Inhoudsopgave van 5 April 2016 - Closer

Getting back in shape after a baby can be a hard slog, so it’s refreshing to hear even for sporting legend Jessica Ennis-Hill it was no mean feat. The Olympic heptathlon champion says she swapped her tough exercise regime for quality time with her newborn, and candidly admits her first track training session was tough as she found herself at the back of her running group. Meanwhile, Sam Faiers tells us she didn’t pressure herself to get bikini-fit after having baby Paul and puts her transformation mainly down to her healthy new lifestyle as a mum. It’s always worth remembering that reclaiming your post-baby body is a marathon, not a sprint……

As her bandmates rally round, Jesy Nelson has found herself at the centre of speculation concerning the real reason she had to pull out of two gigs – forcing Little Mix to cancel both shows in Belfast at the last minute. A source says: “Jesy’s inner circle are really worried about her at the moment. She’s under a lot of pressure and all the speculation about her health is tipping her over the edge. She’s feeling really emotional and is devastated she couldn’t perform for her fans.” EMOTIONAL ON STAGE On their Instagram account, the band announced last week: “Little Mix have unfortunately had to cancel both of their arena shows in Belfast. Sadly Jesy is unwell and unable to sing, and as a result both the matinee and evening…

Courteney Cox was left heartbroken last December when she called time on her 18-month engagement to Johnny McDaid. But last week she had every reason to smile again as she was photographed shopping in Malibu with the Snow Patrol rocker, 39, and her daughter, Coco, 11, from her marriage to actor David Arquette. Days later the 51-year-old Friends actress’ spokesperson confirmed they had reunited, saying: “They really care about each other and they are spending time together.” A source says: “Courteney has never stopped loving Johnny, they’ve stayed in touch since their split and gradually got closer again. She’s made attempts to get him back and they’ve been trying to work through their problems and spent Easter together.” But pals say there’s already a hiccup for the couple with Courteney…

To mark the end of the Strictly Come Dancing tour, Georgia May Foote and her dancer beau Giovanni Pernice, 25, jetted off to the Maldives for some R&R – and to show off their super-toned physiques. The former Corrie star, 25, posted several pictures of the couple, who got together in January – including one of her sipping from a coconut. The star, who is playing Holly Golightly in the stage show of Breakfast At Tiffany’s from September, says that, despite working out, she still enjoys her food. She says: “I try to watch what I’m eating, but still enjoy a bacon butty at weekends or a McDonald’s. I usually have quite a high-protein diet because I go to the gym, so I might have eggs in the morning and…

She announced the end of her three-year marriage to Professor Green, aka Stephen Manderson, only a month ago – and now insiders say Millie Mackintosh is finding comfort from her ex Hugo Taylor. Millie, 26, broke up with Hugo, 29, after he allegedly cheated on her during a six-month romance in 2011 – but the pair were seen cosying up together in Dubai last week. A source says: “Millie’s been leaning on Hugo since the problems in her marriage surfaced – it was always a sore point between her and Stephen. Millie’s told friends there’s a part of her that’s never stopped loving Hugo.” Hugo broke up with his girlfriend of two years, Natalie Joel, in 2014 and is reportedly still single. A source says: “Pals have warned Millie her…

Animal and fashion lover Lauren believes you can have style with substance, which is why she’s teamed up with PETA to encourage people to donate their furs to the charity. The fur will then be used as bedding for animals at rescue centres, given to the homeless or sent to refugee centres. Lauren – who visited Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Brentwood with Closer – says: “I’ve always worn fake fur. What is the need to wear real fur? UrbanCode and Unreal Fur do really realistic faux fur and it’s still warm and looks good. It's ridiculous that Kim Kardashian wears real fur – I don’t understand why she needs to. “When PETA showed me the videos of what happens to animals when they are skinned for fur, I was shocked.…

