Inhoudsopgave van ISSUE 797 - Closer

When former S Club 7 star Hannah Spearritt had a boob job, it kick-started constant health problems, which saw her sleep for 22 hours a day. But once her implants were removed, Hannah completely recovered. Her experience isn’t unique, as our report on p16 reveals. Our expert warns that cosmetic procedures must be taken as seriously as any operation, because so much can go wrong. Celebrities definitely influence the casual surgery culture. Reality stars like Charlotte Crosby who constantly tinker with their faces (p26) make it seem normal. So it was refreshing to talk to former EastEnders star Michelle Collins this week (p62). She’s firmly against surgery and says exercise, good food and gratitude have helped her feel in the best shape of her life at 56. Her approach is…

After years of dreaming about becoming a mum, Khloé Kardashian finally welcomed her baby girl last week. But it hadn’t been the fairy-tale ending she’d hoped for. Just days before going into labour, her partner Tristan Thompson was plunged into a sex scandal after he was seen entering a hotel with a woman – thought to be stripper Lani Blair – and also appeared to kiss Lani at a New York nightclub. Shortly afterwards, another girl – called Stephanie Lee on Instagram – suggested a video she posted was of her and Tristan having sex, even claiming she was pregnant. Hours later, shocking CCTV footage taken in another club in October last year also surfaced, appearing to show basketball player Tristan kiss one woman and nestle his face between another…

‘ SHE WISHES HE COULD KEEP A DIGNIFIED SILENCE FOR BOTH THEIR SAKES’ They were said to have spent a week reconnecting on a make-or-break holiday in Dubai and the Maldives with their 13-month-old son Bear. But pals say their luxury trip was blighted by Liam Payne’s shock revelation that a second child with Cheryl was off the cards. FRUSTRATED As Liam, 24, arrived in Berlin ahead of a performance with Rita Ora, he was asked if he was planning on having any more children. He reportedly said, “No, that’s not true. It’s not happening. People just make up stories.” Cheryl, 34, has reportedly been left furious on numerous occasions due to Liam’s honesty in interviews. In March, she was said to have been fuming when he admitted that their…

She’s spoken about her love of gardening and her green-fingered expertise but, last week, Kelly Brook was mocked by trolls after presenting a gardening segment on This Morning. One viewer wrote, “Why on earth is Kelly Brook talking about gardening? She couldn’t even spell chrysanthemum!” While another posted, “I am sorry, but she’s a really dreadful presenter. What are This Morning thinking?” FLAGGING CAREER Sources say the former glamour model, 38, had hoped her debut gardening segment would open up doors to revive her flagging presenting career, but instead feels the backlash could ruin her chances. An insider says, “Kelly loves gardening. She spends hours in the garden of her home in Kent, so thought she’d try to capitalise on her passion. She spent weeks planning the segment with her…

Clare Matthew, 40, lives in Colchester, Essex, with her husband, Robin, 37, and their two children, Sophie, nine, and Ben, eight. She recalls, “I’ve always been flat-chested, and I wanted to feel more feminine. So at first, I loved my new 32C boobs after an op to boost my bust in December 2006. But after the birth of my daughter, Sophie, in November 2008, I began feeling so low, I couldn’t get out of bed. My GP said it was the baby blues, and gave me antidepressants. But then my hair started to thin. “When I had my son, Ben, in February 2010, my symptoms just got worse. I suffered from lethargy, muscle pains and insomnia. Some days, all I could do was lie on the sofa. “I went back…

She shocked fans by announcing she was four months pregnant last week, less than a year after welcoming daughter Polly with her ex-boyfriend, Bradley Wright. But pals say Amy Childs – who hasn’t revealed the identity of her new partner, but is believed to be dating a “businessman who doesn’t like the spotlight” – is thrilled to be pregnant again, after a roller-coaster year that saw her split from Bradley, just six weeks after giving birth. A source tells Closer, “Amy is over the moon that she’s expecting again. Becoming a single mum was a huge adjustment for her, but she coped. She didn’t know she could love being a mum as much as she does and can’t wait to meet her new baby. She’s told her friends this is…

