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Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Laurence Fox holds second wedding ceremony with conspiracy theorist podcaster Elizabeth Barker as couple are joined by friends including Julie Hartley-Brewer and controversial priest Calvin Robinson
Laurence Fox has staged a second wedding ceremony with his conspiracy theorist wife, Elizabeth Barker, in front of their celebrity pals. The former actor turned online provocateur and failed politician tied the knot again at an intimate service over the weekend. Fox, 47, exchanged vows in a religious ceremony just two weeks after the former GB News presenter's low-key union with Elizabeth at a registry office in London. Some of Fox's closest allies attended the marriage, including former pop star and Neighbours actress Holly Valance, future Real Housewives of London star Juliet Mayhew, and presenter Julie Hartley-Brewer. Controversial cleric Calvin Robinson presided over the event, and shared several photos to Instagram - including one where he stood in full cassock and biretta beside Laurence, who wore a cream suit and dark sunglasses while smoking a cigarette. Former stage and screen star Fox - who was previously married to actress Billie Piper, the mother of his two sons - married Elizabeth at a registry office last month to avoid 'encountering anyone from the Church of England'. 'Proper wedding in a few days with nearest and dearest in the eyes of God,' he added in a post on X shortly after his wedding. British priest Calvin, who officiated the latest ceremony, is a former GB News presenter and deacon who was suspended by the Free Church of England last year for opposing women's ordination. Earlier this year, he was removed from his role as priest-in-charge at St Paul's Anglican Catholic Church in Michigan, US, after he appeared to perform a Nazi salute at the end of a speech at the National Pro-Life Summit in Washington DC. Video footage appeared to show him raising his arm while quoting Elon Musk's phrase 'My heart goes out to you,' that appeared similar to a straight-arm gesture associated with fascist regimes. The Anglican Catholic Church swiftly revoked his licence, stating: 'Such actions are harmful, divisive, and contrary to the tenets of Christian charity.' Calvin defended himself at the time, claiming it was 'a joke' and a piece of 'dry British wit' aimed at mocking liberals. 'For the record, in case it needs saying: I am not a Nazi,' he wrote on social media. He was previously ousted from GB News for defending host Dan Wootton during a misconduct investigation, and now regularly appears on conservative platforms to discuss culture war issues. Fox's new wife Elizabeth has drawn attention for her appearances on the conspiracy-laden podcast Elite Thinking Club, where she has questioned evolution and claimed climate change is a government 'smokescreen'. She has also claimed Jeffrey Epstein was 'popped' after Prince Andrew's Newsnight interview. Speaking in February 2021 in a video on conspiracies surrounding the Royal Family, Barker claimed paedophile Epstein was killed because of his links with Prince Andrew. The disgraced financier died in prison in August 2019 in what was ruled to be a suicide. However, he had been arrested on suspicion of sex trafficking shortly before his death, prompting a raft of theories suggesting he had been murdered. She said on the podcast: 'The minute Prince Andrew had to do that interview that was it, Jeffrey was going to be popped. 'Because he's royalty - and you mess with the royals you ain't going to come out alive are you.' Californian Elizabeth described herself on Instagram as a model, body double and stuntwoman was born in America but now lives in the UK. Fox's celebrity pal Holly Valance, 42, appeared to be solo at the wedding following reports she has split from her husband, property tycoon Nick Candy. The pair, who married in 2012 and share two daughters, have not officially confirmed their split but have reportedly been living separate lives for several months. Juliet, meanwhile, is set to star in the upcoming Real Housewives of London series, which has just wrapped filming and is expected to air later this year. The new Bravo franchise has been tipped to bring a fresh wave of drama to the capital's elite circles - and Juliet, a friend of Holly and fellow Aussie, will be one of the central cast members. Fox's second wedding ceremony comes as he faces allegations of sharing an upskirting photo on social media of TV presenter Narinder Kaur, who regularly appears on Good Morning Britain. The political activist appeared at Woolwich Crown Court wearing a 'two-tier justice' cap and was supported by Elizabeth, who held his hand as they walked into court. Fox is charged with two counts under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, while Ms Kaur, who has waived her right to anonymity, sat in the public gallery. Fox, of Peldon in Essex, is accused of sharing a sexually intrusive image of Kaur - a regular on Good Morning Britain and GB News - amid an online row over politics. The photo, which was reportedly taken without her knowledge as she exited a taxi in 2009, was allegedly posted without her consent. He is facing two counts: the first alleging he shared a 'photograph or film of a person in an intimate state intending to cause alarm, distress or humiliation,' and a second count accusing him of sending a 'photograph or film of genitals to cause alarm, distress or humiliation.' The charges fall under Section 66A of the Sexual Offences Act, introduced in 2023, which criminalises the intentional sharing of sexual images without consent, with the purpose of causing harm or for sexual gratification. If convicted, Fox could face up to two years in prison and be placed on the Sex Offenders Register. Last year, Fox was ordered to pay £180,000 in libel damages after a High Court judge ruled he had defamed former Stonewall trustee Simon Blake and drag performer Crystal by calling them 'paedophiles' during an online row.
