Inhoudsopgave van Issue 881 - Closer

It’s easy to become blasé about the car crash that is Jordan’s life. Court appearances, restraining orders, drug abuse, rehab stints, endless surgery, broken relationships... So news of her bankruptcy last week wasn’t the shock it perhaps once would have been. Jordan herself barely seemed to notice and carried on partying with on/off fiancé Kris Boyson. Now she’s apparently considering an X-rated app as a way out of her financial woes. She careers through chaos like a wildebeest on the run, but if she ever privately pauses to take stock of her situation, she must be terrified. Five children are caught up in all this – not to mention a terminally sick mother and assorted pets. If she doesn’t get the REAL help she needs, there’s going to be a…

After squandering her £45 million fortune and racking up huge debts, Jordan’s year from hell took another turn for the worse when she was declared bankrupt last week. But pals say the former glamour model – real name Katie Price – has already hatched a plan to earn back all of her money with the help of her pal and fellow former pin-up Danielle Lloyd. Mum-of-four Danielle, 35 – who recently set up a pay-for-view account on X-rated global website OnlyFans, in which she charges subscribers £115 for topless shots and £12 to enter a raffle to watch her in a “sexy shoot” – last week confirmed that Jordan, 41, had called for advice on launching her own page. She said, “Katie reached out to me and I spoke to…

His meltdown in 2016 sparked concerns for his mental health, when he was hospitalised for “temporary psychosis” – and fears are growing again for Kanye West’s wellbeing over his apparent obsession with God. The rapper – who has North, six, Saint, three, Chicago, one, and six-month-old Psalm with wife Kim Kardashian – was ordered to stop building work on a huge “church” with a 70,000 sq ft “meditation space” on a remote ranch in Wyoming he bought recently, after issues with planning applications. Kanye – who released his latest album Jesus Is King in October – recently told a US televangelist he was inspired to build his own church during his breakdown three years ago, even sketching pictures of it while in hospital for psychiatric treatment. He also claimed he…

Not only has Jacqueline Jossa come face to face with her biggest fears, survived on rations of rice and beans and submerged herself into eel-infested waters while on I’m A Celeb! – she has also had endure the heartache of having her marriage to Dan Osborne scrutinised. Reports surfaced last week that Jacqueline had threatened to quit the show when, in unaired scenes, her campmate Myles Stephenson – who had previously dated Gabby Allen – spoke of the alleged affair between the Love Island star and Dan in 2018, which both have strenuously denied. And Jacqueline’s cousin Ciara Asherwood, 27, believes the star – who shares Ella, four and one-year-old Mia with Dan – will be “upset” by the past being dragged up again. She tells Closer , “Jacqueline went…

‘SOME PEOPLE START IN MIDDLE AGE TO FEEL YOUTHFUL AGAIN – BUT IT’S A DANGEROUS GAME TO PLAY’ When Sarah Boyton turned 50, her birthday present to herself was a four-day trip to Croatia with seven girlfriends – and she controversially admits the trip was fuelled by cocaine. Sarah, who has a 29-year-old daughter and lives alone in London, hadn’t so much as smoked a joint before she started taking cocaine, aged 48, when a friend encouraged her to try it. She explains, “When I was younger, it was all about being a good parent and working hard. Drugs weren’t on the horizon, but that changed as I approached 50. “I was offered coke for the first time in a nightclub by a friend and I thought, ‘Why not?’. She…

JEREMY ‘OVERJOYED’ TO WELCOME A DAUGHTER Former CBB star Jeremy McConnell and lawyer girlfriend Katie McCreath welcomed their first child together last week. Following his daughter’s arrival, Jeremy, 29, said he was overjoyed to have “the family he’s always wanted”, while “Katie was so amazing and doing really well”. The model – who has son Caben-Albi, two, with actress Stephanie Davis – turned his life around after meeting Katie, 35, following a brief stint in prison in 2017, after he missed his community service to get a hair transplant in Turkey. Ronan and Storm: ‘Another Keating on the way’ Ronan and Storm Keating announced they’re expecting their second baby together on social media last week. The couple shared the same picture of Storm, 38, holding her baby bump while their…

