6 hours agoNewsComments Off on Third of Brits now buy pyjamas specifically to wear outside of their home – find out the PJ wearer you are
A THIRD of Brits have bought pyjamas specifically to wear outside of the home.
A poll of 2,000 adults found as many as 10 per cent own three or more pairs for this very purpose.
Joe Pepler/PinPepThe Australian sleepwear provider found that a third of Brits have bought pyjamas specifically to wear outside of the home[/caption]
Not known, clear with picture deskA quiz will reveal which kind of pyjama wearer you are[/caption]
While 40 per cent have also been known to wear PJs while doing everyday tasks like gardening, driving, and food shopping.
Other scenarios include when taking the kids to school, when walking the dog, and even during jaunts to the seaside.
And of those who own pyjamas, it appears 18 to 24-year-olds are leading the trend with 74 per cent having worn them out and about.
In contrast, just 32 per cent of those aged 55 plus have done so.
The research was commissioned by sleepwear designer Peter Alexander, which has also created a quiz where you can find out what type of pyjama wearer you are.
It covers what you look for in your PJs, how you choose them, your preferred fabric, and what point in the day you change into them – are you more interested in style, comfort, cosiness or functionality?
Brand founder and creative director, Peter Alexander, said: “The lines between the time we spend at work and the time we spend relaxing are blurring.
“This trend appears to extend to loungewear and everyday style.
“Wearing pyjamas outside is like bringing a slice of home wherever you go—cosy, carefree, and unapologetically yourself.”
The study also found found 67 per cent of adults wear pyjamas – owning four sets on average.
And of those who possess a pair, 32 per cent consider putting on a new pair to be one of their favourite things.
With 26 per cent of those who own a set admitting they’d happily wear them all the time if they could.
While 27 per cent admit there are times when they spend all day in their beloved sleepwear without getting changed.
And 28 per cent revealed the first thing they do when they get home is get out of their work garbs and into their bedtime attire.
The appeal of such clothing includes how comfortable they feel (69 per cent), the feeling of coziness they provide (56 per cent), and the sense of relaxation they get when wearing them (50 per cent).
Almost a fifth (16 per cent) also associate childhood memories with PJs further adding to their appeal.
Non-negotiables on PJs include comfort (82 per cent), price (64 per cent), material (62 per cent), fit (59 per cent), and style (49 per cent).
And the most popular material is cotton (54 per cent).
It also emerged 25 per cent of those polled and their family own matching pyjamas, and 31 per cent possess at least one Christmas pair.
Carried out through OnePoll, the study found most (60 per cent) tend to buy their own PJs but 15 per cent rely on others to purchase them.
While 54 per cent have bought sleepwear as a gift for someone else at one time or another.
Peter Alexander added: “Comfort isn’t just for the nighttime, so pyjamas shouldn’t be either.
“We are most relaxed and comfortable in our PJs, so why wouldn’t you want those feelings all day long.
“There’s joy in letting the outside world see you at your most relaxed – comfort doesn’t have to stay behind closed doors.”
Joe Pepler/PinPepThe study also found found 67 per cent of adults wear pyjamas[/caption]
6 hours agoNewsComments Off on GK Barry sparks concern she’ll QUIT I’m A Celeb instantly as she reveals fears in unearthed video
GK BARRY has sparked fears she’ll QUIT I’m A Celeb as an unearthed video reveals her biggest fears.
It comes after ITV was slammed for singing up the YouTube star, 25, following controversial comments she made on her recent Saving Grace podcast.
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And now in an old clip, GK, real name Grace, has revealed that she’d struggle to survive in the wild.
While appearing on Loose Women last month, Kaye Adams asked the influencer how she would cope in camp.
GK replied: “I would die. I’m looking into that camera now, I would die.
“I hate the dark, I hate insects, I don’t have a positive bone in my body, I would just give up straight away.
“I just think it’s not for me.”
She added: “Some people are outdoorsy and some people are sit and do nothing, and I’m sit and do nothing, and that’s fine.”
Some fans are convinced that GK won’t make it past the first week.
One wrote: “Hates insects but going on I’m A Celeb,” followed by a laughing emoji.