As TOWIE newcomers, all eyes are on Chloe Meadows and Courtney Green – but they’ve been shown how to deal with all the attention by Megan McKenna. Courtney, 20 – who has known Megan and Chloe for years – says: “It’s hard being in the public eye, but Megan has been great with advice. She told me not to read any of the comments on social media. I don’t read them now; it’s not worth it!” Chloe, 23, and Courtney first hit headlines with their stunning bikini bodies in February, and they admit being on TV has made them take up an exercise routine. Chloe – who is a size 10 – says: “I hated seeing myself on TV. I never used to be into fitness but now I’ve got…

IN THE NEWS ROCHELLE FOR VERY After huge success with her clothing range, Saturdays singer Rochelle Humes is back with a new swimwear collection for Very. These gorgeous beach-ready buys include everything from classic one-pieces and statement bikinis to chic cover-ups that will work just as nicely for post-swim drinks in the evening sun as they will on the beach. Our faves? The white one-piece wonder will look stellar with a tan and, even if you’re not heading off on your hols this summer, the orange trim bikini will up the glam factor at your local pool! The cut and details of this range will guarantee you feel less worried about getting your bod out on that first day in the sun... SPOTLIGHT ON... ABBEY’S PICKS FOR MATALAN Three years…

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Where do you shop? I tend to do a big shop at Tesco once a week, but every few days I’ll head to Marks & Spencer. It’s my favourite store – I trust what they put in their packets. I spend over £100 a week. What’s your typical daily diet? I start the day with Weetabix, blueberries and Greek yoghurt. Lunch is a tuna salad or a jacket potato, and dinner is either salmon with stir-fried vegetables or Bolognaise with courgetti. I’m out and about during the day and evenings, so it’s not always easy for me to eat healthily, but I’m not a big drinker. I snack on Ryvita topped with Philadelphia Light and tomatoes. Is there anything you refuse to eat? I’m not keen on oysters – I…

You’ve been filming in Borneo – is that as glam as it sounds? A boat broke down in a mosquito area so we were eaten alive, I got a bad chest complaint with the heat and my legs were covered in ticks and leeches. But I’m used to horrible things; at Battersea (Cats and Dogs Home) when I’m filming For The Love Of Dogs, I’ll be doing a piece to camera and I’ll lean over and put my hand in a dog turd… We hear you met your soulmate…? I know what love at first sight is now. I was at an orangutan rehabilitation centre and I met three orphaned baby orangutans. One of them, Archie, didn’t like strangers, but he was straight over to me. He sat on my…

Closer’s psychologist Emma Kenny says: “Whenever someone is forgiven after an infidelity, it can have the effect of making them think boundaries are more flexible and that they can get away with unacceptable behaviour. It will be painful for Tess if Vernon’s been in touch with the same woman, and he will have been very foolish. “Tess clearly values their relationship and may want to make it work at whatever cost. But Vernon needs to realise he isn’t young, free and single any more. If they do stay together, then Vernon needs to give Tess access to his messages to reassure her it won’t happen again. This will help rebuild trust. But they ideally need relationship counselling to work through their issues.”…

‘Cheryl is sexing up her image to keep Liam fixated on her’ They’ve spent the past three weeks holidaying in LA together – and now as Cheryl Fernandez-Versini settles into her new romance with Liam Payne, insiders say she’s come up with an iron-clad plan to stop him ever wanting to stray. SMITTEN FANS Pals say Cheryl, 32, whose four-year marriage to footballer Ashley Cole imploded after a string of infidelities, is finding it difficult to handle the way other women approach Liam. Her increasing insecurity about dating the 1D star has led her to warn him not to get too close to adoring fans, as revealed in a photo of two fans trying to cuddle up to him last week. In the awkward Twitter picture, Liam, 22 – who…

