Table of contents for 29 March 2016 in Closer

After enduring a sudden and painful split from third husband George Kay late last year, you’d imagine exercising was the last thing on Kerry Katona’s mind. A self-confessed emotional eater, she’s previously admitted to piling on the pounds when she gets stressed. But last week the mum of five showed off the impressive results of her post-break-up fitness kick while holidaying in Gran Canaria, with insiders revealing the star is feeling “stronger and happier” after dropping 2st and overhauling her unhealthy lifestyle. Kerry recently told Closer working out helps lift her moods, which just goes to prove; healthy mind, healthy body. Well done Kerry!…

Danielle Lloyd and Maria Fowler fell out two years ago after the former TOWIE star was pictured on a night out with her ex Jamie when he was newly single. Maria, who denies anything happened with Jamie, says Danielle may struggle being with a “normal” guy. She says: “Danielle’s made a lot of money herself by establishing her career, which is admirable. She’s certainly not just sat at home while depending on the man in her life. She’s ditched the footballer hubby and super-bling lifestyle but I still think it may be a struggle for her to adjust to living a ‘normal’ life. She’s been used to a certain kind of standard of living – and while I think she can cope without the same level of fame she once…

‘Cheryl hasn’t been put off another quickie wedding’ She separated from second husband Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini at the end of last year, and now as she waits for her divorce to be finalised, insiders say Cheryl, 32, has told pals she’ll be free to wed again “any day now.” Cheryl shocked fans in July 2014 by marrying JB in a secret ceremony after a three-month romance, only to split 18 months later, amid reports the pair had been living separate lives for six months. MOVING ON Now the singer has moved on with One Direction’s Liam Payne – who she’s currently living with in LA – and pals say she was told last week by her lawyers that the divorce finalisation is “imminent.” A source says: “Cheryl’s been so up and…

While Kourtney has been trying to smooth things out between Kanye and her sister, Kim was last week seen socialising in LA with her sibling’s ex, Scott Disick. Now pals say Kim and Scott’s growing friendship has sparked a fresh spat between the sisters. Kourtney, 36, and Scott, 32 – who have Mason, six, Penelope, three, and Reign, 15 months – ended their on/off relationship last summer. And pals say he’s turned to Kim, 35, for support since the break-up. A source says: “Kourtney is livid that Kim’s spending so much time with her ex. Kim says she feels sorry for Scott because he is alone, and told Kourtney he’s entitled to move on and be happy.” To make matters worse, pals say Kim is also helping Scott find love…

Closer reporter Mel Fallowfield visited the city and spoke to locals affected by the blasts. Outside the Maelbeek metro station, the streets are lined with heavily armed police and soldiers. People are queuing to be allowed into the station, their bags searched beforehand, for fear of another attack. As taxi driver Kris tells me: “There are areas now in Brussels where I won’t go to pick up fares – I don’t feel safe. But you have to carry on working and hope you don’t become a victim.” But while Brussels is a city gripped by fear, it’s also determined not to let the terrorists win. People are quietly going about their business, the restaurants and shops are open, albeit emptier than usual. Near Maelbeek station there is a…

He’s never been short of female attention and, last week, Justin Bieber found himself in the middle of an A-list love triangle on his Purpose world tour. Not only was the 22-year-old’s rumoured fling Kourtney Kardashian, 36, in the audience posting selfies about being a “Belieber,” but so was his on/off girlfriend, model Hailey Baldwin, 19. A source says: “Justin has made it clear to Hailey she’s not his girlfriend, despite her thinking their New Year’s holiday to Anguilla sealed the deal, but he still sees her all the time and showers her with gifts. “She was livid that Kourtney was at the gig. They were flashing bitchy looks at each other and Hailey kept making comments about Kourtney being ‘old.’ Everyone thinks Kourtney is making a fool of herself,…

