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LOVE Island fans are convinced Sammy and Elma were dating before appearing on the show.

Eagle-eyed fans have spotted a major clue that indicates the All Stars couple were already romantically involved.

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The pair appeared to be all loved up eight weeks ago before arriving in South Africa[/caption]

Fans have watched the pair become closer in the South African villa, despite cracks along the way.

However, with the finale just days away, it’s now emerged Sammy and Elma were close before the show.

Eight weeks ago Elma, 32, commented on a post of Sammy’s and dropped multiple heart hands emojis.

Replying, TOWIE star Sammy commented with the couple holding hands emoji.

Meanwhile, Elma and Sammy are set to be dumped from the villa, according to the bookies.

William Hill have placed Grace Jackson and Luca Bish as the front-runners for this year’s series, with Gabby Allen and Casey O’Gorman not far behind them. 

Just two weeks ago Elma was voted ‘favourite girl’ by the public – but it seems the general opinion of the Towie star has changed dramatically.

Furious fans have slammed Elma for her behaviour towards Ekin-Su as the two girls locked horns. 

The Love Island finale will air this Monday night from 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.

Meanwhile, The Sun exclusively revealed that axed Islanders are heading back to shake things up before Monday’s grand finale.

Rather than just stirring the pot, the returning cast will hold serious power – deciding who stays and who goes from the three couples left vulnerable by the latest public vote.

A ‘MICRO adventure’ generator has been created to help families have more days out closer to home.

You can use the generator by clicking here.

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Some 65 per cent of parents admit to using screen time to entertain their kids[/caption]

Simply input your postcode, with key details about what kind of trip you want to take – and the tool will suggest options for a perfect journey this half term.

Select establishments have even been named “Top Micro Adventure Location” – adorned with a sticker so travellers know they’re in for a good time.

It comes after research of 1,000 parents with children aged 5-11, commissioned by temporary car insurance provider Tempcover, found 98 per cent struggle with finding fun and engaging activities for their children, during school breaks.

As a result of a lack of inspiration, 65 per cent of parents rely on screen time to keep kids entertained – so 54 per cent often seek out ideas online for inspiration.

While nearly four in ten (37 per cent) would feel more confident in planning trips if they had better access to information on where to go.

Marc Pell, managing director for Tempcover said: “You don’t have to jet off abroad or stick to the same old soft play centres, parks and coffee shops this half term, instead, exploring nearby gems could lead to even greater family adventures. 

“Our Micro Adventures generator is designed to be a valuable resource, helping parents uncover fresh and exciting activities just a short drive from their doorstep.”

And while 57 per cent do some planning for the school breaks, they also like to leave a little room for spontaneity. 

With 15 per cent often deciding on activities at the last minute, and just under a tenth (eight per cent) not planning at all – and simply ‘going with the flow’.

Around three quarters (70 per cent), however, feel pressure to make school breaks as fun and exciting as possible for their children.

At the same time, 91 per cent consider it important for their family to experience new and unique experiences together, according to the OnePoll.com data.

Travelling and day trips (54 per cent) were voted the best way of creating meaningful memories, followed by a visit to the beach (52 per cent) or going swimming or to a water park (35 per cent).

More than half (54 per cent) say more affordable options would make parents feel more confident in their holiday planning.

But for just under a quarter (23 per cent), better access to transport would go a long way to boosting their activities.

And 34 per cent would be motivated to go on more adventures if they could split the driving. 

Marc Pell from Tempcover, added: “The half term break is a great opportunity for families to connect, which is why it’s important to ensure everyone enjoys it to the fullest.

“A family road trip is the perfect way to escape the everyday routine and create memories that will last a lifetime.

“You don’t even need to own a car with temporary car insurance – you can borrow one for the day, or parents can also take turns driving to lighten the load.

“That way, you can focus on what truly matters – spending quality time together and making lasting memories.”

THE Barbican is about to go under a well-needed restoration.

The centre which opened in 1982 is getting a makeover confirmed at £191million so far with every part of the buildings being restored and revitalised if their plans get approved.

