Inhoudsopgave van 26 September 2017 - Closer

They’re both sex symbols who’ve carved out glittering careers and column inches using their incredible bodies. But Kim Kardashian has a lot of catching up to do if she ever wants to emulate Pamela Anderson’s transformation from cover girl to serious campaigner. In an open letter to Kim, PETA supporter Pammy praises her for her “beautiful heart” and urges her to extend that compassion to the real fashion victims – animals violently killed for the fur trade. As we report on page 9, sources say Kim now fears it will spark a backlash against her. Good. In the past she’s said: “I believe everyone has the choice of what they want.” But the innocent creatures who end up on her back have no choices at all. Kim has the kind…

LAURA SIMPSON Within hours of Wayne’s arrest, Laura had sold her story to a paper. The mum-of-one later appeared on This Morning and has courted headlines ever since – she’s even said to be vying for a role on Love Island 2018. HELEN WOOD After selling her story in 2010 for a reported £40k, Helen, 30, went on to win Big Brother in 2014, taking home £100k. She’s now a columnist and is reportedly set to release a tell-all autobiography. JENNY THOMPSON In 2013, the onetime escort, 28, released book Bang To Writes, earning herself around £150k and there are reports of a sequel. And this year she turned to reality TV, appearing in Ex On The Beach.…

Animal rights activist Pamela Anderson has rocked Kim Kardashian after writing an open letter pleading with her to stop wearing fur. The former Baywatch star, 50, who’s honorary director of PETA, wrote on her website: “Dear Kim, I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know you over the years, and I can tell you’re a good person with a big, beautiful heart. “I’m writing to ask you to extend your compassion to real fashion victims – the animals who are violently killed in the fur trade – by swearing off fur this winter.” In an appearance on This Morning Pamela addressed the issue again, saying: “I wrote Kim Kardashian a letter and I spoke to her at fashion week. No response yet.” The Kardashian clan has been criticised in the…

DAVE CUNNINGHAM 2005-2006 The pair met in 2005 and got engaged that same year, but they split after reportedly having a drunken fight on holiday in Spain. Reports that he’d punched her while she was unconscious were later denied. Despite this, Kerry has praised his “daddy skills.” MARK CROFT 2006-2011 Kerry and cab driver Mark got engaged after five weeks of dating. But things soon went downhill, with Kerry later admitting they took cocaine together and that “controlling” Mark had squandered her £6m fortune, leading her to go bankrupt. GEORGE KAY 2012-2017 When they started dating in 2012, George had already served six years in prison for blackmail. He admitted talking a mix of steroids, sleeping pills and alcohol, which led to a public meltdown in 2015 and was later…

Mark Wright’s bromance with US co-presenter Mario Lopez has become a cause of concern to his wife Michelle Keegan. Since relocating to LA this year, Mark’s wasted no time in bonding with Extra co-host Mario Lopez, with the gym fanatic duo even documenting an intense workout session on Instagram last week. Mario – famed for his role in US show Saved By The Bell – tweeted a photo of them post-run, writing: “@MarkWright_ isn’t even sweating,” with Mark replying: “It was BRUTAL!!” The 45-year-old dad-of-two, who’s married to dancer Courtney Laine Mazza, 34, saw his first marriage annulled after he admitted to cheating on ex-wife Ali Landry days before their 2004 wedding. Now pals say Mark’s wife Michelle – who’s currently filming a new series of hit TV show Our…

❛I HATED MYSELF AND CONSTANTLY THOUGHT ABOUT SUICIDE❜ When Jessica Hanson started university, she was expecting the best three years of her life. However, shortly after she began her course in English and Creative Writing at the University Of Birmingham, she began suffering depression and bulimia so severely that she contemplated suicide. Although she sought help, a doctor said there was nothing he could do and placed her on a six-month waiting list for therapy. Jessica, 26, who lives in Manchester with her boyfriend, Tom, also 26, says: “I’d never suffered from mental health issues before starting university. “But the pressure to succeed in exams, drinking excessively and being away from home for the first time had a huge impact. “Within my first term I became depressed and, things got…

