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ABBY'S teenage daughter Isla is killed in a hit-and-run, and she tries to process her grief alongside her friends Nicole and Jenna, whose sons go to the same school and were close to Isla.
But as Abby starts to uncover the truth about the tragedy, secrets are revealed that make her question everything.
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Angela Scanlon tells our exclusive new podcast she peed herself on Strictly Come Dancing during ‘spicy' performance
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For the 41-year-old, it was also about taking part in something purely for herself, after having her second child, Marnie, now three, in 2022. She also has Ruby, seven, with husband Roy Horgan, 43, who works in tech. But in hindsight, it, perhaps, wasn't the best of ideas, as her pelvic floor was ''not ready''. Now, a few years later, Angela has openly spoken about her experience of appearing on the cult favourite show as a mother who had an 18-month-old baby at the time. The mother-of-two shared what really took place behind our TV screens on our new parenting vodcast No Parental Guidance, hosted by parenting influencer Louise Boyce and comedian Hannah East. ''It was a lot. I didn't really anticipate it in my head,'' she told the hosts on the episode. ''The old pelvic floor was under pressure.'' Angela went on: ''People don't talk a lot about pelvic floor health. Angela Scanlon on Strictly success and saying no to fake tan (1) ''In France, I remember in my NCT group the first time around, there was a French woman and she was like, 'I'm going to the physio'. ''I was like, 'For what?' What happened?' ''She said, 'For my - up there'. ''It's obligatory post-birth in France that you have six weeks physiotherapy, internal physiotherapy.'' Strictly 2025 rumoured line-up Angellica Bell: A familiar face on British television, Angellica is a seasoned TV presenter known for her work on shows like CBBC and The One Show. She's no stranger to reality TV, having recently appeared on Celebrity Big Brother. Paul C. Brunson: The charismatic relationship expert and matchmaker from Married At First Sight UK, Paul is known for his insightful advice and warm personality. Swapping the sofa for the samba, he's tipped to bring a touch of class and intelligence to the competition. Dani Dyer: Rising to fame as the winner of Love Island in 2018, Dani has remained in the public eye with various TV appearances. The daughter of actor Danny Dyer, she's reportedly agreed to take part. Vicky Pattison: A reality TV stalwart who first found fame on Geordie Shore, Vicky has successfully transitioned into a presenter and author. Having supported her friend Pete Wicks on the show last year, it seems she's ready to put on her own dancing shoes. Ashley Cain: Former footballer and reality TV star from Ex on the Beach, Ashley has more recently become known for his incredible charity work and campaigning. Stacey Solomon: Known for her down-to-earth charm and successful BBC shows like Sort Your Life Out, fans are eager to see if she can translate her infectious energy to the ballroom. Georgia Toffolo: Best known as "Toff" from Made in Chelsea and for winning I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2017, Georgia is a seasoned reality TV star. Thomas Skinner: The lively entrepreneur who became a fan favourite on The Apprentice in 2019, Thomas is known for his larger-than-life personality and catchphrase "Bosh!". Despite admitting to no dancing experience, he's reportedly "up for giving it his best shot." Tom Parker Bowles: The renowned food writer and critic, and son of Queen Camilla, is a surprising but intriguing name on the rumour list. A regular on MasterChef, it remains to be seen if his culinary precision translates to ballroom finesse. Sir Mo Farah: The legendary Olympic long-distance runner is considered a national treasure. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: The former Premier League football striker, famous for his time at Leeds and Chelsea, is another sporting name being linked. Harry Aikines-Aryeetey: Known as "Nitro" from the BBC's Gladiators reboot and a former Team GB sprinter, Harry has already shown off some moves on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special. 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''And I was too embarrassed - cause we were three weeks in at that point and I didn't know him well enough to be like, 'I just wet myself'. ''I was also so afraid because I was like, 'Oh my God, what if this happens on the show?' ''Because it's a lot to, like, manage that while also managing your steps and also managing all that stuff. ''But I will say, you know, it's pretty solid now,'' she chuckled. 5 The Irish TV presenter also revealed why her children are not allowed to have smartphones Credit: npg podcast Not allowing her children smartphones During the episode, Angela also revealed why there's a smartphone ban at her home. 'Ruby stamping her feet and telling me that her best mate has one does not mean I'm going to get her a phone if I believe that she is better off as a human without one,' Angela said. 'I'm OK with being the bad bi**h. "I'm actually fine with her hating me if it makes sense in the long run for her not to have one. I'm still the parent.' 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- Daily Mail
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- The Sun
Sacha Baron Cohen ‘terrified Isla will spill more secrets' after ‘sausage' gag – as he unveils ‘power play' revenge body
