Table of contents for Issue 840 in Closer

Many years ago when Wayne Rooney was the new wonderkid of football, Coleen was Closer’s columnist. She’d been thrust into the limelight while barely out of school, but her head wasn’t turned. What shone through in our weekly chats was how much she loved Wayne, her family and her cherished group of girlfriends. They were everything. Roll on more than a decade and Wayne has repeatedly let her down – most recently going on a 10-hour bender and getting “cosy” with a barmaid. Their “fresh start” in the US means Coleen now lives thousands of miles away from her support network, and she’s said to be torn over their marriage. We’re sure she’ll always prioritise her sons’ happiness, but at what expense? On page 7, we ask two footballers’ wives…

She flew to Spain last week alongside her terminally ill mum, Amy, to film emotional scenes for her reality show My Crazy Life, in what could be their last holiday together. And as they were joined by 40-year-old Jordan’s on/off boyfriend Kris Boyson – who recently said marriage and kids with the former glamour model, also known as Katie Price, were “100% on the cards” – pals say she’s dropped the bombshell she’s started trying for another baby. A source says, “It was an emotionally charged trip, but Katie always tries to make a joke in tense situations. She said she and Kris could use it as an opportunity for “baby making”, joking to pals that if they conceived, they’d call it Malaga! “She wants a summer wedding and is…

Insiders claimed they had quietly rekindled their friendship last year, following her split from Justin Theroux, after two and half years of marriage. And last week, speculation around their relationship status heightened when Brad Pitt was spotted sneaking into ex Jennifer Aniston’s star-studded 50th birthday bash – as sources say the exes are now firmly back in each other’s lives. GREAT CONNECTION Our source reveals, “Jen and Brad have been in contact for a while now. Jennifer said Brad was really there for her after her split from Justin – she’s told pals he’s been like her rock at times. Brad knows her well and knows just what to say to make her feel better. They had a great connection as husband and wife and it’s still strong as friends.”…

Ruth Moss’ daughter, Sophie Parkinson, tragically took her own life after studying suicide guides on social media. Ruth, who is a research nurse, is now supporting the NSPCC’s new #WildWestWeb campaign for the Government to get tough on internet giants – asking for mandatory child safety rules, safer accounts and detailed reports on how social networks are keeping children safe. She says, “Why should these firms target our kids, then do nothing to keep them safe? I can’t say the internet caused my daughter’s death, but I do know that social media had become a negative influence in her life. “The more I investigated Sophie’s death, the more shocked I was to discover how easy it is to access these photos and guides. I found out that Sophie had been…

She’s been in the midst of a media storm ever since her relationship with Prince Harry went public in 2016. But things have escalated for Meghan Markle following the royal wedding last summer and the announcement of her pregnancy in October. Last week, Hollywood pal George Clooney compared former actress Meghan’s treatment in the public eye to that of the late Princess Diana. George, 57, said, “They’re [the paparazzi] just chasing Meghan Markle everywhere. She’s a woman who is seven months pregnant and she has been pursued and vilified and chased in the same way that Diana was, and it’s history repeating itself. We’ve seen how that ends.” ‘THE MORE SHE TRIES TO CONTROL THE PRESS, THE MORE STORIES WILL COME OUT’ MANIPULATIVE His comments were shot down by former…

LISA LEFT ‘STUNG’ BY SIMON She was reportedly close to her Britain’s Got Talent boss Simon Cowell – with sources revealing to Closer that the music mogul was even giving her career advice on how to make it big in LA. But sources say Lisa Armstrong was left hurt last week when Simon spoke out about her ex Ant McPartlin – who announced their split last January. Speaking of Ant’s drink-drive arrest in March last year, his subsequent trip to rehab and his return to BGT after a brief stint away from the spotlight, Simon said, “It’s like it never happened. That’s when you know it’s comfortable, because we’re all back together again, we’re friends, these things happen. I really did miss him.” After his split from Lisa – whom…

Former glamour model Casey Batchelor, 34 – whose baby daughter Florence turns one in May – says, “I get that Kylie wanted to throw a nice party for her baby, but it’s not like Stormi is going to remember it, so it’s more for Kylie and Travis to have nice memories of their daughter turning one – which I do get. But £100,000 is a ridiculous amount and way too excessive for a child’s birthday. It feels like they’re rubbing it in the faces of their millions of followers – many of whom will be young mums – which isn’t nice. It might make people who can’t afford to spend much on their child’s birthday feel bad. I guess that’s the Kardashians’ lives – it’s all about their TV show…

