thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Will Mellor confirms Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps' return after 9 years

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps will return to our television screens .
Actor Will Mellor broke the news the long-running comedy show was going to make a comeback nine years after the final episode aired in 2011 .
The BBC show tells the story of five pals living together , falling in love and forming friendships while battling their difficulties of life in a humorous fashion .
In a recent Instagram post , Will teased his reunion with his former co-star Ralf Little while the pair prepared to shoot the new project .
The comedy actor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wheel of a stationary car .
He said : `` I 'm just on my way to start shooting a new project with Ralf Little .
`` It 's set in a pub , me and Ralf having a couple of pints , like Gaz and Jonny , talking about all sorts from the old days to any kind of pub banter .
`` Putting the world to rights in our own way , playing a few silly games .
You 're going to be seeing it soon .
`` Hopefully we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , music , all sorts of stuff but today 's the first day . ''
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps was popular for a decade with fans as it run from 2001 until 2011 .
The telly sitcom follows the five friends living in the setting of northwest town Runcorn .
Fans were buzzing for the reunion and they swamped the social media post with their gushing messages about the show making a comeback .
Among the crowd , one wrote : `` Brilliant ca n't wait . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see . ''

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Will Mellor confirms Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps' return after 9 years
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps will return to our television screens.
Actor Will Mellor broke the news the long-running comedy show was going to make a comeback nine years after the final episode aired in 2011.
The BBC show tells the story of five pals living together, falling in love and forming friendships while battling their difficulties of life in a humorous fashion.
In a recent Instagram post, Will teased his reunion with his former co-star Ralf Little while the pair prepared to shoot the new project.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The comedy actor filmed his spiel while he was behind the wheel of a stationary car.
He said: "I'm just on my way to start shooting a new project with Ralf Little.
"It's set in a pub, me and Ralf having a couple of pints, like Gaz and Jonny, talking about all sorts from the old days to any kind of pub banter.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Putting the world to rights in our own way, playing a few silly games. You're going to be seeing it soon.
"Hopefully we're going to be having guests on, music, all sorts of stuff but today's the first day."
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps was popular for a decade with fans as it run from 2001 until 2011.
The telly sitcom follows the five friends living in the setting of northwest town Runcorn.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Fans were buzzing for the reunion and they swamped the social media post with their gushing messages about the show making a comeback.
Among the crowd, one wrote: "Brilliant can't wait."
Another added: "Wahooo be great to see."
"Aww sounds wicked."


thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Coronavirus: Woman eats whole bat in disturbing footage after outbreak linked to soup

A Chinese woman was filmed eating a bat in a plush restaurant , despite fears the new deadly coronvirus could have been spread by a soup made from the mammal .
Footage shows the woman holding the bat with enormous chopsticks and nibbling on its wings .
Bat soup is a delicacy in the country and a popular dish in Wuhan , where the virus originated .
While the woman appears tentative about her meal , her partner gets stuck in , removing the bat 's skin and and pulling the meat from bones .
A man can be heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eat the meat !
[ Do n't ] eat the skin . ''
He added : `` ' [ You ] should eat the meat on its back . ''
The couple appeared to be sharing a large pot of bat soup , placed in the middle of the table .
Coronavirus first broke two weeks ago , claiming 26 lives in the country so far and affecting 830 people .
Other suspected cases have been reported in Japan , South Korea , Singapore , Thailand , UK , the US and Vietnam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strain of coronavirus shares a common ancestor with a virus found only in fruit bats .
In a statement , the researchers said : “ The Wuhan coronavirus ’ natural host could be bats … but between bats and humans there may be an unknown intermediate . ''
Bats are popular in Chinese medicine , believed to cure a range of illnesses like malaria and and coughing .
Its faeces is thought to cure eye ailments .
The disease is little understood and scientists now claim the virus could stem from snakes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ an emergency for China but stopped short of declaring the epidemic of international concern .
Dr Tedros , the director-general of WHO , said : `` We know that most of those who have died had underlying health conditions such as hypertension , diabetes or cardiovascular disease , that weakened their immune systems .
`` We know that there is human-to-human transmission in China , but for now it appears limited to family groups and health workers caring for infected patients .
`` At this time , there is no evidence of human-to-human @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't mean it wo n't happen . ''

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Footage shows a Chinese couple eating whole bats in a fancy restaurant, despite fears the deadly coronavirus is linked to a soup made from the mammal
Coronavirus: Woman eats whole bat in disturbing footage after outbreak linked to soup
A Chinese woman was filmed eating a bat in a plush restaurant, despite fears the new deadly coronvirus could have been spread by a soup made from the mammal.
Footage shows the woman holding the bat with enormous chopsticks and nibbling on its wings. Bat soup is a delicacy in the country and a popular dish in Wuhan, where the virus originated.
While the woman appears tentative about her meal, her partner gets stuck in, removing the bat's skin and and pulling the meat from bones.
A man can be heard telling the woman in Mandarin: "Eat the meat! [Don't] eat the skin."
He added: "'[You] should eat the meat on its back."
The couple appeared to be sharing a large pot of bat soup, placed in the middle of the table.
Coronavirus first broke two weeks ago, claiming 26 lives in the country so far and affecting 830 people.
Other suspected cases have been reported in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, UK, the US and Vietnam.
Researchers in China claimed the fatal strain of coronavirus shares a common ancestor with a virus found only in fruit bats.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS) Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images)
In a statement, the researchers said: “The Wuhan coronavirus’ natural host could be bats … but between bats and humans there may be an unknown intermediate."
Bats are popular in Chinese medicine, believed to cure a range of illnesses like malaria and and coughing. Its faeces is thought to cure eye ailments.
The disease is little understood and scientists now claim the virus could stem from snakes.
The WHO on Thursday declared the outbreak an emergency for China but stopped short of declaring the epidemic of international concern.
Dr Tedros, the director-general of WHO, said: "We know that most of those who have died had underlying health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes or cardiovascular disease, that weakened their immune systems.
Image: STRINGER/EPA-EFE/REX) STRINGER/EPA-EFE/REX)
"We know that there is human-to-human transmission in China, but for now it appears limited to family groups and health workers caring for infected patients.
"At this time, there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission outside China, but that doesn't mean it won't happen."
Symptoms of coronavirus include fever, sneezing and coughing.


thedailymirror--2020-01-25--People buying first homes now handing over £46,187 each up front

The average first-time buyer parted with £46,187 as a deposit to get on the property ladder in 2019 , new figures show .
That 's up £3,032 on the year before and £7,827 more than people were shelling out ten years ago , according to research from Halifax .
Halifax managing director Russell Galley said : “ Whilst price growth in the overall housing market has been modest in recent years , the level of inflation facing first-time buyers is greater , which compounds the challenge in raising bigger deposits . ''
First-time buyers were paying 9 % more for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before , more than twice the speed of average house price growth , Halifax said .
And it comes after a decade where just 10 areas across the UK have become more affordable for first-time buyers .
Worryingly , one of those was Kensington and Chelsea , where houses now cost 6.2 times average local earnings - down from 10.9 times - but remain far out of reach for all but the best-off buyers at £693,905 in 2019 .
More attainable homes could be found int Eden in the North West - which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , seeing prices now 5.3 times local earnings ( down from 7.3 times in 2009 ) .
Middlesbrough , Newry , Mourne and Down , Inverclyde , North Ayrshire , Ceredigion , Blaenau Gwent , Merthyr Tydfil and Burnley are the only other areas in the entirety of the UK see homes for first-time buyers become easier to afford .
In terms of underlying house price rises , average price paid by a first-time buyer in the UK last year was £231,455 , up by £18,252 in the past year and £92,822 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ huge rise , the number of people getting on the ladder has remained remarkably resiliant , rising slightly over the past year and significantly over the past 10 .
“ This is in part explained by initiatives designed specifically to support this key group , including Help to Buy schemes and family support mortgages , and they also benefit from the continued period of record low interest rates , '' Galley said .
`` However , it ’ s clear that more needs to be done to address more fundamental long-term issues , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affordable homes being built.
” What first-time buyers are paying by region : • North - £136,104 up £9,917 on last year • Yorkshire and Humberside - £156,232 up £13,132 on last year • North West - £163,459 up £13,475 on last year • East Midlands - £181,876 up £13,307 on last year • West Midlands - £185,091 up £9,083 on last year • East Anglia - £220,719 up £4,528 on last year • Wales - £153,267 up £10,526 on last year • South West - £221,357 up £10,240 on last year • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year • Greater London - £453,385 up £27,764 on last year • Northern Ireland - £136,850 up £9,250 on last year • Scotland - £152,728 up £10,771 on last year

The amount of money people are spending to buy their first home has risen by more than £3,000 in the past year alone to £46,187 each on average - and that's not even counting the mortgage
People buying first homes now handing over £46,187 each up front
The average first-time buyer parted with £46,187 as a deposit to get on the property ladder in 2019, new figures show.
That's up £3,032 on the year before and £7,827 more than people were shelling out ten years ago, according to research from Halifax.
Halifax managing director Russell Galley said: “Whilst price growth in the overall housing market has been modest in recent years, the level of inflation facing first-time buyers is greater, which compounds the challenge in raising bigger deposits."
First-time buyers were paying 9% more for their homes last year than the year before, more than twice the speed of average house price growth, Halifax said.
And it comes after a decade where just 10 areas across the UK have become more affordable for first-time buyers.
Worryingly, one of those was Kensington and Chelsea, where houses now cost 6.2 times average local earnings - down from 10.9 times - but remain far out of reach for all but the best-off buyers at £693,905 in 2019.
More attainable homes could be found int Eden in the North West - which has seen the second-biggest increase in affordability, seeing prices now 5.3 times local earnings (down from 7.3 times in 2009).
Middlesbrough, Newry, Mourne and Down, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, Ceredigion, Blaenau Gwent, Merthyr Tydfil and Burnley are the only other areas in the entirety of the UK see homes for first-time buyers become easier to afford.
In terms of underlying house price rises, average price paid by a first-time buyer in the UK last year was £231,455, up by £18,252 in the past year and £92,822 in the past decade.
Image: Getty) Getty)
But despite the huge rise, the number of people getting on the ladder has remained remarkably resiliant, rising slightly over the past year and significantly over the past 10.
“This is in part explained by initiatives designed specifically to support this key group, including Help to Buy schemes and family support mortgages, and they also benefit from the continued period of record low interest rates," Galley said.
"However, it’s clear that more needs to be done to address more fundamental long-term issues, not least the shortage of new, affordable homes being built.”
What first-time buyers are paying by region:


thedailymirror--2020-01-25--Big firms flop it comes to service - where to get your energy from instead

