Table of contents for 9 May 2017 in Closer

Nowadays “staying together for the kids” isn’t automatically seen as the best thing, so perhaps it’s no surprise that “blended families” are the UK’s fastest growing family type, with one in three couples having at least one step-child. The challenges can be overwhelming, but some people seem to have cracked it. Last week, Rod Stewart and wife Penny Lancaster were seen enjoying time with his ex Rachel Hunter (despite their bitter break-up), and this week we’ve spoken to an inspiring family, where the current wife and two exes are all best friends. It proves that with time and determination, anything is possible.…

Cheryl and boyfriend Liam Payne have kept details about their baby boy largely private since his birth on 22 March. But last week it was revealed they’d finally settled on the name Bear for their newborn. One Direction star Liam appeared to confirm the news, when he responded to survival expert Bear Grylls’ congratulatory Tweet, replying: “Thanks man hope he grows with an ounce of your courage!” BEING PROTECTIVE But not everyone felt as positive about the unusual name, and it wasn’t long before “Baby Bear” sparked a series of viral memes and cruel comments. Reality star Stephen Bear also poked fun, mocking up a photo of the couple holding him as their new baby. Now sources say Cheryl –who at the time Closer went to press had not been…

❛SHE’S IN A REALLY GOOD PLACE AND WOULD LOVE TO MEET SOMEONE SPECIAL❜ She’s been open about her weight battles in the past, but last week it looked like Claire Sweeney had well and truly conquered her body demons after showing off her amazing size 10 figure. The former Brookside actress’ size has fluctuated between a size 8 and a size 16 over the past 10 years, which the star reveals is due to yo-yo dieting, overeating habits and giving birth in 2014. But Claire, 46, exclusively tells Closer that after a solid weekly exercise regime of Bikram yoga, crossfit classes, running and Pilates, she’s finally turned a corner. HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE “ I feel great,” smiles Claire. “I’ve lost 2st and I love being able to fit into a whole…

I was gutted when Prince Philip announced he was retiring from his royal duties. Yes, he’s been controversial, but he’s a real character, known for his gaffes. Here are a couple that still make me laugh: Talking to a driving instructor in Scotland in 1995: “How do you keep the natives off the booze long enough to get them through the test?” To a 13-year-old boy, who mentioned he wanted to go into space, in 2001: “You’re too fat to be an astronaut.” It’s truly the end of an era – he’s carried out over 22,000 solo engagements and he’ll be hugely missed.…

❛SHE DOESN'T WANT TO BE ALONE RIGHT NOW❜ She looked tense as she was snapped back in Essex for the first time following her ex Arthur Collins’ acid attack arrest – and pals say Ferne McCann is hell-bent on rebuilding her life with her family and friends in a bid to put her unborn baby first. HUGE MISTAKE A source says: “Straight after Arthur was arrested, Ferne wanted to escape and was talking about moving to Marbella to get away from the drama haunting her. “But after heart-to-hearts with her best pals, including Sam and Billie Faiers, she’s realised it would be a huge mistake to move away from her loyal network when she needs them the most.” Since 24-year-old Arthur’s arrest following the acid attack at an East London…

RESTRAINED Megan made a name for herself on 2015’s Ex On The Beach. She was restrained on a number of occasions, one time because someone stole her ham and cheese… RANTING She launched into a rant in the Big Brother house in 2016. She tried to kick down the diary room door, screaming: “All I want is toast, I’m f*****g starving!” RAGING Megan raged at CBB housemate John Partridge, screaming at him over his cleaning habits. Viewers called for Megan to be removed from the house. SLANGING MATCH She couldn’t hide her temper during her TOWIE debut in 2016. After accompanying Pete to a dinner, she was soon in a slanging match with Chloe Sims. Awks.…

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Her journey to body confidence has been a long road. After dropping 12st with a gastric band in 2009, Tina Malone recently had her 10th gruelling operation to remove excess skin – but the actress says she’s finally turning her back on surgery. We meet Tina, 54, for our shoot just weeks after she had a four-hour op to remove more loose skin from her stomach and reshape her breasts, changing the D-cup implants she had put in 18 months ago, and going down to a C-cup. “I’m ecstatic,” says Tina – who’s married to personal trainer Paul Chase, 34 – as she prepares to show us the transformation. “I came out of surgery and looked at my boobs that evening and I couldn’t get over the results, even with…

