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Piers Morgan is no stranger to online controversy, but it looks like he may have really overstepped the mark today following his interview with fitness guru Joe Wicks,

Joe, who rose to fame as the Body Coach on social media, joined Piers and Susanna Reid on the set of Good Morning Britain today, and the viewing public are far from happy with how it played out.

According to irate tweets currently filling the Twitosphere, viewers were stunned by Piers' approach to the interview, and wasted no time calling him on it.

Joe, who has made a name for himself all over the world with his 15-minute dishes and HIIT work-outs, looked pretty uncomfortable at numerous times throughout his appearance, and Twitter was having none of it.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If there's one thing millennials really, really care about, it's – wait for it – emojis.

And while we all know no message is complete without one, we didn't realise the extent of our generation's passion for them until Apple had the audacity to remove the original peach emoji.

In a move which had everyone up in arms recently, the tech giant released a batch of redesigned emojis for its iOS 10.2 software and ultimately forced us to use a peach emoji which looked like a peach… and not a big, curvy bum.

Like, some people literally have no chill.

Taking to social media to demand the return of the original, members of the public paid tribute to the emoji which did much to strengthen our skills in the sexting department… and Apple actually listened!

The global corporation released a new beta version of iOS 10.2 to developers on Monday, and we can confirm that the peach emoji is officially back.

It's big, it's round and it looks like the bum we all know and love.

And all is right with the world.

 

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We know Scarlett Moffatt as the good-humoured gal from Gogglebox whose relationship with her parents puts ours to shame, but if her recent admission is anything to go by, Scarlett endured a lot during her formative years.

The 25-year-old, who is already on course to take the crown on I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here, recently revealed that she was the victim of bullying at school – something which she addresses in a very matter-of-fact manner.

"I think it was the monobrow, and teeth that could chew an apple through a letterbox." she said. "I was really ugly."

 

Throw back to when my dad had as much hair on his head as I had on my monobrow#dad #daddysgirl

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"Even as a kid when I was 11 or 12, I wasn’t like the other kids in the school – I still wore my hair in pigtails. No wonder I got picked on."

And if that wasn't heartbreaking enough, the Geordie girl then went on to suggest that in addition to her looks, her interests may have also spurred bullies on, saying: "I was really weird and I believed in aliens."

 

I loved this dance dress always made me feel like a Disney princess#waybackwhen #throwback #tbt #throwbackthursday

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Thankfully, the popular TV star experienced some respite when she moved schools, but insists it wasn't because she attempted to conform.

"I still didn’t try to fit in but, luckily, everyone was nicer there. You can’t please everyone all the time."

Scarlett then gave an insight into the thought process which resulted in the no-holds-barred woman we know and love today.

"Being bullied made me realise that people will like you or not like you anyway, so you might as well be yourself and say exactly what you think."

God, if we didn't love her enough already.

 

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At this stage, we all know that our capital city is a hive of activity when it comes to cafés, eateries and coffee shops, with a new one popping up almost every week.

While we all have our favourites dotted around the city, the good folk behind the European Coffee Symposium have the final word when it comes to the biggest and brightest in Europe.

And it looks like one particular Dublin spot has made an impression on those in the know, earning itself a nomination for Best Independent Coffee Shop in Europe.

Step forward 3fe.

The coffee shop, which is located on Lower Grand Canal Street and Sussex Terrace, is in with a chance of walking away with the prestigious award following the event which takes place in Budapest next week.

Jostling for first place against just two other nominees, the Dublin coffee shop is up against Bocca Coffee Roasters from Amsterdam and Colanna & Smalls from Bath in the UK.

We have our fingers crossed.

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She may have looked like she was doing a good job defending her life choices while appearing on Loose Women in May, but it seems Charlotte Crosby was simply doing an amazing job at keeping her composure.

Opening up about the interview which saw her discuss her decision to undergo cosmetic surgery with the show's panellists, Charlotte admitted that she found the experience incredibly traumatic.

"It was a horrible experience," she told New magazine. "I cried before and afterwards. It was awful."

 

My girls are extra cuddly on a Sunday

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The former Geordie Shore star admitted that she had reservations before going on set – something which she confided to Carol McGiffin – but put her best foot forward regardless.

"I spoke about it with Carol McGiffin beforehand. I said, 'I'm so worried about Janet'." the 26-year-old reality star admitted.

 

No filter needed thank you so much to the amazing @emmyclarkson for making me look all prettyfull! #NoFilter #Inlove

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"I knew what was going to happen. I knew I was going to be judged because I'd had a nose job and scrutinised and basically picked on by Janet Street-Porter."

