Katie Price’s sister slams ‘disgusting’ Lee Andrews over sex tape claims

Katie Price’s sister slams ‘disgusting’ Lee Andrews over sex tape claims
Comp of Sophie Price with Katie Price and Lee Andrews
Sophie Price is not impressed with Lee Andrews (Picture: Mindhouse / SKY / wesleeandrews)

Katie Price’s sister Sophie shared her disgust at Lee Andrews after claims he allegedly tried to sell a sex tape of the former glamour model.

The reality star’s whirlwind marriage to Dubai-based Lee has been the subject of much scrutiny over the past six months after he was accused of being a conman, a liar and found himself in prison not once, but twice.

The self-proclaimed millionaire was arrested for a second time, allegedly for owing £120k.

According to The Sun, during his stint in jail he is said to have told a friend that explicit footage of him and Katie could be flogged for ‘a pretty penny’, potentially as much as a quarter of a million to US adult entertainment sites.

He is then said to have backtracked after discovering that would be illegal, reiterating he ‘wasn’t serious’.

Katie and her representatives have denied the existence of this sex tape, and now the Price sisters have shared further thoughts on the whole debacle.

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Both Katie and Sophie addressed the sex tape debacle (Picture: @wesleeeandrews)

In a new episode of The Katie Price Show, Sophie read out headlines including the one concerning the alleged sex tape.

‘I think that’s disgusting,’ she told Katie categorically.

Katie then shared her stance on the whole situation once more: ‘Can I just say something, number one I’ve not done a sex tape with Lee . He has said it in a voicenote which I sent to you but he was joking in it.

‘But besides all of this, there is so much coming out about Lee and everyone saying: “why isn’t Kate talking”.

‘Do you know why I’m not talking, because there is so much, I’m just not commenting anymore.

‘I commented when he went missing but he’s in prison and I will be questioning him about a lot of things when he’s out. I’m just getting on doing what I’m doing. There is so much, there is no smoke without fire.’

Despite Katie’s reassurances, Sophie remained unimpressed by the rumours swirling about Lee’s conduct, sex tape or not.

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Misleading claims of being a multi-millionaire business owner

When Katie introduced Lee as her new partner, he presented himself as the CEO of Aura Group Future Urban Travel 2027 and an investor in 'SpaceX Hybrid Fitness'.

His social media, which boasted more than 100,000 followers, was filled with photos of luxury cars, lavish Dubai lifestyles and apparent encounters with celebrities including Elon Musk and Kim Kardashian.

But the image quickly began to unravel. There appeared to be little evidence of his businesses operating as described, while several of the celebrity photos were later alleged to have been created using AI.

Being banned from leaving Dubai

After meeting and marrying her new husband in Dubai, it came time for Katie to fly home to the UK – however her husband was unable to join her.

This was due to the fact that he’d allegedly served time in Dubai’s Al Awir central prison for suspected fraud, for allegedly taking out a £200,000 mortgage in his ex-girlfriend's name without her knowledge.

The UAW bans people facing criminal investigations from leaving the country, however Lee denied he was unable to return to the UK and said there must be some ‘wrong details’.

However, Katie later confirmed he was subjected to a ban, but didn't clarify why.

Being jailed – and reportedly arrested again – in Dubai

Shortly after Katie returned to the UK, Lee remained in Dubai while dealing with financial issues.

Last month, it was reported he had spent four weeks in Dubai's Al Awir prison over outstanding debts before being released.

On July 11, he was arrested again after allegedly attempting to raise around £120,000 he believed he owed.

According to The Sun, Lee sent a message to a friend saying: 'They've arrested me. Katie might need to bail me out. We need to make a noise with a Go Fund Me.'

A spokesperson for Lahbab Police Station told the newspaper they had no record of Andrews being there, while Katie's representative declined to comment.

Teasing a fake pregnancy

Just a few weeks into their relationship, both Katie and Lee teased they were expecting a baby. After Katie declared she was 'having his child' Lee wrote they were a ‘perfect couple soon to be triple’.

At one point, the mum of five even urged her followers to pay £2.99 to find out the results of a pregnancy test.

Despite the attempts to generate publicity, she then confirmed she was not pregnant.

Scamming a string of women

Days after Katie and Lee tied the knot, two of his exes accused him of being a 'liar, narcissist and manipulator'.

Months later, it was then reported he'd been begging women for money weeks before he married Katie.

His ex Alana, then shared a post on Instagram calling him the ‘Tinder Swindler’ and claimed multiple women had contacted her saying he’d tried to scam them out of money too.

