Table of contents for Issue 871 in Closer

In a world where cosmetic surgery has become the beauty norm, a refreshing trend is emerging. This week, Charlotte Dawson tells us about shunning the surgeon’s scalpel. The reality TV star, who’s famed for her self-deprecating Instagram posts, says that making fun of her “chunky-but-funky” belly has boosted her self-esteem and helped her deal with online trolls. Meanwhile, Loose Women’s Nadia Sawalha shared her thoughts on body-positivity last week by uploading a few snaps of her skinny-dipping on holiday. Turn to p32, where other Closer favourites reveal how becoming more self-accepting has shaped them for the better. And if you’re still in need of a feel-good fix after all that, check out our supermarket special on p49 for our pick of the best fashion, beauty and home bargains from the…

She’s made no secret of her longing for a baby, revealing in February that she was hoping to become a mother “towards the end of the year”. And in a mission to make her dream a reality, insiders say Gemma, 38, is looking into all possible options for having a child, and won’t rule out surrogacy. Earlier this year, the star revealed she was taking fertility drug Clomid to help increase her chances of conceiving naturally, following a number of health concerns. She’d previously revealed fears that she’d left motherhood too late, insisting her work schedule had got in the way of baby plans, saying, “I have got so much on work-wise”. A source says, “There’s nothing Gemma would love more than to be a mum, but she wants to…

‘WITH THE INFORMATION THEY HAVE ON HER, SHE COULD LOSE FANS AND CAREER PROJECTS’ Her history of turbulent romances has left her with a string of bitter exes –with her most recent on-off ex, Kris Boyson, reportedly fuming after she dumped him via text message last month and moved on with new toyboy Charles Drury, who she’s said to have already moved into her Sussex mansion. But last week – after it was reported she’d confiscated Charles’ phone to stop the builder leaking details of her private life – Jordan appeared eager to get Kris back on side when she left a flirty comment on his Instagram post. Although later that week, reports claimed she enjoyed an after party in her hotel room with Geordie Shore stars Chloe Ferry, James…

She’s opened up about her plans for motherhood, revealing that she and husband Mark Wright are determined to become parents. During an appearance on Jonathan Ross’ talk show that aired last week, Michelle Keegan – who plays a mum in Brassic – was asked when she would be starting a family. Michelle, 32, replied, “Not yet. Everyone always asks that question. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not getting any younger. My mum is on it as well. No plans yet, but we definitely do want children in the future.” Mark, 32, and Michelle celebrated their four-year wedding anniversary in May, but have spent much of their marriage living in different countries due to work commitments. The former Corrie star films Our Girl overseas, while Mark previously spent a year in…

They were a Hollywood golden couple, before their surprise split in 2011 after eight years of marriage. And now Demi Moore has revealed some shocking bombshells in her new book, claiming her ex Ashton Kutcher cheated on her and encouraged her to have threesomes. According to reports, the 56-year-old actress claims in her new tell-all book, Inside Out, that Ashton, 41, cheated on her twice and that she agreed to threesomes with him to show her then-husband “how great and fun [she] could be” – afterwards calling them a “mistake”. Demi also reportedly said that when the news broke that Ashton had allegedly had affairs – with Brittney Jones and Sara Leal both claiming to have slept with him – she felt “sick to [her] stomach” and “knew [Leal] wasn’t…

Andrea Crosse, 54, lives in Gillingham, Kent. She says, “Before I adopted Stan from a friend, I did a bit of research and knew his breed was associated with health issues. He’d already lost one eye because of an ulcer, and his previous owner said he had trouble eating. I felt a bit sorry for him and wanted to help. Stan is now part of the family, but he has lots of problems. His remaining eye weeps a lot and we’re often cleaning a rusty-coloured substance from it. He can only eat dry biscuits. We’ve tried him on chicken and fish, but he can’t cope with it. He gets very breathless, too. We love him – he’s the soppiest cat, so placid and playful, and I’m glad I adopted him…