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The Barbican courtyard is set to undergo a makeover to stop it leaking onto the tube line below[/caption]

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The performing arts centre in the heart of Barbican with people calling it a “wonder of the world” and was even named one of the most beautiful landmarks in the UK by Time Out.

The Barbican hosts around 70 concerts a year in the hall and it can seat almost 2000 people.

The centre sees million of visitors every year and is incredibly popular with another praising the “beautiful courtyard” and adding it’s “perfect place to spend an entire day”.

But due to damage over the years, the Barbican has submitted plans for well-needed updates to restore the building, which has “deteriorated significantly”.

The update will refresh everything from the outside to building systems including the boiler which will be restored after being affected by erosion.

One of the best and free attractions in the UK is the Barbican’s conservatory that is home to thousands of species of plants including banana trees, cacti, yuccas and Swiss cheese plant.

But, it needs updating because the roof has glazing that is at risk of caving in and is covered by a safety net.

With the Barbican conservatory becoming a wedding venue on Saturdays, it means it’s generally closed to the public.

So, the renovation includes a proposal of a separate events space which allows the conservatory to be open to the public for longer.

There are also plans to rip out a staircase and a lift put in to improve accessibility, and put in toilets across all floors of the building.

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The courtyard by the pond outside will also be repaved, which will stop water leaking down onto the Metropolitan Line below.

The outside area will also get a makeover with new fountains and seating for people to enjoy when the sun is shining.

The funding comes from the City of London Corporation which owns the site – but they still need more to cover the full cost of the renovation.

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A fundraising campaign will be launched later in 2025 to raise more funds for the project that will take it up to £250million.

The plans are spread over five years and are due to start in 2027 and be completed in 2032.

Philippa Simpson, Director of Buildings and Renewal at the Barbican, said: “The Barbican has always been about Renewal, a beacon of an optimistic future in the wake of the Second World War.

“This project is rooted in the vision and ambition of its founders, to reimagine what an arts centre can be in the 21st century, a vital, creative space for everyone.”

Here is some more from Sun Travel about the Barbican and why you should visit the conservatory with exotic plants.

And the unique Barbican estate that was used as a movie set for the likes of James Bond.

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ON the hunt for a new broadband deal that offers a little something extra?

Plusnet’s Full Fibre broadband is just £24.99 per month, and they’ll throw in a £110 Reward Card to sweeten the deal.

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Having kept an eye on broadband deals for a good while now, I’ve seen providers come up with all sorts of incentives to lure new customers. 

But this Plusnet offer is hands-down one of the most generous I’ve spotted this year.

For just £24.99 a month, you’ll get Plusnet Full Fibre broadband with a guaranteed minimum download speed of 31.9Mb and an estimated upload speed between 8Mb and 13Mb.

There’s no activation fee and you’ll receive a Hub Two router included as part of the package.

But the real treat here is the £110 Plusnet Reward Card, which is essentially free cash to spend however you like

It’s a prepaid Mastercard that works online and in most high-street shops, so whether you’re treating yourself to a new gadget or stocking up for the week, spend it however you want.

This offer is available to new customers on selected deals, and you can claim your card once your broadband is up and running.

The offer launched on February 14, 2025, and runs until March 5, 2025, so don’t wait too long if you’re tempted.

Known for its reliability, Plusnet ensures you stay connected whether you’re working from home, streaming your favourite shows, or gaming online. 

With no phone line needed (they’re becoming a thing of the past), it’s a straightforward broadband-only plan offering great speeds at a super affordable price.

Plusnet is clear about price increases too, your plan will be £27.99 from March 31, 2025, then £30.99 from March 31, 2026, so there are no surprises down the line.

If your broadband contract is about to end, or you’re just fed up with your current provider, this deal is worth considering.

Plusnet even has a handy broadband postcode checker so you can quickly see if it’s available in your area.

We’re always on the lookout for broadband bargains from the UK’s top providers, and this offer is one to beat.

You can check out our full roundup of the best broadband deals of 2025 to see how this one stacks up.

