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Nicole Scherzinger turned Instagram fans green with envy as she rolled around around in the shallow sea while flaunting her killer curves from all angles.
With the bombshell’s UK fanbase currently under strict lockdown rules that restricts travel at the moment she left fans wishing that they could jet off to sunnier climates.
The Pussycat Dolls star, 42, certainly caused temperatures to rise as she unleashed her killer figure in a tiny g-string bikini that demanded attention.
One snap wasn’t enough for Nicole, who instead decided to treat her army of adoring followers to a trio of stunning sun-soaked images.

Nicole sprawled herself out across the sand as the tide covered her body (Image: Instagram)
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In the first snap, the songstress stretched out while laying on her back as the tide began to completely cover her body.
Wearing a maroon coloured and barely there bikini, she left little to the imagination as she sprawled her arms out over her head showing off a glimpse of under-boob in the process.
As Nicole rolled onto her side in another snap she paraded her pert derriere in the teeny thong bikini bottoms that were yanked up high onto her hips.

Nicole left nothing to the imagination as she rocked a barely-there bikini on the beach (Image: Instagram)
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The former X Factor judge captioned: “It’s going up… on a Tuesday.”
Within no time at all Nicole’s social media was flooded with comments and likes, however not all were positive.
While thousands of the TV star’s fans were in awe of her beauty and welcomed the needed temperature booster, others who were fed up of hunkering down in the Covid-19 lockdown took a disliking.
One fan quipped: “None of us actually need to be seeing this right now,” followed by a laughing emoji.

While another very seriously added: “The rest of the world is suffering and you are showing this, really?”
However, many others tended to differ explaining that her post had “brightened” up their days.
“Nicole’s posts make dark days brighter,” exclaimed one online user.
“Thought I was getting this hot because of the temperature, turns out it was just you,” joked another. More

Beloved BBC sitcom The Brittas Empire won legions of fans during its seven series based on the drama of the Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre, running from 1991 to 1997.
Centred around eccentric leisure centre manager Gordon Brittas, the show is considered to be one of the best sitcoms from the BBC.
But amid the news that the stars of the show are reuniting to mark the 30th anniversary of the hit series, what have the cast been up to over the last few decades?
Daily Star has taken a look at the stars who rose to fame as part of the Brittas Empire, from main star Chris Barrie to his on-screen with Pippa Haywood, and where they are now.
Chris Barrie

Chris is best known for his iconic role as Arnold Rimmer in the Red Dwarf series (Image: UKTV)
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Disaster-prone Brittas, whose common phrase was “I have a dream”, had to deal with everything from OAP squash-court massacres to outbreaks of deadly diseases, electrocution of children, chainsaw decapitation and the chaining up of Seb Coe.
He was even crushed to death by a water tank at the end of ­series 5 which was intended to be the last episode of the sitcom.
But it was so popular it was resurrected for two further series.
The eventual ending of The Brittas Empire – which revealed all the events of the show had been a Dallas-style dream – was panned.
After the sitcom ended, Barrie starred in flop comedy A Prince Among Men, playing a former footballer turned entrepreneur.

Gordon Brittas was the lead role of the hit BBC series (Image: BBC Worldwide)
But he is best known as pompous hologram Arnold Rimmer in Red Dwarf, a role he has played since the show started in 1988. It was revived in 2009 by the Dave TV channel with a film version last year.
He also played a butler in the Tomb Raider films alongside Angelina Jolie and has presented a series of documentaries about great machines.
In 2014, he reprised his role as Brittas for a brief appearance in Little Mix’s Word Up! video for Sport Relief.
A fan of vintage motorbikes and fast cars, the 60-year-old has been married twice and hastwo sons.
Julia St John

Julia went on to star in shows such as Casualty, as well as working with Harry Enfield (Image: BBC)
Calm, dependable and efficient, deputy manager Laura was everything Brittas was not.
Actress St John, pictured left, went on to work with Harry Enfield on the comedian’s Harry Enfield and Chums show, as well as his follow-up series, Brand Spanking New Show.
The 61-year-old also made regular appearances on A Touch of Frost and Casualty. But her last role was in a 2012 Bollywood movie.
Pippa Haywood