Kate Wright showed her love for boyfriend Rio Ferdinand earlier this month, when she revealed she was stepping away from the limelight to look after his three children. And last week, insiders claimed the retired footballer is now ready to pop the question in a bid to prove his commitment to her. Rio tragically lost his wife Rebecca to breast cancer in 2015, but sources reveal that after finding love with reality star Kate, 26, earlier this year, the 38-year-old is eager to make a big commitment. Kate found fame on TOWIE when she joined the cast in 2015, and saw her on-off romance with boyfriend Dan Edgar dominate the storylines. But she remained tight-lipped about her new relationship until a few weeks ago, when she revealed she was quitting…

She may have found love with her professional dance partner Pasha Kovalev when she appeared on Strictly in 2013, but Rachel Riley tells Closer that the show proved a terrifying experience for her. She says: “When a new series of Strictly is on TV, I sometimes think I’d like to do it again. Then I hear the show’s music and it scares the life out of me! Putting yourself on display like that is so scary. You’re opening yourself up to criticism and it can bring out every insecurity in you.” Thankfully, Rachel, 31, found support on the dance floor from her Russian partner Pasha, but she insists she never saw romance blossoming between the pair after their first meeting. GREAT CHEMISTRY The Countdown star was accused of suffering the…

They have attracted millions of fans, with hit shows like Geordie Shore, Love Island and Ex On The Beach pulling in viewers by showing people getting drunk or having sex on TV. Last week, comedy legend Dawn French sparked massive debate when she said she was shocked at how some reality stars behave. Dawn, 59, said: “These girls are preloading with vodka… You reckon they want to meet someone who would love, cherish and respect them. But instead they go out and get utterly hammered. They are sha** ing in a bush, then coming out and going: ‘Yes!’ like men. Is it really OK to be as sexually free as you like and as drunk as you like? I don’t buy it.” She later insisted on Twitter she hadn’t been…

Mum-of-two Claire Taylor freely admits she has an addictive personality. Over 20 years, she’s squandered a fortune on designer goods – including £100,000 on handbags and luggage. Her addictions have damaged her physical and mental health and contributed to her bankruptcy. But she’s finally beaten her demons, and is now helping others by running diet and fitness boot camps – attracting celeb clients such as TOWIE’s Lauren Goodger and Frankie Essex – and she also runs addiction therapy weekends with the help of experts. Claire, who lives in Hertford and runs Carbon Bootcamp, says: “There were clues about my addictive personality from a young age. When I was 13, I bought hundreds of records and would play the same song over and over again until I got bored. I was…

Autumn is here, bringing with it an excuse to layer up with snuggly soft knits. Give your oversized jumper a glam new spin without looking swamped in fabric by getting clever with styling. A pair of tailored trousers will instantly make your winter woolly feel office-ready – or give it a seriously feminine vibe by wearing over a floaty floral frock or lacy skirt. JUMP INTO WINTER Head to Closeronline.co.uk/vbyvery to shop the jumper featured on this page – and take part in a style quiz for your chance to win £250 worth of Very credit*. *T&CS APPLY…

Lazy girls can rejoice as neat and tidy hairdos have fallen out of favour for autumn. Instead, tousled, messed-up manes and braids have replaced the sleek and polished tresses we are used to seeing on the runways. Undone styles – popular with the celebs too – are helping to break the bedhead curfew, and are a saviour for those of us with very little time to spare – but can a bird’s nest ’do ever look stylish on us mere mortals? WE TRY IT OUT! DEPUTY STYLE EDITOR MATILDA SAYS: “I took this trend to the extreme and it all felt very weird for somebody who would normally be lost without a pair of straighteners. I love the quick, carefree idea behind this style but, in reality, I looked a…

