Lucy Mecklenburgh hits back at claims she was ‘getting cosy’ with a mystery man in Dubai

In what was perhaps the best news of the year, the Spice Girls (minus Posh) announced they were reuniting for a Live Stadium Tour in 2019. The band famous for hits like 'Stop' and 'Wannabe' are playing at dates in Manchester, Coventry, Sunderland, Edinburgh, Bristol and London.

After years of performing at other people's weddings, Ed Sheeran popped the question to his long-term girlfriend Cherry Seaborn. He announced the news on Instagram with this pic, writing, 'Got myself a fiancé just before new year. We are very happy and in love, and our cats are chuffed as well xx' [sic] He later teased that the pair had married.

Despite being married for 11 years, Geordie presenter Ant McPartlin and his wife Lisa Armstrong split, with the couple later being granted a divorce in October 2018.

After overcoming his troubles in 2017, Ant McPartlin was arrested and later charged with drink driving in 2018.Subsequently, Ant entered rehab and made the decision to take time off from showbiz until next year, meaning his on-screen partner Dec Donnelly hosted Britain's Got Talent on his own for the first time in history.

With hundreds of rumours circulating that Cheryl and Liam Payne had split up, the pair turned up together on the red carpet at the 2018 BRIT Awards and put on a MASSIVE PDA for the cameras, stating they were very much still together.

The youngest of the Kardashian/Jenner clan, Kylie Jenner, welcomed a baby girl called Stormi Webster with her boyfriend Travis Scott, but the reality star managed to keep her entire pregnancy out of the spotlight.

After announcing their engagement in 2017, Prince Harry married American actress Meghan Markle in a stunning ceremony at St George's Chapel. The couple now go by the name The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Love Island host Caroline Flack shocked the nation when she announced she was dating The Apprentice and Celebrity Big Brother star Andrew Brady.As if this wasn't enough, the couple announced their engagement just a few months into their romance. However, the pair then split two months later, but it looks like they are now back on track.

When Strictly Come Dancing returned to our screens this year, it didn't take long for DRAMA to hit the cast. Comedian Seann Walsh and his professional partner Katya Jones were pictured KISSING in the street, despite both having long-term partners. Whilst Seann's girlfriend Rebecca Humphries publicly dumped him on Twitter, Katya's husband, fellow Strictly pro Neil Jones, was a LOT more forgiving.

The first ever Love Island wedding took place when 2016 contestants Alex Bowen and Olivia Buckland tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Essex.

After announcing his split from his wife Jenna Dewan, fans of Magic Mike actor Channing Tatum were in complete shock when it was revealed he's now dating pop star Jessie J. Although the pair haven't yet been photographed together, they've been publicly supporting each other online and even attended each other's shows!

American singer Demi Lovato was rushed to hospital and forced to postpone her tour following a suspected 'drug overdose'. The former Disney star spoke out about her addiction, saying, "I have always been transparent about my journey with addiction. This illness is not something that... fades with time. It is something I must continue to overcome."

Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards and her footballer boyfriend Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain continued to make us all jealous with their loved-up Instagram snaps. The pair enjoyed a romantic holiday to Mykonos in the summer where they showed just how loved-up they are.

Everybody's favourite TV show Love Island returned to our TV screens with an AMAZING line-up of singletons. After a massive eight weeks, Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham were crowned the winners after the nation fell in love with their relationship.

After two and a half years together, and a baby boy called Bear, Cheryl and Liam Payne announced their split in July. Although things didn't work out, the pair have remained good friends and co-parent their baby boy.

Ahead of the release of their amazing album 'LM5', Perrie Edwards, Jade Thirlwall, Jesy Nelson and Leigh-Anne Pinnock posed naked to promote body confidence for their single 'Strip'. The group posed with words such as 'ugly', 'fat' and 'can't sing' written on their bodies.

Where do we even begin with the Pricey? 2018 certainly hasn't been the best of years for the mum-of-five.She found out her husband Kieran Hayler was cheating again, faced the threat of bankruptcy, spent time in rehab, broke her driving ban, her mum Amy is bravely battling a terminal illness and things have been shaky with on again off again partner Kris Boyson.Let's hope 2019 is better for Kate!

