thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Arsene Wenger sets Arsenal points target to reach top four this season

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has given the club a points objective in order to finish in the top four this season .
The Gunners trail fourth-place Chelsea by ten points after the Blues extended their lead over nearest rivals Tottenham Hotspur with a 2-1 win on Saturday .
Arsenal find themselves in the bottom half of the table ahead of a home clash with Everton on Sunday afternoon , but a win would see the North London club rise to at least ninth in the league .
And legendary former manager Wenger has set a points target he believes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a top four finish .
`` They 've all got a chance because it looks like the top three are away from the rest of the league and the rest of the league , teams have moved up and some of the teams in the top six have dropped their level , '' he told BeIN Sports .
`` We have 26 games , after tomorrow 's game we have 33 points to go for , if you make 22-25 points , you have a chance . ''
Arsenal 's current total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a points-per-game ratio of 1.3 , while Wenger 's target of 25 points from 11 games would be a ratio of 2.3 and 22 points would be a ratio of 2 .
The Gunners have struggled for form this season , sacking manager Unai Emery in November and replacing him with Mikel Arteta .
Former player Arteta has led Arsenal on an unbeaten run in all competitions in 2020 , but they have won only two league games .
However , hopes of bringing Champions League football back to the Emirates Stadium are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's ban .
If the sanction is upheld , fifth-place in the league will qualify for Europe 's premier competition , and Spurs - the current occupants - are only six points ahead of the Gunners .

With 12 league games remaining this season, Gunners legend Arsene Wenger has told his former club how many points they need to have a chance of finishing in the Champions League places
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has given the club a points objective in order to finish in the top four this season.
The Gunners trail fourth-place Chelsea by ten points after the Blues extended their lead over nearest rivals Tottenham Hotspur with a 2-1 win on Saturday.
Arsenal find themselves in the bottom half of the table ahead of a home clash with Everton on Sunday afternoon, but a win would see the North London club rise to at least ninth in the league.
And legendary former manager Wenger has set a points target he believes would allow his former club to challenge for a top four finish.
Image: EMPICS Sport) EMPICS Sport)
"They've all got a chance because it looks like the top three are away from the rest of the league and the rest of the league, teams have moved up and some of the teams in the top six have dropped their level," he told BeIN Sports.
"We have 26 games, after tomorrow's game we have 33 points to go for, if you make 22-25 points, you have a chance."
Arsenal's current total of 34 points from 26 games is a points-per-game ratio of 1.3, while Wenger's target of 25 points from 11 games would be a ratio of 2.3 and 22 points would be a ratio of 2.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The Gunners have struggled for form this season, sacking manager Unai Emery in November and replacing him with Mikel Arteta.
Former player Arteta has led Arsenal on an unbeaten run in all competitions in 2020, but they have won only two league games.
However, hopes of bringing Champions League football back to the Emirates Stadium are boosted by the news of Manchester City's ban.
If the sanction is upheld, fifth-place in the league will qualify for Europe's premier competition, and Spurs - the current occupants - are only six points ahead of the Gunners.


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Mum says baby saved her life after awkward position in womb blocked huge blood clot

A mum says her unborn baby saved her life after her daughter ’ s awkward position in the womb blocked a huge blood clot travelling from her leg to her heart .
Bekki Pope , 33 , went for a check up at 37 weeks after suffering shortness of breath and a persistent cough in February last year .
She was shocked when medics found eight blood clots in her lungs that were all part of a huge clot forced to break into pieces to squeeze past baby Juniper .
If the clot had remained whole , it 's likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Medics said she needed to give her immediate treatment to save both hers and her baby 's lives by inducing her as soon as they could .
Now , as Bekki , from Saffron Walden , Essex , celebrates her daughter 's first birthday , she is sharing her story to warn other expectant mums about the warning signs of blood clots .
The events manager , who is also mum to Barnaby , three , said : “ My daughter saved my life because she was the wrong way around and refused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had decided to medically turn her , maybe even a day or two before , it would have released the big blood clot and it would have killed me- thankfully they were waiting for her to turn on her own .
“ Someone was watching over me that day - if I believed ever that I had someone protecting me it would have been that day .
“ Obviously , the doctors actually saved my life but it was Juniper 's wrong position that initially saved me.
“ Bekki first became aware of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her midwife of her cough and shortness of breath - which she had initially put down to being heavily pregnant and looking after a toddler .
She says her midwife told her to go across the hospital to A & E if she had time and was concerned - advice that Bekki admits she nearly did n't take .
Within hours , she was being rushed to have scans and to see specialist doctors , and was told she would have to be treated immediately under hospital supervision - a week later , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ I went for my regular check up and everything was fine with the baby , but as I was sitting there , the machine started beeping- the midwife didn ’ t seem panicked and just told me it was just because I had a cough and I was heavily pregnant .
`` She mentioned if I got the time to go to the A & E and I could go and get it checked .
“ Luckily I had the time because my son was in nursery that day and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to walk the short distance to the A & E because I was so short of breath .
“ I was sent for a chest scan and then I had to do another test to check for blood clots- I was very hesitant at first because of the radiation but eventually I went back the next day to do the scan , because I felt like something just wasn ’ t right . ''
The doctor confirmed Bekki 's baby did n't have pneumonia or a chest infection .
But warned `` your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
“ I was told I had pulmonary embolisms ( PEs ) , eight blood clots in my lungs , four in each one .
“ He said : 'Call who you have to call and get your hospital bag because this baby is going to be here soon .
I am very sorry - I know this is hard to hear .
You and your baby girl are very lucky to be here . '
“ Obviously I burst in tears .
If I hadn ’ t gone that day , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so would my daughter .
“ This thing nearly killed me and I knew nothing about it.
’ ” Bekki was also told by the medics at Addenbrookes Hospital if she had waited another 24-48 hours she could have suffered a massive heart attack as the blood clots grew and blocked her arteries , which would have been fatal .
She was informed the blood clot started in her left calf , travelled up to her pelvis but because of Juniper ’ s angle , it couldn ’ t get past her so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broke into eight bits .
The clots were small enough to get past Juniper without causing a heart attack and got into Bekki ’ s lungs .
She was treated immediately and Juniper was delivered on February 15 , weighing a healthy 6lb 13oz .
Bekki had to be on blood thinners for six months after , that made her lose some of her hair but she admits she knows she was lucky to be alive .
She added : `` I want women out there to be aware that blood clots are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you if they are not treated .
A spokesperson for Thrombosis UK said : “ It is very important to be aware that pregnancy and the postpartum period increases your risk of blood clots , often called ‘ thrombosis ’ ‘ DVT ’ or ‘ PE ’ .
`` Too often the signs and symptoms of a deep vein thrombosis ( DVT ) or pulmonary embolism ( PE ) can go unrecognised .
As pregnancy and the post-partum period increases a woman ’ s risk for thrombosis 4-5 fold , recognising the signs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DVTs have few or no symptoms , those that may occur most commonly include : • Unexplained leg pain or tenderness is by far the commonest symptom ( may feel like a pulled muscle ) • Swelling , usually in one leg A pulmonary embolism ( PE ) occurs when clots break off from a DVT and travel to block the blood supply to the lungs .
This is a very serious condition that can be fatal .
The signs and symptoms of a PE include : • Sudden shortness of breath or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chest pain-sharp , stabbing ; that may get worse with deep breaths • Sometimes symptoms of a DVT may be present too

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Aliki Kraterou, Lila Randall)

