Table of contents for 26 January 2016 in Closer

Sam’s got the right attitude This week we have an exclusive shoot with Sam Faiers and her adorable three-week-old baby boy Paul. Clearly smitten with her new arrival, the first-time mum is glowing with health and happiness. Sensibly, despite being known for her size 8 bikini body and being the face of her own fitness website, Sam isn’t putting pressure on herself to lose weight and proudly shows off her real, post-baby body on p36. As Sam herself says, now she’s a mum, “everything is different.” She looks beautiful. CLOSEREDITOR@CLOSERMAG.CO.UK…

DANIELLE ARMSTRONG: ‘Lauren had hit rock bottom’ TOWIE’s Danielle Armstrong says: “When Lauren used to go on a health kick she’d get bored and give up. Sometimes you can only really commit to overhauling your life when you hit rock bottom – she’d been unhappy with her body for a long time. She seems really loved-up with Jake and isn’t going out as much as she used to and she’s just a bit older and decided now was the time to make a life change.” CHLOE SIMS: ‘The critics motivate Lauren more!’ Lauren’s pal and former TOWIE co-star Chloe Sims says: “Lauren’s beaten her critics this time. She realised how unhappy she was with her body and saw how much the boozing and takeaways were ruining her health. When people…

In the past few years they’ve shunned showbiz parties to focus on family life with their sons Kai, six, and Klay, two, and pals say Coleen Rooney – who as Closer went to press was hoping to go into labour with her third child – feels the new baby will bring her and husband Wayne Rooney even closer. A source says: “Coleen’s parents have offered to help look after the boys for the first few weeks, so Coleen is looking forward to getting some quiet time with Wayne and the baby – she thinks it will bring her and Wayne even closer. She knows he will be great at taking care of the baby and it will only strengthen their relationship. She’s been so excited about becoming a family of…

It was a double celebration for actress Suranne Jones last week – scooping Best Drama Performance at the NTAs for her role in Dr Foster , as well as revealing her pregnancy. Suranne, 37, showed off her surprise baby bump in an elegant, floor-length black dress by UK designer Isabella Oliver, saying: “Me and my husband are so thrilled.” The former Coronation Street star married magazine editor Laurence Akers, 47, last year in London. Laurence, who’s 10 years Suranne’s senior, popped the question in 2014 after they enjoyed a whirlwind six-week romance. She said last week: “What a wonderful way to move our marriage on. We’re delighted.”…

‘Kim’s accused her sisters of not supporting her’ She’s made millions from flaunting her sexy, curvaceous body – and now insiders say Kim Kardashian is feeling so anxious about her post-baby shape she’s turned to £500 toning “ice” facials! Pals say the reality star, 35, who’s rumoured to have had a nose job, fillers and Botox and reportedly spends £65k a year on beauty treatments alone – which have included skin-boosting vampire blood facials and a laser light-therapy home kit – is unhappy about how much weight she’s lost since having son Saint last month. A source says: “Kim’s already lost 2st of her baby weight – and while family and friends are telling her how great she’s doing, she’s still not happy. She’s focusing on her face, as she’s…

They were seen kissing last week while out walking her dog near her north London home, and now insiders say the friendship between Daisy Lowe, 26, and Peaches Geldof’s widower, Thomas Cohen, is heating up. The pair first met in 2010 when musician Thomas, 25, began dating Peaches, who was Daisy’s longterm friend. He and Peaches married and had two sons Astala, three, and Phaedra, two before she tragically died in April 2014 from a heroin overdose. A source says: “Daisy and Thom have known each other for years, but have recently been growing closer. Thom finally feels he’s ready to move on – his kids will always be his priority but he’s open to a relationship now, too.” The pair are part of a close circle of pals, including…

Worryingly, drug trial firms often target students through online and radio ads and handing out leaflets – offering up to £2k to take part. NUS Vice President (welfare) Shelly Asquith says: “These companies sometimes target students, as they know they’re often in desperate need of money. Students should never take part if they’re worried about the risks. For those who take part, the trials need to be heavily regulated to keep participants safe.” Closer writer Emily Cope, 24, took part in clinical trials at uni. She says: “I volunteered for a flu trial I’d seen advertised on a uni noticeboard, paying £1k. I had a blood test and filled out some forms. I was warned about mild side-effects, but I wasn’t too worried. I stayed on a small hospital ward…

