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FIVE, four, three, two, one . . . no, not that old Manfred Mann hit from the 1960s – this is the latest food shopping trend on social media.

It’s a simple method: Buy five portions of veg, four fruits, three proteins, two grains and one sweet treat each week.

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Julie Cook with the groceries she bought to try out the trend on her family[/caption]

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The mum-of-two tried the method for five days and gives us her verdict[/caption]

The budget formula has gone viral, especially as mums claim it has cut their food shop bills by half or more. It encourages you to cook from scratch, avoiding the high costs of pre-packaged meals and snacks.

For a family of four, my weekly food bill frequently hits £120 or more.

So can this hack feed a family and save serious cash?

Julie Cook tried it, for five days, and this what she found.

DAY 1: THE REALITY OF RATIONING

BREAKFAST would often be cereal or an egg — but today it was toast only.

“Bread is all I have in,” I said to my kids, Alex, 16, and Adriana, 11.

They stared at me as if I’d said I’d just seen a unicorn. “What, no cereal?” Adriana gasped.

They eat lunch at school so when they came home I made them a cottage pie with half the minced beef, an onion, two chopped carrots, some of the potatoes to make mash and some tomato puree I had in the cupboard.

The meal went down a treat and they asked for more.

Afterwards they usually want something sweet but I explained about the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 method and how sweet treats were rationed this week to just one pack of six mousses.

Alex loves fruit so was happy but Adriana has a sweet tooth. “Can’t I have a mousse?” she said.

“When they’re gone, they’re gone,” I replied.

Hubby Cornel, 44, a musician, was happy with the cottage pie and fruit.

When I also explained this strategy could save us hundreds, maybe even thousands a year, he perked up even more. So far, so good.

DAY 2: COOKERY COMPLAINTS

AFTER a breakfast of, you guessed it, toast, my kids set off for school clutching bananas as extras.

Normally, I’d cook something from scratch one day and, if there were no leftovers, make something simple like frozen chicken in breadcrumbs the next — but they were off-limits this week.

Besides, I still had half a pack of mincemeat to use up, as it said to use within 24 hours once opened.

I made a bolognese with the mince and added it to the pasta shells I bought. Normally the kids love this dish.

But Adriana groaned: “We had mince last night.”

I replied: “Well, I want to use it up.”

I felt rather miffed. The ingratitude!

Hubby seemed OK while Alex, bless him is 16 and all food’s good food to him — although he did ask if there’d be something “different tomorrow”.

They ate resignedly and I bribed both by offering one of the sweet treats. “When they’re gone . . . ” I began.

“Yes, when they’re gone, they’re gone!” Adriana snapped before running off upstairs with hers.

I snuck my mousse out now and decided to eat it before anyone did a late night fridge raid.

DAY 3: FRIDGE RAIDERS

WITH my family well and truly tired of mince, I used the four-pack of salmon I had bought.

I paired them with a jacket potato each and some curly kale. I also roasted the sweet peppers in some oil.

I was pleased to be serving up healthy fish and greens and definitely eased the mum guilt of no treats in the house.

At least I was giving my kids their Omega 3s.

Despite all the veg, though, the salmon steaks were tiny and everyone asked for more.

“Er, that was it,” I winced.

The kids raided the fridge and found three sorry-looking mousses.

“Where are all the yoghurts?” Alex asked.

“They’re not part of this week’s 5, 4, 3, 2, 1,” I replied.

He grabbed some strawberries and sloped off upstairs.

“I’m starving,” Cornel groaned, looking in the fridge. “Where’s all the food?”

Not a good day, really.

I stared into the empty fridge weighing it up.

On one hand, I would be saving a ton doing this. On the other, was it really worth it if everyone was starving?

DAY 4: CALORIE CONUNDRUM

DINNER tonight was chicken breasts with roasted potatoes, roasted carrots and some curly kale.

I learnt my lesson last night with the meagre salmon steaks so I used all the chicken up to ensure everyone had second helpings.

The kids were getting used to our fruit pudding now and asked for strawberries. There was a tiny handful left.

“It’s a bit, well, monotonous,” Cornel said, helping me load the dishwasher.

I stared into the fridge and felt the same.

Usually it would be heaving with yoghurts, puddings and chocolate biscuits.

I went to bed worrying whether I was giving my kids enough calories.

