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Love Island star Tyrique Hyde is one of ten singletons heading to the iconic ITV2 villa this summer in order to find love.The semi-professional footballer, 24, from Essex is hoping to find love in the Love Island villa this summer after previously never having a girlfriend before. Luckily for Tyrique, he's had some valuable advice ahead of his villa debut as one of his best friends is former Islander, Toby Aromolaran, who appeared on the ITV2 show in 2021. Speaking to press, including OK!, Tyrique said: "I had a conversation with Toby before I went, obviously he is my close friend.

Former TOWIE star Billie Shepherd and her husband Greg have finally finished the renovations on their stunning £1.4million Essex mansion. In a teaser clip for the latest episode of their show, Billie & Greg: The Family Diaries, shared exclusively with OK! , the couple can be seen celebrating with family and friends as they show off their home.

Geordie Shore's very own Sophie Kasaei has shared the results of her body sculpting procedure, showing off her toned figure to her followers on Instagram.The 33 year old posed in the mirror wearing a pink crop top and matching lace underwear to show off her results to her two million followers. Sophie showed off her trim waist as well as her toned thighs in the selfie showcasing her success from the popular procedure.

This year’s Love Island is just around the corner, and Tyrique Hyde is one of the unlucky in love singletons heading to Mallorca in the hopes of finding love on-screen. He’s a semi-professional footballer who originally hails from Essex and currently plays as a midfielder for East Sussex club Lewes FC.

The Only Way Is Essex star Georgia Kousoulou shared the heartbreaking announcement that she has suffered a miscarriage. The reality TV star, 31, shared a statement with her followers ahead of undergoing surgery.

Hotspots like Magaluf, Benidorm and Amsterdam are those usually chosen by holidaymakers seeking cheap booze and sun. But as countries like clamp down on problem tourism - many Scots are turning to a new party destination.

Jordan Brook and Chloe Brockett locked horns when she was seen having a pop at Jordan and Sophie Kasaei's new relationship in the first episode of the new series of The Only Way is Essex. And after Chloe, 22, reflected on her actions in the fiery episode - as well as telling OK! that viewers will soon find out why "she doesn't like him" - Jordan, 25, has now broken his silence on the drama in a new interview. He shared with us: "It’s safe to say we’re not on speaking terms.There’s only so much you can put up with and I put my olive branch out enough times trying to be the better person, which my mum has always taught me to be – and I always have been.

Reality star Jordan Brook has found love again with Geordie Shore favourite Sophie Kasaei – now he reveals to OK! that “Sophie is amazing. I couldn’t have a better person by my side.” The new romance comes after a difficult time last year, when TOWIE star Jordan discovered his mother had been diagnosed with breast cancer, just days after coming back from filming in the Dominican Republic. But now he tells us he couldn’t be in a better place in 2023, with his mum Sam being “on the mend”.

The Only Way Is Essex newcomer Lauren Bayford’s pals claim she dated Jordan Brook at the same time as Ella Rae Wise and Chloe Brockett. Jordan, 25, who is currently very loved-up with Geordie Shore’s Sophie Kasaei, dated both Chloe, 22, and Ella Rae, also 22, last year, and apparently had a third woman on the go as well. The third member of the alleged love triangle is TOWIE newcomer Lauren, who’s set to share her side of the story as she joins the show in the near future.

The Chase viewers were left shouting at their TVs as none of the contestants made it through to the final chase tonight.

After The Only Way is Essex star Chloe Brockett was seen having a pop at her ex boyfriend Jordan Brook and Sophie Kasaei's new relationship in the first episode of the new series, the 22 year old has now exclusively teased that people will soon know why she "doesn't like" Jordan. Chloe, who was dating Jordan, 25, last year, said of Jordan and Sophie's new romance: "I have seen small snippets - it's a quick transition, that's all I'm saying." She then mentioned that the star "falls in love quickly", as she referred to his history of also dating TOWIE cast member Ella Wise, 22. "He loved Ella, he loved me, he loved Ella again and now he loves Sophie.

It's a year ago now, on 30 March, 2022, that The Wanted’s Tom Parker passed away, aged 33, after battling an aggressive brain tumour. He was diagnosed while his wife Kelsey, already mum to daughter Aurelia, was expecting their second child, a son called Bodhi.Tragically, Lauren Vivash from Essex can relate only too well to Kelsey’s experience. Here, the 36-year-old shares her story – and her mission to help other bereaved parents.

EXCLUSIVE: Paramount+ has greenlit a UK original drama series based on Sarah Pinborough’s sleep deprivation thriller novel Insomnia.

Gemma Collins has announced she's switched to a vegetarian diet and now feels "at peace" with her soul. The former The Only Way Is Essex star, 42, took to Instagram to reveal she's now adopted a meat-free diet as she "can't stand" animal cruelty and is "such an activist" for animals. Gemma, who recently revealed she ditched filler after her mum made a heartbreaking comment, shared a make-up free selfie and posed with a bowl of watermelon as she announced her latest lifestyle change.

A woman has been interviewed under caution over last year's leaking of former TOWIE star Ferne McCann's voice notes. In the leaked messages Ferne, 32, could be heard making disparaging remarks about a number of people, including her former pals Sam Faiers and Billie Shepherd. In the first leaked message Ferne could be heard saying: "Sam Faiers is a fat c***.

Last week, reality star Stephen Bear was jailed for 21 months after illegally sharing footage of him and Georgia Harrison having sex – without her consent or knowledge.

