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Daily Mirror
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
EastEnders star stuns fans as hilarious flag spotted in Glastonbury crowd
EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy was left shocked after she spotted her own face on a flag in Glastonbury, and made fans laugh with her response to the creation online EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy has left fans in stitches after discovering her own face flying over the crowds at Glastonbury Festival, even though she wasn't there in person. Natalie, 42, who plays Sonia Fowler in the long-running BBC soap, took to Instagram after spotting a festival-goer waving a giant flag with her EastEnders character emblazoned on it. The flag read "What doesn't kill you makes you Sonia", and there was a photo of Sonia Fowler pasted underneath the statement. Natalie shared a snap of the flag with her 531,000 Instagram followers, writing: "I will be watching from my living room all weekend but I'm there on a flag so life made. Whoever you are – thank you." Her post quickly sparked a wave of delighted reactions online. One fan commented: "Brilliant! What a moment for you Nat! We need to find who this is!!!" while another wrote: "Well isn't this the best thing on the internet today!!!!" A third chimed in saying: "I actually LOVE this," and one person even joked: "It should replace the Union Jack!" This was probably a welcomed moment of internet attention for Cassidy, who recently found herself forced to tackle a deeply upsetting online hoax. Last week the EastEnders star found a false claim circulating on Facebook that suggested she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. The fake post claimed Cassidy had broken down in tears while revealing a secret cancer battle, and was accompanied by photos lifted from the EastEnders set. Natalie issued a furious statement on Instagram, calling the hoax "disgusting and disgraceful". She told followers: "THIS IS DISGUSTING AND DISGRACEFUL. So many people are going through this and I have had messages asking if I'm ok. It is completely made up and a terrible story. Take this down whoever you are." Fans and fellow celebrities rallied around Natalie, praising her for speaking out against misinformation online. The incident came just months after Cassidy's dramatic exit from EastEnders in April. Her character, Sonia, left Albert Square fashion after discovering that her partner Reiss Colwell was behind a murder she had been arrested for. When her name was cleared Sonia drove off with her sister Bianca and daughters Bex and baby Julia, leaving Walford behind for good. Although she is sadly now gone from the BBC soap, Natalie has been keeping herself busy with new TV projects, which have included hosting a consumer show for Channel 4 and filming a BBC documentary where she trains as a carer. Meanwhile, Glastonbury has been drawing huge crowds this week. Festival bosses were forced to shut down Woodsies tent after a secret set from New Zealand pop star Lorde caused overcrowding chaos. A source told The Mirror: "It's sweltering inside the tent given the amount of people crammed inside. Bosses are urging people to stand up off the floor to make room."
Daily Mirror
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
First Dates' Laura Tott expecting second child as she teases over son's reaction
Former First Dates star Laura Tott - who starred alongside the likes of Fred Sirieix on the Channel 4 show - has announced that she's expecting another baby with her husband Former First Dates star Laura Tott has announced that she's expecting another baby with her husband. She shared the news with fans this week and teased over her eldest child's reaction ahead of becoming a "big brother". Laura, 30 - who was once among the restaurant staff on the Channel 4 show - announced the pregnancy in a post on Instagram yesterday. She is already a parent to son Leo, who turns two in August, with her husband Sean Clarke. Sharing the news with her followers, paramedic Laura posted a photo of Leo holding a baby scan whilst stood in a garden. She then further showcased the scan in another photo that was included in her post on the platform. Alongside the photos, Laura told fans that Leo's sibling is due later this year. The former reality TV star wrote in the caption: "Life is about to get a little crazier - Baby Clarke Number 2 is due December 2025, and we can't wait!" Laura later followed up by sharing another photo of her son on her Instagram Story. Seemingly teasing that he didn't look impressed, she wrote: "BTS. Leo's reaction to finding out he is going to be a big brother soon. The face says it all." She went on to express gratitude for the reaction to her news. Laura told fans: "Thank you so so much for every comment and message, you lovely lot. Going to be just over a two year age gap, whish me luck, all the luck please." Her initial post has amassed more than 10,000 likes since it was first uploaded and fans took to the comments section to share well wishes to Laura. Former Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson wrote: "Huge congrats." Laura's former colleague Fred Sirieix - who is best known as the maître d'hôtel on First Dates - also reacted to her announcement earlier this week. The presenter shared a heart-eyed emoji as his response to the pregnancy news. Another follower wrote: "The biggest congratulations to you all my darling! So much love." Someone else commented on the post recently: "Best big brother in the world pending." One fan said: "Aww huge congratulations." Someone wrote: "So exciting. Congratulations guys." Another person responded to Laura's post: "Many congratulations to you all. Lovely news." Whilst one fan wrote: "Congratulations to all of you Leo will be the best big brother." The news comes just over two years on from Laura announcing that she was expecting Leo in April 2023. At the time, she teased to her followers: "Our best adventure yet." She announced his birth four months later in August that year. Marking his first birthday last year, she wrote: "Celebrating one year since this little ray of sunshine graced this earth with his presence; happy first birthday little Leo." Laura added: "Watching you grow is my favourite thing in the world."
