David Haye and Gemma Collins have been booted out of I’m A Celebrity in a shock double exit, leaving their fellow campmates reeling – and closer to being named King or Queen of the jungle

David Haye and Gemma Collins have been booted out of I’m A Celebrity in a shock double exit.

Fans were stunned to see two of the camp’s biggest personalities leave the ITV jungle show. The pair have both hit the headlines during their time on the show – but for very different reasons.

They were booted out of camp tonight, decided by their fellow campmates and their departure will no doubt change camp considerably. Speaking after his exit, David said: “I’m ok. I’m happy. I’ve had an amazing time, great new friends and lots of experiences. You’ve cranked up the trials and the challenges. Ten days it was fun, I enjoyed it.

“Today and yesterday people started cracking, there was a bit more beef between people. Me and Adam had a bit of back and forth, but the banter, he didn’t really like the banter, he kind of got to the limit he was willing to receive.”

Asked if he pushed it too far, he added: “Probably… I’m an extremist and I can’t help myself. It’s all love, I love him really. He’s a cool guy. It’s all perfect now.”

Gemma had previously described her time on All Stars as “redemption” after she quit days into the first series.

“Going on All Stars is a real moment for me in my career – it’s redemption. To be able to do this again is the greatest honour ever. I am going to be the best campmate and get those stars. None of us will be starving under my watch,” she said.

“I am dreading the whole lot, I don’t think anyone goes into the jungle going ‘woohoo’. It’s not normal to be faced with animals, but I am going in as Gemma Collins. Gemma Collins is a self-made woman. I have been to hell and back to get to where I am today. I am just looking forward to proving to people I can do it.”

David, meanwhile, has caused quite a stir during his time on the show, firstly for comments about calling his girlfriend the “personality of a proper ugly bird”.

In a rant, he said: “Most ugly girls realise they don’t they’re not pretty enough to… they gotta have a personality to banter and to tell jokes and s**t, so people overlook the fact that they’re not aesthetically amazing, straight away. Which is what’s called Ugly Duckling syndrome, where girls are ugly, when they start off, and then they and then they kind of they, they get pretty as they get older. But they still got the personality of when they’re ugly. Does that make sense?”

David also recently came under fire for his comments to Adam Thomas, which exploded even more this evening.

With two of the biggest personalities now go, how will it change the camp for the remainder of the show?

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Jamie Varley, 37, is accused of killing 13-month-old Preston Davey, along with 25 other charges relating to his sexual and physical mistreatment.

Stood alongside him in the dock at Preston Crown Court was his partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, who is accused of causing or allowing the death of the child and four other offences.

Both men, of Chandlers Way, Grimsargh, deny all charges.

In the final months of his brief life, the child had been routinely ill-treated, sexually abused and physically assaulted, suffering 40 traumatic injuries, the court heard.

His short life had “more than its share of misfortune”, being put in emergency foster care after his birth, but Preston had been a “perfectly healthy boy” before he was adopted by the defendants in April of 2023.

But he was admitted to hospital with injuries three times in just under four months after being adopted, before his death on July 27, 2023.

Preston Davey (Image: Lancashire Police)

Peter Wright KC, opening the case for the prosecution, told the jury of six women and six men: “This is inevitably a highly emotionally charged case. It’s a terrible case because it involves the death of a very, very young child.

“It is inevitable that it will provoke strong feelings in anyone who hears the details of this case.”

Varley, wearing a cream suit, open necked white shirt and shoulder length hair with blonde streaks, sat beside his co-accused, wearing a green top and jeans, in the dock, yards from Preston’s mother in the public gallery.

Preston had been born on June 16, 2022, and aged nine months in April 2023, placed with the defendants for them to adopt, living at their home on Staining Road, Blackpool.

Less than four months later, at about 6.30pm on July 27, 2023, he was brought to the Accident and Emergency Department of Blackpool Victoria Hospital by the defendants.

He was unconscious and in a state of cardiac arrest, Mr Wright told the court.

Medics tried to revive him but he was pronounced dead less than an hour later.

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A post-mortem gave the cause of his death to be acute upper airways obstruction, a result either of a smothering most likely with a hand or soft fabric or by the insertion of an object or objects into his mouth.

Mr Wright continued: “As terrible as it is, this tragedy was not the result of some dreadful yet unforeseen accident, or natural phenomenon.

