Ex-Atomic Kitten star Jenny Frost looks just purr-fect in her sheer black dress at the Emeralds & Ivy Ball

By Emily Sheridan


Lacy lady: TV presenter Jenny Frost shows off her figure in a sheer Lisa Jayne Dann dress at the Emeralds & Ivy Ball at the Embankment Gardens


As the co-host of the Emeralds & Ivy Ball, Jenny Frost was hoping to make a good impression.
And she certainly made an impact last night as the ex-Atomic Kitten singer arrived on the red carpet in a sheer black dress, which clearly showed her underwear.

The OK! TV host, 33, showed off her slim figure in a Lisa Jayne Dann dress with a leaf pattern and split at the front, which she teamed with a pair of Christian Louboutin heels.


And it appeared her risque dress went down well with the guests, as she wrote on Twitter: 'I love my dress and so does everyone else - I'm auctioning it off!!! Thanks girls.'

Accompanying Frost to the ball was her new husband, Spanish scuba diving school owner Vicente 'Vinnie' Juan Spiteri.

The couple wed at their home in Ibiza in August and now split their time between the UK and Spain.

Family man: Host Ronan Keating arrived with his wife Yvonne and their three children Jack, Melissa (middle) and Ali (front right)


Ahead of the event, she tweeted: 'Just getting my hair done, off to co-host with the rather yummy Ronan tonight at his annual Emerald & Ivy Ball x.'

The event was organised by Ronan Keating with proceeds going to Cancer Research and the Marie Keating Foundation, set up in honour of his late mother.

He was supported at the ball by his wife Yvonne and their three children Jack, Marie and Ali.

In fact, the evening marked 12-year-old Jack's stage debut.

Coupled up: Frost attended with new husband Vicente 'Vinnie' Juan Spiteri (left), while Rod Stewart arrived with wife Penny Lancaster


Tweeting beforehand, proud Ronan wrote: 'Jack is the surprise guest.'

He also uploaded a photo of his son with his guitar, writing: 'Jack ready for his first gig.'

And perhaps the partygoers could have looked to Nancy Dell'Olio for some of the entertainment following her recent stint on Strictly Come Dancing.

The Italian-American lawyer, 50, looked suitably glam in a strapless black ballgown and a sweptback updo.


Belle of the ball: Strictly Come Dancing star Nancy Dell'Olio looked very glamorous in a black ballgown

Feeling chilly? Leona Lewis teamed her pink ballgown with a purple jacket


Also in a ballgown was singer Leona Lewis, who may have been feeling chilly as she teamed her pink number with a jacket.

And there was no missing Rod Stewart's wife Penny Lancaster, who teamed her green asymmetrical mini dress with loud matching tights - taking the Emerald theme of the ball quite literally.

Representing the football world were former England stars Alan Shearer and Sol Campbell.

Shearer's wife Lainya showed off her trim figure in a silver bandage dress, while Campbell's interior designer wife Fiona wore an asymmetrical maxi dress.


The footballer contingent: Former England stars Alan Shearer (left) and Sol Campbell arrived with their respective wives Lainya and Fiona


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'You will not win'! Gary Barlow tells Misha B that Tulisa and Louis have ruined her X Factor chances with 'wrongful accusations'

By J J Anisiobi


Gary Barlow turned into Mystic Meg tonight as he predicted Misha B would not win the X Factor.

The Take That star lamented over past events on this year's X Factor show and told the Misha B she had no chance of winning the competition.

Although Misha B had given two strong performances on tonight's show, Gary was certain she could not win because of what fellow judge Tulisa had accused her of a few weeks ago.

Game over: Gary Barlow told Misha B she will not win the X Factor even she makes it to the final


The Mancunian followed up her rendition of Dancing In The Street, with a version of Pink’s F*ckin Perfect.

Following her second song Gary shocked the audience when he told the young singer she had no chance of being an X Factor champion.

He said: ' Misha I mentioned the positive side of you being here earlier but there is a negative side as well and that’s I’ve sat here and witnessed your journey and it makes me sad.'

As the audience began to boo him he continued: 'You have been wrongfully accused of being someone that you’re not.

Dazzling: Misha B performs her first song on the X Factor and gets good feedback from the judges


'Even if you are lucky enough to get through tomorrow night, I don’t think you can win because of that and that’s a shame.'

Misha's mentor didn't seem to disagree with her co-judge's comments but claimed that Misha B would do well regardless.

Kelly said: 'Win, lose, X Factor, no X Factor, you are a star! A star!'

