thedailymirror--2020-05-20--Britain's richest pocket even more than we thought, according to a new study

Britain 's richest one per cent trousered a sixth of the nation ’ s income before the coronavirus crisis , a study reveals today .
Analysts used capital gains figures to calculate extra cash netted by the wealthiest individuals .
That is profit made by someone when they sell shares , a second home or valuable possessions worth more than £6,000 .
The numbers are normally excluded from official income statistics – but experts say they should be counted .
They used data for capital gains tax to work out how much had been netted .
Researchers said it “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country ” - and “ deepens our knowledge of how rich the ‘ super rich ’ really are ” .
“ The value of capital gains are not only large , but are concentrated among the very richest individuals ” , say the analysts from the Resolution Foundation think tank , the London School of Economics and Warwick University 's Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy .
Campaigners seized on the study to renew calls for fairer taxes – and bigger hikes on the wealthiest .
The majority of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some £34billion in 2017-18 , were scooped by just 9,000 individuals , who each made gains of £1million or more .
Resolution Foundation senior economist Adam Corlett said : “ Capital gains are now a major source of income in Britain , particularly for a small number of high-income individuals .
“ But until now they have been excluded from official statistics , distorting our understanding of how income is distributed across society , and how this has changed .
“ We now know that the top one per cent are even richer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for £1 of every £6 of taxable income received , while the income share of the top 0.1 % has actually grown almost 50 % faster than we thought .
“ That scale of inequality should be addressed in post-pandemic Britain.
” Tax Justice UK executive director Robert Palmer said the study “ shows that the ultra wealthy have been able to reclassify their income as wealth in order to benefit from lower tax rates ” .
He added : “ It ’ s truly staggering when we consider the impact this has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The gap between rich and poor is bigger than thought and this has implications for people ’ s lives .
“ But the Government can do something about it : tax income from wealth the same as income from work .
“ As we come out of the coronavirus crisis , this is precisely the type of measure the Government should implement .
“ Polls consistently show that the public would support such a move.
” Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds said : `` This groundbreaking research demonstrates clearly how capital gains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead to undo a decade of rising inequality .
“ This pandemic has shown how many low-paid workers are taking enormous risks to keep us all safe .
“ We must have a fairer settlement after this crisis - with those with the broadest shoulders making more of a contribution .
”

The research included capital gains as income - meaning the wealthiest people's wallets were even heavier
Britain's richest pocket even more than we thought, according to a new study
Britain's richest one per cent trousered a sixth of the nation’s income before the coronavirus crisis, a study reveals today.
Analysts used capital gains figures to calculate extra cash netted by the wealthiest individuals.
That is profit made by someone when they sell shares, a second home or valuable possessions worth more than £6,000.
The numbers are normally excluded from official income statistics – but experts say they should be counted.
They used data for capital gains tax to work out how much had been netted.
Image: South Wales Echo) South Wales Echo)
Researchers said it “significantly changes the distribution of income across the country” - and “deepens our knowledge of how rich the ‘super rich’ really are”.
“The value of capital gains are not only large, but are concentrated among the very richest individuals”, say the analysts from the Resolution Foundation think tank, the London School of Economics and Warwick University's Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy.
Campaigners seized on the study to renew calls for fairer taxes – and bigger hikes on the wealthiest.
The majority of the UK’s taxable capital gains, some £34billion in 2017-18, were scooped by just 9,000 individuals, who each made gains of £1million or more.
Resolution Foundation senior economist Adam Corlett said: “Capital gains are now a major source of income in Britain, particularly for a small number of high-income individuals.
“But until now they have been excluded from official statistics, distorting our understanding of how income is distributed across society, and how this has changed.
“We now know that the top one per cent are even richer than we previously thought – and account for £1 of every £6 of taxable income received, while the income share of the top 0.1% has actually grown almost 50% faster than we thought.
“That scale of inequality should be addressed in post-pandemic Britain.”
Tax Justice UK executive director Robert Palmer said the study “shows that the ultra wealthy have been able to reclassify their income as wealth in order to benefit from lower tax rates”.
He added: “It’s truly staggering when we consider the impact this has had on overall inequality in the country.
“The gap between rich and poor is bigger than thought and this has implications for people’s lives.
“But the Government can do something about it: tax income from wealth the same as income from work.
“As we come out of the coronavirus crisis, this is precisely the type of measure the Government should implement.
“Polls consistently show that the public would support such a move.”
Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds said: "This groundbreaking research demonstrates clearly how capital gains reveal an unequal society and the challenge ahead to undo a decade of rising inequality.
Image: UK Parliament/PA) UK Parliament/PA)
“This pandemic has shown how many low-paid workers are taking enormous risks to keep us all safe.
“We must have a fairer settlement after this crisis - with those with the broadest shoulders making more of a contribution.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-20--Martin Lewis launches free 'financial self-defence' classes online

Martin Lewis has launched a new , free , online course to train people in the art of `` financial self-defence '' .
To do it , the MoneySavingExpert.com founder teamed up with Open University to give people the change to brush up on essential financial skills to help them get better at spending , budgeting , saving and preparing for retirement .
`` Companies continually spend billions of pounds on advertising , marketing and teaching their staff to sell , '' Martin said .
`` Yet consumers do n't get any training .
We need to redress that balance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ education on the curriculum , but these important lessons ca n't just stop when people leave school . ''
He added : `` Education is a form of financial self-defence , and so we 're delighted to encourage people to tool themselves up in our 'Academoney ' . ''
The new academic course from MoneySavingExpert.com ( MSE ) and the Open University - MSE 's Academy of Money - has been prepared and written by distance learning institution the Open University , with support and guidance from MSE .
Enrolling on the course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a free Open University digital badge and a free downloadable statement of participation .
Christopher Woolard , interim chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA ) , said : `` Navigating financial services can be difficult and making the right choice can feel hard .
`` To take control of your finances you need to understand the options open to you .
`` As a result , we 're delighted to see this course - which will hone people 's financial skills - being available to all , free of charge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of six two-hour sessions covering all key aspects of personal finance .
You can choose to cover as many or few of them as you like , in your own time .
The sessions available are : • None Making good spending decisions : Examine what behavioural and marketing pressures influence purchasing decisions .
Then look at a simple four-stage decision-making model .
Developing your approach to money management will underpin this session , and the rest of the course .
• None Budgeting and taxation : This session will examine how to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expenditure patterns , how national insurance and income tax works , and how to plan to build a successful budget .
• None Borrowing money : Looks at how different types of debt work , the differences between them and the dangers .
It examines the concept of ‘ bad debt , good debt ’ and by the end , educates on how to borrow sensibly .
• None Understanding mortgages : Mortgage products are complex .
This session gives a grounding in how they work , interest rates , repayments and possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lender ’ s perspective to explain why your mobile phone contract might just determine how much you can borrow .
• None Saving and investing : This session explains the difference between saving and investing , plus how to understand different types of saving vehicles and the basics of investments such as shares , bonds and commodities , and the associated risks .
• None Planning for retirement : Understand how state pensions , occupational and personal pension schemes work and the differences between them – it ’ s designed both for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have many years to go .
The course is available from Thursday May 21 online here .

Martin Lewis has teamed up with the Open University to offer completely free "financial self-defence" classes online to give people the tools to get their finances into shape and beat scammers off
Martin Lewis has launched a new, free, online course to train people in the art of "financial self-defence".
To do it, the MoneySavingExpert.com founder teamed up with Open University to give people the change to brush up on essential financial skills to help them get better at spending, budgeting, saving and preparing for retirement.
"Companies continually spend billions of pounds on advertising, marketing and teaching their staff to sell," Martin said.
"Yet consumers don't get any training. We need to redress that balance. We fought hard to get financial education on the curriculum, but these important lessons can't just stop when people leave school."
He added: "Education is a form of financial self-defence, and so we're delighted to encourage people to tool themselves up in our 'Academoney'."
Image: PA) PA)
The new academic course from MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) and the Open University - MSE's Academy of Money - has been prepared and written by distance learning institution the Open University, with support and guidance from MSE.
Enrolling on the course will give students the opportunity to earn a free Open University digital badge and a free downloadable statement of participation.
Christopher Woolard, interim chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), said: "Navigating financial services can be difficult and making the right choice can feel hard.
"To take control of your finances you need to understand the options open to you.
"As a result, we're delighted to see this course - which will hone people's financial skills - being available to all, free of charge."
The course is made up of six two-hour sessions covering all key aspects of personal finance.
You can choose to cover as many or few of them as you like, in your own time.
The sessions available are:
Making good spending decisions: Examine what behavioural and marketing pressures influence purchasing decisions. Then look at a simple four-stage decision-making model. Developing your approach to money management will underpin this session, and the rest of the course. Budgeting and taxation: This session will examine how to calculate net income. You will explore expenditure patterns, how national insurance and income tax works, and how to plan to build a successful budget. Borrowing money: Looks at how different types of debt work, the differences between them and the dangers. It examines the concept of ‘bad debt, good debt’ and by the end, educates on how to borrow sensibly. Understanding mortgages: Mortgage products are complex. This session gives a grounding in how they work, interest rates, repayments and possible penalties. It also examines mortgages from a lender’s perspective to explain why your mobile phone contract might just determine how much you can borrow. Saving and investing: This session explains the difference between saving and investing, plus how to understand different types of saving vehicles and the basics of investments such as shares, bonds and commodities, and the associated risks. Planning for retirement: Understand how state pensions, occupational and personal pension schemes work and the differences between them – it’s designed both for those imminently retiring and for those who have many years to go.
The course is available from Thursday May 21 online here.


