Laure Ferrari, the girlfriend of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! contestant Nigel Farage, has caused a stir with her comments about fellow contestants Fred Sirieix and Nella Rose. In her first TV interview, Ferrari criticized Fred for lecturing the British electorate about Brexit and Nella for representing what she called the 'snowflake generation' that is easily offended. Ferrari also defended Farage against accusations of racism and discussed his potential return to politics. She described him as mentally strong, resilient, and the best person in the UK to be Prime Minister. Ferrari denied being a secret girlfriend and expressed her unwavering support for Farage. She also made comments about seeing Farage's behind on TV and praised his cleanliness.
Meanwhile, Rebecca Ferguson, the Liverpool-born singer who found fame on The X Factor in 2010, discussed her friendship with Nile Rodgers, co-founder of Chic, and how he took her under his wing at a time when she was 'losing hope' and 'really needed someone' [770657b3]. Ferguson expressed her gratitude to Rodgers for believing in her when she was starting to lose hope and described him as a genius. She also talked about her experience in the music industry, where she has been vocal about the manipulation of artists by music managers and agents. Ferguson hopes that the conversation about improving the music industry continues. She previously called for an investigation into reality TV shows to protect the mental health and welfare of contestants. Ferguson's new album, Heaven Part II, serves as a nod to her debut album, Heaven, and she believes it is the record that people should have gotten after the first one. She feels that being authentic and honest has brought her peace and empowerment.
In other news, Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner and his wife Theresa Nist filmed an episode of Celebrity Family Feud with their blended family. The couple, who still live apart, competed on the game show with their respective adult children. Gerry's daughters Angie and Jenny participated, as well as Theresa's kids Jen and Tommy. The outing comes after the couple revealed that they are still living separately, with Gerry in Indiana and Theresa in New Jersey. They are considering moving to Charleston, South Carolina in the future.
Rebecca Ferguson has recently revealed that she was screamed at by an unnamed co-star during filming. In an interview on The Jess Cagle Show, Ferguson shared her experience and stated that she received phone calls from concerned co-stars after speaking out. She expressed that she didn't believe it was her responsibility to worry about the impact of her revelation on others and that if someone is a good person, they shouldn't worry about it. Ferguson has been vocal about the manipulation of artists by music managers and agents in the music industry and hopes that the conversation about improving the industry continues [fd3ee033].
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has dismissed rumors that he and his wife Geri plan to star in a family documentary. The couple was reportedly approached to make a 'really personal' fly-on-the-wall TV series following recent speculation about their relationship. Horner has faced intense scrutiny in recent weeks following allegations made against him by a female colleague, which he has denied. Geri, who found fame in the Spice Girls, appeared alongside her husband during the Bahrain Grand Prix to show her support. Red Bull Racing's parent company announced on February 5 that Horner was being investigated for 'inappropriate behavior,' but the grievance was dismissed on February 28. The complainant has since appealed against the decision. Geri attended Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday party, where the Spice Girls reunited. Horner stated that there are no plans to do a family documentary and that Netflix already provides enough behind-the-scenes content [ca5111f8].
Australian Formula One (F1) star Daniel Ricciardo has been announced as an executive producer on the upcoming TV comedy show 'Downforce,' which provides an insight into the world of F1 racing. The show's plot revolves around an heiress who is thrust back into her family's motor racing business and faces tough decisions about the future of the team and her family's legacy. Ricciardo's involvement adds credibility to the show and is expected to assist with marketing to the F1 fan base. This move suggests that Ricciardo is preparing for his post-Formula One career. In recent F1 news, Ricciardo delivered an impressive performance in Miami, securing the fourth-fastest time in qualifying for the sprint race. However, he finished 15th in the Grand Prix [a6ad2d7c].
Formula 1 Racing star Lewis Hamilton will make a cameo in Camila Cabello's music video for her song 'C,XOXO'. In the preview, Hamilton can be seen driving a Mercedes convertible with Cabello as they speed down I-95 toward Miami Beach. Hamilton is also set to appear in an upcoming F1 film alongside Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, scheduled for release in June 2025. Despite his entertainment endeavors, Hamilton will still compete in the Spanish Grand Prix this Sunday [5ec157f1].
The article also mentions other sports news, including Thomas Tuchel's criticism of a decision in the Champions League semi-final, Liverpool's net spend under Jurgen Klopp, and a Premier League footballer being treated for a laughing gas addiction.