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I went to Lidl and left with 26 home dupes – there’s Rituals and Lush but the real steal is £1.99 copycat Jo Malone soap

LIDL has dropped a “crazy” number of home and beauty dupes – and you can find them all together in store, according to eagle-eyed shoppers.

Dupe hunters have unearthed Jo Malone, Rituals, Moulton Brown, Sol de Janeiro and Lush copycats in stores across the country.

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One shopper left her local Lidl with a whopping 26 home and skin dupes[/caption]
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The budget supermarket has released a brand new range of copycat products[/caption]

There’s even a £1.99 dupe of the coveted Jo Malone London Pomegranate Noir Body & Hand Wash.

The designer version will set you back a mammoth £36.

A number of shoppers have taken to Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group to share their finds and call the range “crazy”.

That includes one woman who walked away with a whopping 26 dupes.

Emmz Delacrem scooped a variety of soaps, candles, body washes and diffusers – all of which were imitations of designer buys.

She said: “Yay, happy dupes today in an Essex store, surprisingly.

“Dupes of designer brands Molton Brown, Jo Malone, Rituals, Lush, Sol de Janeiro and L’Occitane.”

Others were raving about the candles.

“Just been to Lidl and got the Sol de Janeiro dupes, the Lush shower gel dupes, the Jo Malone hand wash dupe and The White Company Seychelles Candle dupe,” Michelle Bickersteth said.

“Every single one smells exactly like the real ones.

“They had all different ones, these are just the ones I wanted.”

The White Company’s Seychelles Indulgence Candle will set you back a whopping £140.

Lynsey Allen also picked up the Lush shower gel dupes from her local Lidl for £1.99 and said they “smell so good”.

A bottle of Lush shower gel at the same size costs an eye-watering £30, while Lidl’s Lavish Shower Gel costs £1.99.

Best beauty dupes

Fabulous' Beauty Editor, Tara Ledden revealed the cheaper version of your favourite beauty products that you should have in your cupboard.

“A huge 55% of us would like to spend less on our beauty routines according to new research from E.l.f. Cosmetics, so it’s no wonder there’s millions of #dupe videos on Tiktok.

“While some dupes are easy to spot given their look-a-like packing, they’re often lacking when it comes to the contents.

“In fact, some of the best dupes look nothing like the luxury product they’re a dead-ringer for – and, trust me, they’re the ones you want.”

REAL: Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer, £32.50 DUPE: Natural Collection Bronzer, £3.50 which is a saving of £29. The Natural Collection Bronzer comes in more shades, although it doesn’t have a mirror in the compact. 

REAL: Milk Make-up Hydro-Grip Primer, £35 DUPE: E.l.f. Power Grip Primer, £10. These two share a similar green hue, as well as the same long-wearing, mattifying properties – although, E.l.f’s is so popular it’s just as hard to get hold of. 

REAL: Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick, £28 DUPE: L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Satin Lipstick Beige A Nu, £8.99. The shades of these two lipsticks are virtually identical on the lips, although while Charlotte Tilbury’s is matte, the L’Oreal Paris Lipstick has a satin finish – which actually makes it more comfortable if you’re wearing all day. 

REAL: Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation, £40 DUPE: Collection Lasting Perfection Matte Foundation, £6.99. While they don’t look alike from the outside, the formula, consistency and staying power of both foundations is pretty similar – unfortunately, the Collection only comes in 20 shades vs Estee Lauder’s 60 options. 

REAL: Glossier Boy Brow, £20 DUPE: Essence Make Me Brow Gel, £2.50. There’s a whole Reddit thread dedicated to this dupe, so you know it’s got to be good. They both have a waxy consistency and added fibres to make brows look fuller. I have to say, the shade range is far better with Boy Brow, but if you’re brunette, there’s plenty of Essence shade options to try. 

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The copycat scents are Honey I’m Home (which is a dupe for Lush’s Honey I Washed The Kids) and Dizzy Rose (which is a dupe for Lush’s Rose Jam).

Beauty dupes are a phenomenon that’s transformed the industry into a playground where luxury products have affordable alternatives.

Social media influencers and beauty bloggers have turned finding the perfect dupe into a sport.