It’s not often that Kimberley Walsh spends time away from sons Bobby and Cole. But turning 38 recently, the mum-of-two felt her birthday was the perfect excuse to hit the town with best pals Cheryl and Nicola Roberts. The Girls Aloud singers, who rose to fame on Popstars: The Rivals, celebrated at Bagatelle restaurant in London, where they drank tequila from the bottle, ate cake and blasted hits from their girl band days. And with Kimberley and Cheryl – who welcomed two-year-old son Bear with Liam Payne in 2017 – often spending their time running around after their children, she reveals it was a well-deserved night off. Kimberley says, “We all let our hair down, and it was really nice to have a dance. “Obviously I see [Cheryl] quite a…

The number of women getting Brazilian butt lifts – taking unwanted fat from one area and injecting it into the bum – reached a high of 24,099 in 2018. But shock statistics suggest that 1 in 3,000 recipients won’t survive the cosmetic procedure. Mum-of-three Leah Cambridge, 29, died in August last year after having a heart attack during her BBL surgery at an Elite Aftercare clinic in Turkey. Fat was mistakenly injected into her blood stream, clogging her main arteries. Elite Aftercare is still open for business, and, shockingly, is running a competition for prospective patients to win free surgery. During an inquest last week into Leah’s death – where the court heard that the doctor who carried out Leah’s op described it as a “guessing game” and “a matter…

ALLOWING THE CAMERAS IN “There are some days, especially on a Sunday morning, when I think, ‘Here are the cameras again!’ But it’s important the viewers get to see the highs and the lows – that’s why I think the show is so popular. We try to be as real as possible.” HAVING KIDS IN THE SPOTLIGHT “At the moment, Nelly wants to open her own ice cream shop when she’s older! I just want them to do whatever they choose. If that’s showbiz, I’ll support them. Reality TV is obviously huge, but if they’re enjoying it and have support at home, that’s the main thing.”…

VIEW YOURSELF THROUGH YOUR LOVED ONES’ EYES – “I try to see myself through the eyes of my son. He tells me he sees me as strong, beautiful and one of the most amazing women in his life. It’s about seeing yourself through the eyes of a loved one – rather than dwelling on your own personal insecurities – and believing it.” PUT YOURSELF FIRST – “I’ve noticed my son is happier because I’m happier. I’m eating better and losing weight, which has given me more energy. You really have to put yourself first, because if you’re not happy, everything else – like family and work – goes off-key.” IGNORE THE NAYSAYERS – “I love to dance, but when you get shamed, it stops you from doing amazing things. You…

DARE TO DAZZLE The ruched detail on this shimmery blue dress is super-flattering on the waist, while the long sleeves add a dash of class. Team with silver accessories for an eye-catching look. DRESS, V BY VERY £28 EARRINGS, MOOD BY JON RICHARD £16 SHOES, NEW LOOK £35.99 CLASSY CRIMSON The silky finish gives this frock an extra-luxe feel, while the floor-sweeping length adds elegance worthy of any NYE party or winter wedding. All it needs is a pair of glittery heels. DRESS, NASTY GAL £50 NECKLACE, NEW LOOK £3.99 SHOES, STUDIO £14 TWINKLY TWO-PIECE Get more mileage out of your partywear with a sequin co-ord that can be worn together, or teamed with jeans or slouchy knits for a daytime look with extra oomph. TOP, M&CO £26 SKIRT, M&CO…

