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Scottish Sun
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island's Casa Amor girl line-up ‘revealed' including Harry's ex and former X Factor star
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE Island's sizzling crop of female Casa Amor bombshells have been revealed. The Sun can exclusively report the identities of the six beauties heading into the ITV2 spin-off villa, after it was teased during last night's episode. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 9 Love Island's Casa Amor female bombshells have been revealed Credit: Instagram / loveisland 9 DJ Yasmin Broom is a name in the frame Credit: Instagram / yasmin_lauryn 9 Lucy Quinn will also be heading into the Casa Amor compound Credit: Instagram/@lucyquinnmakeup_ It came after we were first to report the Casa Amor start date. The Love Island newbies were seen strolling into the compound clad in swimwear - with one already having a connection to Harry. On the show's official Instagram page it teased: "Amor the merrier… who's ready for Casa Amor?" and now we can report the full line-up. LAUREN WOOD 9 Lauren Wood is pals with popstar Jesy Nelson's exes Credit: Instagram / _laurenkwood Brunette Lauren posts her lavish lifestyle on Instagram. She shows off her ripped figure in a series of lingerie snaps, while documenting lavish nights out in Manchester and holidays in Thailand. She counts Chris Hughes and Chris Clark as friends, who are both Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson's exes. LUCY QUINN 9 Lucy Quinn is a glam Liverpool businesswoman Credit: Instagram @lucyquinnmakeup_ Lucy is a Liverpool-based make-up artist, who has only just turned 21. The bubbly blonde filled her Instagram snaps with stunning images while also promoting her work, offering appointments, shoots and group bookings. She is also a firm favourite on the influencer scene, recently attending an event by fashion brand missguided. YASMIN BROOM 9 Yasmin found fame on The X Factor and now works as a DJ Credit: Instagram / yasmin_lauryn Yasmin has already found fame courtesy of ITV show The X Factor. Love Island's Harry is left stunned as ex-girlfriend arrives in first look at Casa Amor She was in girl group Four of Diamonds, who found fame in 2016 and were signed to a record label two years later. The music-loving brunette is now Manchester-based and works as a "multi genre DJ", recently playing at the city's Parklife Festival. Yaz shows off her glam music nights and DJ events on Instagram, showcasing her sensational style from glam dresses to casual tees and jeans. ANDRADA POP 9 Andrada Pop won Miss Swimsuit UK in 2025 Credit: Instagram / _andradapop Andrada is no stranger to the big stage, after winning Miss Swimsuit UK in 2025. She is also Miss Bikini Ireland host. As well as snaps showing her in hot pink swimsuits, she also fills her feed with images of glam nights out and celeb events. RHEO PARNELL 9 Rheo Parnell is a musician with her own business Credit: TikTok / rheouno Rheo started her personal Instagram account afresh prior to her stint in the Mallorca villa. Yet the musician and band member is also a founder of Drip Beauty UK. The Sun can also report how the brunette already has a Love Island connection. She is pals with Messy Mitch's girlfriend, South African TikTok-er Hayley Griffin. EMMA MUNRO 9 Emma Munro stunned Harry as she entered the villa Credit: Instagram / emmamunr0 Love Island 2025 OG Harry was left stunned when his ex Emma entered the compound last night. Upon seeing them, Harry could be heard saying: "Oh my god, it's my ex." It comes as The Sun revealed the identity of Harry's ex-girlfriend - after fans spotted a secret tribute to her. The Sun uncovered that the woman is named Emma, after viewers noticed Harry's wrist tattoo of the letter 'E' and began digging for clues online. Emma previously shared a sunset selfie to Instagram, where she was seen cosying up to Harry in matching baseball caps, hers bearing an "E" and, his, an "H". The image, which has since been deleted, was dated 18 April 2022. Emma also bears a striking resemblance to one of Harry's co-stars, sparking comparisons from fans who claim she looks 'more like Shakira than Helena." An ITV spokesperson said: 'Any islander suggestions for Casa Amor are speculation. "The line up will be announced in due course.'