‘Despite the health risks, I couldn’t turn people down’ She’s the UK’s most prolific surrogate, having had 13 babies for eight couples – plus two of her own. But Carole Horlock, 49, has been forced to end her unusual career after sadly losing her 16th baby and finding it difficult to conceive another. Carole, from Colchester, Essex, has had four failed IVF treatments and a heartbreaking miscarriage over the past eight months. Now she’s been advised to put an end to pregnancy plans – but is launching an online surrogacy school to help others going through the process. She says: “I hoped I’d be able to give one last family a baby. But I’ve been forced to realise my body can’t do it any more. My age is against me.”…

It’s dark when you wake up, dark when you leave work, and the cold weather is enough to make you want to hide under the duvet until summer. Winter can be tough on the body and mind, zapping your energy and motivation for anything other than Netflix and junk food. As energy expert Karen Wojciechowski explains: “Being exposed to less daylight can lead to changes in your body clock, ultimately making you feel tired. This is because your sleep hormone, melatonin, starts to be affected by the darkness. “Combined with the fact you’re absorbing less vitamin D from the sun, this can make you feel more tired in the day, sleepier earlier at night and less likely to exercise or make healthy food choices.” With a few simple changes, you…

Celeb nutritionist Amelia Freer is the expert behind the busiest man in pop, Sam Smith – who credits her for his new slimmer look – so if anyone knows about eating to keep your energy levels up, it’s her. She says: “My focus is on creating flavourful recipes that are packed with the most nourishing ingredients possible, to keep you happy, healthy and alert.” But as a one-time busy assistant to Prince Charles, Amelia admits she ate all the wrong things. She recalls: “I spent my 20s drinking endless cups of sugary tea, eating preservative-packed sandwiches and supermarket ready meals. I felt exhausted, suffered terrible IBS, dreadful acne and recurrent colds, infections and low mood. A visit to a nutritionist changed my life – and I decided to study nutrition.”…

WHO WORE IT BEST? Maisie Williams vs Miranda Kerr Model Miranda looked a dream in cream in this lace Self-Portrait dress in December, pairing it with matching courts and loose, tousled locks. The Game Of Thrones actress Maisie turned heads in her red version at the SAG awards this month, with gold pumps and a loose bun. VERDICT Both add their own twist – Maisie's more playful style is perfect for her age, while Miranda looks chic and sophisticated. A tie! STYLE CRUSH! SPARKLING SILVER SIREN Kate Beckinsale, 42 The actress dazzles in this beautiful Art Deco-inspired silver beaded Monique Lhuillier gown and wispy updo at the Critics' Choice Awards. Diamond drop earrings and a holographic box clutch complete the look. A stunner! BONKERS BRIDE Lady C, 66 Ever the…

Mariah Carey, 45, looked slimmer in St Barts last week. The size 10-12 singer is thought to have lost 2-3st and has been enjoying a string of holidays with billionaire boyfriend James Packer. A pal says: “James’ chef prepares everything she eats.” She’s also rumoured to have had lipo to help achieve her weight loss. Mariah’s new look was spurred on when she was trolled last year after releasing album To Infinity using a thinner picture, thought to be airbrushed. She has previously said: “I used to slim by exercising. Since having the babies [Monroe and Moroccan, now four], 90 per cent of losing weight is my diet.”…

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LOWRI’S RADISH, QUINOA AND CHICKEN TABBOULEH SERVES 4 • 200g quinoa• 12 radishes, quartered• 12 baby vine tomatoes, quartered• 2 handfuls each of fresh chopped parsley, mint and coriander• Juice of 2 limes• 1 handful of shelled, unsalted pistachios, toasted in a dry frying pan• 2 skinless chicken breast fillets• Olive oil, for rubbing• 2tbsps chopped parsley• Seeds from 1 pomegranate (optional) STEP 1 Boil the quinoa in 600ml water. Simmer with the lid on for 15-20 mins, until all the water has disappeared. Allow to cool. STEP 2 Add radishes, tomatoes, herbs, lime juice and pistachios. STEP 3 Slice each chicken breast into two, lengthwise. Place each between two pieces of clingfilm and flatten with a rolling pin to 5mm. Rub with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. STEP 4 Place the chicken slices in a griddle…

