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SOAP stars Max Bowden and Danielle Harold have sparked a mystery after unfollowing each other on social media.

The pair have appeared on the latest episode of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the soap.

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The close friends appeared together on Celebrity Antiques Road Trip[/caption]

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Danielle and Max are former co-stars on EastEnders[/caption]

The axed actress, who played Lola Pearce from 2011 to 2024, gushed about her former co-star during the episode aired on February 14.

While chatting to sidekick Ishy Khan, former I’m A Celeb star Danielle spoke about her former co-star and best friend and praised: “We’re really close, really close.

“It’s nice to do something fun. With EastEnders, our storylines are really heavy and really sad.”

Ishy commented on her emotional exit from Walford and said: “It didn’t end on a great note…”

She replied: “No, it did not end on a great note at all.”

Speaking about Danielle and Max’s close bond, Ishy remarked: “You can tell there’s love there.”

Harold agreed: “Yeah, there is. He loves me really. He pretends like he don’t, but be does.”

Bowden also opened up to antiques guru Hettie Jago and said: “We did some really dark and beautiful storylines together so we’ve spent a lot of time in each other’s pockets, which is why we’re so comfortable with each other.”

The pair have since unfollowed each other on social media sparking a mystery.

A source said: “It’s all very strange. Max and Danielle used to be so close – even after they left the show. But to unfollow each other so publicly seems so strange.”

The Sun has contacted representatives for Max and Danielle for comment.

The teaser for the BBC antiques show read: “Former EastEnders stars Danielle Harold and Max Bowden face off in the world of antiquities.

“Whilst this pair shared some intense storylines in Albert Square, off screen they are the best of friends.

“But that doesn’t stop the rivalry or the bickering as they cruise around the Cotswolds in a 1964 P1800S Volvo.”

Her character, young mum Lola Pearce, died from a brain tumour in 2023 and Danielle went on to win a string of awards and critical acclaim for her performance.

Since leaving Walford, Danielle has filmed Celebrity Hunted for Channel 4 and appeared in I’m A Celeb.

Actor Max, who played Ben Mitchell, was axed from the soap in 2024.

The actor was the sixth star to play the role of Ben Mitchell on the long-running BBC serial drama from 2019.

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Social media records show that the pair have unfollowed each other[/caption]

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The best friends appear to have fallen out[/caption]

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I’m A Celeb star Danielle is thought to have come to blows with her friend[/caption]

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Max and Danielle have been firm friends for years[/caption]

A YOUNG woman has revealed that she ditched life in the UK and moved abroad to Thailand.

Not only is it so cheap, but Jane Vienn now lives in a huge three-bedroom house and it’s even got a pool and a gym.

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TikTok/@janevienn

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Thailand is considered a dream destination by many and so it won’t come as a surprise that Jane loves the weather[/caption]

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British Airways has seen a huge uptick in bookings since it relaunched flights to Bangkok in October[/caption]

The brunette beauty, who is living just outside of the capital, Bangkok, claimed that leaving the UK was the “best decision” she has ever made. 

Keen to open up on her now much more purse-friendly lifestyle, the content creator took to social media and gave her followers a close-up look at her new rented accommodation, leaving many gobsmacked. 

Showing off the huge property, which has a stunning swimming pool, she said: “This is what £325 [a month] can get you in Thailand.

“So you have a massive pool, there’s places to sit outside and then there’s a kids playroom, so it’s perfect for people who have kids.”

As well as a communal garden and a fitness room with cardio machines and dumbbells, Jane beamed: “They also drive golf carts to get around, so that’s pretty cool.”

Jane shared that she found the huge house, which she confirmed is not an Airbnb, on a Facebook group. 

The influencer, who has a job in paid advertising and is able to work remotely, explained that not only does she now have a “better quality of life” but she also praised the “friendly people” in Thailand. 

As a result, she claimed to “feel safer and happier”. 

And it’s no surprise that Jane loves the country, as Thailand has hailed as the Destination of the Year for 2025 by magazine Travel + Leisure.

Not only this, but she also raved about the “great” weather and admitted that the wind, rain and cold temperatures in the UK “often affected my mood.”.

As well as this, Jane expressed: “The UK made it impossible for youngsters to make a life for themselves. I don’t feel trapped anymore.

“I feel free, exploring different cultures and countries has completely changed my perspective on life.” 

The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @janevienn, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 560,100 views.

Social media users were impressed by Jane’s much more affordable lifestyle and many were eager to express this in the comments. 

One person said: “Thailand is unbelievable value for money, definitely moving to Thailand soon.” 

Unbelievable value for money

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Another added: “I’m convinced.” 

A third commented: “Looks like I’m moving to Thailand.”

