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AT HOME IN MALIBU

CAITLYN JENNER THE TRUTH ABOUT MY CHILDREN, MARRYING AGAIN AND FINALLY LOVING MY BODY

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‘AS A BROWN WOMAN, I’M GUTTED ABOUT MEGXIT’

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DUNCAN BANNATYNE AND WIFE NIGORA

ON HAVING A BABY AT 70

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NEWS AND INTERVIEWS

CAITLYN JENNER ROYALS ANT MCPARTLIN AND LISA ARMSTRONG DUNCAN BANNATYNE MEL B LOOSE WOMEN KYM MARSH

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FASHIONISTA a candid did interview aving i llived ived d interview, she admits to h having her whole life with secrets but now, for the first time, she wakes up in the morning and is herself. “I have a mission and a cause, which I never had before, and I try to make change in the world,” she says. She’ll be remembered far more for that than her footwear.

The Duchess of Sussex, on the other hand, may not be remembered so fondly. The drama continues with news that Meghan’s father Thomas Markle could testify against her in court after a newspaper unlawfully published excerpts of a private letter she wrote him.

She would be the first member of the royal family involved in such a case and surely that would wreck any chances of a reconciliation. What CHARLOTTE SELIGMAN a circus. I must get my OK! EDITOR tickets for the next show. charlo e_seligman

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et’s ’ face f iit, I can’t ’ compete with Caitlyn Jenner on many levels. At 6ft 2in, she’s way taller than me. In a running race, I’m sure the former Olympic gold medallist would leave me standing in the blocks.

Oh, and she lives in a stunning Malibu mansion, which I definitely don’t.

(I did used to take holidays at my uncle-in-law’s mountain home in Malibu though).

However, I can categorically say I do own more pairs of shoes than her. Caitlyn admits to having about 30 – mainly because of her size 13 feet. Last time I counted, there were 76 pairs in my wardrobe, and that’s not including my vast array of flip flops! But there’s so much more to Caitlyn than her shoe hoard.

Some of the team were lucky enough to go to Malibu where she opened the doors, not just to her fabulous home, but also to her heart. In

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WELCOMING OK! INTO HER MALIBU HOME

‘I’VE LIVED MY WHOLE LIFE WITH SECRETS TODAY I WAKE UP AND I’M MYSELF ALL DAY’ OLYMPIC CHAMPION TRANSGENDER ICON AND I’M A CELEBRITY STAR CAITLYN JENNER TELLS OK!’S ANNABEL ZAMMIT ABOUT HER FAMOUS FAMILY HER IDENTITY STRUGGLE AND WHY SHE CAN’T SEE HERSELF IN ANOTHER RELATIONSHIP

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aitlyn Jenner is wearing a shimmering floor-length metallic gown as she opens the door of her p spectacular mountaintop Malibu mansion to welcome OK! inside.

The 70-year-old looks fantastic, but when your daughters are Kylie and Kendall Jenner and Kim Kardashian West is one With OK!’s of your stepdaughters, Annabel you’re not short of Zammit fashion advice. “I remember asking Kim a question about fashion and she looked at me and said, ‘Well, I am fashion,’” laughs Caitlyn.

Caitlyn, who came out as a transgender woman in 2015, aged 65, has lived in the sprawling four-bedroom home for six years. It’s set on 12 acres of land and has panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. She shares it with her Labradors, Baxter and Bertha, and with Sophia Hutchins – the 23-year-old beauty entrepreneur she’s reportedly romantically involved with (more on that later).

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Sophia, who’s Caitlyn’s manager, is there on the day of our shoot and interjects when we ask whether Caitlyn is a domestic goddess. “No, not even close!”

Sophia exclaims, before the pair erupt into laughter.

The living space features photos of Caitlyn, who came in sixth place in the last series of I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, with her children.

Caitlyn has six biological children – Burt and Cassandra from her first marriage, Brandon and Brody from her second marriage, and Kendall and Kylie from her third marriage to Kardashian ‘momager’ Kris Jenner. During their 23-year marriage, Caitlyn helped bring up Kris’s children – her stepchildren – Kourtney, Kim, Khloé and Rob. On the opposite side of the room is a picture of entrepreneur Kylie and supermodel Kendall when tthey were younger with their father before the g gender reassignment surgery. There’s also a framed h handwritten Father’s Day letter dated 2006 from Kylie – who last year was named the youngest selfmade billionaire ever – which reads, “I love you so much, you are the best dad ever.”

“They’ve all done so well, it seems like I was just changing Kylie’s diapers!” Caitlyn, whose children still call her dad, tells us, adding, “Some of their drive is from me but I have to give a lot of credit to Kris.”

Here, Caitlyn exclusively opens up about her family, how her life has changed five years on from coming

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out as a transgender woman and she also reveals the truth about her relationship with Sophia…

Kim’s training to be a lawyer, which some people have raised an eyebrow at. Is it frustrating to you that How’s life back in Los people don’t think she’s Angeles since leaving capable of achieving it? the I’m A Celeb jungle?

That’s exactly why she’ll I made some great friends do it! She’s working very on the show and I’m hard. Her father [Robert excited about coming Kardashian] was a lawyer back to London soon but and that’s always been at it was good to get home. the back of her mind. She Kendall and Kylie put up got involved with prison some welcome home reform and that inspired With her balloons for me. Then her. Now she does home manager Sophia a few weeks later it was school for three or four Christmas, so I caught up days a week for three with everyone then. hours a day. She says it’ll take a little longer – probably five years Did you mind that none of your family – but she’s told me she wants to start her were there to meet you after you left own law firm and work on prison reform and the jungle? try to hire as many former inmates [who’ve I never asked anyone and I didn’t expect studied law], to help the prison system. Kim’s my family to come down. I heard there was an amazing human being. I have so much a backlash, but my kids are all working and respect for her and what she’s done. She’s doing great. stayed relevant for the entire time she’s been in the public eye. She’s built a family, her and Which of your children do you see Kanye have been together for a long time the most? and she’s got her businesses.

I see more of Kendall and Kylie than anyone and then I see the Jenner side of the family Sophia Hutchins addressed your all the time. relationship last month and said you were ‘never romantically involved’. How would They’ve done so incredibly well. Do they you describe your relationship? get their drive from you?

I’m very fortunate to have a great friend in They’ve all done so well, it seems like I Sophia. We have a wonderful life and we was just changing Kylie’s diapers! Some of do everything together. Everybody needs their drive is from me but I have to give a those people in their lives. She has her lot of credit to Kris. She’s incredibly smart. I life and I have mine. We live here and we remember years ago, when Kim told me she support each other. It’s a great friendship. was scared of doing her first lines to camera, I told her that she should be taking risks in It was also reported you’re engaged... life and putting herself out there, as that’s The media is obsessed. Sophia and I are just how you grow. All the kids have taken great friends. I try to help her be the best that up. person she can and she helps me be the best person I can be. It’s no more than that.

How often do you see Kim and her husband Kanye West?

You once said, “If there was a female in I saw them during the [Christmas] holidays. I my life, it would be more of a friendship see them here and there. I talk to Kanye and than a serious relationship.” You also said I love what he’s doing right now. Kanye’s a you’d consider dating men. Has any of great guy, we get along very well. He’s got a that changed? good soul. He’s smart, creative and kind.

To be honest with you, I don’t see myself having any relationships with anybody in the future. It’s not what I’m looking for. I’ve got so many other things in my life. On a scale of one to 10, that’s a one. I’ve been married three times. I’ve been down that road. I’m 70 years old, I want to enjoy my life and I have great friends. I don’t even think about it.

It’s almost five years since you came out as a transgender woman. How do you feel compared to how you felt in 2015?

I feel different, as I lived my whole life with secrets and my life was so complicated. But today I just wake up in the morning and I’m myself all day. I mean, it does take me longer to get ready [laughs], but life’s so much simpler. I have a mission and a cause, which I never had before and I try to make change in the world. Now I have that platform. It’s never easy, but you work at it.

What do you see when you look in the mirror?

When I wake up in the morning and I see myself when I’m walking by I think, “Hey that works. I look pretty good!”

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How did you used to feel when you looked in the mirror before you transitioned?

It just never seemed right. People’s perception of me, because of my athletic background, and my personal perception were two different things.

The morning after my win at the Olympic Games [Caitlyn, then Bruce Jenner, won gold in the men’s decathlon in the 1976 games] I went into the bathroom – I didn’t have a stitch of clothing on – and I put the medal on. There was a full-length mirror and I looked into it and thought, “Oh my God. Did I just build up Bruce so big that I’m stuck with him for the rest of my life?” That image of the Olympic champion, of male dominance, really wasn’t me. I got sick and tired of being identified by the 48 hours I was inside that stadium. My story got so much better after I transitioned and lived my life authentically. I feel the story of equality, and the struggle I went through, is so much more interesting than the games.

You must feel an overwhelming sense of contentment now…

Yes. People are learning that gender is much more fluid than they thought it was. Because of people being more open, this issue comes forward at a much younger age. I like that people can be identified and accepted – depending on their circumstances – at a younger age so they can move on with their lives. Certainly, in the community, we have tremendous challenges with

murder rates, prostitution and suicide, but I’ve also met so many people who have transitioned and are living their authentic life and have prospered now.

What would you say to your younger self?

Honestly, I wouldn’t change a thing.

Yes, there were a lot of struggles – the 80s were the worst. I lived in a house for six years in my thirties and isolated myself from the world. I was going to try and transition before I was 40, but I got to 39 and couldn’t do it. It wasn’t time for me personally or in society. Then, five months later, after I’d decided I had to get back into life, I met Kris and we were together for 23 years, raised a great family and had two more kids. I don’t regret any of that.

Which of your daughters gives the best fashion advice?

I want to wear fun, young stuff, but in reality, I’m 70 years old and I have to be age appropriate. I struggle with that.

The person I went to most, especially at the beginning, was Kim. I remember asking Kim a question about fashion and she looked at me and said, “Well, I am fashion” [laughs]. What she wears is what becomes fashion. She’s a trendsetter, so I’ve always appreciated her advice. Between her, Kendall and Kylie, it’s covered.

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ago, so I’ve been doing it for a long time. I do have hair extensions, but at the age of 65, I was blessed that I had enough hair on my head left to tie an extension onto it!

You have an impressive wardrobe. How many pairs of shoes do you own?

That fit? [Laughs]. Shoes are a tough deal for me. I’m a 13 wide [UK 12.5] so I can’t buy them off the rack. The ones I have were made for me and they’re pretty expensive so I don’t have a lot. I have about 20 or 30 pairs.

Do you have Botox or fillers and maintain yourself in that way?

Yes, all my life I’ve watched what my ex-wives were doing for night creams and for this and that, and I do all of that now. I take care of my skin, I wear my sunblock. I’m fortunate at the age of 70 that I look okay. I always thought, “I don’t want to be an old chick!” I wanted to be younger but I found out old chicks can still be cool. Life’s not over. I’m very fortunate to be in the position I’m in and I understand that I’m privileged. I’ve had male privilege, celebrity privilege, white privilege. I’ve had all these privileges and I get that a lot of people don’t have those types of things, but I try and use those things for good. When I transitioned, because of my celebrity status, I was treated very differently. I try and take that platform and use it for the community. A few years back, I started a foundation to raise money for trans organisations. In the future, I’d like to start a scholarship programme for trans youths, too.

When the news about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex moving away from royal life broke, there were reports comparing them to Kylie and Kim in terms of the money they could make. Is the comparison a compliment?

It’s very much a compliment to the family. I don’t know much about that situation but I’m sure if they were free to do what they wanted they could probably do a lot, but it’s complicated – and I think my family’s tough!

You once said you’ve never felt feminine but always felt female. What’s your take on it now?

Little Bruce was living in here for 65 years, so I’ve had to grow into my femininity. It’s a work in progress and every year I feel more feminine. I will never be totally feminine. Why? Because little Bruce still lives inside me. When I transitioned, I thought Bruce had pretty much done everything he could do in his life, so let’s give Caitlyn a chance. Caitlyn comes out and lives her life but little Bruce is still there. At the start I thought, “I can’t do all the things I did before, but that’s a bunch of baloney.” Bruce used to race cars and girls can race cars, so I thought, “Let’s go to the race track!” I’ve got back into flying planes as well. I got myself another plane and I fly myself everywhere now.

Women can do anything they want!

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Can you understand what Meghan is going through with wanting to escape media intrusion?

I don’t know her but living in the public eye can be difficult. Every day you’re open to fake news and other people defining who you are when it’s really not you.

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How long have you lived here in this house?

Six years – I was living here when I transitioned. I didn’t change anything when I moved in but I am going to do some expansions.

It takes forever to get a permit around here.

How would you like to renovate?

I’d like to extend the kitchen and I want to make the master bedroom twice the size. I’d also like to put a screening room in. Plus, I’d like to add another garage with a guest house above it.

Which is your favourite area of the house?

The front porch because of the beautiful view. I spend time in the Jacuzzi there all year.

Are you a domestic goddess?

I’m okay with domestic stuff but I’m really good at fixing things. It was probably a mistake telling my ex-wives that! I still have little Bruce inside me who runs around and fixes everything and cleans up, but as far as everyday domestic stuff goes, I’m not as good. I get everyone their coffee in the morning and I’m probably better at the dishes than anyone else. I’m extraordinarily good at cleaning cars, too.

What’s your most extravagant purchase?

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ROYAL DRAMA RUMBLES ON

HARD WORK AND HEARTACHE

WHILE THE CAMBRIDGES FEEL BOOSTED

BY THE FANS’ WARM WELCOME PRINCE HARRY IS SECRETLY HEARTBROKEN AFTER A GRUELLING WEEK

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he Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were met with cheers as they put on a united front in Bradford for their first engagement of 2020. The rapturous reception, which drew crowds five deep, came as the “Megxit” drama continued to unfold.

Showing no signs of feeling blindsided by the Duke and Duchess of Sussexes’ shock resignation, the Cambridges appeared to be in high spirits. There was even a touch of romance as Kate smiled with delight when William handed her a white rose.

Royal expert Katie Nicholl tells OK!, “The warm reception William and Kate received has given them a huge boost. They’ve stuck to the tried-and-tested approach, promoting a united royal family and it’s a success. They’re very much a team.”

