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EASTENDERS ACTRESS LOUISA LYTTON ON THE UPS AND DOWNS OF HER PREGNANCY SO FAR HOW SUPPORTIVE HER CO-STARS HAVE BEEN AND WHY SHE AND HER FIANCÉ BEN BHANVRA ARE NO LONGER PLANNING THEIR NUPTIALS
hen Louisa Lytton arrives they wouldn’t put off having kids for for our photo shoot at the sake of being married first. And our studios in central now, with a little one on the way, London, the pregnant Louisa reveals that after already EastEndersW actress admits she’s having to postpone their big day feeling a mixture of emotions about twice, they have cancelled it baring her bump to the world for the altogether to concentrate on their first time. impending arrival. “I’m excited, but quite nervous,” “We’re going to have the baby Louisa tells us. “It’s a weird thing, but and focus on that and then get you almost feel like you’re not in your married once we’re ready,” says own body when you’re pregnant. It’s the star, who plays Ruby Allen in a body you’ve never known before.” the BBC One soap. But it soon becomes clear that she Here, Louisa, who lives in north has nothing to worry about, as the London with Ben and their 32-year-old, who’s due in September, Cockapoo Riley, tells us all about is absolutely glowing from head to toe. her pregnancy journey so far Louisa and her fiancé Ben and reveals how she told Bhanvra, 30, previously told OK! her co-stars...
4 WWW.OK.CO.UKWWW.OK.CO. 5 ginger biscuits, but nothing The couple are was helping. The only thing expecting their that would stop me feeling first child sick was eating, so I was eating constantly! Thankfully it stopped around 11 weeks.
Have you had any weird cravings? I couldn’t stop eating McDonald’s and chips to start with. All I wanted was grease, salt and fat. I think the man in the McDonald’s near my work was like, “Are you alright?” [Laughs] I was sending Ben out at all hours to get things. He would make a big roast dinner and then 20 minutes later I’d say I was starving. Now I’ve moved onto sweet stuff.
When we last spoke to you and Ben, you said you wouldn’t put off having children for the sake of getting married… When we did our last OK! shoot [in December], I was already pregnant and didn’t know! Ben and I did have a conversation towards the end of last year and it wasn’t looking like the wedding Hi Louisa! How are you feeling so anxious and nervous is not how was going ahead. We’d already about our bare bump shoot? I expected to feel when I found out. postponed it twice by then and I’m nervous, but excited because It’s still a constant worry, but feeling I didn’t want to put off having it’s something I’ll forever be able to movement is really nice. children any longer for something look back on. I’m really grateful to we didn’t know when it was going be able to do this. How have you felt about your to happen. I’ve always wanted changing body? to get married first before having Have you embraced your bump? It’s an odd one. Before, when children for tradition, but The first 12 weeks were really tricky. I had friends and family who were sometimes things are taken out You’re dealing with a lot of nerves pregnant and they said they felt of your hands. You also don’t and anxiety because there’s uncomfortable in their own skin, know how long these things are chances of things going wrong, all you can think is, “But you’re going to take, so I didn’t want so I was just trying to protect myself carrying a child,” and then it to put it off any longer and Ben instead of getting too excited happens to you and it’s just agreed. So we just said, “Let’s see or really believing what was something you’ve never what’s happens,” and it ended happening. It was a whirlwind of experienced before. It took me a up happening really quickly! We worry, panic and sickness. I was while to see what was happening were so lucky. Now we’re having really sick! But once I had that to my body and realise it was to rethink the wedding. 12-week scan, my whole body because I was growing a human. relaxed. After that I felt like I Did you postpone your wedding could accept and enjoy what was How bad has your sickness been? again when you found out you happening. You wait so long and I can only describe it as an all-day were expecting? being a mum is something I’ve hangover. I was sick in the morning The wedding had actually already always dreamed of and wanted, and then so nauseous all day. I had been put back to 2022 because it so for the first few months to be sickness bands and was eating didn’t look like it was going ahead
6 WWW.OK.CO.UK 7 8 ‘WE’VE DECIDED TO SCRAP THE WHOLE WEDDING AND START AGAIN WITH OUR PLANS’ the way we wanted this year. Then, soon Are you going to find out the sex? after, we found out I was pregnant so we No. All we want is a healthy baby, so had to call them and say we’re actually that’s why we don’t feel the need to find having a baby so it can’t go ahead out. Ben keeps saying “he” and I say anyway! I also don’t want to get married “she”, we’re just trying to cover all while pregnant. bases [laughs].