She later went on a podcast to share more details of her relationship with Lee, claiming 'I genuinely thought that potentially he could have killed me.'

Faking a kidnapping

After Lee failed to return to the UK, Katie revealed she had concerns he'd been kidnapped and then reported him as a missing person.

He was later found to be in prison in Dubai. Following his release, he returned to social media with an extraordinary account of events, claiming he he had been ‘kidnapped at gunpoint’, ‘slapped around’ and falsely accused of espionage.

Dubai authorities have disputed suggestions he was detained over spying allegations, previously describing the matter as a private civil dispute.

Court documents later revealed two outstanding legal cases against Lee, including an alleged £54,000 debt linked to a rental car company and a separate claim for approximately £15,000 in unpaid legal fees.

Paul Price, Sophie Price, Amy Price, Katie Price and Dan Price attend the official launch of Sky Original documentary, "Katie Price: Nothing to Hide" at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly on June 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
Since the sex tape rumours started whirling, Katie’s family are even more desperate for her to leave (Picture: Getty)

‘The fact that he’s even talking about you in that context to his mates is f***ing out of order and he’s a d***head,’ she said. And when Katie tried to defend him by saying it was to ‘someone one professional’, Sophie simply quipped: ‘Even worse’.

The reality star explained that she herself has never given him any money, especially not for bail, although after hearing various alarming claims from his exes, she added: ‘I don’t like what he’s done to everyone else, that’s not acceptable.’

She then promised an interview with Lee to get to the truth once and for all and to wrap her head around the flurry of accusations.

Although it was claimed Lee was released from prison this week, The Sun reports that he was simply taken to a new wing before being returned, meaning he remains in jail for now.

Ever since the reports of Lee chatting about flogging a sex tape emerged, Katie’s family have reportedly been more concerned than ever over her ongoing relationship with the man.

‘They’ve been worried sick about her ever since she met Lee, and the longer she is with him, the more they fear for her well-being.

‘Lee is prepared to stoop to the lowest low. It’s terrible and alarming. The last thing she needs is to be with someone who will use her for money. It’s appalling,’ the insider said.



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World Matchplay Darts suspended as Cameron Menzies suffers medical issue on stage

World Matchplay Darts suspended as Cameron Menzies suffers medical issue on stage
BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Cameron Menzies is helped from the stage after being taken ill during the match during day five of the 2026 Betfred World Matchplay at Winter Gardens on July 22, 2026 in Blackpool, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)
Cameron Menzies was taken ill on stage at the World Matchplay Darts in Blackpool (Getty)

The World Matchplay Darts was suspended on Wednesday evening after Cameron Menzies was taken off stage at Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

Menzies was throwing in the third leg against Ross Smith when he was seen pulling at his left ear and stepping to the side of the oche.

The Scot then bent over with both hands on his knees as Smith and the officials checked on him.

Sky’s television cameras then cut away from the scenes before Menzies was taken off stage.

‘All we know at the moment is that he is being seen to by St John’s Ambulance,’ said Sky Sports’ Emma Paton.

BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Cameron Menzies is helped from the stage after being taken ill during the match during day five of the 2026 Betfred World Matchplay at Winter Gardens on July 22, 2026 in Blackpool, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)
Cameron Menzies is helped from the stage after being taken ill (Getty)

‘He is with some medics at the moment. Hopefully he is ok and feeling better very shortly.’

After a break in play, the PDC announced that Menzies has withdrawn from the match due to a medical issue.

‘Cameron Menzies is unable to continue his Round Two clash after being taken unwell. Ross Smith progresses to the Quarter-Finals as a result. The next match between Gian van Veen and Wessel Nijman will start shortly,’ the statement from the PDC read.

Sky Sports subsequently confirmed that Menzies is ‘conscious’ and ‘talking to his partner’ backstage at Winter Gardens but would play no further part of the match on Wednesday.

BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Cameron Menzies walks out prior to his match against Ross Smith (not shown) day five of the 2026 Betfred World Matchplay at Winter Gardens on July 22, 2026 in Blackpool, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)
Cameron Menzies was 2-1 up against Ross Smith when he was taken ill and checked over by medics (Getty)

Later on Wednesday evening, the PDC confirmed that Menzies had suffered from high blood pressure while on stage.

‘Cameron Menzies was taken ill during his round two match against Ross Smith at the Betfred World Matchplay on Wednesday evening,’ a statement from the PDC read.

‘Cameron experienced high blood pressure, which caused him to feel dizzy and subsequently faint.

‘Following an assessment by the on-site medical team, Cameron was deemed well enough to return to his accommodation.

