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Issuue Issue 8666 February 24 Feb ruaryy 2020 2022200 £1.75 £
LOVE
‘Dancing On Ice has been tough on both of us’
SHOCKS EXCLUSIVE
KATIE’S
SECRET NEW MAN REVEALED! ‘Mega-rich toyboy could be her lifeline’
BILLIE
Turns matchmaker for BFF Ferne ‘You need an older man!’
AMY HART
‘I’ve planned my whole wedding day – I just need a groom!’
CONTENTS 24 February 2020
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE ON THE COVER 10 Katie Price 14 Amy Hart 21 Ferne McCann and Billie Shepherd 22 Joe Swash 42 Peter Andre 60 ”Evil parents tried to steal my daughter” CELEBS THIS WEEK 12 Holly Willoughby and Amanda Holden 13 Nicole Scherzinger and Thom Evans 20 Gemma Collins and James Argent 25 Natalie Cassidy 26 Prue Leith
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14 WE MEET T BRIT’S BLOKE! Britney Spears’ life might be a bit of a whirlwind, but when we chatted to her buff boyfriend Sam Asghari, he painted a surprisingly settled picture of life with the singer. Turn to page 30 where the hunk talks marriage, mental health and movie stardom.
30 Sam Asghari 32 Jennifer Aniston 33 Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse 34 Chloe Madeley 38 Love Island 58 Amy Tapper 70 Anna Williamson 82 Matt Richardson COLUMNISTS 24 Kerry Katona 42 Peter Andre 78 Lebby Eyres STYLE 43 Style opener 44 Brighten up 48 Get the look 49 Hot list 50 Designer doubles 53 Beauty RE LIFE REAL 56 ”My boys’ dad came out as gay but I still love him” RE REGULARS 4 Papped 28 Lowdown 36 Hot, not or tot 40 Guest list girls 59 Fitness 65 Recipe 66 Health 68 Peek at their pad 71 Travel 72 Zone 79 Horoscope 80 Puzzles
THE FUTURE’S SHINY FOR SHAUGHNA! We had Shaughna Phillips pegged as a potential Love Island winner, so we were shocked and gutted when she was booted out of the villa last Friday. Following the unlucky-in-love Londoner’s journey has been like riding a rather rough, heartachestrewn rollercoaster. We so wanted her to find her dream man, but it just wasn’t to be, was it, Callum?! But it’s not just Shaughna’s rocky romantic life that we’ll miss. The 25-year-old also had us in hysterics with her witty one-liners. From accusing Mike of behaving like “the Gok Wan of relationships” to proclaiming she was “melting like a Lindor” in the South African heat, Shaughna was pretty much this year’s Maura when it came to comedy catchphrases. She was never better than when appraising her own, rather desperate, romantic situation, either. “I need to remember I’ve come on Love Island
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She was looking for a boyfriend, not a son
Shaughna and Callum weren’t to be
to find a boyfriend, not a son,” she reasoned. And then there was the time she said, “I slipped off to take my braces out and I come back and my man’s gone.” Amazing. While her Love Island journey may be done and dusted, we don’t think Shaughna should feel sad for too long. By this time next year, if she hasn’t been on Celebs Go Dating, become a Loose Woman or done a turn on Dancing On Ice, we’ll eat our hats! As the gobby gal would say herself, “Congrats, hun!”
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Besties Amber and Anna didn’t find lasting love in the villa, but they found each other! The girls go for matchy-matchy styles at the Just Eat Ultimate Love Island event.
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The sheepish-looking couple make their first public appearance together since Chris brawled with a photographer at last month’s NTAs.
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HARRY STYLES LONDON, LONDON 14 FEBRUARY With his corduroy flares and embroidered jacket, the former One Direction heartthrob looks like he’s stepped straight out of the 70s.
TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET & MARGOT ROBBIE HHOLLYWOOD, O L LY W O O D 9 FEBRUARY
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Meet Katie’s new ‘mega-rich’ toyboy can exclusively reveal the identity of the 22-year old financial trader who has taken Katie Price off the market!
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he’s no stranger to keeping her loved ones on their toes with her wild behaviour, but now unpredictable Katie Price has left her pals gobsmacked once again by getting together with a 22-year-old toyboy. new can exclusively reveal Katie is dating financial trader and Instagram influencer Jamie Shepherd – and we’re told he’s even been spending time with her kids. Blimey! “Katie’s mates are quite shocked that she’s dating someone so much younger than herself,” our insider said. “They’re convinced she’s setting herself up for another fall, but Katie won’t be told. She just does what she likes.” Our mole says the 41-year-old mum-of-five has been keen to keep Jamie out of the limelight following her split from Kris Boyson last year. However, she couldn’t resist posting a flirtatious comment underneath one of his photos, complimenting his outfit with the words “scrub up actually”, to which a delighted Jamie replied, “Cheers!” And judging by the rest of his social media profile, the entrepreneur – who drives
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With previous toyboy lover Kris
He loves holidaying in Dubai
Jamie with his Audi R8
up, it’s thought her soon-to-be ex-husband Kieran Hayler, the father of her youngest children Jett, six, and five-year-old Bunny, isn’t happy that …and his flash Jamie is becoming a Flaunting his designer gear regular fixture around the six-pack… house, especially in the wake of her ill-fated relationships a flash Audi R8 and frequently lifestyle online, Jamie has with personal trainer Kris, 31, and holidays in Dubai – is no stranger befriended a string of reality 22-year-old builder Charles Drury. to rubbing shoulders with the rich stars, including former “Kieran is fuming about the and famous. Geordie Shore star Scott Timlin, situation. The fact his children are ing As well as sharing and Love Islanders Chris Islan around a man who is essentially boastful posts of his Hughes and Zara Holland. a stranger gives him cause for lavish jet-setting Our source reckons Jamie, concern. He’s not happy about it.” believ to be raking in who is believed And Kieran’s fears are echoed £20 a year, could more than £200k by Katie’s inner circle, who be a knight knigh in shining reckon it’s unwise for the star armou for skint Katie. armour to dive into another full-on “It’s no secret she’s romance with a younger man. u for cash,” our hard up “Katie’s close friends and inside said. “He could family are worried about the fact insider even be a financial it’s yet another bloke in the kids’ lifel for Katie and, lives,” our mole claimed. “Jamie lifeline Go knows, she God spends a lot of time with the kids, Kieran isn’t impressed n needs it.” but after what happened with Kris Meanwhile, and Charles, is that a good thing?” as Katie’s new Last week, it seemed the romance hots former glamour model attempted
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to throw a smoke screen over her new relationship by complaining about being single on Valentine’s Day. “I’ve got no date for Valentine’s this year – what a shame. In a way, I wish I was going on a date with one of my exes, but I bet they’re all going on dates,” she whined on her Instagram Stories, adding, “But I know which one I’d like to date!” While many assumed Pricey was talking about Kris, our source confirmed it was a ploy to keep Jamie under wraps. “Publicly she’s hinting she wants Kris back and made claims about a lonely Valentine’s, but that’s to cover her tracks so she can keep her new man private,” our mole continued. “It’s clear she really likes Jamie because she’s determined to keep it as quiet as possible. It’s a sure sign she wants the relationship to work.” Well, they do say age is only a number, eh, Katie? Karmel Doughty & Sarah Morton
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Holly ‘upset’ as Amanda has a dig at Phil Phillip Schofield’s best friend sees red as the BGT judge appears to have a pop – just days after he comes out
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Amanda made the comment on Instagram
manda Holden caused a stir when she appeared to make a dig respect and understanding of one another”. at Phillip Schofield in a cryptic “They’ve known each other for many years, Instagram post after he came but it’s thought Amanda’s always been a bit out on This Morning. jealous of Holly’s success,” our source said. Two days after his interview, the BGT judge Amanda’s post is the latest episode in shared a video of herself on a photoshoot, a long-running feud with Phillip, 57, which captioned, “Always more interesting ignited when he reportedly blocked what goes on behind the scenes” her from being Holly’s stand-in with a winky face emoji – and on This Morning while she fans were quick to pipe up. co-hosted I’m A Celeb “Passive aggressive or in 2018 – with Rochelle what!” one follower Humes getting the commented, while another gig instead. asked, “Are you trying A TV insider said at to say something?” the time, “Amanda was It seems they weren’t the told Phillip had chosen only ones who took issue Rochelle because she Amanda and Phil with the post, as a source told was easier to ‘manage’ on This Morning new that Holly Willoughby was on air – and understandably dismayed at the jibe. that incensed her.” “Holly was upset after seeing Amanda’s Our source claimed, “While apparent dig and wishes she’d stop taking Amanda respected Phil’s bravery in coming swipes at her friend,” our source said. out, she doesn’t believe that takes away how “She felt her cruel he’s been to her and doesn’t mask the move was childish hurt he’s caused in the past.” and unnecessary, However, our insider adds that Holly, 39, especially given thinks Amanda should put her differences the bravery Phil has with Phillip aside at such a sensitive time shown and the for him. torment he’s been “Holly wasn’t impressed when Amanda through for so many struck up the feud with Phil and she feels years. She felt incredibly protective of him now,” our source Amanda was being said. “She was disappointed Amanda would unsympathetic.” choose to take a pop, knowing Phil was Holly’s loyalties feeling so fragile and emotional, and felt that have always been her behaviour was simply a way to divert with Phil, but our attention back to herself.” insider says her Despite Holly’s feelings, Amanda’s rift reaction will still with Phil shows no signs of letting up. Last come as a surprise June, she let slip her true feelings publicly to Amanda, 49, as the Holly supported Phil for the first time while presenting her Heart when he came out two women have Breakfast radio show. When asked which always had “a mutual three things she would least like to find in
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Nicole moves Thom in and says ‘We’re talking marriage!’
N her home, she quipped, “Spiders, flies… and Phillip Schofield.” And in December, Amanda stirred things up again when she was quizzed on Heart. “Listen, I’ve drawn a line under all of those issues with Phillip,” she said. “There’s a tin opener and there’s a can somewhere and other people have found the tin opener. That’s all I’m saying.” Now, after several months of digs, it seems that Amanda’s latest stunt is the “last straw” for Holly. “She’s loyal to the bone and Phil’s been an incredible friend to her over the years, so she’s determined to be there for him now to support him however she can,” continued our insider. It’s time to bury the hatchet, guys! Anna Bailey
icole Scherzinger has taken her whirlwind romance with Thom Evans to the next level – by moving him in! The couple, who went official at the Golden Globes only last month, were snapped in Beverly Hills after a dinner date last week and now a source has told new the pair have shacked up in her LA home. “Thom has been having a trial live-in for the past month and Nicole has been blown away with how seamless the transition has been,” the source told us. “In previous relationships it was always a case of spending a long time apart. The
Nic will be on tour with The Pussycat Dolls
difference with Thom is he’s present. She Thom has feels like she moved to LA has a normal relationship for the first time.” And Nicole, 41, isn’t stopping there. Our insider adds the singer has admitted she’s ready to marry the 34-year-old rugby hunk. “She told one of her closest friends that she’s serious about getting hitched,” our mole said. “She feels like the time is now.” Thom is just as smitten, sharing a Pussycat Dolls video on his Instagram last week, captioned,”My girl doing her thing” alongside a heart eyes emoji. And our source says Nic won’t let the fact she’ll be on tour with the group from April to August hold up her plans. “They’re already talking about potential venues for a late summer wedding,” continued our mole. “Nicole knows time is against her and she thinks it would be the dream outcome to marry Thom so she can try for a baby before it’s too late.” We’re off to buy a hat! Anna Bailey
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The loved-up singer has told friends she won’t waste any more time
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EXCLUSIVE
Former Love Island star Amy Hart on her hopes of finding love on Celebs Go Dating, her plans to become a mum and which X Factor star once slid into her DMs
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hen we arrive on set for our Pop Art-themed photoshoot with Amy Hart, the ex-Love Island star is ready and waiting to begin her incredible transformation. “This is so exciting,” she tells us as she takes her seat in the make-up chair. “I love dressing up!” After an hour and a half of sitting very still, Amy is finally ready read – and despite only being in the industry since last su summer, she knows exactly w she’s doing in front of what th camera. In fact, she’s the such a natural that we don’t have to prompt her once! But while she’s full of confid confidence on the shoot, single ad Amy admits it’s a different story when iti comes to finding love, which is one of the reasons she’s signed up to the new series of E4’s Celebs Go Dating. The former air hostess, who has never officially had a boyfriend, tells us she’s hoping dating gurus Anna Williamson and Paul Carrick Brunson will help her find her dream man after she was brutally dumped by Curtis Pritchard in the villa last year. “I just want to learn to become better at dating and see where I
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was going wrong,” she says. “But all the boys I’ve been out with so far have told me the dates were brilliant, so I’m not sure what I need to improve on!” As well as her hopes of finding Mr Right, Amy has also opened up about her dream of becoming a mum. Appearing on Loose Women last month, she revealed her plans to freeze her eggs in March after being told she could go through an early menopause like her mum and aunt. Admitting it’ll be “good to get it done”, Amy tells us that if she isn’t in a relationship by the time she’s 33, she’ll consider having a baby on her own. Here, Amy, 27, also opens up about planning her wedding, her biggest turn-off and getting drunk on dates… You look amazing in our shoot, Amy! How do you feel about your Pop Art transformation? I’m loving it! I always love to try different things. Speaking of trying different things, how’s your Celebs Go Dating experience going? I’m loving every part of it. It’s fun and also really beneficial – it’s like getting free therapy. And I’m quite lazy so it’s nice that I don’t have to find people to date because the agents do it for me.
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Why did you sign up to the agency? I want to meet someone and I actually want to become a better dater. Obviously my dating history is very, erm, what’s the word? Calamitous. I’m sounding like Tom [Read-Wilson, the CGD agency receptionist] now, with these big words! Why do you think dates haven’t worked out in the past? I’d like to know! I’m getting really good feedback from my dates so I’m not sure what’s wrong with other boys I’ve dated. I can be a bit too much for some people, but then not enough for others. I need to find someone in the middle. Tell us about the dates you’ve been on so far… I’ve got drunk quite a few times by accident. I’ve also fallen over a few times and made a tit of myself, as usual. I don’t mean to get drunk. I’m too busy trying to concentrate on what the agents have told me and then suddenly, 20 minutes before the end of the date, it hits me like a ton of bricks and I’m slurring.
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We’ve all been there, hun. Have you ou had any tricky moments? I decided I was going to stop seeing eeing someone and Paul was like, So what are we going to do?” “So And I was like, “Send him a text? Write him a letter?” And Paul was ke, “No!” So I had to phone him. like, I had nervous laughter so I was aughing down the phone while laughing I was telling this boy we weren’t oing to go on any more dates. going Sounds ounds very awkward! Which elebs have you grown close to celebs n the show? on Amy Childs. And I have good banter with Lockie [James Lock]. Charlotte Dawson and her boyfriend are lovely as well. Have any of the male celebs caught your eye? No. It’s all a bit like Goldilocks. Malique Thompson-Dwyer is too young, Dean Gaffney’s probably a bit too old for me and I have too much banter with Lockie. If you had to snog, marry or avoid the male celebs, who would you pick? I would snog Malique, marry Lockie and… I don’t know. I’m not
‘I can be a bit too much for some people, but then not enough for others’ saying I would avoid Gaffers. Can we do snog, marry, cruise instead? I’d like to go on a cruise with Gaffers – I’d get all the EastEnders gossip about Dot, Pat and Wellard. Well played. Have you spent much time with newcomer Josh Ritchie? I haven’t really seen much of him, but he’s a nice guy. What do you think of him doing the show so soon after splitting from Charlotte Crosby? None of us know what actually went on. Charlotte is a really nice girl and Josh is a really nice boy and it’s sad that it hasn’t worked out, but hopefully they’ll both meet nice people.
Are you genuinely hoping to meet your dream man on the show, then? Yeah! I hope I do. I’m hoping for the first Celebs Go Dating wedding. How would you describe your dream guy? I just want someone who gets me and gets my vibe. Someone I can be myself around. What’s your biggest turn-off? Canada Goose coats. Disgusting! Why would you have one? You don’t need one. It’s well known how they make them and I think there are so many good faux fur and down options, so if somebody rocked up to a date with a Canada Goose coat, it’d be a no.