When Zayn Malik released his It’s You music video last week – with a lookalike of ex Perrie Edwards – Perrie, 22, vented to friends that Zayn needs to stop making digs or she’ll be forced to retaliate. A source says: “Perrie saw red when she heard how she looked like the girl [actress Nicola Peltz] in Zayn’s video. She feels it’s one thing after another with him and it’s really upsetting her. “Perrie’s sick of being used and now she’s ready to fight back. She’s written a song which sets out her side of the story. She’s thinking about writing a tell-all book this year – she’s been offered a fortune for it and is being pushed into saying yes by Zayn’s lack of respect. Perrie says she’ll get…

Emily Carter-Lucas, 22, from Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, felt pressurised to send graphic pictures aged 15. She says: “Sending sexy pictures to boys was common among my friends when I was at school. Sexting seemed cool and all the popular girls did it. I liked a boy in my year and my friends said it would give me an advantage if I sent him a suggestive picture. “We started texting and the conversations soon became sexual. My friends encouraged me to tell him about sexy things I’d like to do to him. I felt out of my depth but I wanted the boy to like me. After a month I sent him a picture of me in my bra. He liked it but nothing more happened between us. I felt like I…

She’s no stranger to surgery, having admitted to Botox, lip fillers and, this year, having a nose job. But last week Charlotte Crosby, 25, sparked speculation she’d had new cosmetic procedures as she debuted a dramatic new look. With blue contact lenses, arched eyebrows and plumper lips, fans were quick to criticise her, with one writing online: “Her face actually looks painful. Especially the bit below her nose, and her lips.” Another wrote: “Wow. It really worries me that young women increasingly think this looks good when they don’t even look human any more; noses this slim with eyebrows this elevated, teeth this fake with lips this rubberised don’t even exist naturally on planet Earth.” Last month, Charlotte admitted to Closer that she understands why people get hooked on going…

She’s not had a minute out of the headlines recently as her custody battle with her ex-husband Guy Ritchie over their 15-year-old son Rocco rages on. But last week there was finally some positive news in Madonna’s life as reports emerged she’s dating her latest toyboy – 25-year-old model and dancer Aboubakar Soumahoro. Insiders say the 57-year-old singer is hoping Aboubakar – who has connections in London and previously lived and worked in the city – can help her reconnect with her estranged son. A source says: “Madonna is convinced that her new toyboy will help her get Rocco to reconnect with her because they’re close in age and both love London. She hopes the romance can also be an excuse to move to the capital and be close to…

Despite being accused of editing a bikini picture recently, she looked incredible on the beach in Hawaii last week, and pals reveal Britney Spears is religiously sticking to the workout she used 15 years ago. A source says: “Britney was in the best shape of her life when she did the Slave 4 U video in 2001. She exercised for an hour a day solely on her abs and was determined to get back to that. She does the same routine now, which includes crunches, planks with knee thrusts and hip twists, which she combines with yoga. She’s religious about doing it daily.” The 34-year-old singer is a self-confessed fast-food addict and is often seen eating burgers and fries with her sons, Sean, 10, and Jayden, nine – from her…

When actress Lisa Riley revealed her new size 16 body on holiday in Singapore last week – after dropping seven dress sizes from a size 30 –no one was happier for her than her former dancing partner Robin Windsor. Speaking exclusively to Closer, Robin, 36, says: “Lisa’s half the woman she used to be. She’s always been bubbly and happy, but now she has a real zest for life. I’m so proud of her for dropping the pounds slowly and sensibly, not through a gastric band or some fad diet.” The ex-Emmerdale star, who played Mandy Dingle until 2001, has said that nearly losing her dad – who was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes last year – made her take her health seriously. Sadly, her mum Cath died of cancer…

