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    Thibaut Courtois’ honeymoon doesn’t go to plan for stunning wife as she shares what it’s like to marry an athlete

    THIBAUT COURTOIS’ honeymoon didn’t quite go to plan for stunning wife Mishel Gerzig.The newly wed model shared what it’s like to be married to a professional athlete.
    Thibaut Courtois kept his training up while on his honeymoonCredit: TikTok @mishelgerzig
    Mishel Gerzig gave an insight into the life of an athleteCredit: TikTok @mishelgerzig
    The model munched on chips as Courtois raced along the beachCredit: TikTok @mishelgerzig
    The Real Madri star was still at it 10 minutes laterCredit: TikTok @mishelgerzig
    Model Mishel, 26, and Real Madrid star Courtois, 31, got married in France earlier this month.
    The pair have since been enjoying an extended honeymoon vacation.
    But Courtois has not been putting his feet up ahead of the new season.
    Mishel shared a hilarious video on social media showing fans “what our honeymoon looks like.”
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    The blond bombshell filmed herself eating a plate of chips while enjoying the stunning scenery of a beach.
    However, Mishel struggled to completely relax as hubby Courtois sprinted across the sand while doing other training drills.
    Mishel looked at the camera in bemusement as the Belgian goalie charged around in an attempt to keep up his fitness.
    And even 10 minutes later, Courtois was still running along the beach as Mishel continued tucking into her fries.
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    Mishel and Courtois got married earlier this monthCredit: Instagram @mishelgerzig
    Mishel is a stunning model with an army of fansCredit: Instagram @mishelgerzig
    She regularly posts saucy snaps onlineCredit: Instagram @mishelgerzig
    Football fans found the whole situation hilarious though.
    One said: “He’s a keeper.”
    Another declared: “Ma’am there’s a reason he’s the best in the world.”
    One noted: “Yes sir, we need him for the season.”
    Another added: “Captain of the beach!”
    Mishel stunned in a bikini on holidayCredit: https://www.instagram.com/mishelgerzig/?hl=en
    She has been living the jet-set lifestyleCredit: Instagram @mishelgerzig
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    Who was Trevor Francis’ wife Helen?

    FOOTBALL icon Trevor Francis has sadly passed away aged 69.Francis’ family confirmed that he had died after suffering a heart attack at his home in Marbella near Spain.
    Helen Francis was married to football legend Trevor FrancisCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
    Who was Helen Francis?
    Helen Francis was married to Nottingham Forrest star and England legend Trevor Francis – who was instrumental in helping Brian Clough’s Forest win the European Cup in 1979.
    On July 24, 2023, Trevor’s family confirmed that the he had sadly passed away after suffering a heart attack at his home.
    A statement said: “Trevor Francis has died at the age of 69. He had a heart attack at his apartment in Spain this morning.
    “On behalf of the family, this has come as a huge shock to everybody. We are all very upset.
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    “He was a legendary footballer but he was also an extremely nice person.”
    The couple spent 45 years together before Helen tragically died in 2017, leaving Francis heartbroken after her passing.
    Following the devastating loss, Francis told how life without Helen had been “so difficult” in his autobiography, One In A Million.
    Speaking to the Daily Mail Francis admitted that he was unable to talk about his wife for two years – as he didn’t feel ready.
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    The football icon explained: “I just didn’t think I could do it and I am not finding this conversation very easy at the minute. But two years have passed now.”
    He added: “It’s so hard because of the deep love I had for Helen and also because I am useless in the house. She did everything for me. I don’t mind admitting that.
    “All of a sudden I am living by myself and I suppose I never contemplated this would ever happen. It is a tougher challenge than anything I ever faced in football.”
    Aside from opening up on the pain of losing his wife, it appears the late star preferred to keep his family life private, with not much else known about their marriage.
    How many children did Trevor and Helen have?
    As mentioned above, not much is known about the couple’s family life.
    However, Francis is survived by two children – who he shared with Helen. More

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    Gary Lineker enjoys Ibiza holiday with ex-wife Danielle Bux as onlooker says they ‘looked relaxed and intimate’

