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The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
Fresh Meat and Death In Paradise star reveals life changing diagnosis at 39 saying she's in tears and ‘still processing'
A FRESH Meat and Death in Paradise star has revealed her life changing health diagnosis at 39, saying she's in tears and 'still processing.' Kimberley Nixon famously 4 A Fresh Meat and Death in Paradise star has revealed her life changing health diagnosis at 39, saying she's in tears and 'still processing" Credit: Instagram/Realkimberleynixon 4 Kimberley starred in Fresh Meat, Wild Child and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, as well as many more shows Credit: Getty - Contributor Before Fresh Meat, Kimberley had been in films Wild Child and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging. Since the show she's appeared in Ordinary Lies, Death in Paradise and ITV drama The Salisbury Poisonings. Now, the 39-year-old actress has revealed she has been clinically diagnosed with Autism and ADHD. Read More on Fresh Meat Sharing a collage of photos of herself crying 'happy tears,' in a grey jumper, the star shared her update with fans. Kimberley wrote: 'Happy tears. Still processing. Haven't read the full report yet but… 'Today I was clinically diagnosed with Autism and ADHD. 'I feel lighter than I have in a long time because instead of feeling like my brain is 'broken', I know now that it was just doing things differently all this time.' Most read in News TV She continued: 'I want to go back in time and give my younger self a cwtch and save her a lot of time and heartache but I can't change anything about how I got here really because then I wouldn't be me. 'I've always shared the ups and downs - so I wanted to share this with the most compassionate and accepting bunch I know - and that's been you lot over these past few years. Jack Whitehall reunites with Fresh Meat co-stars 12yrs after joining Channel 4 sitcom 'From the midst of brutal Postnatal OCD through to today's diagnosis, a lot of you have been with me every step of the way. Thank you, thank you.' Fans rushed to the comments to praise the star for her honest words, as one person wrote: 'Congratulations on the first day of the rest of your life.' A second penned: 'We hope it brings you some self-compassion and understanding,' and a third echoed: 'Welcomeeeeee 💛 Go gently with yourself as you adjust to a new inner reality! Xx' What is autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an incurable, lifelong developmental condition that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others. It affects around one in 100 people in the UK and is three to four times more common in boys than in girls. Many people with ASD find it hard to understand other people's feelings and emotions, and they may have difficulty holding conversations. When they are young, their language development may take longer and they can struggle to use facial expressions, using gestures to communicate instead. They may also find it hard to connect with other people and to hold eye contact with unfamiliar individuals. Many children with ASD like to follow a routine, and changes to this can cause distress. High functioning autism is an informal term some people use to describe those on the autism spectrum disorder. The star is a proud mum to a little boy, and also has a dog, both of which she shares occasional photos of on social media. In a sweet Father's Day post recently, Kimberley praised her partner and posted a carousel of images of him with their adorable son. She wrote: 'To the Dads who not only have a newborn but a struggling partner to care for. 'To the Dads that show up ALL the time even if they're knackered or grumpy or even more knackered. To the Dads who care so deeply but show so little. 'To the Dads that really mean it when it's 50/50. Or 60/40 or 70/30 depending what's going on in life. 'To the Dads who hug and kiss their children and leave them in no doubt how loved they are. To the Dads who always stand up for their partner. 'To this Dad, who never looked away even when things got tough. Who always saw straight through to the heart of me when I lost myself and even I couldn't see it. Who loves me and our son unconditionally but that doesn't mean he'll let us get away with stuff. 'Sometimes Dads get left out of the perinatal mental illness conversation. I've found in a lot of instances, they're the silent, sidelined heroes keeping everything together. Remember that there's help and support for Dads too.' 4 The actress with the Fresh Meat cast Credit: Handout 4 Kimberley has a little boy and a dog Credit: Instagram/@realkimberleynixon
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Fresh Meat and Death In Paradise star reveals life changing diagnosis at 39 saying she's in tears and ‘still processing'
