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‘EX STABBED ME 27 TIMES – AND TOOK A PHOTO AS I LAY DYING’

‘I have never been enough for any man man’

MAURA ‘I’m not worried about being replaced by the new Islanders!’

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HIT TING BACK!

‘I want kids soon – even if I do it on my own’

LAUREN JAC

Ignores the haters as she vows to ‘get in shape and sort my life out!’

CASEY

Pregnant star blasts trolls who told her ‘you need to lose weight’

Denies surgery claims, saying ‘I’m sick of everyone slating my body!’

CONTENTS 27 January 2020

IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE ON THE COVER 10 Lauren Goodger 11 Casey Batchelor 15 Amy Hart 16 Jacqueline Jossa 18 Calum Best 44 Maura Higgins 58 ”I tried to leave – so he stabbed me 27 times” CELEBS THIS WEEK 12 Laura Whitmore 14 Love Island 26 Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid 29 Saira Khan 30 Joanna Page

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Ex On The Beach Katie McGlynn Charlotte Dawson Rochelle Humes Amber Gill Olivia Bowen Lucrezia Millarini

Twins Jess and Eve have caused a stir

COLUMNISTS 24 Kerry Katona 28 Peter Andre 78 Lebby Eyres STYLE 47 Weekly wants 48 Pay day picks 52 Block party 53 Hot list 54 Get the look 55 Heart of gold 56 Beauty

They can’t stop licking their lips

OUR (BONKERS) BAKE OFF RECIPE!

REAL LIFE 62 ”A stranger saved my son’s life – now we’re friends forever”

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REGULARS 4 Papped 32 Lowdown 38 Guest list girls 42 Hot, not or tot 61 Fitness 65 Recipe 66 Health 68 Peek at their pad 71 Travel 72 Zone 79 Horoscope 80 Puzzles

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JO WANTS MORE

As massive Gavin & Stacey fans, we were thrilled to chat to the lovely Joanna Page last week. Quizzing her about a new series following the Christmas episode’s cliffhanger, Jo says she’s as keen as we are for a follow up.

Tidy! Turn to page 30 for all her goss.

We were gutted to learn Sandi Toksvig is leaving The Great British Bake Off. The star broke the news to fans in typically witty fashion, tweeting, “When stepping down from a job it is quite common for people to say they are doing so in order to spend more time with their family.

Unusually I am departing… so I can spend more time with my other work.

As my waistline will testify, Bake Off is an all-consuming show.”

Pint-sized Sandi joined the show in 2017. Her unlikely partnership with Noel Fielding was an immediate hit with fans and we soon stopped pining for former presenters Mel and Sue. But while viewers might be sad at Sandi’s departure, no one sounds more upset than Noel, who reacted to the development by saying he feels like “Tom without Jerry”. Bless!

But who can possibly wear Sandi’s apron when Bake Off returns later this year? We can’t help thinking Love Island twins Jess and Eve Gale

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would be perfect. Love them or hate them, you can’t deny they make for great television – and the pouty pair are constantly licking their lips as if they’re salivating over a particularly tasty bake. We’re sure GBBO judge Paul Hollywood would appreciate their charms, too!

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PAPPED S E V E N D AYY S W I T H T H E S T A R S SIR ROD STEWART & PENNY LANCASTER BBISHOP’S I S H O P ’SS STORTFORD, 12 JANUARY

Rod cheers on his sons at a football match just five days after knee surgery.

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The sharp-suited r chin singer is keeping he n-in ru nt ce re a ite sp up de d with her ex-boyfrien fe wi ’s er eb Bi n Justi Hailey.

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ANTON DANYLUK & LAURA ANDERSON MMANCHESTER, ANCHESTER 12 JANUARY

While the new batch of Love Islanders try to find romance, it looks like these former stars are getting cosy!

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Hot new couple alert!

Liam is no longer a single man as he goes official with his model lover Gabriella.

COURTENEY COX, KIM KARDASHIAN & KANYE WEST LLOO S AN A N GGEE LLEE S,S 13 JA NU AR Y

Kim does a rubbish job of going incognito as she watches sister Khloé love rat ex Tristan Th ’s omps play basketball – an on d Courteney is not impressed!

LLONDON, ONDON 14 JANUARY

They do say make-up is warpaint, and so proves SAS: Who Dares Wins contestant Cybil, who dwarfs Susanna on the GMB set.

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SUSANNA REID & CYBIL WAR

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The Yummy singer is in high spirits as his latest single debuts at No.2 in the charts.

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VANESSA HUDGENS

Jade Goody’s son is all grown up, making his catwalk debut for Dolce & Gabbana at Milan Men’s Fashion Week.

HOLLLY W O O D HOLLYWOOD, 14 JANUARY

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You’d never guess Vanessa was nursing a broken heart.

Despite reports of a split from her long-time boyfriend Austin Butler, she looks on top of the world at the Bad Boys For Life premiere.

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She may have had a “love-hate” relationship with her body, but gym-honed Kate looks amazing in this waist-defining number.

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Kate laughs off a ongoing royal dram ips wh e sh as up a delicious milkshake.

KATIE PRICE HHEATHROW E AT H R O W AIRPORT, 13 JANUARY

After almost three weeks away from her youngest kids, Katie arrives home from Vegas with new dark hair extensions… and two fluffy hamsters stuck to her toes!

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Did someone in the audience ask a question about Tom Cruise?

That’s quite a death stare from Ms Kidman!

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Crikey! It’s no surprise the billionaire beauty mogul admits to working out every other day with a figure like that.

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LOS ANG ANGELES, GELES 15 JANUARY

Mrs Biebs reaps the rewards of having pals in high places as she teams her Kanye top with Beyoncé’s new Ivy Park x Adidas trackies and trainers, gifted by Bey herself.

CLAIRE SWEENEY CL BBARBADOS, ARBADOS 13 JANUARY

While the rest of us are battered by wind and rain in Blighty, Claire cools down in the Caribbean.

RIHANNA NNEW E W YORK, YORK 16 JANUARY

RiRi proves she knows how to accessorise. Her shoes shine bright like a diamond as she arrives at JFK Airport.

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Lauren fumes ‘I haven’t had a butt job!’

Lauren’s enjoying working out in the gym

The star is raging after critics accuse her of going under the knife in a bid to boost her behind

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he’s no stranger to surgery slurs, but Lauren Goodger was left fuming last week after she was accused of having a bum job.

The furore erupted after the 33-year-old was pictured heading to the gym in Chigwell, Essex, wearing a pair of skin-tight pink leggings. And it wasn’t long before some followers began questioning if her curvy backside was the result of a surgeon’s handiwork.

“Ladies, don’t ever get butt implants,” warned one troll, while another wrote, “Her bum looks like its drooping from the side, how can [she] try to even say that her bum is from working out.”

And now a source close to the former TOWIE star has told With her new Lauren is seething over the trainer, Keegan accusations and insists her fuller figure is merely down to putting on a few pounds over Christmas. slim down from a size 12 to a svelte size 10.

“Lauren’s sick of trolls discussing her The star is clearly sticking to her goals body,” revealed the pal. “There are rumours as last week she was pictured heading to she’s had work done to her bum again, but a workout with her hunky personal trainer, it doesn’t take a genius to work out that if Keegan Hargreaves. And, despite the negative you put on weight, your bum will grow along remarks about her body, our mole says with the rest of your body. She’s so bored Lauren’s feeling better than ever. of it now.”

“Lauren felt the worst she has ever felt over It’s not the first time Lauren has been the new year and decided to do something forced to defend her figure. Back in 2016 she about her weight,” our insider said of the TV emphatically told new, “I have NOT had bum implants.” And addressing the same claims babe, who was rushed to hospital after falling on This Morning last summer, she protested, ill shortly after Christmas. “Her weight gain “I have not had any implants in my bum.” was affecting her mental health and Keegan Last month we reported that Lauren wants has been great. Working out has given her a to transform her body this year and hopes to purpose and she is so happy right now.

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“Keegan has really helped her push through her boundaries when it comes to training. The workouts are tough, but he pushes her that extra mile. She’s really enjoying the gym now.”

As well as going to the gym, Lauren has ditched fast food. Alongside a snap of a burger and chips, the star wrote, “@mcdonaldsuk it’s been emotional but it’s time for me to move on.. you’ve been there for me at 4am, you’ve comforted me when I’ve been sad and going through a break up!”

She went on to joke that the burger chain was also to blame for making her “ass fat” before quipping that she was breaking up with them now she’s “fallen in love with the gym”.

We really hope your positive attitude continues, Lozza!

Karmel Doughty

NEWSFLASH

With daughter Florence

Casey ‘Trolls have left me in tears’ The pregnant star tells she’s devastated after being targeted by hurtful online bullies

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regnant Casey Batchelor has been left distraught after cruel trolls criticised her figure just weeks ahead of her due date.

When snaps of the 35-year-old showcasing her bump were published, one online hater posted comments including, “Triplets looking at the size of her!” and, “Christ is she giving birth to a racehorse?!”

Casey has now hit back, exclusively telling new that she’s been left in tears over the disgusting bullying statements.

“I couldn’t believe it when I saw the comments,” she told us. “I was devastated – really upset and tearful. I’m pregnant for God’s sake! Can’t I enjoy the last few weeks of my pregnancy without this rubbish? Can’t the trolls have a day off?!

“Getting comments saying I look like an oil tanker and that I have more than one baby in there is really upsetting. People seriously need help.

“My belly isn’t going to stay flat when I’m pregnant – nor is any woman’s.

Someone wrote that I need to get down to the gym and lose weight. I’m carrying a growing human being, I haven’t just put on a few Christmas pounds!”

She and Dane are set to wed

Casey, who is already mum to 20-monthold Florence and is expecting her second daughter with fiancé Dane Goodson later this month, says the trolls have gone too far.

“To target a pregnant woman and call her fat is beyond bullying. It’s downright disgusting,” she continued. “It really got me down. Social media is out of control and I think everyone should be policed by the people who run these sites.”

The former CBB star added, “The thing that amazes me about trolls is, would they have the balls to come up to me in a supermarket and tell me I need to go to the gym? Probably not!”

You tell ’em, Casey!

Georgia Trevitt

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Laura dubbed ‘Caroline without the Flack’ The new Love Island host is a hit with both viewers and the crew, who want her to stay

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hile Caroline Flack takes time out in Los Angeles after stepping down from Love Island hosting duties, her replacement Laura Whitmore is impressing fans on the show.

Viewers were quick to praise the 34-year-old, with one tweeting, “Laura Whitmore is doing amazing as the new presenter.”

Another gushed, “Laura Whitmore was born for this job,” while a third added, “Laura is killing it as the new presenter!”

And it’s not just the public she’s managed to win over – we can reveal she’s a big hit behind the scenes, too.

“Laura is just so lovely to work with and the production team adore her. One crew member joked she’s like Caroline without the Flack,” an insider told new.

“The chirpy, fun and smiling Laura you see on screen is exactly the same off camera.

She’s such a nice person,” the insider

Laura presents Love Island while Iain provides the voiceover

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The new recruits

‘She’s a dream to work with, bantering with the crew as well as the contestants’ added. “Caroline was a pro and a great presenter, but let’s just say that Laura is much easier going and less drama.”

The bosses are said to be impressed with Laura’s chemistry with the Islanders, too.

“She’s a dream to work with, but she’s also a natural in the role, bantering with the crew behind the scenes as well as the contestants,” our source said.

“You can see why she was the perfect choice – no baggage, in a settled relationship with Iain Stirling, great on camera and not to mention gorgeous.

You don’t get asked to be a goodwill ambassador for Unicef and take on that role if you’re not a lovely, good-natured

person and she has taken to spokesperson telling new, “We will remain in contact with her the Love Island role like a duck over the coming months about to water.” future series of Love Island.”

Laura was announced as the But our mole says that while host of the dating show’s winter the team hopes she can series last month after get things back on Caroline, 40, bowed track in time for out following an summer, they’re assault charge. also keen for Caroline has Laura to stay since jetted on if Caroline off to LA to doesn’t end stay out of the up returning. spotlight ahead “We all of her 4 March know Caroline court case, in Lewis and has hit the which she is Caroline headlines for the accused of hitting wrong reasons and not boyfriend Lewis Burton, for the first time, and everyone 27, over the head with a lamp hopes she can get through her while he slept – something he’s problems,” our source explained. denied and to which Caroline “But it has to be said that working has pleaded not guilty. with Laura is a breath of fresh air ITV hasn’t ruled Caroline and if Caroline doesn’t end up out for the next series, with a

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Ready for the launch show

coming back then Laura has already shown she’s perfect for Love Island. She’s already very much part of the family.”

Before the new series kicked off last week, Caroline broke her social media silence to show her support for Laura.

“Massive good luck to Laura, Iain and the team for tonight’s launch show,” she wrote on her Instagram Stories, adding, “The first one always the best one.”

Laura’s comedian boyfriend Iain, who turns 32 next week and provides the show’s hilarious voiceover, also gave his support, tweeting, “To be part of such a big show is such an honour.

CONGRATULATIONS to the whole team and of course @thewhitmore who is just fantastic on TONIGHTS (yes I did the voice) show.”

Laura later took to Instagram Stories to thank everyone for their backing, writing, “Still blown away by the love.. I was shitting it! But I had SO much fun coupling up the Islanders!”

They were big boots to fill – but you’re smashing it, Laura!

Georgia Trevitt

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Laura shared her first script

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EXCLUSIVE

‘We can’t guarantee we’ll stay loyal!’

Love Island hunks Connagh Howard and Finley Tapp on their dating credentials and ruffling the lads’ feathers

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he villa was rocked when two new hotties – Connagh Howard, 27, a model from Cardiff, and Finley Tapp, 20, a recruitment consultant from Milton Keynes – swaggered in to stir things up last week. And boy did they fulfil their brief!

When we caught up with the lads ahead of their big entrance, Connagh confessed his celeb crush is Nicole Scherzinger (look out Thom Evans!) while Finley revealed his ideal woman is Stormzy’s ex, Maya Jama.

Here, the ripped twosome share their types on paper, cheesy chat-up lines and their biggest turn-offs…

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Connagh chose to date Shaughna

Hi guys! What makes you the perfect Love Islanders?

What’s been your most disastrous dating experience?

Connagh: I’m a good laugh, fun, honest and laid-back. I try not to get involved in too much drama.

Finley: I’m a relationship kinda guy so I’m looking for a partner to leave the villa with. I know I’ll make friends with the blokes in there, too.

Connagh: It was a first date and I tipped my drink over this girl and she was wearing white – not smooth at all. Luckily she saw the funny side.

Finley: I shaved off my eyebrow an hour before a date once – that wasn’t great. It was an accident.

I was trying to shape it.

Describe yourself in three words…

Connagh: Goofy, laid-back and compassionate.

Finley: I’m loud, outgoing and good looking!

How would you rate your looks on a scale of one to 10?

Finley: I’m a 9 out of 10! My eyes are my best feature.

Connagh: I’d say 8 to 8½.

Best feature? My jawline.

not going to be a homewrecker.

Finley: It’ll be great if I come out of the villa with mates, but if I need to step on toes to get the girl I like, I’ll do it.

Will you be loyal?

Finley: I’ve always been loyal.

Whenever I start getting the wandering eye, it’s time to break up. Who knows what could happen in the villa?

Connagh: It’s What’s an hard to say Paige snogged immediate you’re not going Finley turn-off for you to be attracted to in a girl? more than one person Connagh: Pettiness.

– that’s the reality of it. But if I’m Finley: I don’t like cheesy chat-up committed, then I’ll be loyal.

Finally, what’s your claim lines, ignorance or arrogance.

Can you describe your ideal woman…

What’s your best chat-up line then, Connagh?

Connagh: I like brunettes, a girl with nice eyes who takes care of herself.

Finley: I want a girl who is fun and outgoing and who can make me laugh. I don’t have a type looks wise, but obviously you want that initial attraction.

Connagh: “Do you feel that?

That’s boyfriend material.” It’s a bit of a laugh, an ice-breaker.

Chat-up lines never work!

to fame?

How far are you prepared to go in the villa to get the girl you want?

Connagh: I was in an advert with Anthony Joshua. I’m a big boxing fan, so I was really excited to meet him. It was pretty nervewracking – he’s a big boy!

Finley: I’m a semi-pro footballer for Oxford City.

GEMMA MCCARTNEY

Connagh: If I like someone, I’ll make an effort. I’m not going to let the opportunity go by, but I’m

Love Island is on weeknights and Sundays at 9pm on ITV2

‘Boys tell me I need more confidence’

Former Love Island star Amy Hart on the highs and lows of dating

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my Hart was one of our favourites from last year’s Love Island so we couldn’t wait to find out the former air hostess’s take on this year’s crop of singletons.

When we catch up with her at the European premiere of Cirque Du Soleil’s Luzia, the 26-year-old tells us she knows coffee bean salesman Connor Durman and reveals the pair have “mutual friends”.

Despite leaving the villa without a match, Amy hasn’t given up on dating – in fact, she’s been busy filming her latest reality TV project, the upcoming series of Celebs Go Dating.

Here, Amy opens up about battling her insecurities, how her life has changed since finding fame last year and meeting dating coach Anna Williamson’s newborn daughter, Eleanora…

Hi Amy. Have you met the man of your dreams yet on Celebs Go Dating?

I couldn’t possibly say, but it’s going very well and I’ve really enjoyed it.

