KEEPING kids entertained can be tricky particularly during the long summer holidays.

However, one mum has revealed her 80p Peppa Pig hack that delighted her children for hours – and you just need an Asda jelly pot.

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A mum shared how she discovered the perfect Peppa Pig activity for her kids[/caption]

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She bought 80p Peppa Pig jelly from Asda and used the containers as a mould for plaster of Paris[/caption]

TikTok user @hotglueandhiccups shared how bought the themed snack from the supermarket and naturally it was devoured in “five seconds flat.”

However, she added that this was when the “real magic begins.”

She explained: “Instead of binning the mould like a normal person, I gave it a wash, dried it properly and I turned it into a Peppa-shaped plaster factory.

“It’s giving Craft Queen on a mum budget.”

The savvy mum shared how you need to buy a bag of plaster of Paris, which she got for £10 online – but they had smaller bags for £5.

She continued: “It lasts ages and the instructions are simple.

“Basically just mix with water and stir.

“Pour it into your moulds.

“They’re ready to demould after about an hour, but leave them for 24 hours to go rock solid, especially if your kids are anything like mine and treat them like toys.”

Once the Peppa-themed shape was dried, it was time to paint them and begin her family activity.

Hailing it the “ultimate DIY toddler craft hack”, she added: “We used acrylics we already had stashed in the cupboard and got stuck in while counting down to the Peppa Pig movie.

“My toddler was in full artist mode.

“It’s such a fun little activity, costs next to nothing and gives you something way more exciting than just another jelly pot honestly.

“Kept mine busy for ages and you can reuse the mould again and again.

“So if you got a Peppa obsessed toddler and need a cheap craft idea, grab the jelly, keep the mould and get pouring.

“DIY Mum life at its finest.”

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She added that you can even go in “mum mode” and batch make a few for party bags, rainy days or when you need “10 minutes to drink brew while it’s still hot.”

The mum added: “For under fiver you’re basically crafting memories and saving your sanity.

“Cheap, easy, and actually kept my little one busy.”

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Her video has racked up 2,700 likes and many people were impressed with her idea.

One said: “This is great! I think you could make soap too!”

The mum replied: “Great idea! I have plans for a bath bomb so I’ll definitely try out a soap too.”

A second added: “This is actually genius!”

And a third wrote: “Such a great idea.”

JEFF STELLING has appeared to question Hartlepool United’s appointment of new manager Simon Grayson.

The former Soccer Saturday host, 70, is a lifelong fan of the National League club.

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Simon Grayson has landed the managerial role at Hartlepool United[/caption]

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Superfan Jeff Stelling doesn’t appear convinced the 55-year-old is a good fit[/caption]

Hartlepool announced the capture of Grayson on Thursday evening.

The 55-year-old has achieved EFL promotions with Preston North End, Huddersfield Town, Leeds United and Blackpool.

Grayson most recently took charge of Lalitpur City in Nepal, with his last job in England a short spell at Fleetwood Town in 2021.

Stelling, responding through his X account, appeared to be underwhelmed with the appointment.

The Sky legend wrote: “He is a lovely man but not managed in England for four years and never at this level.

“All you can do is wish him well and hope that he realises what he is stepping into.”

Hartlepool were relegated to the National League in 2023.

They have failed to challenge for promotion in either of the last two seasons.

Stelling fears a mass exodus of the playing staff over the summer – with no cash in the kitty to replace them.

Responding to a more optimistic fan, he continued: “Hope you are right but I am not hopeful as I don’t see key players staying.

“I don’t see the money being available for adequate replacements.”

Stelling added in a separate message: “The problems at Hartlepool would test anyone.”

Grayson replaces Australian Anthony Limbrick, who was sacked on Thursday after four months in the role.

Chairman Raj Singh said: “I’m delighted that Simon has accepted the role.”

“Simon is someone who has been on our radar for a while and he’s been my preferred candidate in the past when we’ve looked for managers, but for one reason or the other it didn’t come off.”

Grayson told the club’s official website: “I really happy to join Hartlepool United.

“The club has gone through some tough times recently but by working hard together as a staff and fanbase we can bring back the good times which this football club deserves.

“Hartlepool is a club with real potential and I’m excited by the prospect of what we can achieve here. I can’t wait to get started.”

ONE of Britain’s biggest rappers has cancelled all upcoming gigs and any public events for the rest of the year to focus on his mental health.

Bru-C, whose given name is Josh Bruce, made the announcement on Instagram in an emotional post where he said it was “difficult for him to post.”