So when are you planning to get You revealed you were drinking tequila married now? shots the night before you found out Well, we’ve cancelled the wedding you were pregnant. What made you altogether now. We’ve decided to scrap take a test? the whole thing and start again with our It was Christmas Day and we did a Zoom plans. We’re going to have the baby and call with all the family because no one focus on that and then get married once could get together. We were doing a we’re ready. We’d already postponed it game and you had to have a shot if you twice and the wedding we were going to lost. I had all of two tequila shots and have was massive – we had nearly 200 then that night in bed I was violently sick people. This last year has put everything and alcohol doesn’t normally do that to into perspective and there are bigger me. I just thought, “Oh my God, could it things going on in the world. Now with be?” On Boxing Day I woke up and said the baby, it will be such a different day to Ben, “I’m going to do a test” and he and it’s just amazing. I was at my mum said, “Just a wait a few days.” He thought and dad’s wedding so it’s nice that our I was being melodramatic and I was just baby will now be doing the same. And sick because of the tequila. we know we’ll have lots of babysitters there, so we can have a day off! Tell us about the moment you took the test… How is Ben feeling about becoming Ben was in bed still so I went into the a dad? bathroom to do it, not thinking anything He’s really chilled out about it now. At first of it, and then I came running out! I got he was in such shock because I’d really the shakes – my whole body was laid it on that it could take a long time convulsing. It was lovely and such a to get pregnant and you just don’t know special, surreal moment. I was like, “Oh how your body is working, so when it my God, oh my God.” There were tears happened so quickly he was like, “Oh, and then Ben didn’t say much for the I thought you said it wasn’t going to next hour because I think he was in such happen so soon?” [Laughs] It took him shock [laughs]! And then I was like, “Why a while to tell family and friends. I didn’t did I drink tequila?” but I didn’t know want to wait 12 weeks and I wanted to I was pregnant. tell my parents, but he wanted to wait a bit just to let the news settle. Now he’s Exactly! You didn’t know... more relaxed and excited about it than I’ve had a few comments saying, “Why I am. I’m going into panic mode and he’s were you drinking?” after I’d said it in the one telling me information about an interview, but if you don’t carry on as pregnancy that I didn’t know myself. normal you start to really panic yourself Everyone absolutely loves Ben and is and become so aware about the fact so happy we can take this next step. you’re trying and then that can affect it [your chance of conceiving]. It was so Has Ben been able to come to all of early on and I had no idea. It was the best your appointments? Christmas present and then we told my Yeah, he was allowed into the 12-week parents on New Year’s Eve. When I told and 20-week scan. Thank God, because my family and friends they were all really they were such special moments. I think shocked, but they’re so excited. it’s quite inhumane to make women go through appointments like that by How do you deal with negative themselves because you just don’t know comments like that? what you’re going to find out. I really It’s fine. I think with things like that you want my mum there for the birth, but I just have to protect yourself. Sadly, it’s can’t push Ben out for her so I have to the world we live in now with social media hope the rule of two is back by then. I – people can directly tell you what they haven’t thought about giving birth yet. think of you. I’m quite fortunate because
WWW.OK.CO.UK 9 I don’t really give too much away, mistake that for me, so that can so thankfully I haven’t really had be hard. But it’s my job and any negativity. But also it doesn’t there’s always a character on the help that I play not a very nice show that’s disliked, otherwise character and sometimes people it would be boring. The best thing to do is just ignore it. Who did you tell first out of your co-stars? I told James [Bye] and Lacey [Turner]. I had to tell them. You almost see them more than you see your own partner! I also told them to explain the constant going With co-star to the toilet, the Lacey Turner constant eating and there were a few times I had to
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WWW.OK.CO.UK 11 12 run off set. I started showing really early. Your co-star Kellie Bright is also pregnant… They’ve been amazing ever since they found We keep bumping into each other at work and out and were so excited. I’d spoken to Lacey comparing our bumps! OK! beforehand about wanting to have a baby. James has really looked after me and he has WORDS: KIRSTY HATCHER PHOTOS: KARIS KENNEDY, LORNA ROACH three kids of his own. I’m so grateful to have been working with him during this time.
Have you asked Lacey for any advice? Scan the code to hear Yeah, she’s been great. I’ve gone to her Louisa’s pregnancy joy because she was one of the first people as she reveals what to know. She really helped me at the beginning. She was the one who told role her li le one will me what sick bands to get and all things have at their wedding. like that.