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THEY were young women who were convinced that life as a Playmate in the legendary Hugh Hefner’s mansion was everything anyone could ever dream of.

But ever since leaving the multi-million property where they lived together for almost a decade, Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt have spilled the beans on what being a Playboy Bunny was really like.

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For years, both Playboy models were one of Hugh’s original girlfriends on The Girls Next Door – but although for many fans it all seemed full of glam and glitz, the reality was far darker.

Airing from 2005 to 2010, The Girls Next Door gave viewers an inside peek of the Playboy Mansion, starring Hefner’s then three main girlfriends Holly, Bridget and Kendra Wilkinson.

Bridget, 51, and Holly, 41, have since claimed they were graded A-D for their looks and given blood-curling insights of everything that allegedly took place in Hugh’s bedroom.

During their time at the lavish California pad – which had 29 rooms – the bubbly duo revealed that they had no say in who could join them in the bedroom.

”We didn’t get to agree on who got to come in and who got to watch, and who got to do whatever – and it was just traumatising,” they said in a previous podcast.

But with so many Playmates in the mansion – many of whom suffered with bulimia – how did they spend Valentine’s Day?

Although on TV screens Holly appeared to be happy to spend the most romantic day of the year with everyone in Hugh’s pad, the reality was different.

”I know the show was always trying to get super romantic stuff from me and everything – and I just didn’t want to do it,” said the 41-year-old who dated the American magazine publisher from 2001 to 2008.

”Mine and Hugh’s anniversary was about me and Hef – even though we celebrated with everybody.

”But Valentine’s Day was always about everybody,” said Holly who had to pretend she liked ”hanging out with the girls almost more” than she enjoyed spending time together with her millionaire partner.

According to the former Playmates, who’ve met some of some of Hollywood’s biggest names, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz and George Clooney, the mega group would head out for a dinner at a posh restaurant.

Despite desperately wanting to have some alone time with Hugh, Holly admitted ”it was genuinely more fun” to have ”other girls” with them.

”I think it would’ve been a lot more boring if it was just me, you, Kendra [Kendra Wilkinson, a former girlfriend] and Hef.

”If it was just the four of us, it would have felt like ‘Okay, what’s the temperature on all our relationships?’,” Holly said in the latest episode of the Girls Next Level podcast.

Spilling the beans about the legendary mansion where Hugh lived until his death in 2017, Holly also revealed her secret rage that TV viewers never saw.

At the time, the 41-year-old said, practically everyone around her was tying the knot, including her sister.

”Some of my high school friends were married at that point, my best friend Ashley was married […], my sister was getting married.

”And I say to Mary [in the 2007 episode] ‘My sister is getting married in Jamaica in July and I’m gonna go’.

”And did you notice that when I said ‘I’m gonna go’, there’s like a little bit of defiance?”

Now, looking back at the episode, Holly said it was ”sad and stupid” that she had to ask permission to attend her own sister’s big day.

Now, looking back at the episode, Holly said it was ”sad and stupid” that she had to ask permission to attend her own sister’s big day.

However, Holly did have reasons to fear that the patriarch of the mansion would refuse her request.

Bridget told YouTube viewers: ”But it did have to be like that because we weren’t allowed to go to Tiffany Fallon’s [American model] wedding because it was in Mexico.

”You had every reason to believe that for some reason Hef would be like ‘No, you guys can’t go to this’.”

Hugh’s 5-step seduction method & robotic sex

The duo are not the only ones who’ve since shared insights into what was happening behind closed doors at the lavish pad.

Crystal Hefner, Hugh’s last wife, recently opened up on the “robotic” sex she endured when living in the Playboy Mansion.

In her book, Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself, she spilled all on her time at the Mansion, including the “odd and robotic” sex Hugh required of her and the other girls around at the time.

Crystal wrote: “This was a well-oiled and well-practiced sequence of events.

“One that went the same exact way every time.

“Picking some girls from the party and bringing them up.

“Changing into the uniform for the job: silk pyjamas.”

Not only did the girls have to wear sexy pyjamas as their uniform, but Crystal also detailed Hugh’s five-step seduction method, which even a teenage boy could compete with.