Boys are supposed to have 2,800 a day at my son’s age and my daughter is supposed to have between 1,400 and 2,000.

I was concerned at this point if they’d had enough.

Thank goodness they also get a healthy lunch at school.

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The mum spent £63 over the five days[/caption]

DAY 5: SOUP SAVES THE DAY

ALL the protein was now gone. I looked in the fridge and felt panic engulf me.

My teen son works out at the gym and if there’s no protein on his plate it’s a disaster. But it had all gone.

I decided to make a soup out of the bag of carrots, one onion and some potatoes, and blended it.

Then I made a simple pasta sauce with some of the onion and some tinned tomatoes I had in my cupboard (thankfully.)

“Is there any cheese?” the kids asked.

I grimaced. “I only had three proteins — fish, chicken and meat,” I explained.

“This is NOT normal,” Adriana sighed.

Afterwards I gave them both the final leftover chocolate mousses, with guilt.

At the weekend, the cupboard and fridge were bare so I did my normal huge weekly shop, with yoghurts, crisps, biccies and all that.

Oh, and sugary cereals. It came to £110.

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She says she’s convinced her kids and husband were hungry by the end of the night[/caption]

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An example of the meals Julie cooked at home for her family[/caption]

BUYING a user car isn’t easy. Are you buying the right model? Is the mileage too high? Is the colour cool or not?

Finally, how do you know you’ve got a good deal used car?

We can definitely help you with the last one. Sun Motors is the best place to buy a used car in the UK.  

You’ll find thousands of fairly priced cars for sale, all from trusted dealers who’ve checked, tested, MOTed and manicured your car to motoring perfection. 

If you’re in the market for a reliable runaround or simply want some tips on how what to look for when buying a new car, you’re in luck.

You don’t need to be a master mechanic to use this guide. It’s packed full of common sense advice for anyone who wants to learn more about buying a used car.

This Sun Motors ultimate checklist will help you navigate what to look for to ensure you always make an intelligent and informed decision. (Just don’t buy a brown car.)

Buying a used car checklist

• Mileage
• Documents
• Safety features
• Damage and accident history
• Tyres
• Dents and scratches
• Fluid levels
• Interior
• Electricals
• Engine

How Sun Motors takes the stress out of buying a used car

Buying a used car via Sun Motors is fast, easy and – dare we say it – fun.

You can search from a massive marketplace with the confidence that every car has been tested and checked to ensure it’s ready for the road.

When you find one you like, you can connect directly to the dealer. Here are some of the reasons why you should buy your next used car on Sun Motors:

• Ask AI: Use the intelligent AI function to ask essential questions about the vehicle such as “Is there any damage or accident history”, “What is the mileage” and other checklist queries. Try it out, it’s great!
• Connect with dealers: Get information and answers through your mobile. Dealers are instantly available over WhatsApp. Don’t want to IM? Email addresses and phone numbers of all dealers are available.
• Check out the pictures! No grainy images here. You’ll get to see a gallery of detailed photographs of the cars and vans you’re interested in. This can help you make up your mind before a trip to the dealer or buying online.
• Fast finance decisions: No cash, no problem. You can apply for finance through the Sun Motors site and get an almost instant decision. There’s no pressure to buy. You’ll get a clear and honest breakdown of all costs so you don’t borrow too much.

1. Mileage

Mileage matters, but not as much as it used to.

One of the first things to check is the car’s mileage. A vehicle with high mileage might have more wear and tear, even if it looks great on the inside and out.

The average car will do approximately 10,000 to 12,000 miles per year, so use that as a guide.

High mileage used to be a big warning sign, but modern cars are built to go beyond 100k. 

Ask the dealer or seller how the mileage has been done. High mileage clocked up on long motorway journeys is less of a problem than stop-start city streets.

If a car has high mileage, you’ll want to know it’s been serviced regularly and preferably by a main dealer. 

Buying a high(er) mileage model is a risk and things could go wrong. Dealers should factor this into pricing, with high mileage models cheaper. 

If you’re worried a car could be clocked (where the mileage has been tampered with) check old MOTs. This will give you a complete history of the car and its mileage. 

As with every financial transaction, if you’re worried, just walk away.

2. Documents

Before purchasing a used car, it’s important to thoroughly inspect its documents to ensure you’re buying a safe, road-legal and responsibly driven car.