She’s a former pop star who married a premiership footballer – but for Frankie Bridge the similarities with Victoria Beckham end there. While the Beckhams enjoy lavish holidays and dining at plush restaurants, The Saturdays singer admits that she and husband Wayne, 37, prefer the simple life. Frankie, 29, tells Closer, “We’re quite low-key – for Valentine’s Day we went to Nando’s and the cinema, and that was perfect for me! We don’t schedule date nights – I’m not very good at organising them. If there’s something on at the cinema that we want to see, we’ll do that if we’re free. We’re lucky to have the grandparents around to babysit.” FAMILY LIFE Frankie has been in the spotlight for over 15 years. She hit the charts aged just 12…

She recently admitted to gaining 2st due to hectic filming schedules – but last week Marnie Simpson was forced to hit back at body shamers after she was snapped on holiday. Trolls called the star, 26, “fat”, “huge” and even compared her to an elephant. Some even speculated whether she’d gained weight to launch a fitness DVD. But Marnie hit back, Tweeting: “I’m not doing a fitness DVD… I’ve gained a little bit of weight filming Geordie Shore please give me a break”. In response to being compared to an elephant, she wrote, “I was trying to enjoy my holiday. I’m hardly an elephant I’m a healthy size 12! Grow up!”. And pals say Marnie was devastated. A source reveals, “She was horrified that someone compared her to an elephant…

First off, let’s talk about the size of the rats in India… They are huge – and I’m no good with rats. They’re not scared of anybody and they sit on the walls, looking at you. I love India, but Delhi was a shock, it’s something else. Did you struggle with anything else? The starving kids. On our way in to work every morning, there was a flyover – just rubbish and filth – and there must’ve been about 60 kids living there with their families. We ransacked our hotel and took them food and drink every morning, but it wouldn’t have done them any favours – what are they going to do now we’ve gone? Was this an emotional shoot, then? The first episode is quite a soft one,…

LINGERIE SPECIAL After working hard to get her body back in shape, Lauren Goodger tells Closer she loves walking around the house naked and has wasted no time investing in a load of new underwear. Posing confidently for our lingerie special, Lauren, 31 – who has dropped from a size 10-12 to a 10 after liposuction, working out and adopting a juicing regime – laughs, “It feels liberating to walk around naked or in my underwear – I do it all the time at home. Sexiness is about confidence. “My boobs are massive, so when I’m chilling at home, I usually wear a sports bra. I can’t wear balcony bras; I have to opt for full cups. I’ve spoken about getting them reduced as they weigh a lot, but I…

LIFE AS AN ACTRESS: “I think of all the professions for someone like me – paranoid, low self-esteem, insecure – and acting was possibly the worst career move of my life. It’s hard and it’s ruthless. You’ve got to be in the right place at the right time.” RETURNING TO HOLLYOAKS IN 2016: “I loved my time there as it helped me to realise there is something outside of daytime TV and breastfeeding. You get tunnel vision; that’s the nature of being a new mum, it isolates you.” DOING BARRY’S BOOT CAMP: “It is hell on earth. My pal [designer] Julien Macdonald said to me, ‘Come on, let’s go.’ It’s like a rave at 9 o’clock in the morning in Notting Hill. Now I’m one of those idiots who does it. No…

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‘I feel like a confident woman – and sexier, too’ Ask most women if they could turn back time and have their 20-something figure back, and it would be a resounding “yes!” But not Michelle Collins. In fact, the actress admits it’s taken until her mid-50s to achieve true body confidence. The 56-year-old tells Closer, “I feel like a confident woman. I’m stronger and healthier and I suppose I feel sexier, too. I like my toned arms, and I do wear a bikini, but I have bad days, too. “I’m a normal woman with hormones and of course there are bits I don’t like, but it’s a horrible world out there and you have to embrace what you have and be positive.” Former EastEnders star Michelle – who recently launched…

Recent stories suggested that blue light from phones and tablets is “as harmful as junk food”. Rubbish! Reports claimed the blue light from screens is fuelling a sleep deprivation epidemic that could lead to obesity, heart disease, diabetes and depression. GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP While there is evidence that blue light does disturb sleep, those risks are absolutely not the same as the damage caused by eating junk food. A third of adults are obese, so clearly junk food is a huge problem, and the comparison is unhelpful. If we are looking at the impact of poor sleep, shift work and alcohol are far more problematic than screens. Everyone knows that if you watch Netflix in bed or Tweet last thing at night, it can be difficult to drop…

