MAFS fans have flocked to compliment Emma after the reality star posted a snap on Instagram in swimwear.

The Bristol local was seen leaving the series in tears this week as her and Caspar called time on their marriage.

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Things got off to a rocky start for the couple when Caspar admitted he wasn’t attracted to Emma on their honeymoon.

The crestfallen bride asked if he didn’t even think she looked good in her bikini earlier that day in the waterpark.

Shamefully, he responded that he’s “rarely gone for the curvier person”.

After that Emma struggled to connect with her husband, even when he decided he wanted to give their relationship a chance.

It was clear the comments about her body hurt her deeply, and she brought them up a few times during couch sessions with the experts and when her friends visited the couple during the E4 experiment.

Eventually the couple decided to break things off as Emma found herself unable to open up emotionally to Caspar.

He made it clear that without the emotional intimacy, he couldn’t progress with her physically, and in the end they both decided to call it quits.

Since the episode aired Emma has posted a cheerful recap of what she has been up to this October.

The photos on Instagram show her catching up with friends, attending a baby shower, and going for a dip at a swimming pool.

Fans gushed over her appearance in the demure black swimsuit, with one writing: “You are so beautiful Emma.”

Another added: “You are beautiful. Love your smile, attitude and sass.”

A third slated her former husband, saying: “You are tremendous, a true woman!

“Girl power, Casper didn’t know what was beautiful in front of him! Here’s to curvy gals! Loved watching you.”

Someone else joked: “Well you look happier than most married women!”

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Karl Pilkington has been “vindicated” by a new report about monkeys and William Shakespeare.

On Friday (1 November), a study into the Infinite Monkeys Theorem, which claims that an endless number of primates would be able to type out the works of Shakespeare if given an infinite amount of time, suggested that this thought experiment is “potentially misleading”.

As an example, the two Australian mathematicians who conducted the study claimed that the time it would take these primates to write out Shakespeare’s many plays and sonnets would last longer than our universe.

The findings of the study have since gone viral on social media, with the BBC writing: “Monkeys will never type Shakespeare, study finds.” In response to this, a flurry of comments have pointed to remarks once made by Pilkington in a conversation with Ricky Gervais.

In a 2014 clip that’s being widely shared online, Gervais says to Pilkington: “They say an infinite amount of chimps with an infinite amount of typewriters will type the complete works of Shakespeare, and you couldn’t grasp that.”

Pilkington, keeping a straight face, replied: “It wouldn’t happen. It wouldn’t happen – and I think you know it wouldn’t happen but you say it would, to annoy me.”

Gervais interjects: “No, it works by definition because it’s the nature of infinity,” to which an unimpressed Pilkington fires back: “It doesn’t matter.”

Many are saying Pilkington has been “vindicated” by the new study, with one person stating: “Hey @rickygervais, I think you owe Karl Pilkington an apology!”

“Justice for Karl Pilkington!” another fan wrote.

For their study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Franklin Open, mathematicians Professor Stephen Woodcock and Jay Falletta from the University of Technology Sydney based their calculations on the heat death hypothesis, in which the universe expands to the point that it can no longer sustain life.

“The Infinite Monkey Theorem only considers the infinite limit, with either an infinite number of monkeys or an infinite time period of monkey labour,” said Professor Woodcock.

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“We decided to look at the probability of a given string of letters being typed by a finite number of monkeys within a finite time period consistent with estimates for the lifespan of our universe,” he said.

HOME stays are usually part of the experiment where people who have been coasting through are slapped with reality in the face.

They’re usually like ‘Oh my god I don’t like this person enough for them to be in my home’…

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And it seems like that did happen to a few of the remaining couples on the show last night.

In Thursday’s diary instalment I spoke about how I think that Kieran needs to just dump Kristina, and I still think exactly the same.

And I really thought the situation with Lacey’s family and Nathan was beyond strange…

If you are as obsessed with Married At First Sight as I am, you need to keep reading, as I’ve got some thoughts…

Lacey and Nathan

I’m sorry but I just felt like I shouldn’t have been watching half of that.

It all felt very performative.

I think that they are a very sweet couple, but the family situation, why is your mum and sis and dog getting in the bed with you and your husband.

Her mum flirting with Nathan was too much for me. It was too performative and it was maybe a bit creepy.

Adam and Polly

Adam was really passive aggressive when he was walking Polly through his home.

Then when his friend came round it just gets worse.

He’s walking around saying ‘I like to sleep on my own, I don’t have wardrobe space for you’, giving the girl every hint that he doesn’t want this to work on the outside.

