Table of contents for 33 - 2016 in Best

Having worked here for the past five years, I couldn’t be more excited to get ‘the top job’, as they say, and become the new Editor of Best. And, you can rest assured, I have every intention of keeping it full of celebrity news, great real-life stories and the brilliant fashion and cookery pages you’ve grown to love. Talking of cookery – and celebs – we’re on an office countdown to drool our way through the last days of summer when The Great British Bake Off returns on 24 August! And we’re holding an office cake competition. My role will be judging – which actually means eating as much food as I can, and I can eat a lot, while enjoying the smell of freshly baked cakes. Yum, what a…

Shrinking-before-our-eyes Scarlett Moffatt, 25, has proved time and again to be one of the most hilarious contributors to the hit Channel 4 show Gogglebox. But now she’s also silenced the fat-shamers by stepping out to debut what is her trimmest look to date in the public eye. The chatty Northerner, who has now landed a top radio job – on Metro Radio Newcastle – and published her own book, has been criticised about her fluctuating waistline. Student life, booze and kebab takeaways saw her increase from a petite size 6 in her early 20s to a curvy size 16 – when viewers first saw her on Gogglebox – and she had stopped training as a semiprofessional dancer, too, which didn’t help. Cruel online trolls were quick to label her ‘fat…

1 HOW MUCH YOU REALLY DRINK OR SMOKE Doctors won’t judge you if you smoke or drink too much. But we do need to work out whether your lifestyle could be causing problems. It’s the same thing for recreational drugs – your doctor won’t report you to the police. The doctor-patient rules of confidentiality mean that whatever you say will be in the strictest confidence – unless you’re in immediate danger to yourself or others. 2 YOU’RE INCREDIBLY STRESSED, DEPRESSED OR ABUSED If you’re in any kind of abusive relationship, your doctor will be able to help. If you have the symptoms of an early depressive illness then the sooner this is treated the better. Your doctor can offer advice, refer you for counselling, or advise whether you may need…

Zingy lime & garlic chicken SERVES 4 As much as we love spice, we know not everyone likes a side of heat with their meal. This lime and garlic marinade results in tender, juicy chicken that’s packed full of flavour, but without the chilli, therefore taking the heat down a notch. • 500g skinless, boneless chicken thighs • 6tbsp zingy lime & garlic marinade* • 1 yellow pepper • 1 quantity honey mustard glaze** • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper • Lime wedges, to serve *ZINGY LIME & GARLIC MARINADE • 1 large onion, roughly chopped • 5 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped • 100ml lime juice • 4tbsp rapeseed or vegetable oil • 4tbsp mirin (Japanese sweetened rice wine) • 40g flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped • 40g…

MELANIE SYKES Age-defying Melanie, 46, has a killer body by anyone’s standards. It’s the result of serious amounts of blood, sweat and tears at the gym, as her frequent social-media posts reveal. Mel has two boys – Roman, 13, and Valentino, 12 – with ex-husband Daniel Caltagirone but, while, for most of us, having kids seriously messes with that washboard-stomach look, this fitness fanatic gives even the likes of Davina McCall a run for her money with her figure. As one Instagram follower wrote under a snap of the presenter and model in Majorca (in a tiny striped bikini), ‘Hotter than the weather’. Indeed. KYM MARSH Corrie’s Kym Marsh, who turned 40 in June, has the body of a woman half her age, as she proved on her hols recently,…

1 REMEMBER WHEN? THE CORRIE PUB OLYMPICS OK, WE’RE ALL TUNED IN TO THE REAL THING AT THE MOMENT BUT WHO ELSE REMEMBERS these particular games on the Manchester cobbles back in 1984? Bet Lynch tried to enter the egg and spoon race with an egg stuck on a spoon by chewing gum but was forced to use a standard egg and ended up coming in last. Meanwhile, Vera Duckworth got disqualified for knocking an egg off another woman’s spoon and Hilda Ogden was declared the winner. Oh, happy days! 2 TRANSITIONAL TREATS Bikini season might be drawing to a close but we’re not ready to embrace fur jackets just yet! Luckily, stylish e-tailer Kaleidoscope has our mid-season wardrobe woes covered. The first drop of their AW16 collection boasts…

Back in May, as rumours surfaced that Ozzy Osbourne had cheated, things were pretty horrible for his long-suffering wife Sharon. At one point it was reported that the couple – who have been married for 34 years – had split, but they eventually worked things out, or so it seemed. Now, three months later, Sharon has been forced to open up to an audience of millions about the pain of her husband’s most humiliating admission to date – Ozzy’s unhealthy six-year ‘sex addiction’. The British star, 63, openly wept on US TV show The Talk, following the 67-yearold Black Sabbath rocker’s confession that he’d slept with a host of women. ‘After the [Black Sabbath] tour, he goes into in-patient for three months,’ she revealed. ‘He’s working at it. It’s hard…