Pippa Haywood appeared in hit show Porridge, and also recently starred in BBC’s Bodyguard (Image: BBC Studios)
Haywood played Brittas’ long-suffering and jittery wife Helen, who coped with her irritating husband via medication and ­extramarital affairs.
Since then, she has appeared in many top TV series including Green Wing, Jonathan Creek, Silent Witness, Mr Selfridge and Scott and Bailey.
In 2018, she was top cop Lorraine Craddock in hit drama Bodyguard and also plays the Duke of Hastings’ housekeeper, Mrs Colson, in Netflix smash Bridgerton. Mum of two Haywood, 59, also has a role in upcoming dementia drama Supernova with Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci.
Harriet Thorpe

Harriet went into stage work such as roles in Les Miserables, Mamma Mia and Wicked. (Image: Mirrorpix)
Thorpe’s neurotic receptionist Carole was best known for ­keeping her three children shut in drawers and cupboards in the leisurecentre foyer.
The actress, 63, has since appeared on TV most notably as dim magazine editor Fleur in smash hit sitcom Absolutely Fabulous and its 2016 film. She also starred in the Calendar Girls movie and has played stage roles in Les Miserables, Mamma Mia and Wicked.
Thorpe is married with two children and currently hosts online chat show WonderBirds with Sherrie Hewson.
Michael Burns

Michael had small roles in shows such as Emmerdale and Casualty (Image: BBC Worldwide)
Burns’ character Colin had all manner of skin complaints and a questionable attitude to hygiene but was unwavering in his devotion to his boss.
The actor went on to do odd episodes of TV favourites including Emmerdale, Heartbeat, Casualty and Hollyoaks.
Burns, 68, also had a one-off role on Doctors in 2017, where he played a drunk man in a bin.
Jill Greenacre

Jill is now a professional masseuse for horses (Image: BBC)
Enthusiastic and cheerful pool attendant Linda had a deep admiration for Mr Brittas, despite his many failings.
Actress Greenacre, 55, has mainly appeared in short and lesser-known films and on stage, but also works as a shiatsu masseuse charging £40 per treatment.
She also performs shiatsu massage on horses at £50 a time.
Judy Flynn

Judy Flynn has been seen on many TV shows – and also provided voices for Peppa Pig (Image: TV Grab)
Flynn starred as fiery northerner Julie who was Brittas’ secretary but hated him. She went on to play various roles in Heartbeat, Holby City and more recently Hollyoaks, Ackley Bridge and Call The Midwife. She provided voices on Peppa Pig from 2009 to 2017.
Flynn, 58, has also been a regular on daytime soap Doctors where she’s played six different characters in 13 years.
Russell Porter
Porter’s turn as pool attendant and chef Tim was his only foray into TV – he has since retired from the business. But he will be back for Thursday’s reunion event on Facebook.

Tim Marriott
Marriott left the TV world following his Brittas turn as pool attendant Gavin – who was in a relationship with bisexual chef Tim – and became director of drama at Eastbourne College.
The 62-year-old dad of two has penned several works for the stage and now performs a PTSD-themed solo show called Shell Shock. More

Holby City ‘s Jac Naylor is set to make her show exit as Rosie Marcel has confirmed she’s leaving the soap after 15 years.
The storyline surrounding her departure was yet to be confirmed, but tonight’s episode saw Jac seemingly ‘shot’ in dramatic scenes.
Kian’s former drug dealer Sarah Jane was admitted to the Darwin ward, leaving the character and his colleague Jac in the firing line.
At the end of the episode, viewers saw a character sneak into the hospital with a gun.

Holby City Jac Naylor set for ‘death’ as viewers ‘work out’ character’s fate (Image: BBC)
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Kian, Jac and Chloe were by Sarah Jane’s bedside when the man walked in.
He grabbed the gun from his pocket and threatened the doctors as they attempted to take Sarah Jane to surgery.
The villain first pointed the gun at Kian, and then to Chloe.
He finally pointed it at Jac, who walked closer to him and asked him if the weapon was even real.

The evil character pointed the gun at Jac before a loud gunshot was heard (Image: BBC)
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The camera then cut to Nicky who was walking down one of the hospital corridors.
A loud gunshot was heard, leaving Nicky terrified.
Fans went into meltdown over the huge cliffhanger as the BBC programme didn’t show who was shot.
They took to Twitter to share their thoughts at the potential death, as one said: “IM SURE HE JUST SHOT JAC”.
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Rosie Marcel recently revealed she’s leaving the BBC programme after 15 years (Image: BBC)
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While another wrote: “OMG, not Jac???”
A third added: “S*** it’s Jac! I’m certain of it. The angle of that gun but maybe she does survive and goes to start that new job.”
Fans ‘worked out’ that Naylor would get shot as they heard a series of scary remarks which seemed to foreshadow the gun horror.
Jac made a series of remarks which seemed to foreshadow her death, and fans watching were quick to point out the scary references.
In one scene, the phrase ‘famous last words’ was heard, while another saw the words ‘get you both the bullet’ uttered.