thedailymirror--2020-05-20--Coronavirus forces two million people to fall behind on council tax bills

Two million people face debt collectors and hardship after falling on their council tax bills due to the impact of coronavirus , charities have warned .
Citizens Advice , the Money Advice Trust and StepChange Debt Charity said action is needed to prevent households being pushed over a council tax enforcement `` cliff-edge '' .
They fear that a wave of aggressive debt collection by cash-strapped local authorities could be triggered .
The three charities welcomed the Government 's temporary ban on bailiff visits to enforce debts during Covid-19 restrictions , and said its measures to protect people 's finances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But they are concerned there could be a sudden escalation of council tax debt enforcement in future .
The charities are calling for changes to regulations on how council tax is collected .
A survey of more than 2,000 people in April carried out for Citizens Advice suggests 4.4 % of the population - potentially equating to around 2.3 million adults in the UK - have missed a council taxpayment because of Covid-19 .
The three charities said they recognise the need for councils to recover arrears from those who can afford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But they warned that with the financial impact of Covid-19 likely to be felt for months and even years , regulations used by councils to collect debts may lead to `` heavy-handed tactics '' that could push struggling households further into debt .
They said 1.4 million council tax debts were passed to bailiffs in 2018/19 , adding costs and fees on to existing debts .
If someone misses one council tax payment , they could become liable for their entire annual bill , adding further pressure on struggling households .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set up an affordable payment plan before starting council tax debt recovery .
They said councils should be encouraged to collect debts over more than a year and people should not automatically be liable for their entire annual bill when they fall behind on instalments .
More hardship funding should also be provided to councils to reduce tax arrears accrued as a result of Covid-19 , they said .
Dame Gillian Guy , chief executive of Citizens Advice , said : `` Coronavirus has caused huge financial uncertainty for local councils .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of aggressive debt collection against people who are themselves struggling to pay their bills .
Aggressive collection drives vulnerable people further into debt and is inefficient . ''
Joanna Elson , chief executive of the Money Advice Trust , the charity that runs National Debtline , said : `` There can be no going back to 'business as usual ' for council tax collection .
`` The Government should move quickly to address the weaknesses in the way local authorities collect arrears from people in debt - to ensure that this is fair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ financial situations worse .
`` At the same time , councils need more funding for both existing council tax support schemes and to support residents in hardship in other ways .
`` This needs to be put in place right away so that local authorities can play their part in supporting the nation 's financial recovery from the outbreak . ''
Phil Andrew , chief executive of StepChange Debt Charity , said : `` Council tax is often one of the bills that households experiencing financial difficulty struggle to pay , yet enforcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than most other forms of debt .
`` Particularly this early in the council tax year , if people miss a payment and become liable to repay the full amount , this is a worry .
`` The Government needs to take steps both to support councils who will understandably be worried about their funding , but also to require them to adopt fair and compassionate approaches to residents who fall into arrears as a result of the current situation . ''
A spokesman for the Local Government Association ( LGA ) said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a wide range of measures to help residents who are facing financial hardship because of the virus .
`` Some have delayed taking council tax payments for first two months of the year rather than the last and most councils have also suspended recovery action for people with existing arrears .
`` Government has provided councils with funding to make deductions from council tax bills for some low-income residents .
Many are also offering other hardship and local welfare support .
Anyone struggling to pay their council tax bill should contact their council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what support is available to them .
`` Councils absolutely recognise the pressures that many households will be facing at this difficult time .
The LGA and councils are working with the major debt advice charities and a range of other partners to ensure that we can support households in the most effective way possible .
This will be particularly crucial as payment holidays and forbearance come to an end .
`` Councils continue to lead local efforts to beat this disease but are facing increased cost and demand pressures at the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ income .
They will need ongoing and consistent funding from Government to support communities through this crisis and help them readjust to life after it . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Mikey Smith, Vicky Shaw)

Charities are warning millions of people face debt collectors and hardship if urgent action isn't taken to prevent households falling off a "cliff edge"
Two million people face debt collectors and hardship after falling on their council tax bills due to the impact of coronavirus, charities have warned.
Citizens Advice, the Money Advice Trust and StepChange Debt Charity said action is needed to prevent households being pushed over a council tax enforcement "cliff-edge".
They fear that a wave of aggressive debt collection by cash-strapped local authorities could be triggered.
The three charities welcomed the Government's temporary ban on bailiff visits to enforce debts during Covid-19 restrictions, and said its measures to protect people's finances during the crisis have been a lifeline.
But they are concerned there could be a sudden escalation of council tax debt enforcement in future.
The charities are calling for changes to regulations on how council tax is collected.
A survey of more than 2,000 people in April carried out for Citizens Advice suggests 4.4% of the population - potentially equating to around 2.3 million adults in the UK - have missed a council taxpayment because of Covid-19.
The three charities said they recognise the need for councils to recover arrears from those who can afford to pay to fund vital local services.
Image: PA) PA)
But they warned that with the financial impact of Covid-19 likely to be felt for months and even years, regulations used by councils to collect debts may lead to "heavy-handed tactics" that could push struggling households further into debt.
They said 1.4 million council tax debts were passed to bailiffs in 2018/19, adding costs and fees on to existing debts.
If someone misses one council tax payment, they could become liable for their entire annual bill, adding further pressure on struggling households.
The charities want a requirement for councils to set up an affordable payment plan before starting council tax debt recovery.
They said councils should be encouraged to collect debts over more than a year and people should not automatically be liable for their entire annual bill when they fall behind on instalments.
More hardship funding should also be provided to councils to reduce tax arrears accrued as a result of Covid-19, they said.
Dame Gillian Guy, chief executive of Citizens Advice, said: "Coronavirus has caused huge financial uncertainty for local councils. But this pressure must not trigger a wave of aggressive debt collection against people who are themselves struggling to pay their bills. Aggressive collection drives vulnerable people further into debt and is inefficient."
Joanna Elson, chief executive of the Money Advice Trust, the charity that runs National Debtline, said: "There can be no going back to 'business as usual' for council tax collection.
"The Government should move quickly to address the weaknesses in the way local authorities collect arrears from people in debt - to ensure that this is fair, proportionate and does not make bad financial situations worse.
"At the same time, councils need more funding for both existing council tax support schemes and to support residents in hardship in other ways.
"This needs to be put in place right away so that local authorities can play their part in supporting the nation's financial recovery from the outbreak."
Phil Andrew, chief executive of StepChange Debt Charity, said: "Council tax is often one of the bills that households experiencing financial difficulty struggle to pay, yet enforcement of it is harsher and more punitive than most other forms of debt.
"Particularly this early in the council tax year, if people miss a payment and become liable to repay the full amount, this is a worry.
"The Government needs to take steps both to support councils who will understandably be worried about their funding, but also to require them to adopt fair and compassionate approaches to residents who fall into arrears as a result of the current situation."
A spokesman for the Local Government Association (LGA) said: "Councils are putting in place a wide range of measures to help residents who are facing financial hardship because of the virus.
"Some have delayed taking council tax payments for first two months of the year rather than the last and most councils have also suspended recovery action for people with existing arrears.
"Government has provided councils with funding to make deductions from council tax bills for some low-income residents. Many are also offering other hardship and local welfare support. Anyone struggling to pay their council tax bill should contact their council as soon as possible to find out what support is available to them.
"Councils absolutely recognise the pressures that many households will be facing at this difficult time. The LGA and councils are working with the major debt advice charities and a range of other partners to ensure that we can support households in the most effective way possible. This will be particularly crucial as payment holidays and forbearance come to an end.
"Councils continue to lead local efforts to beat this disease but are facing increased cost and demand pressures at the same time as experiencing a significant drop in income. They will need ongoing and consistent funding from Government to support communities through this crisis and help them readjust to life after it."


thedailymirror--2020-05-20--D-day for Boris Johnson over claims 'mistress' was given special treatment

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will learn today if he is to face criminal investigation into claims he gave special treatment to his alleged mistress while he was Mayor of London .
US businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri joined Mr Johnson on three official trade missions and her companies received £126,000 in public money after the pair became close friends .
The Independent Office of Police Conduct has been carrying out an “ assessment ” of the allegations against Mr Johnson for eight months and will announce today if it will launch a criminal investigation .
The IOPC was asked to intervene as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mayor ’ s Office for Policing and Crime at the time – a position equivalent to a Police and Crime Commissioner .
Friends claim Ms Arcuri , 35 , began a sexual relationship within months of meeting Mr Johnson , 55 , in 2012 .
He was then in his second marriage to lawyer Marina Wheeler , the mother of four of his six children .
The couple have since divorced and Mr Johnson ’ s 32-year-old fiancee Carrie Symonds recently gave birth to their son Wilfred .
Mr Johnson has repeatedly refused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ms Arcuri but insists that there was “ no interest to declare ” .
Ms Arcuri has said : “ I had every right to be on those trips as a legitimate businesswoman and stand by everything that happened because these allegations are completely false.
” Mr Johnson is also facing a standards investigation by the London Assembly ’ s oversight committee .