During their visit, William hinted at the royal rift, saying, “It’s okay to have challenges. We just need to deal with them and move forward rather than just be stuck in paralysis.”

It was the couple’s first appearance since that historic Sandringham summit where Harry and Meghan’s future was discussed.

The Cambridges were visiting the West Yorkshire city to support a number of community projects, including Older Yet Wiser, which, ironically given the current situation, aims to strengthen bonds between grandparents and their grandchildren. It led some to joke that Harry should have been sent along instead to improve his relationship with his own grandmother, Her Majesty the Queen.

Kate, 38, who wore an Alexander McQueen coat over a Zara dress, enjoyed chatting to local children but later squashed rumours of having a fourth child, revealing, “I don’t think William wants any more.”

The royal “golden couple” also spoke to young people about life in Bradford, made mango and kulfi milkshakes at MyLahore restaurant and visited The Muslim Women In Prison project.

Harry, meanwhile, was smiling and joking just 24 hours later. He hosted the Rugby League World Cup 2021 draw at Buckingham Palace in what could be seen as his final engagement as a senior royal. But his apparent good humour appeared to mask the past few days’ turmoil.

Royal expert Katie has learnt from a close friend of the duke’s that he is secretly saddened by his royal “break up”. “He might

be putting a brave face on but I suspect Harry’s heartbroken,” she tells us exclusively, adding, “He’s a sensitive soul and he’s a sweetheart.

“He’s deeply loyal to Meghan and they’re excited about the new adventure ahead, but this may have come at a great personal cost with regards to his relationship with the royals.”

In a video posted to the SussexRoyal Instagram account promoting the Mental Fitness Charter, he urged men to talk about depression.

With Meghan and eight-month-old son Archie 5,000 miles away at their

Vancouver Island bolt hole, Katie points out, “The past week must have been incredibly hard. With William busy performing royal duties, he’s not got his brother by his side right now and his father, Prince Charles, has returned to Scotland.”

This is the longest time the couple have spent apart, certainly since Archie’s birth.

“Meghan is Harry’s lifeline and they share a strong bond,” says Katie, adding, “Although they’re both emotional, I believe Meghan is more resilient than Harry. I think it will be Prince Harry hosted the Rugby League World Cup 2021 draw

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very tough for him being apart from her – and Archie – during this difficult time.

I’m sure she will have been supporting him via phone calls.”

Meanwhile, as the duke, 35, Meghan’s father attempted to Thomas Markle finalise a deal with the royal family, Meghan was hit with reports that her estranged father, Thomas Markle, is preparing to testify against her in the High Court. The case concerns her ongoing legal battle with a UK newspaper, which is accused of unlawfully publishing excerpts from a letter written by Meghan to her father.

She’s the first member of the royal family to be involved in a High Court case such as this, and Katie notes, “It’s extraordinary that the first time Meghan may come face to face with her father since their fallout over the royal wedding could be in a court room.” She adds that this could possibly wreck any chances of a reconciliation with Thomas, 75, but says the Sussexes will be “keen to seek closure” and draw a line under the matter.

The former actress, 38, broke cover for the first time since arriving back in her adopted homeland to have tea at Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre in Vancouver. Meghan swapped her royal wardrobe for a casual outfit, which was seen as a strong message about stepping back into her old life. Her cable knit jumper by The Row even looked identical to one she wore when playing Rachel in Suits.

She also made a visit to the Justice For Girls charity after they received a mysterious email from a non-royal aide.

The Sussexes did have some support, with actor Hugh Grant defending Harry’s decision to step back from formal royal duties, writing, “The tabloids effectively murdered his mother.” OK! Meghan headed to Vancouver, where she visited a girls’ charity (top right)

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MILLION PAYOUT

DIVORCE DEAL IS AGREED ANT MCPARTLIN IS SAID TO HAVE PAID HIS EX WIFE LISA ARMSTRONG MORE THAN HALF HIS FORTUNE TO SETTLE THEIR SPLIT

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t’s been one of the most bitter divorces in celebrity history but Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong have finally agreed an out-of-court settlement, with Lisa reportedly netting a massive £31 million payout.

According to reports, I’m A Celebrity... host Ant agreed to give his ex over half his estimated £50 million fortune, while also allowing her to keep their £5 million west London home and share joint custody of their dog Hurley.

While Lisa is said to have signed away any rights to Ant’s future earnings, Ayesha Vardag, president of law firm Vardags and known as ‘Britain’s top divorce lawyer’, says it’s unusual for a spouse to get more than 50 per cent of their ex’s assets.

“It’s interesting that Lisa got more, because the general rule is a 50/50 split,” Ayesha, who has also been dubbed ‘the diva of divorce’, exclusively tells OK! “One reason for someone getting more is if one party feels they have been responsible for the breakdown of the marriage.”

She continues, “Another reason is that Ant may be optimistic he can make all his money again. It may also be that Ant didn’t want to pay ongoing maintenance, so paid to get a clean break. And, of course, it can simply be that he wanted this done, and the financial and emotional burden of going through the courts would have been greater.”

While Lisa has hit out on Twitter, claiming that the reports are “not true”, Ayesha says the make-up artist will be unable to comment on the specifics of her settlement – despite allegedly not signing a confidentiality agreement.

“In family cases like this, there is still an implied undertaking of confidentiality, whether there is an agreement or not,” explains Ayesha.

“If you breach confidentiality, you can be in contempt of court.”

Ant and Lisa famously failed to sign a prenuptial agreement before they wed in 2006, and Ayesha sees this as a lesson to us all.

“Everyone, not just celebrities, should have a pre-nup,” she warns. “Otherwise you are g a blank cheque to lawyers. I essentiallyy handing kknow people think iit’s unromantic, b but they can save yyou a lot of future heartache.”

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OPENING UP ON THEIR HOLIDAY

‘HAVING CHILDREN ISN’T GOING TO HAPPEN FOR US’

DUNCAN AND NIGORA BANNATYNE TALK TO OK!’S OLIVER GRADY ABOUT THEIR CARIBBEAN GETAWAY MARRIED LIFE AND WHY THEY’VE SHELVED THEIR DREAM OF HAVING A CHILD

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eing around Duncan Bannatyne and his wife Nigora is a bit like being around two honeymooners. The pair may have been married for two and a half years, but when OK! joins them on their January break to Barbados, we’re struck by how madly in love with each other they are.

As they stroll hand in hand along a secluded beach, the 70-year-old businessman and his former dental receptionist wife, 38, never stop smiling, constantly touching each other, and their faces light up whenever they discuss their relationship.

And while the warm sunshine and white sands would put anyone in a good mood, it’s clear these two would be happy in grey skies and pouring rain if it meant they were together.

It’s particularly heartening to see the former Dragons’ Den star so content, considering how, just a few years ago, his life was in tatters following an ugly divorce from his second wife, Joanne. The split saw him lose a sizeable chunk of his estimated £280 million fortune, have to restructure his health club business and, as he revealed in his 2013 autobiography, even contemplate suicide.

But those dark days are long behind him and, now, dad-of-six Duncan lives the kind of life most of us would give our right arm for. He and Nigora split their time between their homes in Portugal, Monaco and Miami, where Nigora’s 17-year-old daughter Gabrielle is currently in high school, but also spend much of their time travelling and seeing the world.

Chatting to us during some downtime on their idyllic holiday, the pair lift the lid on their “forever” love, their struggle to have a baby and Duncan’s next reality TV gig…

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How is your holiday in Barbados treating you?

Duncan: It’s been beautiful. We’re staying at Sandy Lane hotel. It’s so romantic here, the scenery is amazing and it’s a great place to go as a couple. We’ve just spent our time sunbathing, doing watersports and we also hired a catamaran for the day.

Nigora: Yes, it’s been really chilled and laid-back.

There were lots of headlines about you saving somebody’s life on the beach…

Duncan: We didn’t actually save anyone’s life.

A couple of young boys got into trouble in the water and we could see there was an issue. As I have first aid training, I ran along to see if I could help. But the situation was already under control when we got there, so there were no heroics on my part.

OK! hasn’t seen you both since you married in 2017. How are you finding married life?

Duncan: It feels like we have always been married. It’s hard to remember life before.

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Duncan: We were both probably dating other people at first.

Nigora: I think he had about 20 women on the go.

Duncan: Slight exaggeration, but she said, “It’s me or all of them.” She took my phone and deleted all their numbers.

Nigora: Yes, it’s been two and a half years since we got married and five years since we got together, but I feel like I have been with him forever. He is my soulmate.

You certainly look like you’re still very much in the honeymoon period…

Nigora: We’ve been in the honeymoon period since the day I moved in with him – within a week of getting together. I said to myself, “If it’s going to work out, it’s going to work out, and if it’s not then it is better to know sooner rather than later.” So we never really dated, we just moved in together.

What do you love about Duncan, Nigora?

Oh, my goodness, what don’t I love about him? He is an amazing husband and the most kind soul I have ever met. He always thinks about everyone else and never ever puts himself first. It’s the little things – like every morning, I wake up and there is always hot water with lemon next to me. He never misses doing that.

Does anything annoy you about each other?

Nigora: Oh, yeah. All the time. We do have our fights.

Duncan: We never go to bed on an argument though. I always say to her that I am not going to sleep until we are talking again.

Nigora: He always says sorry first. The secret to a happy marriage is for men to always say

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‘WE’VE BEEN IN THE HONEYMOON PERIOD SINCE THE DAY I MOVED IN WITH HIM’

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your wife is right – 99 per cent of the time he is wrong and I am right. Isn’t that right, darling?

Duncan: Yes, darling [both laugh].

Does it frustrate you when people focus on your age gap?

Nigora: Age doesn’t really matter to me. He has more energy than I have. I can’t keep up with him. And I think people have accepted the age difference and can see that we genuinely love each other. In the beginning we got a few trolls but now they leave us alone.

Duncan: I just think Nigora is so wonderful and I don’t care what anyone else thinks. I wouldn’t be happy if she wasn’t happy.

Before I met Nigora, I was going through an awful divorce and even contemplated suicide. I was miserable and then I met her and my whole world changed. If I hadn’t been through all that hell, I wouldn’t have met and married Nigora and have everything I have now. I have a greater appreciation of life now than I had before. So every cloud…

One could forgive you for never wanting to get married again after what you went through with your second divorce…

Duncan: Yeah, but if you want something, you have to go for it. I wanted to marry Nigora from the first moment I met her.

If I had allowed my divorce to make me never trust anyone again, I would have lived a very lonely life. But Nigora is my last wife. I won’t get married again.

Nigora: You won’t have any energy for anybody else after me [laughs]!

Duncan: We expect it to last forever.

my back, I was taking six to eight painkillers a day, so I decided to try yoga. Within two weeks, I was off the painkillers.

Nigora: I have noticed such a difference in him. His pain is so much better, and he looks 20 years younger.

Duncan I feel 20 years younger. I’m in better shape now than I was at 50.

Do you have plans to do any more television shows?

I filmed The Real Marigold Hotel for the BBC last year and that will be on soon. I wasn’t going to do any more reality TV and then I thought, “Six weeks in India, all expenses paid?”

And it turned out to be such an enriching experience. It was amazing.

I couldn’t do Strictly or anything like that because of my back, and my inability to understand music Do you still watch Dragons’ Den? Duncan: Occasionally, maybe once or twice a year in Portugal as we have Sky there. But it isn’t on in the States so I don’t see it when we’re in Miami.

Nigora: It’s kind of boring now since Duncan left. There is no spark any more. There has been a high turnover of Dragons, too. A lot of people ask him to go back.

Duncan: I would never go back. I actually should have left two years earlier than I did.

I wasn’t enjoying it any more. I can’t understand why anybody would want to just continue doing it after all these series. I mean Peter [Jones] has been doing it forever.

‘WE HAVE A NICE LIFE I LOVE BEING WITH HER – EVEN WHEN WE FIGHT’

You said a few years ago that you would like to have children. Is that still something that is on the cards?

Duncan: I don’t think it’s going to happen. We tried, but I don’t think we are going to have children. We’re not trying to prevent it happening, so if it did, great, but I don’t think it is going to.

Nigora: If it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen, but we are not doing anything about it, like IVF, and we are not going to stress about it.

Gabby is going to uni and in a few years she will be having children so I also think there’s no point me starting again. I want to enjoy my life, travel and see the world.

Duncan: We have a nice life as it is.

I’m madly in love with my wife and just love being with her – even when we fight!

You look in amazing shape for your age, Duncan. What’s that down to?

Duncan: I do Iynegar yoga. A couple of years ago, I was in such pain with

Are you still involved in your business Duncan, or have you semi-retired?

I am involved in it, but in a very small way. I have six directors, and I speak to them on a Monday usually and they contact me in between if there are any issues. I probably work for 10 hours a week at the most – and that’s a hard week.

But I have worked hard all my life and I’m 70 years old now, so I want to be able to enjoy my life.

What’s on the agenda for you both in 2020?

Duncan: We’re coming back to the UK at the end of January for my brother’s birthday. Then in February, we go to the Turks and Caicos Islands on holiday, and then we head to Marrakech for Nigora’s 40th. She wants to book that one with me though, she won’t let me surprise her.

Nigora: I hate surprises!

Duncan: Don’t worry, I still have a few surprises up my sleeve…

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‘AS A BROWN WOMAN I’M GUTTED ABOUT MEGXIT’ IN AN EXCLUSIVE CHAT WITH OK! MEL B SHARES HER VIEWS ON THE ROYAL DRAMA AND REVEALS HER OWN ORDEALS WITH RACISM

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ith the debate around racism intensifying in the wake of the Duchess of Sussex stepping away from the royal family, Mel B exclusively tells OK! that she’s “gutted” about the impact of her departure.

“As a brown woman, I’m totally gutted by Megxit!” the Spice Girl reveals. “When Harry met Meghan, I was delighted because finally a brown girl would be part of the royal family and it just showed how far our country has come as a multicultural nation. But less than two years after marrying him, they’ve both quit the royal family and the country. I’m totally gutted because the reports say they both felt she had been treated in a racist way.”

Mel says much of her frustration comes from the fact that she too has experienced racism first hand, but believes Meghan walking away is a wasted opportunity.