Irish Examiner
17-06-2025
- Health
- Irish Examiner
HSE warns on health risks of high potency ketamine and ecstasy as festival season gets under way
HSE experts have issued fresh warnings of the risks posed by ketamine, as new research from the Netherlands deepens concerns associated with the drug. Ketamine, an hallucinogenic drug that is increasingly popular among some young people, has featured in a number of drug hauls in Ireland this year and is typically seized alongside other 'party drugs', such as cocaine and MDMA (ecstasy). Last month, 4kgs of ketamine was seized in a drug-mixing and distribution factory in an industrial premises in West Dublin, along with smaller consignments of cocaine and MDMA. With the music festival season already begun, HSE drug experts are concerned at the potential use of ketamine — including new, and more potent, versions of the drug — and high-strength MDMA tablets. Over the weekend, British drug checking charity The Loop warned of MDMA pills circulating at the Parklife Festival in Manchester were three times a common adult dose. Dutch research just published has found an increase in first aid incidents in the country involving ketamine, often in combination with other substances such as alcohol and MDMA, which, it said, was 'leading to higher toxicity'. It said this was manifesting in symptoms like 'agitation, hallucinations, nausea, tachycardia [high heart beat] and hypertension [high blood pressure]'. The research expressed significant concern at the so-called 'ketamine bladder' or 'K bladder', saying there was 'significantly higher incidence' — up to six-times more — of uropathy, or blockage of urinary tract, among frequent ketamine users. 'Ketamine-induced uropathy is a growing concern, particularly among young adults, and requires early intervention to prevent disease progression,' the research said, adding 'immediate cessation of ketamine use is critical'. Patient cases in the research include a 24-year-old man presenting in hospital with severe lower abdominal pain and acute urine retention. It said a bladder scan showed 655ml of fluid retention and catheterisation was required. A follow-up check, one year later, found the man was suffering bladder cramps — also known as 'K cramps'. The severe effect known as a 'K hole' is caused by higher doses of the drug, characterised by profound dissociation or detachment and immobility, resembling near-death experiences. Commenting on the Dutch research, a statement from the HSE said: 'While the use of ketamine may not be as high as the Netherlands, it is clearly an issue in this country also. There is an ongoing concern in relation to ketamine use among young people. The HSE said it published in the Irish Journal of Medical Science last year, which highlighted the increasing use of, and clinical concerns associated with, the drug. It said the use of ketamine was again confirmed in the European SCORE Wastewater report, published earlier this year, which included Dublin for the first time. 'This is something that we have been seeing presenting to our HSE 'Safer Nightlife Programme' and 'back of house' drug testing service,' the statement said. It added newer analogues of ketamine, or a designer drug versions, were causing even more concern: 'Newer analogues of ketamine are appearing on the market that are much more potent, and therefore more likely to cause harm.' More information can be found on Read More European study shows Dublin's ketamine use reached same level as MDMA in 2024
The Irish Sun
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Love Island legend ditches her underwear and reveals intimate tattoo in sexy dress at Parklife Festival
FORMER Love Island star Anna Vakili has pulled out all the stops - and tan lines - and flashed a saucy bit of skin in a slashed dress. The reality TV contestant dared to bare in a figure-hugging cut-out number at Manchester's Parklife Festival. 5 The striking star showed off her hip tattoo in the barely-there dress Credit: Getty 5 The Love Islander displayed a white tan line in the show-stopper Credit: Getty The brunette bombshell showed off her intimate tattoo in the revealing black cut-away dress as she enjoyed her day out. Held at Heaton Park, the Love Island star, 34, looked high-fashion at the two-day event where acts including The podcaster wore her long dark highlighted hair slicked back into a chic ponytail with gold hoops earrings. Wearing natural glossy make-up, the star looked more red carpet primed than down-and-dirty festival ready. Read more on Love Island Demi Sims at SHEIN's VIP party. She was joined by her sister Mandi who looked equally glam in