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    Big Brother star Imogen Thomas left ‘coughing up blood’ after ‘deadly’ infection

    Former Big Brother star Imogen Thomas has taken to social media to give a health update as she revealed that she had been unable to breathe and had to call an ambulance22:15, 13 Dec 2024Updated 22:17, 13 Dec 2024Imogen Thomas first appeared on Big Brother in 2006Big Brother star Imogen Thomas has come forward with terrifying details about her recent health scare that had her dialling for an ambulance as she battled severe breathing difficulties.The Welsh model, who became a household name after her stint on the legendary Channel 4 show in 2006, took to Instagram to announce that she’s been suffering from a “deadly” viral infection so brutal, it’s left her coughing up blood.Revealing the nightmare, she said: “Day 6 in bed. For those mocking the flu this case has been all over the news of how savage it is.”BBC Radio 1 legend who worked with Steve Wright dies as tributes flood inHuge polar vortex on its way to the UK bringing with it 22cm of snow — here’s when it will hitImogen Thomas said she was relieved her immune-compromised mother was not at riskHer condition got worse as she explained: “I couldn’t breathe so I called my doctor and he called the paramedics. Drastic I know but I’m so grateful he did because this viral infection has been deadly and scary.”Today I’m coughing small amounts of blood. I’m assuming it’s from straining as the cough has been continuous.”Despite the ordeal, Imogen is relieved it didn’t happen over Christmas when her immune-compromised mother would’ve been at risk. The glamour girl suggested she’s on the mend, telling fans: “I woke up not shaking today so I’m praying this is the start of recovery.”After hospital treatment, the reality sensation feels a turnaround may be coming.She continued: “I will try and eat today too it’s been impossible to keep anything down for 6 days!”Imogen also shared that her children have been unwell, though not as severely as her. She concluded her post by asking for fans’ prayers, saying: “My girls have also had it but not as bad as me so u can imagine my household.””Pray for me for a speedy recovery so I can enjoy my time with my family.”The Instagram postArticle continues belowImogen, who was a contestant on the seventh series of Big Brother and lasted an impressive 86 days, shared the renowned Elstree Studios compound with legendary personalities such as Nikki Grahame, Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace, Pete Bennett, Grace Adams-Short and Mikey Dalton.The Daily Star joins Bluesky as we Make Social Media Fun Again Come and join The Daily Star on Bluesky, the social media site set up by ex-Twitter boss Jack Dorsey. It’s now the new go-to place for content after a mass exodus of the Elon Musk-owned Twitter/X.Fear not, we’re not leaving Twitter/X, but we are jumping on the bandwagon. So come find our new account on https://bsky.app/profile/dailystar.co.uk, and see us social better than the rest.You can also learn more about The Daily Star team in what Bluesky calls a “Starter Pack”.So what are you waiting for?! Let’s M.S.M.F.A (Make Social Media Fun Again)For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters. More

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    The Wanted’s Max George shares health update from hospital bed after ‘scary moment’

