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HONOURING her natural beauty has been an easy progression for Olivia Attwood over the last year.
And part of that entails drawing freckles on her face… as she “paid a fortune” to have them all lasered off a few years ago.
When appearing on the third season of Love Island in 2017, 33-year-old Olivia’s forehead and cheeks were dotted with freckles.
They were a stand-out part of her look.
So much so, her boyfriend at the time (fellow villa alum Chris Hughes) even said: “Your freckles are one of my favourite sights.”
But after getting them zapped off with an intense laser in 2023, Olivia has now resorted to drawing them back on… one by one.
Taking to TikTok, the Bad Boyfriends presenter addressed the “hilarious irony” or her beauty dilemma.
“I paid a fortune to have basically all of my freckles lasered off with PhotoFabulous,” she said.
PhotoFabulous uses a combination of intense pulse light and a non-ablative laser to blast unwanted pigmentation from the face.
Olivia had the treatment done at Dr. Saleena Zimri’s Skin Doctor clinic in Manchester ahead of her lavish wedding to footballer Bradley Dack in June 2023.
She even filmed herself getting the painful beauty treatment done for her ITV show, Olivia Marries Her Match.
But now, missing her freckles and looking to nail a more natural look, she has resorted to drawing faux ones on her face with an eyebrow pencil.
“I just draw them back on,” Olivia admitted.
“I just go in little twisty motions.”
The exact make-up product she uses is the Max Factor Brow Shaper pencil – and it’s currently on sale in Boots for £7.19.
According to the Skin Doctor website, Olivia’s PhotoFabulous treatment costs anywhere from £400 upwards per sitting.
And typically, you’ll need three to five sessions for it to actually give you a flawless face.
Fans were shocked by Olivia’s revelation.
“Freckles lasered off? We can do that now?” Gee Race commented under her TikTok video.
“You look so pretty with and without freckles,” another penned.
From Monster grid girl and Love Island star to daytime telly panellist and respected documentary maker, Olivia Attwood has made a huge career pivot in recent years...
Olivia first started as a Monster grid girl at motorsport events in 2012 when she was 19-years-old, and did it right up until she went into Love Island in 2017.
After placing third in the reality show with then-boyfriend Chris Hughes, she starred in their own spin-off series, Chris & Olivia: Crackin’ On, in 2018.
Later that year, she appeared on Celebs Go Dating and then joined the cast of The Only Way Is Essex in 2019, where she had a number of fiery on-screen rows.
In 2020, the reality TV veteran began starring in her own reality series on ITVBe titled Olivia Meets Her Match, which followed her wedding preparations with footballer Bradley Dack.
In 2021, the tide started to turn.
Olivia made appearances on household shows Lorraine, Tipping Point: Lucky Stars and Loose Women.
Then, in 2022, ITV commissioned her for her first ever documentary series.
She presented Olivia Attwood: Getting Filthy Rich, which explored women selling sexual content online.
In June 2023, ITV commissioned Olivia Marries Her Match and made her a regular guest panellist on Loose Women.
Her most recent docu-series, Olivia Attwood: The Price of Perfection, aired in January this year where she sensitively explored the cosmetic industry.
CARLA Connor get a shocking letter and Joel Deering appears to have taken his own life next week in Coronation Street.
Upcoming scenes on the ITV soap will see Ryan Connor call at the factory with an official looking letter.
Carla reads it and her face falls.
In the café, Ryan confides in Lisa that Carla’s stressed about her plea hearing.
But DS Lisa Swaine wonders if it is more than that.
What has upset Carla?
Elsewhere is the cobbles, Dee-Dee Bailey receives a voice message from ex Joel Deering.
Dee-Dee plays it to Lisa who reckons it could be a suicide note.
Through Joel’s phone signal, Kit Green pinpoints his last whereabouts and finds his car parked on a bridge with a folded note on the dashboard.
Lisa breaks the news that they are now looking for Joel’s body.
Has Joel really taken his own life?
Later, Dee-Dee confides in Kit that she phoned the wedding venue and the holiday company and it would seem Joel has already recouped their deposits.
Dee Dee confronts Joel’s dad at the police station and suggests his son has gone on the run.