“I was one of the very first mixed race girls in a British pop band and of course I had to put up with a ton of racist abuse.

When I moved into my mansion in Marlow, I had letters pushed through the door worthy of the Ku Klux Klan. But I’d had insults all my Mel B met Prince Harry life and I thought with the Spice Girls in 1997 it was more important to show difference and diff d now th thatt opportunity is gone. what I could do You have to stick things out, no matter how and stand up for who I am rather than moan tough they get because that’s the only way about it or quit being with the girls. I loved you really prove who you are.” doing what I loved.”

The mum-of-three continues, “I’m fully And while Mel is quick to point out that aware that as a mixed race girl in the Spice she is “not comparing being a Spice Girl Girls I stood for all other brown kids in with being in the royal family”, she strongly Britain. Even now, so many twenty and thirtyfeels Meghan has retreated too quickly and something girls come up to me and tell me questions how that will affect young black what a big deal it was for them that I proudly children in the UK who looked up to her. wore my hair in a big ‘fro so they felt it was “I do think Meghan has been too hasty,” okay for them not to have to straighten their Mel says. “She was in a position to make a

hair, that they could be Mel B in the playground doing Spice Girl dances, that a brown girl with crazy hair was on a stage in a band.”

Mel also recalls that she experienced racism while performing in South Africa in 1997, which was also the first time she met Prince Harry.

“Me and the girls had gone into some swanky designer shop and one of the assistants actually asked me to leave because of the colour of my skin,” she remembers. “The rest of the girls were outraged and we all left in absolute disgust. A few days later, our gig – in front of Prince Charles and Harry – was one of the biggest concerts they’d ever had in South Africa and it was all over the TV. It gave me great pleasure to think of that shop assistant seeing the girl she’d kicked out of her shop, laughing and talking with Prince Charles and Harry.

At the time, Harry had a total crush on Emma which made us all giggle.”

Mel also shared with OK! how things have been going since she relocated to the UK, revealing how she has gained over a stone recently but is happy with her curves.

“I have put on 15lb because I’ve been relaxing and eating and having anything I fancied over Christmas,” she says.

“It’s no big deal because I have no problem with being curvier and I’m excited to start going back to the gym and whipping myself back into shape.”

She added that she’s also “completely addicted to Love Island” – thanks to bandmate Geri Horner.

“It’s all Ginger’s fault,” Mel laughs. “I’d never got into it until I went to stay with her one weekend and she kept disappearing every night with her daughter, Bluebell, to watch it.

I then watched every single episode on catch up and now I can’t function if I don’t know what’s going on. I’m obsessed!” OK!

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AHEAD OF THE NTAs

‘IF WE WIN WE’LL GO TOPLESS!’

THE LOOSE WOMEN OPEN UP TO OK!’S PADRAIG PRENDERGAST ABOUT USING THEIR VOICES FOR GOOD AND WHAT THEY SMUGGLE INTO THE NTAs

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hen OK! caught up with the stars of Loose Women, we were ecstatic as they opened the doors to give us an exclusive look behind the scenes of the iconic show ahead of this year’s National Television Awards.

As always, we were made to feel right at home by panellists Christine Lampard, Stacey Solomon, Carol McGiffin and Brenda Edwards.

As the only female-led TV panel show and having celebrated their 20-year milestone last year, the stars are hopeful for the NTAs next week, so much so, they’re planning to get naked if Loose Women wins!

Here, they lift the lid on what they sneak into the awards ceremony and whether there’ll be a Loose Women wedding on the horizon...

How much do you want to beat This Morning to win the Most Popular Live Magazine Show Award?

Carol: That’s our raison d’être.

Stacey: It’s not about beating This Morning. We put so much into this show year after year, so we would love to win it because we deserve it. We

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are unique. We are the only female panel show that gives our lives away.

Christine has predicted we will win.

She’s like a witch.

Christine: It’s been a long time coming after 10 years and we have such huge support from our viewers.

We want to share it with them especially in our 20th year on air.

What would you do if you won?

Would you present naked?!

Christine: Phil and Holly pulled an all nighter. We’ll do one better and pull two all nighters. Do it naked? That would benefit nobody.

Stacey: I think we’d lose viewers if we did it naked.

Brenda: If we win, we’d go topless.

Carol: Don’t go topless without me, I won’t be there, I’m on holiday.

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Brenda does her own make-up for the show

Loose Women gives us that. Everything we talk about is real life.

Stacey, will there be a Loose Women wedding soon? You have your bridesmaids ready here...

Stacey: It’s not a thing we are thinking about at the moment. We’re so grateful to have four children and we’re really happy as we are.

Carol: The people want a wedding.

Stacey: I will have the day. There was speculation last year when Joe wore rings, but he has worn those rings for 15 years. They’re his dad’s rings – his dad passed away when he was really young. I love Joe and we’re really content at the moment.

Brenda, you’re the only one who does her own make-up...

Brenda: Yes! I find it quite therapeutic. It’s my face and if I want to change my mind and do my eyebrows differently, I can. You have to do your own make-up working in the West End.

What’s the best thing about being on Loose Women?

Carol: The free clothes. [The deputy editor in the room shakes his head]. I was joking.

Hanging out with other women, of course.

Who takes the longest to get ready?

Stacey, Carol and Christine: Not me!

Brenda: I’m about an hour.

Stacey: I actually do some make-up on the way in before I even get to the studio.

If you could have a dream panellist to join you, who would it be?

Christine: Dolly Parton.

Stacey: Oprah Winfrey.

Carol: For me, Posh Spice. She watches so we need her. Come on, Victoria!

Who’s the quickest to lose their cool?

Stacey: Janet, but in a good way. You know what you’re going to get. As I get older I want to be more like Janet.

If you were stranded on a desert island which Loose Woman would you bring?

Stacey: Janet [Street-Porter]. She can get you out of any situation.

Brenda: She is quite resourceful. In a crisis, everybody needs a Janet.

Stacey: She will know one of the tribal people, she knows everyone. [Does impression of Janet] “Well, I actually know the boss of this island.” She even eats roadkill!

Who’s the naughtiest?

Stacey: Kaye [Adams] and Christine. They are dark horses. Oh, and Nadia [Sawalha].

Christine: Yes! I’m pleased with that.

What’s the craziest thing that’s ever happened to you on Loose Women?

Christine: Frank [Lampard] married Janet to herself. He had to get ordained and everything.

Stacey: We married rabbits on the show, too.

Who’s the most fun on a night out?

Stacey: Carol, Christine and Brenda. Brenda is mad on a night out.

Brenda: I’m a right laugh on a night out.

If you’re going to go out, you’ve got to go all out.

Carol: When we’re all out together, we get mad and sing on the tables drunk.

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‘I’LL CRY WHEN EMILIE LEAVES’

OUR COLUMNIST ON HER ELDEST DAUGHTER MOVING OUT SCOTT BEING HOME AND GWYNETH PALTROW’S INTERESTING NEW SCENTED CANDLE

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’ve been helping my daughter Emilie, 23 (left), get her new house ready. She’s hoping to move into it at the end of the month with her partner Mikey and my gorgeous eight-monthold grandson Teddy. I know I’m going to cry. She’s never left home before and it’s really scary. At 43 I think I’m still a fairly young woman but this makes me feel old! Thankfully, I made peace with the likelihood of becoming a grandparent in my forties because I had my children young and it’s lovely that I have the energy to enjoy Teddy.

Polly (left) has settled really well into her new school, where Emilie used to go. It was Polly’s decision to switch because since we’ve moved house the journey to her old school had become a drag. She was quite nervous and woke me five times the night before her first day but she’s made lots of friends already.

She’s also started singing lessons which she’s loving.

Scott and I have spent every single minute together since he’s been home In fact our love is stronger than ever. We went

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ochelle and Marvin Humes introduced their daughters Alaia-Mai, six, and Valentina, two, on social media this week and Rochelle urged her followers to “be kind”. I know how she feels. The internet is a wonderful place but dangerous and weird too. I’ve never regretted showing images of Polly online but people steal her photos and make strange accounts which is unsettling and you get the odd nasty comment. By the way, I heard that Rochelle’s sister is on Love Island. I don’t watch the show I’m afraid but I know it’s really popular.

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wyneth Paltrow has a $75 Vagina-scented candle on her Goop website. How hilarious – and bizarre! I won’t be rushing out to buy one.

What’s next? Dirty nappy smelling candles? It’s good she’s unashamed about women’s bodies but I think it’s just a shock tactic to get people talking about Goop. And it’s worked, hasn’t it?!

I finally gave Scott his Christmas presents this week – an iPod touch, clothes and a washbag.

No candles! Boring maybe, but practical. OK!

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round to Antony Cotton’s house for dinner (above) and we’ve been trying to make every moment together fun.

Scott even helped me sort out my garage, which was a bit boring but we took a bottle of prosecco in with us to make it less mundane!

I posted a lovely photo of Scott with Teddy (left). Scott’s only 31 but he wants to be part of Teddy’s life and wants Teddy to see him as his grandparent so we call Scott “Pops” to go with my nickname “Lolly”. I think it suits him.

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SHAME ACADEMY

THE OSCAR NOMINATIONS SPARK DIVERSITY ROW…

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ith awards season in full swing, relationship with working in a man’s world. the nominations for the 92nd That’s literally what Little Women is about, Academy Awards are in – and so [this] only underlines how important it are causing controversy over is – because it’s happening.” their lack of diversity.

Florence is joined in her category by Much of the furore centres around the Kathy Bates for Richard Jewell, Marriage Best Director accolade, which doesn’t Story’s Laura Dern, Margot Robbie for her man among the feature a single woman role in Bombshelll and Scarlett Johansson g nominees, despite women being for Jojo Rabb Rabbit. Scarlett is also up at the helm of some of the for Actre Actress in a Leading Role most powerful films of the for Ma Marriage Story. She will last 12 months. batt battle it out with British Martin Scorsese ho hope Cynthia Erivo, [The Irishman], Sam w who stars in Harriet, as Mendes [1917], w well as Little Women’s Quentin Tarantino Saoirse Ronan, [Once Upon A Time Charlize Theron for In Hollywood] and Bombshell and Judy Bong Joon Ho star Renée Zellweger, [Parasite] will go up w who’s already bagged against Todd Phillips,, a Golden Globe for her whose film Joker pe performance.

Cynthia Erivo leads the way with M Meanwhile, Joker’s in Harriet 11 nods.

Joaq Joaquin Phoenix faces stiff ed Critics are outraged compet competition for the gong for that the likes of Lulu Wang Actor in a LLeading Role. He’s f i [The Farewell], Lorene S Scafaria i tA t up against Antonio Banderas [Pain [Hustlers], Melina Matsoukas [Queen & And Glory], Leonardo DiCaprio [Once Slim] and Marielle Heller [A Beautiful Day Upon A Time In Hollywood], Adam Driver In The Neighbourhood] all failed to make [Marriage Story] and Jonathan Pryce [The the cut, as well as Greta Gerwig, who Two Popes]. directed Little Women.

Joe Pesci and Al Pacino go head to Florence Pugh, who stars as Amy March head in the Actor in a Supporting Role, in the film, was among those to voice her both for The Irishman. Anthony Hopkins disappointment at her director’s snub. The [The Two Popes], Brad Pitt [Once Upon British actress, who is nominated for Best A Time in Hollywood] and Tom Hanks [A Actress in a Supporting Role, explained, Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood] are “She’s literally made a film about this. She also nominated. made a film about women working and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood and their relationship with money and their 1917 picked up Golden Globes for Best Picture in their respective genres, while it was the former that won the accolade at the Critics’ Choice Awards. Both are once again up for Best Picture, alongside Ford v Ferrari, The Irishman, Joker, Little Women, Marriage Story, Jojo Rabbit Scarlett Johansson and Parasite. OK! (also left) in Marriage WORDS: KATIE LANGFORDStory with Adam Driver FOSTER PHOTOS: GETTY, WARNER BROS

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood 1917 is a contender for Best Picture

Florence Pugh (above) shared her nomination on Instagram

Joker is in the running for 11 awards

The all-star cast of The Irishman

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COOKING UP A STORM

‘I HAVE DIVORCE FATIGUE I JUST WANT IT OVER WITH!’ AFTER SPLITTING FROM PAUL ALEX HOLLYWOOD TELLS OK!’S PADRAIG PRENDERGAST SHE’LL BE KEEPING HER SURNAME AND WHY SHE HAS NO REGRETS

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ivorce is never an easy journey for any family. There’s often hurt and anguish, and Alex Hollywood’s very public split from ex-husband Paul is no different.

Despite the heartache after their 20-year marriage came to an end two years ago after Great British Bake Off star Paul had an affair, Alex has handled everything life has thrown at her with dignity and decorum. “I have come through everything and come out the other side. I know who I am,” she says.

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is adamant she’ll be keeping her Hollywood surname...

Have you been dating since your split from Paul?

Dating? [Laughs]. It’s different when you’re my age. I’m not properly divorced yet so I want to get that over with first. Pity the poor chap who did ask me out. He’d be inundated with, “Oh, you’re Alex Hollywood’s new man.”

I have divorce fatigue. I just want it over so I can reassess how I’m going to live my life and find out who I want to be.

Will the divorce be finalised in 2020?

It’s coming to an end now, though there will always be speculation while things rumble on.

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What’s it like having your life played out in the press?

It’s tough, but when Paul and I started out, we were a team. I didn’t know his actions would lead us to where we are now. I’ve been asked many times about his affair. I don’t want to go into great detail and talk about it because it did break my marriage. Paul had an affair. I’m getting a divorce and I have cited adultery and he has accepted it. There’s no two ways about it and it’s really sad. I just want to put it to bed.

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Up until that point, did you have a good marriage?

When Paul and I first came back from Cyprus [where they met], we literally had £1,000 and

a suitcase. We worked hard together and as a result of that, Paul got The Great British Bake Off and did really well. Through hard graft from both of us, he got to the point where he was so big with Bake Off and now it’s my time to shine. I’m not saying I don’t wish him well, I really hope that he will find happiness.

Do you regret marrying Paul?

