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9 Posh’s shame as she’s dragged into royal scandal 18 Lauren’s heartbreak over Mark and Michelle’s news 24 “My best friend faked the birth – and death – of her baby” 68 Sophie Austin: “I’ve lost 3st and I’m feeling conﬁdent again”

72 Busy mum Izzy: “Mindfulness helps me manage my panic attacks”

CELEB NEWS 6 Megxit scandal: Why only Kate can heal the royal rift with Meg 11 Kerry: “I’m not a bully – I love Charlotte” 12 Is Jordan damaging her kids with a new attack on her exes?

17 The secret behind the Friends girls’ lasting bond 20 Gemma: “I’m getting married at The Dorchester”

23 Love Dramas 26 “We transformed our bodies for reality TV” 28 Ben and Kate: “We’ve never had a row in 20 years!”

35 Celeb guest: Arabella Chi 36 Ferne: “I can’t wait to have

Get ready for a fresh start! re the January blues setting in? Then let our 10-page mind and body special bring you some sunshine. Busy mum Izzy Judd confesses to mum guilt and reveals simple techniques that help her bring calm to the chaos of parenthood. Former Hollyoaks actress Sophie Austin explains how she managed to lose 3st and regain her old confident self, while Denise Welch discusses learning to deal with depression and how, at 61, she feels better than ever. Their stories are inspirational, but many of us struggle to find the willpower and time to make the changes we want to. That’s why TV’s Dr Rangan Chatterjee’s approach is so brilliant. He says you can improve mood, relationships, sleep and health in just five minutes a day. Why not try his lifestyle plan for yourself? Turn to page 63 for some happy reading!

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LISA’S FRESH HEARTBREAK OVER ANT DIVORCE CLAIMS Lisa Armstrong is locked in a furious public spat after reports she had reached a settlement over ex Ant McPartlin’s £50 million fortune

he lengthy bitter divorce battle between Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong was back in the spotlight once again last week, when the Strictly make-up artist denied claims the warring exes had finally reached a settlement, with reports she had landed over half of the presenter’s £50 million fortune. Shortly after the story broke that Ant had agreed to offer up a whopping £31 million, Lisa, 43, strongly denied the reports on Twitter, saying, “Nope, a load of nonsense AGAIN”, adding she’s taking legal action against the tabloid that reported the alleged settlement figure. She then went on to like a series of supportive tweets

from fans referencing the “heartbreak” she is going through. One wrote, “No amount of money could ever compensate for what this poor girl has had to endure.” Another post liked by Lisa read, “Get what you can! You deserve it! Terrible treatment of you since you found out when we did… It’s heartbreaking behaviour.” CONDEMNED

Lisa also seemed to hint at her pain when one fan messaged her to say, “Keep smiling, Lisa,” to which she responded, “Thanks hun I’m trying... x”. Another wellwisher wrote, “Just dropping by to share some love, chin up lovely lady,” to which she replied, “Thanks xx.” It’s not the first time Lisa has hit out at the “lies” being reported about her in the wake

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of her split from Ant. In 2018 she appeared to rubbish reports claiming she had been “difficult” and that she was demanding a £50 million divorce settlement, tweeting, “lies lies lies”. However, the recent claims about Lisa’s settlement were condemned by some. In comments liked thousands of times, one critic posted, “Joke how divorce courts favour women in the vast majority of cases”, while another added, “31 million for what?” It’s the latest drama after Ant, 44, and Lisa broke up in January 2017 – after 23 years together and 11 years of marriage – as it emerged he’d been struggling with an addiction to painkillers following knee surgery. At the time, Lisa reportedly refused to put her name on the split announcement, as she didn’t want it to go ahead. Just months later, it emerged Ant was dating her former friend and PA, Anne-Marie Corbett, 43. Their divorce was granted in October 2018 over Ant’s “adultery”, reportedly because he and Lisa were technically still married – although they had separated because he was “intolerable to live with” by the time he started seeing Anne-Marie. Lisa was due to face the I’m A Celeb! host in court in the coming weeks to settle their divorce, after talks broke down last

summer when Lisa refused to sign a non-disclosure agreement and wanted to have her say in court. They have also failed to reach a custody settlement over their pet Labrador, Hurley, although reports last week claimed they’d now agreed to share his care. She also reportedly rejected a last-minute plea from her ex for a faceto-face meeting before he jetted to Australia in November to return as host of the ITV show. RUMOURS

While Ant focuses on life with mother-of-two Anne-Marie, his ex has also been aiming for her own fresh start. After reportedly being sacked from her position on Britain’s Got Talent, which Ant co-hosts, she has a host of new projects in the pipeline, including a reported make-up line and hosting new makeover show The Updaters. In December, she was pictured leaving a hotel with music executive Jeremy Hewitt, 51, sparking romance rumours which are yet to be confirmed. By Daisy McLure

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Prince William and Kate pictured back on duty for the first time since Harry and Meghan’s bombshell announcement

● Drama surrounding Meghan and Harry’s decision to quit continues to unravel ● Kate and William are hailed as the future of the monarchy ● Royal expert Katie Nicholl reveals how an end to the crisis rests with Kate

ollowingtheshock announcement that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are quitting their roles as senior royals, the Duchess came out of hiding last week to make a surprise visit to a women’s shelter in Canada. The couple, who have eightmonth-old son Archie, have faced a growing backlash since the scandal erupted, with Meghan dubbed a “ruthless social climber”, while a mortifying video surfaced of Harry “touting” his wife to a Disney executive at the Lion King premiere for voiceover work, with claims he’d snubbed a Royal Marines memorial 6

service to be there. In a shock twist, Meghan’s dad Thomas Markle was said to be preparing to testify against his daughter in a court case brought by her against a national newspaper that published a private letter between the pair. Court papers reveal text messages between Meghan, 38, and her father, hinting at the breakdown of their relationship ahead of her wedding to Harry in 2018. UNDER PRESSURE

Meanwhile, there was speculation the couple might never live in a “meaningful way” in the UK again as staff at their home, Frogmore Cottage,

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were “let go”, and last week Harry performed what was touted as his last-ever official royal engagement during the Rugby League World Cup draw at Buckingham Palace. In another blow to the Queen, there were also claims that they felt they had to step down due to “bad blood” in the royal family, and felt “ostracised”. As scrutiny of the Sussexes continued, there was a very different reaction to William and Kate as they undertook their first royal engagement since the furore broke out. Fans declared them “real assets to the royal family” – with one posting under pictures of the Cambridges on

tour in Bradford, “Megxit crisis does not threaten the future of the monarchy. It threatens the future of Harry and Meghan.” Royal expert Katie Nicholl, author of Harry And Meghan: Life, Loss And Love – tells Closer that the scandal will have piled pressure on William and Kate to hold up the image of the royals, but that Kate in particular will have a big job on her hands to ease tension with Meghan and repair the rift between the princes. She says, “Obviously, Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back will put more pressure on Will and Kate – not only will they be taking on extra work, they will also be left as the primary focus of the royal family’s public image. “Clearly there has been a complex fall-out between Harry and William, and I believe this will have really upset Kate. “She and Harry were once so close that she almost played a

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WS REPORT SCANDAL The pair sho cked the nati on after they re vealed they w a nted to step back from royal d uties

EROYALRIFTWITH MEGHAN peacemaker between them in the past, so she’ll be hoping to help smooth the way perhaps a little bit further down the line. She’ll be instrumental in bringing them all back together. There is absolutely a chance that they will all reconcile. Once Harry and Meghan have a blueprint

big sisterly role to him. I think Kate has already been involved in simmering things down. She’s always had a really good relationship with Harry – particularly in the later years. I think she’ll be genuinely sad at the brothers’ rift and to see this chasm between them.” PLAYING PEACEMAKER

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Though there had been an admission of trouble between the princes, with Harry confessing last October that they were “on different paths”, there has also been tension between the duchesses, who reportedly once had an explosive row over the way Meghan had spoken to Kate’s staff. There were also reports that Meghan had made Kate cry at Princess Charlotte’s dress fitting for the royal wedding. Katie adds, “Kate has been a

for their new life and they settle into it, it’ll get better. In the same way that William and Harry’s relationship got better when Harry had his own household and moved out of Kensington Palace and into Frogmore. When they had this space and this distance, things did get better. Hopefully, once everything has calmed

down, there’ll be an opportunity for things to improve.” Katie believes that a key part of doing that is by Kate and William appealing to Harry’s dream of having Archie and his cousins George, Charlotte and Louis grow up with a close bond. She says, “At some point in the future, there will be a closeness between the four of them, if not for themselves, then for the royal cousins, because it’s emerged that the Cambridge children have only met Archie a handful of times. Harry grew up very close to his cousins. It was always his intention for his children to be close to William’s. “Everyone’s hoping that they can move on from this difficult period, put the warring behind them and actually allow for the royal cousins – when they’re all in the same country at least– to get to spend quality time together.” Katie also says that Harry and

Meghan are keen for another child soon – but adds that now is not the right time. She reveals, “It’s always been on the agenda to have a second child and they don’t want too big an age gap between Archie and his siblings – although that would be a lot to throw into the mix right now with so much going on, not least working out their future roles and the forthcoming court case.” But Katie also believes baby news could help mend their relationship with the British public, and adds, “Harry is so loved in Britain. He’s putting on a brave face, but deep down it must have been the hardest decision of his life. He is deeply loyal and deeply in love and he is standing by his wife, but at the cost of losing his family.”

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POSH’S SHAME AS SHE’S DRAGGED INTO ROYAL SCANDAL Victoria Beckham is devastated after claims she leaked stories about Meghan Markle, and fears it will ruin not only her reputation but also any chance of husband David’s dream of a knighthood

TRUST AND LOYALTY

According to reports last week, Meghan pointed the finger of suspicion at Posh back in 2017, after the fashionista gave her beauty tips – a story which later appeared in a newspaper, leading the Duchess to believe she had leaked the story. A source says, “Vic was mortified when it happened. She and David were both shocked and hurt – so it was hard for her to relive the same feelings after details resurfaced of the alleged leak, amid the furore around Harry and Meghan stepping back from the royal family. “Vic’s now panicking that this could destroy her reputation. She’s been very careful who she keeps close to her in the past for reasons of trust and loyalty. It’s heartbreaking for her to be accused and for everyone else to know about it.” The alleged exchange between Harry, 35, and David, 44, happened in the wake of a

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tabloid story in December 2017, which revealed Posh had given the former actress advice ahead of her move to London – detailing facialists, hairdressers and stylists she recommended. Meghan was said to have been “furious” after the story appeared. The women are said to have bonded via David and Harry’s long-term friendship, which developed after working on charity initiatives together. Despite reportedly falling out over the alleged leak, the Beckhams’ attendance at the couple’s wedding in 2018 confirmed their friendship. The Duchess has also sported David hopes to receive a knighthood

several designs from Posh’s fashion label, despite previously swearing off wearing her clothes, saying the designs didn’t suit her. It’s not the first time the Beckhams have been upset by a royal link. David’s reputation was previously thrown into jeopardy in 2017, when he allegedly became the victim of a £1 million blackmail plot, with hackers threatening to expose a series of damning emails, which his reps said had been “doctored”. HUMILIATION

The bombshell material alleged the sports star had attempted to use a charity campaign to bag a knighthood – even branding the Honours Committee “unappreciative c***s” and calling singer Katherine Jenkins’ OBE a “f***ing joke”. The dad-of-four – who shares Brooklyn, 20, Romeo, 17, Cruz, 14, and eight-year-old Harper with his wife – was said to be “gutted” after missing out on a

knighthood yet again last month. And after suffering untold humiliation from the latest scandal, pals say the former Spice Girl fears the speculation could destroy her and David’s dream of receiving the honour. The source says, “Vic is worried this could scupper things for David. She knows she’s done nothing wrong, but the headlines alone are enough to stir up the drama again.” The source adds, “Vic really wants to speak to Meghan to make sure they’re still OK. She’s hoping that, once things have calmed down for her and Harry, they can arrange a public meetup, or she’ll wear one of her designs to a high-profile event to prove there’s no animosity between them. She’s pinning her hopes on it because, without that public gesture, she fears people will believe the stories and turn against her – ruining everything she’s worked so hard for.” By Daisy McLure CLOSERONLINE.CO.UK

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he was mired in a royal scandal last week, amid reports Prince Harry confronted her husband David Beckham over claims she’d leaked stories about her friendship with Meghan Markle. And pals say Victoria Beckham felt “humiliated and upset” after the allegations were aired in public, which she worries could tarnish her reputation and destroy her and David’s relationship with the royal family.

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KERRY: ‘I’M NOT A BULLY – I LOVE CHARLOTTE’ Kerry Katona is left distraught after being accused of mocking Charlotte Crosby’s surgicallyenhanced looks

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and removal, lip and face fillers, and Botox – sported even fuller lips and tighter skin. SLAMMED

The Atomic Kitten singer – who has had Botox, fillers, liposuction and two tummy tucks over the years – was slammed by upset fans, with one ranting, “She should know better! What a hypocrite. You would hate it if anyone said anything like this about your children,” while another wrote, “Why make derogatory comments about Charlotte’s looks? How would you like it if people made comments about you? Criticise people’s behaviour instead, because you have no idea what could be going on for her to do this. Mean girl.” Kerry is promoting a bespoke package for treatment at Harley Cosmetic London

And insiders say the backlash has “devastated” the mum of four, with a friend telling Closer, “Kerry didn’t expect things to blow up the way they have and all the comments she’s read about herself have been really hurtful. She’s been on the receiving end of cruel insults over her looks in the past, so she would hate for others to think she is a bully.” The pal added Kerry only made the comments as a way of encouraging Charlotte to “rein it in”, adding, “She thinks Charlotte is gorgeous and doesn’t need all this work done. This was her way of saying she should embrace her natural beauty more. She will speak to Charlotte to set things straight once she’s home from the jungle.” Last week, Charlotte revealed she has been the victim of continuous trolling over her looks, telling her I’m A Celeb! camp-mates, “People say, ‘Oh God, she was so much better before she had all the surgery,’ and I’m like, ‘But I’m still the

same person inside, so why does it matter what I look like?’ I get called Michael Jackson all the time. People are ruthless.” DAMAGE

Kerry – whose Instagram bio reads “empowering each other” and “other people’s opinions do not define you as a person” – has recently hit out at her own trolls, writing a lengthy post about “being kinder” to each other after a fan mocked her body. She also made an appearance on Loose Women to discuss how internet warriors can damage self-esteem, after her eldest daughter, Molly, 19 – who she shares with Westlife’s Brian McFadden – was targeted. The source adds, “Kerry loathes bullies and hates the thought of being called one. She talks to her kids all the time about being kind to others, so she wouldn’t be able to look them in the eye if she was really behaving badly – she insists this is all a misunderstanding.” By Daisy McLure CLOSERONLINE.CO.UK

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he once said Botox is “no different to heavy make-up”, even promoting a face filler and fat-dissolving aesthetics package – called ‘The Kerry Katona’ – at a Harley Street clinic to her 553k Instagram followers. But last week, Kerry provoked outrage when she seemed to make fun of reality star Charlotte Crosby’s dramatic new look, writing, “Charlotte is great entertainment, but I wish she would stop messing with her face, as it looks fragile. It looks like it has got stuck between two lift doors. She looks a bit like a cross-eyed fish. Charlotte said her lips look like a ‘baboon’s a**e’ and she’s not wrong.” Her comments came after the ex-Geordie Shore star’s appearance shocked fans on the Australian version of I’m A Celeb!, filmed in South Africa, where Charlotte, 29 – who has admitted to numerous surgeries, including a nose job, boob job

IS JORDAN DAMAGING HER KIDS WITH A NEW ATTACK ON HER EXES?

Jordan plans to release more secrets about her former partners in a new book to make cash – but concerns have been raised about the impact on her children

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he’s in the midst of bankruptcy, having once been worth an estimated £45m. Now, Jordan is reportedly planning to claw back some of her lost fortune by releasing yet another tell-all book about her troubled life. Jordan – real name Katie Price – previously revealed she would expose those who “crossed” her on her YouTube channel, and sources tell Closer that, for her rumoured seventh autobiography, she’ll specifically take aim at exes Dwight Yorke, 48, Peter Andre, 46, and Kieran Hayler, 32. A source reveals, “Katie feels bitter towards Pete, Kieran and Dwight, and she wants revenge. She’s been bragging to pals that she’s going to enjoy ‘bringing

Dwight Yorke is dad to Katie’s first child

down her exes’ by detailing what went on with them all. She sees it as a way of making some quick cash, and also getting the public back on her side by revealing the truth, so receiving some much-needed sympathy. She’s very canny – despite everything she’s said, she cleverly kept some secrets to herself, knowing she might be able to make use of them later in times of need. Now is that time.” VENDETTA

The 41-year-old mum-of-five was declared bankrupt in November last year in a hearing at the High Court after failing to stick to a plan to repay her debts of around £800,000, with the Official Receiver taking control of her financial affairs and property – including her £2m so-called “mucky mansion”. Meanwhile, Jordan’s romantic life has been messier than her finances. Last month, she re-ignited her feud with ex-footballer Dwight, who she alleged hasn’t seen their disabled son Harvey, 17, in over 13 years – a claim he is yet to respond to. Jordan and Dwight had split by the time she gave birth to Harvey in May 2002. In her sixth autobiography, Reborn, published in 2016, she insisted

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Dwight was unwilling to acknowledge the limitations of his son’s disabilities. The former glamour model is also said to be gunning for ex-husband Pete, to whom she was married for four years before splitting in 2009, and is father to Princess, 12, and Junior, 14. Last November, Jordan was reportedly overheard blaming Pete – who has since remarried and had two children with doctor wife Emily, 30 – for her bankruptcy, saying, “I’ve known it’s coming, going bankrupt, because I took [Pete] to court. He’s the worst person ever.” And after her divorce from cheating third husband Kieran in 2018 – with whom she shares Jett, six, and Bunny, five – Jordan went on a downward spiral. She later confessed she self-medicated with cocaine, resulting in her checking into rehab clinic The Priory with post-traumatic stress disorder. The source adds, “Katie is furious at Dwight and how he’s living his life. As she’s now bankrupt, she partly blames it on everything she’s done for Harvey over the years, with what she sees as very little support from his dad. She also has a particular vendetta against Pete, as she feels he

acts like a saint in public with his new family. While supporting Harvey’s special requirements financially has been tough, she never really recovered from her court battle with Pete over a privacy claim. She ended up having to pay a lot in legal costs, plus secret settlements to move on from it. “She’s gutted that, after grafting for years to build her empire, she’s ended up struggling financially – while Pete, Dwight and Kieran seem to be living well.” CONCERN

Jordan recently spent Christmas with only Harvey for company. Junior and Princess were with Pete, while Jett and Bunny were with Kieran. Last week, she denied reports she begged him to spend their anniversary together. Closer previously reported her ex-husbands were concerned and protective of their children – especially following her wild partying last year – with them “urging her to go to rehab” last October. Earlier this month, fans expressed worry for her son Junior, after he posted on social media that there had been “many lows” in the last decade for him. Now, sources say that friends

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of Jordan – who recently split from on/off fiancé Kris Boyson – are urging her to think about the impact a tell-all, inflammatory book may have on her kids, and have warned her she could end up hurting herself further by attempting to destroy her exes. The source adds, “Katie’s friends have encouraged her to think about how hurtful it could be for her kids to hear about fresh bitterness between their parents. They’ve told her to let go and concentrate on getting back to her best. They’re also worried she could face legal trouble if she starts tearing her exes apart, and her plan to make money might blow up in her face. “Her pals are urging her to get professional help, focus on her own life, and prioritise the kids’ happiness – rather than trying to drag everyone else down and cause chaos she doesn’t need.” By Daisy McLure

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‘Parents should present a ‘Her new book positive view of each other’ will be a ﬂop!’ Child psychotherapist Kate Medlin believes ongoing and intense animosity between parents can have a huge impact on children. She says, “Bitterness, tension, and anger between separated parents can significantly harm children. The major rule for couples who have split acrimoniously should always be, ‘We must love our kids more than we dislike each other’. Katie publicly airing her resentment of her exes in a book, available to her children, could potentially be extremely damaging to them. “Not only could behaviour like this affect the child’s view of, and ability to form, future relationships, but it could also damage their sense of self. Hearing a parent insult the other could leave the child feeling that half of them is bad, which can hurt their self-esteem. “A parent should be presenting a positive view of the other to the child – even if they don’t believe it. If Katie does go ahead and create more animosity so publicly, it could have a profoundly negative effect on the kids later in life.”

With Princess, Bunny, Jett, Harvey and Junior

PR expert Nick Ede thinks releasing yet another memoir would be a bad move for Jordan’s career and reputation. He says, “Gone are the days when Katie Price had a big impact on her fans. I think releasing her seventh autobiography is likely to be a flop. “She was once one of the topselling authors in the UK with her autobiographies, novels, and children’s books. She had millions of fans. But people have fallen out of love with her, due to the things she’s said and choices she’s made. She left the mansion that, ultimately, her fans paid for through the money she made, in total disarray. “It’s also unlikely there’ll be any bombshells, as everything she has to say she’s likely already said on social media or on her show. She’s no longer a shining star – nowadays, people want to hear from Hollywood or reality stars, or really aspirational people. Katie is none of these. A book is a bad idea, and likely to, if anything, generate negative headlines about poor sales.”

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DON’T LET ANIMALS SUFFER FOR YOUR WINTER WARDROBE

As public opinion turns against the use of products made with animal fur, it’s been revealed that some faux outﬁts are actually real. Closer investigates the true cost of our cold-weather fashion

ith another cold snap forecast in the coming weeks, highstreet stores will stock their rails with clothes that help keep us warm. But shockingly, many items – including coats and bobble hats – will be made with real fur. And despite a campaign in 2018 by PETA to ban the sale of fur, which was signed by over 100,000 people, it is still legal in the UK. In the last two decades, £820 million-worth of fur has been imported into Britain, and currently only two London boroughs have banned its sale. PHOTOS: HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL/UK, SPLASH, GOFF, PETA, MIRROR ONLINE

and raccoon dogs to be sold in the UK if they’re imported from overseas where, often, animals are kept in horrific conditions. An exposé by the Humane Society International/UK in October 2019 revealed that in farms across Finland, sheds full of hundreds of tiny wire cages contained thousands of mink and foxes. With little shelter from the freezing conditions, the animals were found in distress, with some larger animals living in misery in solitary confinement. In upsetting video clips, animals are seen visibly distressed. Smaller creatures

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Closer’s Fashion Editor, Charlie Bell, says, “There are so many gorgeous faux-fur pieces to choose from nowadays that there’s really no need to buy the real thing. Even if you’ve got a vintage coat that was bought years ago, it’s best left at the back of your wardrobe. Because a fur coat is no longer just a fur coat – if you wear it in public, you’re making a statement.” Fur farming has been illegal in Britain since 2000. The sale of domestic dog, cat and seal fur is prohibited, but it is legal for the pelts of animals including rabbits, coyotes, minks, foxes,

were found with bleeding abscesses, while living among the bodies of dead animals heaped across the wire floor. Many farmed animals will have lived in these conditions from birth, until the age of eight months old, when they are electrocuted or gassed, then skinned for their fur. Celebrities seen wearing fur include Liz Hurley, who was spotted in a fur bobble hat, and Jennifer Lopez, who has sported a brand known for its use of fur – Canada Goose – which uses the fur from wild coyotes caught in steel traps. The animals may lie in agony in North America’s Geese – wanted for their feathers – are forced into cramped cages before being taken to an abattoir

Mink are often kept in horrific conditions

freezing conditions for days until hunters arrive to kill them. And the coats themselves are lined with goose feathers. An investigation by PETA revealed that the geese used by Canada Goose are forced into cramped, faeces-covered cages for a painful five-hour journey to an abattoir, where each animal is shackled and killed for its feathers. FALSE ADVERTISING

Known for its insulation and soft feel, down is the layer of tiny feathers closest to a bird’s skin. The soft feathers are widely used for down-filled coats sold across UK high street stores. Feathers are sometimes even plucked from birds while they’re alive. And while a lot of brands deny using live plucking methods, the outdated practice is still used in China, where 80 per cent of the world’s down is produced. PETA say it’s impossible to know whether any of the thousands of birds killed every year are dead before their feathers are excruciatingly plucked from their skin. Down-filled items are widely available, including from Marks & Spencer and Adidas, where down-filled coats sell for as little as £31.99. As more consumers are disassociating themselves from

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STYLISH ALTERNATIVES Fashion brand Canada Goose is a go-to for many celebs, including Jennifer Lopez

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There’s no need to shop for real fur when there are so many alternatives on the high street that not only look good but are cruelty-free, too. Plus, they cost a fraction of the price of a Canada Goose coat (which start from £395). From supersnuggly cover-ups, to fluffy bags and hats, Closer finds the best faux-fur buys so you can wrap up warm this winter...