• TV chef Ching-He says: “I love char siu pork but it takes some time, so this is my cheat char siu pork stir-fry.” CHING-HE HUANG’S CHEAT CHAR SIU PORK WITH PAK CHOI SERVES 2 • 1tbsp rapeseed oil• 2 garlic cloves, crushed and finely chopped• Knob of fresh root ginger, peeled and grated• 1tbsp Shaohsing rice wine or dry sherry• 200g pak choi leaves, sliced in half diagonally FOR THE PORK • 250g pork fillet, cut into 5mm slices• 1/2tsp dark soy sauce• 1tsp hoisin sauce• 1tsp runny honey• 1tbsp cornflour FOR THE SAUCE • 1tbsp reduced-salt light soy sauce• 1tsp hoisin sauce• 1/2tsp yellow bean paste or miso paste STEP 1 Place all the ingredients for the pork, except the cornflour, in a bowl with a pinch of sea salt flakes and ground white pepper and turn to coat the meat…

FIGHT FINES, DELAYS AND BAD SERVICE! By knowing your rights, you can ensure you never lose out Have you had enough of delays, unfair fines and appalling service, but never claim the compensation you deserve? Last year train companies pocketed £44m in compensation from Network Rail for disruption to services, while those same companies only passed on £5.25m of that to their customers. Well, no more. We grilled MoneySavingExpert.com expert Steve Nowottny on how to get feisty – the right way! CLAIM CASH BACK FOR TRAIN DISRUPTION “It’s when you get to your destination that matters, not when the train left,” Steve explains. “Most people can claim for a delay of over 30 minutes regardless of the cause, under the ‘Delay Repay’ scheme and you’ll usually get at least 50…

Your character Alison, is on a “path of self-destruction”? It’s a path lined with downed gins and tonics… I imagine her stalking around her apartment, climbing the walls with boredom. She’s desperate to have fun but there’s not much of the type of fun she wants in the strict military environment. To be quite literally locked away in a compound on an army base is a very real hell for her. But she gamely tries to survive it by throwing herself into drinking and dancing at every opportunity. What was this like to film? It’s been joyous, and filming in Cape Town when it was winter in England was a real treat. The heat, especially in the desert, was a challenge. But the pay off to that landscape is phenomenal.…

• Pals fear Jordan is using split for publicity • Kieran plays up to public jeering of him • Ex-CBB housemate Katie Hopkins slams the episode as just “another made-up drama” She’s made millions off the back of her dramas, which have seen two marriages collapse. But three weeks after declaring she was to “divorce” third husband Kieran Hayler amid claims he’d cheated with their nanny Nikki Brown – something she denies – Jordan’s bizarre behaviour left fans wondering what’s really going on. In a shock turnabout, sex addict Kieran was among fans at An Audience With Katie Price last week. During the show, Jordan, 39, invited fans to boo Kieran, 30, who made his first public appearance with her since the latest scandal. Some critics blasted the incident as…

She’s fuelled speculation about her relationship status over the past year after being papped visiting Julian Assange at the Ecuadorian embassy on several occasions, as well as pictured cosying up to French footballer Adil Rami. But, after refusing to confirm who she was dating, Pamela Anderson has finally opened up about her friendship with WikiLeaks founder Julian, 46 – who is taking refuge in London after he was accused of sexual assault in Sweden. Last week on Good Morning Britain, Pamela denied the couple were more than friends, saying: “We are friendly, very friendly. I love Julian – he’s one of the most interesting people I have ever met. He’s very brave and there’s nothing sexier than courage. I wouldn’t call it romance, I already have romance in my life.”…

CLOSER PSYCHOLOGIST EMMA KENNY SAYS: “Kerry has huge abandonment issues from her troubled childhood and from so many failed relationships, but the one area of her life she gets joy from is her children. Going on past form, Kerry’s relationships with men don’t tend to work out, but the bond she has with her kids is unshakable. Planning a baby so quickly into a new romance may give her some security, but she’s been hurt before and I doubt she ever genuinely believes her romances will be loving and long-lasting. But she knows she can get children from them, which is where she finds happiness. She’s coped as a single mum before, so will know she could do it again if the worst happened.”…