I wouldn’t change a thing because I have my son Joshua. It’s been a journey and life is an experience and you take the good with the bad. Would I have done anything differently? No. I made a choice and I stuck by it. I always believe you shouldn’t regret anything. I made the right choice

at the time, and at the end of the day, you need to be able to look at yourself in the mirror and say, “I’ve done the right thing.”

Will you be keeping the Hollywood surname, Alex?

I’m not divorcing my son, so of course I’m keeping my surname. I have been Alex Hollywood for 20 years, so I’m keeping it – 20 years is a long time and I have grown into that. I don’t care if people say, “She’s using it for this or that.” I have come through everything and come out the other side. I know who I am. I am Alex Hollywood.

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Your son must love it when he brings his friends round. Do you cook for them?

I think he does, bless him. I have one boy and it’s wonderful when he brings his friends round.

I never know how many he’s got crashing out here. I’d rather cook for them here than have them go somewhere else because it means he’s here with me.

He’s off to university in September…

I am so proud of him. I told him, “This is where your life starts, a wonderful sheet of blank A4 paper. You can do what you want, you can go where you want and be what you want.

Just go do it and don’t be afraid. The worse that can happen is you fail at something, but it doesn’t matter.” I am really excited about him going. I mean, it’s going to be massive for him not to be here. But he will be coming back, if not just to eat!

How did you discover your love of food?

I was a chalet girl for years in my twenties.

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Where do you get your inspiration for your recipes?

When you love food and cook, you don’t actually cook by recipes. Some of the best recipes are done with whatever you have left in the fridge or cupboard. But I do get inspiration from friends’ dinners, restaurants and when I travel. I was skiing with my son in Italy recently and we were trying all these different foods in these little mountain refuges in the middle of nowhere and I was thinking, “I have got to make this when I get home!”

Who taught you to cook?

My mother, grandmother and father were all completely obsessed with food. Holidays were based on where we were going to eat. We were lucky that in the summer we had a little house in Spain. We would drive there as we couldn’t afford to fly, so everything would be packed in the car. My father would stop and try wines on the way while my mother headed to the markets. We would just stop and eat. I’ve got pictures of me in fields with baguettes and cheeses and all sorts of things. For me, food has always been part of my life. OK! PHOTOS: LORNA ROACH ADDITIONAL PHOTOS: GETTY STYLING: LUCY MOON HAIR AND MAKE-UP: SHARI RENDLE TURN TO PAGE 100 FOR ALEX’S PEA AND HAM SOUP AND SALTED BANOFFEE CRUNCHIE ETON PIE RECIPES

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‘I’D DEFINITELY CONSIDER THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF!’ OUR COLUMNIST BAKES UP A STORM CONGRATULATES JAMES JORDAN AND RESPECTS HARRY’S DECISION

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ames Jordan recently tried out a birth simulator on Loose Women [bottom]. Pete experienced one a few years ago on the show and it was hilarious [right]! James was shouting in pain and called it “horrendous”.

Some men think it’s easy and that kidney stones are more painful, but Pete has had kidney stones and he said labour was much worse so I always use that against him! James is expecting a baby girl with his wife Ola after they underwent IVF treatment.

They revealed that they didn’t tell gg g their parents they were struggling to conceive and I think that’s understandable.

Fertility struggles can be seen as a taboo subject while getting pregnant is seen as an expected part of life’s journey, but it doesn’t always work like that. I’m so happy for them both.

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getting enough protein as it’s more difficult to absorb protein from plant-based food. There is also a risk of deficiencies such as vitamin B12, calcium, zinc and iron. It’s possible to counteract the risk by taking supplements, but for me I’m happy to carry on as normal with the kids. I try to make sure they have a balanced diet and they never have processed meat and we rarely eat red meat.

I made a cake for Millie’s sixth birthday from scratch [right] and Pete said I should go on The Great British Bake Off! I would definitely consider it as I love the show but I don’t think I’m good enough!

I’m good at cakes but I’d be a let down when it came to making pastries and bread!

Millie and Theo are the best of friends and they’re going to be sharing a room soon, probably in the next six months. It’s always been the plan as I think it’s nice for them to have company and I shared a room with my brother until I was 10. We’re not sure if we’re going to turn the spare room into anything yet.

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here have been discussions over whether the Canadian government should pay for security for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex while they’re living in the country. I think a lot of people will feel this should be their own responsibility as they can’t have it both ways if they want to become financially independent. But it’s a difficult debate. I think their p back from the roy yal familyy is a decision to step royal real shame but we need to respect it. We don’t know the full story behind their decision, and I’m sure it wasn’t easy. I think it would be a shame to strip them of their royal titles. OK!

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ollowing a vegan diet is going well so far! I’ve really enjoyed it but I am getting quite hungry. I don’t want to lose any weight so I think I need to up my calorie intake as most of the fat in my diet comes from dairy. My body feels really clean for doing it. I could actually be tempted to go vegan for longer than a week, but I think in the long term I would really miss fish so maybe I should become a pescatarian!

One night Pete and I made an amazing rice dish with broccoli and butternut squash [right] and we had a date night at Wagamama. We were so surprised at how many vegan options there were. I’m not planning on making the kids try a vegan diet as I think it would involve quite different types of food compared to what they’re used to. If kids follow a vegan diet it’s important to make sure they are

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‘I’LL TASER A CELEB IF THEIR SPEECH GOES ON TOO LONG!’ FUNNYMAN DAVID WALLIAMS OPENS UP TO OK!’S KAT ROMERO ABOUT TAKING OVER AS HOST OF THE NATIONAL TELEVISION AWARDS AND WHY HE’S GOING TO RUN A TIGHT SHIP…

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t takes a brave man to step into Dermot O’Leary’s shoes as host of the National Television Awards after 10 years, but David Walliams assures OK! he’s up to the task.

“You’ve just got to do the best you can do and I want to make people laugh,” he says.

The comedian and Britain’s Got Talent judge is famed for his quick wit and outlandish personality, but he admits he suffers with his nerves ahead of live TV. “I’ve just got to relax and try to enjoy myself,” he says.

As well as his presenting duties, David may be one of the evening’s winners as he’s up for the coveted prize of Best TV Judge – something he has already won in 2015, 2018 and 2019. David admits winning the award for a fourth time would be a great achievement to rub in the face of his BGT boss Simon Cowell, who is also nominated. He adds, “He’s generally very competitive with me and he will not be happy if I win it!”

Here, David, 48, opens up about feeling like a rock star and why he’ll take no prisoners if award speeches go on too long...

How do you feel about stepping into Dermot’s shoes as the NTAs host?

It’s daunting because Dermot is a skilled and proper presenter, unlike me. I’m sure people are going to have strong opinions on me hosting and not be afraid to air them. But I want to make it funny and be a bit silly.

I’ve just got to do the best I can.

Has Dermot given you tips?

Yeah, and I’ve spent time watching him and how he does it. I’ve always thought he seems very relaxed, which seems mad because he’s presenting in front of 10,000 people. But he’s told me he’s always concentrating on delivering to the TV camera at home and not the whole big audience, which I think is quite smart because you can’t be shouting to the person 200 rows back!

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You seem so confident on BGT but do you get nervous in front of a live audience?

Yeah, I always do, but you just have to control it and try not to let nerves affect you.

You’re up for the Best TV Judge award alongside Simon Cowell. How would it feel to beat him again?

Oh, it would be wonderful and a really nice thing to rub in his face. He’s generally very competitive with me and he will not be happy if I win it. The thing with Simon is, you won’t get him to awards unless you give him one. I hope he’s there on the night. I need someone to make fun of. But honestly, it would be the best thing if I actually give myself an award [laughs].

Ant and Dec seem like they’re set to win the Best Presenter Award for the 19th year running. Have you learnt any presenting tips from them?

Well, they are the masters of their art. They go beyond being popular. We were filming in Manchester recently and I went out with them and there wasn’t a single person we passed who didn’t want to meet them and have a picture. Everyone feels like they know them and they’re best mates with them.

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Are you a big fan of TV yourself?

I watch the news. Although I think I should adopt Simon Cowell’s philosophy of shunning it for cartoons. The news is so depressing. When I have my son with me, we watch things like Scooby-Doo. As for shows like Love Island, I’m aware of them but I don’t think I could give that many hours of my life to a TV show. People get very addicted and feel bereft when it’s over.

Piers Morgan said he might boycott the show if Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield win the Best Daytime Programme Award again. Do you think he’s being a bit of a bad sport?

I think he’s always got something to say about something, hasn’t he?

How much beauty preparation will you do to ensure you look your best on the night?

You can’t improve perfection! Actually I feel lucky in that way because I’m not really judged on how I look. I notice it when we’re doing Britain’s Got Talent – there’s definitely more pressure on Amanda [Holden] and Alesha [Dixon] to look super glamorous.

The NTAs are notoriously star-studded.

Do you ever get starstruck?

Yes, always. I get starstruck seeing Simon Cowell, even though I’ve seen him the day before. I remember interviewing the fashion designer Tom Ford and asking him if he ever got starstruck and he said, “No, they’re just people.” Which is true. Apart from Simon.

He’s not human.

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utside it may be a drab and dull January day, but inside the Arena Birmingham it couldn’t be more sparkly. That’s because some of our favourite celebrities from Strictly Come Dancing 2019 and their professional dance partners have taken the show on the road, and OK! was invited along to the launch.

Leading the pack is winner Kelvin Fletcher, who is still processing his shock triumph. “It’s just started to sink in,” the former Emmerdale actor tells OK!. The hunky star even impresses the pack of paparazzi who are flashing their bulbs at him at the side of the stage. “Looking rugged, mate,” shouts one man in a deep voice. “I do my best,” he replies.

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Of course Kelvin, who won with Oti Mabuse, has one person in particular to thank for his success. After Jamie Laing injured his foot and was forced to pull out of the show, Kelvin stepped in. We suggest that perhaps Kelvin, 35, should buy Jamie a drink, to which he replies, “Yeah, I should do that. I will!”

There’s one big difference for Kelvin on the tour, and that’s his dance partner. As Oti is busy filming The Greatest Dancer, Kelvin is paired up with Janette Manrara. Despite the change of partner, Kelvin says he’s taking it all in his stride, explaining, “It was organic that Janette and I started dancing together because we had already gelled. Oti is one of my best mates, too, so we talk almost every day. It’s all good!”

Kelvin won’t just be missing Oti while he’s on tour, as he’ll be away from wife Liz Marsland and their children Marnie, three, and Milo, one.

“I find it hard to be away from the young ones like most working parents, but it’s a great opportunity to be able to dance in front of thousands of people,” he says. And with his profile soaring, he’s already thinking about his next move. “I should do a singing show! I love musical theatre and the West End, but TV and drama are where my biggest aspirations lie.”

Putting on revealing outfits so soon after Christmas can be a nightmare for some of us – and it’s no different for the stars. Catherine Tyldesley tells us she prewarned her dance partner/BFF Johannes Radebe. “I texted him

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Catherine, 36, is looking forward to having someone special in the audience during the tour – her fouryear-old son Alfie with husband Tom Pitford. Alfie wasn’t able to watch the live TV shows due to age restrictions.

While the former Coronation Street actress is busy with the tour right now, she’s planning something rather special when things slow down. “We would love a second baby when the time is right, but I’m very busy now – I’m booked until spring! There’s also a few interesting scripts on my desk at the minute.”

Her close relationship with Johannes, 32, means that he could not only be a dance partner, but also be enlisted as her birthing partner when the time comes. “My husband has got PTSD from the last birth so I’ve said, ‘It’s fine, I’ll take Jojo!’”

History was made this series of Strictly when Johannes performed the first same-sex routine with Graziano Di Prima much to viewers’ delight. “It was incredible and the fact I got to do it with my best friend was absolutely gorgeous,” says Graziano. “We’re living in progressive times, and I’m happy to be part of that change. We’ve got a long way to go, but we’ll get there.”

He also praises ITV for the partnership between Matt Evers and Ian ‘H’ Watkins on Dancing On Ice. “What they are doing is beautiful, and anyone who watches their performances will realise it is time.”

Graziano, 25, is filling the ballroom shoes of Anton Du Beke and partnering with finalist Emma Barton. “Not many of the girls can say they have had two lovely partners, so it’s really nice,” Emma tells OK!. Graziano adds, “The only tip that Anton gave me was to just enjoy every second because Emma is brilliant. He was right.”

Emma, 42, was the celebrity who helped Anton earn his first ever 10 scores after 15 years on the show, with the pair just missing out on the Glitterball trophy. “To get to where we did, I was just so happy. More for him than myself,” she tells OK!.

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Good friends Johannes Radebe and Graziano Di Prima. Right: Graziano with Emma Barton

Katya is back with Mike Bushell. Left: AJ Pritchard with Saffron Barker

While she looks incredible on the dancefloor, Emma is looking forward to returning to the Minute Mart in Albert Square. “I miss EastEnders, but I still watch it. I’ll be back in the tabard as Honey soon!” she says.

Also dusting off her dance shoes is social media sensation Saffron Barker, who is partnered with AJ Pritchard. The two have experienced a Freaky Fridaystyle job switch after spending many hours in a training room together. “He’s become a vlogger and I’ve become a dancer,” Saffron laughs. The pair will be working together to make sure what happens on tour doesn’t stay on tour.

“I’m definitely going to be vlogging backstage and AJ will be a big part of that. He get’s no choice!” she says.

Saffron, 19, credits the show for introducing her to a new audience.

“When I’m out, it’s a whole different

demographic that comes up to me now.

Before, the people were around my age, but now I get my nan’s friends coming up to me,” she tells OK!.

BBC sports presenter Mike Bushell also has a lot to thank Strictly for. “It’s changed my life massively,” he says.

“I’m physically stronger, mentally sharper and I’m even walking around in a different way. It’s been transformative.”

The 54-year-old continues, “I went running with my wife Emily. I was faster and not even out of breath, whereas six months ago people would have thought she was my personal trainer.”

It turns out Mike and dance partner Katya Jones have continued their friendship outside the show too.

“I went over to his house and brought my dog Crumble, and we went in the hot tub,” Katya reveals. “That’s the great thing about Strictly – it’s the afterlife as well. I get on with his whole family, including his three daughters.”

