Table of contents for 5 September 2017 in Closer

Thanks to social media, women’s bodies have never been under more scrutiny. This week, we look at the bitter backlash Cheryl faces after flaunting her six-pack just a few months after giving birth (page 8). And we speak to TV presenter Saira Khan (page 60), who’s faced death threats simply for wearing a bikini. Muslim Saira has refused to be bullied and bravely tells us: “I think people who try to use religion to hate others are cowards.” Meanwhile, if you want an uplifting read – quite literally – you’ll love our story on page 30 about animal lover Paul Steklenski, who devotes his spare time and cash to rescuing dogs. So far, he’s airlifted 753 from certain death and the looks on their faces as they soar through the…

 Her ex Peter Andre has blasted her in the past over her parenting of their two children, Junior, 12, and Princess, 10 – publicly hitting out after she straightened their daughter’s hair as a toddler and allowed her to wear make-up. ❛HE WANTS HER TO STOP – IT’S LIKE AN EPISODE OF EASTENDERS❜ And last week, after Jordan, 39, spoke openly about her messy marriage crisis with cheating husband Kieran Hayler, 30, and jokingly said Princess was “ugly” when she was little during an appearance on Loose Women, Peter, 44, was forced to step in once again. SOAP-OPERA LIFE A source reveals: “Pete’s begged Katie to stop with the public slanging matches. He wants her to sort this mess out with Kieran behind closed doors. However, she insists she wouldn’t…

YES ‘All mums could look like this if they wanted to’ FITNESS EXPERT SIMONE GATELY, 35, FROM HALIFAX, HAS FIVE CHILDREN. Simone says: “Cheryl looks absolutely incredible. She’s obviously worked hard to get back her pre-baby body and it’s paid off. It’s all about willpower and determination and, instead of being negative about Cheryl’s post-baby abs, we should be applauding her. I worked hard after each of my five pregnancies to make sure I stayed in shape. I worked and juggled childcare but always made time to exercise. There should be no excuse – all mums could look like Cheryl if they really wanted to. There are always going to be haters, but she needs to ignore the backlash. As long as Cheryl and her baby are happy, then it’s…

They’re never far from drama, with Wayne Rooney’s gambling habit making headlines in May after he blew £500,000 in a casino, and Coleen blasting online trolls who criticised her weight gain before she’d announced her pregnancy last month. And the couple had to weather another storm last week when Wayne was arrested and later charged with drink-driving. It’s believed the footballer – who’s due to appear in court on 18 September – had been out with pals at a bar five miles from the £6m mansion he shares with Coleen and their children, Kai, seven, Klay, four, and Kit, one, before he was pulled over by police. Reports later emerged that he was driving a 29-year-old office worker home in her car. Sources say it’s caused embarrassment and upset for…

Ditching her usual hair extensions, fake tan and heavy make-up for a more understated look, Geordie Shore star Sophie Kasaei wowed at the VMAs last week. And her makeunder and slimmer look were praised by fans – with one writing online: “You look the best you’ve ever looked” and another posting: “So classy and beautiful now Sophie.” She even made an impression on DJ Calvin Harris, who reportedly flirted with her at the event. Obviously he wasn’t aware Sophie is in a six-year relationship with bodybuilder Joel Corry, 28. WORKING HARD Sophie, 27 – who’s 5ft 2 and is now 9st 8lbs and a size 10-12 – tells Closer how she spent the past few months working on her new look and hitting the gym. “I put on weight while…

She hit back at fellow judge Louis Walsh last week after he accused her of covering up her real age. Nicole Scherzinger, 39, branded him a “liar” and joked she would have started knocking off the years way before now! Nicole said: “I wish I were lying about my age, I should have lied about my age a long time ago. I’m just grateful that Louis is still with us.” The former Pussycat Doll, who’s been dating 26-year-old tennis star Grigor Dimitrov for two years, says her finest moment on the show was appearing as a guest judge in 2010 and being the brains behind putting together One Direction, laughing that she deserves the credit. She’s also still in close contact with her former protégés James Arthur, Rylan Clark-Neal and…

Since learning to fly in 2013, Paul Steklenski has single-handedly saved 753 dogs from dying in overcrowded animal shelters by flying them to new homes. The IT worker, who has spent over £28,000 of his savings on his mission, says: “Dogs are the most amazing animals and it’s such a great feeling to know I’ve managed to help a few.” Paul was first inspired to help dogs after getting his rescue Labrador/Rottweiler cross, Tessa, from a local shelter in August 2013. “When I learned that she’d been part of a litter saved by volunteers at a Tennessee shelter that was so overcrowded it routinely put down dogs, I knew I had to do something,” says Paul, 45, who lives in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, USA. After doing more research, Paul learned that…