Ever had a near-death experience? I abseiled the Orbit in the Olympic Park last year, it was really windy and my heart was beating so fast. What’s your first memory? Being on holiday with my grandparents in Wales. I came second in the Handsome Prince contest and won a bottle of Coke! What’s your worst habit? Biting my nails! Even using that horrid ointment failed. Where is your happy place? Dubai. I have lots of friends there, so it’s really chilled. What’s your proudest achievement? Dancing on Strictly in 2014, I’m so proud that I went on TV and danced in front of millions of people. • Scott Mills is giving up alcohol this January for Cancer Research UK. Visit Dryathlon.org.…

CUT COMMUTE COSTS Sainsbury’s Bank advises that buying an annual train ticket rather than a monthly pass could save hundreds. Leeds to Manchester costs £74.50 a week, but you’d save £894 with an annual ticket! Many employers offer an interest-free season ticket loan, too. CELEB CASHBACK SITE Kate Thornton and celeb friends have launched cashback site Tbseen.com, featuring blogs from Denise Van Outen and Heidi Range about style, food, beauty and fitness. Cashback deals include 8 per cent cashback at ASOS and 6 per cent at Gap. They Tweet offers and vouchers regularly, too (@tbseen).…

EASTENDERS LEGENDS REUNITED Dame Barbara Windsor had “a little cry” after coming to the decision to leave EastEnders for good – paving the way for a heartbreaking cancer storyline set to play out in the spring. “I made the decision a while ago that I need to say goodbye to her once and for all, as otherwise she will always be there, urging me to go back, and that is something I need to shut the door on,” says Barbara, 78, who first appeared as Peggy Mitchell in 1994. She left the show in 2010, before returning for three episodes between 2013 and 2015 and a surprise appearance on 15 January. And if that wasn’t enough, Ross Kemp will also be back as Peggy’s son, Grant Mitchell. His brief return…

THE HOLE DON’T GO INTO THE BASEMENT! SAT 30 JAN, 11.15PM, C4 Here’s a creepy Saturday night horror. Two brothers move house and whaddya know? There’s a mysterious hole in the basement. Of course they can’t keep away from it and, sure enough, lots of nightmarish, horrible stuff starts happening... NOW YOU SEE ME TRICKERY AND DARING HEISTS SAT 30 JAN, 9PM, C4 Four magicians each answer a mysterious summons – and a year later they are the infamous and elusive Four Horsemen (although technically Isla Fisher makes it Three Horsemen and One Horsewoman...), big-time stage illusionists whose sell-out Las Vegas show ends with an apparently real bank robbery. But how did they do it? FBI bigwig Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo) scratches his head over this puzzling mystery, which proves…

IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK This is a wonderful year for you to go on a spiritual quest. So much of the coming 12 months will affect the deepest, most private part of you. Meditation and contemplation will really help you to make the most of the months ahead. THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN AQUARIUS 21 JAN-19 FEB The full moon this week takes place in your love zone, so expect changes when it comes to romance. You and your beloved will hopefully be moving towards happier times. Single? Draw a line under the past because your new love life starts here. Yasmin has a message for you – call 0906 7511 677* PISCES 20 FEB-20 MAR There is romance in the air as dreamy Neptune in Pisces gets…

‘Jordan was near to tears as Pete didn’t come over’ Ever since the acrimonious ending of their marriage in 2009, Jordan and Peter Andre have been locked in a bitter exchange of words. But in December it appeared the warring exes had finally called a truce when Jordan – real name Katie Price – dramatically dropped the three-year legal case against her ex where she had sought damages from Pete and her former manager Claire Powell, alleging they began a smear campaign against her – something they both denied. And late last year, the mum-of-five – who has Junior, 10, and Princess, eight, with Pete – hinted relations between the pair had thawed when she revealed how they’d met at their son’s football match. In an interview she said: “Junior…

She’s still coping with the collapse of her second marriage, but Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has vowed to her close pals that she will emerge from the split stronger than ever. The fragile star, who stepped out last week for best friend Kimberley Walsh’s hen party ahead of her Bahamas wedding this month, has admitted to friends she’s devastated that after two marriages – first to footballer Ashley Cole in 2006, who she split with over allegations he cheated, and then her 18-month union with French businessman Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini – she’s still not a mum. BROKEN DREAMS But sources close to the singer say she wants to shake up her life and reassess her priorities. Cheryl, 32, is planning to decamp to LA this year to concentrate on her next album, and…

