Innholdsfortegnelse for 23 April 2024 i Bella

CELEB NEWS & GOSSIP Congratulations are in order for Lorraine Kelly, who is about to become a grandmother for the first time! Lorraine's daughter and podcast co-host Rosie Smith, 29, is expecting her first child with partner Steve White, and announced the news on Instagram with a picture of her growing baby bump. “We could not be more excited – you're already so loved little one,” she wrote. A second photo showed the ultrasound scan at the threemonth mark with the words, “The bean at 12 weeks, the size of a fig.” The news was equally as exciting for 64-year-old Lorraine. Resharing the post by Rosie, who is Lorraine's only child with husband Steve Smith, the ITV star wrote, “THE most exciting thing! Cannot wait to be a granny and…

After meeting in 2002, tying the knot in 2010 and welcoming three children together, actors Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen have announced their divorce. On 5 April, Isla, 48, and Sacha, 52, released a joint statement to Instagram which read, “After a long tennis match lasting over 20 years, we are finally putting our racquets down. In 2023, we jointly filed to end our marriage.” At first, the pair's announcement seemed to be linked to actress Rebel Wilson's recent claims that Sacha had bullied her on the set of the 2016 comedy Grimsby – something the actor has denied – but a source later suggested that the pair's divorce had been in the pipeline for several years. They said, “Isla has known for some time, and after some difficult…

King Charles made his first appearance in public since his cancer diagnosis in January over Easter, much to the delight of the nation. And it seems like there's good news ahead as plans for his future engagements continue. “The King is raring to go after a significant amount of time off,” said an insider. The monarch greeted well-wishers at an Easter church service in Windsor, shaking their hands and stopping to chat as they told him to “keep going strong”. And following a successful start to his cancer treatment, it was reported last week that Buckingham Palace is pressing on with plans for Charles’ state visit to Australia in October. The trip would also feature visits to New Zealand and Samoa, which is hosting the annual Commonwealth Heads of Government…

Making my boys, Owen, five, and Ollie, three, breakfast, I listened as they chattered about our cinema trip that afternoon to see Toy Story 4. I normally drove Ollie to nursery, but that day we agreed that my husband, Andrew, 47, would take him on his way to work, while I stayed home with Owen who was on school holidays. After kissing Ollie goodbye, Andrew strapped him into his carseat. “Bye bye Mama,” Ollie said, waving to me. It was a hot, sunny July day and I smiled as I watched them drive off. At lunchtime, I checked the nursery app to see what Ollie had eaten, and I was puzzled to read he hadn't been signed in that morning. Picking up my phone, I called Andrew, who said he…

Griddled chicken with chipotle dressing Serves 4 Ready in 1 hour 15 minutes 4 baking potatoes, pricked with a fork 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts 200g fat-free natural yoghurt 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 level tsp chipotle paste 4 sweetcorn cobs Low-calorie cooking spray 2tsp Cajun spice mix FOR THE SLAW: 1 red onion, finely sliced Juice of 2 limes 400g carrots, peeled and coarsely grated or cut into short thin strips ½ red cabbage, shredded 150g pickled jalapeños 50g fresh coriander, leaves picked, reserving some to serve 1 Preheat your oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6. Bake the potatoes for 1 hour, or until soft in the middle. 2 Meanwhile, to make the slaw, put the onion and lime juice in a large bowl with a pinch of salt. Toss well and leave to soften for…

After I had my son at 33, I didn't lose the weight I gained during pregnancy. Instead, I gained more and then, aged 37, I fell pregnant with my daughter and piled on the pounds. I hated myself and I felt disgusted that I'd let myself get so big. I would eat without knowing when to stop. I felt like all eyes were on me whenever I went out and longed to blend into the crowd. When my children were about seven and 11, I felt incredibly low about myself. I was so selfconscious about my size, I just wanted to hide away. The bigger I got, the less I wanted to go out with friends or in couples. All my friends were thinner so I always thought everyone would…

better health For most of us, trying to change existing habits or introduce new ones (and make them stick) is notoriously difficult. How many times have you embarked on a new fitness plan, vowed to eat more healthily, or sworn to the hygienist that you'll floss daily only to fail a week or two in? Psychotherapist and Sunday Times best-selling author, Anna Mathur (left), says, “The reason it's hard to form new habits is because we are creatures of habit. Therefore, unless we are really intentional about making changes, we go into autopilot and tend to keep on doing the same thing over and over. It requires energy to change and challenge habits, and we are wired to go for the easy option, which is often the most comfortable choice.…