Would you ever want to date someone in the public eye? I think there are pros and cons to both situations. If you’re dating someone in the public eye they know what you’re going through and what you’ve got to deal with, but if you’re dating someone out of the public eye that would be your safe haven to go back to. Have you had any celebs sliding into your DMs? Not in a romantic way. Honey G once messaged me to tell me she was a big fan and that was the best thing that ever happened. All I’m waiting for now is for Wagner from The X Factor to message me. You should message him… Yes! And then when Wagner gets asked who has slid into his DMs, he can be like, “Amy from Love Island loves me!” Have you ever used a dating app? I downloaded Bumble when I was pissed one night and within an hour I had all these people messaging me like, “Hun, there’s a fake account of you on Bumble.” I was like, “Thanks for letting me know!” and never went back on it. You’ve revealed your plans to freeze your eggs. Is it something you ever thought you’d have to do? Yeah, I’ve talked about it for a while, but it’s just actually getting round to doing it. But now that I know that I do actually need to, it’s quite a big thing. I’m not looking forward to it as such, but it will be good to get it done. Are you nervous? I know what I’m like when I’m stressed, so injecting hormones into me is going to turn me into a terror. I’m going to have to get a hotel room for two weeks and not speak to anyone! How much does it cost? About £5k. I didn’t know how much it was until I recently looked into it. My dad has very kindly said he will pay for it, though. He basically wants a grandchild! Ideally, when would you like to become a mum? If I haven’t met someone by the time I’m 32 or 33, then maybe I’d look into doing it on my own. After I was on Loose Women, someone emailed my agent asking to be my sperm donor. He was called something like ‘Big Brummy lad’. Who even emails these days?! I read Calum Best’s interview in new where he said he wants kids soon even if it means doing it on his own. I was going to text him something like, “Babe, if you’re having kids on your own, and I’m having kids on my own…”
‘Someone emailed my agent asking to be my sperm donor’
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That would be amazing! But yeah, I would look into having a sperm donor. It would be like iends. The X Factor with my gay friends. Every week they would havee to d show a different skill and I’d eliminate one every week. One rline, week we’d look at their hairline, eir the other week would be their he height, and then we’d get the winner at the end. Can you imagine yourself with a big family? If I do end up doing it on myy own, I’d just have one and we’d be a team of two. But I would like two or four. Even numbers only because if you have an odd number then who sits on their own when you go to Thorpe Park? Good point! Do you want to get married? Yeah, I know my wedding inside out – it’s just the groom bit that hasn’t been st confirmed yet. It’ll be the last rinsing of my dad before I’m m someone else’s financial o responsibility, so it’s going to be huge. Instead of having my guests’ names on little cardss ne to on the table, I want everyone have a helium balloon with their name on in glitter. Let’s talk about Love Island… d… Do you think Laura Whitmore’s ing Are you surprised the viewing been doing a good job as the host? figures have dropped since She’s brilliant and doing so well. your series? Have you been in touch with The thing is, everyone watches hes it Caroline Flack recently? on catch-up because there No. I sent her a message are a lot of good at the beginning dramas on. But saying, “I don’t also, I thought know what it’d be really happened but I’m huge because thinking of you.” people don’t Do you think go out early in she’ll return in the year and the summer? a lot of people She reached out I don’t know. I can’t do Dry January. to Caroline really comment. Which guy would Who are you still in touch you have coupled up with from your series? with if you were in I talk to Anna Vakili and Amber this series? Connagh. Or Luke T because he’s Gill a lot. And also Molly-Mae Hague, but that’s about it, really. Beverley Trotman’s son from The I’m so busy I don’t even have time X Factor, so I’d couple up with to speak to my nan! him just to get all the gossip.
Would you ever be tempted to go back into the villa if they did an all-star series? Yes! The problem is, though, if you go back in you know how it works and you know too much. It’s that element of surprise that keeps it fresh. Do you ever bump into Curtis and Maura Higgins? Only at events and stuff – and it’s always civil and fine. It’s not awkward. Did what happened with Curtis knock your confidence? Of course it did. When I came out I was in a really bad way. It was really hard because I was doing all these TV shows and people were saying I’m a strong woman and I was actually just really heartbroken. But I’m fine now.
‘I’VE STARTED CALLING TROLLS OUT NOW’ I’ve spoken out about trolling before, but it’s still hard. It really wound me up when the Love Island line-up got announced and you see people complaining, saying, “They only get size 6 people, they’re all clones and you’ve got no chance unless you’re perfect.” Then within the next 10 minutes everyone
has picked holes in what they look like. I got trolled for being fat and ugly and I’m a size 8. I’ve started calling trolls out now. I actually shared a screenshot on my Instagram Stories of a message a random girl sent me where she said, “I’m not doing it to be nasty, but I can see all your hair
What would you say is your ur biggest insecurity? d, I never thought I looked old, e but then I saw some online comments telling me that I look old. Now I get really paranoid about it. Have you ever felt pressure e to have cosmetic surgery because cause of comments? I’m going to have my teeth ces, done soon. I’m getting braces, implants and new veneers.. I’ve ne wanted to have them redone before, but obviously a lot of m. people do comment on them. But I wouldn’t do anything to ink my face because I don’t think anything is bad enough. I see these pictures of people with lip fillers and I think when you u look like a comedy Instagram filter lter in real life, it’s just not OK. People assume you make a lot d of money after Love Island – is that the case? Not for everyone. Some people eople get a little bit of work at thee beginning and then don’t do anything afterwards, but ut Instagram is a great tool for or making money. Do you worry about your finances now? When I worked in cabin crew ew draft I used to max out my overdraft every month. I didn’t earn that much because it’s quite a low-paid job, but I thought nothing of buying all this stuff because I knew that money was coming the next month. Now I earn good money, but I’m strict with myself d. because I’m self-employed. What would be your dream m job? I’d love to present something ng usly like Love Island. But obviously t’s I never would because that’s someone else’s job. Well, if Laura and Caroline e don’t come back… [Laughs] Yeah, they’ll get me! e! I’ve ce. had months of TV experience. GEORGIA TREVITT REVITT Celebs Go Dating starts on Monday 24 February at 9pm on E4
extension tapes, your nails are too long and you said you had cosmetic surgery on your teeth, but I think you’re lying. You need your teeth doing.” I’m not sure people realise just how nasty their words are!
‘When I came out of Love Island I was in a really bad way’
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Gemma urged to ‘dump Arg’ As The GC’s image overhaul ramps up a notch, friends say she needs to call time on her ‘toxic’ relationship
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emma Collins stunned fans last week when she revealed she’s been using a fat-burning drip to lose weight in a bid to look like Khloé Kardashian. And now, after getting rid of her trademark extensions, a source has told new there’s another part of The GC’s life she could soon be ditching – her relationship with James “Arg” Argent. While the 32-year-old former TOWIE star has reportedly been getting treatment for “addiction issues” at a rehab facility in Thailand, Gemma, 39, has been focusing on her future – and it seems her plans don’t include her on-off boyfriend. “Gemma’s friends believe the relationship ran its course a long
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time ago and that they’re not good together,” the source told new. “They still enjoy each other’s company, but it’s not a crazy in love relationship any more.” The GC has made no secret of her ambition to make it in the US and her weight-loss mission is part of her masterplan. After dabbling with veganism and SkinnyJabs injections, Gemma has now
Gemma is modelling herself on Khloé… …from the star’s hair to her body
admitted she’s been using a fat-burning drip at a salon owned by The Real Housewives Of Cheshire’s Dawn Ward. “I am on a mission to lose some pounds and look like Khloé Kardashian,” she told her fans. “I am on the Fat Burner Plus, which is an IV drip. It gives you energy.” But, according to our insider, Gem’s future plans differ greatly to Arg’s. Last week he broke his social media silence to announce he’ll be singing at his pal Elliott Wright’s Marbella restaurant Olivia’s La Cala over the summer. “Gemma is determined to crack the States this year. She’s eating better and cutting out the booze,” our mole said. “She’s looking to the US for success, while Arg prefers to stick to what he knows.”
Gemma’s been using a drip
Just last week Gemma hinted her LA dream is set to become a reality sooner rather than later. Posting a throwback snap of herself looking glam on Insta she teased, “HOLLYWOOD pending”. Sadly for Arg, it’s not just Gemma’s pals who think it’s time for the star to move on. “Her parents hope they’re going in different directions so that she can put this toxic relationship behind her,” our mole added. Looks like Arg’s loss would be America’s gain! Anna Bailey
Billie plays matchmaker for Ferne!
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Ferne is leaning on her best friend to help her find the man of her dreams
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he was rumoured to have found love with new man Albie Gibbs back in December, two years after splitting from her acid attacker ex-boyfriend Arthur Collins. But new can reveal Ferne McCann is back on the dating scene – and has turned to BFF Billie Shepherd to help her find her dream man. “Ferne is getting tired of her failures with men. It’s been hopeless since Arthur,” an insider told us. “Meeting men in bars and clubs like the old days isn’t happening any more. She often attracts men who are interested in her fame rather than her personality. “She’s leaned on Billie before for help in finding a man. Billie has always looked out for Ferne when she’s looking for love. She hates her friend feeling so down about it all.” Ferne, 29, reportedly met City trader Albie, 25, during a holiday to Dubai in 2018 and started dating him last year.
Ferne and Billie have been BFFs for years
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“There is someone new,” she said in December. “It’s still very much in the background and that’s the way I’d like to keep it.” But Billie, 30, who’s been friends with Ferne for 19 years, has urged her to go for someone more mature. “She was one of the first to say that Ferne should stop dating younger men or the edgy Essex lads she always seems to go for. Billie thinks she should choose Her jailbird someone who has his ex Arthur
She dated Albie last year
own business, can stand on his own two feet and is a bit older and wiser,” our source said. “She thinks Ferne needs a guiding hand rather than some pretty boy, and would suit someone who is already settled and isn’t attracted to her fame.” Last week, the former TOWIE star shared an insight into life as a single mum when she enjoyed a day out with two-year-old Sunday, her daughter with Arthur.
‘Ferne should stop dating edgy Essex lads’
Sharing a snap from the premiere of The Adventures Of Paddington, she wrote on Instagram, “Miss Sunday midst meltdown on the carpet.” Our mole added that Ferne is hoping to find a boyfriend who also has a child so he can understand the struggles of parenthood. “She would love to meet a single dad, someone who gets what it’s all about and how difficult it is to have a social life when you’re looking after a child 24/7 on your own,” our insider said. We’re sure Billie will help you find the man of your dreams, Ferne! Georgia Trevitt
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Dancing On Ice’s Joe Swash opens up about the perils of training as pro skater partner Alex Murphy tells us she prefers his girlfriend to him
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oe Swash and his Dancing On Ice partner Alex Murphy have just finished training when we catch up with them for a chat – and it sounds like things have gone without a hitch. “It’s going well, isn’t it, Al?” Joe says, while Alex agrees, telling us, “He’s doing really well this week. He’s getting really good now.” Alex, who was previously partnered with Michael Barrymore, stepped in for Joe’s original partner Alexandra Schauman after she suffered a nasty injury last month. “It was bad, but she’s trying to get herself healed,” Alex says. “Hopefully she’ll be back soon.” As well as the physical challenges of skating, Joe says he’s found it emotionally hard – and says being away from girlfriend Stacey Solomon, 30, and
their eight-month-old son Rex has been tough. Joe is also dad to 12-year-old Harry, while Stacey has sons Leighton, seven, and Zachary, 11, and he admits he can’t wait to be back home with them all once the show is over. Here, Joe, 38, opens up to new about his sex life, while Alex, 31, tells us she’s a big fan of Stacey… Hi guys! How are you finding the whole experience? Joe: I’m really enjoying it. I found it really tough in the beginning because I just wasn’t getting it. I was spending so much time in rehearsals and nothing was sticking, but the last month or so I’ve started to look forward to the training. Before, I felt a bit like a joke act. What’s it like working together? Alex: Joe has been great. He’s so funny in rehearsals. We’ve had With his original dance partner, Alexandra
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so many falls! But he’s up for anything and that’s the best thing you can ask for in a partner. He’s very patient with all my ideas. Joe: You’re very patient as well. I know I can be difficult to spend time with. How often are you in training? Joe with Stacey Alex: Well, and the boys because Joe and I are a new partnership because of Is it hard spending so much time everything that’s happened with away from home? poor Alex, we haven’t had a day Joe: Yeah, and it’s getting harder, off since we met. Poor Joe has to be fair. It wasn’t so hard in the had to see my face every day for beginning, but as the competition the last few weeks. goes on it’s demanding more and Have you noticed any changes more time, which is difficult in your body, Joe? because the baby is small and Joe: Alex keeps telling me I look Stacey is working as well. She’s a bit chunkier. got her hands full, so we’re just Alex: I never said chunkier! trying to do our best. I said beefy and strong. He’s Has Stacey found it hard being getting buff! on her own with Rex? Joe: I went through a stage of Joe: No, Stacey is fine with the putting weight on. The last time kids. I think they just miss me a I weighed myself I’d put on 5lb, little bit. It’s been tough for both but I’ve seen my body starting to of us, but when this finishes I’ll man up a little bit, so I’m telling be spending more time with the people it’s muscle. family to make it up to them. What does Stacey think of your Have you hung out with Stacey new muscles? much, Alex? Joe: Stacey has said my arms Alex: We have fun when she are looking slightly bigger. So comes to the rink. She’s amazing. people are noticing, which I’m actually a bigger fan of Stacey is nice. than I am of Joe!
Joe: Sometimes I have to remind Alex that we’re ice skating and we’re not talking about Stacey. Alex: I love her! Joe, you revealed on Loose Women last week that you and Stacey haven’t had sex for a while. Is that because you’re so tired from training? Joe: It’s a combination of things. We’ve got a new baby, she’s working, I’m working, and we ain’t had no time. And when we do get the time, we’ve got to try to get rid of the kids! But when this finishes, we’ll spend more time together. Good to hear! Do you ever worry about what Stacey could say about you on the panel? Joe: I used to. When we first got together, I was like, “Please, Stace! At least let me know when you’re going to say something!” But now I’m used to it. As long as she doesn’t say anything too
embarrassing about me, it’s alright. Back to Dancing On Ice… Who are you getting on well with behind the scenes? Joe: Me and Perri Kiely get on really well – and I love Maura Higgins. I love Ben Hanlin and Lisa George as well. All of us are getting on great. You and Maura seem to have some friendly rivalry going on… Joe: We really do. She just cracks me up. But our friendly rivalry is from a good place. I was really upset the other week when she was ill and didn’t get enough time to train. She’s a great skater as well. I do love Maura. What do you think about the Caprice drama? Joe: It’s a tricky situation – I don’t think anyone knows the answer. Us contestants and pro skaters were kind of out of the loop a
little bit, so it was a lot of hearsay. Me and Al said to each other, “As long as we’re in a happy bubble let’s keep it that way.” The long and short of Joe finds it tough being it is that no one away from Stacey really knows what happened and I don’t think anyone Finally, do you think you can really cares any more! win Dancing On Ice? Fair enough! Have you spoken Alex: Yes! I’m so positive. I know to Phil after he came out as he can! gay on This Morning? Joe: She’s an optimist. Joe: Listen, it’s a very personal Alex: I have so much faith in him. and brave thing that he’s done. Joe: Whatever happens, I’ll be I just wanted to bring as little happy. I’ve learnt to skate and attention to it as possible and I’ve had a great time. get on with it because I’m sure GEORGIA TREVITT that’s what Phil would want. He doesn’t want a fuss. As long as he and his family are happy, Dancing On Ice continues that’s all that matters. every Sunday at 6pm on ITV
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SICK DAYS Well I’ve had quite the week! Not only have I had to persuade Heidi she doesn’t have the coronavirus, I’ve also had a very poorly Max and DJ too. Heidi was particularly sick, so I kept her off school – as is any mother’s prerogative – because she just wasn’t well enough to go in. She’s always been quite a sickly child, so I do have to keep an eye on her, but when I went to ask the doctor for a note for the teachers, they charged £20. I couldn’t believe it! I had no idea that was a thing now, but I’d be interested to see if other parents think it’s a liberty too.
I can’t lie, I stopped watching The X Factor years ago, simply because it became too repetitive and boring for me. So it doesn’t surprise me to see Simon Cowell is putting it on hold this year. If I were him I’d leave it for good now! On the other hand, Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway is coming back this weekend and it’s something I’m looking forward to. You can’t beat funny, wholesome family entertainment, so welcome back, boys!
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I’ve just signed up for a one-year online counselling course, which I’m extremely excited about. I just have to get over the headaches that come with staring at the screen so much! It’s something I’ve toyed with for a while and now I’m an ambassador for The Frank Bruno Foundation, which focuses on mental health, I think it’s the right time. I’ve been through so much in my life and I want to be able to help others. So every Thursday night I’m getting my head down. After all, success doesn’t happen by accident!
