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TOWIE fans are convinced Roman Hackett and Matilda Draper are already thinking about marriage after spotting a big clue.

The reality couple, who confirmed their romance last month, looks like they’re in it for the long haul.

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Matilda Draper and Roman Hackett enjoyed a romantic date night[/caption]

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The pair have sparked engagement rumours after just months of dating[/caption]

During a date night, Roman showed off an ‘eternity’ tattoo and wrote ‘wifey’ as he held hands with his beau in a new post.

The pair looked loved up as they dined at a swanky Essex restaurant.

Just days ago, Matilda shared photos as she tried on wedding dresses.

Alongside a crying face emoji, a delighted Matilda wrote: “Got to try on April Banbury’s new bridal collection and I can’t cope.”

April is a wedding dress designer who appeared on Married At First Sight UK.

The Sun revealed in December that Matilda was the latest star to join the ITVBe family on the long-running Essex reality show.

In exclusive photos, TV hunk Roman wastes no time is sharing his new blossoming romance with his co-stars for the brand new series.

Matilda looked stunning as she took to the cameras for the first time for a cameo role in the first episode.

The pair were spotted filming scenes at an Essex bar, as Roman introduced Matilda to some of his fellow cast members.

And ex Dani, who Roman briefly dated in 2023, was amongst the first to be introduced to his new girlfriend.

What could have been awkward encounter, appeared to be quite pleasant, with the trio smiling and laughing.

Dani was even seen giving Roman a warm embrace and seemed to be getting on like a house on fire.

Lovebirds Matilda and Roman later enjoyed some alone time, packing on the PDA with a little kiss.

Matilda, who appeared on Love Island last summer, went public with her relationship last month.

It comes after the brunette bombshell revealed she dropped out of All Stars talks after bagging herself a Towie star boyfriend.

Matilda said on Not My Bagg podcast last week: “I was speaking to them before, before I got with Ro and then as soon as I got with Ro, I just thought, ‘There’s no point.’

“I had the best time of my whole entire life. Do you know what I mean? I had the best time ever. It was literally like a six week holiday. I always had my feet up, I loved life. It was funny.

“I don’t think you realise how much you miss it until you miss it. Because some days, I don’t know, some days I’m like, ‘No I’d never,’ but then I’m like, ‘Oh, get me back in there.’

“When I watch it, back it’s just such a special feeling cos you would never do that otherwise.

“But All Stars is so different. It would never be the same.”

Matilda was coupled up with sweet salesman Sean Stone on Love Island – but just months later she was accused of dumping him by text.

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Matilda has joined ITVBe’s Towie with boyfriend Roman[/caption]

THE whale watcher “hero” who survived 67 days at sea surrounded by the bodies of his family is facing jail over the deaths of his nephew and brother on the voyage.

Mikhail Pichugin, 45, from Russia, managed to survive more than two months in the sea of Okhotsk in a 15ft inflatable vessel after the engine cut out.

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Mikhail Pichugin speaking to reporters from his hospital bed in Magaden in October[/caption]

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Pichugin was filmed as he came aside the trawler to be winched up to safety after over two months stranded at sea[/caption]

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The moment Pichugin was taken off the Angel in a stretcher into a waiting ambulance[/caption]

Pichugin was dubbed a hero in Russia a mere few months ago when he was found close to death after drifting hundreds of miles in the Sea of Okhotsk.

But now he faces up to seven years jail for allegedly causing their deaths on an adventure trip to watch whales in their natural habitat.

On board his tiny vessel when he was found were the bodies of his nephew Ilya, 16, who succumbed to starvation, and the boy’s father Sergei Pichugin, 49.

The family members were returning from a whale-watching trip near the remote Shantar Islands when their motor stopped working 37 miles from shore.

Ilya “had hardly eaten” and “died of starvation,” according to Mash media, citing Mikhail’s account to his rescuers.

It added: “After that his father went crazy – Sergei was crying, screaming and jumping into the water.

“Mikhail pulled him out of the water, warmed him up, tried to feed him, but he refused to do so, and after 10 days he also died.”