Bekki Pope, 33, Saffron Walden, Essex, was diagnosed with eight small blood clots in her lungs that had broken off one massive clot when it couldn't squeeze past her unborn daughter
A mum says her unborn baby saved her life after her daughter’s awkward position in the womb blocked a huge blood clot travelling from her leg to her heart.
Bekki Pope, 33, went for a check up at 37 weeks after suffering shortness of breath and a persistent cough in February last year.
She was shocked when medics found eight blood clots in her lungs that were all part of a huge clot forced to break into pieces to squeeze past baby Juniper. If the clot had remained whole, it's likely it would have killed them both.
Medics said she needed to give her immediate treatment to save both hers and her baby's lives by inducing her as soon as they could.
Now, as Bekki, from Saffron Walden, Essex, celebrates her daughter's first birthday, she is sharing her story to warn other expectant mums about the warning signs of blood clots.
The events manager, who is also mum to Barnaby, three, said: “My daughter saved my life because she was the wrong way around and refused to turn.
Image: CATERS NEWS AGENCY) CATERS NEWS AGENCY)
"If the doctors had decided to medically turn her, maybe even a day or two before, it would have released the big blood clot and it would have killed me- thankfully they were waiting for her to turn on her own.
“Someone was watching over me that day - if I believed ever that I had someone protecting me it would have been that day.
“Obviously, the doctors actually saved my life but it was Juniper's wrong position that initially saved me.“
Bekki first became aware of the serious heath ailment when she told her midwife of her cough and shortness of breath - which she had initially put down to being heavily pregnant and looking after a toddler.
She says her midwife told her to go across the hospital to A&E if she had time and was concerned - advice that Bekki admits she nearly didn't take.
Within hours, she was being rushed to have scans and to see specialist doctors, and was told she would have to be treated immediately under hospital supervision - a week later, she delivered her baby.
Image: CATERS NEWS AGENCY) CATERS NEWS AGENCY)
She added: “I went for my regular check up and everything was fine with the baby, but as I was sitting there, the machine started beeping- the midwife didn’t seem panicked and just told me it was just because I had a cough and I was heavily pregnant.
"She mentioned if I got the time to go to the A&E and I could go and get it checked.
“Luckily I had the time because my son was in nursery that day and I went – it took me 45 minutes to walk the short distance to the A&E because I was so short of breath.
“I was sent for a chest scan and then I had to do another test to check for blood clots- I was very hesitant at first because of the radiation but eventually I went back the next day to do the scan, because I felt like something just wasn’t right."
The doctor confirmed Bekki's baby didn't have pneumonia or a chest infection. But warned "your baby is fine but you are not".
Image: CATERS NEWS AGENCY) CATERS NEWS AGENCY)
“I was told I had pulmonary embolisms (PEs), eight blood clots in my lungs, four in each one.
“He said: 'Call who you have to call and get your hospital bag because this baby is going to be here soon. I am very sorry - I know this is hard to hear. You and your baby girl are very lucky to be here.'
“Obviously I burst in tears. If I hadn’t gone that day, I’d probably be dead and so would my daughter.
“This thing nearly killed me and I knew nothing about it.’”
Bekki was also told by the medics at Addenbrookes Hospital if she had waited another 24-48 hours she could have suffered a massive heart attack as the blood clots grew and blocked her arteries, which would have been fatal.
She was informed the blood clot started in her left calf, travelled up to her pelvis but because of Juniper’s angle, it couldn’t get past her so it got bigger and bigger until it broke into eight bits.
The clots were small enough to get past Juniper without causing a heart attack and got into Bekki’s lungs.
She was treated immediately and Juniper was delivered on February 15, weighing a healthy 6lb 13oz.
Image: CATERS NEWS AGENCY) CATERS NEWS AGENCY)
Bekki had to be on blood thinners for six months after, that made her lose some of her hair but she admits she knows she was lucky to be alive.
She added: "I want women out there to be aware that blood clots are possible during pregnancy and they can kill you if they are not treated.
A spokesperson for Thrombosis UK said:“It is very important to be aware that pregnancy and the postpartum period increases your risk of blood clots, often called ‘thrombosis’ ‘DVT’ or ‘PE’.
"Too often the signs and symptoms of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) can go unrecognised. As pregnancy and the post-partum period increases a woman’s risk for thrombosis 4-5 fold, recognising the signs can be life-saving."
While many DVTs have few or no symptoms, those that may occur most commonly include:
• Unexplained leg pain or tenderness is by far the commonest symptom (may feel like a pulled muscle)
• Swelling, usually in one leg
• Reddish / blue skin discoloration
• Leg feels warm to touch
A pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when clots break off from a DVT and travel to block the blood supply to the lungs. This is a very serious condition that can be fatal.
The signs and symptoms of a PE include:
• Sudden shortness of breath or gradual onset of shortness of breath
• Chest pain-sharp, stabbing; that may get worse with deep breaths
• A rapid heart rate and sweatiness
• Unexplained cough, sometimes with blood-streaked mucus
• Sometimes symptoms of a DVT may be present too
To read more visit: www.thrombosisuk.org


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Love Island's Connor Durman accuses 'bitter' ex of selling 'white powder' photos

Love Island star Connor Durman has accused his ex girlfriend of selling photos of him with a suspicious white powder , something she denies .
Connor accused `` bitter '' ex Stevie-Leigh Pich of selling photos of him with a substance he has admitted was `` recreational drugs '' .
The photos emerged in The Sun , and he apologised publicly , claiming he had used drugs while he lived in Australia , and his life was `` spiralling out of control '' , so he moved back to the UK .
He claimed the reason he believes Stevie-Leigh sold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after applying for Love Island twice and being rejected .
But speaking to Mirror Online , Stevie-Leigh firmly denied selling the photos of Connor .
Connor , 25 , who left the Love Island villa three weeks in after his other half Sophie Piper was picked to stay , was filmed in a video from when he was living in Australia .
He is posing with lines of white powder in front of him , talking to the camera .
His rep told The Sun : `` Connor was living in Australia last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` One of the reasons he left Australia and came back to the UK to be with his family is because he realised his life was spiralling out of control .
`` He regrets his past and is now moving forward with his life .
He is sorry.
” Since Sophie was dumped from the villa , the pair appeared to be making a go of things , and were pictured on a date night together to the cinema before they headed back to a hotel .
Sophie has since insisted they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a `` situationship '' rather than a relationship .
But speaking in his Cheltenham Betting Offers blog , Connor seemed to think things were progressing nicely , writing : “ It ’ s going really well with Sophie .
She really wants to meet my mates and my family , so it ’ s nice .
“ We ’ re chatting all the time , things are going well .
We ’ re taking things slowly at the moment because in the villa it ’ s quite intense , so it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We ’ re just seeing each other , not taking things too fast .
He also referred to her as his `` other half '' , revealing : “ I met Rochelle and Lili , her sister , at Aftersun , and they were lovely .
`` It was nice to meet them , they were really nice .
I am always quite nervous about meeting an other half ’ s family , but things went really well . ''
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After photos surfaced showing Connor Durman with lines of white powder, he has hit out at his "bitter" ex girlfriend, who he suspects sold the photos
Love Island star Connor Durman has accused his ex girlfriend of selling photos of him with a suspicious white powder, something she denies.
Connor accused "bitter" ex Stevie-Leigh Pich of selling photos of him with a substance he has admitted was "recreational drugs".
The photos emerged in The Sun, and he apologised publicly, claiming he had used drugs while he lived in Australia, and his life was "spiralling out of control", so he moved back to the UK.
He claimed the reason he believes Stevie-Leigh sold the photos is because she is jealous after applying for Love Island twice and being rejected.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
Image: Stevie-leigh Pich/Instagram) Stevie-leigh Pich/Instagram)
But speaking to Mirror Online, Stevie-Leigh firmly denied selling the photos of Connor.
Connor, 25, who left the Love Island villa three weeks in after his other half Sophie Piper was picked to stay, was filmed in a video from when he was living in Australia.
He is posing with lines of white powder in front of him, talking to the camera.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
His rep told The Sun: "Connor was living in Australia last year and recreational drugs were sadly used.
"One of the reasons he left Australia and came back to the UK to be with his family is because he realised his life was spiralling out of control.
"He regrets his past and is now moving forward with his life. He is sorry.”
Image: Raquel Fernandes/ITV/REX) Raquel Fernandes/ITV/REX)
Since Sophie was dumped from the villa, the pair appeared to be making a go of things, and were pictured on a date night together to the cinema before they headed back to a hotel.
Sophie has since insisted they aren't together, calling their romance a "situationship" rather than a relationship.
But speaking in his Cheltenham Betting Offers blog, Connor seemed to think things were progressing nicely, writing: “ It’s going really well with Sophie. She really wants to meet my mates and my family, so it’s nice.
Image: ITV/REX) ITV/REX)
“We’re chatting all the time, things are going well. We’re taking things slowly at the moment because in the villa it’s quite intense, so it’s quite nice to have a real relationship.
“We’re just seeing each other, not taking things too fast.
He also referred to her as his "other half", revealing: “I met Rochelle and Lili, her sister, at Aftersun, and they were lovely.
"It was nice to meet them, they were really nice. I am always quite nervous about meeting an other half’s family, but things went really well."
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thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Five pieces of proof that show Quaden Bayles is not an adult despite fake rumours

