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Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Vicky Pattison admits she 'hated' herself as she shares throwback snaps and hits out at troll who criticised her bikini photos
Vicky Pattison has opened up about 'hating' herself in a candid Instagram post as she hit back at a fan that claimed she 'loves herself'. The former Geordie Shore star, 37, who is currently enjoying an idyllic Maldives holiday with husband Ercan, has been sharing a series of stunning bikini snaps. However one fan took to the comments writing, 'God doesn't she love herself', prompting Vicky to hit back, 'And what gave you that impression?! Or can you just not stand to see a confident woman?' Vicky then shared two throwback snaps and revealed it has taken her years to get to the happy place she is at now and to 'finally feel comfortable in my own skin'. She wrote: 'After years of hating what I saw in the mirror.. being told I was 'fat' or being offered 'shape up' features in mags, or being criticised for being too small, always being convinced I just was worth nothing more than a number on a scale.. it is a monumental moment for me, or any women when she gets to say - I'm actually content. 'Now don't get me wrong, this didn't happen overnight. It took years of fad diets, weaponising exercise, counting berries & never ordering what I wanted off a menu to get here. 'I decided there had to be more to life.. or at least I wanted more anyway. I grew up, I fell in love with a nice man who has loved me at a number of different sizes & shapes over the years & I embraced balance. 'I know my body will look a bit different at the end of this holiday & that's ok.. because I enjoyed myself- I ate nice things with my husband & drank cocktails & I LIVED! 'I'm finally comfortable in my own skin.' Vicky told her 5.5million fans that they should be able to post whatever they want and despite not always feeling confident on the 'rare days' she does she's going to enjoy it and not let others ruin that. She continued: 'I'm not saying I'm confident all the time (Christ in a cardigan who is?!) In fact sometimes I'm downright crippled by insecurity & pulling every bit of myself apart. 'I stare in the mirror & tell myself my nose is too big, I'm starting to look old & that I have no arse & no matter how hard we try as women to be positive, embrace who we are & silence that nasty inner critic. They're always there. Nagging away at our happiness. 'So on those rare days when I wake up & I feel quite good about myself.. there is not a chance in hell I'm going to let some silly little man change that. 'Because let's have it right, this isn't about me 'loving myself', it isn't about any woman 'loving herself'- which we should all try to do more of by the way- this is about how a secure & confident woman can make CERTAIN men feel. It makes them feel small, intimidated.. it makes them feel less. But who gives a f***' Vicky then shared two throwback snaps and revealed it has taken her years to get to the happy place she is at now and to 'finally feel comfortable in my own skin' Vicky told her fans that they should be able to post whatever they want and despite not always feeling confident on the 'rare days' she does she's going to enjoy it and not let others ruin that The TV personality concluded by telling fans to 'love yourself' and enjoy sharing photos no matter what others say. She added: 'So continue to take up space, post your glam pics, your posey holiday snaps, nights out with the girls- whatever it is! Because learning to like yourself, let alone even love yourself after a lifetime of conditioning yourself otherwise is hard & you deserve to! 'In a society that thrives on us hating ourselves.. do something rebellious & love yourself'. Fans took to the comments to praise the reality stars wise words as many said 'isn't loving yourself what it is all about'. They wrote: 'And isn't that the goal - to love ourselves???; Like loving ourself is a bad thing!! It's the goal! Bloody shout it from the rooftops when we get there! I am; 'Take up space babe. This is the heart of it ��it's ANARCHY XXX; being content & happy is what everyone deserves to feel xx; 'Always love yourself you are beautiful inside out; So worthy!; AND???? Why can't we; If you don't love yourself, how can others ? X'. Vicky's inspiring post comes after her I'm A Celebrity bestie Ferne McCann showed off her incredible figure in a taupe bikini in a new video on Monday as she admitted to often hesitating to post pictures of herself. Fans took to the comments to praise the reality stars wise words as many said 'isn't loving yourself what it is all about' The former TOWIE star, 34, wowed in the skimpy Grace Jacobs two-piece before slipping into a patterned co-ord, posing this way and that as she showcased her stylish summer look. And amid her apparent confidence, Ferne, like Vicky, urged her followers to 'stop doom scrolling', 'stop doubting' themselves and 'post the damn picture' in a defiant, inspiring message. The mother-of-two looked in great spirits as she twirled around in the clip, but confessed in her caption that she'd regularly edit her images 'a million times' before finding the courage to post it. Her motivational message read: 'This is your sign to POST. 'Not when your body looks perfect. Not when the lighting is just right. Not when the algorithm is 'doing better.' Not when you've edited it for the 5th time. Not when you've sat on it for 3 months and it ends up lost in your camera roll. 'There are so many moments I've waited, overthought a post, edited it a million times. Sometimes you've just got to think fck it* ….free the drafts and post.'