A second said: “She is gonna end up with all the eating challenges with her emetophobia.”
A third said: “She won’t be able to cope in there, she’ll be first out.”
Last week, GK as slammed for comments deemed to be “harmful” after her chat with Only Fans creator Bonnie Blue, who recently made headlines for bedding a series of University students during Fresher’s Week.
She has also boasted about sleeping with a dad and his son.
The podcast host – who turned down a Strictly spot for a stint in the I’m A Celeb jungle – is now in the midst of an “absolute PR nightmare,” a source has told us.
They were first to tell The Sun of the sheer impact on show planning and said: “I’m A Celeb is a family show and they can’t have anyone on there who agrees with sleeping with barely 18 years olds.
“The top brass have held crisis talks as to how they handle the backlash with GK enters the show.
“GK has deleted the video but the furore hasn’t gone away.
“The backlash is already huge on YouTube and social media this is an absolute PR nightmare for ITV.
“They rely on advertisers wanting to spend money on the show and it’s not a good look when one of the campmates has had someone so controversial on her podcast and agreed with everything she said.”
FAN FURY
Fans were quick to round on Grace after her episode with Bonnie was released.
They called out how she dealt with the difficult subject matter and accused her of platforming “harmful behaviour” and a being “disgrace to feminism“.
Thousands have shared their concerns that her 3.6million TikTok followers are largely under 20 – and questioned jungle bosses decision to sign her up for ITV’s family friend show.
One wrote online: “Her audience is 13-20 year old girls. Young and impressionable. This is not the message young girls should be hearing. We need to start de-platforming.”
Another added: “GK Barry having bonnie blue on her pod and AGREEING with the harmful s*** she was saying is beyond disappointing. Do better babe.”
A third said: “GK Barry agreed with all Bonnie said and it’s sickening. What was said is disturbing and has nout to do with feminism. The glorification of [sex work] has put girls and young women in serious danger.
Bonnie went on a tour of universities during Freshers Week, aiming to sleep with as many students as possible for free, as long as she could upload the footage to OnlyFans.
6 hours agoNewsComments Off on Melvin Odoom ‘turned down I’m A Celebrity’ years before signing up saying show is ‘too hard and I can’t hack it’
MELVIN Odoom previously admitted to “turning down” I’m a Celebrity – insisting at the time the show would be “too hard”.
The Sun exclusively revealed this year’s incredible I’m a Celebrity line-up in full last week, with BBC Radio 1 DJ Melvin, 44, among those taking part.
ShutterstockAnt and Dec will return with a new series of I’m a Celeb in less than two weeks[/caption]
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Back in 2021 – ahead of taking part in a charity special of The Circle with Rickie Haywood-Williams – Melvin said: “We have been asked to do I’m a Celebrity.
“We had a meeting with the team, and we’re both really scared of any bugs, any animals.
“I think it’s an amazing show to watch. I think it’s so entertaining, but I don’t think I could hack being in the jungle. I’d be too scared.”
Melvin competed in the 2016 series of Strictly Come Dancing, but he and celebrity partner Janette Manrara were the first couple to leave the series.
He went on to win the Strictly Christmas special in 2016.
Yesterday The Sun revealed podcast host GK Barry’s place in the jungle is “at risk” after controversial comments on her Saving Grace show.
GK, real name Grace, was slammed for comments deemed to be “harmful” after her chat with Only Fans creator Bonnie Blue, who recently made headlines for bedding a series of University students during Fresher’s Week.
An insider said: “I’m A Celeb is a family show and they can’t have anyone on there who agrees with sleeping with barely 18 years olds.
“The top brass have held crisis talks as to how they handle the backlash with GK enters the show.”
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I'm A Celebrity 2024
As the hit ITV show enters into its 24th series, a brand new batch of famous faces look set to enter the Aussie jungle once again to face terrifying Bushtucker Trials and living amongst the critters in camp in order to come out on top and be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle. The Sun's Jake Penkethman takes a look at the stars heading Down Under this year...
