Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 652 i Closer

We’ve featured many controversial stories in Closer about people who are perceived to abuse the benefits system. But this week we look in depth at the other end of the spectrum – those who have so little they’re forced to rely on charity to eat. The stories we uncovered at a foodbank in London were just heartbreaking – including a woman who was about to go to her mum’s funeral, but had no money for food let alone a wreath. We challenge you to read our report on page 18 and not feel compassion… and gratitude for every good thing in your life. GET CLOSER WHEREVER YOU ARE DOWNLOAD: DIGITAL EDITION AVAILABLE ON APPLE AND GOOGLE PLAY JOIN US: GET OUR FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER VISIT: WWW.CLOSERONLINE.CO.UK  WWW.CLOSERDIETS.COM TAKE PART: TWITTER.COM/CLOSERONLINE…

While both have appeared to have moved on with new partners, new lives and more children – the bitter battle between Jordan and Peter looks set to continue. It was announced last week that the court date for a legal battle that has been ongoing for three years has been postponed again until January 2016. The pair – who have two children together, Junior, nine, and Princess, seven, and split six years ago after four years of marriage – have been embroiled in a very public court battle since 2012. Jordan, 37, is seeking damages from Pete, 42, and her ex-manager Claire Powell – who still represents Pete – alleging they orchestrated a smear campaign against her by selling private information about her, which they deny. With the court date…

Closer’s psychologist Emma Kenny explains: “Kate has long been known as the wild child of the modelling world. She’s gained a legion of fans due to her beautiful looks and rock and roll lifestyle. It’s a persona she’s patented – and Kate doesn’t see a need to tone down her behaviour, as it’s what’s made her a household name. In her early career, she courted controversy with her ‘heroin chic’ look. She then raised eyebrows with her romance with drug addict Pete Doherty, and was caught on camera using a substance that looked like cocaine. But her fame has never diminished and she’s rarely vilified for her actions – instead, she’s continually validated by her loyal fans who adore her attitude. She’s the Peter Pan of the modelling world –…

Auditions have already kicked off, but there are still question marks over the official line-up of The X Factor judging panel. With Simon Cowell, 55, and Cheryl, 31, set to return to the show, reports say they are likely to be joined by presenter Nick Grimshaw, 30. He’s remained tight-lipped about the role, but ousted judge Louis Walsh said in a recent interview that the star had “got my job. I’ve flat out left.” Now sources say Simon is keen to tempt singer Rita Ora away from her role on The Voice panel to fill the fourth judge’s’ seat, and has reportedly offered her a £1.5m contract, as well as an unlimited clothing allowance and use of his private jet. She turned down the role last March, but is said…

Closer's Acting Chief Sub-Editor Roxanne Ridge, who is vegan, gives her view on the backlash. She says: “It’s easy to get the vegan rage about Beyoncé – she's bragging about being vegan, yet visited vegan eateries dressed as an animal, by wearing fur and leather outfits back in 2013. “While veganism means different things to different people – I didn’t throw out my leather bags as soon as I went vegan – it’s more than just avoiding meat, dairy and eggs, or trying to lose weight. It’s living compassionately to respect the environment and animals. “Bey was undeniably silly wearing fur to vegan restaurants, but she has said all along that she changed her diet for weight-loss reasons, rather than animal rights. “However you look at it, she’s a global…

She finally called time on her shaky relationship with Dan Hooper last week, shortly before jetting off to Spain with her daughter Polly, four, and son David, 20, to get away from it all. Now pals say Kym Marsh, 38, has been left devastated by her broken engagement. A source says: “Kym’s heartbroken about things not working out with Dan – they met for crisis talks after he moved out last month, but couldn’t see how they could turn things around. They’re no longer in contact and Kym’s accepted they just drifted apart. She’s told friends she feels exhausted from the whole thing – she needed to get away on holiday and take time out.” The couple’s year-long relationship got off to a rocky start when Kym – who also…

They’ve only been dating for six months, but supermodel and actress Cara Delevingne is so smitten with her American girlfriend, singer St Vincent – real name Annie Clark – the couple have moved in together. Cara – who Tweeted back in April that she was “very much in love” – moved into 32-year-old St Vincent’s New York apartment last month, and friends close to the pair say they couldn’t be happier. An insider reveals: “They’re so in love and both say they feel like they’ve found The One. When Annie asked Cara to move in with her, she agreed immediately. They feel really settled at the moment.” Despite buying a luxurious £2.9million townhouse in west London last year, 22-year-old Cara has been spending an increasing amount of time overseas as…