How have you found dating on TV again?

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It’s very different to Love Island, but it’s really fun.

You had a tough time with Curtis Pritchard in the villa. Are you going into this with a bit more confidence?

Well, I thought I was, but every piece of feedback I’ve had from dates is like, “She needs to have more confidence.” But I’m getting better.

Where does that lack of confidence come from?

Amy is Team Laura

Boys I’ve dated in the past have always chosen someone else.

I’ve never been enough for anyone. Hopefully Celebs Go Dating will make me more confident.

Curtis broke Amy’s heart last summer

It’s been educational for you, then…

Yeah, and Paul [Carrick Brunson] and Anna are absolutely amazing. I met the baby the other day – she’s so cute.

Do you ever speak to Curtis?

I last saw him at the ITV Palooza last year.

We’re civil if we see each other.

Is it strange seeing Laura Whitmore hosting the new series instead of Caroline Flack?

Not really, because it’s a new villa and a new location. She was the first celebrity I met when I came out of the villa. I met her in the lounge at Palma airport. She’s lovely.

Some fans feel they’re overdoing it with two series a year…

The thing is we all love it. Iain Stirling did an interview and said, “Nobody goes up to Dermot O’Leary and says, ‘I hate The X Factor.’” But everyone goes up to Iain and says, “I hate Love Island.” Yet people get drawn in and there are always new viewers.

Do you have a favourite Islander?

Connor Durman is from Worthing. My brother knows him and we’ve got lots of mutual friends. The twins are getting a really bad rap, but it’s not their fault because they had to go in there and pick someone.

How has your life changed since leaving the villa last summer?

You’re never on your own. Someone always comes and sits next to you on the train.

I went to the Toby Carvery last night and the manager started hugging me. People cry when they’re talking to me and I’m like, “Don’t cry, I was an air hostess six months ago!”

GEMMA MCCARTNEY

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NEWSFLASH

Jacqueline vows ‘to stop being a lazy sloth!’

The actress is on a health kick after being cruelly bullied about her weight

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acqueline Jossa is determined to step up her fitness regime after admitting she’s become a “lazy sloth”.

The I’m A Celebrity winner, who lost a stone in the Australian jungle, came under fire last week from cruel trolls who claimed she’d put the weight back on.

“I thought she lost weight in the jungle?” one critic slammed.

Another wrote, “I see she’s put her weight back on again spesh round the face,” while a third hater added, “Oh double chin I thought she said she lost loads She admits she can’t of weight.” resist chocolate But Jacqueline, 27, has vowed to get in shape and converted her “I’d rather do it at home,” she garage into a home gym. said. “I don’t love the gym. I’d Taking to Instagram Stories, rather just put the kids to bed or she told her followers, “We’re wake up in the morning and get getting our garage sorted, stuff done at home.” basically turning it into a little bit Posing alongside of a gym so that Dan, 28, Jac later I can stop being showed off before such a lazy sloth and after pictures and sort my life of their impressive out a little bit.” don’t even hate it.’ Genuinely, workout area on The actress, when I look in the mirror I don’t Instagram Stories. who has think it’s bad,” she said.

The posts came daughters Ella, Jac has previously admitted after the mum-offour, and 19she’s never been a gym bunny. two embraced her month-old Mia “I have days – as any girl does – “love handles” and with husband and I look at myself and I’m like, stomach “rolls” Dan Osborne, ‘Seriously it’s a joke – what am in a body positive revealed having a video on Instagram. I?’” she revealed. “Then I have a gym in her house spray tan and everything’s OK and “Well, I’m lying means she can fit Jac and Dan in I don’t care for another week.” there washing exercising around their new gym But despite her body positive and thinking, ‘I being a mum.

attitude, the star has opened up in the past about how online jibes affect her. “Sometimes all the comments get to me a little bit too much,” she revealed last year. “I’m not ashamed to admit that I don’t like reading horrible stuff about myself. It hurts and it’s not nice.”

We think you’re gorgeous as you are, Jac! Georgia Trevitt

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’ s n o m e d y m e v a h l l i ‘I st He may be in a good place now, but Calum Best is still paying the price for his ‘playboy’ past

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aving trained like a beast in the days leading up to our exclusive boxingthemed shoot, Calum Best is taking no prisoners.

As the photographer snaps away, he jabs and ducks his way around the ring like a man possessed, giving his all and looking extremely ripped while doing so.

That’s because Calum, 38, is a reformed man. These days the former party boy-turned-reality star is all about working out, both mentally and physically, meaning when we meet he’s level headed, focused and – as he proves when he strips off in the shower – in fantastic shape.

But there’s no question beneath that chiselled, tattooed torso is a serious, somewhat tortured soul, who’s still paying the price for the reputation he gained in the early 2000s, when he practically lived in nightclubs, slept with scores of famous women, drank like a fish and found himself plastered across the tabloids as a result.

When we sit down with Calum he’s clearly so over that life – but issues remain. Despite wanting to keep the chat – which we conduct over a cuppa in the caff next to the gym – “light and funny”, Calum can’t help but talk about his dark days and often turns to the subject of his late father, legendary footballer George Best.

If you don’t know who he is or the impact he had on the British game, your parents will tell you George was one of the greatest players of all time. He was also an alcoholic who died of organ failure at the age of just 59, when Calum was 24.

It’s clear Calum still struggles with living in his dad’s shadow, and says he turned to partying as a way of masking the pain of both that and George’s untimely death.

But with his beloved mum Angie’s help, as well as a few famous women along the way, he’s managed to break away from the party circuit to become a successful businessman and reality star in his own right.

Now, his next stop is the beach.

This week Calum, who’s been single for four years, joins the likes of Joey Essex in Ex On The Beach, an opportunity he saw as a means of finding love and getting some sweet exposure.

Here, we chat to him about famous lovers, his tragic past and why he’d happily raise a child on his own…

Calum, you smashed this shoot!

Thank you! I train my f**king ass off. Knowing this was coming up, I trained twice a day for 10 days.

I did cardio in the morning, weights in the afternoon and six classes in that time.

Well, we certainly appreciate it…

No worries! Look, I’m nearly 39, I wanna look and feel my best.

And I do. I’ve trained my brain to be positive, and I think confidence comes from within. Even if people think it’s cheesy, it’s a f**king game changer. I still have my down days, I still struggle with anxiety and my past still catches up with me. But if you’re healthy in your mind, you’re healthy in your body.

Would you say you’re vain?

You’d think so if you looked on my Instagram! I don’t like the word vain, but I take care of myself.

I moisturise every day, I use an

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eye cream, I do it all and I have no problem with it. I’m not getting any injections or work done, but I want to grow old gracefully.

So I take good care of myself. I’m not silly, I know sex sells.

And we’re buying what you’re selling! Seeing as you’re half naked, let’s talk about love. When was your last relationship?

I met someone not too long ago and I really thought she was the one for me, but she didn’t want it.

That was a kick in the balls. I met her on a dating app, we got on well, I took her to Bali on our third date and we spent two weeks there. I think I went overboard and scared her off. But it wasn’t meant to be. That’s why a show like Ex On The Beach is good for me. MTV has resources all over the world, who knows what they could bring to the table! I’ve been properly single for three or four years. I have faith it’ll happen.

I have this reputation for being a playboy but that’s not gonna pressure me into settling down.

What about sex? How do you, er, satisfy your needs?

I’m a people person and I’m quite confident and comfortable, so I don’t have any problems meeting a girl. It’s not difficult if you want something casual. And that’s how I’m dealing with things at the moment. If I meet someone and there’s chemistry, we can see what develops naturally. And so far nothing has developed further than that initial hook-up.

You’re a renowned ladies’ man.

Apparently you’ve slept with both Rod Stewart’s daughter and his ex-wife…

That’s f**ked up.

Is it true?

Oh my God, no! I’ve never been with his ex Rachel Hunter and Kimberly Stewart is a good friend of mine. She welcomed me into her home when I was in Los Angeles. Our hanging out consisted of doing tequila shots.

But I’m still friends with the majority of my exes.

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Even Lindsay Lohan?

Look, I don’t actually wanna call anyone out for anything. Most of these people I supposedly dated, I think highly of them now and I hope they feel that way about me. Just to back myself up a bit, I’ve been in the British press since I was 20 years old… so yes, there have been women!

Did they throw themselves at you back in the day?

I don’t wanna say that, but back then we were in surroundings that were more carefree.

Everyone was drinking, whereas now, in order for me to have any potential relationship, we’ve gotta hang out in the daytime, she’s gotta be driven and motivated and have goals. I don’t want someone who wants to go clubbing all the time.

You must be all partied out. What was the wildest thing you did?

Oh man, I couldn’t even tell you!

There’s no way you could print that shit. There was some madness, though.

Caprice told us she drank a bottle of vodka a night in her heyday…

Funnily enough, Caprice introduced me to the playboy lifestyle. When I first got here I went to the GQ Awards and someone introduced me to her.

She was the most well-known

model in the country at the time and we took a photo together and ended up having a night out – and I made the cover of the papers the next day, pictured next to her.

The headline was Bestie’s Boy Hits The Town. I absolutely loved it. I was on the arm of the hottest model around, 19 years old and I was buzzing off it.

Impressive!

Oh, and one night me and my mate managed to blag our way into the Playboy Mansion with fake IDs and a $100 tip to the security guard. I got naked in the Jacuzzi… I was on the tennis court with Miss March 1997 – it was mind-blowing shit. Insane.

You’re the original celebrity offspring. What advice would you give to the likes of the Beckham boys?

I once saw an article that said Victoria and David were upset that their son was going to be “The next Calum Best”. That was harsh. When you’re young and doors are being opened for you, it’s hard to say no. And everywhere would welcome Brooklyn Beckham in, no doubt.

My mistake was I’d be going to these places every single night. It can start to affect your reputation and your health. So I’d always say, just be conscious of the

long-term effects of what the short term can do. But I’m a huge fan of that family and I get it.

What do you like about them?

I just think they’re incredibly inspirational. They’ve grown and stuck together as a family and that will stand their kids in good stead. With me, it was a different story. My dad was an alcoholic and he passed away while my mum was in the States. When you come from a damaged family, there’s so much trauma that comes with that. When my old man died it was such a big deal that no one thought about the fact that there was a 24-year-old son left behind. Believe me, it’s hard to deal with a family member who’s an alcoholic.

In that respect, do you harbour any resentment?

As blessed as it is to be George Best’s son – and doors do open for me – you have to work extra hard to keep those doors open and prove yourself. I did hold a lot of resentment, confusion and anger, and it’s only over the past decade that I started to get woke to the universe and spirituality.

I stopped being the victim. My mindset used to be, “I’m the son of a legend but I’m not a legend, so what do I do? Well I know how to party really well!” I still drink

and I still enjoy myself, but if I compare it to what my reputation was 15 years ago, it’s completely different. I’m in a great place right now but I still have demons.

Everyone does. There are still things I need to work on. But I did turn my life around.

What was the turning point?

I just hit a real low point in my life. I wasn’t working, my health was bad, I was out every night and my mum came back to the UK from America and suddenly I had a family set-up I hadn’t had in years. It was nice and I realised I deserved to be better for myself. Another big turning point was a documentary I did for BBC3. It was called Brought Up

By Booze and it was soon after my old man died. I was quite f**ked up at the time, but I went around the UK and met people affected by alcohol. It was a turning point for me for growth and finding closure and answers.

Why did you go out and drink so much, knowing how your father died?

It didn’t even cross my mind that I was doing what my dad had done. People put it to me all the time, telling me that seeing my dad die like that must have made me not want to drink.

But I was so messed up. When

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he died I was on such a downer that I went out every night to mask my pain. People had no idea but I had no family here at that time. I was living in an empty flat with no furniture, but I didn’t choose to live that way. Partying was my coping mechanism.

Would you say your life fell apart after your dad died?

For a time. When I first came to the UK, my agent at the time took me to the Wellington Club, where the likes of Kate Moss hung out, and I was welcomed in with open arms. Fast forward years later I was in the exact same club – only my agent had dropped me, I was overweight, I was unhealthy and the place had sucked me in. But everyone has to go through these learning processes – mine were just documented for the public.

Were you ever an alcoholic?

No. I never woke up needing a drink and I swore that if I ever felt like I was developing a problem, I’d stop. When my dad died it did get bad, but I’m lucky that something switched in my mind and I knew it wasn’t the right

path. I’ve been called a sex addict, a drug addict and an alcoholic – but I was none of those things.

Do you have any regrets about the way you lived your life?

No way, I had a great time – some of the best times of my life! What I do regret is that for a long time I had a victim mentality. I wish I’d learnt quicker that that’s not the mindset to have. But there were some dark days.

Your mum Angie must have been so worried about you…

She was. She came back from the US to the UK for good because she knew how damaged I was.

And that was a huge changing point. I liked her being there and looking after me again after six years of clubbing and living in a flat with no furniture.

You’re so close to her – do you ever fight?

Oh my God, yeah! I was stuck with her all day, every day on our recent holiday. I wanted to shoot myself by the end of it! We were in the Celebrity Big Brother house together [in 2017], but not by

choice. No one cheered harder than me when she was voted off!

But no, I love her to bits. She’s so knowledgeable, so kind, she’s a good woman. I’m fully a momma’s boy. I take good care of her.

What about kids of your own? Is it true you have a love child?

No, I do not have a daughter. I’m not saying too much, but it’s been proven she’s not mine. To be honest the whole thing got me down. It was f**king horrible and something I don’t want to talk about, but no I don’t have any kids.

But you’d like some?

Hell yeah, I’d be an incredible dad. I have so much love to give.

But I’ll do it when the time’s right.

That said, I don’t wanna wait too long – I want them soon. I want to be an active, cool dad. I’ve been thinking about it a lot and if I don’t find someone I love and want to have babies with in the next two years, then there are alternatives.

As in… you’d do it alone?

Yeah. Or I’d do it with someone I wasn’t in love with, for sure.

I’ve discussed it with a couple of close female friends. I believe you can bring up a baby even if you’re not in a traditional happy family.

My main goal would be to fall in love, but if it came to it I’d co-parent with a friend to have a child. I mean, what marriage lasts in this day and age? Close to none.

But co-parenting a child isn’t necessarily plain sailing…

I’ve talked to women about this and they’re the ones who make you think about the different circumstances. But in my head, if the mother is a good person, it can be done.

But what happens if one of you meets someone else?

And my kid is around another man? Yeah, that would be tough, but the point there is, in our day and age, marriages aren’t lasting long, people don’t stay together long and it’s becoming the norm to have blended families. I have a very strong paternal instinct, but you know, not yet – I’ve just done Ex On The Beach for God’s sake!

Speaking of which, why did you decide to do that show?

I’ve done three different types of dating show now and I go in there genuinely with the best intentions. I say no to stuff that doesn’t suit me. But I’m single, MTV’s an awesome brand, so I gave it a go.

Did you enjoy the experience?

There were points when I was thinking to myself, “Is this right for me?” And MTV definitely came for me. They came for me hard!

I’m not silly, with my past and my exes, they asked me for a reason.

But it’s a great opportunity for me.

Was it weird to be surrounded by youngsters?

Of course. I’m 39 next month and it was hard. All of a sudden you wake up and it’s like, “Holy shit!

We’ve been drinking for 27 days straight.” I haven’t done that since I was 26. But there’s a pressure to perform and keep up with the younger cast. There were a couple of moments when I knew I shouldn’t have drunk as it doesn’t bring out the best in me – but at the same time the majority of the experience was fantastic.

SARAH MORTON

‘I GOT SO MUCH GRIEF’ I’ve had my fair share of trolling, which is why I fully support new’s Turn Off Trolls campaign. People can be f**king horrible. When social media first came out I got so much grief. When my old man died, people wrote things like, “Liver yella, drink some Stella.” Or they’d call me worthless and accuse me of spending his money. Luckily it doesn’t happen so much any more, but there are still people who criticise. If they’ve got the time to sit at home and write horrible shit, I feel for them. I mean, I hate them at the same time, but they obviously have to work on their own lives.

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KERRY for the Kittens, This week our girl has wordsMs Paltrow the Queen and a certain

GIVE HER MAJ A BREAK! It’s all getting a bit messy at Buckingham Palace, isn’t it? My heart is breaking for our lovely Queen. Talk about a shitty start to 2020. It was bad enough with the Prince Andrew allegations, without Meghan and Harry opting out!

In many respects I feel for Meghan – she’s always been independent, then suddenly she’s in the royal family with no control over her own life. Who knows how damaging that could be to her mental health?

But while I wish her and Harry well, I won’t accept them being part-time royals with all the privileges and none of the work. Either you’re fully in or you’re out – you can’t have the best of both worlds.

GWYNETH PERV-TROW

I’m sorry, but the more I read about Gywneth Paltrow, the more I think she’s a bit of a pervert! Apparently she’s selling a candle that smells like her vagina. Sorry, love, but what sort of research do you have to do to come up with that? Swab yourself?!

One thing’s for sure, I won’t be burning that in my living room any time soon.

I’ve never had a candle out, but I did have a perfume once. It was called Outrageous by Kerry Katona and it smelt absolutely delicious. The bottle did look a bit like an S&M sex toy, mind, so maybe I’m just as bad as Gwynnie!

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I DON’T GET BILLIE’S BOND

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S Billie Eilish is singing the new James Bond So theme, eh? Good luck to her, but I just don’t get it.

