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Former Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson has opened up about the embarrassing moment he was “stepped over” by his date as he drunkenly left a nightclub following a break-up13:05, 28 Jul 2025Updated 13:05, 28 Jul 2025Sam opened up about the story on his podcast(Image: ITV)TV star Sam Thompson took a tumble and was “escorted out of a nightclub” by security after having one too many following his split.The ex-Made in Chelsea favourite revealed he had taken a girl to the venue in an attempt to “make his ex jealous” at the time But Sam, 32, admits he overdid it on the booze and ended up being shepherded towards the exit.His evening took a mortifying twist when he lost his footing on the way out and went crashing to the ground. Speaking on his Staying Relevant podcast with mate Pete Wicks, Sam revealed he then caught his date for the evening “hooking up” with another bloke at the bar. Adding insult to injury, Sam claims his former girlfriend “stepped over him” as she made her exit from the establishment.Sam shared the story after Pete spotted a woman taking a spill during rush hour. Pete described how people were “literally stepping over” the woman’s possessions after she went flying when her heel became trapped.Pete Wicks and Sam Thompson are best pals(Image: instagram/@p_wicks01)Sam said: “I’ve actually been stepped over before. I’ve been stepped over by an ex-girlfriend, it was even worse,” reports the Mirror.”I’d just broken up with an ex-girlfriend and I was in a nightclub and I get p****d very easily and the bouncer ushered me out of the club and, I’d just broken up with this girl, and the girl I’d brought on a date to make her jealous in the nightclub, ended up hooking up with someone else.”To drown my sorrows I got really sloshed, then got escorted out of the nightclub, they were going, ‘You need to go home, you’re too drunk’. Fell over in the little gutter right next to the entrance, she walked out with another bloke, and stepped over me.”Sam continued to explain that this cringe-worthy moment occurred “years and years and years ago”. The former reality TV star is reportedly seeing holistic nutritionist Steph Robinson.Earlier this year he was linked to ex-Love Island contestant Samie Elishi, but it’s believed they parted ways a few weeks back. According to MailOnline, Sam has grown close to Steph, who has an impressive following of 170,000 on TikTok.Sam shot to fame on Made in Chelsea(Image: mirror.co.uk)It’s reported that Sam declared he is “not ready” to jump back into the dating scene after his break up with Samie. In a previous podcast episode, he said: “I’m going to work on myself. No dating, I’m not ready and I’ve realised that.”He mentioned that his sister Louise thinks he should date someone like Harry Potter actress Emma Watson. He added: “Louise thinks I should go out with Emma Watson, who plays Hermione Granger in Harry Potter.”Pete quipped: “I think you have more chance with the ginger fella.”To which Sam responded: “Ron! No, Louise thinks I should go for a British thespian because she thinks it’s a bit different, classy is the wrong word, but well to do.”Article continues belowSam was previously in a committed relationship with ex-Love Island star Zara McDermott, but they called it quits last year. Zara has since stepped out with her new beau, none other than former One Direction heartthrob Louis Tomlinson.Have you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

James Whale’s wife Nadine Talbot-Brown has shared an emotional update on her ailing husband as the veteran broadcaster has been given just weeks to live12:22, 28 Jul 2025Updated 12:38, 28 Jul 2025Nadine thanked James’ fans and followers who have supported him over the last 50 years(Image: Getty)James Whale’s wife, Nadine Talbot-Brown, has shared a heart-rending update on her husband’s health while expressing gratitude for the continuous support from fans.The Daily Express columnist, who has been battling lung cancer for the past five years and dealing with 20 tumours throughout his body including in his spine, brain, and lungs, was recently given the devastating prognosis of having just weeks left to live.In an emotional new post, Nadine thanked James’ fans and listeners, who have followed him since he began his radio career in the 1980s.Nadine, who tied the knot with James in 2021, penned: “I would like to thank all of his friends here on X and all of his wonderful listeners and viewers for tuning in over the last 50 years. We have both been deeply moved by the lovely messages. Au revoir and thank you all x.”His wife updated fans(Image: Getty)This message prompted a flood of supportive responses from James’ followers, expressing their appreciation for the radio personality as he approaches the end of his life.One fan wrote: “He is the best. A pioneer. A gamechanger. Master of his craft. And a thoroughly decent bloke through and through. Thank you for everything Mr Whale,” reports the Express.Another said: “While you are still with us James ..just want you to know how much you are appreciated for all the entertainment you have given