Innholdsfortegnelse for 29 June 2020 i New Idea

Heather Locklear has sparked speculation she’s getting married to childhood sweetheart Chris Heisser, but friends and family fear the marriage is doomed to fail. The star, 58, stepped out in Los Angeles recently with a massive diamond ring on her engagement finger, all but confirming that Chris had popped the question. “There was no missing it,” an onlooker tells New Idea. “It was quite the rock!” The pair first dated in the 1970s in high school. They reconnected in 2016, but their relationship has been anything but smooth sailing. In February 2018, Heather was arrested on domestic violence charges at her California home after getting into a drunken brawl with Chris, 56. She was also booked for three counts of battery on a police officer. Heather spent the rest of…

THE ANNOUNCEMENT IS SET TO CAUSE EVEN FURTHER TENSION When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex first moved to Beverly Hills, they were photographed every other day, walking their dogs in the sunshine and delivering food packages to locals in need. Since then, though, the couple have gone to ground – and they’ve been bunkered down in their borrowed hilltop mansion for more than two months, according to insiders, even as California slowly lifts lockdown orders. Now, New Idea can report that news is slowly beginning to circulate among their tight-knit social circle that Meghan, 38, is expecting her second child. The rumour intensified last week when Harry’s wife opted to video call community kitchen volunteers on the third anniversary of the tragic Grenfell Tower fire, and kept the camera…

The first two years of Kate Middleton’s marriage to Prince William were marred by a pesky young woman claiming to be her cousin who had a penchant for stripping off to the tune of ‘God Save the Queen’. Now, we can exclusively reveal, Katrina Darling, who is, in fact, Kate’s second cousin once removed, is back to haunt the duchess. After years of cashing in on her royal connection, the stunning burlesque dancer, now 30, has moved from Sunderland to London where she frequents haunts not far from Kate’s Kensington Palace home, and posts barely legal pictures to Instagram of herself wearing risqué lingerie. Her bio reads: “By Royal disAppointment”, and in one image she flips a middle finger; in another she dresses as the devil. Katrina also offers tarot-card…

MasterChef and My Kitchen Rules have always been fierce on-air competitors. But an unearthed picture of Melissa Leong and Manu Feildel proves there’s a soft spot among the rival reality cooking show hosts. Melissa, 38, posted this throwback picture of herself wrapped in the arms of the celebrity chef, explaining that the snap, which shows the pair hugging, was taken at an event sometime around 2008. “[A]bout a decade when @manufeildelofficial and I were wide eyed and bushy tailed,” read part of the post. The photo was taken and about 12 years before Melissa would receive the call-up to join the new-look MasterChef line-up.…

Each morning I would step on the scales and be so happy when I‘d lose 500 grams. Seeing my hip bones in the mirror would give me the only self-esteem I had. But that lasted only a few minutes before I would nitpick at every other part of my body.” This was Tanaya-Waina Strength at just 10 years old. Without a female role model, Tanaya’s childhood was lived in extremes: bingeing takeaway and processed food and trying in vain to throw it all up, followed by countless attempts at starving herself, except for a few salad leaves at night – just enough to curb the hunger pains. “Appearance was the No. 1 priority, not your wellbeing,” Tanaya, 26, tells New Idea. “It made me look at myself so critically. I…

Chocolate and Salted Caramel Drizzle Cake Serves 10-12, Prep and Cook: 2 hours 225g unsalted butter, chopped 1 ½ cups caster sugar ½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 cups milk 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 4 eggs, lightly beaten 2 2/3 cups self-raising flour ¾ cup bottled salted caramel sauce, warmed and cooled SALTED CARAMEL FROSTING 250g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature 2 ½ cups icing sugar mixture ¾ cup bottled salted caramel sauce 1 Grease two 20cm round cake pans. Line bases and sides with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edges. 2 Combine butter, both sugars, milk and combined sifted cocoa and soda in a large saucepan. Stir over a medium heat until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted. Transfer…

For the past few years, collagen has been in high demand as a buzz ingredient, no longer limited to skincare, but also in proteins and supplement powders and pills. It seems we are being pulled in every direction as to whether to apply it as a topical or ingest it, in our quest for eternally youthful skin. So is it really the bees knees of ingredients when it comes to anti-ageing or is it merely hype? We asked cosmetic chemist Terri Vinson, the founder Synergie Skin, to help us understand the basics on collagen and breakdown some of the myths around collagen supplements. WHY DOES THE BODY PRODUCE COLLAGEN? “Collagen is a vital human protein that performs a variety of functions within the body. It strengthens our bones and makes…