‘We wish Cameron all the best and look forward to seeing him back in action soon.’

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British woman Isabel Rose jailed in Hong Kong after accusing banker of raping her

British woman Isabel Rose jailed in Hong Kong after accusing banker of raping her
Story from Jam Press (Brit Imprisoned Abroad) Pictured: Isabel Rose. Brit woman sentenced to six years in prison over ?100,000 rape-claim blackmail A Brit woman has been sentenced to six years in prison over a ?100,000 rape-claim blackmail case. Isabel Rose was found guilty after a six-day-long trial where she was convicted of blackmail and perverting the course of public justice. A judge stated that it was ?crystal clear? that the 26-year-old had demanded ?100,000 from the man she accused of rape. The woman?s lawyer?s pleas for leniency based on her clean criminal record and status as a foreigner in Hong Kong were rejected by the judge. Isabel, from Hackney, East London, was sentenced to six years in prison today (22 Jul), as reported by NeedToKnow. The sentence was given at the District Court in Hong Kong. For the last two years before her trial, the Brit was unable to work or leave Hong Kong. After the trial, she was sent to Tai Lam Correctional Institution ? Hong Kong?s oldest maximum security women's prison. She made the report back in 2024, claiming she was raped by a man in his Mid-Levels apartment during the early hours of 1 Feb that year. The authorities arrested the man, who was referred to as X in the case, on suspicion of rape. Two days later, Isabel was arrested on suspicion of blackmail, and she was subsequently charged with demanding a payment of ?100,000 (HK.05 million) from the man. During her trial in March, she was charged with perverting the course of justice, with the prosecution stating that she had filed a false rape report. The man was never charged. The judge described X as an ?honest, credible and reliable witness?, whilst the Brit was labelled ?dishonest, uncredible and unreliable? as reported by Hong Kong Free Press. District Court Judge Adriana Tse handed down a starting sentence of five years for blackmail and three years for perverting justice. One year is to be served consecutively, resulting in a total of six years in prison. ENDS EDITOR'S NOTE: Fair Dealing / Fair Use: In limited cases, Jam Press may distribute material under fair dealing/fair use principles for legitimate editorial reporting purposes. Jam Press accepts responsibility for licensed editorial publisher usage only. Any additional client usage, including use across owned social media channels, commercial marketing or non-editorial purposes, remains the responsibility of the client.
Isabel Rose was sent to the Tai Lam Correctional Institution, Hong Kong’s oldest maximum security women’s prison. (Picture: Instagram/@iamisabelrosee)

A Londoner will spend her next six years in a notorious Hong Kong jail after she was found guilty of making up a rape accusation and trying to blackmail a banker.

Isabel Rose, 26, from Hackney, east London, was found guilty of blackmail and perverting the course of public justice on Wednesday in a Hong Kong court.

Her six-year sentence comes after Rose filed a police report claiming she was raped by a banker – named only as X – in his high rise apartment in the early hours of February 1, 2024.

Her case centred around WhatsApp messages exchanged between Rose and the banker after the alleged sex assault.

In messages read out in District Court, Rose wrote to him: ‘You violated me last night, I didn’t wanna have sex.’

He replied: ‘I am deeply sorry. I was slightly drunk and I misread your signals, it’s no excuse and I know it doesn’t make it any better.’

The man later backtracked this apparent admission, telling the court he misunderstood Rose’s use of the word ‘violated’ to refer to an emotional violation rather than a rape allegation.

He insisted he incorrectly read the message in two parts.

Isabel Rose has always maintained her innocence.