A cruel viral rumour sweeping the Internet claims that bullied boy Quaden Bayles is actually a fully grown man scamming the sympathetic public for cash .
Sinister claims circulating on social media accuse the child and his mum Yarakka Bayles of pulling off a long con .
The young Australian boy achieved viral fame practically overnight after a heartbreaking video of him expressing suicidal thoughts broke hearts around the world .
Quaden , who lives with a form of dwarfism called achondroplasia , is nine years old .
In the footage posted online by his mum , the young boy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over his appearance and saying he wants to die .
But conspiracy theorists are feeding off online trolls claiming the boy , who has faced bullying all his short life , is actually an adult posing as a child to cash in on his social media stardom and attract public sympathy .
After the footage of him crying hysterically went viral , kind strangers have raised thousands to send him and his mum to Disneyland .
Quaden has since been showered with support from around the globe , as the public and celebrities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Quaden 's star rises , his mother Yarraka Bayles is being forced to fend off conspiracy theories about her son 's age .
Fake viral rumours began to emerge almost as soon as his video began getting worldwide attention that Quaden is actually an adult , not a child .
Conspiracy theories have spread thick and fact , despite people who know him defending him - and numerous previous stories about Quaden showing him as a younger child and clearly identifying his age being readily available .
His mum has hit out on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boy .
Here are five of the claims about Quaden circulating online : 1 .
The claim : 'He is 18' A birthday photo shows Quaden posing at an 18th birthday party .
Conspiracy theorists claim it is his birthday .
The reality : The photo was taken at someone else 's birthday party A photo of Quaden posing with his pals in an Instagram post on January 18 is captioned 'happy 18th ma bah . '
A sign in the picture actually says : 'Garlen 's 18th birthday ' .
2 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ adult posing as a child' Quaden has a high-profile Instagram page and modelling career , which features him regularly donning designer clothing and striking poses .
Conspiracy theorists suggest this means he is actually a grown man .
The reality : Proof of his age is only a click away Like a growing number of Instagram child stars of his generation Quaden has a wide online following .
One of his sisters is also a model .
Striking 'adult-like ' poses and wearing designer clothing is not out of the ordinary on social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ achondroplasia , which means Quaden looks different from other children his age - which has been the leading case of the bullying he has suffered , and the very reason he now finds himself in the public eye .
Quaden has made frequent appearances in Australian media before shooting to worldwide notoriety , because his mum has worked for years to raise awareness about his condition and the bullying he has faced .
Footage readily available online shows Quaden at age four in an appearance on Australian television .
In the Studio 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on his mother 's knee and playing with toys , and is clearly a much younger child .
He is featured again in an SBS special report'Living Black ' at age five in 2015 , which explores his condition .
Not only that , there is also a Today article about Quaden from 2016 , that shows him as a five-year-old adopting a rescue dog , in which the young boy is pictured playing with his new pup - with his front baby teeth clearly missing .
And according to reliable debunking website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viral rumours , Facebook photos that have since been made private show he was a baby in 2012 .
According to the site 's fact-checkers , in 2012 , Quaden 's mum shared a series of pictures that showed her baby son on the beach .
In the old post , Yarakka commented on those photographs that her son was almost 15 months old .
4 .
The claim : 'Quaden is a rapper posing as a child' Several accounts have even sprung up around Instagram and Twitter in the days since Quaden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account claiming to be the 'real ' Quaden under a different name emerged .
The account posted a series of gloating tweets claiming to be a rapper posing as the boy who had scammed the public for money .
Multiple posts accusing the child and his mum of being a scammer are using Facebook posts , pictures and video mash-ups featuring hiphop music , and pictures of Quaden striking poses and explicit language popular in the genre and claiming to provide 'evidence ' that he is actually a grown man .
The reality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one account insisting that it is the 'rapper ' Quaden has posted GoFundMe page links in an apparent attempt to profit off the child 's image .
In the age of social media trolling and bots , Internet users must be vigilant to the fact that anyone can set up a fake account on sites like Twitter - and change the page 's username and pictures to suit their purpose .
The account in question , which the Mirror Online is not naming , was set up in April 2017 .
It only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The only other tweet it had previously posted was a retweet of a Beyonce video .
Most of the images appear to have been taken from his Instagram page , which has since been shut down amid the frenzy .
Before it disappeared , Quaden 's Instagram account 'Quadosss ' warned his more than 200,000 followers that hoaxers were afoot .
'WARNING !
!
!
!
FAKE ACCOUNTS !
PLEASE REPORT ASAP ! '
Quaden 's account posted to Instagram , along with a screenshot of the Twitter account using his name .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , images of Quaden striking poses popular in the hiphop world have been spliced into a montage overlaid with rap music in an effort to suggest he is actually a grown man .
Liking hiphop is not exactly unusual among children around the world , and especially in Quaden 's native Australia .
Overseas doubters may not realise just how popular hiphop is in Australia and New Zealand .
Reports and research show the genre is influential both in the rugby league world , and indigenous and Pacific Island cultures 'down under .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fan led the NRL Indigenous All Stars side out on to the field in front of a cheering crowd of thousands yesterday as they played New Zealand 's Maori All Stars in the clash .
5 .
The claim : 'Quaden Boyles and his mum are scamming the public for cash' Some posts featuring Quaden holding wads of cash are going viral on social media , overlaid with rap music and cut with images of him posing in designer gear from his Instagram profile .
Critics suggest that his viral video was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sympathy .
The reality : They never asked for money Conspiracy theorists may need to watch Quaden 's viral video again .
Viewers will notice he never asked for money - and neither did his mum .
In fact , a crowdfunder set up to send him and his mum to Disneyland was started by American comedian Brad Williams .
The crowd fundraiser has raised more than £250,000 for Quaden since the viral video emerged on Thursday .
The money raised will be used to send the boy and his mum for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest will be given to anti-bullying charities .
The Daily Mail Australia reported yesterday that Yarakka was forced to respond to the claims and issue a warning about scam pages trying to cash in on Quaden 's fame on her Facebook page .
Yarajka shared a post written by a woman who has known Quaden since before his video went viral .
The post said : `` Yes he 's nine .
Dwarfism is not a joke .
Is he a model or actor ?
... so are a lot of kids ... @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mother made the post because she was overwhelmed and enraged with the bullying .
I understand her to the fullest .
`` Never did she ask for money ... Never did they say they were broke .
Never did they ask for this . ''
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WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Vicious viral rumours claim Quaden Bayles is not a bullied nine-year-old boy, but an adult scammer. Except there is plenty of proof online that these conspiracy theories are fake
Five pieces of proof that show Quaden Bayles is not an adult despite fake rumours
A cruel viral rumour sweeping the Internet claims that bullied boy Quaden Bayles is actually a fully grown man scamming the sympathetic public for cash.
Sinister claims circulating on social media accuse the child and his mum Yarakka Bayles of pulling off a long con.
The young Australian boy achieved viral fame practically overnight after a heartbreaking video of him expressing suicidal thoughts broke hearts around the world.
Quaden, who lives with a form of dwarfism called achondroplasia, is nine years old.
In the footage posted online by his mum, the young boy says he is sick of cruel jibes over his appearance and saying he wants to die.
But conspiracy theorists are feeding off online trolls claiming the boy, who has faced bullying all his short life, is actually an adult posing as a child to cash in on his social media stardom and attract public sympathy.
After the footage of him crying hysterically went viral, kind strangers have raised thousands to send him and his mum to Disneyland.
Image: Yarraka Bayles / Facebook) Yarraka Bayles / Facebook)
Quaden has since been showered with support from around the globe, as the public and celebrities rally around him.
But even as Quaden's star rises, his mother Yarraka Bayles is being forced to fend off conspiracy theories about her son's age.
Fake viral rumours began to emerge almost as soon as his video began getting worldwide attention that Quaden is actually an adult, not a child.
Image: SBS) SBS)
Conspiracy theories have spread thick and fact, despite people who know him defending him - and numerous previous stories about Quaden showing him as a younger child and clearly identifying his age being readily available.
His mum has hit out on Facebook at the conspiracy theories about her boy.
Here are five of the claims about Quaden circulating online:
1. The claim: 'He is 18'
A birthday photo shows Quaden posing at an 18th birthday party. Conspiracy theorists claim it is his birthday.
The reality: The photo was taken at someone else's birthday party
A photo of Quaden posing with his pals in an Instagram post on January 18 is captioned 'happy 18th ma bah.'
A sign in the picture actually says: 'Garlen's 18th birthday'.
2. The claim: He is actually an adult posing as a child'
Quaden has a high-profile Instagram page and modelling career, which features him regularly donning designer clothing and striking poses.
Conspiracy theorists suggest this means he is actually a grown man.
The reality: Proof of his age is only a click away
Like a growing number of Instagram child stars of his generation Quaden has a wide online following.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
One of his sisters is also a model. Striking 'adult-like' poses and wearing designer clothing is not out of the ordinary on social media.
The boy also lives with achondroplasia, which means Quaden looks different from other children his age - which has been the leading case of the bullying he has suffered, and the very reason he now finds himself in the public eye.
Image: SBS) SBS) Image: SBS) SBS)
Quaden has made frequent appearances in Australian media before shooting to worldwide notoriety, because his mum has worked for years to raise awareness about his condition and the bullying he has faced.
Footage readily available online shows Quaden at age four in an appearance on Australian television.
In the Studio 10 interview dated 2014, Quaden is sitting on his mother's knee and playing with toys, and is clearly a much younger child.
He is featured again in an SBS special report'Living Black' at age five in 2015, which explores his condition.
Not only that, there is also a Today article about Quaden from 2016, that shows him as a five-year-old adopting a rescue dog, in which the young boy is pictured playing with his new pup - with his front baby teeth clearly missing.
Image: SBS) SBS)
And according to reliable debunking website Snopes, which targets fake news and viral rumours, Facebook photos that have since been made private show he was a baby in 2012.
According to the site's fact-checkers, in 2012, Quaden's mum shared a series of pictures that showed her baby son on the beach.
In the old post, Yarakka commented on those photographs that her son was almost 15 months old.
4. The claim: 'Quaden is a rapper posing as a child'
Several accounts have even sprung up around Instagram and Twitter in the days since Quaden's video went viral. A Twitter account claiming to be the 'real' Quaden under a different name emerged.
The account posted a series of gloating tweets claiming to be a rapper posing as the boy who had scammed the public for money.
Multiple posts accusing the child and his mum of being a scammer are using Facebook posts, pictures and video mash-ups featuring hiphop music, and pictures of Quaden striking poses and explicit language popular in the genre and claiming to provide 'evidence' that he is actually a grown man.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
The reality: Children like hiphop too
At least one account insisting that it is the 'rapper' Quaden has posted GoFundMe page links in an apparent attempt to profit off the child's image.
In the age of social media trolling and bots, Internet users must be vigilant to the fact that anyone can set up a fake account on sites like Twitter - and change the page's username and pictures to suit their purpose.
The account in question, which the Mirror Online is not naming, was set up in April 2017. It only began posting tweets on February 21. The only other tweet it had previously posted was a retweet of a Beyonce video.
Most of the images appear to have been taken from his Instagram page, which has since been shut down amid the frenzy.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Before it disappeared, Quaden's Instagram account 'Quadosss' warned his more than 200,000 followers that hoaxers were afoot.
'WARNING!!!! FAKE ACCOUNTS! PLEASE REPORT ASAP!' Quaden's account posted to Instagram, along with a screenshot of the Twitter account using his name.
In one viral post doing the rounds, images of Quaden striking poses popular in the hiphop world have been spliced into a montage overlaid with rap music in an effort to suggest he is actually a grown man.
Liking hiphop is not exactly unusual among children around the world, and especially in Quaden's native Australia.
Image: SBS) SBS)
Overseas doubters may not realise just how popular hiphop is in Australia and New Zealand. Reports and research show the genre is influential both in the rugby league world, and indigenous and Pacific Island cultures 'down under.'
Quaden is a Murri Aboriginal Queenslander.
Only yesterday, the young footy fan led the NRL Indigenous All Stars side out on to the field in front of a cheering crowd of thousands yesterday as they played New Zealand's Maori All Stars in the clash.
5. The claim: 'Quaden Boyles and his mum are scamming the public for cash'
Some posts featuring Quaden holding wads of cash are going viral on social media, overlaid with rap music and cut with images of him posing in designer gear from his Instagram profile.
Critics suggest that his viral video was a stunt aimed at cashing in on public sympathy.
The reality: They never asked for money
Conspiracy theorists may need to watch Quaden's viral video again. Viewers will notice he never asked for money - and neither did his mum.
In fact, a crowdfunder set up to send him and his mum to Disneyland was started by American comedian Brad Williams.
The crowd fundraiser has raised more than £250,000 for Quaden since the viral video emerged on Thursday.
The money raised will be used to send the boy and his mum for a holiday in Disneyland California - and the rest will be given to anti-bullying charities.
The Daily Mail Australia reported yesterday that Yarakka was forced to respond to the claims and issue a warning about scam pages trying to cash in on Quaden's fame on her Facebook page.
Yarajka shared a post written by a woman who has known Quaden since before his video went viral.
The post said: "Yes he's nine. Dwarfism is not a joke. Is he a model or actor?... so are a lot of kids... that doesn't mean s**t.
"His mother made the post because she was overwhelmed and enraged with the bullying. I understand her to the fullest.
"Never did she ask for money... Never did they say they were broke. Never did they ask for this."
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thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Triumph Tiger 900 launch review: The already excellent 800 just got even better