Before you use vitamin D supplements, have a chat with your GP first, advises Dr Richard. “Although vitamins are regulated and rigorously tested by the TGA, there could still be instances where supplements interact with other medication, or cause side-effects,” he explains. “There are two types of vitamin D supplements available – D2 and D3. Vitamin D2 is derived from plants, whereas vitamin D3 naturally occurs in the body. Some studies suggest that vitamin D3 provides better and more sustained results.”…

LIGHTEN UP! A major challenge for Australian gardeners is combating our hot and dry climate. Choosing the proper pots can actually save considerable effort, time and toil. Light coloured garden pots better deflect sunlight and reduce heat absorption, so they don’t dry out or warm up as quickly, meaning less water required. Go for decorative pots in neutral colours, such as white, sandy beige or washed grey. Here, Melissa has used Northcote Pottery Precinct Lite Terrazzo Egg Pots in white. LET WATERING WORK FOR YOU Adding water storing crystals prior to potting can significantly lessen the need for regular watering. These crystals absorb and retain moisture, then gradually release water to the plants as needed. Melissa also recommends applying a wetting agent to the potting mix to ensure that water…

Karina Machado is a journalist, host of the Spirit Sisters podcast and the author of Spirit Sisters, Where Spirits Dwell and Love Never Dies, a non-fiction series exploring the extraordinary experiences of ordinary people. Now, on The Ghost Files podcast each week, Karina will introduce a guest who’ll share their personal encounter with the spirit world. HE CAME TO TAKE HER HOME Growing up in Bulgaria, Albena spent a lot of time with her “mentor and protector”, her grandmother, Maria. Today she lives in New Zealand, and has a family of her own, but she’ll never forget how her life changed forever when she was 12 years old. One night, after falling asleep in the room she shared with Maria, a heaviness in her chest woke her up. Immediately, she…

While John (Shane Withington) finally receives the news he has been waiting for – that he can be discharged from hospital after his recent stroke – time is tragically running out for another local. The condition of Ryder’s (Lukas Radovich) terminally ill father Evan (Cameron Daddo, pictured right) deteriorates. And as a distraught Ryder shares an emotional chat with Alf (Ray Meagher) about the prospect of losing the father he’s only recently come to know, Evan must make a heartbreaking decision. After discussing palliative care with Roo (Georgie Parker), Evan considers leaving the Bay. “Evan wants Ryder to only have good memories of him – it’s simply his way of protecting his son,” says Cameron. “Leaving town is a very difficult decision for him to make.” Meanwhile, how will John…

MEGHAN WHO BRIAN AUSTIN MOVES ON With his marriage to actress Megan Fox officially over, Brian Austin Green is jumping back into the dating game. The former Beverly Hills, 90210 actor stepped out with reality star Courtney Stodden in Los Angeles recently, sparking rumours that love might be in the air. Sources say the pair met via social media about a month ago, and share the same political views. Like Brian, Courtney is recently single. In March, her divorce from The Green Mile actor Doug Hutchison was finalised three years after they’d separated. The former couple sparked controversy when they wed back in 2011, as Courtney was just 16 years old at the time, while Doug was 50. Brian and Megan confirmed their split after almost 10 years of marriage…

She’s been a single mum to Suri Cruise for over a decade now, and Katie Holmes is set to do it all over again. The Dawson’s Creek actress sparked speculation she’s secretly welcomed another child after she was spotted walking around New York City recently with an adorable baby boy in her arms. Sources have also confirmed the clucky star is looking into sperm donors, surrogacy and adoption. “She’s especially interested in adoption given there are more children in need than ever,” tells an insider. “Katie is only 41, and feels like she still has so much to give a child. Since she split from Jamie [Foxx] there’s been no man in her life, but she of all people knows that’s not a problem. Suri’s also very much an independent…

The Duchess of Sussex’s best friend, stylist Jessica Mulroney, has found herself fired by most of her clients and TV contacts over her attempt to ostracise black influencer Sasha Exeter in her native Canada. Now even Meghan is “distancing herself” from the fallout, with insiders saying she’s cutting contact with her confidante, dresser, unofficial publicist and even sometime babysitter of Archie – and it might be the biggest mistake she’ll ever make. “Jessica is dumbfounded by Meghan abandoning her in her hour of need, and she’s not one to take something like this lying down,” says a source. “Jessica is the gatekeeper of every single one of Meghan’s secrets – and, by proxy, Harry and the palace’s secrets. If she were to get her revenge by doing a tell-all, the…