❛SHE’S FINDING IT HARD TO JUGGLE WORK AND MOTHERHOOD❜ Speculation has been rife about her future on The X Factor and, last week, former Judges’ Houses regular Sinitta revealed she’d been dropped from her spot as Simon Cowell’s guest in favour of Cheryl. A furious Sinitta announced on Twitter she would not be appearing on this series – and later said in an interview: “I thought I was coming back, but now I’ve heard Cheryl is coming back. Cheryl doing Judges’ Houses – that’s below the belt.” Just a few weeks before, Sinitta, 53, had warned new mum Cheryl, who left her role on the judging panel in 2015, not to try to replace her on the show, saying: “She needs to stay in her lane a little bit. I…

Closer psychologist, Emma Kenny, says: “To make sure your move to university runs smoothly, you need to plan. Be aware of your budget and how to live within it, learn how to eat healthily and remember to exercise regularly. “Remember, alcohol is a depressant, so while partying is fun, be cautious about overdoing it. Also, make an effort to join societies to build up your support network. It’s also worth finding out how to access your university wellbeing service. “Moving to university can be exciting but also daunting, so give yourself a while to adjust and know that it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed at times. “However, if your mood is seriously low for more than three to four weeks, you should consider getting help – whether that is speaking…

“I WAKE UP AT AROUND 6AM BECAUSE THAT’S WHEN MY FIANCÉ GEORGE [SMART], 38, WAKES UP. We’ll have coffee and smoothies with berries and coconut milk for breakfast. I’LL GO TO A PILATES REFORMER CLASS AT 8AM, which is like Pilates, but with weights, or if I’m feeling really energetic, I’ll go spinning. I’LL THEN GET THE TRAIN TO LONDON FROM MY HOME IN ESSEX. My mornings are full of meetings and my favourite lunch spot is London’s Soho House. You can always find a cosy spot to set up your laptop and the chicken and courgette salad there is delicious. IN THE AFTERNOON, I’ll probably be working on my new jewellery line or having meetings with This Morning about my fashion slot. Then I’ll meet a friend or George…

❛I USED TO CONVINCE MYSELF I WAS A SIZE 10 – BUT NOW I ACTUALLY AM!❜ As Sophie Kasaei watched former Geordie Shore co-star Aaron Chalmers’ MMA fight in London last week, there was no escaping her incredible new look. The star has gone from a size 14-16 to a 10 in just six weeks, by cutting out unhealthy snacks and embarking on a rigorous workout routine. Just two months ago, Sophie – who is 5ft 1 – revealed she wasn’t feeling confident, saying her weight even put her off going on holiday. But after a body blitz this summer, which saw her overhaul her diet and do HIIT sessions (high-intensity interval training), she admits she’s feeling her best ever. FEELING PROUD When Closer caught up with Sophie at the…

‘I’m a working mum and that’s hard’ She rose to stardom in 1998 as one of the lead stars on the hit US sitcom Will & Grace, and fans were thrilled when it was revealed in January that, 11 years after the finale, the show was set for a comeback. The last episode, which aired in 2006, saw the main characters flash-forward into the future and appeared to tie up their stories in a neat bow. Actress Debra Messing – who plays Grace Adler – admits she never thought the award-winning series would make it back on to our screens. She says: “Never in a zillion years did I expect the show to come back! We finished by looking 25 years ahead, and I’d always said we certainly can’t do…