Cat Deeley Tweeted that she’d given birth to her first child last week – and that she and husband Patrick Kielty were “completely in love” with their new arrival. The 39-year-old gave birth to a baby boy but at the time of going press had yet to announce his name. And pals say the couple are sharing baby duties. A source says: “Cat is absolutely loving motherhood, and while she’s struggling with sleep deprivation like any new mum, she’s told pals she feels like she’s on a constant high and keeps pinching herself that she’s finally got her baby after years of dreaming of a family. Patrick is really hands-on and they have been ‘tag-teaming,’ looking after their son and each other.” A source close to the pair – who…

Louis Tomlinson and Briana Jungwirth were reported to have welcomed a son as Closer went to press last week. Although the news had yet to be confirmed, sources said the One Direction star was at Briana’s bedside at an LA hospital when she gave birth. The pair went on a string of dates in May 2015 and, although they were never in a relationship, an insider revealed they were “surprised at first, but very excited” when she fell pregnant. Louis, 24, has relocated to LA so he can be a hands-on dad, and has bought former stylist Briana, 23, a home for her to bring up their child in.…

Last week, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith said they’d be giving this year’s Oscars a miss due to a lack of racial diversity within the Academy. But they had a shocking backlash from transgender actress Alexis Arquette, who claimed both Will and Jada are gay. Talking about the lack of black nominees for this year’s Oscars, Will said: “[It’s] a regressive slide towards separatism, towards racial and religious disharmony and that’s not the Hollywood that I want to leave behind.” Will and Jada’s efforts warranted a very unexpected reaction when Alexis, 46 – born Robert Arquette – wrote an angry post online claiming the couple are covering up their true sexuality, making their effort to bring attention to racial diversity “hypocritical.” She alleged: “When Jada comes out as gay and…

Closer’s therapist Emma Kenny says: “Carole has done an amazing thing by helping so many couples have children – it’s selfless being able to hand over a child you’ve carried for nine months without getting attached. Carole obviously gets a high from it and has become addicted. She also obviously enjoys pregnancy and finds it a positive experience, so it will be hard to accept this won’t happen again for her. It’s understandable she’ll be grieving for the loss of her surrogacy career. It’s been her world, and she will have to find new meaning to derive from life. By offering advice to other surrogates and families she’ll still retain a connection to it – and this is a healthy approach to moving on.”…

“Emotional exhaustion can be just as crippling as physical tiredness,” says therapist Emma Kenny. “It’s more common in winter – we often don’t take care of ourselves, stay in more and spend hours glued to the TV or on the internet. “Digitally engaging in this way makes us feel more isolated and anxious. We need to reconnect socially and physically. Ask yourself: ‘Am I looking after my emotional health? Am I spending time online instead of seeing people? Am I feeling down for no particular reason?’ This lethargic behaviour is easy to reverse.” Here are some tips to help you get your mojo back: FOLLOW THE SUN We need a minimum of 45 minutes outside every day to get the “white light” on our skins to boost melatonin levels and…

When we arrive at Sam Faiers’ house in Essex there are “new baby” cards everywhere in the living room and her adorable son is sleeping soundly in his tiny crib. Despite giving birth less than three weeks earlier, Sam is nothing short of glowing and admits she’s on cloud nine as she picks up baby Paul for a cuddle. “I am absolutely loving being a mum, it’s the most amazing feeling,” she tells us. “I’ve always been maternal but you don’t realise how in love you can be until you have your own. I can’t stop staring at him!” Refreshingly, Sam, 25 – who worked hard on her bikini body before falling pregnant – tells us she’s in no rush to get her size 8 figure back. FEEDING TIME “I…

She recently posted her detox plan on her website Goop – banning gluten, dairy, sugar, alcohol, red meat and caffeine – after claiming she needed to “lose a few pounds of holiday excess.” But Gwyneth Paltrow, 43, looked svelte in Mexico last week with her TV producer boyfriend Brad Falchuk, 44. The actress – who has daughter Apple, 11, and son Moses, nine – followed a strict macrobiotic diet for two years, but recently insisted she isn’t always as disciplined, saying: “I believe in delicious food and not saying no to anything.” She says her vices are fries and cheese and she credits her size 8 body with workouts five days a week.…

