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Sheridan explained, ‘I hate letting people down, but I think the public understood. I just couldn’t continue, I lost my mind.’ Thankfully Sheridan is in a much better place now and recently released her self-titled debut album to rave reviews. What’s really GOING ON with Debbie and Giovanni? There’s no denying that Debbie McGee Discussing their bond, Debbie said, looks fabulous for 59, so it wouldn’t be ‘It’s not a love affair, it’s an incredible, hard for her to turn a younger man’s deep friendship,’ but also added, ‘We head – maybe like her Strictly Come love each other absolutely and totally.’ Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice. Giovanni’s rumoured girlfriend Luba Rumours have been rife about Mushtuk was said to be furious about Debbie and Giovanni’s relationship, and Debbie, but he was quick to deny being even judge Craig Revel Horwood can in a relationship, and tweeted, ‘Another see the spark, telling Woman, ‘They day another lady !!! So funny to read !!’ really like each other’s company. It’s So what’s the truth? Craig adds, a close friendship, every one is up ‘Debbie and Giovanni have fantastic close and personal on Strictly – you chemistry, in this situation you have get used to touching one another.’ to commit to each other 100%.’ Gossip to go 4 This Morning crashed on air after a python wrapped itself around Holly ’s leg! 6 WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK Strictly’s Anton How Ant leant on Scarlett has hair transplant Ant McPartlin and Scarlett Moffatt have become great friends since she won I’m a Celebrity last year – she was reportedly He recently released an album of swing music, but the first person he called after leaving rehab. But Ant, 42, is it’s not just Anton Du Beke’s career that’s had an also invested in 27-year-old Scarlett’s career. A source said, overhaul – the Strictly star has had a £10,000 hair ‘Ant called Scarlett as soon as he was out of rehab to catch up. transplant and admitted, ‘I feel 25 again!’ Revealing He thinks she’ll be a big star.’ Former Gogglebox star Scarlett insecurities about his hairline, Anton, 51, explained, revealed the presenters are like parents to her. ‘If they have faith ‘I’d cover it with make-up and make sure I didn’t in me I must be doing something half-decent,’ she said. stand under certain lights. [The transplant] has given me so much more confidence.’ CATHERINE GETS ALL ROMANTIC Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones shared a sweet throwback photo on Instagram to celebrate 17 years of marriage to husband Michael Douglas, 73. Catherine, 48, wrote, ‘17 years ago today, I said ‘I do’ to my best friend. Happy anniversary darling, Michael.’ Looking at Catherine, you’d never think she tied the knot nearly two decades ago! MEGHAN MOVES HER DOGS TO THE UK Meghan Markle has sparked rumours she and Prince Harry are taking a very big step in their relationship – by preparing to bring her pooches from Canada to England! It seems likely Meghan, 36, is planning on a permanent move here. Her dogs, Guy and Bogart, will undergo blood tests, vaccinations and microchipping before the move, which sources say is ‘the clearest hint yet that she sees her future in London with Harry’. WORDS: JACK WHITE. PHOTOS: BBC, REX, SPLASH, INSTAGRAM @MEGHANMARKLE, @SCARLETT_MOFFATT, @CATHERINEZETAJONES 4 One of Kirstie Allsopp’s children accidentally shot her with a toy gun – knocking out a tooth! Cover story The Queen & Kate clash Feathers are ruffled as Kate asks to scale back her work commitments… he Duchess of Cambridge is counting down the days until she welcomes her third child Tin April. But while she was hoping for peace and quiet as she and husband William continue with family life, it’s not going to be easy. Palace insiders tell Woman that Kate, 35, has come under fire from the Queen, with William’s grandmother telling the royal couple that they need to step up to their duties. Recent reports emerged that William, 35, and the Queen had an ‘icy exchange’ when he asked if Kate, who is The Queen appears to be recovering from morning sickness, could unhappy with Kate’s request take a permanent step back from duties. to cut down her workload Time to step up A good influence While the Queen has commended Interestingly, it’s William’s brother the Duchess for her work alongside Prince Harry who the Queen is using William and his brother Prince as a shining example. Our source adds, Harry on their recent mental health ‘She believes Harry understands what awareness campaign, Heads Together, is expected of the young royals.