FOOD STYLIST Most food stylists are freelance, working for publishers and TV companies to make food look as mouth-watering as possible. But forget eating on the job – tricks of the trade include spraying spaghetti with hairspray for gloss and putting cardboard in burgers to keep their structure. Salaries start from around £20K. Most have a background in advertising or magazines, and a cooking qualification helps, but being an assistant to a food stylist and building up your own portfolio is a great way into the industry. Try food stylist agency Hersagency.co.uk. GREETINGS CARD WRITER In most cases, greetings card companies stockpile jokes and verses through a steady stream of submissions from freelance writers, so it’s open to anyone with a skill for delivering a witty quip. And greetings card…

he Split follows the lives of three high-powered divorce lawyer sisters… I play Hannah, a respected and successful lawyer. We meet her at a pivotal moment in her personal and professional life – she’s leaving the family firm and joining a rival one, which is huge for her. Then her father, Oscar (Anthony Head) returns after 30 years, which is like a grenade being very gently dropped into her life. Your character is married to Stephen Mangan’s character, Nathan? They love each other and they’ve been together for a long time, but there’s an issue underneath the marriage that they haven’t addressed. Did you know much about divorce law? High-end divorce is a closed world; I was surprised by how little is out there. Privacy is incredibly important…

We’d always wondered what you call those poles on the underground trains. Now we know – it’s a Cliff-hanger! Charlotte auditioned for The Ring last week… we’re scared, very scared. JACK WHITEHALL... It might just be us, Jack, but do you think he actually meant to call him a “tosser”? SUE PERKINS... OK, who’s going to tell Sue that the “Gaviscon” was actually a serving of tartare sauce? INSPIGRAM VICKY P This is the kind of thing we look at and think, “Oh, so we’re not the only ones who do that”. Then we realise it doesn’t say “45 hours on Instagram…” GEORGIA TOFFOLO Britain’s greatest living reality-TV star, Toff, brushes up on her chimney sweeping skills as she competes in yet another award-winning show: Chim Chim Cher-ee, Get Me…

She’s always shared a close bond with her eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham but, last week, the budding photographer was at the centre of a cheating storm, which pals say has deeply upset Posh. Hours after Brooklyn, 19, was snapped kissing Playboy model Lexi Wood, his on/off girlfriend of nearly four years, Chloë Moretz, 21, posted a screenshot of her phone, showing she was listening to Cardi B’s track Be Careful – about an unfaithful boyfriend. And while there is no evidence to suggest Brooklyn had cheated or done anything wrong, trolls were quick to target him, labelling him a “vain, arrogant idiot”, with one claiming, “Brooklyn just cheated on Chloë, I’m disgusted.” Brooklyn was later pictured wearing socks emblazoned with the words “f**k you”, seemingly hitting back at any suggestion…

‘ HAVING FOCUSED SO MUCH ON HER FAMILY, SHE’S DESPERATE TO DO SOMETHING FOR HERSELF’ After almost a decade dedicating herself to her family, Coleen Rooney appears to be ready to become a celebrity in her own right again, as rumours swirl that she’s signed up to take part on this year’s Strictly. The reports come amid speculation her footballer husband, Wayne, 32 – with whom she has sons Kai, eight, Klay, four, Kit, two, and newborn Cass Mac – is preparing for his retirement, and pals say she’s ready to take on the baton of breadwinner. TIME TO SHINE A source says, “This is just the beginning for Coleen. Having focused so much on her family life for the past nine years, she’s desperate to do something for herself…

‘SHE TENDS TO GO IN ALL GUNS BLAZING – BUT IT COMES BACK TO HAUNT HER’ She recently revealed how her former nanny, Nikki Brown, is taking her to an employment tribunal after Jordan accused her of having a year-long affair with her husband, Kieran Hayler – something Nikki adamantly denies. In the explosive allegations, Jordan, 39, last year claimed how former stripper Kieran, 30, said he’d had sex with their nanny of two-and-a-half years all over the house he shares with his wife. Jordan claimed to have found “intimate emails” between the pair, which Nikki, 41, deemed “a complete lie”. On top of the impending tribunal, last week the former glamour model – real name Katie Price – was snapped leaving a police station in Borehamwood amid “revenge porn”…