Molly, Lilly and Heidi love her, so I’m thinking it’s a generational thing, but her music’s not for me.

I’m surprised they haven’t gone for a big diva again – like Shirley Bassey, who sang Goldfinger, or my favourite, Adele. Nothing can beat her Bond theme, Skyfall. And before anyone asks, no I won’t be putting myself forward for the next one. Can you imagine?!

CLAWS OUT You probably saw me have a giggle at the fact that Atomic Kitten teamed up with Kim Woodburn for a recent photo opp. I couldn’t resist poking fun at the picture, writing, “Here’s what I would have looked like if I was still in the band!!!”

Well, what do you know, I post that and suddenly everyone’s talking about the Kittens again. That said, I love Tash and Liz. I have no hard feelings about the fact I’m not in the band any more – even though I’m still confused as to why I’m not!

A MESSAGE TO CHARLOTTE I feel I need to apologise to Charlotte Crosby after my comments in this column last week.

I said she looked like a cross-eyed fish, but it was all meant to be very tongue-in-cheek.

My intention was never to be malicious or cruel – I was simply trying to point out that she should stop messing with her face. She’s said herself that she’s gone too far.

I still stand by what I said in that I really do think she was much more beautiful before all the procedures, but the main thing is that she’s happy with herself now. As someone who speaks openly and honestly about mental health, I would never, ever want to make anyone feel bad about themselves.

Sorry, Char!

NEWSFLASH

Gigi warned ‘You’re making a mistake’ As she reunites with Zayn, her family worry it will end in more heartbreak

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She dated Tyler last summer

With sister Bella and mum Yolanda

ayn Malik and Gigi Hadid they’re meant to be together and is looked very much back determined to give the relationship together last week when yet another go. they were pictured arm “Gigi has never stopped loving in arm in New York – but new can Zayn and feels there’s a reason why reveal not everyone is happy about they keep coming back together. their latest reunion.

She doesn’t want to miss out on According to our source, her fairytale ending with him,” the supermodel’s mum our source said. “But her Yolanda and sister friends can’t help but Bella fear it will end feel the reason they in tears for Gigi, keep breaking up who’s been on and is that it’s just not off with Zayn for meant to be and almost five years. neither of them can “Gigi’s friends accept that. To those and family feel in her circle, it has she’s making a huge long felt like a doomed They first started mistake,” an insider told romance. Things are dating in 2015 us. “But Yolanda and Bella in always good when they get particular are worried it could back together, but gradually the all end in heartbreak again. same problems keep cropping up.”

“Zayn often likes to hide away at While our mole says Gigi’s close home and be something of a recluse, friends and family aren’t accusing but Gigi shines in the spotlight and the brooding chart-topper of her friends and family are worried “deliberately trying to drag her that reuniting with down”, we’re told they fear the him is a bad idea.” couple are simply unsuited as they Former One “always seem to run into trouble Direction star Zayn, and end up parting ways”.

27, has previously The pair first started dating at the opened up about end of 2015 before breaking up in struggling with life March 2018. They reconciled two in the public eye. months later, but split up again in “Personally I am January 2019 – with US sources not a very outgoing, claiming Gigi struggled to cope social person,” with Zayn’s “issues”. he said. “Like, in Following their last split, Gigi terms of big groups casually dated The Bachelorette of people.” star Tyler Cameron over the summer, But despite her while Zayn has remained single. family’s worries, Let’s hope their relationship is our mole says all plain sailing this time!

Gigi, 24, believes Georgia Trevitt

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TV turn-off

I had the pleasure of standing in for the wonderful Richard Arnold on Good Morning Britain again and then the lovely Andi Peters for the live competition segments.

Admittedly, there were a few technical issues during the morning, which saw me being cut off twice while on air.

Apparently, there was a problem with

one of the cables, but that’s live TV for you.

Speaking of TV, I’m not too keen on the winter Love Island. I had to watch one episode for my entertainment section on GMB. It’s a great show, but it’s back too soon. There are certain programmes that work being once-yearly, such as Strictly, and I feel Love Island is one of them.

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BISTA’S IDOL

I had an interesting conversation with Bista last week. I asked her which three people, dead or alive, she’d have over for dinner and she chose Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and – get this – the Queen. But what got me was the fact she said she liked Kylie because she’s pretty and she likes her big lips.

I couldn’t help but roll my eyes, but to be fair to the Kardashian/Jenners, they’ve all done very well for themselves. And Kylie’s a billionaire at 22, so she must be doing something right! Good on them I say. I’m confused, though… Why was our poor Queen thrown into the mix? What would they talk about? It would be interesting, I guess!

MY MARY BERRY I think Emily should do Bake Off. She’s great at baking cakes and being creative. What do you guys reckon to her cake above?

She said she wouldn’t thinkof doing the celebrity version because she says she’s not a celebrity, but she did seem keen on doing the normal version when I questioned her, so watch this space.

I think she’d be amazing! Let’s get a campaign going.

TOO OO MUCH PRESSURE? There have been various debates about whether Meghan and Harry bullied the Queen into allowing them to step down from their duties as senior royals, but I can’t help but feel it’s Harry and Meghan who are being subjected to bullying. Not just by some of the media, but also by some of the general public.

I understand the argument that British taxpayers shouldn’t still fund them as it’s their decision to walk away, but the level of hate they’ve been receiving is awful.

If I’m honest, I don’t think a lot of people were very nice to Meghan from the start. Even if some points being raised are valid, this is about the pressure that’s being put on them. And I feel like Harry’s being vilified for wanting to step away from the life he was born into. We don’t know the devastating effect losing his mother MY VIE has had on him. It’s common for people who have W ON THE lost someone in the way he did to hold tightly on to NEW S someone they love through fear of losing them, too.

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Vegans get my vote Emily and I decided to go vegan for a week and you know what? I actually enjoyed it.

I tried a vegan pad Thai when we went to Wagamama and we were blown away by it!

Now, this doesn’t mean I’ve converted – I love my Maccies and Aussie barbecues too much – but I’ll probably go meat-free for most of the week. I’m all about eating everything. I’ll become an “Everythingarian” or a “Megan” – (meat and vegan haha!)

‘Sex talk doesn’t faze my hubby!’

Saira Khan on her marriage and changing the world

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etting a word in edgeways is tricky when we chat to Loose Women panellist Saira Khan on the red carpet at the Cirque du Soleil Luzia European premiere.

The 49-year-old talks as passionately about LW as she does about her role as a campaign advocate for the United Nations and the organisation’s plans to abolish female genital mutilation.

“Every 10 seconds one girl around the world is genitally mutilated,” she tells new. “I’m so honoured to be asked by the UN to work with them.”

Here, Saira, who is mum to Zac, 11, and eight-year-old Amara, opens up about how her hubby, Steve Hyde, is the yin to her yang and the unique friendships she’s made on the ITV lunchtime show…

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Hi Saira! How will you celebrate turning 50 this year?

on Loose Women. Every day, people say, “Thanks so much for talking about endometriosis” or, “Thank you, Linda, for talking about mental health.” I think the fact she did it on the show hopefully shows everyone what a supportive environment it is.

Are the Loose Women all there for each other?

Yes. We have a WhatsApp group and we have a laugh on there, but we also ask each other for advice. It’s not the kind of friendship I’ve ever experienced before. It’s so open. You might go, “Nads, I sneezed the other day and I weed my pants.” And she’s like, “Yeah, that’s happened to me. I’ve got a cure for that.”

You don’t feel embarrassed because you’ve known each other for so long.

How does your hubby feel when you discuss your private life?

He married me because I’m his total opposite. If you met I can’t reveal al too much, but Steve, you’d be like, “Why there is a big g get-together with are these tw two together?” the girls coming ming up. because he he’s so calm Are you excited cited and measure measured – I need ur to be in your someone like him. fifties?

I once o came I am! I’m glad ad home and ho I’ve got to it ssaid, “I’ve [laughs]. jjust told the You must have ave whole world been proudd about our of Linda sex life.”

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You’re working with the UN on their Draw A Line campaign to end violence against women. Have you met anyone who has been affected by female genital mutilation?

Linda broke down on Loose Women

I have, and when you hear it’s happening from the age of five, it’s horrendous. They use razor blades and there’s no anaesthetic.

Because the mothers went through it, they believe their daughters have to go through it, too. It’s misogyny. The reason men don’t want women to have their sexual organs in place is because if you can’t enjoy sex why would you run away? It’s so important to talk about it.

Will you discuss it on Loose Women?

We’re going to bring on a survivor of FGM to tell people what happens to you as a woman. For example, going to the loo and childbirth. As a mother with a daughter, I can’t imagine putting my own child through that. The UN’s objective is that by 2030 we can abolish this worldwide.

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‘There has to be more Gavin & Stacey before we get too old’ Joanna Page on returning to the hit sitcom and how Hollywood stardom hasn’t changed James Corden

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whopping 17 million people tuned in to the BBC’s Gavin & Stacey Christmas special and the episode left fans begging for more after the cliffhanger ending when Ruth Jones’ character Nessa proposed to Smithy, played

by James Corden.

Joanna Page, 42, aka Stacey, admits she’s as keen as the rest of us for the show to go on.

“You can’t leave it on that cliffhanger,” she tells us when we chat at the London premiere of Cirque du Soleil’s Luzia.

Here, Jo, who has had three kids – Eva, six, Kit, four, and Noah, three – with her actor hubby James Thornton since filming the last series, talks about feeling broody and how she stays looking so young…

Hi Jo! So will there be more Gavin & Stacey?

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I have no idea, but I’m just the same as everybody else. When I first read it I was like, “Oh my goodness – does he say yes?”

We were all saying, “Is there going to be more? What are you going to do?” We have no idea.

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How often do you get asked about it?

Constantly. The last 10 years there was always, “Is there

The Christmas special was a hit

going to be more?” And until there is more I think people will keep asking. They’ve got to do it soon, otherwise we’ll be so old.

You look like you haven’t aged.

How have you done it?

I don’t know. There was a story about how I’ve aged so well and they said I’d had Botox and fillers.

But I haven’t had anything done.

It’s good genes because my dad looks young. And it’s having three children in the space of four years, putting on about 2st and losing it, which gives you naturally plump cheeks. And then taking six years off to look after three children, then being in Cardiff for three weeks drinking gin constantly and just having a laugh. I think that’s why I look young and happy!

Would you like more children?

Oh, I don’t think so. I don’t think we could cope with another one!

With three, my goodness, it’s exhausting. But as soon as I’m in a room with a baby I get so broody and go, “I’d love another one!”

At the moment my husband said I can have a Labrador – the next best thing!

How did it feel getting back together with the cast?

It was exactly the same! We were all quite nervous, thinking, “Can we still play these characters and is it still going to be the same?”

We walked into rehearsals and within 10 minutes it was like we’d been filming the day before. We all slotted straight back into it.

Everyone’s like family.

With hubby James

James Corden’s success has been phenomenal…

It’s absolutely fantastic. What was amazing was when we were all working together again, he’s exactly the same. He’s matured because he’s a father and a husband and he’s just a right laugh. When I walked in for the read-through I saw his face and I’ve not seen him for so long I just put his face in my hands!

GEMMA McCARTNEY

YOUR BITE-SIZED ROUND-UP OF THE WEEK’S TOP CELEB GOSSIP

NICOLE AND THOM LOOK ABS-OLUTELY AMAZING! It’s been said that couples who work out together, stay together – which bodes well for Nicole Scherzinger and Thom Evans, who showed off their incredible bodies in the gym.

Nicole, 41, posed with topless boyfriend Thom, 34, in the ab-tastic snap on Instagram, and wrote, “The only bad workout is the one you don’t do.

New decade, new week, new mindset, endless possibilities!”

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“I never experienced r racism until w into I went the music indus industry,” the 41-ye 41-year-old revea revealed.

“I was ‘ told, ‘You are the black girl, you can’t fro covers [of do front magazines].

They maga don’t do that.’ I just thoug ‘Where thought, th are these people gettin their getting opin opinions from?’”

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KEEPING UP WITH THE FERDINANDS Newlyweds Kate and Rio Ferdinand have landed their own TV show, which sees them settling into life as a family-of-five.

The BBC documentary, called Rio And Kate: Becoming A Step Family, follows the Ferdinands as Kate becomes step-mum to Rio’s children Lorenz, 13, Tate, 11, and Tia, eight, who tragically lost their mum Rebecca Ellison to breast cancer in 2015.

Taking to Instagram, the former TOWIE star, 28, who tied the knot with Rio, 41, in September, wrote, ”We have been on such a journey and we really hope the film will help other step families and those experiencing the journey of grief.”

The singer is gearing up to release her big comeback track, React, with the Pussycat Dolls.

But the song, which got leaked online last week, appears to only feature Nicole’s vocals – which is what triggered the group’s split in 2010.

Bandmates Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta and Kimberly Wyatt have reportedly since sung on a new version.

Awkward…

CYNTHIA ERIVO The British actress, 33, could make showbiz history after being nominated for Best Actress at this year’s Oscars for her turn in biopic Harriet.

If she wins, Cynthia, who already has an Emmy, Grammy and Tony award to her name, would be the youngest person ever to bag Hollywood’s “big four”.

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Legendary 80s band Spandau Ballet are making a return to the spotlight in a one-off BBC Four mockumentary called The Kemps: All True.

Brothers Martin, 58, and Gary Kemp, 60, will open up about their lives outside music while being grilled by comedian Rhys Thomas.

“After being known as Roman Kemp’s dad for a few months, I’m really happy to be getting back in the limelight,” former EastEnders star Martin joked, while Gary added, “I’m thrilled the BBC is making this probing documentary into the lives of my brother and me.”

If it’s even half as good as the cringe-inducing Bros doc, it’s going to be True-ly amazing…

After her stint in I’m A Celeb, the former Girls Aloud star, 34, has signed up to sing at Bongo’s Bingo events around the country for St Patrick’s Day.

LOUISE REDKNAPP

JACK FINCHAM The former Love Island winner has opened up about his mental health issues which left him unable to work. “I used to take antidepressants when I was 18,” the 28-year-old said. “Back then I was a little bit embarrassed to say why I wasn’t going to work.”

and help singletons with their dating dilemmas.

“I can’t wait to share my wisdom and help solve the UK’s relationship problems by giving out some of my top tips in the love department,” he said.

Move over, Marcel!

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Louise, 45, has seemingly taken a swipe at her ex-hubby Jamie in her new track Wrong, which features lyrics about a failed relationship and having her wings clipped by a lover. She revealed she’s “scared” about releasing the track, admitting, “Even thinking about it makes me cry.”

Think how he feels, love!

He may not have found lasting love in the villa, but Love Island hunk Ovie Soko has signed up to become a love coach.

The basketball player, 28, has teamed up with mobile phone operator VOXI to give weekly tips

JAMES AND OLA ‘IVF MADE US STRONGER’

Former Strictly Come Dancing stars James and Ola Jordan have admitted their three-year struggle to conceive made their marriage “stronger”.

Opening up about undergoing IVF treatment, Ola, 37, who is due to give birth to their daughter in March, said, “I think it made us even stronger than we were.

We were in it together. We’ve got a strong relationship.” James, 41, added, “We’ve been together nearly 20 years, so we’ve been through a lot.”

We’re so pleased you’ve got your happy ending, guys!

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Holly, 38, is in talks to present a new ITV show called The Real 2020 Games, which will see celebs compete in Olympic events. “Holly’s really excited to get involved as it’ll be a fun, high-octane show and is getting a brilliant slot of 9pm on ITV, so it’s fantastic for her,” a source revealed.

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T X E N S I X E E S O H W MTV’s Ex On The Beach is back and this time it’s the celebrity edition. Meet some of the famous faces who’ll be washing up on the shore this series

‘I FELL IN LOVE IN THREE HOURS’ Ellie Brown, 21, Joey Essex, 29, and Sophie Kasaei, 30, chat to us about bonding in the villa and why this is the best Ex On The Beach series yet…

Sophie: It’s nice. I can finally be like, “Woooo, we’re on Ex On The Beach!”

Did many of you knew each other before the show?

Joey: I didn’t know Hi guys! Are you Michael, but I knew excited about Ellie and Sophie. taking part in Ellie: I worked for Celebrity Ex On Sophie in her The Beach? boutique when Sophie: I’m just I was 16. I used to glad we can model for her and tell everyone stack her shelves.

Ellie had a now! We’ve all Sophie: Me and Ellie “special bond” been hanging out live down the road from with Michael together all the time. each other. When Ellie Ellie: Obviously it got out in the worked for me, I was on Geordie press a bit and we’ve been asked Shore. So when I saw her go on about it a lot. It’s been difficult Love Island, that was massive not being able to say anything. for me cos she was like a little

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sister to us. I’ve seen her grow up.

When I heard she was doing this, I was like, “Oh my God, little Ell!” Was it comforting going into a situation where you already knew people?

Sophie: One hundred per cent – cos I went in a bit later, so I’d seen in the press who was going in and I was like, “Right, I know I’m gonna have girls there.” I don’t think I could have done the normal Ex On The Beach. To have been with people I don’t know would’ve been too scary. Because it was celebs and we’re all in the same world, it made me feel more safe.

A lot of your friends have been on the show before, Sophie. What did they tell you about it?

Sophie: Every single one of my

Joey would do the show again

friends has been on Ex On The Beach – Charlotte, Scott, Gaz, Marnie, Chloe, Aaron… When I got the offer, I messaged everyone straight away and they said, “Do it.” They said it’s the easiest reality show you’ll ever film. You literally just sit around all day, so I was like, “You know what, f**k it – I’ll do it!” And I did. I loved it.

