THEY look like the perfect A-list couple, flaunting their chiselled abs and lithe tanned limbs in a Instagram holiday photo album even the Kardashians would be envious of.

But behind the scenes of Andy Carrol and Lou Teasdale’s never-ending Ibiza break is a fractious war of tensions with his ex Billi Mucklow – who he spilt from just 11 months ago – with pals of the star telling The Sun: “It’s a pressure cooker waiting to explode.”

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And while former Towie star Billi has kept a dignified silence, sources say those around her are astounded by his brutal antics, flaunting his new relationship in her face while she comes to terms with the end of her 11-year relationship.

Left home with the kids

One told us: “Everyone thinks Andy is acting like an utter p***k and is making himself look like a total fool posting so many sexy shots with Lou – who he moved on with alarmingly quickly after separating from the mother of his kids.

“While he is off galavanting around the party island, posting all these snaps that scream ‘we are having hot sex!’, Billi is at home looking after not only their children, but his two kids from a previous relationship with ex-fiancee Faye Johnstone.

“It’s a silent gut-punch to Billie, who is an angel and adores the kids – looking after them and protecting them from this circus is her number one priority.

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Andrew Styczynski

“To her it’s second nature to be there for them and to be their caregiver.”

Indeed, just last week Billi posted a sweet snap of all five kids on social media, bearing the caption: “You kids are my world. You are everything I will ever need. I adore you.”

But while Billi is focusing on raising her brood, her pals are annoyed that she’s the one holding the fort at home alone.

The insider continued: “For us, the people who know Billi well, it’s galling to see her carrying the load while Andy is gallivanting by the beach with Lou.

“This isn’t a one-off either.”

Just weeks after The Sun revealed Andy and Lou were an item, they jetted to Mallorca for their first holiday as a couple.

And since then they’ve enjoyed several more trips to Mallorca, south of France and Ibiza.

Andy and Billi split just two years after tying the knot.

In a statement to The Sun at the time, Andy said: “Billi and I have privately separated earlier this year and we are under way with our divorce proceedings.

“It has been a hard few months for our family and we continue to move forward amicably for our children.”

Everyone thinks Andy is acting like an utter p***k and is making himself look like a total fool posting so many sexy shots with Lou

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Our source adds: “We were all shocked when he went public with Lou in October just three months after he announced his split with Billi amid fears he was cheating.

“We think it’d be interesting to hear what Lou makes of it all, given she’s a mum too and would know that Billi is picking up the load for Andy.”

In contrast to Andy’s jet set life, Billi spends her days running a home with five children – on the school run, cooking and doing the washing.

The source continues: “The whole situation feels very disrespectful – but Billi has made it clear she won’t be drawn into any of Andy’s nonsense. 

“She is holding her head high and just minding her own business – being a strong female role model for all the kids is her MO.

“For Billi, being a good mum to the kids they shared for many years is all that matters.

Billi has no interest in dating right now. Billi’s focus is on being a good mum to the kids and building a stable life for them all

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“While the kids are with Billi, Andy sees them all as much as he can.

“Billi’s mates have been rallying around her and it’s the same with her family. It’s not a ‘woe is me’ situation. She’s had a really hard time but she doesn’t want anyone feeling sorry for her, she is just getting on with it.

“But Andy should be ashamed of himself for how he has been acting. It’s like watching a teenage kid, not a grown man with responsibilities.”

Pricey divorce

Those close to Billi said her legal team is currently thrashing out the terms of her divorce with Andy.

He’s a footballer worth millions – Liverpool negotiated a transfer fee of £35 million while West Ham splashed out £15 million – so there’s a huge amount of money at stake in this legal battle.

They added: “Naturally there has been a lot of back and forth but Billi is hoping that a line can be drawn under it all soon.

“She has no interest in dating right now. Billi’s focus is on being a good mum to the kids and building a stable life for them all.”

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THEY look like the perfect A-list couple, flaunting their chiselled abs and lithe tanned limbs in a Instagram holiday photo album even the Kardashians would be envious of.

But behind the scenes of Andy Carrol and Lou Teasdale’s never-ending Ibiza break is a fractious war of tensions with his ex Billi Mucklow – who he spilt from just 11 months ago – with pals of the star telling The Sun: “It’s a pressure cooker waiting to explode.”

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And while former Towie star Billi has kept a dignified silence, sources say those around her are astounded by his brutal antics, flaunting his new relationship in her face while she comes to terms with the end of her 11-year relationship.