The future king has royal fans concerned he could be suffering from yet another worrying health condition. Prince Charles was once again recently photographed with extremely swollen hands, prompting questions over whether he’s been left with lingering issues after battling COVID-19. It’s not the first time Charles been seen with this unhealthy looking affliction. While visiting India last November, onlookers couldn’t help noticing both his hands and feet appeared very inflamed and puffy. Meanwhile, in 2018 his hands appeared extremely dry with a large welt suggesting his body was struggling to heal or that he could be suffering from some kind of auto-immune disorder or poor circulation. But back in 2012, Charles had joked about having “sausage fingers” while visiting Australia, suggesting that the issue wasn’t serious.…

Last year, MasterChef lost its three star presenters over an embarrassing pay dispute. Now TV bosses are anxious that history could be repeating itself. After its unexpectedly successful relaunch, the cooking show has become the hit of the season. However, New Idea has learned that MasterChef’s new stars are now demanding huge salary increases before they sign on the dotted line for any future seasons. A TV insider explains: “The new judges are playing hardball due to their success. They are in the middle of negotiating salaries for the next series now. All three want huge pay rises.” Jock Zonfrillo, Melissa Leong and Andy Allen are thought to be on a tiny fraction of the salaries earned by Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris. That trio reportedly earned in…

KELLY’S SURGERY SECRETS The US singer has been very open about having breast augmentation. In 2013, the former Destiny’s Child group member discussed finally having the operation done when she turned 28 after thinking about it for a decade. “I wanted to get breast implants when I was 18, but my mum and Beyoncé’s mum told me to really think about it first,” she explained. DARREN’S NEW BUFF BOD The Voice host has overhauled his diet and exercise regime and is now in the best shape of his life. “I was probably the unhealthiest guy you’d ever met,” he told the Health Hacker. “I ate terribly, I was allergic to gyms.” Now, “tracking my fitness growth has been huge for me”. GEORGE’S FACELIFT CONFESSION Boy George has talked about not…

How much do you know about funerals, coffins and embalming? Despite death being the only absolute certain thing about life, most of us shy away from the subject. For Melbourne-based funeral worker Amy Hoey, however, there’s no flinching or shuddering. “I’m totally unfazed!” the 38-year-old tells New Idea. “In fact, dead bodies haven’t ever really bothered me.” The stereotypical image of a funeral home worker is a pale, solemn, male mortician, yet Amy – who is smiley, bubbly and wears pink lipstick – couldn’t be further from this. So how did she end up working with the dead? “I have always had a fascination with the human body,” she says. “Looking back, I think I would have made a great surgeon.” Leaving school at a young age to pursue a…

Crunchy Apple Crumble Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 30 mins 800g can pie apple 1 tsp ground cinnamon 75g unsalted butter ¼ cup golden syrup 3 cups Kellogg’s Crunchy Nut Corn Flakes Vanilla custard, to serve 1 Spread fruit into a shallow ovenproof dish (6-cup capacity). Sprinkle with cinnamon. 2 Melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in golden syrup until combined. 3 Place corn flakes in a large bowl. Add butter mixture. Stir until coated. Spoon over apples. 4 Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden. 5 Serve crumble with vanilla custard. TIP You can use canned sliced peaches or pears, if you prefer, and serve with vanilla yoghurt. Peach and Granola Crumble Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 40 mins 825g…

If your little one starts to cry when you leave the room, don’t panic – you’re not alone. Separation anxiety is perhaps one of the trickiest stage of your bub’s development. Try these tips for helping your little one cope when you leave. 1 Give your child plenty of reassurance with hugs, cuddles and eye contact. 2 Always say goodbye when leaving them with someone. Not saying goodbye and sneaking away may leave them feeling unsure when and if you will return, building mistrust and insecurity. If your child is crying, this can be distressing, but this is usually OK when they are left with someone they know and who you can trust. Say goodbye in a upbeat tone and phone after 20 minutes to see if your little one…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 A move or new home situation will introduce a different domestic routine. Alternatively, family plans will take a new turn. Sharing exchanges with a family member will be an opportunity to offer your guidance or to work through an emotional sticking point. An old upset or unresolved issue with another person will touch sensitive chords; learning from the past will be the way forward. LUCKY NUMBERS: 4, 14, 40 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 An exciting project will break new ground; talking to people in the know will help you go from strength to strength. Heartfelt exchanges with a relative too far away will draw them closer; the physical distance may be great but the emotional connection will nurture feelings of warm togetherness.…