Four years ago, Amy Balmer was morbidly obese. At just 5ft 1, she weighed over 17st and size 24 clothes were tight on her. She was terrified she would die from an obesity-related illness and leave her daughters without a mother. But now she’s attending a slimming group, has lost a whopping 6st, and can comfortably wear a size 12. But despite being happy that she’s healthier, she still hates her appearance – and struggles even to look in the mirror. SELF-CONSCIOUS Amy, 35, who lives near Gloucester with her fiancé Darren, 40, an engineer, and her two daughters, says, “I still feel like the big girl inside, and although I’ve got a wardrobe full of new clothes, I hardly ever wear them, preferring to hide myself in my old…

‘I want to be skinny’ She’s endured a very public battle with her weight since finding fame on TOWIE in 2010, yo-yoing between a size 8 and a size 16. And while recent reports claimed Lauren Goodger was keen to get back into a fitness regime after gaining weight filming the latest series of Celebs Go Dating, the reality star reveals she’s now desperate for extreme surgery to achieve the “perfect” figure. In an emotional confession, 33-year-old Lauren – who has already had a boob job, non-invasive liposuction and a reported Brazilian butt lift – tells Closer , “I hate my body, I hate it. I want to get surgery.” UNDER PRESSURE And Lauren – who is regularly criticised on her Instagram feed for filtering her photos – adds, “I…

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GO VEGAN YOU DON’T NEED MEAT TO MAKE A MEAL OF IT... SPINACH AND KALE PASTA WITH CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS SERVES 2 • 100g Brussels sprouts, finely sliced • 1 1/2tsp olive oil • 150g uncooked gluten-free vegan pasta FOR THE PESTO: • 335g fresh spinach • 335g kale leaves, stems removed and chopped • 2tbsp cashews • 1tbsp dried basil • 2tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • Juice 1/2 lime • 1tsp minced garlic STEP 1 Preheat oven to 230°C/fan 210°C/gas mark 8. Line a baking tray with baking paper. STEP 2 Toss the sprouts with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Spoon on to the tray and roast for 10–15 mins until crisp. STEP 3 Cook the pasta according to the pack instructions. Drain, reserving 125ml of…

Gemma Collins and Kerry Katona have both admitted paying £250 for weight-loss injections. That’s worrying, for lots of reasons. TACKLE WHY YOU EAT They contain a drug called liraglutide, which can suppress your appetite – but there’s a difference between a doctor prescribing it and people getting so-called “skinny jabs” online. Injections should only be prescribed to adults whose BMI is classed as obese, or those with Type 2 diabetes. These jabs shouldn’t be given to people who just want to drop 10lbs before a holiday. There’s probably a screening process when buying them, but people will lie. If you’re seen by a doctor in a clinic, they can weigh you there and then and look at your notes to see if you’re suitable. Doctors tend to prescribe this drug…

According to a new report by Vouchercodes. co.uk, we’re all aware that we overspend on certain items but we keep doing it regardless. The worst offenders include cinema popcorn, takeaway coffee and over-the-counter medication. Here’s how to end the money madness. GET A SWEETER DEAL ON SNACKS We spend around £8 on snacks and drinks each time we go to see a film. “As tempting as that waft of popcorn can be, these extras at the box office have a high mark-up,” explains Oli Townsend, deals expert at MoneySavingExpert.com. “It’s a myth that cinemas don’t allow you to bring food and drink from outside – chains including Cineworld, Odeon and Vue have no rules against it. You can also bring your own drink as long as it’s non-alcoholic and not…

Why can’t Ste leave the organisation? They have loads of evidence against him. He wants to keep his family safe and he knows if he walked away they could do anything to put them in danger. He’s so far down this rabbit hole, nobody can help him. Has he had doubts along the way? He thought the group was supposed to be about bringing people together, not pushing them away. He desperately wants to please these guys and have this friendship with them. FOLLOW OUR LIVE TWEETS OVER AT @CloserOnline…