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Rapper Bru-C has cancelled all of his gigs for 2025[/caption]

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The rapper shared in an emotional post that he was struggling with his mental health[/caption]

The hip hop star said, “I was really hoping I wouldn’t have to” announce his need to cancel all live shows, including his Glastonbury set, for the rest of 2025.

“I’m really sorry to announce I’m going to have to cancel all my upcoming show commitments for 2025/the foreseeable future,” he wrote.

“Many of you know I’ve been struggling with mental health issues for some time now and I’ve tried my best to bury things and keep my life and career moving forward.”

Bru-C explained that what he’d been going through “has got gradually worse over the last few years and I need to take another step back to try and get back to kind of stable place in my life.”

He added that it was that “last thing” he wanted to do to let down fans but he needed to take the time to take get his life “back on track.”

“I know a lot of people will have spent hard earned money to come out to the shows I’m booked at, and I really am sorry for the impact of this decision will have on you all,” the rapper continued.

“I hope you understand I have to prioritise my own mental and physical health.”

Bru-C continued: “I want you to know I’m seeking the right help and support, and I take none of this for granted. I just want to be better, when that will be I don’t know.”

He concluded by “sending love to anyone… who’s struggling right now, don’t give up.”

Other hip hop stars reacted to Bru-C’s message with their own words of support.

“Brother the tunes you have are timeless. The main stage will always be ready for you! Go well king!” wrote rapper Gardna in the comments section.

DJ and musician, Example added: “Take your time man. Focus on yourself. Mad respect for this post. Hopefully it helps others. Love ya x”

Toddla T, a producer and singer commented: “we love you bro. a show is a show. they aint going anywhere .. you can enter the stage again in the future if u choose.. heal up and come back match fit just like when a baller mash up his ankle… take as long as you need.”

Bru-C, 33,  has been recording and releasing music since 2014, notching up street anthems and boasting huge collaborations with Skepsis on ‘Most High’ and ‘Take It Slow’, ‘Hide The Ting’ with Darkzy & Window Kid, ‘What’s Going On’ with Darkzy, ‘Don’t Wanna Know’ (feat. Hadean), ‘Weekend Boys’ with Window Kid, Jamie Duggan & Booda, and popular drum & bass single ‘Wagwarn’ featuring Bassboy.

The rapper released his debut album, Original Sounds, in 2019 and two years later signed with Jay-Z’s record label, Def Jam.

“It began in Nottingham, where I’m from around 2010, after a few years writing grime and trying to get noticed in rap battles, street battles etc,” he told The Sun in 2019.

“Then when my son was born in 2012, I stepped back from the game to earn money working in a clothes shop as well as being a plasterer to help support him, before ending up even deeper into it with a career as a MC and vocalist on the rave scene and doing some events with Flex Records featuring dubstep and bassline.”

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Bru-C was due to play the Arcadia stage at Glastonbury this year[/caption]

APPLE created an eerily-realistic virtual clone of me using AI in a matter of seconds.

I took a trip to the Apple Park HQ in California where I was able to make a brand new “Persona” – a lifelike simulation of my head and hands that I can use online.

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It’s meant to be used for making FaceTime calls or hanging out online while donning the Apple Vision Pro headset.

After all, people I’m calling can’t see my actual face because it’s covered in a great big pair of goggles – so a Persona can mimic my movements instead.

Personas have been around since the headset launched back in February 2024, but Apple has just given them a major upgrade to add way more detail in the new visionOS 26 update.

And when I met with Apple to try it out, it captured every part of my noggin in excruciating detail. But one part is totally faked – can you tell from the clip above?

MAKING A PERSONA

Right now, the only way to create a Persona is with an Apple Vision Pro.

That’s an expensive “spatial computer” – effectively a mixed-reality headset for playing with apps that float in front of your eyes – that costs about £3,500/$3,500.

You start the process, remove the headset, spin it around, and let it scan your face.

It’ll make you blink, smile, and turn your head from side to side.

And in a matter of seconds, you’ve got a virtual 3D rendering of your face created using AI tech that can mimic your movements while wearing the headset.

It means if someone calls me up on video, they don’t have to stare at a lifeless avatar – and can enjoy my lifelike Persona instead.

The new Persona is infinitely more realistic than the old one. When the new look was announced on stage during Apple’s WWDC 2025 event earlier this week, it got a big reaction from the crowd.