Rounding off what is sure to be an unforgettable show, finalists Karim Zeroual and Amy Dowden, and Alex Scott and Neil Jones have also signed up for the tour. And this year also features a blast from the past as 2018 champion Stacey Dooley will be using her hosting skills to keep things on track, taking over the reins from fellow former winner Ore Oduba.

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‘I SLEEP WITH A TOY BUNNY WHICH MY HUSBAND THINKS IS SUPER WEIRD’

BOMBSHELL STAR AND TWO-TIME OSCAR NOMINEE MARGOT ROBBIE OPENS UP ABOUT CONQUERING HOLLYWOOD FINDING HER VOICE AND WHY SHE LOVES BEING MARRIED

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ew people have nailed the transition from soap star to Hollywood superstar as successfully as Margot Robbie.

The former Neighbours actress, 29, has come a long way since her Erinsborough days and that was never more evident than when she landed her second Oscar nomination in three years for her latest movie, Bombshell.

The empowering femaledominated film, which also stars Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman, revolves around three women at Fox News who exposed CEO Roger Ailes for sexual harassment.

While we’ll have to wait until 9 February to see whether Margot takes home the Best Supporting Actress statuette (she was previously nominated for Best Actress for I, Tonya in 2018), win or lose, she’s still got plenty to smile about.

Her career is going from strength to strength.

Next up, she’s reprising her role as Suicide Squad’s villainous Harley Quinn in spin-off Birds Of Prey and she’s been announced as the lead in the upcoming Barbie movie. She also recently celebrated three years of marriage to husband Tom Ackerley.

Here, Margot spills the beans on her meteoric rise, married life and the cute companion who shares her marital bed, much to her hubby’s dismay...

You’ve quickly become one of Hollywood’s elite.

What’s the secret to your success?

I’ve been working for more than a decade as an actor.

It still does feel quick, but I got my first role in Neighbours when I was 17 and I’m much older now. I think it’s been about putting one foot in front of the other and trying to keep moving forward. Along the way, there were many moments when the easy decision would have been a lateral move and it would have been quite comforting and nice to make that easy decision. But I tried to stay on track of moving forward. I’d think, “Okay, if it’s

not moving me on, then I’m not doing it.” I’ve always tried to keep an eye on the big picture.

What surprised you the most about Hollywood when you first made the move to California?

I guess I was surprised by how different it was to Australia, but the most surprising thing was when I first walked on set and there was one of those director chairs with my name on the back of it. I flipped out! I was like, “This is the coolest thing. Is it a joke or something?” They were like, “No, it’s written into everyone’s contracts. It’s a union rule to have your own chair with your name on it.” That’s really cool, because everyone gets to take the back of the chair home after each job.

What’s the biggest misconception people have about you?

That I spend all my time sitting on a yacht or at a fancy party. I wish! It’s the funniest thing, because making films is the least glamorous thing ever. For the most part, you’re sitting in a car park and you only have portaloos. There’s nothing glamorous about it.

I think people have this idea that making movies is often done in a gorgeous studio where you have a latte in your hand and you swan around to parties afterwards, but that’s not true.

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Tom and I met, we were best friends and we were roommates. Now we’re married, but we’re still best friends and roommates, so it’s pretty much the same.

Is your character in your new movie Bombshell based on a real person?

Kayla is a fictional character, but she’s an amalgamation of women who have worked at Fox News who can’t come forward to tell these stories themselves, or who have already come forward with testimonies that are on public record. It has been an incredible privilege to get to tell these women’s stories. I hope other people who feel like they perhaps can’t come forward find some solace or reckoning in watching [this movie].

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What has playing this role made you think about in your own life?

It has definitely made me think about power.

You get to a certain place in your career and you suddenly have a power and an influence. When you know you can do something, it’s important to check yourself and think, “How am I using this power that I have? Am I doing something with it and am I being wise with it?” I think it’s important to recognise that you don’t have to have a huge amount of power to make a difference, because you have a voice and you can do something.

I love the fact that women are now going to marches, voting and educating themselves on issues. Women are talking to their friends about things that have happened, or believing their friends. I think that with any bit of power you have, if you use it wisely, it can make a difference.

Your upcoming movie, Birds Of Prey: And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn, is also a movie about female empowerment. Didn’t you develop that yourself?

After I finished Suicide Squad, I felt like there was still so much to be explored with the character and I was keen to do that. I wanted to see her with a bit of a girl gang, so I went away and developed a story with a writer and that was how this movie came about. In real life, I have so many groups of girl friends that are like my girl gang and I rarely see that depicted on screen. I wanted to see a group of women come together and kicking ass.

It must feel very cool to be a toy…

It was quite mindboggling when they said they were making a Harley Quinn action figure. That was really bizarre for me. Most of the time, we see guy characters as action figures, but it’s great that we have a female there, too. It’s cool and it’s a great honour to play a female character like that. g up, p what was your favourite toy?

Growing Embarrassingly enough, I still have a bunny that was given to me when I was born. Bunny Honey is her name, because when you’re young, you get really creative with names.

She’s the same age as me and she has to come with me everywhere. I still sleep with Bunny Honey, which my husband obviously thinks is super weird. OK!

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‘I’M STRONGER THAN I THINK I AM’

CORRIE STAR AND BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR SALLY DYNEVOR REVEALS THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF HER EPIC MOUNTAIN CLIMB AS SHE SHARES HER PHOTO DIARY WITH OK!’S MICHELLE GARNETT

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eatherfield’s own Wonder Woman Sally Dynevor felt on top of the world in more ways than one when she reached Everest Base Camp during her “incredible” fundraising trek. xpedition The recent expedition de marked a decade since her breast cancer diagnosiss and to date has 0 raised £117,000 for Prevent Breast Cancer – a charity she’s patron of.

Ahead of the adventure, the et Coronation Street w star – who’s now ase – free of the disease told OK! she stilll hadn’t come to terms with having cancer, which mirrored her character Sally Metcalfe’s shock diagnosis.

But the 18-day, 130km round trip proved wonderfully cathartic.

“It has drawn a huge line under my own breast cancer experience,” Sally, 56, says. “It made me realise I’m stronger than I think I am. I’m ready for the next chapter.”

Despite the company of 31 other women, Sally said she felt horribly alone at times. “The higher we got and the colder it became, I felt very lonely. I sometimes just wanted to be at home. I really missed my husband Tim and it was so hard not being there for our daughter Hattie’s 16th birthday.”

There were tears along the way and Sally admits, “When we neared the top I shed a little tear for my friend Morag who we lost a few years ago.”

The Himalayan climate proved harsh too. “I’m the wimpiest person on the Corrie set when we’re filming outside, so none of the cast and crew could believe I was going to Everest. It was absolutely freezing so I ended up sleeping in every single piece of clothing I had with me,” says Sally.

“Sometimes I’d wake up trying to catch my breath. I felt a bit frightened but I knew I just needed to calm down.

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But she doesn’t have any regrets.

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ove is certainly still in the air for new couple NICOLE SCHERZINGER and THOM EVANS as they recently enjoyed a romantic getaway to Mexico.

During their first holiday together, former rugby player Thom posted a sizzling snap of the gorgeous duo in a pool during their stay at the Nobu Hotel in Los Cabos (left).

The 34-year-old also shared a sunkissed snap of the pair enjoying some downtime with food and cocktails (above). Upon their

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omedian NOEL FIELDING says he feels like “Tom without Jerry” after his co-host SANDI TOKSVIG announced she’s leaving The Great British Bake Off to focus on other projects. Noel added, “Double acts are a rare and magical beast and working with you was a pleasure.”

Judge PAUL HOLLYWOOD said he will miss the 61-year-old, while fellow judge PRUE LEITH added that they shall be “lifelong friends”.

Sandi, who joined the show three years ago, said in a statement, “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 from The Great British Bake Off so I can spend more time with my other work. As my waistline will testify, Bake Off is an all-consuming show.”

It was recently announced that Sandi will front a two-part series called The Write Offs, exploring Britain’s “staggeringly low adult literacy rate”. Channel 4 is currently searching for a replacement and Sandi added in her statement that the show has already proved it can “happily withstand a change of hosting personnel”. The hot favourite to replace Sandi at 6/4 is NADIYA HUSSAIN (top right), who won the show in 2015, with ANNA RICHARDSON (right) – whose partner SUE PERKINS hosted the show from 2010 to 2016 – at 4/1.

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return to Los Angeles, the loved-up couple held hands as they headed out for a romantic dinner (top left) to Catch restaurant, with Nicole dazzling in a sequinned Simona Corsellini dress.

She and Thom got together during filming for The X Factor: Celebrity – on which Thom was a contestant in boyband Try Star alongside BEN FODEN and LEVI DAVIS. The pair made their red carpet debut at the Golden Globes earlier this month.

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espite feeling in “total awe” of her changing body, pregnant reality star MILLIE MACKINTOSH says there have been times when she felt her “self confidence slowly dwindling!”

Sharing a swimsuit selfie on Instagram (left), the mum-to-be said she found the early weeks of her pregnancy the “most difficult”, saying, “I was unsure of my body and its new shape. It’s like being an awkward g teenager again, figuring out what styles suit your ever-evolving silhouette.”

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Hugo, 33, and Millie, 30, have just moved into their first house together after previously sharing an apartment, and Millie says she’s “so excited to start nesting and p ep pr paring for our new arrival preparing arrival”..

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aybe KATE MOSS’s years of partying have come to an end, as she opted for a quieter affair to celebrate her 46th birthday.

The iconic supermodel – famed for her legendary birthday bashes, including one that went on for four days when she hit 35 – took her lookalike daughter LILA (far right), 17, and her 33-year-old boyfriend of five years COUNT NIKOLAI VON BISMARCK (right) for a slap-up meal in Paris. The close trio looked as stylish as ever as they took a seat at one of Kate’s favourite star-studded restaurants, Brasserie Lipp.

Although she kept her birthday bash low key, Kate’s A-list friends wished her well on her big day. While actress SADIE FROST uploaded a throwback snap of the pair, singer KELLY OSBOURNE wrote on social media, “Happy birthday #Skabers. I’m so sad I’m not home celebrating with you today!!! You truly are one of a kind, there is no one I have more fun with than you.”

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‘JOHN IS INCREDIBLY SWEET – HE LEAVES ME LITTLE SURPRISES’ CHEF AND ACTRESS LISA FAULKNER TALKS TO OK!’S KATIE LANGFORDFOSTER ABOUT MARRIED LIFE WITH JOHN TORODE AND FAMILY FEASTS

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or Lisa Faulkner, 2020 has a lot John and to live up to. Last October, the Lisa tied the chef and actress tied the knot knot back in with MasterChef star John Torode October surrounded by close friends, including Amanda Holden, Angela Griffin and Gregg Wallace. The newlyweds also presented their own weekend cooking show, while Lisa appeared in ITV’s A Confession, alongside penning her own memoir, Meant To Be. With such busy schedules between them, Lisa, 47, admits that time is of the essence when it comes to their household morning routine. She explains, “It’s very much a case of making sure everyone is up and out on time. Homework done, bags packed, everyone fed.”

Those precious minutes over breakfast are the star’s favourite part of the day, as she catches up with her 14-year-old daughter, Billie. Lisa adopted Billie with her former partner, actor Chris Coghill, after struggling to conceive naturally.

She recently admitted, “I’m really happy that I’m infertile because I

wouldn’t have got Billie without it. I think I love What do you have planned for your first her more because she is not my birth child. It is Valentine’s Day as husband and wife? ferocious and it comes from here [my heart].”

I have no idea, but hopefully we can do John, 54, meanwhile, is dad to Marselle something nice. Perhaps and Casper, and go to our favourite Jonah and Lulu, Lisa with Vietnamese restaurant. from two previous daughter

relationships.

Billie You posted recently saying As she teams you were missing John. up with Lyle’s Is it difficult when work Golden Syrup keeps you apart? to encourage Of course, but we’re also families to enjoy incredibly lucky because 15 to 30 minutes we can work together, of “Golden Time” too. We’re always talking over breakfast throughout our days. John together, Lisa is incredibly sweet and will talks to OK! about sometimes leave me a little beating the January surprise. In December, he left blues and settling me a little note while he was into married life... away working and he had hidden the advent calendar How is married I wanted in the spare room. life treating you?

I loved it – it was a real treat.

I love it! I feel

very comfortable You also opened up on to call John my social media about feeling husband. It makes “blue” for a few days. How me very happy!

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important is it to you to be open about your emotions?

We’re all human and we all have ups and downs. Social media can quite often be showing the best of the best, but I’m a real person with emotions. Hopefully, with opening up, it means that someone out there may feel less alone in the way they are feeling.

What else helps you clear your head on those days?

Quite often I get in the kitchen.

It’s definitely my happy place, so you may find me baking a tray of my super simple brownies.

Or I will go and see my sister and do some yoga.

Do you set aside special mum and daughter time for you and Billie?

Of course! We’re both movie buffs so we love to go to the cinema together or curl up on the sofa with a classic.

How often are you able to sit down for breakfast as a family?

We sit down as often as possible, but always manage to find time at the weekend when all the family can get together with less time pressure. It’s been really wonderful doing the Lyle’s Golden Time challenge. With my nieces staying, it has meant that for 15 minutes in the morning, over a nice warming bowl of porridge, we can talk about our days ahead.

I think its hugely beneficial, especially as the children get older and it gets harder to find time with them and connect.

Who prepares the breakfast, you or John?

It really depends who’s up first. We both love being in the kitchen and you will quite often find that we just end up cooking together.

Would you ever give Veganuary a go in your house?

I think it’s a great idea and we are definitely making a conscious decision to eat more plant based, although we’re not vegan. OK! LISA FAULKNER IS THE LYLE’S GOLDEN SYRUP AMBASSADOR FOR THE #LYLESGOLDENTIME CAMPAIGN: 15 TO 30 MINUTES TO CONNECT WITH LOVED ONES OVER A GOOD BREAKFAST. PHOTOS: WENN, WIRE IMAGE

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inger ZAYN MALIK and model GIGI HADID reunited for a swanky dinner in New York to celebrate Zayn’s 27th birthday. The former One Direction star and his supermodel on/off girlfriend ended their fiveyear relationship in January 2019, though reportedly rekindled their romance last month.