He’s known for his strong opinions, but Jamie Oliver, 40, is facing a backlash after saying more women in the UK should be breastfeeding. The TV chef – whose wife Jools, 41, is expecting their fifth child – said: “We have the worst breastfeeding in the world. If you breastfeed for more than six months, women are 50 per cent less likely to get breast cancer. When do you ever hear that? Never. It’s easy, it’s more convenient, it’s more nutritious, it’s better, it’s free.” But many mums have reacted angrily to Jamie’s comments, insisting breastfeeding is not a topic for him to talk about. One Twitter user wrote: “Wow, if only I’d had Jamie Oliver to tell me breastfeeding was easy and convenient when my baby wouldn’t latch and…

MUST WATCH! I’ll bet your Easter was nowhere near as productive as this boy’s. After his parents egg him on to, er, lay an egg, he grits his teeth and pushes. Thanks to Dad’s nifty sleight of hand, one magically appears from the back of his shorts. Looks like he’s the butt of the yolk! Check him out at Closeronline. co.uk/real-life-stories DOGGY DOES A DEMI Ever since Demi Moore bared her bump for Vanity Fair in the ’90s, mums-to-be have posed for dreamy maternity snaps. Now meet Lilica the terrier, whose Brazilian owner paid for a photo shoot for the pregnant pooch to flaunt her curves. The next day, Lilica gave birth to a litter of five. Wonder if there’ll be a bikini shoot once she’s…

A High Court judge has pleaded with Madonna and ex-husband Guy Ritchie to end their feud as they battle for custody over their teenage son Rocco, telling them they could ruin the “fast receding days” of his childhood. The pair have been locked in a bitter dispute since December, when Rocco refused to return to Madonna’s New York home after a trip to London to visit his dad. And despite Madonna, 57 – who is currently touring Australia – receiving good news last week that the case will be heard in New York, she was reportedly furious with Guy, 47, for splashing out £200,000 on whisking Rocco, 15, and his model wife Jacqui Ainsley, 34, away on a three-week luxury holiday to the Maldives, where they’ve been pictured relaxing eating…

IN THE NEWS BOHO ON A BUDGET? STEP THIS WAY… Cool Swedish brand Lindex has been on our fashion radar for a while now, thanks to its on-point edit and seriously affordable prices. Now style icon and bohemian muse Sienna Miller has added her seal of approval by fronting their spring campaign. The hippie-inspired drop of maxi dresses, crochet blouses and flared jeans suit Sienna’s vibe perfectly; we can see why she’s a fan! The collection is out now, and if it’s good enough for Sienna, it’s definitely good enough for us. All we need now is some sun – here’s hoping. WIN! WIN! WIN! SPRING STYLE SORTED! To celebrate the launch of the spring collection at Very.co.uk, two lucky readers could be in with the chance of winning a…

‘THE CUT ON THIS ASOS JACKET IS SO GOOD YOU’D THINK IT WAS DESIGNER’ SHADY LADY I found these sunglasses for €1 in Ibiza. DRESS UP This ASOS dress was for my friend’s wedding. GOWN GLAMOUR I wore this blue Issa gown when I was pregnant and presenting on the Strictly tour. It holds lovely memories. MADGE-ICAL MOMENT I hosted Madonna’s album launch once. My agent called to tell me Dolce & Gabbana were sponsoring the event, and were sending a car for me to pick an outfit from the store! I still wear that black coat. It was my Pretty Woman moment. PRETTY IN PINK This pink dress is my first ever X Factor finale dress.…

‘I’d much rather be healthy than skinny’ Posing confidently in swimwear, it’s safe to say Billie Faiers is looking pretty amazing. But Billie, who’s mum to 20-month-old Nelly, insists she was in no hurry to get back into shape after giving birth. “It took a good eight months,” she says. “You’ve got to do it in your own time. It’s about being healthy rather than skinny.” We couldn’t agree more, but then Billie didn’t have much baby weight to lose – she went from a slender size 8 to a healthy size 10 during her pregnancy. Even so, what’s her secret? Gruelling workouts? A juice cleanse? Cutting out certain food groups? No, down-to-earth Billie, 26 – who’s 5ft 4 and 8›st – confides her slim frame is down to being…

