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‘People are speculating about when we’ll get engaged… watch this space’ Shirley He serenades her on his guitar during romantic date nights and credits her with changing his life, while she has spoken of her wish that he will one day – soon – propose. Now actor, theatre producer and singer-songwriter Daniel Taylor and Strictly Come Dancing’s Shirley Ballas join HELLO! for their first photoshoot and interview together. “She has changed my life by giving me more stability, which is something I’ve always needed,” says 47-year-old Daniel. “I feel happy and content. It’s all these different things that feel correct and right. “I need foundation and I have that with Shirley. It’s something I haven’t had for some time.” ‘Getting the job as head judge on Strictly has honestly been one of the highlights of my…

It was fourth time lucky for Baroness Mone who, after postponing her wedding three times due to the Covid-19 pandemic, finally said “I do” to billionaire businessman Doug Barrowman in an emotional ceremony streamed live to family and friends all over the world. “It was truly magical,” beams Michelle in an exclusive interview with HELLO! . “Doug and I had been engaged for two years and were keen to get married. We wanted a day of music, happiness and romance, and it turned out to be absolutely perfect.” Their dream wedding took just over a week to arrange after Doug, 55, suggested that they should exchange vows at the historic St German’s Cathedral near their home on the Isle of Man – home to 85,000 people, and one of the few places…

‘We want to focus on the magic of Christmas and make sure Rafferty feels its sense of wonder’ Tuning in to see Martine McCutcheon in one of the nation’s favourite festive films has become an annual Christmas tradition. Now, as she launches a unique Greetings Gram service giving people the chance to recreate the film’s most iconic Christmas scene, the vivacious Love Actually star and singer exclusively tells HELLO! why this year’s festivities will be particularly special for her five-year-old son, Rafferty. “He knows all about Covid-19 and, like other children his age, understands what it means,” she says. “So this year we want to focus on the magic of Christmas and make sure he feels its innocent sense of wonder. “We’ve gone to town with Nordic-inspired decorations and are planning our favourite traditions,…

TAMARA ECCLESTONE SHARES AN ELFIE WITH HER FAMILY Elf, wealth and happiness feature on most people’s festive wish lists, and Tamara Ecclestone and family have managed to score all three – thanks to a certain shelf dweller. The devoted mother of two and her husband Jay Rutland treated their daughters Sophia and Serena to an encounter with Elf from the Shelf, much to their delight. Matching her mum in red pyjamas, six-year-old Sophia, who’s lovingly known as Fifi, smiled broadly as she posed with her parents and baby sister alongside the popular Christmas character (left). Sharing their festive joy on Instagram, Tamara said it had been a “magical day”, while Jay wrote: “A little bit of pre-Christmas fun.” The couple are currently staying in Swiss resort Gstaad, where they have been based since Serena’s birth…

‘The concert is in aid of marvellous charities, helping those most vulnerable’ With a beautifully decorated Christmas tree as a backdrop, Cressida Bonas kept out the winter chill in a stunning all-black ensemble as she attended a star-studded virtual Christmas carol concert in London last week. The actress (right) joined a host of famous faces, including Simon Cowell and Phoebe Waller-Bridge, at the Quintessentially Foundation’s Fayre of St James’s to help raise money for charities The Childhood Trust and The Felix Project. She wrapped up warmly in a thick coat over a pair of slinky wide-legged trousers and a lace-trimmed black blouse. Adding the slightest pop of colour, Cressida accessorised with a gold necklace, matching hoop earrings and a pair of white trainers. She recited the poem Snow by Louis MacNeice and Stephen Fry gave…

‘The awards shine a spotlight on those who’ve inspired us to develop a better future’ Priyanka Chopra Jonas It’s usually the most dazzling night on the social calendar, so when this year’s Fashion Awards had to go online, Britain’s fashionistas pulled out the stops to celebrate in style. Alexa Chung, Lady Amelia Windsor, Daisy Lowe and Laura Whitmore were among those embracing the red-carpet dress code and letting their hair down at home, sharing photos of their outfits on Instagram. “I wanted to wear something spectacular and OTT for what was essentially a Zoom meeting,” said Alexa, wearing a glittering gown by Christopher Kane. Christopher Kane was also Daisy’s designer of choice as she celebrated at home with her pet dog. “This year Monty can also join me for the #BFAs,” she wrote. Lady Amelia…