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‘People are speculating about when we’ll get engaged… watch this space’ Shirley He serenades her on his guitar during romantic date nights and credits her with changing his life, while she has spoken of her wish that he will one day – soon – propose. Now actor, theatre producer and singer-songwriter Daniel Taylor and Strictly Come Dancing’s Shirley Ballas join HELLO! for their first photoshoot and interview together. “She has changed my life by giving me more stability, which is something I’ve always needed,” says 47-year-old Daniel. “I feel happy and content. It’s all these different things that feel correct and right. “I need foundation and I have that with Shirley. It’s something I haven’t had for some time.” ‘Getting the job as head judge on Strictly has honestly been…

TAMARA ECCLESTONE SHARES AN ELFIE WITH HER FAMILY Elf, wealth and happiness feature on most people’s festive wish lists, and Tamara Ecclestone and family have managed to score all three – thanks to a certain shelf dweller. The devoted mother of two and her husband Jay Rutland treated their daughters Sophia and Serena to an encounter with Elf from the Shelf, much to their delight. Matching her mum in red pyjamas, six-year-old Sophia, who’s lovingly known as Fifi, smiled broadly as she posed with her parents and baby sister alongside the popular Christmas character (left). Sharing their festive joy on Instagram, Tamara said it had been a “magical day”, while Jay wrote: “A little bit of pre-Christmas fun.” The couple are currently staying in Swiss resort Gstaad, where they have…

When we catch up with Strictly Come Dancing sensation HRVY, he is still on a high after his incredible 30/30 from the judges. It is quite a feat; he is the first contestant to achieve a perfect score in week six. With youthful charm, impressive moves and star quality, he’s become a household name overnight, and is hotly tipped as a potential winner. No wonder he’s enjoying every moment of it. “Being on Strictly is a dream come true,” the 21-year-old singer tells us, as he and dance partner Janette Manrara join HELLO! for this exclusive interview and photoshoot. “I have grown up watching the show and my whole family tunes in every week, so to be dancing on it is just amazing.” Like many contestants before him, HRVY’s appearance…

It’s fair to say actress Gemma Chan had a real-life Sliding Doors moment. Having graduated in law from Oxford University in 2004, she turned down a job with one of London’s leading law firms and changed track completely, spending a year working as a model in order to fund her studies at Drama Centre London. “I feel so glad and fortunate to have had the education that I did but in the end, I decided to follow my passion for storytelling,” she says. Fast-forward to 2020 and the 38-year-old actress has a CV boasting films including Crazy Rich Asians and Captain Marvel, while this month sees the release of Let Them All Talk, in which she stars alongside Meryl Streep. In addition, she is a voice for inclusivity and feminism…

Give a gift with ultra-feminine appeal this Christmas. From sparkling pendants to trendy trainers, our pick of the chic-est presents will guarantee smiles on the big day…

As a world-renowned drag queen who has been in the business for nearly two decades, Courtney Act is used to breaking new ground. So naturally, the former RuPaul’s Drag Race star is itching for her debut in Death Drop this week, when she’ll make history as part of the first all-drag cast to hit London’s West End. “It’s a cool moment for someone who grew up in a time where they never even thought they could have a career as a drag performer,” Courtney tells us in this exclusive interview. “I always thought I’d have to assimilate to the mainstream, but look at me now. “This marks a cultural movement where drag can now be its own thing in its entirety.” Drag’s vibrant costumes, wigs and outrageous gags will be…

It was fourth time lucky for Baroness Mone who, after postponing her wedding three times due to the Covid-19 pandemic, finally said “I do” to billionaire businessman Doug Barrowman in an emotional ceremony streamed live to family and friends all over the world. “It was truly magical,” beams Michelle in an exclusive interview with HELLO! . “Doug and I had been engaged for two years and were keen to get married. We wanted a day of music, happiness and romance, and it turned out to be absolutely perfect.” Their dream wedding took just over a week to arrange after Doug, 55, suggested that they should exchange vows at the historic St German’s Cathedral near their home on the Isle of Man – home to 85,000 people, and one of the…

