Table of contents for Issue 885 in Closer

A new year means a fresh start and a chance to make a change for the better. If you’re determined that 2020 is going to lead to your best body yet, then we have just the inspiration for you! Kate Garraway is feeling fitter and more energetic than ever following her 3st weight loss – we share her secret to looking incredible at 52 and reveal the recipes designed to bring out your inner glow. Davina McCall tells us how she got back into shape after relaxing her diet, while former Corrie actress Katie McGlynn (pictured right) unveils her impressive transformation. There’s a sense of starting over for other celebrities too, with both Cheryl and Jacqueline Jossa shutting the door on relationship turmoil and looking to the next chapter. Whatever…

She’s been showing off her 1st weight loss in a series of skimpy outfits and has spoken about her renewed confidence since being crowned Queen of the Jungle – and her new look hasn’t gone unnoticed with her admirers. Amid thousands of adoring comments online, one male fan wrote, “Lovely, beautiful young woman. Give me her any day over the cosmetic lot,” while another added, “So sexy. Hope Dan knows how lucky he is.” And pals say the former EastEnders star, 27, is hopeful that all the attention she’s getting will give husband Dan, 28 – with whom she shares daughters Ella, four, and Mia, one – the shake-up he needs to realise what he’s risking if he breaks her heart. A source says, “Jac had lost a lot of…

GEMMA’S BABY DREAM IN DOUBT ASARG RETURNS TO REHAB He worried fans after two reported drug overdoses in just two months, and it has now emerged that James “Arg” Argent has checked himself into a rehab facility in Thailand to help conquer his addiction issues once and for all. It comes after on/off girlfriend Gemma Collins reportedly expressed concern over her boyfriend’s future in November, while once again admitting she’s keen for marriage and babies on the TOWIE Christmas special. Arg, 32 – who has battled drug and drink addiction since finding fame on the show and spent three months in a rehab centre in Thailand in 2016 – sparked overdose fears in October, when paramedics reportedly broke into his home after Gemma called 999 when he failed to return…

Author Tess Stimson, 48, got divorced at the same time as four of her friends. She’s now remarried and living in Vermont, and has sons Henry, 25, and Matt, 22, with her ex-husband Brent, and a daughter, Lily, with new beau Erik. She says, “I had one child and was pregnant with my second one when I discovered my husband was having an affair. He worked away at the time and I sat on the information for a while. We’d been married for six years and I thought we might be able to weather the storm – infidelity wasn’t necessarily a deal breaker for me. “But one day a good friend called me to tell me she was getting divorced. We’d got married about the same time and my first…

Love Island has returned to our screens with the first-ever winter series, but while the show has been a huge commercial smash, it’s had less success when it comes to creating long-lasting relationships. Out of the 155 contestants who have entered the villa over the past five years, only six couples are still together and just three have gone on to marry – meaning the show’s positivity rate in the love stakes is just 3.8 per cent. Closer talks to two former contestants about whether the show really can help singletons find love... YES Joe: ‘I learned valuable lessons aboutdating’ Joe Garrett initially found love with Lucie Donlan in last year’s series, but was later accused of being controlling before he was voted off the show. Joe, 22 – who…

Christine was just 19 when she met Paddy, and they wed in 2011 after dating for three years. She’s always insisted their 15-year age gap has never been an issue for the couple, saying, “He looks really well for his age, but I think men take longer to mature. I matured really quickly and I grew up pretty quick – I always felt older, so it’s worked out. “All I ever wanted was to get married and have children. I don’t think a 19-year-old man would have wanted to do that, so it made sense for me. I wanted someone who was career-driven, and I think because my dad wasn’t around, I wanted a man who was going to be a good husband and father to my children – I…

‘ I appreciate my body – it’s been through so much’ Her youngest child is only 18 months old, but Helen Flanagan loves being a mum so much she’s already looking forward to her third and fourth pregnancies. Helen, 29, is mum to daughters Matilda, four, and Delilah, 18 months, who she shares with footballer fiancé Scott Sinclair, 30. However, she admits her husband would love a son, so he’s not outnumbered. She says, “I’d love more babies in the future. I have thought about it. I wanted to have another one before I was 30 – I get really broody. I’d love three or four.” SICKNESS But Helen reveals that, while she’d like to expand her family, pregnancy is tough on her body. In both pregnancies, she suffered with…