Story from Jam Press (Brit Imprisoned Abroad) Pictured: Isabel Rose. Brit woman sentenced to six years in prison over ?100,000 rape-claim blackmail A Brit woman has been sentenced to six years in prison over a ?100,000 rape-claim blackmail case. Isabel Rose was found guilty after a six-day-long trial where she was convicted of blackmail and perverting the course of public justice. A judge stated that it was ?crystal clear? that the 26-year-old had demanded ?100,000 from the man she accused of rape. The woman?s lawyer?s pleas for leniency based on her clean criminal record and status as a foreigner in Hong Kong were rejected by the judge. Isabel, from Hackney, East London, was sentenced to six years in prison today (22 Jul), as reported by NeedToKnow. The sentence was given at the District Court in Hong Kong. For the last two years before her trial, the Brit was unable to work or leave Hong Kong. After the trial, she was sent to Tai Lam Correctional Institution ? Hong Kong?s oldest maximum security women's prison. She made the report back in 2024, claiming she was raped by a man in his Mid-Levels apartment during the early hours of 1 Feb that year. The authorities arrested the man, who was referred to as X in the case, on suspicion of rape. Two days later, Isabel was arrested on suspicion of blackmail, and she was subsequently charged with demanding a payment of ?100,000 (HK.05 million) from the man. During her trial in March, she was charged with perverting the course of justice, with the prosecution stating that she had filed a false rape report. The man was never charged. The judge described X as an ?honest, credible and reliable witness?, whilst the Brit was labelled ?dishonest, uncredible and unreliable? as reported by Hong Kong Free Press. District Court Judge Adriana Tse handed down a starting sentence of five years for blackmail and three years for perverting justice. One year is to be served consecutively, resulting in a total of six years in prison. ENDS EDITOR'S NOTE: Fair Dealing / Fair Use: In limited cases, Jam Press may distribute material under fair dealing/fair use principles for legitimate editorial reporting purposes. Jam Press accepts responsibility for licensed editorial publisher usage only. Any additional client usage, including use across owned social media channels, commercial marketing or non-editorial purposes, remains the responsibility of the client.
Isabel Rose’s family have spent thousands on legal fees trying to free her (Picture: Instagram/@iamisabelrosee)

District Court Judge Adriana Tse said the banker had been ‘nothing but kind to the defendant’ and Rose had ‘taken advantage of his kindness, naivety, friendship and romantic interest’.

A judge stated that it was ‘crystal clear’ that the 26-year-old had demanded £100,000 from the man she accused of rape.

Rose’s lawyer’s pleas for leniency based on her clean criminal record and status as a foreigner in Hong Kong were rejected by the judge.

For the last two years before her trial, the Brit was unable to work or leave Hong Kong.

The authorities arrested the man, who was referred to as X in the case, on suspicion of rape.

The man was never charged.

The judge described X as an ‘honest, credible and reliable witness’, whilst the Brit was labelled ‘dishonest, uncredible and unreliable’ the Hong Kong Free Press reported.

She said her lawyers had mentioned Rose’s good character, pointing to the fact that she had no criminal record in the UK or Hong Kong. But Tse said this was not a mitigating factor.

‘In the present case, good character is mere absence of convictions,’ Tse said, adding there was ‘nothing exemplary.’

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: ‘We take reports of this nature extremely seriously and remain committed to investigating all allegations thoroughly.

‘However, we have been unable to pursue relevant lines of enquiry in relation to this particular allegation due to a lack of jurisdiction in the relevant country. Should circumstances change, we will pursue all relevant enquiries.’

After the trial, Rose was sent to Tai Lam Correctional Institution – Hong Kong’s oldest maximum security women’s prison.



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Argentina boss reveals truth over mysterious Lionel Messi video before World Cup final

Argentina boss reveals truth over mysterious Lionel Messi video before World Cup final
Messi addressed the squad ahead of kick-off on Sunday (Picture: Getty)

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni had dismissed suggestions of any internal conflict within the squad after the emergence of a viral video featuring Lionel Messi addressing the group ahead of the World Cup final.

La Albiceleste were chasing back-to-back World Cup triumphs but were beaten by Spain in a bad-tempered finale in New Jersey on Sunday.

In the chaos that followed the final whistle, a video emerged of Messi delivering a pep talk to his teammates from deep within the MetLife Stadium as they make their way out of their changing room.

‘Come on, guys, calm down. The main thing is that we stay calm,’ Messi was heard saying. ‘Let’s forget everything. Let’s just play. Let’s just focus on playing, guys.’

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The clip has been the subject of growing speculation on social media. While Messi’s words may have been a defiant response to talk of favouritism for Argentina in the lead-up to the finale, others have theorised it could have been something deeper with some of his teammates visibly emotional during the speech.

Head coach Scaloni returned to his homeland today, speaking to journalists from his car for the first time since Sunday’s devastating defeat.

‘I don’t look at social media. I don’t know anything. I have no idea what you’re talking about,’ Scaloni said when quizzed on the video.

But when asked if the squad was united or if there was any ‘internal conflict’, TYC Sports report Scaloni ‘jumped out of his car’ to emphatically respond: ‘I can’t believe what you’re asking me. We’re going in a completely different direction, guys 

‘The important thing is that the guys have given their all, they’ve shown character with this jersey, and we should focus on that. Hopefully, tomorrow, when a player has to come to the national team, it won’t matter. Because it’s a sign.’

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Messi was in tears as Spain celebrated (Picture: Maja Hitij – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Messi, now 39, scored eight goals in the tournament before being shut out by Spain in New Jersey.