Geordie Shore icon Sophie Kaseai and The Only Way is Essex star Jordan Brook, have proved they’re a match made in heaven as the loved up couple enjoyed a smitten night out together to celebrate Jordan’s 28th birthday. The couple, who only began dating last November, have enjoyed a whirlwind romance in recent months after they quickly hit it off and embarked on a new relationship together, with the pair even spotted jetting off to sun soaked Antigua last month.To mark his birthday, Jordan even flew home from Thailand, where he has been filming the upcoming series of TOWIE, especially to spend the day with girlfriend Sophie.

Georgia Harrison said she “stands in solidarity” with other victims of revenge porn after her ex Stephen Bear was jailed for sharing a sex video of her online.The former Love Island star, 28, gave an emotional speech outside court on Friday (3 March) saying she has “no regrets” about waiving her right to anonymity in the trial and speaking out in support of other victims of similar crimes. Her ex-boyfriend Stephen, 33, received a jail sentence of 21 months after filming a video of the then couple having sex and sharing it online, without Georgia’s knowledge or consent.

Footballer's Wives star Gary Lucy enjoyed a night out at the theatre with his mum Ros Lucy, as the pair attended the press night of Shirley Valentine starring Sheridan Smith at The Duke Of York theatre. Gary, 41, cut a dapper figure as he sported a navy blazer and matching trousers, which he paired with a light pink shirt and a dark coloured scarf.The actor smiled and put his arm around his mum as the pair posed for photos. Ros looked stunning in a white high neck jumper and patterned scarf.

Tragedy struck on Wednesday (March 1) after police uncovered the remains of a baby in woodland close to where Constance Marten and Mark Gordon were arrested.

A mural in memory of the late Nicola Bulley has been unveiled in the town she grew up in.

Laura Anderson has taken a fresh swipe at ex boyfriend Gary Lucy. The pair, who struck up a romance after meeting on Celebs Go Dating, are expecting a baby together and announced their joyful news last week. Alongside a video montage on Instagram, Love Island star Laura, 33, wrote at the time: “Our hearts are full.

Pregnant Laura Anderson seems to have taken a thinly veiled swipe at her ex boyfriend Gary Lucy. The former flames recently announced that they are expecting a child together last week. While the bundle of joy will be Laura’s first, it will be Hollyoaks actor Gary’s fifth as the actor already shares four children with his ex wife, Natasha.

Following the announcement that they are expecting their first child together actor Gary Lucy and former Love Island star Laura Anderson then confirmed the rumours that they had split up following their whirlwind romance. Gary, 41, and Laura, 33, met on the recent series of Celebs Go Dating, after Laura joined the cast following the breakdown of her relationship with Dane Bowers. However the pair have since called it quits after they attended their baby's first scan, with Laura said to be adamant that the relationship is over.

A model has exposed creepy men who message her to hook-up, despite having girlfriends. Chloe Sheldrake, 22, claims a number of people message her on fake accounts on social media to send seedy requests.

Chloe Sims appears to be living her best life in America after recently taking the plunge and relocating to Los Angeles. The Only Way Is Essex favourite Chloe, 41, officially swapped Essex for sunny California in January, after jet setting between the US and UK for several months prior to the big move.The mum-of-one, who has moved with her daughter Madison, 17, appears to be making the most of the sunshine over in the US, and was recently snapped enjoying a day out at Miami Beach, Florida.

An earthquake has rocked the UK with a tremor 'that sounded like a bomb' waking up local residents. Houses were left shaking due to an earthquake in Essex which has been confirmed by the British Geological Society.

A woman has been jailed after killing a "very special" lady in a fatal hit-and-run. Hivda Altuntop, 21, was sentenced to seven years in prison and was banned from driving for more than six years after she mowed down Penelope Coggan, 73, in Essex after taking cannabis.

Victims who lost millions to a wind turbine scam have united to fight for justice.

Ever since they found fame on TOWIE back in 2010, showbiz sisters Sam and Billie Faiers have been through a lot together. And while they’ve always been friends as well as sisters, like any siblings, they have had their ups and downs.

A mum-of-six has confessed that she does not let Santa Claus take credit for the expensive gifts she buys her children every year as she strives to teach them a more important lesson about gratitude. Cheryl Cooper, 40, has so far spent an eye watering £3,000 on gifts this year which she wraps and puts under the tree weeks ahead of Christmas.

Tom Parker's widow Kelsey has reportedly found love again with an electrician following the star's death earlier this year.

The Sex Lives of College Girls was quick to address Nico’s absence after Gavin Leatherwood‘s exit from the HBO Max series.

Great British Bake Off's bread week was left in chaos as two budding baking hopefuls were forced to pull out of filming. Both Rebs and Abdul will not take part in this week's challenge due to "feeling under the weather", meaning they are still guaranteed a place in the show next week, despite neither winning 'Star Baker' so far in this year's series.

Love Island favourite Millie Court has been branded “unreal” by followers after sharing posed up snaps of herself in a soaked dress in the shower. Millie, who recently swapped her extensions for a blunt bob, took to her Instagram to share a selection of photos of herself in the shower wearing a skintight, soaking wet white dress with her 1.9 million followers. The reality star, 25, could be seen posing in a variety of positions from lying down on the shower floor to leaning against the shower wall while wearing the full length frock.

The Only Way Is Essex star Jordan Brook has told OK! how his mum is battling breast cancer.The Essex barber said he learned of her shock diagnosis two days after coming back from filming the show in the Dominican Republic. In an exclusive chat, Jordan said: “It has been a bit of a rollercoaster. It was a shock.