IT is just a month since Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher announced they would 'remain friends' after their £120million divorce was finalised. But with the ink barely dry, the Australian actress has been making barbed comments about 'men' that have been anything other than friendly. 7 7 And now, the normally private Sacha has come up with what appears to be the ultimate Hollywood power play. The 53-year-old Borat actor posed topless on the front of a men's magazine to show off his incredibly ripped torso as he prepares to play a Marvel supervillain. The single star's 'revenge body' is a surprise transformation from his previously gangly 6ft 3in frame. It follows Isla 's seductive poses earlier this year where she lay on a bed in a skimpy pink dress. But that was nothing in comparison to the social media messages she has posted in the past few weeks. First, Isla, 49, commented: 'For all the men who say, 'Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?', here's an update for you. Nowadays, 80 per cent of women are against marriage. 'Why? Because women realise it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little sausage.' And last week she asked: 'Are you sure it's just one man they found?', next to a story saying, 'Man was found to be missing 90 per cent of his brain'. 'Lot of anger' A Hollywood source told The Sun last night: 'Isla knows exactly what she's doing here and there's zero doubt it will enrage Sacha no end.' 'There's no question the divorce has been extremely tough for both of them. 'They wanted to wrap things up fairly quickly, but it didn't pan out that way because they found it difficult to sign off on a financial settlement. All The signs Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher had secretly split from girls' nights out to hiding ring finger 'So there was a lot of back and forth over property and other assets, which was frustrating for them both and emotionally exhausting, especially with three kids caught in the middle. 'Isla's certainly a lot happier and more liberated these days, but she's clearly holding back a lot of anger and resentment.' Sacha and Isla had been together since meeting in Sydney in 2001. Back then, the ex-Home And Away star was building a career in TV, while Sacha was still best known for his comedy Ali G character. By the time they wed in 2010, she had made her name as a comic actress in 2005 film Wedding Crashers and Sacha had become a global figure as bumbling Borat from Kazakhstan. Their marriage was seen as one of the strongest in showbusiness, but cracks started to appear as they attempted to keep their family together while working in different parts of the world. Isla is said to have wanted to make their main home in Australia, while Sacha favoured London. They moved to the UK, where their three children were educated, but Sacha kept his seven-bed mansion in Los Angeles and she spent a lot of time working Down Under. Then last year Aussie actress Rebel Wilson claimed that Sacha had acted inappropriately on set while they were making 2016 movie The Brothers Grimsby. She alleged he pressured her to appear in a nude sex scene, fat-shamed her and asked her to stick her 'finger' somewhere intimate. Sacha denied all the claim s and they were later removed from Rebel's autobiography. Sacha has always pushed comedy to its limits, such as in his 2006 Borat movie when he wrestled naked in front of real hotel guests. But just a few days after the allegations were made, Isla and Sacha announced they were splitting up. Insiders said that Rebel's book had nothing to do with the break-up. And the couple claimed they started divorce proceedings in 2023. They posted a jokey message on social media with themselves in tennis gear saying: 'After a long tennis match lasting over 20 years, we are finally putting our racquets down.' That agreement not to talk about their personal lives seemed to end when Isla gave an interview this spring, commenting on her divorce. She said: 'It's the most difficult thing I've been through and I've learnt so much about myself. 'I never imagined my family being separated, but we are committed and loving parents.' It was reported that Isla had largely put her career on the back burner to look after their children when she was married to Sacha. Now she is rebuilding it, making a cameo appearance in Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy in February, and she is due to star in Now You See Me 3, out in November. Meanwhile, it seems that Sacha has been spending a lot of time on his image — his body image. 7 7 100 press-ups The actor, who displayed a hairy chest while wearing a bright green mankini as Borat, has now shaved it off. In Men's Fitness magazine, he also oiled up his bare skin to enhance his rippling muscles. Sacha joked: 'Some celebs use Ozempic, some use private chefs, others use personal trainers. I use all three.' In fact, no fat jabs were needed. He did 100 press-ups a day plus ten to a dozen pull-ups. The comedian said: 'My mindset around fitness has definitely evolved. "My favourite exercise is X-ups. I've always found core workouts challenging, as I'm blessed with the core strength of an arthritic jellyfish, so being able to do them now is a reminder of how far I've come.' It is unusual for Sacha to talk about himself, but there is little doubt he is moving away from the comic creations that made his name. Last month, Borat director Larry Charles revealed that he was no longer working with Sacha since the actor started to go in a new direction on the 2012 film The Dictator. Larry said: 'He wanted to be more of a traditional movie star. 'He was surrounding himself with more traditional showbusiness people.' Sacha's six-pack training regime was developed for his role as Mephisto in the Marvel universe. This is his latest attempt at serious acting, having starred in the Apple+ psychological drama Disclaimer last year with Cate Blanchett. He told fans on Instagram he is 'hard-launching his mid-life crisis' and has 'replaced beer with protein shakes'. When Isla appeared at a gallery last month in a bright gown, the actress said her look was 'somewhere between mermaid and mid-life crisis'. If the pair's crises continue, this is only going to get more interesting. But our insider insisted Sacha was only aiming to impress studio bosses and audiences with his new six-pack, saying: 'He worked out for a role.' However, they added: 'His greatest fear will be Isla going into more details than her cryptic online posts. 'If that were to happen it would be his worst, utter nightmare.' All the signs Isla and Sacha had secretly split The couple have revealed they actually split last year, despite only just revealing their divorce. Here we look at the signs they had already broken up before revealing their split news: Social media silence - Sacha has been absent from Instagram since last Christmas. Spending time with friends - Isla has been been following that classic post break-up move of spending more time with her girlfriends. Hidden ring finger - No fans noticed at the time, but in many Instagram shots from this year, Isla has hidden her right hand so her wedding finger was not visible in many shots. Missing man - The last image Isla shared of her and Sacha prior to the divorce announcement was back in November last year.