BOUNCY WAVES 1 After washing hair, spritz it with a heat protection spray, before blow-drying section by section. To do this, take a large barrel brush and wrap small sections around it, blow-drying strands downwards while brushing through for a frizz-free look. 2 Once a section is dry, wrap the hair around your finger and fasten with a pin on top of your head. 3 When all sections are pinned, blow some cool air over the curls to help them set. Leave the pins in for around 20 minutes until completely cool, then gently release. 4 Separate the curls by brushing through with a wide-tooth comb, then spritz with a flexible hold hairspray to ensure your look stays in place all night long. SUPER HIGH PONY 1 Wash and straighten…

She’s thrilled to be expecting her second daughter in January, but Casey Batchelor candidly admits that her emotions have been running wild with this pregnancy. In fact, she’s felt so overwhelmed at times that she’s questioned whether she has mild prenatal depression. The star, who is mum to 18-month-old Florence, recently had an outpouring of support from fans after she bravely opened up about her mental health on social media, admitting a combination of insomnia and fluctuating pregnancy hormones had left her “struggling”. “I’ve had a few low points,” explains Casey, 35. “Pregnancy is hard – especially when you already have a toddler – and growing a baby really takes its toll on your body and mind. I feel like I’ve had a touch of postnatal or antenatal depression; I…

INSIDE FLEUR’S FRIDGE • Eggs • Sunflower spread • Salad cream • Tomato ketchup • Apples • Melon slices • Mackerel fillets • Cucumber • Baby spinach • Chicken breast slices • Kale • Onion • Mixed salad • Carrots • Mixed peppers • Tomatoes • Hot pepper sauce • Super smoothie • Coconut milk VERDICT NUTRITIONIST JULIETTE KELLOW SAYS, ‘Fleur’s typical diet looks filling and nutritious. It’s great she eats energy-providing carbs like porridge, pasta and rice. Fleur’s trail mix is a great snacking option, as nuts are packed with fibre and protein. The only thing she should watch out for is too many coconut dishes as this ingredient is packed with saturated fat, high levels of which can raise cholesterol.” FRIDGE HEALTH RATING 8.5/10 GET RECIPES, DIET AND…

When a group of Yorkshire students were quizzed recently, a third admitted they rarely or never ate breakfast on school days, while one in five had it occasionally, and only half had it frequently. Those who rarely ate breakfast achieved lower GCSE grades than those who ate it often – with a difference of nearly two grades. It’s thought to be because most children can’t get all the vitamins and minerals they need from just two meals, plus kids who don’t eat in the morning find it harder to focus and get more tired in school.…

£25 on an umbrella from Accessorize. It’s red with spots. £29 for a black V-neck blouse from Zara for a photoshoot. I couldn’t believe I didn’t have one in my wardrobe already. £69 on a beautiful, dainty pair of studs from Swarovski. They were in the sale and I love them. £4 on a pack of 12 Andrex toilet rolls from Asda. £1.70 for a bottle of Fever Tree Indian tonic water from Asda. • Brenda is appearing in White Christmas The Musical at the Dominion Theatre, London. For more information, visit Whitechristmasthemusical.co.uk.…

How did you react to being asked to host this mega-show? ROMESH, 41: I couldn’t believe it. I was amazed that I got to do stand-up on the show a few years ago, so to be hosting it is mad. ROB, 33: I was trying to bath the kids and my agent rang me. He went, “Do you want to host the RVP” – and then his phone cut out. I thought he was asking me to host a corporate event for (the footballer) Robin van Persie. I’ve never heard it being called the RVP before. I told my wife that I might be doing it, then my daughter did a poo in the bath, so I fished that out… What are you most looking forward to? ROMESH: I’m looking…

SAMIRA MIGHTY We’re all spinning, Samira – which must explain why we’re all absolutely sick of it! LOUISE THOMPSON That’s empowering, Lou. But is there any reason we have to give them two kisses when saying no? INSPIGRAM KHLOE KARDASHIAN That’s fine if you live under the blue skies of LA, Khloé – but in Blighty, if you look up at the sky, the only thing eternal is the rain clouds!…