Some have built entire content empires by hunting down affordable alternatives to cult-favourite products.

TikTok, Instagram and Facebook have made it easier than ever for beauty enthusiasts to share side-by-side comparisons.

And that’s exactly what’s happened for Lidl’s new collection.

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Eamonn Holmes’ ‘hatred of Phillip Schofield and ITV rants deepened marriages crisis with Ruth – but he has no regrets’

EAMONN Holmes’ “hatred of Phillip Schofield” plus his “rants about ITV” are said to have “deepened his marriages crisis with Ruth Langsford” – but the star has “no regrets about any of it”.

At one point, all three – along with Holly Willoughby – were the faces of This Morning.

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Eamonn Holmes ‘deep hatred for Phillip Scofield caused problems with his marriage to Ruth’
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Ruth and Eamonn used to host This Morning together on a Friday
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Eamonn was involved in a bitter feud with Phillip Schofield[/caption]

Eamonn, 64, used to host Friday and half-term additions of the flagship programme with now estranged wife Ruth, 64.

But sources say his “deep dislike” for Phillip, 62, put a strain on his marriage towards the end of the relationship..

His “outbursts about ITV” also “caused contention with Ruth”, as she was still working on Loose Women.

A source told MailOnline: “Eamonn’s dislike for Phillip existed for a long time, but it became very public at the end of his marriage to Ruth.

“And as his hatred for him and ITV grew, the cracks in their relationship grew deeper.

‘Ruth became a bit dismayed at Eamonn for making repeated digs at ITV after they were axed from This Morning.

“Ruth wasn’t over the moon about it.

“But given she was still a cemented member of the Loose Women family, it made things somewhat awkward for her to have Eamonn criticising ITV.

“But Eamonn loathes Phillip and has no regrets about what he said and certainly doesn’t think he threw him under the bus.

“He doesn’t regret any of his behaviour; he believes he’s addicted to fame, and he can’t believe he’s attempted to relaunch himself with his documentary this week.

“Eamonn is trying to move on with his life, and has no plans to ever make it up with Philip.”

The Sun have approached both Eamonn and Ruth’s representatives for a comment.

Tensions boiled over in 2019 when Schofe cut off Ruth, 64, while she was in the middle of a live link, teasing what was coming up on Loose Women.

The incident ultimately led to Ruth making a complaint over his behaviour to ITV.

Previously speaking about it, Eamonn said: “Phillip is renowned for snubbing people.

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Sources say the two broadcasters can’t stand each other – and would even cross the road to avoid bumping into one another[/caption]

“He’s very passive-aggressive. It’s up to Ruth to say how she felt, but I was feeling hurt for her. No one would have snubbed me like that.

“I have a good Belfast street fighter in me… I would be direct. I don’t go for presenters who think they have a special privilege or aura or influence.”

Eamonn and Ruth were there to support Phil when he came out as gay on This Morning in 2020.

However a source told MailOnline: “Eamonn felt very used by Phil for the coming out scenes.

“He and Ruth were told that they had to be there and it all looked like they were best friends. Eagle-eyed viewers at the time said that it was fake; now we know it was. Eamonn despises ­Schofield and has for a very, very long time.”

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Eamonn Holmes and Phillip Schofield’s feud stems back years
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Ruth and Eamonn were then axed from This Morning in 2021, making way for Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary.

After Schofe admitted to his ‘unwise but not illegal’ affair with a young runner, Eamonn unleashed fury on GB News.

He said: “Ruth and I particularly looked after him. He never once talked to us about any relationship, but we knew he was in a bad way fragilely.

“There’s an incredible duty of care that needs to go towards that young man.”

He added that Phil was a “a complete and utter dyed-in-the-wool narcissist”.

A source said the pairs feud runs so deep they would “cross the road to avoid having to even look at each other”.

“The b*******t, most vicious fallout in television,” they added to MailOnline.

Earlier this week, Eamonn snapped at his GB News co-star Isabel Webster pointed out that Phil ‘hadn’t done anything illegal’.

He replied: “Why is that even relevant? He met the boy when he was 15?”