After a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Irwin family’s Australia Zoo has been reopened to the public. Newlyweds Bindi and Chandler announced the happy news online after the famous zoo opened its doors for the first time in months – so could the young couple be stepping up their responsibilities? An emotional Bindi made the official announcement online and took charge with the celebratory reopening of the Queensland wildlife park. And it appears the 21-year-old has been working hard behind the scenes to take the reins from her mum Terri during the 78-day closure. “This morning we stood at the front of our home and opened the gates to visitors. I made a radio call to our entire Australia Zoo Crew that we had officially reopened which was…

The Princess of Wales is set to be brought to life on screen again in the new film, Spencer. US actress Kristen Stewart has been picked to play the people’s princess, with the movie taking place in the early 1990s. Royals biographer Howard Hodgson says Hollywood portrayals of Diana are at risk of dredging up painful memories and mis-truths. “It can be terribly dangerous. If it’s truthful it has every right to exist, but things like The Crown are a disaster, because they just screw the facts any which way to make drama, and the result is that people tend to believe it,” Howard tells New Idea. “And people end up thinking that these things are true when they’re not. So you end up with a character assassination.”…

LADY COLIN CAMPBELL REVEALS MEGHAN’S DIVA ANTICS AT A ROYAL EVENT Four days after Meghan and Harry’s wedding in May 2018, royal insider Lady Colin Campbell heard a shocking claim about the new duchess, which immediately set off alarm bells. While attending lunch at an aristocratic friend’s home with “impeccable palace connections”, the author was given some worrying information about how the actress turned royal had behaved during a recent royal event. A close-up observer of palace life for decades, Lady Colin’s 1992 bestseller about Princess Diana was the first biography to reveal the royal’s marital problems and mental health struggles. Now the well-connected author has turned her attention to Prince Harry and Meghan. New Idea’s exclusive extract of Meghan and Harry: The Real Story explains what Meghan did that…

It should have been a time of public celebration, but the Queen’s low-key Trooping the Colour passed without its usual pomp and ceremony. Now royal watchers are concerned this subdued event could mark the beginnings of Her Majesty’s preparations to abdicate. Biographer Andrew Morton has even claimed that due to the pandemic, “the Queen’s reign is effectively over”. The annual event, which marks the Queen’s official birthday, is usually a day of huge celebrations involving an elaborate military demonstration and carriage procession with the extended royal family taking part in the event. But this time just a small number of soldiers and military musicians paid tribute to the monarch at Windsor Castle, where she’s been self-isolating since the beginning of the pandemic. It was the first public appearance by the…

It’s been just over a decade since Aussie golden couple Lisa Curry and Grant Kenny ended their 23-year marriage. However, the former Olympic swimmer’s most recent Instagram post about her ex-husband has raised eyebrows – particularly when it comes to his most recent partner, Fifi Box. Lisa, 58, recently shared an intimate photo of Grant, 57, cuddling their sleeping grandson, Flynn, and accompanied it with a heartfelt birthday wish. “GK doesn’t do social media ... so I’ll do it for you today,” Lisa wrote. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY GK. Have a great day,” Lisa concluded, before tagging the couple’s three children, Jaimi Lee, Morgan and Jett. Meanwhile, there was noticeable radio silence about the former Ironman’s birthday on Fifi’s Instagram account. The two have always been notoriously secretive about their relationship and…

She’s been accused by fans of being preferentially featured on the show – and Poh Ling Yeow is reportedly sick of it. The Season 1 runner-up recently addressed viewer criticism during a radio interview on NOVA’s Fitzy & Wippa show, admitting she was aware of audience frustrations that the show was too focused on her. “I know there’s been a few comments about, ‘Oh, it’s The Poh Show,’ but it’s because I keep doing well and then doing badly,” explained the 47-year-old. The contestant added that she would “love to stay out” of the show’s dramatic storylines – but explained it was a by-product of “getting myself into trouble” during her mixed cooking performances. On the back of the criticism, there are whispers that Poh regrets returning for the All…