The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star was also instrumental in the comeback victories over Egypt and England, coming within touching distance of another World Cup having won the trophy for the first time in Qatar in 2022.

Given his age, this World Cup was regarded as Messi’s last although he is still to clarify his international future after releasing a statement on Monday expressing his ‘immense pain’ over the defeat.

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Scaloni adamant the squad was united (Picture: Juan Luis Diaz/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

One of Messi’s teammates in Emiliano Martinez has suggested he is also considering his international future, having also played a key role in Argentina’s World Cup and Copa America successes.

On the topic of the futures of Messi and Martinez, Scaloni admitted there is uncertainty.

‘After a tournament like this, with all the usual things going on, I think you start to rethink things,’ he said.



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Lee Andrews ‘freed from jail’ and plans to travel to Katie Price in UK

Lee Andrews ‘freed from jail’ and plans to travel to Katie Price in UK
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Lee Andrews has reportedly been freed from jail (Picture: Instagram/Lee Andrews)

Lee Andrews has reportedly been released from prison in Dubai after his second stint behind bars in a matter of weeks.

It was claimed that the so-called millionaire businessman was arrested 10 days ago and taken to Lahab police station in the desert.

Reports said he was frantically trying to raise £120,000 to pay off a fine, having previously even allegedly suggested selling a sex tape featuring himself and wife Katie Price for a ‘pretty penny’, which she later said does not exist.

But now, after another brief period in Dubai’s Al Awir prison, he is out.

‘Lee Andrews has today been released from Al Awir prison,’ a source told The Sun.

‘He was set free this afternoon following a short stint behind bars.’

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He’s said to be planning a UK reunion with wife Katie Price… despite his travel ban (Picture: Instagram/Lee Andrews)

However, Lee’s father, Peter, whom he met while in jail, still has time to do.

‘His dad, Pete, who has been caught up in Lee’s misdemeanours, remains behind bars.’

Katie’s father-in-law was allegedly arrested on his own fraud charges after being reported by a third party.

Now, despite his travel ban, it’s said that Lee hopes to fly to the UK to be with his wife, whom he married in January after days of knowing her. He has not yet met her family or her children.

Although it’s also claimed that Katie is ‘at the end of her tether’ with her fourth husband’s legal woes.

‘Whether poor Katie will be there to greet him on the other side remains to be seen,’ added the insider.

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Lee was detained over alleged fraud, marking his third prison stint in less than a year (Picture: Instagram/Lee Andrews)

‘Right now, she is furious with it all and fed up with all the drama and white noise her husband is bringing.’

It’s said that Lee first did time in jail last autumn after allegedly taking out a £200k mortgage in his ex-girlfriend’s name without her knowledge.

After this, he was slapped with a travel ban, which Lee repeatedly denied having until Katie confirmed he did, indeed, have one. She did not reveal the conditions, and he portrayed that he was jetting to England on multiple occasions.

Then, in May, the internet was sent into a frenzy when Lee vanished and ghosted his wife, leaving her to fear he’d been kidnapped and social media sleuths to try and suss out his location.

Katie liaised with authorities in the UAE and publicly pleaded for her husband’s safe return, as he was not receiving or answering her messages. Lee’s family reported him as a missing person.

It wasn’t until weeks later that it emerged Lee was actually in jail, with court documents revealing two outstanding legal cases against him. This included an alleged £54k debt linked to a rental car company and a separate claim for approximately £15k in unpaid legal fees.

Kite Price and Lee Andrews
Despite warnings from Lee’s exes, Katie has stood by her man (Picture: Instagram/Lee Andrews)
Lee andrews ex-wife Dina Taji had to rescue a huskie puppy that him and Katie price brough in Dubai that was abandoned after his arrest
Dina Taji, Lee’s ex-girlfriend, claimed she had to rescue their dog while Lee was in jail (Picture: Instagram/Dina Taji)

While he has been accused of scamming his exes and branded a ‘love-bomber’ and ‘narcissist’ by them, Lee has always denied any wrongdoing or criminal activity.

He also maintains that his May 2026 arrest was on spying charges after he was ‘abducted’ and ‘held at gunpoint’ before being taken to a ‘black site’.

Meanwhile, Katie’s loved ones are said to be desperate for the relationship to end and for her to ‘see sense’.

The reality TV personality has remained by her man’s side throughout his ordeals thus far, despite being instructed to ‘run for the hills’ by Lee’s past partners.

