Inhoudsopgave van 16 February 2016 - Closer

They made names for themselves as brash party girls with roller-coaster love lives as colourful as their fake tan – but fast-forward a few years and Jordan and Lauren Goodger are now unrecognisable. Gone are the heavy make-up and cleavage-busting outfits. In are softer, more sophisticated styles. But they haven’t lost their hard edge. Underneath, there’s the same steely determination to capitalise on their fame. Good luck to them – but are we the only ones who’ll admit we’ll miss seeing Jordan dressed as a pink unicorn?…

They’ve made names for themselves based on their love of fake tan, heavy make-up and skimpy outfits. But as Jordan and Lauren Goodger both debuted shock make-unders last week, pals reveal their new looks are a rebranding strategy. Mum-of-five Jordan, 37 – real name Katie Price – has built up a £45m empire with glamour modelling, a series of tell-all books, clothing ranges and TV shows. Meanwhile, ex- TOWIE star Lauren, 29, has made a reported £2m from her tanning and hair extensions range, Lauren’s Way, and her recent weight-loss DVD. But now both stars are keen to reinvent themselves. As Closer previously reported, Jordan, who’s a guest panellist on Loose Women , has been “toning down” her image in a bid to be a primetime TV star. Last week…

‘The Beckhams know what teenagers can be like’ As Madonna and Guy Ritchie gear up for a fierce custody battle over their son Rocco, insiders reveal David and Victoria Beckham are stepping in to help the warring exes settle their dispute. The feud reached a climax in December after Rocco left Madonna’s Rebel Heart tour and moved to the UK to be with his dad, refusing to return to his mum’s side, or to her New York home. Madonna, 57, then hired a lawyer, and a Manhattan Civil Supreme Court judge ruled Rocco, 15, should return for the start of school on 4 January. Rocco ignored the ruling, choosing to remain in the UK. Guy too has hired lawyers to fight for custody, and a hearing will be held on…

‘Kimberley and Justin are on cloud nine’ She looked sensational in a bikini as she celebrated her recent wedding in Barbados. Now the new Mrs Kimberley Scott has told her closest friends that as she’s got her size 10 body back, she’d love to try for baby No2. Just last week the former Girls Aloud singer admitted she hoped to expand her brood, saying: “I definitely want more children. Bobby has started rocking his arms like a cradle and saying ‘Baaaaaybee.’” To which her new husband, musician Justin Scott, 33, responded: “Because you taught him to. She [Kimberley] prompts him saying, ‘Wouldn’t you like a little baby to hold?’” PREGNANCY RUMOURS Despite Kimberley, 34, letting her hair down at the wedding – she posted a snap on Instragram of her…

She’s revealed in the past that having a baby made her more confident than ever about her body, and Billie Faiers was looking happy and relaxed last week as she posted a stream of sun-drenched bikini snaps on Instagram from her family holiday in the Maldives. Billie, 26, jetted off with businessman fiancé Greg Shepherd and their 19-month-old daughter Nelly ahead of the launch of her swimwear collection in April, and shared a picture of herself looking toned in her bikini alongside Greg, captioned: “Me and my sweets.” The 5ft 4 TOWIE star – who is 9st and a size 8 – gained 11/2st during her pregnancy, but vowed to return to her pre-pregnancy weight as she didn’t want a “mum tum.” Billie says: “Having a baby hasn’t changed the…

1 Have the conversation about safety early and often as soon as they start going online. Children spend an average of 12 hours a week online. 2 Ask your child to show you their favourite things to do online. You’ll support them while learning what they know. 3 Know who your child is talking to online. Children don’t think of people they meet through social networking as strangers – they’re just online friends. Explain that people can pretend to be someone they’re not. Connecting to someone as a “friend,” means they access personal information. Apps and networking sites use GPS to locate users, so change settings to prevent this being revealed. 4 Agree rules, the time they can spend online and sites they can visit. Talk to them about sharing…