She played his on-screen Aunt Viv in the first three seasons of ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air , before being replaced by another actress – and Janet Hubert has always blamed her major spat with Will Smith for her shock departure, insisting the actor had her fired. Discussing the fallout the year she left the show in 1993, Will said, “I can say straight up that Janet Hubert wanted the show to be ‘The Aunt Viv Of Bel-Air Show’.” And Janet hasn’t let bygones be bygones, either. The 63-year-old said back in 2011, after previous rumours of a reunion surfaced, “There will never be a reunion… as I will never do anything with an a** hole like Will Smith.”…

‘MUM KNOWS BEST’ When it comes to family, Holly – who is mum to Harry, nine, Belle, seven, and Chester, four, with TV producer husband Dan Baldwin – looks to her own mum for guidance, revealing the 70 year old is her biggest role model. She said, “My mum Lynne has always been a big influence in my life… When I was a child, she was really supportive towards me. And now I’m a mum, whether it’s the brand of washing powder I use or what I should feed the kids, she always has lots of advice. The one thing I’ve learned is that it’s better to listen straight away rather than try my own thing, because nine times out of ten she is spot on and it saves me…

When Alley Lofthouse and Jamie Duffy were told in their teens that they’d been adopted because their birth parents had abandoned them as babies, both foundlings were desperate for answers as to why their start in life was so precarious. But with recent statistics suggesting that as many as 50 babies are abandoned by their birth parents in the UK each year, many of these children will never know the reasons why. In their new Long Lost Family special, Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell are hoping to finally give some of these people answers about where they come from. ‘I WATCH IT BACK SO I CAN CRY – AND I SIT THERE JUST SILENTLY WEEPING’ The emotional show is on a “different level” to previous series that have gone before,…

GET HER LOOK ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO, 37 Model Alessandra gives us a lesson in ’70s-style dressing in this chic get-up. The high-waisted jeans are universally flattering, while corduroy is the fabric to be seen in this spring. EVERYBODY’S WEARING... I WANT WHAT SHE’S GOT! POLKA DOTS It’s safe to say that the celebs are going dotty for polka dots. Make like Caroline and opt for a nude design, or go all-out like Kate in her lush two-piece . Either way, this is one look to be spotted in… FASHION WORTH TALKING ABOUT! GRAMMY & BAFTA SPECIAL Eleanor Tomlinson, 26 The Poldark beauty wows in this embellished gown, teamed with flattering cut-outs and a statement bow. We can’t keep our eyes off this modern take on a classic dress. Cardi B, 26…

GO VEGAN YOU DON’T NEED MEAT TO MAKE A MEAL OF IT... AUBERGINE CAPONATA SERVES 2 • 2tbsp sunflower oil • 1 aubergine, chopped into 3cm cubes • 1tsp dried oregano • 1 red onion, finely sliced • 1 garlic clove, finely sliced • 8 cherry tomatoes • 1tbsp sultanas • 1tbsp balsamic vinegar • 10 green olives, pitted and halved • Juice 1/4 lemon • Generous handful basil leaves STEP 1 Heat the oil in a frying pan over a high heat and cook the aubergine and oregano for 5 mins, until it starts to soften. Reduce the heat to medium–high, then add the onion and garlic and cook for 2 mins. STEP 2 Add the tomatoes, sultanas and balsamic vinegar, stir through and cook to reduce for 5…

If you want to get fitter, you don’t need an expensive gym membership or to run for miles. In a new study, people ran up and down three flights of stairs (60 steps) for 20 seconds, three times a day for six weeks. At the end of the experiment “exercise snacking” had improved their fitness by 5%, they had got faster and their leg muscles were 12% stronger! There’s been lots of positive research around “exercise snacking”, where instead of spending lots of time working out, you grab a few minutes several times a day. Give it a go!…

LOVE CAN RELATIONSHIPS WORK WITHOUT SEX? Shockingly, a new study reveals a quarter of couples in their 30s don’t have sex. Emma says intimacy makes love last In my first marriage, I didn’t have sex for two years. I felt that we had become mates and I couldn’t bring myself to do it. I’m not surprised that 25 per cent of couples in their 30s are in sexless relationships, but I am worried. The study revealed that while one of the partners was OK without intimacy, 77 per cent knew that their partner wanted more sex. This mismatch can only be tolerated for a while. You get married, have a family, responsibilities pile up, and finding opportunities to have sex becomes harder. You or your partner may feel comfortable taking…