He’s been very open about how smitten he is with model Maya Henry, and last week Liam Payne played the role of perfect partner to his girlfriend of three months by cooking a Sunday roast for her friends and family at his Surrey mansion – which he used to share with Cheryl and their two-year-old son Bear. COMPLICATED Liam, 26 – who recently boasted about his “wonderful relationship” with his “in-laws” on a podcast – then jetted out to join Maya’s family at their home in Texas for Thanksgiving. But friends say Cheryl, 36, is concerned by how quickly her ex’s relationship with Maya, 19, is moving, and is worried the couple may want to start a family together soon. When Liam was asked in 2017 if he’d have another…

After accusing both her former manager Claire Powell and her first husband Peter Andre of conducting a smear campaign against her, following their 2010 divorce, the long-running feud finally ended with Jordan reportedly having to pay out £2m in legal fees. She was also made to pay an undisclosed settlement to her ex – who is dad to Junior, 14, and Princess, 12 – after she falsely accused him of being unfaithful. In her YouTube rant last week, she vented she had been declared bankrupt because the pair had “destroyed [her career]”, adding “The only ones that won in that situation was an ex and lawyers. Jesus… the amount of money I paid them.” Adding that she “never gets invited to the Pride Of Britain Awards” because Pete, 45, goes,…

PR & TALENT AGENT EMMA BUNNING WAS INVITED BY A FRIEND TO ONE OF THE EVENTS. HERE, SHE REVEALS THE EXTRAORDINARY SCENES SHE WITNESSED. She says, “I wasn’t too bothered about going; I actually thought Kayne was a bit of an idiot. But I agreed and was blown away by what I saw. We arrived at the location – the Forum in LA, a massive venue. It was incredible – decorated to look like the Garden of Eden. There were fresh flowers everywhere and tapes of birdsong – it was beautiful. We saw people of all ages and lots of teenagers. A pastor came on stage to preach, telling us to praise the Lord. Everyone was taking it seriously. Then the lights went down, and around 100 people formed a…

THE ROMANCE BEGINS Hitting it off at an awards ceremony, they went official in September 2013, while Dan’s ex Megan Tomlin was pregnant with his son. Dan and Jac’s daughter Ella was born in February 2014. THREATENING BEHAVIOUR In February 2015 audio leaked of Dan threatening Megan. The rant included threats to stab her. Dan was booted off TOWIE ; he and Jac got engaged five months later, and married in June 2017. GETTING COSY WITH GABBY In April 2018, while Jac was pregnant, Dan was pictured looking close to Love Island’s Gabby Allen. Gabby’s ex Marcel later claimed the pair had slept together, which Dan and Gabby both deny. SPLITTING UP The couple were thought to have split in May 2018 after Jac messaged a woman on Twitter asking…

Sam* , 59, is from London and works in finance. She says, “I’d never been interested in drugs, but when I was 52, I met a new partner who took coke every few weeks. I decided to give it a go and really enjoyed it. It made me feel hedonistic – a far cry from my ‘sensible’ job and life raising my now-adult children. But five years after starting, I had a heart attack and needed a triple heart bypass. There were several reasons behind my heart failing – I’m diabetic, which adds to the risk, and I also have a lot of stress in my work – but I’d be kidding myself if I said cocaine wasn’t a contributory factor, though I didn’t tell my doctor I indulged. I…

Last year Kenneth and Marsha Scott were on the brink of splitting up after nearly 14 years together. The couple had stopped communicating and their love life was virtually non-existent. Shockingly, Kenneth had also had a week-long affair with another woman. But now the pair – who met online and have two children – say they’ve never been happier, and they credit Marsha breastfeeding Kenneth as a key reason for getting their marriage back on track. NURTURING The couple insist it’s completely natural and Marsha admits that part of the reason she thinks she enjoys it is because she didn’t breastfeed her two daughters, Anna* , eight, and Mary* , three. Marsha, 38, who works in finance and lives near Toronto in Canada, says, “Anna couldn’t latch on to my…