Who was Catherine? She was one of the great female rulers in the history of the world. She wasn’t Russian by birth, but German. She took up the throne from her husband, Peter III, at great personal risk. She was an extraordinary woman – and she ruled very successfully during the 18th century. What research did you do for the role? I read some of her letters, which are funny and full of observations about life. I read a couple of books about her as well. What was great to see was that Catherine had good wit and liked to have a laugh. She wasn’t an uptight person. You had fun filming the ‘transvestite ball’ scene? It features in the first episode and it was certainly fun to film. It…

Her ex Liam Payne went public with his new girlfriend, model Maya Henry, last month – and insiders say the news has accelerated Cheryl’s plans to move on with her life and, more specifically, her family. Cheryl, 36, has opened up in the past about her longing to have another baby. ADOPTION Earlier this year, she said that having just one child would be “unimaginable” and hinted at looking at alternative options to have another baby in the absence of a partner, so her son Bear wouldn’t be an only child. She said, “You don’t necessarily need to be in a relationship to have another child. I’ve got a friend who has had two children using donors. Not everything has to be conventional.” The twice-divorced star – who split from…

They appeared to be the picture of happiness last month with their loved-up displays during their family trip to Italy and the South of France – with Victoria Beckham and her husband, David, finally seeming to silence the critics over the state of their 20-year marriage. ROMANTIC TRIP And despite their continued affection towards one another last week as David, 44, proudly supported the fashion designer at London Fashion Week alongside their four children, Posh – in a rare insight into her marriage – revealed how she harboured insecurities over their relationship. ‘ THEY’VE REIGNITED THEIR SPARK BUT POSH STILL HAS DEEP-ROOTED ANXIETIES’ Opening up about her fears ahead of their romantic trip to Italy to mark their milestone anniversary, Posh, 45, revealed, “I said to David, ‘God, what will…

‘SHE WAS UNHAPPY ABOUT WAYNE DRAWING ATTENTION TO THEIR SPENDING HABITS’ He’s one of the wealthiest footballers in the UK, with an estimated fortune of £130 million. And Wayne Rooney faced a bitter backlash from fans when he complained about wages in American soccer, saying he felt players are “underpaid” – despite his £10k-a-week salary playing for DC United, where he is seeing out his final season before returning home to play for Derby County. And insiders tell Closer how Wayne’s comments have caused fresh humiliation for his wife, Coleen, 33, who had been snapped running errands in a pair of £1,000 trainers and with a £4,000 handbag two days earlier. Trolls were quick to use the sportsman’s opinions as an opportunity to attack Coleen’s spending habits, with one saying,…

She recently spoke about having his babies – but now Emily Atack has split from her boyfriend of six months, film producer Rob Jowers. Reportedly, the pair, who met at a Brit Awards party in February, realised their relationship “wasn’t right” earlier this month. Sources claimed “the dust had settled on their honeymoon period” and now Emily, 29, wants to “throw herself into her career”. The split came as the former Inbetweeners star began her new job hosting dating show Singletown with Joel Dommett. Just two months ago, Emily said of Rob, “We’re very happy and very much in love. After a few Champagnes, we play around with baby names for a laugh.”…

As part of their campaign to encourage more people to consider adopting a pet instead of buying from a breeder, the RSPCA has launched Adoptober. Visit Rspca.org.uk/ findapet to begin your search, or visit Rspca.org.uk/give to support the organisation’s work in rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals. Kiki, 12, and Posh, 10, (above) have been waiting for a new owner for two years. They arrived at the RSPCA’s Kidderminster and District branch in Worcestershire when their elderly owner could sadly no longer take care of them. Posh loves attention and Kiki is laid-back and independent. The cats are inseparable and would be suited to a quiet home. If you can help, email janis.rspca@btinternet.com or complete the form on the RSPCA website. Emma (above) is a one-year-old domestic shorthair cat. She was…

