Innholdsfortegnelse for 1 April 2025 i Bella

Just days after Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff announced their split, things have taken a turn – with Ben's ex-wife Abby Cohen speaking out, over a decade after falling victim to the Strictly curse. When Ben, 46, appeared on the BBC dance show back in 2013, the rugby player had been married to childhood sweetheart Abby for 13 years – sharing twins Harriette and Isabelle, now 17. However, Ben soon fell for his dance partner Kristina, 47. Denying anything happened while on Strictly, Ben and Kristina got together soon after – welcoming daughter Milena, eight, in 2016, before getting engaged in 2022. However, it was revealed last week that the couple were splitting amid reports of financial troubles, allegedly owing £1 million. Now, photographer Abby has opened up in a…

Ruth Langsford has celebrated her 65th birthday this week, marking her first as a single woman following her split from ex-husband Eamonn Holmes. The Loose Women star jetted off on a relaxing holiday. Posting a gorgeous snap of her soaking up the sunset on a gorgeous beach, she wrote, ‘So this is 65… Thank you for all your lovely birthday messages.’ Among the many famous faces sending their love was close pal Vanessa Feltz, who shared, ‘Can't wait to party to the max!’ I Kissed a Boy host Dannii Minogue added, ‘Happy birthday. What a stunning photo. Enjoy and cheers to you!’ And a happy birthday from us too, Ruth!…

Growing up on our screens as trumpet-loving Sonia Jackson in EastEnders has turned Natalie Cassidy into one of the country's best-loved TV stars. Over the past three decades, the 41-year-old actor has become a household favourite, whether she's singing her heart out as Bush on The Masked Singer, running the London Marathon in honour of her late co-star Barbara Windsor or opening up about her weight struggles. As she leaves the long-running soap where she made her name after 32 years, Nat is looking forward to spending more time with her fiancé Marc Humphreys – who she has been with for 10 years – and her children, eight-year-old daughter Joanie, plus Eliza, 14, from her previous relationship with Adam Cottrell. ‘We need siestas in the UK’ Natalie talks to us…

Smooth bumpy skin Keratosis pilaris, also known as chicken skin, happens when hair follicles become blocked with a build-up of keratin, causing small bumps to appear on your skin. Although harmless, the condition can be improved with body products. Use Hello Klean's Blank Space Anti-KP Body Wash, £18, to loosen trapped keratin and dead skin cells. Similarly, we've found First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA, £31, gently exfoliates to reveal visibly smoother and clearer skin. The Inkey List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick, £15, is a great way to target specific problem areas. Simply apply to clean and dry skin to help with uneven texture and trapped pores. Reduce body acne Body breakouts can affect everyone of all ages and are often a result of…

Triple-chocolate cookie bars Makes 14 Takes 50min, plus cooling • 130g unsalted butter, softened • 65g brown sugar • 90g caster sugar • 1 egg • 2tsp vanilla bean paste • 1/2tsp salt • 130g plain flour • 25g dark cocoa powder • 1/2tsp baking powder • 100g white chocolate chips • 100g milk chocolate chips • 50g dark, milk and white chocolate chips, to garnish 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C. Line a 20cm square cake tin with baking paper. 2 Using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the butter, sugars and egg until creamy and pale. Add the vanilla and salt and mix to combine. 3 In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa and baking powder to combine. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and…

Standing in my hotel lobby in Kathmandu, Nepal, the ground suddenly lifted, and before I knew it, I was being thrown to the marble floor. All around me, people were falling like dominos, and the air was filled with screams and shattering glass. ‘I'm going to die,’ I thought as I was hurled to the floor. I lived in Mexico and was used to earthquakes, which is what I realised this was. But I'd never experienced anything as bad as this. Desperately, I crawled out of the exit, with a stampede of people behind me, and looked for my colleagues. It was April 2015, I was 32 years old and my team and I had travelled to Nepal for a major conference on farming in developing countries. We were due…

Danny Jones has publicly apologised to his wife, amid rumours she has moved out of their family home. Earlier this month, the McFly rocker – who has been married to Georgia Horsley, 38, since 2014 – was spotted sharing a drunken kiss with his I'm A Celeb campmate Maura Higgins, 34, at a Brits after party. Danny wrote on Instagram, ‘I want to deeply apologise to my wife and family for putting them in this situation. I love them so much and we'll continue to deal with this privately.’ He thanked fans for their ‘patience, understanding and support’. However, reports have now surfaced that former Miss England star Georgia – who shares son Cooper, seven, with Danny – has moved in with a friend.…

Early years Born in Nelsonville, Ohio, to teacher Barbara and entrepreneur-journalist Stephen, Sarah Jessica Parker is one of eight children. From a young age, she was interested in the arts. Her first role was performing alongside her siblings in a local production of The Sound Of Music, leading to parts in The Innocents on Broadway, before winning the lead role in the musical Annie in 1979. Stage to screen After a year on Annie, SJP got her first big break when she was offered the lead role in TV sitcom Square Pegs in 1982. While the show only lasted one series, her portrayal of shy and awkward teen Patty – alongside Amy Linker as her best friend Lauren – marked the actor as an aspiring star. ‘I loved Patty Green,’…

As the clocks turned midnight, I watched fireworks erupt in the sky with a sinking feeling. Unlike everyone around me, I was far from excited about the new year ahead. Aged 27 and weighing 27 stone, I was desperate to lose weight but didn't know where to start. I feared 2016 was going to be just like the year before had been, feeling helpless. I'd battled with my weight since childhood, and things only got worse as I grew older. After years of unhealthy snacks and takeaways, I couldn't even walk to the end of the road without fighting for breath. I worried about the future, and having irregular periods made me fear I'd never have the family I longed for. But that New Year's Eve was like a wake-up…