ON TREND MICHELLE KEEGAN FOR VERY We love actress Michelle Keegan’s style, so when we heard about her new 64-piece collection for Very.co.uk, we wanted to share it. The wearable mix-and-match pieces – including ruffled blouses and floral prints – are a hit right now, but they’ll also help you build an autumn warbrobe that lasts. Stockists Boohoo www.boohoo.com, Ego www.ego.co.uk, H&M www.hm.com, New Look www.newlook.com, Next www.next.co.uk, Topshop Topshop.com, Sosandar www.sosandar.com, Very www.very.co.uk I WANT WHAT SHE’S GOT! MEET THE MICRO TREND THE BUM BAG This retro accessory has made an unexpected return to the spotlight after a whole host of stars have been spotted sporting the hands-free classic FASHION WORTH TALKING ABOUT! Kylie Minogue, 49 Pop-star Kylie looked angelic at the Kingsman: The Golden Circle premier. Flared…

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AMPIKA How much do you spend? I spend between £250-£300 a week for me and my son [Ampika is mum to Jake, 10], but it can go up to £500 if I’m buying alcohol. Most of the food I buy is organic – it probably costs three times as much but it tastes better. Describe your daily diet… Breakfast is usually tinned tuna and sliced gherkins or smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. Lunch is typically two grilled chicken fillets with a bowl of wholegrain rice and wok-fried onions, wild mushrooms and spring onions, while dinner is something like ostrich fillet with chargrilled peppers and aubergine, roasted potatoes and a drizzle of olive oil. I snack on strawberries, blueberries and Greek yoghurt, or I’ll have Popchips. Is there anything you refuse…

FAMILY MATTERS PROTECT TEENAGERS FROM HARASSMENT New research shows that teen girls fear being followed by strangers, and regularly experience intimidating catcalling Sexual harassment is unbelievably common, whether it’s builders whistling at you or that drunk person touching your backside as you walk past them in the bar. If you have a child, you need to help them understand that their body is theirs, nobody else’s to touch or comment upon. Explain that they have a right to feel uncomfortable or downright angry when they experience such behaviour. Let your children know that sexual harassment is often disguised as a compliment. Teach them that it’s not OK for someone to make a comment about the size of their boobs or the shape of their bum. That way, they know when…

We’re used to seeing her in gritty dramas yet, off-screen, Sarah Parish, 49, has been through a devastating loss that has redefined her life. In January 2009, Sarah and her husband, actor James “Jim” Murray, 42, lost their baby daughter Ella-Jayne due to a congenital heart defect. Ella-Jayne was born five weeks prematurely after a late scan led to an emergency Caesarean. After her birth she was diagnosed with Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome – a rare genetic condition. Sarah said: “I now know losing a child is the hardest thing to happen to anyone; that we’d never experienced tragedy before she died. We’d never truly understood grief or loss.” And Sarah, who has daughter, Nell, seven, has admitted the grief almost blew apart her marriage of 10 years. “Such an incredible loss…

1 THE APPRENTICE BURGER-MAKING CHAOS WED 4 OCT, 9PM, BBC1 Lord Sugar reminds his 18 wannabes that this “Isn’t a holiday camp but a business proposition from heaven,” and then we’re straight into a task involving mincing meet at dawn to churn out some burgers. Karren and Claude loiter in the wings (“Surely the burger should be the premium ingredient here, not the bun?” despairs Karren) and we find ourselves still loving this show! Read our chat with Karren on pg 43. FACTFILE The prize is a life-changing £250,000 investment in the winner’s business – with Lord Sugar as a 50/50 partner. No pressure! 2 JUST TATTOO OF US BETTER THAN EVER - WE’RE PROMISED MON 2 OCT, 10PM, MTV Charlotte Crosby (who hosts with her boyf, Stephen Bear) promises…

MUST READ Keep You Safe (MELISSA HILL) Kate’s daughter Clara was born with a condition that means she’s unable to be vaccinated. When Clara gets unwell with virus contracted from a classmate whose parents decided against vaccination, Kate spends all her time with her sick daughter and has to cope with debt and losing her job – as well as media interest, which causes the situation to spiral. This absorbing story focuses on a controversial subject that has long been up for debate and is a brilliantly written and thought-provoking offering from the popular author. BEST DAY OUT Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making Of Harry Potter This Halloween, Potter fans are invited to delve deeper into the spooky world of the Dark Arts. Taking place from 1…

IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK With Mercury/Saturn in your birthday chart, your challenge this year, should you choose to accept it, is to think about what you do want and don’t think about what you don’t want, most of the time. Do this and you will feel way better in 12 months’ time. THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN LIBRA 24 SEP-23 OCT On the face of it, you’re in great shape. The Sun is in your sign and you’re probably the centre of attention a lot of the time. Being completely honest and acting with integrity is the way to deal with whatever is going on now. For your spoken forecast about your current astro-cycle, call 0906 7511 677* SCORPIO 24 OCT-22 NOV As the planets line up with…

❛IT MAKES HER FURIOUS LAURA’S DONE THIS AT THE EXPENSE OF HER FAMILY’S HAPPINESS❜ As his drunken antics continued to dominate the headlines last week, Wayne Rooney issued an apology to his family and friends after he pleaded guilty to drink-driving, and was issued with a two-year driving ban and 100 hours of community service. His wife Coleen – who is pregnant with their fourth child – didn’t join Wayne, 31, for his appearance in court, but pals say she’s now more angry with Laura Simpson, who Wayne allegedly “kissed and cuddled” following the boozy night out in Cheshire with other footballers earlier this month. Single mum Laura, 29, appears to be revelling in her newfound fame – giving tell-all interviews and posing in swimwear for photographers. Now pals say…

COLUMNIST KATIE HOPKINS – WHO WAS IN CBB WITH JORDAN IN JANUARY 2015 – SAYS: “Whether Katie Price is actually splitting with hubby Kieran is anyone’s guess. Frankly, I can’t imagine why she married him in the first place. “If you marry an ex-stripper, you can expect him to get his kit off with other women when you’re not around. If they ARE splitting up, then it’s the kids who will have to see yet another ex-dad pile through the door on Father’s Day. More likely, it’s just another drama made up for the headlines. And when this next ‘scandal’ stops paying, she’ll have to fall back on her trusted boobs. Katie is not a bad person. She’s a sweet soul who only ever wanted the…

‘AFTER EVERYTHING SHE’S BEEN THROUGH, SHE FEELS IT’S HER TIME TO BE HAPPY’ They’ve only been dating for two months – but insiders say Kerry Katona is already keen to get pregnant with new man James English. The singer – who split from her third husband George Kay in June after an extremely volatile relationship – is smitten with the comedian, who she met during the summer at an Atomic Kitten gig. Kerry’s already told friends she wants to have baby number six and pals say they wouldn’t be surprised if there was an announcement soon. A source says: “Kerry has just turned 37 and she feels her chances of conceiving aren’t what they were so she wants to get pregnant as soon as possible. A DOTING DAD “It might…

❛SHE’S STRUGGLING TO CUT TIES – SHE’S PETRIFIED SHE WON’T FIND ANYONE ELSE❜ She recently got tearful on Loose Women talking about her painful split from jailbird Joey Morrison, and revealed how she didn’t want to break up with the convicted criminal, but faced no choice when his prison sentence was extended. And pals tell Closer how Lauren Goodger, 31, secretly visited her ex in prison last weekend after he sent her a lavish bouquet of flowers for her birthday, and got his family to spend hundreds of pounds on gifts for the former TOWIE star in a desperate bid to get her back. A source says: “Lauren’s trying to distract herself and move on, but Joey’s getting into her head again by going all-out to win her back and…

After welcoming her first baby with fiancé Michael O’Neill, Danielle Lloyd unveiled her incredible body on Instagram last week, just days after giving birth. But the post received a mixed response. One fan wrote: “You look amazing!” But another said: “Well done at making mums feel like s**t .” The mum-of-four also looked trim and toned in a tight top and skinny jeans during a day out with Michael and their baby, who’s rumoured to be called Ronnie, along with Archie, seven, Harry, six, and George, four – her sons with footballer ex Jamie O’Hara. Despite her transformation, Danielle, 33, insisted to Closer recently that she wouldn’t rush to get back her pre-baby body, saying: “I’m not going to kill myself in the gym a few weeks after giving birth.…