a strapless blue mini dress and trainers. They mingled amongst fellow Love Islanders including Nicole Samuel, Jessy Potts, Kaz Crossley and Matilda Draper. Also on hand were Towie's Frankie and Demi Sims looking dressed to impress. Most read in Reality shot to fame after appearing on Love Island in 2019 - but she failed to find love in the villa. She has since been in Love Island star SPLITS from boyfriend just months after getting back together However, they've recently split shortly after getting back together. Earlier this year, she revealed that she'd dropped out of the last series of All Stars Love Island at the last minute. She explained that even though she went through the whole process to appear on the ITV2 show - including multiple meetings and STD and drug testing - it wasn't for her again. Looking for serious love, she told fans that she decided against it saying 'the kind of man I want to settle down with wouldn't really want a woman that's going on Love Island'. Anna recently posted a photo in a hospital gown, and revealed she'd completed her first round of egg freezing. The pharmacist admitted that although appearing on the 2019 series changed her life for the better financially, returning to the show would be "greedy". "The guy that I would want to marry now, would look down on that 'why you on there snogging different guys in a bikini'. "I'm a 34-year-old woman." It comes after Anna spoken candidly about a series of botched procedures she had in the hope of getting her 'perfect' body. She also revealed how much money she has wasted and what she has had done including three BBLs [Brazilian Bum Lift] and a boob job. Along with her sister Mandi, the pair host the popular podcast Sisters In The City. 5 Anna and her podcasting sister Mandi looked glam at the festival Credit: Getty 5 The newly-single star posed up a storm at Heaton Park VIP area Credit: Getty 5 Anna joined a host of reality star at the Manchester festival Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island legend ditches her underwear and reveals intimate tattoo in sexy dress at Parklife Festival
The star is single again after a recent split show stopper Love Island legend ditches her underwear and reveals intimate tattoo in sexy dress at Parklife Festival Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER Love Island star Anna Vakili has pulled out all the stops - and tan lines - and flashed a saucy bit of skin in a slashed dress. The reality TV contestant dared to bare in a figure-hugging cut-out number at Manchester's Parklife Festival. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 The striking star showed off her hip tattoo in the barely-there dress Credit: Getty 5 The Love Islander displayed a white tan line in the show-stopper Credit: Getty The brunette bombshell showed off her intimate tattoo in the revealing black cut-away dress as she enjoyed her day out. Held at Heaton Park, the Love Island star, 34, looked high-fashion at the two-day event where acts including 50 Cent, Charli XCX and Rudimental performed. The podcaster wore her long dark highlighted hair slicked back into a chic ponytail with gold hoops earrings. Wearing natural glossy make-up, the star looked more red carpet primed than down-and-dirty festival ready. Reality star Anna was joined at the music spectacular by reality stars Matilda Draper and Demi Sims at SHEIN's VIP party. She was joined by her sister Mandi who looked equally glam in a strapless blue mini dress and trainers. They mingled amongst fellow Love Islanders including Nicole Samuel, Jessy Potts, Kaz Crossley and Matilda Draper. Also on hand were Towie's Frankie and Demi Sims looking dressed to impress. Vakili shot to fame after appearing on Love Island in 2019 - but she failed to find love in the villa. She has since been in an on-off relationship with boyfriend Cowslick. Love Island star SPLITS from boyfriend just months after getting back together However, they've recently split shortly after getting back together. Earlier this year, she revealed that she'd dropped out of the last series of All Stars Love Island at the last minute. She explained that even though she went through the whole process to appear on the ITV2 show - including multiple meetings and STD and drug testing - it wasn't for her again. Looking for serious love, she told fans that she decided against it saying 'the kind of man I want to settle down with wouldn't really want a woman that's going on Love Island'. Anna recently posted a photo in a hospital gown, and revealed she'd completed her first round of egg freezing. The pharmacist admitted that although appearing on the 2019 series