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Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Wild conspiracy theory emerges about Delta Goodrem following her lavish wedding to Matthew Copley
A wild conspiracy theory has emerged about Delta Goodrem after she made headlines for her lavish wedding to Matthew Copley. A Reddit user posted to the platform this week to ask, 'What caused Delta Goodrem to lose popularity so fast?' Social media users flooded the comments section with possible reasons why the Born To Try hitmaker suddenly dipped in the estimation of Australian audiences. 'Aged past her intended audience and never updated her style,' one person guessed. Another person similarly wrote: 'She was manufactured by the pop machine and now past her use-by date.' 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. 'She was just so predictable,' one more wrote. 'They spammed her everywhere as well,' someone else said, which invited a response from another Reddit user. 'Big time. There was a point where Channel Nine had her on everything. Now they have Sophie Monk for that,' they wrote. Another person thoughtfully added: 'Is it possible she was only ever artificially famous? Some people rise to fame because they are blisteringly talented, or controversial, or happen to be in the right place at the right time.' They added: 'Some people become famous because they are talented enough, good-looking enough, and compliant enough for a PR machine to build fame around them... Once that machine moves on to younger, prettier, more exploitable talent, that fame evaporates. 'I always assumed Delta was in the camp - half a decade or so of fame, another decade of being a B-list celebrity on TV, then a lifetime of playing at local RSL clubs.' Despite the criticism, some of Delta's fans were quick to defend her. 'I think she's beautiful and has a wonderful voice,' commented one admirer. 'There are thousands of other artists out there who would love to be a big "failure" like Delta,' another wrote. Delta is on a career high and, earlier this year, spent time in the UK performing a series of exclusive shows to mark 20 years since her iconic Mistaken Identity album. The pop star even thrilled her fans with a live performance at a London train station in May. The Australian songstress sat down behind the Sir Elton John piano at St Pancras International Station, to the immense delight of the gathered crowd. Delta's last Aussie gig was at the Sydney Opera House in April as part of her Mistaken Identity 20th anniversary celebration. The veteran singer shocked fans when she invited Cody Simpson to the stage. Delta and Cody looked at ease as they performed an emotional duet of her song, Almost Here, which she originally sang with her former boyfriend Brian McFadden. Cody later took to social media to reflect on the career milestone. 'Thank you to the legendary Delta Goodrem for the honour tonight,' he began. 'It was a pleasure to sing at the Sydney Opera House for the first time, and to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Delta's album Mistaken Identity.' The special performance was held to celebrate the immense success of Delta's second album, which reached number one in Australia and also charted in the UK and New Zealand. Delta recently married the love of her life, Matthew Copley, in Malta. The couple exchanged vows in June in the historic St Paul's Cathedral in Mdina, which was built in the 12th century. The reception then took place at Naxxar's Palazzo Parisio, an estate with exquisite gardens that was constructed in the 18th century. The blushing bride stunned in an off-the-shoulder wedding gown with a racy sweetheart neckline, designed by South Australian fashion designer Paul Vasileff.
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Maura Higgins makes sensational return to Love Island as 'ultimate bombshell' against all odds - admitting 'it feels good to be back'
Maura Higgins made a sensational return to Love Island on Sunday night as she re-entered the TV villa - but not how you'd expect. The Irish star, 34, said it 'feels good to be back' after laying low from screens recently, following her Bafta 'snog' with McFly 's Danny Jones. It was previously announced how she would be stepping away as host of the spin-off show Aftersun on Love Island USA over conflicting schedules as Australian host Sophie Monk took her place. However, Maura returned to the villa for the show's finale last night as the winner was crowned. Despite reports she wouldn't return on air for the last episode of the current series, she left fans of the dating show delighted as she popped up in the Fiji-based villa. Show narrator Iain Stirling, 37, described Maura as the 'ultimate bombshell' to viewers as he -reintroduced her. The Irish star, 34, said it 'feels good to be back' after laying low from screens recently, following her Bafta 'snog' with McFly 's Danny Jones The Scottish star said: 'Tonight, the ultimate bombshell returns, it's Maura Higgins, and she's brought some All Star friends with her.' There were just four couples left in the villa - Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen, Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales, Iris Kendall and Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez and Huda Mustafa and Chris Seeley - heading into Sunday's finale. Each of the four couples went on one last epic date, before the winner was declared by host Ariana Madix. However, only one member of the winning couple was actually awarded the $100k prize, and they must decide whether or not to split it with their partner. It was also revealed that there will be a Season 7 reunion special co-hosted by Madix and Andy Cohen, airing Monday, August 25 at 9 PM ET on Peacock. So who won this tumultuous season of Love Island USA? It was in fact Amaya and Bryan who emerged victorious! Iris Kendall and Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez finished in fourth place and Huda Mustafa and Chris Seele were in third, which shocked Huda since they revealed earlier in the finale that they were going to be 'just friends.' 'How the f**k did we get third? We're not even together-together,' Huda said with a laugh after leaning of her third-place finish. 'I feel so seen and validated for people to see how strong our connection is,' Amaya said after winning Amaya and Bryan beat out runners-up Nic and Olandria for the prize, with each of them given cards - one of which had $0 and the other with $100,000. 'I feel so seen and validated for people to see how strong our connection is,' Amaya said after winning. 'Meeting Amaya here, turned my experience around ridiculously. It feels surreal,' Bryan said. Amaya's card was $0 with Bryan winning $100,000, who was then faced with the choice to split the cash with Amaya or take it all. 'Honestly, this isn't even really a question for me. Me and Amaya talk about our upbringings a lot. All I keep thinking about is my dad saying, "Money is important but it isn't everything." Of course I'm splitting this money with Amaya,' Bryan said.