    The Wanted star Max George has told fans he’s ‘had a bit of a rough day’ as he remains in hospital after suffering a ‘huge shock’ health scare earlier this week18:20, 13 Dec 2024Updated 18:38, 13 Dec 2024Max George revealed he will be spending Christmas and New Year in hospital via a videoThe Wanted star Max Geroge has shared an update from his hospital bed after experiencing another heart scare.The 36-year old singer revealed he will be spending Christmas in hospital to undergo heart surgery. In a new video, Max said: “Hey everyone, I hope you’re good. Little update – so I’ve had a bit of a rough day today. My heart rate dropped a bit this morning so that was a little bit scary.”A lot of friends and family are asking why I’m not just going in and having anything done yet. It’s because there’s so many tests that need to be done before we do anything. So next week I’ll get the tests done and they’ll know exactly what to do.”BBC Radio 1 legend who worked with Steve Wright dies as tributes flood inHuge polar vortex on its way to the UK bringing with it 22cm of snow — here’s when it will hitMax George shared the news he will be spending time in hospital over ChristmasMax didn’t disclose his exact condition. The star, who has previously battled alcoholism, admitted he is “very lucky” the condition was caught.Following his announcement, Max shared a cheeky dig from his hospital bed about Manchester City’s defeat in Wednesday night’s football match. With a heart monitor strapped across his chest, he quipped: “So I think they are officially trying to kill me off… come on boys.”Over the years, Max has been candid about his struggle with binge drinking and alcoholism, once confessing to downing ’10 pints and three bottles of wine in one night’.Max George said he was ‘very lucky’ the condition was caughtLast year, the singer admitted that he used alcohol as a coping mechanism to deal with fame and to alleviate his anxiety during his ‘lowest ever point.Discussing his drinking habits on Channel 4’s Scared Of The Dark, he revealed: “I would always be p***ed before we performed. I struggled to adapt so I used to drink to make myself feel like it didn’t bother me.”It’s quite hard sometimes to differentiate between the anxiety and depression but mine was certainly more the anxiety side which started when the boys got to number one with All Time Low.Max George pictured in 2023The Wanted’s Siva Kaneswaran, Nathan Sykes, Tom, Max and Jay McGuiness were last pictured together in 2021. Max is currently facing a health battle following the tragic death of his best friend and bandmate, Tom Parker, who passed away at the age of 33 on March 30, 2022, after an 18-month fight with brain cancer. They were last photographed together in 2021.He also shared that Tom Parker’s stage four glioblastoma diagnosis motivated him to quit drinking.The Daily Star joins Bluesky as we Make Social Media Fun Again Come and join The Daily Star on Bluesky, the social media site set up by ex-Twitter boss Jack Dorsey. It’s now the new go-to place for content after a mass exodus of the Elon Musk-owned Twitter/X.Fear not, we’re not leaving Twitter/X, but we are jumping on the bandwagon. So come find our new account on https://bsky.app/profile/dailystar.co.uk, and see us social better than the rest.You can also learn more about The Daily Star team in what Bluesky calls a “Starter Pack”.So what are you waiting for?! Let’s M.S.M.F.A (Make Social Media Fun Again)Article continues belowFor the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters. More

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    Fearne Cotton splits from rock icon’s son Jesse Wood days after major surgery

    Fearne Cotton has confirmed that she has split from her husband of 10 years, Jesse Wood, just days after undergoing surgery to have benign tumours removed from her jawShowbizRichard Brown Senior Audience Content Editor and Jamie Roberts18:06, 13 Dec 2024Updated 18:07, 13 Dec 2024Fearne Cotton and Jesse Wood have splitFearne Cotton has announced a split from husband Jesse Wood, just days after undergoing surgery to remove tumours.The presenter took to Instagram Stories to share the news, writing: “It is with a heavy heart that | let you all know that Jesse and I are ending our marriage. Our priority has been, and will always be, our children. We please ask that you respect the privacy of our family at this time.”Fearne and Jesse exchanged vows in a charming ceremony surrounded by loved ones in 2014.The star recently admitted that the lockdown period had put a strain on their relationship. The couple share two children, Rex and Honey, while Jesse also has two older children, Arthur and Lola, from a previous relationship.Earlier this month, the podcast host and TV presenter revealed she had a benign tumour in her jaw. In an Instagram video, she explained: “I’ve got a benign tumour just in my jaw here, below my ear, another little tiny one above it. I’m very grateful they’re benign but they do need to come out because they’re on a nerve.”Fearne recently underwent surgery(Image: More

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    BBC’s Ian Hislop hit by bike as he gets medical help after nasty road accident

    Have I Got News for You panelist and Private Eye editor Ian Hislop has been left with a bandaged head after another road incident, this one involving an electric bike16:02, 13 Dec 2024Piers Morgan destroyed by Ian Hislop & Clive AndersonIan Hislop needed medical attention after being struck by an electric bike.The 64-year-old journalist has been a panelist on the BBC’s satire show Have I Got News for You since it first aired in 1990. He was recently left shaken up after fears he’d been shot at in a London taxi.The Private Eye editor was crossing the road in London when he got hit by the electric bike. He needed medical attention and was later seen with a bandage on his head at an event in the city, but he escaped with no serious injuries.A representative for Private Eye, which Hislop has edited since 1986, confirmed he had been “hit by an electric bike whilst crossing the road yesterday afternoon.” It is not the first road accident Hislop has been a victim of this year.Ian was left with head injuries after being struck by an electric bike(Image: More

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    Davina McCall’s Masked Singer co-star shares update after major brain surgery