WATERCRESS Rich in vitamin C and super-easy to grow, you can even sow seeds on damp kitchen paper that will be ready to eat in 7-14 days. Perfect for egg mayonnaise sandwiches and salads. SPINACH Sow 10 seeds 2cm apart, then add a layer of compost about 1.5cm deep and flatten. Leaves will be ready to eat in 3-5 weeks. Rich in iron and great in salads or with eggs. SWEET PEAS Place 10 shoots on top of a pot of compost and push them 3-4cm under. They’ll be ready to eat in 7-10 days. Sweet peas are rich in immune-boosting vitamins A and C, folic acid and fibre. BASIL Sow 10 seeds in compost and cover with another thin layer. Grows in 5-6 weeks in a sunny spot. Rich…

Of course health isn’t so cut and dry that you wake up on your 30th birthday and instantly forget about every health concern you had in your 20s, but there are certain things that are more common at particular ages, so it’s good to be aware. TWENTIES The latest figures suggest that 18 per cent of young adults binge-drink at least once a week, and the highest prevalence of harmful drinking is among 16 to 24-year-olds. When you binge-drink you can fall and hurt yourself or even put yourself at risk of sexual assault. STIs are a concern at every age, but in your 20s, when you’re often single and potentially drinking heavily, you need to be very careful about contraception. The impact of STIs is greatest in young people…

MY POCKET MONEY WAS… It started at 20p a week and slowly went up to £2. MY FIRST JOB WAS… At the National Youth Theatre during the summer when I was 16. We performed Bugsy Malone, which got transferred to the West End, and I was paid £250 a week. I SPENT MY FIRST PROPER PAY CHEQUE ON… Green Buffalo trainers similar to what the Spice Girls wore. They cost £80. MY BIGGEST IMPULSE PURCHASE WAS… My first flat, in Brighton! I saw it on the internet and agreed to buy it the next day. I was only 22. THE MOST EXPENSIVE THING I OWN IS… My MINI Cooper car – it was around £22,000. THE LAST THING I BOUGHT WAS… A piece of artwork of Madonna for my living…

It’s safe to say actress Keeley Hawes, 40, was chuffed to land her latest role, which took her to the picturesque island of Corfu for a wonderful six-part series based on Gerald Durrell’s books about his childhood there. “I came to Corfu on a family holiday when I was nine or 10 and I had just read the first book,” says Keeley. “It was like stepping into the pages. When I heard they were doing this, my heart skipped a beat – I was about a quarter of the way through reading it to my children [Myles, 15, Maggie, 11, and Ralph, nine]. Then I thought, ‘Oh, I might not be old enough.’ I was about to turn 40 and my character Louisa’s oldest child is 21. But she wouldn’t…

Soaking up the sun in Gran Canaria last week, Kerry Katona proudly showed off her impressive weight loss in a skimpy white bikini. Pals say the star has taken just three months to drop two dress sizes and 2st and is feeling better than ever after a traumatic few months that saw her bitter split from third husband George Kay. A source says: “Kerry was struggling to fit into a size 14 when she first started training in January, and felt flabby and sluggish. She was self-conscious about her arms and face looking big and hated her stomach and thighs. Her aim was to lose 2st, and she achieved just over that and now can fit into a size 10.” WEIGHT BATTLE The mum-of-five’s weight has famously yo-yoed over the…

Closer psychologist Emma Kenny says: “Cheryl will be feeling vulnerable and humiliated after her very public split from JB. She will probably be craving the feeling of being loved, but it isn’t healthy for her to jump straight into another marriage. She needs to work on herself, reflect and resolve her own issues. Instead I worry she’s papering over her problems and distracting herself with Liam. If she doesn’t take time to learn how to be strong on her own, then her relationship problems could keep repeating themselves. There could also be an unhealthy power play going on in the relationship. Liam and Cheryl met while she was a judge on X Factor and she is a lot older than him, so she will likely be much more in control…

Tamara Ecclestone, 31, was last week rocked by rumours her two-year marriage to ex-stockbroker Jay Rutland was over – and now insiders say she’s not sure she can save the relationship. And although she was pictured last week with Jay, 35, and daughter Sophia, two, the F1 heiress wasn’t seen with her husband at court two weeks ago when he was charged with assisting drug trafficker James Tarrant, 66 – who at the time was awaiting trial for drug and gun charges – escape the UK in 2010. A source says: “Tamara is really torn over what to do. She was besotted by Jay when they first met, but is now worried the marriage won’t last. “She worries she didn’t know the real Jay when she married him in 2013.…