Eamonn added: “I am one of the people who threw him under the bus. I am very proud to have done it. This man is addicted to fame. Absolutely addicted to fame.”

Cast Away verdict

By Rod McPhee

OVER three nights – and three hour-long episodes – Phillip Schofield has been bearing his soul in new Channel 5 show Cast Away.

And it’s basically a chance for the former This Morning host to explain the circumstances that saw him leave the show last year.

To put it mildly, he left under something of a cloud, admitting he’d had a fling with a much younger runner on the programme. But in the C5 show he presents his own versions of events – one which is at odds with the narrative that emerged at the time.

He was portrayed as a man who’d had an “unwise” affair, who’d resigned as a result and had let many of his colleagues down.

But in Cast Away Philip insists he was fired by ITV and not for the affair, but because of the bad publicity that surrounded the crimes of his paedophile brother. He summed it up best when he claimed he’d been “pushed under a bus.”

After watching Cast Away what you’re left with is something rather confusing, however.

Did Philip think he’d done something wrong by having the fling with the runner, or not? For example, he said he wouldn’t have been slammed for it quite so much if it were a heterosexual fling.

He said he: “would have received a pat on the back for having an affair with a woman.” This infers that the only thing wrong with it was that it was a same sex fling. So why does he also say: “I will be forever sorry. I screwed up. I made a mistake.”

The answer, I suspect, is that the whole affair was a murky business. There were so many blurred lines around appropriateness, professionalism and honesty.

The only firm conclusion you can draw from the show is that Phillip himself isn’t ENTIRELY sure to what extent He was guilty of wrongdoing.

Amid the confusion, what will the viewing public think? I suspect that this will leave those who disliked Phillip to feel even more suspicious of him.

Those who backed him, will feel reassured too. But those who still aren’t sure what to think will be none-the-wiser – and I’m not sure if that’s what Phillip would have wanted.

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Love Island star Joanna Chimonides splashes out £75k on brand new Porsche after second appearance on show

REALITY star Joanna Chimonides has unveiled the latest reliable, trustworthy love in her life — an impressive brand new Porsche which would make the biggest bank balance stall.

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Reality TV star Joanna Chimonides inside her brand new Porsche[/caption]

The 27-year-old former Recruitment Consultant from London told followers on social media: “It’s the start of Libra season. Meet Patricia.”

She continued: “Thank you @sph1_ you were quite literally the best!!!”

Looking casual in an oversized dark tan leather jacket, loose jeans, a white vest top and trainers, the TV personality shared photos of the new dream machine, one of which included a pretty red bow sat on top of the perfectly-covered car.

The five-seater black car, which boasts a fresh cream interior, caught the eyes of followers who commented: “You deserve it JoJo!! You have worked hard and you have an amazing work ethic. So proud of you.”

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Love Island star Joanna Chimonides showed off her new Porsche[/caption]
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A second added: “Unreal well deserved.”

A third fan agreed: “Well done.”

Joanna joked on her Instagram Stories: “Unfortunately it’s not a new puppy! Not quite sure Biscoff [her dog] will approve of another pup taking my attention,” alongside some laughing emojis.

Joanna starred in the dating show in 2019 after catching the eye of Scouser Michael Griffiths, 32, in Casa Amor, ahead of him dumping Amber Gill around the fire pit.

She most recently appeared on Love Island All Stars in January 2024 where she enjoyed a brief romance with Chris Taylor, but was left in tears when the group turned on them for being the ‘least compatible couple’.

Before her stint on the ITV2 show, Joanna dated England and Chelsea footballer Ben Chilwell in 2018 while she was at university and he was playing for Leicester City.

Earlier this year, fans were convinced that Joanna and long-time friend Jack Fowler had reunited since the show after spotting clues that the pair had been on secret dates. The pair allegedly dated for a few months but broke up in spring last year.

The ambassador for the Down’s Syndrome Association and the influencer have been friends for years prior to their stints on the show.

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Joanna was coupled up with Chris Taylor but it was not meant to be[/caption]
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Love Island - Big-money fashion deals REVEALED

LOVE Island's Grace Jackson has bagged a six-figure fashion deal with EGO - but who else has triumphed from the 2024 cohort?