She penned: “The dimming of the lights. The music. The porn. Passing the pot. And then the sex.”

She claimed that contrary to popular belief, the bedroom antics at the Mansion were never “fun” or “sexy”.

The blonde beauty added: “Hef was just going through the motions of something that had once been fun and sexy.

“Or maybe it was never fun and sexy.”

And whilst it turns out that group sex was the norm for Hef, Crystal claimed that she actually preferred this to having to have intercourse with him alone – what she called their “little blue pill nights“.

Previously, Crystal sat down with Howard Stern, a broadcaster and media personality, and painted a less than idyllic picture of what really went on with her and her Playboy husband. 

“I’m not turned on by Hef, sorry,” she laughed after saying sex with the most famous Playboy in the world lasted “about two seconds”. 

KANYE West will likely not face any legal consequences for his Super Bowl ad, which promoted his Yeezy website selling $20 swastika shirts, a legal expert has claimed.

The troubled star appeared in a 15-second commercial during the big game in New Orleans on Sunday, showing him seated in a dentist’s chair.

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Kanye West’s bizarre Super Bowl LIX advert was shot on his iPhone while he got new teeth fixed[/caption]

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He told viewers, “So what’s up, guys, I spent, like all the money for the commercial on these new teeth. So once again, I had to shoot it on the iPhone.”

Kanye then mumbled, “Um… um… go to yeezy.com.”

According to the Wall Street Journal, it was pitched as a plug for the Yeezy website, selling its normal apparel when it aired.

But within an hour, Kanye had removed all of the items on the site and replaced them with one; a white T-shirt with a black swastika emblazoned on the front, the symbol of the Nazi Party adopted by Adolf Hitler.

Kanye, who had been ranting on X for hours about being a Nazi, advertised it for sale at just $20.

According to reports, the ad aired around 9.30 p.m. ET in select markets – including on Fox affiliates in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Atlanta, as well as on a Nexstar-owned Fox station in Missouri.

The Wall Street Journal suggested Kanye tricked the advertising agency USIM, which submitted the commercial to stations the previous Thursday, having signed off on the content.

He is not believed to have told them of his plans to change the products available on his website.

A spokesperson for the network has since said in a statement: “We regret that these commercials aired in these three markets, and we strongly condemn any form of antisemitism.”

I do not expect any legal blowback.”

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Attorney Camron Downlatshahi of Los Angeles-based MSD Lawyers deals with high-profile employment cases and believes Kanye may have gotten away with the stunt.

He told The U.S. Sun: “If Ye wanted to sell a product, and those who reviewed the ad saw uncontroversial athletic clothing on his site, there doesn’t seem to be a specific reason to pull this particular ad, because it’s reasonable to assume that his ad was going to be exactly what was initially presented on its face.

“His past offhand remarks, no matter how unhinged, aren’t necessarily a reason to pull an ad that contained nothing questionable — at least in the original version.

“Superbowl ads are a business enterprise first, and there was nothing remarkable in the ad itself — only in what the website was changed to after the fact.”

According to the New York Post, both Fox and Nexstar executives also checked the Yeezy site at that time and found only generic athletic apparel for sale.

Downlatshahi added, “There is nothing harmful, offensive, defamatory, or illegal in the ad itself, so I do not expect any legal blowback.

“Major corporations like Fox or the NFL would seemingly have competent legal counsel that would advise against a frivolous lawsuit.”

But the situation does mean Kanye would likely be blocked from advertising Yeezy during the Super Bowl again.

“If Ye tries to buy another Superbowl ad next year, however, networks will not be able to reasonably say they had no inkling that things could go sideways,” Downlatshahi said.

“They would be wise to be on guard in any dealings with Ye from now on.”

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Downlatshahi called the situation “sad that Jewish-Americans have to have this symbol of hate and murder peddled in the form of a T-shirt, in a Superbowl bait-and-switch.”

He went on, “People are rightly offended and rightly reject this.

“Tragically, it’s just one more slap at the Jewish community — the community that has begged people to heed the words ‘Never Again’ for more than half a century.