Left home with the kids

One told us: “Everyone thinks Andy is acting like an utter p***k and is making himself look like a total fool posting so many sexy shots with Lou – who he moved on with alarmingly quickly after separating from the mother of his kids.

“While he is off galavanting around the party island, posting all these snaps that scream ‘we are having hot sex!’, Billi is at home looking after not only their children, but his two kids from a previous relationship with ex-fiancee Faye Johnstone.

“It’s a silent gut-punch to Billie, who is an angel and adores the kids – looking after them and protecting them from this circus is her number one priority.

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Andrew Styczynski

“To her it’s second nature to be there for them and to be their caregiver.”

Indeed, just last week Billi posted a sweet snap of all five kids on social media, bearing the caption: “You kids are my world. You are everything I will ever need. I adore you.”

But while Billi is focusing on raising her brood, her pals are annoyed that she’s the one holding the fort at home alone.

The insider continued: “For us, the people who know Billi well, it’s galling to see her carrying the load while Andy is gallivanting by the beach with Lou.

“This isn’t a one-off either.”

Just weeks after The Sun revealed Andy and Lou were an item, they jetted to Mallorca for their first holiday as a couple.

And since then they’ve enjoyed several more trips to Mallorca, south of France and Ibiza.

Andy and Billi split just two years after tying the knot.

In a statement to The Sun at the time, Andy said: “Billi and I have privately separated earlier this year and we are under way with our divorce proceedings.

“It has been a hard few months for our family and we continue to move forward amicably for our children.”

Everyone thinks Andy is acting like an utter p***k and is making himself look like a total fool posting so many sexy shots with Lou

Insider

Our source adds: “We were all shocked when he went public with Lou in October just three months after he announced his split with Billi amid fears he was cheating.

“We think it’d be interesting to hear what Lou makes of it all, given she’s a mum too and would know that Billi is picking up the load for Andy.”

In contrast to Andy’s jet set life, Billi spends her days running a home with five children – on the school run, cooking and doing the washing.

The source continues: “The whole situation feels very disrespectful – but Billi has made it clear she won’t be drawn into any of Andy’s nonsense. 

“She is holding her head high and just minding her own business – being a strong female role model for all the kids is her MO.

“For Billi, being a good mum to the kids they shared for many years is all that matters.

Billi has no interest in dating right now. Billi’s focus is on being a good mum to the kids and building a stable life for them all

Insider

“While the kids are with Billi, Andy sees them all as much as he can.

“Billi’s mates have been rallying around her and it’s the same with her family. It’s not a ‘woe is me’ situation. She’s had a really hard time but she doesn’t want anyone feeling sorry for her, she is just getting on with it.

“But Andy should be ashamed of himself for how he has been acting. It’s like watching a teenage kid, not a grown man with responsibilities.”

Pricey divorce

Those close to Billi said her legal team is currently thrashing out the terms of her divorce with Andy.

He’s a footballer worth millions – Liverpool negotiated a transfer fee of £35 million while West Ham splashed out £15 million – so there’s a huge amount of money at stake in this legal battle.

They added: “Naturally there has been a lot of back and forth but Billi is hoping that a line can be drawn under it all soon.

“She has no interest in dating right now. Billi’s focus is on being a good mum to the kids and building a stable life for them all.”

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ELIZABETH HURLEY turns 60 this week – and no doubt attention will turn to how well she looks.

Having interviewed her many times, I can confirm she really does look as good close up as she does in photos. So what’s her secret?

Elisabeth Hoff

This Morning’s Nadine Baggott, 62, has spent over three decades working in the beauty industry[/caption]

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She has the  best products, aesthetics doctors, hairdressers, nutritionists and personal trainers on speed dial – and it is also her job to look good.

But what about the rest of us?

As a beauty expert, it’s my job to sort through the noise and discover what really works – and aged 62-and-a-half, I’ve tested thousands of products, treatments and tweakments.

This is everything I’ve learned.

SKINCARE

You may be surprised to hear that you don’t need to spend a fortune on expensive products.

Dermatologists I’ve spoken to all say the same thing.

“Use a vitamin C serum every morning, top it with an SPF50 in place of your moisturiser and then use a vitamin A retinoid at night,” advises my dermatologist, Dr Emma Craythorne from Discovery+’s The Bad Skin Clinic.

Everything else is window dressing.

Just choose the supporting gentle cleanser, moisturiser and serums that you enjoy using and can afford.

