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The Sun
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
This Morning's Alison Hammond supported by fans as she's lost for words after cruel troll brands her ‘repulsive'
THIS Morning's Alison Hammond became lost for words after a cruel troll branded her "repulsive." But shocked fans rushed to support the TV presenter after seeing the disgusting remark. 5 5 Alison, 51, posted a funny video of her riding a tractor in a corn field on social media and captioned it: "Rolling into my holidays." But sadly, a comment from a 77-year-old who called himself Peter left her nearly speechless. Peter's comment said: "Any time we see you are on TV we switch channels as you turn our stomachs being so fat and repulsive with a huge mouth." Alison then obviously upset, retweeted his comment with a single word - "Wow". But fans were quick to support her and one said: "Alison you know how special and fantastic you are. "One of life's gems always wanting to make people smile and these disgusting people are not worth giving airtime too you keep being you xx love you bab." "I'd just laugh at them babe, you're beautiful and they obviously are ugly on the inside", wrote another. Another added: "Extremely mean and rude. I love watching you, you bring a sparkle to Bake Off and look after the bakers when they are feeling a tad stressed and upset. "Plus the fall off the counter was epic." "That was harsh. Personally I think you are a great TV personality. Alison Hammond, 50, shows off her huge 'baby bump' as she hits back at pregnancy rumours with toyboy lover, 27 "Problem with people like that, they insult others to make themselves feel better," explained another fan. Another said: "Keep on flooding his TV, WE LOVE YOU." Others wondered why the individual was even commentating because his comment was replying to her pinned video, posted in 2021. "Why he commenting on your 4 year old post," asked one fan. Alison Hammond's rise to stardom SHE graces our televisions every Friday, as she co-hosts This Morning with Dermot O'Leary. But just how did Alison Hammond first find fame? 2002 - Alison competed in Big Brother, and was the second housemate to be evicted . She won over viewers with moments such as when she broke the table in the garden by jumping up and down on it. It was this year that she also started presenting for This Morning in a guest capacity. 2003 - Alison had a small acting role on TV drama Doctors. 2004 - This was the year that Alison returned to reality television, starring in shows including Celebrity Fit Club and Celebrity Stars in their Eyes - for which she performed as Nina Simone. 2010 - After several years of presenting gigs and reality show appearances, Alison was signed up to appear on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! She came in 10th place. 2014 - This was a busy year for Alison as she competed on both Celebrity Masterchef and Strictly Come Dancing, coming in 10th in the latter. 2020 - Alison appeared on The Great Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off - her first, but not last, time in the famous tent. 2021 - Alison co-hosted This Morning for three episodes alongside Phillip Schofield. It was later announced that Alison and Dermot would be replacing Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford as presenters of This Morning on a Friday. 2023 - Alison was announced as the new co-host of The Great British Bake Off, replacing Matt Lucas to present alongside Noel Fielding. 2024 - Following the death of Paul O'Grady, Alison stepped in as host of For The Love of Dogs. 2025 - An eight-part series titled Alison Hammond's Big Weekend will premiere on BBC one next year, as she spends 48 hours with a celebrity in a bid to really get to know them. While many more went on to comment how beautiful Alison was. Alison recently showed off her huge "baby bump" as she hit back at pregnancy rumours with her toyboy lover. The This Morning host, who is dating Russian masseuse David, 27, joked her "50-year-old womb couldn't take it" as she recreated Meghan Markle's viral pregnancy video. It came after the Duchess of Sussex published a video showing her twerking in a bid to induce daughter Lilibet's birth in 2021. Of course, it wasn't long before Alison's followers rushed to post in the comments. 5 5
Daily Mail
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
See how State of Origin star exposed troll on social media after copping disgraceful abuse like 'I hope you get charged with sexual assault'
NSW Blues star Liam Martin has exposed a troll on social media after the backrower was abused online following Queensland 's 26-24 win on Wednesday night in game two of the Origin series. Martin used an Instagram story to share the disgraceful comments, which included being labelled a 'ugly human' and hoping the four-time NRL premiership winner with Penrith 'gets accused of sexual assault.' The person who posted the vile message - known as Beau - also stated: 'You look like you don't wash your hair. You you [sic] are disgrace to rugby league.' Martin posted in response: 'Don't be like Beau.' His Origin teammate Zac Lomax was also reportedly targeted online. It comes just days after a man, 20, was charged by NSW Police for allegedly sending death threats and abusive messages to Newcastle Knights star James Schiller. Martin used an Instagram story (pictured) to share the disgraceful comments, which included being labelled a 'ugly human' and hoping the four-time premiership winner with Penrith 'gets accused of sexual assault' Schiller, 23, was targeted with a string of vile messages following his team's dramatic comeback win over Manly recently. The abuse came despite Newcastle pulling off their biggest turnaround in 18 years, recovering from a 16-0 halftime deficit to claim a 26-22 golden point victory at McDonald Jones Stadium on June 5. On social media, several accounts piled on, labelling Schiller 'one of the worst NRL players I've ever seen,' and claiming he 'wouldn't stand out for Taree Turtles reserve grade.' But one message crossed the line, and Schiller shared it publicly. 'Count your days c*** I will end your f***ing life,' the message read, sent to his Instagram inbox early in the second half. Even after the Knights sealed victory, the same account continued to abuse him and added some shocking homophobic comments involving former Queensland Origin star Dane Gagai. 'Doesn't make up for it even though you won. 5 errors, 2 penalties, 1 six again and partridge in a pear tree I hope Dane [Gagai] jams his c*** down your throat and you choke and die.' Schiller posted screenshots of the messages to his Instagram story, drawing attention to the darker side of fan behaviour at a time when mental health support for young men and athletes is being heavily promoted across the country. Abuse aimed at young NRL players (pictured) continues to spark debate around online behaviour and athlete mental health support Knights coach Adam O'Brien said the threats against Schiller were a concern. 'That is worrying,' he said. 'I want to protect for him to go through that over a couple of errors….it's a game of footy. 'He's got a family. That's partly the reason why you do want to protect them. 'I think it's a societal problem, isn't it? It's not just football players who are getting that sort of stuff. 'We need to be able to stop people doing it, change their thought process before doing it.' Lake Macquarie police have since arrested and charged a man over the matter. He was charged with use of carriage service to menace, harass or offend.