IN THE NEWS RECLAIMED VINTAGE If you’re a massive vintage fan but don’t always have time to rummage through rails of retro trying to find the one, you will love the latest brand to hit ASOS. Reclaimed Vintage takes shapes and styles from some of the most stylish decades of the past with original end-of-line fabrics, and then gives a fresh new spin for something even better. Embroidered, tassled, clashed and patched, these covetable pieces will give your wardrobe an individual touch that will have your friends convinced you’re the savviest ’60s and ’70s style shopper around. We won’t tell anyone if you won’t! MEET THE MICRO TREND... CHILL-BUSTING FLUFFY COATS Make sub-zero temperatures work in your fashion favour with a fabulous fluffy coat. We’ll veer towards a fresh colour…

TRADE SECRETS… With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, here’s a tip to keep your perfume lasting throughout your date night and beyond: try smoothing a veil of Vaseline over pulse points – it will grip your fragrance for longer – and don’t rub your wrists together. This new fragrance will have you smelling extra fruity! ON TRIAL This week we tried eye creams from £2.99 to £38. Here are our top three. COOLS AND DEPUFFS This offered more of an instant relief for tired eyes. The vitamin gel and cold roller ball felt really refreshing and soothing, and didn’t irritate delicate skin but massaged away puffiness. HYDRATES AND SOOTHES With vitamin-rich avocado oil, hydrating shea butter and antioxidants, this cream was heaven-sent for contact lens wearers. Patted underneath, it relieved…

INSIDE ANDREA’S FRIDGE • Eggs• Chocolate Fingers• Garlic cloves• Tomatoes• Natural yoghurt• Blackberries• Tabasco sauce• Mango• Almond milk• Beef meatballs• Stawberries• Blueberries• Smoked salmon• Frubes• Dairy Milk• Apple juice• French dressing• Worcester sauce• Salmon fillets• Chicken thighs• Chicken breasts• Spinach• Apples• Sugar snaps• Corn on the cob• Broccoli• Oranges• Courgettes• Asparagus• Sweet potato• White wine Where do you shop? I do a big shop at Sainsbury’s once a week and there’s a Tesco Express nearby, where I grab stuff for the kids’ lunch boxes [Andrea is mum to Finlay, 14, and Amy, nine]. What is your typical daily diet? Breakfast is muesli with blueberries and almond milk, and a cup of tea. I love eggs, so lunch is a two-egg mushroom and asparagus omelette, and dinner will be a salmon stir-fry or spaghetti and meatballs. I try to snack on dates or granola bars, but sometimes by 4pm I’m desperate for biscuits! Is there anything you refuse to eat? I’m lactose…

As new official NHS stats have found that one in four women and 13 per cent of men have suffered depression at some stage, there’s never been a better time to shed some commonly held beliefs and understand what depression really is – and what help is out there. ‘PEOPLE WITH DEPRESSION ARE JUST WALLOWING’ Treating depression isn’t like healing an injury – you can’t put a plaster on it and two days later it’s healed. Some people swing in and out of depression for years, and while sometimes it’s reactive to something, like a death, it can descend with no explanation. Treatment can take time. Depressed people often avoid turning to others for help as they don’t feel worthy – but that’s what your GP is for. For those…

MY POCKET MONEY WAS… I never had any! MY FIRST PROPER JOB WAS… Working in a factory making aircraft components. I earned £54 a week and I hated it, but I used it to fund my dancing lessons. MY BIGGEST IMPULSE PURCHASE WAS… A few weeks ago – a huge telly. It cost a couple of thousand pounds, but it looks amazing. THE MOST EXPENSIVE THING I OWN IS… A Range Rover Sport. EVER MADE A FINANCIAL MISTAKE? My girlfriend Hannah and I went to Dubai last year. It was nice but it was more money than it was worth – we knew they were overcharging us! • Anton and Erin’s Just Gotta Dance tours nationwide until 20 March. For details, visit www.raymondgubbay.co.uk…

Your Kim Kardashian parody last series [in which Kim and Kanye West live in a caravan park] “broke the internet.” Do they feature again? They do, though I haven’t a clue what they thought of it – I don’t know them. I did meet Kris Jenner at the NTAs [in January last year] and she was right nice to me, though she did tell someone she thought I was the most annoying man in the world. We probably have the most laughs when we’re the Kardashians, because we’re a bunch of men in dresses and it’s freezing on that caravan site. The only way to get through it is by taking the p*ss out of each other. Who else are you transforming into this series? Emma Willis is in there…