Daily Mail
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Holly Valance and Nick Candy divorce turns messy as former soap star threatens to take him 'for every penny'
Holly Valance 's shock split from billionaire property tycoon Nick Candy is set to get messy, according to new reports. It was revealed last week that the former Neighbours star, 42, had parted ways with her businessman husband, 52, after 13 years of marriage. Now, friends close to the former pop star have claimed Valance has vowed to 'take every penny' from Candy, in what is shaping up to be an acrimonious split. 'Holly is incredibly upset. Her main concern is, and always will be, for their two daughters,' a source told The Sun this week. 'But when it comes to the divorce, she's made it clear she wants what she's owed and will take Nick for every penny. She insists that she is the injured party in this.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Holly, who is understood to have signed a pre-nuptial agreement before her lavish 2012 Beverly Hills wedding, stands to walk away with millions. 'It's been a very painful time for Holly and she has told friends that the split was not on her terms,' they said. 'Whatever the sum ends up being, it will be in the tens of millions of pounds.' It comes after the former Neighbours star was spotted for the first time without her wedding ring. Holly was seen last Saturday arriving solo from a flight at Heathrow's Terminal 5 in west London without her sparkler. The couple are parents to daughters Luka, 11, and Nova, seven, and friends say the pair's priority has always been their daughters and will continue to be so during this very 'difficult period'. A source told MailOnline: 'They have been living separate lives for a long time, he's travelling a lot. 'Nick has businesses in Dubai and London, The Reform Party.' A family friend added to The Sun – who first reported the couple's split: 'The joint parenting of their two amazing daughters remains their top priority. 'They've had to juggle a demanding lifestyle. Between family, public life, and Nick's intense work commitments, it's been a tough balance.' The estranged couple were last pictured together in March as they enjoyed a swanky lunch in London. A spokesman for the couple said: 'This is a private matter and we will not be making any further comment.' They wed in 2012 in a lavish £3million (AUD$6.2 million) ceremony with guests including Sir Elton John, Simon Cowell, as well as Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. Together they have enjoyed a lavish lifestyle and previously lived in a two-storey Hyde Park penthouse worth £175million (AUD$364.4 million), making it Britain's most expensive flat. The pair later downsized to a £10million (AUD$20.8 million) countryside mansion in the Cotswolds, which they have been renovating. In 2020, Mr Candy gifted his wife a £26million (AUD$54.1 million) superyacht, despite the mother-of-two having spoken in the past of suffering from sea sickness. The businessman, who previously poured millions into Conservative coffers, became Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's party treasurer earlier this year. Both he and his former singer and actress wife have made little secret of their support for Mr Farage – and joined him and Donald Trump for dinner in 2022 at the current US President's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. She also hosted fundraisers for Reform and they were in the audience when Mr Farage returned as party leader last year. Valance launched her acting career in 1999 and played Felicity Scully in Neighbours until 2002. The Melbourne-born actress later moved to America and starred in several popular US movies and TV shows, including Taken, Entourage and Prison Break. She also topped the UK singles chart in 2002 with Kiss Kiss, following it up with Down Boy which reached number two and State Of Mind which made eighth place. She semi-retired from the acting industry in 2015, although she made a brief cameo on Neighbours in 2022. Holly raised eyebrows last year after slamming Greta Thunberg as a 'demonic little gremlin' as she claimed Australia has become 'too woke' in a TV interview. Holly criticised climate activist Thunberg to podcast host Christopher Hope, saying: 'I don't understand why you have this, like, demonic little gremlin high priestess of climatism as the goddess in classrooms, Greta.
