Table of contents for 25 October 2016 in Closer

Finding contentment Stephanie Davis has weathered a storm of controversy since announcing in May she was pregnant with Jeremy McConnell’s baby. He denied being the father and the pair have fought on social media ever since. Now Steph claims she’s found love (though she won’t name him) and puts it down to focusing on her wellbeing, which has made her calmer. There are plenty of celebs who’ve found contentment in motherhood – Maria Fowler and Helen Flanagan spring to mind. Let’s hope Steph follows in their footsteps. She and her baby deserve the best possible start to this new chapter.…

She’s had a roller-coaster life, with two divorces, bankruptcy, and a reported £500-a-week drug addiction that left her contemplating suicide. And the drama hasn’t let up for Kerry Katona, who Closer revealed had reunited with her estranged husband George Kay in August – after a troubled 13-month marriage. Now in a special Channel 5 show, In Therapy: Kerry Katona, which was filmed prior to her reuniting with George, the singer is seen deciding not to take back George, saying “there’s no drama at home and everyone’s relaxed.” In a tearful confession, the star also apologises to her children for what she’s put them through. Kerry says: “I’d like to apologise to my kids, because they should have stability and routine. I don’t want them going through anything I went through.…

She’s been a shadow of her former self since being held at gunpoint during a horrifying armed robbery in Paris earlier this month. Now insiders tell Closer that the recent attack on Kim Kardashian – who has covered up in hoodies on her rare public appearances – has given her a massive wake-up call. She now wants to pursue charity work in a bid to overhaul her image. A source says: “Kim’s been a different person since the robbery. It’s shaken her to her core. She’s no longer interested in being a star who is only seen for what’s on the surface; she wants to do something meaningful. “Kim’s been doing a huge amount of soul-searching and has been seeing a therapist, as well as reading self-help books and writing…

She sparked fears for her health last week after some embarrassing slip-ups on the live X Factor shows – and insiders say Sharon Osbourne is finding it hard to cope with her tiring schedule. Sharon – who was hit with a cheating scandal earlier this year after husband Ozzy’s affair was exposed – looked confused as she appeared to forget the name of one of her acts, and some viewers accused her of being drunk. SHUTTING DOWN After being asked to introduce Finnish singer Saara Aalto in the sing-off, she said: “Now, it’s the songbird from abroad...” before looking panicked and asking fellow judges: “What’s her name?” It followed another incident where she introduced the wrong act. Sharon, 64, hit back at claims she’d been boozing on the show, joking…

Sharon: ‘I only work out as much as I have to’ She’s been a pin-up throughout her Hollywood career, and gym-lover Sharon Stone, 58, showed off her A-list body as she shot scenes for a new movie in Malibu last week. The actress – who is mum to adopted sons Roan, 16, Laird, 11, and Quinn, 10 – follows a low-sugar diet and bans alcohol, but has revealed she’s ditched her daily workouts, saying: “I only work out as much as I have to. I want to look good in a bikini so I don’t have six beers and a pizza.” Liz: ‘I have treats every now and again’ She’s refreshingly honest about there being no uick fix to staying in shape, admitting she’s “extremely active” with a “loathsome” regime…

Actress Denise Welch, 58, revealed last week that she’s on a mission to get a six-pack by the time she’s 60. The former Loose Women panellist, who recently slimmed down to a size 12, says she wants her physique to be more toned. In an interview, Denise – who is open about the fact that she has sought help for depression and alcohol dependency in the past – admitted: “I’m lazy, I need motivating. Exercise is the only thing I haven’t been addicted to. I want to try to get a six-pack at 60. It’s harder when you’re older – your bones creak; you’re tired. “I’m never going to look like I did at 30, but I feel better at 58 than I did when I was 38, so I…

