Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 679 i Closer

They’ve been locked in a legal battle for three years and were headed for a dramatic court showdown in January. But in a dramatic 11th hour twist Jordan has settled her privacy claim against ex-husband Peter Andre, which threatened to rake over the toxic breakdown of their relationship. Now, sources say the mum of five is hopeful of drawing a line under all the past bitterness and building bridges between the pair. Whether they can actually forge a new relationship that can undo the damage of the previous one remains to be seen – but for their children’s sake, we can only wish 2016 truly is a fresh start. LISA BURROW CLOSEREDITOR@CLOSERMAG.CO.UK…

After years of bitter infighting, Jordan looked set for a courtroom showdown with ex Peter Andre this January – reportedly claiming “the truth would finally come out” about their relationship. But in a dramatic U-turn, the former glamour model settled the case out of court, agreeing to pay out £200,000 in costs. The pair had been locked in a long-running battle, with Jordan – real name Katie Price – seeking damages from Peter and her former manager Claire Powell, claiming they tried to sell private details about her to the press as part of a smear campaign – something they both denied. This latest twist to the pair’s tumultuous relationship comes after Closer reported Jordan, who has Junior, 10, and eight-year-old Princess with singer Pete, was ready to make a…

She opened up about her broodiness last year, saying: “Hopefully I’ll have a baby soon,” and friends of Kelly Brook say that after a rocky patch with boyfriend of eight months, Jeremy Parisi, things are back on track and she is determined to make her baby dream a reality in 2016. Insiders reveal Kelly, 36, has become even more keen since she discovered her ex-boyfriend Danny Cipriani – who she dated on and off for five years after meeting him in 2008 – is dating TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher. A source says: “Kelly was gutted when she heard about Danny, especially as she and Jeremy have had a rocky couple of months of arguing. They’re back on track now and she knows he’s the one for her. She says being…

She’s planning to marry in September after getting engaged last February – and now Billie Faiers says she’d happily plan a WAG-style extravaganza for when she ties the knot with Greg Shepherd. And Billie admits she’s looking to Coleen Rooney, 29, who wed in a £5m do in Italy seven years ago, for inspiration and confesses her secret plan to us. Billie, 25 – who has daughter Nelly, one, with businessman Greg – says: “I’d love a Coleen-style wedding. She chose such a romantic setting. Greg and I have been talking about having our big day in the South of France. Greg and I stayed in this amazing hotel before we had Nelly called Château De La Chèvre D'Or. We’d love an intimate wedding there but it may be out…

As the headstrong matriarch of the Osbourne family, straight-talking Sharon has endured more than her fair share of controversy over the years. Which is why Sharon – who starred on the X Factor panel from 2004 until 2007 before returning for the 2013 series – is able to offer sound advice to current judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini. The singer, whose 17-month marriage to French businessman Jean Bernard is reported to be under strain, has sparked concern over her tiny frame and faced public scrutiny over her judging skills. Speaking to Closer, Sharon says fellow X Factor judge Rita Ora has eclipsed Cheryl on the show and adds: “Cheryl needs to just ride out the storm. You can’t be the ‘It girl’ all the time – there’s always one girl that everyone…

EastEnders’ much-loved Stacey Branning (Lacey Turner) is at the centre of a traumatic storyline as viewers watch her suffer postpartum psychosis – the sudden onset of delusions and severe anxiety after labour. As the episodes unfold, and with the truth about her son Arthur’s dad bubbling underneath (it’s Stacey’s best friend’s husband), her behaviour becomes more erratic. She begins to fear for Arthur’s safety, then starts to believe he is the son of God, before climbing on a roof where she thinks she can seek spiritual help. Although postpartum psychosis – which affects one in 1,000 women – can develop in mums without past mental health issues, it is more likely to affect those with bipolar disorder, which Stacey was diagnosed with in 2009. Here, Closer speaks to a young…