    IT looks like rematch of the day as former couple Gary Lineker and Danielle Bux enjoy a holiday together.The pair got divorced in 2016 but still seemed happy in each other’s company on the sunshine break in Ibiza.
    Danielle Bux stunned in a bikini on a beach in Ibiza as she enjoyed the sunshine with ex Gary LinekerCredit: Mega
    Gary and Danielle were seen relaxing on sun loungersCredit: Mega
    Match of the Day presenter Gary said they remain great friendsCredit: Mega
    Match of the Day presenter Gary recently said they remained the greatest of friends.
    And the pair relaxed on sun loungers as they spent a lazy afternoon side-by-side.
    An onlooker said: “It was hard to think Gary and Danielle are not blissfully married.
    “They looked so relaxed in each other’s company.
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    “They have re-written the rulebook on how a divorced couple can get on. They clearly still get on well.”
    Danielle, who has remarried, looked in fine form in a bikini and shades.
    Ex-England striker Gary, 62, wed the Cardiff-born model 44, in 2009.
    He has four sons with first wife Michelle and has said that he and Danielle, who already had a daughter, split because he did not want more children and her “body clock started ticking”.
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    Danielle married US lawyer Nate Greenwald in 2019 and they have a five-year-old daughter.
    Single Gary added: “In the end, we decided to stay mates and see if she can find someone that really does want another child.
    “That happened and he is a really good friend of mine now.
    “I know it’s unusual, but it’s a lot better than falling out.”
    One onlooker said: ‘They looked so relaxed and intimate in each other’s company’Credit: Mega
    The pair got divorced in 2016, with Danielle marrying US lawyer Nate Greenwald in 2019Credit: Rex Features More

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    Ashley Cole to tie the knot in romantic Italian wedding 12 years after marrying Cheryl

