49 mins agoNewsComments Off on How tiny remote sect in swing state could be surprising key to a Trump election win…if they’re not all busy at a wedding
AN overlooked group known for its aversion to voting in the swing state of Pennsylvania could unexpectedly hand Donald Trump the election.
The Amish – known for their hatred of electricity, love for raw milk, and dog breeding – have been galvanised to head to the polls and turn the battle ground red.
Members of the Old Order Amish community gather for a political rally with TrumpRexEPAAn Amish girl stands near a vendor stand at a Trump rally in Allentown, Pennsylvania[/caption]
AFPAn Amish horse-drawn buggy passes by signs reading ‘Stop Illegal Voting’ and ‘Trump 2024’ signs in Strasburg, Pennsylvania[/caption]
Pennsylvania is home to nearly 100,000 Amish people – mostly located in the counties next to Philadelphia.
The community has famously rejected most pillars of modern society, including cars, phones – and famously, voting.
The Amish, who traditionally live in isolation, have typically rejected the government in favor of God and religion.
But this seemed to change with the emergence of Trump and the national importance of Pennsylvania.
Their home state, and its 19 electoral college votes, has become one of seven swing states in 2024 that hold the future of the country in its hands.
Both Trump and Kamala Harris spent election eve holding rallies in Pennsylvania.
And Trump appeared on stage in Lancaster County on Sunday, where around half of the state’s Amish population lives.
For example, if Harris won Pennsylvania she would likely need just 25 votes to get the win.
If Trump’s camp took Pennsylvania, he would then need 32 electoral college votes if he secures the other states he is already expected to win.
The Mid-Atlantic state was a key battleground in 2020 as Joe Biden won it by just over 80,000 votes out of almost seven million.
2024 is set to be even tighter as pollsters are currently predicting a dead-even race in the state, according to Forbes.
Governor Josh Shapiro has even described Lancaster County as the “swingiest of all swing counties in the swingiest of all swing states”.
This means any number of votes could push the vote either way – and a resurgence of even a few of Pennsylvania’s 100,000 Amish community could spell bad news for The Democrats.
Amish-born Congressman Lloyd Smucker, who represents the district which includes Lancaster County, revealed how members of his community have been politically awakened in 2024.
Smucker told Fox News: “Four years ago, we probably had about 1,500 – 2,000 new Amish registrants and new Amish voters.
“I think we are going to see thousands more this cycle. I just base that on lots of conversations that I have had with the Amish, on meetings that we’ve had.”
The congressman suggested members of the sect believe Trump would align with their beliefs on religious liberty, isolationism, border control, and the economy.
Members of the Old Order Amish community gather for a Trump in Latrobe, PennsylvaniaRexAlamyAn Amish man enthusiastically waves a Trump campaign sign at a rally in 2016[/caption]
APRep. Lloyd Smucker speaks before Trump at a campaign rally in Lititz, Pennsylvania[/caption]
Despite the Republican’s work to mobilize and get the Amish voting, one of their many customs could prevent this from happening.
Traditionally this sect has held weddings on Tuesdays in the Fall with hundreds of guests in attendance.
As there’s little to no farm work from October until March, they take advantage of the free time to have weddings – and they’re held on a Tuesday or Thursday due to the availability of bench wagons.
It means any soon-to-be married Amish couples, wedding guests, or bishops might be too busy to head to the polls.
But if they make it to the polls, another incentive for the Amish to vote Trump is the treatment of a local dairy farmer Amos Miller.
Miller’s farm was raided by state officials in January for selling unpasteurized milk.
He was banned from selling raw milk – which is a hugely popular practice for the Amish.
Congressman Smucker said the Miller case was just one example of the Amish’s pushback against officials.
He added: “They don’t want intrusion of government at all and there are plenty of examples where they’re being required to do things that they would rather not do.”
One man’s mission
A conservative activist named Scott Presler has seemingly taken on the difficult task of getting the Amish to register to vote.
Despite the difficult mission, Presler has hit Pennsylvania’s roads and crowds to highlight the importance of this sect for The Republicans.
At a Pennsylvania rally, he echoed these Amish worries about milk and religion.