Avene

This SPF doubles up as a moisturiser[/caption]

Avène Ultra Fluid Invisible SPF50 for Sensitive Skin, £21

Use this in place of your moisturiser because it does it all, and remember to use it on your neck and chest, too (I have learned that lesson the hard way).

Paula's Choice

With 15% vitamin C, this serum will brighten skin and reduce pigmentation[/caption]

Paula’s Choice C15 Super Booster, £44.20

This brightens skin, boosts collagen to keep skin firmer, and protects against pollution and sunlight.

No7

Nothing regenerates skin as well as retinol[/caption]

No7 Pure Retinol 1% Retinol  Night Concentrate,  £39.95

A gold-standard night-repair product, this will help reverse signs of ageing like fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation, dullness, hormonal breakouts and enlarged pores.

TWEAKMENTS

In the 30 years I have been writing and talking about beauty, there has been a revolution in tweakments.

Back then only celebrities had Botox and lip filler, and now they’re commonplace.

But what’s really worth your money?

“Neuromodulators (Botox) for sure,” says This Morning’s expert Dr Wassim Taktouk of The Taktouk Clinic. 

“In 15 minutes, you can erase expression lines caused by frowning, smiling and raising your eyebrows in a way that no product can match.

“During the few days after your treatment, you will slowly notice your lines softening and then maybe even disappearing,” he adds.

Trust me, 99% of famous people are having tweakments, they just like to deny it!

Lasers are a great way of erasing sun damage, which if you’re in your 60s you will undoubtedly have because we all sunbathed in SPF4 oil.

Don’t feel guilty: no one knew better at the time.

A doctor can use a laser to target redness, brown spots, large pores, uneven texture and even those annoying chin hairs.

The key is to find a clinic you trust and an aesthetician who knows their stuff.

Don’t be afraid to ask friends and contacts for recommendations.

FILLER

I am reluctant to recommend filler simply because it does not suit all face shapes.

I have a large face that’s prone to puffiness, so it’s not for me.

If, however, you have a fine bone structure, thin face or lips and want to put that young, plump look back into your face, then it can work wonders.

SURGERY

I am going to say this once and very loudly: if you are looking in the mirror and lifting your skin up with your fingers in an attempt to get rid of a turkey neck and sagging cheeks or jowls, no tweakment can replicate that effect.

That’s when celebrities choose deep plane facelifts.

Hollywood can forgive smile lines and grey hair, but it’s very unforgiving of a lax jawline or neck, so a lot of famous women and men over 50 have lower facelifts.

It’s why looking at celebrities the same age as you should never make you feel bad, as they have all had a lot of work done.

Having said that, if you are considering surgery and can afford it, a facelift will restore the facial contours you had 20 years ago. 

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BODY

If you want to look and feel better, you need to do three things – walk everywhere, lift weights to build muscle and bone strength, and do some sort of core exercise like yoga or  Pilates.

I haven’t worked out in three years since moving house and I have noticed the difference in my flexibility and strength, and I’ve developed the dreaded bingo wings.

Elizabeth Hurley works out to look good when she’s wearing a bikini.

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Liz wows in a bikini while holidaying in the Maldives last month[/caption]

In their 20s, many women are blessed with good genes, but in their 60s, anyone who still feels confident wearing a bikini has worked really hard for it.

They will also have watched what they eat very carefully.

When it comes to skin, the body needs the same ingredients as the face.

Skin is skin, so no neck cream or cellulite cream, no stretchmark cream or miracle slimming gel is going to work.

It’s simple –  wear SPF when you go in the sun and use a retinol body lotion every night.

Naturium

To reduce scars and texture on your body, use a retinol moisturiser[/caption]

Naturium Retinol Body Lotion, £27

Suitable for daily use, this thick body lotion sinks in quickly, smooths rough texture and moisturises limbs while fading scars and stretch marks over time.

Don’t expect miracles – slow and steady wins the race with bodycare.

HAIR

Your hair changes texture as it ages –  it can become thin and fine and what’s there can change to weirdly frizzy if it goes grey.

To colour or not colour is up to you, but if you go lighter, remember to keep your roots and underneath sections slightly darker as that is far more youthful.

Apply a hair oil to your mid-lengths and ends before shampooing, and also use it afterwards  to smooth and add shine.

Pantene

This bargain oil will help reduce frizz and strengthen hair[/caption]

Pantene Repair & Protect Hair Oil, £7.99

Don’t overspend on haircare – trust me, the big beauty brands really deliver.

If your hair is starting to thin, have a blood test.