I love Tigers .
I rode a 955i from Chile to Alaska for my book The Road to Gobblers Knob , and a 1050 around the edge of Australia for the book Oz .
After that , I had a couple of 800s , and loved the perfect riding position , all day comfort , lusty performance and pinpoint handling – especially after former race ace Phillip McCallen set up the suspension to reflect the fact that at 6ft 8in , I ’ m slightly heavier than Triumph test riders such as Felipe Lopez , who weighs about the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understand why Triumph sold 85,000 of the Tiger 800s , and the only complaint I had about them was the engine , which , although smooth and powerful , sounded like a giant sewing machine running late for a giant sewing machine conference .
Well , now Triumph ’ s solved that problem , since the 900 has a lovely gnarly burble at idle , rising to a visceral snarl at speed , thanks to a T-plane triple crank , whatever that is , and a firing order so complex it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a man in a white coat at Hinckley .
He is , almost certainly , called Bob and has a neat row of coloured pens in his top pocket .
As always , there ’ s a choice of models , from the base 900 to the road-biased GT and GT Pro with cast wheels , and the on and off-road Rally and Rally Pro , with longer travel suspension and spoked wheels for an easier fix .
Rather cleverly , the spokes are on the edge of the rims to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Triumph , er , spokesman .
After a quick admiration of the new more aggressive styling , I climbed aboard , and the good news is that the 900 retains the perfect riding position of the 800 – commanding and neutral , allowing you to either sit up , cruise and admire the view , or lean forward for hustling through bends .
The mirrors are perfect , giving you great all-round vision for safely threading your way through chaotic cities such as Delhi , Lahore , San Salvador or , worst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TFT screen , or 7in on the top of the range models , is a lovely marriage of form and function , even changing contrast for perfect readability in bright conditions such as on the launch in Morocco .
Only tiny complaint – the tacho numbers are a bit small for older eyes .
The plush suspension , especially on the Rally version , soaks up everything that lumps and bumps throw at it in case you ’ re planning to head for places with dreadful roads such as Pakistan , eastern Turkey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ satisfying , especially accompanied by that lusty new soundtrack , with the bike 5kg lighter than the 900 , maximum power and torque up by 9 % and 10 % respectively , and more of both in the mid-range where it ’ s most useful .
The road riding modes are Rain , Road , Sport and Rider for bespoke tweaking , and Road is sufficiently swift that switching to Sport just adds a frisson of alacrity to proceedings rather than unleashing the slavering hounds of hell as on some superbikes .
Seamless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slick six-speed gearbox and featherlight clutch , or on the higher spec models a nifty quickshifter , although later in the day it stopped playing ball , especially on upshifts , and I had to resort to the unbelievable hardship of using the clutch .
Still , it ’ s good to keep these old traditional skills alive .
The brakes , with bigger discs up front , are slightly better than on the 800 , not that they needed to be , while the rear has nicely linear bite and feel for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bike stable .
The best feature of all Triumphs , of course , is precision handling , and on the 900 it ’ s beautifully light and neutral , even with the softer suspension of the Rally version .
Switching to the more road-focused GT didn ’ t actually make much difference , which shows how good both are .
Triumph claims that with the new chassis , lighter weight and centre of gravity moved forward and down a gnat ’ s crochet , the handling ’ s better than on the 800 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is so good , I didn ’ t notice any huge difference .
On both , you can adjust the damping all the way from Comfort to Sport , and you can also set up the suspension for any load from solo rider to two fat ladies with kitchen sink .
Either way , the comfort blankets of cornering ABS and traction control on the higher-spec Pro models mean that you ’ re highly unlikely to come a cropper no matter how hard you test the bike ’ s patience .
The tank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the 800 , and it was 200 miles before we had to stop for fuel with two bars still remaining on the gauge , so I ’ d guess a range of 240 miles , which is fine for anywhere except the Atacama Desert .
Off-road , the new engine makes the bike more tractable at low speed , and Triumph ’ s boffins have managed the neat trick of lowering the engine yet increasing the ground clearance , presumably by making the sump guard of antimatter .
The narrower seat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as sitting down , and the riding modes are Off-Road , which removes the front ABS and reduces the rear traction control , and Off-Road Pro , on which proper hooligans can switch the ABS and traction control off completely for sliding and rooster tails .
Whatever they are .
Something to do with a T-plane triple crank , I imagine .
Best of all , I spent the day riding with the very amiable stunt rider Lee Morrison , who rides a 900 in the new Bond film , No Time to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s promised to use me for static shots in the next one .

Geoff’s ridden all over the world on the British firm's 'smaller' adventure bike and loved the previous version – and the latest incarnation takes it to the next level
Triumph Tiger 900 launch review: The already excellent 800 just got even better
I love Tigers. I rode a 955i from Chile to Alaska for my book The Road to Gobblers Knob, and a 1050 around the edge of Australia for the book Oz.
After that, I had a couple of 800s, and loved the perfect riding position, all day comfort, lusty performance and pinpoint handling – especially after former race ace Phillip McCallen set up the suspension to reflect the fact that at 6ft 8in, I’m slightly heavier than Triumph test riders such as Felipe Lopez, who weighs about the same as a wet lettuce.
You can understand why Triumph sold 85,000 of the Tiger 800s, and the only complaint I had about them was the engine, which, although smooth and powerful, sounded like a giant sewing machine running late for a giant sewing machine conference.
Well, now Triumph’s solved that problem, since the 900 has a lovely gnarly burble at idle, rising to a visceral snarl at speed, thanks to a T-plane triple crank, whatever that is, and a firing order so complex it’s only understood by Einstein, Deep Blue and a man in a white coat at Hinckley.
He is, almost certainly, called Bob and has a neat row of coloured pens in his top pocket.
As always, there’s a choice of models, from the base 900 to the road-biased GT and GT Pro with cast wheels, and the on and off-road Rally and Rally Pro, with longer travel suspension and spoked wheels for an easier fix.
Rather cleverly, the spokes are on the edge of the rims to make them easier to change, according to a Triumph, er, spokesman.
After a quick admiration of the new more aggressive styling, I climbed aboard, and the good news is that the 900 retains the perfect riding position of the 800 – commanding and neutral, allowing you to either sit up, cruise and admire the view, or lean forward for hustling through bends.
The mirrors are perfect, giving you great all-round vision for safely threading your way through chaotic cities such as Delhi, Lahore, San Salvador or, worst of all, Naples.
The 5in TFT screen, or 7in on the top of the range models, is a lovely marriage of form and function, even changing contrast for perfect readability in bright conditions such as on the launch in Morocco.
Only tiny complaint – the tacho numbers are a bit small for older eyes.
The plush suspension, especially on the Rally version, soaks up everything that lumps and bumps throw at it in case you’re planning to head for places with dreadful roads such as Pakistan, eastern Turkey – or England.
Acceleration is gloriously satisfying, especially accompanied by that lusty new soundtrack, with the bike 5kg lighter than the 900, maximum power and torque up by 9% and 10% respectively, and more of both in the mid-range where it’s most useful.
The road riding modes are Rain, Road, Sport and Rider for bespoke tweaking, and Road is sufficiently swift that switching to Sport just adds a frisson of alacrity to proceedings rather than unleashing the slavering hounds of hell as on some superbikes.
Seamless progess is aided and abetted by a slick six-speed gearbox and featherlight clutch, or on the higher spec models a nifty quickshifter, although later in the day it stopped playing ball, especially on upshifts, and I had to resort to the unbelievable hardship of using the clutch.
Still, it’s good to keep these old traditional skills alive.
The brakes, with bigger discs up front, are slightly better than on the 800, not that they needed to be, while the rear has nicely linear bite and feel for trailing into downhill corners to keep the bike stable.
The best feature of all Triumphs, of course, is precision handling, and on the 900 it’s beautifully light and neutral, even with the softer suspension of the Rally version.
Switching to the more road-focused GT didn’t actually make much difference, which shows how good both are.
Triumph claims that with the new chassis, lighter weight and centre of gravity moved forward and down a gnat’s crochet, the handling’s better than on the 800, but to be honest the 800 is so good, I didn’t notice any huge difference.
On both, you can adjust the damping all the way from Comfort to Sport, and you can also set up the suspension for any load from solo rider to two fat ladies with kitchen sink.
Either way, the comfort blankets of cornering ABS and traction control on the higher-spec Pro models mean that you’re highly unlikely to come a cropper no matter how hard you test the bike’s patience.
The tank contains two litres more than the 18-litre one of the 800, and it was 200 miles before we had to stop for fuel with two bars still remaining on the gauge, so I’d guess a range of 240 miles, which is fine for anywhere except the Atacama Desert.
Off-road, the new engine makes the bike more tractable at low speed, and Triumph’s boffins have managed the neat trick of lowering the engine yet increasing the ground clearance, presumably by making the sump guard of antimatter.
The narrower seat makes standing on the pegs as natural as sitting down, and the riding modes are Off-Road, which removes the front ABS and reduces the rear traction control, and Off-Road Pro, on which proper hooligans can switch the ABS and traction control off completely for sliding and rooster tails.
Whatever they are. Something to do with a T-plane triple crank, I imagine.
Best of all, I spent the day riding with the very amiable stunt rider Lee Morrison, who rides a 900 in the new Bond film, No Time to Die.
After seeing me ride, he’s promised to use me for static shots in the next one.
The Facts
Engine: 888cc liquid-cooled inline triple
Power: 94bhp @ 8,750rpm
Torque: 64 lb ft @ 7,250rpm
Colours: White, red, black, khaki
Price: £9,500-£13,100
MotorcycleDirect.co.uk