‘The concert is in aid of marvellous charities, helping those most vulnerable’ With a beautifully decorated Christmas tree as a backdrop, Cressida Bonas kept out the winter chill in a stunning all-black ensemble as she attended a star-studded virtual Christmas carol concert in London last week. The actress (right) joined a host of famous faces, including Simon Cowell and Phoebe Waller-Bridge, at the Quintessentially Foundation’s Fayre of St James’s to help raise money for charities The Childhood Trust and The Felix Project. She wrapped up warmly in a thick coat over a pair of slinky wide-legged trousers and a lace-trimmed black blouse. Adding the slightest pop of colour, Cressida accessorised with a gold necklace, matching hoop earrings and a pair of white trainers. She recited the poem Snow by Louis…

‘My husband and I have been together for 57 years and married for 54 and I’m sick of him and I’m sure he’s sick of me’ I will always love you – but it’s hard at times, says Dolly Parton RITA ORA Pays £10,000 fine for breaching Covid lockdown Singer Rita Ora has paid a £10,000 fine and issued an apology after breaking lockdown rules to celebrate her 30th birthday. The Hot Right Now star was spotted arriving at the Casa Cruz restaurant in Notting Hill, London, where she was reportedly joined by 30 guests. Metropolitan Police confirmed officers attended the scene after a report about a potential breach of Covid-19 lockdown regulations. In a statement on Instagram, Rita, whose mother Vera is an NHS worker, said: “It was a…

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will take a whirlwind tour of Britain this week to spread Christmas cheer. Using the royal train for the first time, they will pay tribute to those who have kept the nation going during the pandemic. The couple will be entertained along the way, with plenty of festive activities planned. Between 6-8 December, they will meet front-line workers, volunteers, care-home staff, teachers, pupils and young people to hear about their experiences during 2020. Kensington Palace says they will “pass on the nation’s sincere thanks and gratitude” as well as celebrate community spirit and demonstrate “the impact of the public’s generosity this year”. In addition, Prince William and Kate will showcase organisations and initiatives supported by community relief funds and highlight the UK’s arts, heritage…

‘It has been beautiful to have this special time with the baby and no distractions’ Hannah Spearritt is known for being part of one of Britain’s most successful pop groups, but now the former S Club 7 star has a brand-new addition to her band at home. Hannah and partner Adam Thomas have welcomed a baby daughter, Tora Thomas Spearritt – a sibling for Taya, who turns two this month. “She’s such a lovely little thing. I’d forgotten all the little noises they make. It’s nice to be at the newborn stage again,” smiles the glowing mum, as she invites HELLO! into the family’s London home for an exclusive chat. The announcement will come as a surprise to many, as she chose to keep mum about her recent pregnancy and…

With Christmas around the corner, it’s time to give your hair an extra bit of TLC and get heaps of shine. Even though party season might be a little different this year, making sure your hair looks as healthy and glossy as possible is the perfect way to bring a polished vibe to your virtual meet-ups. “During lockdown, one of our main focuses has been on health and wellbeing and this includes our hair,” says colour queen Harriet Muldoon from Larry King Hair. Nothing quite beats the professional touch to zhuzh up your hair, but Covid-19 restrictions around the country are making appointments as rare as gold dust. If you can’t get in to your regular salon, London hair stylist Adam Reed has given us the lowdown on how to…

GOLDEN TURKEY WITH ROASTED GRAPES, SHALLOTS & ROSEMARY Serves 10-12 Preparation time 35-40 minutes, plus resting Cooking time 2½-3 hours “Take the turkey out of the fridge a couple of hours before you start cooking and remove the giblets. If the turkey is trussed, it is best to remove the string before putting it the oven.” INGREDIENTS • 1 x 5kg/10lb Golden Turkey with giblets • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper • 3 onions, peeled and quartered • 1 bay leaf • 2 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary • 300ml/½pt water • 3 tbsp olive oil • 10 medium shallots, peeled • 750g/1¾lb red or black bunches of grapes, broken into small clusters still on the vine • 1 tbsp chopped…