News.com.au
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘For every penny': Holly Valance, Nick Candy divorce gets messy
Ex-pop star Holly Valance has vowed to take her billionaire husband Nick Candy 'for every penny' following their split. The Aussie, 42, has told friends that she feels like the injured party in the break-up from the 52-year-old because it was not on her terms. It comes a week after The Sun revealed ex-Neighbours star Holly and British property magnate and Reform UK treasurer Nick had ended their 14-year marriage. 'Holly is incredibly upset. Her main concern is, and always will be, for their two daughters,' a source said. 'But when it comes to the divorce, she's made it clear she wants what she's owed and will take Nick for every penny. She insists that she is the injured party in this.' It is understood the pair signed a pre-nuptial agreement before they tied in the knot in 2012 in a lavish £3 million ($6.2m) wedding. The source added: 'It's been a very painful time for Holly and she has told friends that the split was not on her terms. 'Given the circumstances, it feels as if there could be some room to manoeuvre. 'Whatever the sum ends up being, it will be in the tens of millions of pounds.' Holly, whose 2002 debut album produced three Top Ten hits, was this week seen for the first time since the news of the split broke. She was not wearing her engagement or wedding ring when she got off a flight at London's Heathrow. A spokesman for the couple confirmed they were divorcing, adding: 'This is a private matter. We won't be making any further comment.' Last night a friend of Nick added: 'Nick is a very decent guy and he will always do right by Holly and their children.' The pair were last photographed together in March going for lunch in London. They met in 2009 and Nick proposed two years later in the Maldives. They married in California in front of 300 guests, including Simon Cowell. Holly found fame on Aussie TV soap Neighbours as Felicity 'Flick' Scully before launching her pop career. Nick started his property business with brother Christian in the early 1990s while working in advertising. They now have a vast portfolio, including One Hyde Park in central London, which alone is worth more than £1 billion ($A2.1bn). Last year, Nick announced he had given up his Tory Party membership in favour of Reform and was appointed its treasurer in December. Holly has also become an high-profile figure in right-wing politics — visiting Donald Trump in the US in 2022 with Nick and Reform leader Nigel Farage.
The Sun
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Holly Valance and Nick Candy's shock split turns messy as ex-Neighbours star vows to take billionaire ‘for every penny'
HOLLY Valance has vowed to take estranged billionaire husband Nick Candy 'for every penny' after their recent split, we can reveal. The Aussie pop star, 42, has told friends she feels like the 'injured party' in the break up from the 52-year-old because it was 'not on her terms'. 4 4 It comes a week after The Sun revealed ex-Neighbours star Holly and Brit property magnate and Reform UK treasurer Nick had ended their 14-year marriage. A source said: 'Holly is incredibly upset. Her main concern is, and always will be, for their two daughters. 'But when it comes to the divorce, she's made it clear she wants what she's owed and will take Nick for every penny. She insists that she is the injured party in this.' It is understood the pair signed a pre-nuptial agreement before they tied in the knot in 2012 in a lavish £3million wedding. The source added: 'It's been a very painful time for Holly and she has told friends that the split was not on her terms. 'Given the circumstances it feels as if there could be some room to manoeuvre. 'Whatever the sum ends up being, it will be in the tens of millions of pounds.' Holly, whose 2002 debut album produced three Top Ten hits, was seen for the first time since the news of the split earlier this week. She was not wearing her engagement or wedding ring as she got off a flight landing at London's Heathrow. In a statement, a spokesman for her and Nick confirmed they were divorcing, adding 'This is a private matter. We won't be making any further comment.' Holly Valance and billionaire property tycoon Nick Candy 'SPLIT' - 13 years after lavish Las Vegas wedding The pair were last photographed together in March going for lunch in London. They first met in 2009 and Nick proposed two years later in the Maldives. They married in California in front of 300 guests, including Simon Cowell. Holly found fame on Australian TV soap Neighbours as Felicity Scully before launching her pop career. Nick started his property business with brother Christian in the early Nineties while working in advertising. They now have a vast portfolio, including One Hyde Park, an 86-apartment building in central London worth just over £1billion. Last year, Nick announced he had given up his Tory Party membership in favour of Reform. He was appointed treasurer in December and pledged to raise tens of millions for Farage, including pledging a seven figure sum. 4
Perth Now
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Valance in line for major settlement after billionaire split