‘It’s not porn – I don’t show my “flower”’ She’s never been afraid of showing off her body, and now Lisa Appleton – who shot to fame on Big Brother in 2008 – reveals to Closer that she’s signed up to X-rated site OnlyFans, which features glamour-style images of celebrities including CBB’s Danielle Lloyd. The online subscription platform allows fans to pay monthly fees to access content, such as racy pictures and videos, from some of their favourite stars. Lisa, 51, tells Closer that her daughter Sophia Maria, 30, a financial advisor, encouraged her to join last year. She reveals, “Sophia said to me, ‘Mum, I’ve been telling you to do it for years, and you wouldn’t listen to me!’. When I had no money, she said, ‘Why don’t you…

‘I’m more confident than I’ve ever been!’ She left fans in tears following her harrowing portrayal of cancer-stricken Sinead Tinker in Coronation Street last year. But as Katie McGlynn poses for our exclusive photoshoot, she says she feels “a world away” from her former on-screen character. The star, who appeared on the cobbles for over seven years, has lost a stone and dropped a dress size since her emotional farewell in October. “If I’d have been posing in swimwear a couple of months ago, I would have been dreading it,” Katie, 26, tells Closer . “But I finally feel back to normal. I’ve trained hard, I’ve been lifting weights, and eating the right food. I’m more confident than I’ve ever been and I have much more energy.” COMFORT EATING Despite…

Cutting out added sugar, like Kate, needn’t mean dishing up boring food. We asked Closer’s nutritionist Juliette Kellow to devise some delicious healthy recipes, high in nutrition and low in sugar, which will help you feel great inside and out. “Ditching sugary foods and drinks can help the pounds fall off as it’s an effective way to cut calories,” says Juliette. “As Kate has discovered, reducing sugar also helps prevent blood sugar swings where the lows can leave us starving, irritable and low on energy. In response, we seek out a quick-fix sugary snack to boost our blood sugar, but the effect is only temporary and the sugar high is followed by a dramatic and speedy drop that sets off the whole pattern again. “Kate’s healthy eating plan is in…

Want to lose weight without tiny portions and bland food? Try Alexandra’s delicious and easy meal plan, devised by dietician Amanda Ursell. Amanda says, “You’ll get plenty of tasty, nutritious meals that are big on volume and have a balance of protein, fibre and slow-release carbs. This means it doesn’t look like diet food – they’re big, healthy portions of ‘normal’ foods which keep your blood sugar levels steady and stable, your hunger hormones under control, your gut in great shape and don’t cut back on flavour and enjoyment.” Just pick one breakfast, one lunch and one dinner per day, plus two snacks. Your total intake will be 1,400 calories per day, which could see you lose 10lbs in six weeks – that’s a whole dress size! BREAKFAST 300 CALORIES…

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1 I’M CONSTANTLY SWITCHING UP MY FOUNDATION… but my favourite brand is Nars. I use the Radiant Longwear product. It gives great coverage that lasts all day and doesn’t feel heavy on my skin. 2 I HAVE A REALLY STRICT SKINCARE ROUTINE… I never sleep in my make-up and I use a face mask at least once a week. The Estée Lauder one contains hydrating hyaluronic acid, which is great for a dry complexion. 3 MAC RUBY WOO IS MY MUST-HAVE LIPSTICK... I’ve used it for years. I feel like a vivid lipstick makes your face brighter and teeth whiter – which instantly gives you a lift. 4 BECAUSE I WEAR EXTENSIONS, I TAKE EXTRA CARE OF MY HAIR… I’m a big fan of all the Kevin Murphy products, especially…

LUISA How much do you spend per week? Probably about £400 for me, my husband Andrew [Collins] and my three daughters. My parents have a house in our grounds, so sometimes we eat together. We’re always pinching each other’s food. I mainly shop online or buy things from the deli in our local garden centre. Describe your daily diet… I eat largely plant-based food, but I don’t have a problem cooking meat for the rest of the family. I never have breakfast, as I’m too busy in the morning, but I always drink lots of iced water. For lunch, I love miso soup with noodles, followed by a banana. For dinner, I often cook a chickpea tagine, with vegetable couscous and chargrilled broccoli. My diet is quite raw, so I…