Start with the vehicle’s logbook (V5C), MOT history and service records to ensure the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) matches the one on the car.

For added security, you can also conduct a vehicle history check or HPI check. This reveals crucial details such as outstanding finance, accident history and previous ownership. 

Free checks online will provide limited information, however, comprehensive checks for an additional fee will provide more insights.

3. Safety features

You’ll want your new used car to be safe to drive, right?

Check the MOT history for any advisories. You can also check if the car has been recalled for free on the Government website.

If you’re planning on driving the car away, always do a visual check of essentials like seatbelts, searching for any signs of fraying, damage, or improper retraction.

Properly functioning airbags are equally important. Check for the airbag warning light on the dashboard when you start the car. If it stays illuminated after starting the car, it could indicate a malfunction.

Next, you can check things like the anti-lock braking system (ABS). The ABS light should briefly turn on when you start the engine but go off quickly. If it stays lit, the system may not function properly, compromising its performance during emergencies.

Never compromise on safety when buying a second-hand car. Faulty safety systems not only put you and your passengers at risk but can also lead to expensive repairs later. 

4. Damage/Accident history

It’s not unusual to find cars that have been involved in accidents returned to the road. What is crucial is that the dealer or sellers tell you.

You can pay for a vehicle check through trusted providers like Autotrader.

Dealers will have done these checks, so just ask them to confirm the car hasn’t been in an accident. 

If you’re buying privately, always ask the seller about the vehicle’s accident or repair history, as it can reveal hidden issues.

Don’t take their word for it. Visually inspect the car and look closely for uneven paintwork, mismatched panels, or signs of recent bodywork repairs, which may indicate previous damage. These inconsistencies could affect the car’s safety, performance, and resale value. 

If you’re serious about safety, we recommend obtaining a professional inspection or a vehicle history report for extra peace of mind. A few hundred spent today could save you a lot more.

5. Tyres

Tyres are critical to a car’s safety and performance. They’re also expensive to replace!

Start by checking the tread depth. UK law requires a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm, but you’ll want more than the minimum. 

If tyres are low, factor this into the cost. A set of new tyres for an average car can easily cost £400, with wheel alignment and mobile fitting adding to the cost. 

Uneven wear on the tyres could indicate alignment or suspension problems, which may require costly repairs.

Examine the tyres for cracks, bulges, or any signs of damage that could lead to a blowout. 

Always ensure there is a usable spare tyre or a tyre repair kit included, as these can save you from being stranded in emergencies. 

The condition and quality of tyres are often overlooked by buyers but can add a significant cost if you need to replace them. Oh, and if you get caught driving with tyres below the minimum tread depth, you could get 3 points and a £2,500 fine for each tyre. (You do the maths.)

6. Dents and scratches

While minor scratches and small scuffs are typical for used cars (and can often be buffed out by a professional repair shop), larger dents, rust spots, or significant damage can impact the value of any used car.

Check over the car from front to back and look for any signs of damage and repair. 

Dented, damaged and bent panels are annoying and could point to more serious problems. The car may have been in a minor accident that wasn’t reported or repaired, for example.

Pay special attention to common rust-prone areas such as wheel arches and the edges of doors and windows. 

Rust can spread quickly and weaken the metal components of the vehicle, leading to expensive repairs. 

While patches of rust can often be cut out and repaired it’s a costly job and do you really have the time or inclination to do it? 

Even if the car seems well-maintained and all up together, check for if the paint job is recent. Look at the lines of the car, check doors line up when you open and close them and look for obvious signs of filler being used.

Lif the bonnet and look inside for any signs of damage and repair. Do the same in the boot. You’ll need to lift the carpet up and potentially remove the spare, but no honest seller is going to mind. 

You’re looking out for any signs of welding, damage and repairs that spell danger.

7. Fluid Levels

The car’s fluids – including oil, brake fluid and coolant – can give you some good clues about the health of the car.

Start off with the most important: the engine oil. It should be clean and at the correct level. Dirty, sludgy oil can signal a problem. 

Also, check for a milky residue around the filler cap. This is a tell-tale sign of a worn head gasket.

If you’re worried, get the seller to start up the car and look out for a bluish exhaust gas. This suggests oil is entering the combustion chamber. (Bad and expensive to fix!)

Checking the brake fluid is also a must. Low brake fluid levels may point to leaks or worn brake components.