“The evidence gathered during the investigation into his untimely death revealed a much more sinister pathology.

“We say the evidence demonstrates that he was murdered by one of the people entrusted with his wellbeing; one of his proposed adoptive parents.

“We say the person responsible for killing Preston Davey was the defendant, Jamie Varley.”

“But that was not the only tragedy to befall him when in the care of these defendants,” the prosecutor continued.

“In the final months of his brief life, we say he was routinely ill-treated, sexually abused and physically assaulted.”

A post-mortem showed the child had suffered around 40 injuries over the course of the four months he was in their care, injuries including 30 external bruises, a fracture to his upper left arm and internal bruising to his mouth, throat and other parts of his body.

Varley was mostly responsible, but evidence recovered by detectives implicates both men in sexual assault – and McGowan-Fazakerley, failing to protect him, Mr Wright said.

On the day he died at the time of or shortly before the final fatal assault, Varley had sexually assaulted the baby causing internal injuries, while home alone with the child and his co-accused out at work, it was alleged.

After Varley’s arrest and mobile phone was seized, footage was found that he had recorded earlier that day of the little boy lying on a bed with physical and obvious signs of respiratory arrest, but the defendant did not attempt recovery or seek medical help.

It was only later that both defendants took Preston to hospital, by which time it was too late to save him.

While McGowan-Fazakerley was out at work when Varley fatally assaulted him, he had joint responsibility for caring for the child, had daily contact and should have been aware of what was going on and protected the youngster.

Preston Crown Court (Image: Anthony Moss)

But not only was he aware of the abuse, he participated in it, Mr Wright said.

The prosecutor warned jurors to “steel themselves” as images of the child were shown on screen, the prosecution said, after he had been sexually assaulted.

Varley had also taken a number of images and videos of the abuse, but these were not “happy snaps of family life” – but indecent images, the jury was told.

The defendants appeared to be a happy, stable couple, but that was far from the truth, Mr Wright said.

Varley denies murder, manslaughter, two counts of assault by penetration, five counts of cruelty to a child, grievous bodily harm, sexual assault of a child, 13 counts of taking indecent photos or videos of a child, one of distributing an indecent photo of a child, to his co-accused, and one of making an indecent photo.

McGowan-Fazakerley denies allowing the death of a child, three counts of child cruelty and one count of the sexual assault of a child.

The trial continues.

The Motability scheme has been in place for more than 40 years and provides disabled people with the option to lease a car or other mobility aid, with costs covered by their mobility allowance.

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a response after Motability’s decision to slash the mileage allowance for vehicle users by half. The charity has reduced the annual limit before motorists face extra charges.

Motorists will now be allowed to drive 10,000 miles before incurring a 25p fee on every mile travelled above that limit. The former allowance was 20,000 miles with an additional charge of 5p per mile.

In a recent parliamentary question on the issue, Plaid Cymru MP Liz Saville Roberts challenged Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Pat McFadden: “What assessment has he made of the impact of the reduction in mileage allowance under the Mobility scheme from 1 July 2026 on disabled people living in rural areas.”

Conservative Andrew Snowden asked Mr McFadden: “What assessment he has made of the potential merits of exemptions and higher mileage allowances for Motability Scheme users with significant healthcare travel needs, including applying the previous average annual allowance of 12,000 miles per annum.”

Sir Stephen Timms, Minister of State for Social Security and Disability, disclosed that around 25 per cent of Motability users would be adversely impacted by the change. He stated: “Responsibility for the terms and administration of the Scheme sits with Motability Foundation and its Board of Governors.

“The changes to the leasing package were announced on 26 March and include reducing the mileage allowance from 20,000 per year to 10,000 per year. Changes only apply to new leases and there are no changes to the mileage allowance of existing leases. Motability Foundation have advised that approximately 75% of customers on the Scheme already use less miles than the proposed new mileage allowance. They have acknowledged that there will be an impact on some customers and are considering if the impact can be mitigated in some limited circumstances.”, reports the Mirror.

The scheme has this week introduced new technology for all new drivers and anyone with a person aged under 30 named on the lease. Drivers are now required to fit black boxes to their vehicles and download an app to the mobile phone of every named driver.

Cars will be equipped with telematics systems that monitor driving behaviour, including speed and braking patterns, generating a weekly score of green, amber or red.