Lisa is forced to step in and tells Dee Dee to accept Joel is dead.
But is Lisa right?
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
Over the years the likes of EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street have all tried to try outdo each other with their outlandish plots in a bid to keep us tuning in each week. But here are some of the darkest that had fans in shock…
YOLANDE Trueman will struggle to cope in EastEnders next week following the shocking suicide of her abuser Pastor Clayton.
The pastor (Howard Saddler) will take his own life after Yolande (Angela Wynter) comes forward to the police about being sexually assaulted by him.
In scenes next week, EastEnders will see Pastor Clayton desperately try to get Yolande to change her statement against him before committing suicide off-screen.
Yolande stands her ground against him and feels strongly about her decision, knowing she’s done the right thing.
But at the end of the evening, as Patrick (Rudolph Walker) and Yolande make to call it a night, they are interrupted by the police, who reveal the news about Pastor Clayton.
Soap fans can expect to see Yolande struggle in the wake of her abuser’s death.
As Yolande reels, her family tries to rally round her, and she leans on Patrick for support.
But after questioning her next move, Yolande is interrupted by Pastor Clayton’s wife Stella (Velile Tshabalala), who arrives out of the blue.
What does she want from Yolande?
Earlier this year, Yolande bravely opened up about her sexual assault at the Pastor’s hands.
With the storyline spanning several months, horrifying scenes in April saw the Pastor sexually assault Yolande following previous over-familiar behaviour.
She struggled to stop herself from breaking down and rushed into the launderette in the aftermath.
Although she reported the villain to police, there initially wasn’t enough evidence.
However, things had started to look up when police decide to charge him with two counts of assault.
Yolande also came forward about what happened to her within her church community.
Since the assault, Yolande has sought justice and became aware of other women targeted by Pastor Clayton.
Over the years the likes of EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street have all tried to try outdo each other with their outlandish plots in a bid to keep us tuning in each week. But here are some of the darkest that had fans in shock…
With help from church elder Levi, Yolande made contact with a woman called Delia, who accused the pastor of sexual assault in 2016.
But with Pastor Clayton now dead, Yolande may not get the closure she needs as she and Delia will not see justice done by the police now.
EastEnders viewers can expect to see Yolande struggle with this revelation in the aftermath of her abuser’s suicide.
VICTORIA Beckham was supported by her famous family at her Paris Fashion Week show on Friday.
The fashion designer, 50, joined by husband David Beckham, who looked dapper in a black tailored suit and tie.
Their youngest son Cruz, 19, stepped out alongside his stunning brunette girlfriend Jackie Apostel, who dazzled in a £990 cream satin cami gown from the VB line.
She completed her elegant look with a pair of black heels and a leather clutch bag and wore her hair in an chic updo.
Cruz looked in high spirits as he strolled arm in arm with the singer-songwriter, 18.
The teen, who gearing up to finally launch his music career, wore a blue pinstripe suit, a white shirt with an oversized collar and white loafers.
The pair looked loved-up as he shielded his beau from the rain covering her with an umbrella.
Former England footballer David, 49, beamed alongside a family photo with his 13-year-old daughter Harper, who followed him her stylish mum’s footsteps in a lilac satin floor-length gown – made by her fashion designer mother.
She were joined in the snap with her older brothers Romeo, 22, and Cruz.
Romeo was seen putting a brotherly arm around his little sibling and wore a classic black t-shirt, matching trousers and sunglasses.
While Cruz later ditched his suit jacket as he showed off his retro outfit in the sweet picture.
David captioned it: “On the way to mum’s show and trying to get a picture was a little challenging. ‘Dad before you post it we all have to approve’.”
He added: “Love you all can’t wait to see you Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham.
“We love you mum and are so proud of you Victoria Beckham“
The family were spotted leaving the hotel as they went to watch Victoria’s presentation of her Spring/Summer 2025 line in Paris.
Victoria and David’s eldest son Brooklyn, 25, and his wife Nicola Peltz, 29, was seen leaving the hotel together wearing twinned outfits.
The aspiring chef went for a classic black tux, while Nicola matched in a stylish shirt halterneck top with a black bow tie and trousers.