MINTED GRAIN SALAD SERVES 2 • 50g quinoa• 50g buckwheat• 50g quick-cook farro dicocco (find alongside cous cous in the supermarket)• 750ml veg stock• 2 tomatoes, diced• 120g cucumber, diced• 100g pomegranate seeds• 1 pot mint, leaves roughly torn• 3tbsp natural yoghurt STEP 1 Cook the quinoa, buckwheat and farro in the stock for 12-15 mins, until tender. Drain well, then leave to cool. STEP 2 Mix in the tomatoes, cucumber, pomegranate seeds and mint, reserving a few mint leaves to garnish. Season to taste. STEP 3 Place the salad on to a serving platter, then drizzle over the yoghurt. Garnish with the reserved mint leaves and serve. 346 CALS 3.9 FAT 12.2G SUGARS 2.4G SALT PER SERVING…

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hether it’s driving W to work, getting the train to a friend’s birthday bash or paying for flights, there’s nothing like shelling out on transport to drain the bank balance. But there are lots of tricks to help you save on your travel expenses. We asked Jasmine Birtles – TV Money Guru and founder of moneymaking site MoneyMagpie.com – to share her secrets. PLAN IN ADVANCE Whether you’re in the UK or abroad, waiting until the last minute can be disastrous when it comes to your budget. Jasmine recommends using Goeuro.com, a travel search engine that allows customers to book trains, buses and flights across Europe. She explains: “Once you’ve put in where you’re travelling to and from, you’re given the best options for trains, planes, buses and hire cars,…

❛SHE WANTS TO BE A PIN-UP AGAIN – IT’S A PART OF HER LIFE SHE’S MISSING❜ Parading her famous curves in a blue bikini on a Miami beach last week, a toned-looking Jordan seemed to have turned back the clock to when she was a top glamour model. And as Jordan – aka Katie Price – filmed scenes for her reality show Katie Price: My Crazy Life, insiders say the mum-of-five, 38, has at times been craving her old life and has told friends she enjoys having time apart from her husband, Kieran Hayler, 30. Last week, the Loose Women panellist spoke about her double life with her alter-ego, saying: “Jordan wants to calm down a bit, but Katie wants to spice up her life a bit like Jordan’s.” RISING TENSION…

❛SHE WON’T GIVE UP ON HER FAIRY-TALE ENDING❜ They have one of the most turbulent relationships in showbiz – and just hours after they looked blissfully happy when they were reunited following his rehab stint, Stephanie Davis and Jeremy McConnell’s relationship appeared to be on the verge of imploding. Steph recently told Closer about her plans for baby No2 with Jeremy, but not long after their reunion, she shared a cryptic – and incoherent – Tweet hinting things may not all be well. “Someone who gives you and doesn’t answer, don’t I. There Beat a cheat n always n in,” she Tweeted but quickly deleted. Hours later, Steph posted a lengthy Tweet announcing she was giving up booze, which was also later deleted. BLAZING ROW “I keep things in,” she…

She’s been a TV presenter for nearly 30 years, but when we meet Anthea Turner, 56, at Lizzie Cundy’s birthday bash in London, the fresh-faced star doesn’t look as though she’s aged a day! Sharing her secrets with Closer on staying young, Anthea – who admitted to having a boob job and Botox following her 2013 split from husband Grant Bovey – says: “I’m flattered that people say I haven’t aged. I’ve cut down on alcohol and try to drink in moderation – and I hardly ever sit out in the sun. I also have regular IV drips (where nutrients are injected into the bloodstream through an IV), which I swear by. They make you feel so energised; I recommend them to everyone.” The star has bounced back following her…

Twisted Arshid Hussain was jailed for 35 years in 2016 for grooming and sexually abusing multiple underage girls in Rotherham – an area that, like Rochdale, suffered its own child exploitation scandal. Sammy Woodhouse, now 31, was one of his victims and has bravely waived her anonymity to speak about the abuse she suffered. Now working as a public speaker and campaigner, the mum-of-two says: “I’m so glad the BBC will be covering the Rochdale scandal – it’s crucial to raise awareness. “I met Arshid when I was 14 at our local corner shop. He was 24, but my friend knew him. When he offered to take us for a drive in his flash car, I was impressed. He started regularly taking me out for drives and I began to…

