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FERNE McCann has revealed tears were rolling down her face after a bad fall during Dancing On Ice training.

The Towie star revealed the painful reality of her training after The Sun revealed she had signed up earlier this year.

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Ferne McCann has opened up on her gruelling Dancing On Ice training[/caption]

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The Towie star will be seen in January on the ITV skating show[/caption]

She said a brutal fall left her in tears on the ice – on her first day.

The reality star explained that she took a hard tumble minutes after stepping into her skates.

She said: “I fell on my first day, the bruise is gone now, but they were like, ‘that’s great, get the fall out.’”

However, the fall has only added to her fears about the challenge ahead.

She added: “I think that’s made me more scared. I know how hard it is!”

“I haven’t fallen like that since a kid, the tears were rolling down my face.”

The reality TV star will appear on Dancing On Ice 2025, but fans of Ferne will no longer see her on ITV’s First Time Mum after she revealed the heart breaking reason why she quit.

Ferne quit her First Time Mum reality TV show after seven years.

Opening up about why she came to the decision, Ferne told GMB that her six-year-old daughter had asked her if she “was famous”, and this troubled her.

“I know it sounds really contradictory, because we’ve had the reality show, and it’s all Sunday’s ever known, it’s actually…. normal for her to film the show, and it really just stopped me in my tracks, and it made me feel really uncomfortable.”

Ferne added that she made “the decision to be famous”, but her child didn’t and thought it best to take a break so she “does not have to come home from school and film”

Her eldest daughter, named Sunday, is the child of acid attack convict Arthur Collins.

Ferne revealed on March 6, 2023, that she was pregnant with her second child with fiancée Lorri Haynes.

Ferne participated in the 15th series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, appearing as one of the late arrivals and ultimately finishing in third place — after controversially swallowing a live spider.

In January 2016, she joined ITV’s This Morning as a showbiz reporter.

In 2022, she took part in Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, where she nearly killed fellow contestant Calum Best, and both went on to pass the course.

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Ferne McCann with her children Sunday and Finty[/caption]

ARSENAL wonderkid Myles Lewis-Skelly was left baffled after being temporarily blocked from entering the pitch during tonight’s Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk.

The 18-year-old was introduced to replace Riccardo Calafiori in the 72nd minute.

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The teenager made his second Champions League appearance[/caption]

However, he was briefly stopped from entering the pitch by the fourth official due to an earring.

The official would not let him go on until he took the earring out – even though it was taped up.

Lewis-Skelly quickly resolved the issue before running on for his second-ever Champions League appearance.

Fans on social media found the mishap hilarious, with one person writing: “Myles Lewis-Skelly trying to come on for Arsenal with a brand new earring taped over. 4th official not having it .”

Another commented: “They made Lewis-Skelly take out his fresh piercing He better hope that don’t heal up and close on him.”

While a third joked: “Lewis-Skelly’s mum is gonna be fuming his entry into a champions league game delayed because he has to take his earring off .”

Arsenal went on to win the match 1-0 thanks to an own-goal.

Gabriel Martinelli‘s 29th-minute strike was deflected in off the back of Shakhtar keeper Dmytro Riznyk.

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The Gunners had plenty of chances to extend their lead but failed to make the most of them.

Leandro Trossard missed a golden opportunity to make it 2-0 from the penalty spot with 15 minutes left to play.

The Belgian fired his shot straight down the middle, making it relatively easy for Riznyk to save.

Arsenal now have seven points from three games in the Champions League.

A MAJOR bank is giving away £180 in free cash – just in time for the expensive Christmas period.

The generous reward is available to any new or existing customer who switches their main current account to the bank’s reward account.

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NatWest’s new bank account switch deal could see customers bag £180 in cash[/caption]

The offer from NatWest lasts for a limited time only – so those eyeing up the extra cash for Christmas should act fast.

To be eligible, customers must pay £1250 into their new Reward Account – through either single or multiple payments.

This must remain in the account for 24 hours.

Customers must also have the latest version of the NatWest mobile banking app.

If these conditions are met, £180 will be paid into the account within seven days.

And it’s not the only reward available for switching to the NatWest Reward Account.

Customers can also receive a further £60 in rewards a year by signing up – as well as money off at a range of retailers.

However, the account does charge a £2 monthly fee.

Other banks are also offering cash incentives for switching bank accounts in the runup to Christmas.