Examine the coolant for proper levels and clarity, cloudy or rusty coolant can signal overheating or potential radiator issues.

Even if there are no problems with fluids, low fluid levels can indicate a person who doesn’t care about their car. 

If that’s you, show your current car some love and top it up!

8. Interior

We’ve focused on the outside, but the interior of your car tells a story about how it’s been driven, where and by whom.

Inspect the seats and interior surfaces for tears, stains, or unusual smells.

Persistent odours, such as smoke or mildew, can be difficult to remove and may require professional cleaning. Factor in the cost of a trip to a valet in your offer.

Check for signs of excessive wear, especially on high-contact areas like the driver’s seat and armrests. 

Damaged upholstery doesn’t just look (and smell) bad, it’s costly to repair or replace.

On the other hand, a well-maintained interior indicates the car has been looked after throughout its history.

9. Electricals

Modern cars are computers on wheels, whether you like it or not. When driving a modern motor, it’s hard to figure out who’s in control with all the lights, warning noises, start-up buttons and electric handbrakes. 

All that technology is cool, but if it fails, it’s very, very costly.

Begin by testing the basics, such as the headlights, brake lights, indicators and interior lighting. Faulty lights are illegal, unsafe and easy to fix, so get the seller to do it.

Things like the electric windows are also worth a check, ensuring they open and close smoothly without strange noises or hesitation.

Also, inspect the in-car entertainment, including radio, Bluetooth connectivity, and touchscreen navigation features, as these can be expensive to sort if they aren’t in perfect working order. 

Check each power socket, too. It’s little things like this that you won’t notice until it’s too late.

On your drive, test the horn, central locking and heated seats or mirrors.

It’s vital to run the air conditioning and climate control systems. Re-gassing the system can be costly and more extensive repairs and replacements can run to thousands.

10. Engine

We’ve saved the most important to last. It’s easy to be over-awed when you lift the bonnet and wonder, just what am I looking at? 

We know you’re not a mechanic, and you don’t need to be. You’re looking (and listening) for telltale signs that could spell danger. 

Start by checking for any visible leaks, particularly around the oil filter and radiator. Use a torch if you have one (or the function on your camera if you don’t) to look for any oil or other fluid. You can also take a look under the car to spot any drips on the ground that could suggest fluid loss. 

If possible, ask the seller to start the engine when it’s cold.

When they do, head to the back of the car. We’ve already explained how excessive exhaust smoke, or a blue puff from the back, suggests oil is entering the combustion chamber.

This isn’t just a visual check. Close your eyes (optional, but it helps) and focus on the sound the engine makes. Can you hear any rattles, knocks or grinding? 

Odd noises, rattles, knocks and chattering could all indicate engine damage or worn components. 

Buying a used car: Our final piece of advice

Trust your instincts. When buying a used car, you’re the one with the power, so never feel under pressure to buy. 

If you’re worried about the process of buying a new car, taking a friend or loved one with you can help (especially if they’re a mechanic).

For ultimate peace of mind, you can pay for a professional to perform a comprehensive vehicle check. You’ll find these are offered by both the AA and RAC, as well as independent providers. 

If you don’t want the hassle, buy from Sun Motors. Our dealers ensure that every car has been checked, tested, and is safe and ready for the road. 

Sometimes, life really is too short to have your head stuck in an engine bay, on your hands and knees checking the tyres or listening for a knock or rattle.

Buying a used car? Check out Sun Motors and find your next vehicle today. Whether you’re looking for automatic, manual or electric, use Sun Motors to decide on your next model.

MEG Nicholls helped dad Paul ‘bag a beauty’ as the father-daughter duo went on a huge £280,000 spending spree at the sales.

Sun Racing told you that legendary 14-time champion trainer Paul is enabling the help of Meg at the auctions this year.

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Megan Nicholls and dad Paul went on a spending spree at the sales securing three potential superstars – including one related to Lulamba[/caption]

The pair hit up the Goffs Arkle sale in Ireland on Tuesday and got the cheque book out in style – snapping up three hugely promising sorts.

The pick of the bunch was a £130,000 gelding by champion jumps sire Walk In The Park, whose mum Lackaneen Leader was placed in a Grade 1.

Meg, who combines her role as an ITV pundit with sourcing top talent, said: “I’m absolutely delighted to get him.

“We got our three top picks, and thought we might have had to stretch a bit more for the Walk In The Park.