Following their reunion last month, Katie did insist that she would be questioning Lee on the accusations she’d heard, having had her ‘eyes opened’ in a meeting with his former girlfriend, Dina Taji, in which she laid out her ‘evidence’.

Then, if she didn’t ‘like the answers’ he gave, she’d be walking away.

Katie’s loved ones are desperate for her to walk away from the marriage (Picture: Aimee Rose McGhee/Dave Benett/WireImage)

This has not happened, though, and Katie remains very much married.

She’s also stayed relatively silent on his latest arrest, other than posting a statement to confirm the £2,000 dog they bought together was ‘happy and healthy’. Days after, Dubai-based Dina revealed she had to ‘rescue’ the male Pomsky at her animal shelter.

Katie then posted a lengthy message on her Instagram Story over the weekend, denying that she and Lee had made a sex tape that he’d be able to sell to repay his debts.

Without addressing his alleged fraud charges directly, she wrote in part: ‘I feel incredibly upset, abused and humiliated that such serious and false allegations have been shared publicly without any factual basis.’

Reps for Katie Price have been contacted for comment.



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Arsenal eye move for World Cup star on free transfer after William Saliba injury

Arsenal eye move for World Cup star on free transfer after William Saliba injury
RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto/Shutterstock (16991479qq) William Saliba (France) during Semi final at FIFA World Cup 2026, France and Spain, Dallas Stadium, Dallas, USA on July 14 2026. France v Spain: Semi Final - FIFA World Cup 2026, Dallas, USA - 14 Jul 2026
William Saliba is set for a prolonged period on the sidelines (Credits: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto/Shutterstock)

Arsenal are stepping up their contingency plans to cover for William Saliba’s potential long-term absence.

The Gunners ended their wait to become Premier League champions last season and their success was largely founded on their miserly defence.

A partnership between Gabriel Magalhaes and Saliba was central to their success but the France international could miss as much as five months with the back injury that resurfaced during the World Cup.

The 25-year-old missed the run-in during the 2022/23 season and Arsenal struggled without him, eventually missing out on the title to Manchester City.

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Saliba has managed the condition ever since, but his back gave out again during France’s semi-final defeat against Spain earlier this week.

Arsenal are yet to decide on the best course of action but surgery hasn’t been ruled out.

Either way, Mikel Arteta is set to be without one of his first choice central defenders for a significant period of time.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by images/NurPhoto/Shutterstock (16991505jn) William Saliba of France sits injured on the ground while Dani Olmo of Spain, Aurelien Tchouameni of France and Mikel Oyarzabal of Spain ask how things are going during the 2026 World Cup match between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 14, 2026, in Dallas, United States. France v Spain: Semi Final - FIFA World Cup 2026, Dallas, United States - 14 Jul 2026
William Saliba injured his back against Spain (Picture: Shutterstock)

Arsenal’s first team squad is currently blessed with potential replacements with Pierro Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori and Cristhian Mosquera all capable of deputising, while teenager Marli Salmon could feature more prominently next term.

Arteta, however, had already been mindful of Saliba’s workload having been forced to nurse the former Saint-Etienne defender through the tail-end of last season.

Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa had emerged as a potential target, but the The Sun reports that a move for free agent John Stones is under consideration.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/Shutterstock (16993007df) John Stones (England) Looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026 in Atlanta, United States. England v Argentina: Semi Final - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States - 15 Jul 2026
John Stones is currently without a club (Credits: Shutterstock)

The 32-year-old brought the curtain down on a trophy-laden decade with Manchester City last month upon the expiration of his contract.

Stones is yet to make a decision on his future but has not ruled out remaining in England although he has attracted significant interest from abroad.

The former Everton centre-half worked with Arteta during their time together at the Etihad Stadium and could be attracted by the prospect of rekindling that relationship.



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Casualty confirms major Flynn and Colonel Bard twist – with unexpected outcome

Casualty confirms major Flynn and Colonel Bard twist – with unexpected outcome
Flynn on the phone as Bard looms in the background in Casualty
Flynn was left in absolute shock by what he uncovered (Picture: BBC / Metro)

Casualty spoilers follow for Saturday’s (July 18) episode that is now available to view on BBC iPlayer. The episode in question will air on BBC One at 8:20pm.

Flynn Byron’s (Olly Rix) world was turned upside down after an unexpected development in the investigation into Colonel Jack Bard (Mark Womack).

The Clinical Lead, as viewers know, suspected that Bard – an old acquaintance from his army days – was beating and hazing his soldiers as part of his training.

His suspicions were first piqued when a soldier was admitted following an explosion on the Wyvern Hill Estate with injuries unrelated to the blast.