The evening before Zayn’s birthday bash, the couple were joined by Gigi’s sister BELLA and brother ANWAR’s girlfriend

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fter a whirlwind threemonth romance, KAIA GERBER and PETE DAVIDSON seem to have called time on their relationship.

The pair were first rumoured to be dating when 26-yearold comedian Pete was seen leaving Kaia’s apartment in October last year, however reports have suggested that the relationship became too “intense” for the 18-year-old supermodel. The news follows

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an alleged heated conversation that took place outside Kaia’s home between her parents, CINDY CRAWFORD and RANDE GERBER, about Pete who was later seen exiting the premises.

The short-lived fling comes after Pete, who famously ended his engagement to singer ARIANA GRANDE in 2018, cooled things down with Kaia and reportedly headed to a treatment facility to “work on his mental health”.

DUA LIPA as they walked arm in arm to Gigi’s mum YOLANDA’s 56th birthday.

Speculation the two had reunited was fuelled when Gigi, 24, recently made it known that she was cooking one of Zayn’s mum Trisha’s recipes. She penned on social media, “Sunday in the kitchen: about to marinate the chicken for one of my favourites!!! @mammamalik’s Chicken Curry Pasta Salad. Hopefully she’ll share the recipe with the world one day.”

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SIENNA’S SPARKLER

ould SIENNA MILLER have said ‘yes’ without a public announcement to her fans? The 38-year-old actress, who’s b been dating art dealer Lucas Zwirner for a y year, has been spotted flashing a diamond ring on her engagement finger while out on a walk through New York.

Sienna, who shares seven-year-old daughter Mar Marlowe with her former fia fiancé TOM STURR has STURRIDGE, date dated several A-l A-listers including L LEONARDO D DICAPRIO, O ORLANDO BLOOM and DANIEL C CRAIG. She w also was en engaged to JUDE LAW, JU who admitted he ch had cheated on her n with the nanny of his hild i 2005.

200 children in Sienna’s possible engagement would come as no surprise, as in September last year the American Woman star gushed about her love of her gallery guy’s creative career. She said, “It is interesting to be in a world that is not the one I am in. I felt like I’d been in every room somehow and the art world is very new and fascinating, and very intellectual, which I love.”

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ife is going to get “double the crazy” according to naturalist STEVE BACKSHALL who has welcomed twins – a girl and a boy – with his wife, Olympic rower HELEN GLOVER. The couple, who are already parents to 18-month-old son Logan (right), said they were “excited” by the new arrivals but that they faced a steep “learning curve”. Helen, 33, who is a twin herself, joked, “tips for surviving 3 under 2 on a postcard please” adding “#helpme”.

The happy event comes after Steve and Helen tragically lost Logan’s unborn twin in April 2018. In a sweet message on Instagram last week, Steve, 46, wrote, “Being a twin is like being born with a soulmate. A best friend always on hand to play, fight, argue and make up stories with… We couldn’t be happier.”

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THE VERDICTS ARE IN

WHO WALKED AWAY WITH BEST DRESS?

OK!’S LAUREN GOODWIN-GRAFTON ON THE LOOKS FROM THE CRITICS’ CHOICE AWARDS LUPITA NYONG’O

We love Lupita for always daring to be different. This leather bodiced design isn’t the most obvious for awards season but its simplicity is striking. Her stylist completed the Michael Kors frock with a vintage belt for a touch of uniqueness.

RENÉE ZELLWEGER

ANNE HATHAWAY

The Devil Wears Prada actress only gave birth a few weeks ago – reportedly to a second son – but looked absolutely sensational in gold sequins. The plunging neckline and batwing sleeves on this striking Versace figure-hugging dress are nothing short of divine. Anne is one yummy mummy.

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There is no sign of Bridget Jones here!

Renée wowed in a strapless LBD by Christian Dior. It’s timelessly chic and classy with a little nod to Audrey Hepburn – how could we not love this look?

JENNIFER LOPEZ The new face of Versace’s 2020 campaign stole the limelight in her champagne gown by Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika. The satin number isn’t as risqué as we’ve seen on past red carpets but is the perfect mix of elegance and sex appeal. And after she landed on the worst dressed list at the Golden Globes, this is a welcome return to form.

KATE BECKINSALE

This lilac dress from Welsh designer Julien Macdonald’s upcoming Spring/Summer 2020 collection was our favourite of the night.

It oozes old school glamour and the British actress adopted the exaggerated one-shoulder trend with ease.

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LAURA DERN

Orange is the new black for Laura. The fussfree silhouette and minimal accessories make this Emilia Wickstead gown a tangerine dream.

CHARLIZE THERON Charlize looked sensational in custom-made Celine. In this embellished floor-length gown topped off with a tuxedo-style blazer and cool pixie crop, she is the epitome of a blonde bombshell.

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SAOIRSE RONAN Proving she is ahead of the fashion curve, the petite Irish actress chose to wear one of the Duchess of Cambridge’s go-to designers, Erdem.

Featuring a high neck, puff sleeves and a toile du jouy floral print, it isn’t a dress for wallflowers but this leading lady pulls it off.

FLORENCE PUGH

British star Florence continued to show off her red carpet style credentials at the awards. The bejewelled Prada gown, dripping in oversized sequins and beads is totally droolworthy. Red carpet frocks don’t come much better than this.

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There are no flies, or should we say fleas, on this lady. Taking a classic approach to red carpet dressing, the award-winning actress and writer opted for dreamy Dior. The couture creation, with its structured corset and voluminous tulle skirt is a cooler nod to the princess ball gown.

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LIFE’S A BEACH FOR NICOLE

utting on a bikini fills many women with dread, d but NICOLE KIDMAN proved she has no hang ups about rocking a two-piece.

The 52-year-old showcased her athletic figure in a stylish blue bikini as she meandered along the beach and enjoyed cooling off in the sea. The actress was joined by her husband KEITH URBAN, 52, for the sunny day out in their native Australia. The couple have daughters Sunday, 11, and eight-year-old Faith.

Nicole also has adopted i h her h fformer children Isabella, 27, and Connor, 25 25, with husband TOM CRUISE. Nicole recently teased that we could expect a third series of the popular Big Little Lies, saying they “would love to” when asked if another season is on the cards. She added that the busy schedules of her fellow co-stars, including REESE WITHERSPOON and LAURA DERN, makes things more difficult. “Everyone’s working in incredibly good places, which is a lovely thing to have come out of that show.

Hopefully we can all collide again at some point,” she said.

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he Instagram account of JENNIFER ANISTON is the gift that keeps on giving. The 50-yearold actress treated us to a shot of herself with her former Friends co-stars COURTENEY COX and LISA KUDROW. Referencing their time on the show, Jennifer wrote, “Hi from the girls across the hall.” It appears

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their bond is incredibly important to Jennifer, who reportedly skipped the Critics’ Choice Awards to hang out with the pair. And it appears they aren’t the only ones she is there for – Jen has helped her ex-husband BRAD PITT by lending him her stylists Nina and Clare.

Brad, 56, recently gushed that Jen is a “good friend”.

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eality star KIM KARDASHIAN WEST certainly made a splash on her recent Mexican holiday, relaxing on the beach in a bronze monokini (below).

The 39-year-old proved that working out five to six times a week has certainly paid off as she displayed her killer curves. But Kim admits that staying in shape has become harder since she and her husband KANYE W 42, welcomed their four children – WEST, North, six, Saint, four, two-year-old Chicago and eight-month-old Psalm. Following her

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fter weeks of rumours, LIAM HEMSWORTH has confirmed his romance with GABRIELLA BROOKS. The pair were pictured kissing on the beach in Byron Bay after actor Liam, 30, introduced the 23-yearold to his parents, who are said to approve of the model.

Liam split from his wife MILEY CYRUS back in August. The pair were

together on and off for 10 years, but were only married for eight months. Their divorce will reportedly be finalised in March.

Wrecking Ball singer Miley, 27, is now dating Australian singer CODY SIMPSON, 23, while Gabriella was dating The 1975 frontman MATTHEW HEALY, 30, for four years until last April.

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vacation, Kim threw her youngest daughter Chicago (left) a sweet Minnie Mouse-themed party for her second birthday.

Pulling out all the stops, the tot was treated to an extravagant tea party with face painting and a personalised cake. Wishing her daughter a happy birthday on Instagram, Kim wrote, “Happy Birthday my sweet baby girl Chicago!!!

I can’t believe you are already 2! You bring so much joy into our lives. I love watching you grow every day! My smart, sassy and silly girl!

Mommy loves you forever!”

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‘MISCARRIAGE IS NOT TALKED ABOUT ENOUGH’

AS SHE HITS OUR SCREENS IN BOMBSHELL NICOLE KIDMAN OPENS UP ABOUT FAMILY CAREER AND THE POWER OF AN APOLOGY

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icole Kidman’s transformative roles. latest project, Playing everyone from Bombshell, a suicidal Virginia Woolf couldn’t be hitting to a battered and bruised cinemas at a better time.

LAPD detective in Continuing the conversation Destroyer, she explains, of the Me Too movement, “When it comes to the film tells the story of the performance I have no sexual harassment scandal vanity at all... I couldn’t that rocked media empire care less.”

Fox News. Alongside Born in Hawaii and Charlize Theron and Margot raised in Sydney, Nicole Robbie, Nicole stars as caught the acting bug news anchor Gretchen young. She once said, Carlson who brought a “I remember being in the sexual harassment lawsuit school play when I was With husband against former Fox CEO really little... I was in the Keith Urban Roger Ailes in 2016. nativity as a sheep and Talking about women when I bleated I got my who have spoken out fi laugh l h and went, ‘This is for me’.” first against sexual misconduct, she says, “There These days, she splits her time between is huge strength in saying, ‘I believe you.’ the family farms in Nashville and Australia, Just to hear that makes me cry. It is why an which she shares with her husband of 13 apology, a public apology, is worth so much years, country music star Keith Urban. to women who have been in this situation.

The couple are parents to daughters Because that is what it means. I believe you.” Sunday, 11, and Faith, nine. But Nicole In a career spanning three decades, the insists they won’t push them into showbiz. actress has picked her projects carefully.

“You can’t really get kids into anything, She recently played domestic abuse I’ve realised. You can push them a bit, but survivor Celeste in Big Little Lies, which motivation is a really hard thing.” One she also executive produced alongside rule she does enforce is screen time! She p her co-star Reese Witherspoon.

The role y , “Theyy don’t have phones p says, and I don’t won her both allow them an Emmy and Instagram. I try As Grethchen a Golden Globe to keep some Carlson in – and she’s boundaries.”

Bombshell nominated The births again this year. of her ‘miracle’ Her beauty daughters were may be striking, a welcome but Nicole, surprise for 52, has earned Nicole, who is a reputation also mum to for tackling son Connor, 24, physically and daughter Isabella, 27,

who she adopted with ex-husband, Tom Cruise. It’s thought her relationship with them is strained due to them following their father’s scientologist beliefs.

The actress opened up about her “aching yearning” to have biological children during her first marriage, in which she suffered a miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy. She said recently, “The loss of a miscarriage is not talked about enough.

That’s massive grief.”

Although she split from Tom in 2001, fascination still surrounds their relationship.

But she says, “That was two decades ago, there’s nothing more to be said.

It’s disrespectful to my husband. It’s disrespectful to my ex-husband.”

And as if we needed more reasons to like her, Nicole is a cat lover! She has two, Ginger and Snowy. “I really am a cat person. I’ve got a cat carrier that’s a backpack and it has a window they can peek out of. They can’t wait to get in.” OK! WORDS: KATIE LANGFORD-FOSTER PHOTOS: GETTY

NICOLE BY NUMBERS 1 OSCAR 2003 Actress In A Leading Role, The Hours 1 BAFTA 2003 Actress In A Leading Role, The Hours 4 GOLDEN GLOBES 1996 Best Actress - Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy,To Die For 2002 Best Actress - Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy, Moulin Rouge!

2003 Best Actress - Motion Picture, Drama, The Hours 2018 Best Actress - Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television, Big Little Lies 2 PRIMETIME EMMYS 2017 Outstanding Limited Series (as an executive producer) and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie, both Big Little Lies 1 SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARD 2018 Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries, Big Little Lies

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PUTTING THE RUMOURS BEHIND THEM

DEVOTED IN DUBAI JUNGLE QUEEN JACQUELINE JOSSA AND HER HUSBAND DAN OSBORNE ENJOY A ROMANTIC BREAK

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fter being crowned Queen of the Jungle, Jacqueline Jossa has kicked off 2020 with a romantic trip to Dubai with her husband Dan Osborne.

The couple jetted to their “favourite place” for some quality time together following a busy Christmas with their children, Ella, four, and Mia, one, as well as Dan’s six-year-old son Teddy from a previous relationship.

A source told OK!, “After the craziness of the jungle, Jacqueline and Dan wanted to have a holiday and spend some time together. They were able to start the year with something fun.”

The pair put on a united front as they enjoyed a loved-up dinner and a picturesque boat trip and put rumours of Dan’s alleged infidelity, which emerged during Jacqueline’s time on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, fully behind them.

The source continued, “They had an amazing time. There were no showdown talks or anything like that. Dubai is their

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favourite place to visit and they love going there. They even decided to come off social media while they were there so they could be in the moment and spend some real quality g p time together.”

Dan shared a series of snaps

from their luxury boat trip as he gushed about his “long weekend away with my wife”, while Jacqueline posted a picture of them at dinner with the caption “2020”.

Just before the former EastEnders actress won the ITV show, reports emerged that Dan had allegedly engaged in a threesome with his former Celebrity Big Brother co-stars Natalie Nunn and Chloe Ayling, in 2018.

At the same time, Jacqueline questioned her campmate Myles Stephenson over claims something had happened between Dan and Myles’ ex-girlfriend Gabby Allen.

Dan referenced the “rumours” in an Instagram post in December and called some of them “true” and some “very untrue” as he made a public apology to his wife.

The post read, “I want to publicly say, I know I have made mistakes, we all do as humans, but I’ve made some that have almost cost me my family. I have seriously learnt from these massively, so I want to publicly apologise to my beautiful wife and my family for the mistakes I’ve made.”