Lloyds is offering £200 to customers who switch to the Club Lloyds account before December 10.

Those who open a 1st Account with First Direct can enjoy a payment of £175.

Nationwide has launched a new offer of £175 to switch to its FlexDirect, FlexPlus or FlexAccount current accounts.

And Co-op Bank has announced that customers could receive £75 for switching to the bank – plus three monthly installments of £75.

Aside from the Reward Account, NatWest also has some other tempting offers for customers.

These include a 6% interest rate with the Digital Regular Saver account, prepaid “Rooster” debit cards for kids, and 1% back in rewards on the Travel Reward Credit Card.

These rewards can be exchanged for Amazon vouchers as well as cash.

To change your bank account, you should go through the Current Account Switch Service (CASS).

This automatically moves all your direct debits to your new account.

MANCHESTER UNITED legend Patrice Evra has surprisingly blamed himself and Sir Alex Ferguson for the club’s disastrous decade.

Since the legendary boss retired, Man Utd have not won the Premier League title and their fifth permanent manager Erik ten Hag is in danger of losing job.

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Patrice Evra slammed the current state of Man Utd[/caption]

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Evra even blamed Sir Alex Ferguson for the club’s decline[/caption]

The Red Devils crashed out the Champions League group stages and finished eighth in the Premier League with a negative goal difference last term.

Evra departed Old Trafford in 2014 – a year after Sir Alex quit the club.

And the outspoken Frenchman bizarrely blamed himself and his former gaffer for the club’s recent downfall.

He told the BBC with a smile: “I blame myself, I blame Sir Alex Ferguson.”

Evra continued: “It’s always tough to talk about United right now because back in the day we used to play for the fans, for the badge, for the history.

“When we left, we left too early and it’s difficult for the players because they don’t have any example.

“I’m not inside, I don’t know what the problem is. The manager Ten Hag is trying to do his best – it’s not good enough.

“But it’s not just about this season, it’s since we won the last league in 2013, the club has been in chaos.

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“I’m a positive man, but it’s tough. Our rivals are getting better than us, play a better style of football. The future is not bright. It’s a tough moment.

“Liverpool waited 30 years to win the Premier League again, now it’s been 11 years [since United’s last title]. I don’t want to wait that long.

“No matter what, I will be a United fan forever, but it’s quite tough to watch United play.”

Ten Hag has often claimed success in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup means he should keep his job.

But Evra says two trophies is “not enough” for a club like United, explaining: “I’m a straightforward guy. Even if you put the chef as a manager, I will support any manager.

“Three years [Ten Hag has] been at the club and, yes, he’s won two trophies.

“When you’re the manager of United, what people expect from you is to win the league every year.

“We need to stop talking about the past. This is not the United it used to be. We have to rebuild it.”

A DISEASE first reported in Ancient Greek and Egyptian times is making a comeback, doctors have warned.

The cost of living crisis and a rise in weight loss surgeries could be factors in its return.

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Scurvy is a severe lack of vitamin C found in fruit and vegetables[/caption]

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Swollen, bleeding gums is one of the symptoms of scurvy to look out for[/caption]

Scurvy is a condition caused by a lack of vitamin C found in fresh fruit and veg.

The condition is typically associated with sailors enduring long voyages during the Middles Ages.

But doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports have suggested it’s now re-emerging.

Doctors say it’s “eminently” treatable, but because it’s a disease associated with the past, it could be mistaken for other conditions.

For example, it can be confused with inflamed blood vessels (vasculitis), putting people at risk of fatal bleeding if left untreated.

Signs can appear as early as a month after a daily intake of less than 10mg of vitamin C.

According to the NHS, scurvy symptoms include:

• feeling very tired and weak all the time
• feeling irritable and sad all the time
• joint, muscle or leg pain
• swollen, bleeding gums (sometimes teeth can fall out)
• developing red or blue spots on the skin, usually on the legs and feet, although this may be less noticeable on brown or black skin
• skin that bruises easily

Recent case of scurvy

The warnings come as doctors in Australia recently treated a man in his early 50s with the condition.

They said his legs were covered with tiny painful red-brown pinpoints, resembling a rash.

Blood was also present in his urine and he was anaemic.

He tested negative for inflammatory, autoimmune and blood disorders, and scans revealed no evidence of internal bleeding.

A skin biopsy also returned no diagnostic clues. But his rash continued to spread while he was in hospital.