Small and medium-sized energy firms have topped the table when it comes to service , leaving the major players trailing in their wakes .
For the second year in a row , Octopus Energy was rated as the best of the bunch after consumer association Which ?
asked people what they thought of their supplier .
But it was n't the only smaller company winning big approval from its customers , with Ebico , Bulb Energy , Pure Planet , People ’ s Energy and Powershop following it at the top .
By contrast , the traditional `` big six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the table , with Scottish Power ranked lowest of them .
Which ?
's Natalie Hitchins said : “ Consumers have dozens of energy suppliers to choose from - and it is clear that some newer challenger providers are better than their larger counterparts at keeping customers happy and delivering a better service .
“ Customers shell out hundreds , sometimes thousands , of pounds a year on their gas and electricity bills so it is right that they expect good service from their energy supplier . ''
Which ?
asked more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they thought of their energy supplier , getting them to rate companies on things like value for money , customer service , bill accuracy and digital tools .
A third of British Gas customers , three Scottish Power customers in 10 and around a quarter of EDF Energy , Eon , Npower and SSE customers said they had experienced problems in the past year .
By contrast , just one Octopus Energy customer in nine reported a problem .
The highest-scoring big firms were SSE ( now part of Ovo ) and Eon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good news for smaller players , with Robin Hood Energy dropping from second place last year to a mid-table ranking after smaller proportion of its customers said they would recommend the firm .
Together Energy also fell - from mid-table to dead last - scoring just two-star ratings from customers for billing accuracy , clarity , customer service and value for money .
“ If you are one of the many customers out there who feels their supplier is falling short , consider moving to one that can offer a better service as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ save hundreds of pounds a year , ” Hitchins said

According to the people that use them, having your energy supplied by one of the big energy firms means you're missing out as newer brands dominate the top of the table
Big firms flop when it comes to service - where to get your energy from instead
Small and medium-sized energy firms have topped the table when it comes to service, leaving the major players trailing in their wakes.
For the second year in a row, Octopus Energy was rated as the best of the bunch after consumer association Which? asked people what they thought of their supplier.
But it wasn't the only smaller company winning big approval from its customers, with Ebico, Bulb Energy, Pure Planet, People’s Energy and Powershop following it at the top.
By contrast, the traditional "big six" all finished in the bottom third of the table, with Scottish Power ranked lowest of them.
Which?'s Natalie Hitchins said: “Consumers have dozens of energy suppliers to choose from - and it is clear that some newer challenger providers are better than their larger counterparts at keeping customers happy and delivering a better service.
“Customers shell out hundreds, sometimes thousands, of pounds a year on their gas and electricity bills so it is right that they expect good service from their energy supplier."
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Which? asked more than 8,000 people across the UK what they thought of their energy supplier, getting them to rate companies on things like value for money, customer service, bill accuracy and digital tools.
A third of British Gas customers, three Scottish Power customers in 10 and around a quarter of EDF Energy, Eon, Npower and SSE customers said they had experienced problems in the past year.
By contrast, just one Octopus Energy customer in nine reported a problem.
The highest-scoring big firms were SSE (now part of Ovo) and Eon.
But it was not quite all good news for smaller players, with Robin Hood Energy dropping from second place last year to a mid-table ranking after smaller proportion of its customers said they would recommend the firm.
Together Energy also fell - from mid-table to dead last - scoring just two-star ratings from customers for billing accuracy, clarity, customer service and value for money.
“If you are one of the many customers out there who feels their supplier is falling short, consider moving to one that can offer a better service as well as cheaper prices - you could save hundreds of pounds a year,” Hitchins said


thedailymirror--2020-01-25--ADVERTORIAL: Cheltenham Saturday horse racing betting tips: Expert says who to back - including a 5-

ADVERTORIAL: Cheltenham Saturday horse racing betting tips: Expert says who to back - including a 5-1 runner

All eyes will be on Emma Lavelle ’ s top staying hurdler Paisley Park ( 8/13 ) , as he takes the next step on route to defending his Paddy Power Stayers ’ Hurdle crown in Saturday ’ s Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham ( 3.35pm ) .
But it will take a punter with deep pockets to support him as at time of writing he is a 4-7 favourite -or a brave backer to oppose him - as he ’ s unbeaten in six starts since leaving the novice ranks back in 2018 .
Not everyone was impressed with ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11-year-old Thistlecrack by a length in Newbury ’ s Long Distance Hurdle in November , but he was giving the runner-up 6lb and third-placed The Worlds End , a further six lengths adrift , has since prevailed at the highest level .
If The Cap Fits ( 7/2 ) will give the champion something to think about , but he will need a career best by some way to topple Paisley who is fully expected to continue winning ways as he prepares for The Festival .
Local trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies had been considering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 9/4 ) if he landed the Betfair Chase at Haydock , but a second there has meant connections waiting for this weekend ’ s Paddy Power Cotswold Chase ( 2.25pm ) .
The duffel coat-wearing handler was bullish before that last run , but it was no disgrace to lose to young pretender Lostintranslation despite the winner ’ s disappointing effort in the King George which may have been due to a wind problem .
The selection is probably best known for his previous wins in the Betfair Chase so Haydock would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but his form at Prestbury Park is pretty decent with three places from four starts .
Those placings include a third in last season ’ s Gold Cup and a repeat of that brilliant effort should see him entering the hallowed winner ’ s enclosure .
Bristol De Mai would then probably have to have another tilt at chasing ’ s Blue Riband , although he was runner-up in the JLT Novices ’ Chase a few years ’ ago over 2m 4f so a crack at the Ryanair Chase mightn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paddy Power 45 Sleeps To Cheltenham Trophy Handicap Chase ( 1.50pm ) can go the way of South Molton magician Kayley Woollacott ’ s Lalor ( 5/1 ) who just missed out on scooping some of Paddy ’ s dough at Cheltenham on New Year ’ s Day .
On that occasion the stable star looked like he was beaten approaching the last , but rallied gamely and was staying on like a train before being cruelly denied in a three-way go by two noses .
That fine effort was much like the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arkle Trophy Trial at Cheltenham a couple of years ’ ago , looking like a very legitimate contender for the championship event before disappointing when never travelling in the big one last March .
It may well be that the additional three furlongs last time was right up Lalor ’ s alley and a win here will see his odds tumble for the Ryanair Chase at The Festival .

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All eyes will be on Emma Lavelle’s top staying hurdler Paisley Park (8/13), as he takes the next step on route to defending his Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle crown in Saturday’s Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham (3.35pm).
But it will take a punter with deep pockets to support him as at time of writing he is a 4-7 favourite -or a brave backer to oppose him - as he’s unbeaten in six starts since leaving the novice ranks back in 2018.
Not everyone was impressed with ‘Paisley’ last time when he mastered 11-year-old Thistlecrack by a length in Newbury’s Long Distance Hurdle in November, but he was giving the runner-up 6lb and third-placed The Worlds End, a further six lengths adrift, has since prevailed at the highest level.
If The Cap Fits (7/2) will give the champion something to think about, but he will need a career best by some way to topple Paisley who is fully expected to continue winning ways as he prepares for The Festival.
Local trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies had been considering the King George for Bristol De Mai (9/4) if he landed the Betfair Chase at Haydock, but a second there has meant connections waiting for this weekend’s Paddy Power Cotswold Chase (2.25pm).
The duffel coat-wearing handler was bullish before that last run, but it was no disgrace to lose to young pretender Lostintranslation despite the winner’s disappointing effort in the King George which may have been due to a wind problem.
The selection is probably best known for his previous wins in the Betfair Chase so Haydock would have to be labelled his favourite track, but his form at Prestbury Park is pretty decent with three places from four starts.
Those placings include a third in last season’s Gold Cup and a repeat of that brilliant effort should see him entering the hallowed winner’s enclosure.
Bristol De Mai would then probably have to have another tilt at chasing’s Blue Riband, although he was runner-up in the JLT Novices’ Chase a few years’ ago over 2m 4f so a crack at the Ryanair Chase mightn’t be ruled out completely.
The catchily-named Paddy Power 45 Sleeps To Cheltenham Trophy Handicap Chase (1.50pm) can go the way of South Molton magician Kayley Woollacott’s Lalor (5/1) who just missed out on scooping some of Paddy’s dough at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day.
On that occasion the stable star looked like he was beaten approaching the last, but rallied gamely and was staying on like a train before being cruelly denied in a three-way go by two noses.
That fine effort was much like the Lalor of old who triumphed in the Arkle Trophy Trial at Cheltenham a couple of years’ ago, looking like a very legitimate contender for the championship event before disappointing when never travelling in the big one last March.
It may well be that the additional three furlongs last time was right up Lalor’s alley and a win here will see his odds tumble for the Ryanair Chase at The Festival.


thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Demi Lovato speaks out about near fatal overdose and precautions she now takes