    HIS first marriage to Cheryl Tweedy didn’t go quite to plan but Ashley Cole is giving things another crack by tying the knot with Italian model Sharon Canu.I’ve learned they are getting married in Rome at the end of the month, 16 months after he popped the question.
    Ashley Cole is giving marriage another crack by tying the knot with Italian model Sharon Canu – 12 years after marrying Cheryl TweedyCredit: Getty
    Cheryl and Ashley were only together for two years before walking up the aisle, but he has been with Sharon for the best part of a decade so this one looks more promising.
    A source said: “Ashley and Sharon are madly in love and have spent months planning their ­special day.
    “They met in 2014 when he joined AS Roma and now they are returning to the city for their nuptials.
    “Loads of her family live there and it’s very romantic – it’s going to be a very ­special day.
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    “They have put lots of money into it but they have only invited close friends and family.
    “As a couple they have been very private so they don’t feel the need for a flashy, ­public wedding.”
    They will be joined at the wedding by their son, born in 2016, and daughter, who arrived in 2018.
    It will also give them the chance to put the past behind them, following a horrific ­robbery three years ago when they were tied up and threatened with a knife.
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    Forgetting all about that will be a welcome relief.
    Ariana splits from husband
    THEY had a whirlwind romance and a fairytale wedding, but Ariana Grande’s marriage hasn’t had a happy ending.
    Sources in the US have claimed that Ariane Grande and husband Dalton Gomez separated in JanuaryCredit: Instagram
    Their romance had been strained after Ariana moved to the UK last summer to film the two-movie adaptation of the musical Wicked, in which she will play GlindaCredit: Alpha Press
    The Thank U, Next singer has split from her real estate agent husband Dalton Gomez, two years after their wedding.
    Sources in the US have claimed that they separated in January and recently tried to reconcile but failed to make the relationship work.
    Their romance had been strained after she moved to the UK last summer to film the two-movie adaptation of the musical Wicked, in which she will play Glinda.
    He visited her on set last month in a last-ditch attempt to save their marriage, although they have now decided it is over.
    The superstar was spotted without her ring at the Wimbledon men’s singles final on Sunday.
    However, those close to the couple insist they have remained amicable throughout the split.
    A source said: “It has been very hard but they gradually came to the decision together that things weren’t working.
    “They were having issues before she came to London to film for the Wicked movies and now they are concentrating on staying on good terms.
    “Things were always going to be more difficult with Ariana living in London and Dalton back in California.
    “They are still very close and talk on the phone all the time.”
    The last time Ariana was seen wearing her wedding ring was in April at a concert by her co-star Jeff Goldblum.
    She recently deleted her wedding photos from her Instagram page, while Dalton got rid of his account on the site in May.
    They wed in May 2021 at her home in Montecito, California, in front of less than 20 people, after getting together in early 2020.
    She famously sang about him on her 2021 album Positions, in which she documented their racy bedroom antics and said she wanted babies with him.
    Ariana has had a rocky love life, having previously been engaged to comedian Pete Davidson back in 2018.
    Before that she had a two-year relationship with the rapper Mac Miller, who died from an accidental drug overdose just months after they split.
    I’ve only ever heard positive things about Ariana, who seems like a very sweet, talented and genuine person.
    While she’s living in the UK, perhaps a British man can help lift her spirits.
    It’s nets gain for Shania
    YOU’RE Still The One judging by this outfit, Shania Twain.
    Shania Twain looked sensational in a skimpy leotard while performing at the Faster Horses Country Music Festival in Michigan on SundayCredit: Getty
    The Canadian star looked sensational in this skimpy leotard while performing at the Faster Horses Country Music Festival in Michigan on Sunday.
    She is currently in the middle of her Queen of Me tour, which kicked off in April.
    Shania has already performed 44 shows and has a week left before a break lasting almost two months.
    She will bring the tour to arenas in the UK and Ireland in September before returning to North America for another leg in October.
    The tour follows the success of her sixth album Queen of Me which hit No1 in February and features the singles Waking Up Dreaming and Giddy Up!.
    Here in the UK, she is also having renewed success thanks to her collaboration with Anne-Marie, titled Unhealthy, which reached a new peak of No19 in the charts last week.
    I’ll keep my fingers crossed that it’s added to the setlist when her tour arrives here.
    Axl and co in studio
    GUNS N’ ROSES are gearing up to return with their first new music in 15 years. Warring bandmates Axl Rose and Slash have reconciled in recent years to tour the world and have now returned to the studio, too.
    Guns N’ Roses are back in the studio and fans can expect their first new music in 15 yearsCredit: Getty
    The news was let slip by their stage technician Tom Mayhue, who said they are preparing to drop a single, followed by an album.
    He said: “So I’ve been with the band forever, we’re just getting ready to finish up this portion of our European tour.
    “And I know that the band’s gonna start working on new music, they’ve got a bunch of stuff recorded already.
    “So there will be new Guns N’ Roses music very soon.
    “In fact, I think they’re trying to get a single out any day now . . . very, very soon.”
    Jamie’s on to a winner
    THERE is no wiping the grin off Jamie Redknapp’s face as he holidays in the Caribbean with wife Frida.
    Jamie Redknapp beams with wife Frida on holiday in the CaribbeanCredit: Instagram
    The retired footballer has jetted off to Barbados with sons Charley and Beau from his marriage to ex-wife Louise, and his young son Raphael with Frida.
    As well as regular dips in the sea, he has been a regular on the local golf course and revelled in his victory after beating 18-year-old Charley during a round.
    Better luck next time.
    Hope for more Taylor tickets
    TAYLOR SWIFT fans have been left furious after tickets for her UK shows ended up on resale sites for extortionate sums.
    Fans have been left furious after tickets for Taylor Swift’s 2024 stadium shows ended up on resale sites for extortionate sumsCredit: Getty
    Sales are being staggered for her 2024 stadium shows following exceptional demand in the US, but passes to some concerts here are already being resold for up to £9,800.
    The listings have appeared on resale sites StubHub and Viagogo, much to the annoyance of fans who have so far been unable to secure tickets through official channels.
    But as a word of warning to anyone desperate enough to fork out an extortionate amount for a second-hand ticket – they aren’t always real.
    There has been a surge in fake tickets being resold online, which can lead to devastation at the gates of the venue.
    With more waves of ticket sales in the next few days for her shows, there should be enough for everyone.
    Blur on the Beeb
    BLUR had five-star reviews for their comeback shows at Wembley Stadium, but now you can watch them even if you didn’t get tickets.
    Blur will perform live from central London at 7pm on Tuesday on Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, which you can also watch live on BBC iPlayerCredit: AFP
    Tonight, they will perform an exclusive gig for Radio 2, hosted by Jo Whiley.
    The band will perform live from central London at 7pm on Tuesday on Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, which you can also watch live on BBC iPlayer.
    It will also be the chance to hear tracks from their first album in eight years, The Ballad Of Darren, which is coming out this Friday.
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    Alex James said: “It’s going to be great.
    “We’re going to play a bunch of our favourite stuff, some old and some new.”
    NO REGULAR HAUNTTHE Haunted Mansion’s premiere will have a dead carpet instead of a red carpet, after it was cancelled due to Hollywood’s actors’ strike.
    The European launch was due to take place next Tuesday but cast members in the Disney movie including Danny DeVito and Jamie Lee Curtis will no longer fly over for it and the event has been axed.
    The world premiere went ahead at Disneyland in Florida at the weekend but those in attendance had to make do with people dressed up as Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Maleficent and Cruella de Vil, as the cast didn’t turn up.
    Actors are striking over streaming services giving an unfair share of profits and due to a lack of rules over AI replacing stars.
    The film is adapted from Disney’s theme park attraction The Haunted Mansion and will be released in cinemas next month, but it could be a box office bomb seeing as the cast can’t promote it.
    I fear it won’t just be The Haunted Mansion feeling the squeeze in what is a worrying time for the movie industry. More