"Then my thought came true," Charlotte said. "Before I went on, my whole body was shaking. I would never in a million years go back on that show because it was a horrific ordeal."

 

#EmbraceTheForeHead tag a friend who has a MASSIVE forehead……

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Taking aim at the women who hosted the show that day, Charlotte simply said: "I was bullied. I'm never going on again in my life. I hated it." 

We don't imagine Janet will take that accusation lying down.

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If you found yourself contemplating Foundation Level Maths in your Leaving Cert, you'll know only too well that the ol' arithmetic can get the better of most of us.

And while you consoled yourself by saying you'd never have to deal with it again after handing up your final Maths exam in 6th year, the big, bad world proved you wrong, didn't it?

From attempting to figure out high street sale prices to stumbling over group bills in restaurants, you'll know that your lack of skill in the Maths department is something that may well plague you for decades to come.

But don't worry, you're among friends here.

1. Working in retail is particularly difficult if customers change their mind on the amount they’re giving you.

“Oh, look I have a twenty after all! Here, you take this and here’s another ten cent.”

2. Trying to figure out how much you’re saving in a sale is absolutely pointless.

“20% off? Jesus Christ, you literally need a degree to buy a bloody dress.”

3. Countdown is not exactly your favourite TV quiz show.

“Wait now, there’s a 75 in the mix. I’m out.”

4. Being handed the bill during a group dinner is the equivalent of holding a ticking time bomb.

“WHAT?!  Not me! Someone else take it!”

5. Reflecting on your education, you struggle to understand where it all went wrong.

“I’m sure I aced my Mental Maths quizzes up until first class. That must count for something.”

6. Being asked to use a scientific calculator in secondary school felt like detonating a bomb.

“It says ‘error’. Is ‘error’ the right answer?”

7. The thought of helping your future children with their Maths homework brings you out in a sweat.

“They’ll find out my secret. I’ll have to employ someone to do it.”

8. When your teacher started introducing more letters than numbers in class, you officially peaced out.

“Nah, not for me.”

9. You have been known to employ unusual methods to help you navigate your personal finances.

“Just wait! If I fold this twenty euro note in half, I’ll be able to figure it out.

10. You’ve had countless people explain bookies’ odds to you, but you know you’ll never understand it.

“Hahaha oh yeah, I get it now. 13:1. Absolutely.”

11. Any sum that included a decimal AND a fraction is not something you needed in your life

“Nope. Done.”

 

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When it comes to penning top-notch tracks, music industry moguls know they don't come much better than Ed Sheeran these days.

So, it's no real surprise that the folk behind the X Factor have earmarked the 25-year-old for this year's winner's single.

With tracks like Thinking Out Loud, Photograph and The A Team under his belt, Ed has undoubtedly made his mark on the charts over the last few years, and X Factor bosses want to give their winner a taste of the same success.

“Everything Ed does turns to gold,” a source told The Sun newspaper. “To have him write the winner’s song is huge and amazing news for this year’s winner."

Like the show's bosses, this year's aspiring stars know affiliation with Ed will do wonders for the song's chart position, with the insider adding: "All the remaining contestants have heard the track and it works for the majority."

"They can’t believe potentially their first ever single will be written by Ed.”

But if you can't quite get your head around the idea of Honey G belting out an Ed Sheeran original, don't worry because you're not alone.

Acknowledging that Ed's style and lyrics won't work for every potential winner, bosses know Ed isn't a viable option for the likes of Honey G.

"The only chance his song won’t get used is if 5Am or Honey G pull off a shock win. Then bosses might need to consider another one of their options.”

Honey G doing an Ed Sheeran tearjerker? No, thanks.
 

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If you applied for tickets to the Late Late Toy Show but don’t fancy your chances in this year’s lottery, then you might want to hedge your bets by getting a little creative with everyone's favourite festive character.

Giving the public the chance to win two tickets to one of the biggest nights in the festive calendar, the folk behind the RTÉ institution have launched the RyanElf competition.

So, if you and your mate want a pair of seats on December 2, all you need to do is include the RyanElf in a special occasion, and then share that snap on social media using the #ToyShowSnap hashtag.

Whether you decide to bring the RyanElf to a local house party, pose alongside him at a famous landmark or have him photobomb an otherwise perfect picture, you have the chance to score two tickets to the show, so what are you waiting for?

Eager to see where the public will take his mini me, the man himself has given us free rein, saying: "I'm encouraging everyone to be as fun and creative as possible with the RyanElf – I'm looking forward to seeing where he ends up!"

