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Білл Гейтс назвав помилкою своє розлучення з дружиною після 27 років шлюбу: що відомо
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FORMER rugby star Gavin Henson says he has autism and rarely keeps in touch with his former team-mates.
The 42-year-old — who has two children with his singer ex Charlotte Church — admits he is “terrible as a friend”.
Henson, who won 33 caps for Wales, said: “They’re always wanting something from me.
“So it’s not really like a friendship, I suppose, with some of the ex-rugby boys. I’m a poor friend.
“I am on the autism spectrum, so that’s my excuse. It’s just the way I am, it’s nothing personal. I can be a little bit odd.
“It’s not like I’ve gone out and got a new friend.
“I struggle socialising that way, unless I’ve had a drink.”
Henson, who retired in 2019, also has two children with wife Katie and is “totally content” running a gastro pub in the Vale of Glamorgan.
With regards to being told he is “on the spectrum”, Henson added: “That makes a bit of sense.
“For coaches and players throughout the years, it probably makes sense to them.
“I think people found it hard to understand me.
“I’m a little bit different, obviously.
“And they always liked to try and mould you into the group and I learned how to do that, and fake that, to be a part of the team to fit in so that I’d play on the weekend.”
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an incurable, lifelong developmental condition that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others.
It affects around one in 100 people in the UK and is three to four times more common in boys than in girls.
Many people with ASD struggle to understand other people’s feelings and emotions, and they may have difficulty holding conversations.
When they are young, their language development may take longer and they can struggle to use facial expressions, using gestures to communicate instead.
They may also find it hard to connect with other people and to hold eye contact with unfamiliar individuals.
Many children with ASD like to follow a routine, and changes to this can cause distress.
IRELAND AM host Muireann O’Connell has hit back at internet trolls after she was slammed online.
The popular presenter is well known for being one of the main stay hosts on Virgin Media’s hit breakfast show.
Muireann is renowned for being upfront with fans about her beauty regiment, from taking fans along to consultations to recommending products.
Today, the 42-year-old took to her Instagram to share her new hair care routine.
The Virgin Media star appeared in frame showing off her short wet hair and added a serum before starting to dry it with the Steam pod.
After part-drying her hair, she then began curling with the wrap feature of the steaming product.
Changing out the top part of the pod, Muireann was also able to brush her hair as it dried.
She then reached for a white hair straightener as she finalised her new hair drying routine.
Muireann looked delighted as she showed off her terrific few-step routine.
However, it seemed not everyone was happy with Muireann’s video, as one person took to her comment section to air their gripes.
The troll said: “You are lucky you can wash your hair. The whole country the way it is, no water or electricity… please.”
Muireann quipped: “Are you actually coming for me because I can have a shower? Actually insane.”
Hitting back on her Instagram, Muireann shared the interaction saying: “Social media is wild. The whataboutism has gone intergalactically mad.”
She captioned her hair care routine post: “Haven’t quite gotten to grips with it yet but short hair has become my whole personality.”
Friends and fans were quick to comment on her post gushing over the result of her hair after using the steam pod.
Comedian Joanne McNally commented: “F***** hell!! That’s like a pro job.”
Virgin Media star Síomha Ní Ruairc said: “I LOVE this on you.”
Yvonne Connolly remarked: “Love your hair this length! Looking fab.”
One fan said: “Love it, really suits you.”