“You need to check your hormones and nutrition levels, as knowing the cause of hair loss and the type of hair loss means we can treat it,”  explains trichologist Lisa Caddy at Philip Kingsley.

No supplement can replace good medical advice. 

Finally, remember what Hollywood legend Bette Davis said: “Getting old is not for sissies.” But it’s also a huge privilege. 

Follow Nadine on Instagram @Nadinebaggott where she answers your beauty questions,  and watch her on ITV’s This Morning.

ELIZABETH HURLEY turns 60 this week – and no doubt attention will turn to how well she looks.

Having interviewed her many times, I can confirm she really does look as good close up as she does in photos. So what’s her secret?

Elisabeth Hoff

This Morning’s Nadine Baggott, 62, has spent over three decades working in the beauty industry[/caption]

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She has the  best products, aesthetics doctors, hairdressers, nutritionists and personal trainers on speed dial – and it is also her job to look good.

But what about the rest of us?

As a beauty expert, it’s my job to sort through the noise and discover what really works – and aged 62-and-a-half, I’ve tested thousands of products, treatments and tweakments.

This is everything I’ve learned.

SKINCARE

You may be surprised to hear that you don’t need to spend a fortune on expensive products.

Dermatologists I’ve spoken to all say the same thing.

“Use a vitamin C serum every morning, top it with an SPF50 in place of your moisturiser and then use a vitamin A retinoid at night,” advises my dermatologist, Dr Emma Craythorne from Discovery+’s The Bad Skin Clinic.

Everything else is window dressing.

Just choose the supporting gentle cleanser, moisturiser and serums that you enjoy using and can afford.

Avene

This SPF doubles up as a moisturiser[/caption]

Avène Ultra Fluid Invisible SPF50 for Sensitive Skin, £21

Use this in place of your moisturiser because it does it all, and remember to use it on your neck and chest, too (I have learned that lesson the hard way).

Paula's Choice

With 15% vitamin C, this serum will brighten skin and reduce pigmentation[/caption]

Paula’s Choice C15 Super Booster, £44.20

This brightens skin, boosts collagen to keep skin firmer, and protects against pollution and sunlight.

No7

Nothing regenerates skin as well as retinol[/caption]

No7 Pure Retinol 1% Retinol  Night Concentrate,  £39.95

A gold-standard night-repair product, this will help reverse signs of ageing like fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation, dullness, hormonal breakouts and enlarged pores.

TWEAKMENTS

In the 30 years I have been writing and talking about beauty, there has been a revolution in tweakments.

Back then only celebrities had Botox and lip filler, and now they’re commonplace.

But what’s really worth your money?

“Neuromodulators (Botox) for sure,” says This Morning’s expert Dr Wassim Taktouk of The Taktouk Clinic. 

“In 15 minutes, you can erase expression lines caused by frowning, smiling and raising your eyebrows in a way that no product can match.

“During the few days after your treatment, you will slowly notice your lines softening and then maybe even disappearing,” he adds.

Trust me, 99% of famous people are having tweakments, they just like to deny it!

Lasers are a great way of erasing sun damage, which if you’re in your 60s you will undoubtedly have because we all sunbathed in SPF4 oil.

Don’t feel guilty: no one knew better at the time.

A doctor can use a laser to target redness, brown spots, large pores, uneven texture and even those annoying chin hairs.

The key is to find a clinic you trust and an aesthetician who knows their stuff.

Don’t be afraid to ask friends and contacts for recommendations.

FILLER

I am reluctant to recommend filler simply because it does not suit all face shapes.

I have a large face that’s prone to puffiness, so it’s not for me.

If, however, you have a fine bone structure, thin face or lips and want to put that young, plump look back into your face, then it can work wonders.

SURGERY

I am going to say this once and very loudly: if you are looking in the mirror and lifting your skin up with your fingers in an attempt to get rid of a turkey neck and sagging cheeks or jowls, no tweakment can replicate that effect.

That’s when celebrities choose deep plane facelifts.

Hollywood can forgive smile lines and grey hair, but it’s very unforgiving of a lax jawline or neck, so a lot of famous women and men over 50 have lower facelifts.

It’s why looking at celebrities the same age as you should never make you feel bad, as they have all had a lot of work done.

Having said that, if you are considering surgery and can afford it, a facelift will restore the facial contours you had 20 years ago. 

Getty

BODY

If you want to look and feel better, you need to do three things – walk everywhere, lift weights to build muscle and bone strength, and do some sort of core exercise like yoga or  Pilates.