You heard him, ladies, Now, if you’ll excuse us, we have some brainstorming to do.

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When members of the public begin expressing concern over a star's Instagram page, you might assume that that particular celebrity is struggling with serious issues.

But when it comes to Hollywood's good girl Lea Michelle, it's a little harder to imagine what might have her fandom up in arms.

And thankfully for the former Glee star, it's nothing more than her liberal use of bronzer before a night out.

No, seriously. And frankly if that's as bad as it gets, we've little to worry about with good ol' Lea.

 

Celebrating this happy couple tonight! @itsbeccatobin & @z.mart love you both! Thank you @figandolive

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After sharing a snap of herself alongside two friends on Instagram, Lea was subject to an onslaught of comments from fans concerned about the star's skills in the cosmetic department.

"No no no Lea. You are so beautiful but make sure you blend," wrote one follower. "It's only because we care about you."

"Too much contour, kill contour," added another while someone else remarked: "Not a great job on your contouring this time around. Usually you do much better."

Ah lads, if that's her biggest problem…

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After coming first in Britain's Got Talent as part of musical theatre group Collabro back in 2014, Richard Hadfield stunned fans when he decided to leave the group earlier this year.

But, by the looks of things, the decision has done wonders for his physical and emotional wellbeing after it was today revealed that the singer has shed almost four stone in four months.

Richard was the victim of cruel jibes from members of the public curing his time with Collabro, but instead of internalising the comments, Richard made the decision to focus on his health and couldn't be happier with the results.

"Being free from the band really sparked my weight loss," he admitted. "I had been unhappy for a long time and comfort ate to escape my misery."

"My weight sky rocketed up to 18st 3lbs and I was clinically obese with 30% body fat. I started being known as the 'fat one' in the band. It really hit me hard."

"I have gone from obese to athlete in four months and lost the weight of a small child," he said of his transformation.

In addition to including Forza supplements in his diet, Richard has devoted much time to a gym routine which he regularly documents on Instagram.

"I would go to the gym to do weighted resistance work three times a week and then every other day I would do a 12 minute HIIT (high intensity interval training) work-out," he explained.

"So many people think you need to run on the treadmill for hours on end but it's just not the case."

 

Don't skip leg day! @639pt #legday #gym #workout #progress #lifts #singleleg #fitness #instafit #squat #kettlebells

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Sounding incredibly excited about his future, Richard is now focusing on his solo career.

"It's about time we had another Brit on the jazz scene," he said. "I think I can bring something new to the table."

Richard is currently writing his first solo album and is performing his first solo show a in London.

Fair play, Richard!

Images: Forza Supplements / Instagram

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Tensions in the United States have been high since Donald Trump officially became the 45th president of the United States last week.

While Clinton campaigners are lamenting Hillary's loss and Trump supporters are rejoicing in his triumph, two women in high profile positions in West Virginia have turned their attention to the current and future First Lady of the United States.

Taking to social media, Clay County Development director Pamela Ramsey Taylor made her feelings for Michelle Obama clear in a move which may result in her losing her job.

"It will be refreshing to have a classy, beautiful, dignified First Lady in the White House. I'm tired of seeing a ape in heels," she wrote in reference to Michelle Obama's eight years in the White House.

Supporting her colleague's feelings, Clay's mayor Beverly Whaling responded in a move which beggars belief, writing: "Just made my day Pam."

Unsurprisingly, the Facebook post which has since been deleted has sparked outrage among countless people in the States.

Commenting on the controversy, Owens Brown, director of the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People's West Virginia chapter, insist the post is an accurate representation of many peoples' attitudes in the State.

"I feel so it's unfortunate that people still have these racist undertones," Mr Brown said. "Unfortunately, this is a reality that we are dealing with in America today. There's no place for these types of attitudes in our state."

 

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With Radiohead and Coldplay having already sent Irish music fans into a tailspin this year, we didn't know how much more hysteria we could take when it came to upcoming gigs in our capital city.

And then Bruno Mars and Emeli Sandé announced they would be both taking to the stage in Dublin next year… and all bets were off.

While we'd love to say they were collaborating, unfortunately that's not the case, but hey maybe next time.
 

Emeli will be playing the Olympia Theatre on March 18 next year while Bruno will be hitting up Dublin's 3Arena on April 29.

If Emeli is your bag, you need to bring your A-game this Friday morning when tickets go on sale, but if Bruno swings it for you, then prime yourself for next Monday morning when you and countless others will be vying for a place in Bruno's audience.

Is it normal to feel stressed and excited in equal measure?!

 

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