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A DAY AT THE MUSEUM ‘THE ARTS ARE KATE’S PASSION’ THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE INDULGED HER ARTISTIC SIDE DURING A VISIT TO THE V&A IN LONDON
fter meeting at the University of St Andrews back in 2001, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are set for a poignant trip down memory Alane as they embark on a seven-day tour of Scotland this week. The pair – who recently celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary – will visit Edinburgh, Fife and the Orkney Isles during their stay but will also pay a visit to their old university, where their friendship first blossomed into romance. “The visit back to St Andrews will be very nostalgic for Kate and William,” royal expert and author of Kate: The Future Queen, Katie Nicholl, tells OK!. “They will be absolutely thrilled to be going back to the place where they met and fell in love. It’s a really special place for them. They have gone back for reunions over the years and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a wonderful bubble for them where they could escape the world.” Days earlier, Kate drew on her art history degree from the prestigious university when she stepped out solo for a visit to the Victoria And Albert Museum in London. Wearing a black face mask and a red pleated Alessandra Rich midi dress, Kate, 39, made the visit as royal patron and marked the reopening of the gallery and many other museums after their closures due to the pandemic. “Kate has a real love of the arts and that’s clear through her patronages,” Katie says. “She not only sees the arts as part of her
On their graduation in 2005
Kate was at the reopening of the museum
14 WWW.OK.CO.UK 15 Kate has been royal patron of the V&A since 2018
royal duty, but definitely as her passion, month refurbishment to mark the 500th and it’s something she wants to pass on anniversary of the Italian Renaissance artist ‘KATE WANTS to her children.” Raphael’s death. The duchess also heard During her visit, Kate visited the Raphael about the recent renovations and how the THE ARTS TO BE A Court, which is home to the magnificent centre’s new interpretive approach will Raphael Cartoons and underwent a nine- transform visitors’ experiences. BIG PART OF HER Kate has been the patron of the National CHILDREN’S LIVES’ Portrait Gallery since 2012, and became the first royal patron of the “She has such fond memories of visiting Victoria And Albert museums as a child and wants to create Museum in 2018. With those memories with her own children. some London museums It’s important that they have the same just a short walk from experiences as other children. Certainly the Cambridges’ family Charlotte and George’s school, Thomas’s home at Kensington Battersea, has a big emphasis on creativity Palace, Kate has been and art and it’s likely that that was a big known to take Prince pull for Kate in the decision process when George, seven, Princess choosing a school. Kate is a big fan of the Charlotte, six, and Prince arts and wants that to be a big part of her Louis, three, on day trips children’s lives.” to visit. Last October, Kate Meanwhile, Prince William had fans reportedly took all three flustered last week when he flexed his of her children to the muscles while getting his coronavirus Imperial War Museum vaccine. Sharing the experience on in Lambeth, and the Instagram, he wrote, “On Tuesday family managed to go I received my first dose of the COVID-19 unnoticed by other vaccine. To all those working on the vaccine members of the public. rollout – thank you for everything you’ve Prince William had “Kate wants her done and continue to do.” OK! his first vaccination children to have as last week normal a childhood as WORDS: KAT ROMERO PHOTOS: GETTY, MIDDLETON FAMILY/ possible,” Katie adds. CLARENCE HOUSE VIA GETTYIMAGES
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BBC ROW ‘WILLIAM’S WORDS WERE DAMNING AND PERSONAL’ ROYAL EXPERT KATIE NICHOLL EXPLAINS WHY THE UNPRECEDENTED STATEMENT PRINCE WILLIAM MADE ABOUT HIS MOTHER DIANA’S PANORAMA INTERVIEW WAS VERY CAREFULLY THOUGHT OUT
he Duke of Cambridge unprecedented move from a give him the interview – in has opened up on his senior royal to attack the BBC. which she accused then husband “indescribable sadness” But this statement was not made Prince Charles of infidelity and over the way his tragic out of the blue and William has spoke of her unhappiness in Tmother, Princess Diana, was been behind the investigation their marriage. duped into giving a landmark into this interview from the start. In his video, which was Panorama interview in 1995. “It was an incredibly damning posted on the Duke and In a rare move by the senior and personal statement that Duchess of Cambridge’s Twitter royal, Prince William delivered showed how much this has account, William, 38, said, “I an impassioned on-camera affected William over the years. would like to thank Lord Dyson speech in which he spoke about “He clearly felt Bashir needed and his team for the report. the findings of an independent to be condemned in this “It is my view that the report that concluded the BBC’s instance and that the BBC deceitful way the interview practices fell below standards. should have investigated