The Independent Office of Police Conduct will announce if detectives will look into claims Boris Johnson gave special treatment to US businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri when he was Mayor of London
D-day for Boris Johnson over claims 'mistress' was given special treatment
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will learn today if he is to face criminal investigation into claims he gave special treatment to his alleged mistress while he was Mayor of London.
US businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri joined Mr Johnson on three official trade missions and her companies received £126,000 in public money after the pair became close friends.
The Independent Office of Police Conduct has been carrying out an “assessment” of the allegations against Mr Johnson for eight months and will announce today if it will launch a criminal investigation.
The IOPC was asked to intervene as Mr Johnson was the head of the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime at the time – a position equivalent to a Police and Crime Commissioner.
Friends claim Ms Arcuri, 35, began a sexual relationship within months of meeting Mr Johnson, 55, in 2012.
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
He was then in his second marriage to lawyer Marina Wheeler, the mother of four of his six children.
The couple have since divorced and Mr Johnson’s 32-year-old fiancee Carrie Symonds recently gave birth to their son Wilfred.
Mr Johnson has repeatedly refused to answer questions about his relationship with Ms Arcuri but insists that there was “no interest to declare”.
Ms Arcuri has said: “I had every right to be on those trips as a legitimate businesswoman and stand by everything that happened because these allegations are completely false.”
Mr Johnson is also facing a standards investigation by the London Assembly’s oversight committee.


thedailymirror--2020-05-20--ADVERTORIAL: Health Lottery is giving away tickets to a £100k draw - here's how to get one

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thedailymirror--2020-05-20--Jennifer Aniston warns Brad Pitt to ‘make your mind up and stop being flaky’

Jennifer Aniston is reportedly getting frustrated with where she stands with ex-husband Brad Pitt .
The 51-year-old former Friends star has been growing closer to the Hollywood legend over the past 12 months but it is alleged that his not commitment to a relationship is starting to grate .
Brad , 56 , left Jennifer in 2005 when he hooked up with Angelina Jolie on the set of Mr. and Mrs. Smith .
Since his marriage to Ange fell apart in 2016 , his friendship with Jen has been rekindled culminating in the happy scenes at the Screen Actors Guild @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , when they had a smiley reunion backstage .
As their relationship has dabbled with romance , Brad has also been entertaining actress Alia Shawkat , on a purely platonic basis , according to the Fight Club star .
Heatworld has reported that this friendship is becoming a bug bear for Jen and she wants some clarification as to where she stands with her former beau .
The Morning Show star has apparently warned him to 'make his mind up ' and stop being so `` flaky and indecisive '' about his intentions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that one day Brad is giving her plenty of attention and the next he is barely in touch with his ex-wife .
Jen has reportedly reached the end of her tether and won ’ t consider a relationship with Brad “ until he stops being so flaky and indecisive ” .
A source told the site : `` Whenever anyone asks Brad what ’ s going on between him and Alia , he insists they ’ re just friends , but there ’ s been loads of rumours that she ’ s been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with him non-stop .
“ Brad has still been contacting Jen and acting like nothing ’ s going on between him and Alia .
`` He ’ s been acting flirty and saying how much he looks forward to meeting up with Jen once the crisis is over .
`` She ’ s been taking the calls , but she finds it maddening wondering what the hell is happening – and she ’ s told him as much .
`` She feels heartbroken and let down by him once again.
” Do you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in touch with us at webcelebs @ trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033 .

Jennifer Aniston is reportedly getting frustrated with Brad Pitt's indecision about their friendship and wants to know where she stands with Alia Shawkat in the picture
Jennifer Aniston warns Brad Pitt to ‘make your mind up and stop being flaky’
Jennifer Aniston is reportedly getting frustrated with where she stands with ex-husband Brad Pitt.
The 51-year-old former Friends star has been growing closer to the Hollywood legend over the past 12 months but it is alleged that his not commitment to a relationship is starting to grate.
Brad, 56, left Jennifer in 2005 when he hooked up with Angelina Jolie on the set of Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
Since his marriage to Ange fell apart in 2016, his friendship with Jen has been rekindled culminating in the happy scenes at the Screen Actors Guild Awards at the beginning of the year, when they had a smiley reunion backstage.
As their relationship has dabbled with romance, Brad has also been entertaining actress Alia Shawkat, on a purely platonic basis, according to the Fight Club star.
Image: PA) PA)
Heatworld has reported that this friendship is becoming a bug bear for Jen and she wants some clarification as to where she stands with her former beau.
The Morning Show star has apparently warned him to 'make his mind up' and stop being so "flaky and indecisive" about his intentions with Jennifer.
It has been reported that one day Brad is giving her plenty of attention and the next he is barely in touch with his ex-wife.
Jen has reportedly reached the end of her tether and won’t consider a relationship with Brad “until he stops being so flaky and indecisive”.
A source told the site: "Whenever anyone asks Brad what’s going on between him and Alia, he insists they’re just friends, but there’s been loads of rumours that she’s been staying at his place and hanging out with him non-stop.
“Brad has still been contacting Jen and acting like nothing’s going on between him and Alia.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"He’s been acting flirty and saying how much he looks forward to meeting up with Jen once the crisis is over.
"She’s been taking the calls, but she finds it maddening wondering what the hell is happening – and she’s told him as much.
"She feels heartbroken and let down by him once again.”
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-05-20--Olivier Giroud expresses delight at new Chelsea deal amid transfer speculation

Olivier Giroud said he was `` delighted '' to extending his contract with Chelsea following months of speculation that he would be leaving the club .
Giroud , who was linked with a move to Inter Milan earlier in the season , has committed to the Stamford Bridge club for the 2020/21 campaign .
`` I am delighted to continue my journey and adventure at Chelsea , '' the French striker said in a statement .
`` I can ’ t wait to get back to playing and enjoying competitive football with my team-mates .
`` I ’ m looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , especially in front of our fans at a full Stamford Bridge , whenever it is safe to do so . ''
Giroud had been expected to leave Chelsea in the January transfer window after falling down the pecking order due the form of Tammy Abraham .
However , he proved his importance to the team in the early weeks of 2020 while Abraham was injured , and scored in Chelsea 's final game before the season was suspended due to coronavirus .
While Inter are believed to retain an interest in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't have to worry about losing him on a free transfer - providing much-needed stability in a transfer landscape transformed by the financial implications of Covid-19 .
After Giroud signed his new deal , manager Frank Lampard hailed the World Cup winner 's impact for Chelsea both on and off the pitch .
`` Since I have been back at Chelsea , Olivier has been brilliant as a professional and as a man in general , '' said manager Frank Lampard .
`` He has great qualities to help the squad both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only with his talent but with the example he sets every day and the experience he brings to our young squad .
I am very pleased that will continue next season . ''
Giroud joined Chelsea from Arsenal in January 2018 , helping the Blues win the FA Cup that season , then scoring the first goal in a 4-1 victory over his former club as the Blues last year 's Europa League final .
He also won three FA Cups and three Community Shields during his six years with Arsenal .
Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a proven trophy winner '' - adding that he had impressed club bosses with his attitude while he was out of the team .
She said : `` It is clear to the club that Olivier continues to be a player we want in the squad , especially as we maintain the important balance between top-quality experience and the exciting young talent we have available , and his attitude when asked to play a supporting role has been exemplary .
`` He is a proven trophy winner who we hope can help our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Chelsea were expected to try and land Belgian striker Dries Mertens on a free transfer this summer , but the 33-year-old has agreed a new three-year deal with Napoli .
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Frank Lampard hails Giroud after World Cup winner extends his contract with the club following speculation of a move to Inter Milan
Olivier Giroud said he was "delighted" to extending his contract with Chelsea following months of speculation that he would be leaving the club.
Giroud, who was linked with a move to Inter Milan earlier in the season, has committed to the Stamford Bridge club for the 2020/21 campaign.
"I am delighted to continue my journey and adventure at Chelsea," the French striker said in a statement.
"I can’t wait to get back to playing and enjoying competitive football with my team-mates.
"I’m looking forward to wearing the Chelsea shirt again, especially in front of our fans at a full Stamford Bridge, whenever it is safe to do so."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Giroud had been expected to leave Chelsea in the January transfer window after falling down the pecking order due the form of Tammy Abraham.
However, he proved his importance to the team in the early weeks of 2020 while Abraham was injured, and scored in Chelsea's final game before the season was suspended due to coronavirus.
While Inter are believed to retain an interest in the 33-year-old, his contract extension means Chelsea don't have to worry about losing him on a free transfer - providing much-needed stability in a transfer landscape transformed by the financial implications of Covid-19.
After Giroud signed his new deal, manager Frank Lampard hailed the World Cup winner's impact for Chelsea both on and off the pitch.
"Since I have been back at Chelsea, Olivier has been brilliant as a professional and as a man in general," said manager Frank Lampard.
"He has great qualities to help the squad both on and off the pitch, not only with his talent but with the example he sets every day and the experience he brings to our young squad. I am very pleased that will continue next season."
Giroud joined Chelsea from Arsenal in January 2018, helping the Blues win the FA Cup that season, then scoring the first goal in a 4-1 victory over his former club as the Blues last year's Europa League final.
He also won three FA Cups and three Community Shields during his six years with Arsenal.
Image: X02520) X02520)
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said Giroud was "a proven trophy winner" - adding that he had impressed club bosses with his attitude while he was out of the team.
She said: "It is clear to the club that Olivier continues to be a player we want in the squad, especially as we maintain the important balance between top-quality experience and the exciting young talent we have available, and his attitude when asked to play a supporting role has been exemplary.
"He is a proven trophy winner who we hope can help our new generation to become that too."
Chelsea were expected to try and land Belgian striker Dries Mertens on a free transfer this summer, but the 33-year-old has agreed a new three-year deal with Napoli.
Caballero extends Chelsea deal
Image: PA) PA)
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Willy Caballero has also extended his contract with Chelsea until the end of next season.
Caballero said: "I am very happy to make this announcement.
"It is a privilege to be part of this Chelsea squad and the Chelsea family, at one of the most historic clubs in the Premier League.
"It is a difficult time for everyone right now so I feel blessed by this opportunity and truly appreciate it.
"I want to thank my team-mates for helping me to be my best and I want to thank the boss and the club for extending my contract.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-20--The Chase fans can compete against the Chasers from home in lockdown edition

