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LOVE Island fans were left fuming during last night’s explosive episode – with many demanding one islander be booted from the villa after accusing her of “bullying” behaviour.

Viewers vent their frustration with some even calling on ITV bosses to step in after islander constantly “digs out other girls.”

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Helena is slammed of bringing “mean girl energy”[/caption]

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Helena accused Toni of marking her territory with Harrison[/caption]

Helena Ford, 29 has been accused of brining “mean girl energy” and constantly “digging out” other girls in the sun-soaked villa.

Viewers previously begged Helena to stop being a “doormat” and dump Harry, 30, for good after he finally admitted to snogging Yasmin, 24, in the Hideaway.

His confession prompted the blonde beauty to storm off and call things off with Harry for good saying she’s “done” being humiliated.

Since then, Helena has failed to strike up a spark with any of the other boys in the villa.

But she hasn’t stayed out of the spotlight – instead, Helena’s found herself caught up in the girls’ drama.

Sitting down with the newest boy Harrison, 22, to chat and flirt, Helena was talking about his other love interest, Toni, 24.

Helena explained how she thought Toni was “marking her territory” with Harrison.

She also said that it sometimes felt like Toni didn’t like her talking to Harrison.

Harrison was stunned and intrigued as Helena spoke about the American bombshell.

Fans are flooding online forums with the same message: “Get Helena out!”

One wrote: “I feel as though she has such mean girl energy and can’t hold a conversation without digging another girl out.

“She has flashes of being funny and witty and I think her probably humiliating experience with Harry has left her feeling insecure and feeling worse but I’ve had enough of it now!

“I also think if she left it would break up the unholy bully alliance of Meg/Megan/Helena (and increasingly Emily)”.

Another added: “Helena is just a boy follower. In all seriousness, Helena is so male centred it hurts.

“My insides cringe when she puts down another woman herself or tries to get a man to say something negative about a woman. It’s really sad how that is what feeds her own ego.”

In a spoiler for tonight’s episode, Harry Cooksley is seen sobbing as he appears to back track on his behaviour towards Helena.

A video shows him in tears as he sits with Dejon, who said if he could have it his way he would see the pair together.

Semi pro footballer Harry, with tears in his eyes, replies: “Yeah.

“Like, we just have nothing.

“Do you know what I mean?”

He then paused to dab his face and added: “Where it’s just like, we were good and then it’s just like she can’t even be around me.

“Geez. It’s just weird man.

“Like it’ll never be the same now after the way I’ve acted, do you know what I mean?”

The official Love Island account on X posted the caption: “The consequences of Harry’s antics hit home.”

Yet many thought he was having a taste of his own medicine following his lothario conduct.

One fan was quick to write: “Crying as if all of this wasn’t his own doing. Men lack accountability fr.”

A second posted: “If it isn’t the consequences of your own actions….”

A third noted: “He’s realised he’s exhausted all his options that man does not want to be with Helena,” while one agreed and put: “And tomorrow he’ll want Emily we can’t predict his next move.”

One then mused: “Some self reflection is always good.”

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The footballer said of his former partner ‘she can’t even be around me’[/caption]

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He comes to terms with that his connection with Helena will ‘never be the same’[/caption]

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Tensions rise between two feuding cliques in the villa[/caption]

JOE Brolly surmised “Happiness is…watching Shane Walsh play football” on Sunday – though not everyone was in agreement.

Clearly Brolly was bowled over by the Galway talisman’s display as they held off a late comeback bid on the road against Down.

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Not all of those 29 replies shared Brolly’s sentiment though[/caption]

The mercurial ace wound up with 1-7 though Sunday Game pundit Tomás Ó’Sé commented that he’d had a slow start to the game before eventually sparking into life.

Those contrasting views from two men who clearly know what they’re talking about sums up how Walsh splits opinion that like few other players across Gaelic football.

He can pull off a majestic strike like he did in the dying moments against Armagh whilst he can also be guilty of rash decision-making…like he was against Armagh when he cheaply coughed up possession from a late free with a risky cross-field pass.

Among the more glass half-empty replies, Donal asked: “Do you not think he’s underachieved considering his talent?”

While another more gruff follower added: “Is it aye? Shut the f*** up Joe.”

Finally another sceptic posted: “Not really. But overall, a few of the Down players are making this an interesting fixture.”

Against that, there were plenty of others who hailed the 32-year-old for playing through a shoulder injury that saw him subbed off late on.