I haven’t worked out in three years since moving house and I have noticed the difference in my flexibility and strength, and I’ve developed the dreaded bingo wings.

Elizabeth Hurley works out to look good when she’s wearing a bikini.

Instagram

Liz wows in a bikini while holidaying in the Maldives last month[/caption]

In their 20s, many women are blessed with good genes, but in their 60s, anyone who still feels confident wearing a bikini has worked really hard for it.

They will also have watched what they eat very carefully.

When it comes to skin, the body needs the same ingredients as the face.

Skin is skin, so no neck cream or cellulite cream, no stretchmark cream or miracle slimming gel is going to work.

It’s simple –  wear SPF when you go in the sun and use a retinol body lotion every night.

Naturium

To reduce scars and texture on your body, use a retinol moisturiser[/caption]

Naturium Retinol Body Lotion, £27

Suitable for daily use, this thick body lotion sinks in quickly, smooths rough texture and moisturises limbs while fading scars and stretch marks over time.

Don’t expect miracles – slow and steady wins the race with bodycare.

HAIR

Your hair changes texture as it ages –  it can become thin and fine and what’s there can change to weirdly frizzy if it goes grey.

To colour or not colour is up to you, but if you go lighter, remember to keep your roots and underneath sections slightly darker as that is far more youthful.

Apply a hair oil to your mid-lengths and ends before shampooing, and also use it afterwards  to smooth and add shine.

Pantene

This bargain oil will help reduce frizz and strengthen hair[/caption]

Pantene Repair & Protect Hair Oil, £7.99

Don’t overspend on haircare – trust me, the big beauty brands really deliver.

If your hair is starting to thin, have a blood test.

“You need to check your hormones and nutrition levels, as knowing the cause of hair loss and the type of hair loss means we can treat it,”  explains trichologist Lisa Caddy at Philip Kingsley.

No supplement can replace good medical advice. 

Finally, remember what Hollywood legend Bette Davis said: “Getting old is not for sissies.” But it’s also a huge privilege. 

Follow Nadine on Instagram @Nadinebaggott where she answers your beauty questions,  and watch her on ITV’s This Morning.

CADBURY has discontinued its Bournville fingers in spite of rave reviews from fans.

The crispy biscuits were a popular item within Cadbury’s Bournville range, which features dark chocolate products.

But manufacturer Cadbury this week confirmed it has ended the treat, having originally launched it in October 2020 as a lockdown treat to share at home.

The Fingers were praised for being less sweet than the ordinary Dairy Milk fingers, meaning you could eat more of them at any one time.

One fan said on the Asda website: “I used to enjoy the regular chocolate fingers but since I’ve tried these I’m a convert! They are soo delicious especially with a cup of tea, and because they aren’t as sweet as the usual chocolate fingers, they are also very moreish! “Would recommend for everyone!”

Another added: “Just delicious. I’m a plain chocolate person, so made up with these.”

A third said: “Can’t believe how nice they are. Were sadly gone in minutes.”

The product had been particularly popular with vegans, as it did not contain milk, but there was disappointment in 2022 after skimmed milk powder was included in the recipe.

Cadbury’s owner Mondelēz International said: “We continuously adapt our product range to ensure it meets changing tastes whilst supporting growth for our customers and our business.

“Our Cadbury Bournville Fingers were discontinued this year. However, we still have plenty of other delicious products for consumers to enjoy, such as our Cadbury Bournville Giant Dark Buttons and our classic Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Fingers.”

It’s not the first time a discontinued product has caused upset.

Cadbury has also confirmed it has discontinued its Fry’s Coffee Cream bars, while dark chocolate Toberlones have also gone.

Meanwhile, Aldi has axed its Dairyfine Blonde chocolate bar, leaving fans upset as they struggle to find their favourite sweet treat.

DISCONTINUED DARK CHOCOLATE

It comes as Brits have had to wave goodbye to a number of dark chocolate bars.

Toblerone axed the dark chocolate version of the bar earlier this year.

Mars axed its dark chocolate Bounty in 2023, leaving customers heartbroken.

At the time shoppers said the moves was “bad for their mental health“.

Others were quick to share their pain with one fan saying: “Noooooo. Dark chocolate Bountys beat milk chocolate Bountys hands down.

And it’s not only dark chocolate fans getting bruised, a number of beloved chocolate bars have vanished from shelves in recent years.

Nestlé confirmed two years ago that it had axed the Caramac bar, first launched in the late 1950s, due to “low sales“.