Demi Lovato has been on a slow programme of recovery from a near fatal overdose and the 27-year-old singer has detailed her darkest moments .
It has been quite a turnaround in the past 18 months for the former child star , who has pulled herself away from the brink to a couple of life highlights on the horizon .
With a performance at the Grammys coming up on Sunday and singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl a week later , Demi is about to ride the crest of a wave of stardom once again .
Speaking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Apple Beats One , Demi has said that she is now taking precautions to ensure that fame does n't ruin her for a second time .
In the candid interview , Demi said : `` I feel like you can use things to cope in life and music has been a huge coping mechanism for me .
`` It 's been very therapeutic for me , but there 's only so much that music can do before you have to take responsibility and you have to take the initiative to get the help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she will stay on the right path in the future , Demi said that cutting out bad influences and finding a supportive circle of friends is imperitive .
She said : `` The help that I got was from people that I had met at new treatment centers or new doctors , new people like that that have been really helpful and beneficial to the journey and the life that I 'm living today . ''
Demi added that negative influences had to be cut out : `` I think that as you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your life , you still have to make a decision every time of like , is this somebody that I want around , you know ?
`` And if it 's somebody that 's a good influence on you and supportive of the life that you want to live , then keep them .
`` But if they 're not , if it 's not conducive to your journey that you want to be on , there 's no need for them to be in your life . ''
Demi believes that becoming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who is worth having in her group and who needs to be avoided .
She continued : `` I think it 's just a part of growing up .
As people come into your life , as you meet people , you learn for your entire life , red flags ; things to look for .
`` Unless you 're like 100-years-old with a bunch of life experience , you 're never going to know right away who 's good for you and who 's not .
Sometimes you get fooled .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think are healthy and then you realise , 'Wow , that actually was n't healthy at all . '
It 's not that you 're not cautious of it - you 're not aware .
`` It 's just you do n't realise it till later until they do something or you do something and it 's like , 'Oh , this is n't working out . '
I kind of find that continues to happen and it 's just a learning experience at each time . ''
With time under the spotlight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was taking to avoid slipping back into the darkness .
She continued : `` Something that I 've done already is take off the tags on Instagram .
So I ca n't see what people tag me in - I 'm pretty sure I 've taken off the comments on everything , too .
`` Something I 've dealt with in the past is having these really incredible experiences like the Grammys or tour or concerts or things like that .
`` I have to be aware of like , okay , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adrenaline is going to go all weekend , and then I 'm going to have this performance .
`` Whether it goes great or not , my adrenaline is going to come crashing down come Monday morning .
`` So it 's definitely something I 've talked to my team about like , 'Hey , we should be cautious ... ' I might crash on Monday .
Let 's take precautions .
`` Maybe I do more meditating on Monday , ' or whatever it is .
'Maybe I have more therapy or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planning for the Super Bowl was in progress but it was equally important to have something lined up afterwards to avoid the dip .
She added : `` Then , obviously the Super Bowl will happen too .
And that 'll be really exciting .
`` But it 's important to plan ahead so you 're not come Monday after the Grammys , I 'm not sitting there like twiddling my thumbs like , 'Okay , what am I doing with my life now ?
Where do I get this from ?
How @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Just be prepared . ''
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Demi Lovato has spoken candidly about the moment that almost robbed her of life and what measures she is taking to avoid it happening again
Demi Lovato speaks out about near fatal overdose and precautions she now takes
Demi Lovato has been on a slow programme of recovery from a near fatal overdose and the 27-year-old singer has detailed her darkest moments.
It has been quite a turnaround in the past 18 months for the former child star, who has pulled herself away from the brink to a couple of life highlights on the horizon.
With a performance at the Grammys coming up on Sunday and singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl a week later, Demi is about to ride the crest of a wave of stardom once again.
Speaking to Zane Lowe on New Music Daily on Apple Beats One, Demi has said that she is now taking precautions to ensure that fame doesn't ruin her for a second time.
In the candid interview, Demi said: "I feel like you can use things to cope in life and music has been a huge coping mechanism for me.
"It's been very therapeutic for me, but there's only so much that music can do before you have to take responsibility and you have to take the initiative to get the help that you need."
Revealing how she will stay on the right path in the future, Demi said that cutting out bad influences and finding a supportive circle of friends is imperitive.
She said: "The help that I got was from people that I had met at new treatment centers or new doctors, new people like that that have been really helpful and beneficial to the journey and the life that I'm living today."
Demi added that negative influences had to be cut out: "I think that as you meet people and as people come into your life, you still have to make a decision every time of like, is this somebody that I want around, you know?
"And if it's somebody that's a good influence on you and supportive of the life that you want to live, then keep them.
"But if they're not, if it's not conducive to your journey that you want to be on, there's no need for them to be in your life."
Image: PR Supplied) PR Supplied)
Demi believes that becoming older and wiser has helped her realise who is worth having in her group and who needs to be avoided.
She continued: "I think it's just a part of growing up. As people come into your life, as you meet people, you learn for your entire life, red flags; things to look for.
"Unless you're like 100-years-old with a bunch of life experience, you're never going to know right away who's good for you and who's not. Sometimes you get fooled.
"Sometimes you get into relationships that you think are healthy and then you realise, 'Wow, that actually wasn't healthy at all.' It's not that you're not cautious of it - you're not aware.
"It's just you don't realise it till later until they do something or you do something and it's like, 'Oh, this isn't working out.' I kind of find that continues to happen and it's just a learning experience at each time."
With time under the spotlight coming up, Demi revealed what precautions she was taking to avoid slipping back into the darkness.
She continued: "Something that I've done already is take off the tags on Instagram. So I can't see what people tag me in - I'm pretty sure I've taken off the comments on everything, too.
"Something I've dealt with in the past is having these really incredible experiences like the Grammys or tour or concerts or things like that.
"I have to be aware of like, okay, I'm going to crash because my adrenaline is going to go all weekend, and then I'm going to have this performance.
"Whether it goes great or not, my adrenaline is going to come crashing down come Monday morning.
"So it's definitely something I've talked to my team about like, 'Hey, we should be cautious... 'I might crash on Monday. Let's take precautions.
"Maybe I do more meditating on Monday,' or whatever it is. 'Maybe I have more therapy or support.'"
Image: Getty Images for Teen Vogue) Getty Images for Teen Vogue)
Demi added that planning for the Super Bowl was in progress but it was equally important to have something lined up afterwards to avoid the dip.
She added: "Then, obviously the Super Bowl will happen too. And that'll be really exciting.
"But it's important to plan ahead so you're not come Monday after the Grammys, I'm not sitting there like twiddling my thumbs like, 'Okay, what am I doing with my life now? Where do I get this from? How can I beat that high?' Just be prepared."
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thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Popular rugby player found dead by mum after booze and cocaine fuelled night out

