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I have to be honest, Piers Morgan does make me laugh in the mornings, but there are days when his habit of poking fun, especially at co-host Susanna Reid, is exasperating. So I was delighted when she won three gongs at the National Reality TV Awards last week. Susanna tweeted, ‘To everyone who works @gmb and everyone who watches – this is for you. And especially you @piersmorgan’. He swiped right back, ‘So @susannareid100 seems to have won everything… I couldn’t be happier for her, obviously’ – adding a string of grumpy-face emojis. I’m thrilled that, this time, Susanna had the last laugh. • Please let me know your thoughts, siobhan. wykes@hearst.co.uk EXECUTIVE EDITOR…

Kirstie Allsopp’s weight has fluctuated over the years, but these days she’s looking fabulous after dropping a whopping 2st. Her weight-loss weapon? Healthy-eating guru Amelia Freer, who has also helped musician Sam Smith and actor James Corden shed pounds, is responsible for the transformation, after Kirstie, 46, consulted her and started following her regime. The Location, Location, Location presenter revealed, ‘I just found that, between the ages of 40 and 44, I started to put on weight. I’ve never been thin, but I’ve always been quite happy with where I was – but suddenly I wasn’t happy. I’ve lost more than 2st and gone from squeezing into a size 16 to squeezing into a size 12.’ Kirstie found it remarkably easy. ‘It’s not rocket science. The main tenets are three…

NAPPY NEWS! We have a baby on the way! Obviously, we’ve known for a while, but we went to a party with some friends and the first person who saw Zoe said ‘Hello! Are you…?’ So we thought if it’s that obvious, we’d better put it out there. It’s something we’ve wanted for a long time! LIVING IN A BOX Charlotte [Hawkins] has taken to putting a box on my head so she doesn’t have to look in my eyes while we’re dancing! She gets embarrassed and gets the giggles. But it’s sweet she gets awkward – it would be weird if she didn’t! It is intimate dancing so close with someone but, for us pros, it’s part of the job. ‘Charlotte puts a box on my head so she…

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HOW IT WORKS 1 It seems eating three to four calorie-controlled meals (each one around 400 calories) every day keeps your energy cells buzzing, which slows down ageing and helps to speed up weight loss. 2 US researchers at the University of California found a connection between how ageing affects our body clock – not only in the way our skin looks, but also the rate at which it slows down the metabolism over time, meaning you’re far more likely to pile on weight. Lead scientist Dr Paolo Sassone-Corsi believes a good body clock means better ageing, and a low-calorie diet can help. 3 The way our cells process energy is key to helping us look and feel younger. By simply eating 30 per cent fewer calories every day, you…

It’s one of the biggest bugbears out there – hair that lacks oomph. Find yours falling flat in the day? It’s an age-old problem – literally. ‘Older women can find that they have less volume than they used to, due to their hair starting to shed,’ explains Neil Moodie, session stylist and Viviscal ambassador. Get to grips with the latest solutions out there... 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT SHAMPOO Turns out that one shampoo doesn’t suit all. To avoid product overload, go for something lightweight to create the ideal ‘canvas’ for all those body-boosting stylers. Enter Andrew Barton No Weight Hydrate Shampoo, £5. ‘Regularly cleansing ensures hair vitality,’ says Andrew. ‘Rinse well, particularly around the hairline, as this is where most of the oils build up.’ 2 BE STYLE SAVVY ‘Mousses…

…his new show, Joel & Nish vs The World I thought, ‘I’d love to be involved, but it won’t happen – nobody’s got the money for this!’ Then, four months later, I was in Mongolia, wrestling kids in a desert! It’s basically me going around the fittest tribes in the world and trying to keep up with them for a week. …the strange delicacies he had to try We had to eat a lot of really strange things. In the Philippines, we had to cut into this bit of wood and there were loads of long woodworms. We had to squeeze the wood and eat them out of it. ...looking back on his I’m A Celeb... experience It’s utterly changed my life. Before, I was the level of recognisable where…

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Tess Daly, Claudia Winkleman and Zoe Ball are, undeniably, the three linchpins of the BBC’s Strictly brand. But, as successful and popular as all three women are in their professional lives, each of them has their own deep-seated insecurities, worries and fears to deal with – just like the rest of us. It just shows that you can never judge a book by its cover – no matter how beautifully bound that cover may be… ZOE ‘I wish I had a time machine’ When she embarked on a new relationship with cameraman Billy Yates, following her painful split last September from her husband of 18 years, Norman Cook – it must have felt like a fresh start for Zoe Ball, 46. So the host of Strictly: It Takes Two was…

There’s never a dull moment with Katie Price. Her marriage to Kieran Hayler seems to have imploded and, before the dust had settled, the Loose Women panellist was already vowing to bag a new bloke. Just two weeks after going public about her split from third husband Kieran, 30 (after claiming he’d had an affair with their nanny), Katie, 39, was revealed to have signed up to dating app Huggle, describing herself as a ‘businesswoman and mum’. No matter how painful the mother-of-five’s relationship disasters get, Katie always seems ready for more. And, though she clearly detests being single, some might feel that she should focus on her kids – Harvey, 15, Junior, 12, Princess, 10, Jett, four, and Bunny, three. Maybe this is a good time to prioritise them?…

