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George Knight: Love Island professional footballer breaks silence after shock exit days after entering as bombshell

George Knight: Love Island professional footballer breaks silence after shock exit days after entering as bombshell

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Professional footballer George Knight has opened up on his abrupt departure from Love Island, stating his “family comes first”. The 28-year-old joined the ITV reality programme as a bombshell contestant during Tuesday’s episode, arriving alongside Yasmin Hadlow, 23. The duo were immediately tasked with a secret mission to dump two of the existing islanders within 24 hours of their arrival. But two days later it was announced that Knight had left the show for “private reasons”. He has since addressed his departure in an Instagram post, confirming he will not be going into any “further detail” surrounding the shock move. Knight shared his promotional image from the show on Friday night, as well as a snap alongside a family member, and wrote: “Family comes first, always. “Leaving the @LoveIsland Villa was a decision made in order to be with my family. …

Ulrika Jonsson marks two years sober and admits she ‘doesn’t miss the dark days burdened by drink’

Ulrika Jonsson marks two years sober and admits she ‘doesn’t miss the dark days burdened by drink’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Ulrika Jonsson has marked two years of sobriety, saying it is ‘the best thing’ that has ever happened to her. The TV presenter, 58, who quit drinking in June 2024, reached out for help after admitting she would often ‘black out’ after binge-drinking alone. But the mother-of-four has since turned her life around and now wants to ‘squeeze every moment’ out of life as she continues to relish her sobriety. Ulrika has been sober since June 2024 Taking to Instagram on Friday, Ulrika shared a snap of herself blowing a kiss at the camera and wrote: “Today I woke up two years sober. “Giving up the drink was one thing. Achieving emotional sobriety was quite another. It has been singularly the best thing that has happened to me (sorry, kids). “Awakening spiritually and learning that my way was not always the best, has been life-changing. It may have taken me nearly 59 years to get here but nothing that comes easy is worth having.” Dark moments Ulrika expressed her thanks to the people who helped …

I spent three days with the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and this is what impressed me most

I spent three days with the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and this is what impressed me most

Published by Daniella Wilson

 As the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh travelled around Portugal last week, it wasn’t hard to see why the couple have become key players at the heart of the new-look monarchy. I was among a small handful of media to join Prince Edward and Sophie on their official visit to the country and witnessed first-hand their skill and natural charm when it comes to royal family’s unique brand of diplomatic soft power. Over three days, I joined them as they travelled between the cities of Lisbon and Porto, visiting heritage sites, schools and businesses, meeting dignitaries, charity leaders and students and highlighting issues close to their hearts. WATCH: Tracy’s Portugal diary From a tram ride through the centre of the capital to “baptising” a cask of port on their final day, the couple’s visit served to strengthen the warm relationship that has existed between our countries for centuries. It also showed them to be skilled operators at a time when they are more valuable than ever to the King as he relies on fewer family …

Love Island contestant quits villa for ‘private reasons’ just days after joining

Love Island contestant quits villa for ‘private reasons’ just days after joining

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Love Island contestant George Knight has abruptly departed the villa, citing “private reasons,” just days after his arrival as a bombshell. The 28-year-old professional footballer from Winchester entered the ITV reality show on Tuesday’s episode. He was tasked with a secret mission alongside fellow bombshell Yasmin Hadlow, 23, to dump two islanders within 24 hours. An ITV spokesperson said: “For private reasons, George has left the Love Island villa.” Bombshells are contestants who are brought into the villa after the series has begun. On Tuesday’s show, Knight got to know his fellow contestants and spoke about his life and dating preferences. Love Island contestant George Knight has left the villa for “private reasons” just days after joining the ITV reality show as a bombshell. (ITV) He made a move on quantity surveyor Robyn Langton, 21, and asked if she wanted to …

Left to die on Everest, Sherpa spent six days crawling down

Left to die on Everest, Sherpa spent six days crawling down

Published by Sam Flores

Credit: X/@ekantipur_com, @EverestToday/Mingmar Sherpa The family of Dawa Sherpa were told that he had died while descending Everest, and that they should start preparing his funeral. Last seen 24,000ft above sea level, he had little food and no oxygen, and a helicopter rescue team could not see him. Ladders had been removed from the most treacherous routes down. The deadly climbing season had claimed its latest victim. But then, nearly a week after he went missing, the Everest base camp clean-up team saw something remarkable. The 52-year-old veteran guide, who had been abandoned by the rest of his climbing party, was spotted crawling slowly towards them. The drama had begun six days earlier when the guide, known to Nepal‘s climbing community as Hillary Dawa Sherpa after the mountaineer Edmund Hillary, had been climbing Everest with a Polish client in the final days of Nepal’s spring season. On May 29, the client abandoned his attempt to reach the summit after suffering from frostbite and they hurried back to camp. Somewhere between the death zone and Camp …