A popular rugby player was found dead hours after a night out with friends where he drank booze and took cocaine , an inquest heard .
Ryan Jason James was found in the hallway at his home in Bridgend , Wales by his mum on the morning of August 3 , 2019 .
The 23-year-old , who played for Bryncethin RFC , was described as being in “ good spirits ” when he was taken home by friends early that morning .
Toxicologist Dawn Reed said a post-mortem blood sample found ethanol at a concentration of 142ml per 100ml and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before he died .
Senior coroner for South Wales Central Graeme Hughes concluded Mr James had died as a result of “ deliberate self-harm in the setting of unclear intentions whilst under the influence of ethanol , cocaine , and their combined effects ” .
His family said he was “ loved by all of us ” and his death had been “ hard to come to terms with ” .
Mr Hughes summarised written evidence at an inquest into Mr James ’ death at Pontypridd Coroners ’ Court on Thursday .
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Mr James ’ twin Steven James , who told the court his brother was a popular player at Bryncethin RFC and enjoyed socialising at the club .
Steven James said his brother had been best man at his wedding shortly before his death and had been “ looking forward to seeing him after his honeymoon ” .
In his written statement Steven James said his brother would drink alcohol and take cocaine .
Reading Steven James ’ statement , Mr Hughes said : “ Ryan was probably using cocaine a bit too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using it on the weekends.
” He said his brother would become “ annoyed at his money issues ” and “ he would tell me he wanted to take his own life ” .
But he said his twin would “ quickly snap out ” of this mood “ as quickly as he went into it ” .
A statement provided by Mr James ’ cousin Leon Sylvester was also summarised to the hearing .
Mr Sylvester said he was one of the last people to see Mr James alive during a night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before he died .
He said the two of them and a group of friends went to watch a rugby game at about 5.30pm on August 2 before moving on to other bars and clubs .
Mr Sylvester said : “ I spoke to Ryan several times and he was usual self.
” He described his cousin as being in “ good spirits ” .
In a statement summarised to the court , Mr James ’ friend Lauren King said she had dropped Ryan off home at about 4am on August 3 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ being in “ good spirits ” and said he was talking to others in the car about an upcoming rugby game .
“ I wouldn ’ t say that he was sober but he was capable of holding a conversation , ” Ms King said .
In her statement Mr James ’ mother Joanne James said she returned home at about 7.30pm on August 2 but saw that Mr James ’ car was missing from the driveway and assumed he had gone out .
She said she then went out to a friend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and returned the following morning at about 7am .
Ms James said she found the door unlocked but this was not unusual after her son had returned home after a night out .
“ When I got through the door I could immediately see Ryan slumped on the floor , ” she said .
She said she rolled him onto his back but she could not get any response from him .
Ms James added that her memory of what happened next is “ confused ” but she remembered police and paramedics arriving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the court Ryan had only presented at his surgery with a “ low mood ” on one occasion in 2016 but had little further past medical history .
South Wales police constable Richard Helling said a search of the house was undertaken and a note was found in an app on Mr James ’ phone which may have indicated an intention to take his own life .
PC Helling concluded there were no suspicious circumstances and confirmed there was no third-party involvement in the death .
An external post-mortem examination was carried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He confirmed ligature marks found on Mr James ’ body were consistent with hanging .
He gave a medical cause of death of hanging .
Mr Hughes said a conclusion of suicide may be available to him but he would need to be sure it was “ more probable than not ” that Mr James intended to cause his own death .
“ There is the note that was found on the phone , ” he said .
“ My only concern in relation to that is that I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was found on his notes app .
All I have from PC Helling is that the note was there .
I don ’ t necessarily know that the note was made on that day.
” Mr Hughes accepted the medical cause of death as hanging .
Speaking after the hearing Mr James ’ father Jason Sylvester said : “ Ryan was loved by all of us .
He was loved by everyone .
It makes it so hard to think that he did this .
“ We will never ever know why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are coming to terms with.
” In the aftermath of Mr James ' death Bryncethin RFC , where he had scored a vital try playing as a talented winger in the final of the Bridgend and District Bowl a few months before his death , said they were `` devastated '' by the loss of a `` very determined runner '' who `` lived and breathed '' the club .
Wales centre Owen Watkin , a friend of Mr James , said in a tribute that he was going to be `` hugely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is available 24/7 if you need to talk .
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The 23-year-old, of Bridgend, Wales was described as being in “good spirits” when he was taken home by friends early that morning and was later found hanged by his mum
A popular rugby player was found dead hours after a night out with friends where he drank booze and took cocaine, an inquest heard.
Ryan Jason James was found in the hallway at his home in Bridgend, Wales by his mum on the morning of August 3, 2019.
The 23-year-old, who played for Bryncethin RFC, was described as being in “good spirits” when he was taken home by friends early that morning.
Toxicologist Dawn Reed said a post-mortem blood sample found ethanol at a concentration of 142ml per 100ml and also identified cocaine use in the hours before he died.
Senior coroner for South Wales Central Graeme Hughes concluded Mr James had died as a result of “deliberate self-harm in the setting of unclear intentions whilst under the influence of ethanol, cocaine, and their combined effects”.
His family said he was “loved by all of us” and his death had been “hard to come to terms with”.
Image: Andrew Jones/Bryncethin RFC) Andrew Jones/Bryncethin RFC)
Mr Hughes summarised written evidence at an inquest into Mr James’ death at Pontypridd Coroners’ Court on Thursday.
Mr Hughes read evidence provided in a statement by Mr James’ twin Steven James, who told the court his brother was a popular player at Bryncethin RFC and enjoyed socialising at the club.
Steven James said his brother had been best man at his wedding shortly before his death and had been “looking forward to seeing him after his honeymoon”.
In his written statement Steven James said his brother would drink alcohol and take cocaine.
Reading Steven James’ statement, Mr Hughes said: “Ryan was probably using cocaine a bit too much as he wasn’t just using it on the weekends.”
He said his brother would become “annoyed at his money issues” and “he would tell me he wanted to take his own life”. But he said his twin would “quickly snap out” of this mood “as quickly as he went into it”.
A statement provided by Mr James’ cousin Leon Sylvester was also summarised to the hearing. Mr Sylvester said he was one of the last people to see Mr James alive during a night out at Pyle Rugby club the night before he died.
He said the two of them and a group of friends went to watch a rugby game at about 5.30pm on August 2 before moving on to other bars and clubs. Mr Sylvester said: “I spoke to Ryan several times and he was usual self.”
He described his cousin as being in “good spirits”.
Image: Jason Sylvester) Jason Sylvester)
In a statement summarised to the court, Mr James’ friend Lauren King said she had dropped Ryan off home at about 4am on August 3. Ms King also described Mr James as being in “good spirits” and said he was talking to others in the car about an upcoming rugby game.
“I wouldn’t say that he was sober but he was capable of holding a conversation,” Ms King said.
In her statement Mr James’ mother Joanne James said she returned home at about 7.30pm on August 2 but saw that Mr James’ car was missing from the driveway and assumed he had gone out. She said she then went out to a friend’s house but stayed the night and returned the following morning at about 7am.
Ms James said she found the door unlocked but this was not unusual after her son had returned home after a night out.
“When I got through the door I could immediately see Ryan slumped on the floor,” she said.
She said she rolled him onto his back but she could not get any response from him.
Ms James added that her memory of what happened next is “confused” but she remembered police and paramedics arriving.
Ryan’s GP Dr Morgan told the court Ryan had only presented at his surgery with a “low mood” on one occasion in 2016 but had little further past medical history.
South Wales police constable Richard Helling said a search of the house was undertaken and a note was found in an app on Mr James’ phone which may have indicated an intention to take his own life.
PC Helling concluded there were no suspicious circumstances and confirmed there was no third-party involvement in the death.
An external post-mortem examination was carried out by forensic pathologist Dr Deryk James. He confirmed ligature marks found on Mr James’ body were consistent with hanging. He gave a medical cause of death of hanging.
Mr Hughes said a conclusion of suicide may be available to him but he would need to be sure it was “more probable than not” that Mr James intended to cause his own death.
“There is the note that was found on the phone,” he said. “My only concern in relation to that is that I don’t know when it was made.
“It was found on his notes app. All I have from PC Helling is that the note was there. I don’t necessarily know that the note was made on that day.”
Mr Hughes accepted the medical cause of death as hanging.
Speaking after the hearing Mr James’ father Jason Sylvester said: “Ryan was loved by all of us. He was loved by everyone. It makes it so hard to think that he did this.
“We will never ever know why. That is what all the family are coming to terms with.”
In the aftermath of Mr James' death Bryncethin RFC, where he had scored a vital try playing as a talented winger in the final of the Bridgend and District Bowl a few months before his death, said they were "devastated" by the loss of a "very determined runner" who "lived and breathed" the club.
Wales centre Owen Watkin, a friend of Mr James, said in a tribute that he was going to be "hugely missed by everyone".
The Samaritans is available 24/7 if you need to talk. You can contact them for free by calling 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org or head to the website to find your nearest branch. You matter.


thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Love Island's Jess and Shaughna convinced new boy Luke Mabbott was Justin Bieber

Love Island twin Jess Gale and fellow Islander Shaughna Phillips were convinced newcomer Luke Mabbott was Justin Bieber .
The two girls had a shock when he entered the villa in tonight 's episode and got the Redcar boy 's looks mixed up with Canadian singer Justin Bieber .
The ladies hosted two new boys - Luke M and Luke Trotman - for their first night as they enjoyed a warm welcome into the Cape Town villa .
Luke M caught the eyes of Shaughna and Jess as the girls discussed how they felt about having new men walk into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He looks like Justin Bieber ! ''
Chatting to Paige , she continued : `` It 's ridiculous , the smile and everything . ''
The original boys watched in disappointment as their girls went for lunch dates with the two new fellas .
Meanwhile Luke M took took Jess on a date in tonight 's episode , and it seemed to go swimmingly .
Jess told the hunky man he looked like the musician during a flirty chat , and he was chuffed .
Tonight 's episode saw one of the hunks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made a shock decision .
The former Miss Newcastle made a cold-hearted decision on who gets to stay in the villa .
The original islanders were torn apart in the villa as the stunning beauty queen shook the line-up with her choice .
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The Love Island girls were shocked at new boy Luke Mabbott's very similar resemblance to pop star and heartthrob Justin Bieber
Love Island's Jess and Shaughna convinced new boy Luke Mabbott was Justin Bieber
Love Island twin Jess Gale and fellow Islander Shaughna Phillips were convinced newcomer Luke Mabbott was Justin Bieber.
The two girls had a shock when he entered the villa in tonight's episode and got the Redcar boy's looks mixed up with Canadian singer Justin Bieber.
The ladies hosted two new boys - Luke M and Luke Trotman - for their first night as they enjoyed a warm welcome into the Cape Town villa.
Luke M caught the eyes of Shaughna and Jess as the girls discussed how they felt about having new men walk into the villa.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Shaughna exclaimed: "He looks like Justin Bieber!"
Chatting to Paige, she continued: "It's ridiculous, the smile and everything."
The original boys watched in disappointment as their girls went for lunch dates with the two new fellas.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Meanwhile Luke M took took Jess on a date in tonight's episode, and it seemed to go swimmingly.
Jess told the hunky man he looked like the musician during a flirty chat, and he was chuffed.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Tonight's episode saw one of the hunks get dropped from the villa after Rebecca made a shock decision.
The former Miss Newcastle made a cold-hearted decision on who gets to stay in the villa.
The original islanders were torn apart in the villa as the stunning beauty queen shook the line-up with her choice.
*Love Island continues Sunday at 9pm on ITV2.
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thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Love Island's Siânnise named 'hero' as she saves Nas and does Connagh 'dirty' in shake-up