‘I want to make the most of the rest of my life’ FUN & GAMES Kate Garraway, 49, is as bubbly and approachable as she appears when hosting Good Morning Britain with Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid – or when you hear her dulcet tones as she presents her mid-morning show on Smooth Radio. As happy to laugh at her own expense as she is to ruminate on the serious topics of the day, mother-oftwo Kate – who has been married to second husband Derek Draper since 2005 – is the perfect mix of complete professional and someone who isn’t afraid to show her silly side… Hi, Kate! In recent weeks alone, you’ve had a freezing bath and a pie in the face on GMB – is there anything you…

DID YOU KNOW? that Brazil is one of the top five producers of watermelon in the world? Serve up some slices as dessert for a refreshing treat…

Face masks, the stuff of teen sleepovers. Homemade or swiped from Superdrug’s bargain bin, they made us feel grown-up as we took our first steps into the world of beautifying. They enhanced our plump, fresh faces then – and can do that and more now as an essential part of a weekly routine. You can reduce dullness, banish blemishes and enjoy the brightest skin of your life with the targeted offerings brands are bringing out. Here’s our handy guide to the best masks in town right now. Amazing skincare results are just 10 minutes away. Pore pushers High fives for Benefit Porefessional Instant Wipeout Masks, £24.50 for eight. These mini-masks go over your nose so the textured fabric can exfoliate the grime in pores that causes blackheads, while the mushroom…

I wasn’t looking for love when I met Sam. I’d not long broken up with the father of my one-year-old son Ruan. It was July 2011 and I was enjoying a rare night out with my friends in a local bar in my hometown of Truro, Cornwall. Sam marched up to me, full of confidence, and told me how beautiful I was. He wasn’t bad looking, either! And when we got chatting, there was an instant connection. Sam, 27, worked on an oil rig, but we spent his month off on the beach and going out for nice meals. He was kind, with a cheeky sense of humour. The longer we spent together, the deeper I fell for him. He was calm, loving and completely together, which made him perfect…

How’s Steve been since learning Leanne is expecting? His whole world crumbled around him. He’s feeling extremely guilty and worried. Can he handle watching Leanne’s pregnancy develop? He’s under the illusion he will be able to, but he’ll find it difficult. Will he be able to let her cope alone, though? Steve’s not a bad guy, so he will feel guilty, and he’ll want to be there for the child. But he has to do what he thinks is right to save his marriage. He adores Michelle, and saving his marriage is at the forefront of his mind. How terrified is he that Michelle will find out about his fling? Petrified! For once, everything’s going great for him and Michelle. But he’s made this one mistake that could jeopardise everything.…

‘Kate certainly doesn’t want her mother upset’ Last weekend was a bad one for Kate Middleton. A Sunday paper suggested that her mum, Carole, was being frozen out from Royal events over Prince Charles’ annoyance at her vice-like grip on his grandchildren – and it’s not the first time this accusation has been made. Citing the fact that the Middletons were not at Royal Ascot this year, nor did they attend the Thanksgiving service for the Queen’s 90th birthday, and they will also be absent when Charles hosts his son’s family at Balmoral in a few weeks (although whether Carole and her husband, Michael, would even expect to be invited is questionable), the paper built a case for ‘evidence’ of a rift. Now, regardless of the truth of these allegations,…

THE OTHER LW LADIES’ RATINGS LINDA ROBSON: THE TIPSY WIFE Hubby Mark awarded her seven good ratings – the highest number among the LW. Most embarrassing spousal revelation: ‘She drinks like Captain Jack Sparrow.’ KATIE PRICE: THE GOOD WIFE Scored 4 ‘excellents’ but only rated ‘good’ in ‘Nocturnal Duties’ by husband Kieran. Most embarrassing spousal revelation: ‘We’ve got children now, so we’re not at it all the time.’ NADIA SAWALHA: THE WINNING WIFE Best marks overall – hubby Mark even ticked ‘excellent’ in ‘Nocturnal Duties’ six times! Most embarrassing spousal revelation: ‘Wears more in bed than during the day!’ The Loose Women panel are famous for sharing almost every aspect of their private lives for our entertainment. But the hosts – Coleen Nolan, Katie Price, Linda Robson and Nadia Sawalha…

