
BRYONY GORDON: We must stop falling for Instagram and the influencers with their fake lives. It will make you feel nothing but despair
Oh, laugh if you want! Pooh-pooh the news as trivial and trifling compared to say, government super-injunctions, not to mention conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. But to me, this totally ridiculous and seemingly frivolous story marks the moment that pop culture as we know it completely jumped the shark.
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Daily Mail
9 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Love Island fans are left in stitches at Yas' despair over the baby challenge and claim she's 'ready to launch the haunted doll into the pool'
Love Island fans were left in stitches when the iconic baby challenge returned on Thursday to put the remaining couples through their paces. Yas didn't shy away from making her despair clear with viewers claiming she looked ready to 'launch her doll into the pool.' The segment had been a fixture of series past as couples were tasked with looking after some adorable new arrivals, with mixed results. As the babies entered the villa, she declared: 'This is my worst nightmare. I didn't want this life. I didn't choose this life.' Jamie was left to look after their baby, Elijah, while he cried, with Yas covering her head with a pillow. 'I can't, you're going to have to take him outside. I just want peace and quiet,' she exclaimed before saying goodbye to their child. 'Bye Elijah. I'm sorry for being s***y mother, but I feel like you're haunted,' Yas waved. Fans of the programme shared their thoughts on X, saying she hadn't 'activated parent mode yet.' They wrote: 'Yas looks like she wants to launch that baby back to the U.K. hahahahaha'; 'YasGPTs settings haven't updated yet for childcare-mode'; 'I feel so seen after Yas' behaviour in the baby challenge, she's so me'; 'Yas couldn't walk away from that fake baby fast enough!'; 'Yas is literally me when someone brings a baby into the office.' For some couples it will no doubt be a rude awakening, with many yet to even declare themselves exclusive. But for others, it could bring them closer together, as they get a glimpse at what their future could be when they leave the villa in a matter of days. The baby challenge had previously sparked a string of viral moments, including the naming of Chris Hughes and Olivia Attwood's child Cash Hughes, or Molly-Mae Hague's incredulous reaction to her boyfriend Tommy Fury's hilarious treatment of their bundle of joy. Elsewhere the villa was hit by a brutal double dumping on Thursday night as Helena Ford and Blu Chegini were booted off the show. Fans of the programme shared their thoughts on X, saying she hadn't 'activated parent mode yet' The couple were eliminated just days ahead of Monday's final and it marked the second time for returning Islander Blu, who was given a second chance at love. However, not all viewers were shocked as it had been leaked after eager fans spotted the boys filming in the village of Sant Llorenç in Mallorca, with Blu notably absent. Helena and Blu found themselves in a friendship couple after Harry Cooksley decided to rekindle things with Shakira Khan just days after going exclusive with Helena. And things weren't meant to be as Helena and Blu got the fewest votes from the public and were brutally dumped via text just moments after the talent show. NAME: Dejon Noel Williams AGE: 26 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Semi-pro footballer and personal trainer WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is beautiful on the inside and out, looks after themselves and is healthy CLAIM TO FAME? My dad being an ex-professional footballer. I've met all kinds of famous people through him. When I was younger it was weird because he was just my dad, but we'd go to a game and fans were asking for photos. I've met David Beckham, he was really nice. NAME: Megan Moore AGE: 25 FROM: Southampton OCCUPATION: Payroll specialist WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'd like to meet someone who is tall, with a nice tan, nice eyes and a nice smile. He needs to have a good fashion sense and a really good, funny personality that I can get on with HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Bankrupt, right now. But we're going to make sales and get on that corporate ladder and be booming. Profits, profits, profits! NAME: Helena Ford AGE: 29 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Cabin Crew WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Somebody funny or Northern. I feel like Northern people have much more banter than Southerners. If you look through my previous dating history, you'll see I clearly go for personality. You can pretty much laugh me into bed. WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? I would say hire but then quickly fire soon after. It would only be a temporary contract. NAME: Shakira Khan AGE: 26 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Construction Project Manager WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is tall, charming, witty, with big arms, a good smile and just really funny. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Booming, but they're all frogs. It's a busy love life but I've not found 'the husband', I'm looking for 'the one'. I'm looking for the ring. NAME: Harry Cooksley AGE: 30 FROM: Guildford OCCUPATION: Gold trader, semi-professional footballer and model WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? The girl next door that makes me laugh and can hold eye contact with me. I don't think I'd go for the most obvious girl, I like a real sweet girl. CLAIM TO FAME? I'm the body double for Declan Rice. So when he does a shoot, any body close ups will actually be me. You'll never see my face, but you'll see my shoulder or chest, that kind of thing. NAME: Conor Phillips AGE: 23 FROM: Limerick OCCUPATION: Professional rugby player WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?Someone who is really sure of themselves, ambitious, a bit of a go-getter and good craic. I like dark eyes and I don't mind a dominant woman. WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? Definitely hire. I ask girls if they want to go halves on a baby. It doesn't work, but it gets them laughing. It's an ice-breaker, not a serious question of course! NAME: Toni Laites AGE: 24 FROM: Connecticut OCCUPATION: Las Vegas Pool Cabana Server WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'm looking for darker hair, definitely muscular but not too muscular. Super fit. Clean hair cut. Someone that can make me laugh - I'm super outgoing. And someone that's quite active. Maybe one day we could start our own family together. I WANT TO DATE A BRITISH GUY BECAUSE... I've lived in three different states and I'm still single. It's time to try something new! I have some British friends and they're pretty charming. I think all Americans love a good accent. British men are just more polite, with better manners. NAME: Yasmin Pettet AGE: 24 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Commercial Banking Executive WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'm looking for a guy who is fit, has a nice body and who is funny with a bit of banter. WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST ICK? A guy that's stingy NAME: Megan Moore AGE: 24 FROM: Dublin OCCUPATION: Musical theatre performer and energy broker WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who doesn't take themselves too seriously and has a sense of humour. If they're not bad looking, that's always a plus. I love a boy that's a bit pasty, like Timothé e Chalamet. I don't mind scrawny, or a bit of a 'dad bod'. I'm 5ft1 so any height really. CLAIM TO FAME? Me and my friends made a Derry Girls TikTok for Halloween and it went a bit viral around Brighton. Sometimes I get stopped in the street about it. I've also done Panto. NAME: Blu Chegini AGE: 26 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Construction Project Manager WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is family oriented, has a lot of love to give and a lot of love to receive. Personality goes a long way. WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? She'd fire me, but I've got the charm to smooth things over with a girl. The fact I speak fluent Spanish comes in handy when it comes to flirting! Jamie NAME: Jamie Rhodes AGE: 26 OCCUPATION: Electric Engineer WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Bubbly, cheeky, outgoing, good face card and a nice bum. WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? I'll be in amongst the drama! It's a once in a lifetime opportunity, I'm gonna take it by the horns and go for it. NAME: Ty Isherwood AGE: 23 OCCUPATION: Site Engineer WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I go off energy, if we vibe. I've typically dated brunettes, tanned, nice teeth with a nice smile. WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? A head turner! I get along with lads easily and like to make people laugh. NAME: Cacherel 'Cach' Mercer AGE: 24 OCCUPATION: Professional Dancer WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who's emotionally intelligent, beautiful, charismatic, caring, affectionate, and I'd say an intro extrovert. WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? I think I'm gonna get into trouble, I feel like I'll be the joker of the group! I'll also be the person people come to for advice… and a bit of eye candy at the same time. ......................................................................................................................... Angel NAME: Angel Swift AGE: 26 OCCUPATION: Aesthetics Practitioner and Salon Owner WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'm ready to make memories with someone, go travelling with them and fall in love WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? I feel like people have been getting their heads turned very easily. I do feel like I have quite a good chance of turning someone's head.


