VIRGIN Media star Muireann O’Connell told how she “loved” her new “budget” River Island dress that is a dupe of a popular designer.

The Ireland AM host returned on air this morning alongside Tommy Bowe and Alan Hughes – who was absent yesterday as Karen Koster filled in.

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Muireann often shares her work outfit details before heading out on air.

She recorded herself getting ready in the dressing room this morning and shared it on Instagram.

The Limerick native popped on a stunning bargain frock she got from River Island.

The fabulous piece is the perfect dupe of a dress from renowned fashion designer Vivienne Westwood.

Posing in her dressing room, Muireann showed off the dress, which featured a slit at the knee, to allow her to show off some leg.

The brown check midi dress also has a cowl neck design to create a balanced silhouette and softness around the chest area.

The dress currently retails on River Island’s website for just €76.

The current price of the dress on River Island is a fraction of the amount some recent frocks from the renowned designer have gone for – with dress prices ranging from €300 to over €1,000.

She paired the dress with some “old” tan high heels, which were perfect for the look with the dress’s slit.

To round off her on-air look, Muireann popped on a pair of large gold hoop earrings and, with a wave to the camera, exited to host the show.

Muireann captioned her stylish post: “Good morning! Budget Vivienne Westwood here. Can you tell I love the slit?”

Friends and fans raced to the presenter’s comment section to gush over the “stunning” find.

One fan remarked: “I think that’s the best dress ever on you, love that style and cut.”

TROLL SLAM

Sharon said; “Wow wow . Absolutely stunning.”

Another fan added: “Adore the dress.”

Muireann is renowned for sharing her outfits and beauty routines with fans on social media.

Which, at times, can leave her exposed to some nasty comments.

Recently, Muireann hit back at internet trolls after she was slammed online.

MUIR COMMENTS

She took to her Instagram to share her new hair care routine and 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.”

ALDI Ireland fans are set to love “stylish” new Stanley dupes in the middle aisle – and they come in three colours.

The bargain supermarket is launching stainless steel bottles for €7.99 this week.

And they are the perfect dupe of the major brand that took the internet by storm.

Stanley’s Quencher Protour Flip Straw Tumbler is priced at €55.

Aldi’s new travel cup offers three positions to drink from: a straw opening, a drink opening, and a full cover.

It comes with comfort grips on the handle to make it easier to carry, and the bottom fits most cup holders perfectly – excellent for cars and the gym.

The cup has a capacity of 880 millilitres and it helps keep the drink cold or hot.

And it’s available throughout Aldi’s Irish stores tomorrow.

Their website reads: “Stay hydrated on the go with this stylish stainless-steel bottle.”

The bottles come in three gorgeous colours: cream, grey and blue.

The dupe version has double-wall insulation that helps keep the drink hot or cold for hours.

It is also BPA free – a chemical found in plastics that has been linked to hormonal disruptions.

However, the Stanley Cup can contain up to 1.2 litres – 0.320 ml more than the dupe version, and it offers a vast range of colour options.

The original also has a powder coat finish and FlowState technology.

Aldi’s version is expected to sell out quickly, so savvy shoppers must be quick.

This follows Aldi Ireland fans’ excitement over new matching kitchen staples in the middle aisle, with prices from €14.99.

Matching kitchen staples

The bargain supermarket has matching Textured Kettle & Toasters in stores this week.

It reads on their website: “Add some style and functionality to your kitchen with these Textured Kettle & Toaster essentials.”

The bargain buy has a capacity of 1.7 litres, making it perfect for the whole family.

The toaster also comes with three features: reheat, defrost, and a stop button.

A detachable crumb tray is also included.

What’s more, the matching set comes in three different colours – blue, white or yellow.

THE HISTORY OF ALDI

The German discount supermarket chain came to Ireland in 1999.

Aldi’s first few shops opened in November 1999, with locations in Sandyford, Dublin, and Ballincollig, Cork.