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My step-parents are now together! Q My parents both died a few months apart last year. They hadn't been together since I was a baby. My dad had an affair and left the family to go and live with his mistress and her children. I never belonged in their house. It was never my home. I slept on the sofa, wasn't invited on family holidays, and my stepmum always told me that I was too demanding and was jealous of her and her kids because they got to live with my dad. Maybe she was right. I didn't really understand at the time – I just thought I was the difficult one and because of that, I wasn't wanted. I found out last week that my step-parents are now in…

PARIS JACKSON Although she's followed in the footsteps of her King of Pop father Michael Jackson by releasing music, Paris, 26, has also modelled for brands including Vivienne Tam and Philipp Plein. DANIEL JULEZ J. SMITH JR. Daniel, 20 – who goes by the name Julez – is taking the modelling world by storm. Auntie Beyoncé and mum Solange Knowles (pictured) sat front row at last year's Luar show. ROMEO BECKHAM The middle son of Victoria and David Beckham, former footballer Romeo, 22, has recently rekindled his modelling career. He's worked for brands including Burberry and Versace. LILA MOSS It's no surprise that Lila is a natural on the runway. After all, her mum is supermodel Kate Moss! The starlet, 22, has already modelled for the likes of Victoria's Secret…

Following the birth of his little girl, Mark Wright has gushed about fatherhood. The former TOWIE star, 38 – who welcomed daughter Palma Elizabeth with ex-Corrie actor Michelle Keegan, 37 – opened up about being a first-time dad on his radio show last week. An emotional Mark said, ‘It's the best feeling in the world. I wake up every morning just so excited to see her face. It's made me realise what life is all about, and my little baby Palma, I love you so much and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you.’ Mark also took the time to praise Fool Me Once star Michelle, who he married back in 2015, as well as his own mother, fellow former TOWIE alumni Carol Wright. He…

A man has been jailed for 16 weeks, after being found guilty of stalking Girls Aloud star Cheryl. Daniel Bannister, 50, broke his restraining order by turning up at the singer's home in December. Cheryl, 41 – who is mum to son Bear, seven, from her relationship with late One Direction star Liam Payne – said she ‘immediately panicked’ when spotting Bannister on security cameras. She also told officers that while Bear was not at home at the time, he was due back at any moment. Jailing Bannister again, the judge also replaced his existing three-year restraining order with a new one that will run indefinitely.…

It's been clear for some time that relations between King Charles, Queen Camilla, his son Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have not been good. Now, despite Harry seeming to be keen to reconcile with his dad, it looks as if Charles is still hurting – and sources tell Bella that he can't even bear to read about his son and daughter-in-law in the newspapers as he finds it too emotional. Every morning, King Charles, 76, and Queen Camilla, 77, are presented with the day's papers alongside their breakfast. ‘It became extremely upsetting’ However, we are told that any potentially upsetting stories related to Harry and Meghan are deliberately covered up by staff. According to our source, aides cover up the offending articles with black sticky paper to prevent Charles and…

Jean-ius Denim Hardwearing and versatile, this classic style is an essential for any wardrobe Retro suedette Tap into this season's boho trend with these soft suede options. Simply pair with denim for an on-trend finish Ladylike Bouclé Adopt tweed-like textures, collarless necklines and luxe-looking gold buttons for a timeless, feminine look Cosy & Quilted Fancy something a little cosier? Grab a padded style that will work with your everyday staples while shielding you from the elements Khaki Army Green continues to dominate outerwear trends for spring – consider it a neutral that will pair with anything and everything…

If your New Year resolution to commit to exercise hasn't worked out, don't worry, you're not alone – 80% of people who resolved to do this have given up by now! The solution for you could be to simply get more active throughout the day, helping to burn calories and build more muscle to rev up your metabolism. Eating more of one crucial food group can also help provide brilliant benefits too – read on to find out more. 1 Be an exercise snacker Whenever you have a spare moment, Edwina Jenner, personal trainer and health coach (edwinajenner.com), recommends doing burpees, three sets of 10 repetitions; and squats, three sets of 15-20 reps (and hold a full 1litre water bottle in each hand as you work out to increase the…

£50 Star letter Strong Monica I found your article about Monica, who kept her midlife baby bump a secret (issue 10) to be quite an emotional read. Monica showed strength and resilience on her journey to becoming a mum. It doesn't come easy to many of us. I too suffered many miscarriages before being lucky enough to become a mum to two children. I wish her many years of happiness! Mandy Melvin, Goodshaw Ski season I loved the photos of the celebs on their winter holidays (issue 10). My own to Italy was equally joyful until disaster struck. Our ski club's newsletter later mentioned that there were only two damaged limbs that season, but it was poor me that had both of them! Maggie Cobbett, Ripon THIS WEEK Bella LOVES……

For the week 24–30 March TAURUS 21 April — 21 May You may have thought that a recent situation or emotion involving a friend was done and dusted, but it crops up again from midweek onwards. This is your opportunity to finally resolve things in ways that will benefit everyone concerned. Theme of the week: Compassion 0906 650 7231 GEMINI 22 May — 21 June Right now you're putting a certain someone on a very high pedestal. This is great if they deserve it, but take care not to invest them with qualities that they don't really have. Pay attention to your dreams and fancies on the 31st. Theme of the week: Abilities 0906 650 7232 CANCER 22 June — 23 July The current emphasis on getting ahead and achieving…