Daily Mirror
39 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Love Island favourites Yas and Jamie spark 'split fears' as future plans come to light
It was the return of one of the most iconic challenges in tonight's Love Island, the baby challenge - but it lead to some tense conversations between Yas and Jamie... The Love Island villa were moved to tears by tonight's shock dumping, but they didn't have long to mope around, as they had some babies to look after... Tonight saw the return of the iconic Love Island baby challenge, as the Islanders put their parenting skills to the test. The challenge has been part of the show for as long as fans can remember, with clips of Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae taking part in series three still floating around to this day. Despite a number of couples being over the moon at the challenge, Yas was less than impressed, as she told her partner Jamie that she's not maternal and has no interest in becoming a mother. Despite seeing kids in his future, Jamie assured Yas it wasn't a deal breaker for their relationship. However, fans aren't so convinced. During the tense conversation, Jamie told Yas he was surrounded by children in his family, and "probably would" like kids down the line, although Yas said she'd rather spend time with her friends babies as she can "give them back." "I've never had the desire to have a family," Yas said. "It's not a complete deal breaker, but it's definitely up there," Jamie said, as Yas said she definitely wouldn't change her mind. Many fans agreed with Yas on X, formerly known as Twitter, calling her attitude in the challenge "hilarious." One fan wrote: "Having this conversation about motherhood is very refreshing." However, some are now concerned for the future of her relationship with Jamie on the outside world. "Oh dear - Yas & Jamie might fall out over wanting kids…" wrote one concerned fan, while another penned: "Not sure Jamie likes Yas's reaction…." A third concerned fan said: "i fear this is slowly the end of jamie and yas," while a third penned: "i love yas and jamie but this will not work out unfortunately, when two people can't see eye to eye on a family it's a huge thing." It was a different story for Ty and Angel, as the challenge brought them even closer together. Despite only meeting a couple of weeks ago, the pair formed a strong connection from the start - as they took things to the next level. 'I really do enjoy spending time with you. I do really see a future with you," Ty told Angel, adding: 'I've never got on with anyone this well. It's only right we make this exclusive.' The chat between the two comes just days after Yas and Jamie closed things off - with Dejon recently making Meg his girlfriend.


Daily Mail
39 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Love Island hit by brutal dumping as TWO contestants leave the villa - after fury over leaked result
Love Island was hit by a brutal double dumping on Thursday night as Helena Ford and Blu Chegini were booted out of the villa. The couple were eliminated just days ahead of Monday's final and it marked the second time for returning Islander Blu, who was given a second chance at love. However, not all viewers were shocked as it had been leaked after eager fans spotted the boys filming in the village of Sant Llorenç in Mallorca, with Blu notably absent. Helena and Blu found themselves in a friendship couple after Harry Cooksley decided to rekindle things with Shakira Khan just days after going exclusive with Helena. And things weren't meant to be as Helena and Blu got the fewest votes from the public and were brutally dumped via text just moments after the talent show. Fans were quick to take to X - formerly known as Twitter - to comment on how savage it was for Helena to be dumped directly after being crowned the winner of the talent show. Comments included: 'At least Helena won something on her way out'; 'Letting Helena win the talent show, to be dumped is brutal'; 'Helena winning the talent show only to be dumped 2 minutes later has got to be one for the Love Island hall of fame books'; 'Helena you can have the talent show win, but you're not winning that 50k'; 'The producers definitely got them to give Helena the win just so she could leave a on a high'; 'Not Helena getting voted to win the talent show and 2 seconds later she's dumped from the island, talk about timing and having her bestie Meg read out the text, producers being messy.' Helena's exit brought to an end the dramatic love triangle between her, Harry and Shakira after the footballer spent weeks flirting with both of the women. Meanwhile, it was the second time Blu was axed after he was axed in the very first week when the Islanders chose to save bombshell Shea Manning instead. However, the dumping was not a total shock after a behind-the-scenes video posted on TikTok gave away which couple has been dumped from the villa. A fan took to the social media platform to share a montage of clips of the boys filming outside of the villa in a small village called Sant Llorenç. The user, named @ captioned the post: '@LoveIsland when in #majorca #loveisland being filmed. #mademyday #tvshow #fyp.' However many flooded to the comments section to point out that they had noticed that only four out of the five remaining boys were present in the clips, with Blu notably absent. Many fans fumed that the outcome had been revealed, hours before the episode even hit screens. They said: 'Thanks for confirming it, watch out ITV don't see this.' 'This season's a shambles, how have they managed to let a massive spoiler like this slip.' 'Thanks for revealing which couple got dumped.' 