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animal products, worryingly, the move towards faux fur has led to markets across Britain mislabelling real fur as fake, since cruel, cramped practices have made the animal product so cheap to farm. At the end of last year, stores including House of Fraser were all caught advertising clothes that contained real animal hair as “faux”. House of Fraser removed items from their shelves after the backlash. Claire Bass, executive director at Humane Society International/UK says, “There’s a huge transparency issue. Often, consumers looking for fake alternatives don’t realise they’re buying real fur. “Meanwhile, some consumers buying coats with a fur trim for hundreds of pounds might believe that the hefty price tag makes the process of obtaining fur less cruel, assuming that the animals have been kept in kinder conditions – but the fur trade is inherently cruel. There’s no difference between the way animals used for luxurious

brands are kept and killed and those that are farmed for cheap market stalls. “Fur farming is banned here in the UK, but is still happening in countries like France, Finland and Denmark. We’re still bankrolling the cruelty by allowing that fur to be sold here.” ETHICALLY CONSCIOUS

The good news is that some brands are finally rejecting the cruel trade. Luxury fashion houses including Gucci and Chanel are paving the way for a fur-free future, and London Fashion Week has banned brands from showing fur on the catwalk. Ecopel, a luxury faux fur supplier, has collaborated with Stella McCartney to create Koba – an environmentally friendly faux fur fabric. Arnaud Brunois, communication manager at Ecopel, says, “We work with more than 300 luxury brands – when luxury fashion houses go fur-free, they come to us for alternative luxe materials. “More brands are learning

● Don’t buy real fur and boycott shops that insist on selling such products. Always opt for faux options. ● Check the lining to see if an item is really faux fur. Faux fur will be sewn on to fabric, but real fur will still be attached to the skin (leather). Also, the ends of each strand of hair should be blunt, whereas real fur is wispy. ● Tell friends about the animals suffering for fur, and share stories on social media. ● If you think a market stall or shop is labelling real fur as faux, reach out to your local trading standards office at Nationaltrading standards.uk. ● Sign the petition at Furfreebritain.uk to help make Britain fur-free

that consumers are becoming increasingly ethically conscious. I hope that, eventually, animals won’t have to die for the fashion industry.” Canada Goose told Closer, “Neither the farm, abattoir, nor the animals and the treatment of them shown in the video manufactured by PETA were a part of the Canada Goose supply chain.” By Bella Evennett-Watts

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THE SECRET BEHIND THE FRIENDS GIRLS’ LASTING BOND They’re as close now as they were when the classic sitcom debuted a quarter of a century ago, so what’s the key to their enduring relationship?

GOOD TIMES AND BAD

Speaking of their first meeting, mum-of-one Lisa, 56, said, “I think it was unspoken, but we instinctively felt like we needed to connect.” Jen added, “We just fell in love with each other and wanted to hang out.” So how have the three actresses managed to remain as close behind the scenes as their characters appeared on camera? One aspect of their strong

The trio at the height of the show’s success

friendship is that they always celebrate the good times and support one another through the bad. Courteney, 55, and Lisa were in the congregation when Jen tied the knot with actor Brad Pitt in 2000 – and were also both invited to Jen’s second wedding, to Justin Theroux, in 2015. And the girls have lent a sympathetic ear through breakups and divorces, with Jen splitting from Brad in 2005 and Courteney parting ways with actor David Arquette, dad to her 15-year-old daughter Coco, in 2013. Courteney said at the time, “It’s funny, a lot of really close friends are going through this right now or, like Jennifer, have gone through it… Jennifer

❛NO MATTER HOW MUCH TIME PASSES WITHOUT SEEING EACH OTHER, IT DOESN’T MATTER❜ has been amazing, for sure.” Jen and Courteney regularly holiday together – a habit they even maintained during their marriages. Jen was pictured on trips with Courteney and David in happier times, while Courteney reportedly even joined Jen and Justin on their honeymoon to the South Pacific island of Bora Bora. Following her split from Brad, Jen was full of praise for Courteney, saying, “She’s extremely fair, ridiculously loyal, and fiercely loving. I’ve slept in her guest bedroom a lot. All I can say is she’s been there for me through thick and thin.” REBOOT RUMOURS

All of the gang in Jen’s firstever Instagram post last year

Courteney heading out for lunch with Lisa and her father in LA last year

Revealing in an interview that the trio have a group text chain, Courteney joked it was sometimes “too much pressure”, adding, “You have something funny to say, but then you send the text and they don’t get it.” But it’s clear the roots of

their friendship run deep, with Courteney pictured sweetly helping Lisa’s 87-year-old father Lee as the three ventured out for lunch in LA last January. And last June, Courteney posted a picture of her with her two besties, noting, “How lucky am I to be spending my birthday with these two?” Lisa has insisted their closeness is down to working together for so long, saying, “[Jen and Courteney] are people I spent every day with for ten years, and no matter how much time has passed or how much we haven’t been able to see each other, it doesn’t matter.” And if the girls’ tight-knit bond isn’t heartwarming enough, we have it to thank for being the catalyst for a rumoured Friends reunion. Speaking last year about the possibility of a reboot, Jen said, “I would do it. The girls would do it.” Sounds promising! By Daisy McLure CLOSERONLINE.CO.UK

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hey met in 1994 as fresh-faced co-stars of new sitcom Friends. And as the show went on to have global success, the bond between Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow became unbreakable – something the trio proved again last week as they shared a sweet selfie together at an awards night [far right]. Jen, 50, uploaded the snap to Instagram with the caption, “Hi from the girls across the hall!” in a nod to their characters Monica, Rachel and Phoebe.

MICHELLE’S STRESS OVER BABY DEADLINE

After Michelle Keegan quits Our Girl to spend more time with husband Mark Wright, she worries that the pressure will be on to start a family

he made the surprise announcement last week that she was quitting her “life-changing” role on BBC drama Our Girl – which is filmed overseas – amid reports she wants to spend more time with husband Mark Wright. Michelle Keegan’s decision comes just a year after Mark, 33, bowed out of his TV presenting role in Hollywood, saying at the time, “It just feels like the right time to come back to the UK and live here with my wife.” And after making the sacrifice for the sake of her relationship, insiders tell Closer that Michelle, 32, is nervous about the weight of expectation on her, and the pressure to start a family after spending the bulk of their five-year marriage living in different countries due to work.

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HIGH EXPECTATIONS

A source says, “Michelle felt she couldn’t keep jetting off to Malaysia, South Africa and other far-flung places to film when she knew Mark had walked away from his dream job in LA to be with her. She wanted to show him that she was just as determined for them to spend more time together and to keep the spark in their marriage. She’s insisted that it’s only fair they both make sacrifices for each other. “But it was a heart-wrenching decision, because she loved the show and the opportunity of working overseas with such 18

a great cast and crew. In the back of her mind, she’s worried that she’ll feel she’s missing out when the show carries on without her. This is a happy time for them as a couple, finally coming together on the same page, but she’s still slightly nervous that the reality might not live up to the expectations.” Both Michelle and Mark have previously expressed their desire to become parents, with Michelle revealing in 2017 that she wanted “four kids”, while in 2018 Mark said, “Twins would be great, because you’re getting two out of the way at once.” However, recently Michelle has expressed her frustration over constantly being asked about having kids, saying, “[Interviewers] don’t know the background of what’s happening. It’s no one else’s business. In this day and age, you shouldn’t ask questions like that.” Yet, just months later, Mark couldn’t resist talking about children again when investigating his family tree on BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are? – after Michelle had previously been on the show

Mark quit his presenting gig on US show Extra last year

– saying, “If we ever have to tell our kids – when we have them which, touch wood, we do – she’s got tha story about her fami and now so have I.” Pals say that Michelle is apprehensive about the pressure to start a family now they’re both based in the UK and that fans may start to speculate The couple are on the subject. looking to enjoy spending The source adds, more time toget her “She’d love them to become parents when the time is righ but Michelle can already the sacrifices he made while feel the pressure building up working in LA, flying back and around them. She doesn’t forth to see Michelle, telling want it to all be about babies, Good Morning Britain in 2018, which she feels will just leave “My marriage and my love life them stressed at the idea of a definitely comes first.” deadline looming over them. The source adds, “Michelle is “Everyone’s asking her used to having a packed filming questions now that she’s left schedule, and for a working [Our Girl], and whether it actress, that is the dream means she’s looking forward scenario. She’s not one to turn to having a family next. She down roles, and though some just wants to enjoy some time downtime is a great opportun with Mark.” to enjoy their life together, it’ making her nervous that she MAKING MEMORIES could be sacrificing golden opportunities in her career. Michelle has achieved huge “All Michelle wants right success in her career since now is to spend some proper playing Tina McIntyre on time with Mark at home, from 2008 to Coronation Street doing all the things they’ve 2014. In addition to Our Girl and missed out on these past a string of other TV appearances, five years. She wants to she recently won rave reviews enjoy the simple things like for playing Erin in the comedy Brassic, which has been renewed romantic nights in, hanging out with their mates and for a second season. making memories.” Meanwhile, Mark has By Daisy McLure previously spoken about

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LAUREN ‘PULLS OUT ALL THE STOPS’ TO STARTAFAMILY S

❛SHE’S NERVOUS SHE MAY BE SACRIFICING GOLDEN CAREER OPPORTUNITIES❜

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he’s been a thorn in Michelle Keegan’s side ever since the actress began dating her ex-fiancé, Mark Wright, in 2012 – with a series of public spats seeing Lauren Goodger dubbed “the bitter ex”. And after Michelle, 32, sparked pregnancy rumours last week when she announced she was quitting Our Girl to “spend more time at home”, pals say Lauren, 33 – who has previously revealed she aborted Mark’s baby aged 20 – has been upset by the speculation. Commenting on Michelle’s news, fans went into overdrive online, with one commenting, “I bet she’s preggers”, while another added, “I think two b me three soon!” source says, “Lauren felt pained when she aw what people were saying, but as jumped to the ame conclusion. he always felt it ould only be a tter of time, but lises now it really uld be imminent. Lauren and Mark were t’s brought a lot together aw emotions and for over tbreak to the a decade ace, and it’s a painful nder of the baby m she lost with Mark

– made worse by the fact she’s still single and desperate to become a mum. She’s going to pull out all the stops to make that happen this year.” The former TOWIE stars have been at loggerheads since breaking off their engagement in 2011, following a rocky, 11-year romance. Since then, Lauren – who’s been single for 18 months after two failed romances with ex-cons Jake McLean and Joey Morrisson – has been blasted by her ex for making a series of bitter swipes at him and Michelle. Lauren’s made no secret of her broodiness, confessing in 2015, “I want to be a young mum,” before revealing that being a single mum didn’t scare her following her “toxic” split from Jake. And pals say Lauren – who has vowed to get in shape in 2020 in response to her Boxing Day hospitalisation due to “the world’s worst hangover” – is weighing up her options. The source adds, “She’s looking for a new man and is focused on getting into the best shape possible to conceive. She’s given herself a ‘boyfriend deadline’ of her September birthday and insists if she hasn’t found a man by then, she’ll explore other options – she’s seriously considering going it alone.”

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GEMMA:

‘I’m getting mar Dorchester’ Gemma Collins opens up to Closer about her lavish wedding plans – at the same spot where boyfriend James ‘Arg’ Argent spoilt her on Valentine’s Day

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he’s made no secret of the fact she wants to become a mum and get married, and although Gemma Collins’ love life hasn’t been plain sailing recently – with her on-off boyfriend James ‘Arg’ Argent returning to rehab for drugs and alcohol addiction – she’s still pushing on with her plans for her dream wedding.

Gemma, 38, and Arg, 32, reunited most recently in November, following another bust-up that saw the worried star apparently calling 999, after fears her boyfriend had overdosed. She reportedly agreed to give their relationship another chance – on the condition that he cleans up his act for good – so they can start a family. Despite Arg’s setback, Gemma, who often refers to herself as alter-ego The GC, has told Closer she’s continuing to dream of her big day at the couple’s favourite luxury hotel, The Dorchester. There, they spent last Valentine’s Day in a romantic £3,000 suite, where he spoilt her with red roses, a magnum of

Champagne, and breakfast in bed. She says, “If [the proposal] were to come, of course I’d say yes. I’d like a big wedding.” Feeling nostalgic for their romantic break, she adds, “I want to get married at The Dorchester hotel in London, then fly to Sicily for the honeymoon – but he’s got to buy the big yellow rock first. Until I get a big £250k or half-a-million yellow diamond, I ain’t settling with anybody!” WORRIED

Sicily is also full of sentiment for the pair, as they spent a week holidaying there in the summer, before Arg fell off the wagon. The couple – who have been on and off for eight years since they met on TOWIE in 2011 – previously discussed their wedding plans last year, with Arg saying, “I am

Gemma on Ice Dancing On last January

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ried at The 23∂st last year at the peak of his partying – she’s throwing herself into work while he’s on the mend. She says, “I’m inundated with offers! My agent looks exhausted – the poor bloke hasn’t slept for two weeks. I’ve got series two of my ITVBe show, Diva Forever, coming back, and it’s going to be better than ever. I’m enjoying being the star of everything.” PARTYING

Leaving The Dorchester together

definitely asking Gemma to be my wife. We love the idea of getting married in Essex. The first time we made love was in Marbella, so it would be nice to get married there, too.” But Arg is reportedly currently seeking help at a retreat in Thailand, for food, drug and alcohol addictions. He first entered the same centre in 2015 to curb his partying lifestyle, and emerged with a much trimmer physique. He managed to drop 3st in ten weeks, after adopting healthy eating and exercise habits, but was back in rehab by 2017. And although Gemma is undoubtedly worried about her man – who ballooned to Arg at a charity football matc h in April 2019

Gemma also returned to the Christmas special of Dancing On Ice, after she notoriously took part in the show last year, making headlines for her impressive weight loss. Although she proudly lost almost 3st, dropping from a size 24 to 20, the 5ft 9 star admits her diet has since slipped. She explains, “Once I took my skates off, I didn’t skate ever again. I went on SkinnyJab [weight loss injections], but last month, it was party after party – cheese boards, red wine, mince pies – so now it’s January [I’ll start watching what I eat] again.” Gemma also became the show’s mosttalked about celebrity, after suffering a horrific fall and sensationally clashing with former judge Jason Gardiner. He called her a brat during an interview, while she accused him of selling stories on her. There’s clearly no love lost between the pair, with Gemma sarcastically saying, “I can’t even remember his second name. When the time comes, I might [take over] and be a judge, although I think I’ve got to master the art of ice skating a bit better yet!” She did, however, get along very well with her skating pro partner on the show, Matt Evers, who is part of

They may ge t married in Marbella

Dancing On Ice’s first ever same-sex couple this series with Steps star, Ian ‘H’ Watkins. “I love Matt and I’m so excited for the same-sex coupling,” she says. “You’ve got to move with the times and ice skating is a sport, so I think the fact that they’re allowing same-sex couples to go for it is life-changing for people. It’s amazing – and I don’t think there’s anyone better to do that than Matt and H.” UNIQUE

Although she describes herself as “comedy gold”, Gemma insists she never watches herself back on TV, adding, “I just haven’t got the time, but when I do see the re-runs on Instagram and stuff, it’s highly hilarious. “I’m very special and unique, so basically no one has my magic ingredient. No one knows what makes The GC and no one could ever be The GC. I don’t compare myself to anyone. I am a stand-alone – a one-off. I’m The GC, honey – I’ve got nothing to prove!” By Julie-Ann Trainor

‘I’ve got nothing to prove – I’m special and unique!’

JESSIE AND CHANNING Love dramas SPOTTED TOGETHER AFTER SPLIT THE LATEST HOOK-UPS, MAKE-UPS AND BREAK-UPS

heir year-long relationship ended last month – but it now seems Jessie J and Channing Tatum may have rekindled their romance. The former couple were spotted in LA earlier this month, furniture shopping, with an onlooker describing the pair as “in great moods, and together the whole time”. They added they were dressed casually “in sweats and trying to be low-key”. Singer Jessie, 31, and actor Channing, 39, announced their split just before Christmas, saying they will remain “good friends”. Sources blamed the decision on their “busy schedules”, and Channing was spotted on celebrity dating app Raya days later. Jessie shared her post break-up emotions

on social media, writing on Instagram, “Delayed emotions are not fun... Time is healing... The puzzle pieces of life [are] sometimes put together in the wrong places. They can hurt until tended to.” She also said she was feeling “not so fun”, suggesting she was struggling. The pair got together in October 2018, with Jessie telling Closer last year that, if she could speak to her teenage self, she’d say, “You’re gonna get with Channing Tatum in 10 years, so keep going! It’ll all be good.” Channing started dating Jessie six months after splitting with his wife of nine years, Jenna Dewan – with whom he shares Everly, six. Jenna is now expecting a baby with actor Steve Kazee, which Channing reportedly found hard to come to terms with.

ZAYNAND GIGI BACK ON

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SIENNA’S RING RIDDLE

She went public with toyboy boyfriend Lucas Zwirner in 2019 – and Sienna Miller is rumoured to be engaged after she was pictured wearing a diamond ring on her wedding finger earlier this month. The actress, 37, has been papped with the ring while out with Lucas, 28, over the last few weeks, hiding her hand in some photos but showing off the rock in others. Sienna and art dealer Lucas have been dating since last year after meeting via mutual pals. She has been engaged twice before. In 2004 she said yes to actor Jude Law when he proposed ten months after they met on the set of Alfie. But six months later, it was revealed Jude, 47, had had

The pair – pictured here in June last year – have reportedly rekindled their relationship

Sienna snapped with her ring

an affair with his children s nanny. They split the year after. Actor Tom Sturridge popped the question, but they split in 2015. They remain close, and share daughter Marlowe, seven.

They devastated fans when they split in March 2018 – but it seems Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik may now be back on. The former One Direction star and the supermodel were pictured leaving a restaurant arm in arm, after reportedly celebrating Zayn’s 27th birthday in New York earlier this month – which sent fans into meltdown over the prospect that the couple may have reunited. Zayn was first linked to Gigi, 24, in November 2015, three months after he ended his two-year engagement and four-year relationship with Little Mix star Perrie Edwards. But 15 months later, the couple released a breakup statement, saying they were “forever grateful” for

The pair reunited having met each other. They were then on and off until January 2019, when they seemed to split for good and unfollowed each other on social media. Gigi even dated The Bachelor star Tyler Cameron, but they split last summer, before she seemingly reunited with Zayn earlier this month.

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‘My best friend faked the birth – and death – of her baby’ Cynthia (right) turned detective on Kaycee

um-of-two Cynthia DiLascio was thrilled when she found out her best friend, Kaycee Lang, was pregnant with her first child. She threw a baby shower and organised a hamper full of gifts for Kaycee and her husband Geoffrey. But a month later, she was heartbroken to hear that their little boy had died, at just five hours old. However, after becoming suspicious over the details surrounding the tragedy, Cynthia turned detective and made the horrifying discovery that the couple had faked the entire pregnancy and death of their son – possibly in a heartless bid to rake in cash. It’s claimed that Kaycee, 23, and Geoffrey, 27, lied about everything, making over $500 on a GoFundMe page, as well as receiving gifts from well-wishers. They’re even said to have shared pictures of a lifelike doll, claiming it was a photograph of their deceased child, and held a memorial service paid for by friends, family and strangers on the crowdfunding site. Kaycee and Geoffrey have now been charged with fraud and theft by deception, and are

Cynthia DiLascio is still struggling to come to terms with her former pal’s shocking deception... due to appear in court later this year. Best friend Cynthia, 35, from Pennsylvania, USA, is still devastated by their lies. SICK AND TWISTED

was so excited to become a mum. “We were always chatting about baby names and I even organised a gender reveal party for her – she gave me an envelope from her doctor with a blue card inside, so I bought a cake with blue icing, to show they were having a little boy. “And I arranged her baby shower, too. I bought Kaycee a big hamper that I filled with everything I thought she’d need, like nappies, bottles, blankets, and babygrows.” Cynthia says she had no reason to suspect her friend was lying. She says, “Kaycee didn’t have much of a bump, but she isn’t skinny. She was always saying

Cynthia says, “It’s sick and twisted – even her own mother believed she had a grandchild. “Kaycee was one of my best friends, but clearly, she’s not the person I thought she was.” Cynthia became close with Kaycee four years ago. They met through their husbands, who worked together at a mine in Pennsylvania, USA. Cynthia, who is a nursing assistant, says, “Kaycee and Geoff were always at our house. We’d have BBQs and watch films. Geoffrey posted pictures with his wife on Facebook “I was Kaycee’s maid of honour at their wedding and my husband, Gary, was Geoffrey’s best man. My children, Jiovanni, 14, and Arianna, 12, were close to them too.” When Kaycee announced her pregnancy in November 2018, Cynthia was thrilled for her. She says, “Kaycee said she

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how big she felt, and she posted a picture of her scan to Facebook. “Then, two months before she was due, Kaycee and Geoff moved about an hour away from us, so it wasn’t as easy to see her. Around the same time, she sent a text saying her doctor had put her on bed rest because she had high blood pressure. I felt sorry for her.” HEARTBROKEN

In July 2019, Cynthia says she received a message from Kaycee’s mum, asking Cynthia to call her. She revealed Kaycee had given birth to a baby named Easton Walt Lang – but he had sadly passed away shortly afterwards. Cynthia says, “I was genuinely devastated and heartbroken for them. Kaycee’s mum said she’d been discharged the same day she gave birth. I remember thinking that was odd, and surely she wouldn’t have been discharged so quickly, but I put it to the back of my mind. “I texted Kaycee, telling her I was there if she needed me. The next day, Geoff came over to our house. He was in floods of tears – it was horrendous to see our friend in so much pain.”

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they It’s thought s of took picture a lifelike doll

Kaycee shared images of an ultrasound scan

A gender re veal party was held for the couple

However, Cynthia couldn’t shake a niggling feeling that something didn’t add up. Cynthia claims that, during a phone call, Kaycee explained to her what had happened – saying Easton’s breathing had become laboured. She then said that nurses took him away to be examined and, when they returned with him, nurses said he had fluid on his lungs and he’d be fine in a few hours. But Easton took a turn for the worse. Nurses rushed him away again – when they returned, they said he’d died. LIES

Cynthia says, “Her story just didn’t make any sense. If Easton did have fluid on his lungs, he’d have been closely monitored, not given back to Kaycee. “I questioned her, but she had an answer for everything – she even named her doctor and

❛I COULDN’T WATCH PEOPLE MOURN A CHILD I KNEW HAD NEVER EXISTED❜ the funeral home where he’d apparently been cremated.” Kaycee and Geoff put an obituary in the local newspaper, and set up a fundraiser page, asking for funds towards their child’s memorial service. But there was something odd about this, too. She says, “The GoFundMe page included pictures of their supposed baby. But my friend, who makes lifelike dolls, called me. She said that the baby in the photos was actually a doll – she’d even got the same mould, and had made the same doll herself.” Determined to find out if the pair were telling lies, Cynthia turned detective. She decided to call the funeral home, asking them for any confirmation of Easton’s cremation. But Cynthia says the funeral home had no record of dealing with the death of a baby boy.