Her fluctuating weight – she has yo-yoed between a size 8 and a 16 – has been as criticised and gossiped about as her turbulent love life. But after years of relentlessly cruel body shaming, Lauren Goodger finally emerged triumphant when she unveiled her incredible 4st weight loss and toned size 8 body at the start of the year. The 29-year-old former TOWIE star’s weight-loss transformation caused a sensation, partly because she’d suffered countless failed attempts in the past. PROVING HERSELF After being pictured on the beach last January, Lauren was at her lowest ebb, comparing herself to a “beached whale.” But pals say Lauren has a newfound strength – years of abuse from critics has given her determination to prove every one of them, including her ex-fiancé Mark Wright,…

Emma Willis paraded her baby bump in style on the red carpet last week, earning fashion points in a stunning navy embroidered dress by British designer Stella McCartney. The Voice presenter Emma, who has two children with husband Matt Willis – Isabelle, six, and Ace, four – is expecting baby number three on 8 May, the same day as the Busted star’s 33rd birthday. Emma, 39, has admitted she’s been determined to stay fit during her third pregnancy, saying: “I’m trying to stay as active as I can – not just because it makes me feel good, but I hope it’ll help me and the baby.”…

She couldn’t contain her smiles last week as she showed off her £5m engagement ring after her billionaire boyfriend James Packer proposed in New York. And insiders say Mariah Carey, 45, is already planning her dream wedding with every extravagance possible, with pals revealing “there’s no set budget, it’ll run into multi-millions.” ‘ROYAL TREATMENT’ A source says: “James is as big a diva as Mariah – he expects the royal treatment wherever he goes. He has promised her the most spectacular over-the-top wedding and told friends there’s no budget. Mariah wants a summer wedding and has set up meetings with event organisers and designers. Mariah is telling everyone to expect the most incredible – and most expensive – wedding imaginable.” FINDING THE ONE Mariah’s seven-year marriage to America’s Got Talent…

They’re rumoured to be engaged again, but insiders say Liam Hemsworth has told Miley Cyrus that she’ll have to tame her wild ways to keep their romance alive. Miley, who has been spotted wearing the same engagement ring that Liam gave her in 2012 before their split a year later, is known for her crazy antics – which include peeing in public, sharing naked social media snaps and simulating sex on stage with blow-up dolls. A source says: “Liam knows he can’t change Miley and loves the fact she’s her own person, but now the engagement’s back on, he doesn’t want her to get out of control. He’s asked if she can tone down some of her wild partying and outrageous stage routines. He knows her world is crazy, but…

Her fiery temperament and larger-than-life personality have kept Gemma Collins the talk of the Celebrity Big Brother house. And Closer’s psychologist Emma Kenny believes Gemma has been doing anything to ensure all eyes are on her. Last week, the star – who’s been dating jailbird Stephen Mortimer for the past few months – even told housemate Tiffany Pollard she thought she was pregnant, revealing: “I can feel it in me!” Emma says: “Gemma is desperate to be the new darling of reality TV. She quit TOWIE last summer, and although she has a successful plus-size fashion line, she needs to keep her profile high. Being in the house has the potential to make or break Gemma’s working life.” While John has accused her of being “the biggest game-player,” Gemma has…

LOVE, LOST AND FOUND Ever wondered what happened to an old flame? With Valentine’s Day round the corner, love stories don’t get much sweeter than that of Norwood Thomas, 93, and his long-lost first love Joyce Morris, 88. They began dating over 70 years ago in London during WWII, while he was serving in the US Army. He left her to fight in Normandy, but after the war he wrote to Joyce and asked her to move to America to be with him. She had to decline to carry on with her nurse training. Both married and had children, but at 75, after his wife died, Norwood began thinking of Joyce more often – and it seems she’d never stopped thinking of him, either. Last year, the widow asked her…

