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    Danny Jones joked about ‘leaving wife’ days before he was ‘seen kissing’ Maura Higgins

    McFly star Danny Jones was reportedly seen kissing Maura Higgins at a BRIT Awards after party, just days after he joked about “leaving his wife” of 11 years Georgia14:43, 04 Mar 2025Maura Higgins reacts to last nights Love Island trailerMcFly’s Danny Jones has been stirring the pot with some cheeky comments about his marriage, just before he was caught in a cosy moment with Maura Higgins.The rocker and his I’m A Celeb campmate Maura, fresh from her split with Pete Wicks, were reportedly spotted sharing a smooch at a post-BRITs party.Fans are giving Danny stick for the rumoured snog, as he’s hitched to Georgia and they’ve got little Cooper at home. On a recent Parenting Hell podcast episode, Danny had a laugh with hosts Rob Beckett and Josh Widdecombe about “leaving” his missus.He talked about moving digs during his jungle stint last year. Chatting about home renovations, Danny joked: “Are you renovating? Same mate. It’s a nightmare isn’t it?” Rob cracked a gag: “Is that why you went in the jungle to get money for the renovations?” Josh chimed in: “To get away with it. Have my kitchen done – three weeks in the jungle.”Danny made a joke about his marriage(Image: More

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    Maura Higgins breaks cover as she’s pictured for first time since Danny Jones ‘kiss’

    Maura Higgins has been seen for the first time since she was pictured kissing her I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! co-star Danny Jones at a BRIT Awards afterparty13:43, 04 Mar 2025Updated 13:53, 04 Mar 2025Maura Higgins reacts to last nights Love Island trailerMaura Higgins has broken her cover after been caught on camera sharing a cheeky smooch with her I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! campmate Danny Jones at a BRIT Awards afterparty.The ex Islander has finally emerged for the first time since the scandalous ‘kiss’. The star was seen waiting for a taxi at her flat complex, maintaining a low profile following the clip emerging.Maura opted for a casual look in comfy black trousers and a leather jacket, seemingly trying to conceal her identity with a matching black cap. The reality TV star chose to go makeup-free for this outing.The McFly frontman, 38, and the former Love Island bombshell, 34, who both braved the jungle last year, hit up the O2 Arena in London for the star-studded event on Saturday night. They were later seen leaving an after-bash together.Maura was seen for the first time since the scandal(Image: More

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    Danny Jones’ wife discusses time away from McFly star after ‘terrible’ realisation

    Georgia Jones, wife of McFly’s Danny Jones, has opened up about her relatable parenting struggle that makes her feel “terrible” – and she’s sure many mums and dads will relate12:48, 04 Mar 2025Updated 13:44, 04 Mar 2025The Voice Kids: Will.I.Am snubs Danny Jones’ singing abilityMcFly’s Danny Jones’ partner Georgia has opened up her time away from her famous husband after news broke of him allegedly sharing a ‘drunken kiss’ with Maura Higgins.Danny has been married to Georgia for 11 years but has caused a stir after The Sun leaked a video of them sharing a ‘kiss’ at Universal’s BRITs after party. The influencer, who he shares his seven-year-old son Cooper with has since bared all on how juggling the hustle with mum duties is no small feat, and how nicking some time off lately left her feeling all chirpy again.Chatting away on her podcast Mum’s The Word alongside Kelsey Parker, the 38-year-old shared: “I will hold my hands up here and make all the other parents out there feel a lot better by saying, sometimes I am absolutely not in the moment and I do beat myself up about it.”Getting into when she zones out, Georgia admitted: “And it is very poor parenting on my part because sometimes what will happen is… Do you know when I notice it?Georgia spent some time away with her son Cooper”When Coop is in the bath. Coop is sat in the bath and I’ll just sit there scrolling on my phone while he’s in the bath. And I’m doing it and then all of a sudden I go, what am I doing?” She recognised these times as prime for bonding, but confessed work can sometimes barge in.”There are times when I don’t even realise I’m doing it, and then there are other times where I’m like, oh God, I feel terrible,” she continued. “Like, it’s a bit s*** because I don’t want Cooper to remember his childhood with me just being on my phone all the time.”The down-to-earth podcast queen found her smile back after a blissful Cornish getaway with Cooper whilst Danny was out on tour, reports the Manchester Evening News.Danny Jones with his wife of 11 years Georgia Jones(Image: More

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    Devastating death of original Cinderella actress dubbed ‘legend’ but forgot she was a star

    Ilene Woods was the original voice of Cinderella which was released back in 1950 – but still remains one of the brand’s most famous and loved films to this day12:21, 04 Mar 2025Updated 12:28, 04 Mar 2025Cinderella’s Curse: Official trailerAs Cinderella celebrates it’s 75 anniversary, we’re taking a look into the life and death of the actress that voiced the iconic Disney princess. Ilene Woods was the voice behind the character which is still cherished til this day.The singer, who was named a Disney Legend in 2003, passed away in July 2010 when she was 81 from causes related to Alzheimer’s disease at a nursing and rehabilitation center in Canoga Park, California.Her husband, Ed Shaughnessy, the former longtime drummer, confirmed the news and revealed she suffered from the disease during the later years of her life. Unfortunately, the star was unable to remember that she had played Cinderella towards the end of her life but her nurses claimed she was soothed by the song A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes.Sadly there was no funeral service for the actress, due to her own wishes, according Los Angeles Times. But she still leaves her mark on the world as new generations of fans learn about the film.Ilene played Cinderella in the Disney originalWhen she was first cast as the lead role, she beat out 300 singers to the post after Walt loved her demo tape so much he called her himself. In 2005, she spoke about playing the princess to the Houston Chronicle and said: “I loved doing the character.”When my dad saw the movie, he said he saw me in the facial expressions, hand movements and mannerisms. Marc Davis, who animated [the Cinderella character], would watch me record and picked up on things.”Disney CinderellaAfter Cinderella, she went on to work in TV and appeared on the Perry Como and Garry Moore shows. In 1963, she married her second husband and drummer Ed Shaughnessy. Her first marriage took place when she was 17 and ended in divorce.After tying the knot, she retired from the spot light, aside from various Disney fan events where she would partake. She also focused her efforts on being a spokeswoman for the charity United Cerebral Palsy.Ilene went on to explore a career in TVArticle continues belowIlene was modestly proud of her contribution to Cinderella and once said: “I didn’t realise what I had until, many years later, an agent said, ‘Ilene, that’s the longest engagement you will ever have, because as long as children are born and movies are shown, they’ll be hearing your voice.'”Ilene is survived by her son, Daniel Shaughnessy, her daughter from her first marriage, Stephanie Pagoto and three grandchildren.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More