Inhoudsopgave van Issue 854 - Closer

There was a time when vegans were considered a strange species who dragged themselves about in wicker sandals on a never-ending search for beans. Now, plant-based living is gaining massive popularity as a way of looking after yourself, animals and the planet. Not everyone wants to go full vegan or even vegetarian, but just substituting a few meat meals makes a difference. That’s why, this week, we’ve devoted 11 pages to the lifestyle. We’ve got delicious easy recipes that cost no more than £1 per portion, celebs – including TV presenter Jasmine Harman – reveal how their diets transformed their lives, plus we’ve found cruelty-free beauty and home buys you’ll love. So, whether you’re already a convert or fancy dipping your toe into the water, we hope our guide will…

• The ex-glamour model tells pals she’s ruined her looks • Her biggest fear is her children not wanting to spend time with her • Hit by backlash as only six fans turn up to see her at an event She’s shocked fans with her extreme surgery overhaul in recent weeks – going back under the knife earlier this month for a third face lift, as well as liposuction and a Brazilian butt lift. And as Closer reported last week, she even told pals she was considering a career in porn with her new body, which she flaunted on her recent holiday in Turkey. Last week, Jordan – real name Katie Price – left fans even more concerned about her apparent surgery addiction when she shared a photo of her…

❛THE MORE INSECURE SHE FEELS, THE MORE WORK SHE HAS DONE❜ She opened up recently about being in a “dark place” – revealing on her Instagram that she’d been “struggling” with her mental health for the past six months. And last week, Lauren Goodger sparked more concern among fans after posting a photo of her posing with Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry, which she later deleted. LOW CONFIDENCE One alarmed follower pleaded with her, “You are becoming unrecognisable. Please stop the procedures and be you.” Another said, “So sad. You were so beautiful.” Insiders reveal that the 32-year old – who’s admitted to having facial fillers and Botox, and has previously said she believes she has body dysmorphia, saying she often hates pictures of herself – has pals worried she’s…

She took to Instagram last week, telling fans her “giant boobies are no more”, alongside a snap taken from her hospital bed after having her breast implants removed. And pals say Love Island’s Olivia Attwood, 28 – who was pictured leaving the hospital alongside her on/off boyfriend, Bradley Dack, 25 – had her boobs reduced after feeling they no longer suited her slender frame. A source says, “Being in the spotlight made Olivia analyse her body more than ever, and she started to feel she looked a bit out of proportion in pictures. “She’s seen how many tall, skinny models with flatter chests, like Kendall Jenner, can pull off outfits that she can’t because of the size of her boobs. So she’s decided to embrace her natural size, and hopes…

Sex expert Alix Fox says it is possible to compromise when your libidos don’t match. “Communication is key. If one person is feeling rejected, the other should try to explain their reasons for not wanting sex. Also, remember penetration isn’t everything. For the person craving sexual satisfaction, perhaps a sensual massage would work, or other forms of intimacy that make them feel valued. Some people may also cope with their partner having sex outside the relationship to fulfil that need. But setting ground rules and being honest about these encounters is vital.”…

Teir sizzling chemistry is the highlight of morning TV – and last week, Piers Morgan even claimed that his co-host Susanna Reid must have had sex the night before she went on air after an extra “perky” appearance on Good Morning Britain. Piers, 53 – who has a five-year- old daughter called Elise with his wife Celia Walden, and three sons from his first marriage – told Closer at the Chelsea Flower Show that single Susanna, 48, is secretly hiding her true feelings towards him. “My chemistry with Susanna is unbreakable,” laughs Piers. “Everyone knows it’s because she harbours a deep unrequited love for me! I feel sorry for her in some ways, but she can’t help herself!” Piers, who was famously sacked from his job as a newspaper editor…

AMY: ‘ I’ve never had a boyfriend’ AGE: 26 OCCUPATION: Air hostess CLAIM TO FAME: She was once invited into the VIP area of a nightclub by Liam Payne. SHE SAYS: “I’ve never had a proper boyfriend, so I need to find someone! I have weird crushes, like David Walliams and Simon Cowell – you’d never go there, but there’s something about them.” SHERIF: ‘ I’m willing to go pretty far for a girl’ AGE: 20 OCCUPATION: Chef CLAIM TO FAME: He’s a semi-pro rugby player. HE SAYS: “My perfect girl needs to make me laugh, have a nice smile, nice teeth and nice bum. If a girl is entertaining five different boys and whittling them down, then I’m willing to go pretty far and pull it out of the…