The Independent
29-06-2025
- The Independent
Turkey wildfires: Izmir airport forced to close with flights cancelled and diverted
A Turkish airport has been forced to temporarily close with flights cancelled and diverted as wildfires continue to rage. Flights were grounded to and from Adnan Menderes Airport, which serves the coastal city of İzmir, a popular tourist destination, on Sunday (29 June). The airport departure board shows a number of flights due to leave on Sunday evening have been suspended or cancelled, including several from Sun Express Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Aerlingus. Flights appear to be slowly resuming late into the evening. An airport spokesperson said: 'Due to the forest fire in İzmir's Gaziemir district and adverse weather conditions, including strong winds, İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport was temporarily closed to air traffic as of 16:00 local time. 'Some incoming flights were diverted to alternate airports during the closure. Following the NOTAM [meaning notice to airmen], the runway has reopened and the first flight, PC 1864 to Ercan, has successfully departed at 21:50 local time. Flight operations are gradually returning to normal.' Adnan Menderes airport was closed temporarily due to the blazes (Getty Images) Flights on the board still show severe delays, with one Sun Express Airlines flight to London Stansted delayed by 21 hours, now set to take off at 7.30pm on Monday. An AerLingus flight to Dublin, originally due to take off at 10.20pm, has been cancelled. Photos on social media showed clouds of smoke over İzmir as the sky turned orange with flames. The Mayor of İzmir, Dr. Cemil Tugay, said: 'Today is a very tough day for us; we are simultaneously battling numerous fires breaking out all across our beautiful İzmir. In collaboration with relevant institutions, our Fire Department, along with heavy machinery, tankers, and all field personnel, is on high alert. 'Our teams are working with all their strength to combat the fires, which have grown due to the effect of the storm, particularly in Menderes, Seferihisar, and Gaziemir. Unfortunately, the vast majority of the fires that reduce our forests to ashes are caused by human hands. 'A small act of negligence is enough to burn down an entire forest, thousands of creatures living within it, and our homes. Please, let us be extremely careful from now on. Especially in hot weather, let us steer clear of any activities that could cause a fire.' The flames in Turkey come almost a year after the country battled wildfires in August, after the country recorded its hottest July for 53 years, with temperatures reaching 45.9C in Şırnak in the country's southeast, according to the Turkish State Meteorological Service. As Turkey battles its own tinder dry conditions, Europe remains on high alert as the continent faces its first major heatwave of the summer. Temperatures are expected to climb as high as 42C. Greece has already experienced blazes on the Island of Chios, while France has issued severe fire risk warnings.
Scottish Sun
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I never knew being loud & angry was toxic until Ercan asked me 1 thing during a row – it changed me, says Vicky Pattison
This follow Vicky describing her 'difficult' first year of marriage TOXIC TRAIT I never knew being loud & angry was toxic until Ercan asked me 1 thing during a row – it changed me, says Vicky Pattison Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) VICKY Pattison revealed the one poignant question husband Ercan Ramadan asked her during a petty row which changed her forever. The reality star, 37, said on Pete Wicks' Man Made podcast how her clothing brand owner partner, 41, has been helping her unlearn 'toxic' habits. 5 Vicky Pattison Credit: Fabulous Magazine 5 Vicky tied the knot with Ercan Ramadan in 2024 Credit: Instagram 5 The reality star, pictured on Geordie Shore, shared how she used to 'shout' and be 'angry' - until Ercan made a comment Credit: MTV She shared: 'I had always saw communication from a very young age, being the child of an alcoholic, communication was loud. 'It's often quite scary but you quickly adapt to that, children do. 'I assumed in a relationship when you loved someone, you shouted basically. 'That's how I communicate, I'm angry, I'm loud and I never thought it was toxic. It was what I assumed you did.' However, former Geordie Shore star Vicky said everything changed when she had a 'little row' with her then-boyfriend six months into their relationship. She continued: 'Honeymoon period's over. He's seeing the real me. 'I'm not pretending I like football and kebabs anymore, I'm giving him the full Vicky Pattison experience which is terrifying. 'I remember we had this little row and I instantly escalated it because that's what I did.' Vicky said that the sentence that Ercan said to her made her rethink her behaviour in relationships. She explained: 'He stood there really quietly and he looked back and said 'why are you shouting at me when you're meant to love me?' Vicky Pattison reveals 'difficult' first year of marriage with husband Ercan 'I'm not often speechless and he completely stopped me in my tracks. 'All of my defences, all of my walls, all of my anger, it all just melted away in an instant. 