Earlier in the day, fashion mogul Victoria was seen arriving at her Paris Fashion Week show, wearing a black suit from her collection.
The Spice Girls singer then shared a clip of her walking down a staircase following another successful show at PFW.
She wrote: “What an amazing night! Thank you so much to my incredible team, I love you all. Kisses from Paris xx Victoria.”
In another video, David could be seen sitting in the front row and beaming with pride for his wife.
Yesterday, Victoria was spotted going braless in a plunging suit ahead of her show.
Earlier this week he was seen leaving a party with American photographer Gray Sorrenti.
Gray is the daughter of world-renowned fashion photographer Mario Sorrenti.
It comes after we told last month how Romeo had signed up to a celebrity dating app after his split from girlfriend Mia Regan.
This week The Sun revealed Posh and Becks are facing up to a year of misery at their £31m London home.
Their new next-door neighbours have had their grand renovation plans approved by the local council.
The adjoining property – worth over £40m – is undergoing a major overhaul with the new owner transforming all five floors of the house, which boasts six bedrooms and an underground swimming pool.
FORMER flames Chas Dingle and Liam Cavanagh are brought back together next week in Emmerdale.
The doctor finds himself lying to Ella Forster about spending time with his ex.
Next week on Emmerdale, Chas tells Liam she’s worried over a new rash.
He checks her out but soon finds himself lying to Ella about spending time with Chas.
Will she find out? Is he still harbouring secret feelings for the landlady?
As Liam and Chas share a charged look, could there be sparks flying for the former flames again?
ITV viewers know Liam and Chas had a fling at the beginning of the year, which resulted in Liam finding a lump in Chas’ breast however their romance was short lived.
When Chas finally got the courage to confess her feelings towards Liam, he was growing close to Ella.
Their relationship collapsed only to rekindle later when Ella miscarried Liam’s baby.
However, before Ella was on the scene, Chas and Liam were kind of a thing.
Should Ella be worried of their bond?
Meanwhile, Nicola tries to get to the bottom of what’s going on between Laurel and Charles.
When the truth comes out, Laurel is left torn when Nicola questions why the fling is over.
Soon, Charles and Laurel discuss their fling, eventually deciding the responsible thing to do is call it a day.
Charles and Laurel give in to temptation but are caught by Arthur.
Laurel begs her son not to tell anyone.
LOVE triangles are a fundamental part of soap-land, but which ones have become the most iconic?
EASTENDERS
Bradley/Stacey/Max: Stacey Slater began an affair with boyfriend Bradley Branning’s dad Max in 2007.
Despite their romps, Stacey still married Bradley, but their deceit came out in an iconic Christmas Day episode that year.
Grant/Sharon/Phil: Heading even further back in Walford history, EastEnders fans were gripped in the 90s as Sharon Watts had a one-night stand with her brother-in-law Phil Mitchell.
Sharon confided in best friend Michelle Fowler – not realising it was caught on tape – and her husband Grant eventually found out and played it in front of everyone at the Queen Vic.
Syed/Amira/Christian: Syed Masood was engaged to Amira before realising he had feelings for another man, Christian, which he confessed to him on his wedding day.
A devout Muslim, Syed refused to admit his true sexuality and went ahead and married Amira anyway, but when they returned, the two men started an affair before being caught in the act by Amira.
CORONATION STREET
Shelley/Peter/Lucy: Peter Barlow took the concept of a love triangle and ran with it in Coronation Street – extending it to bigamy.
He was in a relationship with Shelley Unwin but started dating Lucy Richards, and quickly married her after she fell pregnant with his son, Simon.
But it didn’t stop him also marrying Shelley, but he was eventually caught when Lucy turned up in Weatherfield and the two women confronted him.
Ken/Deidre/Mike: Back in 1982, Deirdre Barlow started sleeping with her husband’s nemesis Mike Baldwin in secret, before confessing all a year later.
When Mike turned up at the marital home, Deirdre was being throttled by her husband who then kicked her out, but years later they reconciled.
Maria/Aidan/Eva: In 2017, Aidan Connor started sleeping with girlfriend Eva Price’s best friend, Maria Connor.
Eva eventually found out and she decided to take revenge by faking a pregnancy, spending his money and planned to confront him on their wedding day.