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Man tries to dye carpets to save money and ends up ruining the living room

A man who attempted to give his home a revamp on a budget found he instead was left needing entirely new carpets after things went very , very wrong .
Wanting to breathe new life into his existing carpets , he decided to try put the popular Dylon dye pods , which are designed to be used in washing machines to change the colour of clothes and soft furnishings .
He posted to the DIY On A Budget UK Facebook group , having seen others share the results of their own successful attempts on the same page in the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beige colour and he tested a small amount of the dark dye in a corner to see how it would turn out .
Happy with the results , he decided to go all in - and was left to regret it .
Finding humour in his failed attempt , he shared photos of his carpet which is now patchy and ultimately ruined , as reported by The Sun .
He wrote : `` Tried the Dylon dye [ on ] one a small part of carpet .
Thought to myself that looks alright @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room !
Looks like I will be needing a new carpet lol . ''
Some were quick to poke fun at the DIY disaster , as one wrote : `` God , you must have been bored .
Don ’ t do anything anymore around the house please .
Your girlfriend must be mad . ''
A second replied : `` Oh dear lol at least you tried - I will not be attempting this . ''
More sympathetic members attempted to help , as one suggested : `` If you finish it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then get a couple of packs of alum from the chemist , sprinkle over and brush in , leave a couple of days then hoover , all should be OK - the alum sets the dye . ''

A man who had seen other people successfully use Dylon dye pods to change the colour of their carpets gave it a go himself - and it didn't quite turn out as he had hoped
Man tries to dye carpets to save money and ends up ruining the living room
A man who attempted to give his home a revamp on a budget found he instead was left needing entirely new carpets after things went very, very wrong.
Wanting to breathe new life into his existing carpets, he decided to try put the popular Dylon dye pods, which are designed to be used in washing machines to change the colour of clothes and soft furnishings.
He posted to the DIY On A Budget UK Facebook group, having seen others share the results of their own successful attempts on the same page in the past.
The original carpet was a neural beige colour and he tested a small amount of the dark dye in a corner to see how it would turn out.
Happy with the results, he decided to go all in - and was left to regret it.
Image: FacebookDIYonabudgetUK) FacebookDIYonabudgetUK)
Image: FacebookDIYonabudgetUK) FacebookDIYonabudgetUK)
Finding humour in his failed attempt, he shared photos of his carpet which is now patchy and ultimately ruined, as reported by The Sun.
He wrote: "Tried the Dylon dye [on] one a small part of carpet. Thought to myself that looks alright, so I did half my living room! Looks like I will be needing a new carpet lol."
Some were quick to poke fun at the DIY disaster, as one wrote: "God, you must have been bored. Don’t do anything anymore around the house please. Your girlfriend must be mad."
A second replied: "Oh dear lol at least you tried - I will not be attempting this."
More sympathetic members attempted to help, as one suggested: "If you finish it then give it a second coat, then get a couple of packs of alum from the chemist, sprinkle over and brush in, leave a couple of days then hoover, all should be OK - the alum sets the dye."


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Man who lives with nine plastic dolls 'may have posed naked' with dead sheep and deer

A man who lives with nine fully-sized plastic dolls took a dead sheep and deer into his bedroom and `` may have posed naked '' with them , a court heard .
Police uncovered a photo of Everard Cunion posing with a sheep carcass while raiding his home during an investigation into allegations of `` harassment and stalking '' made against him .
The 63-year-old had rekindled an infatuation for a school friend 50 years later and began stalking her , despite not having seen her since they left school in 1972 .
The photo was discovered on his computer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of extreme pornography in September 2018 .
Cunion told officers he had found the sheep on a farm before taking it back to his home and posing with it `` many years ago '' .
Prosecuting , Sadie Rizzo said : `` Mr Cunion had his computer seized from his home in September 2018 in relation to an unrelated investigation .
Police then examined his computer and he was arrested again in June 2019 .
`` He went on to describe another incident involving a deer . ''
Seven cartoon-style images featuring children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with 20 extreme porn images .
They had been downloaded between February 2017 and September 2018 .
Mitigating , Kevin Hill said Cunion had not offered any explanation for his actions to the Probation Service , but he said officers from the service believe the defendant does not pose a serious risk to the public .
He said : `` He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019 .
He has been through chemotherapy .
`` He tells me that has reduced his interest in sex .
`` He is in fear of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making indecent images of children and possessing prohibited images of children and extreme porn .
Sentencing at Bournemouth Crown Court , Judge Oba Nsugbe QC told the defendant there was an `` element of depravity '' to his offending .
He said : `` Despite careful enquiries and long discussions , the Probation Service is unable to fully understand what precisely drove you to have this activity in your life .
`` Your view is that you were n't harming anybody , and it 's entirely something you kept to yourself .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not , it 's illegal . ''
Cunion , of Fairmile Close , Christchurch , Dorset , received a 12-month community order with 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days and a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order .

Everard Cunion, 63, told officers he had found the sheep on a farm before taking it back to his home and posing with it 'many years ago'. He then described another incident involving a deer
Man who lives with nine plastic dolls 'may have posed naked' with dead sheep and deer
A man who lives with nine fully-sized plastic dolls took a dead sheep and deer into his bedroom and "may have posed naked" with them, a court heard.
Police uncovered a photo of Everard Cunion posing with a sheep carcass while raiding his home during an investigation into allegations of "harassment and stalking" made against him.
The 63-year-old had rekindled an infatuation for a school friend 50 years later and began stalking her, despite not having seen her since they left school in 1972.
The photo was discovered on his computer alongside indecent images of children and images of extreme pornography in September 2018.
Cunion told officers he had found the sheep on a farm before taking it back to his home and posing with it "many years ago".
Prosecuting, Sadie Rizzo said: "Mr Cunion had his computer seized from his home in September 2018 in relation to an unrelated investigation. Police then examined his computer and he was arrested again in June 2019.
"He went on to describe another incident involving a deer."
Image: CorinMesser/BNPS) CorinMesser/BNPS)
Seven cartoon-style images featuring children were found on his computer, along with 20 extreme porn images.
They had been downloaded between February 2017 and September 2018.
Mitigating, Kevin Hill said Cunion had not offered any explanation for his actions to the Probation Service, but he said officers from the service believe the defendant does not pose a serious risk to the public.
He said: "He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019. He has been through chemotherapy.
"He tells me that has reduced his interest in sex.
Image: CorinMesser/BNPS) CorinMesser/BNPS)
"He is in fear of the prison environment."
Cunion admitted making indecent images of children and possessing prohibited images of children and extreme porn.
Sentencing at Bournemouth Crown Court, Judge Oba Nsugbe QC told the defendant there was an "element of depravity" to his offending.
He said: "Despite careful enquiries and long discussions, the Probation Service is unable to fully understand what precisely drove you to have this activity in your life.
"Your view is that you weren't harming anybody, and it's entirely something you kept to yourself.
"Whether you kept it to yourself or not, it's illegal."
Cunion, of Fairmile Close, Christchurch, Dorset, received a 12-month community order with 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days and a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Why E Street's Bruce Samazan vanished from the spotlight and got a 'normal job'

Bruce Samazan has revealed why he chose to leave the showbiz world and get a 'normal job ' .
The former actor , 49 , rose to international fame thanks to his role as handsome young policeman Max Simmons on E Street .
Gaining a huge name for himself in the soap world , Bruce also appeared on iconic Aussie drama 's such as Neighbours and Home And Away .
For the first time ever , he has revealed exactly why he chose to step out of the showbiz spotlight , and lead a normal , everyday life with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the 90s icon admitted that meeting his wife put a lot into perspective for him .
`` I got to a point where I was touching 30 .
I 'd met my wife and we were talking about kids and buying things . ''
The acting jobs were dwindling , and the former brick layer Bruce decided to opt for some stability instead of losing in the fame game .
He admitted : `` I had to make a big decision and that was , 'As much as I love it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me ?
For us ? '
'' The former star admitted that he was n't keen about throwing in the towel , but he had to be realistic .
Bruce made the decision to search for a non-acting job and soon after he became a real estate agent .
The former heartthrob is now settled in Noosa , Queensland with his wife Nanette and daughters Leala , 13 , and Zoe , 10 .
He says while his daughters are interested in music and acting , they do n't realise that they have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't understand exactly how popular Dad was , '' Bruce explained .
`` For them it 's like , 'Dad 's been on TV ... once or twice . '
'' E Street was the first major role for the Madagascar-born actor and launched him into an 1990s poster boy .
Despite the fact he waved goodbye to his acting career , Bruce has also dabbled in the music industry with a rather short-lived rap career .
In 1993 , he released a single titled One Of A Kind under the name B-Man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in at No.80 on the ARIA charts .
Bruce now works with a Sunshine State real estate company which he says deals primarily with retirement villages and resorts .
Although he has n't been on television for almost 30 years , Bruce has n't ruled out ever acting again .
`` I 've gotten a little older , a little greyer and a little rounder , but potentially that could lead to new roles .
Who knows ? ''