He revealed last week that his debut solo album is about “falling out of love,” sparking speculation Zayn Malik was talking about the end of his four-year relationship with ex Perrie Edwards. His comments came just a week after he seemed to take a swipe at Perrie and her Little Mix bandmates when they were criticised for their skimpy tour outfits, taking to Twitter to urge fans to “liberate their brains” not their bodies. But pals say Zayn’s girlfriend, supermodel Gigi Hadid, 20, is growing tired of him referencing his former fiancée. A source says: “Zayn promised Gigi he wouldn’t mention Perrie to help sell albums, but she feels like he’s constantly making veiled references to her. She’s not stupid and it’s caused problems between them.” Zayn, 23, broke off…

Nell McAndrew, 42, breastfed her son, now nine, until the age of three, and still breastfeeds her three-year-old daughter. She says: “Everyone has the right to an opinion, including Jamie. I don’t think he meant any offence and he wasn’t judging women who don’t breastfeed, he was just highlighting the positives. “Breastfeeding is a contentious issue, but it’s so natural. For me, it’s been amazing – my daughter turned three last week and I’m still breastfeeding her. I didn’t plan to do it for this long but time flew by and I continued to produce milk. She still wants to be breastfed, I believe it’s nutritionally good for her, and I enjoy it. I do understand some women can’t breastfeed, though – I found it difficult myself at first with…

Last week Louise James suffered the most unimaginable loss. A car with her partner Sean McGrotty, 46, their three children – Mark, 12, Evan, eight, and baby Rionaghac-Ann, four months – and her mother, Ruth Daniels, 57, and sister Jodie-Lee, 15, inside slipped while trying to turn on a pier and plunged into Buncrana harbour in Northern Ireland. Bystander Davitt Walsh bravely swam into the sea and managed to pull Rionaghac-Ann to safety from the sinking car, but the rest of the family perished. The tragedy unfolded while Louise was away on a hen weekend in Liverpool. It seems like too much grief for one woman to bear – but Victoria Milligan, 44, who lost her husband, Nicko, 51, and one of her daughters, Emily, eight, in a speedboat accident…

“I’ve already tried naked personal training (for work, I hasten to add), but even so I wondered if naked farming was a step too far. “It wasn’t exactly the warmest day when I arrived at Candy Farm, so it was with trepidation that I took off my clothes and donned some wellies in the farm yard. Colin and Carol put me at my ease, but the cows staring balefully at me were a different matter. “Then there was the matter of dealing with the straw; it was very prickly. However, driving the tractor was fun – Colin sat beside me guiding and, for hygiene, I sat on a towel. Would naked farming be a future hobby of mine? Er, no, but that’s as much the farming as the nudity! Fair…

After several explosive arguments, there’s no love lost between them. Now, Made In Chelsea’s Mark-Francis Vandelli says he’ll do everything to avoid fellow cast member Rosie Fortescue, 26, in the upcoming series. He reveals: “The show is meant to be fun, and she walks around thinking she’s Angelina Jolie! I can’t stand it. She thinks very highly of herself, but I know all sorts about her and the way she behaves that would be quite eye-opening to the public.” Mark-Francis, 26, recently returned from Austria, where he took part in Channel 4 show The Jump, but his time was cut short when he fell and injured his ankle. He says: “I needed major surgery with eight screws put in my ankle, and I still need another operation. I won’t be…

DAY-TO-NIGHT DUO Sleeve-seekers are in luck because this set will hide away bingo wings, yet elegantly reveal bare shoulders – a hot trend right now. Slick heels and a tactile clutch will make it party ready. Change up this look for daytime by pairing it with an off-duty khaki jacket. SMART VS SLOUCHY The two-piece has become a wardrobe superhero, and 2016 welcomes a newcomer – the pyjama set. Fluid and fabulous, this pair skims curves – just add a fluffy footnote and a structured messenger bag. Leave the blouse open for a more relaxed look. Introducing a colour-pop bag will steer this second outfit in a new style direction. WEDDING TO WORKWEAR This lively coral two-piece is special on its own. Finish off with shoulder duster earrings and playful…