One person (loudly) pondered: “How does Shane Walsh not get MAN OF THE MATCH for Galway against Down scoring 1-7 for Galway with shoulder injury Shane Walsh was SUPERMAN IN NEWRY today.”

While Jonathan simply chimed in with: “Some baller isn’t he.”

Walsh won’t have long to rest that shoulder as Padraic Joyce’s charges will be back out this weekend as they take on Meath in the All-Ireland quarter-finals.

This morning’s draw was rounded out by Tyrone-Dublin, Armagh-Kerry and Monaghan-Donegal.

All four match-ups will be played out at Croke Park across June 28/29 with the CCCC to confirm throw-in times later today.

The various bumps and bruises sustained by the second/third seeds who came through the preliminary quarter-finals should mean the rested panels of Meath, Monaghan, Armagh and Tyrone automatically have an edge.

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WHEN the hotel receptionist spotted my baby pink cookie box and demanded to know “where’s the Crumbl?” I knew I was in for a treat.

Crumbl, which sells huge cookies and cakes, has become a huge viral trend in the US – so during my recent adventure to the States, I decided to give it a try myself and do my very own taste test.

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I decided to try some of the desserts from Crumbl in the USA[/caption]

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The box of six rotates every week with new and limited flavours[/caption]

Crumbl is a dessert franchise known for its rotating selection of gourmet cookies which opened in 2017 and has gone through surges of being an internet sensation, mostly through TikTok videos.

Celebrities have even teamed up with the brand to create their own cookies.

The Kardashian-Jenners released unique flavours in a collaboration that ran for six days in April 2025.

And musicians Olivia Rodrigo and The Jonas Brothers also did a collaboration with the brand.

Something else that makes Crumbl stand out from your typical bakery and local supermarket, is the rotating menu.

Every week, the brand reveals a new box of six cookies that feature for just one week, and are always different. 

While favourites may come back, they could reappear just once or twice a year because the menu has over 300 flavours which can mean the shops get busy.

So is the Crumbl cookie hype worth it? I’m here to say yes (for the most part anyway).

The first thing I was taken aback by, and not in a good way, was the price, a box of six cost me $28.97 (£21.39) – a lot of money for some desserts, especially when a bag of five cookie costs just £1.50 in Sainsburys.

But actually, when I saw what was inside the box, which was beautifully presented brownies and cookies with delicate icing and soft chocolate chips all the size of my hand, the price all of a sudden actually seemed reasonable.

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Here is the Churro Cake and Peanut Butter Brownie[/caption]

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The S’mores Cookie was a sticky marshmallow delight[/caption]

The S’mores Cookie was first up, and was ridiculously sticky, but also ridiculously amazing.

It is a cookie version of the classic bonfire treat with soft and gooey with marshmallow, chocolate chips and graham cracker sprinkles.

The stickiness did put me off at first because the marshmallow got everywhere. But it tasted amazing, and for a cookie, it was huge – much bigger than anything I’ve found in the UK

Sadly I was disappointed by the second tasting with the French Toast Cookie was by far the worst.

For one, it wasn’t a cookie, it was a cake, and a very dry one at that.

There was also a ball of vanilla icing on the top, that and the syrup drizzle did nothing to add moisture, or taste for that matter.

The Churro Cake on the other hand, was very rich, a fluffy two-tiered cake flavoured with cinnamon and stuffed with butter icing.

I don’t think anyone should be eating this as a snack, but maybe if it was a friend’s birthday, this one would be a very cute treat.

For a place that mass produces the desserts, the delicately piped icing and moistness of the sponge was impressive.

Now, the Peanut Butter Cup Brownie made with REESE’S was a full on dessert and one of the best things I’ve tasted, so I won’t be staying quiet about it.

It’s a huge brownie covered with peanut butter drizzle and REESE’s pieces (which are my new favourite chocolate).

Eating it did take a serious sweet tooth and willpower, but the flavour was sensational.

Choose your flavour wisely as some were dry and bland

This is one for peanut butter fans and I have to confessed that if I was in the US when this returned to Crumbl stores, I’d happily join the 20-minute queue to get one.

I wasn’t familiar with the concept of Dirt Cake previous to visiting Crumbl, but the cookie version was one of my favourites.

The cookie was messy because on the top was crushed Oreo to give the impression of dirt, and when I picked it up, the biscuit crumbs promptly fell all over the table to join the marshmallow mess from earlier.

The chocolate icing was very smooth and surprisingly not as sickly sweet as I expected. Plus, the gummy worm topping was a nice touch too. 