The former actor, who also appeared on Neighbours and Home And Away, vanished from the spotlight after being a soapie stalwart in the 1990s
Why E Street's Bruce Samazan vanished from the spotlight and got a 'normal job'
Bruce Samazan has revealed why he chose to leave the showbiz world and get a 'normal job'.
The former actor, 49, rose to international fame thanks to his role as handsome young policeman Max Simmons on E Street.
Gaining a huge name for himself in the soap world, Bruce also appeared on iconic Aussie drama's such as Neighbours and Home And Away.
For the first time ever, he has revealed exactly why he chose to step out of the showbiz spotlight, and lead a normal, everyday life with a 'normal job'.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
Speaking to Stellar, the 90s icon admitted that meeting his wife put a lot into perspective for him.
"I got to a point where I was touching 30. I'd met my wife and we were talking about kids and buying things."
The acting jobs were dwindling, and the former brick layer Bruce decided to opt for some stability instead of losing in the fame game.
He admitted: "I had to make a big decision and that was, 'As much as I love it, is acting going to provide that for me? For us?'"
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The former star admitted that he wasn't keen about throwing in the towel, but he had to be realistic.
Bruce made the decision to search for a non-acting job and soon after he became a real estate agent.
The former heartthrob is now settled in Noosa, Queensland with his wife Nanette and daughters Leala, 13, and Zoe, 10.
He says while his daughters are interested in music and acting, they don't realise that they have a famous father.
Image: Fairfax Media via Getty Images) Fairfax Media via Getty Images)
"They don't understand exactly how popular Dad was," Bruce explained.
"For them it's like, 'Dad's been on TV... once or twice.'"
E Street was the first major role for the Madagascar-born actor and launched him into an 1990s poster boy.
Despite the fact he waved goodbye to his acting career, Bruce has also dabbled in the music industry with a rather short-lived rap career.
Image: Fairfax Media via Getty Images) Fairfax Media via Getty Images)
In 1993, he released a single titled One Of A Kind under the name B-Man Samazan, but it flopped, coming in at No.80 on the ARIA charts.
Bruce now works with a Sunshine State real estate company which he says deals primarily with retirement villages and resorts.
Although he hasn't been on television for almost 30 years, Bruce hasn't ruled out ever acting again.
"I've gotten a little older, a little greyer and a little rounder, but potentially that could lead to new roles. Who knows?"


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Alex Iwobi shares Thierry Henry advice he will use to try and pour misery on Arsenal

Alex Iwobi faces former club Arsenal on Sunday hoping to make a bigger impact than the last time he played against them .
The reverse fixture at Goodison Park just before Christmas could hardly have been more important for the Everton striker .
Watching in the stands after just being appointed was new Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti – and Iwobi was desperate to justify the £34million handed over to the Gunners for him in the summer .
But after just 12 minutes he was making his way off with a damaged hamstring – an injury which would keep him out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I had never been injured before , so I ’ m asking why is this happening against Arsenal and why with the new manager watching ?
” After scoring twice in his first three games for his new club the 23-year-old has now gone 18 matches without a goal .
To help him through the drought he ’ s focusing on wisdom instilled at Arsenal by his one-time Under-18s coach Thierry Henry and current Gunners boss Mikel Arteta .
“ Growing up I ’ d go for nutmegs , try to embarrass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Thierry told me that attackers are remembered for goals and assists , and I needed to get that in my head .
Something clicked .
“ Mikel was another big influence .
He was injured at the time and would play and train with the Under-21s .
He would talk to me , telling me to get on the half-turn , stay alert and sharp , ready to make an impact.
” Iwobi is the nephew of former Nigeria star Jay-Jay Okocha , and added : “ Uncle Jay-Jay encouraged me to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mistake , try again .
I have stuck by that and will never hide .
“ Now it ’ s up to me to make a name for myself at Everton .
”

Alex Iwobi is focusing on wisdom instilled at Arsenal by his one-time Under-18s coach Thierry Henry and current Gunners boss Mikel Arteta
Alex Iwobi shares Thierry Henry advice he will use to try and pour misery on Arsenal
Alex Iwobi faces former club Arsenal on Sunday hoping to make a bigger impact than the last time he played against them.
The reverse fixture at Goodison Park just before Christmas could hardly have been more important for the Everton striker.
Watching in the stands after just being appointed was new Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti – and Iwobi was desperate to justify the £34million handed over to the Gunners for him in the summer.
But after just 12 minutes he was making his way off with a damaged hamstring – an injury which would keep him out for six weeks.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Iwobi recalled: “I had never been injured before, so I’m asking why is this happening against Arsenal and why with the new manager watching?”
After scoring twice in his first three games for his new club the 23-year-old has now gone 18 matches without a goal.
To help him through the drought he’s focusing on wisdom instilled at Arsenal by his one-time Under-18s coach Thierry Henry and current Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.
“Growing up I’d go for nutmegs, try to embarrass my friends,” Iwobi said.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
“Thierry told me that attackers are remembered for goals and assists, and I needed to get that in my head. Something clicked.
“Mikel was another big influence. He was injured at the time and would play and train with the Under-21s. He would talk to me, telling me to get on the half-turn, stay alert and sharp, ready to make an impact.”
Iwobi is the nephew of former Nigeria star Jay-Jay Okocha, and added: “Uncle Jay-Jay encouraged me to enjoy it. If you make a mistake, try again. I have stuck by that and will never hide.
“Now it’s up to me to make a name for myself at Everton.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Body of missing six-month-old baby found at cemetery hours after mother's arrest

The body of a missing six-month-old baby was found at a cemetery just hours after his mum was arrested in connection to `` a separate incident '' , police said .
Chi-Liam Cody Brown-Erickson , who first was reported missing in Matthews , a town about 12 miles southeast of Charlotte , North Carolina on Thursday , was found lifeless in Sharon Memorial Park cemetery at around 4am Saturday morning .
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police began searching for Chi-Liam after the baby 's mother , Tamara Jernel Brown , was arrested and charged with robbery and assaulting a government official , late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time of her arrest , Ms Brown 's infant son , Chi-Liam Cody Brown-Erickson , was not with her and his whereabouts remain unknown , '' police said .
Brown and Chi-Liam were first reported missing after leaving their home in Matthews , North Carolina at around 10 pm on Thursday .
Police said Brown , 30 , was `` possibly suffering from a mental health disability . ''
An Amber Alert was launched as the baby was not with Brown when she was arrested and police started searching for him `` in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' , NBC News reports .
Chi-Liam was last seen with his mother at her home , but she refused to say where the child was , according to the Amber Alert .
Police found Chi-Liam 's lifeless body in Sharon Memorial Park cemetery at around 4am Saturday morning .
`` This infant was confirmed by the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiners Office to be the missing infant , Chi-Liam Cody Brown-Erickson , '' police said in a news release .
Homicide detectives are now investigating the tragic discovery .

Police launched an Amber Alert for Chi-Liam Cody Brown-Erickson hours after his mum was arrested in connection to 'a separate incident' in Charlotte, North Carolina, police said. He was later found lifeless at a cemetery.
Body of missing six-month-old baby found at cemetery hours after mother's arrest
The body of a missing six-month-old baby was found at a cemetery just hours after his mum was arrested in connection to "a separate incident", police said.
Chi-Liam Cody Brown-Erickson, who first was reported missing in Matthews, a town about 12 miles southeast of Charlotte, North Carolina on Thursday, was found lifeless in Sharon Memorial Park cemetery at around 4am Saturday morning.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police began searching for Chi-Liam after the baby's mother, Tamara Jernel Brown, was arrested and charged with robbery and assaulting a government official, late on Friday night.
"At the time of her arrest, Ms Brown's infant son, Chi-Liam Cody Brown-Erickson, was not with her and his whereabouts remain unknown," police said.
Brown and Chi-Liam were first reported missing after leaving their home in Matthews, North Carolina at around 10 pm on Thursday.
Police said Brown, 30, was "possibly suffering from a mental health disability."
An Amber Alert was launched as the baby was not with Brown when she was arrested and police started searching for him "in the continued attempt to locate the child", NBC News reports.
Chi-Liam was last seen with his mother at her home, but she refused to say where the child was, according to the Amber Alert.
Police found Chi-Liam's lifeless body in Sharon Memorial Park cemetery at around 4am Saturday morning.
"This infant was confirmed by the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiners Office to be the missing infant, Chi-Liam Cody Brown-Erickson," police said in a news release.
Homicide detectives are now investigating the tragic discovery.


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--'Gutless' Kyle Walker dropped baby bombshell over phone and hasn't been home since

Kyle Walker 's ex girlfriend has accused him of dropping his secret love child bombshell over the phone - and has n't been home to face her since .
The England footballer was in a long-term relationship with Annie Kilner , until he romped with model Lauryn Goodman , who was a friend of Annie 's .
Lauryn , 29 , is now pregnant and Annie has branded Kyle , also 29 , a `` homewrecker '' , revealing she is completely heartbroken .
She also called him `` gutless '' for telling her his baby news over the phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is reportedly now back living in an £8,000 a week flat in Manchester , and Annie says she has not even seen him since he broke the news .
Annie and Kyle were together for 11 years and share three young sons - Roman , Riaan and Reign - and he had already been accused of cheating before when Ex On The Beach star Laura Brown alleged she romped with him in his Bentley .
Annie reportedly said her pal Lauryn had helped support her through the ordeal , before bedding Kyle herself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Annie told a friend : `` He 's a fool for risking his family for this .
When he told me I was heartbroken .
I also felt physically sick .
All the air in your body leaves you .
`` It was the worst-case scenario , the one thing I dreaded most but knew was possible , given his track record with women .
`` I could n't believe what I was hearing .
Not only had he cheated on me but she was pregnant with his baby.
” Lauren , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chloe Goodman , 26 , previously spoke of her unexpected joy at falling pregnant .
The model discovered she was five months pregnant with Walker 's child following a brief romance last year .
Lauryn was left moved to tears by the news after previously being told she would never conceive naturally after suffering with endometriosis .
During an appearance on the Victoria Derbyshire show earlier this month , Lauryn revealed her health battles were part of the reason she let slip she was expecting Walker 's child .
She told host Victoria @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to her fertility issues and stop the constant speculation about her unborn child 's paternity .
She explained : `` It was going to be my first and probably only child that I have .
I wanted to enjoy what I could of it out of the public eye .
`` I wanted a little bit of me time .
Then I got pictured on the beach in Barbados .
I was thinking , `` Can I even deny that I 'm pregnant , I 'm not ready to do this ... '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to release it on my Instagram and give the back story about why this was such a special pregnancy for me . ''
She refused to answer whether Kyle would be helping her raise the baby .