They were first linked last month, after they were spotted enjoying a cosy dinner at a London restaurant. Now it seems the romance between TV presenter Nick Knowles, 54, and TOWIE’s Pascal Craymer, 30, is heating up after they attended a star-studded bash in London last week. A spokesperson for Pascal confirmed their relationship, saying: “It’s very early days.” And reports last week claimed the pair – who met through a mutual friend – are “besotted” with each other. It follows a turbulent time in Nick’s life. He split from wife-of-four-years Jessica Moor, 29, last year, shortly after she revealed she’d been diagnosed with cancer. He was then pictured getting cosy with actress Gemma Oaten, but he denied they were a proper couple. A tearful Gemma spoke out, saying: “He…

MADE A BIG LIFE CHANGE My sister Katie is a vlogger and she’s really big on eco stuff and the environment. She lives a zero-waste lifestyle and produces as little rubbish as possible. She’s a good influence and I’ve started doing my bit. I used to always buy plastic water bottles when I was on the go but I now carry my own bottle. LIED I often interview actors and, beforehand, I’m expected to watch the film they’re promoting. But recently, I really didn’t fancy watching this one film and snuck out 20 minutes into the screening. Unfortunately, I was caught, so I came up with a lie on the spot and told them my wife [personal trainer Bryony] was locked out of our house and I had the only…

MOTHERHOOD “Azura’s just a joy and so sweet. She’s the only human being on this planet that can get away with messing me around, the only one. She’s even above Simon Cowell – she has more control over me than he does.” MY CAREER “I did have a few acting lessons because I said I wanted to try something new. I do get offered roles for musical theatre in the West End, but I haven’t found the right match yet.” RELATIONSHIPS “Azuka is romantic – he rubs my feet when I’m stressed. He is really kind. We get a short break together every so often. I definitely don’t feel 38, and it’s important to keep the spirit alive and fresh in our relationship.”…

METALLIC MARVELS The loafer game is still strong. Ramp things up a notch by scoring this metallic pink pair and don’t fret about colour clashing. & OTHER STORIES £69 PARTY PUMPS Lace-ups are big news for A/W17 – team these satin ballet pumps with an oversized shirt for a refined day-to-night feel. MARKS & SPENCER £29.50 JEWELLED WONDERS These jumbo jewelled slip-ons will turn your LBD into a partywear show-stopper or add a feminine twist to boyfriend jeans. ASOS £20 CHIC STRAPPIES The pointed toe and pearl embellishments are the perfect antidote to edgy straps. Plus the neutral shade goes with everything. ZARA £29.99 TWO-IN-ONE The soft fabric backs fold down on these emerald loafers, morphing them into slip-ons. Two designs in one – genius! H&M £34.99 FAUX-FUR FIX V-point…

When we think about black lipstick we get flashbacks of that “alternative phase” we had as teenagers or last year’s Halloween party. Even the most loyal lippie wearer wouldn’t usually consider a shadowy shade for everyday use, but with designers and celebrities championing this trend for autumn, and an increasing number of make-up brands including black in their colour range, is it time to embrace our dark side? WE TRY IT OUT! CLOSER’S STYLE EDITOR DANIELA SAYS: “I have quite olive-toned skin so found the black hue a little more wearable than I expected, but this is definitely a tricky one to pull off! I like the statement, but it’s a lot of upkeep – any smudges or colour bleed are tough to tidy up. I won’t be rocking this…

FORGET ABOUT DRESS SIZE  “My stylist told me never to get hung up on dress size – go with what’s comfortable and makes you look and feel good.” CELEBRATE YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS  “These days appearance is prized higher than knowledge, wisdom and experience, which is partly why women lose confidence as they get older. Focus more on all the amazing things you’ve done.” STRONG IS THE NEW SKINNY!  “Concentrate on being strong, fit and healthy, and having a body that carries you through life. Too many women are fixated on calories – it’s not healthy and it leads to unhappiness.”…