In the world of showbiz, where celebs are obsessed with fillers, filters and surgery, Charlotte Dawson has won praise from fans for her refreshing body positivity. The reality-TV favourite has become famed for her funny, self-deprecating Instagram posts, from grabbing her belly as she compares herself to her gym-honed boyfriend, to playing with her “double chin”. And stripping off naked for Closer’s exclusive shoot, Charlotte, 26, insists that, while she isn’t 100 per cent satisfied with her body, she feels it’s important to make light of any insecurities she has. “I think it’s healthier to take the p** s out of it,” she laughs, “so I call my double chin ‘Bob and Belinda’, my bunions ‘Basil and Bill’, and I flap my bingo wings like a bird!” SOCIAL MEDIA She…

Hollywood stars usually shroud themselves in secrecy when it comes to their cosmetic surgery, but Sharon Osbourne has always been refreshingly honest about her numerous lifts and tweaks. Her latest in a very long list of procedures is a fourth facelift – which involved 13 hours on the operating table – and last week, the 66-year-old proudly showed off her incredible transformation. “I had my neck done – my jowl’s gone,” she recently revealed. “I told the surgeon to pull it from the top of my head and put an elastic band in it! Everything was lifted up, so it looks more refreshed.” SURGE IN COSMETIC WORK Sharon, who is a grandma of three, first revealed the results of her latest surgery on US panel show The Talk, in which…

Closer’s psychological therapist Emma Kenny says, “How Amy feels about her transformation is actually a very common response to weight loss – and the reason a lot of people who slim down end up putting it all back on. It’s because they don’t believe they deserve to be thin and see themselves as a fat person who’s ‘borrowed’ a thin body. They feel unworthy, and they can’t justify having nice clothes because they’ve spent so long feeling too big and unattractive. “The way to combat this is literally to affirm to yourself every day that you do deserve to look and feel good, telling yourself, ‘I’m worth it, I’m a good person and I have lost weight.’ “Amy looks incredible now and she undoubtedly deserves to feel proud of herself.”…

2011 “I was living a party girl lifestyle [on TOWIE ]. I was drinking a lot, eating a lot and it [the weight] crept up.” 2015 “I can’t believe what I looked like. It’s weird. I was in denial.” 2017 “When I was doing my fitness DVD, I was so strict and I saw results. But I’m a sociable person and it made me miserable to stay in all the time.” NOW “I have a normal body shape… I have thick legs but I never really have belly fat. I’m not skinny but I’m not fat.”…

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He’s spent the last two years “living under a rock” by his own admission, after his high-octane lifestyle came crashing down following drug addiction, a string of devastating deaths in his family, a prison sentence and an explosive on/off high-profile relationship with actress Stephanie Davis, with whom he has two-year-old son Caben-Albi. And Jeremy McConnell admits the past few years – which saw him on a “self-sabotaging path” – nearly led to his own “demise”. Following the breakdown of his relationship with the Hollyoaks actress after they infamously met on Celebrity Big Brother in 2016, the Irish model was found guilty of assault in August 2017, and was handed a suspended prison sentence. After breaching the terms of his community service order when he flew to Turkey for a hair…

INSIDE LEILANI’S FRIDGE • Ketchup • Houmous • Watermelon • Pickled beetroot • Pickled red cabbage • Trifles • Olives • Vegetarian sausages • Quorn sausage rolls • Branston pickle • Lettuce • Red onion • Red peppers • Pears • Celery sticks • Cucumber • Carrots • Cherry tomatoes • Almond milk • Oatly! oat drink • Baileys • Pimm’s VERDICT NUTRITIONIST JULIETTE KELLOW SAYS: “Vegetarian diets need proper planning to include essential nutrients, so Leilana shouldn’t skip breakfast; porridge made with fortified soya milk will boost protein, calcium and vitamin B12. Her fridge is also packed with salty houmous, olives and ready-made veggie products – and too much salt can raise blood pressure.” FRIDGE HEALTH RATING 5/10 TAKEAWAY TREAT INDIAN Usually I’ll get a veggie tikka masala, basmati…

You might think that if you get drowsy on a Sunday afternoon you should battle through to bedtime, but taking 40 winks may give you more of a boost than you think. Researchers randomly selected 3,462 people, gave them a health check, and monitored them for five years. Those who napped once or twice a week almost halved their chances of having a heart attack, stroke or heart failure compared to those who never napped – even after they factored in things like blood pressure and cholesterol. You snooze, you win!…