“Dad actually loved him from the moment he came out of his box.

“His eyes lit up really, the horse had that bit of class about him.

“He’s really athletic, and we can’t wait to get him back and get him going.

“We knew he would make this sort of money – he really is classy, he had that swagger about him, and he’s by the right sire.

“We’ve been fighting hard against some big stables and as I have got older I’ve found it easier to work alongside Dad!

“To get some pretty smart horses at what we valued them at – I’m delighted. Now we need to find the right owners for them.”

The pair also bought £78,000 L’Ami Pierrot, who is related to Nicky Henderson’s former multiple Grade 1 winner L’Ami Serge.

Being by Nirvana Du Berlais, he also shares a sire with Lulamba, so expect him to be a speedy sort capable over hurdles.

The Nicholls also went to £75,000 for an unnamed gelding by Vadamos, whose progency include Grade 3 winner The Other Mozzie and Grade 1-placed runners such as Matata and King Of Kingsfield.

Nicholls told Sun Racing he will continue to work with long-time sales ally Tom Malone.

But he thought it would be beneficial having another set of eyes helping him too, hence the decision to bring in Meg.

He said: “I’ve been hearing all sorts of rumours, Tom and I are good mates but there has never been any contract between us.

“He’s a freelance and he buys plenty for me, so do several others.

“I’m going to work with everybody, but Megan is going to get quite a bit more involved for me.

“Results could have gone better over the last few years but that’s the way things are, it’s very hard buying these days.

“I’ll keep all avenues open, but more so than ever I’d like to get Megan much more involved on that front.”

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SOCCER AID 2025 is upon us as the iconic charity match returns to Old Trafford.

Each year, England and World XI take to the pitch to see who will be crowned that year’s winner of Soccer Aid.

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England players and coaches celebrate with the trophy following victory in Soccer Aid for Unicef at Stamford Bridge in 2024[/caption]

Who has won the most Soccer Aid matches?

Soccer Aid for Unicef was started by Robbie Williams in 2006 and is the biggest celebrity charity football match in the world.

At the time of writing, there have been 13 occasions that England and World XI have faced off since Soccer Aid began.

The match was originally played every other year, but since 2018 it has been held annually.

However, due to the global pandemic in 2020, it was held behind closed doors.

England were the first winners of the tournament in 2006, but since then have only won five more times.

And after the 2024 charity match at Stamford Bridge, World XI have won seven matches to England’s six.

What are the previous results?

The England team had their work cut out in 2024 against Eden Hazard, Usain Bolt and Alessandro Del Piero – but triumphed with an impressive 6-3 win.

Former Chelsea star Joe Cole started the rout in the sixth minute, before Ellen White tapped in the second.

In the second half, Steven Bartlett scored twice, with Jermain Defoe and Theo Walcott also getting on the score sheet.

Hazard, Del Piero and Billy Wingrove scored for the World side.

The result put a halt to the World XI’s FIVE straight wins in the iconic charity match.

Below are all of the results since the first encounter in 2006:

• 2006: England 2-1 Rest of the World
• 2008: England 4-3 Rest of the World
• 2010: England 2-2 Rest of the World 2-2 (6-7 on penalties)
• 2012: England 3-1 Rest of the World
• 2014: England 2-4 Rest of the World
• 2016: England 3-2 Rest of the World
• 2018: England 3-3 World XI (4-3 on penalties)
• 2019: England 2-2 World XI (1-3 on penalties)
• 2020 England 1-1 World XI (3-4 on penalties)
• 2021: England 0-3 World XI
• 2022: England 2-2 World XI (1-4 on penalties)
• 2023: England 2-4 World XI
• 2024: England 6-3 World XI

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When is Soccer Aid 2025?

Soccer Aid 2025 will take place on Sunday, July 15.

The charity match will kick off at 7.30pm BST at Old Trafford.

Soccer Aid will be available to watch on ITV1, and viewers will be able to live stream the event for FREE on the ITVX app/website.

EASYJET is launching 11 new flight routes from a new base airport in the UK next year.

The new routes will operate from Newcastle Airport.

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EasyJet is launching 11 new routes from Newcastle Airport[/caption]

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Destinations include beach spots such as Corfu and Malta[/caption]

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There are also city spots such as Prague and Nice[/caption]

Alongside the current eight routes from Newcastle Airport, a number of new beach and city destinations are being launched across Europe and Africa.

