MAURA Higgins has belted out a Whitney Houston anthem about broken hearts following her split from Pete Wicks.

The Irish beauty, 34, watched the Queen of the Night tribute concert in London on Saturday night and enjoyed some of the late singer’s biggest hits.

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Maura Higgins is keeping busy after her split from Pete Wicks[/caption]

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Among them were heartbreak anthems I Will Always Love You and Where Do Broken Hearts Go.

She could be heard singing along to the latter as she filmed the big-voiced impersonator on stage.

The night out followed Maura’s stinging Valentine’s Day jibe at ex Pete.

We exclusively revealed how she was asked where Pete, 37, was as she left a restaurant and replied: “Dunno, probably cheating.”

In another thinly veiled nod to her love life troubles, Maura sent herself flowers on Valentine’s Day with a note that read: “To Me, Love Me.”

Meanwhile, glum-looking Pete was pictured with his mum in Essex. He wore a baseball cap bearing the cryptic words “smoke and mirrors”.

Maura and Strictly hunk Pete were in a relationship for months after knowing each other for six years. But it was revealed on Friday that they had split despite a romantic Christmas break in Ireland.

The evening after the news broke, the model slipped into a red mini-dress with rose motifs for a meal with her hairstylist pal Carl Bembridge at a restaurant in London’s Mayfair.

Neither Maura nor Pete have publicly commented about their separation but it was claimed they had a series of arguments.

A source told The Sun on Sunday: “Maura was suspicious of Pete and whether he might have been messing her around. There have been some rows over trust.

“Although they have both been coy about their relationship, she really liked him and saw a future.”

Maura told a podcast she “adored him”, while former Towie star Pete called her “super intelligent” and “incredibly witty”.

They had been caught sharing a kiss during a Soho dinner in August and in October they were spotted in another clinch after a date in Shoreditch, East London.

They were snogging again later that month at the Pride of Britain awards after-party at Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane.

They never made their romance official and were apart in November and December while Maura was on ITV’s I’m A Celeb.

Confiding to jungle campmate GK Barry, she said: “Well, we’ve already been papped, tongues down each other’s necks, and we had no idea. The funniest part was I had a vape in one hand and a cigarette in the other, living my best life.”

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Pete and Maura were said to have had a series of rows[/caption]

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Glum-looking Pete was pictured with his mum in Essex[/caption]

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I’m A Celeb’s Maura dazzles in a red-rose minidress holding her Valentine’s Day flowers[/caption]

THE grand finale of The Masked Singer dazzled audiences and prompted them to call for a special duet between two stars.

Last year’s champion returned and wowed crowds with a rendition of Bonnie Tyler’s Total Eclipse Of The Heart alongside Pufferfish.

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Total Eclipse of the Heart sang by Pufferfish and Piranha stunned fans[/caption]

McFly‘s Danny Jones returned as Piranha and replaced judge Mo Gilligan on the panel for the Saturday night final.

Fans took to social media to declare how impressed they were.

One inspired viewer wrote: “Wow – this was amazing. I’m covered in goosebumps! Piranha and Pufferfish – what a duet.”

A second begged: “Please record this version at McFly HQ.”

A third requested: “You and Pufferfish need to release that duet. Phenomenal.”

“That Total Eclipse of the Heart duet by Pufferfish and Piranha should be released as a single.”

“Congratulations, @SamanthaBarks, truly deserving, absolutely fantastic voice. Now we just need a duet with @itsDannyJones,” proposed a fan.

Another mirrored: “Congratulations on winning #maskedsingeruk Please record a song together with @itsDannyJones That was such a beautiful duet.”

“If they don’t release this as single together they’ll be missing out,” echoed a fan.

“Please tell me this will be released as a single!!!!!” pressed another.

The Masked Singer crowned its latest winner with Pufferfish being unmasked as a major theatre star.

Fans of the ITV guessing game were left stunned when it was confirmed that Pufferfish was in fact the West End’s leading lady, Samantha Barks.

She beat off competition from Dressed Crab and Wolf who were also revealed to be major stars.

The show’s panel – Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Maya Jama and guest judge Danny Jones – were left in awe when Samantha took off her mask to finally confirm her identity.

Speaking after she was unmasked, the star said to the panel: “I’ve had the best time, I’ve had the best time. Underneath the mask I’ve been smiling the whole time.”