Coleen Rooney – Arguably the most famous name heading into the camp, the leading WAG, known for her marriage to Wayne Rooney, will be making a grand return to TV as she looks to put the Wagatha Christie scandal behind her. The Sun revealed the mum-of-four had bagged an eye-watering deal worth over £1.5million to head into the camp this year making her the highest-paid contestant ever.
Tulisa – The popstar and former X Factor judge looks set to be making a triumphant TV comeback by signing up to this year’s I’m A Celeb after shunning TV shows for many years. Known for being a member of the trio, N-Dubz, Tulisa became a household name back in 2011 when she signed on to replace Cheryl on ITV show The X Factor in a multi-million pound deal.
Alan Halsall – The actor, known for playing the long-running role of Tyrone Dobbs on ITV soap opera Coronation Street, was originally signed up to head Down Under last year but an operation threw his scheduled appearance off-course. Now he will be hoping to become the latest Corrie star to win over both the viewers and his fellow celebrities when he gets into camp.
Melvin Odoom – The Radio DJ has become a regular face on TV screens after rising to fame with presenting roles on Kiss FM, BBC Radio 1 and 4Music. He has already been for a spin on the Strictly dancefloor and co-hosted The Xtra Factor with Rochelle Humes in 2015 but now he is facing up to his biggest challenge yet – the Aussie jungle.
GK Barry – The UK’s biggest social media personality, GK, whose real name is Grace Keeling, has transformed her TikTok stardom into a lucrative career. Aside from her popular social media channels, she hosts the weekly podcast, Saving Grace, and regularly appears on ITV talk show, Loose Women. She has even gone on to endorse popular brand such as PrettyLittleThing, KFC and Ann Summers.
Dean McCullough – A rising star amongst this year’s bunch of celebs, Dean first achieved notability through his radio appearances on Gaydio and BBC Radio 1. He was chosen to join the BBC station permanently in 2021 and has featured prominently ever since. He has enjoyed a crossover to ITV over the past year thanks to his guest slots on Big Brother spin-off show, Late & Live.
Oti Mabuse – The pro dancer has signed up to her latest TV show after making her way through the biggest programmes on the box. She origianlly found fame on Strictly Come Dancing but has since branched out into the world of TV judging with appearances on former BBC show The Greatest Dancer as well as her current role on ITV’s Dancing On Ice.
Danny Jones – The McFly star was drafted into the programme last minute as a replacement for Tommy Fury. Danny is the second member of McFly to enter the jungle, after Dougie Poynter won the show in 2011. He is also considered a rising star on ITV as he’s now one of the mentors on their Saturday night talent show, The Voice, along with bandmate Tom. A jungle insider said: “As well as bringing some of the star appeal of the group with him, he’ll be supplying some serious guy candy for the campmates and viewers at home.”
Maura Higgins – The Irish TV beauty first found fame on Love Island where she found a brief connection with dancer Curtis Pritchard. Since then, she has competed on Dancing On Ice as well as hosting the Irish version of the beauty contest, Glow Up. Since last year, she has been working on building up her career in the US by being the social media correspondent and host of Aftersun to accompany Love Island USA. She even guest hosted an episode of the spin-off, Love Island Games, in place of Maya Jama last year.
Jane Moore – The Loose Women star and The Sun columnist will be braving the creepy crawlies this year. The star is ready for a new challenge – having recently split from her husband. It will be Jane’s first foray into reality TV with the telly favourite having always said no to reality shows in the past.
Barry McGuigan – Former pro boxer Barry will become the latest fighting champ to head Down Under following in the footsteps of Tony Bellew and Amir Khan. It comes after a tough few years for Irish star Barry, who lost his daughter Danika to breast cancer. He told The Late Late Show in 2021: “She was such an intrinsic part of the family that every day we ache.”
Rev. Richard Coles – Former BBC radio host the Rev Richard Coles is set for I’m A Celebrity — and is ready to let rip at his old employer. The former Communards and Strictly star, 62, said the BBC did not know its a**e from its elbow last year.An insider said: “Rev Coles will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the Eighties, through to performing on Strictly and his later life as a man of the cloth.”
6 hours agoNewsComments Off on Inside bizarre football league where every single game is home match with unique pitches hosting four divisions at once
A BIZARRE football league sees teams play every game at home, with unique pitches hosting FOUR divisions at once.