“But this is just one more piece of evidence that anti-semitism is something we haven’t managed to eradicate.”

Kanye had been posting non-stop on X in the days leading up to the Super Bowl last week, which was the most-viewed in NFL history.

He declared “I’m a Nazi,” called Hitler “so fresh” and stated that he is “never apologizing for my Jewish comments,” after previously being canceled for his anti-semitic remarks.

Referencing the T-shirt on his website, he also shared a photograph of it on X, writing, “I’ve wanted to make this tee shirt for years. My greatest performance art piece thus far.”

Days after he began selling the T-shirt, Shopify pulled the plug and the Yeezy.com website has been down ever since.

He has also deactivated his X account, while his talent agent, Daniel McCartney, announced on Instagram that he’s cut ties with the problematic star.

Kanye first publicly made antisemitic comments in 2022, and was hit with major backlash in Hollywood.

The U.S. Sun recently revealed he visited a Jewish congregation in LA just weeks after those comments, but the leader said he “didn’t want” the rapper’s “publicity stunt.”

Downlatshahi said, “Ye has not only made offensive, controversial, anti-semitic remarks in the past but has also been plausibly described as mentally ill. So none of this lands as new, shocking information that no one could have possibly seen coming.

“Hopefully, people will finally cancel him and take a hard stance against supporting him in any kind of way. His mental health is not an excuse.”

DIVORCE DRAMA

In his latest chaos, Kanye is rumored to have split from wife Bianca Censori.

Kanye moved into the Four Seasons hotel in LA, while Bianca remained in the couple’s $35million Beverly Hills mansion, a source exclusively told The U.S. Sun.

“They have been very up and down from the beginning,” the source claimed.

“Bianca has put up with a lot, but the Hitler and Nazi rants are often too much for her.”

However, Kanye and Bianca’s rep, Milo Yiannopolous, denied the divorce rumors on Thursday night, claiming: “Ye and Bianca are in Los Angeles about to enjoy Valentine’s Day together.”

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AN INCREDIBLY rare Ford Mustang with a supercharged V-8 engine is up for sale.

Petrolheads are thrilled to have spotted this 60s icon on the market set to be sold next month.

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The custom-built 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback is up for auction next month[/caption]

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With custom red leather upholstery the interior is as striking as the exterior[/caption]

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The custom-built 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback has a powerful 5.4L engine at auction and comes in a sophisticated PPG Metallic Grey.

With aggressive spoilers, widened fender flares, rear quarter-panel scoop sand fastback roof vents it’s no wonder it gained some recognition.

The motor was crowned the 2023 Goodguys PPG Street Machine of the Year and won the Outstanding Engineering Award at the 2023 Grand National Roadster Show.

Dubbed the DS-500R, this one-of-a-kind masterpiece was completed by Ironworks Speed and Kustom in Bakersfield, California.

The Mustang’s heart is its supercharged aluminium 5.4L V-8 engine, paired with Holley Dominator electronic fuel injection.

Images of the car show off its seductive chrome plating by Sherm’s Custom Plating.

The model boasts 3D-printed rocker panel mouldings with custom-machined extensions, and a custom-machined grille.

It also offers a lower front spoiler, a custom hood scoop and one-off 6-spoke 19 and 20-inch EVOD machined wheels.

The carefully curated features gives it an aggressive look that would send any Mustang fan wild.

With remarkable body modifications, designed by well-known automobile designers Sean Smith and Tavis Highlander, the DS-500R certainly stands out.

A fierce exterior always needs to be complimented by an eye-catching interior and the 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback does not disappoint.

Pictures reveal the striking custom red leather upholstery paired with machined aluminium components by EVOD.

If you’re keen to get your hands on it, the car will be auctioned by Mecum Auctions on March 22nd in Glendale.

The listing reads: “The model also features a custom-built suspension system, a Detroit Speed front suspension with tubular control arms, rack-and-pinion steering, and a custom frame clip with 4-link rear suspension.

“It also features a custom stainless exhaust system incorporating Borla mufflers which removes the spent gases.