Ellie: You can’t compare it, though. It’s not the same as the normal one – it’s not about being angry and kicking off. It’s a totally different show, so I think no matter what anyone said, the experience would’ve been different.

What was the villa like?

Joey: The villa was sick! It sounds crazy, but I would probably do it again. It was actually fun. There were times when we got cabin fever – screaming and running around like lunatics – and wanted to go home. But at the same time, I’d do it again.

Ellie and Sophie, was it hard for you coming into the show late as exes?

Sophie: I did worry everyone had already had the first pick of the litter, so there weren’t gonna be any lads for me, because I genuinely wanted to find one.

I was thinking they’ve probably all bonded. You don’t wanna be the late person, do you?

Ellie: I was the opposite, I wasn’t nervous before because Joey and I were never on bad terms. I was

more nervous when I got in there, which you’ll see.

Did you stay on good terms?

Ellie: At the start of the show it’s a bit rocky.

Joey: It’s a bit rocky throughout the whole thing, but on the outside we’re actually cool.

Do you think that’s the difference between the celeb version and the normal one?

Sophie: They’re brutal on the normal one. We cared about each other.

Joey: It’s so real. What you see is what you get – there’s no bullshit.

There have been reports about the three of you getting with people on the show. What can you tell us about that?

Sophie: I was petrified about

going in there. I genuinely thought I wasn’t going to find anyone and then obviously there was someone in there who I had a thing with. It was really fun.

I can’t wait to watch it.

What about you, Joey? There have been reports about you and model Lorena Medina who you met on the show…

Joey: Well, I learnt something new – that I can fall in love in three hours. I said 24 hours earlier, but that was a lie. I reckon it was about five hours. I would say fully in love in 24 hours, knowing I was gonna fall in love was about four or five hours.

How is the long-distance relationship going?

Joey: It is what it is. I don’t really

mind, I’m always busy. Lorena What can viewers expect was with me for three weeks, from this series? but being far away doesn’t really Sophie: I just think it’s different make a difference to be honest. to anything you’ve seen on Ex On Sometimes it’s nice to have The Beach before. I don’t even a bit of space, go out know why they’ve called with your friends and it Ex On The Beach. just enjoy yourself.

Joey: I’s a brand Ellie, you and new show, Michael completely reportedly got different to Ex together?

On The Beach.

Ellie: So me and Ellie: We need Michael grew a to do a story Sophie was special bond in about this on social looking for there. It was natural, media, because when love we could relate to each I announced it today, other because we’ve been on someone tweeted me and said the same show. We were actually it’s a show about gobby people just friends in there for a long kicking off and I felt like saying, time, but yeah, you’ll see.

“Nah, you need to watch it!”

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EXCLUSIVE

‘THE VILLA REMINDED ME OF A PLAYBOY MANSION’ Lateysha Grace, 27, and Michael Griffiths, 28, tell us why their Celebrity Ex On The Beach experience had them in stitches…

How excited are you to be part of CEOTB? Lateysha: So excited!

Michael: I’ve been wanting to talk about it for ages.

Has it been quite difficult keeping it a secret from everyone?

Lateysha: God yeah, especially as I’ve got a big mouth and so have all my friends. It’s so cool to finally be able to speak about it.

How was the experience for you?

Lateysha: Incredible.

Michael: It was a lot of fun. There were so many funny moments on the show that you wouldn’t be able to get anywhere else.

Lateysha: It’s comedy value. You’re watching it and you’re constantly laughing. Or crying.

How did it compare to other shows you’ve done before?

Michael: This one was just relaxed and a lot more fun. I could be myself. I went in feeling quite apprehensive, but I relaxed as time went on.

Lateysha: I found this better than anything I’ve done before because you’re in Marbella, you’re in the sun, you’re in this gorgeous villa with amazing people. It just seemed relaxed and nothing felt forced. I loved it – I’ve never really done a dating show before.

Michael, you only came into the spotlight last summer on Love Island – was it a bit surreal for you to be in the villa with people who have been on TV for years?

Michael: It was.

Lateysha: You introduced yourself as a firefighter.

Michael: Yeah, I did! I was thinking, “I’ve seen all these people on TV.” I was like, “Oh, you’re Lateysha. Oh, you’re Joey.”

I said, “I’m Michael,” and they were like, “I know who you are.”

Michael, what can you tell us about the reports that you got close to Ellie?

We built quite a good relationship, quite a good bond – and you’ll see what happens on the show!

Did you meet anyone you liked, Lateysha?

Lateysha: You’ll see! I can tell you I have fun.

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What goes through your mind when the tablet of terror goes off and you’re summoned to the beach?

Michael: You start to sweat. You’re like, “Is it really that hot out here?”

You just wanna get in the pool, but you’ve gotta go to the beach.

Lateysha: Sometimes I got excited, though. I loved other people’s exes coming in cos I love the drama.

But when I thought it was mine, I was pooing myself!

What was it like living in the villa?

Lateysha: It reminded me of the Playboy mansion. It was in the hills, similar to Beverly Hills.

Michael: It was unbelievable – such great views.

How was it being away from your daughter Wynter, Lateysha?

Lateysha: It was really hard, but

I spoke to her whenever I wanted and we FaceTimed. This is my job and I’ve got to remember who I’m doing it for. I’ve done it since she was born, so she gets it.

Which three words would you use to describe this series?

Lateysha: Hilarious, entertaining and edge of your seat. It’s full of drama. Honest to God, it was so funny.

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‘THERE WAS SO MUCH LOVE IN THE AIR’ Georgia Harrison, 25, talks about coming face to face with long-lost exes and her alarming reaction to the tablet of terror…

What made you say yes to going on the show?

One, I knew it’d be really fun, two, I love a holiday and three, I was hoping to find a boyfriend.

So you really went in there to find love?

Always! When you go on a dating show, you obviously do go in there with the hope of meeting someone. And it’s easier to meet someone on a celebrity version of a show as you can relate to them more.

Were you nervous about which exes would be coming in?

Basically, you have a suspicion that your ex could be coming, but no one knew how good the researchers were. I don’t know where they’re finding these people. They’re like Inspector Gadgets because they were popping out people that none of us imagined they even knew we hooked up with. We thought we could go in there, have an easy ride, have a few obvious exes, but they were digging them out of the woodwork.

What’s going through your mind when the tablet of terror goes off?

Your heart just falls out of your arsehole. Nothing goes through your mind. You just shiver and you have flashbacks of all the terrible relationship mistakes you’ve made and which one could potentially wash up on shore.

What was the villa like?

It was very Love Island-style.

There were a lot of people living in one room and sharing one bathroom. We were really on top of each other – we weren’t living in luxury. Some of the rooms had double beds in them and sometimes it would get to the point where the villa was completely full to capacity and we had to share a bed, so you would end up in bed with a boy or a girl.

Did it get dirty in the villa?

Disgusting! By the end of it, it was just eww! Our room looked like devastation – it was like the end of World War II. Was there a lot of romance nce in this series?

There was loads of romance, ance, I’m not gonna lie! There was a point in the villa when almost everybody was paired up. p. There was the odd tear-up, butt for once it was completely different. There was so much love in the air.

Why do you think there was more love than tear-ups?

I think we were specifically chosen because we are all positive, fun and humorous. ous.

Was it awkward living with any of your exes?

It was bearable.

Was that a Stephen Bear pun, Georgia?

[Laughs] Nooo! It was bearable.

What do you do if one of your friend’s exes comes into the villa and you fancy them?

Between the girls, we all had a chat about our main exes before any of them came in and I’m not gonna lie, we said which ones we wouldn’t care if someone hooked up with and which ones we would.

There were some that I was like, “If he comes in, I’ll be honest, I do care about him” and there were some where I was like, “He does my nut in, take him off my hands.” So we all knew where we stood with exes and we were as respectful as we could be.

Why should people tune in to the show?

Because if they want to have a laugh, they’re gonna watch it!

They’re gonna see celebrities they’ve probably followed for years in a whole different light and it’s something they don’t want to miss.

HAMAIZ IQBAL Celebrity Ex On The Beach starts on 21 January at 10pm on MTV

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M THIS O R F P I S GOS A L L T H E B E S T PA R T I E S !

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CRITICS’ CHOICE AWARDS, BARKER HANGAR, SANTA MONICA AIRPORT

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With awards season in full swing, a host of stars from TV and film turned up to help the likes of Renée Zellweger, Joaquin Phoenix and Quentin Tarantino celebrate winning gongs at the Critics’ Choice Awards.

Flying the flag for J.Lo with the Brits was Fleabag fiancé Alex creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who surprised fans by thanking Jennifer siping Theron, who were spotted gossiping Lopez for influencing the show as she over their vegan meal of tacos and collected the award for Best Actress plant-based burgers.

In A Comedy Series.

Euphoria star Zendaya may have “Somebody inspired this show in left the awards empty-handed, but a way she’ll never know and that’s e her bold fuschia look, complete J.Lo,” Phoebe said in her acceptance with a metallic breastplate, set speech. “I’d decided that the Twitter alight. hot priest’s favourite song “Zendaya’s first lookk was Jenny From The of the decade is Block and that really already one of opened the whole my favourites,” thing up for me.” n. gushed one fan.

Clearly delighted sing Notably missing with the shout out, hey after the fuss they Jen, who cosied caused at the Golden up to fiancé Alex es Globes were exes Jen partied with Rodriguez at the event, nifer Brad Pitt and Jennifer Courteney and later took to Twitter to Aniston, with Jen Lisa instead repay the compliment. oy swerving the bash to enjoy “I’m a huge fan of yours too, mer a mini Friends reunion with former #PhoebeWallerBridge! Congrats sa co-stars Courteney Cox and Lisa on the wins for @fleabag #Critics Kudrow instead.

ChoiceAwards,” she wrote.

“Hi from the girls across the hall,” Also in the star-studded audience she teased on Instagram. were Nicole Kidman and Charlize ed?!

Could we be any more excited?!

Phoebe bagged an award

Zendaya

Quentin Tarantino

Renée Zellweger

Joaquin Phoenix

Jo and Danny were on a date night

Myleene Klass

Candice Brown

Vickyy aand mum Caroll Ca

WW SUPPER CLUB, CAROUSEL, LONDON Megan Barton-Hanson and Chelcee Grimes

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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL LUZIA EUROPEAN PREMIERE, ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON

deciding! I was one of those people who would say, ‘I don’t understand women who have nine months to think of a name and they can’t.’ I’m now one of those women!”

Aw, we can’t wait to find out what you decide on, n, Lyds!

EastEnders star Danny Dyer enjoyed a romantic date night with wife Jo Mas when they attended the glitzy premiere.

The couple were keen to talkk about their daughter Dani’s future career on TV following g her Love Island win two years rs ago when they stopped to chat hat to new on the red carpet.

“I’d love Dani to be on EastEnders,” Danny told us. “Don’t write anything off. My baby’s a brilliant actor.”

He also revealed his own plans for the future.

“I want to retire when I’m 55 and we’re going to travel the world,” he told new. Alright for some!

Gemma Also at the event Collins were former TOWIE stars Gemma Collins and Lydia Bright, with Lydia showing off her blossoming baby bump.

When we asked if she’d picked a name for her baby girl yet, she admitted, “I’m still

We joined WW ambassadors Vicky Pattison and Curtis Pritchard, who were accompanied by their mums, as they hosted a healthy supper club to celebrate their new roles.

On the menu was a range of meals including chickpea and lemon bruschetta, roast chicken with avocado salad and chocolate tofu pots.

Speaking on the night, Vicky revealed why she wanted to change her eating habits after years of yo-yo dieting. “I’m 32 now and I want to be happy. I don’t want to be told I can’t have carbs or a gin and tonic. I don’t want a life without Haribos!” she confessed.

Opening up about her hopes to start a family with boyfriend Ercan Ramadan, she added, “Most importantly, I want to create the best environment and make my body the most hospitable it could possibly be for a baby one day. I want to be happy and healthy for when that time comes.”

Meanwhile, former Love Island star Curtis, who lost a stone in six months, spoke out about the pressures of being in the spotlight.

“My coping mechanism has always been to try not to read the negative comments or articles and if I do see something negative to just look past it,” he said. Wise move!

Curtis with mum Debi

Lydia showed off her bump

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EXCLUSIVE

I‘ don’t have time to date’

Ex-Corrie star Katie McGlynn talks to new about her lack of a love life and following in Michelle Keegan’s footsteps

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ctress Katie McGlynn has jetted off to warmer climes for a much needed break and is enjoying some sun, sea and… champagne.

“I’ve been non-stop for a year and a half without a rest. I haven’t been on holiday for, like, two years,” the former Coronation Street star tells us from her beachfront hotel room.

After saying an emotional goodbye to her on-screen character Sinead Tinker last October, the 26-year-old reveals she’s been busier than ever, auditioning for new roles, embarking on a body transformation – which saw her shed over a stone and drop from a size 12 to an 8-10 – and enjoying a brief panto stint playing Tinker Bell in Peter Pan, before she was forced to pull out due to a virus.

Although she’s still not fully recovered, Katie tells us she’s feeling much better and has her sights set on Hollywood.

“My aim is to get over there as soon as I can,” she says.

And with Tinseltown beckoning, it seems romance is low on the actress’s list of priorities.

Katie had to pull out of her role as Tinker Bell

Katie’s been single since splitting from long-term boyfriend Benji Roberts in 2018.

But apart from her busy schedule, she says there’s something else preventing her from finding a new partner.

“I don’t know how people meet people,” the actress giggles, adding that she “doesn’t understand” the world of online dating and would much prefer to meet guys the old-fashioned way.

Here, Katie discusses her fears at having to audition for jobs again and why she prioritises being healthy over being skinny…

Hi Katie! What’s life been like post Corrie?

It’s been non-stop, to be honest.

Are you heading to Hollywood?

I’m planning to go, but there’s nothing set in stone yet.

Is it an ambition of yours to work in LA? Definitely! I’ve auditioned for a cool series, but we’ll have to see.

What’s it like auditioning again?

The first one I had, I was so nervous. When you play a character for seven years and then put yourself in front of brand new judges, it’s like being a fish out of water.

Everything’s changed quite a bit since I used to audition, but you’ve just got to get back on the horse.

What would be your dream role?

My heart does lie with drama, but I’ve always had comedy in my bones so I’d love to get back into that.

Michelle Keegan has just quit her lead role in Our Girl. Would you be interested in replacing her?

Oh yeah, 100 per cent. I’d love to do that!

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You recently revealed you lost a stone after embarking on a fitness programme. Is exercise part of your everyday life now?

It is. For me, going to the gym is normal, but because I’ve been ill I haven’t been able to do as much. As soon as I’m fully recovered I’m getting back into exercising.

I don’t want to be someone who puts [the weight] back on again and goes backwards and forwards.

Is a size 12 the biggest you’ve ever been?

I’d say so, yeah. When I put that weight on I didn’t feel comfortable in myself, I didn’t feel confident – I felt like a shell. Losing weight made me feel like Katie again.

Do you want to lose any more weight?

Leading up to the panto I lost another half a stone, so it’s maintaining that really. It’s more about getting toned. I’m happy with the size I am, but I want to be more defined.

I loved the toned physique, but I wouldn’t want to go too thin.

So do you live by the motto “strong not skinny”?

After the Sinead storyline and then being ill, I really want to focus on my health this year. It’s more about being healthy on the inside than looking good and losing weight.

I’m not about that.

As a young actress, do you feel under pressure to look a certain way?

Definitely, but I try not to let it affect me too much. I think everyone feels pressure because of social media. Everyone edits their pictures.

Do you think social media puts unreasonable pressure on young women?

Staring at pictures of girls who look perfect – none of it is real. And you can grow a bum in the gym if you really want to. You don’t need to put bloody implants in your bum.

Are you still single?

I am indeed.

Have you been dating?

I haven’t had time. My friends from home use apps, but I’m rubbish at stuff like that.

Everyone’s doing it, so I might have to!

Do you get guys sliding into your DMs? I do, but you need to meet them before you

With her ex, Benji She’s lost over a stone going to the gym

know if you like them. I can’t be bothered messaging someone I’ve never met.

Fair enough! You’ve been shortlisted for Best Serial Drama Performance for your role in Corrie at the National Television Awards. What was your reaction?

I’m shocked! My main concern was not to offend anyone going through cervical cancer, so the fact people picked up the phone to vote is such a nice feeling and means so much to me.

You’re the only female in the category and joked on Instagram that you’re “slutting it up for votes”…

The photo [I posted] did look that way inclined, so I thought I’d say that as a joke, seeing as I’m the only girl!

You seem like you’ve got banter…

Yeah, I’m always joking around. You’ve got to – being serious all the time is no fun.

How will you celebrate if you win?

I’ll be having a big glass of champagne and a boogie on the dance floor. But even if I don’t, I feel like I’ve already won.

KARMEL DOUGHTY Voting is now open for the NTAs shortlist and you can vote for Katie by visiting nationaltvawards.com/vote

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Amber Heard & Bianca Butti tytggggggy Actress and Their romance comes model Amber after a turbulent time for both has been spotted getting cosy women. Amber has been with a new love interest. wrangling with ex-husband The Aquaman star, 33, was Johnny Depp in court over snapped kissing Bianca, a allegations of domestic violence Hollywood cinematographer, and Bianca, 38, has battled after they left a hotel in Palm her second breast cancer Springs. They continued diagnosis in four years. their PDA in Amber’s vintage “Feeling supported by loved Ford Mustang. ones helps,” said Bianca.