The Bristol Downs League was formed almost 120 years ago and takes place every Saturday afternoon.
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YouTubeThe Bristol Downs League has 1,500 active footballers playing alongside each other[/caption]
No less than 41 amateur teams, comprised of over 1,500 players, gather at 2pm on one giant field to compete across four divisions.
Incredibly, over 400 matches are played per season at the Clifton Downs, a massive 442-acre open parkland situated on top of Bristol’s Avon Gorge.
The huge space is divided into numerous football fields parked right alongside each other, allowing multiple matches to be played at the same time.
It means no team ever really plays away from home, with all fixtures effectively taking place in the same spot.
The Bristol Downs League was created way back in 1905 and has seen a host of sports stars take part over the years.
Former England and Arsenal captain Eddie Hapgood was one of the biggest football stars to ply his trade there in the early 1920s.
Ex-England cricket skipper Wally Hammond could also be found there trying his hand at the beautiful game nearly a century ago.
While former Scotland and Celtic goalie Jonathan Gould has fond memories of the Downs — having played there as a STRIKER.
He told BBC Sport: “The weather was not always great up on the Downs, it’s a little bit exposed.
“It’s incredible to think so many people come up here on a weekend and enjoy the game of football.
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“How do we keep this going so in 100 years it’s still here? Maybe we put some money into it and keep it alive.
“The refs want to be here, the players want to be here. It’s part of the culture of Bristol Saturday afternoons — it’s incredible.”
6 hours agoNewsComments Off on BBC to release THREE brand new dramas that will leave you gripped in a matter of days
THE BBC is releasing three brand new dramas in just a matter of days as it rivals ITV’s new slate.
The broadcaster is updating its offering of programmes for viewers, which includes the new titles.
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One of which is Moonflower Murders – a new gripping drama starring The Crown’s Lesley Manville and Tim McMullan.
The sequel to Magpie Murders will kick off on Saturday, November 16th on BBC One and iPlayer.
A synopsis for the series reads: “Susan has left publishing and is living in Crete with her long-time boyfriend, Andreas. But her idyll is disturbed by the shadow of a murder committed at a British country hotel eight years ago.”
Elsewhere, Rebecca Hall‘s new show The Listeners will launch on Tuesday, November 19th on the same channel.
It sees her character, a popular English teacher, begin to hear a low humming noise that nobody else around her can hear.
The unexplained noise begins to disrupt and take over her life before she realises a student can also hear it, which sees them strike up an unlikely intimate friendship.
Meanwhile, on Friday November 22nd the highly anticipated launch of Return to Paradise air.
The new Australian series is a spin-off to the smash hit Death in Paradise and set in the idyllic beachside hamlet of Dolphin Cove.
It’s set across six gripping and fiendishly clever murder mysteries, all against the backdrop of the Australian coastal landscape.
All three shows will also be available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
Campion: Aired from 1989 to 1990, this detective drama series was adapted from novels by Margery Allingham and stars Peter Davison.
Dalziel And Pascoe: A gritty detective drama series about a mismatched pair of policemen, based on the award-winning books by Reginald Hill. Aired from 1996 to 2007.
Death In Paradise: A misanthropic detective inspector is assigned to a Caribbean island against his will. Premiered in 2011 and is still on air to this day.
Happy Valley: Created by Sally Wainwright, this northern noir follows Sarah Lancashire as Sgt Catherine Cawood – tough, defiant and facing her traumatic past.
Hinterland: Welsh drama starring Richard Harrington. Brooding DCI Tom Mathias uncovers secrets – and links to his troubled past amid mountainous terrain and close-knit villages. Aired from 2013 to 2016.
Inspector Lynley Mysteries: Based on the novels of Elizabeth George, this drama series is about upper-crust DI Thomas Lynley and working class DS Barbara Havers. Aired from 2001 to 2007.
Jonathan Creek: Starring comedian Alan Davies, this comedy-drama series follows a inventor of magic tricks who is often called in to solve puzzling murders. Aired from 1997 to 2016.
Law & Order: Originally broadcast in 1978, this four-part drama series is about the British judicial system. Stars include Peter Dean and Derek Martin.