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    Ex-Chelsea ace Thibaut Courtois’ new wife Mishel Gerzig stuns in sparkly bikini as loved-up couple enjoy Ibiza honeymoon

    THIBAUT COURTOIS’ wife Mishel Gerzig dazzled in a sparkly bikini as the couple enjoyed their honeymoon in Ibiza.The pair got married last week at a stunning venue in Cannes, France.
    Thibaut Courtois and new wife Mishel Gerzig are in Ibiza on their honeymoonCredit: Instagram @mishelgerzig
    Mishel dazzled in a sparkly bikiniCredit: Instagram @mishelgerzig
    She also stunned fans in a sky blue numberCredit: Instagram @mishelgerzig
    Mishel and Courtois got married in FranceCredit: Instagram @mishelgerzig
    The newlyweds shared a loved-up photo from their trip to IbizaCredit: Instagram @mishelgerzig
    They have since jetted out to Ibiza and appear to be loving life as newlyweds, soaking up the sun on the party island.
    Mishel, 26, stripped down to a sky blue bikini and posed for the camera, hand-in-hand with Courtois as they walked in the sea.
    The couple also had a go at jet skiing, with Mishel changing into a sparkling bikini as they rode the waves.
    The model looked glowing as she rinsed off under a shower, before dressing in a silk shirt as she hit the town with her goalkeeper husband.
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    Fans were blown away by the photos Mishel shared on Instagram and rushed to compliment the Israeli.
    One follower said: “The most beautiful ❤️”
    Another added: “Perfect 🤩”
    A third said: “Gorgeous 🔥”
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    The couple enjoyed a day jet skiingCredit: Instagram @mishelgerzig
    Mishel also impressed in a figure-hugging dressCredit: Instagram @mishelgerzig
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    And another commented: “Our beauty 😍”
    Both of them enjoyed their stag and hen parties before tying the knot in France last month.
    Courtois, 31, was spotted dressed up as a Super Mario character as he jetted off with pals for his pre-wedding trip.
    Meanwhile, Mishel stripped down to a bikini alongside her hen party “sailors”. More

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    Who is Edwin van der Sar’s wife Annemarie van Kesteren and how many children do they have?

    ANNEMARIE van Kesteren is married to former Manchester United star Edwin van der Sar.Here we take a look inside the life of the Dutchman’s wife.
    Edwin van der Sar married Annemarie Van Kesteren in May 2006Credit: Getty
    Who is Edwin van der Sar’s wife Annemarie van Kesteren?
    Edwin van der Sar married Annemarie Van Kesteren in May 2006, in a ceremony that took place in Amsterdam.
    Annemarie, who suffered a brain haemorrhage in 2009, is a founder of the Edwin van der Sar Foundation, alongside her husband.
    The foundation is committed to supporting people with brain injuries.
    In January 2021, the Edwin van der Sar Foundation and the Brain Foundation joined forces.
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    Both Annemarie and Edwin remain closely involved with both foundations.
    Aside from sharing her health journey with the public, not much else is known about Annemarie, with the football stars wife appearing to prefer keeping her private life out of the spotlight.
    However, Edwin has occasionally shared pictures of his wife to his official Instagram account, @edwinvandersar1.
    In March 2023, Edwin shared a montage of sweet snaps and selfies taken with his wife to celebrate her birthday.
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    Alongside the snaps, Edwin wrote: ”A special birthday for a very special woman! Loved every minute of all those years together.”
    How many children do they have?
    The couple share two adult children together, Joe and Lynn.
    The football stars son has previously played for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
    When did Annemarie van Kesteren suffer from cerebral haemorrhage?
    In December 2009, Edwin was given compassionate leave by Manchester United to be by his wife’s side after she suffered a brain haemorrhage.
    At the time, Annemarie’s condition was described as “very poorly” after collapsing on December 23, aged 36.
    Annemarie spent three weeks in the hospital.
    Speaking about that period of her life, Annemarie said: ”After my brain hemorrhage, I had to relearn many things; talk, walk, plan.
    ”Even the most mundane things suddenly became a huge challenge.
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    ”Shopping, for example. The supermarket was suddenly a place where my senses were overwhelmed by a flood of stimuli and information.”
    In July 2023, Van der Sar himself was admitted to hospital after suffering bleeding around the brain. More

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    Who is John Berylson’s wife Amy Smith and do they have any children?