Dr Andrew Dermawan, of Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Nedlands, Western Australia, said: “Further questioning revealed that he was short of cash and neglected his diet, eating little in the way of fruit and vegetables.

“He said that he sometimes skipped meals altogether.

“He had also stopped taking the nutritional supplements prescribed for him after previous weight loss surgery, because he said he couldn’t afford them.”

Blood tests to assess his general nutritional status indicated no detectable levels of vitamin C and very low levels of other key nutrients.

He was diagnosed with scurvy and treated with daily vitamin C (1000 mg), vitamin D3, folic acid and multivitamin supplements, after which his painful rash and other symptoms cleared up.

Dr Dermawan said it was just one case, and while it’s not clear what the current prevalence of scurvy is, it’s still relatively rare.

He said: “Scurvy is still seen as a disease of the past, especially in developed countries.

“The rising cost of living also makes it harder for families to afford good quality nutritious foods, while there have been numerous reports of scurvy arising from complications following bariatric surgery.”

Other risk factors

Dr Dermawan said other risk factors for scurvy include alcoholism, smoking, eating disorders, low household income, obesity, kidney dialysis, and drugs that interfere with vitamin C absorption, such as steroids and those that curb stomach acid production, known as proton pump inhibitors.

He added: “Our patient had multiple risk factors, namely poor dietary habits, obesity, previous bariatric surgery, use of proton pump inhibitors and low-income status.

“His history of iron, vitamin D and folate deficiencies were also clues to his underlying nutritional deficiency.”

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Another tell-tale sign of scurvy is feeling very tired and weak all the time[/caption]

Paltrow's daughter is in her third year at Vanderbilt University, while her son started his first year at Brown this fall.

Insiders told Page Six that the former first daughter went "to see one of her daughter’s favorite artists" at the Hard Rock Stadium over the weekend.

"They hung out the whole night and they were pretty much in a corner together," a source exclusively tells Page Six.

A LOYALTY rewards program has finally arrived for Wayfair customers this fall.

The e-commerce home goods brand introduced the offering this week, with promises of several perks.

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Wayfair customers can now join the e-commerce retailer’s rewards program[/caption]

Designated as “Wayfair Rewards,” those who become members are ensured “significant value and convenience,” per a Tuesday press release.

That includes free shipping on purchased items, exclusive sales, and other special promotional discounts.

Jon Blotner, chief commercial officer at Wayfair, noted that customers who became Wayfair Rewards members would instantly see the money-saving benefits.

“We designed Wayfair Rewards to deliver extraordinary value to our customers with meaningful perks that can be felt immediately,” Blotner noted in the release.

“Whether you’re embarking on a remodel or just looking for a new throw pillow or kitchen gadget, our diverse catalog combined with our new rewards program ensures members get exceptional savings every time you shop with us.”

The membership also works with other brands in Wayfair’s portfolio, including AllModern, Joss & Main, Birch Lane, Perigold, and more.

“We want to make it easy and affordable for people to create a home that truly reflects their style and meets their individual needs,” Blotner added.

In total, six crucial perks are offered to Wayfair Rewards members for an annual subscription fee of $29.

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First and arguably most importantly, Wayfair Rewards members can get 5% back in rewards on all merchandise from each of its brands.

Those rewards also do not expire so long as the membership is kept and can be applied to future purchases for significant discounts.

Secondly, there will be exclusive sales for members.

The promotional sales will feature more significant price reductions on “products across all categories, including national brands,” per the release.

Wayfair Rewards members also get early access to other major sales events for everyone, like Way Day.

Members are also guaranteed free shipping on all merchandise, no matter the size of their order.

Whether you’re embarking on a remodel or just looking for a new throw pillow or kitchen gadget, our diverse catalog, combined with our new rewards program, ensures members get exceptional savings every time you shop with us.

Jon BlotnerChief Commercial Officer at Wayfair

The last two key benefits for members include priority customer service and other undisclosed special offers, including a birthday gift.

To enroll, customers must head to Wayfair’s website, where they can also learn about the full terms and restrictions.

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Black Friday shoppers should also watch out for Wayfair’s deals this year.

Wayfair is known for its offerings and had 80% off on some items last November for shoppers.

It also featured an early access pre-sale before the official start of Black Friday deals.

That will likely now be an exclusive benefit for members, given the new Wayfair Rewards loyalty program.

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