The Chase fans have been given a gift to lift the lockdown blues .
For the next couple of weeks , the hit quiz show will be airing an online lockdown edition , in which fans are asked 10 questions by the Chasers themselves .
That means fans can head to YouTube , Instagram or Facebook , and have questions put to them by Jenny `` The Vixen '' Ryan , Paul `` The Sinnerman '' Sinha , Shaun `` The Dark Destroyer '' Wallace , Mark `` The Beast '' Labbett , or Anne `` The Governess '' Hegerty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last 15 minutes , with Jenny currently on question-posing duty .
Next week , Shaun will be the one to beat .
Production on The Chase was hit the same as most TV shows by the coronavirus crisis , with ITV currently airing repeats of old episodes to give fans their daily dose .
Plus there 's the new Beat the Chasers format , which airs later in the night - host Bradley Walsh recently admitted that if they had n't filmed that show pre-lockdown , they 'd have no new material for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We stopped filming The Chase back in February , so I would say at the moment we 're about 100 shows behind schedule , which we 'll need to make up .
`` I 've got absolutely no idea what is going to happen .
`` We ca n't say we 'll be back to work in a month , eight weeks - no one knows . ''
Meanwhile , Brad 's been plugging Beat The Chasers on his Insta as the country remains in lockdown .
`` You 've got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , `` So you may as well watch Beat The Chasers .
`` It 's a real treat , it 's so different from the daytime show .
You 're gon na love it !
`` Can anyone beat all the Chasers ?
`` Just you watch !
Lots of love , see you soon . ''
The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV .

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Hardcore fans can be quizzed online by the Chasers in weekly extra episodes available on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook
The Chase fans can compete against the Chasers from home in special lockdown edition
The Chase fans have been given a gift to lift the lockdown blues.
For the next couple of weeks, the hit quiz show will be airing an online lockdown edition, in which fans are asked 10 questions by the Chasers themselves.
That means fans can head to YouTube, Instagram or Facebook, and have questions put to them by Jenny "The Vixen" Ryan, Paul "The Sinnerman" Sinha, Shaun "The Dark Destroyer" Wallace, Mark "The Beast" Labbett, or Anne "The Governess" Hegerty.
Released at 6pm, the episodes last 15 minutes, with Jenny currently on question-posing duty.
Next week, Shaun will be the one to beat.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Production on The Chase was hit the same as most TV shows by the coronavirus crisis, with ITV currently airing repeats of old episodes to give fans their daily dose.
Plus there's the new Beat the Chasers format, which airs later in the night - host Bradley Walsh recently admitted that if they hadn't filmed that show pre-lockdown, they'd have no new material for fans.
He previously told TV Mag : "We stopped filming The Chase back in February, so I would say at the moment we're about 100 shows behind schedule, which we'll need to make up.
"I've got absolutely no idea what is going to happen.
"We can't say we'll be back to work in a month, eight weeks - no one knows."
Meanwhile, Brad's been plugging Beat The Chasers on his Insta as the country remains in lockdown.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"You've got to stay in," he said, "So you may as well watch Beat The Chasers.
"It's a real treat, it's so different from the daytime show. You're gonna love it!
"Can anyone beat all the Chasers?
"Just you watch! Lots of love, see you soon."
The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-05-20--Colonel Tom Moore rumoured to star in iconic John Lewis Christmas advert

John Lewis bosses have reportedly set their sights on featuring Colonel Tom Moore in their famous Christmas advert .
The war veteran , 100 , has become an inspiration for the nation after raising a whopping £33 million in support of the NHS .
The company that is tasked with creating the famous festive advert has reportedly thrown about ideas regarding how they could feature the incredible veteran .
The adverts , which are usually tear-jerkers , come with a heartwarming festive message and cost millions to produce every year .
A source recently explained to The Sun that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ triumphs is something that they 're keen to promote .
“ Tom ’ s fundraising touched the nation and going forward he will remain a figurehead of what was good during the pandemic , '' the insider explained .
“ For many Tom became totally unifying and those working on the campaign for John Lewis ’ next advert want to join in that celebration .
“ The coming together of the nation during this unprecedented crisis is one of the theme ’ s being explored and of course Tom is at the heart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the new advert graces our TV screens , the source admitted that it was still early days .
They added : “ It ’ s very early stages and the inclusion of Tom ’ s incredible record is very much still just ideas being pitched around .
“ But after tapping into the public ’ s psyche it seems Tom is very much going to be man of the moment for a long time to come.
” The national treasure , who celebrated his 100th birthday on April 30 , has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his impressive fundraising .
As well as becoming an honorary Colonel , he 's been given a golden Blue Peter badge and received over 150,000 birthday cards .
He 's also being honoured with a Spitfire and Hurricane fly-over and this week it was revealed that he would receive a knighthood .
Should Colonel Tom Moore find time in his busy schedule to squeeze in a John Lewis advert , the veteran would join the likes of Elton John who has starred in a previous advert .
Other famous contributors to the John @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Goulding and Tom Odell - who have all recorded tracks for the magical advert .
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The 100-year-old war veteran learned this week that he would receive a knighthood and now John Lewis bosses reportedly want him to star in the famous advert
John Lewis bosses have reportedly set their sights on featuring Colonel Tom Moore in their famous Christmas advert.
The war veteran, 100, has become an inspiration for the nation after raising a whopping £33 million in support of the NHS.
The company that is tasked with creating the famous festive advert has reportedly thrown about ideas regarding how they could feature the incredible veteran.
The adverts, which are usually tear-jerkers, come with a heartwarming festive message and cost millions to produce every year.
A source recently explained to The Sun that the theme of 'coming together' that Tom triumphs is something that they're keen to promote.
“Tom’s fundraising touched the nation and going forward he will remain a figurehead of what was good during the pandemic," the insider explained.
“For many Tom became totally unifying and those working on the campaign for John Lewis ’ next advert want to join in that celebration.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
“The coming together of the nation during this unprecedented crisis is one of the theme’s being explored and of course Tom is at the heart of that.
With seven months left before the new advert graces our TV screens, the source admitted that it was still early days.
They added: “It’s very early stages and the inclusion of Tom’s incredible record is very much still just ideas being pitched around.
Image: PA) PA)
“But after tapping into the public’s psyche it seems Tom is very much going to be man of the moment for a long time to come.”
The national treasure, who celebrated his 100th birthday on April 30, has been awarded a number of honours thanks to his impressive fundraising.
As well as becoming an honorary Colonel, he's been given a golden Blue Peter badge and received over 150,000 birthday cards.
Image: Joe Giddens/PA Wire) Joe Giddens/PA Wire)
He's also being honoured with a Spitfire and Hurricane fly-over and this week it was revealed that he would receive a knighthood.
Should Colonel Tom Moore find time in his busy schedule to squeeze in a John Lewis advert, the veteran would join the likes of Elton John who has starred in a previous advert.
Other famous contributors to the John Lewis advert include Lily Allen, Ellie Goulding and Tom Odell - who have all recorded tracks for the magical advert.
Do you have a story to sell ? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 3303


thedailymirror--2020-05-20--Corrie fans stunned as Emmerdale's Marlon Dingle makes cameo in classic episode

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Coronation Street fans spotted a familiar face in a classic episode of the ITV soap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past episodes on ITV3 with them currently airing episodes from the 90s .
In an episode that recently aired , fans could n't believe their eyes when an actor from a different soap made an appearance .
As a police officer entered The Rovers pub , fans immediately recognised him .
They quickly realised he was a member of the Dingle clan on Emmerdale , and a pretty famous one at that .
Marlon Dingle was the character in particular , while of course it was n't actually Marlon in the Corrie scene @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ITV soap before his days as his famous alter ego .
The scenes were from before he made his debut in the Dales in 1996 .
Taking to Twitter , a fan shared a screen grab of the moment and said : `` @ markcharnock not often you see a dingle in a police uniform classic @ itvcorrie . ''
Seeing the tweet , the official Corrie account tweeted : `` 'ello 'ello 'ello !
What 's going on here then . ''
It was n't long before rival soap Emmerdale got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RULE OF DRAMA CLUB : NEVER MESS WITH DINGLES . ''
As the tweets rolled in , viewers were loving the exchange and the trip down memory lane .
Mark himself witnessed the interaction , and shared his own comments on his soap past .
He said : `` It would appear that during the 90s , the police employed kids as bobbies .
GOOD GRIEF !
!
!
`` It looks like I ’ ve just straight from school to do my beat .
How distressing .
X . ''
Coronation Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7:30pm on ITV .

