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Daily Mail
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Newly-engaged AJ Odudu flaunts her jaw-dropping figure in a TINY yellow bikini before cosying up to hunky fiancé Peter Gibson amid loved-up US getaway
Newly-engaged AJ Odudu looked happier than ever amid her 'romance tour' of the US with fiancé Peter Gibson this week. The Celebrity Big Brother host, 37, took to her Instagram with a slew of snaps after MailOnline exclusively revealed her partner was the Idaho born art director. AJ flaunted her jaw-dropping figure in a tiny yellow bikini as she posed up a storm during the couple's beach day, before slipping into a plunging brown gown which she wore with her huge diamond engagement ring for a romantic boat trip. Peter, who refrains from showing his face on social media, captained the vessel while the stunner wrapped her arms around him. While in Seattle the lovebirds also attended a Mariners baseball game and sipped on beer with AJ opting for a pair of skimpy leather hot pants. She captioned the post: 'The romance tour'. Peter popped the question last month and AJ's engagement ring is reportedly worth an estimated £14,500 according to The Sun's expert. Zack Stone, from UK retailer Steven Stone, told the publication: 'At its heart is a 1.5-carat cushion-cut diamond, known for its romantic, pillow-like shape and vintage charm. Last month AJ announced she was engaged to a mystery man after sharing images of her diamond ring and the couple together, captioning the loved-up post: 'Hiya love.' Pete, who was pictured backstage with AJ as she filmed Celebrity Big Brother this year, currently works at brand agency Wieden + Kennedy, who also have offices in London and Mexico as well as the Big Apple. Pete, who's previously worked as a graphic designer for Apple and an art director at Hypebeast, as they start to plan their nuptials. It's believed the former Strictly star has been taking secret trips to New York to spend quality time with Pete, but the couple agrees that for the long-term, it makes sense for them to be London based. A source revealed: 'AJ prefers her romantic relationships to be private but when it came to her engagement, she was so happy and excited, she wanted to share the news with her followers. 'Pete, living in New York, worked out perfectly for AJ because they were able to date and get to know each other away from prying eyes plus he doesn't regularly use social media. 'He's now planning a move to the UK so that he and AJ can live together and properly set themselves up for the future. 'With many strings to his bow as an art director and creator, it made more sense for Pete to relocate, especially given AJ's career has taken off to new heights in the UK. 'They're both so happy and can't wait to make their relationship official by getting married.' The announcement of AJ's engagement came out of the blue because her fanbase were unaware she had a boyfriend. But AJ has been posting about Pete for years, as he attended group work out sessions with her and accompanied the star behind the scenes as she presented Celebrity Big Brother in April. Although, AJ, who also presented The Big Breakfast reboot and Channel 4's The Bridge, keeps her love life under wraps, she was previously linked to her former Strictly pro partner, Kai Widdrington. MailOnline has contacted AJ's representative for comment. AJ competed with Kai on the 2021 series of Strictly but was forced to quit the competition just days before the final after suffering from an injury. She was one of the frontrunners to win the show but after tearing a ligament in her right ankle, had to withdraw from the final, leaving Rose Ayling-Ellis to triumph. At the time AJ said she was 'deeply upset' that she was unable to perform. Proving her love for dance remains, AJ shared a video of her being twirled by Pete on Instagram this week alongside a thread of happy family pictures following a celebration of the pair's engagement. AJ also posted another intimate black and white snap of the couple as she laughed in Pete's arms while in the past 24 hours, she added an Instagram story showcasing her diamond ring over breakfast.