NAOMI: ‘I’VE HIT THE JACKPOT WITH NEW MAN IDRIS!’ Just days after Idris Elba and supermodel Naomi Campbell sparked rumours of a romance when they left New York’s prestigious 1 Oak nightclub together, reports surfaced that the actor had split from his girlfriend Naiyana Garth. Friends say the A-list pair – who are thought to have become friends in 2014 when Idris helped the model with her annual Fashion For Relief charity – grew closer towards the start of the year and are now smitten with each other. A source says: “Idris and Naomi have been friends for years – they’ve always been harmlessly flirting. There’s been a very strong chemistry but they only got together once Idris was single. They’ve been trying to keep it as low-key as possible…

• The Kardashian family were so close to the Simpsons that sisters Kim, Khloé and Kourtney knew them as “Uncle OJ” and “Aunt Nicole.” • Robert Kardashian was part of OJ’s defence team and was in court every day during his trial. Sometimes Kim would be in court to support her dad. • At the time of the trial, Kris Jenner was pregnant with Kendall – her first child with then-husband Bruce. She sat in court wearing her late friend Nicole Brown Simpson’s hand-me-down maternity clothes. • After the funeral of his ex-wife, OJ Simpson camped out at the Kardashian family home during the media blitz – sleeping in Kim’s bedroom. • Although he was acquitted of murder in 1995, Simpson was found “liable for the death and battery” of…

They’ve only been dating for six months, but Danielle Lloyd’s new man Michael O’Neill is certainly putting her through her paces. The mum-of-three tells Closer: “I’m feeling really good at the moment, I’m going to the gym three times a week. It is hard to fit in exercising around spending time with my boys, but Michael makes me go to the gym when I’m not in the mood! He’s great, he’s like my best friend, too. He can always make me laugh.” Former WAG Danielle, 32 – who split from her footballer husband Jamie O’Hara, 29, in August 2014 – revealed last week how her middle son, four-year-old Harry, is being tested for autism as she felt he was “different” to his brothers. She said: “I knew from when he…

IN THE NEWS GET READY FOR FASHION WEEK WITH H&M With London Fashion Week kicking off, now is the time to snap up some new pieces. The latest Studio Collection from H&M is ideal if you want something with a designer feel that won’t blow the budget. With luxe fabrics including leather, silk and 100 per cent organic cotton, it takes all the best details from some of the S/S16 trends to create pieces that are a little sporty, a little boho and very covetable. MEET THE MICRO TREND... TACTILE BLUES When it comes to mastering one of Pantone’s official colours of the year, light-blue “Serenity,” make sure your outfit comes with a good helping of touchy-feely fabrics, too. JUST LANDED POUT PERFECTION Besides her voice, singer Gwen Stefani is…

‘7am I have to wake up early for my This Morning job, but I’ll hit snooze on my alarm a few times first! I then check emails, Twitter and Instagram. 7.45am I roll out of bed, then jump in the shower. I’m not fussy about products, but I love Kérastase shampoo and conditioner. 8.15am I get a cab to ITV studios, which is 30 miles away from my home in Essex. I go in a tracksuit and Canada Goose coat or sometimes, if I’m shattered, I rock up in my pyjamas! 9.15am I dash into hair and make-up, grabbing a coffee and porridge or toast on my way. I’ll read all the celeb gossip and run through the show. 10am The fashion department at This Morning is amazing. I usually…

ELLA’S FAVE HEALTHY COMFORT FOODS Ella Woodward has quickly become one of the UK’s favourite lifestyle gurus after adopting a natural, plant-based diet four years ago. Her first cookbook, Deliciously Ella, was a number one bestseller and now she’s back with more hearty recipes. Her latest offering, Deliciously Ella Every Day, is designed for people with busy lives who still want to eat healthily. “The most important thing about healthy eating is that the food is both delicious and do-able,” says Ella. “I want to show how you can throw together simple, natural ingredients to make speedy, healthy meals.” RAID-THE-FRIDGE SOUP Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake a beetroot for 20 mins. Add 4 carrots and 4 parsnips, drizzled with olive oil, then bake for another 40 mins. Blend…