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Coronation Street fans couldn't believe their eyes when a member of the Dingle clan on Emmerdale appeared
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Coronation Street fans spotted a familiar face in a classic episode of the ITV soap recently.
Weekdays, the show airs past episodes on ITV3 with them currently airing episodes from the 90s.
In an episode that recently aired, fans couldn't believe their eyes when an actor from a different soap made an appearance.
As a police officer entered The Rovers pub, fans immediately recognised him.
They quickly realised he was a member of the Dingle clan on Emmerdale, and a pretty famous one at that.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Marlon Dingle was the character in particular, while of course it wasn't actually Marlon in the Corrie scene.
Emmerdale actor Mark Charnock appeared on the ITV soap before his days as his famous alter ego.
The scenes were from before he made his debut in the Dales in 1996.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Taking to Twitter, a fan shared a screen grab of the moment and said: "@markcharnock not often you see a dingle in a police uniform classic @itvcorrie."
Seeing the tweet, the official Corrie account tweeted: "'ello 'ello 'ello! What's going on here then."
It wasn't long before rival soap Emmerdale got involved, quipping back: "FIRST RULE OF DRAMA CLUB: NEVER MESS WITH DINGLES."
Image: ITV) ITV)
As the tweets rolled in, viewers were loving the exchange and the trip down memory lane.
Mark himself witnessed the interaction, and shared his own comments on his soap past.
He said: "It would appear that during the 90s, the police employed kids as bobbies. GOOD GRIEF!!!
"It looks like I’ve just straight from school to do my beat. How distressing. X."
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-05-20--Lamar Odom faked family tragedy to avoid third career-ending positive drugs test

Lamar Odom has admitted that he shockingly faked a family tragedy off the back of his baby son 's death to avoid taking a third positive drugs test that would end his basketball career .
Lamar , 40 , and his now-ex Lisa Morales tragically lost their son Jayden when he was just six months old .
The former couple , who also share Destiny , 22 , and Lamar Jr , 18 , were devastated when Jayden died from sudden infant death syndrome in 2006 .
Shockingly , not long after that , he faked a family tragedy after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ random drugs test .
Addict Lamar , who later married Khloe Kardashian , had already had two positive drug tests during his basketball career , and had been penalised for them .
A third would end his career .
As he headed into his third season with the LA Lakers ( 2006-2007 ) , he was contacted by the team 's head trainer Gary Vitti , who told him he needed to head in at 8am the following day for a drugs test .
In his memoir Darkness To Light , Lamar wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They test you three times a year , and you never know when they 're coming .
I 'd gamble during the season that they would n't test me twenty-four hours after I used cocaine , because that 's how long it takes to leave your system .
`` I used coke about three times a week by that time .
I gambled a lot .
In fact , I was high at the exact moment Vitti called . ''
Lamar said he had gambled too many times , and admitted that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do drugs .
But he said that to an addict , that could `` spell the end of the world '' .
Lamar contacted a friend , Greg , to tell him that he had a drugs test the following morning and had just taken ecstasy .
His friend did n't know about his cocaine habit , so Lamar says he lied , telling him he 'd taken `` just ecstasy and weed '' .
Lamar then contacted his personal trainer Robbie Davis , and the three of them huddled around a computer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his system - too long to pass the test .
But it was his agent in the end who came up with the plan to save his career .
Lamar wrote : `` We decided that there had been yet another family emergency in New York , and I had to fly there immediately .
With my son 's recent death , it was n't a stretch to think we were having problems , but we had to get our story straight .
`` Every fact had to check out down to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and told her to keep the kids home from school .
It had to look like a tragedy had occured . ''
Lamar had someone call the Lakers and explain that `` another great tragedy had befallen my family '' .
By midnight that night , Lamar had boarded a private jet to New York , drinking a mix of cranberry juice and water the whole time in an attempt to flush out his system .
After landing , he headed to Liza 's house to tend to his imaginary family problem and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He headed back to LA in time for his next game , then clean and able to pass a drugs test .
Lamar added : `` I dodged yet another bullet .
One of many that would come my way . ''

Lamar Odom talks about his brothel overdose which nearly killed him
Lamar Odom talks about his brothel overdose which nearly killed him
The basketball player tragically lost a son to cot death in 2006, but shockingly used the tragedy to avoid a career-ending drugs test that he knew would be positive
Lamar Odom faked family tragedy to avoid third positive drugs test that could end career
Lamar Odom has admitted that he shockingly faked a family tragedy off the back of his baby son's death to avoid taking a third positive drugs test that would end his basketball career.
Lamar, 40, and his now-ex Lisa Morales tragically lost their son Jayden when he was just six months old.
The former couple, who also share Destiny, 22, and Lamar Jr, 18, were devastated when Jayden died from sudden infant death syndrome in 2006.
Shockingly, not long after that, he faked a family tragedy after finding out he'd be given a random drugs test.
Addict Lamar, who later married Khloe Kardashian, had already had two positive drug tests during his basketball career, and had been penalised for them.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
A third would end his career.
As he headed into his third season with the LA Lakers (2006-2007), he was contacted by the team's head trainer Gary Vitti, who told him he needed to head in at 8am the following day for a drugs test.
In his memoir Darkness To Light, Lamar wrote: "My heart nearly stopped. They test you three times a year, and you never know when they're coming. I'd gamble during the season that they wouldn't test me twenty-four hours after I used cocaine, because that's how long it takes to leave your system.
"I used coke about three times a week by that time. I gambled a lot. In fact, I was high at the exact moment Vitti called."
Image: Twitter) Twitter) Image: Getty) Getty)
Lamar said he had gambled too many times, and admitted that it might have seemed easier to just not do drugs.
But he said that to an addict, that could "spell the end of the world".
Lamar contacted a friend, Greg, to tell him that he had a drugs test the following morning and had just taken ecstasy.
His friend didn't know about his cocaine habit, so Lamar says he lied, telling him he'd taken "just ecstasy and weed".
Lamar then contacted his personal trainer Robbie Davis, and the three of them huddled around a computer to research how long ecstasy would stay in his system - too long to pass the test.
Image: MediaPunch/REX) MediaPunch/REX)
But it was his agent in the end who came up with the plan to save his career.
Lamar wrote: "We decided that there had been yet another family emergency in New York, and I had to fly there immediately. With my son's recent death, it wasn't a stretch to think we were having problems, but we had to get our story straight.
"Every fact had to check out down to the last detail. I called Liza and told her to keep the kids home from school. It had to look like a tragedy had occured."
Lamar had someone call the Lakers and explain that "another great tragedy had befallen my family".
By midnight that night, Lamar had boarded a private jet to New York, drinking a mix of cranberry juice and water the whole time in an attempt to flush out his system.
After landing, he headed to Liza's house to tend to his imaginary family problem and lay low for a day or so.
He headed back to LA in time for his next game, then clean and able to pass a drugs test.
Lamar added: "I dodged yet another bullet. One of many that would come my way."


thedailymirror--2020-05-20--Love Island's Gabby Allen 'loved up' with Ex on the Beach star Brandon Myers

Love Island star Gabby Allen is said to have moved on from ex Myles Stephenson with new lad Brandon Myers .
Gabby and Ex on the Beach 's Brandon have reportedly been enjoying dates since January after they were introduced by mutual pals .
Gabby 's love life was thrown under the microscope last year with her messy and very public split from Rak-Su singer and I 'm A Celebrity star Myles .
Now , it 's said she 's keen on Brandon despite it still being `` early days . ''
A source told The Sun : `` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like each other .
`` They were introduced through friends in January and have been seeing each other since then . ''
Mirror Online has reached out to representatives of Gabby and Brandon for comment .
Tatted hunk Brandon starred in Ex on the Beach 's fourth season , across from former flame Lacey Fuller .
Gabby , meanwhile , rocketed to fame during 2017 's series of Love Island , where she coupled up with Marcel Somerville .
He was accused of cheating on her during their split after they 'd left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of last year Gabby had shacked up with Myles .
Ahead of Myles ' jungle stint in December , though , he was accused of texting other women behind Gabby 's back and their relationship came crashing down .
Gabby , though , faced allegations of her own - namely being accused of an affair with married man Dan Osborne , and husband to Myles ' jungle pal Jacqueline Jossa .
Gabby and Dan both denied the allegations , after being snapped on a boat together .
Since the lockdown went into effect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep fit with vigorous workout video guides .
She flaunts her enviable abs in the clips while performing the splits .
`` Can you tell I 'm bored in the house ? ''
she laughed .