The couple are now concentrating on the

The couple with Ella, Mia and Teddy Dan with Chloe and Natalie

Myles and Jacqueline discussed Dan’s infidelity rumours

year ahead with their family. 2020 is set to be an exciting one for Jacqueline with the release of her In The Style clothing collection, while Dan is focusing on his tattoo business Ink Paradise. OK! Jacqueline and Dan enjoyed their getaway to Dubai

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WHAT: Gala performance of Luzia by Cirque du Soleil.

WHERE: Royal Albert Hall, London WHO: Ronan and Storm Keating, Joanna Page, Danny Dyer and wife Joanne Mas and Gemma Collins enjoyed the acrobatic extravaganza.

LOWDOWN: The legendary circus company’s latest show is inspired by Mexican culture and features spectacular water sequences and death-defying stunts. Former Strictly star Brendan Cole was even dragged up to the stage at one point!

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Below: Gemma Collins and Saira Khan

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PARTIES BOYS’ NIGHT WHAT: Bad Boys For Life premiere.

WHERE: Chinese Theatre, Hollywood.

WHO: Leading men Will Smith and Martin Lawrence attended.

LOWDOWN: Vanessa Hudgens has a supporting role in this third instalment of the franchise, but stole the show on the night wearing an eye-catching feathered outfit.

A CUT ABOVE WHAT: Amazon Studios 2020 Winter Television Critics Association Tour.

WHERE: Langham Hotel, Pasadena, California.

WHO: Heidi Klum, Naomi Campbell and Nicole Richie looked amazing, as usual.

LOWDOWN: The trio star in Amazon’s upcoming fashion competition series, Making The Cut. Heidi hosts the show with former Project Runway favourite Tim Gunn, and Naomi and Nicole are judges. The show debuts on Prime in March.

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A DREAMY EVENING

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WHAT: Les Misérables opening night.

WHERE: Sondheim Theatre, London.

WHO: It was a family affair for Amanda Holden who took along her eldest daughter Alexa to the show. Lily James, Rachel Stevens and Kate Garraway also enjoyed the performance.

LOWDOWN: The musical returned to the newly reopened and renamed Sondheim Theatre following a 20-week refurbishment. Les Misérables has enjoyed an extraordinarily successful 16-year run at the theatre.

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BACK WITH A NEW PROJECT

‘THE FIERY RELATIONSHIPS ARE THE GOOD ONES’ THE LIBERTINES STAR CARL BARAT ON KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY…

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ock‘n’roll runs through the veins of sibling duo Lucie and Carl Barât, so joining forces on their latest project, The Heartless, was a no brainer.

The TV show follows a band of the same name and is loosely based on their own experiences.

Carl shot to fame as one quarter of indie band The Libertines with Pete Doherty.

The pair’s often turbulent relationship is well documented, but having put the past behind them, The Libs spent the end of last year on tour – much to their fans’ delight.

Here, we catch up with Carl, who has sons Eli, nine, and Ramone, five, with fiancée Edie Langley, to chat about his work and being in “dad mode”...

What is The Heartless?

The Heartless is a band and a TV show about the band, set in the early 2000s, before the internet.

It’s about young musicians finding their way. The show is my sister’s baby – she’s the best.

The Heartless will be on our screens soon

H h off your own How much experience did you put into it?

My sister’s telling the story, but I’m in that story. She wrote it and I’m writing the music with her. It’s semi autobiographical. I lived in a flat with my sister when my band was taking off, so there are parallels.

Do you and Lucie ever row?

I love working with her. But we have our differences and our relationship can get a bit fiery.

That’s been my professional life with creative partnerships. The fiery ones are the good ones – harder to maintain but the products are always good.

Like The Libertines...

You could say that, yeah.

The Heartless is fronted by Ellie James. Was it a conscious choice to have a female lead singer?

Yeah. We wanted to support current issues. And if we hadn’t, everyone would think it’s about The Libertines.

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Has the music industry changed?

There’s a certain romance and nostalgia for that time [2000s],

when you went up and down the street putting flyers up trying to get everyone to your gig. So many of the old venues have gone. Social media has changed everything. Back then, you wanted to get signed and get a record deal.

It works in a different way now.

How is touring life different for you now you’re a dad?

On tour I’m not quite in dad mode, or quite as squeaky clean. Actually this tour has been a dry tour, which is the first time I’ve ever done that.

I mean, the last tour was quite the opposite! But don’t write about us getting old [laughs].

Tours are still pretty mental.

The Libertines fans are so invested in your relationship with Pete. How would you describe your friendship?

I guess we’re like brothers really – sometimes more. Our chemistry and bond is so tight that we’ve endured everything you can throw at a band and we’ve still come out strong and together. Try as we might, we can’t pull apart, and when we try and break up it doesn’t work. When you finally stop fighting it and realise that, it’s a beautiful thing. OK! THE HEARTLESS IS EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY LUCIE AND CARL BARÂT AND ZOE ROCHA. PRODUCED BY RUBYROCK PICTURES. INTERVIEW: KATIE LANGFORD-FOSTER PHOTOS: GETTY, RUBY ROCK PICTURES

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eed to take your mind off the January blues?

Then head to Stratford-Upon-Avon to see David Walliams’ book The boy In The Dress transformed into a musical extravaganza. It tells the story of 12-year-old school footballing hero Dennis, who quite likes wearing dresses in his spare time, and what happens when everyone finds out. The songs are written by Robbie Williams and will have you singing all the way home. The jokes about growing up with teenagers and who fancies who are spot on too because they make mums and dads laugh as well as the kids.

For us, that made the outing a complete success.

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n all-star cast comes together in this comedy drama about the life of the Charles Dickens’ character. Based on the Dickens novel of the same name and directed by The Thick Of It’s Armando Iannucci, who is a keen Dickens fan, it chronicles David Copperfield’s life from childhood to becoming an adult. Dev Patel brilliantly portrays the highs and lows of Copperfield, while Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie, Ben Whishaw and Peter Capaldi also star. OUT 24 JANUARY

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NEXT IN FASHION NETFLIX JANUARY

tar of Queer Eye Tan France has transformed many a fashion faux pas with his trademark French tuck. And now he’s teamed up with former model and style icon Alexa Chung to find fashion’s next big thing. Eighteen designers will battle it out in themed challenges, creating stylish silhouettes and colourful couture in a bid to take home the $250,000 [£191,833] prize money.

But who really has what it takes to make waves in one of the world’s toughest industries?

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ith their 14th studio album coming out this month, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe have officially released new music in each of the last five decades – proof enough that the British duo’s synth-pop sound is truly timeless. Lead single Dreamland features Years & Years – a genius vocal combo. On Monkey Business, Neil, who recently hinted at a 2020 Glastonbury appearance, sings, “Bring me Margaritas, champagne and red wine, we’re going to have a party where we all cross the line.” Sounds like he’s skipping Dry January! OUT 24 JANUARY

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he may have only celebrated her 30th birthday last year, but Rochelle Humes has a pretty impressive list of achievements.

If having a successful hosting career on Ninja Warrior and nabbing one of the hottest gigs on This Morning wasn’t enough, Rochelle also juggles that with being a mum to Alaia-Mai, six, and Valentina, two, her daughters with her JLS singer husband Marvin.

And the star isn’t planning to slow down anytime soon. In fact, 2020 is set to be even busier for the former The Saturdays singer.

Taking time out of her busy schedule to talk to OK! about her 10th New Look edit launching this month, Rochelle also fills us in on why she’s been scarred from sale shopping and why she wasn’t up for doing Dry January this year...

We saw that you celebrated New Year in the Maldives, how was your sunny break?

It was so nice and relaxing. We’re so lucky. The Maldives is just paradise, it’s like a postcard. It’s the only place you can really switch off from everything.

How did you feel getting into swimwear after indulging over the festive period?

That’s the only thing with going away after Christmas, when you’re like “Woah, I’m on a beach after all those roast potatoes!” Hence the black swimsuit and me not wearing a bikini! It’s a good little classic black swimsuit, the LBD of swimsuits – it’s not part of my latest edit but I’ll definitely be adding swimwear into my summer edit.

What can we expect from the new collection?

My January edit is more about the New Year and thinking about the classic staples you might need in your wardrobe. There are less party pieces in there and more practical wear for every day.

Do you prefer dressing casual or looking glamorous?

I’m lucky with what I do that I can do a bit of both. At this time of year, you’ve done so many parties that everyone is on that January detox.

Not only with health, but with styling too which is nice after dressing up all the time. I like to be chilled but not too chilled.

Do you have a favourite piece from the edit?

The faux suede khaki trench – I absolutely love it. It feels incredible and it looks great with jeans.

Do you like shopping in the January sales?

I don’t like to go out and shop in them that much as I find it a bit overwhelming as it’s so busy – it scares me. I used to be that person whose mum made them get up on Boxing Day, and she’d be like “Come on, let’s hit the sales.” I think she has traumatised me. My mum used to queue outside the shops on Boxing Day! So would your top tip be to snap up the bargains online?

Yes, but I’m a ‘save the high street’ person – it’s just the Christmas sales that frighten me. I like to get the kids’ clothes in the sales because they just grow so quickly. I bought a lot of their holiday clothes in the summer sales. I try to be smart and plan ahead as you struggle to find swimwear before a Christmas holiday.

Now Alaia-Mai is six, has she ? become more aware of fashion?

Yes, she absolutely loves it! She just piles everything on at once, we haven’t mastered the ‘less is more’ concept yet. She’ll have sunglasses on with a hat and glitter. She wants to be a living unicorn, I think that’s her goal. g What are your must-have spring wardrobe staples?

The key buy for me is a shacket – I’m obsessed with the shirt meets jacket kind of thing. You can wear it as a shirt or with a top underneath, or even with a hoodie, especially for spring when it’s not that cold so you don’t want a big coat or heavy jacket.

Is there anyone you take style inspiration from?

My friends are really good at dressing, especially my best friend.

She is very stylish. But my go-to

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girl for inspiration would be model Rosie HuntingtonWhiteley. She’s phenomenal.

Do you and your sisters or friends steal each other’s clothes?

Having been in a girlband before, we used to constantly ask to borrow each other’s clothes so I’m used to it. But my friends and family, and nieces in particular, are a nightmare because if they’ve seen me wear it on TV, they say, “You’ve worn this, you’re not going to wear it for a while, are you?” They understand the process now.

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Your new baby beauty brand My Little Coco is launching in Boots next month. Tell us more about your latest business venture...

I’m so excited about the launch on 17 February but also nervous. I’ve been working on it over the past three years and it’s my baby. I’ve done stuff before – licensing deals or I’ve been a brand ambassador, like I am for New Look – but this is mine. It’s so joyful, and such a passion project but at the same time, starting a business comes with a lot of stress – I feel like I’m about to sprout a few grey hairs. The ultimate goal, when

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‘WE NEED SOME GOOD NEWS AND MORE POSITIVITY’

starting up, is that a big retailer will take you on, so when Boots did I cried happy tears.

Have you made a New Year’s resolution?

With I’m not sure I care husband enough to do a Marvin Dry January. I said I was going to do it and then, for my 30th last year, my best friend booked me a trip to Paris this month so I thought I’m not going to go there and not drink – that’s just really dull.

What about Marvin?

He says he wants to lose his Christmas stomach. He’s just taken up running. We’ve got a dog so when he takes her out he runs at the same time.

What do you hope 2020 will bring?

I’m hoping My Little Coco takes off and I’d really like the world to calm down a little bit. Everything just seems negative and we are barely into January. Even with Meghan and Harry, just let them be happy!

We need some good news and more positivity. That’s what I hope for. OK! GET ROCHELLE’S LATEST EDIT FOR NEW LOOK IN STORES AND ONLINE AT NEWLOOK.COM/UK

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index are not only great for filling your wardrobe with stylish outfits, they are also lingerie experts. And as someone with a large chest, I’m always looking for the perfect bra for

comfort and style. Their new SS20 collection has an underwear set for all shapes and ages. The collection includes muted tonal essentials and seamless items as well as lace for a more feminine feel.

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ARABELLA’S RANGE PACKS A PUNCH

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oing to the gym in January is hard enough and actually sticking to it past the first few days is even harder. But a little help to look the part may keep me going for a couple more months. Boux Avenue have chosen fitness influencer, model and former Love Islander Arabella Chi to front their new fitness line; Boux Sport and we can’t think of a better fit. The collection includes tummy control fabrics, eyelet detail, shaping leggings and low-impact crop tops, not forgetting the go-to black running jacket to complete your new look.

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ith the cold weather not ending anytime soon, my lips remain dry. But thanks to Dani Dyer that may change.

The former Love Island star has teamed up with Vaseline to create a new collection of lip glosses and balms – With Love X. There are three in total, including Glossy Lip Shot in Candy Floss and Satin Lip Balm in Sweet Cherry.

Both are nourishing with a gorgeous natural look that has a touch of pink. £5.99 each

RED ALERT BRIGHTEN UP GREY JANUARY DAYS WITH THIS SIZZLIN’ HOT SELECTION

1 Givenchy Limited Edition Prisme Libre Loose Powder in Mousseline Pastel £41 2 Rimmel Scandaleyes Volume On Demand Mascara £7.99 3 Elizabeth Arden Limited Edition Advanced Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum £67 4 Max Factor Lipfinity Velvet Ma e in Red Luxury £9.99 5 Charlo e Tilbury Charlo e’s Magic Cream Lunar New Year Limited Edition £75 6 NARS A erglow Lip Balm in Orgasm £23

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HUFF AND PUFF

If all-over puffiness is an issue (wine, we’re blaming you for this one), try Magic Ice Globes, £44.99. A few minutes spent rolling these cold glass tools around the face will stimulate circulation and calm any redness.

PEAKY PALLOR

Give skin an instant boost with a light coverage hydrating foundation like Max Factor Miracle Second Skin Hybrid Foundation, £12.99. Go one shade darker than your usual to fake a glow that’ll look like you’re definitely getting your recommended dose of Vitamin D.

BEAT THE TARGET COMMON WINTER SKIN WOES WITH OK!’S BEAUTY EDITOR LAURA MULLEY

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oor old summer gets a bad reputation when it comes to skincare. We’re constantly hearing how sun exposure is the number one cause of skin ageing, and God forbid you don’t have a decent SPF in your morning routine.