Viewers also noticed bullets were mentioned throughout the episode, leaving fans certain Jac could get shot once again.
They went into meltdown on Twitter, as one wrote: “OK STOP WITH ALL THE FORESHADOWING. JAC’S GOING TO DIE, WE GET IT”.
While another penned: “Too much foreshadowing around Jac in this episode I’ve got a bad feeling.”
“‘Famous last words’ no Jac”, added a third.
Another remarked: “can they stop with the bullet referencing please”.
Holby City airs Tuesdays at 7.50pm on BBC One. More

Piers Morgan issued a stark warning to those thinking of breaking the coronavirus rules that Kate Garraway ‘s husband Derek Draper “may never come out of his coma”, according to his doctors.
Back in March, Derek , 53, was taken straight into intensive care after he’d contracted Covid-19, with his wife Kate explaining last week that his body was still “ravaged” from the deadly disease.
This morning, Good Morning Britain host Piers, 55, who has been defiant throughout the pandemic with shaming those who opt to break the rules, pleaded with viewers to continue taking the restrictions seriously.
To ensure that his message was loud and clear he used Derek’s situation as a harrowing example.

Kate has sadly been told by doctors Derek “may never come out of coma” says Piers Morgan (Image: Daily Star, Daily Mirror, Daily Express)
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Addressing the nation, Piers said: “We know from our colleague Kate Garraway, whose husband is still in a coma from Covid… he may never come out of that coma.
“She’s been told this, and it’s heartbreaking. It has hit right here on our show.
“It’s hit a lot of people; 100,000 people or more have now lost their lives – think of how many family members they all have.

Piers wanted to show how serious this virus can be and used Kate’s husband Derek as a harrowing example
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“Multiply that, and you’re getting into millions of people directly affected by Covid-19.
“We’ve got to take this seriously and we’ve got to get vaccinated as fast as possible. That’s the only way through this.”
In other updates on the breakfast show, it was revealed that as a result of the virus Derek now has holes in his heart and lungs as well as losing a staggering eight stone in weight.

Kate hit an all time low at Christmas but managed to pick herself up again, she revealed on GMB ahead of the festive period (Image: PA)
On the lead up to festive period, Kate bravely spoke to the GMB hosts about her husband’s situation and opened up about her feelings surrounding a Christmas without Derek.
The TV presenter admitted that she’d had to pull herself together after she’d began to reach “the end of her tether”.
With emotions running high and feeling “physically low”, she explained: “Derek’s still ravaged from the effects of Covid from way back in March, his recovery is incredibly uncertain.

“I’m trying to look for new things and new ways and talking to doctors about what we can do for him meanwhile people are still dying in extraordinary numbers – people that aren’t older and haven’t got underlying conditions, it’s unbearable.”
Fortunately for Kate, she was able to sneak in a visit to the hospital with her two children, Darcey and Billy to see their seriously-ill father just before the UK was plunged into a new six week lockdown at the start of January. More

DJ Tom Zanetti has promised to bring some charm to the Celebs Go Dating agency this season, hoping to find the woman of his dreams before the cameras.
Ahead of the launch of Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion, the 31-year-old star admitted he couldn’t wait to take part, having found his schedule wide-open thanks to the lockdown.
Tom said: “I don’t have a girlfriend; all my businesses have shut down and I’ve been asked to live in a mansion full of gorgeous women and crazy characters for a month.
“ERMMM, SIGN ME UP!”
While Tom’s profession – DJing in club nights across the globe – might seem carefree, he has endured his fair share of heartbreak over the years.
Below we take a look at everything you need to know about Tom, from his adorable son Deaconn to his past relationships.
Teen dad

Tom Zanetti is a proud dad to his young son Deaconn (Image: Instagram)
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When Tom was just 17 years of age, he became a dad, focusing on earning enough money to support baby Deaconn while the rest of his friends were out partying.
Fatherhood came easily to the DJ, who grew up on a council estate in Leeds and left school at the age of 15.
Once Deaconn was born, Tom committed himself entirely to parenting, working “every job” to help raise the youngster.
Last November, he told Manchester Evening News: “As soon as I found out Deaconn was going to be born I stopped it all and I literally worked every job.
“I used to work in a factory from 6 o’clock in the morning until 6 o’clock at night fixing pallets.
“I’ve worked as a butcher putting the pork in pies on a conveyor belt, a bricklayer, I’ve worked in call centres.
“I did anything I could to try and earn money legitimately to fund my son.”
Today, Tom and Deaconn are just as close as ever, with the pair enjoying some quality family time together during the lockdown.
Elizabeth Rose Pickavance