The star opened up in a candid statement on social media HONEST STAR Fresh Meat and Death In Paradise star reveals life changing diagnosis at 39 saying she's in tears and 'still processing' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FRESH Meat and Death in Paradise star has revealed her life changing health diagnosis at 39, saying she's in tears and 'still processing.' Kimberley Nixon famously played Josie in Fresh Meat, who seemed like a very shy Welsh girl, but was actually foul-mouthed and short-tempered. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 A Fresh Meat and Death in Paradise star has revealed her life changing health diagnosis at 39, saying she's in tears and 'still processing" Credit: Instagram/Realkimberleynixon 4 Kimberley starred in Fresh Meat, Wild Child and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, as well as many more shows Credit: Getty - Contributor Before Fresh Meat, Kimberley had been in films Wild Child and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging. Since the show she's appeared in Ordinary Lies, Death in Paradise and ITV drama The Salisbury Poisonings. Now, the 39-year-old actress has revealed she has been clinically diagnosed with Autism and ADHD. Sharing a collage of photos of herself crying 'happy tears,' in a grey jumper, the star shared her update with fans. Kimberley wrote: 'Happy tears. Still processing. Haven't read the full report yet but… 'Today I was clinically diagnosed with Autism and ADHD. 'I feel lighter than I have in a long time because instead of feeling like my brain is 'broken', I know now that it was just doing things differently all this time.' She continued: 'I want to go back in time and give my younger self a cwtch and save her a lot of time and heartache but I can't change anything about how I got here really because then I wouldn't be me. 'I've always shared the ups and downs - so I wanted to share this with the most compassionate and accepting bunch I know - and that's been you lot over these past few years. Jack Whitehall reunites with Fresh Meat co-stars 12yrs after joining Channel 4 sitcom 'From the midst of brutal Postnatal OCD through to today's diagnosis, a lot of you have been with me every step of the way. Thank you, thank you.' Fans rushed to the comments to praise the star for her honest words, as one person wrote: 'Congratulations on the first day of the rest of your life.' A second penned: 'We hope it brings you some self-compassion and understanding,' and a third echoed: 'Welcomeeeeee 💛 Go gently with yourself as you adjust to a new inner reality! Xx' What is autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an incurable, lifelong developmental condition that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others. It affects around one in 100 people in the UK and is three to four times more common in boys than in girls. Many people with ASD find it hard to understand other people's feelings and emotions, and they may have difficulty holding conversations. When they are young, their language development may take longer and they can struggle to use facial expressions, using gestures to communicate instead. They may also find it hard to connect with other people and to hold eye contact with unfamiliar individuals. Many children with ASD like to follow a routine, and changes to this can cause distress. High functioning autism is an informal term some people use to describe those on the autism spectrum disorder. The star is a proud mum to a little boy, and also has a dog, both of which she shares occasional photos of on social media. In a sweet Father's Day post recently, Kimberley praised her partner and posted a carousel of images of him with their adorable son. She wrote: 'To the Dads who not only have a newborn but a struggling partner to care for. 'To the Dads that show up ALL the time even if they're knackered or grumpy or even more knackered. To the Dads who care so deeply but show so little. 'To the Dads that really mean it when it's 50/50. Or 60/40 or 70/30 depending what's going on in life. 'To the Dads who hug and kiss their children and leave them in no doubt how loved they are. To the Dads who always stand up for their partner. 'To this Dad, who never looked away even when things got tough. Who always saw straight through to the heart of me when I lost myself and even I couldn't see it. Who loves me and our son unconditionally but that doesn't mean he'll let us get away with stuff. 'Sometimes Dads get left out of the perinatal mental illness conversation. I've found in a lot of instances, they're the silent, sidelined heroes keeping everything together. Remember that there's help and support for Dads too.' 4 The actress with the Fresh Meat cast Credit: Handout
Irish Examiner
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Nine creative and whimsical ways to add nature themes to your summer wardrobe