The Sun
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Stacey Solomon hits back at cruel troll who branded her a ‘horse mouth' – as her fuming driver lets rip with sweary rant
STACEY Solomon today hit back at a cruel troll who branded her a "horse mouth". The popular star's driver also let his feelings known in a sweary rant, as she opened up about the mean message. 5 5 5 Taking to Instagram, Stacey, 35, told fans all about the cruel taunt she had received on social media, where she'd been called "horse mouth". The video was taken as she was being ferried around by her driver Steve. Addressing fans, the Loose Women star said: "I usually don't read my messages or reply to many. "I read none the nice ones. I don't read the horrible ones. I just like to get past them and but this message is like literally staring me in the face - it's at the top of my comments on my last story. "I couldn't get away from it and I'll be quite honest with you I don't know if I'm supposed to be offended or take it as a compliment because I actually think horses are really pretty." Then addressing her driver, she said: "Steve, someone commented on my picture - (they said) horse with a little horse emoji." Not holding back, Stacey's protective driver Steve then launched into a sweary rant and said: "What a picture of you "Who is that f***king person?" Lauging at his reaction, the TV star said: "Steve ain't having it!" She then added: "Perhaps is a compliment!" BAFTA RANT Stacey's latest video comes after her "out of character" Bafta rant. Last month, the star came under fire when she posted a clip and vented about not winning an award. Stacey admitted her "upset and devastation" over the loss to Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour in the Factual Entertainment category. But not only did this rile fans, Stacey also risked the wrath of the BBC. According to the Daily Mail, the video left executives at the Beeb stunned, and even blindsided her own PR team. 5 A source told the outlet: "Stacey is seen as normal, relatable and a good laugh. "So when she put her video up on Monday morning there was some horror here. It felt entitled and was all very out of character. "Admittedly, she did say she came out to share her frustration in support of her behind-the-scenes team who she wanted to pay tribute to. But there are other behind-the-camera teams on other shows who all work hard, too. "You can't wonder if the gloss might start to come off for Stacey. It would be a disaster for the BBC, they are hanging so much on her." In her Bafta rant, Stacey told her followers: 'We didn't win a Bafta. And I know I'm supposed to take it gracefully like a champ but, I'll be honest, I'm devastated! 'I'm not handling it very well, I'm not taking it very gracefully - I'm devastated! I'm devastated for our whole team, like I'm so gutted for our team.' Stacey praised the efforts behind-the-scenes of Sort Your Life Out, and described the programme as tough to make and expressing pride in her colleagues' dedication. Stacey added: 'Everyone got dressed up and was really hopeful, I think because they work so hard. It's not an easy show to make… and they so deserve the Bafta. "The Sort Your Life Out team deserved a Bafta and I'm devastated. "I'm not saying that everyone else didn't deserve their Baftas, they absolutely did… but I'm just gutted for my whole Sort Your Life Out family because I feel like they deserved a Bafta. I'm gonna say it - I'm gutted!'