Lauren Goodman 'nervous' to be single mum after outing Kyle Walker as baby's dad
Lauren Goodman 'nervous' to be single mum after outing Kyle Walker as baby's dad
Kyle Walker's ex girlfriend has branded him a "homewrecker" and claims he broke the news he had got her friend pregnant over the phone - and hasn't seen her since
'Gutless' Kyle Walker dropped baby bombshell over phone and hasn't been home since
Kyle Walker's ex girlfriend has accused him of dropping his secret love child bombshell over the phone - and hasn't been home to face her since.
The England footballer was in a long-term relationship with Annie Kilner, until he romped with model Lauryn Goodman, who was a friend of Annie's.
Lauryn, 29, is now pregnant and Annie has branded Kyle, also 29, a "homewrecker", revealing she is completely heartbroken.
She also called him "gutless" for telling her his baby news over the phone rather than face to face.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Kyle is reportedly now back living in an £8,000 a week flat in Manchester, and Annie says she has not even seen him since he broke the news.
Annie and Kyle were together for 11 years and share three young sons - Roman, Riaan and Reign - and he had already been accused of cheating before when Ex On The Beach star Laura Brown alleged she romped with him in his Bentley.
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Annie reportedly said her pal Lauryn had helped support her through the ordeal, before bedding Kyle herself.
A source claimed to The Sun that Annie told a friend: "He's a fool for risking his family for this. When he told me I was heartbroken. I also felt physically sick. All the air in your body leaves you.
"It was the worst-case scenario, the one thing I dreaded most but knew was possible, given his track record with women.
Image: BBC) BBC)
"I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Not only had he cheated on me but she was pregnant with his baby.”
Lauren, the older sister of Celebrity Big Brother star Chloe Goodman, 26, previously spoke of her unexpected joy at falling pregnant.
The model discovered she was five months pregnant with Walker's child following a brief romance last year.
Image: GC Images) GC Images)
Lauryn was left moved to tears by the news after previously being told she would never conceive naturally after suffering with endometriosis.
During an appearance on the Victoria Derbyshire show earlier this month, Lauryn revealed her health battles were part of the reason she let slip she was expecting Walker's child.
She told host Victoria that she wanted to shift the conversation to her fertility issues and stop the constant speculation about her unborn child's paternity.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
She explained: "It was going to be my first and probably only child that I have. I wanted to enjoy what I could of it out of the public eye.
"I wanted a little bit of me time. Then I got pictured on the beach in Barbados. I was thinking, "Can I even deny that I'm pregnant, I'm not ready to do this..."
Lauryn went on: "I decided to release it on my Instagram and give the back story about why this was such a special pregnancy for me."
She refused to answer whether Kyle would be helping her raise the baby.


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Love Island's Finn makes cheeky joke about sex with Paige after they leave villa

This year 's Winter Love Island has officially come to a close , with Paige Turley and Finn Tapp being crowned the winners .
Luke T and Siannise took home the runners up prize , with Demi and Luke M coming in third followed by Jess and Ched in fourth .
But before the winners were announced host Laura Whitmore sat down with all the islanders for a quick chat - she could n't resist asking about the 2020 villa 's famous 'Breakfast Club ' .
As a running joke through the series , the boys would discuss what they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a code word for the previous nights escapades .
But Finn denied all , laughing along with the crowd , saying : `` I do n't know what you 're on about '' .
Finn compared this banter with the other islanders to how he acts at home with his mates at the pub .
He said : `` It 's a part of the day us boys , we would have the banter it 'd be like back at home at the pub with your mates at the pub with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said next that had fans cracking up .
He said what he was most excited for was `` getting that full English when I 'm back home '' .
And it did n't take long for fans to comment on his inside joke at home .
One fan said : `` I ’ m most excited about getting the full English breakfast ” FINN WHA- '' Another said : `` FINN JUST SAID HES EXCITED FOR THE FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST WHEN THEY GET OUT OF THE VILLA LMAOOOOOOOOO '' And a third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most excited about is getting that full English when I get home ” OH MY GOD FINN '' .
During the final Laura announced that Love Island will be returning to our screens in the summer , with applications now open to anyone looking for love .

Love Island's Finn Tapp had a chat with host Laura Whitmore about having his "full fry up" with girlfriend Paige Turley
Love Island's Finn makes cheeky joke about sex with Paige after they leave villa
This year's Winter Love Island has officially come to a close, with Paige Turley and Finn Tapp being crowned the winners.
Luke T and Siannise took home the runners up prize, with Demi and Luke M coming in third followed by Jess and Ched in fourth.
But before the winners were announced host Laura Whitmore sat down with all the islanders for a quick chat - she couldn't resist asking about the 2020 villa's famous 'Breakfast Club'.
As a running joke through the series, the boys would discuss what they were having for breakfast each morning, as a code word for the previous nights escapades.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Laura said: "You're a big fan of toast..."
But Finn denied all, laughing along with the crowd, saying: "I don't know what you're on about".
Finn compared this banter with the other islanders to how he acts at home with his mates at the pub.
He said: "It's a part of the day us boys, we would have the banter it'd be like back at home at the pub with your mates at the pub with a pint".
Image: ITV) ITV)
But it's what he said next that had fans cracking up.
He said what he was most excited for was "getting that full English when I'm back home".
And it didn't take long for fans to comment on his inside joke at home.
One fan said: "I’m most excited about getting the full English breakfast” FINN WHA-"
Another said: "FINN JUST SAID HES EXCITED FOR THE FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST WHEN THEY GET OUT OF THE VILLA LMAOOOOOOOOO"
And a third commented: "What i’m most excited about is getting that full English when I get home” OH MY GOD FINN".
During the final Laura announced that Love Island will be returning to our screens in the summer, with applications now open to anyone looking for love.


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Woman who lives as a full-time baby sleeps in a crib and spends hundreds on nappies

A woman spends £230 a month on nappies to maintain her lifestyle as a full-time adult baby .
Content creator Paigey Miller , from the East Coast , USA , begins every day by waking up in her crib .
After her morning diaper change , she then spends her time playing with toys and creating online content for the adult baby and diaper lover ( ABDL ) online community in her nursery .
The 25-year-old 's goal has always been to normalise the lifestyle since she adopted it in May 2018 .
In setting up her own subscription service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others feel less shameful whilst also funding the costly expenses that come with being an adult baby .
She spends £230 ( $ 300 ) a month on diapers alone - funded by her 426 paid subscribers .
The full-time nature of Paigey 's lifestyle means that it 's something she lives both in and out of public view .
Paigey is n't deterred by negativity from those that do n't understand her lifestyle - despite detractors constantly questioning her intelligence .
`` I 've always collected toys and had a younger sense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends and family have been very accepting , '' Paigey said .
`` If you act like it 's not a big deal , people will take your nonchalance in their stride .
`` Once I became of legal age , I started searching the internet to see if there were other people like me and there was a whole community .
`` One of the most prominent feelings people have is shame so I decided to go public .
I made a YouTube channel .
I made a website .
It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adult baby life .
`` We like to play with toys .
We 're brought joy by the things we did as little kids .
I collect Polly Pocket and Barbies .
I like to play with my stuffed animals .
That 's what Little Space is . ''
Paigey has received an overwhelmingly positive response from her large online following .
`` I get emails every day from people saying thank you for being as public as you are , '' she said .
`` Some people just do n't understand why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live like a child .
It 's all to do with the mindset of letting little things bring you joy .
`` We 're still functional adults .
We have to do normal adult things like pay the bills , but we also have the added responsibility of maintaining our lifestyle .
`` I get a lot of people questioning my intelligence .
They ask why a normal intelligent person would live this way .
`` I do n't respond to negativity .
It does n't warrant a response .
Lines of consent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my daily life , I do n't push my lifestyle on anybody else .
`` I may dress like a kid but I 'm not going to be drinking a bottle of milk and sucking on a pacifier .
I 'm discrete when I 'm in public .
`` There 's a lot of great media out there to help you find out where you belong in this community . ''
Paigey 's lifestyle is n't something that has affected her dating experiences .
`` I have n't had a partner involved in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm engaged to someone who I 've been with for five years .
He does n't have this lifestyle , but he supports it . ''