But what effect does winter have on your skin?

Cold temperatures, biting winds, central heating and the overwhelming appeal of a hot chocolate over a green juice – not to mention the excessiveness of the festive period anyway – can all contribute to fine lines, redness and dullness, leaving your skin praying for those first days of spring.

Here’s how to help your skin survive the next few months...

FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT FAK

Wit all sorts of winter bugs With lurk lurking, this may not be the mo month that you feel your hea healthiest, but you can alw always fake it. A good blu blusher is like CPR for life lifeless skin, and the new Ico Iconic London Sheer Blush, £18 £18, is so beautifully subtle you you’ll just look like you’ve bee been for a brisk walk in the cold cold. Kim Kardashian West and J.Lo (above) have both use used the Iconic range.

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SKIN SAVIOUR

Aimed at very dry or sensitive skin types, Avène Rich Revitalising Nourishing Cream, £17, is rich and thick. Red fruit extracts reinforce the skin’s barrier while emollient oils leave a long-lasting, soft-to-the-touch feeling.

NO MORE DARK CIRCLES

To tackle dark circles, you’ll need a heavy duty, longlasting, creamy concealer.

Dior Forever Skin Correct, £25, is excellent at disguising those dark rings and bags without making this delicate area look creased or dried out.

FEAST FOR THE EYES

These dark mornings can often mean your eyelids struggle to open properly until that second cup of coffee. Garnier’s Skinactive Ultralift Eye Tissue Mask, £3.99, smooths crow’s feet and de-puffs sleepy peepers.

DON’T PORES TO THINK

It’s the time of year when dead, dull skin cells can easily build up, snuffing out any radiance that might be lurking below.

Let your natural glow show through again with BareMinerals Poreless Exfoliating Essence, £22, which sloughs rough skin with superfruit acids and has the added bonus of diminishing pores. Hailey Bieber (above) is the face of BareMinerals, and we wouldn’t mind skin like hers...

NEED A HAND?

Have you ever noticed how a masseuse’s hands look like a child’s? The key is to moisturise whenever possible.

Finnish brand Lumene’s Arctic Hydra Care Moisture & Relief Rich Hand Cream, £7.90, is a staple in our handbags this winter.

FLAKY LIPS

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Even if your skin is behaving itself, few will avoid chapped lips in winter. Resist picking at them. Keep an instant relief like Weleda Everon Lip Balm, £4.95, on hand at all times. It’s made from natural oils and waxes and is compact with no nonsense.

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HEALTH&FITNESS

REVERSAL OF FORTUNE

REVERSE PRE-DIABETES AND TYPE DIABETES WITH A LIFESTYLE OVERHAUL…

B EAT PROTEIN EARLY

It’s well known that moderately increasing protein in your diet can help you feel more satisfied after meals. What is less well known, though, is that the time of day that you eat protein also matters.

Eating protein for the first meal of the day helps you to feel fuller for longer because after a protein meal, levels of a chemical called tyrosine – a building block for dopamine – rise inside the brain. The time isn’t too important, but it does mean that when you do break your fast, eating a o stave higher protein meal will help to off sugar cravings later on.w

is that for some of us, it’s not too late to turn things around. Intermittent fasting and restricting calories to 800 a day can have a huge impact on blood sugars, although NHS experts do insist that this type of calorie restriction is not suitable for everyone and should only be done under medical supervision.

We caught up with diet expert and author o shares his top Dr Michael Mosley, who ng your diet five steps to overhauling and reverse the threat of Type 2 diabetes in 2020…

AVOID TRIGGER FOODS Have you ever wondered why it is so hard, once you have started eating junk food, to stop? Just as the right foods help you feel fuller for longer, the wrong foods can do the exact reverse.

ADOPT THE THREE Fs

Fluid: If you’re not getting enough water, you’ll be sluggish, lethargic and will mistake thirst for hunger.

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TRY INTERMITTENT FASTING

The Fast 800 diet is a 12-week, low-carb diet, based on the findings of the UK-based DiRECT trial, which showed that a 12-week, very low-calorie diet resulted in substantial weight loss, plus a reversal of pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes over a year in a primary care setting.

Time Restricted Eating and intermittent fasting are parts of the Fast 800 plan and involve

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ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING A NEW REGIME

Ditching sugar has helped Gwyneth Paltrow and Davinia Taylor (below)

inned the Christmas chocolates?

Then you’re in good company as the list of celebrities who’ve ditched refined sugar gets longer every year, from Gwyneth Paltrow and Davinia Taylor to Davina McCall and Miley Cyrus.

With one in 16 adults affected by Type 2 diabetes and many more of us with high sugar levels, the content of our diets is crucial. It’s important to say that prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes are complex conditions and the same approach will not work for everyone, but the good news

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IF COMFORTING FOOD IS WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR THESE TWO YUMMY RECIPES ARE DELICIOUS AND EASY TO MAKE

Pea and ham soup with a hint of mint

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1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan and fry the onion until soft, about 2 minutes. Pour in the stock, bring to the boil and add all the peas. Bring back to the boil, then cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the mint leaves.

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2. Blend the soup until smooth, adjusting the consistency with more stock if needed.

Season well.

3. Add a little diced ham to the bottom of each serving bowl, then pour over the hot soup. Top with a dollop of crème fraîche, a little more diced ham, and a few torn mint leaves. Drizzle over some olive oil, give a final grind of black pepper and serve.

SERVES FOUR INGREDIENTS

● 1 tbsp olive oil ● 1 onion, finely chopped ● 1.5 litres chicken, ham or vegetable stock ● 1 x 600g bag frozen peas ● 200g canned, drained peas ● 12 or so mint leaves (or 1 tsp mint sauce) ● Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Salted banoffee Crunchie Eton pie 2. Crush one of the Crunchie bars and mix in. Then spoon into wide glasses.

3. Crush together the digestives and the other Crunchie bar, then sprinkle on top of the glasses.

4. Mix together the remaining caramel and the salt, then drizzle on top. OK!

SERVES SIX TO EIGHT DEPENDING ON YOUR GLASSES INGREDIENTS

● 500g cream cheese ● 200ml double cream, lightly whipped ● 1 x 397g can condensed milk caramel ● 4 bananas, peeled and chopped ● 1 tsp vanilla extract ● 2 Crunchie bars ● 2 digestive biscuits ● A pinch of sea salt

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his pudding needs no introduction. Just read the title and we’re sure that you’ll want to make it!

1. In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cream, half the condensed milk caramel, the chopped bananas and vanilla extract.

FLORIDA’S HIDDEN TREASURE THERE’S MORE TO THE SUNSHINE STATE THAN THE EAST COAST CHECK OUT FLORIDA’S GULF COAST

WHY GO THERE?

West is best! Florida’s Gulf Coast may not be as well known as Miami on its east coast but it has many of the same sun-kissed attractions. On the shores of Tampa Bay, the city of Tampa offers hip bars and stylish restaurants as well as historic landmarks and museums. If you’re a thrill seeker, visit the city’s Busch Gardens, a 335-acre African-inspired theme park where the world’s tallest, fastest and steepest roller coaster is due to open this spring. Travel 45 miles down the coast to the city of Bradenton and Anna Maria Island where you’ll find miles of sandy beaches and p water sports – so visitors can enjoy a city and beach break in the same holiday…

MUST-DO ACTIVITIES

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For the active adventurer or sporty type, Tampa has plenty to offer. OK! got our city bearings on a seven-kilometre Go! Running Tour and also went on a paddle board tour (above) with Urban Kai that takes you along the Hillsborough River, which weaves it’s way through Downtown Tampa. Once you’ve mastered stand up paddle boarding, test yourself further by doing yoga on your paddle board with the Salty Buddha crew in the calm waters off Anna Maria Island.

From the island’s marina you can join a ecokayak safari with Beach Bums – where you may spot a manatee or a bottlenose dolphin – or take a more leisurely boat cruise with Paradise Boat Tours. And we were lucky enough to see a mother and baby dolphin swim past us while at The Beach House Restaurant on Bradenton Beach!

WHERE TO DINE AND BE SEEN

Part restaurant, bookstore, lifestyle shop and design studio, The Oxford Exchange is a trendy place to have breakfast and OK! recommends the Kale Scramble (eggs) or Nutella Babka. If you go on Sundays expect queues before the doors open.

A former warehouse, the Armature Works is home to the Heights Public Market – a foodie paradise. The huge market showcases local restaurateurs from the bay area and is a fun place for lunch once you’ve decided which eatery to choose.

Bradenton’s Pier 22 has unrivalled sunsets over Manatee River and is renowned for its seafood dishes, while over at Motorworks Brewery you can try a range of locally brewed beers with names such as Pulp Friction Grapefruit IPA and Go Go Godzilla. You’ll also find a beer g garden, food trucks and live music.

The Oxford Exchange

The Waterline Marina Resort Hotel

WHERE TO STAY WHERE TO STAY

With 180 contemporary rooms overlooking Rocky Point on Tampa Bay, the recently opened Current Hotel is the perfect base from which to explore the city. The Rox rooftop bar is great for sundowners and city views while the pool overlooks the ocean. The lobby bar offers an eclectic cocktail menu and coffee from local roaster Buddy Brew while the modern paintings are HOW TO by local Tampa artists.

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THE LOST ALHAMBRA LONDON TELL ME MORE

Let’s face it, these days an Instagrammable backdrop is the most vital requirement of a night out. And you’ll find exactly that at The Lost Alhambra. Situated in the heart of London’s West End, the late night bar, which launched in October, is the go-to destination for cocktails and beautifully bold interiors. No photography experience is necessary as the warm lighting, mirrored walls, neon slogan signs and stylish set-up supply you with all the tools you need to take snaps worthy of any certified celeb.

WHY DO WE LOVE IT?

Aside from its Leicester Square location and fab decor, The Lost Alhambra is steeped in history. It’s on the original site of The Alhambra Theatre, which housed one of the few bars to admit women without a male companion when it opened in 1854.

Actresses of the day would frequent the bar with an apparent cry of, “Come, won’t you

bring me my liquor?” – and that phrase is now up in lights above the bar. Sadly, the site burnt down in 1882, but OK! loves the new venue’s dedication to keeping its theatrical soul alive.

We can also recommend the food, in partnership with Battersea burger joint Dip & Flip. There’s a mouth-watering menu of succulent sliders, loaded fries and tasty hot wings. And the best part? They serve until midnight – so that’s your late night snack sorted!

Love Potion No10 – a tangy blend of pink gin, strawberry jam, lemon juice and pineapple syrup topped with prosecco (£10.50) – was OK!’s favourite cocktail. And those avoiding booze can tuck into a range of mocktails, including a Matinee Porn Star (£6), Matinee Espresso Martini (£6) or alcohol-free prosecco (£4.50).

The Lost Alhambra is the baby of the Adventure Bar chain, which also runs hotspots like Tonight Josephine, The Escapologist and Bar Elba.

Collectively the venues have been visited by the Duke of Sussex, Margot Robbie and body coach Joe Wicks.

WHAT ELSE?

This place is every party planner’s heaven.

Whether you’re the designated maid-ofhonour looking for the perfect place to host

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your bride-tribe or you’ve been nominated to organise your next work function, the Lost Alhambra team will make your night one to remember. With plush comfy sofas for those who don’t dance, a vibrant dance floor for those who do and a selection of tantalising drinks packages, The Lost Alhambra ticks all the boxes for your next event. OK! VISIT THELOSTALHAMBRA.CO.UK

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MARCH 21 – APRIL 20 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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CANCER JUNE 22 – JULY 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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SEPTEMBER 24 – OCTOBER 23 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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SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

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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AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 19

You’re so caught up in the drama around you that you’re neglecting your own affairs. If you’ve made someone a promise, don’t dismiss it as being unimportant compared with other things that are going on.

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TAURUS APRIL 21 – MAY 21

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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JULY 24 – AUGUST 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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GEMINI MAY 22 – JUNE 21

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OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22 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.

STARLINE **

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

A new work direction will bring you a whole host of fresh challenges.

You’re more than 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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PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 – MARCH 20 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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VINTAGE WESTLIFE’S KIAN EGAN AND HIS WIFE JODI ALBERT SHARE THE DETAILS OF THEIR ROMANTIC ENGAGEMENT ISSUE – FEB

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t’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since Westlife burst on to the music scene. The band dominated the charts with a number of hits and made rising from their stools for a key change a boyband must.

The Irish boys gave the nation songs such as Flying Without Wings and You Raise Me Up during their two decades of fame, but they’ve also given OK! access to some of their most special moments.

In 2008, we joined Kian Egan and his then ďŹ ancĂŠe Jodi Albert in Paris, where they revealed all the details of his Christmas proposal. Jodi, now 36, revealed she initially thought Kian was giving h h it her something quite different for her present. “For some reason I thought might be a horse,â€? she admitted, though she was very happy to receive a Tiffany engagement ring instead.

The couple were planning to go backpacking in search of a perfect destination for their wedding, but Kian, now 39, insisted it wouldn’t be a ashy affair. “As much as people think that Westlife has earned a lot of money, we’re not ash,â€? he said. “We don’t feel the need to have the biggest ring, largest house, most expensive cars.â€?

Jodi, who was an actress in Hollyoaks from 2002 to 2006, added, “He wants to go to the jungle. And I am not going to sit around in a jungle.�

The pair tied the knot in Barbados the following summer, but Kian did get his wish when he entered the I’m A Celebrity camp in 2013 – and was crowned king of the jungle.

Although Jodi stated, “I’ve never been able to imagine marrying anyone else,� there was one person who didn’t originally support their romance. “I was standing with Simon Cowell and Jodi walked past and I was like, ‘Wow, who’s that?’ And Simon looked at me and said, ‘No, no, no, kiddo.

Not for you!’�

The pair kept in touch sporadically with a few “drunken phone calls from Kian at 5amâ€?, before Jodi attended a Westlife gig ďŹ ve years later. “She walked into the dressing room and I just looked at her and was like, right, I’m done. That was it. We’ve been together ever since,â€? Kian recalls.

The couple now have sons Koa, eight, four-year-old Zeke and Cobi, two. OK!

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