...GEORDIE SHORE AND EX ON THE BEACH “There is a lot of dumbing down with these kind of shows, a lot of drama and a lot of rows. The only bits I have seen are where people tend to be very drunk and I am not sure what lessons that is teaching our young girls – let alone anyone else. They are not great role models.” ...HER CELEBRITY CRUSH “I am totally and utterly in love with George Michael and I always used to say to my husband: ‘He is the only man I would leave you for and I may still!’ I have never met George, but I think for my 50th birthday, if I could have one thing it would be to have him come and sing a…

They supported each other during a gruelling trek on Bear Grylls: Mission Survive last year, now Emila Fox tells Closer how she’s helping her cousin Laurence cope following his split from wife Billie Piper. Actress Emilia, 42, says she’s been spending more time with Laurence and his two sons – Winston, eight, and Eugene, four – and reveals he’s turned a corner following the bitter break-up. The 38-year-old actor recently admitted he hadn’t slept and had suffered panic attacks for six months after the split. RELATIONSHIP WOE Single mum Emilia, who has a five-year-old daughter Rose, from a relationship with actor Jeremy Gilley, says: “I’ve seen a lot of Laurence. He’s getting better and we’ve had some fun times with the children together. “I have learnt from him – and…

It hasn’t been the smoothest of rides for TV presenter Caroline Flack. She’s faced intense scrutiny on everything from her career to her love life – but she’s bounced back from the criticism and setbacks stronger than ever. Caroline’s profile hit the big time in 2011, when she landed a presenting job on The Xtra Factor alongside Olly Murs. But she suffered a huge backlash later that year after she revealed she was dating One Direction heartthrob Harry Styles – 15 years her junior – and was slammed for the age difference. FINDING MR RIGHT She went on to find love with music producer Jack Street in 2013. But a year later it all came crashing down when they split just days before she reached the final of Strictly –…

1 BROCADE PARADE It’s no surprise that the catwalks were covered with brocade (again) – this trend has some serious staying power. If you’re feeling brave, try wearing it head to toe, à la Beyoncé, to pack a punch. JACKET £25; TROUSERS £15 PRIMARK 2 CRAZY FOR PAISLEY The ’70s revival continues, with paisley being the latest addition to make a comeback. To avoid a print pile-up, take inspiration from the runway and team a mustard- toned military-style jacket with a block-colour top and a pair of slim-fit jeans for off-duty cool. NEXT £68 3 LUCKY STRIPE Stripes in every shape and size imaginable are big news at the moment – whether vertical or horizontal; thick or skinny. Take it from us, you’d be mad not to add a flash…

She famously got into the best shape of her life last year, losing 2½st in three months and dropping from a size 16 to a 12. But a year after her weight loss – which saw her slim down to 10st 10lbs – Sam Bailey, 39, has put on 1›st and she readily admits junk-food binges are to blame. The former X Factor winner says: “The weight has crept on but I’m happy with my size and the way I look. At the moment I’m fluctuating between my size 14 and 16 jeans, but I enjoy food too much to care.” TOUGH SCHEDULE Earlier this year, Sam toured the UK with Chicago The Musical and she reveals her gruelling schedule forced her to ditch her healthy-eating regime. She explains: “My…

“MY POCKET MONEY WAS… 75p a week, which was a lot back then! MY FIRST JOB WAS… As a porter at Christie’s auction house in South Kensington when I was 15. I would stand at the front and hold incredibly expensive pieces of art up to show everyone. I SPENT MY FIRST PROPER PAY CHEQUE ON… An extremely overpriced T-shirt from Joseph. I regretted buying it immediately afterwards. MY BIGGEST IMPULSE PURCHASE WAS… A beautiful second-hand watch for £4,000. THE MOST EXPENSIVE THING I OWN IS… My Jaguar. It’s worth a ridiculous amount of money, but it looks glorious. ARE YOU A SPENDER OR A SAVER? A saver, but I love a bargain. I’m always in TK Maxx, at a market or at an auction! • Kirstie is supporting Stand…