years was obtained substantially Blasting the broadcaster, ago. If it had, the outcome could influenced what my mother said. William said the “deceitful way” have been so different.” “The interview was a major the interview with Martin Bashir It is believed that the BBC contribution to making my was obtained had not only “covered up” allegations that parents’ relationship worse and “substantially influenced” what Mr Bashir had falsified bank has since hurt countless others. his mother said but contributed statements to hint to the “It brings me indescribable Martin to Diana’s “fear, paranoia and Princess of Wales that her sadness to know that the BBC’s Bashir is isolation” – and made his inner circle were being paid failures contributed significantly under fire parents’ relationship “worse”. to spy on her. to her fear, paranoia and isolation Royal expert Katie Nicholl He then allegedly used this that I remember from those final told OK!,“It’s certainly an doubt to persuade Diana to years. But what saddens me 18 The Duke of Cambridge makes his statement most is if the BBC had properly own statement. Prince Harry, investigated the complaints and 36, said, “The ripple effect of concerns first raised in 1995, my a culture of exploitation and mother would have known that unethical practices ultimately she had been deceived [before took her life.” her death in 1997]. She was failed Katie said of the responses not just by a rogue reporter but from the princes, who are by the leaders at the BBC who believed to have a strained looked the other way rather than relationship at present, “In the asking the tough questions.” past we may have seen a joint The prince concluded, “It is statement from the brothers. my firm view that this Panorama “But what we saw were two programme holds no legitimacy statements from two princes and should never be aired again. on two different paths – yet It effectively established a false still united in defending and narrative which, for a quarter of a protecting the legacy of their century, has been commercialised late mother.” OK! Diana talking to Bashir on by the BBC and others.” Panorama Meanwhile, William’s brother, WORDS: KIRSTY HATCHER, KAT ROMERO PHOTOS: GETTY the Duke of Sussex, issued his WWW.OK.CO.UK 19 FINDING FREEDOM ‘I ALWAYS WANTED TO BE NORMAL’ PRINCE HARRY ADMITS Meghan showed TO DEEP MISERY IN HIS her support as Harry spoke out DOCUSERIES AND CELEBRATES HIS NEW LIFE WITH MEGHAN AND HOPES FOR THE FUTURE
he revelations made by Prince Harry last week to launch his five-part docuseries with Oprah Winfrey on mental health were shockingly frank. In the first episode of The Me You Can’t See, THarry opened up about his crisis, from losing himself in drink and drugs to how he felt he’d let his wife Meghan down in her darkest hour. He shared his experiences of severe anxiety – so bad that he would start to sweat as soon as he put on his suit for public engagements – and how those around him didn’t want to talk about his feelingsg and that “every single ask... just got met withth totaltotal silence, total neglect”. But as Harry talked to Oprah, thee queen of confessional TV, he lookedd relaxed and happy. He said he had no regrets about moving to LA, and that he believes he’s now living a life that his mother Princess Diana would’ve wanted. At one point he admitted, “I always wanted to be normal – as opposed to Prince Harry. It was a puzzling life.”
At a party at DRINK DRUGS AND Chinawhite in 2004 THE LOST YEARS arry was shockingly honest about how drugs and drink Hbecame part of his life in his late twenties and early thirties to cope with the death of his mother. The ages of 28 to 32 were “a nightmare time in my life”, he said. Opening up to Oprah, Harry talked about how he turned to drink and drugs to drown out his feelings. He said, “I slowly became aware that I was drinking a week’s worth in one day, on a Friday or Saturday night – not because I was enjoying it but trying to mask something.”
Posing with Kanye West and P Diddy in 2007
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The funeral was an “out-of-body” experience for Harry ANGER AT ‘THE DIANA EFFECT’FECT’ hen the nation watched two young angry about the public display of grief, See, Harry – dressed in a casual blue Wboys walking behind their mother’s thinking, “This is my mum – you’ve shirt, his body relaxed, and with calm coffin on The Mall, our hearts broke. Harry, never even met her.” hand gestures – recalled, “What I remember who was just 12, performed his duty with The nation was stunned by the tragic the most is the sound of horses’ hooves his father and brother by his side, and the death of Princess Diana in a car crash in a going along The Mall. By this point thousands in the crowd trying to reach out tunnel in Paris on 31 August, 1997. So much both of us were in shock – it was like to the grieving family. so that commentators dubbed the public I was outside my body, walking along, But we’ve never been able to imagine outpouring of emotion “the Diana effect”. doing what was expected of me and what he felt – until now. He told Oprah But Harry was unable to do the same. showing one tenth of the emotion that that in that heartbreaking walk he was In the first episode of The Me You Can’t everyone else was showing.”