By the mid-2000s, Aldi bosses had opened numerous stores, focusing on providing high-quality products at low prices.

As the recession hit 2008-2012, Aldi’s popularity grew as consumers became more price-conscious.

The supermarket giant continued it’s expansion in Ireland between 2013-2018, while refurbishing existing stores.

By 2018, Aldi had over 130 shops throughout the country.

The chain began to focus on expanding its range of Irish-made products and supporting local producers.

In 2023, Aldi had over 140 stores in Ireland.

The store invested in sustainability initiatives, such as reducing plastic packaging and increasing the availability of organic and eco-friendly products.

Aldi chiefs said: “At Aldi we are committed to supporting Irish suppliers. Developed in partnership with Bord Bia, Grow with Aldi is designed to help the very best Irish suppliers develop their brand.

“To date, we’ve invested €10 million in our Grow with Aldi development programme in a bid to find the very best Irish suppliers.

“As a result, for a limited time only there are over 47 new products, from 27 Irish suppliers available in store.”

Aldi have introduced technological advancements with self-checkout systems and contactless payment options.

KAYLEY Jones is the fiancée of Luke Humphries, the world’s no.1 darts player.

Luke will be competing at the Premier League Darts competition where he hopes to defeat longtime rivals Luke Littler and Gerwyn Price.

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Kayley and Luke’s whirlwind romance

Kayley was born in 1994 and keeps a relatively low profile compared to her darts champion boyfriend.

She gave birth to her first child, Grace, in 2013, though it is unknown if she was with Luke at the time.

However, the couple welcomed their son Rowan Ellis together on October 9, 2022.

Luke took to Instagram to share the thrilling news with his fans.

He wrote: “Absolutely overwhelmed to welcome mine and Kayley Marie’s son into the world last night at 10:09pm, weighing 7 pound 9 and a half! 

“Absolutely in awe off how amazing Kayley was, going through it all. she’s was incredibly strong throughout labour and am so proud of her. 

“We have named him ‘Rowan Ellis Humphries’ both are doing fine and settling in at home now!”

Tying the knot

Kayley is Luke’s biggest supporter and can often be seen cheering him in the audience.

Ahead of the US Darts Masters in May 2014, Luke announced that he and Kayley had gotten engaged.

Sharing a snap of himself proposing in a New York City skyscraper, Luke broke the news to fans on Instagram.

He accompanied the post with an adorable caption.

Luke wrote: “A moment that I’ve been waiting to do for some time now.. just wanted to wait until that perfect moment!

“Today was that time. up the edge in New York all by ourselves I popped the question, proud to say kayley said yes!”

Kayley’s superstar husband

Kayley’s husband Luke was born on February 11, 1995, in Berkshire but grew up in Crewe.

He was named after his father’s favourite team, Leeds, as his name was an acronym for “Leeds United Kings of Europe”.

Luke discovered that his talent lay with darts instead of football though.

His incredible skills earned him the nickname Cool Hand Luke.

The star rose quickly in the darts scene and took home his first major title at the 2023 World Grand Prix.

He defeated the legendary darts player Gerwyn Price, earning himself £120,000 in prize money. 

However, Luke’s biggest win was at the 2024 World Championships where he defeated Luke Littler in the final.

As of February 2025, he is ranked as the world’s number one darts player after winning the PDC World Masters.

He’ll be competing at the Premiere League Darts competition which kicks off on February 6, 2025.