Former S Club 7 star Hannah Spearritt last week revealed how her breast implants left her so unwell that she feared for her life. The singer, who had the op in August 2013, taking her from an A to a C-cup, said, “My hair started to fall out, then I started sleeping more – eventually 22 hours a day. I couldn’t move from my bed because my muscles were aching. I lost balance and I couldn’t remember anything.” After three years of suffering, Hannah was eventually diagnosed with Breast Implant Illness (BII) by specialist Dr Edward Melmed, who has been treating women with the condition for the past 24 years. BII is used to describe a variety of ailments reported by women after breast augmentation surgery, though many experts say…

GP Sarah Jarvis gives her advice on what to consider before going under the knife… • Ask yourself why you really want cosmetic surgery. Remember that, while it will change your appearance, it won’t make you feel better about other aspects of your life, such as work or relationships. • Don’t have surgery after a traumatic event, such as a divorce or the death of a loved one. Your judgement could be clouded, and you could opt for a procedure you may regret. • If you do decide to go ahead, speak to your GP. They will discuss any pre-existing health issues that could be affected, and may be able to recommend a reputable surgeon. • Make sure your surgeon is a member of The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic…

‘ ALL THESE COMMENTS HAVE DRAGGED SCARLETT DOWN, IT’S REALLY GETTING TO HER’ She appeared to be on top of the world last week as she spent quality time with boyfriend Lee Wilkinson in Florida, where she was filming the finalé of Saturday Night Takeaway. But despite Scarlett Moffatt’s smiles and public displays of affection, her happiness has been tainted by a flurry of comments online from people concerned that fitness model Lee is “using” the star. Under loved-up snaps which Scarlett, 27, posted on Instagram, fans continued to warn her about the romance. One fan wrote, “I think this guy is using her. He loves himself and always looks very calculating he’s seeing dollar signs.” Meanwhile, another person warned, “Please be careful of him. He creeps back in like…

JEN FEARS SHE’S LOSING FRIENDS OVER JUSTIN SPLIT As she adjusts to single life, insiders reveal Jennifer Aniston is hurt as some of her pals choose to take her ex’s side He was snapped partying with pals Emily Blunt and her husband John Krasinski last week, and now pals say Justin Theroux’s estranged wife Jennifer Aniston is worried she could lose her A-list pals to him. The former couple were often seen holidaying with their tight-knit group of friends, including John and Emily, Jimmy Kimmel, Jason Bateman and his wife, Amanda, Ellen DeGeneres, Chelsea Handler and Gwyneth Paltrow – and even took a group of pals with them on their honeymoon to Bora Bora in 2015. Now insiders tell Closer how Jen, 49, has been left hurt by friends who…

WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING LINGERIE • It doesn’t matter if you have small boobs or a bigger bust, getting measured properly will make finding the perfect bra much easier. High-street stores such as M&S and Debenhams offer a free fitting service. • When it comes to bra styles, it’s all down to personal preference. The balconette gives boobs a rounded shape with uplift – great for scoop-neck tops – while the plunge has a deep neckline, perfect for wrap dresses. You want cups that fit smoothly across your breasts without gaping or digging in, and make sure the band sits properly at the front and back. • If you carry weight around your tummy, look for high-waist briefs that will smooth down any lumps and bumps, while putting…

GET HER LOOK KATE BOSWORTH, 35 Kate’s giving us serious style envy with this edgy ensemble. She toughens up the prim and proper dress with studded biker boots, red lippie and her hair pulled up into a top knot – we love it! Recreate the actress’ look with these steals… I WANT WHAT SHE’S GOT! STYLE OBSESSION ROSIE’S MUST-HAVE ACCESSORY! Belt bags are big news this season, and model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley can’t get enough of her Gucci number. Practical and chic, it’s no surprise the hands-free wonder is proving a hit. Get yours now – from just £14!…