'I was like 'I don't know why', because this is what I have always done and this is what men have always done to me and I didn't know there was another way to communicate even when you loved someone, I thought that's what you did.' Vicky and Ercan have been together since 2019, and he popped the question in 2022, with the pair tying the knot in Italy in 2024. Speaking of her husband, the TV and radio star said: 'Ercan's taught me an awful lot about what a healthy relationship should look like, what communication can be, what a man can be.' 5 The couple said 'I do' at The Old Marylebone Town Hall in 2024 before an Italian wedding Credit: Splash TOUGH YEAR Despite only getting married in August 2024, Vicky has previously opened up about it being a difficult first year. Speaking to the BBC's Woman's Hour, she said: "I don't think it's how anyone anticipates their first six months of marriage, you know, it's a very alien experience. "I mean it has been difficult, I have been frustrated, I have been upset and I have been overwhelmed quite a lot. He [Ercan] stood there really quietly and he looked back and said 'why are you shouting at me when you're meant to love me?' Vicky Pattison "So even without thinking about the deepfake itself, I haven't been a joy to live with quite frankly and I do feel for my husband but he's very supportive." Vicky was referring to her husband supporting her as she faced backlash over her deepfake porn documentary called My Deepfake Sex Tape, which some victims criticised as a 'PR stunt' and 'deeply disrespectful'. The documentary involved her directing actors to simulate a sex scene, then allowing AI to add her face to the footage. FUTURE KIDS 5 Vicky said Ercan has shown 'what a man can be' Credit: instagram She previously opened up to OK! Magazine about her views on having children with Ercan. Vicky shared: 'Everyone thought we'd try for kids quite quickly – so did we! But we're going to enjoy being married, for at least a year. Ercan's taught me an awful lot about what a healthy relationship should look like, what communication can be, what a man can be Vicky Pattison 'I'd love a honeymoon first! A little week in the Caribbean would be lovely. "We're just desperate to sleep in the same bed together. "I sleep with the dogs and he sleeps in the spare room!'
The Irish Sun
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I never knew being loud & angry was toxic until Ercan asked me 1 thing during a row – it changed me, says Vicky Pattison
VICKY Pattison revealed the one poignant question husband Ercan Ramadan asked her during a petty row which changed her forever. The reality star, 37, said on Pete Wicks' Man Made podcast how her clothing brand owner partner, 41, has been helping her unlearn 'toxic' habits. Advertisement 5 Vicky Pattison Credit: Fabulous Magazine 5 Vicky tied the knot with Ercan Ramadan in 2024 Credit: Instagram 5 The reality star, pictured on Geordie Shore, shared how she used to 'shout' and be 'angry' - until Ercan made a comment Credit: MTV She shared: 'I had always saw communication from a very young age, being the child of an alcoholic, communication was loud. 'It's often quite scary but you quickly adapt to that, children do. 'I assumed in a relationship when you loved someone, you shouted basically. 'That's how I communicate, I'm angry, I'm loud and I never thought it was toxic. It was what I assumed you did.' Advertisement More on Vicky Pattison However, former Geordie Shore star Vicky said everything changed when she had a 'little row' with her then-boyfriend six months into their relationship. She continued: 'Honeymoon period's over. He's seeing the real me. 'I'm not pretending I like football and kebabs anymore, I'm giving him the full Vicky Pattison experience which is terrifying. 'I remember we had this little row and I instantly escalated it because that's what I did.' Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Vicky said that the sentence that Ercan said to her made her rethink her behaviour in relationships. She explained: 'He stood there really quietly and he looked back and said 'why are you shouting at me when you're meant to love me?' Vicky Pattison reveals 'difficult' first year of marriage with husband Ercan 'I'm not often speechless and he completely stopped me in my tracks. 'All of my defences, all of my walls, all of my anger, it all just melted away in an instant. Advertisement 'I was like 'I don't know why', because this is what I have always done and this is what men have always done to me and I didn't know there was another way to communicate even when you loved someone, I thought that's what you did.' Vicky and Ercan have been together since 2019, and Speaking of her husband, the TV and radio star said: 'Ercan's taught me an awful lot about what a healthy relationship should look like, what communication can be, what a man can be.' 5 The couple said 'I do' at The Old Marylebone Town Hall in 2024 before an Italian wedding Credit: Splash Advertisement TOUGH YEAR Despite only getting married in August 2024, Vicky has previously opened up about it being a Speaking to the BBC's Woman's Hour, she said: "I don't think it's how anyone anticipates their first six months of marriage , you know, it's a very alien experience. "I mean it has been difficult, I have been frustrated, I have been upset and I have been overwhelmed quite a lot. He [Ercan] stood there really quietly and he looked back and said 'why are you shouting at me when you're meant to love me?' Vicky Pattison "So even without thinking about the deepfake itself, I haven't been a joy to live with quite frankly and I do feel for my husband but he's very supportive." Advertisement Vicky was referring to her husband supporting her as she faced backlash over her deepfake porn documentary called My Deepfake Sex Tape, which some victims criticised as a 'PR stunt' and 'deeply disrespectful'. The documentary involved her directing