£7.98 On a sketchbook and pencils from WHSmith, as I love to draw. £12.99 For my Vietnamese lunch from Pho. £3.29 For a bottle of Simple micellar cleansing water from Boots. It’s my last step before moisturising. £24.49 For Moraccanoil Intense Curl Cream. I’ve got naturally curly hair and this keeps it under control. £14.99 On the book The Power Of The Actor by Ivana Chubbuck. It’s all about acting techniques. • Jess is an ambassador for Guide Dogs UK. To learn more, visit Guidedogs.org.uk…

1 VICKY PATTISON: NO FILTER REALITY BITES WED 2 OCT, 10PM, QUEST RED A no-holds-barred look at the life of reality star Vicky P and how she’s dealing with being in her thirties. Having spilt up from her fiancé and put on two stone, she’s not in a good place, describing herself as looking like “a fridge with arms”. But a working trip to Australia and meeting up with her first boyfriend, Dean, soon puts a smile on her face, even when facing her biggest fear – sharks – “dirty big swimming dinosaurs”. This is a fascinating show in which Vicky is funny, feisty and frequently tearful – but, above all, brutally honest. Although we’re not sure she had a filter in the first place, tbh. 2 STRICTLY / THE…

Tell us about your character. She was a lady-in-waiting, but there isn’t a great deal written about her. What exists is sensationalist – how she supposedly tested lovers for Catherine… Did you enjoy the outfits? A costume really adds fuel to the fire when you’re creating a character. And, particularly for women, they take a great deal of stamina and skill to wear. They are uncomfortable, but they are beautiful and magnificent.…

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She’s been her best friend for over a decade and has been by her side through her career highs and lows, her two divorces and her most recent split from Liam Payne, the father of her child. And Kimberley Walsh reveals she’s closer to Cheryl than ever, and despite Liam, 26, recently going public with new girlfriend Maya Henry, says her best pal is in a great place right now. While she keeps tight-lipped on Cheryl’s love life, Kimberley, 37, tells Closer, “She looks happy because she is really happy at the moment and she’s in a great place. She was like a proud mum to me when she came to watch me in my new show [Big The Musical] recently. We’re very connected and we see each other all…

Closer’s psychological therapist Emma Kenny says, “It’s so common for people who have been married for a long time to prioritise being parents before being partners. Empty nest syndrome, where children leave the home, can have a devastating impact on marriage. After so many years of putting family life and the kids first, a couple find themselves alone again. But what’s important is for couples to realise that talking about their children can be a positive experience, as it is nostalgic and produces positive memories. Couples also have to remember that there was a time before children when they both found each other intoxicating, so they can regain those feelings again. What’s important in marriage is for couples to have intimacy in the bedroom and also to explore shared space…

She opened up about the horrific trolling she’d suffered in the wake of the recent death of her third husband George Kay last week, revealing how cruel taunts that she was a “child abuser” from campaign group Fathers4Justice – who claimed she’d stopped her ex seeing their five-year-old daughter Dylan Jorge – had left her close to suicide. Days later, Kerry Katona posed for an unfiltered photo in her underwear after trolls criticised her bikini body online – insisting, “Lumps and bumps, stretch marks and cellulite! I am on a journey – a spiritual one and a fitness one!” DEATH THREATS Now insiders say that, despite the abuse, 38-year-old Kerry has vowed to tackle the trolls head-on, and credits boyfriend Ryan Mahoney for supporting her through her battle. A source…

Fans of hit TV sitcom Outnumbered were delighted when starring couple Claire Skinner and Hugh Dennis announced they were dating. And now Claire has broken her silence on the romance and said: “‘We are [together]. It’s a lovely little life surprise, isn’t it? It’s a lovely thing.” Claire, 54, began dating Hugh, 57, last year – 11 years after they first met and started playing Sue and Pete Brockman in the BBC comedy. They are now thought to be living together in the London home Hugh bought after his split from his second wife, Kate Abbot-Anderson (with whom he shares children Freddie, 22, and Meg, 20) in 2015. Claire, meanwhile, split from her TV director husband, Charles Palmer – with whom she shares sons William, 20, and Henry, 17 –…