But the treat has been spotted sporadically at bargain retailers since.

However, it’s not all bad news sometimes iconic chocolate bars make a return.

Milky Way Crispy Rolls returned earlier after they were discontinued three years ago.

CADBURY has discontinued its Bournville fingers in spite of rave reviews from fans.

The crispy biscuits were a popular item within Cadbury’s Bournville range, which features dark chocolate products.

But manufacturer Cadbury this week confirmed it has ended the treat, having originally launched it in October 2020 as a lockdown treat to share at home.

The Fingers were praised for being less sweet than the ordinary Dairy Milk fingers, meaning you could eat more of them at any one time.

One fan said on the Asda website: “I used to enjoy the regular chocolate fingers but since I’ve tried these I’m a convert! They are soo delicious especially with a cup of tea, and because they aren’t as sweet as the usual chocolate fingers, they are also very moreish! “Would recommend for everyone!”

Another added: “Just delicious. I’m a plain chocolate person, so made up with these.”

A third said: “Can’t believe how nice they are. Were sadly gone in minutes.”

The product had been particularly popular with vegans, as it did not contain milk, but there was disappointment in 2022 after skimmed milk powder was included in the recipe.

Cadbury’s owner Mondelēz International said: “We continuously adapt our product range to ensure it meets changing tastes whilst supporting growth for our customers and our business.

“Our Cadbury Bournville Fingers were discontinued this year. However, we still have plenty of other delicious products for consumers to enjoy, such as our Cadbury Bournville Giant Dark Buttons and our classic Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Fingers.”

It’s not the first time a discontinued product has caused upset.

Cadbury has also confirmed it has discontinued its Fry’s Coffee Cream bars, while dark chocolate Toberlones have also gone.

Meanwhile, Aldi has axed its Dairyfine Blonde chocolate bar, leaving fans upset as they struggle to find their favourite sweet treat.

DISCONTINUED DARK CHOCOLATE

It comes as Brits have had to wave goodbye to a number of dark chocolate bars.

Toblerone axed the dark chocolate version of the bar earlier this year.

Mars axed its dark chocolate Bounty in 2023, leaving customers heartbroken.

At the time shoppers said the moves was “bad for their mental health“.

Others were quick to share their pain with one fan saying: “Noooooo. Dark chocolate Bountys beat milk chocolate Bountys hands down.

And it’s not only dark chocolate fans getting bruised, a number of beloved chocolate bars have vanished from shelves in recent years.

Nestlé confirmed two years ago that it had axed the Caramac bar, first launched in the late 1950s, due to “low sales“.

But the treat has been spotted sporadically at bargain retailers since.

However, it’s not all bad news sometimes iconic chocolate bars make a return.

Milky Way Crispy Rolls returned earlier after they were discontinued three years ago.

CHELSEA captain Millie Bright withdrew from the Lioness Euro squad amidst the split from her ex-fiancé.

Millie Bright will not be part of the Lioness squad that travels to Switzerland as part of the Women’s Euro 2025 this summer, saying she is “unable to give 100% mentally or physically.”

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Millie Bright (right) and Mary Earps (left) have both withdrawn from the Lioness squad[/caption]

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Millie Bright reportedly split from Levi Crew earlier in 2025, and is now reportedly in a relationship with an unnamed fitness instructor[/caption]

Who is Millie Bright’s ex-fiancé Levi Crew?

Levi Crew is a performance coach, nutritionist and personal trainer from America.

He and Millie Bright were in a relationship from at least 2020 to 2025.

The pandemic appeared to keep Levi and Millie in a long-distance relationship and the start of their romance.

Levi is now based in the UK, according to his LinkedIn, used to share a home with Bright in Surrey.

Millie has a tattoo of Levi’s eye on her left forearm.

The design also features half a tiger.

“It’s my partner’s eye and half a tiger, my core strength with me through thick and thin,” she told SunSport of the inking.

When did Levi Crew and Millie Bright separate?

Earlier in 2025, Millie Bright and her then fiancé Levi Crew split, The Sun exclusively revealed.

Bright grew close to a married fitness instructor – who The Sun is not naming – whilst with Crew.

There is no suggestion either of them cheated on their partners.

The unnamed fitness instructor also split from his wife, and it is understood that he is now living with Bright in her luxury house.

Sources close to Bright said that her recent withdrawal from the Lionesses squad had nothing to do with the relationship, and that she needed surgery for a long-term injury.