He said: “To our beautiful Amish in Lancaster and across the state we will protect your right to raw milk, your dairy, your farming, your school choice, your religious freedom, your ability to afford to have ten beautiful children per family.”
Despite his work for the sect, Presler himself was embroiled in a seemingly un-Amish sex scandal in 2016 and has stirred controversy for allegedly helping spread conspiracy theories, according to NBC News.
One of these was his false claim that the 2020 election was stolen from Trump.
His controversies have also appeared to put the GOP off as the Republican National Committee confirmed on Tuesday that it would not hire the conservative personality.
This came after the RNC’s new co-chair, Lara Trump, said she was interested in employing Presler last week.
RexAn Amish man who pledged to drive friends to vote in election day signs the Trump Bus[/caption]
Amish people seen among supporters at a Trump speech in 2020RexInstagramConservative activist Scott Presler has taken on the task of getting the Amish to register to vote[/caption]
AFPA young Amish man stacks straw bales on a trailer in Strasburg, Pennsylvania[/caption]
49 mins agoNewsComments Off on Brits reveal biggest food faults including double-dipping, stealing recipes & serving dinner they’ve dropped on floor
BRITS’ biggest food faux pas have been revealed, from stealing recipes, to double dipping.
One in six Brits admit to serving dinner guests food which has been dropped on the floor.
Simon Jacobs/PinPepChef Tom Kerridge has admitted to stealing his mum’s Bolognese recipe[/caption]
Simon Jacobs/PinPepTom said that he believes it’s the “imperfections” that make cooking fun[/caption]
A poll, of 2,000 adults, found 28 per cent have tasted food directly from a spoon they’re cooking with – and then stuck it straight back into the pot.
While 28 per cent have knowingly served up food past its sell-by date and a third (32 per cent) have wiped down a bread knife and put it back, rather than washing it.
And 13 per cent have let a pet ‘clean up’ food or drink spillages.
The research was commissioned by kitchen appliance brand NEFF, as part of their Hidden Heroes campaign, which shines a light on the unsung moments in the kitchen that make hosting truly memorable.
Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge, who is fronting the campaign, even confessed to ‘stealing’ his mum’s famous beef Bolognese, proving that even the best chefs borrow a trick or two from family.
Tom said: “I think it’s brilliant to see that so many of us share the same kitchen quirks and mishaps – whether it’s dropping food on the floor or ‘borrowing’ a family recipe.
“Cooking should be fun, and it’s those little imperfections that make it special.
“I’ve definitely had my fair share of disasters, and yes, I’ve been known to take credit for my mum’s beef Bolognese.
“At the end of the day, it’s all about creating great food and memories with the people you love, no matter how you get there.”
Interestingly, older Brits are more laid-back about their culinary slip-ups – with 60 per cent of over-65s saying they wouldn’t feel guilty about a mishap.
But 57 per cent of guilt-ridden Gen Zers would be left stewing over their mistakes.
The research also delved into where Brits have learned their best culinary tricks from, with 58 per cent having done so from relatives.
In fact, 45 per cent still rely on their family members to help with cooking and prepping food.
While respondents cherish hand-me-down dishes, 62 per cent love giving these recipes a personal twist.
One in ten young Brits (11 per cent) have even confessed to serving up a family recipe and passing it off as their own.
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1. Leaving dishes in the sink overnight and washing them in the morning 2. Using the bread knife and wiping it down, as opposed to washing it 3. Cooking with food that’s past its sell-by date 4. Tasting food directly from the cooking spoon and then putting it back into the pot 5. Accidentally burning a dish and scraping off the burnt parts to make it look okay 6. Not tying your hair back when preparing a meal risking a hair falling in the food 7. Spilling something in the oven, and hoping it will burn away rather than clean it 8. Dropping a piece of food on the floor, quickly picking it up, and serving it to guests 9. Letting the dog/cat clean up spills on the kitchen floor, rather than getting the mop out 10. Using pre-made ingredients (e.g. ready-made pastry or mashed potato) and pretending you made them 11. Adding extra spices or chilli to a dish without warning guests who might not like or tolerate spicy food 12. Serving leftovers that are a bit too old and should have been thrown out 13. Using the same tongs or spatula for raw and cooked food, risking cross-contamination 14. Not checking for allergies in advance 15. Reheating a ready-made meal – and passing it off as your own 16. Telling dinner guests a recipe is your own when it’s really a friend or family member’s special recipe 17. Forgetting to check dishes are appropriate for vegan or vegetarian guests 18. Coughing or sneezing into a dish and not telling anyone 19. Using dirty plates or utensils, pretending they were clean 20. Telling dinner guests your recipe is an old family recipe when really you recently Googled it
And the secret recipe swapping doesn’t end there – as 43 per cent admit they’ve “stirred the pot” by tweaking a family recipe without telling anyone, fearing it could cause a recipe ruckus at the dinner table.