I’M CURRENTLY TOURING THE UK WITH THE MUSICAL HAIRSPRAY . I don’t start work until the evening. I get to bed at about 1am but Jaxon is going through a phase of waking up at 4am and wanting to play! I don’t know how I survive on three hours’ sleep a night! WE’LL HAVE BREAKFAST ABOUT 8AM. I’m trying to be good, so I’ll have almond milk and porridge oats. Jaxon has porridge or scrambled egg on toast. THE DAY REVOLVES AROUND JAXON. We’ll go for a walk, to the shops, or to a local playgroup, so he’s interacting with other babies. He loves dancing – we both loved watching X Factor’s Reggie and Bollie! Because I’m touring, I’ll go out for lunch at a local restaurant,…

HER “POSH” VOICE: “My voice wasn’t always like this, although I don’t hear it myself. It has deepened over the years. ‘One did sound like the Queen when I was a girl, I’m afraid.’” STAYING IN SHAPE: “I don’t go to gyms, but I do rush about doing housework and gardening. I’m full of energy and never ill, and I haven’t eaten meat for 40 years. It’s no coincidence. I hate cake – I don’t like anything sweet!” HER CAREER: “If I’d wanted a safe life, I would never have been an actress. You have to be drawn like a drug towards it. Part of it was loving the insecurity. I loathe knowing what I’m going to do next year.” AGEING ON SCREEN: “I’ve been 102 as Patsy, with prosthetics,…

IN THE NEWS CARVEN FOR LA REDOUTE What do you get when you mix a super-cool French fashion house with an equally chic online store? The answer is the first majorly exciting designer collaboration of the new year – as this week sees celeb-favourite brand Carven launch a collection for La Redoute. Taking inspiration from the air hostess uniforms designed by Madame Carven in the ’60s, this streamline, fuss-free collection is packed full of retro detailing and a timeless colour palette that will have you standing a little taller and feeling a little more Parisian while heading back to work in January. Available in sizes 6-16, prices range from £29-£149. If this is just the beginning of 2016, we can’t wait to see what the next 12 months has in…

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e’re naturally wired to be adventurous with food,” says nutritionist Rhaya Jordan. “We like to try lots of different things and we get bored easily. And this partly explains why food trends change every year. If we were pandas we’d be eating bamboo shoots all year round – but we want variety.” So, what food trends can we look out for in the new year? “We’re all a bit over Spiralisers, but the demand for Nutribullets will continue to grow,” says Rhaya. “Alternatives to sugary milk chocolate are still going strong and there’ll be more gluten-free options.” The Waitrose Food Report (Waitrose.com) shows Persian cooking is set to go mainstream in 2016, with spicy stews, succulent lamb and pomegranate glazes. We’ll also be seeing more fusion food, where you take…

INSIDE ELLIE’S FRIDGE • Eggs• Salmon• Honey• Peanut butter• Houmous• Low fat Actimel• Low-fat Greek yoghurt• Jam• Chicken breast• Strawberries• Blueberries• Fresh pasta• Low-fat spread• Semi-skimmed milk• Olives• Mackerel• Low-fat mince• Steak• Mushrooms• Sweet potato• Garlic• Sweet peppers• Broccoli• Salad bowl• Red onions Where do you shop? Sainsbury’s – I spend about £30 per week. I love getting their deals! What is your typical daily diet? Breakfast is porridge with jam – always strawberry with no bits – lunch is usually egg and toast and dinner will be stir-fried or roasted veg with fish, chicken or steak. I snack on bananas, apples with peanut butter or rice cakes with peanut butter and jam. Is there anything you refuse to eat? Raisins. I don’t like the taste or texture. Right from when I was very young I would always pick them out of cakes and muesli. What’s the strangest thing you eat? My apples with peanut…

As 2016 kicks off, all your friends will be discussing what they’re going to give up, from chocolate to crisps, beer to bad boys. Most New Year’s resolutions are about sacrifice and, if we’re not careful, it can feel like we’re sucking the joy out of life. So instead, let’s start a resolution revolution by taking up something rather than giving up something. A HAPPIER 2016! • BUILD BONDS: We forget how important catching up with our friends is psychologically, PANIC, ALL IS NOT so decide you absolutely will meet monthly (or more). Surrounding yourself with positive peeps increases confidence and security. • CUT STRESS: Create a weekly timetable with ring-fenced “me” space in it – time dedicated solely to you, to relax. Whether it’s sitting in silence, doing a…