“Taking advantage of industry-leading volumetric rendering and machine learning technology, the all-new Personas now have striking expressivity and sharpness,” Apple said.

“Offering a full side profile view, and remarkable accurate hair, lashes, and complexion.”

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Personas are built for the Apple Vision Pro headset[/caption]

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The headset lets you see floating apps in front of you – offering a “spatial computing” experience[/caption]

It’s genuinely very impressive, and I think it captures my face pretty well.

My colleague Jamie Harris reckons it’s made me look a bit old – but I was pretty jet-lagged, so maybe my Persona was reflecting my tiredness.

In any case, it’s pretty much bang on.

But if you look closely, there are two parts of me that are totally faked.

The first is my glasses, which isn’t a part of my body – so it doesn’t really count.

Instead, you get to pick from a selection of 1,000 different glasses variants.

The second part of me that was faked was…my tongue.

Yes, the tongue you see my sticking out in the video was not mine.

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I was curious to try it, as the headset didn’t scan my tongue, so I wondered what would happen if I unleashed it in the name of journalism.

And it turns out that the Apple Vision Pro fills in a vaguely appropriate human tongue.

It knows you’re sticking out your tongue (and the other facial movements you’re making) thanks to internal cameras on the headset.

So you can grin with teeth or without, raise both eyebrows or just one, and shake your head from side to side. I’m totally in control of my Persona – the only “AI” involved is in creating the fake face, but the movements are my own.

FACE THE FUTURE

It’s extremely impressive, but there’s an obvious downside: very few people can make Personas right now.

They’re totally tied to the Apple Vision Pro, which is financially out of reach for most people.

But this is a sign of things to come.

Eventually, these types of headsets won’t cost so much – and won’t be as massive on your face.

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Just look at Meta‘s Orion prototype glasses, which I tested out a few weeks ago in London.

They don’t have the same visual quality as an Apple Vision Pro, and they’ll be wildly expensive, but they’re basically only a little larger than a regular pair of glasses.

You can imagine in the not-too-distant-future, these types of lifelike avatars will only become more important.

Think of a future where smartphones are increasingly less common as people switch to “spatial computers” on their faces.

They’ll be able to scan what you see, take pictures wherever you go, and let you make video calls beamed directly to your eyes.

When we get to that point, tech like Personas will become an essential part of video calling.

And if they look this good now, imagine how realistic they’ll be in 10 years.

A BUDGET-FRIENDLY buy can help to give your bedroom a luxury hotel finish.

This affordable Ikea item is easy to install and will instantly transform your home.

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A budget-friendly Ikea buy can help to give your bedroom a luxury hotel room finish (stock image)[/caption]

In a viral video, TikTok user Byluinterior used the item to transform her bedroom.

She described the hack as “the easiest, cheapest way to get this luxurious hotel curtain look from Ikea“.

The interior design enthusiast revealed that she used Vidga Gliders and Hooks to level up her window area.

She explained that she used both the glider and hook to give her curtains extra length.

You can pick up a 24-pack of Vidga gliders and hooks for just £3 from Ikea.

These can be installed into your curtain railing, using the hook to attach the netting into the individual gliders.

The hooks and gliders make it easier to move and arrange your curtains.

And according to the experts at Ikea, many pleats “tend to give a more refined and formal expression” while fewer pleats “create a more casual look”.

So you can choose which finish you prefer by adding as many curtain hooks as pleats you want.

Interior design experts have previously discussed the timeless look of full length curtains.

“Sleek and stylish floor-to-ceiling curtains are perfectly befitting in a contemporary aesthetic,” the pros at Spiffy Stools said.

This style can also help to “elongate your room optically”, helping to draw the eye upwards.

For anyone with lower ceilings, this can be a great hack for transforming your space.

According to the TikToker, the end result looks like something straight out of a hotel room.

Her video, which has received more than 1.5 million times, received high praise from her fellow social media users.

They shared their thoughts on the interior design hack in the comments section.

“This is such a good hack! Love it!” wrote one impressed TikTok user.

“I got every item you put up, hope it’s looks exactly the same. Love it,” said another viewer.

“Love this idea, floor to ceiling would look even more high end,” commented a third person.

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The Ikea gliders and hooks can help to add length to your curtains and give them a hotel finish[/caption]

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ENGLAND continue their European U21 Championship campaign against Slovenia on Sunday.

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It was a successful start for England’s Young Lions as they began the defence of their European Championship title against the Czech Republic.