Love Island star Gabby is reportedly romancing fellow reality star Brandon, with the pair going on dates since January this year
Love Island's Gabby Allen 'loved up' with Ex on the Beach star Brandon Myers
Love Island star Gabby Allen is said to have moved on from ex Myles Stephenson with new lad Brandon Myers.
Gabby and Ex on the Beach's Brandon have reportedly been enjoying dates since January after they were introduced by mutual pals.
Gabby's love life was thrown under the microscope last year with her messy and very public split from Rak-Su singer and I'm A Celebrity star Myles.
Now, it's said she's keen on Brandon despite it still being "early days."
A source told The Sun : "It's really early days but they really like each other.
"They were introduced through friends in January and have been seeing each other since then."
Image: gabbydawnallen/Instagram) gabbydawnallen/Instagram)
Mirror Online has reached out to representatives of Gabby and Brandon for comment.
Tatted hunk Brandon starred in Ex on the Beach's fourth season, across from former flame Lacey Fuller.
Gabby, meanwhile, rocketed to fame during 2017's series of Love Island, where she coupled up with Marcel Somerville.
Image: brandonpmyers/Instagram) brandonpmyers/Instagram)
He was accused of cheating on her during their split after they'd left the villa, and at the start of last year Gabby had shacked up with Myles.
Ahead of Myles' jungle stint in December, though, he was accused of texting other women behind Gabby's back and their relationship came crashing down.
Gabby, though, faced allegations of her own - namely being accused of an affair with married man Dan Osborne, and husband to Myles' jungle pal Jacqueline Jossa.
Image: GC Images) GC Images)
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Gabby and Dan both denied the allegations, after being snapped on a boat together.
Since the lockdown went into effect, Gabby's been helping her followers keep fit with vigorous workout video guides.
She flaunts her enviable abs in the clips while performing the splits.
"Can you tell I'm bored in the house?" she laughed.


thedailymirror--2020-05-20--'Show respect for every single health worker - we owe them so much'

Clapping for the NHS on Thursday nights at 8pm is a ritual Britain has quickly embraced and rightly become proud of .
Politicians , royalty and celebs have all joined us in showing our appreciation to NHS workers across the country .
Every single person who leaves their home to go to work for the NHS , and in doing so , risks their lives for us , deserves that national recognition .
But , despite the outward display of support , it turns out that not everyone in the NHS is regarded as equal by the Government .
Especially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from overseas .
From October , foreign born NHS workers will be forced to pay £624 , an increase from £400 , to access the NHS , a charge Boris Johnson yesterday defended as “ the right way forward ” .
And , until it was forced into a humiliating climbdown last night , the Government planned to exempt some overseas NHS staff from a scheme to support their families if they died from coronavirus .
If it hadn ’ t been for public pressure , the Home Office measure would only have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ radiographers and biochemists .
Care workers , hospital cleaners and porters born abroad didn ’ t count .
The Government has got lots wrong during this pandemic and in time we ’ ll need many inquiries to look into all of the failings .
But we do not need an inquiry to tell us that their attitude to foreign-born staff wouldn ’ t look out of place in a George Orwell novel .
Policies that separate NHS staff into the haves and have nots are demoralising , dangerous and morally wrong .
To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , many of whom migrated to the UK , have died after contracting coronavirus .
Thousands more continue to go to work to keep us safe even though BAME staff are more likely to die from Covid-19 .
The contribution from each and every one of them is important .
Not only are they there for us at our most vulnerable , they pay their taxes and contribute to the economy .
That they should pay to access the services they provide for us , on top of everything else , is despicable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stays in hospital , I appreciate the cleaners who thoroughly cleaned my ward to prevent me from contracting MRSA , as much as the doctors and nurses .
I ’ m thankful to the porters who wheeled me back and forth for my scans , always professional , patient , and above all , compassionate .
The debt we owe to our overseas workers is immeasurable , and we can start to repay it by treating them all with the dignity and respect they show us and our sick loved ones every single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second-class treatment .

The debt we owe to our overseas workers is immeasurable, and we can start to repay it by treating them all with the dignity and respect they show us and our sick loved ones every single day
Eva Simpson: Show respect for every single health worker - we owe them so much
Clapping for the NHS on Thursday nights at 8pm is a ritual Britain has quickly embraced and rightly become proud of.
Politicians, royalty and celebs have all joined us in showing our appreciation to NHS workers across the country.
Every single person who leaves their home to go to work for the NHS, and in doing so, risks their lives for us, deserves that national recognition.
But, despite the outward display of support, it turns out that not everyone in the NHS is regarded as equal by the Government. Especially when it comes to those who are from overseas.
From October, foreign born NHS workers will be forced to pay £624, an increase from £400, to access the NHS, a charge Boris Johnson yesterday defended as “the right way forward”.
And, until it was forced into a humiliating climbdown last night, the Government planned to exempt some overseas NHS staff from a scheme to support their families if they died from coronavirus.
If it hadn’t been for public pressure, the Home Office measure would only have applied to foreign doctors, nurses, radiographers and biochemists. Care workers, hospital cleaners and porters born abroad didn’t count.
The Government has got lots wrong during this pandemic and in time we’ll need many inquiries to look into all of the failings. But we do not need an inquiry to tell us that their attitude to foreign-born staff wouldn’t look out of place in a George Orwell novel.
Policies that separate NHS staff into the haves and have nots are demoralising, dangerous and morally wrong.
To date, 321 health and care workers, many of whom migrated to the UK, have died after contracting coronavirus. Thousands more continue to go to work to keep us safe even though BAME staff are more likely to die from Covid-19.
The contribution from each and every one of them is important. Not only are they there for us at our most vulnerable, they pay their taxes and contribute to the economy. That they should pay to access the services they provide for us, on top of everything else, is despicable.
As someone who has had prolonged stays in hospital, I appreciate the cleaners who thoroughly cleaned my ward to prevent me from contracting MRSA, as much as the doctors and nurses.
I’m thankful to the porters who wheeled me back and forth for my scans, always professional, patient, and above all, compassionate.
The debt we owe to our overseas workers is immeasurable, and we can start to repay it by treating them all with the dignity and respect they show us and our sick loved ones every single day.
Stop singling them out for second-class treatment.


thedailymirror--2020-05-20--Tristan Thompson continues campaign to woo Khloe Kardashian with thirsty comment

Tristan Thompson is continuing his campaign to win Khloe Kardashian back .
The basketball player , 29 , was dumped by the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star , 35 , after he cheated on her for a second time , publicly humiliating her .
But as well as showering her with expensive gifts , telling her their daughter True needs a sibling ( even though he already has another child ) and trying to worm his way back in with her family , he 's also leaving some seriously thirsty comments on her Instagram pictures .
Khloe looked back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a snap of her toned torso to promote her clothing line Good American on Instagram .
And Tristan was quick to pay attention .
He commented with a string of emojis , including smiley faces with hearts for eyes and some bulging eyes , making it clear he was paying attention .
The former couple have been caught up in another scandal lately .
Tristan is alleged to have had a third child after a woman came forward and he took a paternity test .
The test came back negative , but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him of faking the results after finding out he 'd used a testing service known to the Kardashians .
She insisted he take a second paternity test and took to Instagram to tell the world that she knows Tristan is the father of her son .
And while Tristan admits he has slept with Kimberly , he says that their tryst proves he is n't the father of her child , because it was a one-night stand years ago , before he even started dating Khloe .
And now , Tristan is reportedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mama .
TMZ reports that Tristan is filing a lawsuit against his accuser after the paternity test he took `` definitely concluded that [ he ] is not the father '' .
The NBA star has filed for damaged against Kimberly , claiming she is `` publicly lying '' about him .
He also alleges that Kimberly is accusing him of being the father of her child because she was fallen on hard times and that she 's been evicted from five houses in the past seven years , saying she is simply @ @ @ @ @ @

The basketball player has been desperately trying to win the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star back ever since she dumped him when he cheated for a second time
Tristan Thompson is continuing his campaign to win Khloe Kardashian back.
The basketball player, 29, was dumped by the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, 35, after he cheated on her for a second time, publicly humiliating her.
But as well as showering her with expensive gifts, telling her their daughter True needs a sibling (even though he already has another child) and trying to worm his way back in with her family, he's also leaving some seriously thirsty comments on her Instagram pictures.
Khloe looked back on her pre-lockdown bod as she shared a snap of her toned torso to promote her clothing line Good American on Instagram.
"@goodamerican (pre quarantine abs)," she captioned the sexy snap.
Image: khloekardashian/Instagram) khloekardashian/Instagram)
And Tristan was quick to pay attention.
He commented with a string of emojis, including smiley faces with hearts for eyes and some bulging eyes, making it clear he was paying attention.
The former couple have been caught up in another scandal lately.
Tristan is alleged to have had a third child after a woman came forward and he took a paternity test.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
The test came back negative, but the woman, named Kimberly Alexander, accused him of faking the results after finding out he'd used a testing service known to the Kardashians.
She insisted he take a second paternity test and took to Instagram to tell the world that she knows Tristan is the father of her son.
And while Tristan admits he has slept with Kimberly, he says that their tryst proves he isn't the father of her child, because it was a one-night stand years ago, before he even started dating Khloe.
Image: Khloe Kardashian/Instagram) Khloe Kardashian/Instagram)
And now, Tristan is reportedly launching legal action against his alleged baby mama.
TMZ reports that Tristan is filing a lawsuit against his accuser after the paternity test he took "definitely concluded that [he] is not the father".
The NBA star has filed for damaged against Kimberly, claiming she is "publicly lying" about him.
He also alleges that Kimberly is accusing him of being the father of her child because she was fallen on hard times and that she's been evicted from five houses in the past seven years, saying she is simply looking for a pay day.


