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From Adele to Madonna – the coronavirus lockdown celebrity winners and losers

IN life there will always be winners and losers – and lockdown is no exception. Since coronavirus struck the nation has been adapting to necessary changes to everyday life.

Some well-known figures have risen to the challenge to do their bit during the crisis . . . while the reputations of others have certainly taken a hit as a result of their antics during the pandemic. Emma Pietras brings you the covid heroes and villains.

The Losers

Madonna

Sitting naked in a bath strewn with rose petals in one of her many mansions, the 61-year-old singer showed how out-of-touch she is by telling fans: “Covid is the great equaliser.”

 Madonna shared a bathtub snap for fans at the start of lockdown
Madonna shared a bathtub snap for fans at the start of lockdownCredit: instagram.com/madonna

Ant Middleton

Hard man Ant told people to “calm the f*** down” about the coronavirus.

In a post on Instagram, the 39-year-old star of SAS: Who Dares Wins said: “Covid-19 doesn’t bother me. Why? Because I’m strong and able.” He apologised and deleted his comments.

 Ant Middleton was forced to delete his controversial comments regarding Covid-19
Ant Middleton was forced to delete his controversial comments regarding Covid-19Credit: Instagram

Trinny Woodall

Putting a twist on the title of her old TV show What Not To Wear, the 56-year-old fashion expert’s partner Charles Saatchi wandered in naked while she live-streamed a beauty video.

 Fans were shocked when Trinny Woodall's livestream was interrupted by her naked partner in the backgrouind
Fans were shocked when Trinny Woodall's livestream was interrupted by her naked partner in the backgrouind

Kyle Walker

Man City's Kyle hosted a sex party with a pal and two call girls, and later visited his parents in Sheffield.

The 30-year-old England star then had the cheek to complain of “harassment” over reports of his two breaches of lockdown rules.

 Man City's Kyle hosted a sex party with a pal and two call girls
Man City's Kyle hosted a sex party with a pal and two call girlsCredit: Instagram @kylewalker2

Steph McGovern

Telly journalist Steph, 37, was poached from the BBC to present a new daily live show on Channel 4.

Lockdown meant it came from her home. Only 234,000 watched and it lasted just six weeks after neighbours complained filming was causing a disturbance.

 Steph McGovern's new Channel 4 show proved unpopular with viewers and neighbours
Steph McGovern's new Channel 4 show proved unpopular with viewers and neighboursCredit: Channel 4

Gal Gadot

Wonder Woman actress Gal, 35, assembled a host of famous names on social media to sing John Lennon’s Imagine – but it looked like her celeb pals were just trying to stay in the limelight.

Ricky Gervais wasn’t happy. He said: “It was an awful rendition.”

 Gal Gadot's rendition of John Lennon’s Imagine didn't go down as well as she'd hoped
Gal Gadot's rendition of John Lennon’s Imagine didn't go down as well as she'd hopedCredit: Refer to Caption

Jack Grealish

He launched a video appeal telling everyone to stay at home – then the 24-year-old Aston Villa skipper crashed his Range Rover into two parked cars after visiting a friend.

Grealish apologised the next day in a grovelling video posted to Twitter and he was fined £150,000 by his club.

 Jack Grealish crashed his Range Rover into two parked cars after visiting a friend
Jack Grealish crashed his Range Rover into two parked cars after visiting a friendCredit: Instagram

Olly Murs

With no one to sing to, pop star Olly, 35, has taken to playing pranks on girlfriend Amelia Tank, 27.

But he took things a step too far when, last month, he sat with his bits inside a Pringles can for her to discover. He had to say sorry to horrified fans.

 Olly Murs has spent the majority of lockdown pranking his poor girlfriend Amelia Tank
Olly Murs has spent the majority of lockdown pranking his poor girlfriend Amelia TankCredit: Instagram

Harry and Meghan

While Covid-19 victims died, the 35-year-old and the Duchess of Sussex, 38, headed off to LA moaning about privacy and deciding not to speak to the most-read newpapers in Britain.

 Harry and Meghan turned their backs on the UK and fled to Los Angeles
Harry and Meghan turned their backs on the UK and fled to Los AngelesCredit: The Mega Agency

Dominic Cummings

The PM’s top adviser, 48, travelled hundreds of miles to stay in County Durham.

He faced down journalists at a press conference and was backed by Boris Johnson.

 Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham caused a storm
Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham caused a stormCredit: Reuters

The Winners

Leigh-Anne Pinnock

The Little Mix singer, 28, melted fans’ hearts after revealing footballer Andre Gray, also 28, proposed as they celebrated their fourth anniversary in lockdown.