myself and many others. Thank you.. God Bless!!”A third added: “I loved listening to his Night Owls show on Metro Radio when I was a kid. Wishing you both and your family all the best.”A fourth fan agreed, saying: “What a brave couple you both are. Sharing your vulnerability with us has been an incredible act of courage and love. Our love, thoughts and prayers will never be enough but is all we have. Thank you both.”He’s been given just weeks to live(Image: James Shaw/REX/Shutterstock)It was recently revealed that James has relocated to a hospice near his home in Kent.Speaking to the Express, James shared: “I’m comfortable and they’re looking after me brilliantly,” adding, “Obviously I feel very sad, especially for Nadine and my family. I wish I could talk better so I could do another show. I’d like to do one more podcast if possible. But I’m very breathless and it’s difficult to talk.”The cancer, combined with his pain medication, has left James short of breath and affected his distinctive voice, which has been a familiar sound to listeners throughout his 52-year broadcasting career.Throughout their journey, James and Nadine have shown remarkable resilience and humour, using their platform to share insights and guidance with others affected by cancer through Tales of the Whales.Article continues belowJames also expressed his longing to be with their dogs and his determination to continue writing his Monday column for the Daily Express for as long as he is able to.Have you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

Amanda Holden has been a regular on our TV screens for more than 20 years, and the Britain’s Got Talent star says old pictures are ‘proof’ she hasn’t had cosmetic surgery11:04, 28 Jul 2025Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has shared “proof” she has never gone under the knife. The 54-year-old has also shared the secrets to her youthful looks.Amanda, known for her high-maintenance beauty routine, has admitted to using Botox and “tweakments” in the past. However, she’s adamant that she’s never had cosmetic surgery.Speaking to Hello! magazine, Amanda says old pictures of her are “proof” that she hasn’t had cosmetic surgery. She said: “I think a lot of people think I’ve done a lot more than I have and always presume it’s plastic surgery, but I’ve never gone under the knife.She added: “The proof is in the pictures of me back in the day. My eyebrows are in exactly the same place; we just have a bit more budget now.”While Amanda may be laid-back about her skincare routine, confessing that she does “everything wrong”, she’s recently started drinking collagen to boost her skin health. She’s also a fan of daily NAD infused injections, which she claims are “amazing” for tackling issues like brain fog, and skin-tightening treatments.Amanda says she gave up Botox(Image: Getty)Amanda believes that women are redefining the rules of ageing, pointing to stars like Kylie Minogue and Jennifer Lopez who are “strutting around in thigh-high boots”. With her own ageless appearance, Amanda is proving that you can look and feel great at any age.Amanda says her nan “looked decades older” when in her fifties, but now, she believes women in their fifties can confidently wear mini-skirts, suggesting “midi dresses should be banned”.Amanda Holden has shared the secret to her youthful look(Image: Getty)In the past, Amanda has talked openly about trying Botox when she was younger, but decided to stop after the birth of her youngest daughter Hollie. She shares 13-year-old Hollie and eldest daughter Lexi with husband Chris Hughes.She previously explained her decision to quit Botox in 2014: “Everybody knows that in the past, yes, I’ve talked about having Botox. Since spending too much time in intensive care after nearly losing a baby, I’ve not gone under the knife or had any injections.”Amanda has expressed her willingness to do “anything” to maintain a youthful appearance. She swears by the £31 Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant, which she uses to help maintain her complexion.Amanda says she has had “tweakments” in the past(Image: Getty)In a conversation with Prima, Amanda raved about the product, saying: “This is the one beauty product I’ve bought on repeat throughout my life,” then added: “I think it’s great as a lip gloss because it doesn’t just sit on top of your lips like many others do, or as a moisturiser”.The Elizabeth Arden cream, created in 1930 to soothe skin, was an instant hit and remains a staple in the skincare routines of many famous faces and beauty enthusiasts nearly 100 years after its creation.Article continues belowElizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant has been a go-to for Amanda Holden for years and she can’t recommend it highly enough. More