Sonia Kruger promised the housemate had a “big personality”, and Big Brother’s Marissa Rancan is certainly a larger-than-life presence in the house. While some more cunning players might have chosen to conceal their true natures until properly assessing the lie of the land, Marissa was never going to be anyone but herself from the moment she walked into the house – even if it rubbed people the wrong way. “I went in saying, ‘This is me. This is how I am. You can like me or not, it’s not going to worry me,’” the married makeup artist from Sydney tells New Idea. “If you’re trying to be someone else, people are going to see that.” At 62 – she celebrated her most recent birthday after filming began – Marissa is…

As a beloved star of the ’80s and ’90s, charismatic Michael J. Fox won millions of fans all over the world – and made it look easy. “Fame came very suddenly,” says a source of the Canadian-born actor, who became a teen heart-throb after breaking out in the sitcom Family Ties, then starring in the Back to the Future movie trilogy. “He couldn’t walk down the street without people following him.” But behind the glitz of stardom, Michael, 59, struggled with his sudden celebrity, feuds with castmates and, eventually, a life-changing diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease coupled with a growing dependence on alcohol. “Michael was a very private, guarded guy who let very few people in,” a source reveals. But in the years since, he’s found strength in his family, and…

1 ON THE ORIGINAL VERSION OF THE HOME AND AWAY THEME SONG, WHICH MALE NEW ZEALAND SINGER PROVIDED VOCALS? A. Dave Dobbyn B. Tim Finn C. Mark Williams 2 BEFORE HE LANDED THE ROLE OF KIM HYDE, CHRIS HEMSWORTH AUDITIONED FOR THE ROLE OF ROBBIE HUNTER. WHO EVENTUALLY PLAYED HIM? A. Matt Levett B. Jason Smith C. Kip Gamblin 3 WHO RAN OVER ANGEL (MELISSA GEORGE) PRIOR TO HER WEDDING WITH SHANE (DIETER BRUMMER)? A. Alf (Ray Meagher) B. Shannon (Isla Fisher) C. Irene (Lynne McGranger) 4 SHANE DIED IN ANGEL’S ARMS AFTER SUFFERING WHAT? A. Injuries from a car accident B. Cancer C. Blood poisoning 5 WHEN CHRIS (JOHNNY RUFFO ACCIDENTALLY CREATED A RISOTTO USING DEATH-CAP MUSHROOMS, HE POISONED ALF AND WHICH OTHER CHARACTER? A. Daryl ‘Brax’ Braxton (Stephen…

Over two decades, a deranged killer hunted sex workers in the coastal town of Long Island in New York. Bodies of young women were found along the shores in remote beachside areas, and the modus operandi made it clear that this was the work of a serial killer. The spate of murders were uncovered after 24-year-old escort Shannan Gilbert went missing after meeting with a client in the Oak Beach area of Long Island. Shannan’s mother, Mari, a tenacious, poor mother of three, was determined to find her eldest daughter when she went missing on May 1, 2010. In a haunting phone call made to 911 the night she went missing, Shannan was heard screaming: “They’re trying to kill me!” “THEY SAY SHE’S AT REST ... SHE’LL NEVER BE AT…

Italian Sausage and Mushroom Pasta Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 16 mins 375g casarecce pasta 2 tblsps olive oil 400g sliced button mushrooms 500g Italian pork sausages, cut into 2cm pieces 680g jar roasted garlic and onion pasta sauce ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley Shaved fresh parmesan and cracked black pepper, to serve 1 Cook pasta in a large stockpot of boiling, salted water until tender. Drain, reserving ½ cup cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot. Cover to keep warm. 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes, or until soft. Add sausages. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until sausages are cooked through. 3 Add sausages and mushrooms to pasta…

Pepperoni Pizza Mushrooms Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 20 mins 4 flat mushrooms (90g each) ¼ cup pizza sauce with garlic and herbs ¾ cup grated pizza cheese ½ small green capsicum, finely chopped ½ x 80g packet sliced pepperoni 1 Trim stems of mushrooms. Place, cut-side up, on a large oven tray lined with baking paper. Spray with cooking oil. 2 Brush sauce over mushrooms. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with capsicum and pepperoni. 3 Cook in a hot oven (200C) for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and mushrooms are tender. 4 Serve with mixed leaves (optional). TIP For a vegetarian option, omit pepperoni and add chopped roasted red capsicum and sliced kalamata olives. 4-ingredient Cara-Mallow Hot Chocolate Warm the soul with a delicious cup of…