'Omg spoiler'; 'Well thanks for that.' Dejon Noel Williams NAME: Dejon Noel Williams AGE: 26 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Semi-pro footballer and personal trainer WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is beautiful on the inside and out, looks after themselves and is healthy CLAIM TO FAME? My dad being an ex-professional footballer. I've met all kinds of famous people through him. When I was younger it was weird because he was just my dad, but we'd go to a game and fans were asking for photos. I've met David Beckham, he was really nice. NAME: Megan Moore AGE: 25 FROM: Southampton OCCUPATION: Payroll specialist WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'd like to meet someone who is tall, with a nice tan, nice eyes and a nice smile. He needs to have a good fashion sense and a really good, funny personality that I can get on with HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Bankrupt, right now. But we're going to make sales and get on that corporate ladder and be booming. Profits, profits, profits! NAME: Helena Ford AGE: 29 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Cabin Crew WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Somebody funny or Northern. I feel like Northern people have much more banter than Southerners. If you look through my previous dating history, you'll see I clearly go for personality. You can pretty much laugh me into bed. WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? I would say hire but then quickly fire soon after. It would only be a temporary contract. NAME: Shakira Khan AGE: 26 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Construction Project Manager WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is tall, charming, witty, with big arms, a good smile and just really funny. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Booming, but they're all frogs. It's a busy love life but I've not found 'the husband', I'm looking for 'the one'. I'm looking for the ring. NAME: Harry Cooksley AGE: 30 FROM: Guildford OCCUPATION: Gold trader, semi-professional footballer and model WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? The girl next door that makes me laugh and can hold eye contact with me. I don't think I'd go for the most obvious girl, I like a real sweet girl. CLAIM TO FAME? I'm the body double for Declan Rice. So when he does a shoot, any body close ups will actually be me. You'll never see my face, but you'll see my shoulder or chest, that kind of thing. NAME: Conor Phillips AGE: 23 FROM: Limerick OCCUPATION: Professional rugby player WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?Someone who is really sure of themselves, ambitious, a bit of a go-getter and good craic. I like dark eyes and I don't mind a dominant woman. WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? Definitely hire. I ask girls if they want to go halves on a baby. It doesn't work, but it gets them laughing. It's an ice-breaker, not a serious question of course! NAME: Toni Laites AGE: 24 FROM: Connecticut OCCUPATION: Las Vegas Pool Cabana Server WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'm looking for darker hair, definitely muscular but not too muscular. Super fit. Clean hair cut. Someone that can make me laugh - I'm super outgoing. And someone that's quite active. Maybe one day we could start our own family together. I WANT TO DATE A BRITISH GUY BECAUSE... I've lived in three different states and I'm still single. It's time to try something new! I have some British friends and they're pretty charming. I think all Americans love a good accent. British men are just more polite, with better manners. NAME: Yasmin Pettet AGE: 24 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Commercial Banking Executive WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'm looking for a guy who is fit, has a nice body and who is funny with a bit of banter. WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST ICK? A guy that's stingy NAME: Megan Moore AGE: 24 FROM: Dublin OCCUPATION: Musical theatre performer and energy broker WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who doesn't take themselves too seriously and has a sense of humour. If they're not bad looking, that's always a plus. I love a boy that's a bit pasty, like Timothé e Chalamet. I don't mind scrawny, or a bit of a 'dad bod'. I'm 5ft1 so any height really. CLAIM TO FAME? Me and my friends made a Derry Girls TikTok for Halloween and it went a bit viral around Brighton. Sometimes I get stopped in the street about it. I've also done Panto. NAME: Blu Chegini AGE: 26 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Construction Project Manager WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is family oriented, has a lot of love to give and a lot of love to receive. Personality goes a long way. WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? She'd fire me, but I've got the charm to smooth things over with a girl. The fact I speak fluent Spanish comes in handy when it comes to flirting! Jamie NAME: Jamie Rhodes AGE: 26 OCCUPATION: Electric Engineer WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Bubbly, cheeky, outgoing, good face card and a nice bum. WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? I'll be in amongst the drama! It's a once in a lifetime opportunity, I'm gonna take it by the horns and go for it. NAME: Ty Isherwood AGE: 23 OCCUPATION: Site Engineer WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I go off energy, if we vibe. I've typically dated brunettes, tanned, nice teeth with a nice smile. WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? A head turner! I get along with lads easily and like to make people laugh. NAME: Cacherel 'Cach' Mercer AGE: 24 OCCUPATION: Professional Dancer WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who's emotionally intelligent, beautiful, charismatic, caring, affectionate, and I'd say an intro extrovert. WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? I think I'm gonna get into trouble, I feel like I'll be the joker of the group! I'll also be the person people come to for advice… and a bit of eye candy at the same time. ......................................................................................................................... Angel NAME: Angel Swift AGE: 26 OCCUPATION: Aesthetics Practitioner and Salon Owner WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'm ready to make memories with someone, go travelling with them and fall in love WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? I feel like people have been getting their heads turned very easily. I do feel like I have quite a good chance of turning someone's head.