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So I’m down to 9st and I’m loving it! I feel like I’ve totally overhauled my lifestyle. I’m officially a non-smoker now too – and I feel great for it. You’ve probably seen my endless Instagram posts about yoga and that’s because I’m obsessed with it. I don’t actually feel like myself until I’ve done it first thing in the morning during my precious “me time”. I’m super proud of myself for being
disciplined, focused and getting stuff done. It’s a cliché but it’s true – taking care of yourself makes you feel so much better both physically and mentally.
LOVE TO SCHOFE! What a week it was for Phillip Schofield. I think what he did was amazing. For a married man in the public eye to come out as gay after so long is such a brave thing, especially doing it on live TV! I know his wife Steph and his daughters. They’re absolutely amazing and my initial reaction was one of shock for Steph. But ing apparently they’ve been dealing with this as a family for quite some time now. If you’re not happy with who you are and you have the opportunity to live the life you want to, then you should be able to. As soon as I saw Phil on This Morning I sent him a message of support and he replied straight away, which was nice. I wish him all the best.
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How Natalie ‘bounced’ back!
As Natalie Cassidy continues to celebrate her body transformation, new reveals how she’s maintaining her svelte physique
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he’s yo-yoed rumoured 3st between a weight loss in a curvy size stylish suit at the 16 and a NTAs last month. petite size 6, but “That is the after years of best I have ever battling with her seen Natalie weight it looks like Cassidy look,” Natalie Cassidy one fan enthused, has finally found while a second a healthy balance. said, “Natalie After showing off looks really good.” her athletic figure The actress at the National – who is mum to Television Awards Eliza, nine, and last month, the three-year-old EastEnders Joanie – has been actress proved open about her she’s serious body battles about maintaining in the past and her slimmer frame the unhealthy Natalie leaving as she was relationship with ((BOUNCE)) spotted leaving a food she developed gruelling exercise after releasing her class in Essex last week. fitness DVD, Natalie As well as running, which she Cassidy’s Then And Now Workout took up ahead of completing the in 2007, which left her “miserable” London Marathon last April, new and “obsessed” with calories. can reveal Natalie has started “I really wasn’t well. I was p her stay in trampolining to help bordering on having an eating -old is a shape. The 36-year-old disorder, she cconfessed. disorder,” member of her local al fitness ”There were nights when studio ((BOUNCE)),, where d I would go out for dinner she takes part in “high high hom and take and then I’d go home t” cardio, low impact” becaus I didn’t laxatives because ed workouts performed want the food inside me. es. on mini trampolines. th I can I looked too thin. According to a h say I wasn’t happy then.” u spokesperson you April the soap Last April, can “burn up to reveale she is star revealed 700 calories” “com finally “comfortable” per class. Not 5 3in frame with her 5ft only that, the train for the after training workouts, London Marathon. which are h “I have learnt d accompanied how to eat and how by “dance music b comfortable to be ghts” and disco lights” w who I am,” with ularly – are particularly she said. “You effective att toning get wiser as egs up arms, legs you get older s. and glutes. and I just feel Natalie caused much more Natalie’s en she a stir when confident and comfortable.” weight has showed off her K Karmel Doughty fluctuated
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Bake Off star Prue Leith tells new she has no plans to retire and praises co-host Paul Hollywood’s “natural charisma”
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an it really be true that Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith turns 80 this week? Not only does she look amazing and exude energy, the TV cook seems busier than ever! On top of travelling to Cambodia to film a new TV show, Prue has written a cookbook – The Vegetarian Kitchen – with her niece Peta, and she’s also working as an adviser to the Government to improve hospital food. Of course, she’ll soon be gearing up for another summer of baking in Channel 4’s famous tent, too – although this year, she will be without good pal Sandi Toksvig, 61, who recently announced her departure from the hit series. new caught up with Prue to find out how she feels about the prospect…
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Hi Prue! Are you sad about Sandi leaving Bake Off? Yes, very. But she’s just so clever and bright that she’s in tremendous demand. I will miss her, of course, and we’re now rather anxiously waiting to find out who is going to replace her. Presenter Rylan Clark-Neal has been one celeb that’s tipped to take over… Well, the press is always full of rumours about what’s happening, so we’ll see! Have you discussed Sandi’s decision to leave with the others? Of course. We all said how sad we were and that we didn’t want her to go. But she’s done three
puts extremely thumpy music on and we jump around the house. I just keep looking at my watch and I can’t wait for it to be over. You’re known for wearing bright clothes and accessories on TV. Do you dress the same off screen? Pretty much. I like a lot of colour and I’m encouraged by my husband, John. He used to work in the fashion trade and when I ask him if I’m wearing too much colour, he says it’s not enough! You’ve just written a new vegetarian cookbook. Are you veggie yourself? No, but I do eat much more veg than I used to. I’ve made although I travel a lot, I don’t a promise to myself that I won’t really suffer from jet lag because eat animals that have been I sleep as much as I can on planes. factory farmed. I think the Do you have to work harder cruelty of what happens to nowadays to stay in shape? chickens and pigs is disgraceful. Well, I’m not in shape at all It helps your conscience if you unfortunately, because I snapped think you’re doing a little bit to my Achilles tendon doing Bake help the planet. Off last year. I spent a What do you think of the month in a wheelchair current vegan craze? Prue filmed and on crutches The vegan in Cambodia and then went argument is more to India and logical than being Cambodia, and vegetarian in I’m about to head many ways, to South Africa. because you That’s meant I’ve accept that there cancelled all my will be no use of sessions with my domestic animals personal trainer. Now at all. Quite a lot of I’m so unfit and I’ve got to the recipes in my new book get back into it at some point. can easily be made vegan, What kind of exercise do you like the sticky date cake. normally do with your PT? Is it true you don’t like cake? We do fast walking up to my local No, I love cake! I’m just not village and back again, then she a great baker. I’d rather make Paul, Noel and Prue were sad to say goodbye to Sandi
years of it – and you can’t do the same job for the rest of your life. We hope you’re not planning to retire from the show now you’re turning 80? No! I could retire, but I don’t want to. For a big chunk of life you’ve got to work because you need the money and your children are young. But now I work because I really like it. How will you mark your landmark birthday? February is a terrible time to have a birthday, so I’ll just have a nice family dinner. Then in August I’m going away with friends to Scotland to celebrate. What’s your secret to looking so youthful at 80? I wish! [Laughs] If there is a secret, it’s probably that I sleep well, I eat well and I love well. I’m very happy, that’s the answer. I fall asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow at night. And
a stew or a savoury pie. My husband complains about the house being a cake-free zone, so I do bake them occasionally. But it lasts about 10 minutes, as he has a slice every time he walks past. But we’re both too fat to eat cake all the time! Do you ever have to stop Paul Hollywood being mean on Bake Off? Not really. Sometimes I feel he’s being a bit tough, but it’s always constructive and he’s very honest. He’s a brilliant presenter and with the bakers he doesn’t ever feel obliged to fill the silences with chatter, which I do. He’s got this natural charisma. Do you ever disagree about which baker should go home? No, never. We do our own private marking off-camera though and often I’ll be upset because Paul
gives someone four out of 10 and I’ll think it’s a six out of 10. But we always rank the bakers in the same order and agree on which is best. We never actually quarrel. Do you still hate seeing yourself on the show? Yes, I hardly ever watch it. I’m so vain that I just keep thinking, “Why are they filming me from the side where I look so huge?”
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I don’t like my voice either. I forget sometimes that I’m supposed to be worrying about the cakes and who’s going to win. You must get asked to do loads of reality TV shows. Would you ever do any of them? Never say never, but I don’t think so. I’m far too old to do I’m A Celebrity because you have to be able to sit on the ground and stand up without being pulled up. I couldn’t possibly do that! Years ago I was asked if I would do Dancing On Ice and I thought, “This will be fun. I can learn to skate and get tremendously fit.” I was really keen, but when I told my secretary, she said, “Oh no, you’re not doing that. You’ll fall and break something, and you’re too old.” Then my husband joined in and that was the end of that.
You must get recognised everywhere you go. Does that ever get annoying? I quite like it, because I love the attention. It’s not so bad that I can’t go anywhere or do anything, but if you’re as famous as Madonna it would be terrible. The only time I’ve had a taste of that was at the BBC Good Food Show. The entire hall was full of foodies and I couldn’t move anywhere because so many people wanted selfies. But most of the time it’s fine and people are lovely. I think I have just the right amount of fame. ANNA POINTER The Vegetarian Kitchen: Essential Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Prue Leith and Peta Leith is published on 20 February (£25, Bluebird Books)
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YOUR BITE-SIZED ROUND-UP OF THE WEEK’S TOP CELEB GOSSIP
DENISE VAN ALBUM!
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Denise as The Fox
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KELLY ‘SHAKEN UP’ BY THIEF
Forget David Beckham and George Clooney – the most kissed waxwork at Blackpool’s Madame Tussauds is Olly Murs! The staff have to clean lipstick from the 35-year-old singer’s face hourly and top up his make-up twice a day.
Radio presenter Kelly Brook has been left terrified after she disturbed a burglar who then fled from her London home. “I’m so, so upset. It’s really shaken me up,” she said. “I won’t be staying by myself tonight.” However, just a day later the 40-year-old presenter reassured fans she is “absolutely fine”. Kelly was returning home from her Heart radio show when she heard a noise and saw a man running from the back of the house. The thief is said to have made off with electronic items and jewellery. We’re glad you’re OK, Kel!
After impressing fans as The Fox on The Masked Singer, Denise Van Outen has revealed she’s releasing an album. Sharing snaps of herself in the studio, the 45-year-old wrote on Instagram, “Now I’ve been unmasked I can finally talk about what I’ve been up to the past few weeks. I’ve been tucked away in a studio recording an album.” Despite her impressive voice and her experience singing in West End shows, Denise, who managed to keep her identity a secret from her nine-year-old daughter Betsy, went on to confess that prior to taking part in the show she lacked confidence when it came to singing. “This cheeky little fox is a happy little fox,” she added. We can’t wait to hear the album!
JAMIE LAING The Made In Chelsea star, 31, has been diagnosed with tinnitus. “I thought it only affected older people or people who are exposed to loud bangs – but it’s more common than people think,” he explained.
LUCY MECKLENBURGH Pregnant Lucy, 28, has stepped down as a director of her clothing business Lucy’s Boutique after it suffered losses of almost £270,000. “Lucy has decided to sell the business and take a consultancy role, as running it alongside her other venture was taking its toll,” a source said.
DANI ‘LOVE ISLAND SAVED ME!’ Former Love Island winner Dani Dyer has credited the show for making her who she is today. Speaking on the Millennial Love podcast, the 23-year-old said, “Love Island sort of saved me, which is really weird. It just made me become who I am.” She won the show with Jack Fincham in July 2018, but they split eight months later. She’s now dating Sammy Kimmence while Jack welcomed a daughter, Blossom, with his ex Casey Ranger last month. Opening up about her relationship with Jack, Dani said, “It was a part of my life – I’m not ashamed of that. Me and Jack had such a great time together.”
EAMONN AND RUTH GET FRISKY!
SAM FAIERS The Mummy Diaries star has admitted she’d like to do more reality TV now her two children – Paul, four, and Rosie, two – are a bit older. When asked if she’d ever do a show like I’m A Celebrity, Sam, 29, replied, “I wouldn’t feel as guilty leaving them for something work-related abroad. I’m actually very adventurous. I’d like to do something active and fun!”
Eamonn Holmes has opened up about his sex life with wife Ruth Langsford – joking that he doesn’t get enough. Appearing on the Loose Women panel, the 60-year-old presenter said, “To me, it wouldn’t really matter where it is, I’d just be grateful.” He added, “Ruth is very traditional. Ruth has a time and place for everything – and a night of the week.” Ruth, 59, quipped back that it was “quality over quantity”. TMI, guys!
EMILY ATACK The 30-year-old actress is filming a pilot for her own sketch show on ITV. “This will be a source of pride, not only for her but for the whole family, as her famous mum was the star of The Kate Robbins Show in the 80s,” a TV source said. Congratulations!
CHRIS BROWN Singer Chris, 30, has shocked fans by getting a huge inking of a trainer on his face. His tattoo artist shared the design on Instagram, and wrote, “More tattoos last night for my brother @chrisbrownofficial. Here is this Jordan shoe that I did recently.”
VICTORIA AND STELLA REIGNITE THEIR FEUD
Fashionistas Victoria Beckham and Stella McCartney are said to have had a huge fallout after Posh hired her nanny and then tried to poach a key member of her fashion design team! “Victoria is distraught,” a source said. “She made her [nanny] a lucrative offer to jump ship. When Stella found out, she went nuclear.” The insider added that Vic also “tried to recruit” Stella’s
head of studio, saying, “Afterr this, an invite to a family party Stella and her husband d Alasdhair Willis had organised ed was rescinded.” Posh is said to have since sent an email “apologising”. Victoria, 45, and Stella, 48, who have unfollowed each other on Instagram, reportedly first fell out in 20177 after Posh posted a snap of Stella’s daughter Reiley online. ne.
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e h t ’s t a h T ? y e n it r B ‘ M a rry ’ ! ip h s n io t la e r a f o t poin Britney Spears’ gorgeous boyfriend Sam Asghari talks workouts and tying the knot with his superstar other half
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e’s the hunk who put a smile back on Britney Spears’ face, and now Sam Asghari is hoping to help millions of her fans feel good about themselves – by following his workout plan, Asghari Fitness. Ever since Britney, 38, introduced her handsome beau to the world back in 2016, we’ve been ardent admirers of his ripped physique. But he’s not always been the chiselled Adonis we see today. Seven years ago, before he found fame, Iranian-born Sam, 26, tipped the scales at a whopping 20st 10lb. Since then he’s carved out a career as a model and actor, starring in music videos for the likes of Fifth Harmony and, of course, Britney. He’s also featured in the rom-com Can You Keep A Secret? Here, Sam tells us what life is like with the world’s most famous pop star, opens up about his acting dreams and explains why it’s so important we all get active. Anything you say, Sam…
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Hi Sam! You’ve uploaded videos of you and Britney working out together. Do you find it easier to stay motivated when you’re in a relationship with someone who has the same interests? Exactly. That’s the best thing – if you share the same passion you can go out and have fun and exercise together. Why did you want to start your own fitness business? I’ve been involved in fitness for a long time and I wanted to give back. A lot of people
were messaging me on social media asking if I had a plan, so I wanted to make it easier for people who have followed my journey to get fit themselves. How does Britney feel about your new business venture? She loves it. She thinks it’s really cool that I’m trying to help a lot of people. Did she try out the exercises for you? Absolutely. I’ve done the workouts with her many times. We actually did a video last year. A lot of the workouts are on my website. What’s her favourite workout? The leg workouts, I think. The programme is for men and women. She really likes the squats and lunges, and the active stuff that works on your legs. Are there any exercises she hates to do? She’s a very active person – she doesn’t hate anything. She does mostly everything.
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What sort of exercises does she do to stay in shape? A lot of yoga as well as running. She’s a natural athlete and her dancing is also a big part of her exercise. Has she taught you any of her dance routines? [Laughs] Yeah. I’ve tried a few, but I’m not a big dancer! Do you and Britney get competitive when you work out together? Yeah. We play tennis all the time – that’s our competition. You must both follow strict diets. Do you ever have cheat days? Yeah, we really enjoy a classic cheeseburger. You met Britney when you were in her video for Slumber Party. Would you ever star in another one of her videos? Absolutely! Why not?! How about a reality show? Maybe not. Our social media is a reality show. Would you like to get married? I think that’s the whole point of being in a relationship – otherwise why would you be in the relationship?
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You and Britney get a lot of attention. Does being active help you to cope with life in the spotlight? I think that’s a big part. I use training not for the physical factor, but for the mental factor. I go to the gym for spiritual things and confidence. I use my fitness lifestyle as something to help me with everything else – my career, my relationship, everything I do. I built confidence, discipline and everything from the gym. You’ve uploaded pictures of yourself when you weighed almost 21st. How do you feel when you see those photos? I look back and have a laugh, but I’m glad I changed things around. I think when you’re a heavier or an unhealthy person you have to use your personality to attract people, rather than your looks. It was a great start to live half of my life the other way and half this way. It’s all fun. Do you have a fitness role model you look up to yourself? When it comes to soccer, I really look up to Cristiano Ronaldo. I think he’s done an amazing job. David Beckham is also an inspiration. We’ve met – once in LA at a party and once in a restaurant in Miami. It was great. Why is it so important to you to help people achieve their goals? When I started my transformation it made me a lot happier and more goal orientated. I wanted other people to feel the same. Some of my friends saw that I’d made the transformation and they jumped into it too – then they had an amazing transformation. I saw what it meant to them.