Australian singer and former Neighbours star Holly Valance is in line for a major financial windfall following her split from British billionaire property developer Nick Candy, after 13 years of marriage. Despite reportedly signing a prenuptial agreement, legal experts say Valance, 42, could still be entitled to a substantial share of Candy's estimated £1.4 billion ($A2.93 billion) fortune. 'Certainly when we do prenups in Australia we tend to take into account all future circumstances,' Sydney family lawyer Fran Edwards told the Herald Sun. 'They would generally try to take into account the growth in assets … in our jurisdiction the document would also generally take into account any future needs including spouse maintenance,' she said.'It can say pretty much anything that the party's agree on … but I would've thought he would have been advised to err on the side of a bit of generosity towards her … to keep any potential separation and property settlement private and avoid any suggestion the deal is not equitable.' Holly Valance rose to fame for her breakout role as Felicity 'Flick' Scully on the Australian soap opera Neighbours, which she joined at age 16 and played from 1999 to 2002, quickly becoming a household name and fan favourite If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. She later launched a successful music career, with her 2002 debut single 'Kiss Kiss' reaching the top of the charts in several countries and establishing her as a pop star. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Holly Valance and Nick Candy first met in London in the early 2000s through mutual friends, sparking a relationship that eventually led to their marriage in 2012, and two daughters. Elanor Lau, a partner at Lander and Rogers, added, 'Where one party comes into the relationship with significantly more wealth, typically parties want a prenup'. 'Once a financial agreement is signed it doesn't guarantee it will never be set aside by a court … it's always a possibility,' Ms Lau said. Nick Candy's property empire is among the most enviable in the world. His crown jewel is a two-storey penthouse in the landmark One Hyde Park development in Knightsbridge, London, which he co-developed with his brother Christian. The five-bedroom, 18,000-square-foot duplex features a private spa, cinema, cocktail bar, and panoramic views of Hyde Park. The property, which has been on the market for four years, is listed at an eye-watering £175 million ($A340 million), making it Britain's most expensive apartment ever. Despite its luxury, Candy and Valance reportedly spent only about 20 days a year at the penthouse, preferring to reside in their $142 million Chelsea mansion. This extraordinary home, Gordon House, was gifted to Nick by his brother Christian in 2014 and stands next to the Royal London Hospital. The Chelsea property merges three heritage buildings and boasts a 426-square-metre basement, swimming pool, and private IMAX cinema. The couple's real estate portfolio extends far beyond London. It includes a $100 million mansion in Los Angeles' exclusive Holmby Hills, which features 10 bedrooms, 18 bathrooms, a guesthouse, gym, spa, and even a playroom with a children's slide and ball pit. Their Oxfordshire estate, acquired for £8.5 million ($A18 million), offers a more rural retreat, while a six-floor Mayfair office building purchased for $27 million in 2015 adds to Candy's commercial holdings. In 2015, Candy famously gifted Valance a $54 million Benetti superyacht, named 11:11 after their daughter Luka's birthday. Despite Valance's chronic seasickness—so severe she sought help from hypnotist Paul McKenna—the couple sold the vessel in 2023. Candy's taste for luxury extends to his car collection, which has included a Rolls-Royce Phantom, Mercedes SLR McLaren, Ferraris, and more. His business interests are equally diverse, with stakes in an interior design company and a venture capital firm investing in everything from fintech startups to Nicaraguan mines. It reportedly remains unclear whether Valance will receive a share of Candy Capital, his private family office, which recently entered a joint venture with an Abu Dhabi-based developer The couple, who have two daughters, married in a lavish $6.3 million Beverly Hills ceremony in 2012. A family friend told The Sun, 'This has been a very difficult period for both Nick and Holly, and they are keeping things private out of respect for their family. The joint parenting of their two amazing daughters remains their top priority'. While the exact details of the divorce settlement remain confidential, Valance's future financial security seems assured—whether or not the prenup holds up in court. It was just over a year ago in February 2024 that Valance went viral for her political views, saying 'everyone starts off as a leftie and then wakes up at some point after making money, working, trying to run a business, trying to buy a home, then realises what crap ideas they all are.' If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. She then did an interview in March 2024, with GB News' Political Podcast hosted by Chris Hope, nothing was off the table for discussion, from controversial climate activist Greta Thurnberg to Australia's 'wokeness' and COVID hard borders to praising Donald Trump. See Holly Valance's viral interview here.