Mother Nature – the original summer muse; a constant source of style inspiration. Where would we be without her? Lemons, butterflies, fish and jungle flora are setting the prevailing print mood with the help of aquatic motifs. Think freewheeling and fun; pure creative whimsy – as it should be. Now, let's get into it. Looking for a wardrobe wonder? Irish designer Georgina O'Hanlon's 'Wild Child' silk scarf is just that. Featuring hand-drawn illustrations inspired childhood trips with her mother to County Clare, this bright botanical multitasker can be worn as a bandana, top, head wrap or necktie. Elegant and endlessly practical. From comely to conversational, Scandi print purveyors at Stine Goya win big with 'Lemons on a Plate': a still-life pattern rendered in a Tencel-blend in a dress and separates, both with a relaxed boxy fit. Equally laidback and oh-so-lovely, Dubai-based brand WhiteHello renders colourful tropical prints with fluid trousers and kimono wrap tops in skin-friendly silk. Your first-class travel co-ords await you. Should you prefer the aesthetic to the air miles, Farm Rio celebrates all things Brazilian in their serotonin-soaked collections. Scarf-tied basket bags, featuring parrots, fish and a Copacabana tribute make playful arm candy—perfect for holidays. Zara's high impact coral necklace pairing also punches well above its high street weight. Wear with a strapless dress while dining beachside or with a crisp white shirt and trouser pairing on home turf. Prefer something low-key? Try Essentiel Antwerp's rose mesh overlay skirt with a t-shirt and kitten heels. You'll thank me later. Dust off those Pinterest boards, folks. It's going to be an interesting season. 'Lemons on a plate' midi dress and shirt 'Lemons on a plate' midi dress, €395, and shirt €255, Stine Goya Stine Goya, €395 and €255 Short sleeve 'Leo' jacket Short sleeve 'Leo' jacket, WhiteHello, €264 WhiteHello, €264 'Wild Child' silk scarf 'Wild Child' silk scarf, Georgina O'Hanlon Illustration, €105 Georgina O'Hanlon Illustration, €105 'Jacky' trousers 'Jacky' parrots trousers, WhiteHello, €218 WhiteHello, €218 Pack of two coral necklaces with resin Pack of 2 coral necklaces with resin, Zara, €39.95 Zara, €39.95 Stine Goya 'Spring Mimosa' midi dress Stine Goya midi dress, Zalando, €270 Zalando, €270 Floral mesh overlay skirt Floral mesh overlay skirt, Essentiel Antwerp, €245 Essentiel Antwerp, €245 Ruffle floral mini dress Ruffle floral mini dress, & Other Stories, €129 & Other Stories, €129 Farm Rio scarf-detail printed basket bag Farm Rio scarf-detail printed basket bag, MyTheresa, €275 MyTheresa, €275 Read More Nine essential capsule wardrobe pieces to pack in your carry-on this summer
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
See Photos of Sheinelle Jones' Family, Including Late Husband Uche Ojeh and Their 3 Kids
Over the course of her 10 years as part of the Today show family, viewers have fallen in love with Sheinelle Jones' bright smile and bubbly personality. Jones first joined the morning show back in 2014 and has been a constant across all of Today's programming, co-hosting 3rd Hour of Today alongside Al Roker, Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer, as well as filling in as co-anchor for Today and guest co-hosting Today with Hoda & Jenna (now dubbed Today with Jenna & Friends). Off-camera, the 46-year-old is a doting mother to three children — Kayin, 15 and twins Clara and Uche, 12 — with husband Uche Ojeh, whom she married in 2007. On May 23, Jones' Today co-hosts shared that Ojeh had died after several months of treatment for glioblastoma, a brain cancer. Jones and Ojeh first met at Northwestern University in the '90s when Jones, then a freshman, offered to give Ojeh, a high school senior, a tour of the campus. Eight years later, the couple got engaged on that very campus in the middle of a rainstorm. They tied the knot on Sept. 2, 2007 in Jones' hometown of Philadelphia. They later welcomed their children, son Kayin, and fraternal twins Clara and Uche. Below, see photos of Sheinelle Jones with her family. The couple cleaned up nicely while attending a friend's wedding at the New York Public Library in 2022. The two met at Northwestern University even before he was enrolled as a student; as she recalled, 'I was a fake tour guide ... I was just walking to class. [I was like, 'Are you guys lost?' And] I told him I would take him around because he was cute." Jones and Ojeh (with their two boys) attended a family wedding in Italy in 2019. Jones, Uche and their three kids had a cozy moment in this 2023 selfie around the holidays. "Happy Father's Day! ❤️" Jones simply captioned this sweet photo of Ojeh with their kids. In 2023, she shared a reel honoring all that Ojeh did for their family, from coaching soccer to cheering at recitals to sharing his heritage with the kids. "Always to the beat of your own drum," she wrote on the video. "Happy Father's Day Uche." The Today anchor looked happy next to her husband at Lincoln Center for a concert in June 2022. This 2020 family photo was posted to Jones' account around the holidays. Jones often touts her family's accomplishments on her social media accounts, including this one from 2023 where she celebrated "the Uches" for their big wins, her son for winning a soccer tournament and Dad for completing a triathalon. A new assignment hosting NBC's Wild Child had Jones reminiscing about their honeymoon. "15 years ago today …. we were on our honeymoon, and Uche somehow pulled me away from the beach and before I knew it, I was riding on elephants at sunset and feeding a baby cheetah at an endangered species sanctuary in South Africa…. ☺️," she wrote in 2022. Family time was always a priority for the two, as evidenced by this shot she shared from a one-night trip to celebrate Ojeh's brother's 40th birthday. "I remember going to his high school graduation party when Uche and I were dating! Now, we're all at a dinner table with spouses," she wrote. "Time flies. Family time is the best