She then called the hospital, who said the same thing. On the morning of Easton’s memorial service, Cynthia says she texted her friend, asking for the truth. She says, “I did it via text, as I wanted a paper trail. I told Kaycee everything I knew, but she didn’t reply. ABUSE

“I texted Geoff too, who denied everything – he called me a psycho and then blocked me. Kaycee’s mum called me too, hurling abuse. “I didn’t go to the service. I couldn’t watch people mourn a child I knew had never existed. I heard they had an urn engraved with the baby’s initials, and even put some kind of ash inside.” With her friends refusing to admit the truth, Cynthia says she had no choice but to go to the police. She says, “I thought

the police would think I was crazy, but they took a statement and began an investigation. “I’ve since learned the police found a baby doll in a closet at Kaycee and Geoff’s house.” Now, Kaycee and Geoffrey are due to appear in court charged with fraud and theft by deception. Cynthia says, “At first, I was so angry at them. There are people out there who go through the terrible pain of losing a child for real – what they did is so insulting to them. “But now, I just feel so betrayed. I thought Kaycee was my best friend, but she told lie after lie. And for what? They were given gifts and money, but not enough to make any difference to their lives. Was it really worth it? “Kaycee’s mum has since apologised to me – she’s just as hurt and upset as me. I haven’t heard from Kaycee or Geoff since, but I have no interest in speaking to them again anyway. “I just hope they face up to what they’ve done. It’s sick.” By Kristina Beanland CLOSERONLINE.CO.UK

‘WE TRANSFORMED OUR The stars of the new celebrity version of Ex On The Beach reveal their extreme beauty tactics – and how they embraced their bodies LATEYSHA:

‘I went over the top with my butt lift’ She’s a single mum to her fiveyear-old daughter Wynter, but is desperate to find ‘The One’ – so Lateysha Grace has signed up for Celebrity Ex on the Beach. And Lateysha, 27, reveals she initially told herself she’d drop a dress size before appearing on the show, but she gave up on trying to diet and embraced her curves instead. She says, “I told myself I was going to lose a bit of weight before going in, but I had a kebab three times a week. I honestly can’t diet. I was the biggest girl on the show, but I didn’t really care, to be honest. I know when the show airs, people will troll

me and say, ‘Look at the size of her’, but I’ve grown a thick skin. I’ve been in reality TV a while and I’ve learnt to brush it off.” The Valleys star has made no secret of her love of surgery, revealing she’s had a Brazilian butt lift, which involves a fat transfer from a different area of the body, a boob job, Botox, facial fillers and veneers. Now, she says she wants to get more work done on her bum and boobs – after having her implants removed in 2018 – but insists she’s not addicted to surgery. She says, “I’m going to have my hips taken down, because I think I went a bit OTT with them

[through fat transfers]. I think they look too drastic. I want to have a boob uplift, as they fall to the floor. When you’re a mum, they go south, so I just want to perk them up. I’m not addicted to surgery, though. After that, I won’t have any more soon – unless I have another baby.” Lateysha adds she’s keen to find love again, and have a brother or sister for her daughter. She says, “I want a man who’s ready to settle down with me and Wynter, and have more kids with me. I know for a fact that this time next year, I’ll have a ring on my finger. That might be scary for men, but it’s what I want!”

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ELLIE:

‘IstarvedmyselfforLoveIsland’

She said her diet was “not healthy” in the past

She was a hit on Love Island in 2018, leaving the villa with thousands of followers, a clothing deal, and a boyfriend in billionaire Charlie Brake. But while Ellie Brown is grateful for her time on the show and the opportunities she’s had as a result, she reveals a darker side to her experience, admitting she was starving herself before the show to look like Love Island star. Geordie Ellie, 21, has faced vicious fat-shaming over paparazzi photos of her in a bikini, with trolls cruelly criticising her curves and accusing her of editing her Instagram photos. And Ellie – who split from

Charlie three months after the show ended amid rumours he’d cheated on her, which he denied – finds this frustrating, due to how unhealthy her lifestyle was before she went in the villa. She says, “For some reason, the focus on me in the press has been how much weight I’ve gained since Love Island. What people need to know is, before the show, what I was doing was not healthy. I was obsessed with the gym and dieting. I was eating barely anything, I was starving myself, and was working out all the time. I was doing it all for the show and I was too small for my build.” Ellie has put on a stone since the show, but says she feels this

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‘I begged producers for more time to slim down’ I was going to the gym every single day.” But Sophie, now a healthy size 10, says the minute she got into the villa, she realised her weight wasn’t worth worrying about – and she decided to actively enjoy herself rather than agonise over her figure. She says, “The minute I got there, I stopped caring. I wanted to enjoy myself, and eat and drink what I wanted. There were times when I felt a bit self-conscious, but we were all so close-knit – like a family. Everyone was so nice. They were all different shapes and sizes, and all beautiful in their own way.”

Sophie split with boyfriendof-11-months Jay Bigz in August, after previously telling Closer she thought that he was ‘The One’. She says that, while she initially went on the show hoping he would also appear, she left it feeling like she’d healed her broken heart and regained her confidence. She says, “I was really hoping my ex would be there, because I wanted to rekindle things. I was feeling really insecure and just missed him. But in the end, I learnt a lot about myself during my time on there, thanks to the people I was with. I learnt to love myself again.”

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On Love Island with ex Charlie Brake is naturally how her body is supposed to be, and feels much healthier and happier at her current weight. She says, “The thing is, it’s not that I gained weight after Love Island – I’ve become normal again. I had to starve myself to look like I did on the show. Naturally, I’m a curvy girl, and how I looked on Love Island wasn’t normal for me.”

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She’s been open about her weight battle, after fluctuating between a size 16 and a size 8 since joining Geordie Shore back in 2011. And Sophie Kasaei says that, once she’d signed up for Ex on the Beach, she asked producers to delay her entrance on the show for a week so she could hit the gym and tone up. Sophie, 30, says, “It was only confirmed I was going on the show last minute, so I begged the producers for more time to get into shape and slim down. They gave me an extra week, so I could come on the show later than the others. And in that week, I was like a madwoman.

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Good Morning Britain hosts and ﬁrm friends, Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard, open up about their close bond and rumours he’ll be the ‘Man of Honour’ at her wedding renewal

hey’ve charmed viewers for almost two decades thanks to a combination of effortless on-screen chemistry and cheeky banter. But Good Morning Britain co-hosts Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard reveal the secret to their success is their enduring bond behind the cameras – and never arguing. “So much can go wrong on live TV, so you need to implicitly trust the person next to you,” says Ben. “If I drop the ball on something, I know Kate will have my back, and vice versa. We’ve been through a lot together off screen – lots of life-changing moments in our career and personal lives. When times have been tricky, I always turn to Kate – we’re incredibly close.” Kate nods, “We really understand each other and can read one another so well. I don’t think we’ve ever had a row!”

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As Closer catches up with Kate and Ben in their dressing room after filming, it’s evident from their constant good-natured teasing of one another that this friendship is genuine. The duo are currently gearing up to host Good Morning Britain’s first-ever 1 Million Minutes Awards ceremony this week – to recognise those who have gone above and beyond to help someone suffering from loneliness. Kate tells us, “It’s a fantastic campaign that has really resonated with the nation, and we’re delighted to be honouring these volunteers who are making such a difference to people’s lives.” And fresh from a triumphant stint on I’m A Celeb! last month, where her can-do attitude won over viewers and campmates, 28

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Kate reveals it was Ben who persuaded her to go into the jungle. “He’s been telling me to do it for seven years!” she laughs. “If he’d have said, ‘Don’t do it, it’ll be a disaster’, I wouldn’t have gone in. I’m glad I did – it was an incredible experience. It’s made me want to be braver about things, live more in the moment and take more chances.” During almost three weeks in the jungle, the TV star – who finished in fourth place – lost an incredible 1∂st “through fear, hunger and adrenaline”, but admits to initially dreading the prospect of stripping down to shower for the cameras. Kate, 52, reveals, “Beforehand, I said I wasn’t going to use the shower. You look at some of the pictures that come out and people look so amazing, you think, ‘I’m not doing that!’ But after being covered in cockroaches, you realise it’s the only way to wash – and everyone else is doing it. “When Jacqueline Jossa and I started off showering, we would dance in front of each other to try to protect each other from the cameras!” She continues, ”But after a while, you forget. I was also next to Nadine Coyle, which was slightly depressing – I told her I didn’t want to stand beside her!” Kate’s age-defying figure earned her a legion of new fans and even caught the eye Kate with husband Derek and their children Darcey and William

of campmate Myles Stephenson, 28, who admitted to harbouring a crush on her. “She’s been inundated with male attention. It’s been off the scale!” laughs Ben. “I got so many messages from friends while she was in the jungle saying how good Kate looked – they called her a sexy siren!” Kate admits she feels more body confident now – and the jungle has inspired a new outlook for 2020. “I want to get fitter and stronger,” says Kate. “I’ve put a little weight back on since the jungle – but I needed to, especially around the face. I had been feeling guilty for a long time about wanting to get fit because I wanted to look slimmer – whereas now I want to get stronger. The jungle has taught me that you can attack life more if you’re confident your body is able to deliver.” FUNNY & FEARLESS

And while Kate’s not on a January health kick at present – she confesses, “I had a Creme Egg at breakfast this morning!” – the presenter reveals that a gruelling jungle diet of beans and rice has given her a renewed appreciation of savouring her food. Meanwhile, Ben says he’s witnessed a big change in Kate since she conquered the infamous Bushtucker Trials. “She definitely radiates a new confidence,’ he says. “Everything from going on television with no make-up on, to facing those trials – there was a lot to get her head around. I was so proud of her – she just had this glow that kept getting stronger. I’m so glad people have had a chance to see the funny, intelligent, fearless and bonkers Kate I know so well.” Ben, 45 – who has sons Jack, 12, and Sam, 14, with his wife of 15 years, Annie – may also be playing “Man of Honour” to

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our view on Megxit BEN: “Having watched Harry grow up – and having met him at events – I feel so sad about the situation. Harry is trying to protect his wife and do what he thinks is best for the mother of his son; and William is trying to protect his family as well. Something is fractured between them and now their own children may not be as close as they could be. As someone who has a brother, I feel a huge amount of sadness about that. Harry has fallen in love and I understand him wanting to look after his family. I’m hopeful that, at some point, Harry and Meghan will find what they’re looking for and allow that fracture with the rest of the royal family to heal.” KATE: “I, like so many, remember that heartbreaking scene of William and Harry walking behind their mother’s coffin. We all had the urge at that moment to rush up and give them a hug. It’s now just so sad that Harry is sort of running away from that national hug – what’s gone wrong? It’s a huge shame, because Harry is so personable and such an asset to the royal family.”

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Kate, who is planning to renew her wedding vows with her husband of 14 years, Derek Draper, 52 – with whom she has Darcey, 13, and William, 10 – after he “proposed” again just after she left the jungle. “I think it would be lovely,” he grins, before adding, “I also think Derek did it because he was watching Myles give Kate a little too much attention!” The pair were also looking forward to this week’s National TV Awards – but for different reasons. “I’m doing Dry January,” says Ben. “So it’s going to be very tough getting through the awards without a drink – but I’ll be feeling very smug the next morning if I do.” Kate, however, has different plans. She beams, “I’ll probably end up in a skip outside Nando’s the next morning, full of regret!” By Fiona Cassidy ● Ben & Kate are hosting GMB’s 1 Million Minutes Awards on Thursday 23 January. GMB airs weekdays, on ITV, from 6am

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❛PEOPLE TELL ME SHE’S MANIPULATIVE BUT I THINK SHE’S VULNERABLE❜ of two – who lives with her husband Jabulani, 39, and their two children Josiah, nine, and Mimi-Raie, seven – says, “I’m concerned that I won’t get as many jobs ‘being’ Meghan – there just isn’t the same kudos if she isn’t an active member of the royal family and making lots of appearances over here. She’ll also be free to do her own advertising deals and have pictures of herself on her Instagram, so why would Sarah says she’s often mistaken for the Duchess

companies use a lookalike, if they can now use the real Meghan on their campaigns? “It’ll be a real drop in income. Luckily, I teach acting, so I’ll have to pick up some more work.” NEGATIVITY

Sarah makes around four appearances a month, earning between £200 and £400 per job. She says, “I really enjoy ‘being’ Meghan. I’ll miss that if the work stops completely. But I don’t blame her for deciding to take a step back. “Lots of her friends and family will be in North America, and she needs them around her while she’s raising her son. I respect them both for making the best

decision for their family.” But Sarah knows only too well how negatively some Brits feel towards Meghan. She says, “Since the news broke, I’ve had several people come up to me and say, ‘I don’t like Meghan, she’s very manipulative,’ and then ramble on about why they don’t like her. I find myself becoming defensive. I think she’s quite vulnerable and needs more support.” Sarah is also an actress, and will soon be appearing in a play. She says, “I’ve learned a lot as a lookalike. It’s the same skill set as acting – you research the part and learn to feel comfortable in their skin. And I do a great American accent now! I wish Meghan all the best for her future. I think she is a kind and caring woman who loves her family.” By Mel Fallowfield CLOSERONLINE.CO.UK

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ith her long brown hair and wide smile, Sarah Mhlanga is a dead-ringer for The Duchess of Sussex. And since Meghan and Prince Harry announced their engagement in November 2017, Sarah, 37, has barely been able to walk down the street without being stopped and told she’s the image of her. The resemblance is so striking, she’s regularly hired as a lookalike for the former Suits actress, opening shops, and endorsing products and companies. But now, with their fall from grace after Meghan and Harry announced that they are stepping down as senior royals and planning to split their time between North America and the UK, Sarah’s panicking that her work will dry up. The mum

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‘IwishZoehadknowntherisks’ awn Woolmer’s daughter Zoe, 23, fell to her death in June 2014 while posing for a photo in Australia. Dawn, 64, who lives in Hertfordshire with her husband Steve, 62, and their daughter, Sophie, 25, says, “Whenever I hear a report of a similar death, my heart breaks for the family left behind. I can’t believe it’s still happening. “Zoe would never knowingly have put herself in danger – she just didn’t understand the risks. “She went to Australia in July 2013 and we were so excited for her. In June 2014, Zoe told us she’d booked onto a tour of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory of Australia for three days. I told her to be safe, and that same weekend Steve and I flew to Turkey on holiday with some friends. We went to bed just after 11pm, but at 1am, our daughter Sophie called us. “She said police had turned up at the house and told her that Zoe had been in an accident and

died. I broke down as I tried to process the news. We booked the first flight home. “It took time for us to learn about what had happened, but as investigations were carried out we discovered that, during the tour, the guide had taken the group to a lookout spot, just one metre from the edge of a huge canyon. The spot was infamous for “fun” photos where tourists appeared to be hanging off the cliff, due to an unseen rock ledge underneath. “Everyone had been encouraged to climb down to the ledge for a photo, but while attempting to capture the perfect picture, Zoe fell 30 metres

on to the rocks below. She suffered severe injuries and passed away at the scene. “That November, we flew to Australia for the inquest into her death. The coroner said Zoe had slid down on to the ledge, but her right foot hadn’t made contact and one witness described how she had “stepped on air”. The coroner called for changes to the way in which tours are conducted, including the banning of stops for potentially dangerous photos. “I hoped it’d prevent another family going through the same pain. In Zoe’s memory, The family a have placed ’s bench in Zoe to r memory, nea ll where she fe th a e to her d

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37, and her boyfriend Michael Kearns, 33, were killed after falling off a 100-ft high wall in Portugal while taking photos; and holidaygoers Jayden Dolman, 20, and Daniel Mee, 25, died while attempting to capture a selfie last year. Here, Closer speaks to one mum who knows what it’s like to suffer the pain of losing a loved-one for the sake of a “perfect selfie” – and explains why she fears lessons are not being learnt…

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we put a seat near the place where she fell, to encourage others to enjoy the beautiful view without taking any risks. Zoe would never have taken that photo if she’d known how unsafe it was. “There’s more that should be done, like signs and high fences. But seeing the reports of similar accidents, I fear people haven’t learnt from Zoe’s death. “Young people see celebrities post these amazing photos on social media, and they want to do the same. But it’s the experience that counts, not one amazing photograph. If somebody reads Zoe’s story and realises they need to be more careful, that’s the best I can hope for.” By Alexandra Meyer 33

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Model Madalyn Davis, 21, from Lincoln, died last week after falling 100ft from a cliff at popular selfie spot Diamond Bay Reserve, near Sydney, Australia. It’s reported she climbed over a fence – which was erected after another woman fell to her death in 2019 – to get a “perfect” Instagram photo. While Madalyn’s case is shocking, it’s not unique. Between 2011 and 2017, 259 people have died taking risky snaps. In 2018, Louise Benson,

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The first-ever winter series of Love Island kicked off last week, and my boyfriend Wes [Nelson, who was on the show in 2018] and I are already hooked. But I read that the opening episode had the lowest viewing figures since 2017. This shocked me at first, but then it’s never that great at the very start of the series – it gets better as it goes on, when things get more dramatic! And we tend to fall in love with the characters as we get to know them, and care more about their happiness and the outcome. Another criticism aimed at the show was that the couples split up soon after it ends. But that isn’t always the case – there have been marriages

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‘It’s a lot of fun living with Wes’ EVERY DAY IS DIFFERENT FOR ME, but if I have a busy schedule and an early start, I’ll usually get up at around 7am. The pair I’ll have a cup of coffee and a breakfast have been of either eggs or yoghurt, fruit and oats. dating since I try to have more protein if I’m training. last summer I LIKE TO GO TO THE GYM either in the morning or in the evening. I do yoga, weights and use the VERSA Climber – a new cardio machine that mimics the effect of climbing a mountain. I try to mix up my workouts to make things fun. FOR LUNCH, I’LL HAVE A CHICKEN OR SALMON SALAD. My afternoons usually consist of an event or a photoshoot. I recently modelled my new sports range with Boux Avenue – it’s so exciting to have my own fitness range! I virtually live in gymwear, so it was a dream. WES AND I HAVE VOWED TO EAT LESS TAKEAWAYS – it was getting ridiculous, so it’s been our New Year’s resolution to cook from scratch more. We both usually have busy days apart, but always come together in the evening. Wes is a big meat-eater, and I’m not, so sometimes we’ll have to compromise on what we’re cooking. It’s a lot of fun living together, though. I HATE RELAXING AT HOME, I like to always be doing something. So rather than watch Netflix, I’ll go to the gym or be out and about. But Winter Love Island has changed that for me and now I’m staying in to watch it. I’ll head up to bed afterwards, at around 10pm. ● Arabella’s range

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and babies to come out of villa romances! And even though I didn’t find love in there, my now-boyfriend Wes was a former contestant. We wouldn’t have met if it wasn’t for the series, as we moved in different circles beforehand. So no one can dispute that Love Island does help some people find love. What fans enjoy about the show are the arguments, attractions and reactions that we see the Islanders have – and that only gets more interesting as time goes on. Personally, I think we’re in for a great series this time around!

‘WORKING OUT LIFTS MY MOOD’ It’s January: the coldest, darkest and longest month. I read a statistic recently saying that people’s moods are lowest at this time of year and the most common words associated with this month are “gloomy” and “grey”. While January is miserable because all the excitement of Christmas is over, I try to look at it in a more positive way – as a fresh start and a chance to make new plans. Whenever I have days where I feel low, stressed or anxious – at any time of the year – I train. I can’t recommend it enough, it’s the answer to all my problems. So maybe try getting a bit more active – you’ll see the improvements in your mood as well as your body.

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he’s put her love life on the back-burner for the past two years, focusing on being a single, hard-working mum to her two-year-old daughter Sunday. But now Ferne McCann, who rose to fame on TOWIE, has revealed she’s finally found love again. Last month, Ferne admitted there’s someone special in her life, but stayed tight-lipped on his identity, saying, “I’m dating someone new and he’s really cool. It’s looking promising. I’ve actually known him for a very long time.” Now, Ferne, 29, has revealed to Closer that adding to her brood is high on her list of priorities. She says, “I’d love to have more children – I’d say four max. A lot of people asked me that question prematurely when I’d just had Sunday, whereas now I’d love to grow my family. That’s what I’m looking forward to in the future.” PRIVATE

In 2017, Ferne hit the headlines when her ex-boyfriend – and Sunday’s father – Arthur Collins was arrested and subsequently jailed for a brutal acid attack, and she was forced to face both pregnancy and motherhood alone. Since then, she has been briefly linked to Love Island’s Charlie Brake and Jordan Hames – but she’s keeping her new relationship private for now, saying, “I’d rather keep my personal life out of the public eye. I understand I’ve got a duty to share some things, but I just want to keep my love life personal.” Following a New Year break in Dubai with friends, Ferne is throwing herself back into work, as she’s a style ambassador 36

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for a variety of fashion brands, plus she is is currently filming for her hit reality TV show, First Time Mum. And on the challenges of motherhood, she says, “Being a single parent has been my only experience, so I don’t know any different. It’s so rewarding. I absolutely love it. It would be helpful to have an extra pair of hands, though…” Her former TOWIE pals, Gemma Collins and mum-of-two Billie Faiers, are close by, after Ferne recently moved into a lavish new home in Essex – which also includes a new playroom for Sunday. “I’m just getting settled in – it’s so dreamy. The house looks out on to a massive field. I often have sleepovers at Billie’s house and we get together all the time – we’re such a close group. I’m very close to Billie. We tend to ask each other for contacts. For example, Sunday has recently On holiday in Marbella with pal Billie Faiers

started swimming lessons with the person who taught [Billie’s daughter] Nelly how to swim, so we’re always swapping tips.” At a trim size 8 to 10, Ferne got into the best shape of her life after having Sunday in November 2017, and launched her own fitness DVD the following year. The reality TV star now works out three times a week to stay in shape, but one thing she never does is step on the scales to check her weight. BODY POSITIVE

She reveals, “I lost a lot of weight when I first had Sunday, but my weight has regulated now. I have my Herbalife shake every morning, and I’m regularly training – but I love to indulge and I love food, so I’d never put myself on a diet. It’s all about balance. “I’d say I’m a size 10. I don’t weigh myself, and I’ve never owned a set of scales, ever. My mum and dad used to have them, but She was snapped kissing Love Island’s Jordan Hames

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Her former flames CHARLIE SIMS: Ferne was already dating Charlie when she joined TOWIE in 2013, but they ended their six-year on/off relationship for good in 2015. She’s previously said she’ll “always love” him. RUSSELL BRAND: She had a three-month fling with comedian Russell in 2015, with sources saying they “clicked straight away and went on a few dates”, but it fizzled out when he moved to LA. ARTHUR COLLINS: Just weeks after going public with Collins in 2017, he was arrested for an acid attack in a London nightclub, for which he was later jailed for 20 years. Following his arrest, Ferne released a statement confirming she was pregnant but had split from Collins. CHARLIE BRAKE: Love Island millionaire Charlie was the first man to whom Ferne was linked after she became a mum, but when asked about it in 2018, she said, “There’s nothing happening with me and Charlie”

I would never have them in the house! I never know how much I weigh. “Right now, I’m body confident. I’d love to tone up a little bit more, but when are we ever 100 per cent happy with everything?” One area Ferne admits to being selfconscious of in the past is her boobs, calling them “floppy” and “like spaniel’s ears” after Sunday’s birth – something she attributed to her post-baby weight loss. “I toyed with the idea of getting a boob job after I had Sunday, but my boobs have perked back up,” she says. “I’ve no idea what size they are – I need to have them measured.”

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With a new house and a new man, 2020 is shaping up to be a big year for Ferne – and there are more important occasions and holidays on the horizon. She says, “I’m taking Sunday to New York. I want to spend some time there, and a few friends live there. I want Sunday to travel well. Some will say, ‘She won’t even remember it’, but we’ll have the photos and videos to look back on. I’ve also got a few hen dos lined up this year, and I’m turning 30, so it’s a big year – I can’t wait.” By Julie Ann Trainor

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STEP 1 Soak the mushrooms in boiling water for 15 mins, drain (save the liquid) and chop. STEP 2 Mix the tamari, vinegar and mirin. Add the tofu and coat. Leave for 30 mins. STEP 3 Remove the tofu, reserving the marinade, and roll on all sides in cornflour. STEP 4 Heat a pan with oil on a medium heat. Fry the tofu. Drain on kitchen paper. STEP 5 Bring 1 litre water and the marinade to the boil. Add the mushrooms and liquid, ginger, noodles, and leeks, and boil. Simmer for 3-4 mins, then turn off the heat and add the miso, onions and beansprouts. Divide between M&S PLANT KITCHEN 4 bowls and top with the tofu, (£3.50) There’s a whole host of eggs, coriander and chilli. new additions this month, but these vegan-friendly No Chicken Kievs caught our eye and Omit the eggs and our tastebuds! They’re add a helping of soya based with a crispy seaweed for creamy garlic sauce. some extra nutrition.