BBC News
a day ago
- General
- BBC News
Project to analyse York Minster's Rose Window
A major restoration project is under way at York Minster, which will analyse the famous Rose Window. Due to the devastating fire in 1984, the 500-year-old stained glass window cracked in 40,000 places under the extreme 450C (842F) window, designed in the 16th Century to celebrate the marriage of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York in 1486, was restored by glaziers following the will now re-examine the work, to understand how to better care for the window in the future. The three lancet windows in the cathedral's South Transept are also set to be safeguarded by adding protective windows, which are beneath the Rose Window, depict Saints Peter, Paul, Wilfred and William of to their positioning, they were not subject to the same fire damage but exposure to the elements has rendered them vulnerable to corrosion and paint loss. Prof Sarah Brown, director of the York Glaziers Trust, said the windows had undergone a variety of restorations and additions over the years, as well as being completely removed during World War Two."It was Peter Gibson OBE, former superintendent of the York Glaziers Trust, who insisted that the Rose Window could be saved after the 1984 fire," she said. "At the time, some people saw its perilous condition as an opportunity for a completely new stained glass commission. "Thankfully, his advice was heeded and the glaziers worked tirelessly to restore the artwork."Scaffolding has been put up inside and outside the South Transept to allow teams to access the will look at the repair work from the 1980s and analyse how the restoration methods used have stood the test of time. Alex McCallion, director of works and precinct at the cathedral, added: "Four decades ago, a multidisciplinary team of skilled craftspeople worked to sensitively restore the cathedral after that devastating fire."He said they had used the best tools and techniques available at the time."We now have a fantastic opportunity to re-examine their work to allow us to better understand the Rose Window and how we might care for it into the future."The York Minster Fund was set up in 1967 to pay for projects such as this. In 2024, the Julia Rausing Trust awarded the fund a £500,000 grant, which will support the Rose Window analysis. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE AJ Odudu's secret fiancé is revealed as American art director - and they are planning a big move
AJ Odudu 's secret fiancé is an American art director who's planning a move to the UK, MailOnline can reveal. The Big Brother presenter, 37, announced she was engaged to a mystery man after sharing images of her diamond ring and the couple together, captioning the loved-up post: 'Hiya love.' Their relationship had been kept under wraps for years but now MailOnline can reveal AJ's boyfriend is Peter Gibson, a creative, originally from Idaho but currently living in New York, and the pair are planning to settle down together in the UK. Pete, who was pictured backstage with AJ as she filmed Celebrity Big Brother this year, currently works at brand agency Wieden + Kennedy, who also have offices in London and Mexico as well as the Big Apple. The TV host is currently in Seattle with Pete, who's previously worked as a graphic designer for Apple and an art director at Hypebeast, as they start to plan their nuptials. It's believed the former Strictly star has been taking secret trips to New York to spend quality time with Pete, but the couple agrees that for the long-term, it makes sense for them to be London based. A source revealed: 'AJ prefers her romantic relationships to be private but when it came to her engagement, she was so happy and excited, she wanted to share the news with her followers. 'Pete, living in New York, worked out perfectly for AJ because they were able to date and get to know each other away from prying eyes plus he doesn't regularly use social media. 'He's now planning a move to the UK so that he and AJ can live together and properly set themselves up for the future. 'With many strings to his bow as an art director and creator, it made more sense for Pete to relocate, especially given AJ's career has taken off to new heights in the UK. 'They're both so happy and can't wait to make their relationship official by getting married.' The announcement of AJ's engagement came out of the blue because her fanbase were unaware she had a boyfriend. But AJ has been posting about Pete for years, as he attended group work out sessions with her and accompanied the star behind the scenes as she presented Celebrity Big Brother in April. Although, AJ, who also presented The Big Breakfast reboot and Channel 4's The Bridge, keeps her love life under wraps, she was previously linked to her former Strictly pro partner, Kai Widdrington. MailOnline has contacted AJ's representative for comment. AJ competed with Kai on the 2021 series of Strictly but was forced to quit the competition just days before the final after suffering from an injury. She was one of the frontrunners to win the show but after tearing a ligament in her right ankle, had to withdraw from the final, leaving Rose Ayling-Ellis to triumph. At the time AJ said she was 'deeply upset' that she was unable to perform. Proving her love for dance remains, AJ shared a video of her being twirled by Pete on Instagram this week alongside a thread of happy family pictures following a celebration of the pair's engagement. AJ also posted another intimate black and white snap of the couple as she laughed in Pete's arms while in the past 24 hours, she added an Instagram story showcasing her diamond ring over breakfast.