The pair were flirting up a storm on social media last year and now friends have confirmed that soap stars Sophie Austin and Shayne Ward are officially an item, as insiders tell Closer how the actress turned to the former X Factor winner for support during her painful marriage breakdown. The Hollyoaks star, 31, recently split from her husband, Graeme Rooney, after six years together, despite only getting hitched last July, and is said to have found love again with the 31-year-old Coronation Street heart-throb. A source says: “Sophie and Shayne have a lot of mutual friends and have always got on really well. When Sophie started having marriage troubles, she turned to Shayne and he was an incredible support to her. “Shayne was always respectful of the fact Sophie…

hen Lisa Roden W started dating a man 46 years her senior, most people said it wouldn’t last. Yet despite proving their critics wrong – this year the couple will celebrate 10 years together and they now have three children – Lisa and Richard have found themselves victims of vicious internet bullies. Trolls have targeted Lisa’s Facebook page, branding Richard a paedophile. They have also cruelly blamed Lisa for causing their youngest daughter’s autism because she chose a much older partner. AGAINST THE ODDS Richard became Britain’s oldest dad of twins when Lisa gave birth to Emily and Ruby in February 2009. Two years later, when Richard was 73, he and Lisa had another daughter Madison, now five. Sadly, Madison was diagnosed with autism and developmental delay aged three. Full-time…

WHO WORE IT BEST? Mel B vs Khloe Kardashian If variety is the spice of life, Mel B proved she’s positively sizzling in this raunchy twist on the LBD. The cutout cleavage-flasher was also favoured by Khloe Kardashian, who teamed it with simple black courts and a gold bangle. Hot stuff. VERDICT Mel B goes for maximum bling, but Khloe’s pared-back approach wins it this time around. STYLE CRUSH! SILVER LINING Kristen Bell, 35 She’s famous for voicing Anna in Disney's Frozen , and Kristen looked every bit the wintry princess last week at an LA movie premiere. Keeping it simple in a plunging, lacy Reem Acra dress, she completed the look with silver heels and minimal jewellery to keep all eyes on that frock. FROCK FAUX PAS Coco Austin,…

She was the first of the Geordie Shore girls to transform her body – dropping 3st in 2012 – leaving co-stars Vicky Pattison and Charlotte Crosby following her by overhauling their own figures. But Holly Hagan, 23, admits she wants to follow their lead by having a nose job like Charlotte and getting into TV presenting like Loose Women panellist Vicky. Speaking exclusively to Closer , Holly, now a size 10, says: “I was the first Geordie Shore girl to lose weight. I was really big. I hated how I looked and I was unhealthy. I felt rubbish, so I decided to start eating healthier and exercising. “Now I go to the gym five times a week, as well as watching what I eat. For breakfast I’ll have porridge with…

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In short, no. Every relationship has a honeymoon period, where everything your man does is endearing and you feel like the luckiest girl in the world. A couple of years later, that noise he makes while eating makes you want to throw your dinner plate at him and, while you know you love him, you can’t help criticising pretty much everything. Sound familiar? It’s time to take action. ‘ME MYSELF AND I’ What’s your worst habit? Running my lines and playing out scenes while SARAH: “DON I’m in the shower. When’s the last time you said “I love you”? To my beautiful mum, an hour ago. She’s my best buddy. I’m an affectionate person, so I always tell my family and friends how much I love them. If you were…

“I earn £700 a month waitressing for 35 hours a week and I study beauty therapy two days a week at college. I live in a house share with six others and pay £400 per month rent, including bills. The rest of my money goes on food and travel, but I eat on a budget. I will qualify as a beauty therapist in two years and should be earning around £21,000. In the meantime, I’m just getting by and find it hard to save because my outgoings almost equal my income, but I want to buy my own apartment by 23. I’m making sure I keep out of debt – I rarely buy clothes. Are there any schemes to help me get on the property ladder and how can I…

It’s the landmark 10th series. Are you doing anything special? There’s a very excited vibe this year. You want to make sure as judges that you put through 40 finalists worthy of the 10th year. We’ve had great fun with it and we are all really looking forward to the live shows. Do you feel under pressure to make sure you get the right acts? There is pressure but you have to go with your instinct. You want to set the bar high, but logic goes out the window when you make a connection with someone. We’ve been quite strict with the dancers this year – we’ve had Diversity, Flawless and other acts who’ve done the gimmicky thing. We’re looking for something different now. What kind of acts can we…