£50 Star letter Outpouring of support What a lovely article about how the Princess of Wales and King Charles are finding comfort and strength from their shared experience of facing cancer together (issue 14). Kate's TV address to the nation was brave and I'm glad it stopped the ridiculous rumour mill in its tracks and replaced it with an outpouring of support and understanding instead. I wish them both a speedy recovery to good health. Ann Johnson, Runcorn We love Sharon It was great to read the Sharon Osbourne interview, fresh from her stint on Celebrity Big Brother (issue 13). It was daunting to read her talk so frankly about the time Ozzy allegedly tried to kill her while he was on drugs, yet they are still happily married long…

TV interview It's been a tough few months for Emmerdale star Zoe Henry as she's played out some of the hardest scenes of her career. Her character Rhona Goskirk took extreme lengths to keep baby Ivy and this month sees the culmination of the ITV soap's emotional storyline, with the vet and mother of two standing trial for kidnap. Complications arose because while Ivy is genetically hers, Rhona has no legal rights over the child as she was conceived with a frozen embryo that her ex-husband Gus (Alan McKenna) used without her consent. Off-screen, Zoe, 50, is married to fellow Emmerdale actor Jeff Hordley (Cain Dingle). The couple, who have been together for 30 years and celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary last August, have daughter Violet, 19, and son Stan,…

PRIZE crossword WIN £200 Solve the crossword to find, reading from top to bottom in the shaded squares, the name of a British TV presenter. This is your competition entry answer. See the ‘How to enter’ panel, below right. Across 1 Leather pistol case (7) 4 US tennis legend, Pete - - - (7) 8 Star sign that comes after Libra (7) 12 Trapezoid-shaped musical instrument, anagram of LIME CURD (8) 14 Large Spanish estate, or famous Manchester nightclub (8) 17 You've Got - - -, romcom with Meg Ryan (4) 18 - - - Fudd, cartoon hunter and Bugs Bunny's archenemy (5) 19 Christian - - -, designer and founder of a French fashion house (4) 20 Spirit, resilience (6) 21 Pearl-producing shellfish (6) 23 Hangman's knot (5) 25 Last Greek letter (5) 26 Surgical procedure (9) 27 - - - King, actress…

Her Emmy Award-winning turn in the TV series Ted Lasso and her presenting role at the Eurovision Song Contest last year saw Hannah Waddingham earn legions of fans, and her star is rumoured to rise even higher this year after sources have suggested that the actress, 49, is in talks to appear on Strictly Come Dancing 2024. Insiders claim, “She loves the show – she has heard so much about it from Anton [Du Beke] and [Anton's wife] Hannah [Summers], as she is a close friend to both – and is keen to do it. It's just a question of whether or not it's possible to fit it into her schedule. Obviously it's a very big commitment and she is incredibly in demand at the moment.”…

celeb news Life's going swimmingly for Alison Hammond. She's never been in higher demand, with top telly jobs on This Morning, The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer and For The Love Of Dogs, she moved into her “dream home”, and she's lined up an exciting new TV series with the BBC. And on top of that, she's looking fabulous and younger than ever! The star, 49, has just been announced as the host of Alison Hammond's Big Weekend, which sees celebrities welcoming her into their homes for two days. “I'm so excited to serve up some big lols and tons of OMG revelations as I spend some quality time with some of the UK's favourite celebrities,” she said. Her recent hosting stints on This Morning and…

With summer on the horizon a lot of us will be thinking about losing weight to feel our best ahead of our holidays. With this healthy eating plan from Slimming World you'll discover new and exciting ways to enjoy food that's good for your weight loss and your health. And you could lose up to 7lbs if you follow the plan for two weeks.* HOW IT WORKS 1 Follow the menu. Feel free to repeat any days you enjoy! 2 Slimming World's eating paln, Food Optimising, is based on the science of energy density (the calories per gram in food), of satiety (how filling a food is) and how easy a food is to overeat. It's a simple way to cut calories without counting them and lose weight without going…

Prawn, chicken & chorizo traybake Serves 6 Ready in 1 hr 25 mins 2tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, diced 2 sweet pointed red peppers, chopped into bite-size chunks 2 large skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size chunks 150g chorizo, roughly sliced 2tsp smoked paprika 1 chicken stock cube, dissolved in 100ml boiling water 400g can chopped tomatoes 200g raw king prawns  3 x 250g pkt microwaveable brown basmati and wild rice TO SERVE Chopped parsley, lemon wedges, crisp green salad 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas 6. Place the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and fry gently for 10 mins or until translucent. Add the garlic and peppers, and cook until the peppers have softened. Add the chicken and cook for 3…

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Should I let him meet my kids? Q My parents had me when they were young, and I was the first of five. As I was the oldest, they expected me to look after the younger ones and I was more or less their maid. My dad was always angry and told me once when he was drunk that he blamed me because it meant he was stuck with my mum for good. I left home when I was 16 and cut ties with all of them. I'm now married with three children of my own. My husband is a terrific dad, very hands-on and we've created the family I always dreamt of. My dad got in contact via Facebook recently. We started messaging, then we video called, and finally…