She’s currently embroiled in a messy and vitriolic divorce – but amid the stress, Mel B was pictured out in LA last week looking better than ever. And now insiders say that old pal and former colleague Simon Cowell has reached out to the former Spice Girl – and is keen for her to re-join The X Factor. A source says: “Simon is amazed at how strong Mel’s been throughout all of the drama in her private life. He wants to see her happy and to get her back on track, he’d love for her to return to the UK as a judge on The X Factor .” Looking incredible in LA last week, Mel, 41, seemed to conceal the tension and trauma mounting over her divorce with her husband…

They were pictured cosying up to each other at her birthday party last week – and now insiders say that Nigel Farage would love to whisk Lizzie Cundy off for a date in the US. The former UKIP leader, 53, met former WAG Lizzie – who was previously married to former footballer Jason Cundy – at the premiere of Brexit: The Movie last year and the two bonded over their similar “sense of humour.” And last week Nigel told Closer at the party at Chi Kitchen: “Who doesn’t love Lizzie? She’s such a fun character and we’ve always got along so well.” TRIP TO AMERICA The politician – who announced his separation from wife-of-18-years Kirsten in February – has hit headlines for his female liaisons recently, being linked to both…

He’s been keeping a very low profile lately, even sparking fears over his health due to his gaunt appearance. But, last week, Brad Pitt gave an emotional interview on the split and subsequent divorce proceedings from his partner of almost 12 years, Angelina Jolie, admitting the separation was “like a death.” Gracing the cover of America’s GQ Style magazine, Brad blamed himself for the split, saying it was “self-inflicted” and revealed how his toxic relationship with alcohol contributed to the breakdown of his marriage. Brad, 53, said alcohol had become a “problem” in the run-up to the split and revealed he has since gone teetotal and has been in therapy in a bid to rebuild his life. “Truthfully, I could drink a Russian under the table with his own vodka,”…

When I fell pregnant with my son Sebastian in January 2010, I couldn’t wait to be a mum. I’d never suffered from any mental health problems and had a busy job working for the council and lots of friends. I never imagined I’d suffer from postnatal depression, let alone postpartum psychosis – a severe mental illness affecting women after child birth. “My pregnancy was smooth, but I had a difficult labour. I was four days overdue and, as I tried to push, Sebastian got stuck. Eventually, I had to have a C-section. When I held my son in my arms, I felt overwhelmed with love. He was a perfect blend of myself and my husband Stephen, 37. “But when I got home, the problems started. I felt erratic and on…

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1 I REMOVE MY MAKEUP BEFORE BED… I use Simple face wipes as you can take everything off with just one wipe. I try to cleanse and tone, but if I’m really tired I’ll use a wipe as a bare minimum. 2 I’VE ALWAYS GOT PAINTED NAILS… I usually paint them myself and I own every colour under the sun. My favourite shades are burgundy, coral, nude and black. I love Nails Inc polishes as they last for a long time. 3 IN SUMMER, I STRIP BACK MY MAKE-UP… I’ll go for a softer look by switching my dark, heavy eye shadows for soft brown shades. Max Factor has a really good creamy eyeshadow pallet with golds and creams in it, which I blend. 4 I DEFINITELY PICK BRONZER OVER…

Two months ago, Tina was trolled online after pap pictures of her in a purple bikini emerged showing loose skin on her stomach and thighs, but she insists it wasn’t the trolls that made her go under the knife again. “Online trolls do not in any way affect my mood or emotions, but they do affect my husband, my eldest daughter and my mother. My mum being upset or my husband being upset upsets me, but the trolls don’t,” she explains. “When I saw those pap shots, though, I was horrified at my own skin and the boobs. I booked my op there and then.” She adds: “I don’t care what anyone says. When I put on a bikini, I don’t think I’m going to look like a Victoria’s Secret…

INSIDE TANYA’S FRIDGE • Avocado• Chocolate• Cheddar cheese• Houmous• Chicken fillets• Sausages• King prawns• Ham• Bacon rashers• Cucumber• Broccoli• Blueberries• Coleslaw & potato salad• Tomatoes• Beetroot• Butter• Pea & ham hock soup• Mushrooms• Lettuce• Fizzy drinks• Almond milk REAL HOUSEWIVES’ TANYA How much do you spend? I tend to shop every day. I have four children [Gabriella, 15, Rocco, seven, Renz, two, and eight-month-old Ralphi], that’s a lot of hungry mouths to feed! I spend around £50 a time! Describe your diet… Breakfast is usually a blueberry smoothie and a double espresso, then mid-morning I’ll have some microwaveable organic porridge oats with almond milk. I go to a lot of ladies’ lunches with the other Real Housewives, so I might have pasta or a Thai curry. I’m rubbish at cooking, so for dinner my husband Phil will rustle up stir-fry chicken or fish with veg and potatoes. I snack on chocolate…