actors to simulate a sex scene, then allowing AI to add her face to the footage. FUTURE KIDS 5 Vicky said Ercan has shown 'what a man can be' Credit: instagram She previously opened up to Advertisement Vicky shared: 'Everyone thought we'd try for kids quite quickly – so did we! But we're going to enjoy being married, for at least a year. Ercan's taught me an awful lot about what a healthy relationship should look like, what communication can be, what a man can be Vicky Pattison 'I'd love a honeymoon first! A little week in the Caribbean would be lovely. "We're just desperate to sleep in the same bed together. "I sleep with the dogs and he sleeps in the spare room!' Advertisement Vicky Pattison's Career History Geordie Shore (2011-2014): Vicky Pattison first gained public attention as a cast member of the MTV reality series. The show, which premiered in 2011, chronicles the lives of a group of young adults living together in Newcastle upon Tyne. Vicky quickly became one of the standout personalities on the show due to her outspoken nature. She remained a key cast member until her departure in 2014. Ex on the Beach (2014): In 2014, Vicky Pattison joined the first ever season of Ex on the Beach, an MTV reality series that brings together singles and their ex-partners for a dramatic beachside experience. She navigated complicated relationships and explosive confrontations, particularly with her ex-boyfriend, Ricci Guarnaccio, who also appeared on the series. Vicky's time on the show was marked by her outspoken nature and candid approach to resolving past romantic issues. I'm a Me Out of Here! (2015): In 2015, Vicky participated in the fifteenth series of I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, where she emerged as the winner. Her down-to-earth personality and resilience throughout the series won over both viewers and critics, significantly boosting her popularity. Celebrity MasterChef (2019): Vicky showcased a different side of her personality as she competed in the celebrity cooking competition. She made it to the final after demonstrating her culinary skills, and later joked that her family fell out with her because they "think I've been able to cook for years and have just hidden it". Loose Women (2015 - 2019): The celeb made appearances as a guest panelist on the show, but later criticised the production team for encouraging her to 'push' guests to open up on emotional topics when they were on the verge of tears. Vicky ended up in tears on the chat show herself in 2016, when she participated in an experiment about self image. The star could be seen breaking down as she listened back to a video where she listed all the negative comments she makes to herself in her mind. This Morning: Made several guest appearances. In one she spoke about being traumatised by her break up with fiancé John Noble, and in another Vicky delved into a personal documentary she made about alcoholism. Second-Hand Showdown: Vicky currently hosts the fashion show on Channel 4.
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
MAFS in major schedule shakeup as E4 bosses pull hit series from slot as seething fans complain
SEETHING Married at First Sight have complained after E4 pulled the hit show from its usual slot. The Aussie version of the matchmaking programme is currently playing out on E4. 2 Married at First Sight has been ousted from its usual slot Credit: Channel 9 2 The hit show has been split into two parts for E4's new series Honesty Box Credit: Channel 4 Fans have typically tuned in at 7:30pm each evening for the latest fix from the show. However, in a schedule shakeup, they tuned in on Monday night to discover it was ousted from its slot. Instead bosses have chopped MAFS into two parts - with the first airing at 8pm. Vicky Pattison's brand new reality show The Honesty Box then airs an hour later at 9pm. The second part of MAFS then broadcasts at 10pm. With Tuesday night's schedule the exact same, seething fans have flocked to social media to complain. One said: "I refuse to be manipulated. I will watch MAFS on +1 at 9 then switch over for the second part at 10. No Honesty Box for me!" A second fumed: "They think because we're loyal MAFS fans we'll watch Honesty Box and stay up late to finish watching MAFS. Nope. That's what catch up is for." "Just seen now it's not on until 8pm! Simpsons it is then! Very cheeky splitting MAFS between this new show. I'll be getting it on catch-up, past my bedtime," said a third. While a fourth commented: "In case you didn't know tonight and tomorrow's #MAFSAU episodes will be on from 8-9 and then 10-10:40 with #HonestyBox in between. I resent E4 messing with my night to try and get me to watch another show. I already know it's on; they've advertised it enough." Vicky Pattison reveals 'difficult' first year of marriage with husband Ercan Honesty Box sees a group of singletons live in a luxury villa in Cyprus while looking for love. Speaking exclusively to The Sun about the new show, Vicky said: 'The Honesty Box is the perfect mix of Love Island and The Traitors, with this gorgeous First Dates theme running through. 'You have bikini-clad babes and hunks in a gorgeous villa looking for love, which is a format we are familiar with. But then you add this AI tech element that forces them to be honest and face their feelings.' Each contestant is quizzed inside The Honesty Box, a room that uses artificial intelligence to track their physiological responses — including heart rate, body temperature and pupil dilation — to determine if they are telling the truth about their feelings and any love connections they may have made.