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Maura Higgins makes sensational return to Love Island as ‘ultimate bombshell' against all odds - admitting ‘it feels good to be back'
Maura Higgins made a sensational return to Love Island on Sunday night as she re-entered the TV villa - but not how you'd expect. The Irish star, 34, said it 'feels good to be back' after laying low from screens recently, following her Bafta 'snog' with McFly 's Danny Jones. It was previously announced how she would be stepping away as host of the spin-off show Aftersun on Love Island USA over conflicting schedules as Australian host Sophie Monk took her place. However, Maura returned to the villa for the show's finale last night as the winner was crowned. Despite reports she wouldn't return on air for the last episode of the current series, she left fans of the dating show delighted as she popped up in the Fiji-based villa. Show narrator Iain Stirling, 37, described Maura as the 'ultimate bombshell' to viewers as he -reintroduced her. The Irish star, 34, said it 'feels good to be back' after laying low from screens recently, following her Bafta 'snog' with McFly 's Danny Jones It was previously announced how she would be stepping away as host of the spin-off show Aftersun on Love Island USA over conflicting schedules as Australian host Sophie Monk took her place The Scottish star said: 'Tonight, the ultimate bombshell returns, it's Maura Higgins, and she's brought some All Star friends with her.' There were just four couples left in the villa - Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen, Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales, Iris Kendall and Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez and Huda Mustafa and Chris Seeley - heading into Sunday's finale. Each of the four couples went on one last epic date, before the winner was declared by host Ariana Madix. However, only one member of the winning couple was actually awarded the $100k prize, and they must decide whether or not to split it with their partner. It was also revealed that there will be a Season 7 reunion special co-hosted by Madix and Andy Cohen, airing Monday, August 25 at 9 PM ET on Peacock. So who won this tumultuous season of Love Island USA? It was in fact Amaya and Bryan who emerged victorious! Iris Kendall and Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez finished in fourth place and Huda Mustafa and Chris Seele were in third, which shocked Huda since they revealed earlier in the finale that they were going to be 'just friends.' 'How the f**k did we get third? We're not even together-together,' Huda said with a laugh after leaning of her third-place finish. Amaya and Bryan beat out runners-up Nic and Olandria for the prize, with each of them given cards - one of which had $0 and the other with $100,000. 'I feel so seen and validated for people to see how strong our connection is,' Amaya said after winning. 'Meeting Amaya here, turned my experience around ridiculously. It feels surreal,' Bryan said. Amaya's card was $0 with Bryan winning $100,000, who was then faced with the choice to split the cash with Amaya or take it all. 'Honestly, this isn't even really a question for me. Me and Amaya talk about our upbringings a lot. All I keep thinking about is my dad saying, "Money is important but it isn't everything." Of course I'm splitting this money with Amaya,' Bryan said.