For Gen Z and Millennials, this pressure is even more intense, with 66 per cent worried that messing with a cherished dish could cause a full-blown family food feud.
Despite the potential kitchen chaos, adults aged up to 24 are leading the charge when it comes to hosting with 60 per cent enjoying cooking for guests.
However, 23 per cent of those polled, via OnePoll, would rather face job interviews (23 per cent), meeting the parents for the first time (22 per cent), or sit in a traffic jam (20 per cent) than cook an unfamiliar meal for company.
And when things go wrong in the kitchen, it seems that parents are still the ultimate culinary lifeline – with 33 per cent of Brits calling mum and dad for help in the middle of cooking chaos.
Barry is one of this year’s I’m a Celeb campmatesSTEPHEN DAVISONHe managed boxer Carl for eight years before they ended up in a multi-million pound legal battleWireImageCarl revealed he almost ended up in the jungle with Barry this yearX
But Carl Frampton has told how he was in the running to join this year’s campmates, including his ex-manager Barry McGuigan.
Speaking to Boxing Social, Carl, 37, said: “I swear to God I was nearly in it last week.
“When Tommy Fury pulled out there was me and two others [hoping to take his spot], then there was me and one other and then the fella from McFly got it instead of me.
“So obviously I think there must have been a debate that would have put me and McGuigan in at the same time, by the way I would have loved to have been in with him, I would have absolutely loved it, but it wasn’t to be. Maybe next year.”
Barry, 63, managed Carl for eight years until they split in 2017.
Barry launched a counter suit claiming Carl had breached his contract by leaving.
The cases were settled confidentially in 2020.
Speaking earlier this year Barry revealed his feelings towards Carl, saying: “Just a disappointment. Pretty deep disappointment.”
Speaking to the Belfast Telegraph, he continued: “I took him into my home, made him part of my family.
“I didn’t take a penny off him for over two years [until] he won the Commonwealth title.
“Very disappointing that he went off to join Daniel Kinahan. That’s it. We’ve gone on.
“He [Frampton] can say what he wants but he knows he could not have achieved anything without me or my family and the work that we put into him.”
Former Love Island star Tommy pulled out of I’m a Celeb at the last minuteWireImage
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.”
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49 mins agoNewsComments Off on Sporting Lisbon vs Man City preview: Best free betting tips, odds and predictions for the Champions League
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FUTURE Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim and his Sporting Lisbon side clash with Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday.
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Portuguese league leaders Sporting Lisbon welcome Manchester City to the Estadio Jose Alvalade as the Champions League continues this week.
And it’s a good chance for Ruben Amorim to endear himself to Manchester United supporters by getting one over their arch-rivals before officially starting his role at Old Trafford.
Sporting find themselves top of Liga Portugal ahead of Porto and Benfica after winning all of their 10 league games in the 2024-25 campaign.
Amorim’s side have been nothing short of amazing having scored 35 goals and conceded just three times.
Their form has also translated to the European stage having won two of their three outings (W2, D1) against Sturm Graz and Lille.
If they can avoid defeat here, they will equal their longest ever unbeaten run in the European Cup/Champions League (four games between September 1982-March 1983).
A clash with Manchester City wouldn’t seem the ideal encounter to equal that unbeaten run – but they might just have caught the Premier League champions at the ideal moment.
Without a host of first-team players available and a thin squad, the Cityzens suffered a 2-1 loss to Bournemouth over the weekend.