thedailymirror--2020-05-20--Bartosz Kapustka likens Leicester saga to being treated like a slave

Leicester outcast Bartosz Kapustka reckons it would be 'slavery ' to make him stay at the club .
The £7.5million Polish flop has n't made a single Premier League appearance since joining from Cracovia in 2016 .
He joined in the wake of Leicester 's title success but wants to go permanently with just one year left on his contract .
Kapustka , 23 , who has made only three first team appearances in the FA Cup , said : “ The club knows that I want to play football regularly .
“ I would like to leave in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't make a slave out of an employee .
“ Clubs in England respect players in this respect .
I need minutes to get to my full potential .
“ The coach values me as a player but I know that I will not jump into the team .
“ You ca n't be completely happy when you do n't fulfil your ambitions . ''
Kapustka caught the eye at Euro 2016 but has since been loaned to Freiburg and OH Leuven .
Fellow Foxes midfielder Daniel Amartey , 25 , is another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer after not featuring under boss Brendan Rodgers .
The Ghana international has not featured since he broke his ankle against West Ham in October 2018 .
His representative Yussif Alhassan Chibsah said : After his injury , they consider him as surplus so there should be a way out.
” Utility player Amartey joined in January 2016 from Copenhagen for £6million and has made 64 appearances .
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Bartosz Kapustka is looking to leave Leicester having struggled for opportunities at the King Power and has been outspoken in his desire to achieve an exit
Bartosz Kapustka likens Leicester saga to being treated like a slave
Leicester outcast Bartosz Kapustka reckons it would be 'slavery' to make him stay at the club.
The £7.5million Polish flop hasn't made a single Premier League appearance since joining from Cracovia in 2016.
He joined in the wake of Leicester's title success but wants to go permanently with just one year left on his contract.
Kapustka, 23, who has made only three first team appearances in the FA Cup, said: “The club knows that I want to play football regularly.
“I would like to leave in the summer 100 per cent. You can't make a slave out of an employee.
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“Clubs in England respect players in this respect. I need minutes to get to my full potential.
“The coach values me as a player but I know that I will not jump into the team.
“You can't be completely happy when you don't fulfil your ambitions."
Kapustka caught the eye at Euro 2016 but has since been loaned to Freiburg and OH Leuven.
Fellow Foxes midfielder Daniel Amartey, 25, is another City squad player looking to leave this summer after not featuring under boss Brendan Rodgers.
Image: Plumb Images) Plumb Images)
The Ghana international has not featured since he broke his ankle against West Ham in October 2018.
His representative Yussif Alhassan Chibsah said: After his injury, they consider him as surplus so there should be a way out.”
Utility player Amartey joined in January 2016 from Copenhagen for £6million and has made 64 appearances.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-21--Piers Morgan says coronavirus pandemic has 'made him a better person'

Piers Morgan has admitted that he believes the coronavirus pandemic has made him a `` better person '' .
The GMB presenter , 55 , was involved in an emotional chat with Hassan Akkad , a hospital cleaner who called for the NHS bereavement scheme to include low-paid workers who have been struck down by the virus .
Hassan is originally a filmmaker from Syria but jetted to the UK to help the NHS during the pandemic .
After he spoke out about the bereavement scheme , the government made an extreme u-turn on Wednesday .
Following the interview , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re such an eloquent voice , I think , for so many people , for all the cleaners , the porters , the cooks that everybody , frankly , who works in the health system , and you do it for £8.50 an hour .
`` Quite extraordinary that you would come from Syria , and risk your life for £8.50 an hour to help us . ''
He added : `` I value you , and I think everybody watching , every decent person , values what you are doing , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ value you too Piers , '' Hassan replied .
`` And I have to say that you have changed recently and I am really proud of you .
Piers responded : `` Well , you know what ?
We can all be better people after this , Hassan .
I do not exclude myself .
I think it ’ s brought so much perspective , I really do . ''
He added : `` It has changed me a bit , actually , I have to say .
Made me look at things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s made me look at what we as a society value in a different way , and how materialistic we ’ ve become .
`` How petty , how kind of obsessed with culture wars and division and toxicity , all that kind of thing . ''
Earlier , Morgan branded Boris Johnson `` disgusting '' over his response to issuing a surcharge to the NHS workers who saved his life .
The 55-year-old raged on Good Morning Britain today as he addressed the Prime Minister 's response during PMQs yesterday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase from £400 to £624 from this October .
He insisted that foreign NHS staff need to continue to pay huge fees for the service , even though many of them saved his life last month .
Johnson said that `` we must look at the realities '' and suggested that it was `` very difficult in the current circumstances to find alternative sources '' .
Addressing the comments on GMB today while speaking to Ranvir Singh , he said : `` What 's interesting to me is that Boris Johnson is clearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of those Brexit voters , many of whom thought immigration was a big problem in this country .
`` And yet there he was , standing bold as brass , and basically telling the people who saved his life - after banging on for weeks about how moved he was , how without them pumping oxygen , Jenny and Lewis from Portugal , he would n't be here today .
`` He 's actually slapping them in the face .
And tonight when he goes out to clap outside his No .
10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the care workers , what 's he going to say to Jenny and Lewis ? ''
Susanna interjected : `` He wants their money . ''
Piers agreed , continuing : `` He wants their money , even though he himself had free treatment that saved his life from the health system .

GMB presenter Piers, 55, was involved in an emotional chat with Hassan Akkad, a hospital cleaner who called for the NHS bereavement scheme to include low-paid workers
Piers Morgan has admitted that he believes the coronavirus pandemic has made him a "better person".
The GMB presenter, 55, was involved in an emotional chat with Hassan Akkad, a hospital cleaner who called for the NHS bereavement scheme to include low-paid workers who have been struck down by the virus.
Hassan is originally a filmmaker from Syria but jetted to the UK to help the NHS during the pandemic.
After he spoke out about the bereavement scheme, the government made an extreme u-turn on Wednesday.
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Following the interview, Piers told Hassan: "You’re such an eloquent voice, I think, for so many people, for all the cleaners, the porters, the cooks that everybody, frankly, who works in the health system, and you do it for £8.50 an hour.
"Quite extraordinary that you would come from Syria, and risk your life for £8.50 an hour to help us."
He added: "I value you, and I think everybody watching, every decent person, values what you are doing, and we appreciate you."
"I value you too Piers," Hassan replied. "And I have to say that you have changed recently and I am really proud of you.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Piers responded: "Well, you know what? We can all be better people after this, Hassan. I do not exclude myself. I think it’s brought so much perspective, I really do."
He added: "It has changed me a bit, actually, I have to say. Made me look at things in a different way, and it’s made me look at what we as a society value in a different way, and how materialistic we’ve become.
"How petty, how kind of obsessed with culture wars and division and toxicity, all that kind of thing."
Earlier, Morgan branded Boris Johnson "disgusting" over his response to issuing a surcharge to the NHS workers who saved his life.
The 55-year-old raged on Good Morning Britain today as he addressed the Prime Minister's response during PMQs yesterday.
The immigration health charge is due to increase from £400 to £624 from this October.
He insisted that foreign NHS staff need to continue to pay huge fees for the service, even though many of them saved his life last month.
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Johnson said that "we must look at the realities" and suggested that it was "very difficult in the current circumstances to find alternative sources".
Addressing the comments on GMB today while speaking to Ranvir Singh, he said: "What's interesting to me is that Boris Johnson is clearly trying to still play to their base of those Brexit voters, many of whom thought immigration was a big problem in this country.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
"And yet there he was, standing bold as brass, and basically telling the people who saved his life - after banging on for weeks about how moved he was, how without them pumping oxygen, Jenny and Lewis from Portugal, he wouldn't be here today.
"He's actually slapping them in the face. And tonight when he goes out to clap outside his No. 10 door, clapping for the health workers and the care workers, what's he going to say to Jenny and Lewis?"
Susanna interjected: "He wants their money."
Piers agreed, continuing: "He wants their money, even though he himself had free treatment that saved his life from the health system.
"I think it's totally disgusting, honestly."
*Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-05-21--Grieving family of law student, 19, shot dead share new photos as 11 arrested