Here is a look at what Luke has won in his career so far:

Majors

World Masters (1) – 2025
Grand Slam of Darts (1) – 2023
PDC World Championship (1) – 2024
Players Championship Finals (2) – 2023, 2024
World Grand Prix (1) – 2023
World Matchplay (1) – 2024
Other TV
PDC World Cup (1) -2024
World Tour
New Zealand Darts Masters (1) – 2024
Euro Tour
Czech Darts Open (2) – 2022, 2024
European Darts Grand Prix (1) – 2022
European Darts Matchplay (2) – 2022, 2023
German Darts Grand Prix (2) – 2022, 2024
PDC Ranked
PDC Challenge Tour (1) – 2017 CT 12 Milton Keynes
Players Championships (4) – 2022 PC 01 Barnsley, 2023 PC 15 Leicester, 2023 PC 20 Barnsley, 2024 PC 26 Wigan
Annual Ranking Champion
PDC Youth/Development Tour Ranking Champion (2) – 2017, 2018
Rest
Austrian Darts Championship Qualifiers (1) – 2019 UK TCH
Austrian Darts Open Qualifiers (1) – 2018 UK
Belgian Darts Championship Qualifiers (1) – 2020 TCH
European Darts Matchplay Qualifiers (1) – 2018 UK
European Darts Open Qualifiers (1) – 2018 UK
European Darts Trophy Qualifiers (1) – 2018 UK
German Darts Championship Qualifiers (1) – 2019 UK TCH
German Darts Grand Prix Qualifiers (1) – 2018 UK
German Darts Open Qualifiers (2) – 2018 UK, 2019 UK TCH
Gibraltar Darts Trophy Qualifiers (1) – 2021 TCH
Hungarian Darts Trophy Qualifiers (1) – 2021 TCH
Youth Tournaments
PDC Youth/Development Tour (11)
2017 DT 01 Wigan, 2017 DT 04 Wigan, 2017 DT 09 Hildesheim, 2017 DT 16 Barnsley, 2017 DT 20 Wigan, 2018 DT 07 Hildesheim, 2018 DT 13 Peterborough, 2018 DT 17 Wigan, 2019 DT 11 Milton Keynes, 2019 DT 17 Wigan, 2019 DT 20 Wigan
Youth Majors
PDC World Championship Youth Final (1) – 2019

A TYCOON who paid for his divorce with a property fraud after his wife left him for Cesc Fabregas has won a £4.5million legal battle.

Elie Taktouk married Lebanese model Daniella Semaan in 1998 but they split 13 years later when she dumped him for the ex-Arsenal star.

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During a bitter divorce battle, Taktouk lost the the £5.5million marital home in Belgravia to his ex and her new partner.

The 50-year-old was then jailed for seven years in 2021 over a multi-million pound property fraud.

He was ordered to pay £4.5million in a confiscation ruling two years later following the scam.

A judge ruled Taktouk should serve eight years in jail consecutive to his seven year sentence if the money was not paid in default.

But Taktouk has now won the right to appeal that order at the Court of Appeal.

This is so judges can “receive fresh evidence from the appellant’s brother, Dr Wassim Taktouk, who is the executor of the estate of their late father”.

The court heard previously how Taktouk’s dad Youssef Taktouk was one of the richest men in Ibadan, Nigeria, and was worth around £187million.

Both he and brother Dr Wassim Taktouk were shareholders in his father’s company Wasseli.

A previous judge examined whether he inherited anything that could be subject to the confiscation order following his father’s death.

But Taktouk argued: “I cannot comment on a company I had no control over, no power over.

“My father gave me and my brother a ten per cent share each when we were younger, in 1992, I think when I was still a teenager.

“I don’t have any details of his wealth.”

The court also heard how Taktouk drove a Porsche and rented a £21,000 a month property in Kensington.

Between September 2014 and August 2021, he bought £78,000 worth of luxury items from Harrods.

Taktouk was convicted of 11 counts of fraud and forgery offences relating to a failed property redevelopment in Knightsbridge.

The director of JMT Property Ltd was privately prosecuted by property developer Adrian Noël and his father Frank.

They had made an initial investment to buy the property – and then made ten additional investments at Taktouk’s request for works to be done while he was project manager.

But he used the cash to fund his extravagant lifestyle to the tune of £2.5million – although the total loss was believed to be £3,237,347.

Taktouk has two children from his marriage to model Daniella.