One thing Crumbl does well is finding a theme and doing it well. I’d love to see what cookie decorations they have at Halloween and Christmas.

The Raspberry Lemonade cookie was by far the prettiest of the lot with swirled pink icing and a lemon slice placed on top.

I didn’t taste raspberry at all because the lemon flavour was intense.

The flavour made it a lot lighter than the other five selections, which was a nice relief after all the rich chocolate I’d been eating.

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The Raspberry Lemonade cookie was by far the prettiest[/caption]

But all in all, it was a bit boring.

With the taste test complete, it’s time for the maths.

The desserts averaged out at $4.79 (£3.56) each, and I’d argue only two out of my box of six weren’t worth the hefty price tag – the French Toast Cookie for being so dry, and Raspberry Lemonade which was too basic.

While some might say it’s too much for one cookie or dessert, I haven’t found anything quite like these in the UK for this price – in terms of flavour, decoration and size.

My mind goes to Millie’s Cookies and Ben’s Cookies – which is closer to Crumbl with it’s thick, New York style treats.

But in my opinion, they lacked something that Crumbl didn’t – an overloading of toppings and packed, flavourful centres.

So yes, they are worth the hype, but it just depends on which one you pick – so choose wisely.

(And don’t worry, the desserts didn’t go to waste, I found fellow Crumbl fans to help take them off my hands.)

Assistant Travel Editor Sophie Swietochowski also tried the new viral Dubai chocolate ice cream served at a top London attraction and here’s what she thought.

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I taste tested the trending Crumbl dessert box[/caption]

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TRIBUTES are being paid to a “lovely” motorcyclist who was killed in a crash in Co Cork over the weekend.

Patrick Joseph Crotty Junior died in a single-vehicle collision on the R515 near Milford, believed to have happened on Saturday.

The tragic biker was discovered unresponsive on Sunday morning and was sadly pronounced deceased by emergency services at the scene.  

The 53-year-old from Smith’s Road in Charleville has been remembered as the “beloved son” of Pat and Kathleen, “dear brother” of Kieran, Eugene, Caroline, Tomás and the late baby Barbara.

And devastated mourners have told how Pat was a “lovely man” who was “always chatty”.

One simply said: “Such a nice young man may he RIP.”

A second local said: “Our sympathy to Pat and Kathleen and family at this sad time. Pat was a lovely man and was always chatty when I met him. May he rest in peace”.

Another wrote: “Lord rest you Pat. A gentleman you were”. 

A work colleague wrote: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Pat’s family and friends at this very sad time with his sudden passing.

“Pat was a very popular work colleague with many friends who will miss him”.

In a statement, Mr Crotty’s family said they would “like to thank all of the First Responders, Garda Siochana, Charleville Fire service and the Paramedics who attended for their professionalism and kindness”.

His funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow afternoon.

The family has asked that the house remains private at this time.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses from the area to come forward, and have asked road users with dash-cam footage from between 1pm and 6pm on Saturday to make it available to investigating officers.

A Garda spokesperson said: “Anyone with any information is asked to contact Mallow Garda Station on 022 31450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”

To date there have been 79 fatalities on Irish roads which is one less than the same period last year.

Fourteen of these fatalities have been on motorcycles. 

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Separately, tributes have poured in for Brendan Roche, aged in his 60s, who was killed after being struck by a tractor in Sixmilebridge, Co Clare last Saturday.

The incident occurred on the L7006 at Kilmurry around 10.15am on June 21.

Devastated mourners have left their condolences with the heartbroken family, with some describing Roche as a “gentleman” others telling how he “always greeted you with a smile”.

One person said: “As a long-time colleague, I will always remember his kindness, dedication, and the positive spirit.”

Another mourner added: “I have very fond memories of playing golf with Brendan and meeting him out for a stroll on a fine summers evening in Rossroe.

“Brendan always greeted you with a smile and you felt the better for meeting him.”

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SOUTH London locals were left shocked as they spotted Simon Cowell cycling by himself on a busy high street.

The media mogul and BGT judge even had the gobsmacked fans panicking for his safety as he went without a helmet for the bike ride and admitted to being “lost” to passers-by.

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Simon Cowell shocked South London locals when he was spotted cycling alone on a busy road[/caption]

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Simon told the fans he’d got ‘lost’ but found cycling was quicker for commuting around the capital[/caption]

In a clip shared by one stunned pair to TikTok, Simon can be seen pulling up next to their car on his bicycle as he stops for a quick chat with the inquisitive fans.