Molly-Mae Hague was seen crying as she admitted she’s ‘trying so hard to stay positive’ amid backlash over her parenting methods and comments about her summer10:37, 28 Jul 2025Molly-Mae Hague broke down in tears on YouTube(Image: Molly-Mae Hague YouTube)Molly-Mae Hague was spotted in tears as she addressed being labelled “out of touch” following recent remarks about her summer plans. The influencer, who recently got back with Tommy Fury, faced backlash on social media after stating she’d “not done one fun thing all summer” and received criticism for sharing a frank account of her and Tommy’s first motorhome holiday, which some perceived as “complaining”.In a previous YouTube vlog, she said: “I told a friend the other day, that I’m going to make it to the end of summer having not done one fun thing.”In her latest video diary, titled “a few realistic days with me”, Molly-Mae was seen tearful as she discussed her genuine struggles with daughter, Bambi, whom she shares with Tommy.Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury recently had a family holiday together(Image: Tommy Fury Instagram)She also referred to the comments made about her on TikTok during a moment alone in the car, while her sister, Zoe, took Bambi to start their day at the farm.With Bambi in her car seat, Molly-Mae confessed: “I’m trying so so hard to stay positive but, I feel like I need to keep my camera running all day so you can see like every single thing, [Bambi] is a huge problem, [She] screams [I] can’t even get like socks and shoes on,” reports the Manchester Evening News.She continued: “I don’t care who tells me I am out of touch with reality or all this stuff thats going on on TikTok at the minute, I don’t care, i’m not going to not talk about it.”Overcome with emotion, she put on her sunglasses and prepared to exit her car, apologising: “Sorry, I’m so embarrassed!”Molly-Mae Hague refused to address the backlash(Image: Molly-Mae Hague YouTube)The 26-year-old later explained: “I feel like I don’t want to talk about anything controversial anymore because in the last video I said some things I probably could have worded better and even with all the motherhood things I am talking about at the minute, it’s just a lot.”She continued: “Debunking that whole thing about me feeling like I shouldn’t talk about what is going on in the day because I am scared about what people will think and what they have to say about it.”However, fans were quick to offer their support. One fan commented: “Oh Molly your tears broke me, you’re doing a great job! Please don’t listen to people who aren’t in your shoes, it comes from a place a privilege. Parent your child however you want to.”Another fan shared: “Everyone talking on TikTok but I know there are mums watching this feeling the exact same and finding comfort in not being alone! It’s refreshing to show the good and the struggle.”A third fan wrote: “Thank you for being real about parenting and sharing the struggles we all face being a mummy. So refreshing to see.”Article continues belowA fourth fan offered words of encouragement: “Being a mum is the hardest job in the world. Molly you are doing such a good job. This age is very hard.”Another fan added: “Please never stop showing the raw parts of parenthood. Your YT family will always be here.”Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Rising songstress Jessie Murph has sparked fury with her expletive-filled and X-rated music video for 1965, which includes lyrics dealing with domestic violence10:01, 28 Jul 2025Jessie Murph’s music video has upset fans(Image: Getty Images for Spotify)A singer has caused outrage with her latest music video, which features a graphic sex scene and themes of domestic violence. Jessie Murph, who has been compared to Amy Winehouse, released the video for 1965 earlier this month. However its lyrics and imagery have left some fans begging her to “unrelease” it.The lyrics include the line “I might get a little slap-slap, but you wouldn’t hit me on Snapchat” before suggesting she wants a relationship with a man twice her age. But most shocking is when a man and a woman, who is made up to look like Jessie, are seen in a sex scene, albeit slightly blurred, behind her as she sings.The video, which comes with a warning on YouTube that it may be unsuitable for some viewers, has racked up more than 7.6million views since it was released a few weeks ago.The music video includes a graphic sex scene(Image: Youtube)One scene shows Jessie, 20, tied up on a sofa. And others have taken offence that a child is in the video moments before the sex scene.Writing in the comments, one person said: “The way my jaw dropped to the floor, there’s still time to unrelease this.”Another said: “The fact it’s been five days or whatever since the video had been uploaded and YouTube still hasn’t blurred that out is crazy work.”Someone else said: “I didn’t think it would be this bad. I am forever traumatised this is diabolical.”Others asked how “pornography” was allowed on YouTube.The song is taken from Jessie’s second album Sex Hysteria.The video includes references to domestic violence(Image: Youtube)It is a love letter to romance of the 1960s, however she appears to admit it would set her back in terms of her social standing.Another lyric says: “I think I’d give up a few rights / If you would just love me like it’s 1965.”Jessie said in a recent interview with Teen Vogue: “I’m glad that I make people have some sort of reaction. I’d rather them be like, ‘I hate you,’ or, ‘I love you,’ rather than, ‘I feel indifferently,’ I guess.”But still, I just find it f****** weird … I don’t have any hate in my heart … That’s been something that I’ve been trying to figure out how to navigate and not react and get mad because it totally makes me be like, ‘F*** you b****.”Article continues belowJessie rose to prominence after uploading videos on TikTok and YouTube, with her music including elements of country, pop and hip-hop.