Former Geordie Shore star Sophie Kasaei, 24, often came under fire for her on-air bedroom shenanigans. She insists sex is just a normal part of life, saying: “When I was on Geordie Shore , we always had to defend ourselves from critics who said the show was too steamy because we had sex on camera. I was always with my boyfriend so I never saw the problem having sex with him on the show. It would have seemed weird to viewers if we’d never been intimate. Sex is a normal part of life and Love Island is just showing what all young people do when they’re on holiday. I’ve been told the producers of Love Island are the same as we had on Geordie Shore so…

She welcomed her “miracle” baby boy with partner Daniel Reilly last September, becoming a mum for the first time at the age of 43. Now actress and Magic Radio presenter Claire Sweeney admits she uses Google to help with the things she finds challenging about raising eight-month-old Jaxon. And as she prepares to take her son abroad for the first time on a relaxing break, Claire tells Closer about her worries ahead of the trip. She says: “I’m heading on holiday to Spain this month. It’ll be Jaxon’s first time abroad so I’m nervous. I keep thinking: ‘Are his ears going to be OK during take off?’ and ‘What am I allowed to take through security?’ I’ve been Googling everything – like bottle allowances on board! I’m flying out there…

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SERVES 4 4 x 150g salmon fillets, skin removed 2 fennel bulbs, sliced 1tbsp olive oil FOR THE MARINADE: 4tbsp sherry vinegar 2tbsp soy sauce 2tbsp sesame oil 4 spring onions, sliced 2.5cm piece root ginger, peeled and grated 1tbsp chopped chives 1tbsp chopped coriander LISA FAULKNER’S SALMON WITH SOY, FENNEL AND GINGER STEP 1 Put all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and add the salmon. Cover and transfer to the fridge to marinate for at least 2 hours. STEP 2 Preheat the oven to 200°C/Gas mark 6. Toss the sliced fennel with the olive oil and spread in an even layer over the bottom of an ovenproof dish. Roast for 25 mins, stirring occasionally, then remove from the oven. STEP 3 Lay the salmon fillets on top of…

HOW TO... HANDLE WORK SETBACKS Kelly Brook was crushed when her sitcom, One Big Happy, was axed in May. If you’re in a similar situation – you failed to get your dream job, missed out on a promotion, or a project you put your heart and soul into didn’t work out, it will feel like the end of the world. Here’s how to dust yourself down and find success. TAKE TIME Give yourself a set amount of time to feel sad, be it a day or a whole weekend, then decide what to do next. If it hurt to lose it, then it’s worth trying again. GET FEEDBACK Often it only takes a few small refinements to ensure you’re fully prepared next time. Email and thank them for the opportunity…

Ah, the perils of summer! While you can wear floaty dresses with their natural air-conditioning, we’re still in our jeans and pants, struggling to cope with the sandpaper-like feel of hot skin rubbing on hot skin in that most delicate of areas. On top of that, there’s a constant pinching sensation like something out of 50 Shades – minus the kinky pleasure bit. Sadly for anyone standing nearby, our only remedy is to subtly jiggle things around to set them free. But no matter how subtle, it’s always going to look sleazy. Your best bet if easily offended? Look the other way!…

My face looks so old  Q I’m 30 but look older. The skin on my face is rough, with patches of pigment, and I’ve got wrinkles. I smoke but apart from that I look after myself. What can I do? Frannie, by email A I hate to sound harsh but the phrase “I smoke but I look after myself” is a total contradiction. If you smoke, you don’t look after yourself and you are putting your health at risk. And smoking causes premature ageing – another reason to stop. Today. You should also avoid the sun; wear a sunscreen daily, even in winter. And go to see your GP to have blood tests to check you don’t have underlying skin or hormonal problems. Why do I have chilblains?  Q My…

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Nick Tilsley, Erica’s on/off flame, has organised an unwelcome 50th birthday bash for Erica. Why is she such a party pooper? She’s pregnant at 50 and she thinks a party heightens the age thing. She’s horrified and sticks around for a bit, but then Nick’s mum Gail presents her with a birthday card that has reminders of the moon landing. Erica tells everyone to stay and have a good time, but she gets out of there. Leaving the door open for her love rival Carla Connor! Yep – there’s Carla lurking in the sidelines, played by the lovely Miss Ali King. It’s sad, isn’t it? I look at her and think: “Gosh, there’s no competition!” Although I think Erica is funnier. And then tragedy strikes… Erica is in the Rover’s…