Strutting down the catwalk with her killer body and dazzling smile, beauty queen Ashton Colby was the envy of all her friends. But the gorgeous teen secretly hated her looks and the fact she was female. So, incredibly, after competing in dozens of pageants, Ashton started living as a man. Ashton, 23, from Ohio, USA – who has a straight girlfriend – reveals: “When I came out, people didn’t understand as I was a girlie girl. But that wasn’t who I really was. I’m much happier as a man, and I don’t miss the dresses and make-up – I love having stubble and biceps!” ATTRACTED TO GIRLS Ashton, who has a younger sister aged 21, first started feeling unhappy with his gender as a toddler. He says: “My mum wanted…

She’s one of the world’s most in-demand supermodels and was pictured last week looking stunning in a skimpy white bikini as she posed for Australian Vogue. But while Lara Stone confidently showed off her incredible curves, the mum-of-one has been refreshingly honest in the past about her battle to lose weight after the birth of Alfred, two, her son with ex-husband David Walliams. Lara, 32, described herself as “huge” during her pregnancy and said it was “stressful” trying to get back into supermodel shape. The star returned to work four months after Alfred was born – after losing weight on a “clean” diet [no processed foods] and regular exercise – and admitted it was hard being called into meetings “to check if I fitted into their clothes.” The size 8…

THE VERDICT We love Rita’s old Hollywood glamour curls with a punchy red lip. Miss Hadid has chosen to play it safe with matching heels, nails and nude make-up. Boldly accessorising this Emilio Pucci frock has paid off for Rita, giving her the victory! THE VERDICT Olivia and Gigi look incredible in this Self-Portrait gown. Olivia styles it up with chunky jewellery and rolled-up sleeves; Gigi looks effortlessly cool with a duster coat draped over her shoulders and those golden locks perfectly tousled. Such a tough call! THE VERDICT Orange Is The New Black star Ruby Rose takes on the supermodel in this beaded sensation by Balmain X H&M. However, Ruby’s clutch is an unnecessary addition to the outfit – whereas Gigi doesn’t put a foot wrong, letting the frock…

THE MOVES After having son Arlo last June, Billi Mucklow, 27, recently revealed she’s lost 3st through a calorie-controlled diet and twice-weekly personal training sessions. She says: “I did a lot of fat-burning exercises like squats and planks.” The star is also a Bikram yoga teacher (yoga practised in a room heated to around 40°C) and credits it for helping her slim down to 9 1/2st. THE FOODS Billi craved chocolate when pregnant, but now has a healthy diet. Breakfast is scrambled eggs, lunch is a sweet potato with tuna then dinner is spicy chicken, brown rice and veg. She adds: “For a treat, it’s better to go for chocolate than wine, as alcohol has many empty calories.” THE CHEAT When she’s short of time, Billi uses the microwave. She…

Falling in love is wonderful, but it distorts our judgement. We focus on all the positives, rather than having a balanced perspective. Fast-forward a few years and those little quirks you once loved annoy the hell out of you! But should you accept your man unconditionally, even if he’s always late and regularly upsets your mother, or should you make it clear that he needs to change, before you swap him for someone new? ACCEPT OR CHANGE? • EXPLAIN IMPACTS We assume our partner knows when his behaviour winds us up, but this isn’t always the case. Explain the impact his actions have on you and the relationship. • NO ONE IS PERFECT If you want to change things about him, be aware he may want to do the same…

“I’m between jobs, but I’ve been on lots of expeditions as a diver and medic – from the Amazon to the Galapagos – and I want to use those experiences to become a motivational speaker. I already have some bookings. “Trouble is, I’m in debt and don’t have regular work. I was working at McDonald’s, but left as my earnings for five night-shifts a week for a month was lower than what I could make with one paid talk. I also work here and there as a TV extra. “As a speaker I’d have to pay for travel upfront, but might not get paid for a month. I need to network, but don’t have money for business cards, clothes or a haircut to look the part. “I can’t get loans…

You’ve met some interesting characters on Bodyshockers , from a girl who lopped off her left ear to an animal lover who had her tongue split to look like a snake (!). Who stands out for you? When we started doing series three, I did think, “How are we going to beat last time?” But it’s even more weird and wonderful than before! In episode one we had a pensioner who, instead of going on a Saga cruise, was busy turning himself into a parrot… Have any other people shocked you? There was a scarification [deliberately cutting yourself] story, where Jo, a 33-year-old butcher, wanted a cats’ paw print cut into the side of her leg. What’s been your most memorable story from doing three series of…