Table of contents for 17 June 2025 in Bella

Marriage counsellor Katie Alexander started dating GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes last year, and while she recently shared a series of loved-up photos of them together at the park, she admitted that 2024 was the ‘year from hell’. Katie, 43, opened up about her hardships online, saying, ‘[There's been] lies about me and death threats from people who have never met me. Not only did my mental health suffer but also my children's did.’ She thanked loved ones for supporting her, but said she does not ‘forget’ what happened. Katie has three children from a previous relationship, and got together with Eamonn, 65, following his split from Ruth Langsford, 65, last year, after 14 years of marriage.…

Love Island star Dani Dyer tied the knot with footballer Jarrod Bowen, at an extravagant wedding ceremony in rural Buckinghamshire. Dani, 28, looked beautiful in a £10,000 Suzanne Neville dress, while Jarrod, 28, was smart in a three-piece suit. The pair got engaged in July 2024, and shared snippets of their special day, which saw their twin daughters Summer and Star, two, as their flower girls, and Dani's son Santiago, four, from a previous relationship, as a page boy. Dani's dad, actor Danny Dyer, walked her down the aisle and looked over the moon as they shared a father-daughter dance – and he was apparently on his best behaviour. Congratulations!…

After reaching the Strictly Come Dancing finals with YouTuber and now-boyfriend Joe Sugg and EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier, 2024 proved to be the charm for Dianne Buswell. The Australian dance pro, 36, lifted the Glitterball trophy with comedian Chris McCausland, who's registered blind, in last year's series. Not only did they win the nation over with their impressive routines, but their moving Waltz to You'll Never Walk Alone nabbed the Best TV Moment at the BAFTAs last month. With all the drama surrounding Strictly couples, it's no surprise that Dianne's relationship with Joe, 33, often makes headlines. She recently had to fend off talk that the pair are engaged after she was pictured with a sparkly band on her wedding ring finger. ‘Having fun is key for us’ Dianne spoke…

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As I sit down to plan what feast I am going to cook on Father's Day for our family, I count my blessings. I have my two perfect children, Margot, eight, and two-year-old Deklan. My wife Nicola makes me so happy – a happiness that I was worried I'd never feel again. In 2017, my first wife, Katherine, died while on a walk with Margot who was just eight months old. We left the house as a family of three and returned as two. Katherine was wonderful – she could talk to anyone and get them laughing. We met working at Edgehill University in 2008 and got together four years later. We married on 24 April 2015, on the beach in Hawaii. It was a perfect day. We went on…

It's the star-studded annual charity showdown as England tackle the World XI in this year's Soccer Aid for UNICEF at The Theatre of Dreams, Manchester United's worldfamous Old Trafford stadium. The brainchild of former Take That singer Robbie Williams, over £106 million has been raised since the first match in 2006, with the World XI boasting seven wins to England's six. UNICEF UK ambassador Dermot O'Leary will be presenting alongside sports commentator Alex Scott, and he reveals what the yearly fixture means to him. ‘I think it's the fact that we are somehow able to connect the plight of a child somewhere and the incredible work that UNICEF does,’ he says. ‘How they do what they do is incredible. I've seen that firsthand, how they change individual lives with this…

Freddy Brazier has reportedly moved in with his grandmother Jackiey, despite dad Jeff Brazier's legal action to keep them apart. Freddy, 20, was just four years old when his mum and Jackiey's daughter, Jade Goody, sadly died from cervical cancer in 2009. He has been raised by Jeff, 46, ever since, but has recently been spotted with his grandmother Jackiey Budden, 68. Jeff has clashed with Jackiey multiple times over the years, and has now allegedly taken legal action to keep Freddy ‘safe from a relationship that has been detrimental to his wellbeing’, but sources say that he has a ‘strong bond’ with his grandmother, who he loves ‘very much’.…

A new book by Meghan Markle which chronicles her and Prince Harry leaving the royal family is reportedly in the works. It is said to contain details of their departure from Frogmore Cottage, information about her passport going ‘missing’ and her relationship with Prince William, in news that has left the Palace concerned. ‘This may be very damaging’ According to a well-placed source, the project is in the very early development stages, and Meghan's works are being compiled for release at some point in the ‘very near future’. Sources suggest that the compilation of diary entries made by the Duchess of Sussex, 43, while she lived in the UK, could be released in 2027 to coincide with the Sussexes’ UK activity, including a visit to the Invictus Games in Birmingham…

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We've teamed up with Jason Vale, AKA The Juice Master – a worldrenowned juicing expert adored by Shirley Ballas, Alicia Dixon and Jenni Falconer – to give you the essential guide on how to do a juice and blend plan for three days… and stick to it! It's the ideal way to give your body a cleanse. Jason tells us, ‘I've been devising juice and blend plans for over two decades now, and in all that time, I have yet to find anything as effective for safe, rapid weight-loss and overall good health in general.’ The great news is you can see and feel results fast. ‘Our digestive systems benefit from a little “spa holiday” every now and again to help us look and feel wonderful. This three-day plan is…

Am I in a controlling relationship? QI went on my first girls’ trip last month (aged 57!) and my husband was very grumpy in the lead up to me going, and hardly spoke to me when I got back. Spending time with my friends has made me realise how different their marriages are to mine. My husband spends most weekends following his football team, home and away, and will go to the pub after work about four nights a week. We have four children, but the youngest is the only one left and is about to leave. So I'll be on my own a lot of the time. This is why I've started to say ‘yes’ to the offers my friends make, such as going away with them. My husband keeps…