“ MY POCKET MONEY WAS… 50p then up to £1. I saved up for an Evel Knievel toy. MY FIRST JOB WAS… Pot washing at Yorkshire’s finest stately home Castle Howard for 80p an hour. WITH MY FIRST “PROPER” PAY CHEQUE I BOUGHT… A good set of kitchen knives – until then, I’d been using my college set. THE MOST EXPENSIVE THING I OWN IS… My couple of Ferraris and a Paddy Hopkirk Mini Cooper. MY BIGGEST IMPULSE PURCHASE WAS… My house – it only took me an hour to decide I wanted it. THE LAST THING I BOUGHT WAS… A 1956 Triumph motorbike. I’m really into cars and bikes – between shots on Saturday Kitchen, I thumb through Auto Trader! MY BIGGEST FINANCIAL MISTAKE WAS… Restoring a classic car…

KRIS MARSHALL: Kris, 42, returns as DI Humphrey Goodman in Death In Paradise You’re back for a third series as bumbling Detective Humphrey – what’s in store for him? We have some brilliant murder mysteries to solve that are seemingly impossible – like a guy who dies of natural causes and then, after he’s cremated, he sends a text to someone saying he was murdered... Are you any good at guessing ‘whodunit’ as you read scripts? I’m useless. Although my wife [Hannah, who he has three-year-old son Thomas with] is getting better at working it out. You film on the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe for five months of the year. What’s life like there? I get up at 5.30am, get very sweaty filming in a suit until about 6.30pm, then…

She’s barely had a second out of the limelight since reports surfaced that her 18-month marriage to husband Jean-Bernard is in trouble, and now pals reveal the constant pressure on Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has left her desperate for some time away from the showbiz world. It’s been a tough 12 months for the X Factor judge. At the start of the year her single Only Human failed to chart then, in July, 35-year-old JB’s father died. As she threw herself into work, Cheryl’s shrinking frame sparked concern and, weeks later, reports surfaced that she was suffering a secret family heartache. More recently, the anti-drugs star was furious after a photo emerged of her at a fashion event standing next to what appeared to be a white powdery substance. It was later…

She’s gone from Spice Girl to world-class designer, and now Victoria Beckham is turning her creative hand to planning best pal Eva Longoria’s wedding day. The Desperate Housewives star announced her engagement to businessman Jose Antonio Baston last week, and fashion designer Posh, 41, has offered to help create her dream wedding – including her bridal gown. SURPRISE PROPOSAL It’s the third marriage for Eva, 40, who’d previously ruled out walking down the aisle with Jose after two failed marriages. She split from soap actor Tyler Christopher in 2004 after two years of marriage, and ended her six-year marriage to basketball player Tony Parker in 2011. She then dated Eduardo Cruz, Penélope Cruz’s brother, on and off until March 2013 before moving on with philanthropist Ernesto Arguello, but they split…

Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery has been left devastated following the tragic loss of her 34-year-old fiancé John Dineen, who died this month from a rare form of cancer. The PR director, who Michelle described as, “My friend, my king, my hero, my everything” at his funeral, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour earlier this year and died on 13 December, two days before Michelle’s 34th birthday. The actress was in America just a few days earlier doing promotional work for Downton Abbey’s final season, but reportedly cut short her work commitments to fly to Ireland to be at John’s side in his last hours. The star has always refused to comment on her love life, but last year she did reveal that she had a “wonderful man in…

For most victims of crime, the possibility of coming face-to-face with their attacker would be their worst nightmare. But for some, it provides the opportunity to move on with their lives. According to the most recent Government figures, restorative justice – the process that brings together victims of crime and the perpetrators so they can understand the impact of their actions – has helped 85 per cent of people who’ve used the service to move on from their ordeal. And it’s credited with reducing the frequency of re-offending by 14 per cent. Jon Collins, Chief Executive Laura aged three Officer of the Restorative Justice Council, says: “The use of restorative justice is on the rise, thanks to investment from the Government, which has led to new services for victims being…

