Celebrated South African actor, Sello Motloung passes away at 53. The 53-year-old actor, presenter, and MC was best known for his roles on local TV shows such as Backstage. Mamello, and Ring of Lies. He took to the international stage for roles in films such as Invictus, The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, and Gangster’s […]
The post Celebrated South African actor, Sello Motloung passes away at 53 appeared first on Africa Updates.
LAURYN Goodman has shared the full message she sent to Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner, revealing he was the father of her daughter.
Lauryn‘s relationship with the married footballer, 34, made her a household name after it came to light that the pair have known each other for a decade and have two children together.
The 33-year-old is currently appearing on E4‘s Celebs Go Dating, where she has tearfully described the pain of being Britain’s most maligned mistress.
Having detailed the ordeal in therapy sessions on the show, she’s now posted the bombshell WhatsApp message she sent to Annie, which revealed her husband’s affair, to Instagram.
Dated 27th December 2023, the text reveals that Kyle is the father of her daughter and has been involved in their lives.
In it, she claims Kyle has been lying to both of them and doesn’t want them to communicate.
Lauryn offers evidence and asks Annie to unblock her on Instagram so they can discuss it further.
It reads: “Hey it’s lauryn I just wanted to quickly tell you that Kyle is the father of our daughter. He’s been having a relationship with us all including the baby & Ive got everything to prove it.
“He’s been apart of our lives seeing the children. Il wanted to have the decency to tell you. If you want to speak further we can but he’s been lying to us both. He doesn’t want us to speak.
“He’ll gaslight you saying why hasn’t she put it out there knowing we have a legal agreement atm. He’ll probably say l’m a nutter or obsessed to get you to believe him.
“All his boys have known from the start, so don’t trust them. I’m sorry. I’ve got to go to protect myself legally if you need to speak again to see evidence etc unblock me on insta so I know to call you.
“Or could always show you in person. This isn’t a prank or joke. Think back to all your messages. Your messages in March with him, how weird he was acting before World Cup.”
Lauryn and footballer Kyle have hit headlines over the years with their very public feud.
The two had a brief fling in 2019, while Kyle was on a break from his now wife Annie, which resulted in the birth of their son Kairo in April 2020.
Lauryn then gave birth to a baby girl in August 2023 – and it was later confirmed that the footballer was the father.
Kyle and Annie, who first got together as teens, tied the knot in 2022.
The couple share four kids and Annie welcomed their fourth earlier this year.
It comes after Lauryn was forced to hit back at trolls after they questioned why her children had Kyle’s surname.
Viewers had spotted that she wears a necklace with the initials, KW.
Lauryn has previously explained that the K represents her children, Kairo and Kinara, who she shares with the Manchester City player.
But following her appearance this week, one troll raged: “What is with her necklace!!!! KW !!!! No shame! The stalker needs to be of tv and given no more attention.”
The cruel comment sparked a flurry of comments, with some questioning why the children were called Walker.
Lauryn set the record straight, replying: “We decided on the surname together, not going to change them now.”
The model has been incredibly emotional throughout her time on the dating show and has struggled to open up after what has gone on.
Earlier this week Lauryn broke down while chatting with Anna Williamson and Dr Tara.
She told them: “I feel so damaged inside me.”
Last night she admitted she was shocked when someone one of her dates was nice to her.
Bursting into tears, she said: “I’m used to it being my fault all the time.
“You speak to someone like that, like a Mark. I’m not used to it. I’m not used to that.”
She then opened up about her children.
Lauryn continued: “I think people forget my only priority are my children.
“It’s heavy, really heavy on just like your energy levels. I feel drained.
“I feel like I’m constantly going to war for my kids and I’m so sick of the battle.
“It’s just a battle. It’s just a struggle.”
FROM bungee jumping off a viaduct to the ruins of a medieval abbey that inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Whitby has been named one of the best seaside towns to visit in the winter.
Travel writer Madeleine Bunting spent two years visiting coastal destinations across the UK.
She previously raved about Whitby to Sun Travel, saying it’s better to visit in the winter compared to peak summer months.