Elizabeth Rose Pickavance tragically died in a car accident over 10 years ago (Image: Instagram)
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Tragedy struck Tom in 2010 when his girlfriend Elizabeth Rose Pickavance, who he was living with at the time, died in a devastating car accident.
Elizabeth, also known as Lizzie, was driving home from work in Manchester when she lost control of her car on the M62 near Gildersome.
She was immediately rushed to the hospital, where she died at the age of 20.
Last year, the music star marked the anniversary of her death, saying: “Your Mum, Dad, twin brothers and sister will all be in my prayers tonight.”
He told Manchester Evening News: “Lizzie passed away when I was 21. She fell asleep at the wheel. It was really hard.
“When Lizzie died I was finished. I didn’t want to be here but I had my son with me. I never cried in front of my son. I was always upbeat in from of Deaconn. If he left the room then I’d be really upset.”
Love Island romance

Former flames Hayley and Tom confirmed they had split in early 2019 (Image: SplashNews.com)
Following the 2018 season of Love Island, Tom was invited to appear on Good Morning Britain, only to meet his future girlfriend on set.
The Leeds-born star eventually struck up a romance with Hayley Hughes, a stunning Liverpudlian model who was axed from the series after 13 days.
Over the course of their relationship, Hayley and Tom appeared on a number of red carpets together, but the romance eventually fizzled out.
In January 2019, Hayley confirmed they had split after seven months of dating, despite having spoken about marriage in the past.
At the time, she said: “Due to a lot of speculation I would like to confirm me and Tom have infact split.
“I believe the most important relationship we have with ourselves. I wish him all the best.”
Celeb romance rumours

Tom and Daisey O’Donnell split last summer, leaving their fans disappointed
More recently, Tom was caught up in a relationship with Daisey O’Donnell, an influencer famed for creating content alongside her sister Ellie.
The sweethearts started dating in 2019, with Daisey even appearing in his track One Night, released last year.
Unfortunately, they decided to part ways in August and spent the remainder of the summer living separately in Marbella.

In 2017, the rumour mill set in motion when Tom was linked to former glamour model Katie Price, after they were spotted hanging out in Miami.
Both Tom and Katie’s reps were quick to stamp out any speculation, making it clear they were nothing more than friends.
Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion airs nightly at 9pm on E4. More

Elliot Page has filed for divorce from his wife Emma Portner, according to reports.
It comes after The Umbrella Academy actor, formerly known as Ellen Page, told fans he was transgender in a brave and emotional post on his Instagram page.
Elliot, 33, and Emma, 26, were married in a ceremony in January 2018.
Sadly, just three years later the couple were reported to be going their separate ways, according to TMZ.

Elliot and his wife got married in 2018 in a romantic ceremony
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The publication said the X-Men star filed the divorce papers in Manhattan.
The Mirror have approached Elliot Page’s representatives for further comment.
In his most recent post on social media, Elliot thanked his fans for their support following his announcement, and was incredibly grateful.
“From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Your love and support has been the greatest gift.

Elliot Page and his dancer wife Emma Portner are seen on the red carpet
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“Stay safe. Be there for each other. If you are able, support @transanta and @translifeline. See you in 2021 Xoxo Elliot,” the actor added.
It came just two months after Elliot wrote a long and heartfelt letter to the world detailing that he is trans.
“Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot,” he told his 4.5million followers. “I feel lucky to be writing this.
“To be here. To have arrived at this place in my life. I feel overwhelming gratitude for the incredible people who have supported me along this journey.

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“I can’t begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self. I’ve been endlessly inspired by so many in the trans community. Thank you for your courage, your generosity and ceaselessly working to make this world a more inclusive and compassionate place. I will offer whatever support I can and continue to strive for a more loving and equal society.
Elliot also warned he was fragile at the time of writing and asked for patience and care from his fans.
He also feared “hate”, “jokes” and “violence” from a judgemental world, but assured he wasn’t trying to dampen a happy moment as he celebrated his truth.
“I love that I am trans. And I love that I am queer. And the more I hold myself close and fully embrace who I am, the more I dream, the more my heart grows and the more I thrive,” the star added.
“To all the trans people who deal with harassment, self-loathing, abuse, and the threat of violence every day: I see you, I love you, and I will do everything I can to change this world for the better.” More

Katie Price has been left “angry and disappointed” after her eldest son’s father Dwight Yorke failed to take her up on the offer of getting to know Harvey.
The 42-year-old remained hopeful that the former football star would reach out to them after watching the first instalment of Harvey and Me on BBC yesterday evening.
In the lead up to the show, Katie had even urged for the former Manchester United player that her “door was always open” for him to get in touch.
The mum-of-five not only wanted Harvey to have a relationship with his dad but his brother Orlando who was born in 2007, who Harvey has never met.