Siânnise Fudge has been branded a `` hero '' for choosing to save Nas Majeed in the latest explosive Love Island re-coupling - sending Connagh Howard home .
The stunning beauty counter queen had the last laugh in tonight 's episode as she coupled up with single Nas , which meant Connor had to leave .
Standing around the fire pit with fellow Islanders , the 25-year-old Bristolian announced she wanted to go with sweetheart Nas as she wants him to find a girl for himself .
She told her co-stars : `` I have n't actually planned this , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was planning on choosing has been picked , '' making a dig at Rebecca who had chosen Luke Trotman .
`` It is what it is , we move on .
The guy that I have now chosen to couple up with - he is the life and soul of the villa , '' Siânnise continued .
`` He makes me laugh 24/7 - his personality is amazing and it does n't go unnoticed to anyone .
`` He 's always supporting me and he always pushes me to be the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love for him to have the chance to find the girl of his dreams and be happy . ''
After a long silence , the brunette beauty admitted : `` The boy I would like to couple up with is ... Nas . ''
Connagh let out a sigh of relief as he found out he was next to leave the Cape Town villa after a short time on the show .
Speaking about Rebecca in the Beach Hut , Siânnise revealed : `` It 's literally a kick in the teeth .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Siânnise a `` hero '' for keeping Nas in the game .
One penned : `` Siannise wins her name back from twitter , along with respect .
The hero origin story we NEEDED .
# LoveIsland '' .
Another praised : `` Siannise actually be the hero of the season wtf would we have done without nas tf # LoveIsland '' .
And a third added : `` Siannise is the hero we didn ’ t know we needed I ’ m sorry for hating on you girl # LoveIsland '' .
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Siânnise Fudge chose Nas Majeed in an explosive Love Island re-coupling tonight - which meant she had the last laugh over Connagh Howard
Love Island's Siânnise named 'hero' as she saves Nas and does Connagh 'dirty' in shake-up
Siânnise Fudge has been branded a "hero" for choosing to save Nas Majeed in the latest explosive Love Island re-coupling - sending Connagh Howard home.
The stunning beauty counter queen had the last laugh in tonight's episode as she coupled up with single Nas, which meant Connor had to leave.
Standing around the fire pit with fellow Islanders, the 25-year-old Bristolian announced she wanted to go with sweetheart Nas as she wants him to find a girl for himself.
She told her co-stars: "I haven't actually planned this, I'm not prepared because the guy I was planning on choosing has been picked," making a dig at Rebecca who had chosen Luke Trotman.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"It is what it is, we move on. The guy that I have now chosen to couple up with - he is the life and soul of the villa," Siânnise continued.
"He makes me laugh 24/7 - his personality is amazing and it doesn't go unnoticed to anyone.
"He's always supporting me and he always pushes me to be the best I can be, and I would love for him to have the chance to find the girl of his dreams and be happy."
Image: ITV) ITV)
After a long silence, the brunette beauty admitted: "The boy I would like to couple up with is... Nas."
Connagh let out a sigh of relief as he found out he was next to leave the Cape Town villa after a short time on the show.
Speaking about Rebecca in the Beach Hut, Siânnise revealed: "It's literally a kick in the teeth."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Fans took to Twitter and called Siânnise a "hero" for keeping Nas in the game.
One penned: "Siannise wins her name back from twitter, along with respect. The hero origin story we NEEDED. #LoveIsland".
Image: ITV) ITV)
Another praised: "Siannise actually be the hero of the season wtf would we have done without nas tf #LoveIsland".
And a third added: "Siannise is the hero we didn’t know we needed I’m sorry for hating on you girl #LoveIsland".
*Love Island continues Sunday at 9pm on ITV2.
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thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Erling Haaland shines again as ex-Man Utd target nets Borussia Dortmund brace

Erling Haaland again showed Manchester United what they had missed out on with a brace for Borussia Dortmund in their 5-1 demolition of Cologne on Friday .
Haaland , who scored a 20-minute hat-trick after coming off the bench for his debut against Augsburg last weekend , netted two more after again coming on as a second-half substitute in Friday 's Bundesliga clash .
It meant the 19-year-old made history as the first Borussia Dortmund player to score five goals in his first two games for the club - with all of them coming in his first hour of German @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also 19 , was also on target with his 11th Bundesliga goal of the season and his eighth in his last eight outings as Dortmund outclassed the hapless Billy Goats .
How United could do with Haaland 's goals at the moment - especially with Marcus Rashford now sidelined for at least a couple of months having suffered a double stress fracture in his back .
Haaland had been widely tipped to join the Red Devils in the January transfer window , having previously played under United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Molde @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was Dortmund who stumped up the £18million to snap him up from Red Bell Salzburg , and the German side are reaping the rewards .
Raphel Guerreiro and Marco Reus set Dortmund on the way with first-half goals as they moved to within four points of RB Leipzig ahead of Bundeliga leaders ' visit to Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday .
Guerreiro opened the scoring in the first minute and Reus doubled their lead before the half hour , the referee awarding the goal following a VAR review after initially disallowing it for offside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the restart , but Mark Uth pulled one back with a superb volley from a tight angle , before Haaland scored a poacher 's goal , turning in a rebound for in the 77th minute .
Ten minutes later the Norwegian had his second when he latched onto a through-ball , raced past goalkeeper Timo Horn and turned the ball in from a narrow angle .

Haaland showed Manchester United what they had missed out on as he became first Dortmund player to score five goals in his first two games, with Jadon Sancho also on target
Erling Haaland again showed Manchester United what they had missed out on with a brace for Borussia Dortmund in their 5-1 demolition of Cologne on Friday.
Haaland, who scored a 20-minute hat-trick after coming off the bench for his debut against Augsburg last weekend, netted two more after again coming on as a second-half substitute in Friday's Bundesliga clash.
It meant the 19-year-old made history as the first Borussia Dortmund player to score five goals in his first two games for the club - with all of them coming in his first hour of German football.
England winger Jadon Sancho, also 19, was also on target with his 11th Bundesliga goal of the season and his eighth in his last eight outings as Dortmund outclassed the hapless Billy Goats.
How United could do with Haaland's goals at the moment - especially with Marcus Rashford now sidelined for at least a couple of months having suffered a double stress fracture in his back.
Image: Bongarts/Getty Images) Bongarts/Getty Images)
Haaland had been widely tipped to join the Red Devils in the January transfer window, having previously played under United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Molde in their native Norway.
But it was Dortmund who stumped up the £18million to snap him up from Red Bell Salzburg, and the German side are reaping the rewards.
Raphel Guerreiro and Marco Reus set Dortmund on the way with first-half goals as they moved to within four points of RB Leipzig ahead of Bundeliga leaders' visit to Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.
Guerreiro opened the scoring in the first minute and Reus doubled their lead before the half hour, the referee awarding the goal following a VAR review after initially disallowing it for offside.
Image: FRIEDEMANN VOGEL/EPA-EFE/REX) FRIEDEMANN VOGEL/EPA-EFE/REX)
Sancho increased the lead three minutes after the restart, but Mark Uth pulled one back with a superb volley from a tight angle, before Haaland scored a poacher's goal, turning in a rebound for in the 77th minute.
Ten minutes later the Norwegian had his second when he latched onto a through-ball, raced past goalkeeper Timo Horn and turned the ball in from a narrow angle.


thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Love Island's Siannise declares war on disloyal Rebecca over recoupling betrayal

Love Island fans got behind Siannise Fudge in the latest episode , as Rebecca Gormley `` stole her man '' in the reocupling .
Rebecca ditched Connagh Howard for new guy Luke T in the latest dumping , with Siannise forced to choose between Connagh and Nas Majeed .
Siannise publicly took aim at the stunner though , after losing out on getting to couple up with Luke .
While Luke did n't seem to gutted to be with Rebecca instead , Siannise would n't let it go .
Her face said it all , as she could n't hide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actions when she chose him .
She then hit out at her in front of the other Islanders saying : `` So I have n't actually planned this ...
I 'm not very prepared cos the guy I was planning on choosing has been picked .
`` So it is what it is , we move on .
The guy I have now chosen to couple up with ... '' She then chose Nas , sending Connagh packing from the villa .
She had just told the girls that if Rebecca went for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
Siannise said : `` I 'll probably be p****d off if I 'm honest cos it 's taken me about two weeks to find someone I actually think ... yeah . ''
As the results sank in , Rebecca tried to explain herself and while Siannise remained calm she said they 'd `` speak later '' .
Speaking in The Beach Hut , it was clear she was n't going to let it go especially with Rebecca taking both Connagh and Luke from her .
She said : `` It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She 's gone behind my back , there 's no loyalty there . ''
Viewers were ready and waiting for a showdown between the pair , predicting fireworks .
Others agreed with her , believing Siannise did n't really like Luke .
Whether the pair will come to blows remains to be scene , with others risking being dumped .
Love Island airs every night at 9pm on ITV2 .

Love Island 2020 Islander Siannise Fudge hit out at Rebecca Gormley over her decision in the recoupling
Love Island fans got behind Siannise Fudge in the latest episode, as Rebecca Gormley "stole her man" in the reocupling.
Rebecca ditched Connagh Howard for new guy Luke T in the latest dumping, with Siannise forced to choose between Connagh and Nas Majeed.
Siannise publicly took aim at the stunner though, after losing out on getting to couple up with Luke.
While Luke didn't seem to gutted to be with Rebecca instead, Siannise wouldn't let it go.
Her face said it all, as she couldn't hide her shock and dismay over Rebecca's actions when she chose him.
Image: ITV) ITV)
She then hit out at her in front of the other Islanders saying: "So I haven't actually planned this... I'm not very prepared cos the guy I was planning on choosing has been picked.
"So it is what it is, we move on. The guy I have now chosen to couple up with..."
She then chose Nas, sending Connagh packing from the villa.
Image: ITV) ITV)
She had just told the girls that if Rebecca went for Luke she wouldn't be happy about it.
Siannise said: "I'll probably be p****d off if I'm honest cos it's taken me about two weeks to find someone I actually think... yeah."
As the results sank in, Rebecca tried to explain herself and while Siannise remained calm she said they'd "speak later".
Image: ITV) ITV)
Speaking in The Beach Hut, it was clear she wasn't going to let it go especially with Rebecca taking both Connagh and Luke from her.
She said: "It's literally a kick in the teeth. She's gone behind my back, there's no loyalty there."
Viewers were ready and waiting for a showdown between the pair, predicting fireworks.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Others agreed with her, believing Siannise didn't really like Luke.
Whether the pair will come to blows remains to be scene, with others risking being dumped.
Love Island airs every night at 9pm on ITV2.


thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Sheamus delivers Man Utd dig as WWE superstar casts his Liverpool title verdict