FILM FREE GUY Ryan Reynolds discovers he is actually a background player in a live video game who has been getting caught up in bank robberies, shoot-outs and other chaos without knowing why in this new action flick. After realising the truth of his situation, he decides, with the help of Killing Eve’s Jodie Comer (together right), to become the hero of his own story… In UK cinemas from Friday. PODCAST MUM MADE ME DO IT YouTube and Strictly Come Dancing star Saffron Barker and her mum Wendy chat about growing up, relationships, body positivity, the bond between mothers and daughters and more. The first three episodes are out now and new ones drop every Friday. Available now on Global Player and all podcast platforms. KIDS CHRISTMAS IN STORYLAND A…

‘We want to focus on the magic of Christmas and make sure Rafferty feels its sense of wonder’ Tuning in to see Martine McCutcheon in one of the nation’s favourite festive films has become an annual Christmas tradition. Now, as she launches a unique Greetings Gram service giving people the chance to recreate the film’s most iconic Christmas scene, the vivacious Love Actually star and singer exclusively tells HELLO! why this year’s festivities will be particularly special for her five-year-old son, Rafferty. “He knows all about Covid-19 and, like other children his age, understands what it means,” she says. “So this year we want to focus on the magic of Christmas and make sure he feels its innocent sense of wonder. “We’ve gone to town with Nordic-inspired decorations and are…

Helena Bonham Carter calls for The Crown clarity Calls for Netflix to put a disclaimer on its hit series The Crown received a boost last week when Helena Bonham Carter said there was a “moral responsibility” to make it clear the show was a drama. Speaking on the official podcast for The Crown , the 54-year-old actress, who plays Princess Margaret, said there was an important distinction between “our version” and the “real version”. She said: “It is dramatised. I do feel very strongly because I think we have a moral responsibility to say: ‘Hang on guys, this is not a drama-doc. We’re making a drama.’ So they are two different entities.” Her comments follow criticism of The Crown’s fourth series for its depiction of several…

SINEAD McKEEFRY Celebrity stylist Sinead has been dressing presenter Claudia Winkleman (above and inset, with Sinead) for Strictly for 12 years since her days presenting the spin-off It Takes Two – and this year she’s also been working with judge Motsi Mabuse. She documents her work with fun backstage photos posted to Instagram. ‘Once Claudia and I moved up to the main show, it took my career up to a whole new level. It’s such massive exposure every week and there’s such a reaction, not just to what Claudia or Motsi are wearing, but to the whole show. People love to see a person’s journey and that’s definitely one thing Strictly is amazing for: showing the journey of their skills and the emotional journey as well. Dancing is a really…

They may look picture-perfect on public occasions, but when it comes to tantrums, even royal children have their moments. And while the Duchess of Cambridge has learnt a great deal about the early years since becoming a parent, she joked last week that she too would “like to ask the experts” how to handle outbursts at home. Kate was taking part in an interactive Q&A session on social media when she was asked: “How do you manage temper tantrums in your household?” In a video reply she laughed as she said: “Yes, that’s a hard one. I’d also like to ask the experts myself!” ‘Temper tantrums? That’s a hard one. I’d like to ask the experts myself’ Like any other young children, both Prince George, seven, and five-year-old Princess Charlotte,…

Fashion influencer Olivia Palermo gives a masterclass in luxed-up loungewear on a stroll around New York, keeping warm in a Chinti & Parker cashmere jumper and trouser set, paired with nude Casadei pumps and a Tod’s bag. Topping off her polished style is a silk scarf from Swedish label Lescarf, for whom she’s curated a collection. “I’ve always been a fan of scarves; they’re an elegant punctuation to any outfit,” Olivia, 34, said. “I love the versatility to tie one on my bag, around my neck, or as a fabulous face covering.”…

Christmas in Zoe Anderson’s childhood home was a tasteful affair. Decorations comprised beautiful vintage baubles, homemade garlands, sprigs of greenery – and not a string of tinsel in sight. “I’d beg for it, but my mum was a bit too posh for tinsel.” Today, left to her own devices, Zoe embraces Christmas with open arms. “I have fun with it. There’s always a colour scheme and a theme: last year it was Mexican – so the finer details were considered, right down to the little bottles of Jose Cuervo tequila on place settings,” she says, adding that she loves all things Mexican, especially tacos and margaritas. Zoe executes everything to the same exacting standards, from WA Green, the beautiful store she opened in Shoreditch, East London, in 2017 selling colourful…