That shock defeat arrived just a few days after losing by the same scoreline to Tottenham in the Carabao Cup with Pep later describing his side as “in trouble” ahead of a crowded fixture list.
Saying that, the omens are stacked in City’s favour.
Manchester City have lost just one of their 10 major European matches against Portuguese opposition and only just set a new record for unbeaten games in the history of the European Cup/UEFA Champions League, going 26 without defeat (W18 D8).
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The pair have met before, and it didn’t pan out too well for Ruben Amorim’s side that evening. Sporting lost 5-0 in the knockout stages back in 2022 before drawing the reverse fixture 0-0 at the Etihad.
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Liverpool’s run of difficult fixtures shows no signs of slowing down as Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen visit Anfield.
The Reds have passed every test since the last international break after beating Brighton, Chelsea, RB Leipzig, and earning a 2-2 draw against Arsenal.
Bayer Leverkusen are next up before matches against Aston Villa, Manchester City, Newcastle and Real Madrid over the next six weeks.
Arne Slot’s table-toppers lead the Premier League standings by two points having won eight of their ten fixtures.
They are also flying high in the Champions League having won all three of their opening games against AC Milan, Bologna and RB Leipzig.
And they might just fancy their chances of maintaining that 100% record against Leverkusen with Slot’s side having lost just one of their last 21 European meetings with German opponents (W14 D6).
They’ve also won three of their four Champions League matches against Bayer Leverkusen, while the visitors have only won one of their 11 away major European matches in England – and that was against Spurs in 2016.
Xabi Alonso – who won the Champions League as a Liverpool player – remains in charge despite offers from the likes of Liverpool and Barcelona following his title success last season.
But it’s not been as straightforward this time around.
Leverkusen have only suffered one league defeat, but their opening nine games include four draws and a whopping 15 goals scored against them – leaving them seven points behind leaders Bayern Munich.
Saying that, since the start of last season, no team have won more games (11) or scored more goals (37) in European competition than Leverkusen. They remain unbeaten in this competition this term after wins over AC Milan and Feyenoord before an unfortunate draw with Brest.
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Arne Slot’s side haven’t been brilliant at the back in recent weeks. The Reds have conceded five in their last three outings – and were perhaps a touch fortunate not to have conceded a few more against Brighton over the weekend.
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49 mins agoNewsComments Off on Inside Stacey Solomon’s savvy makeover – with £1k wigs, gleaming veneers & style evolution which is making her millions
WHEN Stacey Solomon cut ties with fast fashion label In The Style back in September, fans were in tears.
But this is just the most recent part of a 15 year makeover reinventing herself from an X Factor runner-up to Britain’s biggest mum-fluencer, PR experts say.
GettyStacey Solomon is the UK’s most-famous mum-fluencer[/caption]
She shot to fame on The X Factor in 2009 and was crowned Queen of the Jungle the following yearRex FeaturesInstagramShe has five children, three of which she shares with Eastenders alumni Joe Swash[/caption]
Mum-of-five Stacey shot to fame after finishing third place on The X Factor in 2009.
Since then, she’s become a Loose Women panellist, the host of numerous telly shows and totted up six million followers on Instagram who hang on to her every word.
Her earnings reportedly started climbing consistently from 2012, which has boosted her estimated net worth to a cool £5 million.
“Viewers of The X Factor fell in love with Stacey because of her authenticity and how down to earth honest she was,” says Sarah Stephens, PR expert at Tree Communications.
“She has cleverly evolved her image from being ‘the girl next door’ into a down-to-earth, straight-forward mum that continues to embrace honesty and authenticity.”
Alongside Stacey’s financial and career growth has been a physical transformation.
The 35-year-old rocked up to her audition for The X Factor aged just 19 in denim shorts and a white tee.
These days, she loves a ball gown for the red carpets, smart-casual outfits for her everyday and elaborate fancy dress when she’s trying to entertain her children.
Fabulous takes a look at Stacey’s transformation over the last 15 years and how it has helped her career along the way…
Mane Event & £1k Wigs
“Stacey’s hair has evolved to match her brand,” comments Sarah. “And it speaks volumes now that she only really adds extensions or a hair piece for special events.