The Sun
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Maura Higgins makes shock return to Love Island USA after she was ‘replaced' during series
MAURA Higgins has made a shock return to Love Island USA after she was 'replaced' during the series. Love Island USA will come to an epic conclusion tonight after Chelley Bissainthe and Ace Greene were voted off by America on Friday night. 7 7 7 With four final couples, the winning couple will be among these pairings: Huda Mustafa and Chris Seeley; Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe; Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales; and Iris Kendall and Pepe Garcia. Earlier on in the series, Love Island UK stunner Maura Higgins was the host of Love Island USA: Aftersun. But fans were baffled when Maura vanished and was subsequently replaced by Sophie Monk who hosts the Australian version of the show. It was reported that Maura would not be returning for this season of Aftersun as she filmed The Traitors USA. Maura has now returned, with her return teased on social media on Saturday. On the Love Island USA Instagram page, a video of Maura making a comeback was shared. The Irish stunner looked amazing as she strutted her stuff into the villa. She could be seen wearing a silver-colored co-ord comprising of a mesh skirt and bra top. The skirt had a huge thigh-high split, which likely sent temperatures wild. Maura wore her hair in curls, which cascaded down her back. Love Island USA dumps strongest couple in 'terrible' elimination as fans vow to boycott finale & beg 'cancel the show!' "TUHHHNIGHT on Aftersun," the account penned in the caption. Fans went wild in the comments section, with many fans overjoyed about Maura's return. "The best host of all time," said one person. "Our girl is coming back sir the finale. Babe we needed you the whole season," penned a second. LOVE ISLAND USA SEASON 7 CAST Love Island USA has returned to Peacock for Season 7 with a new cast - and new drama! Check out the cast of Love Island USA below. Original cast members: -Chelley Bissainthe, 27, Orlando, Florida -Huda Mustafa, 24, Raleigh, North Carolina -Olandria Carthen, 27, Decatur, Alabama -Belle-A Walker, 22, Honolulu, Hawaii (Dumped from island) -Yulissa Escobar, 27, Miami, Florida (Removed from house) -Ace Greene, 22, Los Angeles, California -Taylor Williams, 24, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma -Nicolas Vansteenberghe, 24, Jacksonville, Florida -Austin Shepard, 26, Northville, Michigan -Jeremiah Brown, 25, Los Angeles, California (Voted off) Bombshells: -Cierra Ortega, 25, Los Angeles, California -Charlie Georgiou, 27, United Kingdom (Voted off) -Hannah Fields. 23, Tucson, Arizona (Voted off) -Amaya Espinal, 25, New York, New York -Iris Kendall, 25, Los Angeles, California -Pepe Garcia, 27, Los Angeles California -Jalen Brown, 27, Sparta, Georgia (Dumped from the island) -TJ Palma, 23, Pleasantville, New York "Yay glad she is back. She would also make a great host I think," added a third. A fourth then wrote: "Maura is back to try to save the show but it's too late." While a fifth said: "Bring on @maurahiggins so excited your back hosting Aftersun, tonight is going to be so good. "So much has happened this week bring it on Maura, I'm ready." The Season 7 finale of Love Island USA will air on Sunday, July 13 at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock. 7 7 7
Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sophie Monk's fans left devastated following major career announcement: 'Going to miss you!'
It seems that Sophie Monk has struck quite the chord with American reality fans. The blonde bombshell, 45, has been busy in Fiji, hosting the seventh season of Love Island USA Aftersun. With filming on the Peacock spin-off series now wrapped, Sophie took to Instagram this week to document her final days of filming, and fans are sad to see her go. She shared a series of clips, with one showing The Bachelorette star sitting in a canoe with a cardigan wrapped around her head. 'This is just too much. You are just made for the sea, baby,' husband Joshua Gross could be heard saying off-camera. 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. Sophie then explained that she was improvising with the outerwear, given she didn't bring a hat. 'It's not just the hat, it's the whole vibe,' Joshua replied. She also shared a series of short videos that showed her flaunting her sartorial style on the Love Island set. One clip showed Sophie cooling off between takes with a handheld fan while wearing a stunning pink sleeveless dress. Another saw Sophie flaunting her beach-ready body in a classic plain white bikini. Posing on a daybed with a flower tucked behind her ear, the self-effacing reality star said: 'Do you think I'm posing too much?' Fans, followers and crew were quick to bid Sophie a fond farewell, with many telling the star they were sad to see her leave. 'I'm going to miss you,' Sophie's Love Island stylist Kim Brannigan commented. Love Island Australia star Callum Hole also chimed in with: 'I'm having withdrawals already.' Cely Vazquez, who appeared on season 2 of Love Island USA also offered: 'ANGEL. I love you,' to which Sophie replied: 'I love you my angel. You're a star.' One fan summed up the sentiment of many with: 'I'm going to miss you on Aftersun!!!!!' while Sophie added: 'Aw, I enjoyed it so much.' 'Such a beauty and so down to earth keep enjoying life cheers Sophie,' another said. The spin-off of the raunchy dating series, which airs in Australia on Stan, saw Sophie interview dumped Islanders as well as past contestants in a talk show setting. She replaced previous Aftersun host Maura Higgins, who featured as a contestant on Love Island USA and Love Island UK. Sophie, who has hosted the Aussie iteration of Love Island since 2018, is readying to star in season 7, which is set to appear on Nine later in 2025. The host and singer has previously revealed it hasn't always been easy sailing for her admitting she almost quit show business. Speaking to Daily Mail Australia in 2019, Sophie admitted it was tough for her when she was starting out in entertainment. 'I think when I was younger I was trying to be everything everyone else wanted me to be in the industry,' Sophie said. Sophie initially shot to fame as part of pop band Bardot from 2000 to 2002. Although her star continued to rise, Sophie said she found the cutthroat showbiz industry difficult to handle and almost walked away altogether. 'Back then it was tough, I felt a little bit misunderstood,' she admitted, adding that it made her think twice about her career choice. 'So I said either get out of the industry or have fun. You know what, take it on. A lot of people would love to be in it. I just kind of fell in it,' she explained.
