Rainbow's Zippy bore a secret love for his pink hippo co-star George and was heartbroken when his advances were rejected. In more revelations from the children’s TV show, Ronnie Le Drew, who handled Zippy, admits he was “friend-zoned”. The 73-year-old described how he fell for Valerie Heberden, the puppeteer who operated George, as soon as he saw her. “She was a spellbinding puppeteer as well as an attractive young woman,” he said. “I was smitten.” But Valerie ensured Ronnie knew their relationship was purely platonic. He said: “It broke me, broke me. Of course, I told myself a girl like Valerie would never have fancied me. "I was the ‘nice guy’. What an idiot I had been to imagine otherwise.” However, the pair developed a firm friendship. Speaking at East London venue the Wanstead Tap at an event to promote his book, "Zippy and Me", Ronnie remembered: “She realised I had a thing for her but her warmth cut through … [Read more...] about Booze binges, pranks and tragedy
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Proof Molly-Mae’s Love Island romance with Tommy Fury is doomed
Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague is currently smitten with Tommy Fury but the relationship is unlikely to last after the show ends. Their relationship seems to have been getting stronger every day as they are now officially boyfriend and girlfriend plus they've also said "I love you". They are even favourites to win the show on July 29, but Mirror Online can reveal the romance is doomed. Molly-Mae has previously admitted that she's deeply irritated by men who lack independence. In a rant posted on Twitter , Molly-Mae fumed: "People with no independence irritate me too much." She also fumed about people, especially girls, who refuse to go anywhere alone, writing: "It's really ok to go to the toilet alone occasionally." Molly-Mae's comments mean she's unlikely to put up with Tommy's lack of independence in the real world once they leave the villa. The boxer can't cook, struggles to make even a simple cup of tea and admitted he'd never been to a supermarket before going on the show. … [Read more...] about Proof Molly-Mae’s Love Island romance with Tommy Fury is doomed
Paddy Power mock Tiger Woods with massive billboards
A bookmaker has marked the arrival of Tiger Woods on Irish soil by reminding him of the time he crashed his car into a fire hydrant. One of the greatest golfers to ever play the game will be teeing up at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland on Thursday as The Open gets under way. Instead of welcoming the game's biggest star with open arms, Paddy Power erected massive billboards referencing the infamous crash in Florida 2009. Tiger smashed his Cadillac Escalade into a fire hydrant outside his mansion 10 years ago, which was the beginning of his fall from grace, both in his personal life and golf career. After Woods was found bleeding in his car in the wake of the accident, amid rumours of furious row with his wife Elin, a series of extra marital affairs were soon exposed which led to the breakdown of his marriage. Woods also soon began to suffer back problems which affected his game and he experienced a dramatic slump in form which led many to predict he would never be a top player … [Read more...] about Paddy Power mock Tiger Woods with massive billboards
Lewis Capaldi EYE ART is a thing
An artist from Kilwinning has an unusual way to show her appreciation for Scottish singing sensation Lewis Capaldi. Instead of travelling halfway across the world or attempting to attend all his gigs, Megan Graham decided to paint the Someone You Loved star on her eyelid. The eye art is an intricate piece which recreates a picture of Capaldi with a towel over his head and a pair of red spectacles on. When the artist tweeted a snap of him dressed this way, it went viral with more than 300 retweets and 2200 likes. The Capaldi piece of art is not the first Graham has created, she has also painted Kill Bill actress Uma Thurman on her eyelid, and has recreated Kanye West's album cover Graduation in eye art. So far Lewis hasn't responded to Megan's tweet: "Hello it’s me, @ LewisCapaldi here". If he does then we fully expect him to be walking on stage at his next gig with a piece of Noel Gallagher art on his eyelid. The pair have been involved in a spat after the Oasis legend … [Read more...] about Lewis Capaldi EYE ART is a thing
Gemma Collins gives glimpse at new diet after losing three stone
Gemma Collins showed off her new healthy lifestyle after revealing she's lost three stone. The Only Way Is Essex diva gave fans an insight into what she now typically eats for breakfast as she shared a picture of a delicious plate of fruit on her feed. Opting for a selection of melon, kiwi, orange, berries and a fig instead of a slap up cooked brekkie, Gem proved her health kick was still going strong. And her impressed followers soon flocked to congratulate her on maintaining her new lifestyle. Health expert Gillian McKeith commented with a string of celebratory emojis. While another follower encouraged: "Your looking amazing right now babe keep it up (sic)". "Cleanse," her personal trainer BFF Charlie King simply wrote in the comment alongside a blue heart. Gem is reported to have lost a whopping three stone since her stint on Dancing On Ice. Read More Showbiz editor's picks There's no doubt she's been eating more healthily – regularly sharing pictures of her meal choices on … [Read more...] about Gemma Collins gives glimpse at new diet after losing three stone