They may not have seen eye to eye during their Girls Aloud days, but Kimberley, Cheryl and Nicola have insisted there is no bitterness between them and Nadine Coyle who, as Closer went to press, is in the I’m A Celeb! jungle. Last week, the friends were forced to hit back at rumours they’d tactically voted for the singer to do a trial. Instead, Kimberley said she had been in tears watching her ex-bandmate, adding, “I felt really emotional watching Nadine jump out of the plane and texted Cheryl saying how hard it was to watch. I think she’s been doing great in there.” Kimberley adds, “I know it will be hard for her and challenging, but she’s taken to it so well. She’s a real family girl and she’s…

Kianna Kinsella, 39, a massage therapist from Cheshire, had a BBL in January that went horribly wrong. She says, “When I see clinics offering free surgery to young women, it fills me with dread, because my Brazilian butt lift was the worst decision I’ve ever made. “I feel lucky to have survived – it could have been much worse. Brazilian butt lifts should be made illegal before another woman like Leah pays the ultimate price in search of perfection. “I had my op at a five-star company in Turkey, which I booked through medical travel company MCAN Health, in January this year. I’d been feeling low about my body and wanted fat transferred from my stomach and back into my buttocks, to give me a peachy, perky bum like Chloe…

‘ I LIKE TO MAKE AN EFFORT ON THE RARE OCCASION I GO OUT’ ‘MORNING 7AM: My little girl, Rosie, two, is my alarm. She gets up around 7am every day, which means I do as well! We’ll then head downstairs for breakfast. 8AM: I normally whip up some scrambled eggs for Rosie. A little later, Paul Jr, three, wakes up and I’ll do the same for him. After they’ve eaten, I’ll let them play in the toy room. 9.30AM: My breakfast normally involves avocado and eggs, or my favourite, which is a cheese and ham omelette with chilli. After I’ve eaten, I’ll get the kids ready. 11AM: I used to do the whole grab-an-outfit for the day thing, but you can’t do that with kids or when we’re filming…

SPROUT IT OUT This friendly felt face will add some personality to kids’ most dreaded vegetable. We love his jaunty hat! SASS AND BELLE, £4 MIX TAPE Music fans will love this retro cassette decoration. The silver hue will make it easier to coordinate with other ornaments, too. JOHN LEWIS, £5 VERY BERRY For the traditional at heart, this gold-frosted berry wreath is a great choice. The pine cones add a natural vibe, so pair with wooden accessories. TESCO, £2.50 FABULOUS FEATHERS Dare to be different from classic reds and silvers and opt for this colourful peacock beauty. Your decor will stand out for all the right reasons. THE CONTEMPORARY HOME, £3.75 MERRY-GO-ROUND This vintage-style carousel globe will make a pretty addition to a classic set-up, or a tasteful gift…

BUTTERFLY POSE While sitting, pull the feet inwards, allowing your knees to fall towards the floor. Just allow yourself to feel the stretch as far as you can comfortably go. Hold for 10-30 seconds and repeat up to eight times. NECK STRETCH Start in a comfortable seated position, placing one hand on the side of your head, gently adding resistance. Hold for a few seconds before returning to the middle and repeating. Repeat four times on each side. WARRIOR 2 Lunge on one leg, keeping the forward foot pointing to the front and the back foot to the side. Raise arms parallel with the floor and sink into the lunge, making sure to keep the knee over the ankle. Hold for four seconds and repeat four times. • DISCLAIMER: PLEASE…

How much do you spend on food per week? If I’m hosting Hits Radio in Manchester, it’s just me, so I’ll spend around £30. When I’m at home in east London [with husband Marcel Badiane-Robi], it’ll be around £120. I used to like going shopping, but now I can’t find the time, so I do it online. I’ll add to my shopping if friends come over. Describe your daily diet… I have porridge with honey and sultanas first thing. To snack on during the day, I have my homemade trail mix, which includes walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, roasted peanuts, dried sultanas and cranberries. Lunch varies, but I love Pho – chicken noodle soup. Dinner is a corned beef stew, which I’ll have with some tagliatelle or veg. Or I’ll…