Samantha, 34, rose to fame in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s BBC talent show I’d Do Anything.

The programme searched for an actress to play Nancy in a revival of Oliver!

She made her film debut in the 2012 adaptation of Les Miserables, starring Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway.

More recently, she has become the biggest West End star since Elaine Page and is famed for playing Elsa in the theatre production of Frozen.

Finishing a close runner-up to Samantha was Dressed Crab who turned out to be soul and jazz star Gregory Porter.

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Barks aka Pufferfish wowed while singing with Danny’s Piranha[/caption]

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Fans called for the song to be released as a single[/caption]

A COUPLE have eagerly hit back at rude trolls who criticise their 61 year age gap relationship.

Despite having more than six decades between them, Miracle Pogue, 26, and her husband Charles, 87, have been happily married for the last three years and won’t listen to nasty haters. 

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The couple, who are hoping to have two children through IVF, are constantly hit with mean abuse from keyboard warriors online – with some even slamming their marriage as a ‘business plan’. 

But Miracle and Charles, who first met when Miracle began working at a local laundrette in Starkville, Mississippi, have taken to social media to prove that despite what people might think, they are happier than ever. 

Posting online, Miracle shared a short clip of the couple dancing in their home.

Miracle wore a matching co-ord and a pair of slip-on sandals, whilst Charles looked smart in a blue shirt, shorts and trainers with long socks.

Partaking in the viral ‘left right challenge’, the age cap couple confidently performed the trending dance.

Alongside the clip, Miracle wrote: “When [you’re] happily married and unbothered.”

But the TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @mnigeria98, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly gone viral and racked up 1.7 million views. 

And social media users were left totally divided over the short video – whilst some were extremely complimentary of the couple, mean trolls were also out in full force.

One person said: “How adorable.”

Another added: “I love it.” 

A third commented: “I love this for you guys. Society always has something to say about people’s happiness and to me that speaks volumes of people’s misery.” 

However, at the same time, one keyboard warrior claimed: “Must be the money.” 

A second chimed in: “I know a business plan when I see one.” 

Whilst someone else questioned: “You mean happily waiting to cash out?” 

Miracle reveals all

Talking about their relationship, Miracle previously told Kennedy News:  “I knew he was older but I didn’t know his age exactly. When I found out I was in too deep, it was a couple of months in and I already had feelings for him. 

“He was my baby and he wasn’t going anywhere.

“I don’t care if he’s 100 or 55, I like him for him. I thought he was maybe 60 or 70 because he looks so good. He’s always up and active.”

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As well as this, Miracle also added: “We prepare for things and he says he might not be here in five years. I tell him he will and he’ll outlive us all.

“I know realistically I’ll be around longer than him so I try to live and have fun and experience as much as I can with him. We try to live it up.”

Unfortunately, Miracle’s family weren’t so keen on the match, with her father questioning whether to attend the pair’s wedding. 

She continued: “My grandad said if I was happy and it’s what I want to do then he’s happy. My dad was like “hell no ma’am, not at all”.

“’It took a lot of time to convince him but I asked him if he wanted to lose his daughter forever. If he didn’t come to my wedding, he would have lost me forever.

“’I told him I needed his support and to walk me down the aisle. Once he got to meet Charles and talk to him, he loved him.”

And despite the 61 years between them, Miracle and Charles are desperate to have two children of their own. 

She explained: “I want him to have another generation. 

“We’re looking to go to an IVF clinic to talk about our options. We went to an IVF clinic before but we really felt the pre-judgment even though they don’t know me and it was quite overwhelming.

“Now I’m forgetting it as long as they give me my baby. 

“Maybe Charles’s age will stop us from having children but I have an open mind. It may not work.”

As well as this, Charles addressed the hate the couple often receive, as he explained: “Miracle has got a lot going for her. She’s got her life in order, she’s great.

“There’s no problem with the age difference. People making comments online doesn’t make a difference, we just let them do their thing. 

“We’re very happy together. We’re looking forward to starting a family together.”

Meanwhile, the pair recognise that their relationship has sparked a huge debate online, as Miracle expressed: “People on the internet make me feel weird.