You could be sitting on a goldmine at home without even knowing it! Tracy Martin, a 21stcentury collectables expert, has released a list of everyday items that are set to be worth a small fortune in the future. She says, ‘If you’re interested in building a collection of items that could be tomorrow’s investment pieces, I would advise heading to sites such as Gumtree, as first-time collectors can start looking at items that won’t break the bank.’ Here, Tracy shares the following tips to (hopefully!) help create your own future nest egg… 1 BE UNIQUE Think about searching for items that epitomise the era you live in and have a strong design concept – such as bold patterns – such as Cath Kidston furniture, which highlight trends relevant to a…

THOUGHT OF THE DAY One small positive trhrought in the morning can change your whole day. Does he fancy someone else? My husband has just started a new job, and it is a very social company. He’s always going on networking nights out. He has mentioned a girl on his team more than once, and I’m worried that he is attracted to her. They text each other all the time, and when I ask what he’s laughing at, he’ll say, ‘Oh, just something Kim from the office said.’ She’s much younger than him, so there’s probably nothing going on, but it makes me feel jealous that he’s getting this attention. How can I stop myself from seeming like the bitter wife at home? Karen, Glasgow Being honest, Karen, I wouldn’t like it…

Tony Cowell BEST’S CELEB INSIDER TALKS TO SIMON COWELL It’s a family affair in best magazine this week as Tony Cowell talks to his brother, Simon, about this year’s series of The X Factor. Now that Simon’s made some changes, he thinks the show can last for another 20 years. Simon also shares some cute stories about his three-year-old son Eric – who just won’t stop talking… You’ve kept the same panel this year – was that an easy decision? Yes, because once you work with people you like, you take the focus off the judges and concentrate on the acts, which is what we should be doing. It was such a hassle when we were changing the judges every year. I don’t want that any more. How happy is…

The rumours have been swirling for months that Prince Harry is gearing up to put a ring on it, and announce his engagement to American Suits actress Meghan Markle. The pair have been dating for over a year, and it’s been clear from the start that they’re both pretty smitten. Harry took the unusual step of releasing a statement, back in November, confirming their relationship and asking the press for privacy – a sign that he was deadly serious about the stunning actress. Toronto-based Meghan, who is divorced, was spotted cheering Harry on at the polo back in May, and was by Harry’s side at a series of weddings over the summer, including the Jamaican nuptials of Harry’s best pal, Tom Inskip, and the reception of Pippa Middleton’s bash. At…

While George Michael was the man of many women’s dreams, you could say Lynette Gillard was one of the only one whose dreams he actually made come true – by giving her the baby she’d always longed for. And now, having given birth to a beautiful baby boy earlier this month, the 38-year-old has paid tribute to the late singer by naming her son Seth Logan George Hart. ‘I hope he’s looking down and smiling, knowing I have what I’ve always longed for,’ said the personal trainer from Bolton. Before the singer stepped in, Lynette had spent 13 long years trying for a baby, and underwent nine rounds of IVF, which cost £45,000 – all to no avail. ‘It was really hard,’ she revealed. ‘We didn’t have holidays, we had…

We’re ALL TALKING about JOIN THE CONVERSATION It’s a controversial topic: are children under the age of 16 really mature and responsible enough to make the decision about what gender they are? Now, the issue is highlighted further in a new ITV drama starring Anna Friel. Butterfly follows the story of 11-year-old Max, who has always dressed up as a girl at home, and now wants to live permanently as a female. Friel plays his mum, Vicky, who wrestles with how best to ‘support and protect’ her child. There have been reports of some children who underwent transitional surgery only to regret it a few years later – so is it right to let kids make this life-changing decision? Or should they be allowed control over their body, whatever age…

When you look at me, what do you see? Rolls of excess, baggy skin covering my stomach, arms, back and thighs? I know that, for a lot of people, it’s not a pretty sight but, strange as it sounds, I’m proud of my crinkly body. It’s proof of what I’ve been through – and how far I’ve come. Food was scarce in my house while I was growing up – and fresh food was nonexistent. We lived off Subway sandwiches, pizza and fizzy drinks. But although I was tall for my age, I was never overweight. Well, until I hit 15 and my hormones kicked in. That was when I suddenly ballooned. Later, I was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome and a thyroid condition that affected my size. Within two…

26 September – 2 October JULIE ANDREWS IS A LIBRA 24 Sept – 23 Oct Life will become extrabusy now for Librans, who will find themselves catching up with people they haven’t seen in a while. Friends can help you get where you want to be. PISCES 20 February – 20 March Make time for your favourite pursuits. You’ll meet someone special while on a journey. Romance is exciting and fun, and your lover makes you feel irresistible. Something that occurs in a distant setting will have you reconsidering plans. ARIES 21 March – 20 April A challenge put to you as the week begins could mean an instant change of plans. You’re determined to make a success of something you’ve never done before, and there’s no reason you shouldn’t.…

Literary titan Marian, 54, who’s sold more than 35 million copies of her hilarious books, including Watermelon and This Charming Man, chats to best about having chef Nigella Lawson, 57, as a fan, and how lighting a candle helped her complete her 13th novel. Hi, Marian! What inspired you to write about a couple taking a break from their marriage? Well, I’d been reading about people taking marriage sabbaticals, and it just struck me as a very interesting and awful thing to happen to somebody. I’d hate for it to happen to me! It was sad for me to write because I’ve been married for nearly 22 years, and my husband is so important to me – the thought of him wanting time off fills me with sorrow, really. Have…

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