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CHING HE-HUANG’S CHUNKY BLACK PEPPER HONEY BEEF STEP 1 Mix the steak with salt, pepper and soy sauce. STEP 2 Put all the sauce ingredients into a jug and mix well. STEP 3 Heat a wok over a high heat until smoking, add the oil, and swirl around the wok. Add the garlic and cook for a few seconds, then add the onions and stir-fry until translucent. Add the steak and sear on one side for 20 seconds, then flip over and cook to your liking. Season with the rice wine or sherry. Add the peppers and toss for 30 seconds until slightly softened. Remove the beef, onions and peppers and set aside on a plate. STEP 4 Pour the sauce into the wok and reduce until sticky. Return the beef and veg to the wok and toss. Garnish with coriander and serve with rice and steamed pak choi. From Wok On by Ching He-Huang (£20, Kyle Books)

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If I’m buying food for my flat, about £30 to £40. If I’m staying at my boyfriend’s (TOWIE’s Dan Edgar), we’ll spend the same again. We are really indecisive about what we want to eat and we buy food as we go.

“Soup is a quick and easy lunch for me”

Describe your daily diet… I’m not a breakfast person, so if I do have something, it’ll be toast or a mixed berries and spinach smoothie. For lunch, I’ll have chicken and vegetables. For dinner, it’ll be pasta or chicken stir fry – I don’t really like salad. If I go out for dinner, I’ll have a penne arrabbiata or Bolognese. I’m really naughty – I like to snack on biscuits with a cup of tea. I try to limit myself to four! I also love plain corn rice cakes.

What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever eaten?

“I put lemon and lime into my water to give it some flavour”

I’m not very adventurous and I don’t often try new things, so when I say the strangest thing I’ve eaten is sushi, I know that’s going to sound silly. And even though it was only avocado maki, I didn’t like it. I wanted to! I think it’s the seaweed that puts me off.

What’s your usual takeaway order? An Indian. I’ll get a chicken tikka masala, with pilau rice and naan bread.

Do you have a favourite naughty treat? I’ve got a sweet tooth, and I love cheesecake, ice cream and chocolate brownies, too. ● Amber Turner X Envy Shoes are available at EnvyShoesUK.com

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Grapes Butter ● Plain yoghurt ● Greek yoghurt ● Water ● Sliced bread ● Red and yellow peppers ● Garlic ● Broccoli ● Tomato soup ● Limes ● Chicken fillets ● Onions ● Strawberries ● Lemons ● Apples ● Orange juice ● Carrots ● Courgettes ● Spinach ● Nando’s marinades ● Apple juice

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WHY DIET DRINKS CAN MAKE YOU FATTER Research has found swapping to low-calorie options doesn’t reduce sugar intake, so you’re still at risk of weight gain. Dr C explains why

study of more than 5,000 people found that those who have lots of diet drinks are more likely to gain weight. My problem with diet drinks is that people have them on their own, not with food, which makes them hungry. BE REALISTIC

This research found that people who consume lots of artificial sweeteners didn’t reduce their overall sugar intake, because they felt like they could indulge in their favourite food, having had a “diet” drink. We kid ourselves like that a lot, and think, “Because I had a diet

drink, I can have a pudding”, but we’re not very good at adding it all up. Research has also shown we overestimate the number of calories we burn during exercise by three to four times. On average, we also consume 50 per cent more calories than we think. We believe, as we’ve had low-sugar cola, we can compensate elsewhere. CUT BACK & REPLACE

The other problem is that, because you taste sweetness, your body gets ready to digest sugar. However, these drinks are calorie-free, so there’s nothing to digest and you’re left feeling hungry. Digestion starts well before food has even gone into

your mouth – when you smell food, your tummy starts to rumble and your mouth starts to water because you’re already starting to make the appropriate juices to digest. It’s better to drink a diet version than the full-sugar one, but have it with a meal. That way, your body gets the calories it’s expecting. It’s natural to like sweetness – it’s in our DNA – so giving up all sugar is unrealistic. Instead, if you have a sweet tooth, try to learn to like less-sweet flavours. Cut down on sugar in tea or coffee or choose less sickly desserts – be aware of how sweet things are. Beware of online articles. One example is chromium, for cravings. In a

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Regu ar ogg ng keeps your body young – and s ower runners bene t the most Six months of training for a marathon can cut your “vascular age”, which is a key measure of heart health, by four years. That’s because running significantly reduces blood vessel stiffness and blood pressure. Better still, in the study, it was the older, slower runners who reaped the biggest rewards. The team behind the research also pointed out that, although they tested people getting ready for a marathon, you don’t need to train for a 26-miler to get the benefits, saying, “More is usually better, but every bit counts.” Nice!

study of 113 people with a type of depression that meant they had strong cravings for sugary carbs, two-thirds took chromium tablets for eight weeks and one-third got a placebo. The supplement cut cravings, but that’s very niche, and doesn’t apply to everyone. Some recommend using cinnamon to sweeten foods like porridge, as it’s a warming, natural sugar-free sweetness. That’s worth a try. DRINK FIZZ WITH FOOD

Ultimately, you can still have diet drinks, but with meals. Better still, drink water. It has no calories and doesn’t mess around with your blood sugar levels and leave you hungry.

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It can be easy to give your child a treat or distract them with a toy when they’re angry or upset, rather than exploring their emotions. Instead, when they express themselves, give them your full attention. Ask them to explain how they feel, and reflect what they’ve said to show

you understand and hear what they’re saying. If they struggle to describe an emotion, help them label it to increase their emotional vocabulary. You can buy emotion flash cards to help them, as they can’t describe a feeling without a word to explain it. No parent enjoys their kids throwing a tantrum, but try not to meet this behaviour with disapproval or anger, as this can humiliate them. A calm parent is powerful, so wait for the storm to pass. After they’ve worn themselves out, discuss how to use better strategies to express themselves next time they’re frustrated. Spend 20 minutes every day talking with your child about their feelings and experiences without any distractions, and praise them for opening up. The more insightful and self-aware your child is, the more successful their lives will be. Emotionally intelligent children grow into compassionate and kind adults.

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Closer’s dating expert, Rebecca Twomey, reveals the worst crimes you can commit on a ﬁrst date and how to escape one quickly without causing offence e’ve all been there – yawning our way through a boring first date, but politely staying for a second and sometimes third drink because you don’t know how to cut things short. A new survey has found the worst first-date offence is being rude to bar staff, closely followed by bad table manners – including double dipping – and someone talking about

themselves the entire time. I once had a guy pull out a picture of his ex-girlfriend on a first date and proceed to tell me how amazing she was, before they broke up eight years ago. Ending a date is such a struggle for me, and I think it’s rude to line up a potential story in advance, such as, “I’ve got an early start tomorrow, so can’t stay out late.” I’m a seasoned pro at this dating game, so I know all the tricks. I once called out a date

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HOW TO WORK THROUGH THE LOWS OF A BREAK-UP Sadly, more relationships break down in January than in any other month. If you’ve decided to split, or have been told it’s over, Emma advises on ways to cope with the sadness

SEEK OUT SUPPORT Saying goodbye to a partnership is incredibly painful, and the fact you are acknowledging that shows a deep respect for what you’re losing. Surround yourself with supportive people, and ask for any help you need. If you know people who have successfully navigated a breakup, get their advice. You can experience a grief process similar to the death of a loved one, feeling shock and disbelief, and if the decision wasn’t yours, you may feel desperate to change

your ex’s mind. The pain will ease, and you will be happy again in the future. Remind yourself that you have love to give, and if your ex didn’t appreciate you, they’ve done you a favour by freeing you up to meet someone worthy. When you feel angry, be patient with your feelings and your ex. Anger tends to cover the deeper, more challenging feelings. Don’t be a cyber stalker, as watching your ex move on is picking at an emotional scab and will draw out the healing process. Unfollow them to digitally detox.

WRITE DOWN HOW YOU FEEL It’s easy to get stuck in a blame game, questioning who did what, what could have been different, and who ended up feeling worse. However, this will make you feel

bitter, getting you nowhere. Instead, start keeping a journal – every evening, write down how you feel, what your fears are, and what you’re learning. It will remind you of how far you’ve come if you hit another low again.

PACK YOUR SCHEDULE Motivation is the enemy of depression, so if you are in an emotional slump, sign up to a new hobby or schedule social activities with friends. Keeping busy reminds you there is a whole world out there, and life can be amazing as a single person. If you initiated the split, don’t blame yourself. Wanting happiness is never a crime. Do what feels right, whether that’s some alone time, a girls’ trip away, or binge-watching boxsets. Know this will pass, and you will be happy again.

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ealing with the end of a long-term relationship is one of the most emotionally draining experiences you can go through – even if you instigate the split.

CELEB LIFE MANTRA who used this “early start” line on me. I found it insulting, so I called his bluff – he wanted to carry on drinking, but I was determined to prove my point. I said I wanted him to make his meeting, and he looked shocked. Dating today feels soulless and disposable enough as it is. I don’t need a stranger telling me I’m not worth more than one drink before we’ve even met.

It’s why I think afternoon coffee dates and a walk are better, as it’s more natural to only have one coffee, and if it’s not going well you can part ways. If you do hit it off, you can pop to the pub and even have dinner after. When you find yourself on a date with someone rude, or if you’re just not feeling it, I think it’s OK to just have two drinks together and then simply say you’re heading home and thank them for the evening. You don’t need an elaborate excuse or to prepare one in advance, but you do have to be polite and respectful of the other person. It’s time we all exercised good dating etiquette.

LOOSE WOMEN PANELLIST SAIRA KHAN, 49, REVEALS HER EMOTIONAL SECRETS I’M PROUD OF... being on the cover of magazines at my age. You don’t see many Asian women on covers, so I’m incredibly proud. I feel good about myself. I know what I want to say and I’m older and wiser. I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been. It’s easy for women my age to become invisible. I’VE LEARNED TO LET GO… At the time, there are things you regret. But I look back and think, if they hadn’t happened, I wouldn’t be where I am now. Even infertility – I could have gone to the doctors and had medication for my endometriosis, but if I had, I wouldn’t have my adoptive daughter, and I wouldn’t change that for the world. THE BEST ADVICE I’VE BEEN GIVEN IS... whatever you’re doing, do it to the best of your ability. A business mentor told me that. Sometimes people do jobs and think, “Is this it for the rest of my life?” If it’s a stepping stone, then doing it well will get you noticed. ● Vote for Loose Women in the NTAs at nationaltvawards.com/vote

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HELPING YOU SPEND WISELY, SAVE MORE AND EARN BETTER ANNA WILLIAMSON’S LIFE IN MONEY

‘I used to clean loos for a living!’

The Celebs Go Dating presenter discusses saving hundreds on furniture, bartering for bargains, and hard graft MY FIRST EVER JOB WAS AT MCDONALD’S

I was 16, and I earned £2.73 an hour. I have so much respect for the staff in fast-food restaurants. Understanding the till and the food choices, plus working at such a pace, should warrant a degree!

planning treats for our son Enzo, three [the couple also welcomed a daughter days before Christmas]. We’re careful not to spoil him, but I enjoy giving him experiences such as visits to wildlife parks, clubs like swimming and dancing, and Italian classes.

I CLEANED TOILETS WHEN I NEEDED CASH

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I have always found a way to make ends meet, by taking on any job necessary to pay my rent and bills – I’ve cleaned loos and I’ve waitressed. The entertainment industry is so precarious and full of ups and downs, so the key is to squirrel away your money as you earn it.

I’d just found out I was pregnant, so I freaked out and swapped my Audi TT convertible for what I felt was a better family car.

I SAVED £500 ON A BED

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I bought a chunky, solid-oak bed for our spare room on Facebook Marketplace. My husband [personal trainer Alex Di Pasquale] and I had been looking for a specific brand and found one in perfect condition for £150 – it would have cost us £750 new. I LOVE TREATING MYSELF TO MASSAGES

I have a massage as often as I can afford it – both financially and timewise – because it makes such a difference to my mental and physical health. I also love

I ALWAYS BARTER

I have no shame. I just ask, ‘Can you do any better on the price?’ The worst that can happen is they say no, but in my experience, you often get a little perk thrown in. I recently went to a Christmas fair and bartered for some super-cute tree decorations – I managed to get buy one, get one free, on ten. I DON’T SCRIMP ON HOLIDAYS

If we can’t afford a decent one, we don’t go. I need to have a better bed than my own. This year, we went to Fasano in southern Italy, staying in the resort where Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel got married. We also had a break in Kefalonia, where we hired a luxury villa for my mum’s 70th.

I’M A THRIFTY SHOPPER

I’m definitely an ‘own brand’ person, much to the horror of my friends, who have sampled my own-brand ketchup and mayo! But I think that, if you ‘buy cheap, you buy twice’, so for technical products, furniture and clothes, I buy a few good pieces that will last.

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£14.99 On The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse, by Charlie Mackesy – a book about friendship. £1.50 For a carton of oat milk. I watched Game Changer on Netflix, so I want to become a vegan, but I still sometimes eat a bar of Dairy Milk at night! £56 On a pair of black winter ace-up boots from Kurt Geiger. £15 For knee pads. Falling over while training for Dancing On ce has damaged my knees. £275 On a classic doublebreasted blazer from Reiss. wouldn’t usually spend that much, but it’s for work. ● Ben appears in Dancing On ce at 6pm, Sundays on ITV1

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SIMPLE STEPS TO A HAPPIER YOU

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TRANSFORM YOUR Fed up of feeling tired, stressed and out of shape? This revolutionary new wellness plan by TV’s Dr Rangan Chatterjee will help you improve your health and happiness by making small changes, one at a time

f you’re already struggling to stick to your New Year’s resolution, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that 80 per cent of us fail to keep up our new-found healthy habits long-term. But now, a revolutionary plan promises to transform your lifestyle – for good. Feel Better In 5, by TV’s Dr Rangan

making you reach for the bar in the first place. Ultimately, your good intentions are unlikely to last and you’ll continue to feel stressed, eat the wrong food, put on weight and struggle to sleep – which makes you feel even worse. Instead, Dr Chatterjee says we need to break the vicious cycles we become locked in to with a 360° approach, using three

major part of the plan. “True happiness comes from our connections with other people,” says Dr Chatterjee. “When we get our connection to our friends, partners and children right, other things fall into place more easily. But these days, we’re so busy that our relationships are under massive strain. Digitally, we’re more connected than ever before, but on a meaningful human level I don’t think we’ve ever been so isolated. And that affects other areas of your health, too. When you don’t feel nourished on the inside, you might choose to numb it with booze, sugar or incessant scrolling on Instagram.”

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Chatterjee, shows how doing daily fiveminute activities can boost your mood, improve your relationships, sort out your sleep and help you shape up, too. Best of all, it requires only the smallest amount of willpower. “We need to take a more rounded approach to our health,” explains Dr Chatterjee, who is a best-selling author and presents BBC show Doctor In The House. “We often use our willpower to cut down on sugar or turn teetotal, but we end up creeping back into our old habits because we haven’t dealt with the underlying issue. Stress, for example, might be impacting what you eat.” In a nutshell, there’s little point in trying to give up your daily Dairy Milk fix if you don’t address the tension that’s 64

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quick and easy five-minute activities. These daily “health snacks” are specifically devised to nourish either our mind, body or heart. And while they may be small steps, they are designed to rewire your thinking, leading to long-lasting benefits. DEVELOPING RESILIENCE

“We underestimate how toxic stress is,” adds Dr Chatterjee. “The World Health Organisation calls it the health epidemic of the 21st century. It can affect your concentration, hormone levels, sleep, weight and even your gut function, but this plan will make you more resilient to it. I can’t take away your stressors, but I can give you simple tools to help you cope.” Refreshingly, alongside stress reduction, improving personal happiness is also a

So, how does the Feel Better In 5 plan work? You simply choose three “health snacks” from a multitude of options, including short HIIT workouts, peaceful yoga, energyboosting juice recipes, breathing exercises and mindful activities. One will be targeted at calming your mind, one at nourishing your personal relationships, and one at boosting your physical health. Better still, they’re all free and require no equipment. In fact, you don’t even need to get changed! “You can do all three activities first thing in the morning, or spread them out,” says Dr Chatterjee. “Personalise the plan, so it fits around your life. It’s a deceptively simple approach, but it’s great for busy people – nobody can argue that they don’t have five minutes to spare! “If you make a few positive changes, they have a ripple effect. Someone who finds themselves less stressed after doing a daily “mind snack” will find they’re sleeping better, which means their performance at work improves, their self-esteem starts to rise, they feel less need for caffeine and they have more energy for exercise. When you get really good at doing the small things, the big things will take care of themselves.” ● Turn the page for health snacks you can follow at home. You’ll find the full plan, with over 30 activities, in Dr Rangan Chatterjee’s Feel Better In 5, published by Penguin Life, £16.99

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LIFE IN FIVE MINUTES!

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Want to make a lifestyle change that will actually last? Try this sample day on the Feel Better In 5 plan and make a difference… starting now! MIND: adjust your breathing

While you can practise this breathing exercise at any time, Dr Chatterjee recommends trying it in the morning. “Just five minutes can help dramatically improve your mood,” he says. Sit upright in your chair and set a timer. Make sure your back is comfortably straight. Take a few deep breaths in and out through your nose, then allow the breath to return to its normal rate and rhythm. On the first exhale, count “one” inside your head; on the second exhale, count “two”… Keep counting on every exhale until you get to “five”. Try to stay focused on your breathing the entire time. Keep repeating this cycle until five minutes is up. If you feel your mind has wandered and you’ve stopped counting, don’t worry. Gently acknowledge what has happened and go back to “one”. Occasionally, your mind might wander for some time and you’ll find yourself counting beyond “five”. Simply return your attention to the breath and start from “one” again.

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heart: Practise Gratitude “This is a game I play around the dinner table each night with my family,” says Dr Chatterjee. “It helps us focus our attention away from the negative, towards the positive things that happen in our lives. It also has the benefit of connecting us in a meaningful way. We end up finding out things about each other that would have been unlikely to come up in regular conversation. Of course, this works just as well with friends, partners, or by yourself.” Answer these five simple questions about your day… What have you done today to make someone else happy?

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What has someone else done to make you happy? What have you learned today? What have you done today to make yourself happy? How did you feel when you made someone else happy?

body: get active “Five minutes of movement will transform your life,” says Dr Chatterjee. “The way you feel about yourself will change, your energy levels will improve and you’ll start to notice changes in your body shape.” Choose one of the exercises below. If you’re a beginner, push yourself as hard as you can for 20 seconds, stop for 40 seconds, and repeat five times. As you get fitter, you can increase the exercise time and reduce the rest time. Jumping Jacks: Stand up with your feet close together and your arms close to your body. Jump up and out, so that your feet land wider than hip-width apart and your arms rise out to the side. Jump back to the starting position by bringing your feet together and your arms down by your sides. Repeat this as many times as you can in the time period. mountain climbers: Place yourself in a press-up position. Your hands should be under your shoulders and you should feel as if your pelvis is being tucked under your body. Try to make sure your body is perfectly aligned, with your head, shoulders and bottom all in one straight line. Bring your left knee forward until it is underneath your chest. Return your left leg to the starting position and switch legs. Continue, quickly alternating between legs.

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A HAPPIER YOU! here’s how to Make it stick How do you get a new health habit to last long-term? Research shows that you need to make it easy, and attach it to an already existing habit. “These are rules of behaviour – it’s the way we’re wired,” says Dr Chatterjee. “I used to do a strength workout while my coffee brewed. For three years, I never missed a workout because I always had my coffee. Look at your own life and get better at doing your activities at the same time every day. That could be when you put the kettle on, when you’re in the kitchen before your evening meal or every night before bed.”

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SOPHIE AUSTIN:

‘I’ve lost 3st and I’m feeling confident a The former Hollyoaks actress was in the process of transforming her body when she contracted sepsis and nearly died. Here, she tells Closer’s Neeru Sharma how she fought back and is now stronger and happier than ever

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s she poses for our photoshoot, Sophie Austin is fizzing with energy. The 36 year old overhauled her exercise and diet regime last year, losing 3st, and transformed her figure – and while she’s thrilled with the results, Sophie says her focus was less on reaching a certain size and more on wanting to feel like her old self again. She says, “I’d never have posed in a crop top this time last year! I’ve gone from a size 14 to a size 8, which feels amazing – but it wasn’t about that. I hate the word ‘skinny’. I’ve got boobs, hips, and a bum, and I didn’t want to lose my curves. I just wanted to look in the mirror and think, ‘There she is!’” The former Hollyoaks star – who shares three-year-old daughter Willow with her partner, singer and actor Shayne Ward, 35 – admits she “lost herself” after giving birth. She says, “I put on 3st after having Willow

Her daughter Willow is three

She played Lindsey Butterfield on Hollyoaks

and my confidence went. I was juggling work with looking after my baby and never had time to think about myself, so took the easy option of grabbing takeaways. My portion control went out the window. I was overloading on sugar then crashing, and I didn’t have any energy.” And she confesses that her self-esteem plummeted. “I was in a low place with how I looked. I didn’t feel comfortable in clothes, I wasn’t eating the right foods and I wasn’t being active, and that affected my mood. Some women naturally get back into shape after a baby, but that didn’t happen to me. I remember seeing a picture of myself where I looked really lost, and I just wanted to feel strong and confident.” LIFE THREATENING

Last summer, Sophie turned to Ultimate Performance gym in Manchester, which also boasts fans such as former Corrie stars Catherine Tyldesley and Katie McGlynn, and began their 12-week transformation plan, designed to reduce fat and tone muscle. Within weeks, she saw a difference. “Lifting weights has been a game-changer. I developed muscle straight away,” she explains. “I’ve got a good bum, I have better definition in my legs, and I have much more strength. I’m more active with Willow and can spend longer running around with her.” The star changed her eating habits, too, by making homemade versions of her favourite takeaways. She says, “The slow cooker has been amazing! We love making Indian or Thai green curries from scratch. I was batch-cooking Willow’s food, so thought, ‘I can do this for myself, too!’ Not relying on coffees and fizzy drinks for fuel left me with more energy.” But in August last year, Sophie’s world was turned upside down when she was rushed to hospital with sepsis. Following a routine operation to have her gallbladder removed, she contracted the life-threatening illness,

With partner Shayne Ward

and was hospitalised for ten days. She reveals, “It was the most frightening thing. I had the worst fever. I couldn’t get out of bed or lift my head, and my hands were blue. There was a small window of time for me to have the antibiotics, and if Shayne and mum hadn’t acted fast by taking me to hospital, that could’ve been the end.” She adds, “It was a huge setback and I lost all the muscle I’d gained. I waited a month before getting back into training, and my body was a lot slower, but I’m just grateful my life was saved.” ANXIETY AND PANIC ATTACKS

Since her illness, Sophie – who starred in Call The Midwife – says she’s become more self-accepting, partly as she wants to set an example to Willow. She says, “I used to have a love-hate relationship with my body and pick out the faults, but now I appreciate it so much more because I can see what it can do. I’ll never have a six-pack or a flat stomach, and my boobs are like empty sacks, but I’m totally cool with that! “Things are put into perspective when you’ve nearly died. When I was on Hollyoaks, I was around a size 6 and I wasn’t healthy. I was restricting my calories and I was always tired. I wasn’t naturally supposed to be that shape and I was making my body into something it wasn’t. I knew I had to change

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my mindset. I don’t want Willow to grow up with a mum who’s picking herself apart!” For Sophie, the best result of the exercise and diet change has been the huge benefit to her wellbeing. She says, “It was initially about fitting into my old clothes, but what I gained most from changing my lifestyle was an improvement to my mental health. “I’ve always suffered with anxiety and I’ve experienced panic attacks. It’s such a physical thing – you feel like you’re having a heart attack. It became quite bad after I had Willow. I think I had slight postnatal depression, and found it hard to leave her with anyone. I remember saying to myself, ‘I’ve got to think of a way out of this’. “I’ve been on medication in the past, but for me, exercise helped more than anything. It gave me focus and forced me to have time to myself. If I feel it coming now, I’ll go for a run, or take Willow to the park. When you’re active and eating the right foods, you’ll always feel better!” CLOSERONLINE.CO.UK

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‘I’m living my best years!’ She’s battled depression, alcoholism and body issues – now TV star Denise Welch, 61, reveals how she has beaten her demons I’m kind to myself “I’ve had severe clinical depression ever since my eldest son Matt, 31, [Denise is also mum to Louis, 19] was born. It’s so isolating. I drank to make myself feel better, but then the episode of depression would last three times as long. I’m kinder towards myself now and don’t fear depression as much as I used to. I haven’t got much control over when it happens, but the difference now is that I allow it to happen and it’ll usually go away much quicker.”