INSIDE MEGAN’S FRIDGE • Eggs • Oranges • Wheat-free chocolate fingers • Skimmed milk • Dairy Milk chocolate buttons • Wheat-free chicken nuggets • Lamb mince • Chicken breast • Beef steak • Wheat-free pizza • Coleslaw • Caesar dressing • Vodka • Stir-fry veg • Houmous • Flora Light • Cherry tomatoes • Broccoli • Spinach • Carrots • Melon • Balsamic vinegar • Passion fruit juice • Orange juice Where do you shop? I’m coeliac, which means I have an adverse reaction to gluten, so I’m a big fan of Sainsbury’s wheat-free range. They have a great frozen food section and I’m always stocking up on pizzas and Genius Yorkshire pies. I spend £70 a week – wheat-free food can be so expensive, bread alone can cost around…

My Twitter has been jammed full of questions and comments about the proposed sugar tax. The UK Government will be making a decision soon, and my suspicion is that they’ll implement it, so it’s a good time to explain what that means. When I say sugar tax, I mean taxing sugary drinks, not food, so the majority of healthy people won’t be hit by this tax because they won’t drink many anyway. Here’s a selection of the most common questions I’ve received… Q: WHY AM I BEING PUNISHED FOR OTHER PEOPLE’S BAD DIET? The NHS is on its knees, and the thing that’s going to kill it is obesity. Unless we all take one for the team, you can kiss goodbye to our sacred NHS in about 20 years. We…

“MY POCKET MONEY WAS… Nothing – being migrants, my parents had a very different attitude to money. MY FIRST JOB WAS… At 16, I had a holiday job on the production line in a car factory, but I can’t recall what I earned. It felt like a lot at the time. WITH MY FIRST “PROPER” PAY CHEQUE I GOT… Clothes – when I was growing up it was a real luxury to buy an outfit from Next. MY BIGGEST FINANCIAL MISTAKE WAS... When I first started my skincare business Miamoo and I spent too much on setting up before I had enough customers – but you learn from your mistakes. MY BIGGEST IMPULSE PURCHASE WAS... A Renault Megane Coupe, which was £24k – it was scary spending so much cash…

You’ve been on Albert Square since you were 10. How does that feel? I can’t believe it but I look back at old clips and see my hair and hear my squeaky voice and cringe. Abi always seemed to be running about after her gerbils. Jake Wood [Abi’s screen dad Max], Letitia Dean [Sharon] and Steve McFadden [Phil] must seem like your second parents. What advice on fame have they given you? I’ve learnt so much from all of them but the main advice is to always be yourself, keep grounded and be professional. Do you like going to red-carpet events? I take it in my stride. I’m not very showbiz or into designer clothes – I’m a River Island girl! But it’s nice to get dolled up for a…

Unveiling his third fashion collection in New York last week and launching his latest album, The Life Of Pablo , should have been a celebratory moment for Kanye West and his wife Kim Kardashian. But he dominated headlines for all the wrong reasons, being hit by a tidal wave of criticism for his “women-hating” lyrics – and sparking outrage after Tweeting his support for US comic Bill Cosby, who’s been at the centre of dozens of rape and sex abuse allegations and is awaiting trial for sexual assault. And – despite putting on a brave face for the cameras – insiders say Kim and Kanye have been living “virtually separate lives” and claim she is planning a secret escape route from their marriage if he continues to court bad publicity.…

Celebrity PR consultant Nick Ede says: “Everyone has this image of Katie and Lauren covered in heavy make-up, looking over the top, so toning down the heavy fake tan, hair and lashes is a great way of generating new interest. It’s a savvy business move for them. With Katie’s new role on Loose Women she needs to be seen as more approachable and relatable. For Lauren, showing that she can carry off a polished image rather than just be a TOWIE party girl gives her career more longevity.”…

‘Cheryl’s enjoying some lighthearted, flirty chat’ As she partied in Barbados for best friend Kimberley Walsh’s recent wedding, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini looked the happiest and healthiest she has in months. And pals say as the 32-year-old singer adjusts to single life following her reported split from French businessman and restaurateur Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini, she’s had a huge confidence boost after being chased by a string of eligible men. A source says: “Cheryl is starting to feel like her old self again. She says she is being chased by three different men and the attention has really given her something to smile about after a horrible few months. “One potential date is a very successful businessman, one is a music executive and the other is a sports star. She’s being coy about revealing…

