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Susanna Reid While on-screen, GMB’s Susanna, 53, has to wear heavy make-up. So on her days off, the presenter sticks to basics. Some fans told the star they prefer her wearing none. One wrote, ‘Without the TV camouflage you look so much better, as we see the real smile and youth.’ Davina McCall With skin as wrinkle-free and radiant as this, you wouldn’t believe that The Masked Singer’s judge is 56. Reveal your beauty routine, Davina! Amanda Holden Britain’s Got Talent ’s judge proved that sometimes less is more when she shared this snap of herself. The 52-year-old looks half her age! We’re not envious, are we? Tess Daly If we looked as great as Tess, 54, with minimal make-up, we’d go barefaced every day. We’d love to know what…

It’s not a new thing to moan about younger generations and it seems Gen Z are the latest to bear the brunt. Actor Jodie Foster recently said that they are ‘really annoying, especially in the workplace’, and it appears she isn’t alone, with 74% of bosses apparently finding the youngsters difficult to work with. Dubbed ‘snowflakes’, Gen Z have become known for being entitled and thin-skinned, and new research has found that they really are more sensitive than previous generations. But, born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z are our children and grandchildren. So surely we have to take some accountability? Since making her comments, Jodie Foster admitted she actually admires Gen Z. ‘They have all this freedom, which is wonderful, but we didn’t have. We didn’t know we…

1 Calming colours When choosing a palette for your bedroom, think about the colours that make you feel relaxed and comfortable. Take a look at your wardrobe for inspiration. What are the clothes you put on when you want to chill? Even your pyjamas can be a good indicator of what colours help you unwind. Generally, soft shades are the go-to – think blush pinks and barely there blues. But for some, cheery yellows or even darker tones like brown and navy will do the trick. Aura interior matte in Venetian Portico, £34.25 for 0.94ltr, Benjamin Moore 2 Better basics It’s worth paying extra for a good mattress, pillows, duvet and bedding – they’ll last far longer than their cheaper counterparts. Natural fabrics like cotton, linen and wool are always…

SHARON’S SEX CONFESSION Former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne has revealed intimate details about her and husband Ozzy’s relationship. When quizzed, ‘How many times a day are you and Ozzy getting it? How many times is Ozzy walking up on you in the kitchen?’ the 71-year-old replied, ‘We all know we oversexed, it’s not a secret. He had enough for all... he liked to share.’ Sharon explained, ‘It’s getting less. It used to be three times a day, but it’s much less now. Let’s say a couple of times a week. Which is normal in a long, long relationship.’ The star, who shares three children with the Black Sabbath frontman, remained loyal to her husband of 40 years, despite him being treated for sex addiction following a string of affairs…

EVERYDAY TRAINERS From retro 70s styles to 90s chunky soles, trainers have become our most popular shoe. Luxe white leather and metallics are perfect for dressing down fancy frocks or go brighter for daytime and athleisure looks. EXTRA LARGE TOTES For those days when you need to take everything from a brolly to multiple Vinted parcels, these large-as-life bags are a must. If you need to carry a heavy bag for long periods, invest in a style that also features a cross-body strap. STYLISH WATCHES Whether you go for traditional, digital or an all-singing, all-dancing smartwatch, these won’t pull too hard on your purse strings. Get a designer look with contrasting coloured leather straps and mixed metals.…

Fancy using just your mind to create good fortune? Well, some believe you can, simply by imagining it. Yes, it might sound a bit ‘woo-woo’, but manifesting – also known as cosmic ordering – is the practice of visualising how you want your life to be and relying on this positive energy to then bring it into existence. It’s a method that’s been used for thousands of years. ‘Manifesting simply means bringing something into the realm of conscious awareness,’ explains expert Carolyn Boyes*. ‘If you can imagine yourself with something and trust that the universe can give it to you, it will come.’ HOW TO DO IT 1 Close your eyes and imagine yourself with the thing you want. How does it feel? 2 Pretend that whatever you’re wishing for…

T hey say love finds you when you’re not looking for it and that’s what happened to me in March 2022 when I met Jasper on Facebook. Jasper, then 56, was romantic – in all honesty, a little bit corny – but I liked it and while I was a cynic due to a history of bad relationships, Jasper and I bonded over our love of the outdoors. He’d ask me about work, my family, my home and I was impressed when he told me he’d previously been in the SAS but now he was a businessman. I liked that he seemed genuinely interested in my life. On our first date at a restaurant, he refused to let me pay, and when we left he held a door open for…

Sri Lankan cod curry A lightly-spiced tomato base makes a refreshing change from creamy in this speedy one-dish dinner. SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 20 MINS ✱ 1tbsp vegetable oil✱ 2 small onions, sliced✱ Small handful coriander, leaves picked, stalks finely chopped✱ 1 red chilli, deseeded, chopped✱ 1tsp ground turmeric✱ 1tsp each black and yellow mustard seeds✱ 2 x 400g tin cherry tomatoes✱ 200g green beans, trimmed✱ 500g skinless cod loin, cut into 4 pieces✱ 2tbsp toasted flaked almonds 1 Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add onions and cook over medium heat for 5 mins, until softened, then increase the heat to lightly brown. Add the coriander stalks, chilli, turmeric and mustard seeds and cook for 5 mins. 2 Add the tinned tomatoes, then rinse out…