time, even if it's just for one night." The two were snapped on the Today Show plaza in 2019 looking coordinated in blue and white. Jones and Uche had a fun night out with some of the Today show family while attending the wedding of Al Roker and Debbie Roberts' daughter, Courtney in 2021. A baby baptism made Jones dig into her archives and pull out this gem. "I couldn't let another day go by without noting a beautiful moment with our friends Christina and Dan and their daughter Macy's baptism. ❤️ " she began. "Uche & I looked at Macy and immediately thought of our own kids' baby dedications. Our children all wore native Nigerian wear ... I had the best time looking at these 'outtakes' from those early days! ☺️ Having 3 under 3 was an adventure for sure. ❤️" Jones never missed an opportunity to celebrate her man. "Guess what today is? Apparently it's National Spouse Day. The truth is, our days are busy and if we're not careful - all of our conversation can easily be 'transactional'… about who goes where, and when, etc." she wrote in 2022. "So it's nice to push a pause button and tell the person you love that you appreciate them. — 'You caught my eye when I was 19 years old …. and here we are.'❤️ Happy National Spouse Day! 🥂" On May 23, Jones shared that her husband Uche Ojeh had died following a glioblastoma diagnosis. She had been absent from Today since mid-December, in order to spend time with her family during his illness. TKTKTK ADD? In 2023, she commemorated their happy marriage with a heartfelt series of photos looking back at their early days at Northwestern, raising babies, moving to New York and much more. Read the original article on People
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Today' co-host Sheinelle Jones' husband Uche Ojeh dies of brain cancer
'Today' co-host Sheinelle Jones' husband Uche Ojeh dies of brain cancer Show Caption Hide Caption Sheinelle Jones takes break from 'Today' show to focus on family Sheinelle Jones took to Instagram to explain that she is taking a temporary break from NBC's "Today" show to address a family health matter. unbranded - Entertainment Sheinelle Jones' husband, Uche Ojeh, has died from an aggressive form of brain cancer, "Today" show anchors announced on air. He was 45. "With profound sadness, we share this morning that Uche Ojeh, the husband of our friend and 'Today' co-host Sheinelle Jones, has passed away after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma," Savannah Guthrie said on the "Today" show on May 23. "There are no words for the pain we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children. Uche was an incredible person. We all loved him. And so we want to take a moment to tell you more about the remarkable man who was Sheinelle's perfect partner in life." The beloved co-anchor of the NBC morning show's third hour has been absent from the network for months after announcing Jan. 15 that she was taking a break from the "Today" family to focus on her family at home. "Hi everybody ... I sincerely appreciate all of you who have reached out while l've been absent from the show. I want to share with you that I'm taking time to deal with a family health matter," Jones said in a post on Instagram in January. 'Today' show's Sheinelle Jones absence: Third hour co-host addresses speculation "It's not lost on me how lucky l am to have not only the support of my Today Show family, but to also have all of you. Your kindness means so much to me. I'll see you soon," she captioned the post at the time, signing the note "Love, Sheinelle." At the time, Jones was flooded with thousands of well wishes from "Today" watchers in her comments. On the "Today" show amid Jones' statement, "Today" show first hour main anchors Guthrie and Craig Melvin pointed viewers to Jones' Instagram post to let her explain her absence in her own words. "We know so many of you have been asking about Sheinelle and missing her, and we miss her too," Guthrie said, while Melvin had a message for Jones, saying, "We all love you and we are so looking forward to having you back." Sheinelle Jones previously took leave of absence for health reasons Jones, a graduate of the esteemed Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, joined "Today" in 2014 after almost a decade at Fox 29 News Philadelphia, where she co-hosted morning show "Good Day Philadelphia" alongside local broadcasting legend Mike Jerrick. She currently co-hosts the third hour alongside Melvin, Al Roker and meteorologist Dylan Dreyer. Jones also hosts the popular "Wild Child" segments about baby animals around the world for NBC's "The More You Know" programs. She previously took a leave of absence for health reasons in 2020, documenting her recovering from a major vocal chord surgery with People magazine. 'Today' anchor Sheinelle Jones to undergo surgery that will leave her voiceless for two weeks At the time, she told the outlet that the hourlong procedure left her voiceless for three weeks. "It's to the point where people at home have no idea what I do just to get ready for a show in the morning," Jones added. "When I get a call that I have to track a story early in the morning, I get up like 30 minutes early so I can do exercises on my throat just so that I don't sound hoarse."