This includes flights to Greek islands Corfu and Rhodes, as well as Malta, Faro in Portugal, Reus, Nice and Prague.

Turkey will be getting new routes to Dalaman and Antalya, while African routes included Tunisia and Sharm el Sheik in Egypt.

EasyJet will base three aircraft at Newcastle Airport from March 2026 and could add more in August 2026.

While flights will be on sale in the next few months, holidays can be booked on the website already.

One of the holidays on offer is a seven night break at the 3* Ukino Terrace in Faro on a Self Catering basis for £402 per person when flying from April 7, 2026.

Alternatively, you could jet off to Reus on September 26, 2026, on a half-board basis for a seven-night break at the 3* Best Mediterraneo for £513pp.

All holidays include 23kg of luggage as well as transfers.

If you prefer city breaks, you could instead head to Nice or Prague.

For £341 per person, you could stay two nights at the 3* Monsigny in Nice on a Room Only basis. from Newcastle on April 12, 2026.

For Prague, you could head off on September 24, 2026, for a three night bed-and-breakfast stay at the 4* Ariston and Ariston Patio Hotel for £324 per person.

Natasha Marson, head of trade distribution at easyJet holidays, said: “We’re thrilled to offer thousands of new package holidays to our valued trade customers in the North East.”

A Hawaii-like island in Europe has also got new easyJet flights from the UK.

The new route from London Luton Airport to Funchal on the Portuguese island of Maderia will operate twice each week throughout the summer season, on Mondays and Fridays.

The Atlantic Ocean island, off the north west coast of Africa, is known for its beautiful volcanic landscapes.

There is also the Laurisilva forest – a UNESCO World Heritage site that offers amazing hiking opportunities.

Plus, new EU rules mean Brits will now get LESS compensation if their flight is delayed.

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Flights across the new routes will be on sale on easyJet.com in the coming months[/caption]

WYNNE Evans has accused the BBC of abandoning him in the wake of a series of controversies that erupted during and after his time on Strictly Come Dancing.

In his first public TV appearance since the scandal the opera singer, 53, claimed he had not been contacted by the BBC after being axed from his Radio Wales show.

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Jamie and Wynne Evans both appeared in the video[/caption]

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He appeared on Strictly alongside Katya Jones and addressed a ‘catalogue of moments’ that caused a backlash[/caption]

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Wynne previously spoke to The Sun about the extent of his mental health battles following the scandal[/caption]

The corporation said he was offered a dedicated contact and mental health support.

“I haven’t heard from the BBC since I got suspended, personally,” Wynne told hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard.

“Sometimes I think it’s lip service that they do.

“Mental health is a really grey area — they can say we’ve got that policy in place, but actually you have to look after the people.

“Because in the flip of a light switch, the light can go out.”

Evans described how the pressure and media scrutiny following Strictly became so intense that he was placed under a crisis team and considered taking his own life.

“At one point I remember saying to my girlfriend, I have to take my own life,” he admitted. 

“I was under the crisis team for a month where they just looked after you the whole time. 

“My friends, family and girlfriend did a rota where they looked after me because it was relentless. 

“I said sorry to my daughter I’m sorry because I brought shame on the family — because even though I didn’t do what they said I did, I still brought all these headlines.

“She said, ‘Look Dad, I know you. You are a kind person. I’ve seen the video for myself I know exactly what you said’. So they’ve been absolutely brilliant.”

The tenor and former Go Compare frontman addressed several incidents that generated headlines during his time on the Strictly live tour.

He spoke about the now-infamous “sex toy” incident involving fellow contestant Jamie Borthwick.

“We’re on tour, spending 24 hours a day with people, you get to know people really well,” he said. 

“It was a joke that went too far. He [Jamie] was talking about this thing backstage — I ordered it off Amazon, and as soon as he opened it, the joke was over.

“It went straight in the bin. I didn’t know he sent a video to a friend. And yeah, it was a joke that went too far. I apologise for that.”

Another moment under scrutiny was when Evans was accused of inappropriately touching professional dancer Katya Jones during rehearsals.

Wynne said Katya planned the moment, and she dragged him to closer to the cameras as they stood in the gallery with Claudia Winkleman,

“I totally understand that and I apologise,” he said.

“I don’t want to sit here today coming across as a victim because I’m not — I’m naive. 