Alan, it’s been 25 years since your last BBC presenting job… It has. But very soon I’ll be parking my backside on the This Time sofa, just inches from regular host Jennie Gresham – a broadcaster I genuinely admire. How did this come about? Well, regular presenter John Baskell has become unwell, so with just a few days’ notice, I got the call. It’s not my place to divulge the nature of his illness, but I believe it’s to do with his heart. Tell us about the show! If I’m honest, I’m not super clued-up on the show itself. I’m not an avid watcher of BBC One, since I don’t like documentaries about supermarkets or period dramas featuring bonnets. Have you co-hosted before? I’ve presented daytime radio alongside a man…

MUST READ Blood Orange (HARRIET TYCE) Alison has a doting husband, an adorable daughter, and a career on the rise with her first murder case as a defence lawyer about to begin. But she also drinks too much, is neglecting her family and is having a dangerous affair with a colleague. And now someone knows Alison’s secrets and they won’t stop until she’s lost everything… A dark and disturbing thriller – we were gripped. BEST DAY OUT The Wonderful World Of Disney On Ice Here at Closer we’re all for a bit of Disney, and this spring we’re being treated to another special outing with our favourite characters on the ice. Kicking off at London’s Wembley Arena on 13 March, join Toy Story’s Woody and Buzz, plus our fishy friends…

She was left furious in December when husband Wayne Rooney was arrested at a US airport for swearing and public intoxication. And insiders say Coleen Rooney has been pushed to breaking point after the footballer made headlines again last week following a 10-hour boozy bender with his teammates in Florida. He was allegedly seen engaging in a “cosy” chat with barmaid Vicki Rosiek, 32, during his night out, before they drove off in her car to another bar. Wayne was reported to have knocked back shots until 2.30am, after being spotted using a cash machine outside a bar while Coleen was at their new home in Washington DC with their four sons, Kai, nine, Klay, five, Kit, three, and one-year-old Cass. Days later, Coleen was spotted with four Valentine’s Day…

‘SHE WANTS TO MAKE IT CLEAR SHE’S NOT A SAD SINGLETON PINING FOR HER EX’ He appeared keen to silence reports his shock romance with Naomi Campbell was already on the rocks when he went public with the supermodel at a star-studded BAFTA party last week. But while all eyes were firmly on 25-year-old Liam Payne and Naomi, 48, at the Vogue & Tiffany Fashion And Film bash, his ex Cheryl – mum of his 23-month-old son Bear – was making headlines of her own. CHEMISTRY Cheryl, 35, teased about rumours of chemistry between her and Hollywood actor Michael B Jordan, 32 – which were initially sparked when they appeared alongside each other on The Graham Norton  Show in December. It was reported last week that when asked in an…

• Explore sites together – ask your child what sites they like and discuss whether they are suitable and why. • Ask about things that make them feel uncomfortable: Whether it’s photos or mean comments, reassure your child they can talk to you about anything and that you won’t overreact. • Explain safety functions: Show them where to report things, how to block someone and set their privacy settings. • Talk about what is OK to share online: explain that they should never share personal information such as their full name, phone number or address.…

She was left heartbroken when her boyfriend Terry reportedly “threw her out” of their home on New Year’s Eve, leading to a spell in a hotel with their four-month-old son Reggie. And Josie Gibson, 34, who claimed an explosive row over tidying shoes led to Terry packing her bags and ejecting her from his house, later admitted her sadness over having to adjust to life as a single mum. But as the former reality star displayed her newly-trim figure last week –after slimming from a size 18 to a 12-14 in just two months – pals say she’s been throwing herself into exercise to lift her mood. A source reveals, “It’s been a tough couple of months, but getting back into exercise has been a massive boost for Josie. She’s…