Who has Millie Bright previously dated?

Millie was in a relationship with Jordan Bird prior to dating Levi.

Bird works at the famous Royal Mid-surrey Golf Club in Old Deer Park in Richmond, south west London.

He is the same age as Millie, who turned 30 in August 2023.

The couple split some time before Millie began dating her new partner, with fans being alerted to their break up after their regular posts about each other on social media stopped.

AMERICANS still waiting on tax refunds can use a unique method to get past the IRS automated system.

The trick will allow direct conversation with an employee on the other line, forgoing long wait times.

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Long waits on the phone with the IRS can be avoided (stock image)[/caption]

Calls into the IRS for information are accessible Monday through Friday between 7 am and 7 pm at 1-800-829-1040.

Those who dial in will typically begin by speaking with several automated prompts.

This can take significant time to go through, and the IRS keeps track of average phone wait times.

Data for 2025 shows averages around 12 minutes, with Monday and Tuesday typically longer than the rest of the week.

This is down from a high of 27 minutes in recent years.

Avoiding the wait altogether is still possible with a crucial hack noted by Meredith Dietz at Lifehacker.

Dietz calls it a “1-2-3 hack” that results in taxpayers speaking with a human being at the IRS in around 60 seconds.

STEP BY STEP

It involves a quick few steps to get through the automated system, as there’s really no way around it.

The first is simple — if English is your preferred language, press the number one immediately.

Secondly, before the next prompt even finishes, you’re going to want to select two “for answers about your personal income taxes.”

Last, dial three as soon as you hear the automated system say “for all other questions.”

It’s important to remember that the prompts don’t need to be fully listened to before entering the numbers.

Additionally, no Social Security Number (SSN) is required with the calling hack.

After completing the steps, it may take about five minutes for the connection to be made to the human being in the correct department of the IRS to answer questions.

The benefit of the hack is simply trimming down the time it would take to go through the prompts, therefore decreasing overall time spent calling the IRS.

Spending time on the phone calling about tax refunds also may not be worth it in the first place.

THINGS TO REMEMBER

There’s an online tracker tool called Where’s My Refund? that taxpayers can easily access through the IRS website.

Several other tools and resources could also be helpful.

If you’re going to call, however, the IRS recommends to have the following information on hand.

• SSN and birth dates
• Tax return filing status (head of household, married joint, etc.)
• Prior-year tax return details
• Any previous correspondence from the IRS
• Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) if you don’t have a SSN

Taxpayers who also got an extension on their returns this year can expert refunds later in 2025.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) also came under fire recently for long wait times after a senior was told to hold for over 120 minutes to speak with someone.

Among other “massive” changes like the cuts of around 7,000 employees, the administration is working to reduce those times.

CHELSEA captain Millie Bright withdrew from the Lioness Euro squad amidst the split from her ex-fiancé.

Millie Bright will not be part of the Lioness squad that travels to Switzerland as part of the Women’s Euro 2025 this summer, saying she is “unable to give 100% mentally or physically.”

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Millie Bright (right) and Mary Earps (left) have both withdrawn from the Lioness squad[/caption]

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Millie Bright reportedly split from Levi Crew earlier in 2025, and is now reportedly in a relationship with an unnamed fitness instructor[/caption]

Who is Millie Bright’s ex-fiancé Levi Crew?

Levi Crew is a performance coach, nutritionist and personal trainer from America.

He and Millie Bright were in a relationship from at least 2020 to 2025.

The pandemic appeared to keep Levi and Millie in a long-distance relationship and the start of their romance.

Levi is now based in the UK, according to his LinkedIn, used to share a home with Bright in Surrey.

Millie has a tattoo of Levi’s eye on her left forearm.

The design also features half a tiger.

“It’s my partner’s eye and half a tiger, my core strength with me through thick and thin,” she told SunSport of the inking.

When did Levi Crew and Millie Bright separate?

Earlier in 2025, Millie Bright and her then fiancé Levi Crew split, The Sun exclusively revealed.

Bright grew close to a married fitness instructor – who The Sun is not naming – whilst with Crew.

There is no suggestion either of them cheated on their partners.

The unnamed fitness instructor also split from his wife, and it is understood that he is now living with Bright in her luxury house.

Sources close to Bright said that her recent withdrawal from the Lionesses squad had nothing to do with the relationship, and that she needed surgery for a long-term injury.

Who has Millie Bright previously dated?

Millie was in a relationship with Jordan Bird prior to dating Levi.