Madeleine who wrote, The Seaside: England’s Love Affair, previously told Sun Online Travel: “Whitby is better in the winter because there’s fewer crowds.
“There’s lots to see in Whitby too, so a winter time visit means no battling with crowds like in the height of summer.
“From long bracing walks along the beach to warm cafes and indoor attractions, there’s plenty to do in Whitby even in the winter.”
Set in Yorkshire, in the north of England, the seaside town of Whitby is a popular summer holiday destination among Brits.
It was even voted as a top holiday destination to visit in 2022 by Sykes Holiday Cottages.
The seaside town was made famous by Irish author Bram Stoker who was inspired to write his novel Dracula after visiting Whitby in 1890.
More specifically, the author is said to have been inspired by Whitby Abbey, an 11th-century medieval abbey that stands on the site of a much earlier abbey.
Nowadays, visitors can wander through the abbey ruins, following in Bram Stoker’s footsteps.
Entry tickets cost £11 for a full-paying adult, with children’s tickets costing £6.50.
There are plenty of other celebrities with ties to Whitby, including children’s author Lewis Carroll and award-winning actress Dame Judi Dench.
Both Carroll and Dench have been on holiday to escape their fame and relax.
If relaxing sounds like a bit of you, Madeleine recommends going on a long walk along the seafront with a warm cup of hot chocolate.
Meanwhile, adrenaline junkies will want to head to Larpool Viaduct – England’s only Bridge Bungee Jump.
On their website, they write: “From the Viaduct you’ll be greeted by the panoramic sights of Whitby, which includes a distinctive view of the historic Whitby Abbey, completed by the wandering River Esk below.”
Run by UK Bungee Club, the 150-ft leap of faith is run on select days throughout the year, including November 9 and December 21, 2024.
Experiences start from £99 per person.
Other attractions in Whitby include the Museum of Victorian Science, Captain Cook Memorial Museum and Whitby Distillery.
Visitors who are hungry after all that sightseeing will be relieved to know that Whitby is home to the best chippy in the UK.
Last year, hundreds of visitors on X (formerly Twitter) hailed the fish and chip shops in Whitby after one holidaymaker put out a Tweet asking for recommendations.
One person wrote: “It’s unique and lovely. Best fish ‘n’ chips in the world.”
Another added: “A Lovely place. Best fish and chips in the country.”
While this may be a bit of a stretch, one chippy in Whitby was named the best in the UK as recently as 2019.
Trenchers was voted the best place to get fish and chips in the country by the National Fish & Chip Awards.
The restaurant has been selling chippy teas since 1980 and boasts online about its “traditional menu of fish and chips, seafood and British dishes, served all day, every day, throughout the year”.
However, it’s not the only fried food vendor in the town to lay claim to the title of best in the nation, with The Magpie Cafe named number one by Time Out last November.
There are a range of overnight accommodation options in Whitby too like the Old Boatman’s Shelter – a beachfront hotel overlooking the West Pier.
Meanwhile, Number 7 Guest House is just 300 metres from Whitby Beach, making it ideal for anyone for beachgoers.
Whitby is a 36-minute drive from the popular seaside town of Scarborough.
Madeleine Bunting previously told Sun Online Travel about two other seaside towns that are better to visit in the winter rather than summer.
The travel writer encouraged Brit holidaymakers to head to Whitstable and Robin Hood’s Bay during the shoulder season rather than the height of summer.
She told Sun Online Travel: “Robin Hood’s Bay gets very crowded in the summer, but in the winter there’s more space in the village.
“Whitstable is better in the winter because there’s hardly any crowds”.
ASIDE from inspiring famous authors and providing other celebs with a safe haven, there are plenty of other interesting facts about Whitby.
Meanwhile, another northern seaside town has been nicknamed the Las Vegas of the UK and it has arcades, cabaret, and sandy beaches.
The traditional seaside town of Skegness has been likened to the American city for several years.
KERRY Katona has given her take on Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes’ shock split.
The Atomic Kitten songstress – who is engaged to fiance Ryan Mahoney and has been married three times – admitted she “felt bad” for Loose Women anchor Ruth, 64, who has hired a “fierce” divorce lawyer.
