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Daily Record
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Ronnie O'Sullivan's £2m decision after getting back with Strictly Come Dancing star girlfriend Laila Rouass
Ronnie O'Sullivan is said to have got back together with former fiancee Laila Rouass, having split up nine months ago, and the couple are set to quit the UK for a fresh start in Dubai Snooker ace Ronnie O'Sullivan has reportedly rekindled his romance with former partner Laila Rouass, just nine months after the couple called it quits. 'The Rocket' had parted ways with the Strictly Come Dancing celebrity last year after a 13-year relationship. The split came during what many consider to have been O'Sullivan's toughest period professionally, with limited appearances in 2025 leading up to this year's World Championship. However, it seems the pair have found their way back to each other, with reports indicating they are now an item once again. The Sun claims that the couple have reunited and are planning a move to Dubai. They are said to be selling their £2million property in Epping Forest in preparation for their relocation. A source said: "They have been back together for a while. "The time apart gave them time to think about what they want and what is important to them - and that is being together. "Ronnie is moving to the Middle East and Laila is going with him. They've talked about living in Dubai, which is just a two-hour flight from where Ronnie has his snooker academy in Saudi Arabia. "He has spoken to people on his snooker circuit about the move and is excited about a clean break from the UK for him and Laila. "They have had their issues in the past but Ronnie and Laila have worked through it and seem really happy again. The people who know them think they make a great couple and just want them to live a happy, quiet life. "They've been on and off before but Ronnie really wants to make it work with Laila," the source continued. "She will be joining him in the Middle East and they'll see how it goes." Following their earlier split in March, Rouass took to Instagram to reflect on the separation. "Break ups can strip you down to your essence," she wrote. "I got through mine by using pain as fuel to take control because no matter what, we will lose parts of ourselves in relationships. It's normal, don't beat yourself up. "One thing I'm conscious of not doing is trying to get back where I was. No, I'm discovering who I've become. "I've gone through various emotions... hurt, pain, anger but what I've realised about anger is that it's bottomless." In May, O'Sullivan reached the World Championship semi-finals. He was beaten by Zhao Xintong, the eventual champion at the Crucible.
Glasgow Times
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
River City gangster on his 'polar opposite' role in Glasgow
Jordan Young, the actor who plays both, agrees. 'That's the absolute beauty of being an actor - you hope you will be able to play a huge variety of roles with as much colour and character as you can,' he says, with a grin. 'And with these two, I've been very lucky, as they are polar opposites.' Jordan Young outside the Tron Theatre (Image: Colin Mearns/Newsquest) Jordan is about to take to the stage at the Tron Theatre as the aforementioned Ronnie in Douglas Maxwell's Man's Best Friend, a one-man play about love and loneliness. 'It struck a chord with me immediately,' nods Jordan. 'It's a huge challenge, of course, just me on the stage for an hour and a half.' He pauses. 'The fear of it …' he says, paling slightly. 'It's relentless. There's no time to breathe, or pause while the other actors do their bit, because it's just me. 'It's my job to bring out the story. If you're a runner, you prepare for a 5k, then a 10k, a marathon, then an ultramarathon … this is definitely an ultramarathon.' (Image: Colin Mearns/Newsquest) Writer Douglas Maxwell, who staged his first play at the Tron Theatre 25 years ago, says a one-person show is 'an intimate thing.' He adds: 'It can create a powerful theatrical connection between a skilled storyteller and an audience, built in empathy, imagination and shared experience, which in the end becomes something much bigger. 'That's also what Man's Best Friend is about. Our need to connect with the world, to be of use, to be bigger. And dogs. It's also about dogs.' 'I genuinely love dogs,' says Jordan, enthusiastically. 'My mum was a dog trainer and she used to show dogs. My entire life has been spent with dogs – sometimes we had about 10 in the house at the one time 'So this is the perfect part for me.' Ronnie is 'very complex', says Jordan, adding: 'I mean. there isn't a human being alive who isn't complex, but I feel like there is an awful lot going on in Ronnie's life. And he's not in charge of any of it. 