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rachael Finch shares lengthy hate message from brutal online troll who called her a 'bats*** crazy mother': 'Get a life'
Rachael Finch has shared a horrific message she received from an online hater, and hit back with her own retort against the troll. The former Miss Universe runner-up, 36, took to Instagram on Monday to read out a brutal email she received through her supplement brand Kissed Earth. The message slammed the company for being 'boring' and accused Rachael of giving children Violet, nine, and Dominic, six, a 'life of boredom and misery'. 'Just wanted to know why this brand of product is any different or more effective than the millions that are already on the market,' the message began. 'It's just so boring. The market is well over-saturated, so what is your point of difference? Or is it that it is owned by a runner-up Miss Australia from 16 years ago?' 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. 'Is that how she justifies her excessive price point? Also, what medical doctors were consulted in the development of the powdered oral range?' it continued. The hate message went on to say humans 'have existed and thrived on this planet for millions of years' without the help of 'gut tonics or turmeric enemas'. 'You are just the most boring and angular-faced woman on Australian TV,' they added. The troll then accused Rachael of making 'controversial statements online just to get people thinking' about the mother-of-two and her brand. 'People don't like you because your kids live a life of boredom and misery,' they said, referencing the gruelling exercise regime Rachel and her husband Michael Miziner have for their kids. 'They aren't having fun working out with their bats*** crazy mother on Christmas morning, that's for sure. 'Get a life and stop trying to ride on the tailcoats [sic] of a long forgotten title that, in the modern day, holds virtually no relevance as compared to 20 years ago.' They then said the Miss Universe pageant title Rachael once competed for is now seen as 'irrelevant, chauvinistic and boastful'. The message also took fire at her 2010 stint on Dancing With The Stars, saying the competition show is just 'satire'. 'Don't you get it? We're laughing at you, not for you. All of your accomplishments are decades old now,' they said. 'Now people just think of you as a helicopter mother with a side of "Munchausen by proxy"—now called a factitious disorder imposed on another. Rachael appeared to take the horrific and lengthy message in her stride, saying she 'felt sad' for the troll as they were 'clearly going through a lot of hurt'. 'But overarching this is a perfect example of why we need to teach our kids inner strength and resilience,' she added. Rachael said 'there is nothing more important' than teaching children how to 'believe in themselves' and 'back themselves' in the face of adversity. 'To recognise only their opinion matters and they do not need outside validation to determine who they are,' she said. Rachael finished the video by encouraging her followers to be a strong 'support base' for their children so they can build their confidence.
The Guardian
07-05-2025
- Health
- The Guardian
A moment that changed me: I found out the identity of my troll – and it shook me
W hen I first saw the message, I froze with shock. I had just woken up and, as usual, was spending the first half hour of my day in bed, clearing notifications from social media apps. That day, hidden in my Instagram message requests, was a troll. Their message, which read, 'Your actually disgusting and you shouldn't be promoting morbid obesity', was sent from an anonymous account, at 4am. The message continued: 'Stop pretending you love your body because your too lazy to diet or exercise.' I felt upset but, more than anything, I felt surveilled. Who could have sent me this attack? The more I read, the worse it got. I knew I should ignore the message – simply delete it and carry on with my day – but curiosity got the better of me. I started to look for clues. Although the account had no pictures uploaded and the username made no sense to me, my troll was following one other user: a guy around my age with whom I shared a few mutual friends. I got in touch with him and he quickly replied, saying that he, too, had been on the receiving end of abusive messages – but in his case, the sender had not remained anonymous. He forwarded me the messages and I was shocked to discover the troll's identity – it was someone I knew, although not well, and not someone I would ever have suspected. I'd wanted to know who was behind the messages, but I hadn't expected it to be someone I'd encountered in 'real life'. As a journalist who has spent more than a decade sharing my fat liberation message online, I'd experienced blank accounts sending me vitriol in the past, but it was the first time I'd connected the dots – the first time I'd considered the fact that fake profiles are often run by real people, and that those individuals could be people I knew. Although we weren't close, my troll and I had hung out enough times for them to know how to aim barbs that cut deep. At first, I sought revenge; rather than reporting or confronting my troll, I posted the screenshots to my Instagram stories, letting everyone know I'd worked out who had sent the messages. I felt self-conscious and stressed – not to mention worried that I might run into my troll in person. Online and off, I had always believed myself to be surrounded by people who were staunchly against fatphobia, as well as all other kinds of discrimination. But after discovering my troll's identity, I began doubting the intentions of anyone I'd spent time with. What if other friends and acquaintances secretly harboured malicious thoughts towards me? I became paranoid, questioning how far I could trust everyone I met. Scrolling through any social media comments section will always throw up an endless succession of nasty takes – posts specifically designed to get under people's skin. Although these comments often come from anonymous accounts, and it's easier to imagine that it could never be anyone you know behind a mean-spirited post, there's no guarantee. In time, however, my perspective began to shift and I saw my discovery in a different light. Although I had encountered my troll in person, I realised I didn't need to give their comments any more weight thanj I would those of any other malicious keyboard warrior. If anything, knowing their offline persona made their hateful messages less intimidating, not more. By reframing the urge to hurt as pathetic, the attack is diminished. The brief pangs of pain caused by the words of a troll are surely much easier to live with than being the person who has sent them – someone who goes out of their way to prod at the insecurities of others and cause distress. I still use social media – and, occasionally, still receive unkind or deliberately hurtful messages. But, rather than hiding away and feeling reluctant to post as freely as I would like, I share proudly and confidently, refusing to bow to the will of those who would rather I kept quiet. I feel more empowered than ever to offer an alternative voice – and I know that those whose opinions I truly value will never hide behind anonymous avatars. Greedy Guts: Notes From an Insatiable Woman by Gina Tonic (Hodder & Stoughton, £20). To support the Guardian and Observer, order your copy at Delivery charges may apply.