Drivers who receive four red ratings within a 12-month period face removal from the Motability scheme. A pilot programme in Northern Ireland last year led to vehicles being taken back from 300 customers. The scheme has now confirmed that if a motorist receives a ‘red’ week alert, followed by the same rating for two consecutive weeks, they risk having their vehicle taken away. Motability guidance states: “Where a driver records a red week, both the customer and the relevant driver will receive feedback. If the driver continues to drive dangerously, despite the feedback, for two consecutive weeks, or four over the course of 12 months, then they may be removed from the Scheme.”

Motability has confirmed the system will record and transmit a driver’s exact location, direction and current speed; journey duration; braking and cornering; mobile phone usage, including phone model and ID and operating system, while driving; and device background location via network and GPS.

In a recent statement, Motability clarified that ‘high usage’ in a week can trigger a red alert but emphasised there are ‘no limits’ on the number of journeys. It added that if high usage alone triggers a red score, ‘it will not impact the lease’.

It explained the Drive Smart scheme, which launched on April 13, “will not impact a customer’s lease if they are driving safely regardless of how many journeys they take, how long they drive for or at what time they drive”. Drive Smart is a wedge-shaped device that fits into a car windscreen and pairs with a smartphone app, rather than being a black box location tracker.

A spokesperson for Motability Operations, which runs the Motability Scheme, explained: “The Motability Scheme was created to keep disabled people mobile. Those using Drive Smart do not have limits placed on how many journeys they make, for how long they travel or at what time they drive. However, from industry data we know that these factors do contribute to the likelihood of an accident.

“While high usage can trigger a red week in a small number of cases, where it is the only reason for a red score, it will not impact the lease. Drive Smart does not penalise vehicle use but has been designed to use telemetry data to support and reward safer driving. We continue to listen to customer feedback about Drive Smart and are continually reviewing how it works to make sure it’s as effective as possible.”

Once the device arrives, users receive an email outlining how to register via a smartphone app. Motability has confirmed: “Just so you know, you’ve got 10 days to complete setup and start using the app.”

In addition to the black box technology, Motability has introduced guidance recommending that drivers take a break every hour and limit themselves to six journeys per day. Exceeding this threshold will result in a red score for the driver, although it will not affect their lease agreement.

The charity has also halved the annual mileage allowance before additional charges are applied. Drivers will now be permitted to travel up to 10,000 miles before facing a 25p charge for every mile beyond that point. The previous arrangement permitted 20,000 miles with an excess fee of 5p per mile.

Motability reports that its typical driver covers approximately 7,500 miles annually, while Scotland’s equivalent scheme was continuing to review the mileage cap. A red week is triggered by persistently dangerous driving behaviour – such as excessive speeding. A single incident, such as emergency braking or one red journey, is not sufficient to prompt a red week on its own.

Mr Waddle, a former Newcastle United and England star, will perform at the event in Times Square, Newcastle, on May 23.

Titled Day Fever, the event has a unique twist—it’s a 90s and 00s-inspired daytime party created by actress Vicky McClure, filmmaker Jonny Owen, and Jon McClure of indie pop band Reverend & The Makers.

The event will run from 12.30pm to 9.30pm, offering a full day of nostalgic indie, rock, and soul anthems, all mixed with high-energy festival production.

A spokesman for Day Fever said: “We’re incredibly excited to bring Day Fever to Newcastle for our first ever event at Times Square.

“If you’ve been to one of our festival sets, you already know how much fun this is.

“If you haven’t, this summer at Times Square is your moment.

“Come and experience Day Fever in full force.”

Day Fever was launched in early 2024, with the aim of providing the excitement of a nightclub—without the late-night hours or hangovers.

The Newcastle event is organised by EVNT Live, the event arm of North East-based EVNT Inspirations.

Mike Hesketh, of EVNT Live, said: “We’re chuffed to bits to bring the Day Fever crew to Times Square for their biggest day party in the region and their first headline outdoor show in the North East.

“This forms part of an amazing line up of events at Times Square in May, providing an eclectic mix for everyone across the region to enjoy.”

Day Fever is strictly for over-18s, with last entry at 4pm.

Tickets are priced between £10.13 and £13.50 plus booking fees and are available from www.evntlive.co.uk.

More information can be found on EVNT Live’s social media channels.

The event is one of several taking place in Times Square that week.

Others include The Great British Tribute Fest on May 22, The Road to Nashville-Newcastle on May 24, and The Ultimate K-Pop Experience on May 25.