ALL ABOUT YOU HOW TO STOP BEING TOO EASILY LED From overeating to overspending, it’s easy to let friends encourage you to make bad decisions – but Emma has solutions Many people think peer pressure is a teen problem, but we can end trying to please others at a cost to ourselves for the rest of our lives – unless we change our behaviour. First, acknowledge the areas of your life where other people’s opinions have the most sway. Do you have a friend who always convinces you to go out, even if you know you’ll regret it? When you try to lose a few pounds, does someone sabotage your health-kick by constantly offering you cake? Ask yourself why you keep giving in. Maybe you worry people will think you’re…

• Sharon panics when Louise quizzes her about why she wasn’t there when the baby was born, but she’s off the hook – for now… • Martin lashes out at Kush in front of Arthur when he finds out Arthur is going to visit Stacey – then he decides to turn to the dark side again with Tubbs. • Rainie’s back, with a present for Stuart. • Mick takes Linda out for the day so she can’t drink, but she’s on the wine as soon as they get back……

What can you tell us about this new-look The X Factor ? We’re scouring the country to find the best solo singers to put together into two bands – one girl group and one boy group. In previous years, you’ve seen the judges put individual singers in a group, usually with their decision-making and reasoning off camera, but this time people will get to see the process take place. The judges will select girls and boys to form new bands, just like they did with One Direction and Little Mix. Both groups will then go head to head to be crowned the winning group, with a live arena finale in Birmingham. What are you looking forward to most? It’s always nice to get out and take the show around the…

THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV-21 DEC Positives are everywhere as the good news planet changes signs, but it’s a double-edged blessing for you. Lucky Jupiter is exiting your sign, so it may feel less like things are going your way – but it promises you a glorious new financial cycle. Find out more at moonmessages.com/ jupiter2020 CAPRICORN 22 DEC-19 JAN This is your lucky week and 2020 could be your lucky year, thanks to Jupiter being back in your sign for the first time since January 2009. Many Capricorns have been up against it these past few years, not least as you’ve currently got instant karma. Happier days forecast. Find more about this lucky new cycle at moonmessages.com/jupiter2020 AQUARIUS 20 JAN-18 FEB If you’ve been kept up…

All eyes were on Coleen Rooney last week as she showed off her gym-honed figure in a black lace bikini, while on a rare break alone with husband Wayne in Dubai. The mum-of-four’s new look didn’t go unnoticed, with fans dubbing her “hot”, “stunning” and “sexy”. One wrote, “#SpiceUpRelationship vacation”, while another added, “You are deffo punching, Wayne” – implying she’s too good for him. The picture was the first Wayne, 34, had shared of his wife in three months, following her accusations that Rebekah Vardy’s Instagram account had leaked fake stories about her – something Rebekah denies. TRUCE As Closer reported last week, Coleen, 33, was tired of all the drama and backlash the feud has created and wants to call a truce with Rebekah, 37. Now insiders reveal…

‘THERE’S NO NEED FOR ME AND DAN TO BE FRIENDS. I DON'T WANT TO TREAD ON ANY TOES’ She was forced to deny claims made by her ex-boyfriend Marcel Somerville last year that she’d slept with Dan Osborne behind his then-pregnant wife Jacqueline Jossa’s back. But the rumours resurfaced last week when another of Gabby Allen’s former lovers, I’m A Celeb! contestant Myles Stephenson, reportedly took his fellow campmate Jacqueline Jossa aside to claim that Dan, 28, did have a fling with Gabby, 26 – something they have both previously denied. NO EXCUSE It’s not the first time the former TOWIE star has been accused of being unfaithful, and after reports earlier this year that he kissed Love Island star Alexandra Cane on a night out – which he denied…