Then his friend comes over and it just gets worse.

You know when you’re younger and you’re showing off in front of your friends and you’re being mean to your parents?

That’s the energy that Adam is giving me.

Polly starts to talk about how she did initially switch to Stephen, she regrets that and just wants someone who is more emotionally available…

Adam sat there with a face like a slapped a**e and is fuming.

And his mate sat there like ‘Why are you reacting to her like this?’

I did feel sorry for Polly.

When we see Polly’s home stay, she’s keen to project it’s going well.

Whereas Adam did not care to project that to his family or friends at all.

He’s not making any effort to sweeten their relationship and that is so telling as to where they see the relationship going.

Adam doesn’t think its going to last, Polly is still clutching on.

Ross and Sacha

Their home stay was really cute.

We saw Ross reunite with his daughter, Sacha got emotional, but it’s like both of them don’t want to move.

This is what really annoys me about this experiment.

It’s not called Married At First Sight in your home town – there is every possibility that you will be matched with someone completely at the other end of the country.

Sacha’s dad was quite terrifying, saying ‘You’re not moving, you’re staying here’.

Ross and Sacha are definitely nowhere near as strong as they were.

I think it’s happened since he threw his wedding ring.

Sneak peek of next week’s episode

We see Amy find her voice!

There’s something going on with Luke – Arthur used to be like this.

No shade to Arthur, but the group loved him, and then behind the scenes he would just tell lies.

He played up to whoever he was with, much like they’re accusing Luke of doing.

If this is the case, I can understand why she’s going to lose her rag with him.

It doesn’t scream authenticity and makes you think that they were there for the fame.

Arthur was very honest that he wanted a modelling contract.

Kristina and Luke

Kristina’s home stay will be an interesting one. It’s kind of giving Rozz and Thomas from last season.

We all know how that went for them…

They decided to leave the experiment after so I wonder if Kristina being reunited with her family, the heartbreak will hit home and say she can’t do it anymore.

Kieran needs to face the music.

If you’re inviting Kristina into your home and don’t see it going anywhere, you just need to rip of the plaster and end it.

The girl has suffered enough!

KESLEY Parker has revealed her late husband’s Tom Parker’s parents support her new relationship with aspiring musician Will.

The influencer went Instagram official with her new boyfriend in September, two years after The Wanted singer’s death.

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The mum tragically lost Tom in March 2022 after he died aged 33 of an incurable brain tumour.

Kelsey and her new boyfriend, a tree surgeon called Will met earlier this year and have been a part of each other’s lives over the past few months.

Speaking on ITV’s Lorraine, the podcast host said her social media followers have been incredibly supportive and so have Tom’s parents, Noreen and Nigel.

She said: “I’ve got such an amazing village and even with Tom’s parents Noreen and Nigel.

“They have supported me with whatever I’ve decided to do and they understand how hard it is.”

She said Will lost his dad when he was 21 and “understands what we’re going through”.

She continued: “It’s about finding happiness and with friends and family there is only so much they can do. It’s lovely to have someone to offload to.

“I was lonely and I’m 34 now. I was so lonely. I just wanted someone and now I’ve met someone.”

The star urged critics to respect her choices, asking for more “kindness”.

Reflecting on how her perfect life was turned upside down, she said: “I had the perfect life. Tom was a pop star, you know, who wouldn’t want to be with a pop star?

“And, you know, my life has been to flipped upside down, and I wouldn’t wish it upon anyone.

“So I just think as well, a little less judgment, a little more kindness. You’ve not lived my life, you’ve not walked a day in my shoes.”

Kelsey previously told The Sun she met Will through friends on a night out.

She said: “I just met him authentically when I was out, which is what I always wanted to do.

“I was just out with my friends, and we met, and it’s really nice. I’m so happy.”

When asked who made the first move, she added: “I think it was a mutual feeling between us.

“Obviously I wasn’t expecting to find anyone, and he’s literally just swept me off my feet.”

Kelsey also believes that Tom sent him to her.

“I definitely think he’s very special and I do feel like Tom had a little sprinkle of magic in me meeting him,” she confessed.

Tom was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour in 2020 (a noperable stage 4 glioblastoma) and given just 18 months to live.

He later underwent several rounds of chemotherapy and 30 sessions of radiotherapy.

Before his death he was undergoing treatment in Spain and also managed to perform on stage with the rest of his bandmates.

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To celebrate 20 years of Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC dancing competition has launched a brand new theme: Icons Week.

It’s a pretty special occasion given that Strictly has kept its themes limited to Halloween Week and Musicals Week throughout its two-decade-long history.