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‘MARK NEEDS THERAPY TO GET OVER ME!’ After his Twitter rant demanding she stays away from him, Lauren Goodger is telling pals it’s former fiancé Mark Wright who needs to get over her. Mark – who was on his last days of a two-week honeymoon with Michelle – Tweeted last week: ‘Endless mentions RE: me and us is embarrassing. It’s hurtful to think one person needs to mention YOU every week to earn a living. If your reading this, please PLEASE respect my wife and STOP’ [sic]. Mark’s outburst followed claims Lauren, who split with him in August 2011, mocked the newlyweds in a cryptic online post ahead of their wedding, reading: “She’s the kind of girl a guy meets when he’s too young, and he f***s up because there’s…

Relationship expert Judi James says: “Sometimes when a relationship ends, the emotions continue. With these couples, the love they once had has turned to anger but it’s still an emotion that links them. By engaging in a court battle, Jordan has a link to Peter. And by mentioning her ex-boyfriend and posting cryptic Tweets, Lauren is still keeping a link with Mark. These bitter exes are hugely disruptive to their current partners. The best thing Mark could do would be to ignore Lauren and focus on Michelle. And in Jordan’s case, she needs to assure husband Kieran that he’s her number one priority and not her court case with Peter.”…

As Bruce Jenner, he was the frustrated dad relegated to life in the shadows of the crazy Kardashian household. But after an amazing transformation into Caitlyn, the former Olympian is dominating headlines as she films her highly anticipated documentary I Am Cait . And while ex-wife Kris Jenner has previously spoken out in support of Caitlyn and her transition, insiders say the Kardashian matriarch is secretly fuming that the media circus surrounding her former husband shows no signs of slowing down. Kris is renowned for turning her family into reality star royalty and has achieved an estimated net worth of £60m for the family as the “momager” for daughters Kourtney, 36, Kim, 34, Khloe, 30, Kendall, 19, and 17-year-old Kylie. Now sources say Kris – who divorced the 65-year-old in…

After Brooklyn Beckham was pictured posing backstage with One Direction’s Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson, insiders say that his mum Victoria is wary of him hanging out too much with the pop stars in London. Brooklyn, 16, whose famous parents David and Victoria are worth a whopping £240m, is fast becoming a face on the showbiz scene after partying with the likes of Cara Delevingne, Elton John and James Corden at Burberry’s star-studded Los Angeles show and modelling for clothing brand Reserved. Last week he was pictured backstage at a concert with the One Direction boys, even prompting some fans to call for him to become the fifth member of the group. But a source says: “Victoria knows that Brooklyn is used to the showbiz scene but she…

Calum Best, 34, starred in the celeb version of Love Island in 2005. He says: “I have the best memories of doing Love Island a decade ago – we lived a life of luxury in Fiji hanging out on superyachts. But back then the series was much more tame – you would see people kissing but definitely not gearing up for sex! The new series is a lot more raunchy than the original and seems to be inspired by popular shows like MTV’s Ex On The Beach and Geordie Shore . As the contestants aren’t celebs, they’re not fazed about damaging their reputations. They knew what they were getting into and being as outrageous as you can gets the most public attention, although the fame may…

Socialite Jade Jagger, 43, announced she was six months pregnant at the same time as her expectant daughter Assisi, 22, back in February 2014, Tweeting: “This granny is going to be a mummy.” The mum and daughter gave birth just one month apart – Jade had a son, Ray, and Assisi had a daughter, Ezra Key – and Jade admitted it was great being pregnant at the same time as Asissi as she got to share the experience with someone who knew what she was going through. She also said Assisi was the one handing out the advice, revealing: “Assisi’s read all the books, while I break the rules.”…

Hilary has a refreshingly relaxed approach to her diet and fitness. After having Luca in 2012, she refused to rush into losing her baby weight and took 18 months to regain her pre-baby body through regular exercise and a sensible, portion-controlled diet. She explains: “I often go to the gym in West Hollywood and do all different kinds of training. I love hiking, too. But it’s always a battle to keep the weight off – I have lots of guilty vices and love wine and cheese. I also love cooking for my friends and family. Living in LA, the whole skinny trend is just something I can’t get my head around. They are so hungry and refuse to eat anything just to look good. I like to feel fit, but…