‘ FAT SHAMING IS WRONG, BUT GLORIFYING OBESITY MUST STOP’ As plus-size models star in a new fashion show, Dr Christian weighs in on the debate... After Sports Illustrated used plus-size models on the catwalk, doctor Brad Frankum said that featuring drastically overweight women sends out a bad health message. I’ve always thought this, but never quite dared to say it. Whenever an obese model goes down the runway and everyone congratulates it, I feel infuriated. It’s not wonderful – it’s at best patronising, at worst dangerous. Celebrating being too big makes me uncomfortable, purely because of the medical risks. Plus-size models and celebs often say “this is just how I am,” but it doesn’t have to be. They also say they’re happy, but that’s not what this is about.…

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1 STRICTLY COME DANCING IT’S FAKE TAN TIME AGAIN SAT 9 SEPT, 7PM, BBC1 This year’s Strictly has barely begun but already we’ve had poor Ruth Langsford having to slam the bookies who’ve got her down as the first to be booted off (charming!), and gossip about which celebs are likely to be hit by the famous Strictly “curse” is already rife. The full line-up has been confirmed (we are mostly excited about Gemma Atkinson, Alexandra Burke, Davood Ghadami – aka Kush in EastEnders, Mollie King, Debbie McGee and Ruth) – and of course this is the first series without Len Goodman (Shirley Ballas is the new Head Judge). Glitterballs at the ready! FACTFILE  New judge Shirley says: “I may come across as quite strict, but when the celebs are…

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As Jordan announced her latest marriage split last week following several cryptic Tweets about cheating, fans were divided over mounting speculation that the explosive break-up could be an elaborate publicity stunt. The mum-of-five claimed in a tell-all interview that she sobbed and screamed “like a lunatic” last week after discovering – through an intimate email exchange – that her toyboy husband Kieran Hayler had enjoyed a year-long affair with the family nanny Nikki Brown, 40. But Nikki was quick to deny the affair and hit back saying it was “all lies” and that Jordan in fact owed her “thousands and thousands of pounds.” And as Closer went to press, sources claimed Kieran, 30 – who originally cheated on Jordan, 39, in 2014 with her best friends Jane Pountney and Chrissy…

‘ This latest marriage crisis could cause lasting damage to her children’ EMMA SAYS: “Once again, Jordan seems to be turning her latest marriage crisis into a public slanging match. While it’s understandable she’ll be upset if Kieran has cheated again, the public fallout could have lasting damage. The sordid claims are out for anyone – including her children – to see, which can leave a digital imprint forever, that they will be able to read in the future, too. Jett, four, and Bunny, three, are not likely to be able to understand now as they’re so young, but it can still impact them in later life – they’ll be able to read about their parents’ messy marriage on the internet when they grow up. “Jordan’s older children, Junior, 12,…

Her worrying behaviour and breakdowns on Celebrity Big Brother sparked huge debate about her mental state. And although Sarah Harding went on to win the show two weeks ago, concerns for her wellbeing have increased as the star appeared to be drunk on a Facebook live post and was also accused of faking her romance with Chad Johnson for money, amid reports her company has lost £40,000 in the past year. Now insiders say Sarah’s worried pal and former Girls Aloud bandmate Nadine Coyle, 32, has reached out in a bid to help her fragile friend. GETTING HELP A source says: “Nadine is worried about Sarah and has made it clear she needs to step out of the spotlight. She wants Sarah to get professional help before she spirals down into…

She’s undergone one of the most dramatic transformations of all the Geordie Shore girls, looking virtually unrecognisable after having lip fillers, eyebrow-lift injections, veneers, Botox and a nose job. And last year Chloe Ferry, 22, defended her obsession with surgery, insisting: “I don’t like the natural look, I was ugly before.” Still not satisfied with her transformation, however, Chloe confesses she’s desperate for a boob job and a second nose job. She says: “I came into Geordie Shore when I was just 19. I wasn’t able to afford surgery then, but I’ve always wanted it. “I don’t like my first nose job; I want my nose to be smaller. And I’d like to get my boobs done. I have nice boobs, but I want them to be bigger.” She adds:…

His bitter divorce from pop star Katy Perry five years ago was a distant memory as Russell Brand married his long-term girlfriend Laura Gallacher in an intimate church service near their home in Henley-on-Thames last week. The controversial 42-year-old comedian hired a New Orleans-style paddle steamer to ferry their guests – including A-list pals Noel Gallagher, Jonathan Ross and David Baddiel – to an Indian-themed reception a year after he popped the question to 30-year-old lifestyle blogger Laura – the younger sister of Sky Sports presenter Kirsty. A wedding insider said: “They wanted a very small wedding with their nine-month-old daughter Mabel, family and close friends rather than a media circus. It was a lovely day. Mabel was the guest of honour.” Russell’s second wedding is in stark contrast to…