TRADE SECRETS… Have you ever bought a foundation at duty-free thinking you’ve made a brilliant saving, only to realise that once your tan has faded the colour is no longer a good match? Meet the shade adjusters that take your foundation half a shade lighter or darker with just one drop, and without changing the consistency. ON TRIAL This week, we tried moisturising skin brighteners from £2.99 to £38. Here are our top three… HYDRATING & HIGHLIGHTING This beauty classic is a favourite with make-up artists. It’s hydrating and not too pearly, but radiant enough to add dewiness under foundation, on naked skin or used as a highlighter. PERKS UP MATURE SKIN This light day cream offers the benefit of SPF15 protection and moisture-retaining hyaluronic acid. The illuminating sheen was…

Katy Perry doesn’t look the sort to dig around in soil, yet she’s just one of many celebs – including Sienna Miller and Jessica Alba – who grow their own fruit and vegetables. “You don’t even need a garden to grow your own greens,” says TV chef Lorraine Pascale, who’s teamed up with GIY (Grow It Yourself) and Innocent Drinks to launch Sow & Grow, a campaign to encourage people to grow their own food. “All you need are a few pots or a windowbox to grow spinach, sweet peas, watercress, mint, parsley, basil, chives and coriander. When you grow your own food you can be sure it’s fresh, seasonal, highly nutritious and pesticide-free. It tastes much better, too!” For free growing kits full of seeds, and info packs for…

GUILT-FREE TREAT ORANGE AND ROSE WATER SHORTBREAD 134 CALS7.8G FAT1.9G SUGAR0.1G SALT PER BISCUIT STEP 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. STEP 2 Place 150g unsalted, reduced-fat butter into a bowl and beat with 1tbsp Truvia granulated sweetener, 1tbsp unrefined golden caster sugar and 1/2tsp rose water until fluffy. Add the zest of 1 orange then gradually stir in 200g plain flour. STEP 3 Dust the work surface with flour and roll out the dough to an 18cm square. Cut in half and then cut each half into 6 fingers. STEP 4 Place the fingers onto a greased baking sheet and chill for 30 mins. Bake for 20 mins or until golden. • Recipe taken from www.bakingmad.com FRANCESCO MAZZEI’S LINGUINE WITH PRAWNS, LEMON AND PARSLEY SERVES 4 •…

While divorce frees adults from unhappy relationships, it also means children have to deal with the emotional fallout. It’s easy to think children will simply adapt to the new arrangements, but this isn’t true. Divorce is overwhelming and distressing for even the most well-adjusted adult, so why should we expect anything different for our children? The way you and your partner handle your divorce is paramount for your children’s happiness... ‘ME MYSELF AND I’ SINGER SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR, 36, TAKES OUR QUIZ What’s your biggest fear? Door hinges. When I was SARAH seven I saw a girl : “get DON her fingers crushed. What’s your worst habit? I’m bad at saying what I’m really thinking. If you were an animal, what would you be and why? A cat. They’re independent, and…

THE WEDDING PLANNER CLASSIC ROMCOM TUE 6 APR, 9PM, ITV2 Yes, we’ve seen it dozens of times, but so what? J-Lo is an expert wedding planner who’s a whizz at organising other people’s nuptials but rubbish at sorting out her own love life. That is until she meets Steve (Matthew McConaughey, phwoar), who just happens to be the groom in the next wedding she’s organising... COLOMBIANA BAD-ASS ASSASSIN ALERT! MON 4 APR, 9PM, E4 It’s non-stop action, action, action in this edge-of-your seat thriller from the makers of Taken . Star Trek’s Zoe Saldana plays a seriously kick-ass assassin called Cataleya, who’s out for revenge against Don Luis, the Colombian drug lord who killed her family when she was a tot. There’s one small problem – Don’s in America, under…