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Which three foods would you take to a desert island? I do like my mum’s corned-beef hash. I’d also take Nutella and Diet Coke. What would you order for your last meal? Fillet steak, sweet potato fries and veg in a red wine sauce. What’s been your most memorable meal? I ate a tarantula in Cambodia when I was doing my charity bike ride. I figured, “When in Rome!” Which three foods can’t you live without and why? Bread, because I eat it at least once a day; sweet potato because it can be added to any meal and is yummy; Nutella because you can dip so many things into it. What is your worst food memory? Every time I cook it’s a bad food memory! Catch Nikki in Hollyoaks…

What’s your earliest memory? At seven in dance class our teacher said: “Whoever entertains us will get a pound.” Guess who hit the sweet shop that day? What’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face? My beautiful two-year-old son Harry Frank. How do you cope with conflict? Nothing’s worth having any conflict over. There’s always a solution. What’s your proudest achievement? My son. He’s quite the entertainer. Ray is currently starring in Judy – The Songbook Of Judy Garland. Visit www.judygarlandsongbook.com…

It’s argument Groundhog Day! Q I love my husband but we fight constantly, mostly over his family (we don’t get on ) and money (he’s a saver, I’m not). It’s getting us down – is something bigger going on? Hara, by email A These may be your “unresolvable perpetual problems.” US relationship guru John Gottman says all couples have areas they’ll never agree on. The trick is to find ways to make your differences bearable. Agree to be polite to his family but that he sees more of them solo; you work out a way of managing money that allows you flexibility but has a savings goal. Agreeing not to agree can take away the anger! When will my heart heal? Q I’ve broken up with my partner and feel…

In April, me and a group of friends booked a holiday rental in Ibiza. We paid £400 each but, 36 hours after the payment was taken, we received an email saying that the villa had been “delisted.” Rather than giving us a refund, we were told it was “a lesson learned” for not booking on a credit card. None of us have a clue about how to take legal action and the whole fiasco means that I won’t be able to go on holiday this year as I can’t afford it. I don’t have any other savings and I don’t want to put it on my credit card – plus lots of my friends have weddings this year, so I’m trying to save for accommodation. I find living in London…

KIM TATE, EMMERDALE, 1989-1999 “I so wanted the job. Lady of the Manor, back home in Yorkshire, riding horses. I think that got me the role in the first place – over the fact that I had acting experience!” KAREN BETTS, BAD GIRLS, 2000-2004 “I just remember laughing a lot. It had a massive cult following, but I bailed before it got too ridiculous!” STRICTLY COME DANCING, 2006 “This was when my arthritis was kicking off, so it hurt! I had fun, though. I was paired with Brendan Cole and we had some laughs.” BETTY, THE GEMMA FACTOR, 2010 “Not many people saw this BBC3 sitcom. I played a drunken cougar. She was like Katie Price’s mad aunt!” CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER, 2014 “This was horrible, because I was ill with…

Lauren’s former TOWIE co-star Billie Faiers tells Closer it’s time for Lauren to move on. She says: “I think Mark must have felt really pushed to go so public and blast Lauren on Twitter. But they did split up a while ago and enough is enough. Lauren needs to leave it alone now for Mark and Michelle, and for her own sake. It must be so stressful for Mark, especially now he’s married to Michelle, to have to deal with an ex. If my fiancé Greg’s ex appeared to be bringing up their relationship all the time it would drive me mad! It’s time for her to move on.” Billie is the face of Kellogg’s Origins campaign. Visit www.kelloggs.co.uk…

There’s famously no love lost between the two X Factor judges, with Louis Walsh recently dismissing Cheryl Fernandez-Versini as “lazy” and “irrelevant,” and her confirming: “We don’t like each other. I don’t think we ever did.” But now sources say Louis, 62, is set to dish the dirt on his showbiz career in a tell-all book – and singer Cheryl, 31, is concerned he’ll expose more details of their fiery history. A source reveals: “Cheryl is panicking over Louis’ book – not because he’s got any real dirt on her but because she knows how bitchy he can be, and he still holds resentment towards her from the Girls Aloud days. “They’ve always had a bit of a love/hate relationship, but it’s soured recently, and she’s concerned he could use…

When she teased a “big” announcement last week, expectations were high among Beyoncé’s millions of devotees that she could be releasing a new album or revealing a second pregnancy. But the 33-year-old singer’s fans were less than impressed when the “major” news turned out to be a bikini-clad plug for vegan nutrition plan The 22-Day Revolution. Fans expressed their disappointment by spamming Beyoncé’s Instagram account with emojis of burgers, donuts, pizzas, drumsticks and more. The singer also faced criticism from the vegan community, who angrily accused the star of being a sell-out, because her recent video for Feeling Myself appears to feature her eating a burger. She was also labelled a hypocrite in 2013 for dining in a vegan restaurant in LA while wearing a designer coat trimmed with fox…