RELATIONSHIPS IS YOUR MAN’S HOBBY TAKING OVER? Everyone has interests, but if your partner’s footie, gaming or beers on a Friday habit is taking over, it’s time to talk t’s a common I problem – as relationships become established, we can start to feel taken for granted and how we spend our spare time can be a major contributing factor. It’s all about balance – we all have hobbies and that’s healthy, but if your man spends far more time involved in sports or gaming than hanging out with you, or if his weekly beers with the lads are completely non-negotiable, it’s time for a chat. Often, the problem is that when you are first in a relationship, your lives can still be quite separate. As you become more serious,…

TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp, 45, reveals her last five purchases £26 On two large red Le Creuset cooking pots, which were on offer in Waitrose. They’re the right size for big curries. £40 On Black Cow vodka, tequila and Fever Tree Mediterranean tonic water for my dinner guests. £18 On an In Abundance Mac lipstick. It’s light pink. £25 For some Estée Lauder Perfectionist Youth Infusing Brightening Serum after a friend recommended it. £1.99 On a Fidget Spinner from Argos for my eight-year-old son, Oscar. It’s a hand-held stress-relieving toy. • Kirstie’s Handmade Fair is at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire, 12-14 May. Thehandmadefair.com…

1 KAT AND ALFIE: REDWATER Turn to page 36 to read our on-set chat with Jessie Wallace (Kat) and Shane Richie (Alfie). THE MOONS ARE BACK THU 18 MAY, 8PM, BBC1 Last January, EastEnders faves Kat and Alfie Moon departed Walford to go in search of Kat’s long-lost son. Some may argue that this six-part drama about that search has been a long time coming, (does anyone care any more etc?). But it’s well worth a watch, if only to spend time with the Moons again. So, what’s new? Alfie’s gone grey, Kat’s gone demure… They’re in an Irish village where everybody knows everybody, and Fionnula Flanagan (ghost housekeeper in The Others ) could hold a secret or two… FACT FILE This new drama will be teased on actual…

In Nanny On Tour you’ve helped the whole family, rather than just kids… It’s been important to show that the whole family is intertwined. You’re seeing me deal with adults as well – but the biggest thing was being able to provide a public service to the community. In what way? The idea for this show was that I wasn’t just going to help one family at a time. In each place I thought, “Why am I just helping one family in this area when I could benefit the entire town?” I even had kids as young as 12 popping in to the clinic asking for help about their own families… What’s your advice on dealing with a toddler tantrum? The important thing is to respond.…

MUST READ Scared to Death (KATE MEDINA) Two cases: an abandoned baby, and a young soldier stabbed to death in the neck. They appear to be totally unconnected until psychologist Dr Jessie Flynn starts investigating. It soon becomes apparent that the clock is ticking in order to prevent a third tragedy occurring. It’s impossible to put down this book as it becomes increasingly clear there’s a very sinister reason behind the cases. This is a brilliant page-turner of a thriller – but be warned, it may keep you up at night! BEST DAY OUT Gung-Ho! Join Pudsey and tackle the world’s biggest 5k inflatable obstacle course! BBC Children In Need is inviting fundraisers to attempt Gung-Ho! and help change the lives of children and young people across the UK. Are…

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK There’s likely to be a big change in one of your VIP relationships in the year ahead. Good or bad? It depends if you’re hanging on to a partnership that needs to be released. You need to balance how much you’re giving versus how much you’re getting. THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN TAURUS 21 APR - 21 MAY If you sense a friendship or partnership has reached its natural conclusion, it could be a good time to release it to the Universe and see what happens. But if you’re working hard on a relationship, this could be the week it turns around. Find out where the Full Moon is affecting you – call 0906 7511 677* GEMINI 22 MAY - 22 JUN As well…

Leona’s dog obedience classes have paid off, but we think she’ll struggle with “roll over”… Turns out Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s daughter Luna is a ringer for Mrs Brown! NICK GRIMSHAW Of course dogs watch TV Grimmy. They wouldn’t miss an episode of Bones Under The Hammer or Collieoaks. MARNIE SIMPSON Marnie spots a gap in the market for a new language guide. “Hola pet, hablas Geordie por favor?” INSPIGRAM KATIE WAISSEL Yeah, Katie, but then Judas went and unfollowed him and it all kicked off. The lesson? Beware of close pals who unfollow you. Amen! AMANDA HOLDEN With all this retirement news from Buckingham Palace, Amanda turns to her own Princess to make her Dame Mandy. Ariel, it’s weird when pets look like their owners… but it’s really…