Lee Carsley’s attacking side claimed a hard-fought and deserved 3-1 victory courtesy of goals from Harvey Elliott, Jonathan Rowe and Charlie Cresswell.

England’s U21s enjoyed 68.4% of possession, fired off 14 efforts at goal and restricted the Czechs to just 12 touches inside their penalty area.

They’ll now look to continue their positive start against Slovenia – who are still looking for their first finals win (D1 L3).

Slovenia started their campaign with a 3-0 loss against Germany, meaning they’ve extended their winless run to five games in all competitions (L2, D3).

However, Slovenia do have recent history on their side.

They’re unbeaten in their last three meetings with England at this level, including a 2-1 win in qualifying for this tournament and a pair of 2-2 draws before that.

Nevertheless, the bookies clearly fancy Carsley’s side to claim a valuable three points having priced them at around 1/4, with Slovenia 11/1 underdogs.

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THE car finance mis-selling scandal is everywhere, with motorists queuing up to claim a share of what could be billions of pounds in compensation.

It’s claimed that dodgy car dealers were pocketing extra cash from high-interest car loans, leaving drivers worse off. 

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Check if you could claim for mis-sold car finance below

There’s an upcoming court case that will put this to the test. If successful, anyone with a car finance agreement signed between 2007 and 28 January 2021 could make a claim.

Could you be in line for some car loan compensation cash?

In this in-depth article, Sun Motors experts will explain what the car finance misselling scandal is and why it matters to you. We’ll also show you how you can register a claim through trusted provider My Claim Group.

What is the car finance mis-selling case about?

The majority of cars sold in the UK are bought with finance agreements. These loans enable drivers to pay a deposit and then spread the cost of a new vehicle over several years.

It was discovered that car dealers, acting as loan brokers, earned a commission based on the interest rate charged to the buyer for Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) and Hire Purchase agreements. These cover about 40% of all car finance agreements.

The higher the interest rate charged to the consumer, the more commission the dealer made.

Basically, car dealers were incentivised to make loan agreements with higher interest rates.

The practice, known as discretionary commission arrangements (DCAs), has left many drivers paying hundreds and even thousands of pounds more for their vehicles. 

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The practice was banned by the UK’s money regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in 2021.

The FCA is also exploring where mis-selling took place on non-discretionary finance agreements, where car dealers didn’t set the interest rates. It’s less likely (but not out of the question) that these loans will also be part of this mis-selling scandal.

Check if you could claim for mis-sold car finance below

Car finance mis-selling – the timeline 

Here’s a basic timeline of the current car finance misselling legal situation.

• Problem found (2019): The FCA found some car dealers were making more money by charging people higher interest rates for loans.
• New rules (2020): The FCA officially banned Discretionary Commission Arrangement (DCA), where dealers chose the interest rate to get more commission.
• Changes start (2021): The ban came into force, which could save drivers money – around £165 million a year.
• More rules (2023): A new rule called Consumer Duty came in, making sure companies put customers first. By the end of the year, over 10,000 people had complained about how commission was handled when they bought a car.
• Pause and review (2024): The FCA paused complaint handling so it could properly look into how car finance was sold, and whether people deserve money back.
• Court cases begin: Some companies challenged decisions in an attempt to block compensation.
• Court of Appeal ruling (Oct 2024): The Court of Appeal made a judgment in the Test Cases, finding that it was unlawful for car dealers to receive a commission from loan agreements unless customers were made aware of this. This opens the door for compensation claims from millions of motorists.
• What’s next?: The FCA says it might bring in a refund scheme (called the Car Finance Redress Scheme). A final decision will come six weeks after the Supreme Court rules on the case.

Car finance mis-selling claims: How to claim with My Claim group

Want to make a car finance mis-selling claim? It’s easier with MyClaimGroup. Here’s a step-by-step guide to follow:

• Gather all the information you need, including your current address and any old addresses
• Visit the My Claim Group website and click ‘Start your claim’
• Add your personal details (don’t worry, these will be secure and won’t be shared with anyone else)
• Sign on the (digital) dotted line

…and that’s it. 

My Claim Group will take it from here. You’ll receive an update on whether you’re eligible to make a claim, the status of the claim and the outcome. 

It’s that simple.

If you have had more than one finance agreement, you can make multiple claims.

How do I know if I’m eligible to claim from the car finance mis-selling case?

• Did you buy a car on finance between 2007 and 28 January 2021?
• Did you buy your car with an HP or PCP finance agreement?
• Was the car for personal use?