Earlier this month, she revealed she couldn’t wait to welcome her first child with toyboy fiancé Alan Thomason, 34, gushing: “Life is looking up.” But after it was reported last week that she’d suffered a miscarriage, Danniella Westbrook faced further heartache when she hinted she and Alan had split. Posting on Twitter, Danniella – who reportedly got into a violent row with Alan at their Benidorm hotel earlier this month – Tweeted: “Hurting from my loss. The hotel wasn’t the only thing he destroyed that day. I never knew him at all! Walking away.” ONLINE BACKLASH To add to her woes, Danniella, 43 – who’s already mum to Kai, 21, and Jody, 15, from previous relationships – was forced to defend herself once again against claims she’d faked her pregnancy.…

❛I WANT TO KNOW THE TRUTH NO MATTER HOW HORRIFIC IT IS. I OWE IT TO APRIL❜ Coral Jones experienced every mother’s worst nightmare when her five-year-old daughter, April, was kidnapped, abused and murdered while playing outside her family home in Wales in October 2012. But, five years on from her daughter’s tragic death, the brave mum says she is finally ready to face her daughter’s killer, Mark Bridger. Speaking exclusively to Closer, Coral, who is also mum to Jazmin, 21, and Harley, 15, says: “I hate Bridger with every bone in my body for taking away my little girl – it’s something that will affect me for the rest of my life. THE WORST NEWS “When police told us that it was a murder investigation, I was heartbroken. I…

BUDDY OPS! MARIA & KELVIN GET ‘HIS & HERS’ HAIR TRANSPLANTS She rose to fame as a glamorous TOWIE party girl and, earlier this year, unveiled her toned figure in a series of skimpy pictures after shedding 21/2st of baby weight. But mum-of-one Maria Fowler, 31, is still seemingly committed to an image overhaul as she was pictured alongside motocross racer boyfriend Kelvin Batey, 36, last week having undergone “his and hers” hair transplants. Maria – who has 11-month-old daughter Evie with Kelvin – had her hairline restructured after pregnancy caused her hair to thin and fall out, although it can also be caused by wearing hair pulled back too tightly. Simon Lindsay, from KSL Hair, where the pair had their ops, says: “A lot of women find a receding…

KATIE AND JAMIE’S £4MILLION WEDDING After years of keeping their relationship under wraps, Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx finally went public earlier this month, as her rumoured dating ban from ex-husband Tom Cruise expired. Now, pals say the actress and actor Jamie Foxx are wasting no time in tying the knot. A source says: “Katie’s kept things with Jamie a secret for so long and now she’s loving it all being out in the open. She can’t wait to settle down again. “They’re very happy and have been keen to tell the world since Jamie proposed last December on Katie’s 38th birthday. ROMANTIC “Jamie took her to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico and rented out a beach house for the week. He took her on a boat ride out to…

With The Apprentice heading back to our screens, Karren Brady is teaming up again with Lord Sugar and Claude Littner to dole out the put-downs, scrutinise tasks and (as was the case of one candidate who arrived at a photo shoot without their product) comfort hysterical team leaders. Karren, 48, has been Lord Sugar’s advisor on the hit show since 2010. But she’s quick to point out she is not a celebrity and as for being a force to be reckoned with, she admits to being “quite direct”. As someone who genuinely loves business, The Apprentice is the perfect fit for Karren, who’s known Lord Sugar for a couple of decades. She’s also CEO of West Ham United, and in 2014 was awarded a CBE for services to entrepreneurship and…