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EATING properly IS A PRIORITY “When I stopped drinking in 2012, I comfort ate and replaced one addiction with another. I then lost 2st and needed a lifestyle change to keep the weight off. I now follow the LighterLife 5:2 plan [[a diet that involves restricting intake to 500 calories on two days a week and eating normally the rest] and have also had CBT [cognitive behavioural therapy]. I’ve pushed my body to the limit over the years and I owe it to myself to put some goodness back in. I notice a huge difference if I’m not eating properly.”

more it compounded my mental health issues. It was a vicious cycle. My husband Lincoln [Townley, 47] and I stopped drinking at the same time and I wouldn’t have lasted if we hadn’t done it together. We’re very proud of ourselves. I don’t recognise the person I was; I plan to stay slim, sober and sane.”

I'VE EMBRACED AGEING “I’m amazed that after years of misuse my body hasn’t let me down. I’m living proof that whether it’s booze, fags or excess food, change is always achievable. I’ve retrained my thinking to recognise that I’m lucky to have a body in working order. I’ve changed how I think about ageing – I could have another 30 or 40 years ahead of me. I’m 61, still love getting into a bikini and my husband thinks I’m gorgeous. I’m living my best years!” ● Denise is supporting Lighter Life’s “Live Your Dream” campaign. Visit Lighterlife.com

I ACCEPT MY WOBBLY BITS “I feel body confident even though I have wobbly bits, and I want to empower older women to feel the same. I’m not striving to be a size 8 or a 10. I look at my tummy now and think, ‘It will never be flat!’ I’ve had two children, I want to enjoy my food, and I’m not prepared to spend every day in the gym. I just wear tops that cover it a bit more and I’ll suck my tummy in for photos!” QUITTING BOOZE CHANGED MY LIFE “There isn’t an area of my life that hasn’t been improved by sobriety. I became powerless over alcohol and didn’t like who I’d become. I was in denial about how much I was upsetting my family. The more I drank, the

With her sons Louis (left) and Matt from her marriage to ex Tim Healy

‘I plan to stay slim, sober and sane’

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BUSY MUM IZZY:

‘Mindfulness helps me manage my panic attacks’ Former BGT star Izzy Judd reveals she manages anxiety with simple exercises that can help all mums stay calm amid the chaos...

very morning, just before she opens her front door, Izzy Judd makes sure to take a moment to pause and breathe. It’s one of many mindfulness techniques she’s learned to help her stay calm, despite the inevitable challenges of caring for two toddlers. “I use the front door as a trigger,” she tells Closer. “After a stressful morning getting the children ready and remembering all our things, there’s a moment at the door when I remind myself to take a mindful pause. It prepares me for the next step in my day.”

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OVERWHELMING

Refreshingly, Izzy admits that, like many mums, she sometimes finds parenting overwhelming. The violinist, who reached the final of Britain’s Got Talent in 2008 with her string quartet Escala, has Lola, three, and Kit, two, with her husband, McFly singer Harry Judd, 34. While Lola was born after IVF in 2016, she fell pregnant naturally with Kit. “I was completely underprepared for the impact motherhood would have on me emotionally – it’s the greatest thing and the toughest thing, all at once,” says Izzy, 35. “We had Kit quickly after Lola, which was a shock, physically and emotionally. Having struggled for a family, I do feel guilty when I find it hard.” But for Izzy, mindfulness has proved a game-changer. She turned to the practice after Kit was hospitalised with the lung infection bronchiolitis, at just eight weeks old. While he recovered, his illness sparked a return of the severe anxiety and panic attacks which had plagued her from childhood. “At night, I’d wake up in a panic,” she 72

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explains. “I expected the worst-case scenario and adrenaline would surge through me. I realised I wasn’t coping and I needed help.” Izzy then decided to turn to mindfulness again – something she had found helpful during IVF. The calming practice involves learning to live in the present moment and paying attention to your thoughts, feelings, and the world around you. “I started doing a breathing exercise at bedtime,” recalls Izzy. “It quickly helped me release the anxiety and manage that feeling of being on call 24/7.” It was such a success that she began incorporating mindful activities, like oneminute breathing exercises or listening to music, into family life. Now, she finds the practice helps her manage her anxieties and enjoy time with Kit and Lola, without feeling distracted by her to-do list. STRESS

“I wanted stressful moments to feel more manageable,” she says. “Now, I use mindfulness whenever I feel overwhelmed. It might just be the clothes need folding, I have to make tea, the dishwasher needs unloading and it’s noisy. But instead of thinking about what I haven’t done, I bring my focus back to the present and just think about the here and now. It helps me slow down those thoughts and calms the anxiety.” Mindfulness also helps Izzy ring-fence quality time with her kids. She says, “You can set yourself 20 minutes to build a tower or do colouring, then give yourself 10 minutes to do whatever you need to. I’ll remove my phone, because it’s a distraction, and then I dedicate the time to whatever we’re focusing on.

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“I also want to give Kit and Lola the tools to look after their minds from a young age. At home, we have a Mindfulness Corner, which is a space with a basket of books and puzzles. If Kit is getting to Lola, I suggest she goes to her quiet corner. It allows us to separate before we start shouting.” Izzy is such a believer in mindfulness that she’s written a book – Mindfulness For Mums. In it, she gives readers a series of exercises designed to help them keep calm, many of which can be practised with children. “I hope it gives comfort to mums who are trying to survive the madness,” she laughs. “Mindfulness has been the most powerful tool I’ve used, not only for managing mental health, but for the challenges motherhood brings. You might think you don’t have time, but it’s about learning to incorporate small acts of self-care into your day. If you practise mindfulness every day, you will see a change in your mood, a general sense of calm and clarity, and reduced symptoms of anxiety.” By Sophie Barton ● Mindfulness for Mums is published by Michael Joseph, £14.99

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FOCUS ON YOU Izzy says, “This exercise reminds us to pay attention to our mind, body and breath through the day. Even if we just practise mindfulness for a minute, we can feel the benefits of giving ourselves permission to sit, pause, and breathe. You can involve the kids, too – Lola enjoys ringing a bell at the start and end.” ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS: ● How does my mind feel in this moment? Busy, quiet, or perhaps a little bit fuzzy? ● How does my body feel in this moment? Is it tired, energised, or depleted? ● How does my breath feel? Is it high up in my chest, lower down in my tummy, long or short?

SOOTHE CHILDREN

‘I was underprepared for the impact of motherhood’

“Lying down, ask your child to place a favourite teddy on their tummy. You can place a teddy on your tummy, too. Ask them to watch the teddy moving up and down with their breathing. This isn’t about changing anything or slowing down the breath – it is simply teaching us to notice and observe our breathing."

IMPROVE RELATIONSHIPS Izzy says, “Mindfulness 100 per cent helps my relationship with Harry. Having a baby is hard, because suddenly it’s not just the two of you in the relationship. This exercise, called WAIT, is about stopping myself from saying something I don’t mean because I’m tired or my attention is on the children. “Before responding to something in the heat of the moment, ask yourself, ‘Why Am I Talking?’ In a difficult moment, thinking ‘WAIT’ gives us chance to stop and think before we speak. It encourages healthy communication and helps us stay connected and rational.”

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THE SHOWS EVERYONE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT THE LATE, LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN THE SERIES GETS A UK HOME ON THE NEW SKY COMEDY CHANNEL

BELSEN: OUR STORY BRAVE CONCENTRATION CAMP SURVIVORS SPEAK OUT

THE NATIONAL TV AWARDS 2020 DAVID WALLIAMS IS AT THE HELM IN THE 25TH YEAR WINTERWATCH THE GANG ARE LIVE FROM A BEAUTIFUL SCOTTISH LOCATION THE WINDERMERE CHILDREN POWERFUL DRAMA BASED ON WARTIME EVENTS IN 1945

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EMMERDALE Priya and Billy are out searching for Tip the dog, when they stumble across an abandoned vehicle parked across the bridge. Poking about, they’re horrified to discover the lifeless, frost-covered body of Graham – dead as a dodo. The cops are called, and Priya tells them about Marlon and Graham’s big row (Marlon will be ecstatic!) Rhona, of course, is devastated – but Vanessa warns her against trying to find out whodunnit.

What secrets hide in her scarf?

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LEO TAKES A TUMBLE There’s a big ol’ barney down at the market, started by Leo hurling abuse at Kat, and Kat then ripping his stall to pieces. A regular day on the Square, then! Later on, Kush sticks his beak in – and before you know it, another scuffle has broken out and he’s accidentally shoved Leo off a balcony! Whitney races to Leo, the paramedics arrive, and poor Kush is horrified (but Kat won’t let him tell the cops the truth). Elsewhere, new character Suki Panesar arrives (played by Balvinder Sopal) and immediately causes a stir when she collapses.

HOLLYOAKS

“I’m getting notes of oak and plum...”

HOPING THE WIND DOESN’T CHANGE… Mandy, Darren, Nancy and Kyle prepare for a deep-clean sesh at The Hutch. Darren and Kyle get mistaken for each other, but Nancy distracts them from the Cif with a bombshell – she’s pregnant, and it’s Kyle’s! Meanwhile, James is in self-destruct mode (again). Not one for Dry Jan, he’s necking vino, and a desperate Marnie asks John Paul for help…

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● Charity finds out Sarah is to blame for Noah being in hospital, and not Graham after all. She tells Sarah she knows who gave her the drugs – but then Sarah floors Charity by revealing she’s had Danny arrested. ● Victoria (who’s essentially a nice person) is concerned to hear Wendy’s been off work for weeks, while Amy (not so delightful) is worried when she sees Vic, baby Harry and Luke looking like the perfect little family.

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DANIEL KISSES BETHANY!

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aniel has a complete nightmare of a week (give the poor boy a break!) when baby Bertie is rushed to hospital with measles – after Daniel chickened out of taking his son back to the docs for his second round of jabs. Everyone (especially Beth) is appalled, and it’s touch and go whether the tot will make it (we hope he’ll be okay, after all Daniel’s been through!) Bethany, meanwhile, spots an opportunity – and she’s going for it! She visits the hospital, and soon Daniel is sobbing on her shoulder, though he does manage to resist a ‘moment’ after what happened last time. Later, Daniel thanks Bethany for being such a great pal, and Beth steps in to warn her – stating in her own special way that Bethany will never replace Sinead. Something happens, though, when Daniel wakes up from a nap. Confused, he thinks he sees his late wife. But it’s Bethany, and he kisses her – properly. OMG. Meanwhile, Maria is also having a rough ride. She starts to feel poorly and tells Gary to go to Bristol without her. She turns to Ali when she realises she’s bleeding and has to go to hospital – where nurses break the devastating news she’s miscarried her baby, due to the measles she caught from Bertie as Daniel didn’t have him vaccinated. A gutted Gary returns to the Street, and Daniel is gonna get it…

Get your jabs, kids... Gary has some strong words for Daniel

Photoshop-gate leaves the pair gobsmacked

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● Gemma and Chesney are less than amused when a bus with their Freshco ad campaign sails past – with the pair photoshopped out of the poster. Gem also admits she’s feeling rubbish post-pregnancy, and hates her body… ● Sally is horrified to realise everyone knows Tim is a bigamist when Charlie summons him to the Rovers and tells him she wants to make a go of their marriage. ● Yasmeen agrees to join Peter at his alcoholic support group, though Alya assures her gran that her drinking is totally fine.

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THE NATIONAL TELEVISION AWARDS 2020 AND THE WINNER IS… TUE 28 JAN, 7.30PM, ITV

It’s been an incredible 25 years since the NTAs first appeared on TV, so it’ll be an extra-special night of stars, surprises, and snazzy outfits, as everyone

who’s anyone in television heads down to London’s O2 Arena. David Walliams is slipping into former presenter Dermot’s slingbacks as the new host, and he’s also up for Best Judge again this year, alongside his Britain’s Got Talent nemesis/true love Simon Cowell. We can’t wait to see who wins that one. Order your favourite takeaway, get settled on the sofa, and enjoy a genuine TV treat.

NEW SERIES

NIGHT ON EARTH

HIDDEN LIVES OF ANIMALS WED 29 JAN, NETFLIX

Fascinating footage of wild animals after sunset, kicking off with cheetahs in Africa, whose nocturnal wanderings have never been filmed before. Owls get a look-in as well, and (ew) Huntsman spiders…

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STYLISH CONTEST WED 29 JAN, NETFLIX

Alexa Chung and Tan ‘Queer Eye’ France host a new competitive fashion series, where a bunch of young designers, who are not yet household names, go head to head in the hope of bagging $250,000 to fund their collection.

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Tom and Geordie are strolling along when a naked youth darts past, yelling about aliens. Next thing, he’s found dead – throwing up a strange case linked to LSD-taking.

THE WINDERMERE CHILDREN TRUE-LIFE STORY MON 27 JAN, 9PM, BBC2

Based on events in 1945 when 300 Jewish refugee children were housed in a rehabilitation camp at Lake Windermere, this is a powerful and inspiring drama. Starring Iain Glen and Romola Garai as the camp’s staff, who are both profoundly moved by the children’s plight, The Windermere Children is compelling viewing.

NEW SERIES

HARLAN COBEN’S THE STRANGER

THRILLER WITH STARRY CAST THU 30 JAN, NETFLIX

Author Harlan Coben thinks his new psychological-thriller novel is the “most twisted” he’s written... And it’s being adapted

JENNIFER SAUNDERS:

for Netflix. Richard Armitage stars as family man Adam, whose apparently-perfect life is shattered when a mysterious stranger reveals a huge secret about his wife (Dervla Kirwan). Siobhan Finneran is the cop landed with a disturbing case involving a naked body and a decapitated Alpaca (upsetting), while Jennifer Saunders appears as a café owner with two massive dogs. You might want to binge-watch...

‘Ihaveacompulsionto dojokesandfallover’

Comedy legend Jennifer Saunders, 61, on landing what Netflix are calling her “biggest-ever” dramatic role… ell us about your character, Heidi? She’s a woman who’s seemingly lived a ‘normal’ life, as she has her dream family business and enjoys a good time with her friends. She’s fiercely loyal and a fighter for her family. What could go wrong…? What appealed about this? The fact it’s not a comedy. It was a challenge, but I’m old enough not to be daunted. I do have a gentle compulsion to want to fall over and do jokes, but the script is so good and intense I found that wasn’t necessary.

The series was filmed in Manchester... I grew up not far from there, so I know it quite well – although it has changed immeasurably. It’s one of my favourite cities, and home to my team Manchester United. What’s your biggest challenge? Relaxing my mind. In comedy, you tend to always be striving for a reaction, so I tried to relax that urge. Sometimes, even walking is hard when you think about it!

RICHARD ARMITAGE: ‘I’M FACING PUBLIC SHAME!’ TV heartthrob Richard Armitage, 48, plays family man Adam Price, whose life is turned upside down… Any tricky moments during filming? My worst nightmare was on day two of the shoot, when I was in goal with a group of under-16s scoring against me. I’m rubbish at football and only managed to save three out of hundreds. I begged them to make me look better than I actually am, or I’d face public shame!

MEET THE CAST Downton Abbey star Siobhan Finneran plays cop Johanna.

Shaun Dooley plays Adam’s neighbour – determined to protect his pal.

Dervla Kirwan plays Adam’s wife, Corinne – a teacher and “super-mum”.

Paul Kaye plays another cop, but he says he loved working with Jennifer Saunders.

Anthony Head is Adam’s dad, Edgar…“I’m the one who’s trying to oust him,” he says.

Oscarnominated actor Stephen Rea is former cop Martin – a “strange man”.

Hannah JohnKamen (Ornela in Game Of Thrones) is the mysterious ‘stranger’…

Chewing Gum’s Kadiff Kirwan works with Johanna… “His loyalty is tested,” he reveals.

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BELSEN: OUR STORY HARROWING SURVIVOR ACCOUNTS TUE 28 JAN, 9PM, BBC2

“There were dead bodies everywhere. Suffering on an unimaginable scale. The stench was terrible…” Prepare for an intensely emotional watch. 75 years after journalist Richard Dimbleby first made his 1945 watershed broadcast about the Holocaust, brave survivors – some who were as young as four at the time – recount their experiences of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, where over 50,000 people, mainly Jews, lost their lives, and reveal the horrendous conditions they faced. A powerful watch. ALSO WATCH: Holocaust Memorial Day, Mon 27 Jan, 7pm, BBC2

CALL THE MIDWIFE NEW DOCTORS IN TOWN SUN 26 JAN, 8PM, BBC1

“Nuns have certainly changed since I was at school!” – so says one of the handsome new doctors to Trixie after arriving at Nonnatus House, where the blokes are staying to pick up some top training tips from the nurses.

WHITE HOUSE FARM TRULY A GREAT DRAMA WED 29 JAN, 9PM, ITV

Based on real-life events in 1985, this is one of those shows you can’t stop watching. It’s the funerals and Jeremy – the brother – makes a big show of weeping and wailing as his relatives are laid to rest. Stan (the decent copper) is onto him...

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COLD FEET GIRLS’ WEEKEND AWAY MON 27 JAN, 9PM, ITV

Karen and Jen go on an 80’s weekend, accidentally inviting their mothers along. They go as Thelma and Louise (not actually 80’s, oops) and look fab.

IN IT TO WIN IT SUN 26 JAN, 9PM, BBC2 Six British couples compete for a remote home in the Alaskan wilderness. To win this life-changing prize, they must prove they’ve got what it takes to thrive in the wild, battling sub-zero temperatures, bears and other NEW predators. SERIES Good luck!

THE LATE, LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN

SERIES LANDS ON NEW CHANNEL TUE 28 JAN, 11.50PM, SKY COMEDY James Corden has been hosting this American late-night talk show since 2014, and now the series gets a home in the UK on the new Sky Comedy channel (launching 27 Jan). The biggest stars drop by for a chat, and it’s also the birthplace of YouTube viral sensation Carpool Karaoke as well. Enjoy!

EASY WAYS TO LIVE WELL STEP AWAY FROM THE DRUGS WED 29 JAN, 8PM, BBC1

Steph McGovern has some exciting news for co-host Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall: “I’m having a baby!” she beams. This paves the way to test out a whole host of new easy health fixes (baby belly dancing, anyone?) We love this show, not simply because Steph is quite possibly one of the nicest TV presenters out there, but also because it’s crammed with tips we can all take on board. It’s important we step away from over-the-counter painkillers, so the pair go big on

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finding alternatives. Hugh also looks for advice on improving his memory, and Steph wants to stay

TV presenter and new mum Steph McGovern, 37, teams up with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall for a BBC series tackling our biggest health concerns…

as fit and healthy as possibly while a “little human grows inside her”. Aw.

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CELEBRITY COME DINE WITH ME FAMOUS FOLK DO COOKING MON 27-FRI 31 JAN, 7.30PM, E4

Love Island’s Jack Fincham, Made In Chelsea’s Mark-Francis Vandelli and 5ive’s Abz Love are amongst those putting their culinary skills to the test, in the latest celebrity edition of the show.

hat do you hope to achieve from this series? Like a lot of people, I’m always on the go and am rubbish at looking after myself properly. I don’t have the best diet or lifestyle and I’m no good at following strict health regimes. Plus, I’m often held back from trying stuff because of what I call the FOGS (fear of getting started). For me, this show had to be about trying things that aren’t too hard to

incorporate into busy lives. We’ve packed the series with lots of variety. Have you come across any surprising health tips? I genuinely had no idea that singing could be a great form of pain relief – especially when you sing in a group. I was very sceptical about it until I saw it in action. It was amazing to see

how something so simple could change people’s lives. And you uncover something called “forest bathing”? Don’t worry, it doesn’t involve taking your clothes off! I don’t want to give too much away, but the idea is that spending time wandering around a forest, looking closely at the trees, insects, moss and leaves, and taking in ‘tree air’, is really good for your mind. I’ll be honest, though, I found it hard to detach myself from my phone. I think Hugh is more of a forest bather. Will you be taking away anything you’ve learnt? Definitely. I’m now praying at the altar of the probiotics! They are a big part of my life now because of the series. The whole experience has also made me more aware of the little things you can do that can make a big difference to how you feel.

factfile Steph fell pregnant after filming episode one. She says: “Dr Zoe Williams introduced me to pregnant belly dancing and I loved it. Getting to jiggle about safely with my baby was exhilarating.”

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NEW SERIES

WILDLIFE UP CLOSE TUE 28-FRI 31 JAN, 8/8.30PM, BBC2

The ever-enthusiastic Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan, Gillian Burke and Iolo Williams are live from the Cairngorms National Park, bringing us footage of the creatures who live there. Based on the edge of a beautiful pine forest, they’re hoping for action from the squirrel box and badger sett, plus the pine martin box. There are also tips for viewers at home on how best to feed garden birds.

THE SMILEY FACE KILLERS: THE HUNT FOR JUSTICE

TED BUNDY: FALLING FOR A KILLER

Since 1997, the bodies of more than 350 men have been found around the US after a night out drinking with friends. In almost all cases, a smiley face graffiti mark has been found nearby. Hear more in this new show.

Featuring interviews with Bundy’s long-term girlfriend Elizabeth Kendall and her daughter Molly, plus survivors of Ted Bundy’s attacks.

A BAFFLING CASE SUN 26 JAN, 9PM, SKY CRIME / NOW TV

NEW STREAMING DOCUMENTARY FRI 31 JAN, AMAZON PRIME VI

18 THE WORLD OF NIGEL FARAGE WED 29 JAN, 9PM, C4

His Brexit Party crumbled in the last election, and now Nigel Farage – the man who brought us the UK’s departure from the EU – faces the prospect of Boris Johnson taking credit for Brexit (boo hoo). This is his story...

TV TALK

BRING BACK THE BUSH: WHERE DID OUR PUBIC HAIR GO?

BEATING AROUND THE BUSH MON 27 JAN, 10PM, C4

FARAGE: THE MAN WHO MADE BREXIT

Body-positivity campaigner Chidera Eggerue looks at the history of women’s hair down below and how it’s linked to changes in society.

KEELER, PROFUMO, WARD AND ME WHAT REALLY HAPPENED SUN 26 JAN, 10PM, BBC2

With excellent drama The Trial Of Christine Keeler finishing up on Sunday (9pm, BBC1), BBC2 reveals what really happened, looking at journalist Tom Mangold’s inside story of the scandal that rocked Britain.

TALENT HUNT Gordon Ramsay will front new BBC series Future Food Stars. 12 candidates

will need to “survive Gordon” in a hunt for food and drink entrepreneurs. REMEMBER THIS? Filming has started on series four of ITV’s Unforgotten. Sheila Hancock and Lucy Speed will guest star alongside Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar.

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6am Breakfast. 10.0 saturday Kitchen live. 11.30 lose Weight And get Fit With tom Kerridge. 12.0 BBC news. 12.15 Match Of the Day live: the FA Cup. 2.50 tennis: Australian Open Highlights. 4.0 Final score. 5.25 the Mallorca Files.

6.10 bbC News (s) 6.20 bbC Regional News; weather (s) 6.30 the greatest Dancer

the final week of auditions 7pm takes place. (s)

BBC2 6.35am Wild & Weird. 6.50 top Class. 7.15 the Dog Ate My Homework. 7.45 Blue Peter Fan Club takeover: gymnastics & Awesome Animals. 8.15 Deadly 60. 8.45 Celebrity Antiques Road trip. 9.45 Baby Chimp Rescue. 10.45 FIlM: the Diary Of Anne Frank (1959) HHHHH 1.30 Bowls: World Championships. 5.0 Flog It! 5.30 Equator From the Air.