changed her life for the better financially, returning to the show would be "greedy". "The guy that I would want to marry now, would look down on that 'why you on there snogging different guys in a bikini'. "I'm a 34-year-old woman." It comes after Anna spoken candidly about a series of botched procedures she had in the hope of getting her 'perfect' body. She also revealed how much money she has wasted and what she has had done including three BBLs [Brazilian Bum Lift] and a boob job. Along with her sister Mandi, the pair host the popular podcast Sisters In The City. 5 Anna and her podcasting sister Mandi looked glam at the festival Credit: Getty 5 The newly-single star posed up a storm at Heaton Park VIP area Credit: Getty
Daily Mail
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island's Anna Vakili shows off her curves in a racy black cut-out dress as she joins stylish Matilda Draper and Demi Sims at SHEIN's VIP party during Parklife Festival
Anna Vakili, Matilda Draper and Demi Sims made a stylish arrival at SHEIN's VIP party during Parklife Festival in Manchester on Saturday. The Love Island star, 34, showed off her curves in a black dress, with a racy cut-out detail and daring thigh-high split. She completed the look with leather lace-up boots and gold jewellery, and posed alongside her glamorous sister Mandi. Meanwhile, last year's Love Island contestant Matilda, 24, put on a very busty display in a plunging brown mini dress, teamed with stylish cowboy boots. Also in attendance was TOWIE 's Demi Sims, 28, who flashed her washboard stomach in a cropped leopard print jacket and donned a pair of cargo jorts as she posed ahead of the event. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Anna Vakili, Matilda Draper and Demi Sims made a stylish arrival at SHEIN's VIP party during Parklife Festival in Manchester on Saturday She added some oversized sunglasses and wore her two-tone tresses in a poker straight style, while she accentuated her features with a sleek palette of make-up. Demi was joined by her sister Frankie Sims at the star studded event who also made sure she dressed too impress. Frankie looked incredible as she matched her sister's vibe. Her stylish ensemble consisted of a black fitted vest, which showed off her petite frame and a pair of army patterned jorts. Making sure she stood out from the crowd, Frankie also donned a black cowboy hat and left her long locks to fall down her shoulders. She toted her belongings in a small black and white bag and further accessorised the festival look with a cluster of bangles, and a colourful necklace. Also making sure she made an entrance, was Love Islander Kaz Crossley who turned up in her Barbie era. Kaz, 30, stood out in a baby pink top adorned with flowers, which she paired with denim shorts. Demi was joined by her sister Frankie Sims at the star studded event who also made sure she dressed too impress Kaz made sure to flaunt her toned midriff and slender legs - dedication to her hours spent practising Muay Thai - as she struck up several poses at the party. She kept things comfy with a pair of white crocs and further accessorised with a fuscia pink shoulder bag and pink heart shaped sunglasses to match. Jessy Potts, 26, also attended the star-studded event and put on a busty display in a black embroidered top and co-ordinating shorts from SHEIN's festival collection. The daring ensemble showed off Jessy's tiny waist, long slim pins and ample cleavage. The blonde beauty wore her hair in a natural wave and also sported a pair of chunky black knee-high boots. Nicole Samuel, 25, who confirmed she's loved-up with rugby player, Dylan Williams earlier this month, turned heads as she enjoyed the days festivities. The Love Islander who split from Ciaran Davies six months ago, flaunted her slender figure in a plunging halter neck top and white mini skirt. Nicole, who came second during last summer's series, couldn't hide the smile from her face as she paired the ensemble with some white cowboy style boots and an array of gold jewellery. Jessy Potts, 26, also attended the star-studded event and put on a busty display in a black embroidered top and co-ordinating shorts She slicked her hair back in a low ponytail and upped the glam with a heavy palette of bronzed makeup. Parklife is an annual two-day music festival in Manchester and the festival in Heaton Park predominantly features dance and electronic music as well as pop and hip-hop artists. This year, 50 Cent, Charli XCX, Jorja Smith and Peggy Gou will headline the festival on June 14 and 15. Alongside the headliners, Rudimental, Pawsa and Bicep will also perform over the weekend.