This series sees ordinary people unravel after a lie spirals out of control. What’s your character’s story? Ooh, I don’t want to give too much away because you don’t find out exactly what her back story is until the final episode. There are hints of it along the way, though. You see her receive mysterious packages in her office, and every now and then she’ll disappear for a bit to meet someone. Jenna is immaculate, perfectly made-up without a hair out of place – which proves that appearances can be very deceptive and you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Would you say you’re a bit of a fibber in real life? More than just a bit! I’m a BAFTA award winner when it comes to lying – or…

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This was meant to be Lauren’s year, after she began 2016 by unveiling her amazing 4st weight loss and new size 8 body – finally seeming to have beaten her weight battle and silenced her critics. Riding high in January, she announced she was “in talks” with TOWIE producers, was more loved-up than ever with boyfriend Jake McLean, and in February the pair went on a luxury Caribbean holiday. But since then, Lauren’s suffered one setback after another… MARCH 2016 Rumours circulate of trouble in her on-off relationship with Jake amid reports he is “paranoid” and “overprotective of her.” MAY 2016 After ending her four-year relationship with Jake amid claims she cheated, Lauren starts the process of getting her tattoo tribute removed. JUNE 2016 Lauren’s body insecurities return to haunt…

It looked set to be one of the most dramatic splits in Hollywood history, but last week reports surfaced that Brad Pitt avoided filing a legal response to Angelina Jolie’s divorce petition – hinting he has no intention of having a lengthy legal battle with her. However, insiders say Brad was rocked last week after the couple’s former bodyguard, Mark Billingham, gave an interview where he claimed he was “basically a father” to the couple’s six children, Maddox, 15, Pax, 12, Zahara, 11, Shiloh, 10, and twins Vivienne and Knox, eight. FRESH HEARTACHE The British ex-soldier spent 18 months protecting the family, saying: “Their biggest concern was the kidnapping of the kids.” He added that the couple trusted him with their children to such an extent that he “could take…

She’s no stranger to a weight battle and last week yo-yo dieter Kerry revealed she’d resorted to going under the knife again when she Tweeted that she was recovering after having liposuction – for the third time – as well as a second tummy tuck. She posted: “Well I’ve been recovering from having a s**t load of lipo! Don’t judge!! 5 kids and all! And a mini tummy tuck! Just a kick up the a**e.” Before she added: “Don’t wanna be the fat cat in the kittens! can’t wait to get back in gym!” Earlier this year Kerry told Closer she was done with surgery and threw herself into a gruelling exercise regime, going from a size 14 to an 8. But the weight crept back on and she’s back…

She splashed out on a fleet of Ferraris, top Mexican chefs, balloon experts, an inflatable racer slide, Lego building stations and £10k gift bags in a birthday bash said to cost an estimated £300k for her four-year-old son King Cairo. And sources tell Closer Blac Chyna, 28, hosted the party in a bid to outdo her future sister-in-law Kim, who threw a mermaid bash in June to celebrate North’s third birthday, reported to have cost £100k, two years after her “Kidchella” party cost around £250k. A source reveals: “Blac believes North is set to be a megastar and doesn’t want her son to miss out. She is determined to do what it takes if it ensures he’s the star kid of the family. “She went all-out with the party –…

With her plumped-up lips and sharp cheekbones, model Veronika Black often gets mistaken for actress Angelina Jolie. But, surprisingly, Veronika says her resemblance to the 41-year-old star – who has announced she’s divorcing Brad Pitt – has left her struggling to find love. The model – who’s had breast implants, lip fillers and a nose job modelled on Angelina’s, all costing £15k in total – claims “decent” men are too intimidated to approach her, and she’s now been single for over two years. UNLUCKY IN LOVE Veronika, 28 – who’s 5ft 7 and from Vancouver – explains: “I never attract nice men – they think that because I look like Angelina I must have a challenging personality, but I’m very easy-going. I only get asked out by men who want…