Bird works at the famous Royal Mid-surrey Golf Club in Old Deer Park in Richmond, south west London.

He is the same age as Millie, who turned 30 in August 2023.

The couple split some time before Millie began dating her new partner, with fans being alerted to their break up after their regular posts about each other on social media stopped.

TITAN sub boss Stockton Rush intended to die at the wreck of the Titanic, his friend has claimed.

The bombshell allegation suggests the OceanGate CEO wasn’t simply chasing deep-sea glory, but allegedly orchestrating a high-profile mission designed to etch himself into Titanic legend.

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The destroyed submersible pictured on the ocean floor in 2023[/caption]

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Karl Stanley, a veteran submersible expert and longtime friend of Rush, made the explosive claim in a new book called Submersed: Wonder, Obsession and Murder in the World of Amateur Submarines.

He told author Matthew Gavin Frank: “Rush’s ego was so big, he was willing to die and kill to be pivotal to the character of this story.

“He wanted to go [die] at the wreck [of the Titanic].

“The more high-profile, the better. He didn’t just murder four wealthy people and get paid a cool mill to do it — they are all part of the Titanic mythology now.”

According to Stanley, Rush meticulously planned the doomed voyage as a one-way trip.

The pal described it as a “death dive” in a “futile” submarine that was never intended to return, The Daily Mail reported.

Twelve days after the Titan’s catastrophic implosion in June 2023, Stanley messaged Frank via WhatsApp, alleging Rush knew exactly what would happen – and intended for it to.

The friend further claimed the OceanGate boss deliberately named the sub after the fictional British liner Titan — the ship in the 1898 novella Futility, which famously sank in eerily similar circumstances to the Titanic. 

The implication, according to Stanley, is that this was no coincidence, but allegedly part of a calculated bid to tie himself to maritime legends.

In Frank’s telling, Stanley claimed Rush “needed to compel more than just his own death, and he needed to knowingly fabricate a ‘futile’ vessel, costumed in a titanic name, as his murder weapon.”

He even described the Titan as a “mousetrap for billionaires.”

Asked point-blank if he believed Rush had knowingly killed the other four passengers, Stanley said: “I know this is what happened.”

Those passengers — British billionaire Hamish Harding, Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman, and renowned Titanic expert Paul-Henri Nargeolet — were all killed instantly when the Titan imploded just 1 hour and 45 minutes into its descent.

This isn’t the first time concerns have been raised about Rush’s approach to safety.

In 2019, Stanley himself reportedly warned Rush about serious structural issues after a deep test dive in the Bahamas.

During that mission, Stanley recalled hearing ominous “gunshot-like” sounds every few minutes — noises he believed were the sub’s carbon fiber hull buckling under pressure.

“The sounds we observed yesterday sounded like a flaw/defect… being crushed/damaged,” he wrote in an email to Rush.

He urged OceanGate to pause operations until the problem could be investigated.

But Rush allegedly dismissed the warnings.

In an icy reply, he reportedly wrote: “I value your experience and advice on many things, but not on the assessment of carbon fiber pressure hulls…

“I hope you, of all people, will think twice before expressing opinions on subjects in which you are not fully versed.”

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The OceanGate CEO, left, was previously branded a ‘psychopath’ by his employees[/caption]

In response, Stanley painted a chilling picture of what could happen: “The worst-case scenario of pushing ahead… involves [Triton Submarines CEO] Patrick Lahey and some Russian oligarch tooling around a Russian nesting dolls version of a wreck site in a made-for-TV special, telling his version of how things went wrong.

“I hope you see option B as unacceptable as I do.”

The boss of the ill-fated submersible was also branded a “psychopath” obsessed with fame by former OceanGate staff, according to a new Netflix documentary exposing the lead-up to the 2023 disaster.

He had reportedly dismissed safety concerns raised by his team, accusing critics of stifling innovation.

Veteran Titanic expedition leader Rob McCallum, who last year told The Sun that the disaster had been “unavoidable,” is featured in the documentary.

McCallum said he repeatedly warned OceanGate that the Titan was unsafe.

The sub had never been certified or classed, and McCallum urged Rush to allow independent testing — advice he claims was ignored.

He said: “I run an expedition company that had delivered over 1,500 expeditions — we are not cavalier, we manage risk as far as we can.

“So when OceanGate say things like exploration involves risk, yes it does, but that doesn’t give you carte blanche to ignore obvious danger.”

Rush, for his part, reportedly accused those voicing safety concerns of attempting to block technological progress.