MEGAN BARTON-HANSON Megan, 25, has admitted to undergoing operations to pin back her ears, as well as a boob and nose job and fillers to get her current look. JESSICA SHEARS Jess, 25, had a boob job in her teens and admitted to feeling unhappy with her “wonky” breasts. She opted to have another surgery to fix them in 2017. LAURA ANDERSON Laura, 30, underwent a boob job before the show. Last year, she showed off procedures including lip augmentation and a non-surgical nose job. OLIVIA BUCKLAND In 2018, series two contestant Olivia, 25, admitted she’d stopped having fillers after a botched injection.…

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JUST LANDED SALON-WORTHY LOCKS! AMIKA HAIR CARE WHAT IS IT? This professional haircare range from New York has just dropped in the UK – and we’re obsessed. The products are super-nourishing, leaving our tresses soft and hydrated. They’re vegetarian-friendly, cruelty-free and free from sulfates and artificial colours, too. WHY WE LOVE IT: If you buy just one item, the dry shampoo is a big seller in the US. It absorbs oil without leaving a white residue and adds volume, too. Plus it smells divine! Available from Birchbox.co.uk. GET THE LOOK... SUN-KISSED SKIN No sun, no problem! Cheat a golden glow, like Ashley and Laura, with these radiance-boosting bronzing powders… ❶ SUITS-ALL SHADES BENEFIT HOOLA CARAMEL, £26 This award-winning bronzer now comes in four shades, including Hoola Caramel, a medium-dark shade,…

Lots of people worry that vegan cooking is complicated, expensive, and full of weird ingredients that you’d never find in the supermarket. But Miguel Barclay’s recipes are different, because he has worked to ensure that every plate is made using familiar ingredients and easy techniques – and every dish costs just £1 per person. While Miguel isn’t a vegan himself, he is eating more plant-based food – and feeling healthier and more energetic for it. Now you can do the same! Here are four non-intimidating and tasty recipes to get you started. Each one is for a single serving; to serve more, simply multiply the ingredients… LIGHT BITE SWEETCORN & COURGETTE FRITTERS SERVES 1 • ½ courgette • Handful of tinned sweetcorn • 2 tbsp gram flour (chickpea flour) •…

YOU DON’T NEED MEAT TO MAKE A MEAL OF IT... ROASTED SQUASH WITH SMOKED TOFU AND WARM LENTIL SALAD SERVES 4 • 250g butternut squash, cut into wedges • 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped • 3tbsp olive oil • 2 packs smoked tofu pieces • 180g kale, chopped • 250g ready-to- eat puy lentils • Small handful parsley, finely chopped • Small bunch chives, finely chopped • 2tbsp lemon juice • 1tsp black pepper and ½ tsp salt • 2tbsp toasted mixed seeds STEP 1 Preheat the oven to 190°C/fan170°C/gas mark 5. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper. STEP 2 Place the butternut squash and garlic on the tray and drizzle with 1tbsp of the oil. Bake for 20 mins. Add the tofu and return to the oven for…

PURE PAINT Since the Duchess of Sussex decorated Archie’s nursery with vegan paint, the all- natural alternative has become increasingly popular. Many conventional paints can contain animal products, beeswax and milk protein, whereas the vegan alternative is also ecofriendly, free from toxins and infused with essential oils. CARING CHAIRS We all know that leather and suede are popular choices for sofas and armchairs. Luckily, there are loads of vegan substitutes that mimic the look and feel of leather and suede, so you don’t have to miss out. SMART BEDDING Duck and goose feathers have been the go-to filling for pillows and duvets for as long as we can remember, but with so many other options, it’s a no-brainer to swap them out. Try this game-changing bamboo duvet or this heavenly…