Love Island star Montana has parted ways from her model boyfriend Elliott after nearly two years together.

The pair went public with their relationship in February 2018 and seemed smitten, regularly posting PDA pics on Instagram.

But Montana, 24, admitted she had a jealous streak over the attention Elliott received, saying, “There are people in the limelight who follow him and like his pictures who don’t even know him. It’s not very nice when people want to go for your man.”

We doubt either of you will be single for long!

Vanessa Hudgens & Austin Butler

OR Montana Brown & Elliott Reeder

Jordan Banjo & Naomi Courts

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The couple have shocked the world of showbiz by splitting after nine years together.

“Vanessa and Austin are officially broken up and Vanessa has been telling those close to her about their break-up,” a source revealed.

Vanessa, 31, and Austin, 28, met in 2005 on the set of High School Musical when she was seeing Zac Efron. They began dating in 2011 and went public with their relationship in July 2012 at the premiere of Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.

Last year Austin said, “It’s hard for me to put into words what that girl means to me. I am so inspired by her. I just love her to my core.”

THE STARS WHO ARE HOOKING UP, BREAKING UP AND HAVING BABIES! The Diversity dancer announced he’s engaged to his girlfriend of five years, Naomi, after popping the question on holiday in the Maldives.

Jordan, 27, posted a snap of his impressive beachside proposal on Instagram, with a fire sign saying, “Will U Marry Me” burning over the water behind them, as Naomi, 28, flashed her sparkler.

“Well she didn’t say no,” The Greatest Dancer host wrote alongside a ring emoji.

The couple welcomed their second child, daughter Mayowa Angel, six months ago, who is a little sister to two-year-old Cassius.

Congratulations!

It was rumoured the Stranger Things star was dating the son of England World Cup rugby legend Jason Robinson after they Millie Bobby Brown were pictured living & Joseph Robinson it up together in the Maldives two months ago.

Now Lancashire lad Joseph, 17, has made it official, sharing a sweet Snapchat selfie taken by Millie, in which he’s cuddling her and she’s holding his hand. The Wigan Warriors player captioned the pic, “Ly x”.

Millie, 15, who is British but moved to America aged eight, previously dated YouTuber Jacob Sartorius for 18 months and was linked to Romeo Beckham.

We think Millie and Joseph make a cute couple.

WHATISIS WHAT LOVE?

LOVE? Sienna Miller & Lucas Zwirner

Pete Davidson & Kaia Gerber

The Chandelier singer has revealed she has adopted a son. Although she hasn’t disclosed any more details, she has previously spoken about her desire to adopt, offering to home 16-year-old aspiring rapper Dasani after watching him on HBO documentary Foster.

Taking to Twitter, Sia, 44, wrote, “Hey Dasani! I’d like to adopt you we’re just trying to find you and get my house check done etc. but I want you to know you will have a home with me.”

The upfront star also confessed to wanting to hook up with songwriter Diplo, who she once collaborated with. Sending him a text, she said, “Now that I’ve decided to be single for the rest of my life, and I just adopted a son, I don’t have time for a relationship. If you’re interested in no-strings sex, then hit me up.”

Clearly a woman who knows what she wants!

DAVID TAG TELL US ABOUT YOUR FIRST EVER DATE…

I must have been about 14 years old and it was with a girl I’d had a crush on for years.

We went on a five-mile walk and got an ice cream, which I paid for. I also bought her a chocolate bar from the petrol station on the way home. We were boyfriend and girlfriend for around five years.

Comedian Pete is said to be “cooling off” his relationship with US model Kaia.

The 26-year-old, who has been open about his struggles with drugs and his mental health in the past, has reportedly checked into rehab to seek further treatment.

A source revealed, “Kaia doesn’t know if she wants to continue their relationship. What she saw happen with Pete was very concerning and scary for her. She cares about Pete and wants him to get better, but their future is very much up in the air.”

Kaia, 18, has been seeing the Saturday Night Live star for three months, since being spotted on a lunch date with him in October.

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF SOMEONE IS THE ONE?

I don’t think you ever really know. But if you can remain loyal and truthful to each other, then I think that’s the closest you’ll get to The One.

WHAT’S THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO YOU IN A RELATIONSHIP?

Loyalty, trust and good communication skills. And you’ve got to be attracted to them as well. Beauty is only skin deep, but the more you love someone the more you should be attracted to them.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING ASSING TER? DATING DISASTER?

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Sienna has been spotted sporting a diamond ring on her finger, sparking rumours that boyfriend Lucas has proposed.

The actress was papped wearing the sparkler while on a romantic stroll in New York with the 29-year-old art dealer, who she’s been dating for a year after they met through mutual friends.

Sienna, 38, who has seven-year-old daughter Marlowe from her relationship with actor Tom Sturridge, previously revealed, “It is interesting to be in a world that is not the one I am in… The art world is very new and fascinating and very intellectual, which I love.”

It didn’t actually happenn to me, but to a girl I was with. As we left a restaurant which was on the first floor, she didn’t see the staircase and fell down about 20 steps. There was blood pouring from her face and she broke her arm. She was mortified. We went out once more, but left it after that. at.

WHAT RELATIONSHIP NSHIP ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR 16-YEAREAROLD SELF? Don’t fall in love so quickly ckly and take your time. Don’t’t wear your heart on your sleeve. ve.

Trusting and falling in love ove too easily was my problem. lem.

Hollyoaks is on weekdays days at 6.30pm on Channell 4 and on E4 at 7pm

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Maura ‘I’m still happy with Curtis’ The former Love Island star opens up about her relationship with Curtis Pritchard and her gruelling Dancing On Ice training

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I’m happy with Curtis. I don’t need to be looking around.”

Maura thinks the key to keeping the romance alive is getting rid of distractions when they’re together.

“I don’t actually like being on my phone a lot,” she said.

“It’s really important to put your phone down. It always goes away when I get home.”

Spending quality time together is proving to be a bit of a challenge for the pair at the moment as Maura is competing in this year’s Dancing On Ice with professional skater Alexander Demetriou.

And although she’s covered in bruises, the 29-year-old insisted she’s “loving every second”.

With DOI partner “I turn up to my Alexander training session

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Maura and Curtis on Love Island

with no make-up, my eyes are bloodshot, I’m shattered, my body is aching, I’ve got cuts all over my legs from the blades on the skates,” she said.

“I’ve got so many bruises.

I never thought it would be this intense. It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done but I’m loving every second.”

Maura has been a TV hit ever since she arrived in the Love Island villa last summer.

While the winter version of the show has just launched, she says she has no fears about being eclipsed by the latest batch of singletons.

“I’m not worried about being replaced by the new Islanders,” she said. “I’ve got a lot of stuff coming up, I’ve had to turn down so much!

I wish everyone going into Love Island the best of luck because it’s a great opportunity for them.”

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aura Higgins and Curtis Pritchard are one of the few Love Island couples who are still going strong, but their relationship hit a bump in the road last week when Curtis was forced to deny reports he got cosy with another woman on New Year’s Eve. Addressing a video that was posted online, Curtis, 23, exclusively told new, “Nothing happened. The whole thing was ridiculous.

You can’t even touch another person without being accused of cheating. I told Maura before it came out and we’re fine. I was just dancing wiith my friend.”

And the feeling is clearly mutual as Maura told new she’s still smitten with Curtis and only has eyes for him.

“I don’t go into my [message] requests on social media,” she said. “I don’t feel I have a reason to.

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‘I’m no longer obsessed with my weight’ Charlotte Dawson chats to new about embracing her wobbly bits and following in her dad’s comedy footsteps

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here’s something infectious about Charlotte Dawson.

It’s impossible not to warm to her as she cracks jokes about her so-called four chins, which she’s named Bob, Belinda, Boris and Brenda, or grabs her “chunky but funky belly” – her words, not ours.

“You’ve got to embrace what you’ve got. I have down days, but I just go and get myself a chippie,” she tells new.

Charlotte is back on TV hosting the second series of dating show Love Squad, but the 27-year-old doesn’t need any help in that department as she says she’s ready for boyfriend Matthew Sarsfield to pop the question.

“I need the next step. I’m a bit annoying really,” she giggles.

Over to you, Charlotte…

Is Matthew weight conscious?

How are things with Matthew?

No, when I did Ex On The Beach, I was so obsessed with my weight

He weighs himself every day and if he puts on a pound he’s depressed. I think he sees me as an inspiration because he says, “I can’t believe you’re so chilled about having that belly.”

I’d love to come home with a six-pack and see how he reacts.

Do you think he’d like it?

No, he loves me the way I am.

Seeing as it’s a leap year, would you propose?

I’m the princess of the relationship, but I’m more needy so people probably think it would be me.

It’s been four years and he still hasn’t done it.

So you’re ready and waiting?

I want everything now. But would I have to buy my own ring?

Because I’m not doing that!

You’re very good at making fun of yourself. Have you always had self-confidence?

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Really good. I didn’t drink for the whole of Christmas because I wanted to remember it and we did so many lovely things.

We’ve grown from it. We only ever argue when we’re drunk or hungover.

What’s the worst date you’ve ever been on?

What was the turning point?

My first date on Celebs Go Dating.

It was with a guy who looked like Pete Wicks and he kept going on about getting back with his ex.

I still flaming kissed him!

My friends were like, “Why don’t you embrace how you are with us?” So I did. I make names for my insecurities and it makes me feel better. I want to inspire people.

It’s OK to have a belly and bunions.

Too right! Congratulations on the second series of Love Squad…

I’m buzzing. I’ve always wanted to be a host.

She’s the host of Love Squad

Are you friends with any of your exes?

No! When people say they’ve been friends with their exes for years, I think that’s a load of crap.

Do you want to do more hosting?

Definitely! I love holding my own and because my dad [Les Dawson] was a comedy host I feel closer to him. I’d love to do stand-up, too.

Is Matthew supportive of you going into comedy?

Have you embarked on a new year health kick?

Have I heck! I mean, I’d love to look like Alexandra Cane, but that’s not possible with the amount I eat.

and used to Facetune my pictures.

I looked unrecognisable.

He’s been filming me on the quiet, so I think he’s quite proud!

KARMEL DOUGHTY With her boyfriend Matthew

Love Squad series two is on Monday to Friday at 7.30pm on MTV

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‘I’d rather eat kangaroo testicles than go on Strictly’ Rochelle Humes on her reality TV nightmares and family life

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here have been persistent whispers of behind-thescenes drama at This Morning, so who better to give us the inside scoop than one of its regular presenters?

But Rochelle Humes only has kind words for Phillip Schofield, gushing that she’ll “always be in debt” to the silver fox.

The 30-year-old, who’s just got home from the studio when we catch up with her, has daughters Alaia-Mai, six, and two-year-old Valentina with husband Marvin, 34. And she tells new that, despite her hectic work schedule, family time is her top priority.

“I’ll make one day really busy and then not let anyone touch the next day,” she explains. “That’s a day with my family.”

Although questions about her sister Sophie Piper’s stint in Love Island are off limits, Rochelle is happy to talk about life with her adorable girls and working with her other half…

Hi Rochelle! You seem to love being part of the This Morning family…

She shared pics of her girls for the first time last week

Holly was in the jungle and I was filling in for three months with Phil, I owe a lot of what I learnt to that guy. He held my hand and supported me through the whole thing. He was such a generous host and was so nice to me. I’ll always be in debt to him over that.

Would you ever go into the jungle yourself?

The one I really wouldn’t be able to do is Strictly. I did the Christmas special once and I crumbled. I felt sick the whole day and I’m not usually nervous, but it gave me a new respect for people who do it. I said, “I’d rather eat a kangaroo testicle than have to do that!”

Rochelle hosts The Hit

I really do. It’s the happiest place in the world. I don’t Ha! Have you and even count it is as List with Marvin Marvin got any more work, it has such a big joint projects coming up? family vibe. I feel so lucky to Our little baby is The Hit List and be a little part of that.

What’s your take on reports of we love doing that together. tension behind the scenes?

Eveything bar that has happened It’s so silly. I don’t understand by accident. When we were where it’s coming from. I speak approached to host This Morning as I find and I’ve honestly had we thought they wanted us to do such a lovely time there. When The Hub or be guests, but they

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were like, “We want you to host the whole thing.” And then we waited for the right thing to come up and that was The Hit List.

We can’t believe Valentina is two now. Has she reached any new milestones?

She’s talking so much and she’s just started pre-school. It was a bit of a moment because she had her little uniform on and her dress was touching her ankles. It’s too long because she’s so diddy.

Does she look up to Alaia?

She really does, but she’s definitely got her own vibe going on. She’s different to Alaia in that she’s very self-assured. Her sister is her world, which is so cute. But they’re still little – we’ll see what happens when they get older and they’re rowing over outfits.

Talking of clothes, tell us about your latest New Look edit…

For me it was about getting back to staples and key pieces. I’ve put in things I love like shirt jackets and trench coats and a lot of denim. You can’t look at a bit of glitter after New Year’s Eve!

You’re in great shape. Do you feel confident?

I’ve become a lot more confident since I had children. I’ve become aware of how strong your body can be. I’m realistic and have a level head. I know good lighting is everything. Having said that, at certain times of the month there are days when nothing fits me.

GEMMA MCCARTNEY Shop the Rochelle for New Look edit at newlook.com

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STAR SPOTTING Supermum Rochelle Humes has given us an insight into how she always looks so fresh. The Birchbox x Rochelle Humes box, £10, features five of her beauty favourites, including a jade roller and The Beauty Crop Glow Milk Liquid Highlighter.

We reveal the latest gorgeous goodies for you to try out

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‘I tried to leave – so he stabbed me 27 times’ Bank clerk Nicole Harper, 24, from Manchester, thought she’d found the perfect boyfriend, but he soon started to show a more sinister side

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message pinged up on my phone. “Hey Ginger!” it read.

Cheeky so-and-so, I thought, but it grabbed my attention.

“I’m blonde. It was just the lighting,” I replied, opening up the guy’s profile.

His name was Tim Pike and he was 22. It was August 2016 and I’d created a dating profile on OkCupid two weeks earlier. I’d been single for eight months and wanted to meet someone. My mates had boyfriends and I hated being a third wheel on nights out.

Tim and I got talking and it was so easy.

We had the same sense of humour and he seemed up for a laugh. Two weeks later, he invited me to stay with him at his parents’ place in Glossop, Derbyshire. I was excited, but also worried he’d be different in real life.

But Tim looked as good in the flesh as he did in his pictures – gorgeous and muscley.

His dad had driven him to the station to meet me and on the journey back to their house, we all got on so well that my nerves vanished.

That night, Tim’s parents went out and we settled down to watch TV. The next day, I didn’t want to go home, but I couldn’t tell if Tim felt the same way. “Let’s hang out again,” he said, smiling, much to my relief.

We started dating and at first Tim was fun to be with. But in October, we were chilling on the sofa one night when he casually asked, “How many people have you been with?”

When I told him I’d had “a couple of boyfriends” his face twisted. “It’s disgusting that you’re not pure,” he spat. I was so shocked I didn’t know what to say.

A few days later, Tim broke up with me. “But why?” I spluttered.

“Because you’ve been with other men,” he sneered. I headed home, sobbing, but he texted me later that day.

“I’m so sorry,” he said.

“I don’t know what I was

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thinking. Let’s get back together.” I loved him so much I decided to overlook his outburst.

But Tim continued to pick fights with me and broke things off several times, only to later say he didn’t mean it. One day, he even smacked me across the face and started to throttle me. I struggled, but I was helpless.

I could feel myself passing out, but then he let go and walked silently out of the room.

By then I was terrified of him and wanted to leave, but I was too scared. If he put his arm round me, I’d flinch. He got obsessed with the dark web and started sending me and my family pictures on Facebook of skinned and decapitated Tim was fun to bodies that he’d found on be with at first the internet. “This will be you,” he captioned them.

I was so scared of upsetting him that I laughed it off as if it was a joke.

“Please break up with him, Nicole,” Mum and Dad begged.

“He’s just messing around,” I insisted.

“He’s not going to do anything. I know him better than you do.”

But I was playing it down so as not to worry them.

By July 2017, I’d had enough. I broke up with him and started seeing someone else. But in September, Tim found out and suddenly said he wanted me back. Even though it was madness, I still loved him so I agreed to give it another go.

“I promise I’ll change,” Tim vowed.

But after I moved in with him at his parents’ house in 2018, he got worse. He’d get so angry if I talked to my friends and family that I stopped calling them.

ISOLATED AND DESPERATE Back then, I worked as a waitress at a hotel in Manchester. After my day shifts I’d spend every night with Tim, gaming online in our bedroom. I barely saw his parents and they never spoke to me about him, so I kept my fears to myself.

But as the weeks wore on, I was getting more and more isolated and desperate.

I realised I couldn’t live like this any more.

One night in April, Tim turned to me and asked, “Do you see a future between us?”

I hesitated and then found courage to say no. “Does this mean it’s over?” he said.

“Yes, I’ll move out tomorrow after work,” I replied. I held my breath as what I’d said sank in, but he just seemed to accept it. I slept soundly that night, glad it was all over.