JOSIE: ‘Ditchingjunk food changedmy life’ Reality TV star and personal trainer Josie Gibson, who went from a size 20 to a 10-12 in 2012, says: “I don’t think clean eating masks eating disorders. It’s changed my life for the better and I feel so much happier and healthier. I always cook from scratch and make healthier options of meals such as curry and pizza. I wouldn’t eat a shop-bought sandwich as you don’t know what’s in it. Why would you fill your body with processed food and junk when you can have a home-made alternative that will make you feel good? I admit I’m a bit obsessive about what I eat during the week; I have to be otherwise I’ll put on weight. But I relax my diet on…

Closer reporter Mel Fallowfield, 42, spent a day at Colin’s gym. She says: “I’m a convert to exercise after attending a boot camp in the summer, but I’d never considered doing it naked before. Colin was very matter of fact and, more importantly, cranked up the heating in his gym. “As I dropped my towel I was confronted by my body in the floor-to-ceiling mirror…..eek! But what was useful was that I could point out to Colin exactly what areas needed working on, though it was probably painfully apparent to him that my stomach was far from a thing of beauty and my bum and thighs weren’t much better. “He demonstrated the way my muscles worked and showed me various exercises. It was much easier to see my…

Kate Parsonage, 24, from Altrincham, Cheshire, suffered from postpartum psychosis after her daughter Ivy was born in February 2012. She had delusional thoughts and became convinced her baby had been swapped at birth. She’s now recovered after taking antipsychotic medication and has gone on to have a second daughter, Rosa, now six months. Kate says: “As soon as Ivy was born I started feeling unwell. I didn’t have any connection with her and I felt sure she wasn’t my baby. Things got so bad I split with my partner. Fortunately I got help and I’ve now got a great bond with both my children, but I want to raise awareness about postpartum psychosis. It’s a terrifying condition and women shouldn’t be afraid to seek help.” TOUGH PREGNANCY When Kate fell…

Capricorn 22 Dec - 20 Jan CONTROL YOUR PASSIONS! With Pluto in your sign, the one thing that risks ruining your life is you coming across as too domineering. Passion is good but fury isn’t – there’s only so much making up a couple can do! If you’re single and looking, June and July look very promising. Facing your fears about relationships will do wonders for your love life now. 2016 HOT DATES 29 JANUARY – A great night for romance with someone who feels like a soulmate. 30 JUNE – Book a date night! 24 NOVEMBER – There’s passion in the air, so look out for The One! Aquarius 21 Jan - 19 Feb SHOW THE REAL YOU This year is all about intimacy for you, rather than romance.…

STYLE CRUSH! Amber Heard, 29 The actress gives this ruffled scarlet floor-sweeper a touch of class, with a wispy updo and dramatic eye make-up. Divine! STYLE SHOCK! Madonna, 57 Madge turns heads for all the wrong reasons with this chain mail horror. The finger-less gloves finish the look spectacularly. BEST RED CARPET SIMPLE ELEGANCE Jessica Alba, 34 The actress is pretty as a petal in this floral gown – what a natural beauty! GOLDEN GIRL Naomie Harris, 39 This semi-sheer metallic frock is a stunner. Beautifully accessorised too. STUNNING IN SILVER Lily James, 26 The Cinderella star dazzles in this Ellie Saab dress – just like a princess! BLUETIFUL Diane Kruger, 39 Diana's figure looks fab in this printed blue Michael Kors number. Whit woo! WORST RED CARPET NOT SO…

‘If I had to describe my style in three words, it would be sassy, cute and very ’90s! I work with a couple of stylists… We come up with all my red-carpet and stage outfits. I’ll send them any looks I like, then they work to make something similar for me. It’s a joint effort – and it’s really fun coming up with something new. I love getting ready for red-carpet events. The first time I wore Moschino was a really special memory for me. I wore a tiger-print two-piece – I loved it! I’m a big fan of the label, so it was really exciting. I don’t have many fashion regrets… The only time I look back and wonder was when I was much younger and went through my…

TRADE SECRETS… If your post-shower ritual involves applying fake tan, it’s time to rethink. Hot water opens pores, which explains the pesky tan pimples as product lodges itself within them. So, either rinse off with cool water, or pop ice cubes in a muslin cloth and press over your face and body to close pores before applying your party tan. ON TRIAL This week we tried 14 hair oils from £3.99 to £35. Here are our top three. 1 SHINE BOOST This cocktail of vitamin-rich avocado oil and antioxidant grape seed oil rebooted shine and healthiness without weighing hair down. We rubbed it between palms and raked into damp hair, pre-drying for best results. 2 ROOT SOOTHER Surprisingly light, so it didn’t ruin freshly styled locks with an oily-root-dump. It…