ALL ABOUT YOU MAKE YOUR DAY WORK FOR YOU The average Brit only feels they perform at their ‘very best’ for one third of every day. Emma says we can easily do better! The other night, I went out for a curry with my mum, so I was desperate to stay in bed the following morning instead of going to the gym. Had I caved in, I would have had a guilt-ridden, unproductive day, so I went. Always striving to be the best version of myself is a constant journey, and I’m not alone – research shows that the average Brit feels they only perform at their “very best” for a third of every day. So how to make the most of it? To maximise your energy levels, first establish…

It costs parents, on average, £11,000 to get to their child’s first birthday, so we asked Charlie Stopford Sackville, founder of price-drop alert tool PIWoP, for his top tips to save money. IGNORE THE TRENDS There are trendy new baby items on the market all the time – but Charlie advises not succumbing. “We’re drawn to the coolest gadgets and inventions that claim to make our lives easier. However, with these come inflated prices. Focus on practicality, instead.” Cuddly baby toys that mimic womb and heartbeat sounds can cost as much as £50, but can be replaced with a white noise app, and trendy Gro-eggs (glowing colourful room thermometers for £14.50) look great, but a basic room thermometer does the job just as well. CONSIDER REUSABLE NAPPIES AND WIPES “Reusable…

1 SHOPPING WITH KEITH LEMON CHAT SHOW WITH A DIFFERENCE THU 6 JUNE, 10PM, ITV2 Keith Lemon may be a bit Marmite, but he has A LOT of celeb pals who don’t find him too annoying. This fun new chat show with a difference sees him taking famous guests away from the constraints of a TV studio. Instead, they’ll be shopping – along the way being interviewed by Keith in his own “special” style, ahem. Those guests are: Mel B – this episode (food shopping, like she doesn’t do it all online…), Amanda Holden on a booze cruise in France and pop band Busted, who want to buy a guitar. FACTFILE Other celebs off shopping with Keith and coming up in the series include Fearne Cotton, Caroline Flack, Emily Atack,…

Amy used to love wearing pumps – back when that meant trainers. This looks, er, slightly less comfortable… Nobody styles out falling down a lethal ancient stone staircase quite like Mel. What a trouper! SOPHIE KASAEI We’re not mind readers, Sophie, but we’re guessing this has something to do with the aubergine emoji? IAIN STIRLING Love Island voiceover man, Iain, has clearly never shopped like we do – those suitcases are for all our duty-free purchases! LYDIA BRIGHT When Lydia say she likes an all-over tan, she means ALL OVER. Bottoms up! Mark’s all smiles for the camera – right up until he realises that Lauren is holding the other end of the rope. Bye! After becoming obsessed with the new Elton John movie, Cara decides to be more adventurous…

❛SHE LOVES THAT HE’S A REGULAR GUY WHO ISN’T INTERESTED IN FAME❜ She’s no stranger to heartache, publicly breaking down on camera at the start of the year on Celebs Go Dating, and admitting she was “learning to love herself” after a series of failed relationships and marriages. But pals say that Kerry Katona, 38, is now smiling again after reuniting with her toyboy ex Ryan Mahoney – from whom she split in October after just four months together. A source says, “Kerry thought Ryan was a great guy and, despite their break-up, she always insisted they would stay friends. They kept in contact and he has been there for her in the background as a really good friend. Slowly but surely, they’ve been spending more time together, and recently,…

Her surgery and wild behaviour has not only shocked fans, but also her long-term friend and Britain’s Got Talent star Francine Lewis – who met Jordan when they were both glamour models in the 90s. Francine, 43 – who admits she recently reached out to Jordan by text – tells Closer the star is going through a breakdown after seeing her kids move out. She says, “Katie’s struggling, it’s like she’s going through a breakdown. She’s gone off the rails. My heart goes out for her – it’s the hardest thing to not have your kids around. I know how difficult she finds it without her kids in the house. But she wouldn’t be in the position she’s in if she didn’t act the way she did. Katie’s always been…

They have four children – Pete’s kids Junior, 13, and Princess, 11, and their daughter Amelia, five, and son Theo, two – and two full-time jobs, but Peter Andre and Emily MacDonagh have family life sussed. Closer’s Lily Smith (left) caught up with the couple at the launch of the new centre for autistic children created by the Caudwell Children’s charity, of which both Pete and Emily are ambassadors. They are passionate about children’s welfare and were thrilled to see the opening of the Caudwell International Centre for Children, which will help thousands of kids. Here, the couple reveal their top tips for parenting… MAKE TO-DO LISTS EMILY: I’m the organiser, and making lists is the best way to juggle everything. We have a nanny, so when I’m at work,…