FAMILY MATTERS EASY WAYS TO CUT KIDS’ SUGARY TREATS Many parents worry about their children’s diet. Emma says even the most enthusiastic sweet-munchers can eat less Most loving parents give their kids the odd sweet treat for good behaviour, but you may be unknowingly providing your children with a whole host of sugar-filled products cleverly disguised to look healthy. A recent study found that nearly two-thirds of infants and almost all toddlers consumed added sugars in their daily diets, primarily from flavoured yoghurts and fruit drinks. Food producers are sweetening products to ensure little ones get a taste for them. It’s not difficult to see why kids love sugar. In fact, babies are born with a preference for it, but if your child has a lot of treats, they may…

Jennifer Kirby, 31, (who plays Nurse Valerie Dyer) and Leonie Elliott, 31, (Nurse Lucille Anderson) on the scenes they find are the hardest to do… “The most complicated scenes to do are the births,” explains Jennifer. “We did one that took a day and a half to film. There’s a lot of clinical chit-chat, and we go a bit stir-crazy after a while. A couple of hours in, we start to go mad!” On filming with the babies, Leonie says, “They are lovely, but it’s really nice to hand them back.” Jennifer adds, “They are so much part of our job. You don’t have time to coo much; you have to get on with it.”…

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❛SHE KNOWS MORE THAN ANYONE WHAT IT’S LIKE TO FALL AFTER SUCH SUCCESS❜ He was initially the most successful member of One Direction following their split in 2015, but since Liam Payne’s two-year romance with Cheryl, it seems his star power has started to fade. The 26-year-old singer’s debut album, LP1 – released at the start of last month – failed to break into the top 100 on the US Billboard chart and reached a lacklustre number 17 in the UK. Insiders tell Closer that the disappointing sales are now being pinned on Liam’s relationship with Cheryl, 36 – who has son Bear, two, with Liam – and she fears she’ll be made a scapegoat after his team blamed his relationships and constant talk about fatherhood for alienating his young…

‘Marriage isn’t our priority at the moment’ They all share a common bond after shooting to fame together in their early 20s on TOWIE. And the Essex trio of Samantha Faiers, Lydia Bright and Lucy Mecklenburgh are now bonding over something else – motherhood. Sam, 29 – who has Paul Jnr, four, and Rosie, two, with partner Paul – is over the moon for best pals Lydia, 29, and Lucy, 28, who are both pregnant and due within days of each other next month. She says, “I’ve been sending my love and congratulations to the girls. I love seeing their growing bumps – it’s amazing they’re both pregnant at the same time so they can go through it together, it is so life-changing.” And the idea of newborn babies is…

❛I DON’T KNOW WHAT MY FUTURE HOLDS – BUT I KNOW HE’LL BE THERE FOR ME❜ When Cori McGuire was told that she was terminally ill, she began making a bucket list. And the 26 year old, who has a form of dwarfism, would love to marry her 6ft tall boyfriend, Jamie Taylor. Now, the pair are planning their dream wedding. Cori, from Peebles, Scotland, says, “I never thought I’d meet someone who would love me for me. “I want to make as many memories with Jamie as I can before it’s too late – and marrying him would be a dream come true.” Cori has achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder that causes disproportionate dwarfism. Her head and torso are normal-sized, while her limbs are much smaller. LIFE SENTENCE The…

Helen says she’s an ‘honest mum’, and she’s not afraid to talk about the challenges of parenthood. SOCIAL MEDIA: “I am honest on my Instagram so other mums can identify with me and feel less on their own. I’m supportive of other women.” POST-BABY DIETS: “I never went on a post-baby diet. I hate diets and don’t think they’re healthy. I don’t want either of my daughters to ever say, ‘I can’t eat this’.” BREASTFEEDING: “I don’t care if people don’t approve of me breastfeeding. I just want my baby happy and fed. I decided to stop feeding her after 13 months. It was right for me, but not always easy.” ‘MUM GUILT’: “I wanted to get Delilah sleeping in a cot, as me and Scott needed our bed back…

Calling herself a “free spirit”, Lisa says she’s never felt prouder of her size 12 body, and loves stripping off. “I like to go topless on beaches when I’m on holiday and go skinny dipping. It’s liberating! I am confident. When I’ve got a tight outfit on, I wiggle my hips and flick my hair and I work it, and everyone looks at me. It’s nice. “As you get older, I think you look better with some curves. I probably look sexier now than when I was skinny. I have to remind myself sometimes that I do look good for my age, but I have looked after myself. I prefer being older, wiser, stronger – I’ve got that wisdom now that nobody can take away from me.”…