The Telegraph Fantasy Football season is now well into 2026. As always, the award-winning experts at Fantasy Football Hub continue to bring you the very best in fantasy football knowledge, tips and tools to help you rise up the ranks and win your mini-leagues.

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Telegraph Fantasy Football: last week’s insights

Title race back on

Arsenal’s lead at the league summit was cut by three points, with the leaders succumbing to a home defeat by in-form Bournemouth, while Manchester City won convincingly away at Stamford Bridge. City assets are on TFF managers’ minds, with Pep seemingly starting to pick a settled side, lesser-owned players like Khusanov (£3.3m) and Doku (£4.4m) could make the difference in mini-leagues.

 

Hammers emphatic win

Not too long ago, The Irons seemed destined for the Championship, but a string of strong team performances have seen them rise out of the relegation zone. There was a welcomed return to the starting XI for Summerville (£3.9m), but it was the ever-popular Bowen (£5.5m) and the unlikely hero Mavropanos (£2.8m) who stole the headlines with 12 and 17 points respectively.

 

Popular assets return

With eyes on upcoming extra fixtures, it may be tempting to come off popular assets to make gains. However, some popular players gave owners a stark reminder why they are heavily owned. The 20.1% owned Jarrod Bowen has already been mentioned above, and Brentford’s 36.0% owned Thiago (£3.6m) matched the Hammers captain with a 12-point return.

 

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Telegraph Fantasy Football Tips: Game Week 32

The Telegraph Fantasy Football player list has been analysed ahead of the upcoming games, and these look like the best players to transfer in:

 

1. Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£3.7m)

The Leeds striker was unlucky not to haul against Manchester United on Monday night. He now has the opportunity to make amends with a home tie against Wolves, before a midweek trip to Bournemouth.

 

2. Morgan Gibbs-White (£3.8m)

Burnley continue to be a team to target, and the Forest no.10 has many different avenues for picking up attacking returns.

 

3. James Justin (£2.5m)

The 28-year-old defender has started every league game since GW18, netting twice, assisting once and keeping three clean sheets in that period. Being one of the cheapest starting players in the game, Saturday’s entry point against Rob Edward’s table-propping side looks good if you need to free up your budget for further moves.

 

Telegraph Fantasy Football: Transfer stats

One of the most useful Telegraph Fantasy Football match facts to keep an eye on throughout the season is the average number of transfers used by managers in and around your league position. Ensuring you have a few extra transfers in hand is a sure-fire way to pull away from your closest rivals.

• Top 100 – 3.55 average transfers remaining
• Top 1,000 – 5.40
• Top 10,000 – 7.48
  
   

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Today, the Prime Minister has faced questions from MPs over the appointment of Lord Mandelson as US ambassador, despite failing security vetting.

Sir Keir Starmer accused officials in the Foreign Office of deliberately and repeatedly withholding the fact Lord Mandelson initially failed security vetting for the role. Giving a statement to MPs, the prime minister said if he had known, he would not have gone ahead with the appointment. Adam and Chris discuss where this leaves Starmer.

And, on a day where the status of US-Iran ceasefire talks are unclear Adam speaks to chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet from Tehran.

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Barratt David Wilson Homes has lodged plans to build 170 homes on land west of the A1237 and south of North Lane, in Huntington.

The developer’s application stated the wider Monks Cross Garden Village would promote healthy lifestyles, feature high-quality landscaping in a community-led scheme with its own distinctive character.

Plans lodged with City of York Council come as part of the third phase of the garden village which was approved after the then Conservative Government stepped in in 2022.

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It followed an appeal from the developer to the Planning Inspectorate and it was ruled the council had taken too long to decide on the application.

The latest plans feature 170 homes, including affordable ones, along with landscaping, street scene features and electric vehicle charging points.

A new community hub, shops and a country park are also planned as part of the garden village which is being led by Redrow Homes and Bellway.

They come after the council’s planning committee approved Redrow Homes’ application in October for 314 homes as part of the first phase of the garden village.

The developer’s agent Jennie Hambridge said Redrow Homes had the necessary strategic experience to deliver the development which forms part of the first phase of the Monks Cross Garden Village.

Huntington’s Liberal Democrat councillor Chris Cullwick said the development was set to be the biggest locally for decades but concerns about the mix of homes and access remained.

Three objections were lodged from homes close to the site, calling for their impact on local transport infrastructure and health services to be assessed before construction goes ahead.