But now prosecutors have gone after Mikhail, accusing him of violating the rules of sea transport, and consequently causing the death of his brother and nephew.

Instead of being a witness in a criminal case, he has been made the suspect due to his alleged failure to comply with rules.

The whale-watcher survivor said in what appears to be a confession: “As a result of my violations of navigation, my brother Sergei and his son Ilya died.”

His inflatable boat apparently shouldn’t have gone more than three kilometres – less than two miles – from the coast.

When the engine broke he was 37 miles from the shore, reports claim.

Pichugin only survived the lack of food on board because he was overweight, reports said at the time.

He added: “I lost my relatives, it’s hard for me.

“They also want to put me in jail.

“I understand that I violated the law.

“I sailed too far from the shore.”

But Pichugin made it clear that his brother and nephew “died not because I went too far out to sea but due to a combination of circumstances”.

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Sergey Pichugin, 49, died on the boat as it drifted in the Sea of Okhotsk[/caption]

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Ilya Pichugin, 15, pictured wearing a sash at a celebration before he died onboard the small boat[/caption]

Previously, it was revealed that Pichugin covered the two bodies and tied them to the vessel to prevent them from going overboard.

As his vessel drifted at least 625 miles over 67 days, Pichugin lost 50kg, about half of his body weight.

He revealed that he survived only on the rainwater he collected, soaked dried peas, and freeze-fried noodles.

Despite this, Pichugin’s condition was described as “satisfactory” when he arrived at the hospital at the time, which experts called a double miracle.

“There are two real miracles here,” said Dmitry Lisitsyn, the head of Sakhalin Environment Watch, in October.

“The first is that such a small, uncontrolled boat was not capsized in the stormy autumn Sea of Okhotsk after more than two months of drifting.

“The second is that someone on this boat survived.”

When asked if he had any wishes, the whale watcher said it was “to be discharged from hospital and get home to bury my brother and nephew.”

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Pichugin was wired up to monitors as he spoke about his ordeal[/caption]

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The whale-watcher was found surrounded by the bodies of his older brother and teenage nephew[/caption]

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Pichugin was filmed weakly shouting to the crewmen on the trawler during the nighttime rescue[/caption]

Dick Van Dyke has had a rotten start to the new year with wildfires causing chaos to domestic arrangements, but he’s soldiering on and making the best of a bad situation, much to the admiration of friends and family. “He’s defying the odds, and everyone around him is in awe,” an insider exclusively tells Closer....

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NETFLIX is officially more popular than TV channels.

Earlier this month, figures revealed that the popular streaming platform superseded the BBC for the first time ever with 43.2million viewers during the last few months of 2024, compared to BBC1’s 42.3million.

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Netflix’s hit shows are inspiring travellers to explore iconic filming locations across the US[/caption]

And it’s not just viewing figures that are shining a light on Netflix, the films and TV shows have inspired travellers to jet-set all over the globe.

That’s why we’ve gathered up a selection of your favourite Netflix shows and films, all shot in the US. Here, Sophie Swietochowski shares some holiday packages that will let you live out your TV fiction fantasies.

MASSACHUSETTS

The Perfect Couple

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Explore Nantucket Island, above, Martha’s Vineyard, and Cape Cod on this 11-day adventure, inspired by The Perfect Couple[/caption]

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The Perfect Couple stars Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber[/caption]

Things got a little spicy on the island of Nantucket, the sun-soaked, laidback setting for The Perfect Couple.

Aside from the unfolding tragedy, the characters looked like they were soaking up the best of what the island has to offer from relaxed beach clubs to swanky bars – and you can too on this 11-day adventure.

The Best of Cape Cod & the Islands package with Wexas ticks off not just Nantucket, but the island of Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod too.

You’ll start in the city of Boston, with a couple of days to soak up the history before venturing to Cap Cod for whale watching (the waters are home to humpbacks, minke, finback and pilot whales).

Day six will take you to Nantucket islands to explore the empty beaches, before venturing across to Martha’s Vineyard and back to Boston for a couple of days.

The 11-day package costs from £2,245pp including flights from the UK, accommodation, car hire and ferry trips. See wexas.com.