Katie Price fumes after Dwight Yorke failed to get in touch (Image: Daily Mirror)
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Insiders say Katie had her hopes pinned on Dwight making contact after watching his disabled son on the TV after not speaking to him from over ten years.
However, following yesterday’s programme informants have revealed to The Sun that “Katie hasn’t heard from Dwight, and she’s fuming about it – but as always, has left the door open for him to get in contact in the future”.

Katie would also like Harvey to get to know his half-sibling Orlando as well as his father Dwight (Image: Getty Images)
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The source continued: “She doesn’t expect much from Dwight given that he’s ignored Harvey for a long time, but part of her thought he might see the show and get in contact.”
A representative for the former glamour model, told the same publication: “Katie is sadly somewhat resolved to this being the usual outcome – Katie has made it quite clear however that the door will always be open to change that at any time.”

Katie has urged yet again that her “door is always open” if he’d like to get in touch (Image: UK Press via Getty Images)
Havey, who was born with septo-optic dysplasia, autism and is believed to have characteristics of Prader-Willi Syndrome, never really got off to a great start with his dad.
The Aston Villa star claimed that Harvey was not his child throughout Katie’s pregnancy but in 2002 a paternity test proved that he was the father.
According to the My Crazy Life star, Harvey has only met Dwight on “a handful” of occasions and didn’t make contact when Harvey was seriously ill in intensive care last year.

In an interview with Sky News back in 2009, the now retired sportsman even admitted that he wasn’t the best father, owning up to making “mistakes along the way” and wanting to “turn back the clock”.
However in spite of his admission and guilt, according to Katie he still yet to make time for his son.
Daily Star has contacted Dwight’s reps for comment. More

Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry was pictured without a face mask as she boarded a plane in Dubai.
She took to Instagram to let fans know that she was finally returning to the UK after enjoying a month long trip to Dubai.
The 25-year-old had originally explained that she would be spending a two month period in the UAE but revealed a few days ago that she would be cutting her travel plans short.
Like many other social media influencers, who opted to leave the UK when the coronavirus Tier system was introduced, Chloe found herself in the firing line for backlash when heading to the Middle East originally.
Current travel guidelines posted on the governments official website stipulates that Chloe must now isolate for a 10 day period.

Chloe was seen without a face mask as she relaxed on her flight (Image: Instagram)
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The former Geordie Shore star didn’t make things any better for herself after she seemingly forgot to wear her face mask while posting videos of her time at the airport and on the plane.
She was seen relaxing in a posh first class seat as she enjoyed a refreshing beverage, and also posted videos of the lavish food she was eating.
Emirates’ official website instructs all passengers to adhere to the rules which state: “You must wear a mask throughout Dubai International airport, during boarding, throughout your flight, and as you leave the aircraft.”

Chloe will now need to isolate for 10 days once she arrives in the UK (Image: Instagram)
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However, this rule doesn’t apply while eating and drinking when face coverings can be removed.
But when the star touched down in the UK, she was seen without her face mask again as she spoke to her fans via Instagram in the back of a cab.
During the snippets filmed at Dubai Airport, Chloe wore a black padded jacket, and had her blonde tresses pulled back into a loose ponytail.
Chloe told her legion of admirers that she’d been stressed at the airport as she’d “struggled to fill in the locator form” due to being dyslexic.

Chloe did possess a face covering and did wear it at some stage during the flight (Image: Instagram)
The reality star looked hot and flustered as she explained that she’d had to get some support to fill in the information.
It seems the MTV star did have a mask handy as she later popped this on to upload a quick selfie.

She did also share segments while on-board the flight, including her entertainment and food that she’d enjoyed.
International travel is banned, unless for legally permitted reasons such as work trips.
Chloe had originally been planning to stay in Dubai for two months, but decided to cut it short to return home.
Daily Star Online has contacted a rep for Chloe for comment. More