Lars Mundi, 42, from Denmark, joined a sugar daddy site in 2014 and has met a number of so-called “sugar babies” online, many of whom are 18-year-old students – the oldest was 32. He says: “I think spending money on women is romantic and I prefer younger girls because they’re more attractive. I earn £36k and I’m happy to spend as much of my earnings as I can to keep my sugar babies happy. I often treat them to designer clothes, dinner and holidays – I love spoiling them and flirting with them. “Chemistry is important, too – if it’s not there I move on. My friends think I’m foolish, but there’s a mutual agreement in place between me and the girls. “I’m currently single but I’m open to dating…

DIET BEFORE: • Breakfast: cereal• Snack: sausage roll/crisps• Lunch: cheese and marmite sandwich with crisps• Snack: tea and biscuits• Supper: spaghetti Bolognese with cheese, yoghurt• Snack: biscuits or crisps DIET NOW: • Breakfast: porridge with berries• Snack: protein shake• Snack: scrambled egg with spinach• Lunch: mackerel salad• Snack: rice cakes• Supper: chicken and vegetables• Snack: 0% fat yoghurt with almond butter and blueberries Sarah Hunter, 52, lives with her partner Jon, 48, with whom she runs a specialist car workshop near Norwich. She says: “In October 2014, I took a good look at myself in the mirror and didn’t like what I saw. I’m 5ft 11, weighed 14½st and was a size 16. I felt a mess. The weight had gone on gradually almost without me noticing, but I was inching towards a size 18. “I loved snacks like cheese, crisps and sausage…

Tell us about your new show This Time Next Year... People make a pledge about what they want to achieve in a year. Then – through the magic of television – they walk through a door marked “This Time” and we cut to a year later, where they emerge through a “Next Year” door to tell me if they’ve achieved their goal. So you had to look exactly the same 12 months after filming the “pledge” part? The summer of 2016 was a summer of excess and before we filmed the second part I was five pounds heavier! I was having soup for dinner for five days to try to lose a couple of pounds before I got the same dress on! Will you change your look after the show?…

For 10 years, newsreader Jonathan Willoughby was a well-known face on TV, covering major stories for ITV. But throughout his career, Jonathan harboured a secret: he longed to be a woman. After years of turmoil, the dad-of-one quit his job to pursue his dream and, last year, underwent gender reassignment surgery. Now she is happily living as a woman. A REINVENTION Single India, 51, from Blaydon, Cumbria, says: “My life finally feels complete and the public reaction has been amazing. I’m proud to be Britain’s first transgender newsreader.” India – who is divorced and has a 17-year-old son – says: “I was around three when my grandma caught me playing with lipstick and told me boys didn’t play with those things. I was confused because, for me, it felt right.…

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THE MOVES That bikini bod is no accident according to the super-toned actress, who works out at the gym five times a week with her personal trainer. “I find yoga so boring,” says the face and body of UK lingerie brand Gossard. “I do half an hour of high-intensity exercise like CrossFit on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays we focus on resistance training.” THE FOODS Olympia, 23, eats around 30% protein, 30% fat and 40% carbs in her balanced diet. She says: “Breakfast is a bowl of Kapai Puku (a seed blend) with almond milk. Lunch is chicken with a sweet potato, tomato and broccoli salad, and dinner is grilled fish and salad. I’ll enjoy wine or cake on special occasions.” THE CHEAT She’s a fan of…

By shifting time back an hour, making it (briefly) lighter in the mornings and darker in the evenings, we’re messing with our body clocks, which – despite that extra hour in bed – can leave us feeling groggy for days. The clocks changing also heralds the start of winter, which can have an impact on mood and activity levels. Here’s how to adjust to a new sleeping pattern smoothly, so you feel better for it rather than worse! AVOID COMMON MISTAKES Lots of us think that, as we’re gaining an extra hour’s sleep, we can go to bed later, but our bodies don’t work like that; you actually end up missing out on sleep. The number of hours we sleep is governed by the routines we’ve built up over many…