 She made a name for herself as the ditsy blonde in reality show The Simple Life and, as the great-granddaughter of a hotel tycoon, Paris Hilton is heiress to a billion-pound fortune. ‘I will have kids soon for sure’ She already has a reported $100 million in the bank and is a successful global icon, with fragrance and clothing lines and over 40 Paris Hilton stores across the world. Paris, 36, even helped launch the career of Kim Kardashian, who once worked as her stylist, but they began a long-running feud after Kim overtook her in the fame stakes with Keeping Up With The Kardashians. However, in 2014, the girls were reunited in Ibiza for a party and Kim posted a photo of them saying it was good to catch…

CINDY CRAWFORD, 51 ‘I’ll have chocolate after lunch’ Cindy Crawford is just as stunning as she was in her supermodel days – but the star insists she stays in shape by allowing herself the occasional treat. She admitted: “I always say to be 80 per cent good, 80 per cent of the time because that’s achievable.” A fan of chocolate, Cindy – who’s mum to Kaia, 15, and Presley, 18 – added: “After lunch, I have a small piece of dark chocolate – it tells my body I’m done with my meal.” ELIZABETH HURLEY, 52 ‘I eat my food earlier in the day’ Elizabeth Hurley isn’t afraid to show off her bikini body, and regularly strips down to a two-piece for her Instagram followers. The model and actress – who…

GET HER LOOK ZOE BALL, 46 The TV host shows us how to pull off mannish tailoring in this sleek Stella McCartney suit. The hot-pink hue makes it a statement choice. Snap up this high-street copy… WHO WORE IT BEST? OLIVIA CULPO VS JESSICA ALBA Model Olivia and actress Jessica both look incredible in their Galvan London duster coats (£1,485). We have a major style crush on Olivia at the moment, but we can’t help feeling that her bodycon and courts don’t quite match up to Jessica’s navy get-up. VERDICT This duster coat is gorgeous, and both ladies wear it well. But Jessica’s top-to-toe satin look oozes elegance, making her our winner. IN THE NEWS... OUTFIT LAUNCHES KIDSWEAR! Brimming with on-trend prints and super-cool details, including logo-printed shirts and pom…

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GO VEGGIE YOU DON’T NEED MEAT TO MAKE A MEAL OF IT... MEXICAN QUINOA AND FETA SALAD SERVES 4 • 80g quinoa• 2tbsp lime juice• 6tbsp extra-virgin olive oil• 120g canned or fresh, cooked sweetcorn• 80g feta cheese, crumbled• Few whole cherry tomatoes• Handful salad leaves• Small handful fresh coriander, roughly torn STEP 1 Cook the quinoa according to the packet instructions. Set aside to cool. STEP 2 Divide the lime juice and olive oil between 2 x 500ml-750ml wide-mouth jars. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and swirl together. STEP 3 Top with the sweetcorn and feta, followed by a layer of the cooked, seasoned quinoa. STEP 4 Add the tomatoes, then the salad leaves mixed with the coriander. Screw on the lids. Keep cool until ready to eat. These nifty jars are a great…

Innovative new app Natural Cycles has been approved as a contraception because it’s 99 per cent accurate – the same as the Pill. How? You take your temperature daily and the app tells you if you need to use protection – because after ovulation, progesterone levels increase, heating up your body. Based on your temperature, as well as a unique algorithm created by nobel prize-winning scientists, the app will tell you if it’s a red day or a green day: red means pop on a condom, green means you’re good to go. It obviously doesn’t protect against STIs, but if hormones dent your mood or your libido, this could be the answer. It costs £39.99 a year for the app and the thermometer. Visit www.naturalcycles.com…

‘He was instantly calmer and less anxious’ Ever since her son was born, massage specialist Giuliana knew there was something “different” about her baby boy. “Ollie was slow to speak as a child,” she says. “He didn’t fit in at school. He was tall for his age and clearly very bright But his lack of social interaction could lead to confusion, isolation and frustration.” Ollie was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism, aged nine, but was fine in regular education until he went to secondary school. Suddenly being in bigger classes at school with a less personal setup didn’t suit him at all. Giuliana says: “He spiralled to terrifying depths, became suicidal, developed chronic and debilitating OCD and was hearing voices. Friends dropped him like a stone.” One…