TV presenter Ulrika Jonsson shocked fans with her confession that she’d only had sex once in eight years with her soon-to-be ex-husband, Brian Monet. Ulrika, 51, and advertising exec Brian, 50, announced the end of their 11-year marriage last month, and she admitted that their dwindling sex life contributed to the breakdown. She revealed, “I was living in a sexless marriage for nearly a decade. It felt unnatural and as if a part of my life was over.” Surprisingly, Ulrika’s situation is far from unique. DISTRACTIONS Research shows that, as a nation, we’re having sex far less frequently – with the biggest decrease among those in middle age, who are married and living together. In the same study, out of over 34,000 people questioned, nearly 30 per cent of men…

❛IT’S PAINFUL – SHE’S DOING ALL SHE CAN TO DISTRACT HERSELF❜ She split from husband Tom Ellis in 2014 – but, as he prepares to marry his new partner, Tamzin Outhwaite has revealed she is still struggling after writing a social media post about being “brutally broken”. HEARTBREAK The EastEnders actress, 48, shared the heartbreaking Instagram post, which read, “If you have been brutally broken but still have the courage to be gentle to other living beings, then you’re a bad ass with a heart of an angel.” And sources say that, five years on from her split from Tom, 40 – who had admitted to being unfaithful – Tamzin is still hurt, and his upcoming wedding is dredging up all the feelings that she had tried to move on…

After Piers Morgan’s confession that Susanna Reid has a secret crush on him, she told Closer , “Me, fancy Piers? In his dreams!” Laughing, the mum-of-three – who was at the Chelsea Flower Show – added, “Actually, I really enjoy working with Piers and we have so much fun, but like the roses surrounding us now, you get the beautiful blossoms and also the hidden thorns. I never know what Piers is going to say next and he absolutely loves to wind me up!”.…

Dr Alex George, 29, won viewers’ affection for his keen but unsuccessful struggle to find love in the villa. He had his highs and lows on the show, but won himself 1.3m Instagram followers and a job on This Morning as a TV doctor. But he tells Closer that, despite his success, he is no more content in life than he was before, and issues a warning to fame-hungry contestants that the show could affect their mental health. He says, “Fame doesn’t make you happy. I’m no happier now than I was before the show. I was very happy with my life, my job and my friends before, and now things have changed a little bit, but my happiness levels are the same. “I don’t think you should go on…

From the outside, she seems to have the perfect life. But with two of her children having been diagnosed with autism – and their third child showing signs of the condition – Christine McGuinness admits life is a struggle. The model reveals that having children with autism has dashed her hopes for adding to her family with husband Paddy, 45, and that, despite loving being a mum, daily life can be tough. She says, “Having children is difficult as it is – let alone having children with additional needs. I can’t sugar-coat it. Daily life can be challenging – everything has to run very smoothly, and it’s a juggling act. Everything in life I now have to double, triple and quadruple check before I do it. There’s a routine and…

‘I became an actress by accident’ She’s Hollywood royalty, blessed with dazzling looks and sharing a £71m fortune with her superstar husband. But when it comes to her marriage to Ryan Reynolds – which appears to be one of the strongest in Tinseltown – actress Blake Lively has a refreshingly down-to-earth approach to wedded bliss. The playful couple, who have been married for seven years, don’t take themselves too seriously, and are renowned for mercilessly ribbing one another on social media – with Blake famously wishing her husband a happy birthday alongside a picture of Ryan Gosling, and him repaying the compliment by cropping her out of a photo of them together for her birthday. BEST FRIENDS FOR LIFE “When we met, I knew that he would always be my…