‘ THEY’RE GLAMORISED BY CELEBS, BUT PEOPLE DON’T REALISE HOW MUCH THEY SUFFER’ With their sad eyes, snub noses and down-turned pouts, so-called “grumpy cats” have become a social media sensation. But such is the demand for these “Instagrammable” cats that they are now being bred to have ever more extreme facial features, which is causing severe health issues. Vets have warned that flat-faced cats – which include Persian, British and exotic shorthairs – can suffer from breathing difficulties, deformed skulls, eye and skin infections. But as celebrity owners show off their cats online, the trend shows no signs of slowing. Ed Sheeran’s cats have 371,000 followers on Instagram, and Kim Kardashian was often pictured with her cat before she gave it away due to allergies in 2012. EXPENSIVE When…

She was forced to undergo life-changing reconstructive surgery in 2012 after a botched boob job left her “deformed” when the implant exploded, causing her to lose six pints of blood and doctors found a huge blood clot in her chest. In 2016, she underwent three rounds of reconstructive surgery that went wrong, leaving her with misshapen boobs. But despite her ordeal, Danielle Lloyd finally found the courage to go under the knife again last week to complete her breast reconstruction and to have a bum lift in Turkey – where her pal Jordan recently had multiple procedures. BOTCHED ‘SHE WAS DESPERATE TO FEEL HAPPY AGAIN AFTER ALL SHE’D BEEN THROUGH’ And insiders say that former glamour model Danielle, 35, made the decision after years of battling with her self-image following…

“I was accused of being a ‘catfish’ when I posted ‘nice’ pictures of myself, which is why I show the real, day-to-day me. Because it’s OK to have a bad day, a bad period, or to have a flat-pack bum, like me! “There’s a lot of pressure on young girls and there shouldn’t be. Just embrace what you have – everyone has rolls and our bodies aren’t supposed to be designed for surgery. “I met a girl the other day who is skinny and struggling to put on weight, so it’s not always weight gain that’s a problem, because skinny people have struggles, too – you can’t win either way, so who are you even trying for? “If you are happy in life, does it matter what other people say…

After struggling with their looks, these celebrities are finally embracing their fabulous figures. Following years of battling with her weight, which led to an eating disorder, Nadia Sawalha has new-found body confidence and shared a picture of herself skinny-dipping last week. The Loose Woman’s insecurities were first triggered by an incident in the ’90s when she was “negatively compared” to her “very thin” sister, Ab Fab actress Julia. She was also left “crying on the scales” after losing 4st for her 2010 fitness DVD Fat To Fab, and more recently she admitted to having an over-eating disorder, for which she had therapy. But the 54 year old now seems at ease with herself, as last week she proudly captioned her snap, “Whole next level in body confidence for me!” Here,…

Sharon revealed her daughter Kelly was there with her when she came around from her latest surgery – and it seems the mum and daughter duo have been taking tips from each other when it comes to diet too, as Kelly showed off her equally impressive trim figure last week. Pictured at Universal Studios in Hollywood, the former Fashion Police star looked super-slim in an all-black getup with quirky purple hair. After shooting to fame in 2002 starring in their family reality show The Osbournes, Kelly struggled with issues growing up in the public eye. She suffered from drug and alcohol addiction for years, but when she went to rehab, it impacted on her weight. She has admitted, “I replaced the drugs with food and just got fatter and fatter.…

She won the hearts of the nation this summer when she had her first proper relationship – and subsequent break-up – on camera during Love Island. Her former “half-boyfriend” Curtis Pritchard brutally dumped her after a short stay in Casa Amor (the villa designed to test the Islanders’ loyalties). Making the decision to leave the show shortly after, Amy’s heartfelt leaving speech will go down in reality TV history as the ultimate tear-jerker, as she told Curtis, “All I’ve ever wanted is for you to be happy. And you’re not going to be able to be happy if I’m still here.” If that wasn’t enough heartache for former air hostess Amy, 27, she had to watch her friend and co-star, Maura Higgins, get with her ex. Reflecting on the immediate…