‘She feels she’s changed since meeting Michael’ Her two-year marriage to footballer Jamie O’Hara ended in heartache in 2014 after he was accused of cheating on her more than once. But after meeting electrician Michael O’Neill just six months ago, Danielle Lloyd admitted that she was “over the moon” as she revealed they’d secretly got engaged last month. And while Danielle, 32 – who has three sons, Archie, five, Harry, four, and two-year-old George with ex Jamie – has told friends that she’s ready to start a new life with Michael, her pal Vicky Pattison says she won’t miss the trappings of her previous WAG lifestyle. LAVISH GIFT Danielle, who received a diamond-encrusted Bentley as her wedding present from Jamie, is currently selling her £1.85m marital home, in Birmingham, to…

She usually favours chic, covered-up outfits on the red carpet but, last week, Victoria Beckham flashed more flesh than usual in a strapless, low-cut bustier for a Hong Kong charity event. Instead of winning acclaim – like so many of the mum-of-four’s looks – she was slated by fans who branded her “scrawny” and “dowdy” in the outfit. FASHION FLOP Friends say the backlash was a double blow for Posh, 41, as she’d painstakingly planned the look to be relevant and sexy. A source says: “She’s spent the last few years cultivating a sophisticated image, but wants to sex-up her look to stay current, attract a younger clientele to her brand, and crack the Asian market. She was gutted when she was criticised; she’s concerned her power is fading.” BAILED…

‘Everyone jokes that Rich is Kim’s “other man”’ Repeated claims her marriage has hit the rocks, a series of damaging public blunders – including Kanye’s Twitter outbursts – and reports she has been in contact with a divorce lawyer, have all taken their toll on Kim Kardashian’s state of mind. Now pals say Kim is seeking spiritual healing and has turned to the family’s pastor, Rich Wilkerson Jr – who has appeared on Keeping Up With The Kardashians and officiated at her lavish wedding to Kanye in Florence in 2014 – to help her through this latest turmoil. FEELING DRAINED A source reveals: “All the speculation over the state of her marriage is weighing heavily on Kim’s mind and she’s been feeling low for months. She’s felt drained and not…

Perrine Hennen, 29, an interior designer, was metres away from the explosions at Brussels airport. She says: “Ever since Paris, we knew this was coming, we’ve been sure that the terrorists would strike in Brussels next. But when I took my mother and aunt to get a flight to New York on Tuesday morning I wasn’t worried – I wasn’t thinking that something might happen. “I heard the first explosion and at first thought it was something falling down. But when the second one went off just seconds later, there was no mistaking it was a bomb. There was a split second of silence, then the screams started. “We grabbed each other and just ran out of the airport – I’ve never run so fast, I didn’t know what was…

They were Corrie’s golden couple, but last week, after seven years together, Lucy-Jo Hudson and Alan Halsall announced their split. A statement released on behalf of the couple – who married in 2009 after meeting on the ITV soap and are parents to Sienna-Rae, two – said: “They have shared many wonderful years together and will remain close friends. They ask for privacy at this emotional time, to allow both to focus on their beautiful daughter Sienna-Rae, to ensure her continued happiness.” Pals say the couple had simply grown out of love and become more like “best friends than husband and wife.” A source says: “There’s been no finger pointing during the split and both Lucy-Jo and Alan are being very amicable. There were no tell-tale signs, so even their…

Natasha Hamilton and Ritchie Neville announced the shock end of their engagement three weeks ago, reassuring fans they were still “good friends.” And last week they certainly stayed true to their word as Natasha, 33, revealed Ritchie, 36, was by her side as she was hospitalised with a ruptured ovarian cyst. She wrote on Twitter: “Hour 7 of being in hospital… think another ruptured cyst! Absolute agony, @RitchieNeville looking after me.” Pals say Natasha, who is mum to Josh, 13, Harry, 11, and Alfie, five, from previous relationships and has 18-month-old Ella with Ritchie, is leaning on her ex. A source says: “Natasha and Ritchie meant it when they said they wanted to stay friends. She needed lots of tests and scans in hospital and as soon as she told…