Icons Week will see couples dance to music by stars who have defined musical history, such as Whitney Houston, Shirley Bassey and Queen.

The BBC has already teased that the professional dancers will be performing a Beyoncé medley, featuring Johannes Radebe channelling his inner Sasha Fierce.

Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas, who were at the top of the leaderboard last week, will dance a Samba to “Faith” by George Michael, while Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec, who were joint top of the leaderboard with Borthwick, will perform a Couple’s Choice to “What About Us” by P!nk.

Meanwhile, Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell will dance a Tango to “Rock and Roll All Nite” by KISS and Gladiators star Montell Douglas and Radebe will perform a Waltz to “I Will Always Love You”  by Whitney Houston.

Amy Dowden won’t feature in Saturday night’s show after falling ill backstage during filming last week. Fellow pro dancer Lauren Oakley will instead dance with Dowden’s partner, JLS star JB Gill, performing a pre-planned Couple’s Choice to a Bruno Mars Medley.

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This week’s show will be without Dr Punam Krishan, who was eliminated last week alongside her pro partner Gorka Márquez, in a tense dance-off  opposite Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu. Krishan’s exit follows the departure of footballer Paul Merson, who departed two weeks ago, as well as Toyah Willcox, Nick Knowles and Tom Dean, who all left the competition in its earlier stages.

Find the full list of songs and dances for Icons Week below:

Chris McCausland and Dianne will dance a Tango to “Rock and Roll All Nite” by KISS

Jamie Borthwick and Michelle will dance a Samba to “Faith” by George Michael

JB Gill and Amy Dowden’s stand-in Lauren will dance a Couple’s Choice to a Bruno Mars Medley

Montell Douglas and Johannes will dance a Waltz to “I Will Always Love You”  by Whitney Houston

Pete Wicks and Jowita will dance a Salsa to “Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen

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Sam Quek and Nikita will dance a American Smooth to “Love Story (Taylor’s Version)” by Taylor Swift

Sarah Hadland and Vito will dance a Cha Cha to “Like a Prayer” by Madonna

Shayne Ward and Nancy will dance a Quickstep to “Help!” by The Beatles

Tasha Ghouri and Aljaz will dance a Couple’s Choice to “What About Us” by P!nk

Wynne Evans and Katya will dance a Rumba to “This Is My Life” by Shirley Bassey

MAFS UK star Tasha Jay has been forced to deny that she’s pregnant after she shared a snap from hospital.

The 26-year-old, who took part in the E4 show last year, posted a picture of her lying down on a medical bed with her stomach on display as she admitted “It’s never ending”.

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The reality star also put a thumbs up to the camera.

Tasha then shared another picture of her posing with an unimpressed face.

She told fans: “Guys, if I was trying to hide a pregnancy do you think I’d post it on my story.

“You can have ultrasounds for things other than pregnancy.

“Don’t with no baby all up in my womb.”

A while later she shared an update with fans on what the doctors had found.

Tasha said: “Hey guys, thank you for all your sweet messages.

“I am out of hospital now after doctors found out that I have stomach ulcers.

“I’ve never felt pain like it, honestly.

“I’m not 100% but we move.

“Couldn’t let the kids down for Halloween tonight so if I turn up at your door asking for a KitKat, then sensational times.”

Tasha tied the knot with husband Paul Liba last year on the show.

They are one of the remaining couples who are still going strong.

Despite getting married just seconds after meeting as part of the experiment, it isn’t legally binding.

In an exclusive chat with The Sun, Tasha hopes that they will get married one day.

“I want another wedding,” she told us.

“I’m waiting for my ring but that’s on Paul, so I’ll let Paul take that one.”

Paul added: “She’s ready. She’s really annoying me for the ring. And I said, ‘In good time,’ and she’ll definitely get it.

“When I first signed up to MAFS, I was fully committed to the whole process, thinking it was real. 

“I thought, you know what? If I’m legally married to someone, fingers crossed it’s someone I actually like, so even if I’m not properly married to Tasha, I would not have known. I could’ve saved money on another wedding.”

However they still have to tick off one milestone before getting engaged – as the pair live in different parts of the UK.

Tasha is based up north in Leeds, while Paul is in London.

She told us: “It will definitely be by the end of this year. He will be in Leeds and then he will have to become a northerner.

“The plan was originally to move to Manchester together but we’ve decided that Paul’s going to come to Leeds, where I already am and I’ve got my house and then we’ll finally settle on a Manchester apartment. 

“That’s the only argument we have. We’re trying to settle on an apartment because there’s so many and we just have two different tastes.”

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