‘I LOVE THE BOND THE TWO OF THEM HAVE DEVELOPED’ Mum-of-one Julia Cannon, 21, hadn’t showered for four days due to her newborn baby’s relentless feeding schedule. So when her mum offered to step in, she immediately accepted. Julia’s mum, Angela Owens, 50, had started to lactate when her granddaughter was just four days old. While it’s not common for a woman to lactate when she hasn’t recently given birth, experts say it is possible. Now, both Julia and Angela breastfeed little Naomi, who is 10 months old. Julia says, “When Mum started to produce milk, neither of us could believe it. We weren’t sure if Naomi would feed from her, but she latched on immediately. It’s been a huge help and gives me time to sleep or grab something…

She’s unlikely to remember her first birthday, but that didn’t stop proud parents Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott throwing one of the most lavish birthday parties ever seen for their daughter Stormi. The show-stopping bash was held in a three-storey carnival-themed wonderland dubbed “Stormi World”. There were live performances, a knockout £5,000 birthday cake and even a shop supplying Stormi-themed merchandise. Kylie admitted she’d been pretty extravagant for her daughter’s birthday, writing on Instagram, “I had to go all out for my baby.” Fans following the event on social media were in awe of everything – from the “big top” entrance with an enormous inflatable replica of Stormi’s head, to the Louis Vuittonbranded boxes of fries. ANIMAL CRUELTY The bash also featured a carousel, a swing ride, Stormi-themed party games…

He rose to fame in the ’90s with his iconic hit song Mysterious Girl – his chiselled abs and six-pack delighting fans around the world. But Peter Andre reveals that during this time, starting in his early teens and then throughout his early twenties, he was plagued with worry about keeping his body in tip-top shape, constantly obsessing about his diet and getting enough exercise. SURGERY The father-of-four admits, “In those days, I was really strict with my food. I was very careful about what I ate and I trained loads. I had very little body fat. It got obsessive – I wanted my body to look perfect and worked really hard to maintain it. I wasn’t happy, but I thought, ‘I look OK so it’s all good.’ If there…

Despite appearing as a firm foursome on-screen, it was heavily rumoured that Teri Hatcher had a long-running feud with her co-stars Eva Longoria, Marcia Cross and Felicity Huffman – who played Gabrielle, Bree and Lynette. Proof their warm on-screen friendship disappeared the second the cameras stopped rolling came to light at the show’s finale in 2012, when the girls purposefully left Teri, 54 – who played Susan – off their gift card to the crew. Eva even hinted at the icy relationship during an interview last year when asked if the cast were still friends, insisting, “No, but ninety nine per cent of us are.”…

The two leading actresses on The Good Wife played best friends on screen, but Julianna Margulies and Archie Panjabi have faced rumours of a long-standing feud behind closed doors, and fans soon noticed their characters Alicia Florrick and Kalinda Sharma sharing less and less screen time together. The pair appeared to reunite for one final scene in the season six finale where their characters said goodbye to one another, but it was later reported that the women had been filmed separately and edited together using a green screen – further fuelling reports they couldn’t stand to be around each other.…

‘BRIT WAS UNDER UNIMAGINABLE PRESSURE AT THE HEIGHT OF HER CAREER’ ‘SHE DIDN’T HAVE THE RIGHT PEOPLE GIVING HER ADVICE’ ‘HER LIFE HAS COMPLETELY TURNED AROUND’ After her infamous 2007 meltdown, which saw her shave her own head and be involuntarily held at a psychiatric ward, Britney Spears’ life was put under the control of her father, Jamie, following a court-ordered conservatorship. A decade later, her £170m fortune, Hollywood home and credit cards were still supervised by Jamie. But last year marked a distinct turnaround for 37-year-old Britney, with the most significant indication yet that her troubled times are finally behind her, after reports surfaced that Jamie was in talks to have the conservatorship lifted. While Britney and her family have been tight-lipped over whether the order has been removed,…

In 1988 newborn Jamie Duffy was found by a group of young girls in the grounds of Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth. The baby was wrapped in a towel placed in a carrier bag and left near the entrance to the hospital, which Jamie, now 30, takes as a sign that his mother wanted him to be found. Jamie’s mother never came forward, so he was put up for adoption. Jamie, who lives in Maidstone with his wife and three children, was shocked when the team found someone they believed to be a distant relative and asked them to go through DNA testing. Shockingly, the tests led to the discovery of both his mother and father. But sadly, his mother didn’t feel ready to meet him and it’s currently unknown…