‘ I LOVE DRESSING UP TO GO OUT WITH THE GIRLS ’ ‘MORNING 8AM – When my alarm goes off, I jump straight out of bed. The first thing I do is make breakfast – usually smashed avocado and poached eggs on toast, with an almond milk coffee. 9AM – I pretty much live in my gym kit during the week but, otherwise, my favourite high-street brands are Zara, Topshop and New Look, and I love online brands like Pretty Little Thing and Boohoo. 11AM – Before I leave the house, I throw my phone, L’Oréal Elnett hairspray, a hairbrush and my favourite nude Charlotte Tilbury lipstick in Very Victoria into my bag. I always add in a couple of herbal teabags, too. AFTERNOON 12PM – I’m so busy during…

PREP LIKE A PRO Always mist damp or dry hair with heat protection spray before heat styling – think of it like SPF for skin. Without it, hair will become lacklustre, colour will fade and hair breakage will increase – prevention is just one spritz away! GHD HEAT PROTECTION SPRAY £12.95 This cocktail contains conditioning ingredients – as well as creating a protective barrier to shield hair cuticles from heat damage. L’ORÉAL STYLISTA SLEEK SERUM £5.99 Combines heat protection with frizz-fighting serum – just rake a 10p-sized piece through damp hair. STYLE IT UP JENNIFER LAWRENCE Use a paddle brush to create a centre parting like J-Law’s, and then spritz locks with lots of hairspray. Use a hairdryer to set spray in place. Hello instant A-list chic. PIXIE LOTT Create…

If you don’t want to use tampons, another option is a menstrual cup. Rather than throwing away 11,000 sanitary products in your lifetime, you can use them for months or even years. The Enna Cycle (£24.95, Healthy2u.co.uk), comes with an applicator and lasts ten years. The Ziggy Cup (£34.99, Intimina.com) lasts up to two years and can be worn during sex, while the Moon Cup (£19.99, Mooncup.co.uk) holds three times more than a regular tampon, and also lasts years when properly cleaned and stored.…

1 PAUL O’GRADY FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS: INDIA PAUL GOES EAST THU 26 APR, 8.30PM, ITV Paul is in India for this brilliant new series, where it’s all hands on deck at the Friendicoes dog centre in Delhi. Prepare for moist eyes, as he helps to look after some of the 400,000 (!) street dogs roaming the city – plus he meets Arthur, who’s being treated for a nasty contagious disease. The bit that gets us is when Paul leads a rescue party out to a park and practically has to pull a load of puppies out from the middle of a bush to save them being attacked by rats. Turn to page 31 to read our chat with Paul. FACTFILE On rescuing the puppies in this episode, Paul…

MUST READ You Me Everything (CATHERINE ISAAC) Sick of his cheating ways and complete lack of interest in fatherhood, Laura left her boyfriend Adam only months after she gave birth to their son William – and she didn’t look back. But ten years later, her mother – who is battling a debilitating disease – forces Laura to recognise that William needs his father in his life. So Laura and William set off to spend the summer in France, where Adam runs a hotel. And Laura has a mission – to make Adam fall in love with his own son… A beautiful, heartbreaking story. BEST DAY OUT The Color Run UK With a brand-new foam zone this year, now is your time to join the Color Run if you’ve never tried…

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK Finances look positive and it seems that you’re going to do well when it comes to cash because you’re going to start valuing yourself and what you have offer more highly. The two are linked, so believe in yourself. It’s the start of a new personal cycle. THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN TAURUS 20 APR-20 MAY There is a lot of “stuff” going on for you at the moment. Perhaps you are working on a secret project, embarking on an affair, or worrying yourself into a ball of anxiety. Breathe! A spiritual practice could save you from a meltdown. Find out what this week’s New Moon means for you – call 0906 7511 677* GEMINI 21 MAY-20 JUN Even if you only indulge in…