X Factor GrabFrom the heart: Misha gave a touching performance for her second song choice


Gary was referring to week three of the live shows when Tulisa and Louis accused the budding singer, 19, of 'bullying' other contestants backstage.

After Misha sang Prince's Purple Rain for the 'Rock Week' theme, Walsh told her: 'Misha, every week you work it, You have a unique voice and you’re a brilliant entertainer. Did you ever see the Tina Turner movie Mad Max…that’s what it reminded me of tonight in a good way.

'You’re very confident, you’re a very confident performer. I hope you’re not too over-confident.'

X Factor GrabNever going to win: Gary dropped the revelation after Misha had performed Perfect by Pink


But Contostavlos went into depth about the teenager's alleged backstage behaviour and said: 'There is no doubt about it, when it comes to talent you are way up there. Most people they come into the competition and they to be built up and progress but you came as a whole package and you are definitely the star of the show.

'But I do have one negative this week. I think you are very competitive and I’ve seen a different side of you backstage and you don’t realise that you do it, but in some ways you being so feisty can come across as quite mean to certain contestants and I’ve been told by a few this week there’s been a few mean comments towards them.

Feeling good: Misha and Dermot O'Leary discuss the judges comments after her second performance


'I’m not putting you down but take that feistiness and energy when you get on the stage and leave them all behind. Put aside the attitude.'

Louis joined in with the attack and said: 'One of my contestants has complained about Misha bullying her backstage.'

Gary's comments on tonight's show began trending on Twitter with London MC Lethal Bizzle writing: 'Gary is the man! Speaking the truth! We all know why! #A**Licker'


The damage is done: Tulisa gave positive feedback to Misha B tonight but the damage had already been done





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Motown blues: Little Mix in danger after X Factor judges slam their vocals and tell them to make Perrie lead singer

By J J Anisiobi


Little Mix, who began this week's show as favourites to reach the final, gave two average performances tonight which left judge Tulisa fuming and smacking the table in anger.

Misha B kicked off proceedings singing Dancing in the Street by Martha and the Vandellas.

She wore a black dress made of broken vinyl records and was joined by a stage full of dancers.

We are family: Little Mix stand together after getting told to find a leader


The colourful performance received great feedback from the judges with Louis Walsh saying: 'You're original you're unique. I want you in the final because you deserve to be.'

Gary Barlow was equally full of praise and said that Misha B was the reason he took the X Factor judging role.

He said: 'Thank you for making this experience a positive one for me.'

Kicking off: Misha B gave a strong opening to the show in a dress made of broken vinyl records


Her mentor, Kelly Rowland, added: 'Fantastic job tonight mama you committed to it and you had so much fun.'

The next act on was Amelia Lily who sang Aint No Mountain High Enough by Diana Ross.

Wearing a Houndstooth dress the 17-year-old gave a well executed performance that had Kelly nodding her head through out.

Bright lights: Amelia Lily gave a colourful performance and got positive feedback for her first song choice


Louis said she reminded him of Christina Aguilera and Tulisa said she brought Motown to life.

Gary added: 'You did really really well tonight. Amazing performance well done.'

Her mentor Kelly said that she 'sounded amazing' and was 'on fire tonight.'

Little Mix sang The Supremes hit You Keep Me Hangin' On and all sported bouffont hairstyles.


A bad start: Show favourites Little Mix got negative comments for their first song choice, Keep Me Hangin On

Bad times: The girls get grilled by Dermot O'Leary after the judges told them what they thought of their performance


Louis said: 'There was something missing on that performance. It's like you've lost your mojo. I was totally unimpressed girls.'

Kelly agreed and said: 'I just thought you would have brought it a little more as it's the semi finals.'

Gary was also negative about the performance and said: 'Perrie is the best singer in this band and I think she should feature a lot more than she is and that is what was missing in tonight's performance.'

Rising star: Perrie Edwards of Little Mix was singled out as the strongest singer by Gary Barlow


Their mentor, Tulisa, defended them aggressively and said that the band represent girls and they are all equal.

Little Mix band member Perrie, 19, appreciated the judges comments about her but said: 'We can all sing and there isn't a lead single at all.'

Next up was the last of The Boys, Marcus Collins and he sang My Girl by The Temptations.

Being a lion: Marcus Collins sang My Girl with four dancers backing him up


Dressed in a bow tie and Letterman jacket, the Liverpudlian was flanked by four male backing dancers.

Robbie Williams had paid him a visit earlier in the week and gave him some advice about his nerves before performing.

Robbie told him: 'Be a lion, you're a very handsome man.'