Rob Howell, 27, was a renowned club DJ, but now runs a mental health charity and volunteers at the foodbank we visited. He says: “My mother used to volunteer and I went along with her, and I was appalled that so many people were living so far below the poverty line. When I started as a volunteer I was stacking shelves in the warehouse where the food is stored. Now I help people directly who visit the foodbanks. And I can say it’s the most rewarding thing I’ve done – I’m improving people’s lives. We are always desperate for food and money donations, and you’re directly helping people in the most basic way – giving them food to survive.”…

They’ve publicly denied rumours they’re an item, but newly single Gigi Hadid has been seen getting cosy with singer Joe Jonas – and now insiders say his ex-girlfriend, Taylor Swift, has told her friend, model Gigi, she feels betrayed. Taylor, 25, dated the 25-year-old Jonas Brothers star back in 2008, before being famously dumped by him in a phone call that lasted just 27 seconds. Her friendship with Gigi blossomed in February 2014, when Taylor photobombed an Instagram snap of her and close pal model Karlie Kloss at a pre-Oscars party. The 20-year-old – who recently split with her on/off boyfriend Cody Simpson – has since starred in Taylor’s video Bad Blood . But sources say their close friendship has been sorely tested since the model was spotted canoodling with…

YOU DEBATE! SHOULD PARENTS BE ALLOWED TO GET THEIR BABIES’ EARS PIERCED? Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for a ban on ear piercing for babies and toddlers. The online campaign, which has gained over 25,000 signatures, says ear piercing is a “form of child cruelty” and has called for a minimum legal age requirement for piercing infants. Do you agree? Spot on. I’d never pierce my baby’s ears until she was old enough to decide for herself. I think around six years old is the right age. Levi, via Facebook I agree with this. It can be painful for an adult to have their ears pierced, god knows what it must feel like for a two-year-old. Janine, via Facebook I think this is so over the top.…

WHO WORE IT BEST? ELLIE GOULDING VS EVANGELINE LILLY This heaven-sent lace Alberta Ferretti gown is the stuff fashion dreams are made of! Singer Ellie wore it to the 2015 Elle Style Awards, with her hair worn loose and minimal make-up. While actress Evangeline – who wore it first – teamed the dress with a mother-of-pearl clutch and retro-inspired hair for the LA premiere of The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies back in December. VERDICT Both wear the gown well, but we love Evangeline’s more vintage take on it. A WORK OF ART Rochelle Humes, 26 The Saturdays’ Rochelle looked a picture in this stunning graphic dress, which she paired with strappy lavender sandals at a charity concert last week. Her no-fuss hairdo and minimal accessories meant her…

Knock the style socks off the boho crew in this two-piece. Festival styling gets an instant luxe-over with this disco-fabulous top. Keep the festival spirit alive even on the smartest of days. Suede finishes are the fashion festival-goer’s fabric of choice – this beauty will look just as good for work, too! Give your daytime dungarees a fun update with these pom-pom shoulder dusters. This bright embroidery will spruce up any basic outfit combo. Worth the splurge! Not purely a poolside purchase. Pair with wide-leg denims and wedges for a festi-fabulous look. Refresh your work wardrobe during the week, then fashion up for a festival with tasselled flats come the weekend. These wooden mules give a nostalgic carnival nod. CREATE THE LOOK  A SHINE-FREE BASE, NUDE LIPS AND SMOKEY EYE…

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Leona Lewis Singer Leona Lewis, 30, has a fabulous size 10 figure. Here’s how she stays in shape… THE MOVES Leona loves horse riding and says: “I’ve been riding since I was about six years old. I’d ride ponies around the Welsh countryside.” She also enjoys running with her dog, Lillian, and she’s a regular at celeb favourite spinning (indoor cycling) studio Soul Cycle. THE FOODS Animal-lover Leona was vegetarian for years and, since 2012, has had a healthy and balanced vegan diet. She loves Asian-style stir-fries with tofu and veggies and said: “I’m always looking for new recipes and love making spaghetti dishes.” When she’s in London, she visits veggie restaurant Mildreds. She says: “The smoked tofu, apple and bean sausages with creamy garlic mash, kale and pear cider…