The Sun exclusively revealed how the Manchester model, 25, has signed a whopping contract with fashion and shoe brand EGO after being inundated with offers following her stint in the villa.

She the first bombshell from her series, which was won by Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan, to land a brand deal off the back of the show.

Yet it came after make-up artist Samantha Kenny, 27 – an OG in Love Island’s 2024 cast line-up – scooped a big fashion deal with Glamify.

Meanwhile, mental health nurse Mimii, 24 – who triumphed in the show final – is also “set for million pound deals” as brands clamour to work with her.

A source was first to tell us: “Mimii has been taking back to back meetings with five agencies who are all bidding to sign her up.

“She’s being promised everything from TV shows to beauty deals to fashion lines – all worth up to a million.

“Anyone would expect her to rush into signing big money deals but she’s taking her time choosing who she works with.”

Love Island alumni Molly Smith, 30 – who had a second stab during this year’s All Stars series – also scooped a Boohoo deal following her stint on the spin-off.

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Crystal Palace vs Liverpool LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Reds look to extend lead at top of table

LIVERPOOL travel to Crystal Palace for a huge Premier League clash at Saturday lunchtime.

The Reds are top of the table going into today’s match, while the Eagles are still searching for their first win of the season as pressure mounts on Oliver Glasner.

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Star Wars Fact Check: Did Steven Spielberg Really Make One Of Star Wars’ Best Lightsaber Duels?

Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith culminates in the epic “Battle of the Heroes” lightsaber duel, and fans have new reason to believe that acclaimed director Steven Spielberg deserves credit for it. As a long-time friend and collaborator to Star Wars creator George Lucas, it’s always been known that Spielberg contributed some …

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“I pray this is all a dream” – Allwell Ademola, Adeniyi Johnson and more react as Saidi Balogun allegedly loses daughter

It is a black Saturday for Nollywood actor and filmmaker Saidi Balogun, as he allegedly lost his daughter, Zainab. The Yoruba actor, via his Instagram page, shared a photo of a candlelight with flowers surrounding it, with several birds and heartbroken emojis. Taking to her Instagram page, Allwell Ademola shared a candlelight photo as she …

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“I told my son not to listen to whatever Davido’s supporters are saying” – Wizkid’s father weighs into their rivalry

The father of music star Wizkid, Chief Muniru Balogun has weighed into his son’s beef with his colleague, Davido. In an interview with Punch, the singer’s father said he was aware of Wizkid’s ongoing beef with Davido and hace reaf what people are saying on social media. “Yes. I’ve read it. I saw it on …

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Gov Otti Condemns Murder Of Aged Couple In Abia

Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has expressed sadness over the tragic news of the beheading of a couple in Bende Local Government Area of the State. The victims Mr Jacob Udo and his wife Mrs. Comfort Udo were murdered and dismembered by yet to be identified assailants. Chief press secretary to the governor Mr. …

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I paid in full – Nollywood Actress Toyin Abraham reacts to debt allegation

Nollywood actress cum film maker Toyin Abraham has reacted to the ongoing rumour alleging she was owing a debt worth millions of Naira. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that a fashion designer called out two Nollywood actresses, Toyin Abraham and Annie Idibia, alleging that they owed millions of Naira. In a post on social media, the designer, …

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Tennis star & style icon who won Wimbledon three times dies aged 89 as players lead tributes to legend of the game

ITALIAN tennis star and style icon who won Wimbledon three times Lea Pericoli has died aged 89.

The 27-time national champion was a fashion icon in her sporting career and later became a TV presenter and journalist.

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Lea Pericoli wearing a Victorian lace tennis outfit by Teddy Tinling in 1970[/caption]

Pericoli is said to have revolutionised on-court fashion in the 1950s and 60s – during the conservative era – sporting short dresses and skirts with feathers and frills attached.

Italy’s current top player Jannik Sinner shared a photo of him with Pericoli on Instagram, captioning: “A great lady and legend of Italian tennis.

“A special moment I’ll remember forever.”

Crowds weren’t just drawn to her incredible play but her outfits too, initially designed by British player-turned-fashion designer, Teddy Tinling.

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