NICOLA McLEAN THE 2008 CAMPMATE, 38, SHARES HER JUNGLE THOUGHTS AND SECRETS EVERY WEEK IT’S PRICEY FOR THE CELEBS’ FAMILIES The relatives have flown to greet their loved ones. It’ll be the best time – but it’s not cheap! The hotel is expensive, and food and drinks aren’t paid for. ITV pay for one person to fly out and stay, but that’s it. I paid for my food when I came out. In my year, Joe Swash’s mum did a BBQ on her veranda. Tom [Williams], my husband, couldn’t fly out as he had football, so my best friend and manager came. When you leave, only one person meets you on the bridge – it’s emotional. IT’S NOT BULLYING – BUT IT IS MEAN! James Haskell and Ian Wright’s bromance…

ULRIKA TAKES TO DATING APPS IN HER QUEST FOR ROMANCE She split from husband Brian Monet in April this year, and after an appearance on Celebrity First Dates in October failed to bring lasting romance, Ulrika Jonsson has now turned to a dating app specifically for the over 50s in a bid to find The One. Last week, the thrice-married star, 52, said she was looking for “some intimacy” on dating app Lumen. She added to her profile, “Having spent my entire life fitting in with kids, it would be nice to find someone who fits in with me.” Ulrika’s move comes months after the breakdown of her marriage to advertising executive Brian, father of her 11-year-old son Malcolm, after a decade together. Ulrika revealed they’d only has sex once…

Breastfeeding expert and author of What To Expect When You’re Breastfeeding… And What If You Can’t, Clare Byam-Cook says, “It’s a shame that Marsha wasn’t able to breastfeed her children. In my experience, some women genuinely can’t produce enough milk, no matter how hard they try, and some babies can’t suck well enough to stimulate production. We are all different and women shouldn’t feel guilty about this. Though I will add that one pregnancy won’t necessarily be the same as the other, so it might have been helpful for Marsha to have had some guidance and encouragement for her second pregnancy and birth – she may well have produced much more milk the second time around. When it comes to her breastfeeding her husband, they’re doing this behind closed doors…

She spent months toning up for her fairy-tale wedding in the Maldives in March this year – but Billie Faiers admits it’s a relief to have relaxed her strict regime. The star – mum to five-year-old Nelly and two-year-old Arthur – followed a three-day juice detox and worked out with a hula-hoop to maintain her figure in the run-up to her wedding to Greg Shepherd. “I’ve definitely relaxed my regime a bit since then,” she laughs. “Getting into the best shape for my wedding was a really big goal for me. I was working out with my personal trainer at least three times a week and eating crazily healthily for six weeks beforehand. But after the wedding, I eased up. I had the odd week off exercising and didn’t do…

IN THE NEWS If you’re still searching for the perfect party outfit, look no further than Izabel London. From embellished dresses to sequin blazers and glitzy knits, their partywear collection, in sizes 8-18, has everything you need to steal the spotlight this Christmas. WHO WORE IT BEST? HELEN FLANAGAN VS KADY MCDERMOTT Actress Helen and former Love Island star Kady showcased a love for all things brocade in this embroidered dress from House of CB. Kady glammed up the dress by adding sky-high strappy heels, while Helen gave the frock a more sophisticated spin by teaming it with thick tights and a slicked-back pony. VERDICT We love Kady’s ’80’s inspired hair and supermodel legs, but Helen wins the style crown this week. Adding tights makes the look more grown-up and…