JUST LANDED WINTER SAVIOUR YOUR GOOD SKIN BALANCING SKIN CONCENTRATE WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT: The hero product from a brand new skincare range by Boots promises to improve the health and appearance of your complexion after just 28 days. WHY IT WORKS: We’ve been lucky enough to get a sneak peek of this new range of masks, moisturisers and face washes and have been raving about it since. The whole collection is worth trying, but the concentrate stands out for us. We used the fast-absorbing, feather-light lotion before our usual day cream and it noticeably hydrated and smoothed while banishing shine after just a few uses. It’s a must-have. GET THE LOOK... GLOSSY POUT Let your smile really shine, like Kelly and Nicky, with a hydrating layer of lip oil.…

‘The nasty online comments don’t bother me’ NIKKI: ‘ I love my figure even more after going through cancer’ She’s the bubbly matriarch of Gogglebox’s most loveable family, regularly shouting at the TV in hysterics along with her husband, Jonathan, 50, and children, Amy, 17, and 20-year-old Josh – but unbeknown to many, life hasn’t always been full of laughter for Nikki Tapper. In 2011, she discovered three lumps in her breast and, after having a single mastectomy, she was forced to undergo five months of chemotherapy. But testament to her upbeat personality, the mum-of-two admits she stayed strong, despite going to a “dark place.” BEING BRAVE Nikki, 44, explains: “It was horrible because the kids were so young and were going through a change of schools, but I had…

‘FINALLY! WE CAN STOP ALL THIS CAFFEINE NONSENSE’ New research has found that drinking three or more coffees a day reduces your risk of early death by two-thirds – caffeine lover Dr Christian raises a mug to the new findings! Coffee has been in the headlines a lot recently. In fact, a 10-year study of 20,000 people has just found that regular coffee drinkers were almost two-thirds less likely to die early than those who avoided coffee altogether. Another study, which took into account age, smoking, activity and education, showed that drinking three or more cups a day reduced the risk of early death in women by 8 per cent. It’s a real turnaround, and as a tea and coffee fan, I applaud it. For years, I’ve been annoyed by…

To celebrate the release of Lindsey Kelk’s hilarious and romantic new book I Heart Forever we’re giving you the chance to win an unforgettable three-night trip for two to New York! After touching down in the Big Apple, you’ll be whisked to Archer, a beautiful boutique hotel set in one of Manhattan’s most fashionable locations! Whether you choose to shop till you drop on Fifth Avenue, or explore the iconic sights right on your doorstep – from the Empire State Building to the Rockefeller Center and Times Square – you’ll be sure to have an unforgettable time during this wonderful long weekend away! Prize package for two people includes: • Return flights from London to New York • Return airport transfers in New York • Three nights’ boutique hotel accommodation…

You’ve decked out some of the world’s biggest celebs (Madonna, Elizabeth Taylor – and Love Island’s Olivia Buckland, to name but a few…)? There are a lot of celebrities that I would like to dress. I’ve got my eye on Charlize Theron; I love her look. She’s got a great figure and you can’t go far wrong with that. Who else? I am yet to dress Her Majesty the Queen, but she’s not going to be a bride so she wouldn’t work for this show! Love Island’s Olivia Buckland appeared on Say Yes To The Dress , what was she like? While I never make up my mind about a client before I meet them, because the series she was in…

Enders’ Lacey signs up to play Hannibal in the new A-Team movie. What’s next? Ian Beale as Mr T? Something tells us Yolanda will regret forgetting her glasses when she bought her dog. JOSH PATTERSON And Jordan thought Kieran’s sex addiction was bad… imagine being Binky and finding JP humping a porcelain pig! Suki’s secret to a good night’s sleep? Curl up with a wonky pumpkin. Well, it’s cheaper than Valium. Halle ’ s right. Wine will get you through times without loo roll better than loo roll will get you through times without wine. LISA APPLETON Good question, Lisa! But given your sausage meat addiction, we’re only surprised you’re not planning to try it with a Scotch egg. GEMMA COLLINS GC gets her priorities right. Who cares about a…