Using Rhino Linux’s new Lomiri snapshot took me back to the glory days of Unity

Using Rhino Linux’s new Lomiri snapshot took me back to the glory days of Unity

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Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Rhino Linux is about to undergo a dramatic change. The distribution will soon have a new UI that’s focused on convergence. You can download a snapshot of the new build, but it’s not ready for everyday use. I’ve been a fan of Rhino Linux for some time. I’ve called it a Swiss Army knife of Linux distributions and believe it offers the best take on the Xfce desktop. It’s a beautiful distribution that anyone could use, no matter the skill level. But there are big changes afoot with the distribution, changes that could help elevate to new heights, should things work out. Those changes involve convergence. Yep, we’re back to the concept of bridging desktop and mobile devices together. Let’s take a trip down memory lane. Years ago, Canonical (the company behind Ubuntu) had a dream of bringing desktop and mobile devices together. They called that dream “convergence,” and they were the first to bring it to light. Also: This Linux distro …

See Jill Biden’s gorgeous photos from her college modeling days to now as she turns 75

See Jill Biden’s gorgeous photos from her college modeling days to now as she turns 75

Published by Daniella Wilson

Jill Biden turned 75 on June 3, although the timeless beauty looks far from it. Most people may know Jill as the former First Lady of the United States alongside her husband, former President Joe Biden, or as a dedicated teacher, however, did you know that Jill was once a model in her early 20s? In celebration of Jill’s birthday, we’re taking a walk down memory lane to explore her transformation over the years below. Jill’s ambitions © Getty Images From an early age, Jill was drawn to being independent, therefore, she secured her first job at the age of 15 at Chris’ Seafood Restaurant in New Jersey over the summer. She shared with Vogue: “From an early age, I knew I wanted my own money, my own identity, and my own career.”  Jill impressively went on to earn four degrees, including a bachelor’s from the University of Delaware, two master’s from Villanova University and West Chester University, as well as a doctoral degree at 55 years old, from the University of Delaware. Jill’s time as …

Target Circle Deal Days 2026: Dates, Details and More

Target Circle Deal Days 2026: Dates, Details and More

Published by Sam Flores

Target just announced the dates for its upcoming annual Target Circle Week sale, also referred to as Target Circle Deal Days. The sales event takes place from Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26 — the same time as Amazon Prime Day, which is four days long again and in June, instead of July this year. Also similar to Amazon Prime Day, Target Circle Week typically happens twice a year: once in the summer and once in the fall, traditionally October. Additionally, you must have a Target Circle or Target Circle 360 membership to access the deals. Target Circle Deal Days will have some of the retailer’s best discounts, including up to 45% on kitchen appliances, vacuums, beauty products, apparel, outdoor items and more. Below, I talk more about all of the important details you’ll want to know , including all of the benefits of Target’s loyalty programs. Want more from NBC Select? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter. When is Target Circle Week 2026? Target Circle Week, also known as …

Jay-Z’s Afro Required 6 Days of Work

Jay-Z’s Afro Required 6 Days of Work

Published by Jenni Sidey

After seven long years, Jay-Z has returned to the stage, headlining The Roots’ annual music festival Roots Picnic in Philadelphia over the weekend. And what better way to mark the significance of his return performing than by debuting a new look: a lush, full combed-out afro. Since growing out his hair around his 4:44 album era, Hov’s freeform locs became as iconic as his catalog of rap classics. Inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat, whom Jay had considered to be his spiritual predecessor (“It ain’t hard to tell, I’m the new Jean-Michel,” he raps in “Picasso Baby”), his locs became a signature during each of his public appearances. The years of growth and maintenance of the locs is why it took six days to comb them out into the afro that you see on the stage, according to natural hairstylist Letisia “Lety” Ravelo, who’s worked with the Carter family for years. And given Beyonce has her own line of haircare products, Cécred, it would make sense that Ravelo would use the concoctions on Jay. “We used all …

Princess Diana looks unrecognisable in rare 1970s photos from her school days

Princess Diana looks unrecognisable in rare 1970s photos from her school days

Published by Daniella Wilson

Rare photographs of Princess Diana from her school days in the 1970s have been unearthed for an upcoming auction.  Four colour photographs from Diana’s childhood friend Katherine Hanbury depict her at West Heath Girls’ School in Kent between 1973 and 1977. The school later closed in 1997.  The former Princess of Wales can be seen in her school dormitory, hanging out with friends – including Tilda Swindon and film director Joanna Hogg – and smiling in front of the school’s sports fields.  The items, which also include personal letters and cards, will go on sale at Gorringe’s in East Sussex on 7 July, with an estimated take of between £4,000 and £6,000 for the whole collection.  Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Prince Harry ‘didn’t want’ to be a royal after Diana’s death Albert Radford, books and manuscript specialist at Gorringe’s, said: “This intimate archive offers a rare glimpse of Diana, Princess of Wales, before duty and fame had the final say.   “Diana comes across as deeply unassuming and domestically minded; someone whose real ambition …