She and ex-Chelsea star Fabregas first met in Japanese restaurant Nozomi in 2013 – sparking a bitter divorce battle.

Fabregas now shares three children with Danielle, who he married in May 2018.

The couple live in Italy where the ex-Arsenal skipper manages Serie A side Como.

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A DESPERATE hunt has been launched for a mum and her baby daughter who vanished from home.

Millie Evans, 18, was last seen pushing the tot in a pram through Moreton in Merseyside at around 6.40pm.

Merseyside Police have now launched a search for the mum and daughter, who are from Seacombe.

They have described Millie as 5ft 5ins tall, medium build and shoulder-length black hair.

She has piercings in her cheek and under her eye and was last seen wearing black trousers and a black jacket.

Police also released a picture of the Zumm pram, which black and rose gold.

A spokesperson said: “Millie has been missing from home since yesterday evening, Tuesday 4 February, when she was last seen with her baby daughter at around 6.40pm on Hoylake Road in Moreton.

“Officers are carrying out extensive enquiries to find her.

“Millie is known to frequent Kensington and Liverpool city centre.”

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"I can't, I'm on a juice cleanse."

Despite their negative press, juice cleanses are still an extremely popular method for people looking to detox their digestive systems, reset their diets, or lose weight quickly. Influencers push the cleanses on TikTok, and several brands claim their products deliver an array of holistic benefits. This is fueling the juice cleanse market, which was valued at $18 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to $37 billion by 2031.

However, doctors are urging caution as new research suggests juice cleanses might be doing harm to your body's "good" bacteria. Specifically, a fresh study from Northwestern University found that short-term vegetable and fruit juicing can rapidly alter your microbiome, particularly in the mouth, in ways that could lead to inflammation and gut health issues. Let's unpack the findings.

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Study Findings: Major Bacterial Shifts in Just Three Days

• a juicing group
• a juicing group on a whole foods diet
• a group on a whole foods, plant-based diet

Samples were taken at 4 different times over the three days to analyze bacterial changes in the body. The researchers found that the biggest microbiome disruption wasn't in the gut—but in the mouth—for those on the juicing-only diet.

According to the results, following a juice-based cleanse for only three days led to:

• Increased Proteobacteria, a group of microbes in the mouth linked to inflammation and disease when present in high numbers
• A drop in beneficial Firmicutes bacteria, which help maintain oral health and prevent infections
• An increase of bacteria in the gut associated with leaky gut and inflammation, as well as microbes that have been linked to cognitive decline

These effects were seen most dramatically in the juicing-only group, whereas the group on a whole foods, plant-based diet actually experienced positive microbial shifts. The group that was juicing while on a whole foods diet had less severe bacterial changes than the strictly juicers, suggesting that fiber plays a key part in drinking fruits and vegetables to enjoy their benefits.

Why fiber? Juicing removes most of the insoluble fiber found in whole fruits and vegetables while concentrating natural sugars. The delicate balance of bacteria in the gut and mouth rely on fiber to thrive. With a lack of fiber, these new findings suggest juice cleanses can wreak havoc on the microbiome in a short period of time.

What Experts Are Warning About Juice Cleanses

"Most people think of juicing as a healthy cleanse, but this study offers a reality check," said the study's senior author, Dr. Melinda Ring, a director of the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a Northwestern Medicine physician.

"Consuming large amounts of juice with little fiber may lead to microbiome imbalances that could have negative consequences, such as inflammation and reduced gut health." Dr. Ring also pointed out that the results suggest the oral microbiome is "a rapid barometer of dietary impact."

Interestingly, when the researchers asked the 14 study participants to follow a pre-study "elimination diet" focused on whole plant foods that cut out alcohol, processed foods, and caffeine, their gut bacteria experienced positive changes.

This suggests that trying a juice cleanse isn't all it's cracked up to be—especially if it can have such negative impacts in as little as three days.

However, by simply shifting your diet to more whole, plant-based foods, like fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, fish, and lean meats can be even better for your overall health.

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