With champions-elect Liverpool cruising to their first league title in 30 years , you can forgive their supporters for all the excitement .
Jurgen Klopp ’ s side overcame a spirited Wolves side on Thursday night to extend their incredible lead at the top of the table to 16 points above Manchester City , with a game a in hand .
And one man who has admired the Reds ’ brilliance from afar is super-fan , Sheamus .
The WWE superstar is famous around the world for not taking any prisoners inside the wrestling ring .
He has loved watching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their last 40 league games - destroy opponents in equal measure this season , especially when it comes to beating the likes of Man United and Everton .
“ It has been phenomenal , ” said the Irish fighter , speaking exclusively to Mirror WWE ahead of this weekend ’ s Royal Rumble in Houston , Texas - which is live on BT Sport Box Office .
“ It ’ s coming .
Listen , if they do blow it at this stage then I can never see the title coming .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s funny , you know , because we haven ’ t won the title in like 30 years and now some people are saying : ‘ Well , they ’ re only winning because of VAR… ’ and all this crap .
“ Honestly , I ’ ve watched every single Liverpool game whether it ’ s the Champions League or FA Cup .
I watch them all because I have all the channels [ in the States ] .
And they ’ ve had lots of goals disallowed through VAR @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take a piece away from why the team are doing so well .
“ That ’ s OK though .
Only when you ’ re doing well do people want to take a pop shot at you .
They ’ re doing fantastic .
It ’ s been the best start to any season .
Which means Man Utd fans are extremely upset… and that ’ s great .
“ I ’ ve been a Liverpool fan from about 1988 and I ’ ve seen Liverpool drop down , changing manager after manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rise in that time , pretty much winning every single thing there is to win .
It was tough , man .
“ But it ’ s like anything else , it goes in waves .
And now it ’ s United ’ s time to endure the success of Liverpool .
As for Everton , I don ’ t know what is going on with them .
Liverpool ’ s B-team beat Everton .
That just shows you how much of a divide there is there .
It ’ s just incredible.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool in fifth place , Sheamus believes their current predicament is similar to what Liverpool went through in the 1990s .
And he thinks United ’ s demise is largely down to a post-Sir Alex Ferguson era hangover .
“ Some people don ’ t see that though , ” he said .
“ But that [ Man United ] team was old .
It was the same thing that happened with Liverpool in the 1990s .
The team when [ Sir Kenny ] Dalglish left , it was old .
It needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in older players like David Speedie… and to think some people probably won ’ t have a clue who I ’ m talking about !
“ But it was the same thing that happened with [ Sir Alex ] Ferguson when he was on the way out.
” Sheamus last week competed in his first match back for WWE after lengthy absence outside of the ring .
He defeated current United States champion Andrade in a non-title exhibition match at the launch night for BT Sport ’ s new partnership with WWE .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the big stage of the Royal Rumble this Sunday in a match against Smackdown Live rival Shorty G. While the former WWE champion , who resides in Nashville , has high hopes of rising back to the top , he always has Liverpool on his mind and never misses a game .
“ There ’ s a Nashville Liverpool ’ s supporters club just down the road , not to far to me , ” he said .
“ I get there whenever I can .
I watch it at home too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s great because I get to see more football now than we I did in the UK and Ireland.
” • BT Sport is the new home of WWE in the UK .
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The WWE superstar makes his return to the ring officially at the Royal Rumble - but he can't help be distracted by the success of his beloved Liverpool FC
With champions-elect Liverpool cruising to their first league title in 30 years, you can forgive their supporters for all the excitement.
Jurgen Klopp’s side overcame a spirited Wolves side on Thursday night to extend their incredible lead at the top of the table to 16 points above Manchester City, with a game a in hand.
And one man who has admired the Reds’ brilliance from afar is super-fan, Sheamus.
The WWE superstar is famous around the world for not taking any prisoners inside the wrestling ring.
He has loved watching his beloved Liverpool - who now unbeaten in their last 40 league games - destroy opponents in equal measure this season, especially when it comes to beating the likes of Man United and Everton.
“It has been phenomenal,” said the Irish fighter, speaking exclusively to Mirror WWE ahead of this weekend’s Royal Rumble in Houston, Texas - which is live on BT Sport Box Office.
Image: LIVERPOOL ECHO) LIVERPOOL ECHO)
“It’s coming. Listen, if they do blow it at this stage then I can never see the title coming. But it is coming.
“But it’s funny, you know, because we haven’t won the title in like 30 years and now some people are saying: ‘Well, they’re only winning because of VAR…’ and all this crap.
“Honestly, I’ve watched every single Liverpool game whether it’s the Champions League or FA Cup. I watch them all because I have all the channels [in the States]. And they’ve had lots of goals disallowed through VAR as well. But people want to take a piece away from why the team are doing so well.
“That’s OK though. Only when you’re doing well do people want to take a pop shot at you. They’re doing fantastic. It’s been the best start to any season. Which means Man Utd fans are extremely upset… and that’s great.
“I’ve been a Liverpool fan from about 1988 and I’ve seen Liverpool drop down, changing manager after manager, and I’ve seen United rise in that time, pretty much winning every single thing there is to win. It was tough, man.
Image: PETER POWELL/EPA-EFE/REX) PETER POWELL/EPA-EFE/REX)
“But it’s like anything else, it goes in waves. And now it’s United’s time to endure the success of Liverpool. As for Everton, I don’t know what is going on with them. Liverpool’s B-team beat Everton. That just shows you how much of a divide there is there. It’s just incredible.”
With United languishing 33 points behind Liverpool in fifth place, Sheamus believes their current predicament is similar to what Liverpool went through in the 1990s.
And he thinks United’s demise is largely down to a post-Sir Alex Ferguson era hangover.
“Some people don’t see that though,” he said. “But that [Man United] team was old. It was the same thing that happened with Liverpool in the 1990s. The team when [Sir Kenny] Dalglish left, it was old. It needed youth injected into it. They brought in older players like David Speedie… and to think some people probably won’t have a clue who I’m talking about!
“But it was the same thing that happened with [Sir Alex] Ferguson when he was on the way out.”
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Sheamus last week competed in his first match back for WWE after lengthy absence outside of the ring.
He defeated current United States champion Andrade in a non-title exhibition match at the launch night for BT Sport’s new partnership with WWE. And he will officially make his comeback on the big stage of the Royal Rumble this Sunday in a match against Smackdown Live rival Shorty G.
While the former WWE champion, who resides in Nashville, has high hopes of rising back to the top, he always has Liverpool on his mind and never misses a game.
“There’s a Nashville Liverpool’s supporters club just down the road, not to far to me,” he said. “I get there whenever I can. I watch it at home too.
“For me, it’s great because I get to see more football now than we I did in the UK and Ireland.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Paige urges WWE to sign her ‘Fighting with my Family’ brothers as she hails NXT UK

Paige has told WWE chiefs that they can keep the ‘ Fighting with my Family ’ connection going in the ring - by signing up her brothers .
The WWE legend was forced to retire from the ring back in April 2018 after a serious neck injury that required two successive surgeries .
Despite ‘ feeling great ’ , her return to the squared-circle remains unlikely as she targets a career in acting .
But she would like to see her family ’ s famous reputation extended to the booming NXT UK brand - and believes her brothers , Zak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ricky Knight Jr would be perfect additions to their impressive roster .
“ It ’ s pretty much a brand in its own right at this point , ” said Paige , speaking exclusively to the Mirror ahead of Sunday ’ s WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view , which is live on BT Sport Box Office .
“ When I came over to America when it was just FCW and they didn ’ t have any television whatsoever and it was like a little shack that you wrestled in .
“ There was only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or 40 guys .
Now there are like hundreds .
“ I just feel that NXT UK has took off from how NXT was a success too .
And how the British scene has kind of exploded over the past few years too .
“ When I left , the British scene wasn ’ t as big .
In some ways it was still like a taboo where some people were not really fans of wrestling .
They were like closet fans .
“ But now everyone obviously loves it and it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ And by the way , sign my brothers and my nephew : The Hooligans and Ricky Knight Jr. “ I ’ m just throwing that one out there .
But yeah , it ’ s like it ’ s going to be even more a big success and NXT is going to keep on taking over .
Essentially , I feel like they already have.
” Paige , who now lives in California with her rocker boyfriend Ronnie Radke and beloved pitbull dog Lobtster , was delighted to spend some time back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she led the launch for BT Sport ’ s coverage of WWE in London .
And she loved every moment of it .
“ It was wild , ” she says , laughing .
“ I haven ’ t really come back to England for a hot minute too .
“ But it ’ s so crazy .
I flew over from LA .
It was an 11-hour flight .
Landed .
Then another hour-and-a-half to the hotel for my Mum to come and pick me up .
Then two-and-a-bit hours to Norwich @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quick for like two hours , then we came back to London again… I didn ’ t slept a wink !
“ Especially when we actually went into BT Sport and I obviously hadn ’ t slept , so I ’ d taken a five minute nap in the car in between the journey , so I was half asleep .
“ My Mum was like , do you need a coffee .
But I was like , no I ’ ll be fine And then as I walk into BT Sport there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
cheerleaders… pretty much a marching band and there ’ s a guy who is like , 'Here ’ s Paige ! '
And I ’ m like ( draws deep breathe ) ... '' That woke me up real quick and I was like damn I miss England .
• BT Sport is the new home of WWE in the UK .
Watch the Royal Rumble live on BT Sport Box Office WWE on Sunday 26th January , for just £19.95 , through BT TV , Virgin TV , Sky

WWE legend Paige, speaking exclusively ahead of the Royal Rumble, wants to see her brothers - The Hooligans (Zak and Roy) - get the chance to compete for NXT UK
Paige urges WWE to sign her ‘Fighting with my Family’ brothers as she hails NXT UK
Paige has told WWE chiefs that they can keep the ‘Fighting with my Family’ connection going in the ring - by signing up her brothers.
The WWE legend was forced to retire from the ring back in April 2018 after a serious neck injury that required two successive surgeries.
Despite ‘feeling great’, her return to the squared-circle remains unlikely as she targets a career in acting.
But she would like to see her family’s famous reputation extended to the booming NXT UK brand - and believes her brothers, Zak and Roy and, and her nephew Ricky Knight Jr would be perfect additions to their impressive roster.
Image: @TheUKHooligans/Twitter) @TheUKHooligans/Twitter)
“It’s pretty much a brand in its own right at this point,” said Paige, speaking exclusively to the Mirror ahead of Sunday’s WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view, which is live on BT Sport Box Office .
“When I came over to America when it was just FCW and they didn’t have any television whatsoever and it was like a little shack that you wrestled in.
“There was only like six girls and maybe like 30 or 40 guys. Now there are like hundreds.
“I just feel that NXT UK has took off from how NXT was a success too. And how the British scene has kind of exploded over the past few years too.
“When I left, the British scene wasn’t as big. In some ways it was still like a taboo where some people were not really fans of wrestling. They were like closet fans.
“But now everyone obviously loves it and it's all that anyone really talks about.
“And by the way, sign my brothers and my nephew: The Hooligans and Ricky Knight Jr.
Image: @TheUKHooligans/Twitter) @TheUKHooligans/Twitter)
“I’m just throwing that one out there. But yeah, it’s like it’s going to be even more a big success and NXT is going to keep on taking over. Essentially, I feel like they already have.”
Paige, who now lives in California with her rocker boyfriend Ronnie Radke and beloved pitbull dog Lobtster, was delighted to spend some time back home with her family last week when she led the launch for BT Sport’s coverage of WWE in London. And she loved every moment of it.
“It was wild,” she says, laughing.
“I haven’t really come back to England for a hot minute too.
Image: WWE) WWE)
“But it’s so crazy. I flew over from LA. It was an 11-hour flight. Landed. Then another hour-and-a-half to the hotel for my Mum to come and pick me up. Then two-and-a-bit hours to Norwich. Eat with the family - real quick for like two hours, then we came back to London again… I didn’t slept a wink!
“Especially when we actually went into BT Sport and I obviously hadn’t slept, so I’d taken a five minute nap in the car in between the journey, so I was half asleep.
“My Mum was like, do you need a coffee. But I was like, no I’ll be fine And then as I walk into BT Sport there were like tons of fans and confetti. cheerleaders… pretty much a marching band and there’s a guy who is like, 'Here’s Paige!' And I’m like (draws deep breathe)...
"That woke me up real quick and I was like damn I miss England.
"You guys are bat-s*** crazy!”