JUST LANDED SUPERSTAR SERUM E.L.F ALL THE FEELS FACIAL OIL WHAT IS IT?: Packed full of complexion-loving ingredients, this super-absorbent serum helps nourish and hydrate dried-out skin, making it a perfect winter pick-me-up. WHY WE LOVE IT: Created with hemp oil to hydrate, squalane to improve elasticity and antioxidant rosehip seed oil, this non-greasy oil can be worn alone, mixed into your foundation, or alongside your favourite moisturiser. Simply apply a few drops on to skin, then gently pat to encourage absorption. Plus, it’s 100 per cent vegan and cruelty-free. GET THE LOOK... PREFECT RED POUT Nothing says party season quite like a scarlet lip. Get the look, like Karlie and Laura… ❶ DESIGNER COLLABORATION L’ORÉAL PARIS X KARL LAGERFELD COLOR RICHE LIPSTICK IN PROVOKATIVE £9.99 Created as part of…

With the big day just around the corner, we’ve trawled the supermarkets in search of the most magnificent mains, scrumptious desserts, and irresistible canapés to suit all budgets. Plus, with plenty of vegan and vegetarian offerings, we’ve got something for everyone... ASDA EXTRA-SPECIAL MINI CANAPÉS, FROM £2.50 These miniature all-time favourites will be gone in seconds. Choose from cheeseburgers, posh hot dogs with cranberry ketchup and tempura battered fish and chips. WHITE CHOCOLATE AND LEMON PINE CONES, £3 When you’ve finished admiring these, you’ll find a zesty lemon curd and white-choc mousse on a lemon brownie sponge base. FESTIVE VEGAN WELLINGTON, £3 Having a meat-free Christmas? Tuck in to this flaky puff pastry filled with chickpeas, cranberries, apricots and spices, topped with sweet cranberry sauce. Mouthwateringly good. EXTRA-SPECIAL BONE IN…

CLASSIC DESSERT APPLE MINCE PIES MAKES 12 • 375g pack ready-rolled sweet shortcrust pastry • 200g mincemeat • 1 Pink Lady apple, cored and finely diced • 25g dried cranberries • 1tbsp icing sugar to dust STEP 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan180°C/gas 6. STEP 2 Unroll the pastry on to a clean board Using a 7cm cutter, cut out 12 circles and use to line a 12-hole bun tin. Put in the fridge for 30 mins. Reserve the pastry trimmings. STEP 3 In a bowl, mix together the mincemeat, apple and cranberries. Spoon a little of the apple mincemeat into each pastry case. STEP 4 Using the pastry trimmings, cut out 12 small star or heart shapes. Place on top of each tart. Bake in the oven for 15-20…

The suggestion that plastic spoons, whisks and spatulas could be “poisoning you and damaging your liver” is utter rubbish and a complete misinterpretation of what the report itself said. BE SENSIBLE The claim was that, when you heat up plastic utensils during cooking, they “could” produce harmful toxins called oligomers, which “could” damage your liver or thyroid. One word keeps popping up – could, because there’s so little evidence. Oligomers are also described as “harmful substances”, but oligomers are just a type of molecule. It’s like saying “drinking liquids is bad for you”, rather than “drinking liquid paraffin is bad for you”. OVERSTATATED FACTS The report itself says they’ve been assessed as toxicologically acceptable, but swallowing them in “high doses” may trigger liver and thyroid disease. We’re not swallowing them…

RETHINK WRAPPING Every year, we discard 277,000 miles of gift wrap. “Brown paper is a great, fully recyclable alternative,” says blogger Francesca Mason of FromPenniesToPounds.com. Ribbons and tinsel are not recyclable and regularly get stuck in the sorting machines, so avoid where possible. Paper raffia is biodegradable and perfect for your eco-friendly gift packaging. Sending edible treats? Francesca adds, “Pop them in Mason jars [also great for homemade gifts like scented bath salts] and keep old gift boxes to decorate and reuse instead of chucking out”. SEND E-CARDS We throw away 1.5 billion cards each year, so use Greenvelope. com or Paperlesspost.com to create e-cards instead. “If you do buy actual cards, look for the FSC mark, which means the paper was produced sustainably. And avoid glitter, which can’t be…

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