‘I do relax things when I’m on holiday’ In her early 50s, Davina McCall is still the proud owner of a six-pack and a bottom so perky there’s even a Twitter account dedicated to it. But even the super-fit have to take time out sometimes, and the Long Lost Family presenter admits she’s officially back in the swing of things, having given herself a bit of a break during the summer. She says, “I do relax things when I’m on holiday. If I’m away somewhere like Disney, I’ll have fries with everything. Usually we’ll have a healthy breakfast, then we’ll throw caution to the wind and eat fried everything for lunch and, in the evening, we’ll try to go healthy again. Holidays are basically just a big old eat-fest.” But…

HAVING COUNSELLING AFTER CORRIE… “The team offered me a counsellor during the storyline, but I said no. It was only when I left, and watched a few episodes, that I found myself bursting into tears now and then. I couldn’t figure out why I was upset, but it felt like I was grieving. I went to see someone and she helped me realise that it was completely normal, as Corrie was a massive part of my life. Now I know it’s OK to cry.” GOING UNDER THE KNIFE… “I’d 100 per cent say to young girls who are thinking about having surgery that they should turn to weight training first. I know personal trainers are expensive, but you can lift gentle weights at home. If you eat the right food…

‘I never knew I could have abs!’ She’s been impressing fans with her mirror selfies on social media, hinting at her weight loss transformation. And now reality star Alexandra Cane tells Closer she has lost 2st and beaten her anxiety. She may have been known as “the curvy one” during her stint on Love Island in 2018 (despite being a slim size 10 at the time), but her diet and fitness plan – based on her new app, Alexandra’s Happy Body – has seen her drop from 11st to 9st in three months. “I’m a completely different person,” Alexandra, 28, says. “My friends and family keep saying, ‘Alex, you’re glowing!’.” But she points out it wasn’t pressure from the public that has resulted in her newly toned figure. She says,…

It’s no surprise norovirus has shut down hospital wards and schools – it’s so contagious and spreads rapidly because people are in close quarters. Little kids aren’t great at hand washing but are good at touching each other, which means they can catch it and pass it on to others very easily. But you can steer clear... WASH HANDS SLOWLY Hand washing is the best way to protect yourself – before and after eating, after going to the loo and after holding on to handrails on public transport. Don’t rush. Wash your hands, wrists and all the bits between your fingers and thumbs, front and back for as long as it takes to sing the whole of Happy Birthday. Use soap, then rinse with warm water and dry. If you…

Five years ago, Jacqueline Barleycorn, 59, did cooking demonstrations from home, showing people how to cook healthy meals, which she shared on Facebook. It led to a brainwave. “I realised instant porridges were either bland or full of refined sugar, flavourings and preservatives, so I decided to create my own,” she says. She experimented making porridge with real ingredients and no added sugar. She still wanted the product to be instant, made simply by adding hot water, and found that grinding the oats finely worked well. It was so good, she ditched her retirement plans to make it a business – and so founded The Great British Porridge Co. She visited trade shows to learn about trends, worked with a designer to create the perfect packaging, and tested recipes on…

❛CAROLINE APPRECIATES HAVING THE SUPPORT OF SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN THROUGH THE MILL HERSELF❜ • Caroline Flack is offered support by pal Lisa Armstrong as she flees to LA amid domestic abuse scandal • Lisa – who fled to the US herself in 2017 in the wake of her bitter split – advises her on retreats to help ‘heal’ • The ex-Love Island colleagues bond as they both gear up for court hearings he’s experienced heartache of her own in recent years, and now insiders reveal that Lisa Armstrong has reached out to offer support to former Love Island pal Caroline Flack as she goes through the “worst time of [her] life”. The troubled TV presenter, 40, fled the UK for LA shortly before the New Year to “find herself”,…

‘I had time to rebuild and learn to love myself’ She’s had turbulent and toxic relationships play out in the spotlight for nearly three decades – but Kerry Katona says that, at long last, she’s found the man she was looking for. Kerry, 39, has been dating personal trainer Ryan Mahoney for around 18 months and the pair live together with Kerry’s five children. HANDS-ON She tells Closer , “Ryan is unlike anyone I’ve dated before. He’s very quiet, very private, very shy – the complete opposite to me, really. He’s the first person I’ve ever been out with who actually has his own job! And he’s so hands-on with the kids, doing the school runs when I can’t. The kids adore him. It’s a normal relationship and it took…