EASY A FAB HIGH SCHOOL COMEDY SAT 9 APR, 9PM, E4 Emma Stone stars as an average high-school student, who decides to turn her social life around by becoming a secret gossip. Suddenly she becomes super-popular, but it’s only when her new-found friends turn against her that she realises the grass isn’t always greener. The hilarious Lisa Kudrow also stars. THE TOWN AFFLECK AND HAMM ALERT! SUN 10 APR, 9PM, CHANNEL 5 British actress Rebecca Hall stars as bank manager Claire, who’s just been through a terrifying ordeal – she was taken hostage during an armed robbery. She’s piecing her life back together when she meets cocky Doug (Ben Affleck) and the two quickly become an item. But Doug isn’t all he seems, in fact he was the leader of…

He’s been friends with Kim Kardashian since 2011 – and after ongoing rumours of their secret feuding, celebrity blogger Perez Hilton says Kim and her husband Kanye West won’t be together much longer. Speaking to Closer in LA, Perez – real name Mario Lavandeira – claims: “Kim and Kanye are definitely going to split this year. They’ve got two kids, which I think has kept them together, but they also have two huge egos – which are a nightmare when you put them together. Their relationship was built on lots of sex and celebrity and, like other power couples such as Beyoncé and Jay-Z, they know they’re more powerful together. Being at that level is really hard to sustain, especially when the spotlight’s constantly on you and you start to…

Newly engaged Danielle Lloyd looked happy and refreshed last week as she spent time enjoying herself on a family holiday in Dubai with her fiancé, Michael O’Neill, and her three sons. But despite their smiles, pals tell Closer the holiday was tainted by a row over Danielle’s insecurities after she told her electrician beau she’s scared he’ll cheat on her like her footballer ex Jamie O’Hara. A source says: “Danielle loves Michael and has no reason to think he would cheat, but she’s scarred by her past. It’s starting to affect her relationship and she’s becoming clingy and questioning him all the time. “Danielle’s even warned Michael about nights out with his friends and is concerned about him having a stag night as she’s scared he might have a drunken…

With the news that Dermot O’Leary will be returning as presenter of The X Factor after his one-year hiatus, all that remains to be confirmed is the judging panel line-up. And show insiders tell Closer that Cheryl Fernandez-Versini is heading-up the decision-making process alongside her boss, Simon Cowell, and is keen for former judge Sharon Osbourne to return. A source says: “Cheryl is very involved in the dynamics of the show. She helped persuade Simon to bring back Dermot and always told him that losing Dermot was a huge mistake. “Now Cheryl is keen for Simon to give Sharon another chance on the panel and says she’ll give the show that sparkle it needs – especially if he decides to reinstate Louis Walsh too – he and Sharon have such…

She’s carved a reputation as one of the biggest prima donnas in the business, and as Mariah Carey returns for her first European tour in over a decade, it seems she hasn’t lost her touch. Mariah, 46, is documenting the Sweet Sweet Fantasy tour with new reality show Mariah’s World. But reports have already emerged that she has been “barking orders” at the crew, turning up late for filming and demanding full editorial control. With Mariah – worth an estimated £360m – admitting “I guess I am a diva in many ways,” we take a look inside her incredible world... PAMPERED TOTS Moroccan and Monroe, Mariah’s four-year-old twins with ex-husband Nick Cannon, 35, are apparently following in her luxury footsteps. She splashed out over £900k on their nurseries and used…