Britney and Sam share a passion for fitness
Sam posts videos of his workouts with the singer
Can anyone follow your fitness programme? I try to keep it simple but sophisticated enough for people to see results. I’ve made a programme for my fans to enjoy. Talk us through a typical workout… Most are pretty simple. They’re foundation workouts to get people started, because not everybody is a fitness jockey. It’s more for everyday people who have a nine to five job. When they go on the website they enter their goals, height and weight, and it creates a programme for them. What’s your own personal goal? My goal is my acting career – fitness is my lifestyle. I want people to incorporate fitness into their lifestyles, too. Everyone should incorporate nutrition and exercise into their lives. Have you got any big roles coming up? Right now I’m working as a series regular on a TV show called The Family Business. I have a very cool action role. JULIA BROOKS Find out more about Asghari Fitness at asgharifitness.com
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Jen’s baby bombshell The actress opens up about her future as she celebrates her birthday
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he celebrated her 51st birthday last week – but Jennifer Aniston was determined to prove age is just a number as she revealed big plans for her future in a new interview. Opening up to her pal and fellow Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock, Jen hinted she would like to have children. Brad and Jen at When Sandra asked the SAG Awards her what she still wants to experience in life, the actress admitted, “It’s not tongues wagging that she could so much what I see myself be up for a reunion with her doing, but it’s more like a little ex-husband Brad Pitt, a month screenshot in my brain, where after the former golden couple I hear the ocean, I see the – who were married from 2000 ocean, I hear laughter, I see kids to 2005 – were pictured looking running, I hear ice in a glass, I cosy at the SAG Awards. smell food being cooked. That’s The pair were also said to the joyous snapshot in my head.” have met up earlier this month Her confession set even more at an Oscars after-party. Ooh! Je who is thought to have Jen, rema remained single since splitting up with her second husband Justin Theroux in 2018, has previously Ther s spoken out about the pressure to become a mum. “Maybe my purpose on this planet isn’t to procreate,” she said. “Maybe I have other things I’m supposed to do.” But perhaps she’s had a change of heart?! Meanwhile, Jennifer was joined by a whole host of celebrity pals w when she celebrated her With Courteney Cox big day at Hollywood haunt and Amanda Anka Suns Sunset Tower Hotel. at the Oscars party Th The star-studded guest list inclu included her former Friends co-s co-star Courteney Cox, who also took to Instagram to wish her bbestie a happy birthday.
Posting a snap of herself twinning with Jen, Courteney, 55, wrote, “No matter how hard you might try… there’s only one Jennifer Aniston.” She added, “Happy birthday my dear friend.” And proving there’s no bad blood, her ex Justin also sent a
message as he shared a picture of her on his Instagram Stories, writing, “Grabbing 2020 & another year just like – Happy Birthday B.” Jen also wrote on Instagram that being 51 is “pretty fun”. Could you be any hotter, Jen? Georgia Trevitt
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Kelvin and Oti rubbish ‘romance’ claims
Strictly stars Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse put on united fronts with their other halves after their boozy evenings raised eyebrows
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elvin Fletcher’s previous admission that he’d welcome the “Strictly curse” came back to bite him last week as rumours circulated that his close relationship with professional dance partner Oti Mabuse had caused a rift between him and his wife Eliza Marsland. Hitting back at affair rumours, Kelvin insisted “everything is amazing” with Liz, adding, “I am just a little bit bewildered by all the attention, but I’m sure it will all blow over.” Speculation arose after the Strictly champs, who are set to head to New York together in June for a cruise ship event, were pictured heading for late-night drinks on two consecutive nights. But the former Emmerdale hunk told pals they are just friends and he even has Uber
Oti and Kelvin were seen heading into a hotel in the early hours
Kelvin shared a kiss with Liz days after his nights out with Oti
receipts that prove he didn’t stay out all night with Oti. “They were just innocent drinks. Kelvin is furious his honour is being questioned and can prove it,” an insider said. Kelvin and Oti were pictured arriving at London hotel Sanctum Soho in the early hours of Friday morning before heading to another hotel at 11pm on Saturday, prompting Eliza to unfollow her husband on Instagram. A source claimed it was because she “felt like a fool”. But the childhood sweethearts showed no sign of strain last Tuesday as they were pictured kissing in the street – and Kelvin later he praised his wife in
a gushing post on Instagram, writing, “How many filters have you used here?! Come on you don’t even need one!” Oti, 29, also made a point of swooning over hubby Marius Iepure’s physique on Tuesday as he took to the floor with her Greatest Dancer contestant Jowita Przystal. Uploading a video of the pair rehearsing, she wrote, “I’m guessing @jowitaprzystal loving the dance lesson from @mariusiepure.”
The next day Oti and Marius flashed their wedding rings as they walked hand in hand in London. As new went to press, Eliza – who has daughter The couples Marnie, three, together in and son Milo, December 14 months, with Kelvin, 36 – was yet to refollow her husband or Oti on Instagram. But she did address the reason she was pictured without her wedding ring. Quashing claims their fiveyear marriage is in trouble, she explained, “That ring is heavy. It only comes out on special occasions! Oh, and it was fake tan day. #Nodramahere.” The ring was back on by last Wednesday when she and Kelvin were seen getting into their new Bentley together. What a relief! Karmel Doughty
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he was once best known as the daughter of This Morning legends Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, but now Chloe Madeley is a fully fledged fitness guru with the six-pack to match. The 32-year-old has been busy launching her latest fitness book and Amazon Prime workout videos, but when we catch up with her, she tells us life has been dominated by her husband James Haskell’s training regime for his upcoming MMA fight this summer. The former I’m A Celeb star, 34, is getting a massage while we chat to Chloe. Alright for some, eh? Speaking about going to watch him in action, Chloe tells us, “Initially I was like, ‘I don’t want to go and watch someone hurt him.’” But she says her plan is to “sit behind two of our larger friends and hide behind them”. The couple tied the knot with a Christmas wedding in 2018 and Chloe tells us they’re still very much in the honeymoon period. “He’s not romantic in a practical sense, but he’ll always tell me if I look beautiful or if he’s proud of me,” she reveals. Here, Chloe tells us her thoughts on starting a family with her hubby and her famous parents returning to TV…
Chloe has built a career around fitness
Hi Chloe! With James busy training, do you have any projects of your own in the pipeline? We’re talking about one or two things we can do together, but it’s tricky at the moment because he’s decided he’s an MMA fighter. He’s going to be 100 per cent tied up with that until the summer, but after that we’re hoping we can embark upon two projects. This year will be the year that we finally do something together. Can you tell us what it is? One of the projects is for TV, the other is in the podcast area. Would you do any presenting work together? No. The projects we have coming up are reflective of our real life.
me happy. It’s funny because it’s a lot of people’s dream to be on TV, but I had no real passion for it or interest in it. How about family – are babies on your radar? I’ve been thinking about that more and more since we got married. Initially we didn’t really want kids, but the more my brothers are having my nieces and nephews, it’s becoming a potential reality for me. It’s a conversation that’s constantly changing and evolving, but with this fight coming up, I swear to God it’s taken over our lives. I’m excited for it to end! Now you’re in your thirties, is there more pressure put on you to have children? Yeah, as soon as I hit my thirties, TV presenting is definitely on the and especially when I got cards for James. For me, it made married, everyone wanted to logical sense for me to go into TV ask me when we’re having kids. when I left uni, so I worked as a But I have people in my own life runner and researcher, in front who I want to ask that question of and behind the camera, but to, so I totally get it. But I find I was miserable. It didn’t make it strange that people find it shocking when someone says they’re more focused on their career or when I used to say, “I don’t actually think I want to have kids.” If a man said they didn’t want children, no one would bat an eyelid. I’m not saying I won’t end up having them one day, but if I decided not to I don’t think that should be remotely surprising. Would you be happy if kids never came along? I don’t know. I’m in this With her parents grey area and I’m in limbo Richard and Judy with it, which is OK as well.
‘I don’t know if I want kids – I’m in limbo’ I should do it next year”, because he always says no. Seeing someone you She married know in there kind of James in 2018 normalises it, but when James came out he was Let’s talk about your parents. Let like, “Never do it!” James They came back to This Th had to muster every ounce Morning last year… M of strength to get through it. Yeah, they’re doing it again in Y Tell us about your Body Blast tthe next few weeks, so that’s plan… ggoing to be hilarious. I can’t It’s really great, because I’ve got wait to watch them. It makes three books under my belt and me feel like a little kid again. a lot of my followers have been Your dad did The Circle last asking me to do a DVD. I’m of the yyear. Would your mum ever opinion that DVDs are dying, and ddo anything on her own? my sponsor Grenade approached God no. My mum is like me. She me and said they wanted to do a G did di the TV thing, loved it at the workout series on Amazon Prime. time tim and has no interest in doing You can work out with me in your it now. The reason she likes going living room and every week the n back bac and doing This Morning is workouts increase. There are because it’s with my dad and it’s nutrition episodes as well. I’m bec This Thi Morning and she knows it like really proud of it and think it’s her reflection in the mirror. They going to help a lot of people. just stepped right back into it. GEMMA McCARTNEY Would they ever go into the I’m A Celeb jungle? Chloe is a Grenade ambassador. When James was in there last Find her Body Blast plan on year, Dad was like, “Oh, maybe Amazon.co.uk
‘TROLLING IS PSYCHOTIC AND GROTESQUE’ Since I’ve deleted Twitter I’ve had no more trolls in my life. It’s a hotbed for them – just stay well clear! When I started getting trolled it was because I was my parents’ daughter, but then when I ventured into health and fitness it became more about my look. People think women shouldn’t have muscle, which is so sexist and ridiculous. People got very angry that I am muscular. It’s just an excuse for someone who’s never met me to abuse me.
It’s psychotic and grotesque and should absolutely be tackled to a much more serious degree than it is currently. I believe it’s 100 per cent possible to get rid of trolling altogether. It’s possible to come up with an algorithm that uses certain words, patterns and structures that will allow everyone to have freedom of speech, but certain words and phrases can be blocked and blacklisted. It would create a hell of a lot of good in terms of online usage.
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You actor Penn and his wife are expecting their first child together. Singer Domino, 36, who previously suffered two miscarriages, took to Instagram to share the happy news, posting a photo of her baby bump alongside a heartfelt message. “On the road again… pregnancy after loss is a whole other thing. After two miscarriages in a row we were ready to call it. I stopped trusting my body and started to accept the fact that I was done,” she revealed. “Now with 10 years worth of experience to pull from,
I treasure my birth community and the knowledge I have.” Penn, 33, and Domino – who already has a 10-year-old son called Cassius with musician Morgan O’Kane – tied the knot in 2017.
After getting married last year, Joe and Sophie are reportedly having their first baby. The pair got hitched in a secret ceremony in Las Vegas last May, before having another celebration with loved ones in the South of France two months later. “The couple are keeping things very hush hush, but their friends and family are super excited for them,” a source said. “Sophie has been choosing outfits to wear on and off the red carpet to accommodate her changing body,” another insider revealed. Joe, 30, and Sophie, 23, got engaged in 2017, a year after their first date. Watch this space for an official announcement…
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Following months of speculation, Malika has revealed her baby daddy to be rapper OT Genasis. The couple split last summer after almost two years together. The KUWTK star, 36, made the revelation at her baby shower, which was hosted by best friend Khloé Kardashian. In a video shared on Khloé’s Instagram Stories, Malika, who is due to give birth in March, gave an emotional speech thanking her friends and family – as well as giving OT a special mention. Addressing him by his real name, Malika gushed, “I’m incredibly thankful to Odis Flores for my little boy.”
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It’s been a difficult year following the axing of The Jeremy Kyle Show, but now TV presenter Jeremy has something to celebrate as he’s welcomed a baby boy with his fiancée Vicky. Although the couple are yet to make an official announcement, Vicky has been spotted taking the baby out in the pram. “This is wonderful news for both of them,” a source said. “Of course it has been an extremely tough time, but it’s lovely to have something to celebrate together.” Jeremy, 54, already has four children, Harriet, 29, Alice, 16, Ava, 14, and Henry, 10, from his previous marriages to Kirsty Rowley and Carla Germaine.
THE STARS WHO ARE HOOKING UP, BREAKING UP AND HAVING BABIES!
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Two years after becoming parents for the first time, Enrique and Anna have welcomed their third child. The proud dad shared a snap of himself holding his daughter – whose name is yet to be revealed – taken just moments after she was born. He revealed her birthday in a sweet Instagram caption, saying, “My Sunshine 01.30.2020.” Singer Enrique, 44, and former tennis star Anna, 38, are already parents to two-year-old twins Lucy and Nicholas. The couple have been together since 2001, after meeting on the set of his Escape music video.
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LOVE? er Josh Ritchie & Summ Monteys-Fullam He’s currently filming the new series of Celebs Go Dating, but a new lady may have caught Josh’s eye. The former Love Island star and Paul Hollywood’s ex Summer have been spotted liking each other’s pictures on Instagram, sparking speculation they could be dating.
Josh, 25, parted ways with Charlotte Crosby in November, saying he wasn’t ready to settle down. At the time, a pal of Charlotte’s said, “They both want completely different things because they’re at different stages in their lives.” Summer, 24, broke up with The Great British Bake Off judge Paul last August. Could this be the start of something?
ARABELLA CHI TELL US ABOUT YOUR FIRST DATE WITH BOYFRIEND WES NELSON… We went to a sushi restaurant and it was honestly the funniest date ever. We literally didn’t stop laughing. I think the whole restaurant was laughing along with us by the end. We just got on so well.
HOW DID IT FEEL THE FIRST TIME YOU FELL IN LOVE?
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The Muse frontman is expecting his first child with model wife Elle in May. Announcing the exciting news, Elle, 30, posted a sweet picture of the couple on Instagram, with Matt, 41, tenderly placing a hand on her bump. She captioned the snap, “Our little family is growing….. and so is my belly.” Matt is already the father of eight-year-old son Bingham, from his relationship with former fiancée Kate Hudson. He and Elle, who previously starred in Muse’s Mercy music video, began dating in 2015 and got married last August in an intimate ceremony in Malibu.
Downton Abbey star Joanne has revealed she has split from her husband of eight years. The actress, 39, tied the knot with IT consultant James in a private church ceremony in Oxfordshire in 2012. Opening up about the break-up Joanne admitted, “We’ve actually been separated for a little while, I’m looking to the future.” Despite their split, the exes will continue to run the production company they set up together, Run After It. Joanne, who also starred in Liar, added that she is not ruling out becoming a mum in the future. “If it happens, it happens,” she said. And if it doesn’t, I hope I’ll still feel I can live a happy and fulfilled life.”
There are loads of different types of love, so I can’t really pinpoint one. Every relationship I’ve been in has been a different type of love.
WHAT’S YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING DATING EXPERIENCE? I’m really tall and I went on date with a guy I met on a dating app who was a lot shorter than me. I was like a giant. To be fair, I didn’t ask for his height before the date – maybe I should have!
HOW DO YOU U KNOW WHEN SOMEONE IS S THE ONE? It’s that feeling of completeness. pend time apart, When Wes and I spend we get really downn and when we’re lly happy again. together we’re really
WHAT RELATIONSHIP TIONSHIP ADVICE WOULD ULD YOU GIVE YOUR OUR TEENAGE SELF? ELF? When you think you’re u’re in love when you’re, e, like, 16, they’re definitely ly not The One!
WHAT LESSONS ONS HAVE PAST RELATIONSHIPS HIPS TAUGHT YOU? U? To always trust your ur gut!
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Nas Majeed on his villa highs and lows and his future with Eva
e were so shocked when Nas Majeed was dumped from the Love Island villa. Despite coupling up with Demi Jones, 21, he returned from Casa Amor with new squeeze Eva Zapico on his arm and it seems Nas left Casa that decision sealed his Amor with Eva fate. But Nas says he never meant to hurt it’s encouraging. We were both devastated Demi. saying it will be nice to go on “Going into Casa Amor, dates in London. [Demi] was at the forefront Have you made up for lost time? of my mind on day one,” the We’ve spent time together and 23-year-old explains. we’ve got quite a few things “But yeah, out of sight, out planned ahead. It’s really of mind. When you do have encouraging that we get on like a a genuine connection with house on fire. I feel like she’s the someone else, it’s impossible female version of me. People in to ignore that. I really had to go the villa were saying, “It’s with my heart over my head.” absolutely fireworks Here, Nas discusses his future when you two are with recruitment consultant together.” I’m Eva, 21, opens up on being pied really happy. and gives his verdict on his You were pied fellow Islanders…
Hi Nas! Are you and Eva going to make your relationship official now?
quite a lot in the beginning. Were you mortified?