Divorce coach Sara Davison says, “It’s important to remember everyone’s divorce is unique to them. Just because your friend seems to be having a brilliant new life, it doesn’t mean you will. There are so many variables such as how your partner will react, what your financial situation is, and how your kids will cope. “I would advise anyone to think twice and to remember the saying ‘the grass isn’t always greener’. Only go down the divorce route if you’re sure it’s the right thing for you.” Here, Sara shares her tips for making your marriage work: • Identify the things that are good and that you love and try not to focus on the negatives. Spend quality time with each other, without kids and phones. • Work out key…

They’re the mini stars of The Mummy Diaries but Rosie, two, and big cousin Nelly, five, already have favourite hobbies, according to Sam, who insists she’s “the least pushy mum ever”. She says, “Nelly’s already doing drama classes and things like that, but she’s not started at stage school just yet. She would be so good, though. Billie says she’s definitely got to let off some steam! “Rosie is really into her horse riding so you just don’t know what paths they’re going to take. They’re so young still, but Rosie is already so confident. She bonded with the horses straight away. She wants to horse ride all the time, and I could just imagine that people must think I’m making her do it, but she just loves horses. It’s…

She may seem body confident, sharing bikini snaps and showing off her size 8 frame on social media and flaunting her figure on reality show The Real Housewives Of Cheshire . But for Christine McGuinness, the path to body confidence has been a traumatic journey, as she battled an eating disorder for over a decade, shockingly starting when she was just eight years old. Christine has previously admitted that her eating disorder hit its peak at just 13, when she started modelling, and things only started to improve when she met comedian husband Paddy McGuinness in 2007. She said, “Everyone used to say how tall and slim I was and how I should be a model, and that’s when the eating disorder became more about body image. From 8-18, I…

ROBERT BATHURST, 62, PLAYS KAREN’S EX, DAVID: Last series, David was attempting to put his life back together after difficulties at work. Robert says, “I love playing David, though if I knew him in real life I’d give him a shake! There’s always something to pull the rug from under him, but I like playing people in a pickle. As a cast, we’re very close. John’s always telling jokes right up to the moment of a take, and Jimmy’s always telling the cameraman what to do. Me, I’m much quieter – but everybody works around each other.” JOHN THOMSON, 50, PLAYS JENNY’S HUSBAND PETE: Last series saw Pete jumping into the Manchester canal to save a man’s life. John tells us, “I’ve had no stunt work this time, which was…

Despite looking as fresh-faced as ever, when it comes to surgery and other cosmetic treatments, Davina reveals she’s not averse to the idea of having a tweak or two. “I’m saying right now that I probably will at some point in the future,” she says. “I’m not going to make a big song and dance about it, but I probably would. I look at other women who have stuff done in their 60s and I think, ‘Actually, you look bloody great, well done you.’ I really don’t judge people. I think the dream is to look fresh for your age rather than like someone completely different.”…

It wasn’t just her bubbly personality and bravery that won Kate Garraway new fans while she was in the I’m A Celeb! jungle. Despite wearing no make-up and the unflattering camp uniform, Kate, 52 – who is mum to Darcey, 13, and Billy, ten, with psychotherapist husband Derek, 52 – looked amazing on the show. And her slender figure even caught the attention of 28-year-old fellow campmate and Rak-su singer Myles Stephenson, who admitted he had a crush on her. He later described Kate as “beautiful, funny and really hot” in his post-jungle interview on Good Morning Britain. GREAT SHAPE Kate even won praise for her fresh-faced looks after falling asleep in full make-up the night before her return to GMB last month, posting a pic after she woke up…

LOVE ISLAND CO-STARS: “I still speak to them, but we don’t really hang out. I’ve got my group of friends who’ve been my pals for over ten years – they’re my ‘people’. But I’ve got no bad blood with anybody, and I respect them all.” SURGERY: “I’ve been offered Brazilian butt lifts, liposuction – so many things. I get messages and emails saying, ‘Would you like to come in and have a free treatment?’ If I was to get anything done – and I don’t have plans to – I sure as hell wouldn’t get anything done for free.” WINTER LOVE ISLAND: “In terms of body shape, I think there’s room for a little bit more diversity, but it feels like quite a lot of pressure is put on the…