“It is also fitted with a Tremec T56 6-speed manual transmission from Bowler Performance Transmissions that routes the blown engine’s abundant power and torque rearward.

“This 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback DS-500R is the ultimate combination of style, performance, and craftsmanship, making it a rare opportunity for any enthusiast.”

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The 60s icon will be auctioned by Mecum Auctions on March 22 in Glendale[/caption]

A SUSPECT has been identified in the “homicide” of a Brit woman who was shot dead while visiting her dad in the US.

Lucy Harrison, 23, was discovered at the property in the Prosper area of Texas on January 10.

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Authorities in the US confirmed she died after being shot in the chest by “another person”.

It has now emerged a suspect has been identified in the horror and that the case is being probed as a “criminally negligent homicide”.

A police report also confirmed there are five witnesses – including two children – who have also been identified, Mail Online reports.

It is understood a file has been passed to the Grand Jury, who will decide any charges need to be made.

In Texas, a conviction for criminally negligent homicide can carry jail time.

An inquest in Cheshire heard how Lucy was “on holiday in the USA when she was fatally shot with a firearm”.

An autopsy report from Chester Gwin, MD assistant county medical examiner for Collin County found she was shot in the chest by “another person”.

The report also confirmed there was no alcohol or drugs in Lucy’s system at the time

She had travelled to Texas with her boyfriend just after Christmas for a family holiday.

The couple had been planning to fly back to Manchester the day after Lucy was discovered dead.

Lucy’s mum and boyfriend previously paid tribute to the former Manchester Metropolitan University student.

They said: “Lucy was life. She lived it fiercely and fearlessly, not being afraid to feel all that life has to offer.

“Lucy unashamedly loved – she had a huge capacity to love and be loved.

“She was the embodiment of wonderful contradictions – she adored travel and being away, experiencing new places and cultures, yet at the same time, she loved nothing more than snuggling up in her pyjamas with her candles on at home.

“She could be dramatic and elaborate situations like it was the end of the world, yet she could also be straight talking and not afraid to have bold conversations.

“She was truly thriving in life and although this gives us great comfort, we are utterly heartbroken at the loss of our beautiful, gorgeous Luce.”

Lucy’s old school, Great Sankey High, also paid tribute.

They said: “We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Lucy Harrison, one of our former students. Lucy was a bright and dedicated student.

“She was a well-liked and valued member of our school community during her time here with us at both Great Sankey High School and Barrow Hall College (the school’s sixth form).

“She will be remembered for her hard work, dedication to her studies, and her friendly and positive presence within our college community. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this most difficult time.”

Lucy’s funeral will be held at St Elphin’s Parish Church at 12.30pm on February 24.

Her family have asked for donations to be made to Peace & Mind UK, a Warrington charity set up by Brianna Ghey‘s mum. 

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An autopsy found Lucy was shot in the chest by ‘another person’[/caption]

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It is understood Lucy had travelled to the US with her boyfriend[/caption]

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DISGRACED influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate requested for a stripper pole to be installed in their $3.9 million Doomsday bunker, its designer told The U.S. Sun.

The luxury lair in Romania reportedly spans 2,400 square feet complete with 10 bedrooms and a living room and is larger than even Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg’s end-of-the-world shelter.

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Ron Hubbard, the owner of Atlas Survival Shelters, in a bunker his company built in Sulphur Springs, Texas in August 2024[/caption]

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Andrew (left) and Tristan Tate arrive at a hearing at Bucharest Court in Bucharest, Romania on January 9, 2025[/caption]

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The Tate brothers are the latest in a long list of public figures to invest in an underground fallout shelter, including billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg, the Kardashians, and Bill Gates.

However, the controversial podcasters made a special request for the builder, Ron Hubbard.

Hubbard, the CEO of Atlas Survival Shelters, told The U.S. Sun the brothers asked for stripper poles to be installed in their luxury bunker.

The shelter is designed to keep its occupants safe in case of nuclear fallout – but the sick brothers clearly had NSFW ambitions in mind when they asked for the feature.