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hilarious for my mates back home if no one stepped forward. I knew I’d be roasted about it. I feel like I’m the sort of person who grows on you. You spend enough time around me and you’d think, “He’s quite funny, he’s decent looking.”
He apologised to Demi
Have you had many saucy DMs since you’ve come out?
It’s been a blast looking at my phone! But I’ve got a lot of positivity. I wouldn’t say there are many saucy DMs, but I’m not too concerned as I’m focusing on Eva.
Do you have any regrets from your time in the villa? The only thing I’d do differently is not kiss Eva on the first night in the main villa. In my defence, Eva and I were talking under the covers when it was light. I think Demi assumed we were kissing, which is when she got upset. But we actually tried to be a bit more respectful and kiss
silently. When the lights were off, out of sight, you couldn’t hear us. But at the same time, to explain that to Demi was still a kick in the teeth. So I hold my hands up. I do apologise.
Which Love Island couple is the most genuine? Luke T and Siânnise. The second he came in, it was like a different ball game. Siânnise had a smile on her face 24/7. He’s possibly one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I’d love them to win.
There’s been a lot of talk about doing ‘bits’ in the villa. Are sexual tensions high? Speaking from my own experience, I was with Eva for about a week and I was thinking, Lord knows how these boys, like Finn for example, have been doing it for three weeks. The tension is very much through the roof. They’re doing well to keep a lid on it… GEMMA MCCARTNEY Love Island airs Sunday to Friday at 9pm on ITV2
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‘I’ve decided to stay friends with Jordan’ Love Island star Rebecca Gormley on finding love and who she wants to win
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fter a few failed couplings in the Love Island villa, Rebecca Gormley seemed to hit it off with late arrival Jordan Waobikeze during the She says Jordan is Casa Amor challenge. her type on paper But when we chat to the 21-year-old days Do you regret that hat you didn’t after her departure, she reveals get to know thee other Casa that she and the 24-year-old Amor boys? administrator have decided to Kind of, yeah. I wish I did chat to remain just friends. d out more about them all and find Although Rebecca failed to everyone else – like Biggs. I loved find love in the South African nt. His personality him. He was mint. sun, she had the time of her life is the kind I would uld go for. I would on the dating show. definitely meet up with him. “I did try, but there was no Have you had many people one in there who ticked every ur DMs since sliding into your box,” she tells us. “It’s been full ut? of belly laughs from start to finish. you’ve come out? To be honest, there ere are that many I’ve laughed so hard it hurts DMs to get through I’ve not seen and I’ve got friends for life.” them all yet! There are a few guys. they’re so nice together. They’re Here, model Rebecca reveals Do you want to find someone? so well suited and he makes her her plans for the future, which I’m not going to look for someone, so happy. couples she thinks will go the Are there any you don’t think I’ll let them come to me. I want distance and if she’s still holding will last? someone I can have fun with and out for romance… Erm… I’m not sure. The couples who’s got the same personality Hi Rebecca! What’s going that are cosy are Paige and Finn, as me. I want someone loud, on with you and Jordan? Luke T and Siânnise and Callum bubbly and with ambition. We are literally friends. When Which couples do you think and Molly. Seeing how different will go the distance? I was in the villa I was like, Callum is now is mad. I Luke T and Siânnise “Wow” when I saw him walk spoke to him more after are a really strong through the door. He’s my type he got with Molly couple. Having on paper, looks-wise. The more than when he was been in a triangle I got to know him it just tended with Shaughna. with them, and more towards a friendship than He’d mingle with removing myself a relationship. It just went really everyone, rather from it and just quick and then slowed down. than just being seeing the way We’re both on the same page with the boys or Siânnise and Luke T those two are, now, which is nice. Shaughna and Paige. are her favourites
Luke M’s had a tricky time… Ah bless him, what a little darling. Every girl wants a good boy, but ends up with a bad boy and when there’s a good one nobody wants him. He’s just a gentleman.
Who would you like to win? Luke T and Siânnise – which sounds mad coming from me. They’re my favourite couple.
What’s next for you? My plans for the future are to concentrate on my modelling. I want to do it full-time. I think Love Island has been a strong platform and hopefully it’ll get me recognised. GEMMA MCCARTNEY
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i the h award d ffor B presenting Best Visual Effects – won by war movie 1917 – while wearing cat costumes. Brad Pitt was the man “As cast members of of the night at this the motion picture year’s bash, Cats, nobody scooping his more than us first ever understands the acting Oscar importance for Best of good visual Supporting effects,” Actor. The James joked. star sweetly Laughs referred to his aside, there was James and children during certainly a sour face Rebel got catty his acceptance in the crowd. Legendary speech, telling the director Martin Scorsese – audience, “This is for my whose Netflix gangster epic kids, who colour everything The Irishman failed to win any I do. I adore you.” awards – appeared far from Meanwhile, it was a historic thrilled when Eminem was on night as South Korean film stage. The rapper finally got to Parasite was named Best perform Lose Yourself 17 years Picture, becoming the first after it won the Best Song non-English language film ever Oscar, but Marty looked like to scoop the top gong. he was about to nod off! James Corden and Rebel Plus, Leonardo DiCaprio and Wilson poked fun at their girlfriend Camila Morrone made critically mauled movie Cats, by their awards bash debut as
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a couple, sitting next to each other in the audience, having arrived separately on the red carpet. Natalie Portman stood up for female directors who weren’t nominated by having their names sewn into her Dior cape. “I wanted to recognise the women who were not recognised for their incredible work this year in my subtle way,” she said. Meanwhile, British star Olivia Colman, who memorably won Best Actress for The Favourite at last year’s Oscars,
Natalie Portman made a style statement Kanye West and Kim Kardashian
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turn heads as she showed turned off hher brand new platinum blonde crop. blon A After the ceremony, a legion A-listers let their hair of A ddown at the star-studded Vanity Fair bash, which had champagne on tap and enough In-N-Out burgers to feed an army.
The likes of Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton mingled with big winners, including Best Actress Renée Zellweger and Joaquin Phoenix, who had fought back tears earlier as he quoted his late brother River in his acceptance speech for Best Actor.
NME AWARDS, BRIXTON ACADEMY, LONDON The legendary music awards turned into a night of high drama when rapper Slowthai got into a massive row with the crowd. When he accepted the prize for, ironically, Hero Of The Year, he made lewd comments to the event’s co-host, comedian Katherine Ryan, including telling the crowd, “She wants me to tend to her flowers,” before she pushed him away. He then clashed with an audience member who called him out, ending with him throwing his champagne e crowd. Ooh! glass into the herine tweeted Brave Katherine dn’t make me later, “He didn’t ble.” Slowthai took uncomfortable.” e next day to to Twitter the sking the apologise, asking ses to awards’ bosses “forward” hiss gong to Katherine, who he master dubbed a “master ”. at [her] craft”. And Taylorr Swift rise made a surprise Laura appearance to Whitmore pick up the Best Solo Katherine Act In The Ryan World gong. The singer, th who was with boyfriend Joee Alwyn, said, “This is the craziest awards show en to. Thank I’ve ever been .” you so much.” sts at the do Other guests Slowthai harassed ura Whitmore, included Laura Katherine nd Ella Eyre. Charli XCX and
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RY EVEEEK! W TThis hi week,k PPete worries i about b EEmily il andd the h coronavirus i andd ribs ib JJunior i over hhisi voice i bbreaking Junior’s gone for a new look – he asked my brother Michael to shave some lines in his hair. At first I wasn’t sure, but all his mates have it, so what could I say? And before anyone asks, he’s not breaking any school rules. Speaking of J, his voice is really starting to break. At first I thought it was an accent he was putting on, trying to be all “Mandem” (if you’ve got teenage sons you’ll know what I mean). But that’s actually how deep it is now.
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I DON’T GO SOLO After Kelvin Fletcher and his Strictly dance partner Oti Mabuse enjoyed a late night out partying without their other halves, GMB conducted a poll asking if it’s OK to party without your partner. Seventy five per cent of viewers said it is. When I did Strictly in 2015 I never went to parties without Emily, but that’s not to say I think other people are wrong for doing so. In
my opinion, when you’re married to someone, your partner should always be invited on nights out. I don’t like going to big events like Pride Of Britain without Emily, but I still go because it’s a special, one-off evening. We like to do things together, but it’s not always possible due to the kids and work. It’s what suits your relationship.
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At the time of writing my column, the number of cases of the coronavirus in the UK had reached nine, with 12 schools in West Sussex placed on alert as a precaution after five people in the county were diagnosed. I was at an airport last week and all the customs officers were wearing masks. It really alarmed me. When I first saw people in the streets wearing them I thought it was a bit extreme, but the more I see and read, the more I’m beginning to think, “Is it more serious than we’ve been led to believe?” I’ve started noticing people sneezing and coughing and my instant reaction is, “Have they got the virus?” I know the NHS and Public Health England are doing all they can. Obviously Emily being a doctor brings it close to home for me and, of course, I’m worried about her. But I’m also proud of her doing her job.
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The kids are on half term, so I’ve got a spe special trip planned for me, Junior and Bista. I don’t want to ruin the surprise so Bist I’ll tell t you all about it soon. Theo’s settling into nursery. He’s still only going one morning a week, but it’s been really difficult dropping him off because he’s a mummy’s boy. Once he’s there he really enjoys it and we’ve never been called to pick him up early, but as parents it’s hard because he just wants to be with Emily. Millie, on the other hand, is obsessed with school and keeps asking when she can go back!
Back on stage I’m really excited to announce the dates for my upcoming Evening With shows. The first night kicks off in Southampton on 29 February, which comes just after my birthday on the 27th. None of my family come to the shows, but I always like to play footage of things the kids or Emily have said. It’s a bit like a segment of my old reality show, but on stage.
I teased a clip last week and in it Emily says, “He risked his own life to jump from the van.” Want to know what she’s on about? You’ll have to book a ticket, ha ha. It’s a completely new show – I might even sing a song – and I love meeting you all.
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‘My boys’ dad came out as gay, but I still love him’
Carly Pridding, 33, from Manchester, knows the pain Phillip Schofield’s wife Stephanie Lowe must have gone through. Ten years ago, Jay Bratt, 34, the father of her two sons, revealed he was gay too
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very time I saw Jay, my heart a tatty, cheap card. “Happy Mother’s Day, would beat faster. With his from the boys,” it read. jet black hair and olive skin, I didn’t care about the lack of presents, I thought he was gorgeous. but the loving words Jay usually wrote Jay, then 17, would drop his 10-year-old meant everything to me. Weeks of niece round at my house to play with my bottled-up tension between us exploded little sister and we’d always have a chat. and I screamed at him about finding the I was 16 and a trainee hairdresser, while gay porn. But Jay was shouting just as he worked as a scaffolder. I thought it loudly and I don’t even know if he heard. was so cool that he had a car. He packed his bags and walked out that We started dating and within weeks we day. Without discussion, we broke up. Jay were having amazing sex. He wasn’t my moved away and I was so heartbroken and The family first boyfriend, but he was my first love. I confused, I didn’t see him for a year. He before Jay left was on the pill, so when I got pregnant after still saw the boys, but he’d send family just nine weeks together, it was unplanned members to pick them up. I’d lost the love Something was chewing him up inside. and I was terrified Jay would leave me. But of my life and was so angry with Jay and He used to sit with his head in his hands, his when I told him, he said, “We’re a family with a situation that was beyond my control. eyes red with tears, yet he couldn’t find the now.” Luckily my parents, Henry, 68, and Tina, A year after he left, Jay called. I hadn’t tried words to express himself. I wondered if 58, adored him and were so happy for us. to make contact and we hadn’t spoken he was being honest with himself, I was heavily pregnant when we moved in at all, so it was good to hear his together, renting a terraced house with a nice let alone me, so I went on voice again. He told me he had our shared computer to yard that we filled with potted plants. Jay put something important to say. look for clues. up shelves and hung framed photos of us on “I’m gay,” he said. Deep down, I had a the wall. He made that house our home. I couldn’t help crying. Harley was born in April 2004. When he was feeling Jay might be gay I’d always told myself one – it was the way he’d two, Jay proposed, presenting me with a day we’d get back together, diamond ring. “Yes!” I screamed in happiness. become less cuddly and but now I knew I’d never unable to have sex – but We were so busy with Harley, now 15, we have him back. I’d had my I didn’t want it to be true. didn’t get round to planning the wedding, but suspicions, but it was still it was enough for me that we were engaged. a shock. He asked if we could Jay and the GAY PORN CLUES boys in 2014 Then I became pregnant again and in August meet and I said yes. Scrolling through his history, it didn’t 2007, when I was 20, Mason, now 12, arrived. A few days later, we met in the take long to find gay porn. I was so shocked But something about Jay changed. He park. He was a different man to the tortured – I thought I knew him. Of course, I didn’t want seemed distant and unhappy – even my Jay to be gay, so I told myself the computer dad noticed the change in his attitude. had a bug and I didn’t tell him what I’d seen. Where once Jay used to initiate sex, he To confront him would be to risk hearing started finding excuses not to. I blamed the baby weight, telling myself it was my fault Jay something I didn’t want to hear. Months went by in a strange kind of limbo, didn’t fancy me any more. I lost my confidence then came Mother’s Day in March 2009. Jay and when we did try to get intimate, Jay couldn’t perform. I’d ask him what was wrong, had always made me feel like the luckiest mum in the world, but that year he gave me but he couldn’t give me a reason.
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fortunately they’ve never been bullied about soul I’d witnessed leading up to our split. The Jay’s sexuality. He took them to Manchester’s deception that had weighed heavy on his Pride Parade in 2018 and they were so proud heart was gone. He’d accepted who he was to stand beside their dad. and seemed so happy. He told me that just after Mason was born we’d been in the car MISSED FRIENDSHIP together. It was a boiling hot day and a guy When Phillip Schofield’s wife Stephanie Lowe walked past with no shirt on and Jay felt a found out, she probably felt angry – I was at sudden attraction. Weirdly, I remembered the first. But she seems compassionate and is moment because I thought the guy was hot supporting Phil. Finding out is hard on both too! But it started Jay thinking. He told me it sides. She might have come to terms with it wasn’t my fault and that he’d never cheated quicker than I did. It took me a year to accept on me. He loved me and wanted the feelings Jay was gay and that was a year I missed out about other men to go away, but they wouldn’t. on his friendship and our sons missed out on I believed him, but it was a huge knock to spending more time with their father. my confidence. I left in tears and didn’t think Ultimately, I realised Jay’s sexual I’d ever be able to see him again. orientation wasn’t about me and nothing Confused about how to move on, I asked mattered more than our children’s welfare. my dad for advice. “Jay hasn’t chosen to be I’m in a new relationship now and although gay. It’s just who he is,” he said. “He can still it’s early days, it’s going well. I still love Jay be a good friend.” – he’s my best friend and I’m proud of him. He That helped me put things into perspective. If there had been another woman involved, it would have been harder, but there was nothing either of us could have done any differently. Over the next three years we rebuilt our friendship. Anger gave way to acceptance and a new kind of love. We became co-parents. I could ring Jay any time and he’d be there. We’d go to parents’ evenings together or for Harley and Mason lunch. Having a gay parent has made are proud of their dad the boys such great kids. They are both wonderfully open-minded and
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was true to himself even though that was scary. He’s still the same man he always was. When you’re a family man like Phillip Schofield, there’s a lot of pressure to conform. Jay didn’t want to let people down and he worried about what people would think. But all that matters is you’re a good parent, a good friend and a good man. KIM WILLIS JAY SAYS: “When I saw that guy at the traffic lights, I found myself looking twice. Then I tried to ignore the feeling. ‘I love women,’ I told myself. ‘I love Carly.’ “But as time went on, I felt the need to watch gay porn. My head was all over the place. When Carly asked if I was OK, I’d reassure her, while inside I was screaming. I felt so guilty because we’d built a life together, but I couldn’t live it. I know the pressure Phillip Schofield must have been under, burying his feelings for so many years. But, after Carly and I separated, I realised the impact on our kids if I lived a lie would be worse than if I came out. “I now have a fantastic relationship with Carly and the boys based on honesty and mutual respect. I’m so grateful Carly accepted who I am. I’m single at the moment but I’m happy. Coming out was the best thing I ever did.”