'Life happens TO him, he's not proactive. It's a comedy, but a dark one, full of pathos, with a lot of heart.' Jordan grew up in Fife, where he was 'never one of those really young kids who went to acting classes', he says. 'I just liked making people laugh,' he explains. 'There was probably always a bit of a performer in there. 'I lost my dad at 14, and while I didn't know it at the time, I think maybe I found drama cathartic, a way of coping with an incredibly difficult time in my life.' He pauses. 'It's only looking back that I can work that out now. 'And it just grew from there. I went to drama college, and 30 years later, here I am.' Jordan as Alex Murdoch with Dawn Steele in River City (Image: BBC) Jordan is a popular and respected stage and screen actor who has appeared in everything from Shetland and Still Game to Rebus and Scot Squad. It is as notorious villain Alex Murdoch in River City, however, that he is probably best known. The news that River City will end next year was a 'bolt out of the blue', he admits. 'It will definitely be a seismic change in my life, but it was never a job for life – there aren't many of those any more, and especially not in this industry," he says. 'When I was leaving drama college, if you'd said I'd have a job that would last 12 years, I would not have believed it.' He will miss Alex, he acknowledges with a laugh. (Image: Colin Mearns/Newsquest) 'Yes, talk about complex characters ...' he says, smiling. 'Alex just never seems to be able to do the right thing. 'He's been a joy to play though, and I've had the chance to work with some amazing folk. It is sad, of course, because River City is a huge part of the Scottish industry's eco-system.' He pauses. 'But you have to look at the positives, always, and this is a reset for me,' he adds. 'It's an opportunity to get back out there, to see what else there is.' Originally staged at Òran Mór as part of A Play, A Pie and a Pint, this longer and fully-staged version of Man's Best Friend, directed by Jemima Levick, will be at the Tron Theatre from June 19 until July 12.
Daily Mirror
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ronnie O'Sullivan rekindles Laila Rouass romance as couple make £2m decision
Ronnie O'Sullivan is set to quit the UK for the Middle East after a series of snooker struggles over the past few months but his partner Laila Rouass looks set to join him after the pair got back together Snooker legend star Ronnie O'Sullivan has reportedly rekindled his relationship with former fiancee Laila Rouass just nine months after they separated. The Rocket announced his split from the Strictly Come Dancing star last year following 13 years together. And that split coincided with what was arguably O'Sullivan's most difficult spell on the snooker table. He had barely played in 2025 heading into this year's world championship. But it now appears that he has reconciled with Rouass, with reports suggesting that the pair are now together. According to The Sun, the couple are now back together and have plans to move to Dubai together. They have apparently put their £2million Epping Forest home up for sale ahead of the move. A source said: 'They have been back together for a while. The time apart gave them time to think about what they want and what is important to them — and that is being together. 'Ronnie is moving to the Middle East and Laila is going with him. They've talked about living in Dubai, which is just a two-hour flight from where Ronnie has his snooker academy in Saudi Arabia. 'He has spoken to people on his snooker circuit about the move and is excited about a clean break from the UK for him and Laila. They have had their issues in the past but Ronnie and Laila have worked through it and seem really happy again. The people who know them think they make a great couple and just want them to live a happy, quiet life.' 'They've been on and off before but Ronnie really wants to make it work with Laila," they added. "She will be joining him in the Middle East and they'll see how it goes.' The news of the couple's reunion comes after Rouass broke her silence on their original separation back in March. Taking to Instagram, she said: "Break ups can strip you down to your essence,' she wrote. 'I got through mine by using pain as fuel to take control because no matter what, we will lose parts of ourselves in relationships. It's normal, don't beat yourself up. Is Ronnie O'Sullivan the best snooker player of all time? Share your thoughts in the comments below "One thing I'm conscious of not doing is trying to get back where I was. No, I'm discovering who I've become. I've gone through various emotions... hurt, pain, anger but what I've realised about anger is that it's bottomless." O'Sullivan only reached the World Championship semi-finals in May and was eventually defeated by eventual champion Zhao Xintong at the Crucible. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