They were pictured living it up at a carnival in Trinidad just a week after waging a public war against the Kardashian/Jenner clan – now sources say best pals Amber Rose and Blac Chyna are planning to cash in on their notoriety. BITTER FEUDS The pair have a turbulent history with the Kardashians. Former stripper Blac Chyna, 27, used to be best pals with Kim, but that ended when she entered a feud with Kim’s half-sister Kylie Jenner after the teen started dating Tyga, the father of Blac Chyna’s son. And she recently caused bitter in-fighting between the Kardashians by starting a relationship with Kim’s brother, Rob. Last month, Amber, 32 – who dated Kanye West for two years before they split in 2010 – waded into a Twitter spat…

They’re a happy modern family since getting married at Christmas in a lavish wedding. But, last week, footballer Frank Lampard opened up about it having been “difficult” for Christine Bleakley to settle into the role of stepmum to his daughters, Luna, 10, and Isla, eight, Despite meeting Christine, 37, in 2009 – eight months after he split from fiancée Elen Rivas – Frank, 37, waited a year to introduce her to his daughters. We ask two celebs how they coped in a similiar situation... ANTHEA: ‘I got closer to my stepkids when I married’ Presenter Anthea Turner, 55, is stepmum to Lily, 23, Amelia, 22, and Claudia, 19, the daughters of her ex-husband Grant Bovey – who she married in 2000 and divorced last year. She says: “I became a…

‘Gaz and I just didn’t feel right’ She suffered through a roller-coaster five years with Geordie Shore co-star Gary “Gaz” Beadle – now Charlotte Crosby tells Closershe’s taking a break from men and is determinedly single. Charlotte and Gaz, 27, raised eyebrows when they were pictured kissing on a night out in December – shortly after Gary had split from his girlfriend of one year – and admitted to having spent time together over Christmas. But Charlotte later branded it a “fling” despite them kissing last week while celebrating the new series of Geordie Shore. Charlotte, 25, tells Closer: “Gaz and I just didn’t feel right, and as soon as you get that feeling you’ve got no option but to cool things off. The two of us will always have…

She’s one of Hollywood’s hottest sirens, but even Penélope Cruz can lack confidence. Penélope – who is married to actor Javier Bardem, 46, with whom she has two children, Leo, five, and Luna, two – is renowned for her figure and stunning Latin looks. But the 41-year-old actress tells Closer she doesn't always feel very self-assured. She says: “I can be confident, but it depends on the situation. For some things I can be really shy, but then in extreme situations I can be very brave and not self-conscious at all. I don’t understand how that works in me, I’m trying to figure it out.” INNER TURMOIL When Closer caught up with her at the Zoolander 2 premiere recently, the actress looked striking in a floor-length metallic dress and was…

WHO WORE IT BEST? Amber Heard, 29, Saoirse Ronan, 21 The actresses turned up the sparkle in this beaded Temperley jumpsuit. While Irish star Saoirse teamed it with platforms and little else, Mrs Depp added her signature boho touches with multi-layered jewellery – and her unbuttoned front added serious sex appeal. VERDICT We love this retro glam look, but Amber’s cool style touches win it for us. STYLE CRUSH! A CLASS ACT Emma Watson, 25 She’s come a long way from her Harry Potter days. Posing on the red carpet in Berlin last week, actress Emma won us over with this streamlined cream overcoat worn over an elegant mini dress and paired with white stilettos. We love her messy bun and red lip combo, too. Perfection. SUITS YOU Emma Thompson,…