Huntington Parish Council also objected when the plans were first lodged, raising concerns over plans for access to the site to come from North Lane.

A phasing plan for the Monks Cross Garden Village, in Huntington, York, could look (Image: Redrow Homes/City of York Council’s planning portal)

October’s planning committee meeting also heard that either a new primary school would be built to serve the homes or contributions would be made to expand existing ones.

It came it response to concerns over spaces for children in local schools once families move in to the development.

The developer’s agent Ms Hambridge said they would work with the community to address any concerns about transport and access, including during construction.

Those plans covered the northern part of the site, with the latest Barratt David Wilson application proposing homes in the south central of the wider development.

Developers said they would follow the principles of garden villages, which include making it easy for pedestrians and cyclists to get around and use public transport, in the wider scheme.

They said: “Just as the original garden cities embraced strong vision and
engagement from the earliest stage to create a strong sense of
community, Redrow and Bellway are committed to doing the same.

“Great homes are one of the most important ambitions and a lasting
legacy of the garden city movement.

“Redrow and Bellway’s approach and philosophy is also rooted in delivering homes of the highest quality as part of carefully-planned communities.”

Members rose to ultimatum of ‘Pay £1 or Display!’ with varied presentations.

‘Pay £1 or Display!’ was the order members of the Lanarkshire Philatelic Society faced at the last meeting of their current session.

Fortunately, no-one had to pay up as a “proliferation of wonderful displays” appeared.

President Robert Watt set off the meeting with his focus on historic stamp issues of Nyasaland – an African country now known as Malawi.

Caroline Watt presented beautiful postcards with colourful designs celebrating Easter themes.

Graham U’ren displayed stamps, covers and meter marks all illustrating the Kiwi – including prepaid stamps, definitive issues and circular issues.

David Haig showcased colourful stamps issued in Ethiopia 1997 to 1981 – collected and displayed by beloved late member Jim Fulton.

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Elsie Miller put the spotlight on postcards and stamps relating to Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights , following on from the new film adaptation.

Bobby Forrest was remembering the late Queen’s Silver Jubilee with postage stamps from various countries of the Commonwealth.

Maureen Mathieson displayed stamp issues of 2024 for Switzerland, while Brian Dow presented meter marks of various, now missed, Post Offices of Clydesdale.

Alex Magowan gripped everyone with his postcard views and corresponding meter marks of ‘Hamilton’ in a number of States of the USA.

And David Haig was fascinated with stamps, covers and meter marks of South African Antarctic Research Bases.

Robert Watt gave warm thanks to all who presented “such varied, interesting and entertaining displays”.

This was the group’s final meeting of the session, with the next session due to being in October; visit https://www.lanarkshireps.co.uk/ for further details.

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It takes a special sort of reporter to find joy in a drizzly Tuesday lunchtime in Oldham town centre. Dianne Bourne visited the shiny new indoor Market hall in the town and found it was absolutely heaving with people.

In fact it was so busy that one trader who had been rushed off her feet asked her to ‘come back at three.’ It’s a good problem for any storeholder to have.

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Oldham frequently finds itself in the news for all the wrong reasons – it has a reputation for political upheaval, divided communities and, in parts, poverty. The new market is a rare success story at the moment. Three weeks since the big new market hall opened, after a hefty £40m investment from Oldham Council, the crowds are continuing to flock in.

As Dianne points out, in her very well read piece, it’s a proper market. Not one of those fancy food halls.

You can read her piece HERE.

The big day

The history of Coronation Street is dotted with firsts. When it started it was ground-breaking in its depiction of working class life in the north, and still occasionally pushes the boundaries.

The marriage this week of Carla Connor and Lisa Swain (AKA Swarla), is an important moment in television history. It’s not the first time two women have attempted to marry on the soap – it just so happens to be the first one that’s expected to take place successfully.

Adam Maidment explains why that’s such an important moment for the LGBTQ+ community.

Read it HERE.

Cracks in the wall

Back to Oldham briefly and our Local Democracy Reporter Charlotte Hall has been digging into the dramatic collapse of a house on King Street, along with the man who partly owns it – Kamran Ghafoor.

Our MEN investigation this week reveals a history of complaints and action taken against him for neglect of properties.

It’s a fascinating tale that’s unravelling and one we’ll be following up over the next few weeks.

Read it HERE.