Gwen Stefani couldn’t be more loved-up with her boyfriend Blake Shelton and now insiders reveal Gwen has confided to pals she’s expecting a proposal soon. Last November Gwen, 46, confirmed her relationship with fellow Voice US star, Blake, 39, and pals say it’s been a whirlwind. A source says: “Gwen’s told friends they’ve spoken about getting married and she has her suspicions Blake’s asked her dad, Dennis, if he can marry her.” Pals say Gwen’s even talked about the kind of wedding she’d like with Blake, who’s been married twice before. A source says: “Gwen wants an informal party with a church ceremony. Blake’s had a ring designed.” Gwen ended her 13-year marriage to Gavin Rossdale, 50 – dad to sons Kingston, nine, Zuma, seven, and Apollo, two – last…

She gave birth to her second daughter, Liberty, 10 months ago, but Abbey Clancy’s body is already back to its model best. The TV presenter – who returned to Britain’s Next Top Model earlier this year – revealed her size 6 figure in a crochet bikini while on a family holiday in Dubai with her husband Peter Crouch, 35, and their two daughters, Sophia, five, and Liberty. But Abbey, 30, has insisted she doesn’t live at the gym. “I honestly don’t diet or work out regularly,” she said. “I’m just always running around – you’ll never catch me having a day on the sofa. The only exercise I do is Bootcamp Pilates.”…

MUST WATCH! It’s every teenager’s dream to have a virtual reality headset to bring their games and videos to life. But what would happen if your gran tried it? The answer, as 73-year-old Freda Crawford found out, is hilarious. Watch poor Freda screaming in terror as the grandkids load up Jurassic Park on her goggles. Look out Freda – T. Rex! Check her out at Closeronline.co.uk/ real-life-stories . THE COWARDLY LION It’s scary sleeping in the dark when you’re young – even when you’re king of the jungle! Lambert the lion was abandoned as a cub by a family who’d adopted him as a pet. When he was taken in by a Texas animal sanctuary, he was so unsettled the staff…

In the TOWIE world of backstabbing and bitching, one friendship that’s just as sincere off-screen as it was on, is that between former flatmates and co-stars Lauren Pope and Lauren Goodger. Following their public break-ups in 2011 – Lauren Goodger had split from fiancé Mark Wright, while Lauren Pope had ended her engagement to Kirk Norcross – the two Laurens joined forces and briefly moved in together. And after Mark married Michelle Keegan last year, the 33-year-old former model reveals her pal – who has had an on/off romance with Jake McLean since 2012 – would love to forget the past. DATING DIFFICULTIES Lauren tells Closer: “When I lived with Lauren I was such a misery, but she was amazing – she encouraged me to go out every night. She…

She’s well-known for her feisty attitude, rants and boyfriend dramas – and was even given a warning for “threatening and aggressive” behaviour during her stint in Celebrity Big Brother in January. But as she becomes a permanent fixture on TOWIE, Megan McKenna, 23, is ready to show her more vulnerable side. Speaking to Closer, she reveals: “I’m loving the show. I want people to see me day to day, being normal. I’m not always throwing things and screaming. I’ve got a fiery side and I will stand up for myself, but I won’t be breaking things on TOWIE. It’s all to do with the people I surround myself with; I don’t always have drama and I have calmed down.” Last month, Megan got into an on-screen spat with co-star Kate…

‘THE DRESS I WORE TO THE NTAs WAS QUITE REVEALING FOR ME, BUT I LOVED IT!’ ‘THE PREGNANCY LILO IS AMAZING. I CAN LIE ON MY FRONT AGAIN!’ HAIR IN A HURRY “I keep my hair short, so it’s easy to manage. I use Oribe Dry Texturising Spray [£19], which is like a dry shampoo and hairspray combined, and GHD straighteners [from £79].” PREGNANCY MUSTS “I love Mama Mio – their Tummy Rub Butter [£23.50] is divine. I’d also recommend a Holo Lilo [from £39.99] for holidays – it’s a lilo with a hole in it so you can lie on your front! And a Dreamgenii pillow [from £15.99] for bedtime comfort.” MUM CHEATS “As a mum-of-two, I try to do everything I can to save time. I’ll have a…