There’s no problem with the age difference. People making comments online doesn’t make a difference, we just let them do their thing

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“I get backlash from people who don’t know me or love me, they just call it as they see it. I posted my man online and it blew further than I could even imagine.

“People were saying I’m using Charles, he doesn’t know what’s going on and saying I should be ashamed.

“Of course, people mention finances but I’m a nurse. I was starting medical school when I met him.

“I will be well off with or without Charles, it’s a choice to be with him and it makes me feel good that he chooses me.”

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Miracle is married to a man a decade older than her own grandfather[/caption]

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She met Charles Pogue, 85, when she was working in a laundrette[/caption]

TWO people have died after a plane crash landed in the woods just minutes after taking off.

The light aircraft left Georgia’s Covington Municipal Airport under darkness on Saturday night but was only in the air for 20 minutes before the fatal plunge.

Both people on board died instantly in the crash, officials believe.

The single engine aircraft left the Georgia airport just after 11pm, according to the Covington Police Department.

Newton County officers were quickly alerted to fears over the aircraft when it appeared on tracking data to be in free fall.

They added that at around 11:21pm they received a phone call from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) who had concerns after a small plane lost all communication shortly after takeoff.

Officers found the wreckage of the plane in the woods just north of the runway a short time after the first alarms were raised.

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are now set to investigate the cause of the crash.

It comes just days after Motley Crue singer Vince Neil’s private jet crashed into a parked plane on a runway – leaving the pilot dead.

The rock star’s girlfriend was also injured in the crash after the flight careened off the runway as it landed in Arizona’s Scottsdale Municipal Airport just before 2.45pm on Monday.

CCTV footage caught the jet veering to the left off the tarmac and into the dirt as the pilot appeared to lose control and head straight towards the idle flight.

The Learjet 35A smashed into the underside of the much bigger Gulfstream 200 and collapsed to the ground with the cockpit caved in.

Neil’s private jet had arrived from Austin, Texas, with the main left gear reportedly failing upon landing.

This shock plane disaster came just days after another horrifying private jet crash in Philadelphia.

All six people on board were killed when the aircraft plummeted just 30 seconds after it took off.

One of the people on board was 11-year-old Valentina Guzman Murillo who had just undergone life-saving treatment.

Valentina had been in recovery after undergoing a major medical procedure back in September and was heading home to Mexico on the medical transport jet.

She was flying with her mom Lizeth Murillo Ozuna, 31, who was confirmed as a victim by the mayor of Ensenada, Mexico.

Also killed in the crash were Captain Alan Alejandro Montoya Perales, Copilot Josue de Jesus Juarez Juarez, Dr. Raul Meza Arredondo and paramedic Rodrigo Lopez Padilla.

A driver on the ground was the seventh victim when the plane smashed into a busy road.

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THE viral ‘Dubai chocolate’ sensation has finally arrived in the UK, causing a frenzy amongst shoppers.

The dessert, inspired by the Middle Eastern treat knafeh, features a rich pistachio filling and crunchy Kadayif pastry at its centre, all coated in chocolate.

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It features a crunchy pistachio mixture topped with crunchy Kadayif[/caption]

Morrisons has introduced the Pistachio Kunafa Dubai Chocolate cake bar, priced at £5 each.

The ‘Dubai chocolate’ trend gained momentum on social media platforms like TikTok, captivating dessert enthusiasts worldwide.

Its unique combination of flavours has made it a must-try delicacy.

One Facebook user shared their excitement, posting a picture of the chocolate with the caption: “Look what I found in Morrisons this morning was £5 but worth a try”.

Others quickly joined the conversation, expressing their eagerness to locate the treat.

One person commented: “Looked for it last week but they didn’t have it at ours” while another said: “Where was this please? With the normal chocolate.”

Some friends tagged each other, commenting: “I’ll drive us to Morrisons.”

However, not everyone is convinced.

Some shoppers were left disappointed, with one bluntly stating: “It’s vile lol, I don’t know what the fuss is about.”

Another added: “Not nice at all, waste of a fiver.”

Despite the mixed reviews, pistachio-flavoured treats remain a huge trend, with desserts and drinks featuring the nut popping up on menus and supermarket shelves across the UK.

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Fans have expressed mixed opinions on a new ‘Dubai-style’ chocolate cake bar available at Morrisons (stock image)[/caption]

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