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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Megan McKenna reveals shocking call from Simon Cowell and what he told her
Megan McKenna says becoming a mum has brought her confidence and joy as she builds a new life with husband Oliver Burke and their baby son Megan McKenna says motherhood has given her a new sense of freedom and confidence as she enjoys life with husband Oliver Burke and their nine-month-old son Landon. The 32-year-old, who rose to fame through reality TV shows like The Only Way Is Essex and Ex on the Beach, is now better known for her powerful vocals and popular recipe videos, Mirror reports. Having tied the knot with footballer Oliver, 28, in June, the Essex-born star now divides her time between the UK and Berlin, where her husband plays for German Bundesliga club Union Berlin. 'Motherhood has definitely made me more free,' Megan said during an exclusive interview with OK! at The Shard in London. 'I don't worry about the little things any more. As a mum, you have the most amazing gift already, so everything else is fine.' The visit to London marked her first performance since becoming a mother, as she joined Grammy-winning songwriter Toby Gad, best known for Fergie's Big Girls Don't Cry, for a live show that also featured Paloma Faith. Megan performed alongside Toby, singing the iconic ballad, while her proud parents watched from the front row. 'I took a break from music for obvious reasons and I moved to Berlin, so I've had a lot on my plate,' she said. 'But to be honest, I took a break because I don't like doing things half-heartedly. I'm very passionate about what I do, so I want to do it properly.' Megan has been building a music career since winning The X Factor: Celebrity in 2019. Her original song This went straight to number one on iTunes and entered the UK Official Charts. The heartfelt ballad is now widely used in social media videos for engagement and pregnancy announcements, including Megan's own announcement in April last year, which followed fertility struggles. 'I hear my song all the time and get tagged in so many videos using it. It's really lovely,' she said. 'I would say definitely The X Factor helped with people realising that I've grown up a lot. "People realised that I can actually write music. I'm not just a singer who sings karaoke. I actually write from the heart and I think that's why I won The X Factor because all my songs are inspired by my own stories.' Her music journey has not been without challenges. Megan revealed that after her win, Simon Cowell's label, which was supposed to support her next steps, closed down. 'The label shut down after I won, so it was pretty hard. It was tough because I'd worked so, so hard,' she said. 'But Simon and I had a nice relationship. "He actually rang me, which was crazy, because it's not every day Simon Cowell rings you, to say that the label was closing down. He was really nice about it and said, 'I'm sorry, but you need to find a new home.' But it's not an easy thing to do.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Still, Megan is optimistic about returning to the music scene, now that her son is a little older. 'Thankfully, times are changing and you don't need a record label to release music, so hopefully it will be easier.' Beyond music, Megan has also carved out a niche as a cook, with millions of fans watching her prepare recipes online. Her cookbook, which became a Sunday Times bestseller, has cemented her status as a culinary talent. 'I love cooking. It's so natural to me. I just prop my phone up and film while I'm doing it,' she said. 'Most of the time, I look horrendous! "I always think afterwards, 'Gosh, maybe I should try and put on some lipstick,' but then it gets to the end of the day and I'm like, 'Nah, that's impossible!'' She laughed, adding: 'I love cooking, I love singing, I love Landon and I love Ollie. That's all I need, really.'
Scottish Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Ex On The Beach star ‘hard launches' new boyfriend and reveals romantic proposal in New York
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EX on the Beach star Chloe Veitch has 'hard launched' her new boyfriend - and revealed the romantic way he made things official. Chloe, 26, opened up about her romance during the latest episode of Big Sister with Chloe, confessing she was 'nervous' about going public with her new man. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Chloe has opened up about her new romance Credit: Getty 3 She confessed to being nervous about 'hard launching' her relationship Credit: TikTok 3 The presenter with boyfriend Nicky Credit: Getty She said: 'I have a boyfriend. I just hard launched and I don't know how I feel about it. I'm nervous, I'm anxious, I'm excited, I'm in love - and all of the above. 'I went to New York with him, he's called Nicky by the way, and he was like, 'right, Chlo, we're going to New York and we're going to have a grand old time'. 'First time I've ever been to New York. We were walking down a set of stairs and someone started dancing to my favourite song, and I started dancing and filming it. 'Lo and behold, 20 other people start dancing. It's a flash mob. I'm thinking, 'this is so cool, who is this for?' All of a sudden they pull me into the middle and he asks me to be his girlfriend. I thought he was going to pull a ring out, I'm not going to lie. I was s****** myself. Chloe confessed that, despite them only having been together for a short while, she would have been happy to get engaged. She added: 'I thought there is no way you're proposing after a couple of months… I probably would have said yes.' Chloe took part in last year's celebrity spin-off of Ex on the Beach. Earlier this year Chloe made her presenting debut on Netflix show Sneaky Links. And she revealed she'd been forced to turn down I'm a Celebrity as it clashed with filming for the series. Netflix star turned DOWN I'm A Celeb last year but begs bosses to sign her for 2025 She said: "I haven't actually told anyone this but I got offered to go on it before I ever filmed my first hosting show for Netflix. "I had put it on my mood board, I'd been manifesting having my own show on Netflix for so long. "I needed to turn down I'm A Celebrity."