CHLOË MORETZ They reportedly met at Paris Fashion Week in 2014, and have been on/off ever since. Speaking in 2016, Chloë said, “We were always running from paparazzi... it [was] affecting our relationship.” SONIA BEN AMMAR In October 2015, Brooklyn was spotted cuddling the French model at a concert. Despite being seen holding hands on holiday in Paris a month later, Brooklyn soon went back to his on/off girlfriend Chloe. SOFIA RICHIE In October 2016, Brooklyn and Lionel Richie’s daughter were snapped together on a late-night stroll. Three months later, the pair were spotted bowling together – but were rumoured to have split soon after. MADISON BEER Brooklyn was linked to the singer, then 18, in July 2017 after they were spotted together at a concert. She said, “We are…

She first made headlines at 16, pictured in a Puffa jacket, walking home from school – but within years, Coleen became a media personality worth £13m. When her boyfriend Wayne shot to fame as a footballer at 17, savvy Coleen – who met Wayne aged 12 – transformed herself into a star in her own right. At her height, Coleen made £173,000 a week from lucrative deals, hosting her own TV show and launching clothing ranges. She wrote kids’ books and a Closer column, and released a fitness DVD. But after a decade, she retreated from the spotlight to start a family.…

She’s made millions through her businesses, but last week Jordan’s newly-launched fashion site House of KP came under fire, as angry fans blasted it for overcharging them. Fans were left reeling after allegedly finding some of the goods for sale – which claims to list items “hand-picked by entertainment icon Katie Price” – for only a fraction of the cost on rival sites. Patterned phone cases advertised on House of KP for £20 were reportedly selling for just 81p on Chinese website AliExpress. Meanwhile a jumper, which first retailed at £227.90 on House of KP, but was then reduced to £83.37, was said to be available on AliExpress for just £17.17 with free shipping from China. House of KP had also supposedly reduced a long-sleeve bandage dress from £197.90 to…

Kathy Richmond, 39, lives in Reading with her husband, James, 52, and their children, Alana, 18, Roxy, 11, Rudi, eight, and Quincy, six. She says, “Aside from a few scars, I thought a boob job was relatively risk-free, so in April 2007 I went from an A-cup to a G. I was happy with my body, but I wanted perkier boobs after having children. “However, within two years, I developed chronic asthma. At first, I put it down to getting older. But soon, it was so bad I struggled to walk up the stairs and I was forced to stop working as a fitness instructor. “In the years that followed, I’d get forgetful and disorientated. I’d walk into a shop with no idea what I was meant to buy. By…

Georgia “Toff” Toffolo became friends with Scarlett Moffatt after the Geordie star crowned her the winner of I’m A Celeb! last December. She says, “I hate that Scarlett has been trolled over her weight and her love life. She is such a lovely girl, so I don’t understand why people are being so mean to her. We all get trolled and it’s always about things that you’re self-conscious about, so I feel really sorry for her. I try to ignore the trolls, but it can be difficult when you’re feeling low.” • Toff spoke to Closer at the launch of Bluebird Café, the first opening in a wider rollout of the Chelsea original…

Chloe Sims has undergone a drastic transformation since first hitting our screens on TOWIE in 2011, and she was snapped looking virtually unrecognisable as she filmed in Essex last week. Fans were quick to comment online, with one writing, “What has she done to her face?!” The 35-year-old – who recently had a Brazilian Butt Lift – has admitted to having Botox and fillers in the past. Surgeon Mark Ho-Asjoe tells Closer , “Chloe’s face looks different because she’s had a lot of Botox and filler. I always advise my clients to give both treatments a break every once in a while to achieve a more natural look, but I find many people in the public eye are too critical and want to see change straight away.”…

❛I CAN’T WATCH FERNE ON TV BECAUSE IT’S TOO MUCH OF A PAINFUL REMINDER❜ Last April, Sophie Hall was enjoying a night out in east London with friends when she was caught in an acid attack that left her and 13 others with horrific injuries. The perpetrator was Arthur Collins, the then-boyfriend of TOWIE’s Ferne McCann. Collins, 25, was found guilty of the appalling crime last November and sentenced to 20 years in prison. That same month, Ferne gave birth to his baby daughter, Sunday. A year on from the attack, estate agent Sophie is trying hard to rebuild her life and embrace her scars. In an attempt to look to the future, she’s entered the Miss Dorset 2018 beauty contest. She says, “I’ve had the worst year of my…