We fell in love with her when she won Olympic heptathlon gold at London 2012 but, despite her track and field achievements, 30-year-old Jessica Ennis-Hill reveals that since having son Reggie in July 2014, she’s more proud of her body than ever before. She tells Closer : “My body’s definitely different because it’s gone through such a big change. I feel stronger and my joints are more flexible, it’s been through a lot and I’m proud of what it’s achieved. I absolutely loved pregnancy. I went from having a six-pack to having a huge belly!” TAKING IT EASY Just over a year after giving birth, Jess – who married her childhood sweetheart, Andy Hill, a construction site manager, in May 2013 – displayed her taut physique during the Beijing World…

THE FOODS Zoe avoids bread and pasta, so for breakfast she’ll have salmon and scrambled eggs. Lunch is sushi or soup, while dinner is chicken or fish with brown rice and lots of veg. She snacks on nuts and oatcakes but the presenter reveals: “I treat myself at the weekend. If I want chips, I have them.” THE CHEAT Zoe makes a spinach, kale and fruit juice every day. She says: “I know I’m drinking 100% goodness and it works wonders. It helps get rid of cellulite and it’s great for your skin.” Zoe uses Nelsons Arnicare Cooling Gel – Arnicare.co.uk…

The main symptoms of IBS are cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and/or constipation. These come and go and can be triggered by mood, food and time of the month. I strongly believe that IBS is a collection of different things, rather than one condition, but we’re still figuring it out. The best thing you can do is get to know your IBS and work with your GP to find the right remedy. ID YOUR FOOD FOES Fatty foods, spicy foods, alcohol and strong coffee are all known triggers, but as the symptoms of IBS are similar to those for more serious things like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis or, in rare cases, ovarian cancer, don’t diagnose yourself – go to your doctor. Keep a food and symptom diary and jot down what you…

“MY POCKET MONEY WAS… I didn’t have any but I set up a car boot business selling people’s old things. I’d earn up to £100. MY FIRST JOB WAS… Working in a pet shop when I was 12, cleaning out the hutches. I earned about £3 an hour. I SPENT MY FIRST PAY CHEQUE ON… After I started on Hollyoaks in 2001, I hit the shops in London and enjoyed a Champagne lunch. MY BIGGEST IMPULSE PURCHASE WAS… A bright pink bike; it was £600! I’m usually thrifty but I think it tapped into my inner child. THE MOST EXPENSIVE THING I OWN IS… When I was 20 I bought a Balenciaga bag for £600. THE LAST THING I BOUGHT WAS… A Domino’s pizza and cookies for my hangover. •…

He’s been a mentor on The Voice UK since it launched back in 2012 and now Black Eyed Peas singer Will.i.am (real name William Adams) admits he’s fallen in love with England – specifically, Essex. “The UK feels like my adopted home,” he tells us. “I’m always here. Maybe I’ll buy a house; I’m thinking Essex – everyone dresses to the 10ths there!” And while we’re praying TOWIE bosses snap him up, Will’s been soaking up the local atmosphere with his act, Romford rapper Lydia Lucy, 22. He says: “I don’t understand the expressions Lydia comes out with. Maybe I need to learn Essex as a language?” With The Voice UK final on the horizon the singer, 41, tells us he’d love to work with all his acts after the…

IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You either have a near-New Moon or New Moon on your birthday chart – very auspicious! If you were born 5-6 April, the coming 12 months are about healing. Take life easy! Born 7-11 April? Go for it! The year ahead should be filled with exciting developments. THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN ARIES 21 MAR-20 APR The New Moon is in your sign, bringing you the chance to revive and reset. Want to change the way the world sees you? Check. Want to change your life? Check. How about the arrival of the love planet Venus? Reinvent yourself by believing in the power of love. Yasmin has a message for you – call 0906 7511 677* TAURUS 21 APR-21 MAY The planet of communications,…