MUST READ The Pool House(TASMINA PERRY) Jem Chapman is thrilled to receive an invitation to an exclusive Hamptons houseshare. But when she discovers that a young woman, Alice, was found drowned in the house’s pool the previous summer, Jem can’t help but feel a chill. Jem’s housemates reveal that Alice was troubled and had been drinking heavily. But as she gets to know them all a little better, she soon realises each has something to hide. This roller-coaster read will keep you guessing right to the very end… BEST DAY OUT Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair The biggest travelling vintage fair in the UK is hitting the road once again and will be popping up in a city near you from September. Showcasing affordable and amazing quality collectables and clothing from…

We’d love to hose a hog in a heatwave! But John Bishop’s making a pig’s ear of bathtime. Looks like Scarlett Moffatt’s got her Saturday night takeaway all sorted then. PARIS HILTON… You know it’s funny because Paris that’s exactly what we told our parents when our GSCE results came out. And then we were grounded. LAUREN GOODGER… When you’re full of good intentions and “my body is a temple” plans. Then, like Lozza, you realise that also means a prosecco-free zone . No fair! KIM KARDASHIAN Er, he only applied for a job at the spa’s reception. Not as designated celeb lady garden pruner… Why have one when three will do? Caught red-handed in an LAPD love-in. Mel B, you’re a saucepot! Olly Murs’ fans go to great lengths…

HOTEL TRYST WITH SCOTTY T In October 2016 Jordan was pictured entering a hotel with Scotty T. They insist nothing untoward happened. TELLS CLUBBERS HER MARRIAGE IS OVER On a night out last November Jordan reportedly yelled out that her marriage was over. She strongly denied this. FLIRTS IN MIAMI She flew out to Miami with DJ Tom Zanetti this May and shared photos of them together on Instagram. KIERAN TALKS ABOUT HIS HEARTACHE On an August episode of Katie Price: My Crazy Life, Kieran admitted he was worried after finding texts from his wife to DJ Tom, saying she “loved” and wanted to “marry” him. POSTS ABOUT INFIDELITIES She shocked her Twitter followers in early August when she uploaded a series of Tweets about cheating – then quickly deleted…

She famously stayed under the radar during her pregnancy and, following the birth of her son Bear, she has spent the first five months of motherhood laying low at Liam Payne’s Surrey mansion. But Cheryl ensured she was firmly back in the spotlight when she set social media alight by flaunting her post-baby body on Instagram last week – revealing her toned six-pack as she sprawled out on a luxury yacht on holiday with 1D star Liam, 24. But the snap sparked a backlash from fans, who hit out at the new mum for showing off her “unrealistic” figure. NEGATIVE REACTION One user wrote: “Stop making normal working women feel inferior... If we had an army of chefs, masseuses, hairdressers, make-up artists, beauticians, cleaners, nannies, assistants etc, we would look…

Their unlikely romance has sparked controversy since they were pictured looking cosy in June – and they have been packing on the PDAs ever since. Last week, rumours swirled that billionaire Chloe Green and “hot felon” Jeremy Meeks were engaged after she flashed a sparkler on her engagement finger on social media. Despite a spokesperson for Chloe denying the couple were tying the knot, fans were left guessing after an Instagram video showed a giggling Chloe, 26, showing off a huge diamond ring before snatching her hand out of the shot. First hints of a relationship between Topshop heiress Chloe and criminal-turned-model Jeremy, 33, surfaced earlier this summer when the pair were pictured kissing on a luxury yacht in Turkey. They’ve since been seen looking loved-up on several luxurious holidays…

An exclusive Closer survey of 500 men has shockingly revealed that one in six has visited a prostitute and, of those, a third were married or in a serious relationship. The most common reason – cited by 22% of them – was because they wanted to experiment, followed by their desire to have sex with someone younger. Surprisingly, the least likely reason was because they weren’t getting enough sex at home. Here we talk to a woman whose fiancé cheated with prostitutes, a married man who visits escorts, and a sex worker to find out more THE WRONGED WOMAN: ‘My fiancé had sex with a hooker and it crushed me’ SIMONE*, 42, FROM NORTH LONDON, WORKS IN PROMOTIONS. SHE SAYS: “I thought my relationship with my fiancé Tony*, 53, was…