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It’s become the diet phenomenon of the decade, with a staggering 350 per cent increase in the number of vegans in the last ten years. Celebs from Beyoncé to Miley Cyrus have all extolled the virtues of a diet free from animal products, with Miley even hosting a vegan buffet when she wed actor Liam Hemsworth in December. Nutritionist Kate Llewellyn Waters tells Closer that, followed sensibly, a vegan diet can have many benefits. She says, “Research shows vegans, as well as vegetarians, have a lower risk of obesity, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. Not only are plant-based foods low in unhealthy saturated fats, they’re also rich in antioxidants and fibre, as well as vitamins A, C and E, which do fantastic things for your…

Just two years shy of 50, Melinda Messenger looks virtually identical to how she did in her modelling days in the mid ’90s. And the star gives a lot of credit for her youthful looks to her plant-based diet. Melinda dubs herself a “natural-born veggie”, and has followed a vegan diet “as much as possible” for the last decade. “I’m slimmer now than I’ve ever been,” says Melinda, who’s a petite 5ft 2 and a size 6-8. “I’m 48, and I feel fine in a bikini – I’ve accepted my body and its imperfections! “I suspect my size is linked to my plant-based diet – the fats I eat are good fats, like olive oil, nuts and avocado. And since cutting out eggs, I’ve probably eaten less sugary food, such…

INSIDE RACHEL’S FRIDGE • Mushrooms • Coconut yoghurt • Marmite • Tofu • Pickle • Houmous • Red pepper houmous • Quorn vegan breaded fishless fillets • Avocados • Vegan mayonnaise • Spinach • Vegan butter • Peppers • Radish • Lettuce • Carrots • Vegan cheese • Peanut butter • Potatoes • Cucumber • Onions • Tomatoes • Spring onions • Raspberries • Blueberries • Smoothies • Coconut milk RACHEL How much do you spend per week? It varies, as half the time I’m away and Pasha [Rachel’s partner and Strictly pro dancer] is on tour, but generally £40. I love shopping locally and buying seasonal stuff that’s on offer – and going to the deli counter. Describe your daily diet… For breakfast, I’ll have a bowl of açaí…

A new study claims that diet drinks can damage the good bacteria in your gut, which help to regulate blood sugar levels – but I’m not convinced. Although I do think there’s a link between diet drinks and Type 2 diabetes. When I was doing TV show Supersize vs Superskinny, all the overweight people drank gallons of diet drinks. They make you hungrier, so you eat more. When you drink diet soda, the artificial sweetness (often hundreds of times sweeter than sugar) tricks your body into thinking it’s real sugar. But when those energy-packed calories don’t arrive, insulin levels quickly drop – leaving you feeling hungry. In this latest study, people were given low-calorie sweetener capsules – the equivalent of 1.5 litres of diet drinks – three times a day.…

To message or not to message? That’s the question constantly on my mind. Should I be the first one to contact a guy on a dating app, or to follow up on that great date I had a week ago, or to message the guy who ghosted me? Almost always, the answer is a resounding “No”, because I’m fearful of being rejected. But every so often, when you really like someone, you just can’t resist getting in touch – and sometimes it’s just good to know you’ve given it your best shot. One of my friends had been on a fab date with a guy, but hadn’t heard from him after a week and asked my advice. Fresh from my own failures – where I’d been on two great dates…

£30 For a dress for my daughter Connie, from Pretty Little Thing. £350 For a gorgeous pair of cream ankle boots from a Parisian brand called Ba&sh. They reminded me of my Essex days. £24.95 On Nars Radiance Primer SPF35. It makes my skin look vibrant, which is amazing. £90 On a tank of petrol for my Range Rover. I go out of my way to find the cheapest price when filling it up. £26 For a red leather collar for my dog Elsa. She’s a four-year-old little Staffie.…

MUST READ Are We Nearly There Yet?(LUCY VINE) Alice is turning 30 and is stuck in a rut. Her friends are settling down, while she’s still working as a temp, trying (and failing) not to hook up with her terrible ex, getting thrown out of clubs, and accidentally sexting her boss. On a whim, she decides to jet off on a round-the-world adventure. Can she finally find happiness on her travels? Hilarious and heartwarming – a perfect holiday read. BEST DAY OUT BBC Good Food Show Summer The BBC Good Food Show Summer returns to the NEC Birmingham from Thursday 13–Sunday 16 June for four fabulous days, packed with the latest products and inspirational tips and advice. The show also brings a star-studded line-up of some of the country’s favourite…

