Melanie Sykes, 50, reunites with gondolier toyboy, 23, in Venice after friend Des O’Connor’s death

Olivia Rodrigo.The star made one hell of an appearance at Sam Fender’s rowdy Brits 2022 after-party, with a booze bus loaded with celebrities hauling star-power from the O2 to south London for what we can only assume was one massive knees-up.After taking home a gong at the sparkling event, the Sour hitmaker, just shy of turning 19, fronted up to Peckham’s Four Quarters for Sam’s shindig and, well, we need to know if the US starlet knew what she was in for.Earlier in the night viewers cringed as Olivia was awkwardly left out of a round of shots with host Mo Gilligan and Maya Jama, which raised all sorts of questions – did she want to do shots? Was she denied the shots? Did someone get her shots at the after-party? Dear god, is Olivia having a good time? Please will someone just make sure she’s having a good time?Good 4 U hitmaker Olivia – who didn’t appear to have hustled onto Sam’s party bus at the O2 – was seen wearing the dress of hootenanny dreams as she arrived to the party venue with pals, kitted out in a black, web dress and knee-high boots.She sure was dressed for a celebration as she joined a proverbial super stellar list of celebs who scored coveted invitations to the party, including Raye, Mollie King and Liam Gallagher’s model daughter Molly Moorish-Gallagher, who were seen boarding a bus with a sign on the front which read ‘champagne tours London’.And we know it was bound to be a riot with Sam himself, who landed the rock/alternative award, seen headed to the party with his statuette in hand before swapping it for a Red Stripe beer can.Sporting a bright pink T-shirt and jacket, the Seventeen Going Under singer looked to be loving the atmosphere and enjoying a well-deserved celebration after his brilliant

Melanie Sykes appeared to ignore the lockdown rules after her return from Italy to see her Italian toyboy.

Mel Sykes reportedly wants a future with her Italian toyboy lover.

Melanie Skyes has kissed her Italian toyboy goodbye before jetting back to the UK after a whirlwind getaway in Venice.

Melanie Sykes, 50, and her Italian lover Riccardo Simionato, 23, reunited in Venice with, this week.

Melanie Sykes has been snapped with her gondolier beau shortly after reuniting in Venice.

MELANIE Sykes has been spotted sharing a passionate kiss with her toyboy Riccardo Simionato in Venice. Melanie, 50, reunited in Italy with 23-year-old Riccardo earlier this week after jetting there following the sad death of her friend Des O'Connor.

Melanie Sykes has headed back to Venice to pursue her romance with the 23-year-old gondolier lover she was spotted snogging last month.

MELANIE Sykes watched The Crown alone in bed before drinking with a pal in Venice following her reunion with her toyboy lover. Earlier this week, the 50-year-old star flew to the Italian city to see her 23-year-old beau Riccardo Simionato following the sad death of her friend Des O'Connor.

MORE: Melanie Sykes leads tributes following Des O'Connor's tragic death"I feel very grateful that we were able to spend some of his last moments together (covid-safely), just the two of us, and to say what we needed to say to one another. I told him about the deep feeling of pride in my belly whenever somebody points out how similar we are, both as performers and people.

MELANIE Sykes has been spotted holding hands with Italian toyboy Riccardo Simionato after returning to Venice to see him. The presenter, 50, flew back to the Italian city this week to see her beau, 23, following the sad death of her friend and former TV co-star Des O'Connor.

Melanie Sykes is among many friends and fans who have paid tribute to TV star Des O'Connor, after it was confirmed that he passed away following a fall at his home in Buckinghamshire.MORE: In memoriam: the celebrities who have passed away in 2020The London-born comedian and singer, who was known for Des O’Connor Tonight and Countdown, died on Saturday at the age of 88.

late Des O’Connor after it was confirmed the 88-year-old passed away.He had been admitted to hospital last week after a fall in his Buckinghamshire home and it was confirmed that he passed away peacefully in his sleep.The icon has been inundated with tributes; leading the way was his former co-host, Melanie Sykes.She hosted chat show Today With Des and Mel alongside the legendary star and shared a photograph of the pair smiling together.  A post shared by Melanie Sykes (@msmelaniesykes)She wrote: ‘Des had the softest hands of anyone I ever met and the kindest of hearts. He had talent in every fibre of his being and was stubborn as a mule.‘He was the full ticket as a friend and colleague.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine  is among many friends and fans who have paid tribute to TV star Des O'Connor, after it was confirmed that he passed away following a fall at his home in Buckinghamshire.The London-born comedian and singer, who was known for Des O’Connor Tonight and Countdown, died on Saturday at the age of 88.

Carol Vorderman expressed her sadness at the news as she recalled O'Connor saying he was "lively, funny, he ALWAYS wanted to entertain people". In two posts on Twitter, she wrote: "RIP Des O'Connor.

Des O’Connor 's heartbreaking last picture shows him waving to his daughter through a window as he shielded during the coronavirus outbreak.

DES O’Connor has died aged 88 peacefully in his sleep days after suffering a fall at his home. Tributes today flooded in to remember the legendary TV star and former host of Countdown.

MELANIE Sykes has paid tribute to her "darling" friend Des O'Connor. She said the 88-year-old entertainer - who died in his sleep last night - had the "kindest of hearts" and will be "forever missed".

A post shared by Melanie Sykes (@msmelaniesykes)

Devastated Melanie Sykes led the tributes to tragic TV legend Des O'Connor, whose death has been announced this morning.

Melanie Sykes was one of the first to pay tribute to the star, as she shared a picture of them together to Instagram.She wrote: ‘Des had the softest hands of anyone I ever met and the kindest of hearts. He had talent in every fibre of his being and was stubborn as a mule.