It came after mum-of-one Ruth sparked concern with her appearance in a recent social media post as images of her ex Eamonn, 64, on holiday with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander circulated.
Whole Again singer Kerry, 44, admitted she was “surprised” at GB News anchor Eamonn’s new relationship, noting it “hadn’t been long” since his break-up.
She told OK! Magazine: “I do feel bad for Ruth.
“If that’s the case, it can’t be nice seeing his new relationship everywhere. I think Ruth’s a really strong woman and has handled the whole situation with grace.
“But at the same time, I love Eamonn and he’s a good friend, so I would never want to speak negatively about him.
“Getting into a new relationship is sometimes the way people deal with things.”
The popstar then conceded: “I’ve done it myself, so I understand that coping strategy.”
Kerry has been in a relationship with fiance Ryan since 2019 and they got engaged the following year.
The I’m A Celeb star shares her girls Molly and Lilly-Sue with her first husband Brian McFadden. She was married to the ex Westlife star from 2002 to 2006.
She then went on to tie the knot with second husband Mark Croft.
They were married from 2007 to 2011 and they have two children together, Heidi, 17, and 15-year-old Max.
Kerry also has a daughter from her third marriage to the late George Kay – their 10-year-old Dylan Jorge, aka DJ.
Meanwhile, fans have speculated “you can tell that Ruth has been hurting” as she had attempted to maintain a cheery demeanour on and off-screen.
Last week, we reported how Eamonn had touched down in Ibiza with his marriage counsellor partner.
Before the shock split announcement, Ruth and Eamonn seemed like one of the strongest couples on UK TV – even with their signature bickering style.
Here’s how their romance played out…
1997 – The couple first meet after being introduced by mutual friends, two years after Eamonn splits from his first wife, Gabrielle, with whom he has three children.
1997-2002 – To be respectful to Gabrielle, the couple kept their relationship out of the limelight. Ruth told Daily Mail: “I thought it spoke volumes about the sort of man he was, the sort of father he was and the integrity he had. It made me love him more, not less.”
2002 – Ruth and Eamonn welcome their son, Jack, to the family.
2005 – Eamonn finalises his divorce with Gabrielle.
2006 – The pair begin to host Friday episodes of This Morning together.
2010 – Eamonn proposes to Ruth while at the Cheltenham Races, after asking Ruth’s mother for her hand.
June 2010 – Eamonn and Ruth marry at Elvetham Hall, Hampshire.
2016 – Eamonn undergoes a double hip replacement in the first of many health battles.
June 2019 – On This Morning, Ruth and Eamonn say the secret to their happy marriage. Eamonn credits “compromise, consideration and lots of conjugal,” while Ruth said it was “laughter and an equal marriage”.
November 2020 – Ruth and Eamonn are replaced on their regular Friday slot by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary in a ‘show shake-up’.
December 2021 – After a year of being moved to the bank holiday presenting slot, both Eamonn and Ruth left This Morning.
January 2022 – Eamonn debuted on GB News, while Ruth stayed with ITV in her long-standing role on Loose Women.
September 2022 – Eamonn undergoes spinal surgery after years of back issues including a trapped sciatic nerve.
November 2022 – Eamonn falls down the stairs of his Surrey home with Ruth and breaks his shoulder, requiring a new operation.
September 2023 – Eamonn has a spine and neck stretching procedure as part of his year-long recovery.
May 2024 – Ruth and Eamonn announce they have split after 14 years of marriage and a 27-year relationship.
A source then told MailOnline that Eamonn’s public holiday with his new girlfriend – which saw him arrive at the airport with his crutches and walker – has left Ruth “shocked.”
The former TV couple shocked fans in May when they revealed their divorce, after announcing they were “going in different directions.”
Previously, fans thought they had pinpointed the signs of their break-up, which included a lack of social media snaps together.
Revealing their split after 14 years in an exclusive statement to The Sun on Sunday, their spokesperson said: “Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.”
The pair – who share son Jack – first got together in 1996 and tied the knot in 2010.