Emotional: Misha B performed a stripped song for her second performance


Louis said that he thinks he is the perfect pop star and Tulisa said the vocals were amazing but Gary could have picked a better song for the semi finals.

His mentor Gary was ecstatic with the performance and said: 'This was made for you Motown week, it's such a pleasure to work with you mate,' as the audience chanted his name.

The second half of the show kicked off with Misha B who had chosen to sing F**kin Perfect by Pink and rapped one verse midway through.

X Factor GrabNever going to win: Gary dropped the revelation after Misha had performed Perfect by Pink


As the crowd chanted her name Louis Walsh told her: 'You are a major major talent.'

Tulisa said she fully connected with the song and that she would buy her record.

Gary shocked the audience when he told the young singer she had no chance of being an X Factor champion.

He said: ' Misha I mentioned the positive side of you being here earlier but there is a negative side as well and that’s I’ve sat here and witnessed your journey and it makes me sad.'

The whole truth: Gary tells Misha that she cannot win the show and then his name began to trend on Twitter


As the audience began to boo him he continued: 'You have been wrongfully accused of being someone that you’re not.

'Even if you are lucky enough to get through tomorrow night, I don’t think you can win because of that and that’s a shame.'

Misha's mentor didn't seem to disagree with her co-judge's comments but claimed that Misha B would do well regardless.

Feeling good: Kelly Rowland said that Misha B will be a star regardless of whether she wins or loses the X Factor


Kelly said: 'Win, lose, X Factor, no X Factor, you are a star! A star!'

Misha said: I'm just really grateful that I've had the chance to make my dreams reality. Pls pls vote. just vote.

Next, Amelia Lily dressed in a long black gown sang I’m With You by Avril Lavigne.


The eyes have it: Amelia gave another strong performance which Louis said was the vocal of the night

Powerful voice: Gary told Amelia that her song was good but it was not the best vocal of the night


'That's the best vocal performance of the night,' said Louis.

But Gary disagreed and said it wasn't the best vocal of the night and told Louis that what he says doesn't count for much.

Marcus Collins took to the stage for his second song in a pair of leather trousers and a studded leather waistcoat.


Putting on a show: Marcus performed with more dancers for his second song and said he enjoyed it

You raise me up: The Liverpudlian gave a shaky performance but was still told he will make it to the final


He sang Can You Feel It by The Jackson 5 and was joined by a large amount of backing dancers.

But the judges gave mixed reviews for his performance despite Gary giving him a standing ovation.

Louis said: 'There's something missing it for me. That wasn't the right song choice.'

Tulisa agreed with Louis and said it wasn't one of his best performances.

Kelly added: 'It wasn't one of your best vocal performances.'


Under pressure: The group were favourites to reach the final before the show

Downbeat: Little Mix members Jade Thirwell and Perrie Edwards perform in the groups second song


Gary ignored the other judges and told Marcus that he was amazing.

The final act of the night was Little Mix and they performed If I Were A Boy by Beyoncé.

After Perrie was given slightly more vocals to perform the judges again gave them negative feedback.

Louis said: 'I didn’t like your first performance but girls I think you have got so much talent, I think you can win the entire series, but it wasn’t perfect tonight.'

Standing strong: The girls stuck together as the judges criticised them


Kelly told the girls that they will change the world if they can find out which one of them brings out the best in them, again affirming the need for them to find a leader.

Gary wasn't impressed by them and said: 'For a semi final act these vocals aren't good enough tonight.'

He was interrupted by a furious Tulisa who slammed her hand on the table and said: 'There is only one record contract and if people want to hear your music then they have to pick up their phone and vote.'

Little Mix took the criticism well and said: “We loved that song so much and it was really emotional but we don’t want to be perfect, we have still got a lot to learn.'


Angry woman: Tulisa shouts out after Gary told the girls that they weren't good enough









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I'm A Celebrity 2011: McFly bassist Dougie Poynter crowned King Of The Jungle after beating Mark Wright

By Emily Sheridan


All hail King Dougie: McFly bassist Dougie Poynter has been crowned King Of The Jungle


Dougie Poynter has been crowned King Of The Jungle after winning this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

McFly bassist, 24, was stunned after beating former bookies favourite Mark Wright: 'I'm lost for words. My mouth is so dry. It's been the best couple of week in my life.'

The Essex-native was presented with his crown by hosts of the ITV2 spin-off show, Laura Whitmore and Joe Swash.


After strutting down the walkway, he was greeted by his jubilant McFly bandmate Tom Fletcher.