On the Curry Mile.

One corner of the famous Wilmslow Road strip has changed beyond all recognition in the last few years. Beth Abbit went down to the famous road to see what was missing and what seems to be on the way. It’s a fascinating portrait of an area in flux.

Read it HERE.

Not just another Salford crime story.

We reported extensively last week on the extraordinary court case that saw rapist Paul Quinn finally convicted. Andrew Malkinson had previously been jailed for 17 years for Quinn’s crimes.

It is one of the most egregious miscarriages of justice in British history. Veteran crime reporter Neal Keeling has been reporting on the case for the last twenty years.

Read it HERE.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer D4vd has been charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl who was last known to be alive nearly a year ago and whose dismembered and decomposed body was found in September in his apparently abandoned Tesla, prosecutors said Monday.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said the 21-year-old D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, was charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. She was reported missing by her family in 2024, when she was 13. Authorities, who described her Monday as a “runaway,” said she was 14 when she was killed.

A criminal complaint says he had engaged in continuous sexual abuse of Rivas Hernandez from September 2023 to September 2024.

Prosecutors allege he killed her using a sharp object on or around April 23, 2025 — the date she was last known to be alive and was headed to the singer’s house in the Hollywood Hills — and mutilated her body about two weeks later.

The murder charges included special circumstances — lying in wait, committing crime for financial gain and murdering the witness in an investigation — that could carry the death penalty. Prosecutors haven’t announced whether they will seek it. Burke is also charged with lewd and lascivious acts with a person under 14 and mutilating a body.

Attorneys for the Houston-born alt-pop singer said he was innocent in a statement released after homicide detectives arrested him on Thursday at a home in Hollywood.

“Let us be clear — the actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death,” the lawyers said. A new request for comment to Burke’s lawyers on the charges was not immediately answered.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman called the case “a parent’s nightmare.”

“Celeste, a 14-year-old at that time, went to Mr. Burke’s house in the Hollywood Hills. She was never heard from again,” Hochman said at Monday’s press conference.

The long-dead body of Rivas Hernandez was found inside a Tesla that was towed from the Hollywood Hills on Sept. 8, a day after she would have turned 15. Her family had reported her missing from her hometown of Lake Elsinore, about 70 miles (112 kilometers) southeast of Los Angeles.

Authorities did not publicly name Burke as a suspect until his arrest. And his lawyers’ statement last week, in which said they “will vigorously defend David’s innocence,” was the first time they weighed in publicly.

The singer had been under investigation by an LA County grand jury looking into the death. The probe was officially secret, but its existence — and his designation as its target — was revealed in February when his mother, father and brother objected in a Texas court to subpoenas demanding they testify.

The 2023 Tesla Model Y was registered in the singer’s name at the Texas address of his subpoenaed family members, according to court filings from prosecutors. It had been towed from an upscale Hollywood Hills neighborhood where it had been sitting as though it was abandoned.

Police investigators searching the Tesla in a tow yard found a cadaver bag “covered with insects and a strong odor of decay,” court documents said. Detectives partially unzipped a bag and found a head and torso.

Investigators from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office removed the bag and “discovered the arms and legs had been severed from the body,” according to court documents. A second black bag was found under the first, and dismembered body parts were inside it. No cause of death has been publicly revealed, and police got a judge to block the release details of the autopsy. On Friday, the medical examiner told The Associated Press the court order remained in place after Burke’s arrest, and suggested to ask the police whether they would ask to lift it. Hochman said Monday that the coroner’s report would be released “shortly.”

The family of Rivas Hernandez has remained private and has not made any public statements on her death or the case.

“I had the chance to meet with some of the family members of Celeste and their grief in incalculable as to what happened to their daughter,” Hochman said.

D4vd, pronounced “David,” gained popularity among Gen Z for his blend of indie rock, R&B and lo-fi pop. He went viral on TikTok in 2022 with the hit “Romantic Homicide,” which peaked at No. 4 on Billboard’s Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. He then signed with Darkroom and Interscope Records and released his debut EP “Petals to Thorns” and a follow-up, “The Lost Petals,” in 2023.

The Associated Press confirmed that D4vd was dropped by Interscope last year.

When the body was discovered, the singer continued his North American tour, but when reports of his possible involvement spread widely, he canceled the final two shows and a European tour that was to follow.

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AP Music Writer Maria Sherman contributed reporting from New York.