The Irish Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ex On The Beach star ‘hard launches' new boyfriend and reveals romantic proposal in New York
EX on the Beach star Chloe Veitch has 'hard launched' her new boyfriend - and revealed the romantic way he made things official. 3 Chloe has opened up about her new romance Credit: Getty 3 She confessed to being nervous about 'hard launching' her relationship Credit: TikTok 3 The presenter with boyfriend Nicky Credit: Getty She said: 'I have a boyfriend. I just hard launched and I don't know how I feel about it. I'm nervous, I'm anxious, I'm excited, I'm in love - and all of the above. 'I went to New York with him, he's called Nicky by the way, and he was like, 'right, Chlo, we're going to New York and we're going to have a grand old time'. 'First time I've ever been to New York. We were walking down a set of stairs and someone started dancing to my favourite song, and I started dancing and filming it. 'Lo and behold, 20 other people start dancing. It's a flash mob. I'm thinking, 'this is so cool, who is this for?' More on Chloe Veitch All of a sudden they pull me into the middle and he asks me to be his girlfriend. I thought he was going to pull a ring out, I'm not going to lie. I was s****** myself. Chloe confessed that, despite them only having been together for a short while, she would have been happy to get engaged. She added: 'I thought there is no way you're proposing after a couple of months… I probably would have said yes.' Chloe took part in last year's celebrity spin-off of Ex on the Beach. Most read in News TV Earlier this year And she revealed Netflix star turned DOWN I'm A Celeb last year but begs bosses to sign her for 2025 She said: "I haven't actually told anyone this but I got offered to go on it before I ever filmed my first hosting show for Netflix. "I had put it on my mood board, I'd been manifesting having my own show on Netflix for so long. "I needed to turn down I'm A Celebrity."
Scotsman
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Strictly Come Dancing cast 2025: 6 stars rumoured so far
Some big names have been rumoured for Strictly Come Dancing 2025 already Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Strictly Come Dancing will be back in the autumn. Plenty of names are being rumoured for the latest line-up. BBC will confirm the cast in due course - but who is being linked so far? It is almost time to dust down the glitterball and put on your dancing shoes, because another season of Strictly Come Dancing is just around the corner. Summer might be in full swing but the leaves will be changing colour before you know it. Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell lifted the famous trophy at the end of last year - and a batch of new hopefuls will soon be taking to the dance floor. However it won't be long before the cast starts to be revealed, but plenty of names are already rumoured. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The iconic competition show will be back in the autumn - with a date set to be confirmed in due course. But who could be taking part in the show? Who is rumoured for Strictly Come Dancing 2025? Comedian Chris McCausland and huis professional partner Dianne Buswell have been crowned the 2024 Strictly Come Dancing champions. | BBC/Guy Levy The BBC's flagship dancing series will be back later in the year. Now in its 23rd series, it has had plenty of huge names take part since it started more than 20 years ago. Radio Times reports that a number of big name celebrities have been rumoured for the show already. It includes: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Angellica Bell Ashley Cain Dani Dyer Paul C. Brunson Tom Parker-Bowles Stacey Solomon Usually, the Beeb starts to confirm the cast of Strictly Come Dancing in August - with names announced over a period of time. Expect confirmation of the line-up for 2025 in due course. Angellica Bell was part of the cast of Celebrity Big Brother earlier in the year - she made it to Day 16, before being sent home in a triple eviction. You may remember her from presenting on CBBC in the early 2000s, as well as co-hosting The Martin Lewis Money Show. Ashley Cain is a former footballer turned reality TV star. He shot to fame on Ex on the Beach and later competed on The Challenge. Dani Dyer is best known from her time on Love Island - winning the fourth season of the show back in 2018. She appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox last year with her dad - Danny Dyer. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Fans of E4's reality shows will undoubtedly recognise Paul C Brunson - having appeared as a relationship expert on Married at First Sight and Celebs Go Dating. Most recently, he co-starred with Amanda Holden on Netflix's Cheat: Unfinished Business. Potentially adding a splash of royal glamour could be Tom Parker-Bowles - who is a food writer and author of cookbooks. He is also known as the son of Queen Camila and her previous husband Andrew Parker Bowles - he is the stepson of King Charles III. Stacey Solomon needs no introduction - having first shot to fame in the sixth series of X Factor, finishing third in 2009. She went on to win I'm a Celebrity in 2010 and she is the host of Sort Your Life Out on the BBC. When will Strictly Come Dancing series 23 start? The starting date for the latest season has yet to be announced - and will be revealed closer to the time. But based on previous years, you can likely expect it to return in September starting with the launch show. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Strictly Come Dancing usually starts on a Saturday- with potential dates for 2025 being September 13 or 20. The 2024 season started on September 14 last year - as a guideline.