When it’s dark and gloomy outside, you just want to hibernate under the covers and sleep, which is OK on weekends (if you’re lucky!), but if you’re feeling consistently low in energy and are catching every sniffle going around, you could be lacking in vitamin D. “Vitamin D helps with calcium absorption, which in turn leads to healthy bones but it can also do more – it can help relieve muscle pain, boost your immunity, aid sleep, provide energy and help with symptoms of depression,” says Dr Richard McMahon, GP and founder of telehealth service SwiftDoc. Here’s what you need to know. ARE YOU DEFICIENT? An estimated 31 per cent of adults in Australia are vitamin D deficient, according to a study published in The Medical Journal of Australia, and…

About 20 years ago I built a beautiful home office. It was a huge room on the top of our house and my former husband and I had desks at either end. I loved that room – especially when I was writing my book in the early hours of the morning – so when we sold the house last year I thought I’d miss it terribly. In fact, I was dreading working in my bedroom in the tiny dilapidated cottage I’d bought as a knockdown project for me and my girls. The only desk I could squeeze in was a child’s size but I had to make do. Bizarrely, I’ve never been more productive or happier than in those eight months before we demolished the house. And now as my…

PLAY THE CUP GAME Grab three cups and place a treat under just one. Like a magician, move the cups around while your dog or cat is watching (let them sniff the treat first). This problem-solving game gets your pet’s brain working encouraging them to find the treat, and of course the reward at the end for them is delicious. GET CRAFTY WITH A CARDBOARD BOX Got a cardboard box lying around? Get crafty and cut window flaps in it for your cat, and tape a small toy suspended by wool or string to the roof of the box so they have something to play with too. This is guaranteed to provide hours of fun for your furry friend. PLAY TUG OF WAR Dogs love a challenge, and this one…

MONDAY John is deeply touched when Marilyn and Tori plan a surprise excursion for him away from the hospital. And Ben stuns a heartbroken Maggie with a grand gesture. TUESDAY As Marilyn prepares for John’s discharge from hospital, Alf harbours concerns about the couple’s future. Meanwhile, Jasmine becomes increasingly possessive of baby Grace. WEDNESDAY Dean surprises Ziggy with a romantic road trip on their first anniversary. And will Jasmine’s cover be blown? THURSDAY Colby continues to investigate the Diner break-in, but is he making any headway? Roo discusses palliative care options with Evan. Elsewhere, Ziggy learns the fate of her parents’ marriage.…

With her behaviour toward Tori’s (Penny McNamee) infant daughter, Grace, becoming increasingly possessive, Jasmine (Sam Frost) is fast losing her grip on reality. “Jasmine is acting very erratically – she’s unhinged,” says Sam. “But everything that Jasmine is doing at the moment is coming from a place of pain and grief – from losing her husband and losing control of what she thought would be her life. And grief can show and appear in different ways in different people.” But will the young nurse’s web of lies finally be exposed this week? As she continues to pose as Grace’s mother on an online forum, Jasmine’s cover seems likely to be blown. After unwittingly revealing to the forum that she is at the gym, Jasmine is mortified when a mother from…

She lost her Battle Round with powerhouse Lyric McFarland, but Soma Sutton is still in with a fighting chance, thanks to coach Guy Sebastian, who saved her. Now, the 27-year-old is determined to make every moment on The Voice count. “The more that I’m up there on stage, the more confident I’m getting,” she says. Here, Soma dishes on her unique name and her thoughts about her original coach, Kelly Rowland. HOW DID YOU END UP ON THE VOICE? I never thought of going on a talent show. The producers approached me two years in a row and I declined. I thought, “I’m not sure I’m ready for that”, because I had all these different projects and plans. When they asked this time around I thought, “Why not?” It would…

TV YELLOWSTONE S3 – STAN Kevin Costner returns as ranch owner John Dutton in this underrated Western drama, while Lost beefcake Josh Holloway joins the cast as an ambitious hedge fund manager. Following the abduction of his grandson, John and the Dutton clan are understandably out for revenge on those who threatened their family. Meanwhile, there is conflict between the Duttons and the Native Americans on the neighbouring reservation. STARTS MONDAY BOOK THE VANISHING HALF BY BRIT BENNETT From the author of the bestselling The Mothers comes Brit’s compelling new novel. Set in a Lousiana town, it follows the lives of identical African-American twins, Stella and Desiree and how their lives are marked by one sister’s decision to pass as white. A powerful read – and…