Former Emmerdale actress Roxanne Pallett dubbed herself the 'most hated woman in the world' after she falsely accused Ryan Thomas of 'punching' her in the Celebrity Big Brother house. After video evidence proved Ryan had done nothing of the sort, the nation turned on Roxanne, with Ryan going on to win the show.

Ben Jardine and Stephanie Saint Remy seemed very happy after meeting on Channel 4 show Married At First Sight... that was until Ben admitted to cheating on her live on the radio. Ben later entered the CBB house where he revealed he was going to become a dad for the first time, with the mystery woman giving birth to a baby girl later in the year.

Super couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z delighted fans when they toured the world with their 'On The Run II' tour.

It looked like pop princess Ariana Grande had found happiness again when she announced her engagement to Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson. BUT, fast-forward a few months and the couple announced their split, leaving hearts broken all over the world.

After a massive 13 years on the show, everybody's favourite Irish talent judge QUIT his job on The X Factor. He said, "I've had a fantastic 13 years on The X Factor but the show needs a change and I'm ready to leave."

MTV announced that popular reality show The Hills will be making a comeback in 2019, with original cast members including Heidi and Spencer Pratt, Audrina Patridge and Stephanie Pratt.

Coronation Street viewers were left heartbroken when the soap aired a suicide scene with Aidan Connor, played by actor Shayne Ward.

After their fake wedding on Good Morning Britain on Valentine's Day in 2018, Love Island 2017 stars Jess Shears and Dom Lever got married for real in a private ceremony in Mykonos.

After 13 years on the show, Brendan Cole confirmed he had been axed from Strictly Come Dancing. Speaking on Lorraine, Brendan said ,"It's quite, actually, hard to talk about. The BBC haven't renewed my contract. We get contracted year upon year. They've made an editorial decision to not have me back on the show. I'm a little bit in shock. I'm quite emotional, a bit raw about it."

Westlife made a comeback to the world of music by announcing a 2019 tour. To celebrate 20 years as a group, the band will be at venues across the UK including Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Sheffield, Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham, Liverpool and more!

Love Island 2016 stars Cara de la Hoyde and Olivia Buckland had a massive fall-out after Olivia dropped Cara as her bridesmaid. Cara didn't even attend Olivia's wedding to Alex Bowen!

Khloe Kardashian welcomed a baby girl called True, but just days before giving birth, Khloe's boyfriend Tristan Thompson was accused of 'cheating' on the reality star. However, it looks like the couple put the drama behind them as they posed for this adorable photo during Thanksgiving.

Bosses at Channel 5 announced that Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother will NOT be returning.

Former footballer Rio Ferdinand proposed to former TOWIE star Kate Wright in front of his three children! Rio popped the question as the couple enjoyed a holiday in Abu Dhabi.

After their feud from the Celebrity Big Brother house resurfaced, Coleen Nolan QUIT Loose Women following an epic row with Kim Woodburn live on the show.

Jennifer Aniston split from her husband of two years, Justin Theroux. The couple released a joint statement regarding the separation.It read, "We are two best friends who have decided to part ways as a couple, but look forward to continuing our cherished friendship."

After being suspended for setting up fake Twitter profiles to troll her former co-star Eden Blackman, Lady Nadia Essex decided to quit her role on Celebs Go Dating.

With Ant McPartlin taking a year off from showbiz, Holly Willoughby was given the I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here presenting role alongside Dec Donnelly.

After rekindling their romance in early 2018, Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin only went and got married in secret! Justin confirmed the news when he wrote on Instagram, 'Happy late thanksgiving to everyone. First thanksgiving as a married man, first time hosting thanksgiving. First time both sides of the family has come together. Relationships are hard and love isn't always easy but thank you Jesus for showing me how! Every day is a learning process, trying to be more like him, patient, kind, selfless, boy I got a long way! But gods grace is sufficient!' [sic]

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcomed their third child together, a baby boy called Prince Louis!

Popular TV show Sabrina The Teenage Witch got given a reboot by Netflix. The new show is called The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and is available to watch now on the steaming site.

Former One Direction singer Zayn Malik and model Gigi Hadid shocked fans when they announced they'd split, only to reconcile their romance a few months later!

After Camila Cabello left to focus on her solo career, her Fifth Harmony band mates announced they were going on a hiatus.