If the answer to these questions is yes, then you could be eligible to make a claim for car finance mis-selling.

Just because you bought a car on finance, it doesn’t automatically mean it was sold with a DCA. 

Here are some more questions you’ll need to answer to confirm you’re eligible:

• Do you know who the lender was?
• Do you have the financial agreement paperwork?
• Do you have access to your credit report?

If you have the finance paperwork or know who your lender is, you can find out whether you were sold finance with a DCA. 

Don’t want the hassle? Contact My Claim Group. 

How do I know if I’ve been affected?

If you’re wondering if all this applies to you, here’s how to find out.

If you bought a car on finance between 2007-2021, you could have a claim. 

The easiest and quickest way to check if you’re eligible to apply for compensation is to join one of the group claims against lenders.

My Claim Group is one of the leading Claim Management firms representing thousands of drivers on a no-win, no-fee basis**.

Which firms are involved?

The initial mis-selling scandal emerged after the FCA began investigating Barclays, says Which?.

Some of the companies caught up in the finance scandal include high-street giants Lloyds, Santander and Barclays as well as Close Brothers.

Don’t worry if you don’t know or can’t remember who provides your car loan, My Claim Group can do all this for you.

What is the average payout for a mis-sold car finance refund?

The finance sector is taking this very seriously, with estimates for the total cost of compensation an eye-watering £16bn, says Which?.

The massive figures represent the fact that DCAs were in place for almost 15 years, and could cover millions of loans.

The situation is changing and there are several possible outcomes.

If the Supreme Court sides with borrowers, the average compensation should be around £1,000**.

However, the precise amount depends on the amount of money borrowed and interest rates, so some could expect much higher payouts.

Compensation could be paid on any loan agreement that has been mis-sold.

This means you may be able to make multiple claims if you have owned cars and paid loans during this period.

Check if you could claim for mis-sold car finance below

When will the Supreme Court make a decision?

The Supreme Court is expected to make a decision on the car finance mis-selling scandal at some point in 2025. We can’t be more precise than that at the moment.

Don’t worry, you won’t miss the announcement. This is likely to be big news for the public (and potentially bad news for the banks)

Is it worth putting in a complaint now?

Yes, it’s important that you register your claim as soon as possible. The sooner you get your claim in, the quicker you could get any compensation that you are due.

The good news is that registering your claim is simple and takes a few minutes. 

How do I complain?

If you think you’ve been mis-sold car finance, the first step is to contact the company that gave you the finance. If you’re not happy with their final reply, you can take your complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).

But be aware: you might have to wait a while for that reply. Because of the sheer number of claims, the FCA says companies no longer need to respond within eight weeks.

Now, finance companies don’t have to reply to complaints about commission until 4 December 2025. 

If you’re unhappy with the response, or you don’t receive one, you’ll also get more time to take your complaint to the FOS. Normally, you’d have six months after getting a final response. For these complaints, you’ll now have 15 months, or until 29 July 2026, whichever is later.

As we’ve explained above, you can do this all yourself if you’ve got the time and the 

MyClaimGroup will ask for some details about you, your name, current address and any previous addresses. This will kick off the claim process. You’ll then be contacted with information on eligibility and how you can join My Claim Group.

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Car finance mis-selling case

Are there any car makes or models that are exempt from the claims process?

Car finance mis-selling wasn’t about the make or model of vehicle, but about how the dealer operated.

Before 2021, car finance really was the Wild West and it’s a complicated situation that’s rapidly changing.

The only way to check if you are the victim of mis-selling is to check your finance agreements, contact your lender, or work with a company like My Claim Group.

Will my age impact how much I am eligible to claim back?

No, your age will have no impact on your ability to make a claim and the compensation that you might receive.

Martin Lewis has confirmed that you can make a claim for a deceased relative who bought a car on a finance agreement if they’re eligible.

Will my credit score affect how much I can claim?

Making a car-selling compensation claim will have no impact on your credit score. Your credit score will have no impact on the amount of compensation that you could receive. 

Good credit or bad credit, you can make a car finance mis-spelling claim if you took out a credit agreement between 2007 and the end of January 2021.

Check if you could claim for mis-sold car finance below

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REMELL Mullins is already shaking up Love Island 2025 with his confidence, charm and charisma.

Here’s everything we know about the fitness influencer, who arrived in the famous villa as a bombshell.

