New Idea 13 March 2017

Iam always in awe of anyone who gets into a bikini and goes to the beach – let alone anyone who agrees to be photographed for the pages of New Idea! It brings me out in hives just thinking about it, so the fact that the My Kitchen Rules mums agreed to pose in their swimwear so happily for us is amazing. For months, these ladies fearlessly battle against one another in Kitchen HQ on the show, but on the day of the photoshoot, the girls all put their differences aside. They were all cheering each other on as they posed for the camera like professional models... and the results speak for themselves! Check it out on page 10. If you’re keen for more MKR gossip, check out our Facebook live chats with the…

NICOLE KIDMAN She may have missed out on a gong, but the Aussie starlet proved to be a winner on the red carpet in this beaded Armani Prive number. 9/10 SCARLETT JOHANSSON Hey Scarlett, 2002 called... Landing on worst-dressed lists the world over, the actress really missed the mark with this belted Azzedine Alaia number. 5/10 LESLIE MANN Bringing some much-needed theatre to the red carpet, the comedy star pushed the envelope in mustard Zac Posen with winning results. 7/10 KIRSTEN DUNST Hollywood glamour at its best! If there’s ever a night to opt for old-school Dior elegance, it’s the Oscars. Well played! 8/10 VIOLA DAVIS Not one to shy away from a pop of colour, the Fences star capped off her awards season in custom red Armani. Stunning! 8/10 CHARLIZE THERON Just when we thought the actress could make even a garbage bag look good,…

IT’S JENNIFER AND JUSTIN... AND BRAD! It’s the news we’ve all secretly been longing for – Brad Pitt and Jen Aniston are back in contact. Sources close to Brad have confirmed that our favourite former couple have been texting after the Allied star got hold of Jen’s number to wish her a happy birthday, Us Weekly reports. ‘Brad told her he’s having a hard time with his split and they exchanged a few texts reminiscing about the past,’ a source says. Luckily, Jen’s husband Justin Theroux is said to be ‘OK with them being friends’. Meanwhile, though they’ve been notably absent from each other’s red-carpet appearances of late, Jen and Justin made up for it at the Vanity Fair bash. The sexy duo owned the A-list after-party, putting on a series of PDAs that instantly put…

‘Just like Diana, Mary is the People’s Princess and it drives Camilla crazy with envy’ She’s known as a ‘tyrant’ within the royal family, firing off cruel taunts and taking on anyone who dares stand in her way. But now it seems Camilla has a new target – our very own Princess Mary. Camilla – who’s made Duchess Kate’s life hell – has made her feelings about the Danish royal very clear after a shock attack. The tension was on show during a palace function, when Camilla snapped at Mary, creating a crisis in royal circles over her appalling behaviour. ‘Prince Charles couldn’t take his eyes off Mary, and Camilla was livid,’ reveals a royal insider. ‘She was incredibly rude to Mary when they started talking, and Camilla was very confrontational, snapping at her and…

If you thought it was hot in the kitchen, then check out these My Kitchen Rules smoking hot mums! The ladies scored perfect 10s for their sizzling bikini bodies when they posed exclusively for New Idea. From enormous weight-loss stories to battles with body confidence, the mums reveal a different side to themselves that we’ve never seen before. Be prepared to be blown away by their inspirational tales after the ladies have left behind their families to film the show. With an impressive 26 children between them, these hot mammas clearly know the recipe for having your cake and eating it too! VALERIE ‘MKR saved my life’ Beloved contestant Valerie reveals she lost weight especially to compete on the show. Running a successful business and raising three children is bound to take its toll on anyone. Bubbly home…

It’s the worst showdown we’ve ever seen in the history of My Kitchen Rules, with contestants Court and Josh launching into a bitter rage against one another in front of all 15 teams – who come together for the first time ever – and judges Pete and Manu. While teams usually wait to make catty comments and snide attacks at fellow contestants in their one-on-one interviews, Josh and Court – who’ve made no secret of their dislike for one another – decide to have it out on Kitchen HQ centre stage. ‘Court and I, we’ve had a few clashes in the instant restaurants. There’s been tension,’ Josh, 25, admits. ‘I genuinely dislike her.’ Tempers boil over when the possibility of Josh and Court facing off in a cooking showdown is raised. When the Melbourne…