If a partner does something unforgivable, it’s easy to know you should leave, but realising that you have fallen out of love with your partner is far harder. It’s one of the most upsetting experiences you can have, and if you share children, a home, and treat his family as your own, it’s even more daunting. So how do you decide if you really should cut ties and go it alone? HOW TO MANAGE YOUR SPLIT • BE REAL Make sure you’re unhappy with your relationship, not the rest of your life, as it’s easy to take frustrations out on your partner. List what you want to change. If most of it relates to your man, end it. If you are generally unhappy, don’t make a hasty decision. • DON’T…

EASTENDERS WHITNEY’S WEDDING NIGHTMARE There’s no such thing as a stress-free wedding – especially in Whitney’s case. As is soap tradition, everything goes wrong in the run-up to Whit’s happy day and things are set to get a whole lot worse thanks to husband-to-be Lee. When Johnny discovers Lee has done something really bad (which we can’t reveal, sorry!), he demands that his brother tell Whit the truth. But will Lee ’fess up and be honest with his bride before they meet at the altar? In other news, Belinda and Masood grow close over Elysium’s financial problems (watch out, Carmel!) and Kim takes her theory test. HOLLYOAKS HALLOWEEN HORROR Beware residents of Chester, you’re in for the mother of all fright nights. After drugging Peri and leaving her in the…

WE LOVE A MAN WITH A LONG TAIL, JAMES! WE’RE WITH TOWIE’S PASCAL; ALWAYS TRYING TO INJECT SOME LIFE INTO THE PARTY. POOR HEIDI. WE OFTEN DRAG A BIG, ORANGE LUMP AROUND – OURS IS THE BF AFTER A SPRAY TAN! TO PARTY OR NOT TO PARTY? THAT’S THE QUESTION WE ALWAYS ASK AT HALLOWEEN, PARIS. SCARY GINO’S TEETH ARE A HORROR – TIME FOR SOME WHITENING TOOTHPASTE! ...EXCEPT WHEN THEY’RE WORLDS APART SARAH REVEALS HER HEAVY-HANDED WAY OF TACKLING IBS. KELLY’S TERRIFYING HALLOWEEN OUTFIT – IT’S SATURATED FATS, YIKES! ARGE WINS SCARIEST FANCY DRESS. HE’S ALWAYS FISHING FOR COMPLIMENTS.…

Former X Factor winner and mum-of-three Sam Bailey, 39, forged a friendship with Jordan after she attended one of Sam’s concerts. Here she reveals she thinks her pal will get through this rough patch. Sam tells Closer: “Katie may have made some wrong choices in the past and had bad relationships but she’s an incredible woman. I was at their vow renewal last year and, when she ripped into Kieran, it was brilliant, he had his tail between his legs [Jordan told guests she had been left shattered by Kieran’s affairs in her speech]. As for the Scotty T rumours, I truly believe they’re just good mates. Most of Katie’s closest pals are blokes and that’s not surprising given that a lot of her girlfriends have betrayed her. If your…

The internet went into meltdown last week when #CongratsLiam trended on Twitter, with many of Liam Payne’s 23.4m followers thinking that recent rumours about Cheryl being pregnant had been confirmed. In fact, Liam had just announced a US record deal. Now pals say that after securing the deal with Republic Records, one option the couple have discussed is a move to LA – and Cheryl, 33, has already reached out to friends living Stateside, including Khloe Kardashian and Simon Cowell, for advice on relocating if that’s something they choose to do. REACHING OUT But in a surprise move, pals say Ashley Cole, 35 – who Cheryl divorced in 2010 after he was accused of cheating with a string of women – has also been in touch. The former England footballer…

She admits she’s more famous for her turbulent relationships than her pop career, but since Kerry Katona reconciled with her estranged husband George Kay in August, she’s now more focused than ever on work and building a future together. Kerry, 36, has recently secured a string of projects that will take her away from their Sussex home – including a 32-day stint throughout Christmas and the New Year performing in a panto in Lincoln, and a seven-date tour of Australia and New Zealand with Atomic Kitten in February. MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES However, insiders say there are some concerns over how George, 36, will cope with looking after five children and running the house, as well as attempting to launch his own career as a TV star. A source says: “Kerry…