“It makes her seem much more authentic and relatable to her audience.”
But it hasn’t always been this way for the Loose Women panellist.
In 2010, Stacey returned to screens on I’m A Celeb with a new hair ‘do; she’d ditched her warm-toned blonde from X Factor in favour of her natural brown locks.
But after being crowned Queen of the Jungle, she went for a dirty blonde dip-dye to complement her brown roots.
Stacey Solomon's career so far
Stacey Solomon has been a familiar face on viewers' screens for over a decade. Let's take a look back at her career.
The X Factor (2009): Stacey competed in series six of long-running ITV singing competition The X Factor. During her time in the show, she was mentored by Danni Minogue in the ‘Girls’ category. The star finished in third place, behind Joe McElderry and Olly Murs.
I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here (2010); In late 2010, Stacey headed to the infamous I’m A Celeb Aussie jungle. After 21 days, she triumphed to win the tenth series. It was through I’m A Celeb that she met future husband Joe Swash – who’d won two years earlier and was hosting the ITV2 spinoff.
Celebrity Juice (2011―2013, 2016―2019): The star appeared as a panellist on 21 episodes of the comedy panel game show hosted by Keith Lemon. Stacey was a regular in the 21st series, broadcast in 2019.
Loose Women (2016 – present): Stacey has been a permanent panel member of the daytime show since 2016. She previously made guest appearances in 2011 and 2012.
Sort Your Life Out (2022 -present): This BBC show sees Stacey, with the help of an expert team, transform participants’ living spaces after removing clutter.
By 2012, she was back to the warm-toned blonde the nation fell in-love with her donning, and gradually began topping up the bleach until she was primarily blonde.
This switching, swapping and bleaching went on for a further six years, causing Stacey to develop “wiry, broken strands and a psoriasis-ridden scalp”.
“My ends are bleached within an inch of their lives, so I look like I have zebra hair that fades into yellow noodles,” she told Fabulous in 2018.
As a result, she splurged £1,000 on a blonde wig to cover the years of damage, which she affectionately nicknamed Suze.
PA:Press AssociationStacey has rocked a number of hairstyles throughout the years[/caption]
Stacey Solomon - InstagramBut the damage from bleach and dye lead to her needing to wear a wig in 2018[/caption]
RexShe has since grown the damage out and keeps her tresses a managable shade of blonde[/caption]
Under the wig, she grew her natural hair out and kept bleach to a minimum, opting for warm reds, oranges and manageable blonde hues in recent years.
“Stacey used to wear a £1,000 wig because years of bleaching, toning and blow-drying had damaged her natural hair,” PR and entertainment expert Lynn Carratt tells Fabulous. “It led to psoriasis and itchiness of her scalp.
“Over the years, she wanted to dye and straighten her hair to change her look to make her feel more comfortable in herself, but it’s taken a toll on her hair.
“She experimented with the different looks and finally found happiness with her natural hair.”
Teethy Business
Pregnancy wreaked havoc on Stacey’s teeth.
The Loose Women star has sons Zachary, 16, and Leighton, 12, from previous relationships, and Rex, five, Rose, three, and two-year-old Belle with husband Joe Swash.
When she was pregnant for the second time in 2012, her teeth “crumbled”. They turned yellow and brown, before ultimately falling out.
After being left embarrassed and in pain, she had no choice but to opt for replacements, telling Fabulous afterwards: “I have veneers and my real teeth underneath are like brown pegs.
Social Media - Refer to SourceStacey used to love her natural nashers before pregnancy destroyed her teeth and she was forced to get veneers[/caption]
GettyThe mum-of-five has been candid with fans about the toothy struggles she faced[/caption]
“The truth is, though, I would never have opted for veneers. I loved my old teeth and am not a fan of changing myself in any way.
“In the first few months of my second pregnancy, I was seeing the dentist more than my midwife. I endured problem after problem.”
Hormonal changes during pregnancy can make your gums more vulnerable to plaque, leading to inflammation and bleeding,” according to the NHS.
It is officially known as pregnancy gingivitis and it’s something lots of women suffer with in silence.