    MILLWALL owner and chairman John Berylson was married to Amy Smith and together they carried out a lot of charity work.The American businessman died in an accident, aged 70.
    Millwall owner and chairman John Berylson died in a ‘tragic accident’ aged 70Credit: Getty
    Who is Amy Smith?
    Little is known about Smith who likes to keep out of the spotlight.
    Smith was enrolled on the MBA degree programme at Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration when she got engaged to Berylson.
    She previously graduated from the Beaver Country Day School and received a BA degree from Harvard.
    Her dad was chairman and president of the General Cinema Corporation and president of the Sidney Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.
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    She has played a key role in the couple’s philanthropic actions through the Amy Smith and John G. Berylson Foundation.
    They set up the foundation, which focuses on supporting various causes with a strong emphasis on education.
    The couple have given grants to Brown University, Harvard University, and Birmingham-Southern College.
    Their charitable efforts also extend to health-related organizations, including The Joey Fund.
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    They have collaborated with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, and Brigham & Women’s Hospital.
    When did Amy Smith and John Berylson get married?
    Their engagement was announced in the New York Times on June 4, 1978, with the article saying they planned to marry in August of that year.
    It is unclear when they actually got married.
    Do they have any children?
    The couple had three children, Jennifer, James, and Elizabeth.
    Like their mum, little is known about them and they stay firmly out of the spotlight.
    Elizabeth Sara Berylson married Robert Benjamin Katz at the Boston Public Library in August 2013, according to a New York Times report.
    She graduated from Harvard.
    Elizabeth previously worked as the manager of client and business development in the New York office of Chanel, developing client loyalty programmes for the retail division. 
    When did John Berylson die?
    Berylson died on July 4, 2023 aged 70 in a “tragic accident”.
    Details of the accident are not yet known.
    In part of a lengthy statement from Millwall, it said: “John, who turned 70 last month, lost his life in a tragic accident on Tuesday morning.
    “John’s sudden and tragic passing will unquestionably impact all those who were fortunate to have known him.
    “He was a truly great man, incredibly devoted to his family, and a person of such remarkable generosity, warmth, and kindness.
    “He lived a storied life, one full of colour and joy, and was infinitely thoughtful of others with an endless desire to share his immense knowledge and experiences to help people.
    “Rest in peace, John, and thank you. You were loved and adored.”
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    He was also the founder of Chesnut Hill Ventures LLC.
    As well, Berylson was co-founder and managing partner of Berylson Capital Partners, a private investment firm based in Massachusetts, USA. More

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    Who is Dennis Wise’s wife Claire?

    DENNIS Wise is a well known name in the world of football.From his marriage to wife Claire to their children – here’s everything you need to know about the former footballer’s family life.
    Dennis Wise is married to wife ClaireCredit: FlynetPictures.co.uk
    Who is Dennis Wise’s wife Claire?
    Former footballer and Chelsea icon Dennis Wise has been married to his wife Claire Dunn since 2004.
    The pair had been together for eight years before tying the knot at  Stoke Park in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire.
    Claire worked as a solicitor.
    Although Wise has enjoyed a successful career in the spotlight, it appears the former football star prefers to keep his personal life private, with not much else known about his wife.
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    However, Wise does post sweet snaps alongside Claire to his Instagram account, @denniswise11.
    In 2022, the ex Premier League footballer shared a smiling selfie alongside Claire, as the couple enjoyed some time together on a date.
    How many children do Dennis and Claire Wise have?
    Dennis and Claire share three children together – Henry, Amber, and George.
    Henry was born on January 1, 2000, with Amber arriving four years later.
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    She was just a few months old when her parents married.
    Youngest son George celebrates his birthday on April 9, and was born in 2008.
    Dennis’s eldest son Henry Dennis Paul Wise has followed in his father’s footsteps and plays for the New York Red Bulls II.
    He started his career at Watford before making the move to the US team in August 2022.
    Dennis also regularly shares sweet snaps of his three children enjoying birthdays and holidays abroad over on his official Instagram account.
    Who is Dennis Wise’s daughter Amber?
    Dennis Wise’s daughter Amber dived into the spotlight in June 2023, after bagging a spot as a Love Island bombshell.
    The 19-year-old has entered the luxury villa as part of one of the ITV2 dating show’s most explosive twists – Casa Amor.
    And it appears Dennis, who is no stranger to reality TV after his stint on I’m A Celebrity in 2017, and mum Claire are supportive of their daughter’s Love Island appearance.
    A source said: ”Amber may only be 19 but she’s got her head screwed on — so Dennis and her mum Claire were fully supportive of her joining the show.”
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    Prior to signing up for the show, Amber played netball for the Surrey Storm U15 team, with dad Dennis congratulating her on their win in April 2019.
    You can follow Amber over on her Instagram, @amberwse, where she boasts an impressive 19.5k (as of July 4, 2023) followers since making her TV debut. More