THE MOVES Dita, 43, works out up to five times a week to keep her hourglass figure and believes “variety is the key” when it comes to exercise. She stays in shape by attending Pilates and yoga classes, dancing and trampolining. She reveals: “Exercising makes me feel great and allows me the freedom to indulge.” THE FOODS Dita sticks to a vegan diet during the day and eats meat or fish only in the evenings. She says: “This keeps me from having to diet.” Breakfast is a green smoothie and toast with avocado, lunch is a salad with a veggie soup, then dinner is salmon with brown rice. Dita has foods she can’t resist – crisps and Indian food. THE CHEAT The star says wearing a corset has helped her…

Staying healthy is a delicate balance of lots of factors, but here are the numbers that really count – keep track of them to improve your wellbeing! RESTING HEART RATE: 60-100 BPM A resting heart rate of between 60 and 100 beats per minute (bpm) is healthy. Find your pulse on your wrist or neck, count the beats for 30 seconds and double it. If it’s high, your heart is having to work too hard. Recent research found a resting heart rate of more than 80bpm makes you 45 per cent more likely to die within the next 20 years. It can fluctuate massively though, so check a few times in the morning, before getting out of bed. See your GP if it’s higher than 100bpm. ALCOHOL UNITS: 2-3 A…

What’s your worst habit? Talking about myself. When’s the last time you said “I love you”? I say it every day to my daughter Phoebe, 25, and my partner Geoff [Powell]. Ever had a near-death experience? I’m a hypochondriac, so yes. Who was your first kiss? A boy called David when I was 14. My Girl Guides leader caught us and tried to hit us with a branch of a tree. Where is your happy place? My bath and my bed. I’m best sort of lying down. What’s your first memory? Sitting on my dad’s shoulders and him pretending he’d forgotten where we lived and walking up the wrong garden path. • Jenny is in Storage Hunters UK: Celeb Special, Dave, Tues 29 Dec, 8pm, and on tour, Jennyeclair.com…

The Saturdays star Rochelle Humes is back co-hosting extreme game show Ninja Warrior on ITV, and is very firm about one thing – she WON’T be having a go herself. Contestants on the show – a hit in several countries – face gruelling obstacle courses, including the tough “warped wall.” Rochelle, 26, who presents alongside Ben Shephard and Chris Kamara, tells us: “The line I was using last series was that I wasn’t going to have a go because of health and safety reasons. Actually, there’s nothing wrong with me – that was a way of getting people off my back so they wouldn’t keep asking! I know my strengths and it’s not that…” Revealing the new course is much harder this time, with the warped wall even higher, Rochelle…

His famous yearly Christmas trips to Barbados used to see him surrounded by a harem of exes, but after settling down with Lauren Silverman and their son Eric, 22 months, insiders say Simon Cowell has made big changes. In recent years, Simon, 56, has seen in the new year alongside exes Mezhgan Hussainy, Terri Seymour, Sinitta and Jackie St Clair – and last year former X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos joined them too. But pals say Lauren, 38, has asked Simon to make the annual trip more family-focused and not to spend so much time with his exes. A source says: “Lauren wanted their Christmas break to be about them spending time alone as a family. Simon sees his exes as just friends, so it’s not that she feels threatened,…

She dropped the bombshell at the start of December that she was “still madly in love” with George Kay following the dramatic collapse of their marriage in October amid claims he’d assaulted her. And when asked on Loose Womenlast month whether she’d take back 36-year-old George, Kerry – who’s mum to Molly, 14, Lilly-Sue, 12, Heidi, eight, Max, seven, and 19-month-old Dylan-Jorge – cryptically admitted: “I haven’t got a crystal ball.” But with emotions running high around Christmas and in the run-up to the new year, pals say Kerry is determined to keep her mind off things and has been turning to friends for support. Just before Christmas, she went to Morocco with close pal Danielle Brown, sister of Mel B, while mum Sue looked after the children – and…