Since the shocking allegations last week that Olivia Newton-John’s boyfriend has been found living in Mexico more than a decade after his disappearance, insiders have told Closer the actress is desperate to make contact with him. The Grease star, 67, had been dating cameraman Patrick McDermott for nine years when he vanished in June 2005 on an overnight fishing trip off the coast of San Pedro, California. Coast Guards said he most likely drowned, but investigators later claimed he faked his disappearance due to financial troubles and was living in Mexico. Last week, a magazine claimed to have fresh evidence to back-up the reports he was alive and well and living with his European girlfriend. A source close to Olivia says: “Olivia never knew what to believe, but now she’s…

Closer’s Andrew Hartley, 44, says Jamie is adding to pressure on mums to breastfeed when it’s not always possible. He says: “I don’t doubt Jamie’s good intentions or the health benefits of breastfeeding, but it’s a bit much for him to say it is ‘easy.’ After the birth of our daughter, my wife Caroline struggled to feed her. Despite our baby screaming with hunger day and night, the midwife and health visitor both declared ‘all women can breastfeed’ and insisted Caroline keep trying. Our daughter had lost 2lbs in four days and the top of her head was sunken – a sign of dehydration – but still we were told breastfeeding was the only way. A ‘breastfeeding counsellor’ was even summoned to prove it – and failed. After…

‘When I read about the Buncrana pier tragedy I was horrified – it’s just so much for anyone to comprehend. The suddenness of those healthy people being snatched away is unbearable. I was on holiday in Cornwall with my husband Nicko and children, Amber, Olivia, Emily and Kit when the speedboat accident happened. We were taking the boat back to its mooring and Nicko removed the kill cord from his leg [which cuts the engine in an emergency] to go to the toilet, while I took the helm. When he came back, he took the wheel and turned right really hard. We all tumbled into the water and I remembered the kill cord wasn’t in place. Suddenly the boat was coming towards us at full speed. I grabbed Kit and…

She’s had her fair share of problems since her father’s death in 2009, and now insiders say Paris Jackson has been confronted by her aunt Janet after posting a bizarre rant on Instagram. TROUBLED PAST The teenage star had an outburst after she was criticised by her followers for not replying to comments on her posts, calling them “f*****g ridiculous,” and saying: “It’s so f*****g selfish that I am attacked on every f*****g thing I post.” She vowed to not let people’s negativity destroy her like it did her father, but revealed she is attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Troubled Paris, 17, was held for over three months in a psychiatric hospital after a suicide bid in 2013, and then upset her family when she grew increasingly close to her estranged…

He’s one of the most outspoken stars on the show and now Jamie Laing has revealed he never liked best pal Spencer Matthews’ ex Lauren Hutton. He says: “She’s a d**k. She claimed she pulled Leonardo DiCaprio after the Oscars, but she’s a total fantasist.” Meanwhile, Jamie, 27, reveals he’s seeing someone new on the show – though he admits filming isn’t the same since Spencer’s decision to quit. He says: “I miss him, but the door is open for him to come back. I’m desperate to do a spin-off. I could go to the Maldives for a Brokeback-style spin-off; watch out for ‘Brokeback Mountain With Alex Mytton.’” • MIC returns to E4 on 4 April.…

WHO WORE IT BEST? Irina Shayk vs Selena Gomez This Christian Dior dress may be a mini, but it’s maxi when it comes to wow factor. Super-short and strappy, it’s not for the faint-hearted, and model Irina and singer Selena both embrace the thigh-skimming satin number – with über-glam results. VERDICT Irina’s strappy shoes and matching nail polish have the edge this time. STYLE CRUSH! SUPER WOMAN Mary Elizabeth Winstead, 31 Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s 10 Cloverfield Lane actress Mary, upstaging everybody at the Batman V Superman premiere in a daring, superhero-esque David Koma dress. The cape detail is to die for; call this one a soaring success. FANTASY FROCK Maisie Williams, 18 Rocking killer scarlet heels and a sparkly frock, Game Of Thrones…