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‘I’m more confident now than ever’
Gogglebox star Amy Tapper, 20, on controlling portion sizes, changing her lifestyle and working on her confidence HEIGHT 5FT 3IN
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Hi Amy! Do you feel body confident? I’ve still got a way to go. I’ve got a lot more weight I want to lose and I’m still working hard, but I feel more confident than I used to, 100 per cent. I’m probably more confident now than ever before.
How often do you exercise? I’d say about two or three times a week. When I was doing the Do The Unthinkable plan, I saw my personal trainer Steve twice a week on a Monday and a Thursday, so I’ve tried to stick to that. If you set yourself days to do it, you are more likely to go, rather than saying, “I might go tomorrow, or I might go the next day,” and you never end up going.
What is the Do The Unthinkable plan? It’s a plan that lasted for 12 weeks. It was so nice having everything prepared for you. When you start a diet and you’ve got to start making all the food, it’s a burden. But when it’s literally handed to you on a plate, it’s great! And you’ve got a trainer when you go to the gym.
Describe your workout regime… It’s a lot of weightlifting. With weights, you’re burning calories while you’re there, but then they continue to burn throughout the day. Even if you’re just moving around, you’re still burning calories from weightlifting.
Why did Do The Unthinkable work better for you than other plans you’ve tried? It was realistic. It was good food – it wasn’t any bars or shakes. I never went to the gym before. I was always scared of personal trainers, but Steve was very patient and understanding. When you’re on the Do The Unthinkable plan, you don’t feel like you’re on a diet, it’s just a change of lifestyle.
What’s your favourite part of your body? Probably my boobs. WORDS: Hamaiz Iqbal PHOTOS: Do The Unthinkable, Getty
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Sushi. There’s so much sugar in the rice – people think sushi is good, but it’s not really. Instead of having the actual sushi, now I have sashimi and steamed rice.
Have you ever been tempted to go vegan or vegetarian? I was going to do Veganuary, but I remembered it’s my birthday in January, so I thought, nah! I don’t think I could go veggie – I love meat.
Does being in the public eye make you feel under more pressure to look good? Yes, 100 per cent, sadly! I’d happily not wear make-up, but there are pressures. People
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might assume that I sit at home and eat five bags of crisps, but it goes over my head because I know that they don’t know anything.
Finally, what’s your top healthy tip? Control your portion sizes. I’ve noticed a massive change. You’ve almost got to train your stomach into thinking it’s smaller. Also, the slower you eat, the fuller you feel. Amy completed Musclefood’s Do The Unthinkable diet and fitness programme. See musclefood.com/ do-the-unthinkable
MY FOOD DIARY Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon
Chicken breast, rice and microwaved broccoli and carrots Chicken thigh with more microwaved veg Hippeas chickpea puffs and banana flavour granola bars
NUTRITION CONSULTANT IAN MARBER SAYS… “Amy starts the day with a high-protein breakfast, with some omega 3 fats in the salmon, but adding in a few complex carbohydrates will provide fibre, making the meal more complete. Amy might crumble a couple of oatcakes on top. “There’s protein in chicken, along with minerals such as zinc and selenium, which are powerful antioxidants that combat oxidative stress in the body. “Amy is having plenty of vegetables, and as long as they aren’t cooked for too long, then using a microwave helps retain crunch and fibre. Chickpea puffs are OK for a snack, but granola bars Follow Ia n Marber o can be a significant source of n Tw itter sugar, so it’s best to have a banana @ianma rber and some walnuts instead.”
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The former Emmerdale actress doesn’t deny herself treats, despite being strict with her training. “By making good nutritious choices with my meals without depriving myself (hello once a week cheesecake and pizza) I’m slowly getting back into it,” she explains.
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Gemma’s routine consists of bodyweight and weights circuits and the star lives by the motto, “No one regrets a workout once it’s done.” She adds, “It’s always worth it once those endorphins kick in.”
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Her diet has improved since she began dating Strictly pro dancer Gorka Márquez in 2017. “Food always tastes nicer when someone else has cooked it,” Gemma says. “Gorka’s a great cook. He does an amazing Spanish omelette. Spanish food doesn’t feel too greasy or heavy. The Mediterranean diet is a good one.” Gemma, who released her book The Ultimate Body Plan in 2018, has sound advice when it comes to nutrition. “Food is king – people say you can’t out-train a bad diet, which you can’t, but you also can’t train on a bad diet either,” she explains. “You need good fuel to train well. They go hand in hand.”
BLAZE BIRMINGHAM Fans of Blaze will be pleased to hear there’s a new studio in Birmingham dedicated solely to the popular class. Already a massive hit in 64 David Lloyd clubs, the class is made up of a mix of cardio, martial arts and strength training. You have to
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‘My bullying, vengeful parents tried to steal my daughter’ Restaurant manager Jade Green, 28, of Illinois, found herself in a living nightmare after her parents tried to gain custody of her little girl – but she refused to give up the fight
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here was only one thing for it – Josh and I were going to have to get a place of our own. We’d lived at my parents’ house in Calhoun, Illinois, since we’d married in May 2014, along with my daughter Daisy*, then four, from a previous relationship. But even though my mum Angela, 57, and stepdad Jack, 55, didn’t live with us – they had another house 60 miles away – it was getting too close for comfort. What really brought things to a head was the fact they were trying to bully Josh back into cop work. He’d been in the police force before for eight years, but now worked in security. However, it was election time and the post of sheriff was up in Lawrence County near where we lived. My parents were rich and had a lot of influence locally. Having a sheriff for a son-in-law would have given them even more. But Josh, 34, wasn’t the kind of guy to put up with someone pulling his strings, so he refused. I would have done anything my parents asked at the drop of a hat, but their demands were getting excessive. Every time they came over they’d say, “We need you to do this.” Eventually, I’d be like, ”OK! Calm down!” I worked for them as a reporter on their successful local newspaper. Suddenly, they claimed my work was terrible – but it wasn’t. I was trying to do my job and Josh was trying to do his, plus we were taking care of Daisy. But they were trying to make it look like it was Josh causing me to slack off. In reality, Josh and I suspected they felt they were losing control of me and were trying to split us up.
Now it was like they wanted to make Daisy their daughter, not mine. Josh and I knew that while we lived in their house my parents had a hold over us, so one day in August 2014 I told them, “You’re acting weird and I’m tired of it. We’re getting our own place.”
NUDE PHOTOS They just lost it. They fired me from my job and then, worse, I found out that a jealous ex-boyfriend had sent them nude pictures of me. Now they were threatening to publish them in the paper. Josh and I stood firm. We said we didn’t care and told them to do their worst. But when they then told me they were taking Daisy away from me, I thought, “My gosh! They’re crazy.” We moved out and stayed with Josh’s parents for two months until we got a house of our own. In the meantime, we Jade and Josh felt tried to get a court order to spell out stifled by her parents that my mum and stepdad had no claim on Daisy, but we were told we didn’t Another issue was that when Daisy went to have enough grounds. stay with them, they were always late bringing We’d been in our new home for a month her back – not just a couple of hours, but when I got a letter from my parents’ attorney several days. They’d say they were going to saying they wanted to spend time with Daisy bring her back on Wednesday, then wouldn’t and we should work something out. It freaked turn up until Saturday. If I told them to bring me out that they’d got a lawyer involved, but her back on time, they’d ignore me. In the end I tried to put it out of my mind. I thought, “Right! You’re not having her.” Two nights later, close to midnight on Sunday, I started to feel suspicious. When Daisy Daisy was in bed and I was talking on the was small I wasn’t able to take care of her phone to Josh, who was on his night shift at on my own for various personal reasons, so work. A knock at the door made me jump and they’d looked after her for a while. They’d Josh told me to holler out and see who it was. been married 15 years and I knew they’d “Lawrence County sheriff’s department,” a always wanted to have a child of their own. voice said. We knew all the local cops from
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Jade’s stepfather Jack and mother Angela
Jade has her daughter back but life hasn’t been easy
was nothing I could do. There was a bunch when Josh worked there, so he told me it of big police officers with guns in my kitchen. was fine to open the door. They drove me to the police station and When I did, Deputy Kyle Gilmore and some booked me in. My mind was going at other officers were standing there. He said 100mph. I was so angry that my he had a warrant for my arrest, then stepdad had taken my daughter, told me to turn my phone off and but I felt powerless. put my hands behind my back. The police called Josh, I was in such shock I just did who rushed out of work as I was told. “Why am I being and used our rent money arrested?” I gasped, but he to pay $325 to bail me out. said we’d talk about that later. Then he called his mum to Next, Sheriff Russell Adams go and get Daisy, but the walked in and told me Daisy police told her it was too late. was being placed in protective Sheriff Russell The reason for my arrest was custody by the state attorney. He Adams completely trumped up. When I’d was still talking, but my mind trailed moved out of my parents’ house, I’d given them off. I couldn’t believe what was happening. It a cheque for $200 I owed, but it had bounced wasn’t until he said that my stepfather was because I’d later closed the account, which coming to pick Daisy up that I snapped out my mum knew I was doing. She set me up. of it like a swimmer coming up for air. “What?” I shouted, suddenly angry. I could see exactly what was going on – my mother and stepfather wanted my child. Suddenly my stepfather walked into my kitchen. I said to Sheriff Adams, “I don’t want to be anywhere near that asshole.” But he went to Daisy’s room and carried her downstairs. “What’s going on?” I asked but he looked right through me and took her out of the door. I was traumatised, but there
‘My mother claimed we weren’t fit parents’
Josh and I got home at 3am and collapsed into bed. At 10am the following morning I was on the phone talking to Kent Heller, a lawyer interested in our case, when the doorbell rang. Josh answered it and stood talking to whoever it was while Kent told me to send him all the information and he’d get on it. I hung up the phone and Josh walked in.
SHOCK ARREST “It’s the police. They’ve come to arrest you again,” he said in a panicked voice. “I tried to stop them, but there’s nothing I can do.” This time I was arrested for hanging on to a work phone my parents said was theirs. Luckily I got out in an hour when Josh bailed me out with $500 borrowed from his parents. We went straight to the courthouse to talk to the state attorney, Chris Quick, who’d made the custody order. We wanted to find out how to get Daisy back. “I have no idea what you’re talking about,” he said to us, then told us to go. I was so confused. The police had assured me he had the answers and I believed I could sort it out if I explained everything to him. But here he was, denying all knowledge. But one of the women working in the courthouse knew Josh and quietly told him what she knew – my mother had taken out
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REAL LIFE an order of protection against me and Josh on behalf of Daisy. That week we had a court hearing and were told Daisy was living with my mother and stepfather, who had taken out a court order preventing us from approaching them. Kent explained that they had taken guardianship of Daisy, claiming we weren’t fit parents. Kent came with us to the guardianship hearings as we fought to get Daisy back. He was fantastic. He said we’d win and that the state attorney had no power to take Daisy away, but we were stuck in the system and had to let it play out. In one hearing my mum and stepdad’s lawyers argued that they just wanted to see Daisy and had offered me plenty of chances to see her too. Kent explained to the judge he was Jade and Josh with the one who’d advised us to her family in have no direct contact with them. happier times And so began a nightmarish game of cat and mouse. We up having a good time. She wanted to stay, things got, it was never going to split us up. were desperate to see Daisy, but were so but that couldn’t happen and we both sobbed. We were strong throughout the whole time worried my mum and stepdad would We then had a visit from social and in fact it’s made us even stronger. make up more lies about us. services. The social worker I have some grey hairs now, but despite In December, the court spoke to us and took a look everything that’s happened, I have a lot to be awarded us custody on round. She gave us a pitying thankful for and I’m happy and love my life. alternate weeks. But that smile. She could see the I will never talk to my mum and stepdad ended in March 2015 house was immaculate again. My mother burned a bridge that can because my mum and and there was nothing never be rebuilt. I don’t want anything to do stepdad filed yet another wrong with us. with her. I don’t care what she does in her unfit parent court order. life, I just want her to stay away from mine. They constantly filed BACK IN PRISON GILLIAN CRAWLEY complaints, meaning we A week later we were at were repeatedly denied yet another court hearing access. And every time we State attorney when there was an interruption. went to court, the judge Chris Quick Lawrenceville Police had a warrant dismissed the complaint for lack In November 2019, a federal court of for our arrest for unlawful communication of evidence and we could see Daisy appeals upheld a jury verdict awarding with Daisy on the day of the court sponsored again – but it all took time. Jade nearly $1 million against Angela visit. By this point I was in tears. Then in August 2015, Josh was falsely and Jack Howser. At the conclusion of I spent a week in jail, while Josh spent arrested on suspicion of punching Daisy the trial, the jury took just 75 minutes to in the face and I was arrested for endangering two weeks locked up with people he’d jailed come to a unanimous decision to award when he was a police officer. We’d got to the life of a child by standing by. It took Jade $250,000 for mental and emotional the point where we were experiencing PTSD, until December for those charges to be pain, $100,000 for loss of companionship, dreading knocks at the door. dismissed as groundless, but we weren’t $120,000 in attorney’s fees and $500,000 Although we were starting to lose hope, allowed to see Daisy again until March 2016, in punitive damages. Kent told us to hold on. And in April 2016, when she spent just five precious hours This was on top of a $75,000 out-ofthe miracle we’d been praying for happened. alone with us in our home. court settlement that Lawrence County The judge granted me full custody. It was heartbreaking. She seemed so sheriff Russell Adams and the former “Go get your daughter,” he said. I’ll never different to the happy little girl she’d been. state attorney Chris Quick, who lost his forget those words. She was very shy, but after a while we ended election for a second term, had already Daisy was brought to me in the courthouse paid out to Jade. parking lot and we hugged and cried, then The Howsers had appealed the court I took her home, knowing I’d never have to on three counts: that there was not give her back. But no criminal action was taken enough evidence to support the jury against my mum and stepdad as the police decision, that the judge should not have said they couldn’t pin down any charges. excluded certain facts about At first, life was difficult. Daisy needed Josh and Jade, and that the therapy because she had difficulty knowing $970,000 award was too what was fake and what was reality – she r fo We pay high. All three points was so mixed up. But things got better. your stories were rejected. Then, in October 2018, we welcomed – email us at truelife@ our son Josh. No matter how terrible
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FOOD
RECIPE OF THE WEEK S E RV E S 6-8
WORDS: Gillian Crawley, Karmel Doughty PHOTOS: Getty, © Ryland Peters & Small
CLASSIC MAC ‘N’ CHEESE The combination of Cheddar and Monterey Jack adds a delicious flavour to this ultimate comfort food INGREDIENTS
METHOD
Handful of coarse sea salt 500g macaroni Salt and freshly ground black pepper 50g fresh breadcrumbs FOR THE BÉCHAMEL SAUCE
50g unsalted butter 60g plain flour 625ml milk 1 tsp finely ground sea salt 150g Monterey Jack or other mild, semi-hard cheese, grated 150g medium Cheddar, grated
■ Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add the coarse sea salt, then turn the heat down slightly so the water is at a rolling boil. ■ Add the macaroni, stir well and cook according to the packet instructions until very tender. Stir from time to time to prevent the macaroni sticking together. When cooked, drain, rinse well under running water and let drip dry in a colander. ■ Preheat the grill to medium. ■ To make the béchamel sauce,
melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Pour the milk in a steady stream, whisking constantly, and continue to whisk for 3 to 5 minutes until the béchamel starts to thicken. Season with the sea salt. ■ Remove from the heat and add the cheeses, mixing well with a spoon. ■ Put the cooked macaroni in a large mixing bowl. Pour over the hot béchamel sauce and mix well. Adjust seasoning to taste.
■ Transfer the macaroni mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly. Top with a good grinding of black pepper and sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the top. Grill for 5 to 10 minutes until the top is crunchy and golden brown. Serve immediately. Recipe from Melted Cheese (£9.99, Ryland Peters & Small)
Dinner with... KAZ CROSSLEY FOR MY LAST SUPPER I’d have T ai food. My Th M fave is minced pork with Thai le basil leaves, chilli and a fried egg. mu cooks a lot of Thai, so My mum bo my boyfriend [Theo Campbell] and ha it at least once a week. I have THE STRANGEST T THING I’VE EVER TH EATEN has to be between EA crocodile, scorpion and shark, cr which whi was actually quite nice.
AS A CHILD I REFUSED TO EAT broccoli, but my mum was strict with things like that, so I had to finish all my food. It’s probably why I finish everything on my plate now.