BRIAN MCFADDEN Atomic Kitten’s Kerry and Westlife’s Brian, now 39, were pop music’s dream couple. They got married and had two daughters together, Mollie and Lilly-Sue. But in 2002, the marriage broke down amid rumours that he had cheated. The pair endured a bitter feud for years, but recently they’ve reconciled their friendship. MARK CROFT Kerry eloped to Gretna Green with taxi driver Mark Croft in 2007. The couple had daughter Heidi and son Max during their five-year marriage. She revealed in her autobiography Still Standing that she met Mark, now 47, when he dealt drugs to her mum, saying, “I was at my lowest when I was with rat-faced features.” GEORGE KAY After having their daughter Dylan-Jorge, in 2014, Kerry went on to marry ex-con George Kay, now 38,…

She’s been living it up in LA with her celeb pal Jonathan Cheban – documenting her A-list lifestyle for her upcoming reality show Diva Forever and insisting she’s “never returning” to the UK. And following her split from on-off flame James “Arg” Argent, 31, pals say Gemma Collins, 38, has been leaning on Jonathan, 45, for advice on surrogacy after his BFF Kim Kardashian, also 38, hired a surrogate to carry her two youngest children, daughter Chicago, one, and three-week-old son Psalm. A source reveals, “Jonathan knows how desperate Gemma is for a baby and how much heartbreak she’s been through, so he suggested she find a sperm donor and do what Kim did – adding that it would also mean she could continue her weight-loss mission at the same…

She was snapped looking happy and confident as she celebrated her 29th birthday in Newcastle last week – and Charlotte Crosby turned heads with her flatter-looking chest, after undergoing emergency surgery to remove her 34D breast implants and reverting back to her natural B-cup. Charlotte reportedly had the procedure after being diagnosed with severe inflammation and capsular contracture – where scar tissue around the breast implant inside the body gets tight and hard. It’s the second breast procedure she’s had. The first was in 2017 to fix her “uniboob”, a condition where the breasts merge across the breastbone; she then had her implants done at the same time. CONSTANT TROLLING Despite the medical complications, pals say Charlotte – who’s famously transformed her face with a nose job and lip fillers…

LOOSE WOMAN SAIRA KHAN, 49, admitted in 2016 that she’d lost her libido as she was too mentally and physically exhausted to contemplate sex with husband of 14 years Steve Hyde, 54. She’s since said they are back on track after counselling. ACTRESS MEGAN FOX, 33, has been married to actor husband Brian Austin Green, 45, for nine years. But after the birth of her children, she said, “He doesn’t get any intimacy, because my older son sleeps in bed with us… our sex life is at a standstill.” LOOSE WOMAN COLEEN NOLAN, 54, once announced on live TV that she wasn’t getting enough sex with now ex-husband Ray Fensome. In 2018, Coleen said that, despite “fighting with every fibre of my being”, the pair were splitting up.…

DAVINA’S NEW ROMANCE HIT BY DRAMA A year after her split from ex-husband Matthew Robertson, Davina McCall is reported to have found love again with her friend and hairdresser Michael Douglas. Michael, 45, and TV presenter Davina, 51, were spotted out together in London. They looked relaxed and happy as they walked along the street, making their way to work at the ITV Studios. The pair were also seen together at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show holding hands. However, it’s not been smooth sailing for the pair, as Michael’s wife Tracey – with whom he shares two sons and is reported to have split from last year – was said to be devastated by the news of the romance last week. Sources claimed their elationship has sparked drama and that…

EXERCISE Trips to the gym are my downtime. It’s like therapy, and it helps me switch off from the stress and drama at home. I exercise four times a week. DO YOGA Yoga has really been helping me, emotionally. It’s a nice, quiet, calm, relaxing time and I see it as my self-care time. EAT WELL It’s so important to eat healthily – what you put into yourself really does affect how you feel. I eat lots of whole foods, like eggs, avocado, chicken, salmon, fruit and lots of veggies.…