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She became an iconic Page 3 pin-up aged just 16, has sold 30 million records worldwide and, at 52, still performs up to 60 concerts a year for her legions of adoring fans. But behind her incredible success and bubbly persona, Samantha Fox endured devastating heartbreak after losing her partner and manager of 16 years, Myra Stratton, to cancer in 2015. A DARK TIME Now, four years on from her darkest time, the star reveals her life finally feels “complete” now she’s found love again with Norwegian Linda Olsen, who has two teenage sons. “Losing Myra was the most difficult time of my life – and something I wasn’t expecting at all,” admits Sam. “I feel so happy that I have Linda. I’ve got a wonderful girlfriend and two lovely…

INSIDE MELODY’S FRIDGE • Diet Coke• Houmous• Sun-dried tomatoes• Vegan cheese slices• Flora Light spread• Vegan cheese spread• Smoked salmon• Garlic purée• Chicken Kievs• Cod fillets• Avocados• Ginger purée• Broccoli spears• Sweet potato• Salted caramel billionaire cakes• Kale• Banana• Cider vinegar• Rosemary• Cherries• Mushrooms• Oat milk MELODY How much do you spend per week? Around £90. I shop in Co-op and Tesco, and there’s a great health food store called Clare James near to where I live, which stocks loads of awesome organic stuff and fermented drink Kombucha. Describe your daily diet… Breakfast is simple, usually either berries or a banana. Carbs usually make me feel lethargic, so I try to stick to veg and protein, but find myself eating huge sandwiches after training for Dancing On Ice. For dinner,…

She shocked fans when she revealed she’d been admitted to hospital after contracting sepsis in November last year. Three months on, Love Island star Laura Crane admits she feels lucky to be alive. While she’s made a full recovery from sepsis – a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure – the 23 year old says she was unaware how close to death she had come. Speaking about her terrifying ordeal, she explains, “I woke up one morning with the most awful stomach ache. I mistook it for period pains, but as the day went on, my temperature went crazily high and I felt like my heart was going to burst through my chest. I was becoming delirious, I had no concept of time and I was forgetting…

DRIVE SENSIBLY “The less accelerating and braking you do, the less fuel you use,” says Abigail Yearley, money expert at Topcashback.co.uk. Some experts claim smoother driving can save you up to £300 a year on fuel. Slowing down can also help, research has shown that driving at 70mph uses 9 per cent more fuel than driving at 60mph. Make sure you are in the right gear too, as straining the engine uses up more petrol. TAKE CARE OF TYRES “Ensuring your tyres are properly inflated can really improve your fuel consumption,” says Abigail. In fact, a drop in tyre pressure of just 0.4 bar, or six PSI, can boost fuel consumption by up to 20 per cent. Check your tyres at a petrol station every fortnight and inflate if necessary.…

Is the new series improvised? Not while the cameras are rolling. It [the dialogue] looks random, but every little bit of it is planned. It’s quite surgical, actually. We laugh at it in the writing room and after that it just becomes joyless [laughs]. So, Alan’s back at the BBC [following a stint on Sky Atlantic with Mid Morning Matters ]… We had a very long extended sabbatical at Sky, but we are back and it feels right. I enjoy doing him; he’s funny and it makes me laugh. Do you do any Alan prep? There’s no real ritual – it feels like second nature now. The downside is you’re doing something people have seen before and you’re competing against yourself, but the upside is the audience…

THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN PISCES 20 FEB–20 MAR The Full Moon this week is in your Love Zone, so it’s the right time to tie up an old relationship which you may or may not have grown out of. A cycle is ending. If all is well with you and your beloved, be extra grateful. Connect with the Full Moon via this free kit – moonmessages.com/moonlite ARIES 21 MAR–20 APR How this week goes depends a lot on where you work and how you feel about the people you work with. There is a large chunk of energy in the part of your chart to do with ambitions. What do you want to do professionally? Put it out there and go for it. Connect with the Full Moon via…

She’s one of the world’s most successful supermodels, but Naomi Campbell has made headlines over the years for her eventful personal life and liaisons. Here, we look at why she’s so notorious… FIERY TEMPER Naomi’s been involved in a number of celeb spats. She’s had a long-term feud with Tyra Banks, who admitted she was “very scared of” Naomi in 2016, and Victoria Beckham hinted the pair didn’t get on, writing in her autobiography, “[Naomi]’s a lot better now, probably because she’s had anger management.” The pair reportedly made up last year. LEGAL DRAMAS She has also raised eyebrows for her court appearances, having been charged with assault on four occasions after employees, associates and the paparazzi accused her of attacking them. In 2006, she admitted an assault charge after…