Life On Mars: Beguiling science-fiction police drama following a Manchester policeman who travels back to 1973 following a car accident. Stars John Simm and Philip Glenister. Aired from 2006 to 2007.
Shetland: Detective drama starring Douglas Henshall, Ashley Jensen and Alison O’Donnell, showcasing the dark side of one of the most beautiful places on earth. Premiered in 2013 and is still on air to this day.
The Cops: Set in the fictional northern town of Stanton, this acclaimed, provocative police drama stars Katy Cavanagh, Rob Dixon and John Henshaw. Aired from 1998 to 2001.
Waking The Dead: With a cast including Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston and Wil Johnson, this series follows a cold case team who unearths sleeping secrets, but sometimes the past is best left buried. Aired from 2000 to 2011.
Wallander: Starring Sir Kenneth Branagh, Kurt Wallander is unable to unsee the dark crimes he’s tasked to investigate while Wallander’s job comes at a cost to his family and relationships. Aired from 2008 to 2016.
6 hours agoNewsComments Off on Closed-down UK airport reveals plans to reopen in just 18 months
A UK airport that was forced to close down in 2022 has revealed that it could reopen as soon as 2026.
DoncasterSheffield Airport once operated flights to destinations such as Spain and Cyprus.
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However, it shut in November 2022 after the airport owners said it was no longer viable to remain open.
Despite this, it has worked on reopening in recent years.
And Ros Jones, the city’s mayor, said that they had reached a “major milestone” in reopening.
She said: “Please rest assured we are working as hard as possible to get the airport reopened with the aim of being operational by spring 2026.”
This means flights could restart from the airport in just 18 months.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has been asked to put £3million towards reopening the airport, the BBC reports.
They said in a statement: “Given the significant levels of investment, the Mayor and the rest of the SYMCA board remain determined to ensure an appropriate level of public control over decisions impacting the future of the airport, and to take as much time as necessary to get the deal right.
And the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is also working to allow airlines to operate in the airspace again, which can take anywhere between a year and 18 months.
Ms Jones previously said: “I cannot emphasise enough the importance of retaining our airspace, our MPs continue to engage with the Aviation Minister in relation to this.”
The local council has signed an 125-year lease for the site, in co-operation with the current owners Peel.
While Mr Jones said thy would “name the airport operator when they could, TUI has already expressed interest in launching flights from DoncasterSheffield Airport when it reopens.
They said: “TUI has always supported DoncasterSheffield Airport, proudly flying customers from the region and were disappointed when the airport closed.
“We’re excited about actively engaging with stakeholders about a potential re-opening”.
The airport first opened in 2005 and was even named one of the best in the UK.
Previously named Robin Hood Airport, it welcomed up to 2.8million passengers a year, being one of just two commercial airports in Yorkshire.
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Flying to as many as 50 destinations in Europe, both Wizz Air and TUI operated flights.
However, Wizz Air pulled out of the airport before its closure, leaving just TUI until 2022.
It isn’t clear if Wizz Air would return to the airport on it’s reopening.
And Doncaster Sheffield isn’t the only UK airport hoping to reopen.
Humberside – 136,976
Humberside stands out as the quietest UK airport with 136,976 terminal departures in 2023
Southend – 146,072
Second on the list goes to Southend, as Southend-on-Sea airport had 146,072 departures
Teesside – 226,557
With 226,557 terminal passengers last year, Teesside International Airport will be one of the quietest for UK travellers
Norwich – 357,852
Norwich is also one of the quietest airports in the UK with 357,852
Newquay – 408,870
To round out the list, Cornwall airport in Newquay ranks inside the top 5 with 408,870 passengers
6 hours agoNewsComments Off on Former Strictly pro take savage swipe at Pete Wicks and says he’s the ‘worst’ on show and ‘on borrowed time’
A FORMER Strictly Come Dancing pro has called out Pete Wicks as the “worst one” in the competition – and suggested he is “on borrowed time.”
Ex BBC One show professional Ola Jordan, 42, didn’t mince her words when giving her take the TOWIE alum following his Salsa on Saturday.