Nicki Poyton was a 21-year-old lap dancer when she had a breast enlargement to improve her confidence and boost her earnings. Instead, the operation left her battling for her life after she contracted the killer flesh-eating bug MRSA. The devastated mum-of-one was left jobless and broke as she began her long road to recovery. The operation to go from a 34C to a 36D left her with deformed breasts and with her implants sliding out of gaping holes. Nicki, now 39, has since had a staggering 21 procedures to repair the damage and is waiting for another in April – with the NHS picking up the bill. A CONFIDENCE BOOST She says: “I’ve spent the last 20 years paying mentally and physically because I had a boob job. I nearly…

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THE FOODS Liz admits she “rarely diets” and stays toned and radiant by following a healthy lifestyle. The Royals’ actress starts the day with mugs of hot water to kick-start her digestive system, followed by oatcakes and an espresso. For lunch she’ll have a grilled chicken and beetroot salad, while dinner is fish or steak with brown rice and plenty of vegetables. Liz adds: “My guilty pleasure is peanut butter.” THE MOVES Her figure is the envy of women half her age but Liz, 50, refuses to follow a vigorous exercise regime. She says: “I love being outside in the countryside. I walk every day with my dogs and run with my Labrador Mia (below), even though I hate it. I also love Pilates and yoga but I don’t do…

Internet dating has revolutionised the process of meeting partners. As long as you have an internet connection it’s possible to meet Mr Right. Better still, you can find out what he looks like, what he does for a living, and whether he likes cats before even sending him a message. This explosion of opportunity is undoubtedly fantastic, but following a few simple steps can make the experience a great deal more fulfilling. Here’s how… ONLINE, IN LOVE! • SELL YOURSELF! Make your profile interesting and funny. Just like your CV, it should make you stand out from other people. Your picture matters to a degree, but it’s your personality that builds a picture of you. PANIC • KEEP PROFILE , ALL PICS CURRENT IS NOT : And not one taken…

“I live with my partner in south London, and earn about £400 a month running my healthy lifestyle blog Notetoiris.com thanks to advertising and sponsored posts. I also run a home delivery food business where I make healthy meals and cold press juices for people who don’t have time to cook, earning £250 a month, as well as walking my neighbour’s dog for £10 an hour. I’d love to have my own deli and healthy catering company one day but I struggle to save and shopping at food markets costs me £550 a month. I think it’s a priceless expense as I want to be healthy, so to save money I get my hair cut and coloured by trainee hairdressers for free. I try to save but I like to…

DIRTY DANCING NOBODY PUTS BABY… SUN 21 FEB, 8PM, CHANNEL 5 Baby, Johnny, and a ’60s summer camp. We all know the story of 17-year-old Frances “Baby” Houseman (Jennifer Grey) falling for dance instructor Johnny Castle (the late, great Patrick Swayze), who’s hot – but a bit of a rogue. You know the rest… (This is part of a Channel 5 ’80s Day, with other timely films, as well as a Greatest ’80s Movies docu at 10.05pm.) PHILOMENA HEARTWARMING FILM IS A MUST-SEE FRI 26 FEB, 9PM, BBC2 The legendary Judi Dench teams up with Steve Coogan in this completely heartwarming (teary!) must-see about a woman’s search for her son. In 1952, Irish teenager Philomena (Dench) becomes pregnant out of wedlock and is forced to go and live in a…

VICTORIA BECKHAM The former Spice Girl, 41, rocked the WAG look in the ’90s but changed her image dramatically when she launched her fashion empire. She’s gone on to be a huge success in the style industry. VICKY PATTISON Vicky, 28, left the hair extensions and heavy fake tan behind when she quit Geordie Shore in 2014. She’s since had a sophisticated make-under in a bid to launch herself as a TV presenter. CHERYL F-V She ditched her OTT fake tan and big hair for a more sophisticated look as part of a £250k makeover for X Factor in 2008 – including teeth whitening and toning down her make-up.…

She’s notoriously unlucky in love, having clocked up three failed marriages, but as Kerry Katona moves on from the heartache of her split from George Kay in October – following his arrest for allegedly assaulting her – insiders reveal she’s now preparing to return to the dating world. Kerry, 35, recently told Closer she still wants a “fairytale ending,” and last week she opened up about her love life on Loose Women with new host and long-time pal Jordan, who told viewers: “[Kerry] has a very high sex drive. I don’t want any guys out there thinking just because she has five kids that she doesn’t!” And insiders have told Closer that Kerry is now relishing the attention from new admirers and that two in particular have caught her eye.…