She famously lost 7½st after vowing never to touch chocolate or cake again, and after a roller-coaster year in which she split from her golfer boyfriend and injured herself in a freak accident, businesswoman Michelle is ready to bounce back. “I fell down a manhole in February and broke my foot and ankle,” the 45-year-old mum-of-three tells Closer. “I had a special boot on my foot and was out of action for three months.” The injury meant Michelle hardly left the house, and her weight crept up by 2st as a result. She’d previously shed 7½st in 2010 – dropping from 17½st to 10st, and going from a size 22 to a size 10. NO REGRETS “Since I broke my foot I wasn’t training,” says Michelle. “So I’d just sit…

She wowed on the beach last week during a Californian photo shoot, and her modelling career is going from strength to strength. But Iskra Lawrence wasn’t always so confident. The 26-year-old British catwalk star was dropped from a modelling agency as a size 10 teen because she was deemed “too big” and has experienced body shaming. Opening up to her 2.6 million Instagram followers on how she bounced back, size 14 Iskra – who starred on the catwalk at New York Fashion Week in September – wrote last year: “I never fitted in – I was dropped for being too big then rejected for being too small for plus-size modelling. But I’m proud of who I am... There’s no one else in the world like me and I love this…

She caused controversy earlier this year when she affectionately kissed her 27-year-old son Paul on the lips during filming of his partner Sam Faiers’ show, The Mummy Diaries. Now Sam’s “mother-in-law” Gaynor Knightley has caused another stir in the new series, which began last week and documents the first year of her grandson Paul Tony’s life. After the former TOWIE star, 25, and boyfriend Paul talked about moving to Surrey, Gaynor responded: “Wherever they go, I’ll go. Whether it’s travelling or living, I’ll get closer.” Then, after cuddling Paul Tony, Gaynor said: “I’m crazy about him, oh I’m madly in love with him. It’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. We do everything together. Two to three days is the most I can go without seeing all of…

CLOSER’S PSYCHOLOGIST EMMA KENNY SAYS: “Young women date sugar daddies for a variety of reasons. They may have had a bad relationship with their father, be insecure, or simply have an indulgent personality and enjoy being lavished with materialistic things. “But sugar babies put themselves in a submissive position because they’re showing they can be owned and bought. The older man will often have no commitment to the woman other than in a sexual way. “Being a sugar baby could also affect their ability to be in a healthy relationship, where there isn’t such a power imbalance, because they will expect to be treated like a princess.”…

‘You can’t spend your life looking over your shoulder’ She’s one of Britain’s most high-profile business brains, providing expert financial advice to the Government. She’s also the boss of West Ham football club and Lord Sugar’s key aide on The Apprentice. But Karren Brady admits her success has come at some cost to her personal life, and the 47-year-old – who famously returned to work just three days after having her daughter Sophia, now 20 – has always wrestled with her guilt over being a working mum. She says: “When I was pregnant 20 years ago, work-life balance didn’t exist and you just had to get on with it. But that is why I am so pleased things have changed and you’ve got a generation of women who can take…

WHO WORE IT BEST? Ferne McCann vs Michelle Keegan The autumn-weather fashion struggle is real. And while it’s not quite cold enough to bring out the Big Winter Coat, a mid-weight cover-up is a must. Enter this cute, embroidered varsity jacket – so nice, reality star Ferne and actress Michelle wore it within days of each other. Ferne vamped up the sporty number with skin-tight leather trousers, heels and a choker, while Michelle kept it casual in ripped jeans and, oddly for this time of year, flip-flops. VERDICT The trend-ticking bomber fits Michelle’s laid-back vibe perfectly, although we’ll have to deduct a point for her footwear. ENCHANTING Katy Perry, 32 It’s no coincidence that Katy looked like a woodland fairy princess at the aptly named Once Upon A Time gala…