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InstagramOla Jordan, who left the BBC series in 2015, told how the TOWIE alum was the ‘worst’ on Icons Week[/caption]
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Now Ola – who left Strictly in 2015 after a decade on the show – has bluntly called out Pete, 36, and said: “I can see Pete tries so hard and I felt sorry for him because he messed up badly at the beginning of his routine, but his lifts were amazing.”
She candidly added: “He is on borrowed time, but people love Pete and he is getting the votes.
“He’s got an audience who are obviously voting for him and keeping him out of the bottom two.
“As soon as he goes into the bottom two, he will be gone because he’s the weakest dancer.”
Reinforcing her point Ola, who teamed up with Mecca Bingo, said: “He was by far the worst one in a competition on Saturday.”
OPENING UP
Pete shared a post admitting he was “overwhelmed” after the duo were saved from both the eviction and dance off on Sunday.
He took to his Instagram Stories to upload a shot showing him dressed as the We Will Rock You hitmaker with a lengthy caption which read: “I don’t even know what to say … I’m very humbled and a bit overwhelmed.
“It wasn’t a good night for me and I know just how lucky I am to still be part of the show but thank you everyone.
“Jowita worked so hard last week and there is no way I would have ever made it this far without her.
“I will bounce back, this week is going to be a bit of an emotional one for me and your support means so much.”
Speaking on his Staying Relevant podcast, which was recorded ahead of the live show, Pete described how they were struggling with the salsa routine in rehearsals.
He said: “We’ve had a tough week because Jowita has been working with an injury, she got whiplash on Monday.”
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6 hours agoNewsComments Off on I’m cheating on my wife with her best mate – at first it was an ego boost but now I’m falling for her & have zero guilt
A MAN has revealed that he is cheating on his ‘amazing’ wife with her best friend.
He claimed that at first it was a bit of an ego boost, but now, he’s falling for the woman.
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GettyThe man explained that he struggles to stay loyal and is now falling for his wife’s best friend[/caption]
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But if that wasn’t bad enough, he confessed that he has ‘literally zero guilt’ about the situation.
Keen to open up, the man took to social media to share his infidelity, leaving many open-mouthed.
Posting on the r/TrueOffMyChest forum on Reddit, under the @throwaway19821108, the man titled his post ‘I’m cheating on my wife with her best friend and I think I’m falling for her.’
Sharing context of the situation, he then explained: “Whole thing is super f****d up. I’ve been married to my wife for seven years, been together since 2006.
“For the most part, she’s an amazing, smart, funny, and attractive woman. She has four degrees and she’s a teacher at a local elementary school.
“Most people think I’m f*****g nuts even when I need to blow off a little steam about her. She’s literally untouchable when it comes to venting to my friends or family. That’s how highly everyone thinks of her.”
But despite his ‘attractive’ wife, the man confessed that he struggles to stay loyal.
He added: “I, for the life of me, cannot keep my d**k in my pants. I’ve had several one night stands since getting married and I mostly hate myself for that s**t.
“I slept with one of my best friends back in January and we have not hung out since because we both feel horrible about it.”
The anonymous man then shared how he has grown closer to one of his wife’s best friends, as he continued: “My wife has two best friends, M and D. They live on opposite sides of a duplex.
“We’ve known M for many years and she moved in next door to D about eight years ago.
“D was already on her second marriage (from which she has two children) at the time, soon headed for her second divorce.
“She was single for a few years before eventually meeting someone she loved, and literally on her third marriage at 34, a wedding which we actually attended last year.
“We started hanging out with D and her husband R a lot more often since they got married. Some of it was convenience since she lived next door to M and we were already hanging out with her and her new boyfriend but we really enjoyed their company.
“They’re about the same age as us and into some of the same things. Slowly, I started realising how similar D and I are, to the point that others in our group of six pointed it out.
The ego boost was nice, and my wife was being an a*****e at the time
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“I’m not gonna go into detail about that, but it’s shocking how similar we are on multiple levels.
“I’m not stupid. I can tell when a woman likes me more than friends, even if she is married. I can pick up on hints.”
He claimed that things then progressed when his wife’s friend would send him random text messages, as he shared: “When D started texting me about random b******t here and there outside of our group chat back in January or February, I knew what was up.