Private Rory Dickson (Gwïon Morris Jones) was later admitted to the ED when a military training exercise went awry, with Flynn desperate to get the young soldier to reveal just what Bard was subjecting them to.

At first, Rory kept shtum but, with his best friend Kev in a bad way after the training exercise, he ultimately decided he would report Bard. That is, until Kev tragically died.

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Flynn decided to put a stop to the twisted colonel himself, reporting his actions. Bard was suspended pending further investigation and he showed up at the hospital in tonight’s offering of the medical drama as Flynn smirked, making it clear that he reported him.

Bard warned him to tread carefully and, in subsequent scenes, Flynn received a call to inform him that Bard has ‘nothing to answer for’.

‘He did a hatchet job on me’, Flynn shared with Stevie Nash (Elinor Lawless), revealing that Bard had made out like he was a ‘bitter ex soldier with an axe to grind’.

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Flynn thought he’d outsmarted Bard (Picture: BBC STUDIOS)

The show favourite made it clear that he was going to ensure Bard paid and in subsequent scenes he paid a visit to the pub where all the soldiers were drinking to warn them of just how dangerous the colonel is.

Bard, however, arrived seconds later and instructed Flynn to come outside. He spoke about Adam – a friend of Flynn’s who he trained with in the army when he was just 17.

Adam was treated horrendously by Bard and subsequently took his own life, which is why Flynn is so determined to stop the twisted colonel from causing any more torment.

Colonel Bard in the hallway in Casualty
Bard managed to convince those in power that Flynn was out to take him down (Picture: BBC STUDIOS)

In a bid to antagonise Flynn, Bard said disgusting things about Adam. Holby’s Clinical Lead retaliated with a punch but Bard got the upper hand, knocking him to the floor.

Flynn reeled, horrified at the prospect of Bard getting away with his crimes. Can he ensure that this isn’t the case? Will Bard face justice?

That remains to be seen but there’s more trauma for Flynn in next week’s Lethal Legacy finale when a patient is held at gunpoint.

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Inside Olivia Attwood and Pete Wicks’ ‘secret romance’ as they finally go official

Inside Olivia Attwood and Pete Wicks’ ‘secret romance’ as they finally go official
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Pete Wicks and Olivia Attwood attend The BRIT Awards 2025 at Intercontinental London - The O2, on March 01, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Redferns)
Olivia Attwood and Pete Wicks recently hard launched their relationship on Instagram (Picture: Redferns)

The secret is finally out – Olivia Attwood and Pete Wicks are dating!

Following months of rumours about the pair’s romance, the 35-year-old presenter and 37-year-old podcaster Pete hard-launched their relationship earlier this week.

Pete posted a series of photos of them cuddled up in Ibiza, with the caption: ‘I guess someone has to go first…IBIZA’

It comes six months after Olivia’s split from footballer husband Bradley Dack, whom she’d known for a decade.

The couple, who rekindled a past romance after Olivia’s appearance on Love Island in 2017, tied the knot in 2023.

But, in the wake of ‘a really bad summer,’ Olivia and Bradley’s marriage fell apart – with sources citing ‘a breach of trust’ on his part as the news broke.

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Olivia and Pete have made their relationship official (Picture: Backgrid)

According to The Sun, Pete and Olivia struck up their romance at the Brit Awards in February, where they later stayed at the same hotel together.

Another source clarified: ‘Their passionate romance only started in the last few weeks, since she has split from Bradley; there was no overlap.’

Speaking about their hidden relationship, a source told Closer Magazine that Olivia has ‘always been drawn to Pete’ and ‘carried a torch for him.’

‘The secrecy has made it exciting, and they’ve spent a lot of time together – they love nights in watching movies together,’ the insider added.

Noting that Olivia and Pete ‘can’t keep their hands off each other,’ they went on to shed some light on their relationship’s dynamic.

‘Olivia is quite dramatic and intense, whereas Pete is very laid back, but somehow it works.’

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Bradley Dack and Olivia Attwood attend the National Television Awards 2021 at The O2 Arena on September 9, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Olivia and footballer Bradley Dack were married for almost three years (Picture: Getty Images)
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She and Pete are said to have grown close at this year’s Brit Awards (Picture: Backgrid)

The Sun’s insider described Pete as ‘a shoulder to cry on’ for Olivia during what was ‘a really horrible breakup’ from Bradley.

They added: ‘They have got closer and Pete has held a torch for Olivia for a really long time. She is hurting and vulnerable, and he was in the right place at the right time.

‘They get on really well and are taking it slow; there is no label at the moment.’