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As The Apprentice returns for its 18th series, Lord Sugar begins the search for his next business partner, with a new bunch of candidates facing some challenging tasks to test their business acumen and know-how. Helping him to sort the wheat from the chaff are his trusted advisors, Baroness Karren Brady and Tim Campbell. Here, Karren reveals what’s in store… Tell us about this year’s contestants… I think it’s probably the most highly qualified set of candidates we’ve ever had. There’s a pharmacist, a dentist and some already successful business owners. The standard is very high, but with that comes big egos! They think they’re really, really good. The contestants often make bold announcements at the start of the process. Do you cringe when you hear them? Some of the…

It’s supposed to be a fun family show that brings people together every Saturday night between the months of September and December. But in recent years, the number of scandals, alleged fall-outs and that infamous ‘Strictly curse’ means that Strictly Come Dancing is perhaps not quite the light-hearted show it once was. Now, in arguably the biggest scandal in the show’s history, 2023 contestant Amanda Abbington is said to be seeking legal advice over her professional partner Giovanni Pernice’s alleged ‘aggressive’ treatment towards her. Amanda, who withdrew from the show in October for ‘personal reasons’, is even reportedly demanding footage of their rehearsals to back up her claims. The BBC is said to be refusing to launch an investigation into Giovanni, but with some of his previous partners speaking out…

Columnist THERE IS NO WAY BACK FOR THE GRAND OLD DUKE OF YORK Prince Andrew has been absent from public duties for four years yet his mere presence as a family member is enough to create huge embarrassment for the royals. His friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein has caused scandal for many years – culminating in his multimillion-pound settlement with Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexually assaulting her aged 17. That out-of-court settlement (with no liability admitted by the prince) was largely seen as the late Queen Elizabeth drawing a line under the matter. But I don’t think that will ever happen. More allegations Over the past couple of weeks a huge cache of documents have been unsealed by a New York court in connection to allegations…

Columnist Is yoga any good for fat-loss? When it comes to embarking on a fat-loss plan, most people think the more strenuous the exercise, the more energetic, sweaty, the longer it lasts – and the more you hate it – the better it will work. The more fat it will shift. But, actually, for exercise to boost fat-loss, it’s much more about challenging our muscles and placing a demand on them. This way, they respond to that demand (by muscle fibres tearing and knitting back), so that they become firmer and stronger – raising the body’s calorie burn because trained muscle needs more energy than slack muscle. Yoga, depending on the type, is a form of exercise during which poses are often held for quite a time. Think damp top…

Why I won’t always prescribe you HRT Denied hormone replacement therapy (HRT) by your GP and feeling confused? Here’s what could be the issue… Due to largely outdated studies, there remains a fear for some clinicians around keeping women safe when prescribing hormones. Plus, if we’re really honest, there’s been a lack of menopause training for many GPs. I’ve met hundreds of women angry and feeling ‘fobbed off’ by a previous doctor. Here are some of the common ‘can’t have’ reasons… ✱ YOU’RE TOO YOUNG Perimenopause can start much earlier than late 40s. However, you can’t assume that every woman around 40 with any symptom is perimenopausal, because other conditions exist – and some of them are serious. Your GP may want to look for other causes. If it’s indeed…

Can you get a refund? We all make purchases we want to return from time to time. Here’s everything you need to know about your rights when it comes to getting your money back Unfortunately, we aren’t always entitled to reimbursement when we’ve bought products we don’t want. Rules and regulations set by the Consumer Rights Act 2015 dictate when you can get a refund and when you can’t. The good news is that with the right information you can avoid being fobbed off unfairly and left out of pocket. WHEN ARE YOU ENTITLED TO A REFUND? If goods you have purchased are faulty or damaged, you may be able to ask for a refund, a repair or a replacement, depending on how long you’ve had the item. If you…

SAINSBURY’S Bring together Scandi styling with bursts of joyful colour to give your home a mood-boosting update for the year ahead. MORRISONS Combine rich colour and regal bee motifs to bring a touch of elegance to your kitchen diner and elevate your family mealtimes with some elegant, yet practical, new tableware. M&S Make a bold style statement this season with furniture and accessories featuring bold geometric shapes, and sophisticated smoky charcoal and brushed brass finishes. ASDA Ease yourself gently into the new season with feel-good homeware in soft shades of olive green. Step out of the bath and wrap yourself in luxuriously soft towels, or snuggle down on the sofa and cosy up over a cuppa with friends.…

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The back end of 2023 saw the return of one of Britain’s most iconic reality shows, Big Brother. But while we were mourning the end of the 20th season, which saw 26-year-old Jordan Sangha crowned winner, ITV bosses announced huge news – the celebrity version would be returning in 2024. After all, the only thing better than watching regular folk making fools of themselves on national television is seeing your favourite stars show themselves up! Ahead of the show’s highly anticipated return later this year, we look at some of the best moments from series past – plus the celebs who may be entering the famous house this year. Feeling feline These days, controversial MPs appearing on reality shows in a bid to show the public ‘the real them’ is…

TV WORTHY OF AN AWARD The Post Office scandal has been reported, piecemeal, over the past 20+ years. But it took a TV drama to finally bring it to the masses and spark a nationwide outcry. Nothing in the ITV series Mr Bates vs the Post Office was new – it has been flagged by journalists since 1999. But the strength of pouring it all into a chronological narrative is that it hammers home the scale of the corruption in one big hit. And its particular power was its ability to humanise the victims. Now we all have a clear idea exactly what it must have felt like to be Alan Bates, Lee Castleton, Jo Hamilton or any of the other sub-postmasters who were wrongly accused of stealing from their…