However, nothing surprises Hubbard anymore.

“If you can put it in a house, you can put it in a bunker,” he shrugged.

Atlas Survival Shelter is the largest bomb shelter manufacturer in the world, designing world-class luxury bunkers for elite figures.

While the poles didn’t come as a shock to Hubbard, he was impressed by the size of shelter the brothers requested.

“Their bunker’s larger than Zuckerberg’s,” Hubbard revealed.

Hubbard said the Meta CEO’s bunker in Hawaii, which he helped to design, came out at around 2,000 square feet.

His report goes against the 2023 report from Wired that Zuckerberg built a 5,000-square-foot compound that cost $100 million.

Zuckerberg himself even argued the claim in December 2024.

“That’s just like a little shelter,” he told Bloomberg’s Emily Chang on The Circuit

“Whatever you want to call it, hurricane shelter whatever.

“I think it got like, blown out of proportion as if like the whole ranch was some kind of like doomsday bunker, which is just not true.”

If you can put it in a house, you can put it in a bunker.”

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Hubbard said the same thing.

“In the world of bunkers, it was large, but it wasn’t as large as what people made it out to be,” Hubbard disclosed.

“Four or five bedrooms, living room, couple bathrooms.”

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While Hubbard was retained to design Zuckerberg’s bunker, he didn’t stay on to build it.

However, the survival expert created the Tate brothers’ bunker specifically for them.

He revealed that Tristan stocked his bunker, which cost nearly $4 million, with food and equipment for the end of days in a video on his YouTube channel, where he boasts over 605,000 subscribers.

Hubbard also opened up about working with the brothers in a podcast interview last year.

He shared that he had no idea who the brothers were when they called him up for the job.

“They’ve been very humble with me,” he confessed.

“I’ve seen them be nothing but perfect gentlemen with me.”

While Hubbard signed an NDA with Zuckerberg, he didn’t have to sign one with the Tate brothers.

The Tate brothers even bragged about the bunker on their podcast, three months before they were detained on house arrest.

“Underneath my house, I need another house,” Tristan said on the podcast.

“So I’m building a fallout bunker with 10 bedrooms, stripper pole, living room, all the important things you need to survive the apocalypse.

“That is what I’ve ordered and it’s now under construction.”

‘WHY NOT?’

Hubbard said the brothers wanted a bunker for the same reason most of his customers do – they’d rather be safe than sorry.

“When you’ve got all the money in the world… you’re running out of things to buy,” he said on the podcast.

“I think buying a luxury bomb shelter is the next big thing on their list.

“If you can afford it, why not?”

Romania police revealed Andrew’s wealth after they seized £10million worth of assets, which is about $12,603,650, in a raid of his home in August of last year.

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Andrew Tate, center, and his brother Tristan, left, exit the Bucharest Tribunal after being put on house arrest in August 2024[/caption]

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Tristan, left, and Andrew Tate leaving the Bucharest Appeal Court in Bucharest, Romania in June 2024[/caption]

Andrew, 38, is a former kickboxer who has over 10 million followers on social media and is known for making controversial posts and comments online.

He and Tristan, 36, were first arrested in 2022 and charged with human trafficking, rape and forming an organized crime group to sexually exploit women.

The brothers both still face the serious allegations of rape as well as trafficking charges.

As cops continue to investigate the duo, Andrew was recently released from house arrest after being locked up for the past five months.

Just days ago, an American woman filed a countersuit against the Tate brothers in the first US case against the influencers.

She’s suing Andrew and Tristan for allegedly luring her to Romania for human trafficking and then suing her for defamation after she cooperated with cops in 2023

“Jane Doe did the right thing by telling the truth of what she saw and experienced while she was in Romania to Romanian authorities,” Jane Doe’s lawyer, Dani Pinter, said in a statement, according to Fox News Digital.

“And for that, Andrew and Tristan Tate have worked to ruin her life by suing her and her parents – an abuse of the legal system and blatant witness intimidation.”

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.

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Ron Hubbard showing the production process of one of his underground bunkers[/caption]

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