IN MY FRIDGE YOU’LL ALWAYS FIND cheese, soya milk and chilli oil – I put it on pretty much everything.
MY FAVOURITE CUISINE is sushi, Vietnamese and Thai food.
MY IDEAL DINNER PARTY GUEST would be Rihanna. She’d be proper fun!
MY SIGNATURE DISH is a Thai-style omelette – I use eggs, fish and chilli oil, as well as spring onion.
Kaz fronts the George Activewear campaign available in store and online at direct.asda.com
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‘RESULTS OF MY DNA TEST WERE SCARY’ K
irsty Gallacher takes her fitness and wellbeing seriously. The former Sky Sports presenter packs in three personal training sessions a week, plus running and swimming, on top of a well-balanced diet of fruit, vegetables, lean meat and fish. When the 44-year-old was invited to do a DNA analysis test, she thought it would be a chance to further boost her health by tailoring her fitness and lifestyle to suit her genetics. But after discovering a sensitivity to caffeine and sodium, plus a vitamin B6 deficiency, Kirsty’s genetic blueprint provided a shocking health forecast. Not only is the star at risk of osteoporosis, a condition linked to insufficient magnesium production, but she also has a propensity for developing Alzheimer’s, which her grandfather Sidney suffered from before his death 14 years ago.
CRUEL DISEASE
PHOTOS: Alpha, Getty
“It was very scary,” says Kirsty. “The week I found out, I talked at an Alzheimer’s charity event with BBC Sport pundit Robbie Savage, whose dad died of Alzheimer’s. And it was so distressing listening to his story because I didn’t know it all. Alzheimer’s is not cut and dried. It can start and you don’t know it’s started then it slowly robs the person of life. It’s a cruel disease. “After my grandfather died of Alzheimer’s in his mid-80s, my grandmother Peggy died four years later. It wore her down so much that she ended up with a bad infection that killed her in hospital. To watch my mum, who’s an only child, lose two parents within a few years was horrible. “I worry for my mum. I gave her one of these tests for Christmas because if there
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Kirsty says exercise has made her “feel good again”
muscle that makes it harder for the heart is a propensity for her to have it too, I want to pump blood to the rest of the body. her to do as much as she can to fend it off.” “If my dad hadn’t been healthy he A recent study by Alzheimer’s Research UK revealed that 74 per cent of adults would wouldn’t be here,” says Kirsty, who has prefer to know they have Alzheimer’s before since had heart tests that proved she’s not at risk. “He was in shutdown in intensive experiencing any symptoms, which include care and it was only because his major memory loss, concentration problems and organs were healthy that they kick-started. difficulties completing daily tasks. By 2050 You can learn a lot from that.” about two million Britons will have the Kirsty, who has two sons – Oscar, disease – the most common cause of 13, and Jude, 10 – says it was dementia – and those with her father’s brush with a parent or sibling with death that prompted her Alzheimer’s are more to have DNA testing. likely to be affected. “As we get older, Although there’s especially after having no treatment to slow, kids, we get more aware cure or prevent of what’s good and not Alzheimer’s, medication good for us,” she says. can temporarily reduce “You start thinking some symptoms. about your life and how Research also suggests Kirsty with mum long you’re going to be on that lifestyle changes can Lesley and the planet for. I’ve always loved help, including exercising the dad Bernard the idea of genetics and looking brain and body, eating a healthy back at family trees and the way we’re Mediterranean diet and avoiding tobacco designed and where we come from.” and excess alcohol. DNA affects everything including diet, “There’s not much else you can do other than keeping your brain as active as you can nutrition, sleep, stress, response to medicines, skin health, physical traits, and being as fit and healthy as you can,” personality traits, behavioural traits, says Kirsty, who had consultations with a response to pollution, family planning, genetic counsellor and dietitian to interpret wellbeing and ancestry. her results. A couple of weeks after supplying a “So if you found this out and you’re cheek swab to genetic testing and digital someone who doesn’t exercise, you would health company Prenetics, Kirsty received surely go to the gym and do some mental her CircleDNA results – 500 personalised agility stuff. Osteoporosis is more [about] reports on genetic categories including good nutrition, which is brilliant because ancestry, food sensitivity, personality and I eat very healthily.” behavioural traits and fitness. Kirsty, whose dad is golfer and former Ryder Cup captain Bernard Gallacher, DOING THE RIGHT THINGS credits her parents’ “very healthy” lifestyle Kirsty was happy to have confirmed that her for inspiring her passion for wellbeing – as body is most responsive to powerful bursts well as saving her dad’s life when, in 2013, Bernard suffered a cardiac arrest so serious of exercise. “I’m doing the right things as I do a lot of power-based exercise,” she that he medically died three times. says. “Weight training is good for me.” He was later diagnosed with a form of The former Strictly star admits that before cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart Christmas, her strict fitness and healthy eating regime slipped, which affected her mental health. “You know when you’re struggling to keep everything balanced? I was exhausted. I was working a lot and felt horrible,” she says. “If I don’t exercise, my head goes a bit and I started having a little bit of body dysmorphia. I’d look at myself and think, ‘You look disgusting.’ I’ve now got it
‘I’ve always loved the idea of genetics’
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TV pre sen ter Kir sty Gal lac her , 44, ope ns up abo ut dis cov eri ng she car rie s a gen e tha t can trig ger Alz hei mer ’s
With Robbie Savage, whose dad had Alzheimer’s
back to normal and I feel good again.” Kirsty’s DNA results revealed a vitamin B6 deficiency, which explained why she was unable to sustain a vegetarian diet 15 years ago. “I tried vegetarianism for six months and had a headache for six months. My mum’s a dietitian and said there are certain B vitamins only found in meat so I switched back onto meat and my headaches went,” she says. Kirsty, who takes a daily magnesium supplement to protect her from osteoporosis, has also reduced her consumption of spicy food after the results revealed it doesn’t agree with her. “I retain water very easily with salt,” she explains. “I knew I suffered a little bit from what I thought was premenstrual bloating, but I think it’s because of spicy food, which I eat a lot of and has natural salts in it. It’s about balance. You need to keep that right.” So what surprised Kirsty most about the results? “When it said I’m good at maths,” she laughs. “I’m a journalist. I love words and books and I still write. Maybe I need to do more number work.” GEMMA CALVERT CircleDNA testing costs £499. Visit circledna.com
ALZHEIMER’S: THE FACTS The word dementia is actually an umbrella term describing a set of symptoms that include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common, but other types include vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies and frontotemporal dementia.
Alzheimer’s Society research shows that 850,000 people in the UK have a form of dementia. By 2021, a million people will be living with the condition. This is predicted to soar to two million by 2050. Dementia has a bigger impact on women than men. With more and more women living into
their 80s, half a million women in the UK are now living with dementia. According to Dementia Consortium, 61 per cent of people in the UK with dementia are female and 39 per cent are male. There are treatments available to help people live with the symptoms of dementia, but at the present time there is no cure.
The majority of people with dementia are over 65, but the condition is not a normal part of getting older – although the likelihood of developing dementia does rise with age. If you need help or more information, call the National Dementia Helpline on 0300 222 1122 or visit alzheimers.org.uk.
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PEEK AT D A P R I E TH MPSON LOUISE THO
The reality star lives in west London with fiancé Ryan Libbey
This textured wooden cabinet, complete with faux foliage and piles of books, nails her “grown-up” interior design brief.
We’re loving the neutral, grey vibes of the master bedroom – and Louise has even managed to coordinate her outfit with the décor!
Louise and Ryan’s lounge is flooded with natural light, making it the perfect place for an impromptu family photo.
We’re amazed the former MIC star’s kitchen is so spotless when she’s just finished rustling up this healthy snack. Meal time in the Thompson/Libbey household is a family affair. The table is the perfect height for their adorable pooch.
We’re guessing Louise didn’t take Koji out in the garden in those boots before putting them up on her white sofa!
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HOMES
GE T THE LOOK
Nest of tables Dunelm £119
We wonder if seasoned travellers Lou and Ryan just spin the globe and point when deciding where to go on holiday next? Floor lamp Pooky £200
Foot stool Made £169
Aloe vera plant Sweetpea & Willow £65
Every fitness fanatic needs a full-length mirror so they admire their toned physique. But we can’t help noticing her chic velvet foot stool and Dyson bladeless fan. Fancy!
Jug TK Maxx £9.99
Globe John Lewis & Partners £89.99
Chopping board Habitat £15
Louise settles down for a nap with Koji. He’s not a pillow, hun!
WORDS: Karmel Doughty COMPILED BY: Emma Hawkins
Bedside table Swoon £149
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INTERVIEW EW W
@MURADSKINCARE I love Murad – I’ve become a bit obsessed with it. I’m permanently on their Instagram because they’ve always got new products coming out. Their skincare has changed my life!
@LUISAZISSMAN Luisa Zissman is my podcast wife and we’re constantly winding each other up on Instagram. Follow her account if you want a good laugh.
ANNA WILLIAMSON T HE C E L E B S GO DAT ING L OV E GURU REVEALS THE ACCOUNTS S H E A LWAY S F O L L O W S
_DEEP_IN_LIFE @KNEE I’m not into people preening themselves every
WORDS: Gemma McCartney PHOTOS: PA Photos
five minutes on social media and that’s why I love Laura Belbin’s account. She’s a mum and recreates celebrity poses in her own funny way. There’ll be a really beautiful model in a thong and she’ll split screen it and do it herself. It’s hilarious.
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@SUSSEXROYAL I love following Harry and Meghan’s account, because I’m obsessed with their story. It’s just a movie waiting to happen.
_PUKKA @MOTHER Anna Whitehouse is a friend, an author and she’s funny. I admire everything she’s doing for working parents. Watch Anna on BBC Inside Out via the BBC iPlayer now
TRAVEL
SKI YOU SOON Chamonix is the place to get on the piste this winter
Eat at La Folie Douce’s La Petite Cuisine
heat and texture. But whatever you order, you’re in for a treat (mumma.fr). WHERE TO STAY: The spacious one-room apartments at Le Génépy (legenepychamonix.com, rooms from €85) are perfect for couples and have cooking facilities for when you just want a bowl of pasta and a cosy night in. You can eat breakfast at the new Café du Génépy, which is part of the B&B package. If your taste is more glitzy, La Folie Douce is a sprawling hotel surrounded by incredible scenery (lafoliedoucehotels.com, rooms from €69). With 250 from the centre of Chamonix. bedrooms, a luxury spa, The highlight is its heated nightly entertainment and infinity pool with sweeping multiple restaurants, there views of the Alps. Party is plenty to amuse you. Or people head to the old town if you’d prefer to savour to the Rue Des Moulins, a quieter moment, enjoy which is lined with funky bars a delicious cosmopolitan The hotel is such as Le Chamonix Social in Le Janssen Cocktail Club. in the heart Club. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer NEED TO KNOW: EasyJet flies of Chamonix while savouring the cool, relaxed vibe. from multiple UK airports to Geneva Kylie Minogue and Penélope Cruz have both (from £18.99 each way). Mountain Drop-offs visited Chamonix, so it could be a fruitful provides a shuttle service from Geneva location for celeb spotting! to Chamonix (mountaindropoffs.com, EAT AND DRINK: Mumma restaurant is a from €33.50). Ski passes cost from €55 lively, atmospheric Asian fusion eatery (with per day (montblancnaturalresort.com/en/ a Swedish head chef), which puts the focus chamonix-lepass). Ski equipment can be on sharing plates. The creative menu is an hired from Intersport (intersport-rent.fr). absolute delight – the crab and jalapeño rice For further information see chamonix.com balls (€8) are delicious, perfectly combining and savoie-mont-blanc.com. Le Génépy apartments are spacious
WORDS: Catherine Usher
THE LOWDOWN: You don’t need to have the skiing skills of James Bond to enjoy a luxurious winter break in Chamonix. Even if you’re a nervous skier or you’ve never ventured on to the slopes before, there’s a gentle green or blue run with your name on it. A 20-minute bus ride from central Chamonix, Le Tour is a great place for beginners to get to grips with the basics, and booking lessons with an instructor is highly recommended (esfchamonix.com, group lessons from €38 for two hours). There’s a sense of camaraderie among novice skiers – who knew falling over with a bunch of strangers could be such fun?! WHAT TO DO: After a demanding day of skiing or snowboarding, the QC Terme Wellness Centre (qcterme.com, admission from €50) is the ideal place to soak your aching muscles and it’s only a 10-minute walk along the river
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TV // SOAPS // FILM // MUSIC // BOOKS // FOOD
SKY’S THE LIMIT! Last week Sky announced a big bunch of brand new shows coming our way. Here, we look at what we can expect COMING SOON SKY ATLANTIC
I HATE SUZIE
WORDS: Sarah Morton PHOTOS: Getty, GoffPhotos.com
Anything starring the brilliant Billie Piper gets our vote and this is no different. She’s on top form in this tense drama playing Suzie, whose computer is hacked and a photo emerges of her in a very uncompromising position as a result.
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1 APRIL SKY ATLANTIC
Episode by episode, we follow Suzie through the stages of shock, denial, fear, shame, bargaining, guilt, anger and acceptance, as she tries to hold her life, career and marriage together in the wake of the scandal.
SAVE ME TOO The first series of Lennie James’ tense, moving and disturbing drama left viewers in a state of shock. When we rejoin distraught dad Nelly (played by Lennie), it’s been 17 months since he rescued someone else’s child instead of his own daughter. Now, we find out what happens next… Mum star Lesley Manville joins the top-notch cast, including Stephen Graham, Suranne Jones and Adrian Edmondson, who reprise their roles in this gritty masterpiece.
ZONEIN TV PIC KS
COMING SOON SKY ONE
TWO WEEKS TO LIVE Game Of Thrones goddess Maisie Williams swaps Westeros for the Scottish wilderness, as a young woman who finds herself in a wee bit of a pickle. Maisie plays Kim, who, 15 years after her father’s murder, escapes her controlling mum and their ir isolated existence in
the Highlands to head south to find his killer. However, a drunken prank results in her being pursued by murderous criminals. This dark comedy also stars Fleabag’s Sian Clifford as overbearing mum Tina, as well as Sean Pertwee, who plays a scary gangster.
SATURDAY NIGHT TAKEAWAY SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY, 7PM, ITV Just months after they returned from the jungle and barely weeks since what seems like their 5,000th NTA win, Ant and Dec reunite for a new series of Takeaway. And boy, do they have an opening episode line-up for us…
Not only will the Pussycat Dolls be performing their greatest hits, but Camila Cabello – arguably the hottest singer on the planet right now – will be on Guest Announcer duties. Welcome back, lads!
12 MARCH SKY ONE
BREEDERS Martin Freeman goes back to his comedy roots for this new show that gives a fresh insight into the perils of parenting young children. Martin plays Paul, a caring dad-of-two who’s trying to figure out what the heck is
going on, while Daisy Haggard co-stars as his other half Ally. The couple have to contend with career pressures, ageing parents, a mortgage, relationship upheavals and the challenges of raising kids, but still find fun in the chaos!
COMING SOON SKY ONE
THIS COUNTRY MONDAY 24 FEBRUARY, 7PM, BBC THREE The third and final series of the quirky comedy continues with more effing and jeffing from our favourite Cotswolds cousins, Kerry and Kurtan Mucklowe, played by real-life siblings Daisy May and Charlie Cooper. In this week’s episode, the long-suffering vicar is once
again dragged into a scrape with the hapless pair, who need him to take them out for a driving lesson. However, leaving the village proves to be rather tricky, especially when local vagrant Len (played by the pair’s uncle) goes missing.
THE WINDSORS
TUES 25 FEBRUARY, 10PM, CHANNEL 4
REDKNAPPS’ WEEKEND WARM UP Wh t’ bbetter What’s tt th than H Harry Redknapp on the box? Harry and Jamie Redknapp on the box, that’s what! The father-and-son duo team up with comedian Tom Davis for this new sports entertainment show. The
i sees th iti series the bboys iinviting the biggest names in showbiz to join them for an evening of footie talk, celeb chat and plenty of laughter. Let’s hope they get Harry’s legendary missus Sandra involved in the action, too!
With all the drama the real-life royal family has seen recently, you hardly need a spoof version. However, we’re still glad this gloriously silly satire is back for a third series. With a divided Brexit Britain, it’s up to the Fab Four – Wills, Kate, Harry and Meghan – to cheer the country up, but Camilla has other plans. Meanwhile, Beatrice tries to drag Eugenie into another get-rich-quick scheme when she starts a drinks brand called GinVoddieRum.