‘I HAD NO GET-UP-AND-GO – I WAS LAZY AND TIRED ALL THE TIME’ For years, mum-of-two Hannah Bristow hated the way she looked. At her biggest, she was a size 24, struggled to get around and felt like a terrible mum. But after following a healthy eating and exercise plan, Hannah, 29, from Kent, finally has a body she’s proud of. She’s lost 6st and is now a size 10-12 – and her weight loss has made her feel confident for the first time in her life. She says, “When I was overweight I was miserable, and I had no energy to play with my sons. “I truly believed I wouldn’t be able to lose weight, so I didn’t even try – I’d eat family bags of Doritos washed down…

Alex Chung, 34 This season is set to be filled with floral maxis, and it seems fashionista Alexa got the memo early. Her cool cowboy boots give the ladylike print a fresh spin for a winning day-tonight combo. Alesha Dixon, 39 The star proves she’s got a talent for colour-clashing in this bold getup. Normally, we would run a mile from these UV colours, but the Britain’s Got Talent judge works it like a fashion pro. Kara Tointon, 34 The actress looks every inch a star in this romantic, floral-printed number. Her gown shows off just the right amount of flesh, while the ruffled sleeves give the outfit a contemporary vibe, too. Chloe Goodman, 24 Co-ords are a popular look right now, but this embellished twosome feels a little more…

HANDY HERO After your guests leave, this playful metal number folds away neatly if you’re pushed for space. ARGOS £12 HEAVY METAL Industrial-inspired details are still going strong and this chair ticks off the trend nicely. CULT FURNITURE £65 SHEER STYLE See-through Perspex designs like this one will add a modern touch to any room. HABITAT £90 ROCK STAR Perfect for a nursery or simply adding a designer touch to your living room. CUCKOOLAND £120 RIGHT ANGLES Strong black lines like this work well in a minimally decorated room. AMARA £80 BRIGHT & BOLD Guarantee some daily sunshine while you eat your cornflakes with this colour-pop piece. JOHN LEWIS £35 TOTALLY TIMELESS The perfect blend of traditional and new, this simple design will tie in well with other wood features.…

INSIDE ANNA’S FRIDGE • Eggs• Chocolate mousse• Jam• Alpro yoghurts• Houmous• Thai curry paste• Mayonnaise• Broccoli• Basil• Tomato soup• Lentil soup• Sweet potato• Ginger• Spinach• Blueberries• Cherry tomatoes• Rocket leaves• Courgettes• Mushrooms• Soya milk• Coconut milk• Prosecco ANNA How much do you spend? Around £100 a week, which is a lot on a food shop. I normally nip back during the week for milk and other essentials. M&S is my favourite for special treats, but I usually shop at Tesco as it’s round the corner. Describe your daily diet... I start the day with a black coffee, plus porridge with coconut milk topped with chia seeds, cinnamon and banana or berries. I’ll have a protein shake midmorning. Lunch is a vegetable or tomato soup with a side salad of peppers,…

FAMILY MATTERS HELP YOUR CHILDREN TO BE LESS IMPULSIVE As reports show that kids with less restraint are more likely to become overweight, Emma urges teaching self-control This research makes sense, because if you have low impulse control, you will find it harder to say no to sugary foods than if you have a higher level of restraint. The key with kids is to remember that, as a parent, you are in control of the habits they form when it comes to food. If from an early age you make it a rule that children finish every plateful regardless of hunger, or every time their tummy rumbles you hand them a sugary snack, the likelihood is they will form an unhealthy relationship with food. Impulsive kids often grow into impulsive…

You’re meeting more talented four to 13-year-olds – what do you love most about making this show? It’s a great show, though I had trepidations about doing it when they first asked me. I was thinking, “Maybe this needs a kind of grown-up presenter.” I didn’t want to let the kids down or be that awful person who wants to grab all the focus, but then I watched the American show and it was joyful. What was the main attraction? There’s no prizing or judging or horrible critiques. You’re not promising that these kids are going to be big stars – it’s just for one little moment they get to shine, doing the thing they love doing on a big stage. What was the reaction to the first series? Fantastic.…