When her debut solo show, Sam Faiers: The Baby Diaries, aired last week, it was meant to be her defining moment as a breakaway star from TOWIE. But instead new mum Sam – who gave birth to son Paul in January – was distraught after her boyfriend Paul Knightley received an avalanche of abuse. CONCERNED FANS Viewers went into a frenzy on social media, branding 25-year-old Sam’s beau “controlling” and “possessive.” One concerned fan wrote: “I actually feel like Sam is trapped and is just going along with everything he wants. I feel very sorry for her.” To make matters worse, property developer Paul, 27 – who has been dating Sam since 2014 – was also criticised for kissing his mum, Gaynor, on the lips, which viewers described as “weird”…

‘My heart broke thinking how scared Breck must have been’ We all know there’s a dark side to the internet, but with more than half of under 10s regularly using social networks and online grooming increasing by almost 50 per cent, it’s never been more terrifying. Disturbingly, 43 per cent of children have messaged strangers online by the age of 12 and six per cent have also met up in person with someone they met on the web. Sickeningly, research has also shown perverts are infiltrating children’s lives by hacking into webcams to spy on them. One of the most high-profile examples of online grooming is sex offender Peter Chapman, who used a fake Facebook profile to lure 17-year-old student Ashleigh Hall to her death in 2009. UNDER SURVEILLANCE An…

‘Celeste gets more attention from men, but we have different types’ When Claire Atkins’ husband of six years, Marcus, announced he was transgender, the mum-of-three was devastated – but incredibly she vowed to support him. Amazingly, they now go out on the pull together and Claire says that rather than destroying their relationship, since Marcus became a woman called Celeste they’ve got on better than ever. Nurse Claire – who lives in Langworth, Lincolnshire, with Celeste, 37, their two children aged nine and six, and Claire’s 15-year-old daughter from a previous relationship – says: “When Marcus confessed he wanted to live as a woman my world fell apart. “The Marcus I’d fallen in love with was handsome and so manly – it felt like our whole marriage had been a…

LOVE IS THE BEST MEDICINE No doubt there were hundreds, if not thousands, of proposals at the weekend as couples made the most of Valentine’s Day. But none could have been quite so touching as that of young Gideon Robinson, who went down on one knee to propose to nurse Sarah Richards. Gideon, who’s five, has been battling leukaemia since last year and undergoing chemotherapy at Rady’s Children’s Hospital in San Diego – where doctors are hopeful he will beat the cancer – mostly under the care of the nurse he calls “Tall Sarah.” And when cheeky Gideon went down on one knee holding a ring he’d made from a pipe cleaner and a bead, an overwhelmed Sarah – who’s not married – told him: “Of course – you can…

‘They’re putting in work daily, like writing love letters’ She put in a powerful performance at the Superbowl last week while her husband Jay Z and their daughter Blue Ivy, four, watched from the sidelines. And if that wasn’t enough, Beyoncé, 34, also announced a world tour after surprising fans with the release of her new single, Formation. The singer’s triumph comes after a tough few years during which she’s faced intense scrutiny over her 15-year relationship with Jay Z. But pals say Beyoncé is now in the best possible place after her close friend Gwyneth Paltrow – who split from Coldplay singer Chris Martin in 2014 – helped get her marriage back on track. FEELING UNITED A source says: “It’s been a rough couple of years for Bey, and…

She’s famed for her flawless size 8 figure but Michelle Heaton has opened up about the downside to her rigid fitness regime, telling Closer she and hubby Hugh Hanley had to skip a romantic Valentine’s meal. Michelle – who shot to fame in pop group Liberty X in 2001 – says: “We’re going away next week as a family, so me and Hugh didn’t have any Valentine’s dinner plans as we can’t have any cheat meals at the moment. I want to feel great on holiday in the sun. I know that’s so unromantic, but Hugh is really into his health and fitness too, so it works!” The star, who’s been married to personal trainer Hugh for five years, dropped from a size 14 to a size 8 in 2009…