The grieving family of Aya Hachem who was gunned down in broad daylight on her way to do food shopping have released new photos and said she was `` the most loyal , devoted daughter '' .
Aya , who was studying law at the University of Salford , died from a gunshot wound to the chest in Blackburn , Lancashire , last Sunday .
Police say shots were fired from a Toyota Avensis vehicle , but they do not believe the 19-year-old was the intended target of the attack .
The family album snaps show a smiling Aya in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ birthday cake adorned with gold balloons , reports the Manchester Evening News .
She 's also captured posing on a hillside and holding flowers .
Her devastated parents described the `` beautiful '' teenager as `` the most loyal , devoted daughter '' who excelled in her studies .
In a statement , they said : `` Our beautiful 19-year-old daughter Aya has been taken from us in the most horrific circumstances .
`` She was the most loyal devoted daughter who enjoyed spending time with her family , especially her brothers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` She excelled in her studies both at Blackburn Central High School and at Salford University where she was in her second year and dreamed of becoming a solicitor .
`` She had just completed her exams and was learning to drive .
`` We her parents are absolutely devastated by her death and would like to take this opportunity to plead with any members of the public who may have any information however small that may bring those responsible to justice . ''
Police yesterday confirmed two more people had been arrested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total in police custody to 11 .
A woman , 29 , and a man , 39 , both from Blackburn , were detained yesterday on suspicion of murder , Lancashire Police said .
They remained in custody for questioning overnight .
This follows the earlier arrests of two women , aged 19 and 26 , on suspicion of assisting an offender and also a man , 28 , on suspicion of murder .
On Tuesday , two men aged 31 and 35 were arrested on suspicion of murder and a man , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offender .
Detectives have been granted an additional 36 hours by magistrates to question three men , aged 33 , 36 and 39 , all from Blackburn , who were arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday .
Senior Investigating Officer , Det Supt Andy Cribbin from Lancashire Constabulary ’ s Force Major Investigation Team ( FMIT ) said : “ This is a very fast moving investigation , with information coming in from various places which we are reacting to swiftly .
“ My thanks goes to everyone who has passed on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the phone , through the Major Incident Public Portal ( MIPP ) or via Crimestoppers .
“ I continue to appeal to people who think they know who was involved in the tragic shooting of Aya but haven ’ t spoken to us yet to do the right thing and make contact .
“ Aya , the innocent victim in all of this , along with her family , deserve justice and it is people telling us what they know that will help us find the people or person responsible.
” A police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shooting while enquiries continue .
The shooting is not being treated as terrorism-related or a racially-motivated .
Any information or video footage can be sent in to us via the Major Incident Public Portal .
Anybody with any other information is asked to get in touch on 101 , quoting log number 0412 of May 18th , or anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org .

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Aya Hachem, 19, was fatally shot near a Lidl supermarket in Blackburn as she went to do some shopping during Ramadan - 11 people have been arrested in connection with her murder
The grieving family of Aya Hachem who was gunned down in broad daylight on her way to do food shopping have released new photos and said she was "the most loyal, devoted daughter".
Aya, who was studying law at the University of Salford, died from a gunshot wound to the chest in Blackburn, Lancashire, last Sunday.
Police say shots were fired from a Toyota Avensis vehicle, but they do not believe the 19-year-old was the intended target of the attack.
The incident unfolded close to a Lidl supermarket.
The family album snaps show a smiling Aya in front of what appears to be a birthday cake adorned with gold balloons, reports the Manchester Evening News.
She's also captured posing on a hillside and holding flowers.
Image: PA) PA)
Her devastated parents described the "beautiful" teenager as "the most loyal, devoted daughter" who excelled in her studies.
In a statement, they said: "Our beautiful 19-year-old daughter Aya has been taken from us in the most horrific circumstances.
"She was the most loyal devoted daughter who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her brothers and sisters Ibraham, Assil and Amir.
Image: PA) PA)
"She excelled in her studies both at Blackburn Central High School and at Salford University where she was in her second year and dreamed of becoming a solicitor.
"She had just completed her exams and was learning to drive.
"We her parents are absolutely devastated by her death and would like to take this opportunity to plead with any members of the public who may have any information however small that may bring those responsible to justice."
Image: PA) PA)
Police yesterday confirmed two more people had been arrested over the drive-by shooting, taking the total in police custody to 11.
A woman, 29, and a man, 39, both from Blackburn, were detained yesterday on suspicion of murder, Lancashire Police said.
They remained in custody for questioning overnight.
This follows the earlier arrests of two women, aged 19 and 26, on suspicion of assisting an offender and also a man, 28, on suspicion of murder.
Image: PA) PA)
On Tuesday, two men aged 31 and 35 were arrested on suspicion of murder and a man, 29, on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Detectives have been granted an additional 36 hours by magistrates to question three men, aged 33, 36 and 39, all from Blackburn, who were arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday.
Senior Investigating Officer, Det Supt Andy Cribbin from Lancashire Constabulary’s Force Major Investigation Team (FMIT) said: “This is a very fast moving investigation, with information coming in from various places which we are reacting to swiftly.
“My thanks goes to everyone who has passed on information to us, be that over the phone, through the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) or via Crimestoppers.
“I continue to appeal to people who think they know who was involved in the tragic shooting of Aya but haven’t spoken to us yet to do the right thing and make contact.
“Aya, the innocent victim in all of this, along with her family, deserve justice and it is people telling us what they know that will help us find the people or person responsible.”
A police presence remains in the area around the shooting while enquiries continue.
The shooting is not being treated as terrorism-related or a racially-motivated.
Any information or video footage can be sent in to us via the Major Incident Public Portal.
Anybody with any other information is asked to get in touch on 101, quoting log number 0412 of May 18th, or anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.


thedailymirror--2020-05-21--'I ditched my maid of honour over what she did when we were seven years old'

A soon-to-be bride has been told to 'grow up ' after she revealed she went back on agreement for one of her best friends to be her maid of honour because of something that happened when they were seven .
The 23-year-old is getting married next year and says she has had the same group of best friends since they were all four years old .
When the group were teenagers they made a 'circle system ' so that each of them would get the opportunity to be a maid of honour for another .
The woman was assigned a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saying that she loves her to 'absolute death ' .
However , she also revealed : `` I cant help but have a massive grudge against her because of something that happened when we were seven . ''
She 's been slammed online after revealing it was down to Grace telling a teacher that she had once bullied her , leading to the woman getting a 'massive scolding from her dad ' .
When she met her soon-to-be husband the topic of weddings came up and she broke the news to Grace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of honour because of the incident .
Grace assumed she was joking at the time but with wedding planning underway , the woman asked another friend to take on the role instead .
She says Grace had no recollection of the bullying report even happening , and argued that it was 16 years ago .
The bride said : `` [ Grace ] was really upset claiming that the only trauma I experienced was my dad telling me off and that I need to stop holding such a grudge .
`` I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our friends have told me I 'm an a**hole for not allowing her to be maid of honour but at the end of the day its my wedding and I 'm not going to change my mind to appease her . ''
Asking for advice over whether her decision had been too harsh on Reddit , she was scolded in the replies from other users .
`` You are the a**hole because you and your friends came up with this 'circle system ' way later than the incident that happened when you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grace I would feel really hurt that all of a sudden it 's my turn in the circle system and ... wait , I do n't get a turn .
It does n't sound like you 'love her to absolute death ' .
Seriously you went on being great friends with her this long , and then you bring it up NOW ? ''
Another raged : `` Dear god grow up .
Have you ever thought that she believed you were bullying her and now you ’ ve chosen to take on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t get to decide when you have or have not bullied somebody .
`` Seriously grow the hell up .
I hope this poor friend cuts you out of her life because you sound petty as all hell . ''

A woman has been branded 'petty as hell' for breaking an agreement for her friend to be maid of honour at her wedding over an incident that happened when they were children
'I ditched my maid of honour over something she did when we were seven years old'
A soon-to-be bride has been told to 'grow up' after she revealed she went back on agreement for one of her best friends to be her maid of honour because of something that happened when they were seven.
The 23-year-old is getting married next year and says she has had the same group of best friends since they were all four years old.
When the group were teenagers they made a 'circle system' so that each of them would get the opportunity to be a maid of honour for another.
The woman was assigned a friend who she referred to as Grace, saying that she loves her to 'absolute death'.
However, she also revealed: "I cant help but have a massive grudge against her because of something that happened when we were seven."
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
She's been slammed online after revealing it was down to Grace telling a teacher that she had once bullied her, leading to the woman getting a 'massive scolding from her dad'.
When she met her soon-to-be husband the topic of weddings came up and she broke the news to Grace that she wouldn't be her maid of honour because of the incident.
Grace assumed she was joking at the time but with wedding planning underway, the woman asked another friend to take on the role instead.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
She says Grace had no recollection of the bullying report even happening, and argued that it was 16 years ago.
The bride said: "[Grace] was really upset claiming that the only trauma I experienced was my dad telling me off and that I need to stop holding such a grudge.
"I think she's being really unfair. All of our friends have told me I'm an a**hole for not allowing her to be maid of honour but at the end of the day its my wedding and I'm not going to change my mind to appease her."
Asking for advice over whether her decision had been too harsh on Reddit, she was scolded in the replies from other users.
"You are the a**hole because you and your friends came up with this 'circle system' way later than the incident that happened when you were SEVEN.
"If I were Grace I would feel really hurt that all of a sudden it's my turn in the circle system and... wait, I don't get a turn. It doesn't sound like you 'love her to absolute death'. Seriously you went on being great friends with her this long, and then you bring it up NOW?"
Another raged: "Dear god grow up. Have you ever thought that she believed you were bullying her and now you’ve chosen to take on the part of victim? You don’t get to decide when you have or have not bullied somebody.
"Seriously grow the hell up. I hope this poor friend cuts you out of her life because you sound petty as all hell."