Where do you shop? I like Waitrose and M&S and I’m lucky I both near my UK home [Alex is planning move to LA with husband Steven Gerrard 35, and their children Lilly-Ella, 11, Lexie, and three-year-old Lourdes]. I also enjoy shopping in Tesco, so I mix it up depending on my work schedule. I’m not sure how much I spend, but I do seem to feel like I’m forever food shopping for my family! What’s your typical daily diet? For breakfast I have porridge with berries or poached eggs and avocado, lunch is usually a salad with either tuna, chicken or prawns – or maybe some sushi. For dinner I’ll have something like a chicken dish with lots of fresh veg, some brown pasta or rice if I’m training…

An unforgettable Father’s Day? Just in case you hadn’t realised, it’s Father’s Day in mere days – and according to a recent survey, there’s every chance you hadn’t a clue. It seems dads’ special occasions are way more likely to be forgotten than mums’ – with 20 per cent of daughters and 30 per cent of sons admitting they’ve completely missed a Father’s Day or his birthday. What’s worse, if you added up the amount spent on gifts over a lifetime, people splash out over twice as much on their mum than poor old dad. Of course, it’s wrong to think the cost of a gift bears any relevance to the amount of love behind it. But when the survey asked: “Who are you closest to, your mum or dad?”…

Q After 18 years together, I recently learnt my husband regularly masturbates. I’m hurt as we tell each other everything. He says he doesn’t watch porn or think about anyone else when doing it and that he’s never been unfaithful. We have sex once or twice a week. Why isn’t this enough for him? Rachel, by email A Lots of men and women continue to masturbate while in a happy relationship. It has nothing to do with him wanting more sex with you or not being sexually satisfied. Solo sex is a different type of sex: often done to “scratch an itch” when you feel like having an orgasm, but your partner isn’t around or doesn’t feel like sex. He probably assumed you masturbate too and that it was…

What’s been your biggest health scare? I developed a lump down below and had to have an emergency operation. Luckily it wasn’t life-threatening. How much alcohol do you drink in a week? I’m pregnant with my second child, so I’m not drinking now, but when I do I’m a sucker for gin and tonic. On a night out I can drink up to eight large ones. What’s been your most embarrassing health moment? Having my C-section, knowing that five doctors could see everything down below. But as soon as I saw my little girl, Ariana, who’s now two, the embarrassment disappeared. It was worth it! Have you had cosmetic surgery? I’ve had my boobs done. I hate them – they’re a 33E and massive – I want the implants removed.…

THE 3-POINT PLAN If the rental company is a member of ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents), Kirsty should consider reporting this to them, the police and ActionFraud (0300 123 2040). By cutting down on dinner and drinks, halving her beauty spend and doing her grocery shop on comparison website Mysupermarket.co.uk, Kirsty could save £400 by September. Lastminute.com will have great deals then as it’s outside the school holidays. For wedding hotels, Kirsty could wait until the Thursday before, then look at Secret Escapes’ flash sales for up to 70 per cent off.…

NEW LOOK, NEW ROLE FOR SHERIDAN Sheridan Smith is back on our screens this week, playing a cop in new three-part ITV thriller Black Work. Her first telly project since the tear-jerking The C-Word, she’s sporting a trendy dark pixie-cropped do and explains: “Black Work started just after I had played [cancer sufferer] Lisa Lynch, and my hair hadn’t grown back much. We spoke about maybe wearing wigs, but then we thought, “Why not just go with how I am?’” Sheridan, who’s from Yorkshire, was also pleased to be able to use her own accent, adding: “It was lovely to be back home and hear my accent all around me, although no one recognised me with my hair like that!” And the down-to-earth star – who was awarded an OBE…

BASIC INSTINCT SHARON STONE CLASSIC Sat 20 June, 11.25pm, C4 This may be on a tad late, but it is the weekend and this is an absolute classic from way back in ’92 (we feel old). Sharon Stone stars as seductive crime novelist Catherine, who is in the spotlight when a former rock star (her bloke) is brutally killed. Oh, and there’s that racy leg-crossing moment… I, ROBOT CREEPY SCI-FI HIT, WITH WILL Sun 21 June, 10pm, C4 It’s no accident this is on straight after Humans – C4’s new sci-fi series about creepy robots who help around the house. This 2004 classic is set in the future (2035, er, only 20 years away – yikes!) and stars Will Smith as a cop, who goes by…