 Leigh-Anne Pinnock wowed fans in gorgeous snaps of her enjoying lockdown in a yellow bikini
Leigh-Anne Pinnock wowed fans in gorgeous snaps of her enjoying lockdown in a yellow bikini
 The Little Mix singer also got engaged to boyfriend footballer Andre Gray
The Little Mix singer also got engaged to boyfriend footballer Andre Gray

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

THE singer donned sequins and heels to perform nightly in her kitchen. Fans loved the renditions of Take Me Home ­– with lyrics changed to “stay at home” – and other big hits.

The 41-year-old’s sons Sonny, 16, Kit, 11, Ray, eight, Jesse, five, and 16-month-old Mickey joined in.

 Sophie Ellis-Bextor has been keeping fans entertained by streaming concerts from her home
Sophie Ellis-Bextor has been keeping fans entertained by streaming concerts from her homeCredit: YouTube

Amanda Holden

The BGT judge kept us entertained with pictures of her mowing the lawn in her wedding dress and putting out the bins in a ballgown.

Amanda, 49, gave us fashion envy with the outfits she wears to her job on the Heart breakfast show and still had time to put out an NHS charity single.

 Amanda Holden looked glamorous as she took the bins out in a gorgeous pink ballgown
Amanda Holden looked glamorous as she took the bins out in a gorgeous pink ballgownCredit: instagram.com/noholdenback

Prince William, Kate and family

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have carried out public engagements via Zoom and taken the time to speak to the children of key workers.

The couple also led Clap For Carers with Prince George, six, Princess Charlotte, five, and two-year-old Prince Louis.

 Prince William, Kate and family couldn't have looked more perfect as they led the Clap For Carers
Prince William, Kate and family couldn't have looked more perfect as they led the Clap For CarersCredit: Getty Images - Getty

David Birtwhistle

With no Love Island on TV, Too Hot To Handle teased the nation with sun, sand and. . . no sex.

The Netflix dating show banned intimate touching, which meant contestants including 30-year-old Brit David, connected on a deeper level and emerged global stars.

 Too Hot To Handle's David Birtwhistle proved popular among viewers of the Netflix show
Too Hot To Handle's David Birtwhistle proved popular among viewers of the Netflix showCredit: Refer to Caption

Matt Lucas

Funnyman Matt’s song Baked Potato – updated with lyrics about avoiding coronavirus – raised cash for Feed NHS.

Matt, 46, also hosted Channel 4’s lockdown show Reasons To Be Cheerful and is set to revive Little Britain.

 Matt Lucas returned to our screens and raised cash for Feed NHS with a Baked Potato song
Matt Lucas returned to our screens and raised cash for Feed NHS with a Baked Potato songCredit: WARNING: Use of this image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures' Digital Picture

Joe Wicks and Rosie Jones

YouTuber Joe fast became our favourite PE teacher with his free home exercise classes. And the 33-year-old grabbed a Guinness World Record when one of them was watched by nearly a million people.

Then his wife Rosie, 29, impressed after stepping in for an injured Joe.

 Joe Wicks and Rosie Jones kept the nation fit and healthy with their at home exercise videos for the whole family
Joe Wicks and Rosie Jones kept the nation fit and healthy with their at home exercise videos for the whole familyCredit: Refer to Caption

Captain Tom Moore

By walking 100 laps of the garden at his Bedfordshire home in April, the former British Army office raised more than £32million for NHS charities.

Captain Tom, who turned 100 days after the incredible feat, earned himself a knighthood for his efforts.

 Legendary Captain Tom Moore raised more than £32million for NHS charities
Legendary Captain Tom Moore raised more than £32million for NHS charitiesCredit: PA:Press Association
Captain Tom Moore reveals he is amazed at being knighted by the ‘gracious’ Queen

Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones

Lockdown TV hit Normal People made overnight stars of Paul, 24, and Daisy, 22.

There are even social media fan accounts dedicated to the chain Paul wears in the explicit BBC3 drama.

 The nation fell in love with Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones in their hit drama Normal People
The nation fell in love with Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones in their hit drama Normal PeopleCredit: BBC

Adele

While many of us are carrying a few extra pounds since lockdown, Adele has been showing off her super-svelte bod.

The 32-year-old singer has lost 7st since last year thanks to a plant-based diet and exercising five times a week.

 Adele shocked fans in stunning snaps which show off her impressive weight loss
Adele shocked fans in stunning snaps which show off her impressive weight lossCredit: Refer to Caption

Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner

With their loved-up PDAs while out shopping for essentials, the comedian and his model lover have become the ultimate lockdown couple.

Ladies’ man Jack, 31, started dating 28-year-old Roxy earlier this year.

 Loved-up Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner became the ultimate lockdown couple
Loved-up Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner became the ultimate lockdown coupleCredit: BackGrid


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