‘He sent me pictures of decapitated bodies’

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The scar from Nicole’s neck wound

phone to Tim, who said, “I can’t help. I don’t In the morning, I packed up my stuff. We were alone in the house and as I walked round, know what to do.” He gave the phone back to me and the operator said, “Find something and getting ready to go, Tim trailed behind me. press it down on the wound. Help is on its way.”

When I put my coat on and walked into the I found one of Tim’s dirty socks on the floor bedroom to get my bags, he grabbed me from behind and I felt a punch to my throat. I fell on and held it against my neck. Within minutes, I heard sirens and Tim went to the front door. to the bed and rolled to the floor. That’s when I listened to him telling the police he didn’t I saw blood and realised I’d been stabbed. have a weapon on him and then heard the Tim kept attacking me with a knife he’d got officers arrest him. Then I blacked out. from the kitchen, thrusting it into my face, stomach and armpit. I could hear the hiss of air coming out of my lungs as I lay bleeding on INTENSIVE CARE Paramedics worked on me at the scene, then the carpet. Tim had an evil look in his eyes as I was airlifted to hospital. I woke up eight he pulled the hood of my coat over my face hours later in intensive care at Manchester and tried to suffocate me. “I’m going to die,” Royal Infirmary. As memories I thought as he stamped on of the attack came back, my back and neck.

I couldn’t believe I’d survived.

But suddenly he stopped and “You were stabbed 27 sat back on the bed. He got his times,” a doctor told me. phone out and told the person “You’re extremely lucky on the other end that he’d “done to be alive. There was a a bad thing”. It was his mum deep wound in your neck – I could hear her screaming. and your windpipe and lung Feeling desperate, I crawled were punctured, and your towards the bed and Tim just spleen was nicked.” stared at me in a trance-like But I didn’t feel lucky – I felt state as I grabbed his mobile stupid. “This is all my fault,” and called 999. “I’ve been I sobbed to my parents. “I stabbed,” I gasped. should have left him earlier.”

The operator asked if I had Tim has paranoid But they comforted me and schizophrenia anyone with me and I gave the

said I wasn’t to blame. “I’m so glad you’re alive,” Dad said, hugging me tight.

The next day, I gave a statement to the police and spent the next two weeks recovering in hospital. In July 2019, Tim, then 25, pleaded guilty to attempted murder at Derby Crown Court. I went to the trial because I wanted to show him he hadn’t defeated me.

He glared at me throughout, but it just made me realise how pathetic he was.

The court heard how I survived thanks to the incredible work of the medics at the scene. I also learned Tim had taken a picture of me after the attack and sent it to one of his friends. Judge Robert Egbuna told him he was highly dangerous and gave him an indefinite hospital order as he’d been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia.

I’d had no idea Tim was mentally ill. I just thought he was eccentric. I don’t know when he’ll get out, but the thought that one day his doctors could decide he’s safe to be released terrifies me.

I’ve suffered nightmares and flashbacks since the attack, but I’m so glad I survived.

The attack wasn’t my fault. I was manipulated into thinking I needed Tim, but I didn’t – and I’m still standing.

NICOLA MOORS AND GILLIAN CRAWLEY 2women2many is new and Refuge’s anti-domestic violence campaign, which highlights the shocking statistic that two women die each week in England and Wales at the hands of a violent partner or ex-partner.

■ Continue your support by tweeting @new_magazine using #2women2many ■ If you or someone you know needs support, visit refuge.org.uk ■ If you’ve experienced domestic violence and would like to share your story, email truelife@reachplc.com

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INTERVIEW

@ARIANNA _AJTAR Arianna Ajtar is an influencer who posts lots of positive quotes.

She’s very spiritual and I feel like I match with her in that regard. I’ve been following her for quite a few years and I’ve always loved her.

@JENAFRUMES Model Jena Frumes has the same hair as me, so I like it whenever she does tutorials on how she styles it. She does a lot of fitness stuff too, so I really enjoy following her.

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_MUSIC @NSG I love the band NSG and I love all their music.

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They also do lots of funny stuff and post videos of members of the public dancing to their songs. I follow them because I love to laugh – and they definitely make me laugh.

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_ @ANNAVAKILI My Love Island pal Anna Vakili has got a really boujee lifestyle, which I love. She’s very glam.

Her outfits are amazing – especially last Halloween when Anna and her sister Mandi dressed up as Barbies. Absolutely amazing!

@SIDEMANALLDAY Sideman does impersonations which are really funny. He did impressions of the Love Islanders, which were hilarious.

I really like him, so when I need a good laugh I watch his videos.

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“Find something you love and exercise won’t be a chore,” advises the Bombshell actress.

“I love anything outdoorsy. My mum recently got me to play tennis, which I wasn’t good at but I really enjoyed. If you do exercise you like, you’re keeping yourself fit without even realising it.”

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Drinking juices and having kale and green salads every day are key elements of Charlize’s healthy lifestyle. “When I’m eating healthily, getting enough sleep and not drinking alcohol is when I look my best,” she explains.

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Working out is an important part of the star’s life and she makes sure her children Jackson, seven, and August, three, know that. “When I leave to go and exercise, my kids will ask, ‘Where are you going?’ I tell them I’m going some place to make sure my heart works for a very, very long time,” she reveals.

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The mum-of-two is a big fan of Pilates for toning.

“It’s totally changed my body,” she says.

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Charlize only gives herself treats if she deserves it.

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‘A stranger saved my son’s life – now we’re friends forever’ When Holly Cross, 49, a mum from Hemel Hempstead, tracked down the donor who saved her son, she learned his life had changed too

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upert had been the Rupert was very ill picture of health ever following chemotherapy since he was born.

Sure, he had the usual childhood illnesses, but he took everything in his stride.

He’d never even had a day off school. But in 2014, when he was six, he started to develop mysterious headaches.

At first, my husband Toby, 43, who works leukaemia, an aggressive form in banking, and I of cancer. brushed it off. But as What the doctor was saying the weeks went by was that it was essentially and the headaches pre-leukaemia. But the good thing didn’t go away, I was that we’d caught it early. started to worry. I took Our son needed a bone marrow Rupert to the GP to get He was put on steroids after the transplant, but because a child’s tissue him checked out. transplant type is made up of genes inherited from That started a long both parents, neither Toby nor I were a close process. The local hospital ruled out enough match to donate. Rupert’s two-yearneurological problems, but his blood tests old brother, Hector, wasn’t a match either. weren’t quite right. There was a problem The hospital started the search for a donor with his white blood cells, but they couldn’t through the Anthony Nolan charity, which has pinpoint exactly what it was. Eventually, a database of potential donors from around in 2015, we were referred to Great Ormond the world. To our joy, they quickly found a Street Hospital. match, but before Rupert could receive his Our first appointment was reassuring. The transplant he needed high-dose chemotherapy doctor told us that in the worst case scenario Rupert would need a bone marrow transplant, to kill the cells affected by the myelodysplasia.

The treatment left him with virtually no but that was highly unlikely. But in April 2016, immune system and forced him to spend after many more tests, we were told he had a week in hospital isolation just before his a rare blood disorder called myelodysplasia transplant operation in July 2016. with monosomy 7.

He’d just turned eight at the time and we We sat, numb, while the doctor explained tried to make hospital as fun as we could that myelodysplasia comes in different forms and occurs when there aren’t enough healthy for him. He had an iPad and we let him have whatever treats he wanted to eat. But once blood cells. Instead, the bone marrow makes cells that don’t fully mature and, in some cases, the side effects of the chemo hit, it was hard. He felt lousy and was violently sick. the condition can develop into acute myeloid

Donor Billy with Rupert

His lovely thick hair fell out very quickly.

There were clumps all over his pillow which I subtly tried to scoop into a pillowcase while stroking his head. But he caught sight of his reflection in the taps later that day when he took a bath.

“I’ve got no hair. I’m ugly,” he said. It broke my heart.

The transplant itself, also at Great Ormond Street, was relatively straightforward and took around four hours.

‘His lovely thick hair fell out very quickly’

REAL LIFE The family will always be grateful to Rupert’s donor

Holly with Rupert and Hector following her charity run for Anthony Nolan

I remember seeing that magic bag of red bone marrow arrive and feeling an enormous sense of relief. Finally, we had what we’d been waiting so long for. I blessed the person who’d given us this wonderful gift, although I knew I’d probably never know who they were.

SWALLOWING PHOBIA But Rupert faced an uphill struggle when he was hit by a post-transplant complication called graft versus host disease, when the donated cells and the recipient’s cells attack each other. He also developed a phobia of swallowing medicine. We so wanted to persuade him, but everything we and the kind nurses said terrified him.

The drugs eventually had to be fed directly into his stomach and vein via a tube and Hickman line. It felt like two steps forward, one step back. Poor Rupert even developed steroid-induced diabetes, which meant even more tests and injections.

Thankfully, that eventually went away when he came off the steroids and after 88 days – during which time I’d barely seen Hector as Rupert needed someone with him at all times and Toby couldn’t take time off work – we were allowed home. We still weren’t out of the woods, though. We had to keep everything spotless to reduce the risk of Rupert getting an infection. He couldn’t go out in public much or be around crowds.

But with regular blood tests monitoring his progress, Rupert began to grow stronger.

We kept in touch and I arranged to meet Billy and Kate for lunch at a local pub in November that year. I agonised over buying a present and settled on a book called How Can I Say Thank You?, which said everything I couldn’t. Rupert made him a little Lego model of him and Kate on their wedding day. Lego was one of the things that kept Rupert busy in hospital, so that felt very touching.

Meeting Billy in person was amazing. He’s such a selfless, incredible person, and Rupert, now 11, has his whole life ahead of him thanks to Billy. All I wanted to do was give him a hug, which is a strange thing to think about someone you’re meeting for the first time.

MISCONCEPTIONS

There are misconceptions about bone Freed from so much worry, I contacted marrow donation requiring painful, intrusive Anthony Nolan to find out more about the surgery, which it doesn’t. In 90 per cent of donor. They told me that rules state you can’t cases, according to Anthony Nolan, donations have direct contact with your donor for two are given using a process called peripheral years after the transplant. blood stem cell collection. It involves having So on 5 July 2018, two years to the day, a course of injections to stimulate the bone I asked if we could be put in touch. A day or marrow before blood is collected through so later, I got a reply with Rupert’s donor’s a needle in the arm, which stays in place for details. As soon as I saw the name – Billy around five hours.

Higgins, 30, from Basildon, Essex – I started But in a small minority of cases, like crying. It was amazing to know who he was.

Billy’s, donations are made by taking cells I wrote him an email, but it was hard to from the bone marrow in a person’s pelvis, know where to start. I thought for hours about which requires general anaesthetic. what to say. How do you make someone Joining the register is an amazing thing realise what a great thing they’ve done? It felt to do. You can literally save someone’s life surreal – almost like loving someone you’ve – who wouldn’t want to do that? I’ve been on never met. I also didn’t want to be too gushy the donor register for years and it did bring and put him off replying to me, so I just me comfort in our time of need knowing I’d thanked him from the bottom of my heart. be prepared to do this for someone else.

Billy replied straight away and we sent lots Thanks to Billy making that decision to sign of emails over the next few months. He told up, Rupert is a healthy little boy again and me he’d signed up to be a donor by chance. our family now has a new lifelong friend.

He’d been trying to find a way to talk to a ERIN CARDIFF & GILLIAN CRAWLEY colleague, Kate, 33, at the bank where they worked, and when he saw her queuing to join Anthony Nolan’s campaign, Silent Thank the donor register at an Anthony Nolan charity You, focuses on the fact many recipients stand, he thought is was the perfect way to struggle to find the right words to thank impress her. He’d almost forgotten their donors. The campaign also aims about signing up, but when the call to encourage young people, came asking him to donate, he especially men from BAME We pay for s ie or didn’t hesitate. He and Kate had (black, Asian and minority st ur yo ethnic) backgrounds, to started dating and got married – email us at truelife@ join the donor register. in July 2018, around the time reachplc.com Visit anthonynolan.org I first contacted him.

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HEALTH

M Y D IE T S E C R E T S

‘I box to release my anger!’

Former Love Island star Olivia Bowen, 26, on how exercise helps her manage her emotions and her weakness for takeaway pizza HEIGHT 5FT 4IN DRESS SIZE 8 Hi Olivia! Do you feel body confident?

What’s your diet downfall?

Overall I do. I’m always worrying about Domino’s pizza and chocolate. certain things and I’ve started to think I can’t go a week without a about the fat on my arms and my belly.

Domino’s – it’s so bad.

But I’m happy with who I am. I think there Have you ever been tempted are bigger things to worry about than if to go vegan or vegetarian?

I’ve got a bit of fat on my arms.

I’ve been trying to eat vegetarian Are your arms your least favourite part once or twice a week. I saw of your body? a tweet which said, “If you Yeah, it’s silly really. I’m trying to tone go veggie once a week you’re them up a bit more. making a huge difference” What’s your favourite part? and it had all the stats.

I like my shoulders and What’s your top tip for staying my décolletage. But healthy?

I don’t particularly Walking. It’s love any part of my so good for body – it’s just my you. I try body and it’s there. to walk for What’s your 45 minutes exercise routine?

I’ve just got a new a day. If I don’t She eats PT and it’s the same get to the gym, veggie meals one my husband Alex I’ll take the dogs regularly uses. I do boxing once a week on an extra long walk. and weight training twice a week. Having Does being in the public eye make you feel under a PT forces me to go to the gym because pressure to look good?

I don’t want to let anyone down. I feel It definitely has a pressure to it, but I don’t a lot fitter for it. think it’s any more than any girl feels.

Do you enjoy boxing?

I love it. I’m quite an emotional person, so I get quite pent up with anger or sadness. Olivia is the face of the Cocoa Brown It’s such a great way to release and it’s so tanning range, available in Superdrug good for your fitness as well. and Primark stores nationwide

Two scrambled eggs on one piece of white toast Tuna and jacket potato with green beans and broccoli Chicken, potatoes and veg A few cups of green tea and s salt‘n’vinegar crisps

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NUTRITION CONSULTANT IAN MARBER SAYS… “A simple way to manage appetite and boost energy levels is to eat a little protein with complex carbohydrates at every meal and Olivia’s diet is a great example of this.

“As well as protein, eggs offer some vitamins A and D, which are useful for the immune system. White bread is fine as it only contains a little less fibre than brown, but ideally Olivia should have granary bread as it offers more. She eats plenty of vegetables, which are sources of fibre, but more importantly a range of nutrients.

“Olivia might swap potatoes n w Ia Follo er on in the evening for brown rice b r a M ter or quinoa so she doesn’t Twit rber ma n a i have the same food twice.” @

WORDS: Gemma McCartney PHOTOS: Getty

MY FOOD DIARY

FOOD

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INGREDIENTS

350g rump or sirloin steak 3 tbsp Kikkoman soy sauce Juice of 1 lime 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 red chilli, deseeded and very finely chopped 2 tbsp sunflower oil 200g mushrooms, sliced 125g tenderstem broccoli 2 heads of baby pak choi, shredded 75g bean sprouts

CHILLI BEEF AND MUSHROOM STIR-FRY Celebrate Chinese New Year this Saturday with a spicy and tender beef stir-fry

WORDS: Gemma McCartney, Gillian Crawley PHOTOS: Getty

METHOD

■ Trim any fat off the steak and cut into thin strips across the grain of the meat so the beef stays tender when cooked.

■ In a shallow dish, mix together the soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil and chilli. Add the steak and turn until well coated in the marinade. Cover with cling film and chill in the fridge for several hours or overnight.

■ Heat 1 tbsp sunflower oil in a wok or large frying pan. Stir-fry half of the steak over a high heat for 2 minutes until browned.

Remove and set aside. Repeat with the remaining steak strips, reserving the marinade.

■ Add the remaining oil to the pan and stir-fry the mushrooms for 2 minutes.

Add the broccoli, stir-fry for 1 minute, then add the pak choi and bean sprouts and stir-fry for another minute.

■ Return the steak to the pan, pour in the marinade and toss together over the heat for 2 minutes until piping hot. Serve at once with noodles or egg fried rice.

Recipe from kikkoman.co.uk

Dinner with... MICHAEL GRIFFITHS FOR MY LAST SUPPER I’D HAVE a steak with seasoned veg and sweet potato mash.

T THE STRANGEST T THING I’VE EVER EATEN is snails – they’re a little bit tasteless. I had them on Love Island and I had them at my brother’s birthday party as well. They were dead chewy.

MY GUILTY PLEASURE is all chocolate. I can’t not eat chocolate.

AS A CHILD I REFUSED TO EAT veg. But now I eat loads!

I DON’T REALLY HAVE A SIGNATURE DISH. I cook like my dad, just a little bit of this and a bit of that and see what works.

THE BEST MEAL OUT I’VE EVER HAD was in Dubai, where a guy ordered loads of food for us.

TO IMPRESS A PARTNER I’D COOK jerk or Cajun chicken.

I’d bake it slightly and then pan fry it. I’d serve it with steamed veg.

MY IDEAL DINNER GUEST would be Eva Mendes.

Michael appears on Eating With My Ex, which is on BBC iPlayer

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HIV: WHY DO WE IGNORE SAFE SEX ADVICE TODAY? One in five now considers the HIV virus to be a “disease of the 90s” and a quarter don’t know it’s an STI

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hen Public Health England announced in September that HIV diagnoses in the UK had fallen for the third consecutive year – to the lowest levels since 2000 – it initially sounded like progress had been made spreading awareness and the safer sex message.