thedailymirror--2020-01-24--WWE legend Paige addresses Royal Rumble 2020 rumours and her hopes for Rhea Ripley

A career-ending neck injury forced Paige to retire from wrestling at the age of 25 .
But that doesn ’ t stop the rumours of a comeback surfacing .
And while WWE fans would love to see the legendary British grappler make a return to the squared-circle , she has played down the chances of it actually happening this Sunday in Houston , Texas - even though she will be there .
“ I am , ” says the 27-year-old WWE fans favourite , speaking exclusively to the Mirror ahead of the BT Sport Box Office pay-per-view .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there .
It ’ s going to be me and I ’ m going to win .
You ’ re welcome world… I ’ m going in !
“ But yeah , seriously , it was like all these rumours started and I thought , you know what , I ’ m just going to have some fun with it .
Honestly , it ’ s crazy it just explodes .
I ’ m back… just kidding !
” The good news is that Paige has fully recovered , she says , after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She is thankful to the WWE bosses for their help and support during what has been an enduring period since she announced her retirement to the world back in April 2018 .
While her health remains her priority , Paige - real name Saraya-Jade Bevis - admits she is open-minded to what the future may hold .
“ My neck feels great after my second surgery , which is really cool , ” she said .
“ Even after the first surgery , I started to get pain .
Getting in the ring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , getting a kick [ during a match from Sasha Banks ] made from it even more worse .
“ But now I don ’ t have anything at all , so we ’ ll see how it goes from here .
“ WWE has been really supportive when it comes to that .
And you know what , they didn ’ t have to keep me on since I don ’ t wrestle anymore .
But they ’ ve been so great with me and kept me on to be an analyst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be GM .
I got be a manager for the Kabuki Warriors .
There is one superstar who Paige admires too and hopes to see perform in the women ’ s Royal Rumble match this year : NXT women ’ s champion , Rhea Ripley .
“ I want Rhea Ripley to go in the female Royal Rumble .
I think she ’ s great , ” she added .
“ She ’ s so talented , she ’ s got a great look and everything about her just oozes superstar and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brand combined .
“ She ’ s kind of like the top dog - a bit like how Becky is the top dog on Raw and Smackdown .
`` I hope she comes in - I ’ m not going to say I hope she wins because that would be turning on my blue brand , Smackdown… but I hope she wins.
” • BT Sport is the new home of WWE in the UK .
Watch the Royal Rumble live on BT Sport Box Office WWE on Sunday 26th January , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Virgin TV , Sky

Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, WWE legend Paige opens up ahead of the Royal Rumble about her recovery from two neck surgeries and why NXT champion Rhea Ripley could be the one to watch
A career-ending neck injury forced Paige to retire from wrestling at the age of 25.
But that doesn’t stop the rumours of a comeback surfacing.
And while WWE fans would love to see the legendary British grappler make a return to the squared-circle, she has played down the chances of it actually happening this Sunday in Houston, Texas - even though she will be there.
“I am,” says the 27-year-old WWE fans favourite, speaking exclusively to the Mirror ahead of the BT Sport Box Office pay-per-view.
“I’ve given away the finish right there. It’s going to be me and I’m going to win. You’re welcome world… I’m going in!
Image: © WWE) © WWE)
“But yeah, seriously, it was like all these rumours started and I thought, you know what, I’m just going to have some fun with it. Honestly, it’s crazy it just explodes. I’m back… just kidding!”
The good news is that Paige has fully recovered, she says, after two successive surgeries on her neck.
She is thankful to the WWE bosses for their help and support during what has been an enduring period since she announced her retirement to the world back in April 2018.
While her health remains her priority, Paige - real name Saraya-Jade Bevis - admits she is open-minded to what the future may hold.
“My neck feels great after my second surgery, which is really cool,” she said.
“Even after the first surgery, I started to get pain. Getting in the ring made it worse and then, obviously, getting a kick [during a match from Sasha Banks] made from it even more worse.
“But now I don’t have anything at all, so we’ll see how it goes from here.
Image: © WWE) © WWE)
“WWE has been really supportive when it comes to that. And you know what, they didn’t have to keep me on since I don’t wrestle anymore. But they’ve been so great with me and kept me on to be an analyst on WWE Backstage. I got to be GM. I got be a manager for the Kabuki Warriors.
“They love me.”
There is one superstar who Paige admires too and hopes to see perform in the women’s Royal Rumble match this year: NXT women’s champion, Rhea Ripley.
“I want Rhea Ripley to go in the female Royal Rumble. I think she’s great,” she added.
Image: © WWE) © WWE)
“She’s so talented, she’s got a great look and everything about her just oozes superstar and I feel that she is running every NXT brand combined.
“She’s kind of like the top dog - a bit like how Becky is the top dog on Raw and Smackdown.
"I hope she comes in - I’m not going to say I hope she wins because that would be turning on my blue brand, Smackdown… but I hope she wins.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-24--Florence Pugh backed to win Oscar best supporting actress award by WWE legend Paige

Florence Pugh has been backed to win an Oscar award - by the woman who she played in a movie .
WWE legend Paige is the central character in the last year ’ s smash-hit wrestling movie , ‘ Fighting with My Family , ’ .
The iconic Norwich grappler was brilliantly portrayed by Pugh , whose career has sky rocketed since she donned the lycra for the film .
The British actress is nominated for the best supporting actress gong at next month ’ s prestigious Academy Awards for her recent role in the recent cinema adaptation of Little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeing the woman her played her in a biopic is surreal - but she is backing her friend to take home the coveted Hollywood prize .
“ I mean it ’ s incredible .
I ’ m super proud of her , ” said Paige , speaking exclusively to the Mirror ahead of Sunday ’ s WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view which is live on BT Sport Box Office .
“ [ 'Fighting with My Family ' ] It ’ s on Netflix UK now , which I ’ m really excited about .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ d have a biopic about myself at 27-years-old .
It ’ s wild - and I ’ m not even dead !
it ’ s usually for people who die .
“ It ’ s incredible for me and my family .
Especially the cast that they picked .
I loved Stephen Merchant as a director and a writer , he ’ s absolutely incredible .
But you had Lena Headey who played my Mum , which she nailed .
You had Nick Frost and Vince Vaughn .
And everyone killed it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there - and now she ’ s got an Oscar nomination .
What the hell ?
“ I hope she wins .
She ’ s super talented and she just killed it.
” Paige has kept in touch with Pugh ever since - and she even gave her advice ahead of a recent appearance on BBC ’ s The Graham Norton Show .
“ I text her the other day , ” Paige said .
“ I was coming here and I don ’ t have any make-up artists with me , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can you help me… I need somebody ?
’ But it turned out that WWE had already supplied me one in the end .
“ But she always catches up with me .
Actually , she was about to go on Graham Norton the other day and she drew this picture of a wrestling move .
And she was like , ‘ Can you tell me the name of this wrestling move please ?
’ “ Honestly , she drew the picture of it .
It was ridiculous .
It was a full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ OK I ’ m going to do it on Graham Norton today .
Crazy.
” Paige , who was forced to retire from wrestling back in April 2018 with a serious neck injury , admits she would love to follow in Pugh ’ s footsteps and pursue a career on the silver screen .
“ I want to go into acting .
I love it .
I truly love it , ” she added .
“ It ’ s something that fulfils me .
the thought of things that wrestling has kind of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t been anything fill that void.
” • BT Sport is the new home of WWE in the UK .
Watch the Royal Rumble live on BT Sport Box Office WWE on Sunday 26th January , for just £19.95 , through BT TV , Virgin TV , Sky