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Closer’s psychological therapist Emma Kenny says, “Jeremy is an example of someone hitting rock bottom and realising how life would play out if he were to continue in such a way. When I met him two years ago, I was concerned about his mental state. He admitted he had huge struggles with grief and was drinking heavily. Going to prison gave him a physical reminder of the pain a chaotic lifestyle can bring. In spite of his past, Katie has managed to believe in Jeremy. This ‘belief’ against the odds has given Jeremy the motivation to become the best version of himself. When you’re under the influence of alcohol and drugs, your conduct is impaired, often leading to destructive tendencies. But living with sobriety has enabled Jeremy to see clearly,…

How much do you spend per week? About £150. I shop at supermarkets but if I see little farm shops, I’ll see what they have too. Describe your daily diet… I usually skip breakfast, but I’ll sometimes have a coffee with coconut cream and a crumpet with Marmite. For lunch, I’ll have a massive salad with lentils or brown rice. I’m trying to be vegan so I don’t have dairy or meat as I’m a big animal lover. I often order a food box from HelloFresh and make their meals from scratch. I eat a lot of pasta and make a good veggie chili. I have a lot of nuts for protein, but sometimes I just love salt and vinegar Kettle Chips. Is there anything you refuse to eat? Even…

RELATIONSHIPS AVOID REPEATING THE SAME MISTAKES IN LOVE Emma says that acknowledging your part in past break-ups helps you to find lasting happiness in future partnerships The blissful early days of new love are gorgeous, but at some point real life kicks in, and people can fall back into old bad habits. An eight-year study recently revealed that when we start new relationships, we make the same mistakes we did in past broken ones. This is mainly down to us failing to take responsibility for the part we played in our break-ups. A little while in with your new partner, share what caused problems in the past, and agree strategies to avoid them together. That will make you feel more secure in your new partnership, as rather than letting yourself…

This is the 15th-anniversary year of the show. Is there anything special planned? The series certainly starts off with a bang, because Lord Sugar sends the candidates to Cape Town in South Africa and it’s probably the most challenging task ever. My team head off on safari and make all sorts of promises to people about seeing “The Big Five”. Who knew you could get confused between an elephant and a hippopotamus? What was Cape Town like? It was fabulous. We had an amazing time. There are some other incredible tasks coming up this series, such as an away day on a beautiful steam train where the candidates have to cook for clients – or there’s one where they have to design a theme-park ride. Also, they have to find…

MUST READ Postscript (CECELIA AHERN)  Postscript is the much-anticipated sequel to the global best-seller PS I Love You. It’s been seven years since Holly’s husband Gerry died – six since she read his final letter, which urged her to find the courage to forge a new life without him. But when a group inspired by Gerry’s letters approaches Holly asking for help, she finds herself drawn back into a world that she worked so hard to leave behind… Make sure you have tissues at the ready – this one’s a real weepy. BEST DAY OUT MCM Comic Con Taking place at ExCel London from 25-27 October is the coolest celebration of pop culture, MCM Comic Con. From film buffs to comic book enthusiasts, there’s something for everyone at this three-day…

Memo to men everywhere: when we say we don’t want a fuss on our special day, we mean THIS… happy birthday, Frankie! Lily reveals her new transport. Frankly, she’s quackers. MALIN ANDERSSON Malin wins the Closer Award For Laziness by refusing to do what the rest of us do by just sticking a hand out of the window… CHARLOTTE CROSBY Having a bad day? Then just think what it would be like to be related to Charlotte Crosby and count your blessings! Joe has a novel and environmentally friendly approach to drying baby Indie after bath time. He simply hangs her out on the washing line. AJ, we said we wanted a photo of you in bed and bare… not in bed with a bear! Like Miranda, we have advisory…