Kim Kardashian has only just given birth to her second child, but insiders tell Closer she’s terrified her husband Kanye West is going abroad and effectively leaving her to be a single mum. Kim, 35, who gave birth to son Saint earlier this month, has told pals how 38-year-old Kanye told her he wants to jet to Paris early in the new year “for a few weeks” to work on his music. Last week, the rapper Tweeted: “I’m finishing my album and my next collection… no offense to anyone… I’m asking everyone DON’T ASK ME FOR ANYTHING TILL AFTER I’M FINISHED WITH MY ALBUM.” NEEDING SPACE Closer previously reported how the couple had rowed constantly in the lead-up to the birth of their son while living at Kim’s mum Kris’…

University lecturer Paul Kohler, 56, was attacked by four Polish burglars who broke into his home in Wimbledon in 2014. The 20-minute beating left him with horrific injuries including a fractured eye socket, a fracture to his left jawbone, a broken nose and bruising. Despite the terrifying ordeal, Paul decided to meet one of his attackers – Mariusz Tomaszewski, 33 – along with his wife Samantha McArthur, 50, who was also threatened, and daughter Eloise, 25, who hid in a bedroom during the attack. Paul – who is due to have similar meetings with at least two more of his attackers next year – said in an interview: “He didn’t try to minimise what he’d done. He said he was very sorry... he said he’d do his utmost not to…

THE COMEBACK BRIDE Jordan renews vows with cheating husband Kieran Hayler after forgiving his affairs with her two best mates. “Jordan is a pal and I always wanted her to find a good man and be happy. I’m happy for her and Kieran, but she must be a very forgiving person. The way I see it, he’s a stripper so he’s used to dangling his bits in front of middle-aged women’s faces. He must have just gotten confused. But as long as he only dangles his bits in Jordan’s face now, he’s fine in my books.” ON-STAGE FAIL Madonna takes a tumble at the Brit Awards. “Oh bless Madge, that cape dragged her down like a sack of sh*t. But she handled it so well. She popped right up again.…

New coaches Paloma and George have replaced Rita Ora and Tom Jones this series. How have they made the show different? Ricky: Everything’s different. It’s like the first year again – it’s tough. Will: Paloma has chops in the fire like Jessie J, she’s sweet like Kylie Minogue, edgy like Rita, but there are dimensions there that are so deep, only Paloma can bring them to the show. She’s the best female that we have had. I think she’s awesome. With George, I felt like I have known him my whole life. I grew up with his music, so it’s hard for me to not fan out in front of him. I’ve worked with Michael Jackson, I’ve performed with Prince, I’ve performed with Madonna – these are my idols. So…

SPEAKING UP FOR THE BEAUTY WITHIN It’s time to make resolutions – and vows to diet, exercise and take up new hobbies are among the most popular pledges. The results can be astounding, as Nicholas Moss has proved. The nine year old – who has Down's syndrome – had never spoken until four years ago when his pageant-mad sister took him along to one of her competitions. Mum Elaine was unsure at first but agreed, saying: “Who am I to say his condition or gender should stop him from doing what he wants?" Nicholas, from Southampton, shone on stage as he modelled glitzy outfits. So much so, his excitement about his new hobby bubbled over and he spoke for the first time. Now, after winning over 50 awards, with titles…

‘Time with my son is more precious than going to the gym’ There’s so much emphasis on getting into shape at this time of year – it’s natural given the fact we’ve all pigged out during December! But for me, it’s not just a once-a-year worry. I have a weekly battle with my weight. Since having my 15-month-old son Jaxon, I’ve lost 2st, but I still haven’t shifted all of my baby weight. I don’t want to put too much pressure on myself – I’m comfortable and I’m pleased I don’t have a single stretch mark but I’m not where I want to be. I’m currently 11st 2lbs and a size 12, but I’d like to be a stone lighter (I’m 5ft 8). I did a documentary a few years…