“Katya says to me, ‘Have you seen what people are saying on Twitter, Instagram?’

“I’m sat in make-up and I’m like, ‘Oh my word.’ I showed it to her and I say, ‘We need to make an apology video.’ 

“So we did — it was 50 seconds long.”

He said the BBC made him cut it short which he insisted was the wrong decision. 

He said: “I showed it to Strictly, they said no, it needs to be 10 seconds. 

“So then it looks like this weird hostage video.”

Evans also explained his side of a viral controversy involving a misheard comment during a photo call, where it was alleged he directed an offensive term toward professional dancer Janette Manrara.

“The reporters had left, we were there having stills (photos) taken. I was there talking to JB [Jamie Borthwick] — I had this nickname for him, which was ‘old boy’, because he could contort his… 

“There was a reporter recording from a distance away, they took out the words ‘old’ and ‘boy’, which you can absolutely see in the video, it’s crystal clear.

“Even though I’m looking at Jamie, they claimed I’m directing this word at Janette.

“Taken out of context, the narrative was so wrong on it. 

“I was mortified, absolutely mortified. I spoke to Janette afterwards — she didn’t hear it.

“There’s never been any complaints about me ever.”

Evans revealed the moment the press tour rang him to question the alleged remark.

“I’d just lost my brother, I’d broken my foot, I was lying in a hotel room, papers calling me. The Strictly press tour rang me saying I’m meant to have said this word. I said, ‘Oh God, I’m sorry.’ 

“They took that as an apology and sent it to the papers — that looked like I’d validated the story.”

Presenter Ben Shephard described the situation as a “catalogue of moments” that led viewers to question Evans’ character. 

Wynne replied: “I totally understand that. It was interesting, actually — I saw you when the kilt was lifted on Lorraine — that’s a very similar situation.

“I did a stupid thing, but the narrative was changed. When I’m reading a headline that says ‘sex pest’…”

Evans, who proposed to his girlfriend in Morocco, said he regrets signing up to Strictly.

He said: “I wouldn’t do it. It wasn’t a safe environment for me.

“I loved Katya and the guys that were there. I’m happy now to be back in Wales.”

He also revealed that he’s launching his own new radio show: The Wynne Evans Show, airing weekdays from 9am to 12pm on his website.

“I’m going to start my own show on Monday,” he said, adding: “I’m happy to be moving on.”

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MCDONALD’S is disappointing fans by dropping four popular menu items in days including a popular McFlurry flavour and burger.

The chain regularly switches up its menu bringing in new items and axing others.

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From June 17, Cheesy Garlic Bread Dippers, Lotus Biscoff McFlurry, Steakhouse Stack and, McSpicy x Frank’s RedHot are all leaving the menu.

The RedHot burger, served with spicy mayo, alongside salad and a toasted seed bun, had been brought back to menus on May 7.

The hot burger was first introduced in the UK back in February 2024, and was available for six weeks.

And it’s been given a similar amount of time on menus this time around.

McDonald’s excited loyal customers when it revealed it was relaunching the Lotus Biscoff McFlurry flavour in its branches from April 17.

McDonald’s had previously axed the Biscoff McFlurry last year.

The dessert comes with the famous McDonald’s ice cream and is topped with Biscoff sauce and crumbled biscuits.

At the time, fans wrote online about their delight.

One said: “Oh my God this is a dream come true.”

Now, there is only days to indulge before the sweet treat is pulled again.

The Steakhouse Stack burger is also going after being re-launched at the beginning of May.

At the same time, customers will see Cheesy Garlic Bread Dippers disappear. These were £2.40 for four or a share box, £6.66.

It could be another year before these items make a comeback – if at all – so anyone wanting to get a taste of these favourites will need to move fast.

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As the much loved items leave the menu, the chain is cheering up customers by bringing back other food favourites.

From next Wednesday (June 18) the menu will host the cheesy McCrispy, £6.69, halloumi fries, as as well as toffee and apple pie.

The Toffee Crisp McFlurry, £2.39, is also making a comeback.

At the same time, the fast food joint is also launching The Big Arch burger, £7.99, featuring two beef patties, white cheddar cheese slices, crispy onions, fresh onions, shredded lettuce, crunchy pickles, finished with a layer of signature Big Arch sauce.

The Katsu chicken one wrap is also staying on menus longer than previously planned.