Fern Britton has been on a journey with her body over the years, but as she's getting closer to turning 70, she has implemented a new healthy lifestyle of no sugar and 6am gym classes, and she's looking better than ever for it. In recent photos she's posted on her Instagram, Fern, who turns 68 in July, has been showing off her svelte legs and trim physique in her home gym. And now she's revealed exactly how she's done it, confirming that she has slimmed down. ‘People often wonder when you've lost lots of weight whether you've done it naturally. And I can look at you and say, “Yes, I have.”’ Surgery initially sparked her health kick. She told Woman & Home, ‘I had my shoulder replacement 18 months ago,…

Legendary EastEnders star Michelle Ryan is reportedly set to return to Albert Square, 20 years after she left the BBC show. Michelle, 41, played Zoe Slater from 2000 to 2005. A source said, ‘She feels like now is the perfect moment – and there was an exciting script on the table.’ During her time, Michelle was involved in one of the soap's most memorable scenes, where it was revealed that her sister Kat Slater, played by Jessie Wallace, was her mother. The source added, ‘People are still talking about her character, so it's a real coup to bring her back.’ Since leaving the show she has largely stayed out of the limelight, and in recent years has provided voiceovers for different podcast series.…

It's been an emotional time for the Loose Women panel, after news broke that the BAFTA-nominated show has been affected by ITV cuts. Now, Nadia Sawalha has tearfully broken her silence over the shock chaos. ITV confirmed dramatic changes to their daytime TV schedule in recent weeks, with Loose Women set to air 30 weeks of the year during term time. Lorraine Kelly's show also found itself in the firing line, cut to term time only and slashed to just 30 minutes, with production staff roles across ITV Daytime being axed by almost half. ‘I could be let go tomorrow’ While many of the Loose Women panel have yet to speak out, Nadia, 60, took to social media to address the changes - revealing that ‘hundreds’ of redundancies has left the…

Last week, Portuguese and German police started a new search in Lagos, Portugal, as part of ongoing investigations into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. In 2020, 48-year-old Christian Brueckner – who is currently in prison in Germany – was revealed as a suspect in the case. The area being searched is reportedly between the hotel she disappeared from and where Brueckner used to live. On 3 May, as the McCann family marked another painful anniversary of her disappearance, they released a heartfelt message thanking their supporters and speaking of Madeleine as being ‘right here with us, every day’. The tribute was posted on the official Find Madeleine website and also marked what would have poignantly been her 22nd birthday on 12 May. In their message, the McCanns wrote, ‘We'd like…

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£50 Star letter Good for Fergie! I read Fergie's ‘The Queen still talks to me every day’ (issue 21) with interest. I have always liked the Duchess of York and admire the way she has stuck by her husband through thick and thin. I find it very sweet that the Queen's corgis talk to her! I wish Sarah and her family all the very best for the future. Shona Lloyd, Rhewl Well wishes I was shocked to read about Ranvir Singh's appendicitis (issue 20). I had it a few years back and it can really set you back – it took me almost a month to recover. It's horrible how quickly it can come on. I wish her all the best as she gets better – and hope it's faster…

For the week 10–16 June CANCER 22 June — 23 July Take stock of your health over the coming fortnight. Seek help for anything that's troubling you, and also consider whether your day-to-day routine is affecting your well-being in ways that don't make you feel good. Theme of the week: Practicalities 0906 650 7233 LEO 24 July — 23 August Sort out any problems with a loved one before things reach a stage where you feel there's no going back. It's also an ideal time to wrap up a creative project, ready to start something new. Partnerships call for careful tactics on the 14th and 16th. Theme of the week: Assistance 0906 650 7234 VIRGO 24 August — 23 September If you've been holding on to unhappy memories or bearing…

PRIZE crossword WIN £200 Solve the crossword to find, reading from top to bottom in the shaded squares, the name of a US music star. This is your competition entry answer. See the ‘How to enter’ panel, below right. Across 1 The Blair Witch - - -, cult horror film (7) 4 Marvel movie starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Doctor - - - (7) 8 Bright red (7) 12 Amusing story (8) 14 Borscht ingredient (8) 17 Rubik's - - -, 3-D puzzle (4) 18 Beetlejuice Beetlejuice actress, Winona - - - (5) 19 Message sent from a mobile phone (4) 20 - - - Kyle, Catwoman's alter ego (6) 21 Tree-lined street (6) 23 River of France (5) 25 Musical note equivalent to four minims (5) 26 Polite behaviour, good manners (9) 27 Rivals actor, Aidan - - - (6) 29 Girls Aloud singer, - - - Coyle…

REBEL WILSON Bridesmaids actor Rebel, 45, knows any trip to Rome is not complete without taking in the Colosseum, which you can just see behind her! VIOLA DAVIS Oscar-winning actor Viola, 59, said she was ‘blessed’ when she saw the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with husband Julius Tennon. JAMIE DEMETRIOU, CAMERON DIAZ AND JAMIE FOXX Cameron, 52, and her co-stars Jamie D, 37 and Jamie Foxx, 57, posed by Tower Bridge to promote their action blockbuster, Back in Action. VICKY PATTISON Geordie gal Vicky, 37, made time to take in a view of the Eiffel Tower while on a trip to Paris, where she also visited the Louvre and Disneyland. MICHAEL OWEN During a tour of Australia, footy legend Michael, 45, took time out from…