Scotsman
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Strictly Come Dancing cast 2025: 6 stars rumoured so far
Some big names have been rumoured for Strictly Come Dancing 2025 already Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Strictly Come Dancing will be back in the autumn. Plenty of names are being rumoured for the latest line-up. BBC will confirm the cast in due course - but who is being linked so far? It is almost time to dust down the glitterball and put on your dancing shoes, because another season of Strictly Come Dancing is just around the corner. Summer might be in full swing but the leaves will be changing colour before you know it. Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell lifted the famous trophy at the end of last year - and a batch of new hopefuls will soon be taking to the dance floor. However it won't be long before the cast starts to be revealed, but plenty of names are already rumoured. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The iconic competition show will be back in the autumn - with a date set to be confirmed in due course. But who could be taking part in the show? Who is rumoured for Strictly Come Dancing 2025? Comedian Chris McCausland and huis professional partner Dianne Buswell have been crowned the 2024 Strictly Come Dancing champions. | BBC/Guy Levy The BBC's flagship dancing series will be back later in the year. Now in its 23rd series, it has had plenty of huge names take part since it started more than 20 years ago. Radio Times reports that a number of big name celebrities have been rumoured for the show already. It includes: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Angellica Bell Ashley Cain Dani Dyer Paul C. Brunson Tom Parker-Bowles Stacey Solomon Usually, the Beeb starts to confirm the cast of Strictly Come Dancing in August - with names announced over a period of time. Expect confirmation of the line-up for 2025 in due course. Angellica Bell was part of the cast of Celebrity Big Brother earlier in the year - she made it to Day 16, before being sent home in a triple eviction. You may remember her from presenting on CBBC in the early 2000s, as well as co-hosting The Martin Lewis Money Show. Ashley Cain is a former footballer turned reality TV star. He shot to fame on Ex on the Beach and later competed on The Challenge. Dani Dyer is best known from her time on Love Island - winning the fourth season of the show back in 2018. She appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox last year with her dad - Danny Dyer. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Fans of E4's reality shows will undoubtedly recognise Paul C Brunson - having appeared as a relationship expert on Married at First Sight and Celebs Go Dating. Most recently, he co-starred with Amanda Holden on Netflix's Cheat: Unfinished Business. Potentially adding a splash of royal glamour could be Tom Parker-Bowles - who is a food writer and author of cookbooks. He is also known as the son of Queen Camila and her previous husband Andrew Parker Bowles - he is the stepson of King Charles III. Stacey Solomon needs no introduction - having first shot to fame in the sixth series of X Factor, finishing third in 2009. She went on to win I'm a Celebrity in 2010 and she is the host of Sort Your Life Out on the BBC. When will Strictly Come Dancing series 23 start? The starting date for the latest season has yet to be announced - and will be revealed closer to the time. But based on previous years, you can likely expect it to return in September starting with the launch show. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Strictly Come Dancing usually starts on a Saturday- with potential dates for 2025 being September 13 or 20. The 2024 season started on September 14 last year - as a guideline. If you love TV, check out our Screen Babble podcast to get the latest in TV and film. Let me know what the best show you've watched in 2025 so far is by email: .