“I kind of hoped it would die out, but again, I’m a piece of s**t and just fed into it.
Four red flags your partner is cheating
Private Investigator Aaron Bond from BondRees revealed four warning signs your partner might be cheating.
They start to take their phone everywhere with them
In close relationships, it’s normal to know each other’s passwords and use each other’s phones, if their phone habits change then they may be hiding something.
Aaron says: “If your partner starts changing their passwords, starts taking their phone everywhere with them, even around the house or they become defensive when you ask to use their phone it could be a sign of them not being faithful.”
“You should also look at how they place their phone down when not in use. If they face the phone with the screen facing down, then they could be hiding something.”
They start telling you less about their day
When partners cheat they can start to avoid you, this could be down to them feeling guilty or because it makes it easier for them to lie to you.
“If you feel like your partner has suddenly begun to avoid you and they don’t want to do things with you any more or they stop telling you about their day then this is another red flag.”
“Partners often avoid their spouses or tell them less about their day because cheating can be tough, remembering all of your lies is impossible and it’s an easy way to get caught out,” says Aaron.
Their libido changes
Your partner’s libido can change for a range of reasons so it may not be a sure sign of cheating but it can be a red flag according to Aaron.
Aaron says: “Cheaters often have less sex at home because they are cheating, but on occasions, they may also have more sex at home, this is because they feel guilty and use this increase in sex to hide their cheating. You may also find that your partner will start to introduce new things into your sex life that weren’t there before.”
They become negative towards you
Cheaters know that cheating is wrong and to them, it will feel good, this can cause tension and anxiety within themselves which they will need to justify.
“To get rid of the tension they feel inside they will try to convince themselves that you are the problem and they will become critical of you out of nowhere. Maybe you haven’t walked the dog that day, put the dishes away or read a book to your children before bedtime. A small problem like this can now feel like a big deal and if you experience this your partner could be cheating,” warns Aaron.
“The ego boost was nice, and my wife was being an a*****e at the time (not so much that she deserves a cheating husband, no one does).
“It wasn’t exactly a fast-moving thing, but over the course of a few months, we are now just looking to spend an hour here and an hour there together. We’re all pretty busy so this s**t is difficult.
“It’s hard to explain why I’m so crazy about D. She just gets me. Like, on a molecular level, and me, her. And we’ve acknowledged this.
“I honestly don’t know if I’ve ever felt about A the way I do about D. Some people might just think it’s because it’s something new, but again, I f****d one of my best friends and I’m not hung up on that.”
I have literally zero guilt about this affair. I know the path that I’m on, and I don’t think I hate it
Reddit poster
But the 38-year-old admitted that whilst he is constantly thinking about his wife’s pal, he doesn’t feel any guilt about the affair.
He concluded: “So here I am losing my mind about my wife’s best friend, who’s on her third marriage and probably a little unhinged.
“I’m constantly f*****g distracted just thinking about her.
“Prior instances, I could barely look at myself in the mirror, but I have literally zero guilt about this affair. I know the path that I’m on, and I don’t think I hate it.”
Reddit users react
Reddit users were left open-mouthed by the man’s confession and flocked to the comments to share their thoughts.
Many slammed the man for his actions and encouraged him to file for a divorce.
Please divorce your wife, she deserves better
Reddit user
One person said: “Divorce your wife so she can move on and find another man. Then you can both be happy.”
Another added: “At least man up and tell her, she doesn’t deserve that.”
A third commented: “I feel like if you’ve cheated on her multiple times and don’t feel awful, probably just get a divorce, things are never gonna be good.”
Meanwhile, someone else advised: “Please divorce your wife, she deserves better.”
6 hours agoNewsComments Off on Pregnant Charlotte Crosby in floods of tears and says ‘it’s just so hard’ as she reveals huge mum guilt
PREGNANT Charlotte Crosby has been left in floods of tears, saying, “It’s just so hard,” as she revealed her huge mum guilt.
Reality star Charlotte, 34, who already shares daughter Alba Jean, two, with her fiancé Jake Ankers, told fans about her regret over leaving her little girl for a work trip.