❛KIM FEELS SHE’S GETTING LOST IN HER SISTERS’ SHADOW❜ They stole the show last year as the best-dressed couple at the Met Gala – the biggest event in the fashion calendar. But 12 months on – and after a difficult few months since her terrifying Paris robbery – Kim Kardashian turned up at this year’s celebrity bash without husband Kanye. The reality star cut a lonely figure on the red carpet without her spouse, who has been keeping a low profile since his mental breakdown in November last year. And the solo appearance has fuelled rumours about the state of the couple’s marriage. While some reports blamed Kanye’s absence on his fury over the recent unairbrushed pictures of Kim’s bum that made humiliating headlines, others suggest he has decided to…

❛KERRY HAS CUT DOWN ON BOOZE AND IS EATING HEALTHILY❜ She’s not been shy about flaunting her recent weight loss and last week showed off her new size 8 curves in a figure-hugging orange dress on a night out in Kent with husband George Kay. Kerry – who had lipo and a mini tummy tuck last October as well as Lipofirm Pro, a non-invasive body contouring and skin-firming treatment – even treated George to a lap dance as pals say her new body has put the spark back into the pair’s marriage. BODY CONFIDENT The couple – who wed in 2014 and are parents to three-year- old daughter Dylan-Jorge Rose – split in 2015 before reconciling last October. A source says: “Kerry is now down to around 8st and is…

❛ALL HER INNER CIRCLE ARE RALLYING AROUND ZOE AT THE MOMENT❜ Just days after admitting she was enjoying a new lease of life, Zoe Ball was left devastated when her boyfriend, cameraman Billy Yates, was found dead in his London flat last week. Insiders say the radio and TV presenter was “madly in love” with 40-year-old Billy, who had helped her get back on track after splitting from her husband Norman Cook, aka DJ Fatboy Slim, last September after 18 years together. As Closerwent to press, the circumstances of Billy’s death were still unknown, although police were not treating it as suspicious. SHOWING SUPPORT Shortly after the news broke, heartbroken Zoe – who began dating Billy earlier this year – posted a picture of a single pink flower, with the…

Closer’s psychologist Emma Kenny says: “The worst thing is when children suffer because their parents can’t move on and see that being friendly is best for everyone. Obviously it’s easiest when a break-up is amicable. But even if you’re the wronged party, try to reach out and make the relationship work for the children. When my ex had an affair with my friend, I was very angry. But we had children together – I had to put it behind me, focus on the future and reach out to him. It’s possible to go from being a broken family, to a blended one, and then an extended one like Miles, Julie and his ex-wives.”…

"GETTING MY THREE SONS – ARCHIE, SIX, HARRY, FIVE, AND GEORGE, THREE – UP AT 7.30AM CAN BE TRICKY! Michael and I will get them ready and give them breakfast, then I’ll take Archie and Harry to school. Sometimes I’ll do the run in my pyjamas – I don’t care what I look like! I’ll come back and have breakfast at around 9am. I’LL THEN MAYBE GO ON A SHORT WALK WITH GEORGE. My pregnancy has left me feeling exhausted and I don’t have a lot of energy. I also like to get my nails done as it makes me feel much better – I always go to Semilac salon in Birmingham. Otherwise, I’ll spend time cleaning and packing up the house as we’re moving into a rented place soon.…

The shocking case of the Rochdale grooming gang made headlines in 2012, when nine men were convicted of the abuse, rape and trafficking of girls as young as 13. The twisted gang members were jailed for up to 25 years each. To highlight the horrendous reality of grooming, a new BBC dramatisation of the Rochdale scandal, called Three Girls , will air later this month, featuring stars Lisa Riley, Jill Halfpenny and Maxine Peake. Actress Jill, who plays mum Julie, says: “If there is anyone out there who has or is experiencing anything like this, then hopefully watching this story may give them the courage to ask for help.” Closer speaks to victim Sammy Woodhouse about her harrowing ordeal… Three Girls, Tuesday 16 May,…