Looking as fabulous as ever at the age of 69, Joanna Lumley is set to wow fans when she returns to the big screen next July for the much-anticipated Absolutely Fabulous movie. Reprising her role as party-loving Patsy Stone, the stunning actress has recently finished a seven-week shoot on location in the UK and South of France. Many of the scenes of her and Jennifer Saunders, aka Eddy Monsoon, were shot on board a luxury yacht. And Joanna admits it was a blast to be reunited with her former co-star. She reveals: “It was awesome and of course me and Jennifer were swigging champagne on the back of the yacht. It was so great to all be back together again – we had an absolute scream. The film is not…

Q My new year’s resolution is to make more of an effort with my work wardrobe – what can you recommend that’s fashionable and professional? A Inject some colour into your work attire. The classic cut of a fitted blazer makes high octane hues office-appropriate. Invest now and wear with jeans and heels for nights out like Nicole, too. 3 OF THE BEST HERE’S HOW… Q I want to treat myself, but I overspent in December. What can I buy to update my look? A For spring, it’s all in the details! Pussy bows, brooches and detailed collars were all over the catwalks. Pin brooches on everything from blazers to jumpsuits, make pussy bows with ribbon, or add a detachable collar to update basic shirts. 3 OF THE BEST HERE’S…

She’s long been a poster girl for healthy living and, as Davina McCall shows off her toned six-pack in gym gear, it’s not hard to see why. In the flesh, she’s slim but toned and her skin glows – in fact, if ever there was an advert for the benefits of eating well and exercising, it’s Davina. FITTING IN ‘ME’ TIME And the television star says she feels in her best shape ever. As a busy mum-of-three to Holly, 14, Tilly, 12, and Chester, nine, Davina treats exercising as her “me” time. But she admits she doesn’t have the time to work out every day. “Life is busy, so if I can fit in four sessions a week I feel really lucky,” says Davina, who admits she didn’t start taking…

ALEX HOLLYWOOD’S SAUSAGE AND ONION PIE WITH ENGLISH MUSTARD SERVES 8 • Oil, for frying and greasing• 2 large onions, chopped• 1 large garlic clove, crushed• 800g pork sausages, chopped, skins removed• 4 sage leaves, chopped• 1tbsp freshly chopped parsley• 2tsp English mustard powder or paste• 2 eggs, beaten For the pastry: • 300g plain flour, plus extra for dusting• 150g salted butter, cubed• 1 egg yolk• Pinch of salt STEP 1 Make the pastry. Rub the flour and butter until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the egg and salt, then mix in 2-3tbsps water. Wrap the dough in cling film and chill. STEP 2 Preheat the oven to 190°C/Gas mark 5. Grease a pie dish. Fry the onions and garlic in oil, until golden. Combine the meat with the onion mix, sage, parsley and mustard. Stir in half the egg.…

Model and TV personality Jodie Marsh, 36, on her health scare “A few months ago, I decided to have my fertility checked in case I’d missed the boat. After an ultrasound my doctor told me they’d found a cyst on my ovary. The first thing I thought was ‘I have cancer!’ I freaked out. I had to go for more tests and, within 24 hours, I was told the cyst was benign, would go away on its own and wouldn’t affect my fertility. I was so grateful.”…

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In your latest docu, you say being overweight is fast becoming more acceptable… I don’t agree with the phrase “fat shaming” at all. I completely disagree with people saying it’s wrong to shame fat people. We seem to have got to a place in our country where we are accepting of fat and I don’t think we are addressing the fact that one in four kids are obese. How can this issue be dealt with, would you say? It is properly bonkers the amount of cr*p kids can get access to – they need to do more exercise. As I showed when I put on and lost almost 4st; if you “eat less and move more” you will lose weight. You set up the Katie Hopkins’ Fat Club, how’s that…

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 2 R-PATZ ACTION SAT 2 JAN, 9PM, E4 If, for some reason, you haven’t caught the final part in the Twilight series, here’s another chance to swoon over R-Patz and Kristen Stewart in the roles that made them stars. In this instalment, Bella and Edward’s daughter is causing a stink after the Volturi declare her an abomination. Gosh! AMY MOVING DOCU FRI 8 JAN, 9PM, C4 Here’s a timely reminder of the amazing talent that was Amy Winehouse, who tragically died from alcohol poisoning four years ago. This award-winning documentary is uplifting and heartbreaking all at the same, mainly because we get to see young Amy before the stardom and substance abuse hit. There’s lots of unseen footage from when she was a…

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