But read beyond the positive headlines and we still have some way to go when it comes to persuading people to get tested and know their status.

According to the Terrence Higgins Trust, the most recent estimates suggest there were 103,800 people living with HIV in the UK in 2018. Of these, one in 14 is undiagnosed so do not know they are HIV positive. In fact, almost half (43 per cent) of the 4,453 diagnoses made in 2018 came late, which creates a tenfold increase in risk of death within a year, compared to those diagnosed promptly. When treated effectively, the virus doesn’t shorten life expectancy and patients won’t infect sexual partners.

Now, new research is shedding light on why people aren’t getting tested. A third of us think HIV is no longer a threat in 2019, a quarter are not aware it is sexually transmitted and 19 per cent dismiss it as “a disease of the 90s”.

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So perhaps it’s unsurprising people have also become complacent about safe sex. Almost three quarters of those questioned have had unprotected sex, with more than a quarter saying this was because they dislike condoms and one in 10 claiming they “don’t worry about STIs”.

Louise Ball of home HIV testing company INSTI, which carried out the survey, says, “While it is good news that new diagnoses are in decline, HIV still remains a very real threat in 2019.

“People are simply playing the lottery with their own sexual health – and potentially that of others – by not being aware of the very real dangers. While HIV is potentially no longer the death sentence it once was, people are risking lives by not being aware.”

The survey also shows that while people have become complacent over the years, the ignorance of the 80s remains, with 22 per cent still thinking you can catch HIV from kissing, 13 per cent believing you can become infected after an insect bite and one in 10 thinking you can get it from a toilet seat.

And worryingly, INSTI also found that fewer than 50 per cent of those questioned would tell their current and previous partners if they had an STI – and one in 10 have put off having

a sexual health check for up to a year, despite having symptoms.

Isabel Inman, from the young people’s sexual health and wellbeing charity Brook, says, “It’s clear from these findings societal stigma is playing a huge part in limiting people’s ability to stay sexually healthy.

This is why we all need to work together to change attitudes.

“By promoting and normalising safer sex, healthy relationships and getting tested, we can empower people to take charge of their own sexual health and wellbeing.”

HEALTH

HIV: THE FACTS

The Terrence Higgins Trust offers support and information – call 0808 802 1221 or visit tht.org.uk.

The INSTI HIV home self-test enables you to know your status within one minute – £19.95 at hivhometest.com

‘When the nurse told me it was HIV I went cold with shock’

Becky, 33, a former teacher from Sheffield, was diagnosed in 2015.

She now works for an HIV information and advice service

I’d been with my ex-husband since I was 18 and my new partner was the first person I’d slept with after my marriage ended.

We had used protection the first few times and then one time we didn’t have any condoms, but we got carried away in the moment. Neither of us had asked the other about sexual health.

A while later, my partner was contacted by an ex who said they had tested positive for gonorrhoea, so we both went for a sexual health check-up. When the clinic

called and asked me to come back in, I assumed it was because I had caught gonorrhoea. So when the nurse told me I had HIV, I went cold with shock.

They tell you straight away that you can take medication that means you can lead a normal life and don’t necessarily have to worry about your health or life expectancy. But it’s hard to take in at that moment because when you hear HIV you think the worst.

Everyone has unprotected sex – people don’t like wearing condoms – but at the same time they think they shouldn’t hug or use a pen after someone who is HIV positive.

I don’t think people were educated [by the early

campaigns of the 80s], I think they were miseducated.

People thought you could get HIV from kissing, hot tubs and toilet seats, but it’s not the case and has never been the case.

What I took from the campaigns of the 80s was that HIV+ people are a risk and are dirty and I don’t think that’s a unique point of view.

People were scared and it was very, very effective at first, but now it is 30 years later and HIV has gone off the radar because it’s not really killing people in this country any more.

Everyone should get tested regardless of age, relationship status or sexuality. You can do it in the clinic or take a self-test at home, but be tested.

WORDS: Amy Packer PHOTOS: Nate Dainty/itsNate.uk, Getty

HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Immunodeficiency refers to the weakening of the immune system by the virus. HIV has been passed between humans for many decades but was only identified in the early 80s.

In the 80s and early 90s, most people with HIV were eventually diagnosed with AIDS. But now, thanks to modern antiretroviral treatment, very few people in the UK develop serious HIV-related illnesses. The term AIDS isn’t used much by UK doctors. Instead they talk about late-stage or advanced HIV. If left untreated, infection with HIV progresses through a series of stages – from flu-like symptoms, then other infections, leading to late-stage HIV or AIDS. If someone with HIV has a detectable viral load (the amount of the virus in the blood), they can pass on HIV through blood, semen, vaginal fluid, anal mucus and breast milk.

HIV is not passed on by spitting, sneezing or coughing, nor by kissing or general social contact. The virus cannot survive for very long once outside the human body.

Studies have shown that a person on effective treatment who has an undetectable viral load cannot pass on HIV to their sexual partners.

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PEEK AT D A P R I E TH KLENBURGH LUCY MEC

It might be too chilly now, but come the summer, Lucy’s garden looks perfect for a barbecue with friends.

The fitness guru can ease any muscle aches with a relaxing soak in her free-standing bathtub.

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The pregnant star’s Essex home is stylish, slick and safari-themed

Luckily, Lucy has a large comfy sofa where she can put her feet up in the late stages of her pregnancy.

We’d love to tinkle the ivories on that stunning grand piano.

Come on, Luce, give us a song…

The new nursery has a safari theme, complete with giraffe lamp and lion-print cushion.

It’s roar-ly stylish!

Silver cushions add a touch of glamour to her bedroom. And the digital radio on the bedside table is a nicer way to wake up than a mobile phone alarm clock!

HOMES Is it a speaker? Is it a fan? Is it a futuristic vase? We haven’t got a clue, but it makes an interesting centre piece!

GE T THE LOOK Bedside table onlyhome.co.uk £120

Cushion Naken Interiors £59

Knife block Dunelm £22

Faux fern Audenza £62

Lantern B&Q £12 Cutlery set La Redoute £65

Luckily there is plenty of storage space in the kitchen – all those Results With Lucy recipes require a lot of pots and pans.

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Trams, tiles and tarts – the perfect ingredients for a fun weekend away!

WORDS: Lisa Blake PHOTOS: Getty

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LOVELY LISBON

or a European city break, Lisbon ticks all the boxes. One of the world’s oldest cities, it blends history with modern life very well – a 100-year-old landmark may sit next to a hip hotel, but not look out of place. Wooden trams and iron funiculars take you up and down the narrow, cobbled streets, so travelling around is a breeze – and fun! And it’s probably the only place in the world where it’s positively encouraged to eat custard tarts for breakfast, lunch and dinner – amazing!

WHAT TO DO: Hop on the 28E tram for a scenic 45-minute ride through the picturesque lanes of Alfama, one of the oldest quarters in Lisbon. Jump off at Praça do Comércio, a 40,000m² square that was rebuilt after the Great Earthquake of 1755.

Walk up to the mid-11th century São Jorge Castle and pop up the Tower of Ulysses, which has a periscope offering a spectacular 360-degree view of the city.

Visit the National Tile Museum, which is dedicated to Visit the Belém the traditional Tower tilework of Portugal.

There are lots of Instagram picture Take a tram opportunities through the city here!

From central Lisbon, jump on the Enjoy the view train to the riverside Try traditional from São Jorge custard tarts Castle neighbourhood of Belém, where you can see the stunning Belém Tower, built in 1515. Stop at the Antiga Confeitaria de Belém to sample the famous Pastéis de Belém (custard tarts). Only four men know the secret recipe and it’s never been written down.

BITES AND BEVIES: For a light meal, A Margem in Belém is a glass restaurant that overlooks the river and has great views of the tower.

Atalho Real is a lovely steakhouse in the palace of Embaixada in Príncipe Real. It’s the former palace kitchen and serves large portions WHERE TO STAY: The H10 Duque de Loulé NEED TO KNOW: TAPAir Portugal flies direct of steak with three sides for around is a charming four-star boutique hotel with from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and 15 euros. a stunning 18th-century façade. It’s a Manchester to Lisbon up to 10 times a day.

For spectacular night-time views, pop five-minute walk from Parque Eduardo VII, Flights are from £92 return including taxes and into Sky Bar on the ninth floor of Hotel Tivoli, where you’ll find top designer stores and surcharges. Book at flytap.com. Pick up a Lisbon then head to Majong in Bairro Alto (the city’s cute café Fabrica da Nata. Bed and breakfast card (20 euros for 24 hours) from the tourist nightlife area) for a cocktail. It has artificial for two people per night starts at £146 office at the airport. It offers free travel on the cabbages as lightshades – bizarre but between April and September. To book, metro, bus and trams and free access to several brilliant! End the night listening to live music visit h10hotels.com. attractions. See visitlisboa.com for more info. in nearby bar Spot.

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TV // SOAPS // FILM // MUSIC // BOOKS // FOOD

HERE COME THE HOT STEPPERS!

TOUR Q&AS

The Strictly tour is heading to a town near you! To celebrate, we caught up with some of the stars and their p partners to g get the lowdown...

WORDS: Josie Copson PHOTOS: Getty

‘GETTING BACK CK TO TRAINING WAS AS HARD’

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Kelvin, your former partner Oti can’t do the tour. What’s it like working with Janette instead?

Kelvin: Amazing. It’s a joy to dance with her, I’m feeding off her excitement!

She’s done this tour numerous times, so she’s been telling me what to expect.

Janette: Oti is one of my best mates.

I talk to her almost every day so we’ve been chatting all the time. The great thing is I was mates with Kelvin throughout the whole series. It was organic when we started dancing together because we’d already gelled.

Has the win with Oti fully sunk in?

Kelvin: I guess it’s started to. It was a good chance over Christmas to take stock of everything that happened. It was an amazing way to end the year.

Now we have the tour, which will be a great month up and down the country.

What was it like coming back after Christmas?

Kelvin: I didn’t feel as “dance fit”.

The first few days of training were hard. I’d forgotten how physically taxing dancing is. We’ve had a couple of weeks of rehearsals now though, so I feel better.

Will your family be coming along to watch the tour?

Kelvin: Yes! They’ll definitely be coming to watch in Manchester, which is my home town.

Janette: It’s so nice to see all the kids in the audience. They get very excited.

Will you miss your children while you’re touring?

Kelvin: Yes, I think most working parents find it hard to be away from their young ones, but it’s a great opportunity to be able to dance in front of thousands of people!

KELVIN FLETCHER AND JANETTE MANRARA

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CATHERINE TYLDESLEY AND JOHANNES RADEBE

EMMA ND BARTON A O GRAZIAN DI PRIMA

‘I CAN’T BELIEVE I WAS THE LAST GIRL STANDING’ What’s it like dancing with Graziano and not Anton du Beke on the tour?

Emma: Not many of the girls can say they’ve had two lovely partners, so it’s really nice!

Graziano, did Anton give you any tips for teaching Emma?

Graziano: The only tip he gave me was enjoy every second.

Emma is brilliant, he was right.

Emma, was it a nice feeling to take Anton so far in the competition?

Emma: I still can’t believe I’ve actually taken part in that show. I was just so happy to get to where we did. It was

a mind-blowing experience to be the last girl standing.

What was it like getting back into your costumes after the holidays?

Emma: I’m quite lucky – I didn’t have an awful lot of time off because I got to the final. It was, “Quick, sort the family out, have a bit of Christmas, then I went and did a health spa so I was very well behaved. I’m more worried about when this is over!

Are you missing EastEnders?

Emma: Oh yeah, but I was still watching it. Not long now and I’ll be back!

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‘MY BABY PLANS ARE ON HOLD’

Are you happy to be reunited?

Johannes: Absolutely – I’m with my Catherine!

Catherine: We stayed in touch over Christmas. He can’t get away from me.

You said Johannes could be your birthing partner when you have your next baby…

Catherine: Babes, my husband has got PTSD from the last birth so I said, “It’s fine, I’ll take Jojo.”

Has a second baby been put on hold until after the tour?

Catherine: Yeah – at some point we will have a second one.

I say, “When the time’s right”, but I don’t know when en

that will be because I’m so busy.

But I would love to have another one at some point.

How did you feel getting back into your costumes after Christmas?

Catherine: I texted Johannes over Christmas because he went home to South Africa and said, “Mumma’s had a few mince pies. I might be a bit heavier.” I tried not to go overboard, but by the time I’d finished Strictly all I wanted to do was eat and sleep because I’d worked so hard. We’re straight back to it now so I’m sure we we’llll burn those pies off.

‘I HAD A MINI FREAK-OUT’ How are rehearsals going?

Saffron: Good! I remembered a lot more than I expected to, which is always amazing.

AJ: I’d say it was my teaching, but you did your homework.

Saffron: Although the other day I had a mini freak-out backstage.

I was like, “AJ, I can’t remember the steps!” He’s like, “Your muscle memory is going to kick back in,” I’m like, “It’s not kicking back in.”

Are you glad you got to be partners for the tour, too?

Saffron: So glad because we weren’t sure if we were going to be together. I said to AJ, I don’t want to do the tour with somebody else because I feel guilty.

Have you gained lots of new followers thanks to Strictly?

Saffron: I wouldn’t necessarily say my social media, but when I’m out and about people from a different age demographic come up to me now. Before, the people who followed me were either my age or a bit older or younger, but never would I get my nan’s friend coming up to me.

What’s next for you?

Saffron: My dream has always been to be on the West End stage, so that’s something I would love to take up in the future.

AJ: And I’m going on tour with Curtis, so throw that in there!

SAFFRON BARKER AND AJ PRITCHARD

Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour runs until 9 February. See strictlycomedancinglive.com

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‘I HAD TO FIGHT THE URGE TO BE FUNNY’

TV Q&AS

Comedy legend Jennifer Saunders ers gives us the gossip on her gritty Netflix project

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e’re used to seeing her hamming it up in comedy roles such as Ab Fab’s Edina Monsoon, but Jennifer Saunders is playing it straight in Netflix’s upcoming must-watch series, The Stranger.

The eight-part psychological thriller, based on Harlan Coben’s novel, sees Richard Armitage as Adam, a man whose seemingly charmed life is blown apart by a stranger’s revelation about his wife Corinne, played by Dervla Kirwan. After Corinne does a runner, the mysterious meddler starts dropping more bombshells among the unsuspecting community, including Jennifer’s character Heidi, who discovers a shocking secret about her daughter.

Ahead of the series premiere, Jennifer reveals what drew her to the role and her joy at filming in one of her favourite cities…

So, Jen, how would you describe your character, Heidi?

Heidi is a woman who has lived a seemingly normal life. She has her dream – family, business – and the ability to have a good time with her friends. She is fiercely loyal and a fighter for her family. What could possibly go wrong?

You’re known for comedy roles. What was it about this part that appealed to you?

The fact that it wasn’t a comedy. It presented a challenge, but I’m old enough not to be daunted. I do have a genetic compulsion

to want to fall over and do o jokes, but the nse I found that script is so good and intense wasn’t necessary. e like on set?

What was the atmosphere It was great. The director Daniel O’Hara made me feel very much at home. Plenty of laughs when they shoutt “Cut!” on for the role?

Did you do any preparation ng your mind.

The hardest thing is relaxing ways be striving In comedy you tend to always ction, so I tried for a funny look and a reaction, mes even just to relax that urge. Sometimes walking is hard when you think about it too much! ces will What do you hope audiences nger? r take away from The Stranger? e of their I hope they’re on the edge seats. It’s going to be hardd not to start on’t we all analysing your own life. Don’t have secrets? ester You spent time in Manchester ou filming the series – are you familiar with the city? re, so I grew up not far from there, ugh it I knew it quite well, although bly. I’m has changed immeasurably. a frequent visitor for one thing and another. It’s one of myy favourite cities and home to Manchester United, who are dy! my team, so that was handy!

The Stranger arrives on Netflix on 30 January

WORDS: Sarah Morton, Anna Bailey

With her on-screen daughter

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CELEBRITY COME DINE WITH ME MONDAY 27 JANUARY, 7.30PM, E4

‘I LOVED WATCHING STACEY AND JOE FIGHT!’ Iain Stirling has no problems stirring up trouble for our fave couple

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e’s the voice of Love Island, but the face of CelebAbility, the programme that showcases the unusual skills celebs believe they possess. With the latest series in full swing, we caught up with Iain Stirling to find out why he loves it so much and what drove team captain, Stacey Solomon, to scream at her partner Joe Swash during filming. Yikes!

wrapping presents competitively against one another. It was one of the most enjoyable moments of my life, watching Joe and Stacey scream at each other while wrapping gifts.

What’s it been like having Stacey on board?

She’s just brilliant. She is an absolute professional, an absolute charmer and a joy to work with. It’s been a real honour actually.

TV royalty!

Iain, how does it Are there other feel to be back funny moments for another from this series series? you can tell I’m genuinely us about? buzzing about it!

There are loads!

And people say We had Katherine all celebrities are Ryan guessing Stacey and Iain with talentless. Well, we how many Tinder comedian Marek are here to prove some matches people Larwood of those people… kind of have had. And Roman wrong. But who will reign Kemp appears doing his supreme this year? Tune in (after impressions, obviously.

Love Island, obviously) to find out. What would you say is your This is the best one yet – it’s the own CelebAbility? silliest, the maddest, the funniest! Knowing exactly how much Do you have a particular McDonald’s I need to feel CelebAbility moment that completely full. sticks in your memory?