‘I HATE TRYING THINGS ON IN FITTING ROOMS, WHICH IS WHY I LOVE ASOS’ ‘I will never pay full price for anything. Now I’ve set up cashback shopping site TBSeen.com with the All Saints girls and Myleene Klass [among other celebs], everything is discounted because you earn money back on what you spend. The idea came from us discussing where we shop for bargains. I’ve always loved SecretSales.com  because you get some great deals. It’s all end of season; the discounts are incredible – they can be 40-70 per cent off. My go-to brands are TK Maxx for Gold Label, and The Outnet. I only shop online, but I’ll always go in-store to buy make-up. I have so many jeans and blazers. Mango is great for blazers. In…

Hair colouring has opened up a new world of experimentation – from ice-blonde makeovers ˆ la Kim K, to hand-painted highlighting baptised “balayage” by the beauty world. If you’re looking to lighten up for spring, try out the latest highlighting technique to hit the scene – “layage.” Similarly to balayage, it’s a freehand painted technique, but hair is divided into sections and spread onto a board to allow the stylist to hand-paint colour onto the strands from mid-length for sun-kissed tips. Katie Allan, colour expert at Charles Worthington Salons, says: “This trend has risen from LA (with stars like model Gigi Hadid sporting the look). Having hair laid flat on a table allows hairdressers to keep the sections separate.” It’s like strobing, but for hair! Ask your salon for a…

THE MOVES Ashley, 34, admits that she has to work hard to maintain her toned figure. She says: “I’m not one of those people who can magically be toned – I have to work at it. I’m lucky that I enjoy working out.” The I’m A Celeb! star exercises five times a week and does a combination of boxing, hot yoga and spinning. And when Ashley is back home in LA, she enjoys hiking. THE FOODS Ashley refuses to follow “fad diets.” For breakfast, she’ll have scrambled eggs with avocado. Lunch is a superfood nut salad with houmous, while dinner is grilled chicken with sweet potato, quinoa, steamed carrots and broccoli. But Ashley allows herself a treat every now and again, saying: “My guilty pleasure is Mexican food, and I…

Where do you shop? I grab bits from Tesco Express or Sainsbury’s every few days as I tend to overbuy if I do a big shop. I find it hard to plan ahead because my daughters have a lot of social activities after school. Occasionally we treat ourselves to hot cross buns at M&S. I spend around £120 a week. What’s your typical daily diet? Breakfast is yoghurt with blueberries, bananas and apples, or I’ll have eggs on toast, sunny-side up. Lunch is usually a chicken and crayfish wrap from Pret and dinner might be spag bol or fish cakes with veg. I snack on rice cakes and dark chocolate. Is there anything you refuse to eat? For a while I disliked avocados because of the texture, but now I…

“Four months ago, I gave up my £1,000 per month job working as a data processor to become a movie extra. I was working as an extra on the side and loving it, so I decided to go for it full-time. But it didn’t provide a steady income as the work is unreliable, so I resorted to credit cards and took out a £2k loan to cover my living costs. “The amount I get paid as an extra varies from job to job – it’s £70 minimum per day – but cash flow is a problem as I generally work 10 days a month. I didn’t think about how my finances would change and I now have debt of almost £4,000. I had to give up my £100 per week…

Tell us about Marcella, your Metropolitan Police character? Her husband’s just left her, and they have two children who were sent to boarding school – against her wishes. She left a very good job with the police at the height of her career when she was close to catching a serial killer. She’s lonely with no kids and no man, so decides to go back to work. And then the serial killer murders start again…? None of the cast knew who the killer was until two weeks ago! I liked the paranoia on set, with everyone going: “Are you dying, or am I?” Anyone could have ended up a victim, witness or suspect. No one knew how it would end until we got the final scripts. And you’re naked in…

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK This year could be a bit of a roller coaster – in a very good way. What you need to bear in mind is that it’s all well and good knowing what you want, but sometimes the universe really does have a better idea. So stay open to unexpected developments. THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN ARIES 21 MAR – 20 APR This week is all about good communication. The more you speak from your heart, and kindly, the less trouble you’re likely to get into. If life at work is taxing, remember that this is the cost for becoming a power player – which you’re in line to do. Yasmin has a message for you – call 0906 7511 677* TAURUS 21 APR –…