MOTHERHOOD “Every moment you’re just figuring out what the heck you’re doing. You think, ‘Ooh, should I be more strict?’, or whatever. If anybody knows how to be a parent, I feel like grandparents do. But us parents… you just figure it out as you go along, so, I wouldn’t worry about it.” FASHION “I inherited my interest in fashion from my mum. She would often make outfits for me. She had done some modelling, and took me with her to all these wild vintage fashion shops when I was growing up. So getting to know designers like Karl Lagerfeld has been such a thrill for me.” OTHER CELEBRITIES “Stars really are like anyone else. At the end of the day, Brad Pitt poops – as handsome as he may…

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‘I’ve still got my boobs, belly & my bum’ As Jasmine Harman emerges confidently from the dressing room, it’s hard to believe this is her first swimwear photo shoot in ten years. But after losing 2st and dropping a dress size in six months, following a diet and exercise overhaul, the A Place In The Sun presenter and devoted vegan is justifiably proud of her body. Jasmine, 43 – who is mum to five-year-old daughter Joy and three-year old son Albion with cameraman husband Jon Boast – tells Closer , “I’ve been a vegan for five years, but for a long time I was a junk-food vegan, which wasn’t healthy at all! “There’s a perception that vegans don’t each much, but you can still have ice-cream, pastries, burgers and sweet…

Actress and TV presenter Terri Dwyer turned vegan at the start of April, in a bid to boost her health. The mum-of-two has survived skin cancer twice, and suffers from agonising arthritis in both feet. “My mum died from cancer at 44, and my dad at 50,” says Terri, who lives in Cheshire with husband Sean and sons Caiden, 13, and Kylan, nine. “Health is everything, and I wanted to do as much as I could for my own wellbeing – when I eat well, I feel so much better. The news that processed meat is carcinogenic [potentially cancer causing] frightened me, too – I want to live as long as possible.” Terri also wanted to see whether going vegan could alleviate the symptoms of her arthritis. Medical opinion is…

1 SKIN SAVIOUR The Body Shop has long-been championing a cruelty-free lifestyle, and they have plenty of vegan products too. We love their new Skin Defence Spray, a follow-on from their best-selling Skin Defence SPF (which sells every 36 seconds, FYI). Spritz the lightweight face mist over make-up to help protect the skin from harmful rays and pollution. 2 HAIR HERO For at-home dye jobs, Clairol is launching Natural Instincts next month, a new vegan hair colour collection that contains 80 per cent naturally-derived ingredients, including coconut oil and aloe vera. The non-permanent formula blends away greys and boosts shine, lasting up to 28 washes. 3 MAKE-UP MARVEL When a brand has the word “bare” in its name, you know it’s full of the good stuff, and a lot of…

I'M PROUD OF… getting to No 1 and No 2 in the mainstream iTunes Charts with my singles. I also opened for Michael Bublé at British Summer Time in Hyde Park last summer. Walking out on to that stage was literally breathtaking. I WISH I WAS... less of a worrier as I stress too much over silly things. It boils down to me being a perfectionist, but I’m learning that not everything has to be perfect. I REGRET... drinking too much alcohol in the Big Brother house. I’ve learnt not to mix drinks on an empty stomach, especially because I’m quite skinny. It’s better for my vocal chords when I don’t drink often. THE BIGGEST LESSON I’VE LEARNT IS... to be nice to everyone as you never know what they’re…

Dolly-Rose Campbell, 32, burst onto our screens as loud-mouthed Gemma Winter four years ago – and she’s become a firm favourite. In real life, she’s nothing like her character, saying, “We have a very different dress sense, and I like to spend time chilling out with my dog!” Dolly originally arrived on the cobbles as Kylie Platt’s best mate and was only meant to be in six episodes, but she made such a big impression that she’s still there – which is good news for us.…

What’s Kathleen like? Enigmatic is a good word to describe her. Everyone on the show has secrets; even from the first episode we can see that something is going on with Kathleen. But because of her position in society – and the fact that her husband is a politician – it’s a secret that is kept within the family. She must behave as though everything is fine. Of course, it isn’t… Do you have a memorable moment from filming? All of it! It’s called Summer Of Rockets, and we filmed last year and could not have had a better summer – it really was extraordinary. There were endless beautiful and hugely ambitious locations. A key scene in episode one was filmed outside Buckingham Palace in London? The cast and crew…

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