But she had a change of heart when a remorseful Aidan confessed, and decided to marry him anyway, only for Maria to arrive and expose her fake pregnancy.
EMMERDALE
Ross/Debbie/Pete: Debbie Dingle found herself torn between two brothers, Ross and Pete Barton in 2015 in Emmerdale.
She eventually decided to marry Pete but yet again, a soap wedding day was ruined when the groom learned of his bride’s betrayal via a recording played at the wedding.
Chrissie/Robert/Aaron: Robert Sugden was married to Chrissie White and all seemed well – until he began a steamy affair with Aaron Dingle.
Robert’s ex Katie Sugden almost exposed the affair – but fell to her death before she had the chance.
However, a guilty Aaron eventually cracked and told Chrissie about the affair – after which she announced it to the whole pub.
Arthur tries to show his maturity to April by flirting with John.
Arthur lies to April he had sex with John.
Hearing the conversation, Laurel is furious, heading off to find John on a warpath.
When Laurel enters the Woolpack to confront John, Arthur enters, mortified as John denies his accusations.
Soon, Arthur lets slip about Laurel and Charles’ fling which is overheard by a flabbergasted Jai.
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
EMMA Watson has paid a heartfelt tribute to Dame Maggie Smith who passed away yesterday.
The Hermione Granger actor, 34, broke her silence with a snap of herself and Maggie behind the scenes.
In the photo, Maggie, who died aged 89, gently held Emma’s face in a tender moment.
The beloved actress played Professor Minerva McGonagall in the blockbuster film franchise.
Crew and other cast members smiled at the two women as they took a break from filming a scene from Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2.
“When I was younger I had no idea of Maggie’s legend – the woman I was fortunate enough to share space with,” Emma wrote.
“It is only as I’ve become an adult that I’ve come to appreciate that I shared the screen with a true definition of greatness.
‘She was real, honest, funny and self-honouring. Maggie, there were a lot of male professors and by God you held your own.
“Thank you for all of your kindness. I’ll miss you,” she added.
Maggie passed away “peacefully” inside a hospital on September 27.
Maggie was also well-known for bringing her scathing wit to other roles, including as Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey.
Her sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens said she died in hospital early this morning.
In a statement issued via their publicist, they said: “It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith.
“She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday September 27.
“An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end.”
The statement adds: “She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and unstinting kindness during her final days.
“We thank you for all your kind messages and support and ask that you respect our privacy at this time.”
The King called her a “national treasure” in his statement.
“As the curtain comes down on a national treasure, we join all those around the world in remembering with the fondest admiration and affection her many great performances, and her warmth and wit that shone through both off and on the stage.”
Stars of the TV and film world have also paid tribute to the acting icon.
Former co-star Rupert Grint, who played Ron Weasley in Harry Potter, changed his Instagram profile picture to an image of himself being kissed on the cheek by Dame Maggie.
Hugh Bonneville, who played the son of Dame Maggie’s character in Downton Abbey, said: “Anyone who ever shared a scene with Maggie will attest to her sharp eye, sharp wit and formidable talent.
“She was a true legend of her generation and thankfully will live on in so many magnificent screen performances.
“My condolences to her boys and wider family.”
US actress Whoopi Goldberg said she felt “lucky” to have worked alongside her.
The actors starred together in Sister Act, where Dame Maggie played Reverend Mother Superior while Goldberg portrayed Deloris Van Cartier.
Whoopi shared an old picture of the two on set, dressed as nuns, on Instagram and described her as a “great woman”.
She wrote: “Maggie Smith was a great woman and a brilliant actress. I still can’t believe I was lucky enough to work with the ‘one-of-a-kind’. My heartfelt condolences go out to the family… RIP.”
TV presenter Gyles Brandreth, meanwhile, described her as “wise, witty, waspish, wonderful”.
Sharing a photo of them together, he wrote: “The saddest news: the death of Dame Maggie Smith marks the end of a golden era & a quite extraordinary life.
“She was a truly great actress, ‘one of the greats’ & simply the best company: wise, witty, waspish, wonderful.
“One of a kind in every way and consequently irreplaceable.”
