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    Jesy Nelson gives birth after ‘blessed’ pregnancy and shares twins’ unusual names

    Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has given birth to her twin daughters after an induced labour in a London hospital following a “blessed” 10 weeks of pregnancy10:22, 18 May 2025Updated 10:30, 18 May 2025The ex-Little Mix star took to Instagram to show off the arrivalsOverjoyed Jesy Nelson is now a first-time mum, having welcomed her twins into the world following an induced delivery in a London hospital.Jesy and her partner Zion Foster have devotedly spent the last ten weeks in a hospital to ensure their newborns were kept under the safest conditions, and they’re thrilled to announce the arrival of their little ones. The Mirror has learnt that medical professionals intended to induce labour when the babies reached a healthy size at about 32 weeks.Beaming with pride, the ex-Little Mix star took to Instagram to show off one of her twins snug in an orange beanie, nestled against her. In a second snapshot, her beau Zion appeared utterly captivated, donning a hospital gown while holding onto the other infant.Jesy and Zion have been in hospital since the star’s surgery(Image: More

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    Eurovision 2025 winner announced as Remember Monday dealt crushing final blow

    Eurovision’s 2025 winner has been crowned. Austria are taking home the win this year after an electrifying performance from their entry JJ. It was a nail-biting finish, with Israel in the top spot before Austria’s public vote and final score was announced, but JJ clinched the win, meaning next year’s show will take place in […] More

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    Switzerland’s Eurovision entry has surprise link to UK as X Factor star spotted

    Switzerland’s Eurovision act has an unexpected link to the UK as the singing competition’s final aired on 17 May, with a surprise guest appearing during a green screen segment of the show23:57, 17 May 2025Updated 00:01, 18 May 2025Emily appeared on Eurovision 2025 (pictured left)Switzerland’s Eurovision entry has a surprising link to the United Kingdom.The X Factor fans will recognise Scottish singer-songwriter Ili, real name Emily Middlemas, from the eleventh and thirteenth series of the show. She appeared in the Eurovision final while waving a flag at the camera during a green screen segment.During her first stint on The X Factor, Emily did not make it to the live shows but after two years, she returned as the ninth contestant to be eliminated. She competed under her real name but back in 2019 the star began using the alias Ili.Emily took to Instagram to post a selfie in front of an aeroplane with the caption: “Pinch me, on my way to Switzerland to see @zoe.me.music perform a song we wrote together in front on millions of people for Eurovision!!!!”Emily appeared on The X Factor for two seasonsArticle continues below”Our song ‘Voyage’ is about how people are like flowers when nurtured, they bloom into something beautiful. but when cut down, that beauty fades. To honour that message, I got the whole team a pin badge of the flower of Scotland.””The support back at home is just incredible. I spoke to @heartscotland this morning, which you can catch in the @global player app if you missed it at 7:30AM. I will be chatting with @bbcradioscot around 1:20PM and will be on @bbcscotland news at six on your [TVs] to chat about the whole experience, live from Switzerland.”Content cannot be displayed without consentFans rushed to shower her with praise as one person typed: “Oh sick!! One of the best tonight for sure, congrats,” and another added: “I adore this song. Easily the most touching song in this years contest.”Others wished her “congratulations” and said they were “so proud” of Emily’s accomplishment. Elsewhere in Eurovision final news, viewers were forced to do a double take after thinking they’d spotted Shania Twain on stage.Melody was lovingly referred to as Shania Spain(Image: More

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    Olly Murs booed on stage after awkward admission and offers to leave own concert

    Olly Murs has been touring the country performing for loyal fans, but one recent gig saw the crowd boo him while on stage as he made a wild confession that left concertgoers jeering23:25, 17 May 2025Olly Murs’ own fans booed him while watching him perform.Liverpool Echo revealed that during a concert for his 15 Years of Hits Tour, the former X Factor star let his band “embarrass” him on stage by sharing a photo with the crowd.He informed fans: “On this part of the show, I have absolutely no idea what is about to appear on that screen.”Murs laughed as he realised his band had chosen a picture of him touching the This Is Anfield sign at Liverpool FC. The crowd were divided as Liverpool FC fans cheered, while opposition supporters let boos ring out through the M&S Bank Arena.Olly’s fans booed the former X Factor star while he was on stageHowever, Olly’s next bombshell left them all stunned: “Of course, this will probably get the biggest boo of the night. I am a Manchester United fan.” He was faced with more jeers as he smiled and asked: “Shall I go?”Article continues belowRecently Olly’s wife Amelia took to social media to defend her husband from bodyshamers after he proudly showed off the physical results from working out.Murs admitted that he’s a Manchester United fan(Image: More