    Weeks after Big Brother legend Davina McCall revealed she was having brain surgery to remove a tumour, Masked Singer star Mo Gilligan gave an update on how the host is doing15:41, 13 Dec 2024Updated 15:42, 13 Dec 2024This Morning: Davina McCall discusses her weight loss Davina McCall’s Masked Singer co-star has given an update on the presenter’s health.Big Brother legend Davina, 57, revealed last month that she had been diagnosed with a benign brain tumour, but opted to have it removed so that it would not turn malignant. The TV icon went under the knife shortly afterwards and has been recovering at home ever since, giving small updates to fans where possible.Now, with Davina now on the mend after having the 14mm growth removed, co-star Mo Gilligan has shared some happy news with fans about her condition. The comedian revealed all on the High Performance podcast and admitted that he and Davina often share cute snaps with each other, such as of otters holding hands.Dubbing the host as “Auntie Davina”, Mo described the TV personality as a “true friend”, and it was clear that her health was an important topic to him. He also admitted that Davina is now being extremely grateful for everything she has following her shock diagnosis.Mo revealed that he and Davina share snaps of otters together since she had her surgery(Image: More

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    Noel Gallagher hosts glitzy party as Lewis Capaldi attends with rumoured partner

    Ahead of a massive year for Oasis star Noel Gallagher as he sets out on his worldwide tour, the guitarist threw a lavish party attended by some of the biggest names in the scene15:02, 13 Dec 2024Oasis reunion tour announced for 2025Noel Gallagher has thrown a big Christmas do filled to the brim with famous faces.The Oasis star, 57, is gearing up for a huge 2025 as he prepares to go on tour with brother Liam for the first time in 15 years. The pair announced they would be reuniting for the 30th anniversary of their first album Definitely Maybe – with tickets selling out in the space of hours.But with a busy year ahead of him, Mancunian lad Noel was quick to bid farewell to 2024 with a lavish party. The do was attended by a host of famous faces both in the industry and those who are good pals of the High Flying Birds star.The luxurious party took place in the glitzy Chiltern Firehouse hotel in Marylebone in central London on Thursday (December 12). Noel played host to the lavish event, where he was joined by doting girlfriend Sally Mash as the star-studded guest list began to arrive.Noel was thrilled to welcome guests to the star-studded party in central London(Image: More

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    EastEnders icon confirms split from snooker legend after 13 years in sad post

    Laila Rouass confirmed that after 13 years of romantic bliss with snooker icon Ronnie O’Sullivan, the pair have decided to call it quits on their steadfast relationship14:45, 13 Dec 2024Laila Rouass reveals how she met Ronnie O’Sullivan in 2018An EastEnders icon has announced she is splitting from her snooker legend partner.Laila Rouass confirmed in a devastating post on her social media that she would be splitting from her boyfriend Ronnie O’Sullivan. The pair – who had been due to tie the knot together, had been dating for 13 years – and had even moved in together.Snooker icon Ronnie, who has been struggling in his career in recent months, had been loved up with his actress girlfriend ever since they first got together in 2011. However, in a post released on her social media, Footballer’s Wives star Laila said that she was now feeling “hurt, pain and anger” as a result of the split.Taking to her Instagram profile, actress Laila said: “Break ups can strip you down to your essence. I got through mine by using pain as fuel to take control because no matter what, we will lose parts of ourselves in relationships. It’s normal, don’t beat yourself up.”Laila reflected on her relationship with Ronnie in a heartbreaking post on her Instagram(Image: More

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    Taylor Swift net worth exposed as 21-month 149-date Eras tour comes to an end

    After almost two years of touring, Taylor Swift’s Eras tour has finally reached its end, and she has made so much money, she is now officially the wealthiest female musician ever14:03, 13 Dec 2024Eras Tour: People left in awe as couple get engaged at Taylor Swift concertTaylor Swift’s net worth has been uncovered after she finally ended her Eras tour.The Love Story singer has been touring non-stop for almost two years around the world performing for millions of Swifties. Now, Taylor has become the wealthiest female musician of all time, knocking Rihanna off the top spot.Recently becoming the most listened to artist in the world for 2024, Taylor has been raking in the cash as she brought her Eras tour around the world. After re-recording almost all of her albums, the star has been able to capitalise on her immense success and bring in millions in extra income, according to Forbes magazine.The business outlet has now estimated that Taylor Swift has a net worth of just over $1.6billion (£1.26b). According to the magazine, the Shake It Off singer reached billionaire status back in 2023, but since then, her value and net worth have only grown further and further.Taylor is now classed as the wealthiest female musician of all time(Image: More