As for Bradley, he is reportedly ’embarrassed’ by news of Olivia and Pete’s secret romance.

According to The Sun, he had been ‘hopeful’ that they might reconcile their differences.

A source said: ‘Bradley is livid, he’s not surprised at all but is completely embarrassed and upset. He can’t believe Olivia has moved on so publicly and they’ve not even signed the divorce papers.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Bradley Dack and Olivia Attwood attend the opening night of Hyde Park Winter Wonderland on November 14, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Hyde Park Winter Wonderland)
Bradley is said to be ‘livid’ at this turn of events (Picture: Getty Images)

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‘Bradley was hopeful for a reunion with Olivia but after this, he’s just livid and will take her to the cleaners.’

According to the tabloid, he’d ‘suspected things for the last year,’ but she had always denied there being anything romantic between her and Pete.

Pete and Olivia first met when on Towie in 2017 and have been close friends ever since, even hosting a radio show together on, uh, KISS FM.

Signs of their feelings for each other were visible from September last year, when Olivia and Pete were pictured looking cosy together on holiday in Ibiza.

Snaps from the time showed her lying in his arms as they sunbathed on the deck of a luxury yacht.

The pair maintained that they were only ‘friends’ at the time, with Pete saying how he ‘felt sick’ at the thought of people misconstruing what had been an innocent cuddle between pals.

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The pair have been inseparable since her split from Bradley (Picture: Backgrid)

After the pictures were published, and with Olivia reportedly in ‘the doghouse’ with Bradley, she opened up about the tension in her marriage.

Speaking on her podcast at the time, she said: ‘I think that there was stuff going on on both sides…. At the end of day, marriage is really f***ing hard.’

A month later, The Sun revealed that Olivia and Bradley had parted ways, which had ‘never been an option until now’.

‘Olivia is heartbroken,’ said a source, with both of their families ‘so intertwined’ after a long relationship.

She first met the midfielder in 2015 through mutual friends while on a night out.

Olivia Attwood and Bradley Dack
Olivia previously described marriage as ‘frikinnn hard’ (Picture: Instagram)

The pair dated on and off for a year, but things fizzled out, with Olivia heading to the Love Island villa in an act of revenge against her ‘cheating ‘ex.’

There she finished in third place with Chris Hughes, losing out to Strictly’s Amber Davies and radio presenter Kem Cetinay.

After splitting from Chris in March 2018, she and Bradley rekindled their romance and were married five years later.

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However, it wasn’t long before fans spotted signs of a strain in their marriage, with many questioning those Ibiza pics and Bradley’s absence from her Instagram grid.

Olivia said at the time: ‘He’s alive, I swear. 10 years of us. A lot has changed. Marriage is frikinnn hard (no one wants to say that part out loud), and I’m just not a faker.

‘I’m not posting pictures if they don’t reflect our reality. We are doing our thing, and if there are any more updates, you will be the first to know.’

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock (15176696ac) Peter Wicks, Olivia Attwood 'This Morning' TV show, London, UK - 03 Mar 2025
Olivia is the latest Towie romance for Pete (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock)

Prior to romancing Olivia, Pete dated Towie castmates Jess Wright and Verity Chapman.

Both were short-lived dalliances, with Pete and Jess’s relationship hitting the rocks after she drunkenly kissed castmate Lewis Bloor.

Pete’s most high-profile relationship was with Megan McKenna, whom he dated for a year and a half in 2016 before breaking up amid accusations that he’d been ‘sexting’ an ex.

He was also linked to Strictly Come Dancing professional Jowita Przystal following his 2024 stint on the competition – shocking fans by sharing a passionate kiss with the dancer during a live appearance at the O2 Arena.

Other brief romances of Pete’s include his being linked to EastEnders star Danielle Harold and former Love Island star Maura Higgins.

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Pete dated Maura Higgins for a year in 2025 (Picture: BACKGRID)

Last month, Olivia accused Maura of ‘copying’ her career, even allegedly describing her as a ‘stalker’ to friends.

This came after Maura shared an Instagram photo with Parisian fashion influencer Michael Coste, only days after Olivia had done the same.

A source told The Sun: ‘Olivia is obviously going through a lot at the moment and trying to piece her life back together, but she has been left bemused that Maura has continued to mirror her playbook. She even jokes with her friends that Maura is her stalker.

‘There is no love lost between them and they have become very skilled at ignoring each other on the red carpet and at parties. Olivia is just amazed that these things keep happening, although she knows that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.’

This article was originally published on March 23, 2026.



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