‘I said a few things I didn’t mean’ Megan McKenna’s explosive on-off 10-month relationship with Pete Wicks came to a spectacular head last month, when they had an emotional fight in the street. They reportedly had to be restrained by TOWIE crew members after Megan blasted Pete over photos of him looking cosy and intimate with close pal and fellow cast member Chloe Sims. Last week it was claimed Megan, 24, and the tattooed hunk have rekindled their romance, though in our exclusive chat, Megan remains tight-lipped about what the future holds for “Pegan,” but admits she’s overstepped the mark. CLASHING WITH CHLOE “I made a major mistake when I had a row with Pete in the street. I said a few things I really didn’t mean. Pete and I…

Denise Van Outen has revealed she definitely believes in love at first sight – after confessing she fell in love with her man Eddie Boxshall within 10 minutes. Denise, 42, and City trader Eddie, 44, have been together for three years after meeting on a date set up by a mutual friend, and have been loved- up ever since. The TV star – who split with her theatre actor ex-husband Lee Mead, 35, with whom she has a six-year-old daughter, Betsy, in 2014 – admitted that she wasn’t keen on using dating apps to find The One. “When I found myself single and just about to turn 40, I didn’t want to be on my mobile, swiping right and all that business,” she revealed in an interview last week. “Constantly…

‘EXERCISE IS A HUGE PART OF MY LIFE’ My husband [model Max Rogers] started going to a callisthenics class [gymnastics-based strength classes] and I found it fascinating so I gatecrashed – now I’m hooked. It’s ideal as I can do it at home, and it’s great for building core strength. Having trained as a dancer, exercise has always been a huge part of my life. ‘BEING ON THE JUMP WAS AWESOME BUT TERRIFYING’ Taking part in The Jump in 2014 was so fun and I made some great friends. It’s scarier than it looks and I was worried about getting injured, especially when celebs were dropping like flies around me, but ou t e to trust your ins y jus hav tincts. ‘WE WANTED TO REVEAL MY PREGNANCY IN A…

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• Mr Selfridge star-turned-foodie Nicola “Milly” Millbank says: “This is a nice alternative to smoked salmon on toast.” MILLY MILLBANK’S HOT SMOKED SALMON POTATO CAKES  SERVES 4 • 200g Desirée potatoes, scrubbed• 1tbsp dill, finely chopped• 1tbsp olive oil To serve: • 100g hot smoked salmon, sliced• 2 large handfuls of watercress• 1 lemon, quartered STEP 1 Using a peeler, shave the potatoes into ribbons. Place them in a bowl, add a pinch of salt, then stir well. STEP 2 Gather up the ribbons and squeeze out any excess water. Discard the water, return the potatoes to the bowl along with a grind of black pepper and dill and stir well. STEP 3 Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Divide the ribbon pile into four, and create four circular potato cakes…

There have been frightening reports in the news claiming drinking diet fizzy drinks could triple your risk of developing dementia and make you more likely to suffer a stroke, but it’s just silly scaremongering. Of more than 4,000 people – who were studied for seven years – only 3 per cent had a stroke and 5 per cent developed dementia. Once scientists took other health and lifestyle factors into account, the link disappeared. These types of studies can’t “prove” anything anyway. They just show links. You could grab 10,000 people off the street and some of them would get dementia, some of them would drink diet fizzy drinks, but you can’t claim one caused the other. There is a lot of fear around sweeteners, but they’re scrutinised intensively – aspartame…

I NO LONGER FEAR DEPRESSION… I’ve had severe clinical depression since my eldest son, Matt, 28 [Denise is also mum to Louis, 16] was born. It’s so isolating. I drank to make myself feel better, but the episode of depression would last three times as long. I’m kinder towards myself nowadays and I don’t fear depression as much as I used to. I haven’t got much control over when it happens but, the difference is, I allow it to happen now and it’ll usually leave much quicker. I’M FINALLY BODY CONFIDENT After I quit drinking in 2012, I comfort ate in a way that wasn’t normal. I’d binge on cheesecake and thought I deserved it for giving up booze. I’ve since lost 2st through healthy eating and exercise and, while…

This is your seventh year fronting the competition’s semifinals – excited? I am ridiculously excited! Eurovision is a chance for fans to forget about everything else going on in the world; it takes over in whatever city it’s held in – everyone’s in a good mood and it’s like a carnival. Are you looking forward to your trip to Ukraine? I’m a bit of a geek when it comes to travel, so I’ve been reading up on it and it sounds like a really nice city. I’m being shown round by the Russian billionaire Mohammad Zahoor and his wife Kamaliya. I had them on my (radio) show when they were on reality TV show Meet The Russians. They were insane so if I stick with them, I’ll be alright… Is…