Florence Pugh has been nominated for the prestigious prize at this year's Academy Awards - and WWE legend Paige wants the actress who played her to win big
Florence Pugh has been backed to win an Oscar award - by the woman who she played in a movie.
WWE legend Paige is the central character in the last year’s smash-hit wrestling movie, ‘Fighting with My Family,’.
The iconic Norwich grappler was brilliantly portrayed by Pugh, whose career has sky rocketed since she donned the lycra for the film.
The British actress is nominated for the best supporting actress gong at next month’s prestigious Academy Awards for her recent role in the recent cinema adaptation of Little Women .
For Paige the prospect of seeing the woman who played her in a biopic is surreal - but she is backing her friend to take home the coveted Hollywood prize.
“I mean it’s incredible. I’m super proud of her,” said Paige, speaking exclusively to the Mirror ahead of Sunday’s WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view which is live on BT Sport Box Office .
“['Fighting with My Family'] It’s on Netflix UK now, which I’m really excited about.
“I didn’t know I’d have a biopic about myself at 27-years-old. It’s wild - and I’m not even dead! It’s usually for people who die.
Image: YOUTUBE/SONY PICTURES) YOUTUBE/SONY PICTURES)
“It’s incredible for me and my family. Especially the cast that they picked. I loved Stephen Merchant as a director and a writer, he’s absolutely incredible. But you had Lena Headey who played my Mum, which she nailed. You had Nick Frost and Vince Vaughn. And everyone killed it.
“And obviously Florence went out there - and now she’s got an Oscar nomination. What the hell?
“I hope she wins. She’s super talented and she just killed it.”
Paige has kept in touch with Pugh ever since - and she even gave her advice ahead of a recent appearance on BBC’s The Graham Norton Show .
Image: Stephen Lovekin/REX/Shutterstock) Stephen Lovekin/REX/Shutterstock) Image: MGM) MGM)
“I text her the other day,” Paige said. “I was coming here and I don’t have any make-up artists with me, so I was like: ‘Hey, can you help me… I need somebody?’ But it turned out that WWE had already supplied me one in the end.
“But she always catches up with me. Actually, she was about to go on Graham Norton the other day and she drew this picture of a wrestling move. And she was like, ‘Can you tell me the name of this wrestling move please?’
“Honestly, she drew the picture of it. It was ridiculous. It was a full nelson! And she was like, OK I’m going to do it on Graham Norton today. Crazy.”
Paige, who was forced to retire from wrestling back in April 2018 with a serious neck injury, admits she would love to follow in Pugh’s footsteps and pursue a career on the silver screen.
“I want to go into acting. I love it. I truly love it,” she added.
“It’s something that fulfils me. the thought of things that wrestling has kind of stopped for me and there hasn’t been anything fill that void.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-24--WWE legend Paige outlines her Hollywood dream of emulating The Rock and John Cena

In little over two weeks time , Paige could be watching ‘ herself ’ winning an Oscar .
Except it won ’ t be the WWE trailblazer delivering an acceptance speech to the world .
Rather the woman who portrayed her incredible rise to fame : Florence Pugh .
And should the British actress walk away with the best supporting actress award , as expected for her outstanding role in the recent adaptation of Little Women , then Paige has no doubt that she too one day can follow Pugh ’ s lead .
In fact , the Norwich grappler @ @ @ @ @ @ @ female equivalent to box office king Dwayne ‘ The Rock ’ Johnson and achieving megastardom on the silver screen .
“ I want to go into acting .
I love it , ” she says , during an exclusive chat with the Mirror in London , ahead of Sunday 's Royal Rumble ( live on BT Sport Box Office ) .
“ It ’ s something that fulfils me .
The thought of things that wrestling has kind of stopped for me and there hasn ’ t been anything fill that void .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ because it truly does that .
“ And there hasn ’ t really been a woman who ’ s done what they [ Dwayne Johnson and John Cena ] have done [ from wrestling to movies ] .
So , I want to be one of the first to try and accomplish that .
‘ The Rock ’ was , of course , instrumental in producing Paige ’ s acclaimed biopic ‘ Fighting with My Family ’ , which hit screens last year and is now available to watch on Netflix .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Fast & Furious film franchise when he saw Channel 4 ’ s candid and colourful documentary on Paige ’ s legendary British wrestling family .
It showed her first steps of defying the odds and realising her wildest dreams of becoming a WWE superstar .
But that soon became a nightmare as her livelihood was cruelly taken away .
In April 2018 , a devastated Paige was forced to retire following the backlash of a brutal kick she received the head during a match .
There were serious fears that should Britain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s world champion wrestle again she would be left paralysed before she reached 30 .
Two neck surgeries later , rumours are rife that the 27-year-old will make a sensational return at WWE ’ s Royal Rumble pay-per-view on Sunday ( live on BT Sport Box Office ) .
Paige - real name Saraya-Jade Bevis - playfully teases that idea to her legion of followers on Twitter .
Yet the reality is she wants to look ahead to the next chapter in what has already been a fascinating lifetime .
Indeed , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Family ’ has enormously helped Paige rebuild her life after a tremendously torrid time outside of the ring .
Her career-ending neck injuries were compounded by a vicious spate of online bullying after private videos were leaked of her , followed by a break-up of a relationship .
She insists she has “ fully recovered ” now with an amazing support structure around her - and she has found happiness with her new , American rocker boyfriend , Ronnie Radke , who now she lives with in California - along with her beloved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hollywood connection extends further with Pugh as their friendship continues to blossom .
And Paige is fully rooting for her compatriot to win a prestigious Academy award on February 10 .
“ It ’ s so wild , ” she says , with her eyes lighting up despite barely “ sleeping wink ” during her whistle-stop WWE visit to her “ bat-shit crazy ” British home .
“ Florence went out there and absolutely killed it [ playing Paige in a movie ] - and now she ’ s got an Oscar nomination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m super proud of her .
She ’ s super talented .
She always catches up with me .
In fact , I text her the other day .
“ Actually , she was about to go on Graham Norton and she sent me this picture of a wrestling move .
“ She was like , ‘ Can you tell me the name of this wrestling move please ?
’ I ’ m not kidding , she actually drew the picture of it .
It was ridiculous .
It was a full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ‘ OK I ’ m going to do it on Graham Norton today ’ .
Just crazy .
“ I didn ’ t know I ’ d have a biopic about myself at 27-years-old .
It ’ s wild - and I ’ m not even dead !
it ’ s usually for people who die .
It ’ s incredible for me and my family.
” We will find out this weekend if her days as a WWE superstar are definitely behind her .
Whatever happens , things are certainly looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ greatest ever exports .
And she may well follow in Pugh ’ s box office footsteps after all .
• BT Sport is the new home of WWE in the UK .
Watch the Royal Rumble live on BT Sport Box Office WWE on Sunday 26th January , for just £19.95 , through BT TV , Virgin TV , Sky

In an EXCLUSIVE interview with the Mirror ahead of this year's WWE Royal Rumble, the retired British favourite outlines her dream for life outside of the ring and conquering Hollywood
WWE legend Paige outlines her Hollywood dream of emulating The Rock and John Cena
In little over two weeks time, Paige could be watching ‘herself’ winning an Oscar.
Except it won’t be the WWE trailblazer delivering an acceptance speech to the world. Rather the woman who portrayed her incredible rise to fame: Florence Pugh.
And should the British actress walk away with the best supporting actress award, as expected for her outstanding role in the recent adaptation of Little Women, then Paige has no doubt that she too one day can follow Pugh’s lead.
In fact, the Norwich grappler has set her sights on becoming the female equivalent to box office king Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and achieving megastardom on the silver screen.
Image: © WWE) © WWE)
“I want to go into acting. I love it,” she says, during an exclusive chat with the Mirror in London, ahead of Sunday's Royal Rumble (live on BT Sport Box Office ).
“It’s something that fulfils me. The thought of things that wrestling has kind of stopped for me and there hasn’t been anything fill that void. So acting would be that main route because it truly does that.
“And there hasn’t really been a woman who’s done what they [Dwayne Johnson and John Cena] have done [from wrestling to movies]. So, I want to be one of the first to try and accomplish that.
“Hey, DJ… help a sister out!”
‘The Rock’ was, of course, instrumental in producing Paige’s acclaimed biopic ‘Fighting with My Family’, which hit screens last year and is now available to watch on Netflix.
Image: Film 4) Film 4) Image: WWE) WWE)
The Jumanji star was working in England on the Fast & Furious film franchise when he saw Channel 4’s candid and colourful documentary on Paige’s legendary British wrestling family.
It showed her first steps of defying the odds and realising her wildest dreams of becoming a WWE superstar.
But that soon became a nightmare as her livelihood was cruelly taken away.
In April 2018, a devastated Paige was forced to retire following the backlash of a brutal kick she received the head during a match.
There were serious fears that should Britain’s only ever WWE women’s world champion wrestle again she would be left paralysed before she reached 30.
Two neck surgeries later, rumours are rife that the 27-year-old will make a sensational return at WWE’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view on Sunday (live on BT Sport Box Office ).
Paige - real name Saraya-Jade Bevis - playfully teases that idea to her legion of followers on Twitter.
Image: WWE) WWE)
Yet the reality is she wants to look ahead to the next chapter in what has already been a fascinating lifetime.
Indeed, the soaring success of ‘Fighting with my Family’ has enormously helped Paige rebuild her life after a tremendously torrid time outside of the ring.
Her career-ending neck injuries were compounded by a vicious spate of online bullying after private videos were leaked of her, followed by a break-up of a relationship.
She insists she has “fully recovered” now with an amazing support structure around her - and she has found happiness with her new, American rocker boyfriend, Ronnie Radke, who now she lives with in California - along with her beloved pitbull dog ’Lobster’.
The Hollywood connection extends further with Pugh as their friendship continues to blossom. And Paige is fully rooting for her compatriot to win a prestigious Academy award on February 10.
“It’s so wild,” she says, with her eyes lighting up despite barely “sleeping wink” during her whistle-stop WWE visit to her “bat-shit crazy” British home.
“Florence went out there and absolutely killed it [playing Paige in a movie] - and now she’s got an Oscar nomination. What the hell?
“I’m super proud of her. She’s super talented. She always catches up with me. In fact, I text her the other day.
“Actually, she was about to go on Graham Norton and she sent me this picture of a wrestling move.
“She was like, ‘Can you tell me the name of this wrestling move please?’ I’m not kidding, she actually drew the picture of it. It was ridiculous. It was a full nelson!
“And she was like, ‘OK I’m going to do it on Graham Norton today’. Just crazy.
“I didn’t know I’d have a biopic about myself at 27-years-old. It’s wild - and I’m not even dead! it’s usually for people who die. It’s incredible for me and my family.”
We will find out this weekend if her days as a WWE superstar are definitely behind her.
Whatever happens, things are certainly looking bright for one British wrestling’s greatest ever exports.
And she may well follow in Pugh’s box office footsteps after all.