GET HER LOOK OLIVIA PALERMO, 33 Fashionista Olivia shows us how to inject some colour into our January wardrobe. The bold red leopard-print leggings teamed with chunky boots adds a bit of grunge to the smart blazer. This is our new weekend look! IN THE NEWS According to new research by Oxfam, 1.7 million sequined items of clothing and accessories will end up in landfill after Christmas – and most of them won’t be fully biodegradable. With the help of celebs including Una Healy and Louise Redknapp, the charity is encouraging party goers to donate their glitzy gear or buy it second-hand, and we’re fully on board. Louise has donated a sequined shirt (pictured) and Una has donated a full-length evening gown (pictured) to sell in the online Oxfam shop.…

JUST LANDED POUT PERFECTOR LEMONAID SCRUBBA-BALM WHAT IS IT? A scrub and balm in one, this uses an all-natural mix of sugar, lemon oil, orange peel and waxy lanolin to buff flaking and chapped lips, leaving them smooth and ready for lipstick. WHY WE LOVE IT : We’re already loyal fans of the original Lanolips, which uses lanolin to combat dry lips. This innovative two-in-one smells amazing and really works – it’s mess-free, as well, so it’s perfect for when you’re out and about. GET THE LOOK... FELINE FLICKS Master the classic cat-eye, like Rochelle and Lily, with these clever liquid eyeliners… ❶ PRECISE WING BARRY M EYE DEFINE LIQUID EYELINER £4.79 The tiny brush allows for a really fine contour, which you can wear on its own for a…

Want to protect your teeth from rotting and your bank balance from costly dental treatment? Researchers picked through 50 years’ worth of studies and found that chewing sugar-free gum cuts tooth decay by 28 per cent. It stimulates saliva, which acts as a natural barrier to protect teeth, and the gum contains tooth-friendly antibacterial ingredients. So as well as brushing your teeth for two minutes (use Brush DJ app – it plays two minutes of your music to brush along to) and flossing nightly, chew gum after meals.…

Made In Chelsea star Amelia Mist, 21, reveals her last purchases £6 On a box of Heroes chocolates from Marks & Spencer. They were for a friend who needed cheering up. £120 Booking a British Airways flight to Dublin, for a friend’s birthday. £46 On my weekly shop from Marks & Spencer. Their vegan range is really yummy. £29.99 For a big white fluffy jumper from Zara. £8.50 On a gin and tonic at one of my favourite places, Bluebird, on the King’s Road in Chelsea. • Watch out for Amelia’s upcoming projects on living a more sustainable life…

It’s the height of summer. Helen George is in very short shorts, licking a lolly. We’re on the set of Call The Midwife, making a welcome return to our screens… Settling down to chat about the latest series, Helen George reveals Nonnatus House will be getting “new blood” in the form of a bunch of junior doctors, who arrive ready to be educated by the midwives. “It was loads of fun to have them on set,” she says. “We haven’t seen Trixie’s fun, flirty side for a while, so it was good to get that sparkle back. She does still like a bit of male attention. Is there any romance for Trixie? I wish!” With series nine set in the ’60s, Helen, 35, reveals she’s also been enjoying the outfits…

How does it feel to have made ten series? It’s absolutely wonderful. That’s the equivalent of 40 feature films! To be honest, I don’t know where I find the stamina to do it, but a different gear seems to kick in – then when we finish filming I come home and fall apart! Can you remember when you were approached to play her? I was halfway through reading Ann Cleeves’ debut Vera novel The Crow Trap. Vera is introduced by crashing into a church, looking like a bag lady. I remember thinking, “Why have they thought of me for this role?” They thought I could bring the right amount of humour to it. And I thought, “Maybe I can do that!” Did you think it would be a one-off TV…

SEANN WALSH That’s OK, Seann – it took us about a year to work out you had two NNs. Auto-correct didn’t spot that. MOLLY-MAE HAGUE Molly-Mae sums up to a tee why our New Year’s resolution was, “Get. Off. Social. Media.” INSPIGRAM P DIDDY Something tells us Diddy didn’t actually mean “start ignoring everyone who suggests dry January”, but that’s what we’re going to do!…