Daily Mirror
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Vicky Pattison's Gogglebox challenges amid 'chaotic' bond with Pete Wicks
Vicky Pattison has revealed that she faced a behind-the-scenes struggle on Celebrity Gogglebox when she opened up about her "chaotic" relationship with Pete Wicks. Vicky Pattison has opened up about her "chaotic" experiences on Celebrity Gogglebox alongside her longtime friend Pete Wicks. Discussing the matter on the Get A Grip podcast, the Geordie Shore star shared insights from their recent appearance on the Channel 4 show with co-host Angela Scanlon. Having joined a list of celebrities such as Mel B and Jamie Theakston who have graced the reality series, Vicky talked about her voyage on Gogglebox with Pete Wicks, a friendship spanning over 15 years. The pair managed to bag themselves four episodes on Gogglebox this year, with Vicky announcing that they have wrapped up filming. She humorously remarked on the challenges posed by the scorching weather they faced while recording: "God knows how, but yeah, we're done. It's in the bag. Last one is this week so make sure you tune in. I can't promise any feminist rants. I was sweating me t**s off." She went on to describe with frankness the conditions at home during the shoot: "It was 40 degrees in my front room trying to do that the other day, and obviously, with the heatwave we've been having this week, it's been f*****g savage. Yeah, literally swamp gusset galore." In fits of laughter, Angela shared an anecdote where the term "full swamp gusset weather" was used by "one of the mums at the school", which resonated with Vicky's own struggle with the heatwave. Angela revealed that the mum picked up the saying from Vicky, who regretted wearing grey. Vicky then delved into her dynamic with fellow star Pete. She explained that their 15-year friendship had been "very fast", detailing how they'd, for example, "grab a drink" after filming or "pop" in somewhere after a meeting. Vicky recounted: "'Like, should we have a meal? Should we have a wild night out?' Like, especially in the early days, it was all a bit chaotic. We've never watched TV together." This comes amid feedback from some Gogglebox viewers dissatisfied with the new series, which features BBC Radio 2's well-liked Paddy McGuinness and Vernon Kay. The celebrity edition presented programmes such as 'Celebrity Bridge of Lies', 'Silence Is Golden', 'Big Zuu and AJ Tracey's Rich Flavours', ' Race Across the World ', and 'Faking It'. However, viewer reactions varied, as some openly critiqued the celebrity aspect, with comments like: "Not the dreaded celebrities again, so many of them are so annoying #Celebritygogglebox." Another chimed in: "We watch normal #Gogglebox because it's hilarious and we love all the families. #celebritygogglebox is not funny and we couldn't care less about the celebs. It's just people watching telly." Meanwhile, one viewer enthused over the series and expressing eagerness to see the Eubanks on screen, dubbing them "TV gold".