Despite being runner-up, The Only Way Is Essex star and club promoter Mark, 24, was a gracious loser.

He said: There couldn't be a bit winner. He's the nicest, kindest person in the whole wide world. He deserves every minute of it.'

During their joint interview before finding out the winner, Dougie admitted he was surprised to have ended up in the final at all.

Bromance: The pair spoke about their surprisingly close friendship on the show


He said: 'I didn't do anything, I felt like I just chilled in my hammock the whole time.'

Mark enthused: 'It's the most amazing experience of my whole life.'

Dougie admitted they had been sick repeated times following their Bushtucker Trial the previous night.

Before finding out he hadn't won, Mark insisted: 'I've won being here... I can't be a loser today. It's not a competition. It's an experience of a lifetime and I've loved every minute.'

The show I was on before, it's kinda real-life, but you have to exaggerate. when I used to watch it back, I used to say that's really exaggerated. On this show, I'm totally me.'


Proud: Dougie celebrated his triumph with McFly bandmate and frontman Tom Fletcher

Who will it be: Mark and Dougie had a joint interview with Ant and Dec before finding out who was crowned King Of The Jungle


When asked about a potential romance with Emily Scott, Mark said: 'Emily's a very good looking girl and a lovely girl to be around. We'll see when she gets out. She can come to Essex, we can hang out, everyone can come to Essex.'

Dougie was announced the winner after the pair went head to head in their final Bushtucker trial 'The final Party'.

They each had to eat a disgusting drink, starter, main course and dessert made of weird jungle concoctions, which would be worth a tastier alternative back at camp later on.


A drink to start things off: Mark drank blended cockroaches for the 'Final Party' Bushtucker Trial

Down in one: Dougie didn't even wait to hear that his drink contained emu liver before drinking it


Mark started off the trial by drinking blended cockroaches, which left him retching.

Dougie didn't even wait to hear from Ant and Dec about what he was drinking and quickly downed a 'bloody scary' of blended emu liver.

He said: 'It wasn’t that bad it tasted like blood and liver yeah.'


That looks appetising: Mark's beachworm bruschetta' featured alive beachworms

Wriggly dinner: Mark struggled to digest the worms as they wriggled around in his mouth


For the start, Mark struggled to eat a 'beachworm bruschetta', which featured two alive beachworms.

He struggled to eat them because they were so chewy and wriggling in his mouth.

After finally swallowing them, he lamented: 'That was worse than the drink.'

Dougie nearly threw up after eating his starter of 'sushi degrotto' - made of a witchetty grub.


They don't serve this in Yo Sushi! Dougie had to eat a 'Sushitty Grub'

Vile: Dougie had a tough job to digest the witchity grub


Mark decided to change his approach and imagine his main course of cricket crudité’ - a king cricket served with vomit fruit dipping sauce - was Peking duck.

After swallowing it, he declared: 'That was horrific it tasted like… sick.'

Dougie struggled to eat his main course Dim Bum - an ostrich's anus - and had Mark providing support by saying: 'It’s just a bit of meat, eat it like it is a bit of meat sitting here like we are having a Chinese meal.'


Not every appetising: Mark's main course was cricket crudité’ - a king cricket served with vomit fruit dipping sauce - while Dougie had the ostrich anus


Keep it down: Dougie laughs as Mark retches while trying to eat the cricket


Finally, Mark's dessert was fish-eyed oysters, which he had to chew a lot on the optic nerve.

But poor Dougie ended up with one of the foulest dishes - a bush pig penis chopped into sections.

As he chewed on one of the sections, Dougie cried: 'Penis tastes so bad!'

Ahead of the trial, Poynter reflected on how different his life was: 'This time last year I was at rock bottom. Now I'm so happy.'

Exactly a year go, Poynter was devastated when he was dumped by his long-term girlfriend, The Saturdays singer Frankie Sandford, who started dating footballer Wayne Bridge a few weeks later.

In March this year, he spent a month receiving treatment in rehab.




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Do you really need that? Pixie Lott grabs a Lottery ticket before slipping into a miniscule leather dress for arena show

By Holly Thomas


Just in case: She may be a hugely successful pop star, but it seemed Pixie Lott wanted to hedge her best as she bought herself a lottery ticket in Manchester yesterday


She confidently slipped into a miniscule leather dress to perform for thousands of screaming fans last night.

But it appears that even Pixie Lott wasn't feeling too complacent about which way her fortunes may turn in the future.

The 20-year-old had popped into a Manchester newsagents only hours earlier to pick up a lottery ticket.