TRADE SECRETS... Looking for a gothic-inspired lipstick but not brave enough for full-on black? Try a two-tone combo to get a spooky vibe without looking too scary! Line lips with a pink or purple-toned pencil to add definition before filling in with a matte lipstick in the same shade and blotting away any excess. Then rub a hint of black lippie on to the tip of your finger and pat on to pursed lips, starting at the centre and working your way out, until you have a subtle contrast with your base colour. ON TRIAL This week we tried red nail polishes, priced from 99p to £15. Here are our top three… NOURISHING FORMULA Not only did this hot scarlet shade give our nails a glossy and plumped-up colour coating,…

SERVES 4 • 1 medium pumpkin (or a 1kg piece) peeled, seeded and cut into 1cm pieces (save the peelings)• Good pinch of saffron strands• 1tsp tomato purée• 1ltr hot vegetable stock• 60ml olive oil• 4 shallots, peeled and finely chopped• 250g carnaroli rice• 60g butter• 60g freshly grated Parmesan STEP 1 Put the pumpkin peelings in a pan with the saffron, tomato purée and stock. Simmer for 30 mins, strain and set aside. STEP 2 Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the shallots until soft. Add the rice, stirring it well over a low heat for 1 min. STEP 3 Gradually add the stock mixture, a little at a time for 5 mins. STEP 4 Add the pumpkin flesh, season and continue adding the stock while cooking – until the rice is al dente. STEP…

INSIDE JESS’S FRIDGE •  Peanut butter• Baked beans• Lacto-Free butter• Light mayonnaise• Dairy Milk Buttons• Eggs• Ketchup• Cod• Chicken breast• Milk• Bacon• Sausages• Stir-fry sauce• Sweet chilli sauce• Avocado• Rocket leaves• Thai green curry paste• Tomatoes• Bananas• Blueberries• Raspberries• Ribena• Lacto-Free milk• Bottled water Where do you shop? I go to Asda or Sainsbury’s; a weekly spend would normally be £80. What’s your daily diet? I start the day with a banana protein shake after I’ve been to the gym, followed by poached eggs, mashed avocado and rocket leaves on wholewheat toast. I’m usually full on breakfast so I’ll have another protein shake and snack on nuts or blueberries to see me through the afternoon. I love pasta so dinner is usually spaghetti Bolognese or carbonara. Anything you refuse to eat? I really hate scallops – even the smell of them makes me feel queasy. I ate one by accident in a posh…

“I used to work as a nurse full-time, but I kept having to cancel shifts because I couldn’t find anyone to look after my daughter Ruby, who’s nine. I was so worried I’d lose my job I went part-time. Now I work two days a week and my salary has dropped to £1,350 a month. “I work 12-hour shifts, from 8.30am to 8.30pm, but after-school club closes at 6pm so I’m endlessly asking for help and am running out of options. I’ve looked into getting someone to mind her after school club closes, but they quoted up to £500 per month. “I currently have £3,000 on a credit card, which I’m paying off at 17% APR. I have no contact with Ruby’s dad. My mum lives overseas so she can’t…

LET ME IN SHE'S A VAMP! SUN 30 OCT, 11.55PM, BBC2 Chloë Grace Moretz looks a bit peaky in this chilly horror flick from the director of Cloverfield , and for good reason – she’s a mini bloodsucker who moves in next door to little loner Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee). It’s not long before Owen starts to suspect his new friend is hiding a whopper of a bloodsucking secret, especially as villagers keep dying... eek! CORPSE BRIDE LOVE AT FIRST FRIGHT SAT 29 OCT, 4.40PM, ITV2 Every bit as spooky as his other animated movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas , this Oscar-nominated Halloween treat from Tim Burton proves love can reach beyond the grave as nervous type Victor Van Dort (voiced by Johnny Depp) accidentally marries dead girl…