Rhyl Journal
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Jermain Defoe tips Lee Carsley's Young Lions to do ‘something special' in final
Two years after winning the competition for the first time since 1984, the Young Lions are on the cusp of glory again after overcoming a sluggish start in Slovakia to reach the Bratislava showpiece. England followed an impressive quarter-final win against favourites Spain by winning Wednesday's semi-final against the Netherlands to set up a meeting with Germany, who beat them 2-1 in the final group game despite making 11 changes. Slovenia's defeat to the Czech Republic meant they progressed anyway and former striker Defoe thinks Carsley's ever-improving side are a different beast heading into Saturday's final. 🤩 — England (@England) June 25, 2025 'It's a different team now, even that belief,' the former England striker told PA ahead of working as a pundit on Channel 4's live coverage of the final. 'When you do that against these top teams, you can't wait until the next game. 'It's almost like 'it doesn't matter who we play against because if we focus on ourselves and we get the best version of every player, like we have in the last two games, then, really, it doesn't really matter who you play against'. 'Germany have been great. I've watched all of their games. I watched them the other day against France. I was surprised, to be honest, but I thought they were brilliant. A post shared by Channel 4 Sport (@channel4sport) 'I was confident from the beginning. Even with the players that dropped out, I still felt like we had enough. 'Then watching the performances and watching how we've improved, I thought 'this team is peaking at the right time'. 'I just believe tomorrow night the boys will do something special. It's not going to be easy, of course, but I think they will do something special.' #U21EURO finalists 🏴❤️ — England (@England) June 25, 2025 Defoe waxed lyrical about England's players – from Harvey Elliott after his 'Messi-like' semi-final winner to midfielder Elliot Anderson and captain James McAtee – and how 'everyone has done their bit''. Under-21s boss Carsley has been similarly fulsome in his praise of a group that has him one win away from leading England to back-to-back European Championship titles. 'Lee Carsley has been fantastic,' Defoe said of the Young Lions boss, who stepped up as interim England manager in the autumn. 'I can imagine that there'd be loads of clubs and people looking at him thinking 'this guy knows how to win'. If we end up getting over the line tomorrow, it's back to back – an unbelievable achievement to do that.' As well as Carsley, Defoe was keen to highlight the impact of his former England team-mate Ashley Cole as assistant coach. 'We know we are done as a player, but in terms of his journey and putting in those hours at Chelsea, Everton and with England, and he had a spell with the seniors…I just feel like what he's done with his journey shows you that when you get ex-players in that have been there and done it (and) have that, I suppose, respect from the group, I think it's priceless. 'If the boys get over the line tomorrow, it's a special achievement that.' :: Jermain Defoe will be a pundit on Channel 4's live and exclusive coverage of England's Under-21 Euros final against Germany on Saturday. Coverage starts at 7.30pm
North Wales Chronicle
10 hours ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Jermain Defoe tips Lee Carsley's Young Lions to do ‘something special' in final
Two years after winning the competition for the first time since 1984, the Young Lions are on the cusp of glory again after overcoming a sluggish start in Slovakia to reach the Bratislava showpiece. England followed an impressive quarter-final win against favourites Spain by winning Wednesday's semi-final against the Netherlands to set up a meeting with Germany, who beat them 2-1 in the final group game despite making 11 changes. Slovenia's defeat to the Czech Republic meant they progressed anyway and former striker Defoe thinks Carsley's ever-improving side are a different beast heading into Saturday's final. 🤩 — England (@England) June 25, 2025 'It's a different team now, even that belief,' the former England striker told PA ahead of working as a pundit on Channel 4's live coverage of the final. 'When you do that against these top teams, you can't wait until the next game. 'It's almost like 'it doesn't matter who we play against because if we focus on ourselves and we get the best version of every player, like we have in the last two games, then, really, it doesn't really matter who you play against'. 'Germany have been great. I've watched all of their games. I watched them the other day against France. I was surprised, to be honest, but I thought they were brilliant. A post shared by Channel 4 Sport (@channel4sport) 'I was confident from the beginning. Even with the players that dropped out, I still felt like we had enough. 'Then watching the performances and watching how we've improved, I thought 'this team is peaking at the right time'. 'I just believe tomorrow night the boys will do something special. It's not going to be easy, of course, but I think they will do something special.' #U21EURO finalists 🏴❤️ — England (@England) June 25, 2025 Defoe waxed lyrical about England's players – from Harvey Elliott after his 'Messi-like' semi-final winner to midfielder Elliot Anderson and captain James McAtee – and how 'everyone has done their bit''. Under-21s boss Carsley has been similarly fulsome in his praise of a group that has him one win away from leading England to back-to-back European Championship titles. 'Lee Carsley has been fantastic,' Defoe said of the Young Lions boss, who stepped up as interim England manager in the autumn. 'I can imagine that there'd be loads of clubs and people looking at him thinking 'this guy knows how to win'. If we end up getting over the line tomorrow, it's back to back – an unbelievable achievement to do that.' As well as Carsley, Defoe was keen to highlight the impact of his former England team-mate Ashley Cole as assistant coach. 'We know we are done as a player, but in terms of his journey and putting in those hours at Chelsea, Everton and with England, and he had a spell with the seniors…I just feel like what he's done with his journey shows you that when you get ex-players in that have been there and done it (and) have that, I suppose, respect from the group, I think it's priceless. 'If the boys get over the line tomorrow, it's a special achievement that.' :: Jermain Defoe will be a pundit on Channel 4's live and exclusive coverage of England's Under-21 Euros final against Germany on Saturday. Coverage starts at 7.30pm