THIS WEEK... As ever, I’m totally obsessed with this series of Celebrity Big Brother… but I’m also really happy I’m not in there. I look back at my own time in the house, in summer 2012, and think what a walk in the park it was. Our series had amazing viewing figures and it was just the likes of me, Martin Kemp and Julian Clary having a laugh – it wasn’t about sex, or dramatic rows. OK, so I had a few run-ins with Julie Goodyear but, to be fair, she was a fantastic housemate who did all the tasks. She just didn’t like me. Fast-forward to the current series, and professional reality TV stars Lewis Bloor, Marnie Simpson and Stephen Bear are playing up for the cameras. After all,…

I was studying at art school, day dreaming of having my own studio when, in September 2014, I began to feel tired. I was queasy one moment, hungry the next. A test confirmed I was pregnant. It was a huge shock – I was concentrating on my career, not children. Then there was Dan, the dad. We’d been friends since 2006, after meeting at university. Our relationship had only turned romantic one month before. ‘I couldn’t cry, but that didn’t stop the crushing pain’ Thankfully, he was very supportive when I told him I wanted to keep the baby, and we moved in together. Everything went from ‘I’ and ‘me’ to ‘we’ and ‘us’, and I became so excited. Dan and I are outgoing, active people, and this felt like…

THIS WEEK... WHY WEATHER-PROOF? Even though home contents insurance is your choice, if you have a mortgage, you must have buildings insurance. Remember to always shop around, and not just take the insurance offered by your mortgage provider. UK insurers receive around half a million claims for storm damage each year, with the average claim being around £700. Although the majority of the claims will be settled, it’s important to keep your property well-maintained and in good condition. If a loss adjuster feels that your fence came down because it was old and worn, or if you hadn’t replaced loose tiles on your roof, they may not pay out. There might also be specialist insurers who offer protection for your unique needs, such as listed properties. LOOK AFTER YOUR BOILER…

Strictly fans are still mourning the departure of heart-throb Gleb Savchenko. He speaks exclusively to Tony Cowell about the new, younger-feeling show – although he really has a soft spot for The X Factor… Your fans were devastated when you left Strictly. Were you surprised by the level of response? Yes. I was really fortunate that I made so many fans during Strictly and then Celebrity MasterChef. It’s sad that I had to leave, but I had to do it for the sake of my family. I wanted us to be together again. How difficult a decision was that to make? It was very hard – but my daughter [Olivia] was at school and my wife [Elena Samodanova] was flying between three different countries, so we didn’t see each other.…

It’s been 13 years (13!) since iconic Manchester-based comedy drama Cold Feet left our screens. But, soon, James Nesbitt, John Thomson, Fay Ripley, Hermione Norris and Robert Bathurst will be reuniting, with a few grey hairs! Fay Ripley who plays hapless Pete’s longsuffering wife, Jenny Gifford, tells us more… Fay, is it good to be back? So good. It’s like putting on a cosy old jumper. Or, bumping into an old friend who I was delighted to bump into! I was relieved I still recognised Jenny. How easy is it to slip back into that character? I thought it might be really hard, but within minutes, it was the same – like stepping back in time – we’ve definitely got a shorthand when we work together. Are you more relaxed…

TONY HADLEY Gorgeous then and still gorgeous now – if slightly more portly than before! The former Spandau Ballet frontman, 56, is looking dapper and channelling the 80s revivial with great success. Lady Colin Campbell may not have taken to the father-of-five on last year’s I’m A Celebrity… (we recall her saying, ‘You don’t even have a particularly good voice!’ WHAT?!), but a large chunk of the female population are still pretty keen. You can relive the wonder years with renditions of True, Gold and Through The Barricades with the singer when he plays a smattering of live shows across the UK this October. Visit tonyhadley.com for more NIK KERSHAW He’s been sending girls wild since his first single, Wouldn’t It Be Good, shot to No.4 in the charts in…

Both these sets of clues lead to the same answers, revealing in the shaded squares a film starring Mila Kunis (3,4) WIN £550 STRAIGHT CLUES ACROSS 1 Identifying (6) 5 Take away (8) 9 Convince (8) 10 Martians, etc. (6) 11 Rodent (3) 12 Calamity (8) 14 Avid (4) 15 Heaps (5) 17 Rented, leased (5) 18 Sway (4) 19 Sized up (8) 23 Insect, bacterium (3) 25 Customs (6) 26 Body part (8) 27 Teeth doctors (8) 28 Strain (6) DOWN 2 A long time (4) 3 Indemnity against risks (9) 4 Huge person (5) 5 Use up money (5) 6 Glass, etc., balls on a string (5) 7 Utterly destroys (5) 8 Variety of pear (10) 13 Intentional (10) 16 Not symmetrical (9) 20 Budge (5) 21 Goes up…