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‘I realised I couldn’t walk up six steps without dying’ AGE: 32 HEIGHT: 5FT 6 WEIGHT: 10ST SIZE: 10 As Karen Danczuk slips into size 10 hot pants during Closer’s exclusive photo shoot, she admits that she still can’t believe the label is correct. “I still pick up a size 16 when I’m out shopping, so to fit into a 10 is so weird for me,” she laughs. “My weight loss is still sinking in. Every time I step on the scales I can’t believe it says 10st.” Karen, a former councillor and ex-wife of Labour MP Simon Danczuk, has dropped 3st in the past 12 months, going from a size 16 to a 10 by ditching her five-takeaways-a-week habit and hitting the gym regularly. “I used to cover up…

GUILT-FREE TREAT CHOCOLATE BITES STEP 1 Place 120g walnuts and 30g dark chocolate broken into pieces into a food processor and whizz until you have a fine powder. STEP 2 Add 250g pitted Medjool dates, 1tbsp cocoa powder, 1tbsp turmeric, 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 1tsp vanilla extract and blend until the mixture forms a ball. Add 1-2tbsp water if the mixture is very sticky. STEP 3 Using your hands, form into bite-sized balls and refrigerate in an airtight container for 1 hour. Roll in cocoa or desiccated coconut if you like. They will keep for up to one week in the fridge. • Recipe from The Sirtfood Diet by Aidan Goggins and Glen Matten (Yellow Kite, £7.99) KIMBERLEY’SSAUSAGE, BEAN AND SWEET POTATO BAKE STEP 1 Preheat the oven…

What’s your biggest fear? I get scared of heights. SARAH: “DON If you fall, you’re dead! What’s your worst habit? Shopping at Harrods. When I need something I go mental and can’t stop. What’s your favourite smell? I like heavy Arabic scents, like Oud. When’s the last time you said “I love you?” My husband [ex footballer] Dean Gorré, 45, and I say it a lot to each other. Ever had a near-death experience? Never. I’m a warrior – I must have a guardian angel protecting me I guess. If you were an animal, what would you be? A lion, because they protect their nearest and dearest. Where is your happy place? Dubai. I love the beach and watching the sun go down.…

BREAKING THE BANK Last year we spent on average £89.38 replacing mendable kettles, phones with smashed screens and clothes with broken zips, according to glue brand Sugru – costing the UK £4.6 billion. Not only can you save but it’s better for the environment to recycle rather than replace. For video tutorials on how to fix things, visit Sugru.com. SPELL TO SELL Misspelt products on eBay attract fewer bids (if any) as they don’t come up when people search. Sites such as BargainChecker and Bay Crazy scan eBay for common spelling errors and alert you, so you don’t miss out.…

JOE THOMAS Geology student and Josie’s ex, Kingsley “He’s a decent character, but he’s capable of being a mess – and this series is set around their exams. My own uni experience was different, but the emotions were similar. I took myself too seriously…” KIMBERLEY NIXON Dentistry student Josie “Josie had gone off the rails slightly, but she was allowed to come back and do pharmacology – so now she’s a year behind. I’m really fond of her – she’s like my wayward little sister.” CHARLOTTE RITCHIE Rebel without a cause, Oregon “Oregon is now President of the Student Union and sees herself as an English Obama. It’s all about her power trip. This was the first TV show I did. It feels quite momentous that it’s coming to an…

IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK  Be as bold and ambitious as you like in the coming 12 months. You can make real progress, so decide what you want to do and then look within to see if you believe you can accomplish it. Someone you meet this year, who shares your vision, will be important. THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN AQUARIUS 21 JAN–19 FEB It’s now been a week since the new moon was in your sign. How are you doing? Have you decided what you want the coming 12 months to look like? If not, do so now. Make a list – writing things down makes it a much more powerful exercise. Yasmin has a message for you – call 0906 7511 677* PISCES 20 FEB-20 MAR You’ve…