NEW YORK CITY

Don’t Look Up

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The Big Apple shines in Don’t Look Up, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, and Jonah Hill[/caption]

The Big Apple has been the setting for many hit shows and films on Netflix, but one of the most watched has to be Don’t Look Up featuring an all-star cast of Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep and Jonah Hill.

We can’t guarantee that there won’t be any meteor showers while you’re there but we can guarantee the action-packed streets and impressive shopping districts seen in the film.

British Airways has some great and affordable packages, but you’ll have to be quick.

Spend three nights at the plush Paramount Hotel Times Square, in the beating heart of the city with bright lights and thumping music just one block away.

All the major attractions are within walking distance, too, like the Rockefeller Centre (a nine minute walk) and Central Park (less than 20 minutes), while popular restaurants like Stardust Diner and Mexican joint, Los Tacos No.1, are round the corner.

Three nights’ room-only costs from £594.50pp including flights from Heathrow on February 24. Book by midnight tonight. See ba.com.

CONNECTICUT

Gilmore Girls

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Gilmore Girls fans can visit the real-life inspiration for Stars Hollow in Washington, Connecticut[/caption]

When Gilmore Girls landed on Netflix back in 2016 it became an easy-watching binge-series.

Wholesome scenes of mum, Lorelai, and daughter Rory in the fictional town of Stars Hollow in the state of Connecticut make for perfect for Sunday watching.

Although Stars Hollow doesn’t exist, you can still visit the place that inspired it: Washington – not the country’s capital but the tiny town about an hour’s drive north of New Haven).

Stay in Connecticut’s capital city, Hartford, an hour away with excellent restaurants and nightlife on your doorstep and make your way to Washington for a day trip.

Five nights’ B&B at the 4* Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Downtown is from £877pp including flights from London on February 6. See expedia.co.uk.

GEORGIA

Stranger Things

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Visit Atlanta to explore Stranger Things filming locations, including Hopper’s cabin and the Creel family home[/caption]

Rumours are circulating that one of Netflix’s most popular shows, Stranger Things, is returning to the streaming site for season 5 later this year.

If you’re keen to visit the fictional town of Hawkins, then Atlanta is the place to head. Many of the scenes you’ve watched on screen were filmed in this buzzy city in Georgia.

You’ll be able to tick off several popular locations, including the home of the Creel family, which features heavily in the most recent series, and Hopper’s cabin – there’s even The Stranger Things: The Experience for mega fans.

Spend one week in the well-located 4* Hilton Atlanta, which is a stones’ throw from excellent restaurants in the Downtown region – hotel guests also get discounted entry to Georgia Aquarium.

Seven nights’ room-only costs from £1,439pp, including flights from Heathrow on May 22. See virginatlantic.com.

JUVENTUS have been running the rule over Nathan Collins.

But a move in this transfer window is seen as unlikely after they last night completed the signing of Renato Veiga on loan from Chelsea.

SunSport has learned that the Ireland defender was on the Italian club’s list of targets as they looked to strengthen their defence before the transfer window closes.

Brazilian centre-half Gleison Bremer is sidelined with the ACL tear he suffered in October.

Juve suffered their first league defeat of the season on Saturday when they lost to leaders Napoli, effectively ending any lingering title hopes as they are now 16 points adrift.

With the club lying in fifth – having drawn 13 of their 22 Serie A games – and on course to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League, there is still plenty to play for.

And a centre-half was a key target for the second half of the season with Collins among those short-listed as potential buys.

But it is understood that they viewed trying to get a deal done would prove too complicated and expensive ahead of the transfer deadline day next Monday.

Collins, 23, broke the transfer record for an Irish player in successive summers when he moved from Burnley to Wolves for £20.5m in 2022 before Brentford shelled out £23m for him 12 months later.

Instead they have opted to take Portuguese defender Veiga until the summer when they will reassess.

The 21-year-old has started just one Premier League game this season.

But there may be one Ireland international going to the continent with Olympique de Marseille and an unnamed Bundesliga club said to be seeking Evan Ferguson on loan.

Arsenal, Tottenham, West Ham, Bournemouth and Fulham are also keen on the ex-Bohemians striker.

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