... but it was back to her usual star lifestyle as she performed at the Liverpool Echo arena later on that evening


Killing some time in between her Manchester and Liverpool shows, the star chatted on her mobile as she picked up her numbers in the local shop.

The star was dressed in a smart but casual combination of black leggings and a black coat with a cosy fur collar.

She was shopping with friends in Manchester city centre after kicking off Christmas at the MEN arena alongside JLS, Matt Cardle, and Olly Murs.

At ease: Relaxed Pixie chatted on her phone in the newsagents before heading into Manchester city centre for a spot of shopping


And later on she donned a tiny black dress for her Liverpool Echo arena concert.

Her skimpy ensemble showed off her toned legs, which were sensibly clad in a pair of tights to keep her toasty in the chilly December air.

Pixie wore her bobbed hair up, keeping her make-up classic with her trademark smokey eyes and nude lips.

Back to the night job: Pixie made sure her toned legs were on full display in a tiny black leather dress as she worked the stage


She tweeted her excitement before the show, writing: 'Liverpoooool show tonight wowowop! Who's readyyyyyyy', but made no mention of her earlier shopping trip on her Twitter page.

She's hardly in the position to need a multi-million windfall, living the kind of lifestyle that most lottery hopefuls can only dream of.

Pixie has for example been keeping fans up to date on her enviable designer wardrobe via her Advent bog on Vogue.

Smoking hot: Pixie cast a sultry look with her perfectly made-up charcoal eyes


Yesterday's post read: 'Today I'm wearing a mens blazer by Thom Sweeney, a white Moschino shirt which you see the cuff detail of in this photo, black shorts from L'Agence, Office shoes and a vintage Chanel bag bought in One Of A Kind.'

She's certainly been getting into the festive spirit, having joined artists such as Maroon 5 and Primal Scream in contributing her favourite Christmas songs to the Spotify advent playlist.


Turn it up: Pixie certainly wasn't lacking in energy considering she'd performed in Manchester only the night before



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Bit overdressed for a night out with the girls? Alex Gerrard sports strange leather creation as she flaunts post-baby figure

By Holly Thomas


Rather messy: Alex Gerrard donned an odd combination of leather, fur and lace for a night out in Liverpool yesterday


As anyone who's seen the already-infamous new reality show Desperate Scousewives will know, there's never an excuse to step out looking shabby in Liverpool.

But new mother Alex Gerrard appears to have taken things rather too far, wearing a bizarre black fur leather and lace creation to hit the town for some post-baby celebrations.

The strange ensemble appeared to be a confusion of at least three outfits, including odd long leather cuffs on her arms.


She appeared to be showing off her stomach with a sheer lace top, keeping her shoulders warm in fur.

Alex bravely bared her tanned legs despite the December chill, wearing a pleather skirt with fabric panels at the hip.

Her sparkly clutch, though also black, only added to the general messy effect.


Not flattering: Alex showed off her stomach with a sheer lace top

Mixed impression: Alex looked in amazing shape considering she only gave birth a month ago, but her outfit was a sad misfire


Alex got tipsy with a few friends at Gaucho bar before moving onto San Carlo.

The 29-year-old must have been doing some serious yoga training during her pregnancy, as she looked in incredible shape considering how recently she gave birth.

It has barely been a month since she gave birth to her baby girl Lourdes, her third daughter with Liverpool captain and England midfielder Steven.

Catching up: Alex hit the Gaucho club before moving onto San Carlo with some girlfriends


Steven and Alex already have two other daughters, Lilly-Ella, seven, and five-year-old Lexie.

Lourdes is the name of the French town to which millions of Catholic pilgrims travel every year.

It is also where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to a poor 14-year-old girl called Bernadette Soubiroux in 1858.

Long-awaited fun: Alex gave birth to her third daughter Lourdes on 2 November


Both Steven and Alex are practicing Catholics so that might have swayed their decision to call their third daughter Lourdes.

Then again, the reason might have been far simpler, if Alex's interview with OK magazine shortly after the birth is anything to go by.

Alex explained: 'To be honest, I've always loved that name'

'We wanted to pick something that began with L because of Lilly and Lexie and both Steven and I agreed on Lourdes. It suits her perfectly.'

Dressed down: Alex's appearance last week was rather more relaxed


She gushed that she and husband Steven couldn't have been more thrilled when their new addition arrived perfectly healthy, weighing 7lb 15 oz.

Alex divulged: 'The first thing I said to Steven when I saw Lourdes was that I couldn't believe how much she looks like him.'

'She's the spitting image of him!'



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