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Content creator and adult baby/diaper lover Paigey Miller wakes up in the crib at her home on the East Coast of America before playing with her toys and acting like a baby for the rest of the day
Woman who lives as a full-time baby sleeps in a crib and spends hundreds on nappies
A woman spends £230 a month on nappies to maintain her lifestyle as a full-time adult baby.
Content creator Paigey Miller, from the East Coast, USA, begins every day by waking up in her crib.
After her morning diaper change, she then spends her time playing with toys and creating online content for the adult baby and diaper lover (ABDL) online community in her nursery.
The 25-year-old's goal has always been to normalise the lifestyle since she adopted it in May 2018.
In setting up her own subscription service, she hopes that she can help others feel less shameful whilst also funding the costly expenses that come with being an adult baby.
She spends £230 ($300) a month on diapers alone - funded by her 426 paid subscribers.
Image: MDWfeatures / @mindlessdiaper) MDWfeatures / @mindlessdiaper)
The full-time nature of Paigey's lifestyle means that it's something she lives both in and out of public view. Paigey isn't deterred by negativity from those that don't understand her lifestyle - despite detractors constantly questioning her intelligence.
"I've always collected toys and had a younger sense of humour, so all of my friends and family have been very accepting," Paigey said.
"If you act like it's not a big deal, people will take your nonchalance in their stride.
"Once I became of legal age, I started searching the internet to see if there were other people like me and there was a whole community.
Image: MDWfeatures / @mindlessdiaper) MDWfeatures / @mindlessdiaper) Image: MDWfeatures / @mindlessdiaper) MDWfeatures / @mindlessdiaper)
"One of the most prominent feelings people have is shame so I decided to go public. I made a YouTube channel. I made a website. It's all about how to live your best adult baby life.
"We like to play with toys. We're brought joy by the things we did as little kids. I collect Polly Pocket and Barbies. I like to play with my stuffed animals. That's what Little Space is."
Paigey has received an overwhelmingly positive response from her large online following.
"I get emails every day from people saying thank you for being as public as you are," she said.
Image: MDWfeatures / @mindlessdiaper) MDWfeatures / @mindlessdiaper)
"Some people just don't understand why an adult would want to act or live like a child. It's all to do with the mindset of letting little things bring you joy.
"We're still functional adults. We have to do normal adult things like pay the bills, but we also have the added responsibility of maintaining our lifestyle.
"I get a lot of people questioning my intelligence. They ask why a normal intelligent person would live this way.
"I don't respond to negativity. It doesn't warrant a response. Lines of consent are really important to me. In my daily life, I don't push my lifestyle on anybody else.
Image: MDWfeatures / @mindlessdiaper) MDWfeatures / @mindlessdiaper)
"I may dress like a kid but I'm not going to be drinking a bottle of milk and sucking on a pacifier. I'm discrete when I'm in public.
"There's a lot of great media out there to help you find out where you belong in this community."
Paigey's lifestyle isn't something that has affected her dating experiences.
"I haven't had a partner involved in ABDL," Paigey said.
"I'm engaged to someone who I've been with for five years. He doesn't have this lifestyle, but he supports it."


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Love Island viewers slam 'pointless' money twist as Paige and Finn split 50k prize

Tonight 's Love Island final has seen Paige Turley and Finley Tapp become crowned as winners of the Winter Series .
The couple , who managed to pip bookies favourites Siannise and Luke T to the post , were ecstatic as they were awarded the £50,000 cash prize tonight .
And after their sensational win , the pair were handed an envelope each - one containing £50k and the other nothing .
Paige was the lucky one of the two , receiving the envelope containing the money , meaning that it was up to her whether she wanted to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her boyfriend .
Paige of course decided to share the money with Finn , leading fans to slam the money twist part of the final as `` pointless '' seeing as no islander in the history of the show stole the cash for themselves .
Fans rushed to Twitter to voice their opinions on the segment , and some viewers had very strong opinions opposing this part of the final .
One person wrote : `` I think they need to revamp this ending ‘ jeopardy ’ part , it doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t actually believe they won ’ t do anything other than split the £50K # LoveIsland '' Another wrote : `` Why do they still bother doing this spit or steal thing like no ones gon na run off with the 50k unfortunately . ''
A third added : `` They can actually cut this bit , no-one will ever steal the 50k . ''
While a fourth penned : `` Never ever understood why love island do that split the 50k decision bit ?
?
?
of course no one would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bad and it ’ s just dead awkard [ sic ] !
!
!
0 suspense cause you know they ain ’ t gon na steal . ''
Another agreed , writing : `` This whole spilt and steal business is so pointless loool no one is going to steal the 50k . ''
After the pair were announced as winners , Finn gasped : `` F***ing hell , how did I blag that ?
! ''
Singer-songwriter Paige and recruitment consultant Finn had also been up against Jess and Ched and Demi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final .
Speaking to host Laura Whitmore , Paige said that it had been `` such an amazing experience '' and `` filled with challenges '' .
Probed on what he loved about Paige , Finn said that he loved how bubbly she was , adding : `` I was n't wrong for picking her because she makes me laugh ! ''
.
This evening , the pair left fans in tears as a sobbing Finn confessed that he loved Paige at their prom night .
The pair tonight exchanged touching declarations of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in tears midway through his speech .
Congrats to this year 's winners Paige and Finn !
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The Love Island couple, who managed to pip bookies favourites Siannise and Luke T to the post, were ecstatic as they were awarded the £50,000 cash prize tonight
Tonight's Love Island final has seen Paige Turley and Finley Tapp become crowned as winners of the Winter Series.
The couple, who managed to pip bookies favourites Siannise and Luke T to the post, were ecstatic as they were awarded the £50,000 cash prize tonight.
And after their sensational win, the pair were handed an envelope each - one containing £50k and the other nothing.
Paige was the lucky one of the two, receiving the envelope containing the money, meaning that it was up to her whether she wanted to take the cash home or share evenly with her boyfriend.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Paige of course decided to share the money with Finn, leading fans to slam the money twist part of the final as "pointless" seeing as no islander in the history of the show stole the cash for themselves.
Fans rushed to Twitter to voice their opinions on the segment, and some viewers had very strong opinions opposing this part of the final.
One person wrote: "I think they need to revamp this ending ‘jeopardy’ part, it doesn’t feel as tense enough because we don’t actually believe they won’t do anything other than split the £50K #LoveIsland"
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Another wrote: "Why do they still bother doing this spit or steal thing like no ones gonna run off with the 50k unfortunately."
A third added: "They can actually cut this bit, no-one will ever steal the 50k."
While a fourth penned: "Never ever understood why love island do that split the 50k decision bit??? of course no one would ever cause they’d love SO bad and it’s just dead awkard [sic] !!! 0 suspense cause you know they ain’t gonna steal."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Another agreed, writing: "This whole spilt and steal business is so pointless loool no one is going to steal the 50k."
After the pair were announced as winners, Finn gasped: "F***ing hell, how did I blag that?!"
Singer-songwriter Paige and recruitment consultant Finn had also been up against Jess and Ched and Demi and Luke M during this evening's final.
Speaking to host Laura Whitmore, Paige said that it had been "such an amazing experience" and "filled with challenges".
Image: ITV) ITV)
Probed on what he loved about Paige, Finn said that he loved how bubbly she was, adding: "I wasn't wrong for picking her because she makes me laugh!".
This evening, the pair left fans in tears as a sobbing Finn confessed that he loved Paige at their prom night.
The pair tonight exchanged touching declarations of love, and Finn even broke down in tears midway through his speech.
Congrats to this year's winners Paige and Finn!
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thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Love Island's Sophie Piper accidentally confirms she's 'exclusive' with Connor Durman

The lovebirds were cruelly torn apart when Connor , 25 , was dumped from the ITV2 dating show when the Islanders were forced to choose between him and Sophie .
Sophie , 23 , stayed in the villa a while longer but did n't really strike up romance with anyone else .
Now that they 're both on the outside world , they 've continued to spend time together , going on dates .
And it seems it 's going very well , although they have n't actually discussed their relationship status yet .
Sophie told Daily Star Online : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Connor are exclusive . ''
But she quickly added : `` Exclusive is a big word , I do n't actually think that we have really discussed it but we are dating and have been on quite a few dates . ''
Sophie , who is the younger sister of former Saturdays star and TV presenter Rochelle Humes , has enjoyed a few dates with Connor on the outside world .
Last week , Connor shared a snap of himself and Sophie posing up together with drinks in their hands .
Sophie rested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as she snuggled in for the picture .
He captioned it : `` My valentine '' One devoted fan told them : `` stopped watching love island when yous both left '' On February 4 , Connor shared another cosy snap of himself posing with Sophie .
He wrote : `` its good to have her back '' Another snap , captioned `` My besties '' , showed Sophie posing up with Connor and his pals .
Tonight saw Paige Turley and Finn Tapp crowned winners of Love Island .
The couple melted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tears during the final episode of the series .
As they read out speeches they had written to each other , Finn broke down in tears as he told Paige he loves her for the first time .
After being announced as winners by host Laura Whitmore , it was Paige who was handed the £50,000 cash prize in the usual twist .
Of course , she chose to split the money with her beau .
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The dumped Islanders have continued to date on the outside world - and it looks like they're officially boyfriend and girlfriend
Love Island's Sophie Piper accidentally confirmed she's gone "exclusive" with boyfriend Connor Durman.
The lovebirds were cruelly torn apart when Connor, 25, was dumped from the ITV2 dating show when the Islanders were forced to choose between him and Sophie.
Sophie, 23, stayed in the villa a while longer but didn't really strike up romance with anyone else.
Now that they're both on the outside world, they've continued to spend time together, going on dates.
And it seems it's going very well, although they haven't actually discussed their relationship status yet.
Sophie told Daily Star Online: "I would say that me and Connor are exclusive."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
But she quickly added: "Exclusive is a big word, I don't actually think that we have really discussed it but we are dating and have been on quite a few dates."
Sophie, who is the younger sister of former Saturdays star and TV presenter Rochelle Humes, has enjoyed a few dates with Connor on the outside world.
Last week, Connor shared a snap of himself and Sophie posing up together with drinks in their hands.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Sophie rested one arm on her man's shoulder as she snuggled in for the picture.
He captioned it: "My valentine"
"Power couple," their fellow Islander Nas Majeed commented.
One devoted fan told them: "stopped watching love island when yous both left"
While another posted: "MyFaveCouple"
Image: ITV) ITV)
On February 4, Connor shared another cosy snap of himself posing with Sophie.
He wrote: "its good to have her back"
Another snap, captioned "My besties", showed Sophie posing up with Connor and his pals.
Tonight saw Paige Turley and Finn Tapp crowned winners of Love Island.
The couple melted fans' hearts and moved people to tears during the final episode of the series.
As they read out speeches they had written to each other, Finn broke down in tears as he told Paige he loves her for the first time.
After being announced as winners by host Laura Whitmore, it was Paige who was handed the £50,000 cash prize in the usual twist.
Of course, she chose to split the money with her beau.
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