In a world where some celebrities deny getting work done, she doesn’t and people love her for it
Sarah StephensPR expert
According to PR expert Sarah, Stacey’s honesty about her mouthy makeover was a good move for her career.
“The public appreciates her down to earth honesty about these things,” she tells.
“In a world where some celebrities deny getting work done, she doesn’t and people love her for it.”
Skin Secrets
Stacey is one of thousands of women in the UK who have dealt with adult acne at some point in their adult life.
Aged 26 in 2016, she suddenly started getting clusters of spots around her cheeks and chin despite making no changes to her lifestyle.
By 2018, the telly star had “craters and scars” left behind from some of the stubborn spots she’d developed.
Stacey SolomonStacey Solomon began suffering with adult acne at 26-years-old[/caption]
InstagramPictured bare-faced in 2024, she is still happy to pose with no make-up on[/caption]
“I couldn’t bear the thought of him seeing all of my spots and damaged skin.
“So, I got up at 3am, every morning, and put my foundation on in the sweltering heat… and I topped it up continuously throughout the day.”
Fast forward to 2024, Stacey’s skin has improved – but she doesn’t shy away from showcasing make-up free days or the odd spot that she gets to her six million Instagram followers.
“Stacey is very open and transparent on social media,” Lynn says.
Stacey shares with her followers that she prefers to stay natural and often reminds herself that she’s great just the way she is
Lynn CarrattPR & entertainment expert
“She shares with her followers that she prefers to stay natural and often reminds herself that she’s great just the way she is.
“Although she feels pressure to undergo procedures or minor tweaks, she believes it’s an unhealthy mindset.
“While she has tried Botox in the past, she ultimately prefers to be open and honest about her face and body, emphasising that she is a real person.”
We also know that the mum-of-five uses bargain brands like Elf, L’Oreal and NYX for her skincare, as well as the odd facial when she’s been wearing a lot of make-up for work.
Since then, a shift in her fashion sense has been noted by fans and experts alike.
She has ditched the athleisure looks that were typical to her collections and is dressing more sophisticated, including wide leg smart trousers and a boxy knit to mark daughter Rose’s third birthday.
For a date night with Joe in November, she rocked a satin collared shirt, a silver maxi skirt and black heeled boots with a pointed toe.
In The StyleStacey, pictured in 2022, cut ties with In The Style in September this year[/caption]
InstagramFans and PR experts have noted that her style has become more sophisticated since[/caption]
“This smart-casual look is more in keeping with her overall style as a mum,” Sarah points out.
“It’s more authentic to her too; it makes her much more relatable.”
Stacey is still wearing high-street brands like Primark and Never Fully Dressed, but her styling approach has evolved – and according to Sarah, this new style is sure to be a hit with her fans.
“The mum market wants people who are real and who they can relate to,” she adds.
“People who they feel are genuine, normal people despite the celebrity status and money.
“I think her authentic, down-to-earth and honest image that is being created through her brand will only help her career in the long term.”
According to previous reports, Stacey is on track to earn over £1.5 million next year flogging beauty products.
She set up a new company named Belle & Rose Ltd in February this year with plans to sell beauty products and tools in “specialised stores”.
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Ruben Amorim had an awkward exchange in his press conference on TuesdayPAHe was unwilling to speak English which led to a moment fans labelled ‘cringe’X
And on Monday he was quizzed about earning a win over the Premier League champions by Sky Sports reporter Gary Cotterill.
But Cotterill was keen for Amorim to speak in English… which led to an awkward moment between the pair.
The Sky Sports journalist asked: “I wondered if you were aware that obviously to win tomorrow night will be brilliant for your current club [Sporting] but also brilliant for your new club [Man Utd].
“You could be a hero even before you on a plane to Manchester. Has that crossed your mind? In English please.”
A sheepish Amorim replied: “Sorry, I cannot speak in English now.”
Cotterill proceeded to ask “why” on two occasions, before Amorim added: “I’m sorry, they [the other journalists] will miss me in Portuguese so I have to speak in Portuguese.”
Cotterill said: “They’ve had about 25 minutes in Portuguese. We want 10 seconds in English.”
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