8.30 First & last game show, hosted by Jason Manford. (s)

9pm

9.20 Casualty Marty is betrayed by a man he thought he had fallen in love with. (s)

10pm 10.10 bbC News (s) 10.30 mOtD: Fa Cup Highlights Action from the

6.30 Hawaii: earth’s tropical islands A look at Hawaii’s wide range of wildlife. troops arrive in Walmingtonon-sea. (s) (R)

8.0 great american Railroad Journeys new series. Michael Portillo begins a journey across Alaska. (s)

6.30 News (s) 7.0 the masked Singer Donny Osmond joins the panel trying to identify the mysterious singers. (s)

8.30 the voice Uk the blind auditions continue. (s)

9.0 Qi Xl With guests Daliso Chaponda, Cariad lloyd and Phill Jupitus. (s) (R)

9.45 Untouchable: the Rise and Fall Of Harvey weinstein the story of how the film producer acquired and deployed his power. (s) (R)

10.0 Shopping with keith lemon the funnyman chats

7.0 the Royal House Of windsor An exploration of

8.0 bone Detectives: britain’s buried Secrets the

8.0 tony Robinson’s History Of britain the role of Bethnal

remains of over 100 young men found on the site of a car park outside Andover. (s)

green’s tube station during the Blitz. last in the series. (s)

9.0 Film: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) HHH

9.0 How the victorians built britain Michael Buerk

An analyst for the CIA is forced into an undercover assignment when he discovers a plot to destroy the Us economy. spy thriller, starring Chris Pine and Keira Knightley. (s)

11.20 FIlM: Z For Zachariah (2015) HHH 12.50 Bowls: World Championships Highlights. 1.50 this Is BBC two.

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8.30pm The Voice UK, ITV

discovers how Victorians spent their leisure time. (s)

10.0 Henry viii’s wives: Divorced, beheaded, Survived the relationships between the king and his final four wives. (s)

10.45 Film: bridesmaids

(2011) HHHH Comedy, with Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne and Melissa McCarthy. (s)

6.55 5 News Update (s) 7.0 Digging Up britain’s Past the team seeks artefacts from the Bridgewater Canal. (s)

11.05 FIlM: X-Men 2 (2003) HHHH 1.30 the last leg. 2.25 Hollyoaks. 4.35 Come Dine With Me. 5.30 Cooking Up A Fortune.

1.0 Ideal World. 3.0 Rebound. 3.50 ItV nightscreen.

6.30pm Greatest Dancer, BBC1

6am Milkshake! 10.0 spongeBob squarePants. 10.05 the loud House. 10.20 Access. 10.30 Friends. 11.0 Friends. 11.30 FIlM: the Princess Diaries (2001) HHH 1.50 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 2.50 FIlM: Jesse stone: Innocents lost (2011) HHH 4.35 FIlM: Ocean’s thirteen (2007) HHH

the impact of the life and death of Diana, Princess of Wales. (s) (R)

to Mel B and Jimmy Carr. (s) (R) 10.30 itv News; Weather (s)

fourth-round fixtures, 11pm including Hull City v Chelsea. (s) 11.50 the nFl show. 12.20 FIlM: the sentinel (2006) HH 2.05 BBC news.

6.05am Mike & Molly. 6.25 Cheers. 6.50 Cheers. 7.20 Frasier. 7.45 Frasier. 8.10 the Big Bang theory. 8.30 the Big Bang theory. 8.55 the simpsons. 9.25 the simpsons. 9.55 the simpsons. 10.25 the simpsons. 10.55 the simpsons. 11.25 the simpsons. 11.55 the simpsons. 12.25 the simpsons. 12.55 Beat the Chef. 1.25 Beat the Chef. 1.55 Four In A Bed. 2.25 Four In A Bed. 2.55 Four In A Bed. 3.30 Four In A Bed. 4.0 Four In A Bed. 4.30 A Place In the sun. 5.30 location, location, location.

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6am CItV. 7.30 scrambled! 9.25 ItV news. 9.30 James Martin’s saturday Morning. 11.40 living On the Veg. 12.40 Countrywise: guide to Britain. 1.15 ItV news; Weather. 1.30 ItV Racing: live From Cheltenham. 4.0 tipping Point: Best Ever Finals. 4.30 the Chase. 5.30 ItV news; Weather. 5.45 ItV news london.

6.0 Celebrity Catchphrase

7.30 Dad’s army American

sports edition of the 8pm special general knowledge quiz. (s)

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11.50 FIlM: Elizabeth: the golden Age (2007) HHHH 1.50 the 21.co.uk live Casino show. 3.50 Access. 4.0 the Dog Rescuers With Alan Davies. 4.45 House Doctor. 5.10 Divine Designs. 5.35 Wildlife sOs.

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5.50pm FIlM: Pirates Of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007) HHH 9.0 love Island: Unseen Bits. 10.05 Family guy. 11.30 American Dad! 11.55 American Dad! 12.25am the Cleveland show. 12.55 Ibiza Weekender. 2.0 the stand Up sketch show. 2.30 Release the Hounds: Famous & Freaked. 3.20 ItV2 nightscreen. 3.30 teleshopping.

6.10pm FIlM: the Hunger games: Catching Fire (2013) HHHH sci-fi adventure sequel, starring Jennifer lawrence. 9.0 FIlM: the Hunger games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014) HHH 11.35 gogglebox. 12.40am gogglebox. 1.45 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 2.45 First Dates. 3.40 Wife swap UsA. 4.30 schooled. 4.55 schooled.

6pm Dinner Date. 7.0 Dinner Date. 8.0 Dinner Date. Charlotte from london chooses three blind dates. 9.0 Botched. the doctors help a woman who regards herself as the unluckiest person in the world. 10.0 Botched By nature. 11.0 Dating In the Dark. 12midnight Marriage Boot Camp: Reality stars. 12.55 teleshopping.

6pm total Bellas. 7.0 Keeping Up With the Kardashians. 8.0 Keeping Up With the Kardashians. 9.0 Botched. 10.0 Very Cavallari. 11.0 true Hollywood story. 12midnight temptation Island. 1.0 temptation Island. 2.0 teleshopping. 2.30 teleshopping. 3.0 Keeping Up With the Kardashians. 4.0 Botched. 5.0 teleshopping.

mtv 6pm Catfish: shadiest Characters 15. 7.0 Catfish: the tV show. 9.0 Catfish: Festive Fakers. 10.0 Celebrity Ex On the Beach. 11.30 Ex On the Beach: top 10 Most Explosive Moments. 12.30am Ex On the Beach: 10 Ex-iest Moments. 1.30 Just tattoo Of Us. 2.30 MtV’s Best Reality Moments Of 2019. 3.15 MtV Cribs UK: top 10 Cribs.

tlC 6pm say Yes to the Dress: UK. 7.0 say Yes to the Dress America. 8.0 Unpolished. 9.0 girl With A split Face: Body Bizarre. 10.0 Dr Pimple Popper. 11.0 say Yes to the Dress America. 12midnight Unpolished. 1.0 girl With A split Face: Body Bizarre. 2.0 Dr Pimple Popper. 3.0 say Yes to the Dress.

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6pm the simpsons. 7.0 the simpsons. 7.30 Modern Family. 8.0 A league Of their Own: European Road trip. 9.0 FIlM: Mission: Impossible (1996) HHHH 11.0 nCIs: los Angeles. 12midnight the Russell Howard Hour. 1.0 Jett. 2.05 Road Wars. 3.0 Motorway Patrol. 4.0 Motorway Patrol. 5.0 Motorway Patrol.

6pm Without A trace. 7.0 Without A trace. 8.0 Without A trace. A woman vanishes while doing community service. 9.0 FIlM: Wit (2001) HHHH Drama, starring Emma thompson. 11.0 Band Of Brothers. 12.20am Band Of Brothers. 1.30 1917: special. 2.0 the new Pope. 3.0 the new Pope. 4.05 the British. 5.05 the British.

6pm nothing to Declare. 7.0 Blue Bloods. 8.0 Blue Bloods. 9.0 law & Order: special Victims Unit. 10.0 law & Order: special Victims Unit. 11.0 law & Order: special Victims Unit. 12midnight law & Order: special Victims Unit. 1.0 Blue Bloods. 3.0 9-1-1. 4.0 Madam secretary. 5.0 nothing to Declare. 5.30 nothing to Declare.

Sunday 26 January BBC1 6am

6am Breakfast. 7.40 MOtD: FA Cup Highlights. 9.0 the Andrew Marr show. 10.0 Politics England. 10.30 spy In the Wild. 11.30 Bargain Hunt. 12.30 BBC news. 12.45 Match Of the Day live: the FA Cup. 3.05 songs Of Praise. 3.40 Escape to the Country. 4.05 BBC news. 4.25 BBC Regional news; Weather. 4.30 Match Of the Day live: the FA Cup.

6pm

7pm

7.10 Doctor who the

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6.20am Celebrity Antiques Road trip. 7.20 the Instant gardener. 8.05 Countryfile. 9.0 Monty Don’s American gardens. 10.0 saturday Kitchen Best Bites. 11.30 Best Home Cook. 12.30 trust Me, I’m A Doctor. 1.0 tennis: Australian Open Highlights. 2.30 Bowls: World Championships. 5.15 Flog It!

6am CItV. 7.30 scrambled! 9.25 ItV news. 9.30 Ainsley’s Caribbean Kitchen. 10.30 living On the Veg. 11.30 save Money: lose Weight. 12.0 the greek Islands With Julia Bradbury. 12.30 ItV lunchtime news. 12.35 the Voice UK. 2.05 the Masked singer. 3.35 tipping Point. 4.30 ItV news; Weather. 4.45 ItV news london. 5.0 the Chase Celebrity special.

6am the King Of Queens. 6.25 the King Of Queens. 6.50 Everybody loves Raymond. 7.15 Everybody loves Raymond. 7.40 the Big Bang theory. 8.05 the Big Bang theory. 8.30 Frasier. 9.0 Frasier. 9.30 sunday Brunch. 12.30 the simpsons. 12.55 the simpsons. 1.20 Jamie And Jimmy’s Friday night Feast. 2.20 FIlM: never Been Kissed (1999) HHH 4.25 FIlM: Wonder (2017) HHHH

6.0 Countryfile Reports on rural developments from the Peak District. (s)

6.0 Dancing On ice the

BBC2

celebrities take to the ice once more. (s)

Kitzbuhel. (s)

9pm

8.0 top gear new series. the

8.0 vera the DCI pieces

team takes a road trip in second-hand convertibles. (s)

together the final hours of a murder victim. (s)

9.0 the trial Of Christine keeler stephen’s life hangs in

✱ 9.0 win the wilderness:

the balance. last in the series.

couples are challenged to survive in Alaska’s harsh wilderness. (s)

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10pm

remaining contestants tackle raku firing. (s) (R)

trainee doctors stay at nonnatus House. (s)

10.0 bbC News (s) 10.20 bbC Regional News; weather (s) 10.30 mOtD: Fa Cup Highlights Action from

11pm today’s fourth-round ties. (s) 11.15 A Question Of sport. 11.45 the truth About Fat. 12.50 BBC news.

8pm Call The Midwife, BBC1

alaska new series. six

✱ 10.0 keeler, Profumo,

ward and me tom Mangold shares his experiences of reporting first-hand on the Profumo scandal. (s) 11.0 FIlM: the Boy In the striped Pyjamas (2008) HHH 12.30 FIlM: the Fits (2015) HHH 1.40 sign Zone: Question time. 2.40 sign Zone: Best House In town. 3.25 sign Zone: Holby City. 4.25 this Is BBC two.

8pm Top Gear, BBC2

10.40 the metro: a Rail life Story (s) (R) 11.10 liar. 12.0 Ideal World. 3.0 teach My Pet to Do that. 3.25 ItV nightscreen. 5.05 Judge Rinder.

9pm Win The Wilderness, BBC2

6am Milkshake! 9.50 spongeBob squarePants. 10.0 the loud House. 10.15 Access. 10.20 Cruising With Jane McDonald. 10.35 Friends. 11.0 Friends. 11.30 Friends. 12.0 Friends. 12.30 Friends. 1.0 FIlM: sweet Home Alabama (2002) HHH 3.15 FIlM: Alice In Wonderland (2010) HHH 5.20 5 news Update. 5.25 the Reluctant Queen.

7.0 Royals in wartime Part one of two. A look at the royals’ roles in Britain’s wars. (s)

8.0 george Clarke’s Old House, New Home george

8.0 inside iceland: britain’s budget Supermarket the

returns to a grand Victorian villa in Ormskirk. (s)

battle for the booming vegan market heats up. (s)

9.0 SaS: who Dares wins

9.0 the wonderful world Of Chocolate Food giant

the grit of the remaining 13 recruits is tested. (s)

10.0 itv News; Weather (s) 10.15 bradley walsh & Son: breaking Dad (s) (R)

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6.30 News (s) 7.0 the great Pottery throw Down the 10

7.0 Ski Sunday Action from

Judoon target 21st-century gloucester. (s)

8pm ✱ 8.0 Call the midwife Four

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10.0 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown With Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan and David O’Doherty. (s) (R) 11.0 stockholm Requiem. 12.0 FIlM: now You see Me (2013) HHH 2.05 Ramsay’s Kitchen nightmares UsA. 2.55 Come Dine With Me. 3.50 Phil spencer’s stately Homes. 4.45 the great Hotel Escape. 5.40 Kirstie’s Fill Your House For Free. 5.50 Countdown.

9pm Christine Keeler, BBC1

nestlé opens the doors of its Perugia factory in Italy. (s)

10.0 Film: an Officer and a gentleman (1982) HHH

Romantic drama, starring Richard gere, Debra Winger and louis gossett Jr. (s)

12.15 Inside the World’s greatest Hotels. 1.15 the 21.co.uk live Casino show. 3.10 secret scotland With susan Calman. 4.0 My Mum’s Hotter than Me! 4.45 House Doctor. 5.10 Divine Designs. 5.35 Wildlife sOs.

9pm Wonderful World, Channel 5

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6pm Inside the Ambulance. 8.0 999 Rescue squad. 9.0 louis theroux: Extreme love. 10.0 Brainwashing stacey: Anti-Abortion Camp. 11.0 One Born: What Happened next? 12midnight One Born Every Minute. 1.0 great Ormond street. 1.50 American Housewife. 2.35 Renovate My Home: leave It to Bryan.

5.50pm FIlM: shrek (2001) HHHH 6.20 FIlM: guardians Of the galaxy Vol 2 (2017) HHHH 9.0 love Island. 10.05 Ibiza Weekender. 11.05 Family guy. 12.05am American Dad! 1.05 the Cleveland show. 1.30 Don’t Hate the Playaz. 2.15 the stand Up sketch show. 2.45 totally Bonkers guinness World Records. 3.20 ItV2 nightscreen.

6.10pm the Big Bang theory. 6.40 FIlM: Mrs Doubtfire (1993) HHHH Comedy, with Robin Williams. 9.0 star trek: Discovery. 10.05 gogglebox. 11.10 gogglebox. 12.15am the Big Bang theory. 12.50 the Big Bang theory. 1.15 tattoo Fixers: Extreme. 2.20 star trek: Discovery. 3.15 Rude(ish) tube. 3.40 Hollyoaks.

6.15pm the Bachelor UsA. 8.0 Celebrity Dinner Date. 9.0 Botched. 10.0 the Real Housewives Of Potomac. 10.55 the Real Housewives Of Orange County. Emily puts on a special birthday celebration for her in-laws. 11.55 Marriage Boot Camp: Reality stars. 12.50am ItVBe nightscreen. 12.55 teleshopping.

6pm Keeping Up With the Kardashians. 7.0 Keeping Up With the Kardashians. 8.0 Botched. 9.0 Botched. 10.0 Very Cavallari. 11.0 E! live From the Red Carpet: the 2020 grammy Awards. 1am Botched. 2.0 teleshopping. 2.30 teleshopping. 3.0 Keeping Up With the Kardashians. 4.0 Botched. 5.0 teleshopping.

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6pm teen Mom Australia. 6.30 teen Mom Australia. 7.0 teen Mom Australia. 7.30 teen Mom Australia. 8.0 teen Mom: Young & Pregnant. 9.0 Celebrity Ex On the Beach. 10.30 Just tattoo Of Us. 12.30am Ridiculousness. 1.0 Ridiculousness. 1.30 Ridiculousness. 2.0 Ridiculousness. 2.25 Ridiculousness.

6pm long Island Medium. 7.0 sister Wives. 8.0 Being Reuben. 89.0 say Yes to the Dress. 10.0 say Yes to the Dress America. 11.0 say Yes to the Dress: top 10 Unforgettable Moments. 11.30 say Yes to the Dress. 12.30am Being Reuben. 1.30 say Yes to the Dress. 2.30 say Yes to the Dress America. 3.30 say Yes to the Dress.

6pm the simpsons. 6.30 the simpsons. 7.0 the simpsons. 7.30 the simpsons. 8.0 Magnum P.I. Katsumoto hunts for an escaped killer. 9.0 Hawaii Five-0. 10.0 nCIs: los Angeles. 11.0 COBRA. 12midnight s.W.A.t. 1.0 sick Of It. 1.30 sick Of It. 2.0 the Force: Manchester. 3.0 the Force: Manchester. 4.0 Road Wars. 5.0 Road Wars.

6pm Blue Bloods. 7.0 Blue Bloods. 8.0 Blue Bloods. 9.0 the new Pope. John Paul III meets the actress sharon stone, an encounter which gives the Pope some new ideas. 10.0 the new Pope. 11.05 the Outsider. 12.15am Oz. 1.25 nurse Jackie. 2.0 the Outsider. 3.10 CsI: Crime scene Investigation. 4.0 storm City. 5.0 storm City.

6pm nothing to Declare. 6.30 nothing to Declare. 7.0 ghost Whisperer. 8.0 ghost Whisperer. 9.0 the Rookie. 10.0 law & Order: special Victims Unit. 11.0 law & Order: special Victims Unit. 12midnight ghost Whisperer. 2.0 Air Ambulance ER. 3.0 nothing to Declare. 4.0 nothing to Declare. 5.0 nothing to Declare.

Monday 27 January BBC1 6am

6pm

CHANNEL 5

6am good Morning Britain. 9.0 lorraine. 10.0 this Morning. 12.30 loose Women. 1.30 ItV lunchtime news. 1.55 ItV news london. 2.0 Judge Rinder. 3.0 tenable. 4.0 tipping Point. 5.0 the Chase.

6.30am Cheers. 6.55 Cheers. 7.20 the King Of Queens. 7.45 the King Of Queens. 8.10 Everybody loves Raymond. 8.40 Everybody loves Raymond. 9.10 Frasier. 9.40 Frasier. 10.10 Undercover Boss UsA. 11.05 Ramsay’s Kitchen nightmares UsA. 12.0 Channel 4 news summary. 12.05 sun, sea And selling Houses. 1.05 Escape to the Chateau: DIY. 2.10 Countdown. 3.0 A Place In the sun. 4.0 A new life In the sun. 5.0 Couples Come Dine With Me.

6am Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine. 11.15 the Dog Rescuers With Alan Davies. 12.10 5 news lunchtime. 12.15 gPs: Behind Closed Doors. 1.10 Access. 1.15 Home And Away. 1.45 neighbours. 2.15 FIlM: nightmare tenant (2018) HHH 4.0 Friends. 4.30 Friends. 5.0 5 news At 5. 5.30 neighbours.

6.0 bbC News at Six; weather (s)

6.0 Richard Osman’s House Of games With Radzi

6.0 itv News london (s)

6.0 the Simpsons Bart and

6.30 itv evening News (s)

lisa think they have killed Martin. (s) (R) 6.30 Hollyoaks Drug dealer Jordan makes his presence known. (s) (R)

6.0 Home and away Willow is stern when Bella refuses her jabs. (s) (R)

7.0 the One Show the first

Chinyanganya. (s)

6.30 great asian Railway Journeys new series. With

Michael Portillo. (s)

7.0 Holocaust memorial Day

visit of the week to the One show studio. (s) 7.30 inside Out Regional documentary. (s)

A ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. (s)

8.0 eastenders leo

8.0 Only Connect Quiz. (s)

continues to cause trouble. (s)

8.30 britain’s killer motorways? – Panorama A

look at the dangers of motorways. (s) 9pm 9.0 Silent witness Part one of two. A skeleton is found in a pillar in a multistorey car park. (s)

10pm

6am Antiques Road trip. 6.45 the Farmers’ Country showdown. 7.30 sign Zone: MasterChef: the Professionals. 8.30 this Week In Parliament. 9.0 BBC news At 9. 10.0 Victoria Derbyshire. 11.0 BBC newsroom live. 12.15 Politics live. 1.0 get Away For Winter. 1.45 the Best Dishes Ever. 2.15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. 3.15 tennis: Australian Open Highlights. 4.15 Indian Ocean With simon Reeve. 5.15 Flog It!

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8pm

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6am Breakfast. 9.15 Crime – Are We tough Enough? 10.0 Homes Under the Hammer. 11.0 Wanted Down Under. 11.45 Caught Red Handed. 12.15 Bargain Hunt. 1.0 BBC news At One; Weather. 1.30 BBC Regional news; Weather. 1.45 Doctors. 2.15 Father Brown. 3.0 Escape to the Country. 3.45 the Farmers’ Country showdown. 4.30 Antiques Road trip. 5.15 Pointless.

6.30 bbC Regional News;

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7.0 emmerdale graham’s body is discovered. (s) Daniel discovers Bertie barely conscious in his cot. (s)

8.30 University Challenge

8.0 the martin lewis money Show loans and credit cards. (s) 8.30 Coronation Street Beth

the first quarter-final. (s)

rails at Daniel for endangering Bertie’s life. (s)

✱ 9.0 the windermere

✱ 9.0 Cold Feet Karen and

Children Fact-based drama,

starring thomas Kretschmann.

10.0 bbC News at ten (s) 10.25 bbC Regional News; 10.35 ladhood liam prepares

Jenny’s weekend away is hijacked by their mothers. (s)

10.0 itv News (s) 10.30 Newsnight (s)

to perform at a spoken-word 11pm gig in leeds. (s) 11.0 live At the Apollo. 11.30 the graham norton show. 12.25 BBC news.

9pm Windermere Children, BBC2

7.0 gallagher Premiership Rugby Highlights Action from the ninth round of fixtures. (s)

7.30 Coronation Street

(s)

Weather (s)

7.0 News (s)

6.30 5 News tonight (s)

11.15 Wild scotland. 11.30 the last survivors. 1.0 sign Zone: the Farmers’ Country showdown. 1.45 sign Zone: Countryfile. 2.40 this Is BBC two.

9pm Cold Feet, ITV

10.30 itv News london (s) 10.45 inside the Crown: Secrets Of the Royals Documentary telling the inside story of the royal family. (s) (R) 11.45 All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite. 12.35 Ideal World. 3.0 James Martin’s French Adventure. 3.50 ItV nightscreen. 5.05 Judge Rinder.

10pm Bring Back The Bush, C4

8.0 How to lose weight well three more pairs test popular diets. (s)

9.0 999: what’s your emergency? A look at the problem of the lack of police custody cells in northamptonshire. (s)

✱ 10.0 bring back the

bush: where Did Our Pubic Hair go? Chidera Eggerue explores people’s relationship with pubic hair. (s) 11.0 Meet the Drug lords. 12.0 Diamond Dealers And Cockney geezers. 1.0 Ramsay’s Kitchen nightmares UsA. 1.50 sAs: Who Dares Wins. 2.45 Come Dine With Me. 3.40 the supervet. 4.35 the great Hotel Escape. 5.30 Kirstie’s Fill Your House For Free. 5.50 Countdown.

8pm Lose Weight Well, C4

8.0 traffic Cops A pursuit on the M1 ends in dramatic fashion. (s)

9.0 the motorway Pedestrians are spotted walking along the M1. (s)

10.0 busted in bangkok A man is refused permission to fly home due to concerns about his health. (s) 11.05 Circus Kids: Our secret World. 12.05 Bad girls Behind Bars. 1.0 the 21.co.uk live Casino show. 3.0 Access. 3.10 Red Arrows take America. 4.0 Cruising With Jane McDonald. 4.45 House Doctor. 5.10 Divine Designs. 5.35 Wildlife sOs.