This time around we’ve got Iain Stirling’s CelebAbility is on Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash Thursdays, 10.05pm, ITV2

Another week, another epic line-up of celebs hosting dinner for each other in what is surely the funniest reality show out there.

This time around, Love Island winner Jack Fincham, 5ive icon Abz Love, Tracy Beaker actress Dani Harmer, posho MarkFrancis Vandelli from Made In Chelsea and comedy duo

TV PIC KS

Donna and Verona will be opening their doors and putting their cookery skills to the test as they aim to win a grand for charity by impressing their fellow D-listers.

Will Abz’s Turkish delight, er, delight the gang? Or will Dani impress despite never having chopped an onion in her life?

RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES

MONDAY 27 JANUARY, 7PM, DAVE Sick of failing to get a single question right on Only Connect and University Challenge? Then you’ll be delighted the not-so-cerebral Richard Osman’s House Of Games is back for another series of celeb bantz and trivia you can play along with at home.

This week, Richard is joined by BBC Breakfast’s Naga Munchetty, former Rizzle Kicks singer Jordan Stephens, actress Sally Lindsay and comedian David O’Doherty. They’ll be battling over daily prizes including the coveted HOG bread bin, dartboard and smoking jacket, while the overall champ is awarded an all-expensespared trophy on Friday.

NATIONAL TELEVISION AWARDS 2020 TUESDAY 28 JANUARY, 7.30PM, 30PM, ITV

David Walliams hosts as the NTAs celebrates its 25th anniversary, no doubt to be marked by Ant & Dec’s 345th win. The pair will be in attendance alongside a host of other big names including Graham Norton, Tess Daly and Ricky Gervais.

As for the nominees, we’ve got our fingers crossed for those lovely Derryy Girls, the Queens of Drag Race UK and Little Mix star Jesy Nelson, whose moving documentary Odd One Out gets the nod in the Factual category. Meanwhile, Dave will be hoping to defend his TV Judge crown – but RuPaul, Sir Tom Jones, Will.i.am and frenemy Simon Cowell will be nipping at his heels!

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Gogglebox and Celebrity Coach Trip star Amy Tapper loves Waterloo Road and Ant & Dec

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The last show I binge-watched was Waterloo Road. I never watched it when it was on TV, but they put all of the series on BBC iPlayer and all my friends were like, “You’ve gotta watch it!” Now I’m obsessed with it. I’m on the seventh series, but I only started a couple of months ago, so I think that’s quite impressive.

The funniest people on television are Keith Lemon or Ant and Dec, I’m a massive fan. I always watch Celebrity Juice and Through The Keyhole. I love Ant and Dec on everything, but my favourite is Saturday Night Takeaway.

I would love to be on one of those shows. If I ever met Ant and Dec, I’d be like, “Right, life completed!”

My guilty pleasure is Cake Boss on TLC. If there’s nothing really on, I’ll always sit and watch an episode.

My dream co-stars would be my friends Olivia Attwood and Vas J Morgan. I love them both and I loved doing Celebs Go Dating with them – we had so much fun together. I’d love to do another show with them.

The show I never miss is Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway. I don’t really like going out if it’s on. I’d rather stay in and watch it.

The best films ever made are The Parent Trap and Eloise At Christmastime. I try not to watch them too much so they stay as my favourites, but if I’m having a movie day I’ll always watch one of them.

TOUR

BALLETBOYZ

Forget everything you thought you knew about ballet, these ‘Boyz’ are here to show you there’s more to the art than tutus and pirouettes.

The dance troupe is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a new tour, Deluxe, kicking off nationwide in March. The show sees Shanghai-based dancer and choreographer Xie Xin making her UK debut

choreographing a new story set to an original score, while other incredible collaborators will also be joining the fun.

Deluxe fuses sensational dance with original music in the company’s unique style – and trust us, you won’t have seen anything like it!

For more details and tickets, see balletboyz.com

EVEN

The last song I downloaded was One by Lewis Capaldi. I listen to it all the time. As soon as I get in the car, that’s the first song I listen to. I love him.

My karaoke classic is I Wanna Dance With Somebody by Whitney Houston. It was my birthday the other day so I’m gonna be having a karaoke party at mine and that will be the first song that will be sung.

The website you would find me browsing would probably be Boohoo, clothes shopping!

Amy has recently completed MuscleFood’s Do The Unthinkable diet and fitness programme. Visit musclefood. com/do-the-unthinkable

DOGFEST Taking place in May and June across the country, this pawsome celebration of our furry friends is a fab day out for both pups and humans. Make no bones about it, you will be going mutts over animal attractions such as the Fun Dog Show and Puppy Zone.

The line-up is looking particularly fetching, with a big focus on wellbeing and nutrition, featuring expert advice from the top dogs in their field. Plus it’s the pawfect place to petwork – the parks will be crammed full of canines looking to be cooed over.

For tickets, dates and venues, see dog-fest.co.uk

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THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD STARRING: DEV PATEL, HUGH LAURIE, TILDA SWINTON, PETER CAPALDI CERT: PG WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Scottish director Armando Iannucci, best known for satirical fare such as Veep and The Thick Of It, provides a fresh twist on the classic Charles Dickens novel by casting a British-Asian actor in the title role. Step forward Skins favourite Dev Patel, who has come a very long way – much like Copperfield himself, in fact.

For those who didn’t pay attention in English GCSE, the story follows David as

he navigates his way through a tricky childhood and into the adult world, sharing his experiences with a variety of eccentric Dickensian characters along the way. This version is a stark contrast to the far darker original tale – instead it’s upbeat, funny and with a fresh new perspective.

WHAT CAN WE EXPECT?

The fact that a traditional white Victorian character is played by a BAME actor

is enough of a reason to celebrate this film – Dev is simply excellent as David and he’s not the only brilliant British actor on the bill. Tilda and Hugh, who play Betsey Trotwood and Mr Dick respectively, are also fantastic. Get ready to be transported to the Victorian era, but not necessarily as you know it!

VERDICT: ANOTHER MAGIC COPPERFIELD

THE GRUDGE

STARRING: ANDREA RISEBOROUGH, JACKI WEAVER CERT: 15 WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

If the name rings a bell that’s because this is yet another spin-off of the iconic Japanese horror franchise that has so far spawned a Hollywood remake, two sequels and now this rather unnecessary reboot. The story hasn’t changed – ”naive human investigates haunted house that curses anyone who enters it” – but a decent cast, including former Oscar nominee Jacki, just about make it interesting. Our advice? Go and watch the Japanese version, Ju-On: The Grudge instead.

WHAT CAN WE EXPECT?

Lots of gore, lots of jumps, lots of random body parts flying about. This is designed for maximum scares, so prepare to hide behind your popcorn throughout. The talented actors probably deserve better than yet another retelling of the same old story but, that said, if you want a cheesy, harmless frightfest you could do a lot worse.

VERDICT: CHEAP THRILLS

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Lebby Eyres has you in her sig

You might remember that James Corden isn’t my most favourite funnyman in the world, but I’ll have to grudgingly admit he does have his moments.

One being the amazing Gavin & Stacey Christmas special, which seems to be the most popular programme for years, and another is his recent confession that he wears Spanx when he’s presenting The Late Late Show.

These unattractive beige undies have hitherto been the preserve of wobbly 30-somethings like Bridget Jones or fans of Hervé Léger bandage dresses, so it’s quite refreshing to know there may be an army of men out there too going about their business with a layer of thick Lycra under their suits.

It must get awfully sweaty der those studio lights under hough, James! though,

J.LO’S ITALIAN ESCAPE Doesn’t it rankle with you when Hollywood stars with the world at their ch of a quieter feet profess to be in search life? This time it’s the turn of Jennifer Lopez, who’s claimed all she wants is andscape. a nice view of an Italian landscape.

In a recent Vanity Fair article, the actress and singer said, “I would love to find another life where it’s a little bit more simple and organic and where uy bread, and I get to ride a bike, and buy put it in my basket… just eat and paint, here there or sit in a rocking chair where was a beautiful view of ann olive tree or an oak tree and I could just smell.”

What a load of rubbish! J.Lo has worked ridiculously hard all her life to get right to the top of the tree. I think she would be bored out of her mind if all she had to do all day was sit under one.

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BREAD OF HEAVEN? Give us this day our daily bread – but ideally not a loaf made out of mung beans that costs £5.95 a pop from Amazon.

Yes, Victoria Beckham has revealed she does actually eat in an Instagram post and it is something approximating bread, although not the kind you and I chow down on a daily basis.

Posh’s snack of choice is a slice of Ezekiel 4:9 bread slathered with – yes, you’ve gue guessed it – smashed avocado.

T name comes from a The pas passage in the Bible’s Book E of Ezekiel, which reads, “Take also unto thee wheat, and bar barley, and beans, and lentils and millet, and spelt and put

them in one vessel.”

Naturally, some bright spark in the States came up with the idea of making a loaf and selling it to people with more money than sense and a belief that one slice of Mother’s Pride might kill them. Or at the very least, lead to some bloating.

I’ve never understood this obsession with the evils of bread. I couldn’t get through the day without some toast spread with lashings of butter and Marmite!

WANTED: A LACKEY FOR LILY

If there’s a candidate for The Worst Job In Showbusiness™ it must surely be this – being Lily Allen’s assistant. In the same week that the singer advertised for a PA, she also posted on Insta to say her boiler had packed up and she had rats in the roof.

I doubt Lily’s going to have many applicants now she’s made it clear the role involves rodent removal rather than red carpet events. For most people, the upside of being an A-list dogsbody is that you get to hang around a nice pad and hear all the celeb gossip!

Even the presence of Lily’s boyfriend, Stranger Things hottie David Harbour, wouldn’t persuade me to sign up for this gig.

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Find out what’s written in the stars for you over the next week AQUARIUS

JAN 21 – FEB 19

PISCES

FEB 20 – MAR 20

ARIES

MAR 21 – APR 20

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Nothing happens as expected, which makes life interesting but frustrating.

Household repairs will go smoothly even if you hadn’t planned on tackling these on top of everything else.

Give yourself a pat on the back.

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It’s a busy week when you’ll be caught up in the trials and tribulations of everyday life. Sometimes it might feel as if you can’t keep up with it all. During these hectic moments, don’t be afraid to ask for some help.

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GEMINI

CANCER

APR 21 – MAY 21

MAY 22 – JUNE 22

There’s some conflict between family and social commitments. You’d prefer to focus on the former, but a friend disagrees. Ignore them – you have the right to make your own choices. It’s also a great time for new starts on the domestic scene.

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Hidden factors in your life are about to be exposed.

These involve a close relationship where you thought there was trust and you had respect for each other. Someone’s been hiding something from you. You need time to take it all in.

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LEO

VIRGO

JULY 24 – AUG 23

Curb any desire to fall in with other people’s wishes, just to please them. If you don’t want to do something, don’t. If you have better ideas, do what you feel is best for you. Someone has a habit of expecting you to always agree with them.

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AUG 24 – SEP 23

No matter where you are or what you are doing, your thoughts are very much on family affairs. If you’re away on a business trip or travelling far away from home, you’ll still want to keep in touch with your relatives.

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You’re sensitive to other people’s feelings. Friends will be glad of your support, but be mindful of how much help you give. Know when to bring the sympathy to an end or they could take advantage, stopping you from getting on with your own plans.

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SCORPIO

SEP 24 – OCT 23

JUNE 23 – JULY 23

OCT 24 – NOV 22

You are determined to make a good job of whatever you are doing.

Just be careful that you don’t overdo it. Try to relax.

Pace yourself if you are working on a big assignment. Attempting too much at once could result in burnout.

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There’s someone in your workplace or neighbourhood you would like to get to know better. A platonic relationship is slowly turning into a romance and a project you share could be the start of something very special.

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SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 – DEC 21

CAPRICORN

Responsibilities weigh heavily on you. Normally you’re the type who thrives on challenge, but you’re also human and you need the odd break. If you start getting headaches, stomach pains or back strain, try some relaxation techniques.

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A new work direction will bring fresh challenges.

You’re ready for these and you will be able to handle the more practical aspects of this venture efficiently.

A group effort will prosper thanks to your influence.

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CROSSWORD

Rearrange the letters in the shaded squares to find the name of a US actor ACROSS

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1 _ Ellis-Bextor, singer (6) 4 Band composed of Faye, Claire, Lisa, Lee and H (5) 10 Military drama starring Michelle Keegan (3,4) 11 Alias of rapper Eliot Gleave (7) 12 Geordie Shore participant, Gaz _ (6) 13 Country from where singer Björk hails (7) 14 Holly Hunter and Anna Paquin won Oscars for this movie (3,5) 17 & 16 Down Seasonal Richard Curtis movie (4,8) 20 _ The Woods, Sondheim musical about fairy tale characters (4) 21 Miranda hunk once married to Tamzin Outhwaite (3,5) 25 See 32 Across 27 _ Clarke, played Daenerys Targaryen in Game Of Thrones (6) 29 Lose _, hit from Meduza, Becky Hill and Goodboys (7) 30 David _, one half of the design team for Princess Diana’s wedding dress (7) 32 & 25 Across Winner of The X Factor: Celebrity (5,7) 33 Quirky British fashionista, _ Rhodes (6)

1 Rumi’s twin, whose parents are Beyoncé and Jay-Z (3) 2 _ Schofield, This Morning co-presenter (7) 3 Member of the Monty Python comedy group, Eric _ (4) 5 British artist linked to Margate, _ Emin (6) 6 The Duke Of Cambridge’s sister-in-law, _ Matthews (5) 7 Paul _, Manchester United midfielder (5) 8 Comedy-drama set in a Spanish holiday resort (8) 9 Victor _, had One Foot In The Grave (7) 15 Rita Ora was _ Right Now in 2012 (3) 16 See 17 Across 18 _ Mabuse, pro partner of Strictly champion Kelvin Fletcher (3) 19 Charlie _, carries out a Garden Rescue with the Rich brothers (7) 22 Celebrity couple, Christine and Frank _ (7) 23 Visually impaired operatic tenor, _ Bocelli (6) 24 _ Bercow, wife of the former House Of Commons speaker (5) 26 Kim Kardashian’s husband, _ West (5) 28 Michael _, appeared in Juno with Ellen Page (4) 31 _ Healy, The Saturdays singer divorced from Ben Foden (3)

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MY LIFE MY RULES Lucrezia Millarini ni

MY HIDDEN TALENT is DJing. A lot rs of people don’t know that a few years ago I taught myself how to DJ. I can do old school vinyl and I’m really into myy house music.

THE BIGG BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION ABOUT ME is that I’m quite straight-laced ne – quite prim and because I do the news proper. I have to be iimpartial and detached and report things as they are, so you don’t se my personality. necessarily get to see

I’M AT MY MOST VULNERABLE when hen I’m tired or hungry. I have to make ugh sure I eat enough food and get enough sleep. I’m looking forward to having a lie-in at some point in the future!

THE ADVICE I’D G GIVE MY 16-YEAR-OLD SELF is that this is the youngest you’re ever going to be, you’re only getting older. Don’t be so hard on yourself, yours try to enjoy things a little bit more as you you’re doing them. Live in the moment.

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I’M A SPIRITUAL PERSON and I believe in karma.

People will treat you as you treat them. You get back what you put out so, if you spread positivity, it will come back to you.

She hit the gym gy before Dancing On Ice

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IF THE WORLD WAS W GOING TO END TOMORROW I would do one of two things. I wou would have massive party at my hous house or I would just cuddle my dog and my husband.

I’D DESCRIBE D MYSELF as in independent, honest, openopen-minded and a bit rebellio I think they are rebellious. quite classic cla Aquarius traits.

MY MOST TREASURED POSSESSION ON is a teddy bear I’ve had since I was four years old. He’s still around, but he’s g a bit ropey. I would hate for anything to happen to him, so I look after him..

He means a lot to me.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF CAROLINE WATERSTON EDITOR KAREN CROSS deputy editor Lisa Jarvis (maternity) acting deputy editor Leo Roberts assistant editor Joel Cooper senior news editor Julia Brooks entertainment editor Sarah Morton features editor Gemma McCartney senior writers Karmel Doughty, Georgia Trevitt junior writer/editorial assistant Hamaiz Iqbal PRODUCTION executive editor (production) Tony Smith chief sub/travel editor Becky Ward deputy production editor Sam Kistamah assistant chief sub Amy Atkinson sub editors Ione

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The newsreader and 3, Dancing On Ice star, 43, on seeing ghosts and living in the moment

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN MY LIFE has to be my mum. I chat to her at least twice a day. If I want to have a whinge about anything, I go to my mum for a little bit of a moan. She puts me straight as well, so if I’m being too negative or hard on myself, she will give me a bit of perspective.

I BELIEVE THERE’S SOMETHING ELSE OUT THERE. My mum always tells me that when I was a kid I saw a ghost. I remember seeing something in the corner and saying to my mum, “Who’s that man?”

And she was like, “There’s “There’ no one here.”

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I’M PROUD OF Luc Lucrezia is WHAT I’VE pproud of her prou ACHIEVED in my career care career. Neither of my parents went to university and neither of them had connections.

I’ve battled through and been really determined in what I wanted to do.

I WOULD LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED as someone who was a good g friend, good at her job, a kind person, so someone who was fun to have around and wh who had good parties!

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