The Irish Sun
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ronnie O'Sullivan is BACK with Strictly star Laila Rouass as they quit UK for shock new life abroad
SNOOKER star Ronnie O'Sullivan and girlfriend Laila Rouass are loopy for each other again nine months after splitting up. The pair have rekindled Advertisement 3 Ronnie O'Sullivan and girlfriend Laila Rouass are back together again Credit: Getty 3 The snooker champ plans to head off to the UAE with actress and Strictly star Laila Credit: Rex 3 Seven-time world champion Ronnie is selling his £2million house Credit: Getty Seven-time world champion A source told us: 'They have been back together for a while. 'The time apart gave them time to think about what they want and what is important to them — and that is being together. ' Advertisement Read more on Ronnie O'Sullivan 'He has spoken to people on his snooker circuit about the move and is excited about a clean break from the UK for him and 'They have had their issues in the past but 'The people who know them think they make a great couple and just want them to live a happy, quiet life.' Ronnie — nicknamed the Rocket because of his explosive stayle of play — proposed to Laila in 2013, a year after they started dating. Advertisement Most read in Snooker The Sun first revealed they had ended their engagement last September after his hectic work schedule pushed them apart. The source added: 'They've been on and off before but Ronnie really wants to make it work with Zhao Xintong's classy act towards Ronnie O'Sullivan revealed after knocking legend out of World Snooker Championship 'She will be joining him in the Middle East and they'll see how it goes.' Ronnie first revealed his dream of moving abroad earlier this year but said it was early days. Advertisement However, following his defeat in the Snooker World Championship semi-finals in May, he said: 'I think I am going to be moving out of the UK this year. 'I'll be moving away to the Middle East. We'll see how it goes — I might be back in six months. 'A new life somewhere else. I don't know how that is going to pan out. 'I will still try to play snooker but I don't know what the future looks like for me really. Advertisement 'It is a big part of my life but I have to try and figure out what my future looks like, whether it's playing or not.'
Scottish Sun
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island couple back together as they're pictured in heart to heart at boohoo party weeks after bitter split
The couple revealed plans to move in together before their split recoupling Love Island couple back together as they're pictured in heart to heart at boohoo party weeks after bitter split Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HARRIETT Blackmore and Ronnie Vint are back together weeks after splitting and were seen in a cosy heart-to-heart during a showbiz bash last night. The Sun revealed how Love Island stars Harriett, 25, and Ronnie, 28, broke up during a holiday to Ibiza earlier this month. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Harriett and Ronnie were snapped in a heart to heart at a party last night 2 An insider confirmed the on/off couple are back together Credit: Shutterstock But exclusive snaps show the on/off couple deep in conversation at a Boohoo party on Wednesday night. An insider said: 'Harriett and Ronnie looked very close again as they had a heart to heart at the Boohoo party last night. 'They have worked things out and are focusing on making their relationship a success. 'But they aren't going to make a big announcement because that puts pressure on things and they don't need that.' Harriett and Ronnie first got together after meeting on Love Island last summer. But they split just months later before reuniting during the All Stars spin-off earlier this year. After jetting to Ibiza at the beginning of June, they unfollowed each other on Instagram and Ronnie also wiped his page of photos of Harriett. A rep for the couple later confirmed they'd split. The break up came shortly after Harriett revealed they were planning to move in together. She told the Mirror: "In June. Everything's happening at once. Love Island Stars Harriett Blackmore and Ronnie Vint Split After Ibiza Getaway "We're moving up towards London, which is exciting. "It's really close to Matilda (Draper), so we'll be spending a lot of time with her and going back and forth."