Her boyfriend James “Arg” Argent enjoyed an Essex night out without her last week when he was snapped at celebrity hot-spot Sheesh with pals including BFF Mark Wright and a scantily-clad Scarlett Moffatt. And insiders say Gemma Collins, 38 – who was booted off Dancing On Ice the following day – is upset that Arg, 31, has been partying with other women, including single Megan McKenna and Scarlett – who he was linked to in 2017 while filming I’m A Celeb! spin-off show, Extra Camp, in Australia – particularly with his history of being unfaithful. UPSET Despite rumours swirling that Arg may be about to propose, Gemma is said to be hurt. A source says, “Gemma was upset when she saw the pictures of Arg and Scarlett together – saying…

She’s been single since her ex Ryan Oates walked out on her in November 2017 – just three months after the pair became parents to their son Frankie. And insiders say Chanelle Hayes – who was recently pictured looking every inch the doting mum as she splashed about with one-year-old Frankie in Spain – has told pals she’s now ready to find love and a partner who can support her. A source reveals, “Chanelle has always put motherhood first, but she’s been single for a while now and feels ready to start dating again. Being a single mum can be tough and she says she’d love to find someone who could help her out and be a real support to her. She’s even told friends she’d love to go on…

Breastfeeding advocate and student midwife Imogen Bobbett says, “It’s nothing new to share breastfeeding – and wet nursing is completely natural. Royals used to have wet nurses so they didn’t breastfeed, and before the introduction of formula milk, other women would often take over feeding the baby if the mother died or didn’t produce milk for any reason – otherwise the baby would die. Recently, we are seeing more lesbian couples who share the feeding – milk production can be started by hormone treatment or, more rarely, breast stimulation. “Breast milk is by far the best for the baby – your body supplies the right amount for your child. Equally, if you’re breastfeeding and, for example, you inhaled a virus, then you will produce antibodies that are passed on through…

Events planner Steven Duggan, who has organised parties for the likes of superstars Adele and Elton John, says, “The event looked extraordinary – I’ve never seen anything quite like it. The attention to detail was exquisite and the ideas behind it were unique. It must have taken months of planning. Costing everything up, especially as it had to be built from scratch, I’d say the party cost up to £100,000. It won’t be forgotten.”…

DANIELLE LLOYD The former glamour model, 35, has previously revealed that she was in an abusive relationship for two years as a teenager – but never named her attacker. STACEY SOLOMON The TV presenter, 29, has opened up in the past about being in an abusive relationship. She said, “It made me feel like I’d never be the same person again.” JAMELIA The singer, 38, has previously revealed that she left her abusive ex after he hit her while she was breastfeeding their baby daughter Teja, now 17.…

After finding the right balance between following a strict diet and healthy eating, Pete has embarked on his latest TV project, The Junk Food Experiment. It looks at how our obsession with fast food is contributing to the nation’s ever-expanding waistlines. Along with five other famous faces, including former Coronation Street actress Hayley Tamaddon and Olympian Tessa Sanderson, Pete takes part in the extreme overeating experiment – tucking into nothing but pizza, burgers and fried chicken for three weeks to understand how food can affect our bodies. While Pete isn’t giving much away, he admits being surprised by the challenge, saying, “Emily and I love a takeout. But I also know that while I enjoy eating delicious junk food, I don’t feel good afterwards. I am fascinated by what foods…

They had a fiery relationship as husband and wife Kat and Alfie Moon, but life appeared to mirror art when in 2015 actor Shane Richie revealed he and co-star Jessie Wallace, 47, didn’t speak for five years. During a court testimony into a phone-hacking scandal, Shane, 54, said, “That impacts a lot on shows like EastEnders where you are working so closely. You end up not talking to each other because you end up not trusting each other. “After a while, me and Jessie didn’t speak for five years as she didn’t trust me and I didn’t trust her because we both thought we were selling each other down the river with stories, which it turned out of course wasn’t true.” Now they are great friends, with the pair reprising their…