SnapchatPregnant Charlotte Crosby has been left in floods over mum guilt[/caption]
InstagramCharlotte shares Alba Jean with her fiancé Jake Ankers[/caption]
Speaking in a Snapchat video, the Geordie Shore alum said: “Guys, I have just had the most emotional time so it’s so stupid cos I know she’ll be fine, but it’s just literally so heart-wrenching.
“Alba literally moved up to a new room today and the nursery… I knew that she was probably gonna have a little cry about going in there, but I didn’t know how much she was gonna cry and how switched on she was about how she wanted to go to her old room.
“So when I was like, ‘Oh no, we have to go up the stairs,’ she was like… Just so hard. Obviously, so hormonal, but it’s horrible. It’s horrible.
“You just feel so awful and I’ve got to go to London for work for tomorrow and then Wednesday, I’m not back till Thursday, so I’m gonna worry about it.
Sharing a video, she captioned it: “In my babies and business ERA delighted to announce baby Ankers number 2 is due January 2025 and also delighted to announce @peppergirlsclub AW collection is live now RIGHT NOW!!!!
“I really wanted to combine these 2 moments as everything I’ve been building with Pepper over the last few years is for my family and im so proud of it!! We are so excited to be a family of 4!”
It wasn’t a huge shock for fans as she admitted that they were both “trying” earlier this year.
Jake and Charlotte started dating in 2021, but actually met on New Years Eve in 2015.
The happy couple got engaged in November last year.
Charlotte Crosby and Jake Anker's relationship timeline
The pair met back in 2021 while Charlotte was getting over her break-up with ex-boyfriend Liam Beaumont.
They were introduced by mutual friends.
Charlotte and Jake then went official with their relationship in January 2022.
The following month the Geordie Shore star found out she was pregnant.
Charlotte and Jake revealed they were expecting in April 2022.
They welcomed baby Alba-Jean into the world in October that year.
In November 2023 the couple got engaged.
SnapchatShe told fans about her regret over leaving her little girl for a work trip[/caption]
instagramShe’s seen with her daughter, Alba Jean[/caption]
InstagramShe’s got another baby on the way[/caption]
6 hours agoNewsComments Off on Jockey who lives double life as TV singer on BBC show wins Melbourne Cup on 100/1 shot in incredible photo finish
JOCKEY Robbie Dolan who mesmerised with his singing on The Voice clinched victory in his debut at the Melbourne Cup on a 100/1 shot in a thrilling photo finish.
The Irishman, 28, came to many people’s attention in 2022 when he turned three chairs and joined Rita Ora’s team on the Australian version of the BBC show with a rendition of James Bay’s “Let It Go”.
Robbie Dolan stormed to Melbourne Cup victory on 100/1 Knight’s ChoiceGettyThe Irishman was over the moon at clinching the £4.1million win in AustraliaAFPDolan appeared on the Australian version of The Voice two years ago
But on Tuesday he was back in more familiar territory in Australia as he took to the saddle on outsider Knight’s Choice in “the race that stops a nation”.
And on his first Melbourne Cup start he guided the 100/1 shot to victory – a triumph which carries a £4.1million prize pot.
Knight’s Choice and 25/1 Japanese runner Warp Speed battled it out in the closing stages but it was the Irishman who prevailed to claim a shock win.
Speaking to Australia’s Channel Nine after the race, he said: “Pinch me, I think I’m dreaming! It’s incredible, I can’t believe it.
“I’ve never ridden in this race before so I didn’t know what to expect, but I feel like I’ve ridden in it 10 times because I’ve ran the race in my head before I got here.
“It panned out exactly as I thought it would. I thought I’d be closer, but they went quick and I decided I ride him for luck as I know he’s got a good turn of foot.
“Sheila and John were so confident in this horse before he got to the race, a lot of people doubted him but I didn’t.”
He also revealed his dad Bobby, who was a part of a horse training team which produced Cup wins in 1993 and 2002, had jetted over to Australia for the race.
delighted to announce baby Ankers number 2 is due January 2025 and also delighted to announce @peppergirlsclub AW collection is live now RIGHT NOW!!!!