AMERICA FERRERA Barbie star America, 39, rocked a bouncy, blunt number with subtle layers at the 2024 Oscars, which enhances her natural beauty. JENNIFER ANISTON Friends star Jen, 55, brought back ‘90s vibes when she went back to her Rachel roots with a choppy long ‘do at the SAG Awards. RITA ORA “Sometimes you gotta cut out the things in life that don't serve you,” said Rita, 33, as she went for the chop. PENÉLOPE CRUZ Penélope, 49, looks like an oldschool screen siren with her short bob and beautiful blonde highlights. SYDNEY SWEENEY The White Lotus actress Sydney, 26, showed off her chic and soft bob at the Oscars. ZENDAYA The baroque version with voluminous curls and rounded ends, seen on Zendaya, 27, evokes old Hollywood. A winning look!…

Actress Claire Sweeney and former professional boxer Ricky Hatton have reportedly been on “several” dates over the past month and were spotted on their most recent, a Mancunian pub crawl, last week. The pair – who met on Dancing on Ice earlier this year – looked extremely comfortable in one another's company, walking together with their arms around each other. Ricky, 45, is allegedly “besotted” with former Brookside star Claire, 52, with a source revealing, “The chemistry was electric on Dancing on Ice. Ricky went out of the show early on but he contacted her afterwards and let's say he started wooing her. They've been out on several dates. They've been seeing each other quite a bit.” Claire is mum to Jaxon, nine, with her ex-fiancé Daniel Reilly, while Ricky…

No Amy Rowland, 39, writer ‘I'd rather cut costs elsewhere’ My husband and dad are my two favourite men. But they are closely followed by Saleem, my cleaner, who I adore and honestly don't know what I'd do without. He comes for two hours every three weeks and leaves our two-bedroom flat looking like a hotel. The man is worth every single penny. I find it crazy that anyone would suggest having a cleaner is lazy. Having a cleaner when you work fulltime (and my husband, Matt, works shifts), is far from lazy – it's practical and gives me a healthy work-life balance. Plus it's a smart choice for couples. Matt and I are often like ships in the night so the time we do have off together is precious.…

1 Prioritise you While we can often feel under pressure to put everyone else first, they'll only get the best of us if we show ourselves a bit of TLC, too. Doing something that makes you smile – booking a manicure, watching a favourite comedy show, or anything on these pages – will give your spirits a lift. And when you feel good, not only do you have more energy to help others, but you'll also feel more inclined to stick to your weight loss goals, too. 2 Celebrate the journey If your slimming goal is still a way off, a physical reminder of how far you've come will fire you up in seconds. Try on a too-big skirt or top and revel in your success. You've got this! 3…

Scrolling through TikTok, my eyes lit up as a delicious iced treat popped up on my screen. Rummaging through my cupboards I was delighted to see that I had all the ingredients I needed to make it. It was 2020, we were in lockdown and I had discovered a whole world of baking ideas on TikTok and Facebook. I'd never baked before; I'd avoided it completely because I knew I'd be too tempted as my weight was something I'd always struggled with. From shakes, to pills, to personal trainers – I'd tried it all over the years. I even joined Slimming World multiple times, but I'd lose weight then stop going and slowly it would creep back on. So by the time the pandemic hit I was a size 14…

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Dipping my paddle into the gentle currents of the sea, I relaxed as the soothing motion propelled my board forward and I glided through the water. A sense of happiness and calm always flowed through me whenever I was paddle boarding or surfing. But as the sea breeze ruffled my hair, I missed Scooter. Scooter, now nine, was a rescue dog from Portugal, who'd been found on the streets, destined to be put down until a charity scooped him up. A lovely mixture of poodle and Portuguese podengo, I brought him back in 2016 to the home I shared with my wife, Michelle, 52, in West Sussex. Scooter became my best friend, a companion who sensed when I was struggling. I'd been a police officer with the Met for 27…

GEMINI 22 May — 21 June You gravitate towards friends in the first half of the week because you love their company. However, from midweek you need a little more time alone, especially on the 21st, so try to balance those sociable phases with interludes when you can be solitary. Theme of the week: Magic 0906 650 7232 CANCER 22 June — 23 July You're entering a period when there's a huge emphasis on being with people who share your interests and who understand you. But avoid assuming that you know what someone thinks because that could lead to shocking experiences on the 20th and 21st. Theme of the week: Independence 0906 650 7233 LEO 24 July — 23 August If you're a typical Leo you don't like being left…