After years of rumoured tension between the SATC co-stars, Kim Cattrall, 62, outed her feud with Sarah Jessica Parker, 53, during an interview with Piers Morgan in 2017. Discussing her decision to not take part in the show’s third film, Kim insisted she had “never been friends” with her co-stars and that Sarah “could have been nicer”. Things took a nastier turn early last year when Kim accused Sarah of “exploiting” the death of her brother Chris by posting her condolences – writing on Instagram, “You are not my family. You are not my friend. So I’m writing to tell you one last time to stop exploiting our tragedy in order to restore your ‘nice girl’ persona.”…

She may be the sexy princess of pop, but when Closer’s Katie Banks met Britney a few years ago on a rare trip to London to launch her lingerie line, the star’s cheekier side came out. Katie recalls, “She couldn’t stop giggling as models paraded around in her underwear designs, and laughed, ‘I’d love to see Kate Middleton wearing my underwear – maybe I’ll send her a matching set!’ “Britney also showed off her British accent, doing her best impression of the Queen, and couldn’t stop gushing about how much she loved the UK. Wearing a revealing jumpsuit, she insisted that body confidence was important, as well as having a positive outlook. She said, ‘Everyone should be able to feel great about themselves, no matter what size or shape. Feeling…

In February 1967, Alley Lofthouse was found wrapped in a pillowcase on the doorstep of a flat in Grangemouth, Scotland, by a paper boy. Authorities believed the newborn – who was covered in blood, with her umbilical cord uncut – had been abandoned in the early hours of the morning. Alley was later adopted by a loving family, who were honest with her about her beginnings. In 2003, after Alley become a mother of three herself, she began an appeal to find her birth mother, appearing in newspapers. A man named Ian came forward who’d also been abandoned at birth in Grangemouth a year after Alley and tests showed they were half-siblings. Alley, who lives in Hull, says, “It made it even more difficult to discover that my natural mother…

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TELLING MY LIFE STORY: “I’m in talks with TV producers to turn my autobiography, Forever , into a drama. I’d love to find a rising star to play my younger self – Sheridan Smith for me in my 30s and maybe Sharon Stone in the later years!” BODY CONFIDENCE: “When I was younger, I was insecure and always worried what I looked like. Now, I’m much more confident – I think it comes from getting older and not caring what people think.” MARRIAGE: “Linda and I are content right now – so getting married is not something we need at the moment.”…

‘RED MEAT TAX WOULD BE GOING TOO FAR’ Recently researchers suggested that taxing red and processed meat by as much as 110% would save lives, Dr C is unconvinced Scientists have claimed taxing red and processed meat would prevent 6,000 deaths a year and save billions for the NHS – but the figures are dodgy. Also, red meat is an important source of iron, zinc and B vitamins, without which we’d be sticking everyone on supplements. BEWARE THE STATS The researchers used computer modelling to estimate how many people die thanks to eating excess meat, what that costs, and what tax would balance it out. They said that globally around 2.4 million people die a year from too much processed and red meat, but the Lancet’s Global Burden of Disease…

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1 THE JUNK FOOD EXPERIMENT TUCK IN! WED 27 FEB, 9PM, ITV Take six celebs and force them to eat nothing but burgers, fried chicken and pizza every day for 21 days. While this sounds like a Black Mirror episode, it’s actually a one-off medical experiment to show exactly what a long-term diet of junk food does to our bodies. MIC’s Hugo Taylor freaks out at his first meal of pizza, suggesting “human guinea pig” is not a career for him. “It’s like a really bad one-night stand – you’re enjoying it at the time, but when it’s done, you just want to get out the door and shower,” he says. Watch as bodies are literally destroyed – although Peter Andre STILL manages to keep his six-pack... 2 THREE IDENTICAL…

Have you enjoyed doing this show? MATTHEW, 40: It’s been a beautiful culmination of my career. I’ve been able to give back and share all the expertise I’ve gained. It’s been really rewarding, to give young up-and-comers great knowledge to help their careers. CHERYL, 35: It’s been really fun and exciting. It’s been great. OTI, 28: I’ve loved every minute of it; all the hard work and just sharing my knowledge with these girls. It’s really inspiring. What song gets you up dancing? MATTHEW: Anything by Bruno Mars, particularly Treasure. CHERYL: Anything by Beyoncé; Crazy In Love is a great one. OTI: Finesse by Bruno Mars and Cardi B. Out of all the performances you’ve ever done, what’s been your favourite? MATTHEW: A real stand-out moment for me was…

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