7.30pm Come Dine With Me, E4

Satellite I D i g i ta l I C a b l e lI stI n g s w 6pm tipping Point. 7.0 MasterChef UsA. 8.0 Inside the Ambulance. 9.0 999 Rescue squad. 10.0 One Born Every Minute. 11.0 Inside the Ambulance. 12midnight One Born Every Minute. 1.0 great Ormond street. 1.50 American Housewife. 2.35 Renovate My Home: leave It to Bryan. 3.0 teleshopping.

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6pm You’ve Been Framed! gold. 7.0 You’ve Been Framed! gold. 8.0 two And A Half Men. 8.30 two And A Half Men. 9.0 love Island. 10.0 love Island: Aftersun. 11.05 Family guy. 12.05am American Dad! 1.05 Iain stirling’s CelebAbility. 1.50 two And A Half Men. 2.15 the stand Up sketch show. 2.50 Plebs. 3.15 ItV2 nightscreen.

6pm the Big Bang theory. 7.0 7.30 Celebrity Come Hollyoaks. Dine With Me. 8.0 Junior Bake Off. 9.0 FIlM: night At the Museum (2006) HHH 11.15 the Big Bang theory. 12.15am Brooklyn nine-nine. 1.15 gogglebox. 2.20 First Dates. 3.15 Don’t tell the Bride. 4.10 Wife swap UsA. 5.05 the Big Bang theory.

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e! 5pm E! live From the Red Carpet: the 2020 grammy Awards. 7.0 Very Cavallari. 8.0 Botched. 9.0 Hollywood Medium With tyler Henry. 10.0 E! live From the Red Carpet: the 2020 grammy Awards. 12midnight Keeping Up With the Kardashians. 1.0 Botched. 2.0 teleshopping. 3.0 Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

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6pm Catfish: Festive Fakers. 7.0 MtV Cribs UK: Boxset. 7.30 love squad. 8.0 teen Mom: Young & Pregnant. 9.0 geordie Ogs: Best Of 2019. 10.0 Just tattoo Of Us. 10.55 Positive Inking. 11.0 Celebrity Ex On the Beach. 12.30am Ridiculousness. 1.0 Jackass. 2.45 Ridiculousness. 3.10 Ridiculousness. 3.40 Ridiculousness.

6pm say Yes to the Dress. 6.30 say Yes to the Dress. 7.0 say Yes to the Dress: lancashire. 8.0 say Yes to the Dress America. 9.0 say Yes to the Dress: UK. 10.0 Curvy Brides Boutique. 11.0 Dr Pimple Popper. 12midnight say Yes to the Dress America. 1.0 say Yes to the Dress: UK. 2.0 Curvy Brides Boutique. 3.0 Dr Pimple Popper.

6pm Futurama. 6.30 the simpsons. 7.0 the simpsons. 7.30 the simpsons. 8.0 sEAl team. the unit heads to Azerbaijan. 9.0 FIlM: Mission: Impossible 2 (2000) HHH 11.20 A league Of their Own: European Road trip. 12.20am Avenue 5. 12.55 Jett. 2.0 the Force: Manchester. 3.0 Hawaii Five-0. 4.0 Futurama. 5.0 stargate sg-1.

6pm Without A trace. 7.0 CsI: Crime scene Investigation. 8.0 Blue Bloods. 9.0 the Outsider. Holly gains valuable insight when she investigates an eerily similar case. 10.10 Ray Donovan. 11.15 this Is Our Family. 12.15am Oz. 1.25 Oz. 2.35 nurse Jackie. 3.10 nurse Jackie. 3.45 life Itself: special. 4.0 the West Wing. 5.0 the West Wing.

6pm nothing to Declare. 7.0 nothing to Declare. 8.0 ghost Whisperer. 9.0 Criminal Minds. 10.0 Criminal Minds. 11.0 law & Order: special Victims Unit. 12midnight CsI: Crime scene Investigation. 2.0 law & Order: special Victims Unit. 3.0 ghost Whisperer. 4.0 Road Wars. 5.0 Brit Cops: law & Disorder.

Tuesday 28 January BBC1 6am

6pm

CHANNEL 5

6am good Morning Britain. 9.0 lorraine. 10.0 this Morning. 12.30 loose Women. 1.30 ItV lunchtime news. 1.55 ItV news london. 2.0 Judge Rinder. 3.0 tenable. 4.0 tipping Point. 5.0 the Chase.

6am Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine. 11.15 the Dog Rescuers With Alan Davies. 12.10 5 news lunchtime. 12.15 gPs: Behind Closed Doors. 1.10 Access. 1.15 Home And Away. 1.45 neighbours. 2.15 FIlM: Her Boyfriend’s secret (2018) HHHH 4.0 Friends. 4.30 Friends. 5.0 5 news At 5. 5.30 neighbours.

6.0 bbC News at Six; weather (s)

6.0 Richard Osman’s House Of games With Kerry

6.0 itv News london (s)

6.0 the Simpsons the family

6.30 itv evening News (s)

help depressed country singer lurleen lumpkin. (s) (R) 6.30 Hollyoaks Jordan tries to recruit sid to sell drugs to his friends. (s) (R)

6.0 Home and away Ziggy is offered her dream job as a mechanic in a pit crew team. (s) (R)

7.0 the One Show With Alex Jones and Matt Baker. (s)

7.30 eastenders linda

godliman. (s)

6.30 great asian Railway Journeys Michael continues

his exploration of Hong Kong. (s) 7.0 top gear the team takes a road trip in second-hand convertibles. (s) (R)

7.0 emmerdale Jai is alarmed by what he hears. (s)

✱ 8.0 winterwatch new

David Walliams hosts the annual ceremony live from the O2, east london, in the event’s extra-special 25th anniversary year (s)

8.0 Holby City sacha’s great aunt is admitted to hospital on Holocaust Memorial Day. (s)

9.0 Silent witness Part two of two. A suspicious death is uncovered at a cryogenics facility. (s)

7.0 News (s)

6.30 5 News tonight (s)

7.0 Secret Scotland with Susan Calman the comedian visits the Isle of skye. (s) (R)

✱ 7.30 the National

television awards 2020

promises Mick she does not need to go to rehab. (s)

9pm

6.30am Antiques Road trip. 7.15 the Farmers’ Country showdown. 8.0 sign Zone: MasterChef: the Professionals. 9.0 BBC news At 9. 10.0 Victoria Derbyshire. 11.0 BBC newsroom live. 12.15 Politics live. 1.0 get Away For Winter. 1.45 the Best Dishes Ever. 2.15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. 3.15 tennis: Australian Open Highlights. 4.15 Indian Ocean With simon Reeve. 5.15 Flog It!

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8pm

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series. Wildlife stories from around the UK, presented live from the Cairngorms. (s)

✱ 9.0 belsen: Our Story

8.0 Crazy Delicious three contestants try to create a new dish using apples. (s)

8.0 Dogs behaving (very) badly trainer graeme Hall

9.0 24 Hours in a&e

9.0 ben Fogle: New lives in the wild Ben meets a former

A woman with a severe form of autism is brought in by her sister. (s)

survivors of the concentration camp share their stories. (s)

takes on a destructive English bulldog. (s)

sporting coach now living in the forests of eastern Croatia. (s)

10pm

10.0 bbC News at ten (s) 10.25 bbC Regional News;

10.0 better things Comedy. (s) 10.25 the archiveologists

Weather (s)

With Joe Wilkinson. (s) (R)

10.35 young, Sikh and Proud sunny Hundal explores

11pm

10.30 Newsnight (s)

the legacy of his brother, sikh leader Jagraj singh. (s) 11.20 Easy Ways to live Well. 12.25 BBC news.

9pm Belsen: Our Story, BBC2

10.0 itv News (s) 10.35 itv News london (s) 10.45 white House Farm the arrival of a friend from new Zealand increases tensions. (s) (R)

11.15 nFl this Week. 12.05 sign Zone: Monty Don’s American gardens. 1.05 sign Zone: Murder, Mystery And My Family. 1.50 sign Zone: Island Medics. 2.35 this Is BBC two.

8pm Winterwatch, BBC2

11.45 tenable. 12.35 Ideal World. 3.0 the Home game. 3.50 ItV nightscreen. 5.05 Judge Rinder.

7.30pm National TV Awards, ITV

10.0 losing it: Our mental Health emergency A teenager is admitted to a psychiatric ward after a pattern of self-harm and suicide attempts. (s) 11.0 999: What’s Your Emergency? 12.05 Ramsay’s Kitchen nightmares UsA. 1.0 Meat the Family. 1.55 How to lose Weight Well. 2.50 Come Dine With Me. 3.45 grand Designs. 4.45 the great Hotel Escape. 5.40 Kirstie’s Fill Your House For Free. 5.50 Countdown.

8pm Crazy Delicious, C4

10.0 bad girls behind bars long-term inmates Jackie and Kourtney are moved. (s)

11.05 the Boy With no Face: Extraordinary People. 12.05 traffic Cops. 1.0 the 21.co.uk live Casino show. 3.0 Access. 3.10 the Dog Rescuers With Alan Davies. 4.0 Cruising With Jane McDonald. 4.45 House Doctor. 5.10 Divine Designs. 5.35 Wildlife sOs.

11.50pm Late Show, Sky Comedy

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6pm You’ve Been Framed! gold. 8.0 two And A Half Men. 8.30 two And A Half Men. 9.0 love Island. 10.05 Don’t Hate the Playaz. 10.50 Family guy. 11.50 American Dad! 12.45am the Cleveland show. 1.45 Ibiza Weekender. 2.40 two And A Half Men. 3.05 totally Bonkers guinness World Records. 3.20 ItV2 nightscreen. 3.30 teleshopping.

6pm the Big Bang theory. 7.0 7.30 Celebrity Come Hollyoaks. Dine With Me. 8.0 Junior Bake Off. 9.0 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 10.0 sarah Millican: Home Bird live. 11.05 the Big Bang theory. 12.05am Brooklyn nine-nine. 1.05 gogglebox. 2.10 First Dates. 3.05 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 4.0 the Big Bang theory. 4.50 How I Met Your Mother.

6pm Buying And selling. 8.0 Dinner Date. 9.0 the Real Housewives Of Potomac. Candiace and her mother try to build new bridges. 10.0 the Real Housewives Of Orange County. Kelly makes a dramatic departure from tamra’s housewarming party. 10.55 Bridezillas. 11.55 the Only Way Is Essex. 12.45am ItVBe nightscreen.

6pm Keeping Up With the Kardashians. 7.0 Hollywood Medium With tyler Henry. 8.0 Keeping Up With the Kardashians. 9.0 Very Cavallari. 10.0 Botched. 11.0 nightly Pop. 12midnight E! live From the Red Carpet: the 2020 grammy Awards. 2.0 teleshopping. 3.0 Keeping Up With the Kardashians. 4.0 Wags.

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6pm Catfish: the tV show. 7.0 MtV Cribs UK: Boxset. 7.30 love squad. 8.0 teen Mom: Young & Pregnant. 9.0 Just tattoo Of Us. 10.0 Celebrity Ex On the Beach. 11.0 MtV Cribs UK: Boxset. 11.30 MtV Cribs UK: Boxset. 12midnight Ridiculousness. 1.0 Jackass. 2.45 Ridiculousness. 3.10 Ridiculousness. 3.40 Ridiculousness.

6pm say Yes to the Dress. 7.0 My Big Fat Fabulous life. 9.0 Dr Pimple Popper. 10.0 Unpolished. 11.0 Dr Pimple Popper. 12midnight My Big Fat Fabulous life. 2.0 Unpolished. 3.0 Dr Pimple Popper. 4.0 say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta. 4.30 say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta. 5.0 say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta.

6pm Futurama. 6.30 the simpsons. 7.0 the simpsons. 7.30 the simpsons. 8.0 A league Of their Own: European Road trip. 9.0 An Idiot Abroad. 10.0 the Force: north East. 11.0 Jett. 12.15am Avenue 5. 12.50 COBRA. 1.50 Brit Cops: Rapid Response. 2.55 Road Wars. 4.0 Futurama. 4.30 Futurama. 5.0 stargate sg-1.

6pm Without A trace. 7.0 CsI: Crime scene Investigation. 8.0 Blue Bloods. 9.0 the Real Chernobyl. 10.0 this Is Our Family. Cameras follow the family of a glamorous, quick-witted 85-yearold battling with dementia. 11.0 the Birdman. 11.10 Oz. 12.25am Oz. 1.40 From the Earth to the Moon. 2.50. 4.0 the West Wing. 5.0 the West Wing.

6pm nothing to Declare. 7.0 nothing to Declare. . 8.0 ghost Whisperer. 9.0 CsI: Crime scene Investigation. 10.0 law & Order: special Victims Unit. 11.0 law & Order: special Victims Unit. 12midnight CsI: Crime scene Investigation. 1.0 9-1-1. 2.0 station 19. 3.0 ghost Whisperer. 4.0 Road Wars. 5.0 Brit Cops: law & Disorder.

Wednesday 29 January BBC1 6am

6pm

CHANNEL 5

6am good Morning Britain. 9.0 lorraine. 10.0 this Morning. 12.30 loose Women. 1.30 ItV lunchtime news. 1.55 ItV news london. 2.0 Judge Rinder. 3.0 tenable. 4.0 tipping Point. 5.0 the Chase.

6am Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine. 11.15 the Dog Rescuers With Alan Davies. 12.10 5 news lunchtime. 12.15 gPs: Behind Closed Doors. 1.10 Access. 1.15 Home And Away. 1.45 neighbours. 2.15 FIlM: My Ex Is Watching (2018) HHH 4.0 Friends. 4.30 Friends. 5.0 5 news At 5. 5.30 neighbours.

6.0 bbC News at Six; weather (s)

6.0 Richard Osman’s House Of games With Ebony

6.0 itv News london (s)

6.0 the Simpsons Bart saves

6.0 Home and away Robbo struggles to trust Jasmine with grace. (s) (R)

7.0 the One Show Magazine show, with stories of interest from around the UK. (s)

8pm ✱ 8.0 easy ways to live

well staff at a garden centre test remedies for their aches and pains. (s)

10pm

6.30am Antiques Road trip. 7.15 the Farmers’ Country showdown. 8.0 sign Zone: see Hear. 8.30 sign Zone: Fake Britain. 9.0 BBC news At 9. 10.0 Victoria Derbyshire. 11.0 BBC newsroom live. 11.15 Politics live. 1.0 get Away For Winter. 1.45 the Best Dishes Ever. 2.15 Indian Ocean With simon Reeve. 3.15 tennis: Australian Open Highlights. 4.15 Who Do You think You Are? 5.15 Flog It!

Weather (s)

9pm

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7pm

BBC2

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Rainford-Brent. (s)

6.30 great asian Railway Journeys Michael learns

about northern thai cookery. (s)

7.0 the andrew Neil Show

Interviews, discussion and analysis from Westminster. (s) 7.30 yorkshire walks shanaz gulzar goes on a ramble from Heptonstall to stoodley Pike. (s) (R)

✱ 8.0 winterwatch

Rumours that swallows are present in sussex in January. (s)

the life of a sickly calf. (s) (R)

6.30 itv evening News (s) 7.0 emmerdale sarah is shocked when confronted by Charity. (s)

6.30 Hollyoaks nancy teases John Paul about getting the deputy headteacher role. (s) (R)

7.0 News (s)

6.30 5 News tonight (s)

7.0 inside DHl: the world’s biggest Delivery Company A Venice water courier’s delivery is threatened by a bomb scare. (s)

7.30 Coronation Street

Maria suffers a dizzy spell and tells Ali she is bleeding. (s)

8.0 bradley walsh & Son: breaking Dad the actor and

8.0 kirstie and Phil’s love it Or list it Kirstie Allsopp and

8.0 at war with the law: Parking Hell Rugby fans

his son arrive in Ohio. (s)

8.30 Coronation Street Ali

Phil spencer meet a couple in Rushden in northamptonshire.

struggles to comfort Maria. (s)

(s)

threaten to turn the Welsh town of tenby into a ruck of cars. (s)

✱ 9.0 white House Farm

✱ 9.0 Farage: the man who made brexit

9.0 Red arrows take america the team

Documentary exploring the world of the British politician nigel Farage. (s)

participates in an iconic flypast over the golden gate Bridge. last in the series. (s)

9.0 Spy in the wild spy

9.0 good Omens Aziraphale

cameras follow snow monkeys in the snow-covered mountains of Japan. (s)

and Crowley’s friendship across the ages is revealed. (s)

As the funerals approach, stan continues to search for answers. (s)

10.0 live at the apollo nish

10.0 itv News (s)

10.0 Rich kids go Homeless

10.30 itv News london (s)

A youngster agrees to sleep rough in london. (s) (R)

10.0 bbC News at ten (s) 10.25 bbC Regional News; Weather (s)

10.35 eating with my ex

Kumar hosts. (s) (R)

10.30 Newsnight (s)

10.45 Peston Political magazine show presented by Robert Peston. (s)

Former couples are reunited 11pm to talk about their break-ups. (s) 11.10 My Mate’s A Bad Date. 11.35 First & last. 12.25 BBC news.

8pm Ways To Live Well, BBC1

11.15 Belsen: Our story. 12.15 sign Zone: see Hear. 12.45 sign Zone: Addicted to Painkillers? Britain’s Opioid Crisis. 1.45 this Is BBC two.

9pm White House Farm, ITV

11.40 tenable. 12.30 Ideal World. 3.0 through the Keyhole. 3.50 ItV nightscreen. 5.05 Judge Rinder.

9pm Farage, C4

10.30 auschwitz Untold: in Colour A powerful account of one of the most hideous crimes in human history. (s)

12.0 999: On the Frontline. 12.55 Bring Back the Bush… 1.50 the supervet. 2.45 Deadwater Fell. 3.40 Come Dine With Me. 4.35 great Hotel Escape. 5.30 Handmade treasures. 5.50 Countdown.

10.30pm Auschwitz, C4

11.05 18 & selling sex: the sex Business. 12.05 Bargain-loving Brits In the sun. 1.0 the 21.co.uk live Casino show. 3.0 Access. 3.10 the Dog Rescuers With Alan Davies. 4.0 Cruising With Jane McDonald. 4.45 House Doctor. 5.10 Divine Designs. 5.35 Wildlife sOs.

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Satellite I D i g i ta l I C a b l e lI stI n g s w 6pm tipping Point. 7.0 MasterChef UsA. 8.0 Inside the Ambulance. 9.0 999 Rescue squad. the team treat a lorry driver trapped behind his twisted steering wheel. 10.0 One Born Every Minute. two students, Brooke and tim, become parents for the first time. 11.0 Inside the Ambulance. 12midnight One Born Every Minute.

mtv 6pm Catfish: Best Of 2019. 7.0 MtV Cribs UK: Boxset. 7.30 love squad. 8.0 teen Mom: Young & Pregnant. 9.0 Catfish: the tV show. 10.0 Just tattoo Of Us. 11.0 Celebrity Ex On the Beach. 12midnight Ridiculousness. 12.30 Ridiculousness. 1.0 Jackass. 1.30 Jackass. 2.0 Jackass. 2.20 Jackass. 2.45 Ridiculousness.

itv2 6pm You’ve Been Framed! gold. 7.30 You’ve Been Framed! gold. 8.0 two And A Half Men. 8.30 two And A Half Men. 9.0 love Island. 10.05 Celebrity Juice. 10.50 Family guy. 11.45 American Dad! 12.15am American Dad! 12.45 Iain stirling’s CelebAbility. 1.30 two And A Half Men. 2.30 Hell’s Kitchen. 3.20 ItV2 nightscreen.

tlC 6pm say Yes to the Dress. 6.30 say Yes to the Dress. 7.0 say Yes to the Dress: lancashire. 8.0 90 Day Fiance. 10.0 90 Day Fiance. 11.0 Dr Pimple Popper. 12midnight 90 Day Fiance. 2.0 90 Day Fiance. 3.0 Dr Pimple Popper. 4.0 say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta. 4.30 say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta.

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6pm the Big Bang theory. 7.0 7.30 Celebrity Come Dine Hollyoaks. With Me. 8.0 Junior Bake Off. 9.0 tattoo Fixers: Extreme. 10.0 Wife swap UsA. 11.0 the Big Bang theory. 12midnight Brooklyn nine-nine. 1.0 gogglebox. 2.05 tattoo Fixers: Extreme. 3.0 Wife swap UsA. 3.55 the Big Bang theory. 4.45 How I Met Your Mother.

6pm Buying And selling. 8.0 Dinner Date. 9.0 growing Up Chrisley. new series. Chase and savannah Chrisley embark on a cross-country trip. 9.30 growing Up Chrisley. 10.0 Botched By nature. A man whose infected chest implant is threatening his life. 11.0 Dating In the Dark. 12.05am the Only Way Is Essex. 12.45 ItVBe nightscreen.

6pm Keeping Up With the Kardashians. 7.0 Hollywood Medium With tyler Henry. 8.0 Keeping Up With the Kardashians. 9.0 Botched. 10.0 Very Cavallari. 11.0 nightly Pop. 11.30 ladygang. 12midnight Keeping Up With the Kardashians. 1.0 Botched. 2.0 teleshopping. 2.30 teleshopping. 3.0 Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

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6pm Futurama. 6.30 the simpsons. 7.0 the simpsons. 8.0 Hawaii Five-0. 9.0 sEAl team. 10.0 Avenue 5. 10.30 A league Of their Own: European Road trip. 11.30 the Russell Howard Hour. 12.30am Brit Cops: Rapid Response. 1.30 nCIs: los Angeles. 2.30 nCIs: los Angeles. 3.30 Road Wars. 4.0 Futurama. 5.0 stargate sg-1.

6pm Without A trace. 7.0 CsI: Crime scene Investigation. 8.0 Blue Bloods. 9.0 From the Earth to the Moon. the Apollo 12 team prepare to land on the moon. 10.10 From the Earth to the Moon. the Apollo 13 crisis unfolds above the Earth. 11.20 Oz. 12.30am John Adams. 2.25 the Deuce. 3.35 nurse Jackie. 4.10 the West Wing.

6pm nothing to Declare. 6.30 nothing to Declare. 7.0 nothing to Declare. 7.30 nothing to Declare. 8.0 ghost Whisperer. 9.0 9-1-1. 10.0 station 19. 11.0 law & Order: special Victims Unit. 12midnight CsI: Crime scene Investigation. 1.0 the Rookie. 2.0 Madam secretary. 3.0 ghost Whisperer. 4.0 Road Wars.

Thursday 30 January BBC1 6am

6pm

6am Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine. 11.15 the Dog Rescuers With Alan Davies. 12.10 5 news lunchtime. 12.15 gPs: Behind Closed Doors. 1.10 Access. 1.15 Home And Away. 1.45 neighbours. 2.20 FIlM: Killer Ending (2018) HHH 4.0 Friends. 4.30 Friends. 5.0 5 news At 5. 5.30 neighbours.

6.0 bbC News at Six; weather (s)

6.0 Richard Osman’s House Of games With Hal

6.0 itv News london (s)

6.0 the Simpsons lisa makes

6.30 itv evening News (s)

a documentary about her family. (s) (R) 6.30 Hollyoaks Emergency services arrive after the stabbing at the school. (s) (R)

6.0 Home and away Justin gets some devastating news from tori’s doctor. (s) (R)

7.0 the One Show Presented by Alex Jones and Matt Baker.

7.30 eastenders linda suggests a day out with Ollie and Mick to distract herself. (s)

Cruttenden. (s)

6.30 great asian Railway Journeys Michael helps at a

hospital for elephants. (s)

7.0 Celebrity antiques Road trip the Rev Richard Coles and Joe McFadden head to scotland in search of antiques. (s) (R)

8.0 best Home Cook the contestants make a curry feast. (s)

✱ 8.0 winterwatch Why

9.0 Death in Paradise A

9.0 travels in euroland with ed balls the former MP’s

body is found on a boat out at sea. (s)

10pm

CHANNEL 5

6am good Morning Britain. 9.0 lorraine. 10.0 this Morning. 12.30 loose Women. 1.30 ItV lunchtime news. 1.55 ItV news london. 2.0 Judge Rinder. 3.0 tenable. 4.0 tipping Point. 5.0 the Chase.