Meanwhile, someone else chimed in: “Unbelievable value for money.” 

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A BRAVE husband tried to save his wife as she was savaged by a 6ft shark which reportedly bit off both of her hands.

Witnesses claim the tourist rushed to save his partner from the predator as they swam off the coast of the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Atlantic.

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The woman was in the shallows trying to take a picture of the animal (stock)[/caption]

The couple – understood to be Canadian – were holidaying on the islands with their family.

They are believed to have been only a few metres from the shoreline when the shark attack took place.

It was reported by local media she lost both of her hands and a chunk of her thigh in the horrifying incident.

It is believed – but not confirmed – that the shark was a bull shark, a species known for attacks on humans.

The 55-year-old had been in the shallows and “attempted to engage” with the animal and take a picture of it, according to local authorities. 

And then the large predator turned on her in the vicious attack.

Local officials said that it was around six-foot in length and continued circling in the shallows after the attack.

Emergency services found the woman’s family huddled around her and trying to stem the blood flow from her catastrophic injuries.

Distressing images show their desperate attempts to perform life-saving measures with any towels and materials available.

“I was there for 40 minutes and it was still lingering,” one witness told Magnetic Media.

“That shark bite victim lost both her hands and some forearms.  Her husband tried to fight it off.”

A witness claimed the woman managed to hobble to the safety of the beach despite her injuries which included a bite to her upper left leg.

Royal TCI Police said in a statement: “At 10:33 am on Feb 7 the Police Control Room of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force received a report that a female visitor had been injured while swimming. 

“Medical personnel and the police were dispatched to the given location in Blue Hills, Providenciales.

“The 55-year-old victim was brought ashore and rushed to the Cheshire Hall Medical Center for Treatment.”

She was later transported off the island for further medical care.

It has been reported that one of her hands was amputated at the wrist and the other half-way down her forearm.

She is expected to survive the ordeal despite her life-changing injuries.

The waters around the islands are home to numerous types of sharkes including grey reef sharks, nurse sharks, tiger sharks and bull sharks.

The beach was closed by DECR from Thompson’s Cove Beach to Froggies ATV, Blue Hills until 1 pm on Sunday when it was deemed safe.

The DECR warned the public to continue to be aware of their surroundings and to respect marine wildlife.

It reminded swimmers to only be in designated zones, avoid murky water, never swim alone, and to never try to feed marine wildlife.

Ian Wright branded Raheem Sterling ‘unacceptable’ for his performance in Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Leicester City on Saturday.

Two second-half goals from makeshift striker Mikel Merino sealed the victory for Mikel Arteta’s side, who are now four points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Arsenal struggled to trouble Leicester in the first half with Leandro Trossard fluffing a chance from close range, but Wright was furious with Sterling after he was caught offside on two occasions, despite being able to clearly see the Foxes’ defensive line.

Sterling was replaced by Merino in the 69th minute and the Spanish midfielder put Arsenal in front with a header from Ethan Nwaneri’s cross before he wrapped up his side’s win with a neat finish from Trossard’s cross.

‘I think Nwaneri has been exceptional in that front three,’ Wright told Premier League Productions during his half-time analysis.

‘Raheem Sterling and Trossard… I think Trossard had a good chance, the kind of chance in a game with the forwards we’ve got you’ve got to do more with it, go to the basics in trying to get contact on it, he didn’t do that.

‘I think Declan Rice had a header, maybe could’ve done better, we’re talking about nit-picking with Declan as a chance but in the main we’ve controlled the ball very well but there’s been some offside situations which, for me, are unacceptable at this level.

‘It’s not lacking awareness, we’re talking about an experienced player here, a top player, a Premier League-winning player, multiple times.

‘Arsenal know these are opportunities, when you look along that line, Trossard running straight, you’ve got to be aware of where you are, obviously he’s not a striker, you’ve always got to try to find that last defender and see where he is.

‘That is unacceptable, that one there [from Sterling]. Unacceptable, he’s on the line, he can see the whole line, he’s got space, you pull your hair out as a manager.’

Meanwhile, Michael Owen added: ‘The first and last ones from Sterling are unacceptable.

‘It’s hard enough to get into the final third of a game, to play the ball in a wide position where he’s on his own and maybe get a one-on-one, it happens a handful of times.

‘You’re just standing there, you might as well get the ball and give it to the opposition, it’s so reckless, so poor.

‘We can all run offside, you could time it wrong, a player could play it a second too late, because it’s split-second stuff, but to stand there and to look right across the line, you know the ball’s coming and to stand offside and kill an attack, it’s just unacceptable.

‘It’s just basics, if a six, seven, eight-year-old child did that I’d be screaming at them, you just can’t do that, it’s one of the first things you learn.’

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