Rocking a blue sequinned dress at the Strictly launch, Ruth Langsford tells Closer she’s determined to push herself for her stint on the show. But the TV presenter, who’s a size 12-14, admits she’s struggling with working out ahead of the BBC1 series, which starts later this month. Ruth reveals: “I’m trying to do 10,000 steps a day and it’s hard. That’s the minimum they recommend, too! I’m pushing myself a bit though. I eat quite healthily and I try to follow a low-sugar diet, but my thing is exercise. I find it hard – when I don’t exercise that’s when my weight creeps on.” Even though the 57-year-old is a Loose Women regular and co-presenter on This Morning with husband Eamonn Holmes, she does get nervous dressing for red-carpet…

 She’s the epitome of happiness – loving every minute as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent – and the mum-of-one has been with her Mr Right, Azuka Ononye, for seven years. ‘I love being in my thirties – I feel more complete’ But while Alesha Dixon – who has three-year-old daughter Azura with Azuka – says she’s in the “best place I’ve ever been,” she admits that life hasn’t always been wonderful and she’s fought hard to get her happy ending. Even as Closer went to press, it was revealed that the 38-year old’s brother John, 30, had been involved in a serious car crash. Alesha – speaking to Closer before the shocking news broke – says she hit her lowest point in 2006 when she split from then-husband MC…

‘Judge me as a person, not on what I wear’ On holiday this summer, Saira Khan posted pictures of herself in a bikini smiling in the sunshine. To most of us, this may not seem like a big deal, but coming from a Muslim community, the Loose Women star has since endured a bitter backlash – and even death threats – for promoting body confidence. “Some say ‘you’re not a role model, you should be ashamed of yourself,’ and it really angers me,” she explains. “You’re living in Britain, a multicultural society. It’s about women saying: ‘I can wear what I want and you shouldn’t have an opinion on that.’ Judge me as a person, not on what I wear.” She got caught up in more controversy recently after discovering…

JO How much do you spend? A couple of hundred pounds a week. It costs so much because nearly everything I buy is organic and often I have people over for dinner. I truly believe that if you eat rubbish, you’ll feel like rubbish. Describe your daily diet… I start the day with a probiotic yoghurt followed by muesli with my home-made almond milk, cranberries, blueberries and, if I’m feeling daring, I’ll add honey and sprinkle it with matcha green tea powder. For lunch, I’ll have sushi or a couple of boiled eggs with avocado and tomatoes. Dinner is usually sea bass or salmon, with French fries or salad. If I want a snack I’ll eat a peach. Is there anything you refuse to eat? Anything processed, those kinds of…

FAMILY MATTERS LEARN TO SAY NO TO YOUR CHILDREN Experts warn ‘helicopter parenting’ leaves kids unable to cope with rules in later life. Emma reveals how to get the balance right One of the negative parenting terms coined in recent years is “helicopter parenting.” These parents are overindulgent and overprotective, fuelled by a desire to solve all their kids’ problems, refusing to ever say “no” and wrapping their children in cotton wool. This type of parenting does your kids a disservice, because they will grow into adults who’ll inevitably hear the word “no” on a daily basis, but be totally unequipped for it. Saying no to your kids is saying yes to healthy parenting, and while you may find yourself dealing with tantrums initially, in the long-term you’ll teach your…

Giuliana recommends these simple massage techniques you can use at home to tackle a variety of issues IMPROVE YOUR MOOD Massage the temples, rotating with your first two fingers gently – three times forwards, three times backward. Repeat for one minute. This stimulates the release of feel-good hormones, dopamine and serotonin. EASE HEADACHES Knead the back of the head, where it meets the spine, moving your fingers in circular motions around the little pits and hollows. This lowers the heart rate and blood pressure, reduces anxiety, and induces a restful state. Repeat for 2–3 minutes. BOOST BRAIN POWER Use the tips of your fingers and thumbs to massage the sides of the head (as if shampooing). This stimulates the areas of the brain for empathy, reading, sensory association and social…

Michelle’s first love Will is back on the scene again – why has he become so obsessed with her? Because he’s in love with me, obviously! He’s incensed by the fact that he thought she would go to him should she ever split up with Steve. Obviously he has harboured these very deep feelings for Michelle and is really miffed that she’s now moved on to Robert Preston. The viewers know he’s Weird Will – why can’t Michelle spot he’s a wrong’un? He’s not even on her radar. She doesn’t see any kind of weirdness in him, because he’s with Maria, and everything as far as she’s aware seems to be going quite well. She just treats him as a friend and thinks he’s kind and being there for her,…