(s)

9pm

6.30am Antiques Road trip. 7.15 the Farmers’ Country showdown. 8.0 sign Zone: Baby Chimp Rescue. 9.0 BBC news At 9. 10.0 Victoria Derbyshire. 11.0 BBC newsroom live. 12.15 Politics live. 1.0 get Away For Winter. 1.45 the Best Dishes Ever. 2.15 Indian Ocean With simon Reeve. 3.15 tennis: Australian Open Highlights. 4.15 Who Do You think You Are? 5.15 Flog It!

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10.0 bbC News at ten (s) 10.25 bbC Regional News; Weather (s)

10.35 Question time Fiona

9pm Death In Paradise, BBC1

7.0 News (s)

7.0 inside DHl: the world’s biggest Delivery Company

7.30 airbnb: the true Cost? tonight Reports on current

A patient in the UK with a serious heart condition needs a replacement valve urgently.

talking points. (s)

(s)

8.0 the Supervet: Noel Fitzpatrick the pioneering

8.0 bargain-loving brits in the Sun Vince encounters

vet treats a beagle unable to stand on its back legs. (s)

problems with the working bar he has bought. (s)

9.0 inside the Crown: Secrets Of the Royals the

9.0 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown With Miles Jupp

journey continues in Poland and germany. (s)

royal family’s relationship with the press. (s)

and sophie Duker. (s)

9.0 the all-inclusive: How Do they Do it – and Should you? the families max-out the

10.0 mum Cathy and Michael

10.0 itv News (s)

10.0 Naked attraction A 60-year-old entertainer hopes to find the perfect partner. (s)

ducks do not die of cold. (s)

8.0 emmerdale Vanessa warns Rhona. (s)

8.30 Save money: lose weight gadgets designed to

get ready to go for a walk in the countryside. (s) (R)

10.30 Newsnight (s)

Bruce hosts the political from Buxton, 11pm debate Derbyshire. (s) 11.35 Brexitcast. 12.10 BBC news.

7.0 emmerdale Victoria is concerned when she learns Wendy has been off work. (s)

6.30 5 News tonight (s)

boost willpower when dieting. (s)

10.30 itv News london (s) 10.45 grantchester Will and Ellie encounter a brutal murder on a trip to the cinema. (s) (R)

11.15 Win the Wilderness: Alaska. 12.15 sign Zone: Cornwall: this Fishing life. 1.15 sign Zone: Dom Does America. 2.0 sign Zone: the speedshop. 3.0 this Is BBC two.

9pm Ed Balls, BBC2

11.45 tenable. 12.35 Ideal World. 3.0 Airbnb: the true Cost? tonight. 3.25 ItV nightscreen. 5.05 Judge Rinder.

9pm Inside The Crown, ITV

last days of their break. last in the series. (s)

11.05 First Dates. 12.10 24 Hours In A&E. 1.05 the supervet. 2.0 FIlM: the Bling Ring (2013) HHH 3.30 Come Dine With Me. 4.25 the great Hotel Escape. 5.20 Cooking Up A Fortune. 5.50 Countdown.

10pm Mum, BBC2

10.0 all New Shocking moments in Pop Clare grogan narrates a selection of scandalous celebrity moments, including the online feud between Madonna and Elton John. (s) (R)

1.0 the 21.co.uk show. 3.0 Access. 3.10 the Dog Rescuers. 4.0 Cruising With Jane McDonald. 4.45 House Doctor. 5.10 Divine Designs. 5.35 Wildlife sOs.

The Stranger, Netflix

Satellite I D i g i ta l I C a b l e lI stI n g s w 6pm tipping Point. 7.0 MasterChef UsA. 8.0 Inside the Ambulance. 9.0 999 Rescue squad. the discovery of underwear on a canal bank sparks a risky missing persons search. 10.0 One Born Every Minute. A couple worry about their premature baby. 11.0 Inside the Ambulance. 12midnight One Born Every Minute.

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6pm You’ve Been Framed! gold. 7.0 You’ve Been Framed! gold: Best Of the Best. 8.0 two And A Half Men. 9.0 love Island. 10.05 Iain stirling’s CelebAbility. 10.50 Family guy. 11.50 American Dad! 12.45am the Cleveland show. 1.45 two And A Half Men. 2.35 Hell’s Kitchen. 3.25 ItV2 nightscreen. 3.30 teleshopping.

6pm the Big Bang theory. 7.0 7.30 Celebrity Come Hollyoaks. Dine With Me. 8.0 Junior Bake Off. 9.0 FIlM: the Hunger games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014) HHH 11.25 the Big Bang theory. 12.25am Brooklyn nine-nine. 1.25 gogglebox. 2.30 First Dates. 3.25 Don’t tell the Bride. 4.20 the Big Bang theory. 5.10 How I Met Your Mother.

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itvbe 6pm Buying And selling. 8.0 Dinner Date. 9.0 Don’t Be tardy. the family celebrate Kimmie’s 40th birthday. 9.30 Don’t Be tardy. 10.0 Married to Medicine. Quad has a heart-to-heart with Jackie about her worries for her marriage. 10.55 the Millionaire Matchmaker. 11.55 the Only Way Is Essex. 12.45am ItVBe nightscreen.

e! 6pm Keeping Up With the Kardashians. 7.0 Botched. 8.0 Keeping Up With the Kardashians. 9.0 Hollywood Medium With tyler Henry. 10.0 Botched. 11.0 nightly Pop. 11.30 ladygang. 12midnight Keeping Up With the Kardashians. 1.0 Botched. 2.0 teleshopping. 2.30 teleshopping. 3.0 Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

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6pm Catfish: the tV show. 7.0 MtV Cribs UK: Best Of 2019. 7.30 love squad. 8.0 siesta Key. 9.0 Floribama shore. 10.0 Catfish: Best Of 2019. 11.0 Just tattoo Of Us. 12midnight Ridiculousness. 12.30 Ridiculousness. 1.0 Jackass. 1.30 Ridiculousness Vs Jackass. 2.0 Jackass. 2.45 Ridiculousness. 3.10 Ridiculousness.

6pm say Yes to the Dress. 6.30 say Yes to the Dress. 7.0 say Yes to the Vegas Dress. 8.0 say Yes to the Dress. 9.0 My 600lb life: Where Are they now? 10.0 Dr Pimple Popper. 11.0 Dr Pimple Popper. 12midnight say Yes to the Dress. 1.0 My 600lb life: Where Are they now? 2.0 Dr Pimple Popper. 3.0 Dr Pimple Popper.

6pm Futurama. 6.30 the simpsons. 7.30 the simpsons. 8.30 the simpsons. 9.0 A league Of their Own: European Road trip. 10.0 the Russell Howard Hour. 11.0 COBRA. 12midnight sick Of It. 12.30 sick Of It. 1.0 An Idiot Abroad. 2.0 Brit Cops: Rapid Response. 3.0 the Force: Manchester. 4.0 Futurama. 5.0 stargate sg-1.

6pm Without A trace. 7.0 CsI: Crime scene Investigation. 8.0 Blue Bloods. Danny investigates a series of attacks on a college campus. 9.0 John Adams. 10.30 the Deuce. A distraught Vincent decides to follow a lead down a dangerous path. 11.40 the sopranos. 12.45am the sopranos. 2.0 FIlM: Wit (2001) HHHH 4.0 the West Wing.

6pm nothing to Declare. 7.0 nothing to Declare. 8.0 ghost Whisperer. 9.0 the Rookie. 10.0 Madam secretary. Elizabeth faces a security crisis. 11.0 law & Order: special Victims Unit. 12midnight CsI: Crime scene Investigation. 1.0 Chicago Fire. 2.0 Chicago Med. 3.0 Chicago PD. 4.0 Road Wars. 5.0 Brit Cops: law & Disorder.

Friday 31 January BBC1 6am

6pm

CHANNEL 5

6.30am Antiques Road trip. 7.15 the Farmers’ Country showdown. 8.0 sign Zone: MasterChef: the Professionals. 9.0 BBC news At 9. 10.0 Victoria Derbyshire. 11.0 BBC newsroom live. 12.15 Politics live. 1.0 get Away For Winter. 1.45 the Best Dishes Ever. 2.15 Indian Ocean With simon Reeve. 3.15 tennis: Australian Open Highlights. 4.15 Indian Ocean With simon Reeve. 5.15 Flog It!

6am good Morning Britain. 9.0 lorraine. 10.0 this Morning. 12.30 loose Women. 1.30 ItV lunchtime news. 1.55 ItV news london. 2.0 Judge Rinder. 3.0 tenable. 4.0 tipping Point. 5.0 the Chase.

6am Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine. 11.15 the Dog Rescuers With Alan Davies. 12.10 5 news lunchtime. 12.15 gPs: Behind Closed Doors. 1.10 Access. 1.15 Home And Away. 1.45 neighbours. 2.15 FIlM: Alleged Abduction (2019) HHHH 4.0 Friends. 4.30 Friends. 5.0 5 news At 5. 5.30 neighbours.

6.0 bbC News at Six; weather (s)

6.0 Richard Osman’s House Of games With Radzi

6.0 itv News london (s)

6.0 the Simpsons Homer

6.30 itv evening News (s)

tries to fulfil his mother’s dying wish. (s) (R) 6.30 Hollyoaks tony continues to have flashbacks.

6.0 Home and away Ryder takes a chance and kisses Jade. (s) (R)

Weather (s)

7.0 the One Show Hosted by Alex Jones and Amol Rajan. (s)

7.30 a Question Of Sport light-hearted quiz, hosted by sue Barker. (s)

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8.0 eastenders sharon takes Kathy’s keys and sneaks into Phil’s house. (s)

8.30 the goes wrong Show the group stages a family saga of lust and betrayal. (s) 9pm 9.0 would i lie to you? With Jo Brand, simon Day, and Henning Wehn. (s) 9.30 king gary Plans to build an extension prompt gary to garner his neighbours’ pm 10 affections. (s)

10.0 leaving the eU: bbC News Special Coverage of

the moment the United Kingdom leaves the European Union. (s)

Chinyanganya. (s)

6.30 great asian Railway Journeys Michael Portillo

visits Bangkok. (s)

7.0 Saving lives at Sea the

7.0 emmerdale Amy is

story of the unpaid volunteers who work for the RnlI. (s) (R)

concerned by what she sees. (s)

7.30 Celebrity antiques Road trip Helen Flanagan

and Jorgie Porter compete in scotland. (s) (R)

✱ 8.30 winterwatch the

team reviews the week’s events. last in the series. (s)

9.30 Qi sandi toksvig looks at

(s) (R)

7.0 News (s)

8.0 the greek islands with Julia bradbury Julia explores

8.0 Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast strictly

8.0 Secret Scotland with Susan Calman the comedian

the island of skiathos. (s)

explores Perthshire. (s)

Daniel confuses Bethany for sinead. (s) 9.0 grantchester A young man is found dead and stark naked out on the Fens. (s)

co-host Claudia Winkleman joins Jamie Oliver and Jimmy Doherty. (s)

9.0 Deadwater Fell the

9.0 Holidaying with Jane mcDonald & Friends the

10.0 brexit live: an itv News Special Countdown to

10.0 the last leg; brexit Special Extended edition in

10.0 inside the world’s greatest Hotels the

the historic moment the UK leaves the Economic Union. (s)

which the team counts down to the moment Britain leaves the EU. (s)

Dorchester in london’s affluent area of Mayfair. (s)

8.30 Coronation Street

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villagers have to learn to be honest with themselves and each other. last in the series. (s)

8.30pm Goes Wrong Show, BBC1

singer takes in Maltese capital Valletta by land and sea. (s)

“Queens”. last in the series. (s)

10.0 Road to brexit One-off comedy special, starring Matt Berry. (s) (R)

10.30 Newsnight (s)

11pm 11.15 the graham norton show. 12.05 RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.

7.0 inside DHl: the world’s biggest Delivery Company A behind-the-scenes look at one of DHl’s major sorting hubs. last in the series. (s)

7.30 Coronation Street Maria is shocked to hear that Daniel failed to have Bertie vaccinated. (s)

6.30 5 News tonight (s)

11.15 Front Row late. 11.55 FIlM: Romeo & Juliet (2013) HH 1.45 sign Zone: Britain’s Killer Motorways? – Panorama. 2.15 sign Zone: Doctor Who. 3.05 this Is BBC two.

10pm Road To Brexit, BBC2

11.25 ItV news london. 11.35 Cold Feet. 12.25 Ideal World. 3.0 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 3.50 ItV nightscreen.

9pm Grantchester, ITV

11.35 naked Attraction. 12.35 Farage: the Man Who Made Brexit. 1.55 Come Dine With Me. 5.05 the great Hotel Escape.

8pm Friday Night Feast, C4

11.05 the Wonderful World Of Chocolate. 12.05 the All-Inclusive: How Do they Do It – And should You? 1.0 the 21.co.uk live Casino show. 3.0 Access. 3.10 the Dog Rescuers With Alan Davies. 4.0 Ben Fogle: new lives In the Wild. 4.45 House Doctor. 5.10 Divine Designs. 5.35 Wildlife sOs.

9pm Deadwater Fell, C4

Satellite I D i g i ta l I C a b l e lI stI n g s w 6pm tipping Point. 7.0 MasterChef UsA. 8.0 Inside the Ambulance. 9.0 999 Rescue squad. 10.0 One Born Every Minute. 11.0 Inside the Ambulance. 12midnight One Born Every Minute. 1.0 Inside British Vogue. 1.50 American Housewife. 2.35 Renovate My Home: leave It to Bryan. 3.0 teleshopping.

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6pm You’ve Been Framed! gold. 7.0 You’ve Been Framed! gold: Yearbook. 8.0 two And A Half Men. 9.0 love Island. 10.05 Family guy. 10.35 Family guy. 11.05 Family guy. 11.30 American Dad! 12.05am American Dad! 12.30 the Cleveland show. 1.30 two And A Half Men. 2.25 Celebrity Juice: Bestest Bits 2017. 3.15 ItV2 nightscreen.

6pm the Big Bang theory. 7.0 7.30 Celebrity Come Dine Hollyoaks. With Me. 8.0 Junior Bake Off. 9.0 Celebrity gogglebox. 10.0 gogglebox: Celebrity special For sU2C. 11.10 Rick And Morty. 11.40 Mr Pickles. 11.55 Robot Chicken. 12.40am the Big Bang theory. 1.40 Brooklyn nine-nine. 2.30 gogglebox. 3.25 tattoo Fixers: Extreme.

6pm Buying And selling. 8.0 Dinner Date. 9.0 Botched. terry Dubrow operates on a transgender woman’s breast. 10.0 Botched. terry Dubrow performs full body work on a pair of co-dependent sisters. 10.55 Kendra On top. 11.25 Kendra On top. 11.50 the Only Way Is Essex. 12.40am ItVBe nightscreen. 12.55 teleshopping.

6pm Keeping Up With the Kardashians. 7.0 E! live From the Red Carpet: the 2020 grammy Awards. 9.0 Botched. 10.0 Hollywood Medium With tyler Henry. 11.0 nightly Pop. 11.30 ladygang. 12midnight Keeping Up With the Kardashians. 1.0 Botched. 2.0 teleshopping. 3.0 Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

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6pm geordie Ogs: Best Of 2019. 7.0 MtV Cribs UK: Best Of 2019. 7.30 love squad. 8.0 teen Mom: Young & Pregnant. 9.0 Celebrity Ex On the Beach. 10.0 Just tattoo Of Us. 11.0 MtV Cribs UK: Boxset. 11.30 MtV Cribs UK: Boxset. 12midnight Ridiculousness. 1.0 Jackass. 2.45 Ridiculousness. 3.10 Ridiculousness.

6pm say Yes to the Dress. 7.0 say Yes to the Vegas Dress. 8.0 say Yes to the Dress America. 9.0 say Yes to the Dress. 10.0 say Yes to the Dress. 11.0 Dr Pimple Popper. 12midnight say Yes to the Dress America. 1.0 say Yes to the Dress. 2.0 say Yes to the Dress. 3.0 Dr Pimple Popper. 4.0 say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta.

6pm Futurama. 6.30 the simpsons. 7.30 the simpsons. 8.30 Modern Family. 9.0 COBRA. 10.0 the late late show With James Corden: Best Of the Week. 11.0 the Russell Howard Hour. 12midnight Avenue 5. 12.30 Micky Flanagan thinking Aloud. 1.30 the Force: Manchester. 2.30 Road Wars. 4.0 Futurama. 5.0 stargate sg-1.

6pm Without A trace. 7.0 CsI: Crime scene Investigation. 8.0 Blue Bloods. 9.0 Band Of Brothers. Easy Company makes a grim discovery. 10.10 Band Of Brothers. Easy Company overruns Hitler’s Bavarian retreat. 11.25 the Outsider. 12.35am Oz. 1.45 the new Pope. 2.45 the new Pope. 3.50 life Itself: special. 4.05 the West Wing.

6pm nothing to Declare. 7.0 nothing to Declare. 8.0 Chicago Med. 9.0 Chicago Fire. 10.0 Chicago PD. 11.0 law & Order: special Victims Unit. A woman is found assaulted. 12midnight CsI: Crime scene Investigation. 1.0 Criminal Minds. 2.0 Criminal Minds. 3.0 ghost Whisperer. 4.0 Road Wars. 5.0 Brit Cops: Frontline Crime UK.

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Hustlers AVAILABLE ON DVD/BLU-RAY OUT NOW Girls truly do run the world in this thrilling black comedydrama about a group of exotic dancers who react to the 2008 financial crisis by plotting to rob their wealthy clientele. The movie was somewhat overlooked on its initial cinema release, but word of mouth has ensured that it is one of the films of last year. J-Lo’s performance as entrepreneurial stripper Ramona even generated some Oscar buzz, though that sadly never transpired. But the true star of the show is Constance Wu (Crazy Rich Asians) as Ramona’s protégée Destiny.

She

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Ben can’t believe his luck when Bella walks into his life – she seems to be everything he ever wanted. But Bella decides that everything is better when it is just the two of them together, making it harder for Ben’s friends and family to stay in touch. And then a sudden tragedy triggers a chain of events that throw Ben headlong into an absolute nightmare. A brilliant read with a twist you won’t see coming...

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Walk All Over Cancer

The Goop Lab AVAILABLE ON NETFLIX OUT 24 JANUARY Hollywood star and wellness campaigner Gwyneth Paltrow expands her Goop lifestyle brand by bringing it to the small screen for this documentary series. Netflix describes the show as a “curiositydriven exploration of boundary-pushing issues” relating to wellness, as Gwynnie herself hosts discussions on topics such as psychedelics, energy healing, psychic mediums and more.

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Cancer Research UK are challenging us all to walk 10,000 steps a day, every day in March to raise much-needed money for life-saving cancer research. Though 10,000 steps may sound like a lot, there are lots of ways to bump up your count. Try using the stairs instead of the lift, go for a stroll at lunchtime, walk the dog for an extra 15 minutes – before you know it, you’ll be well on your way! This is a great way to improve your fitness and wellbeing, as well as raising some cash – it’s a win-win! For more information on how to sign up and get your free fundraising pack, visit Cruk.org/walkallover

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Kesha High Road Tik Tok singer Kesha brings us her fourth studio album, High Road. This offering will take us back to her pop roots and features tracks co-written by Kesha’s mother Pebe (who has also written for the likes of Dolly Parton and Pitbull) We love the already available single My Own Dance, so we are eager to hear what else is in store! Out 31 Jan. MAGIC RADIO IS NOW AVAILABLE ACROSS THE UK ON YOUR DAB DIGITAL RADIO FOR MORE INFO VISIT: WWW.MAGIC.CO.UK

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DON’T MISS CINEMA THE CAST Andrea Riseborough, Demián Bechir, John Cho, Betty Gilpin, Lin Shaye THE STORY A house cursed by a vengeful ghost dooms anybody who dares enter it. THE VERDICT Advance screenings were unavailable at the time of writing, but director Nicolas Pesce (Piercing) has a distinctive style, and Andrea Riseborough (Battle Of The Sexes) is always excellent, so here’s hoping this latest reboot of the creepy horror franchise will live up to the original. CERT 15, 94 MINS, OPENS 31 JANUARY

The Personal History Of David Copperfield THE CAST Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie, Peter Capaldi, Tilda Swinton, Ben Whishaw THE STORY Follow the journey into adulthood of David Copperfield as he attempts to find his place in the chaotic world of Victorian England. THE VERDICT Two titans of British satire meet as Charles Dickens’ novel gets the Armando Iannucci treatment. Patel is suitably awkward as the eponymous hero, while Iannucci alumni Capaldi (The Thick Of It) and Laurie (Veep) , enjoy themselves in comedic roles. CERT PG, 119 MINS, OPENS 24 JANUARY

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Your stars 21-27 JANUARY THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN

aquarius 20 JAN-18 FEB

MISCHA BARTON 24 JANUARY 1986

ROSAMUND PIKE 27 JANUARY 1979

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If you’re feeling a little lost right now, the heavens are there for you. There’s actually a celestial call going out to you, asking you to connect with the cosmos. Meditate, do yoga, or do whatever helps you feel connected – but make sure you get in touch with your spiritual side. Understand 2020’s promises and pressures at moonmessages.com/pp2020

ARIES 21 MAR-19 APR Are you ready to shape the year ahead? This week brings the New Moon into your Wishing Zone, which will make Friday night, at around 8.45pm, the ideal time to make New Moon magic by sending your wishes into the universe. Do it solo or with some magical Aries friends. Understand 2020’s promises and pressures at moonmessages.com/pp2020

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TAURUS 20 APR-20 MAY There are two sides to your stars this week. The first is that it looks good at work. Make some firm decisions about where you want your career to go in 2020. Secondly, you have great stars for good times with friends, including if you want to turn a friend into a lover. Understand 2020’s promises and pressures at moonmessages.com/pp2020

GEMINI

The New Moon is in Aquarius this week, and with it a chance to start over again. Not a bad idea, especially if 2020 hasn’t started how you wanted. This is your week of second chances, so recommit to resolutions. Understand 2020’s promises and pressures at moonmessages.com/ pp2020

21 MAY-20 JUN

If you have your eye on someone at work, make your move now – or forever hold your peace! It might not be THAT drastic, but you have celestial support for getting together with a colleague this week. Not interested? The same energies could translate as a pay rise for you. Understand 2020’s promises and pressures at moonmessages.com/pp2020

CANCER

21 JUN-22 JUL

Maybe you’re already aware of it, but you currently have super-intense love stars. So, if you find yourself being a bit too much with your partner, ex, or potential new love, take it easy. This week, even the smallest effort could lead to a much happier love life. Understand 2020’s promises and pressures moonmessages.com/pp2020

LEO

23 JUL-22 AUG

The New Moon this week takes place in your Love Zone at the same time as a lovely Venus/ Jupiter/Neptune line-up. All in all, you have Very Good Stars when it comes to getting on with your beloved, meeting someone new if you’re single, and/or moving on from the past. Understand 2020’s promises and pressures at moonmessages.com/pp2020

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VIRGO 23 AUG-22 SEP Once a year, you get a New Moon in your Daily Life Zone, which is your signal to make a plan of what you want to accomplish in the year ahead and figure out how you’re going to make it happen. That happens this week. Make some lists like only a Virgo can. Understand 2020’s promises and pressures at moonmessages.com/pp2020

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23 SEP-22 OCT

This week, the New Moon takes place in your 5th House, the part of your chart which is all about romance, creativity, and kids. If you have dreams in one or more of those parts of your life, this is the time to tell the Universe and make a plan! Understand 2020’s promises and pressures at moonmessages. com/pp2020

SCORPIO 23 OCT-21 NOV What’s going on at home and/or in your private life? It’s highly likely that everything is a bit up and down as of late, thanks to the presence of crazy Uranus in your opposite sign. Resistance is futile, so this week, surrender to the chaos and see what happens… Understand 2020’s promises and pressures at moonmessages.com/pp2020

SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV-21 DEC There is a New Moon in your Mind Zone this week, which is very timely. It means you can make a promise to yourself to start to look more on the bright side of life. You’ve been too down on yourself lately and, annoyingly, that only causes a self-perpetuating cycle. Understand 2020’s promises and pressures at moonmessages.com/pp2020

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22 DEC-19 JAN

This week’s New Moon is taking place in your 2nd House, which is the part of your chart all about cash, property and possessions. What do you want to achieve financially? You have amazing planetary powers at your disposal now – you can make it big! Make some plans. Understand 2020’s promises and pressures at moonmessages.com/pp2020

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