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Remell Mullins and semi-pro footballer Shea Mannings entered the villa as bombshells[/caption]

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Remell already has a big social media following, which is sure to grow during his time on the show[/caption]

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He makes fitness and body transformation videos on TikTok[/caption]

Who is Remell Mullins?

Remell Mullins is a 24-year-old social media influencer from Essex.

Despite his mature look and muscular build — leading some viewers to assume he was older — he is actually among the younger male contestants in this year’s lineup.

He entered Love Island as a bombshell on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 and wasted no time making an impression.

The Islanders had gathered to play truth or dare and he was asked to reveal a secret about himself — and his new co-stars were visibly stunned by his revelation.

Remell casually said: “The most people I’ve slept with in a night is five.”

As of June 13, 2025, he already boasts over 18million likes and around 500k followers on TikTok thanks to his sizzling body transformation videos — a number that’s sure to shoot up during his time on the show.

Remell has also amassed a following of almost 200k on Instagram under the handle @remellgains.

His content primarily focuses on fitness routines, fashion, haircare, hygiene and broader male self-improvement topics.

He describes his mission as helping men to “improve their lives in all aspects via my social media platforms”.

Remell told ITV he was looking for: “A bubbly, confident, ambitious and fun girl.

“One feature that stands out to me is a nice smile, nice teeth and someone that can keep me on my toes.”

On his biggest ick, he added: “Not having any ambition or goals.

“If I can’t talk to a woman and pick her brain, have some discussion, that’s a huge turn off for me, as where are we going to be going?”

The most people I’ve slept with in a night is five.

Remell Mullins

Remell’s Love Island entrance was timed just after the first dumping of the season, replacing fan-favourite Sophie Lee and injecting some new energy into the villa.

His bold confession about his romantic past and instant chemistry with fellow Islander Alima Gagigo have already made him a talking point.

A source told The Sun: “The two new boys are already in the villa and immediately started turning heads.

“The OG lads thought they were safe but three bombshells in three days shows that producers aren’t messing around.”

Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.

A TOP horse owner said he was ‘delighted’ to miss out on £2.2million – claiming the offer for his superstar filly was ‘nowhere near enough’.

Members of the Basher Watts Racing 2 syndicate voted overwhelmingly in favour of rejecting the life-changing sum for Shes Perfect.

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Basher Watts, third from left, was briefly a Classic-winning owner with his syndicate and filly Shes Perfect – until they were demoted to second[/caption]

The Charlie Fellowes-trained three-year-old was first past the post in the French 1,000 Guineas under Kieran Shoemark last month.

But, amid boos and cries of ‘cheat’ in the winner’s enclosure, she was demoted and placed second behind Zarigana, with connections also losing their appeal against the decision of French stewards.

Shes Perfect returns to action at Chantilly on Sunday in the Group 1 Prix de Diane Longines, where victory is worth ‘just’ £472,231.

The horse was bought for around £42,000 in May last year – meaning, if they had sold to Japanese buyers, the syndicate would have made a 5,138 per cent profit on their investment.

It equated, Basher said, to around £20,000 each.

But, while much more than they stand to make at the races with her, Basher said the sum was ‘nowhere near enough’, and added: “Some things are worth more than money.”

Explaining the deal, the syndicate boss said: “So, what actually happened?

“We had a Japanese client approach Charlie and offer £2.2m.

“How it works is people own a share of the horse and are entitled to a percentage of the sale which, in this case, after fees, if you own one per cent you would have got about £20,000.

“So I put it to the group and 37 out of 38 voted no.

“I’m delighted everyone voted no.

“For me, I had a dream of getting lucky and owning a Classic, Group 1 runner – a horse who will take you to all the big racecourses… which is what she did.

“She might not earn £2.2m in prize money but, we had her valued and, if she never raced again, she’d be worth up to £1m.

“So, you’re trading the rest of her career for £1m.

“That to all of us, and me, is just not worth it.

“Those 15 minutes we experienced at Longchamp where we were Classic-winning owners, I would not trade that for any amount of money.

“Horse racing is my passion, my love, and this is my dream to be in the poisition we are in.

“Some things mean so much more than money and this is one of those moments. We are absolutely living our dream.

“If she gets beat on Sunday who cares? As long as she is fit and well we’re going to have many fantastic days out with her.

“The time to sell will be down to the syndicate only – and at the moment she’s not for sale.

“Imagine her winning in someone else’s silks – I dont know how I’d process that. She’s our baby, our dream.

“And it’s not worth trading in the dream for that amount of money.”

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