The Independent
29-05-2025
- General
- The Independent
LGBT veterans ‘furious' at slow pace of compensation
Former members of the military dismissed or discharged for being gay said they have been left 'angry and disappointed' at low numbers of compensation payouts. A campaign group said only 24 payments have been made out of more than 1,000 applications since a scheme opened five months ago. In December, the Government announced up to £75 million for the LGBT financial recognition scheme, with payments of up to £70,000 for each veteran 'to acknowledge the historic wrongs they experienced in the armed forces'. The Fighting with Pride military charity said eight of the 24 payouts were to veterans with life-limiting health conditions. The charity's chief executive Peter Gibson said older veterans have been left 'furious' and feeling that 'justice delayed is justice denied'. He has written to Defence Secretary John Healey to convey the 'growing anger, frustration and impatience' of veterans, and to say the scheme 'is sadly not delivering at a pace which meets the expectations of the ageing veterans we are working with'. Mr Gibson said a staff of 15 people to deal with the scheme 'together with underperforming technology is clearly and simply not enough to meet the demand'. The scheme's launch should have 'marked a moment of healing and recognition for LGBT+ veterans', he said, adding it is instead 'beginning to inflict new wounds' as they relive their trauma when applying for compensation. Emma Storey, who was under investigation by military police and left the Women's Royal Army Corps in 1987, shared her anger over the delays. She said: 'We feel angry and disappointed. We were treated abysmally during our service. Forced out for our sexuality and loving the people we love, only to be let down by a casual approach to the payments we're owed. 'I'm 64 years old and deserve to enjoy some dignity in the later years of my life. 'After reopening the wounds by applying for the financial recognition scheme, the least I'd expect is to be showed the decency and respect of a prompt resolution.' Mr Gibson said it is 'high time the Government now pulls out all the stops for these veterans who bravely served their country, yet were appallingly treated for simply being gay'. He said time is of the essence for an older population. 'Many affected veterans are in their 60s, 70s and 80s – they are furious justice is being delayed,' said Mr Gibson. 'For many it means justice delayed is justice denied. Fighting With Pride will continue to do everything we can to find every single affected LGBT veteran and ensure they get the reparations they deserve.' A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: 'We recognise the need to work quickly through the over 1,000 applications for financial recognition we've received. 'The process of working through the applications requires checking a number of information sources and historical records, however we understand the need for timeliness in delivering this important scheme. 'We are working closely with stakeholder groups and applicants can receive updates on their progress from the team via Data published earlier this month showed 40 people have had historic convictions for same-sex activity wiped from their records. The disregards and pardons scheme was launched in 2012 but applied only to men and only for specific convictions. It was extended in 2023 to include women and to cover any repealed or abolished offence that was once used to criminalise same-sex sexual activity. New data published by the Government this month showed that between June 2023 and March this year 40 people had their convictions 'disregarded', meaning they had been deleted from official records. The majority of these (35) were for military offences while three came under the Sexual Offences Act 1956.
ITV News
29-05-2025
- Politics
- ITV News
LGBT veterans 'angry and disappointed' at pace of government compensation scheme
Wrongfully dismissed for the historic 'crime' of being LGBT and trying to serve their country, mistreated veterans have, on Thursday, expressed anger at the pace of a compensation scheme aimed at addressing this injustice. In December, the government announced up to £75 million for the LGBT financial recognition scheme, with payments of up to £70,000 for each veteran 'to acknowledge the historic wrongs they experienced in the armed forces'. On Thursday, these same veterans expressed anger and disappointment that out of more than 1,000 applications for compensation over the last five months - so far just 24 have been paid. If applications were to continue being processed at this speed it would take more than 17 years to complete the compensation scheme. The Fighting with Pride military charity said eight of the 24 payouts were to veterans with life-limiting health conditions. The charity's chief executive Peter Gibson said older veterans have been left 'furious' and feeling that 'justice delayed is justice denied'. He has written to Defence Secretary John Healey to convey the 'growing anger, frustration and impatience' of veterans, and to say the scheme 'is sadly not delivering at a pace which meets the expectations of the ageing veterans we are working with'. Mr Gibson said a staff of 15 people to deal with the scheme 'together with underperforming technology is clearly and simply not enough to meet the demand'. Emma Storey, who was under investigation by military police and left the Women's Royal Army Corps in 1987, shared her anger over the delays. She said: 'We feel angry and disappointed. We were treated abysmally during our service. Forced out for our sexuality and loving the people we love, only to be let down by a casual approach to the payments we're owed. 'I'm 64 years old and deserve to enjoy some dignity in the later years of my life. 'After reopening the wounds by applying for the financial recognition scheme, the least I'd expect is to be showed the decency and respect of a prompt resolution.' For many veterans, who are now in their 60s, 70s, and 80s time is of the essence. 'For many it means justice delayed is justice denied. Fighting With Pride will continue to do everything we can to find every single affected LGBT veteran and ensure they get the reparations they deserve," said Peter Gibson. A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: 'We recognise the need to work quickly through the over 1,000 applications for financial recognition we've received. 'The process of working through the applications requires checking a number of information sources and historical records, however we understand the need for timeliness in delivering this important scheme. 'We are working closely with stakeholder groups and applicants can receive updates on their progress from the team via