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Phil Collins is currently recuperating in hospital after having an operation on his knee, his representative has confirmed. The former Genesis frontman was the subject of rumours last week that he was receiving hospice careAndy Gilpin Deputy Editor in Chief and Bang Showbiz09:47, 28 Jul 2025Updated 09:48, 28 Jul 2025British singer Phil Collins performs live on stage in 2019(Image: Getty Images)Phil Collins is on the mend following knee surgery. The 74-year-old star, who earlier this year shared that he’s “very sick”, was at the centre of false online whispers last week claiming he was in hospice care. However, his spokesperson has told The Independent that this simply isn’t true.Instead, the ex-Genesis lead is in hospital recovering from a knee operation. Phil, battling type 2 diabetes and enduring the aftermath of a 2007 spinal surgery which has left him struggling to even grip a drumstick, confessed to MOJO magazine that his health woes have quashed his desire to make music.He said: “I keep thinking I should go downstairs to the studio and see what happens. But I’m not hungry for it anymore. The thing is, I’ve been sick, I mean very sick.”(Image: BANG Showbiz)The In the Air Tonight legend still hopes of drumming again, but sadly feels he’s “used up my air miles”.In the documentary Phil Collins: Drummer First, he reflected: “It’s still kind of sinking in a bit… I’ve spent all my life playing drums. To suddenly not be able to do that is a shock.”Having picked up his first drumsticks at the age of five, Phil acknowledges the intense drumming has “taken its toll” on his hands and legs. On his decision to retire, he remarked: “If I can’t do what I did as well as I did it, I’d rather relax and not do anything.”If I wake up one day and I can hold a pair of drumsticks then I’ll have a crack at it. But I just feel like I’ve used up my air miles.”Article continues belowPhil has been battling health issues for years, ever since he sustained an injury to a vertebra in his upper neck during a 2009 performance.In 2011, he had to take a step back from the limelight due to severe nerve damage that left him unable to drum, although he made a comeback in 2015.While discussing Genesis’ comeback gigs, he admitted: “I’m kind of physically challenged a bit which is very frustrating because I’d love to be playing up there with my son.” More

Martine McCutcheon and her mum, Jenny Tomlin, were once inseparable – but a family tragedy led to a devastating breakdown. Now heartbroken Jenny is desperate for a reconciliation09:15, 28 Jul 2025Martine and her mum lost contact after the death of her brother LJMartine McCutcheon and her mother, Jenny Tomlin, were once inseparable, but a sudden family death led to a heartbreaking fallout. Now, a distraught Jenny is hoping for reconciliation.”There was nothing she didn’t include me in,” shares Jenny. “We did all the wonderful stuff – the premiere of Love Actually, the restaurants – but the memories I cherish are of us just sitting on my bed, bringing up old memories and laughing. I miss that.”Their bond began to crumble following the tragic passing of Martine’s brother Laurence John – affectionately known as LJ – in 2022, at the tender age of 31. Jenny admits she experienced an emotional breakdown and pushed Martine away, with the star publicly mourning her brother.Martine McCutcheon’s mum accepts she ‘abandoned’ her daughter(Image: Getty Images)In an interview with OK!, 69-year-old Jenny expressed her desire to apologise to 49-year-old Martine for distancing herself, reports the Mirror.”When I lost LJ, I detached. I was so heartbroken I couldn’t talk to Martine,” she confesses. “There was no big row – Martine tried to contact me for months, but I didn’t answer. Martine was grieving and needed me, too.”I want the chance to say sorry.I miss her so much – it physically hurts.”Jenny and Martine did have a brief encounter last October, but it wasn’t the reunion Jenny had hoped for. Martine had asked if Jenny’s husband Alan could come and do some work at her new home, which Jenny had been excited to do. Sadly, the reunion was awkward for them.Jenny spoke of the discussions about Christmas arrangements, yet nothing was set in stone. It was at that point, she recalled, that a profound silence set in. Reflecting on Victoria Beckham’s well-documented family troubles, Jenny empathised: “I understand the pain Victoria Beckham is going through over her estrangement from Brooklyn. He was her firstborn, too. It’s a heartbreaking situation for anybody who is estranged or has lost their child.”Jenny vividly remembers the day LJ passed away, recounting the phone call from his fiancée informing her that he had collapsed