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THE OH! ZONE TV’s Robert Rinder listens to female grime artists and is moved to tears by a TV show…
GEMINI MAN
DVD
Will Smith’s smash hit action thriller makes its way onto the small screen this week, meaning you can have a little slice of Big Willy Style in your own home. Will plays Henry Brogan, an elite assassin who’s ready to throw in the towel after killing off one too many bad guys. However, his plan for a peaceful retirement goes awry when he becomes the target of a faster, younger, far deadlier clone of himself. Yikes. The Blu-ray and combo pack is on shelves now, complete with spectacular bonus features including a never-before-seen alternate opening and deleted scenes.
The last show I binge-watched was Cheer on Netflix. It’s the most exquisite example of how television can essentially be about so much more than just one thing. It’s about acceptance, about mentorship, about how someone can change your life by believing in you. I don’t cry easily, but by the end of it I was in floods. The funniest person on TV, apart from me, would have to be either Ruth Jones or Piers Morgan.
WORDS: Karmel Doughty, Sarah Morton
My guilty pleasure is Aussie Ladette To Lady. I was obsessed with series two. It’s got everything. It’s My Fair Lady meets Neighbours meets Prisoner: Cell Block H. My dream co-star would be Taron Egerton because he doesn’t realise how much I love him. I saw him on a plane once – he was sitting in the next seat – and I was so paralysed that I couldn’t even go to the toilet because I thought he’d know I was staring at him. I also love Susanna Reid. The last album I downloaded was Louise Redknapp’s latest, Heavy Love. It’s richly musical and powerfully authentic. In addition to writing chamber music and being a trustee at a really big chamber music festival, I also like lots of things, like female grime artists. The best movie ever made is, at a push, Mary Poppins. For me it has everything. It’s ultimately about so much more than it appears to be – it’s joyous, it’s about possibility and delight… You can watch it as a family on every different level. And at the epicentre of it is Julie Andrews. Social media aside, the app I use the most is the weather app. Especially at the moment! My karaoke classic is anything by James Taylor. And, of course, Aretha Franklin’s Respect. On my bookshelf you will find… well, books. My study is floor to ceiling with books. I know it’s a really boring answer, but when anybody else answers that question, don’t they say books too? Judge Rinder is on weekdays from 2pm on ITV. Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories returns to ITV in March
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Non-profit organisation DKMS helps raise awareness for stem cell donors across the world, with the aim of getting more 17 to 55year-olds on the register in an effort to save countless lives from blood cancer. And what better way to get their voices heard than with a truly awesome charity single. Former triathlete Pete McCleave is battling the disease
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‘I REALLY ENJOYED SETTING JOHN ON FIRE!’
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on Richardson and Lucy Beaumont have been married for almost five years. They have a gorgeous three-year-old daughter, eccentric neighbours and lots of showbiz friends – and now they’ve allowed cameras into their home… sort of. The pair are offering a fictional window into their funny and frustrated marriage, playing an exaggerated version of themselves in Meet The Richardsons, the hilarious new sitcom written by Lucy herself. While the couple may be (slightly) faking it, their actual neighbours and real celebs such as Alan Carr, Jonathan Ross, Rob Beckett, Chris Kamara, Jonny Vegas and Jason Donovan will be on board to join the fun. We caught up with the bickering duo to find out more… How did you feel about cameras invading your home? Lucy: I loved it. I think I definitely played up to being an aggressor. Normally I take a lot of shit and have to back down from a lot of
things. I really enjoyed going hammer and tongs and putting Jon into awkward situations. Like setting him on fire. I really enjoyed that. Jon: It helps you win an argument when it’s in a script and it can’t be changed. If you arrive on set and there’s a pyrotechnics team there, you sort of know you’re going to get set on fire. How did the writing process pan out? Lucy: I co-wrote it with Tim Reid, who co-wrote the first series of Car Share with Peter Kay. A lot of it was taking storylines almost verbatim from things that have happened during an argument. Jon maybe doesn’t even know this, but I’d go away and quickly try to remember everything we both said! Jon: I do know that because sometimes you didn’t even go away, you’d transcribe an argument in front of me while we were having it! So it’s true to your own lives? Lucy: Some of the storylines have been heightened for entertainment, but it’s always
Real life hubby and wife comedians Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont on the joys of filming their new sitcom
real. It’s a bit like The Only Way is Essex. Jon: It’s so not TOWIE! Lucy: It’s exactly the same thing that they do – and there’s nothing wrong with saying that. People love it. And now they all own beauty salons, so we’re going to be alright. You’re going to be selling false eyelashes in no time! What’s more common in your household, arguments or laughter? Lucy: It’s very rare that I make Jon laugh. He laughs at me more than with me. Jon: I think we’re quite relaxed around each other when we’re on our own, but when we have guests we both click into gig mode and work as a double act. You obviously work well together… Jon: Well, we’ve said some horrific things to each other on camera. Once you’ve unleashed them, it’s a bit like Pandora’s box – everything’s out and all
that’s left is a grudging respect for each other and a desire to continue the marriage because we’ve said awful things! Lucy: I feel more comfortable in a domestic setting where people are arguing. I was brought up to believe if you don’t have an argument it’s because one of you is keeping something in. I don’t know whether it’s a Hull thing, but you have a big argument and it clears the air. How did your daughter Elsie find the whole experience? Jon: She absolutely loved it. She’s at an age where she can’t really remember what went before, so she doesn’t understand why people have stopped filming every minute of our lives. I think she feels like we’ve been rejected. She keeps asking when the crew are coming back! Meet The Richardsons starts on Thursday 27 February at 10pm on Dave
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When Agatha Christie wrote her short story back in 1925, we wonder if she imagined her twisty-turny whodunnit would be one of London’s most exciting theatre experiences nearly a century later. Staged in a real life debating chamber in London’s stunning County Hall, the story centres on the case of Leonard Vole, who is accused of murdering a wealthy widow. The audience watches the courtroom drama unfold from the accused’s perspective, with some even addressed as the jury, and the punchy script keeps things interesting until the thrilling climax. The play has been such a deserved hit, its run has been extended until September, so if you fancy a decent crime mystery, grab yourself a ticket.
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LONDON EYE 20TH BIRTHDAY Happy 20th birthday, London Eye – we hope you have a wheely good one! To celebrate the landmark’s big day, it will be hosting the ultimate party from 6-9 March, transforming 20 pods into unique immersive experiences that showcase everything we know and love about the capital. One pod will be made over into a classic British boozer, one is set to be an ode to London’s parks, while another will include a mini theatre, complete with a West End soundtrack. Then there’s the royalthemed pod, where visitors can pose alongside Her Maj (or at least a very realistic waxwork fresh from Madame Tussauds)! EVE NTS Many happy returns, LE!
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Love Islanders Alex and Olivia Bowen are the latest stars to be added to the line-up of MTV’s brand new event Reality Con, celebrating the bonkers world of… you guessed it… reality TV. If you haven’t quite had your fill of Geordies, exes and tatts, head over to Exhibition London on 8-10 May, where you’ll find the stars of Geordie Shore, Ex On The Beach and Just Tattoo Of Us mingling alongside Alex and Liv. Fans can enjoy photo opps as well as live DJ sets and panel discussions covering a range of topics, from behind the scenes gossip to what it’s really like to be a reality TV star.
Pharaoh-nuff, it is pretty random that we’re including this long-dead mummy as part of our “must-see” things to experience this week, but when you sphinx about it, what could be better than soaking up the history of the iconic Egyptian in the plush surroundings of the Saatchi Gallery? This exciting exhibition, Treasures Of The Golden Pharaoh, unveils more than 150 original objects from King Tut’s tomb, 60 of which have been allowed out of Egypt for the first and last time. If your little ones are learning all about Ancient Egypt at school, this would make a perfect half-term day out. The Family Pass is valid for 9am and 9.30am entries all this week, £77 for a family of four.
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KATE’S KITTY TROUBLE
I read Ulrika Jonsson’s latest sex confession open-mouthed last week. The TV presenter revealed she “felt like a virgin all over again” after having sex for the first time in five years. Although Ulrika didn’t reveal the identity of her Just how cute is Kate Beckinsale’s Persian beau, she did let slip that the encounter followed fluffball, Willow? The actress shared hilarious an approach on social media – so I couldn’t help footage on Instagram of her attempts to wondering if he was a fellow celeb or a just a member dislodge her kitty from… a fruit bowl. Kate of the public chancing his arm! had bought Willow a very cosy-looking Either way, Ulrika continues in her mission to get us basket, but got hissed at as she tried to uptight Brits discussing our sex lives and I admire her entice her into her new home. enormously for that. Not only has she given us the best Sadly, as anyone who’s ever had a cat sex scandal ever known – bedding former England knows, overpriced baskets are always the football boss Sven-Göran Eriksson – but now she’s last places they want to sleep. I’ve got two single-handedly exposing the highs and lows of cats – Leonard and Venus, since you ask – and middle-aged sex (or lack of). one has taken up permanent residence on my The bad news for all those stuck in sexless cherished mid-century wooden armchair (now marriages is that Ulrika’s message was very covered with a very battered blanket) while the much that sex can be fun at any age as long other has a thing for bags. If there’s a handbag, as it’s with the right man – and that school bag, or even shopping bag lying around, that might not be your husband! cat will try to sit on it. A-list owner or not, cats are their own masters, as Kate’s found out to her cost!
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My heart goes out to Christine and Paddy McGuinness, who’ve just revealed their third child, Felicity, has autism, like her big brother and sister Leo and Penelope. Christine has long suspected her youngest had the condition, but had to wait until she was three for her to be officially diagnosed. Writing on Instagram, she said, “Going through this journey again does still bring some heartache knowing all three children will face challenges and difficulties that others won’t. We are here to love and support our three extra special children.”
Christine’s doing great work telling the world what it’s like living with autistic children. I’m sure she’s an inspiration to every parent out there caring for kids whose needs are more complex than most. What a great mum.
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It didn’t take long for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to jump on the gravy train, did it? Hot on the heels of Harry’s speech at American bank JP Morgan comes the news that the pair are in discussion with investment bank Goldman Sachs to speak at one of their talks. While the latter event may be unpaid, it’s presumed Harry may have pocketed a hefty pay packet for the JP Morgan event, where he was introduced on stage by Meghan’s pal, TV presenter Gayle King. So far, so Hollywood. It’s now more than clear Harry and Meghan are for hire to anyone with deep enough pockets, and the fact that their first event since stepping down from royal duties was at one of the world’s biggest banks speaks volumes. And guess what… they reportedly flew there in a private jet. It’s hardly saving the world, is it?
CARING CHRISTINE SPEAKS OUT
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Find out what’s written in the stars for you over the next week AQUARIUS
JAN 21 – FEB 19
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FEB 20 – MAR 20
ARIES
MAR 21 – APR 20
A friend will make a surprising announcement. They are about to embark on an adventurous project. It might seem as if they’re being irrational, but keep your thoughts to yourself. They’re not going to change their mind. Call one of my dedicated astrologers to hear more: 0905 789 4111**
You’re trying to talk a friend into going along with your plans and ideas. If this is something they clearly don’t want to do, respect their wishes. You can continue on your own without them having to hold your hand all the time. Call one of my dedicated astrologers to hear more: 0905 789 4112**
Friendship and group activities will keep you positive. If you haven’t had a lot of time for the people in your life who matter most to you, now’s the time to make socialising a priority. Make sure your loved ones are included. Call one of my dedicated astrologers to hear more: 0905 789 4101**
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APR 21 – MAY 21
MAY 22 – JUNE 22
Plans you’re making with new friends will liven up your life. While you’re having fun, an old friend will leave your social circle. Don’t blame yourself for their departure. They were already planning to move on. Call one of my dedicated astrologers to hear more: 0905 789 4102**
New commitments you take on will be of a personal rather than professional nature. You’re thinking about making some changes, which makes this a good time to clear any clutter. Be methodical and tackle one task at a time. Call one of my dedicated astrologers to hear more: 0905 789 4103**
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JULY 24 – AUG 23
Entering into a partnership can be rewarding if you choose the right person. Joining forces with someone you hardly know could cause problems. Ask plenty of questions before making an important decision. Call one of my dedicated astrologers to hear more: 0905 789 4104**
AUG 24 – SEP 23
A past mistake needs to be rectified. You owe your partner an apology. Don’t skirt around the issue as making excuses will worsen the situation. Admit you were wrong and you’ll be forgiven. Pour all your energy into a future goal. Call one of my dedicated astrologers to hear more: 0905 789 4105**
You’re bored with your usual responsibilities and feel it’s time to broaden your horizons. A few of your friends have already moved on and hearing of their success will give you the courage to try something new. Look into the options now. Call one of my dedicated astrologers to hear more: 0905 789 4106**
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SEP 24 – OCT 23
JUNE 23 – JULY 23
OCT 24 – NOV 22
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Friends and workmates will be taken in by a newcomer’s charm. You’re not fooled by their words of praise and their many promises. The proof of anyone’s intentions lies in their actions, not their words. If they’re not genuine, time will tell. Call one of my dedicated astrologers to hear more: 0905 789 4108**
SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 – DEC 21
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A change of schedule will be stimulating. If one method does not work, try another. Experimenting with different techniques will lead to a breakthrough. Whatever goal you set yourself, you’ll be determined to succeed. Call one of my dedicated astrologers to hear more: 0905 789 4110**
DEC 22 – JAN 20
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James _, Ruth Jones’ Gavin & Stacey co-writer (6) She played Lisbeth Salander in The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (5,6) See 23 Down Celebrity King of the Jungle 2008 (3,5) _ Spall, starred in BBC’s The War Of The Worlds (4) Stand-up comedian, _ Kumar (4) Veteran star of Diagnosis Murder (4,3,4) Ringo _, one of the two remaining Beatles (5) Recording artist with albums 19, 21 and 25 (5) Prince _, wants to step back from his royal duties (5) Lifestyle channel which is the home of TOWIE (5) Neighbour famously played by Kylie Minogue (8) Mother of actor Samuel West, Prunella _ (6) Popular US talk show host, Jimmy _ (6) & 4 Down Film about a young boy in Hitler’s army (4,6) Iconic Swedish band whose songs feature in Mamma Mia! (4)
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Issue 863’s solutions Crossword: Taylor Swift Wordsearch: Marmaduke Celeb exes: 1:C, 2:A, 3:B Spot the difference: Extra circle on logo, earring shorter, ‘M’ upside down in logo, watch added to wrist, extra rosette, extra heart on skirt Puzzles winner: Sarah Burns
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Mansionn and the only thing I learnt on is that no exist. Nothing happened. ghosts do not SOCIAL MED MEDIA is mind-numbing. Loads of people good at it, but I’m not very techy. Loads are really goo comics have used it to sell tickets, but I’ve of other comic grips with it. never got to gri THE TOUGHEST TOUGH CHALLENGE I’VE EVER FACED is livin living on £1 a day for a week for a charity th thing, which I found nearly impossible. I was starving. I’d have half a pack of Tesco value noodles per meal. MY GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT is when I first sold out the theatre in my home town of Didcot. It was always my teenage goal when I was dreaming about being a comic.
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TO CHILL OUT I like to sit on the sofa watching South Park all day. THE FRIEND I COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT is James Hunter, who I’ve been friends with since I was 11. He’s the kindest, most patient person. I call him every day, about twice a day, to de-stress.
MY HIDDEN TALENT is that I do a really good impression of Michael McIntyre. If a gig’s not going very well I’ll pull it out and people will go, “This is brilliant, this is reminding us of a comedian we prefer!”
THE WORDS THAT SUM ME UP are loud, intense and a bit full-on.
MY MOST TREASURED POSSESSION is a really nice Burberry backpack I saved up to buy. It’s the one nice thing I own.
IF THE WORLD WAS GOING TO END TOM I would go on the wildest TOMORROW blowou blowout of all time. I’d make The Rolling Stones lo look like Little Mix. I WISH I CO COULD TELL MY 16-YEAR-OL SELF to stop 16-YEAR-OLD being the class cla idiot. Just dial it down a notch, mate.
MY PLAN B was to work ork try in the publishing industry editing books. That’s what I really wanted to do, but ng then I ended up dropping out of uni.
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I’M NOT SPIRITUAL IN THE SLIGHTEST. I go o to yoga and I mime saying namaste, because it makes me feel a bit weird. With his family
THE INJUSTICE THAT BRINGS ME TO TEARS is that only 16 per cent of people with autism are in full-time work. I’m an ambassador for the National Autistic Society, because my younger brother has the condition.
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