Despite the heatwave currently sweeping the UK, with temperatures largely staying above 30 degrees in the capital over the weekend, Simon opted to wear a large puffer coat for his cycle.

As he pulled alongside the car, a man from inside the vehicle shouted out: “Yes Simon!”

His companion was left in utter disbelief at the celebrity encounter as she said to the former The X Factor judge: “Are you really on a bike, I can’t believe it.

“Why are you like this?,” she beckoned to him.

She then questioned if he was “scared” travelling solo on the busy roads of South London.

Looking bemused Simon then revealed how he’d actually got lost on his travels but appeared to be going in the right direction now.

He said to the fans: “Well, I got lost but it [the bike] is quicker!”

Wishing him well, the perplexed woman added: “Please just go with God, okay?!

“We love you Simon, yeah man, bye darling.”

Simon then flashed the duo a smile and put his thumb up before biking off in front of their car.

The clip went viral on TikTok racking up just shy of half a million likes.

Fans were instantly left questioning his safety as they praised the woman in the clip for making sure to check if he was okay.

One wrote in the comments section of the clip: “I love how nice the lady was in this video. It was just all about him and his safety.”

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He also opted to wear a puffer jacket despite the 30 degree heat wave in London[/caption]

As another asked: “Whys he just out? no security?”

Someone else went on to write: “Why does he have a PUFFER jacket in this weather.”

A fourth penned: “Why is man wearing a puffer jacket in this heat.”

Whilst another said with a laughing face emoji: “Asking Simon Cowell ‘why he’s like this’ like he’s your brother or something.”

Simon hasn’t had the best luck when it comes to using bikes and has previously suffered a serious injury after taking a tumble from one just a few years ago.

The Sun told how in 2020 he was almost left paralysed and was left needing surgery after hurting his back in a shocking accident.

He crashed off his electric bike and broke his back in three places before undergoing six hours of surgery.

He missed injuring his spinal cord by a centimetre.

A source said at the time: “He could have been looking at a life in a wheelchair.”

Simon Cowell fell and broke his back after trying out a powerful new electric bike — and accidentally pulling a wheelie.

His son Eric, then aged six, and his partner Lauren Silverman’s teenage lad Adam watched in horror as Simon fell backwards and smashed down onto a concrete floor at his Los Angeles home.

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Simon has previously injured himself on his bike[/caption]

FORMER Premier League star Peter Odemwingie is attempting to qualify for The Open.

And ex-Fulham and Wigan ace Jimmy Bullard is also giving it a shot.

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Peter Odemwingie has taken to golf since hanging up his boots[/caption]

Odemwingie, 43, scored 37 Prem goals across spells at West Brom, Stoke and Cardiff.

His spell in English football is also fondly remembered for his attempt to join QPR during the January transfer window in 2013.

The Nigeria forward infamously turned up at the West London club’s Loftus Road home… even though no deal had been agreed.

Odemwingie has already enjoyed significant success since trading his football boots for golf clubs.

Having only taken up the sport in his 30s, the former footballer has qualified as a teaching professional and is hoping to compete on the Champions Tour after he turns 50.

For now, Odemwingie is one of nearly 2,000 players entering regional qualifying for The Open this week.

The former striker is taking part at the Enville Golf Club in the West Midlands.

Odemwingie told the PGA website last year: “I started playing just at the end of my West Brom days because a few of the boys played, and I could see the excitement they had for it.

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“They would go and play on a Tuesday after training, and they’d have their golf gear and be talking about it, but I couldn’t understand it because the golf vocabulary is so different to anything else.

“Then on one of the pre-season training trips with West Brom, Roy Hodgson took us to a golf resort and people were doing putting and playing full rounds on days off, so I was just passing by the range, and I thought I’d try and hit some balls.

“I was wearing slippers, but I hit a few, and I loved the sound and watching the ball fly.

“It was downhill so it carried further. I thought, ‘OK, there’s something in this’.”

Bullard, meanwhile, is also a keen golfer.

The 47-year-old has been recording his bid to reach The Open on his Golf Life YouTube channel.

Bullard also tried last year, but was unfortunately ruled out of qualifying with an injury.

He will take to the Rochester and Cobham Park course in Kent.

The final round of qualifying will begin on July 1, with only around 100 players set to reach that stage.

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Jimmy Bullard is a keen golfer[/caption]

After just two group stage matches at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, the first African team has been eliminated.