and couldn’t be revived. Clad in her pyjamas, she made the hour-and-a-half journey from Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire to LJ’s place by the Essex coast, only to find she was too late.Jenny is hoping Martine will get in touch(Image: Getty Images)”It was like a nightmare. I couldn’t believe my boy was gone.”An autopsy revealed that LJ – who was neither a smoker nor a drinker – had died from acute ischaemic heart disease and diabetes. Jenny called Martine from the scene, but was so overwhelmed with grief that her daughter had to talk to the paramedics to understand what had occurred.In the early hours, Jenny drove to Martine’s house.”She looked at me and realised I needed looking after,” Jenny recalled. “She’d prepared the spare room, stroked my hair, gave me a cuddle and, somehow, I slept.”LJ was buried on October 31, 2022.Martine, known for her role as Tiffany Mitchell in EastEnders between 1994 and 1998, was just 15 when LJ was born, and Jenny remembers how she took on a motherly role towards him. Since LJ’s passing, Jenny has been crippled by anxiety, which she believes is why she hasn’t seen her daughter or her 10-year-old grandson, Rafferty, for such a long time.”I didn’t contact Martine,” she confessed. “I abandoned her. I was so wrapped up in my own grief that I was neglecting my other child. That was the start of it, and things just… snowballed. And here we are.”Jenny, an author of novels and memoirs including Behind Closed Doors, which details the abuse she endured as a child, said she has tried to reach out to Martine recently – making calls, sending texts, and posting cards – but claimed she has received no reply.Martine’s brother LJ died at the age of 31(Image: martinemccutcheon/Instagram )She hopes that with her speaking out, Martine may get in touch.In recent times, Jenny has begun to feel more like herself and is even penning a memoir about her life with LJ, yet the remorse over her estrangement from Martine lingers. “I let Martine down. There’s not a day goes by when I don’t think of her.”Jenny refuses to comment on the end of Martine’s 18-year relationship with musician Jack McManus, respecting their privacy: “That’s between Martine and Jack,” she states firmly.Despite the challenges, Jenny’s resolve to reconnect with her daughter remains unshaken: “I don’t think I’ll ever stop trying when it comes to my girl. If I could speak to Martine, I’d tell her how sorry I am. I’ve lost one child, I don’t want to lose another.”Article continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Jennifer Lopez suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction during her concert in Warsaw, Poland on Friday (25.07.25) as her skirt fell off as she walked on stageAndy Gilpin Deputy Editor in Chief and Bang Showbiz08:57, 28 Jul 2025Updated 08:57, 28 Jul 2025Jennifer Lopez suffers epic wardrobe malfunction onstage(Image: @JenniferLopez/Youtube)Jennifer Lopez suffered a wardrobe malfunction during her gig in Warsaw, Poland on Friday when her skirt unexpectedly fell off.The Jenny From The Block star was belting out tunes at the PGE Narodowy stadium as part of her Up All Night: Live tour, donned in a golden bikini top and matching skirt, while her team serenaded her with Happy Birthday to celebrate her recent big day.However, she was left embarrassed when her skirt decided to make a swift exit mid-performance. As the skirt hit the floor, JLo took it in stride, spinning around to flaunt her gold knickers before quipping: “I’m out here in my underwear … That’s gonna be everywhere.”Despite one of her dancers attempting to salvage the situation by reattaching the skirt amidst the birthday song, Jennifer simply chuckled and tossed the skirt into the crowd, adding: “I’m glad that they reinforced that costume. And I’m glad I had underwear on. I don’t usually wear underwear.This skirt is just about to fall off!(Image: @JenniferLopez/Youtube)”Guys I gotta tell you … Yes you can keep it (the skirt) I don’t want it back. I don’t want it back you can have it forever and ever.”The 56-year-old star then expressed her gratitude for being able to perform in the stunning city of Warsaw on her special day. She added: “I am so thankful to be here in beautiful Warsaw on my birthday.”I gotta tell you, surrounded by my incredible dancers, my band, my crew, everybody – I am so blessed.J-Lo is left ‘just in her underwear’ on stage(Image: @JenniferLopez/Youtube)Article continues below”I don’t usually dish out advice to anyone as I believe we’re all on our unique journey … If I were to offer a nugget of wisdom, it would be to pursue what you love, discover your passion, embrace it, and do it with those you cherish, and then you will lead the most extraordinary life. I can vouch for that from personal experience.”She continued: “I also want to express that I reckon the level of joy in your heart is directly linked to how liberated you feel, and I wish for you all the same joy and freedom that you’ve made me feel tonight ..”I yearn for you to feel free to love, free to be yourself, free to chase your dreams and do everything your heart desires. I simply want you to feel free.” More