WWW.OK.CO.UK 21 THE NIGHT THAT HAUNTS HARRY AND MEGHAN
nlookers outside Albert Hall for a charity event. OLondon’s Royal Albert Then step out into a wall of Hall would have seen a cameras and pretend as smiling six-months-pregnant though everything’s OK. Meghan, in a navy sequin “There wasn’t an option to Roland Mouret gown, say, ‘You know what, tonight, hand-in-hand with her we’re not going to go,’ handsome husband as they because just imagine the arrived at the premiere of stories that come from that.” Cirque du Soleil’s Totem No one would have show on 16 January, 2019. guessed at the trauma in But, as Harry revealed, the the hearts of the couple that couple had had a haunting night. But Harry pointed out conversation just hours earlier. the toll it took on them to put Opening up about the on a happy front and hide chilling evening in the their pain. docuseries, Harry said it was “While my wife and I were then that he realised his roles in those chairs, gripping each as a royal and as a husband other’s hand, the moment the were incompatible. It was lights go down, Meghan starts the night that changed the crying. I’m feeling sorry for her, royals forever. but I’m also really angry with On the show, Harry myself that we’re stuck in this revealed he was “deeply situation,” Harry said. ashamed” by his first reaction “I was ashamed that it got to Meghan’s honesty, saying, this bad. I was ashamed to go “Meghan decided to share to my family. Because to be with me the suicidal thoughts honest with you, like a lot of and the practicalities of how other people my age could she was going to end her life. probably relate to, I know that I’m somewhat ashamed of the I’m not gonna get from my way that I dealt with them. family what I need. “And of course, because “I then had a son who I’d of the system that we were in far rather be solely focused and the responsibilities and on, rather than every time I the duties that we had, we look into his eyes, wondering Harry and Meghan put had a quick cuddle and then whether my wife is going to on a happy front to we had to get changed to end up like my mother and hide the trauma they jump in a convoy with a police I’m going to have to look were going through escort and drive to the Royal after him myself.”
22 There was no HIS HAPPY special treatment PLACE for Harry n the docuseries, we learn how IHarry craved normality and found it in surprising places. He said, “The happiest time in my life were the 10 years in the army – without question – because I got to wear the same uniform as everyone else, I got the same training like everyone else, and started at the bottom like everyone else. There was no special treatment. That was where I felt more normal.” It was a time when Harry was able to follow his own projects with passion, like setting up the Invictus Games for members of the armed forces around the world who have suffered life-changing injuries or illnesses. Harry and Meghan’s TV production company, In the desert Archewell Productions, is in Afghanistan making a show for Netflix Meghan and in 2008 about the 2022 Games. Harry at the Invictus Games
Harry was filmed undergoing EMDR treatment
IN THERAPY The happy couple announced their herapy has led Harry to finally find some peace. In the show, engagement in 2017 TOprah asked Harry how long he’s being having it. “Four years,” he replied. “For me, therapy has equipped me to be able to take on anything – that’s why I’m here now, that’s why my wife is here now.” MEGHAN SAVED HARRY Harry is filmed during therapy having a treatment called EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing). He is shown t was meeting Meghan in 2016, and her encouragement comforting himself with a series of movements such as closing Ito try some professional therapy, that has led Harry to his eyes, crossing his arms and calming his breathing while finally “fix” himself. remembering traumatic events in his past. Harry spoke about how his then-girlfriend Meghan He says, “The only way to free yourself and break out is to told him to seek help after they had an argument. tell the truth.” OK! He said, “I knew that if I didn’t do the therapy and fix WATCH THE ME YOU CAN’T SEE ON APPLE TV+. IF YOU HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THIS STORY, myself that I was going to lose this woman who I could CALL THE SAMARITANS ON 116 123 OR VISIT SAMARITANS.ORG
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WWW.OK.CO.UK 23 A NEW ROYAL BABY ‘THE QUEEN AND BEATRICE SHARE A SPECIAL BOND’ AFTER A DIFFICULT FEW WEEKS HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN HAS BEEN LEFT FEELING “UPLIFTED” BY NEWS OF HER GRANDDAUGHTER PRINCESS BEATRICE’S PREGNANCY
ollowing the death of her husband Queen as a Prince Philip in April, and with the royal role latest revelations from Prince Harry model about his experiences of life in the but also a Froyal family, the past few weeks have beloved been some of the toughest for Her grandmotherr Majesty the Queen. whom they vveryery The monarch also suffered another much adore.”” devastating loss when her puppy She added,d“Th “The Fergus – a Corgi that was gifted to her Queen is a very family orientated person by her son Prince Andrew while her and loves nothing more than to be husband was in hospital earlier this surrounded by her loved ones. A new year – died unexpectedly. baby is always a blessing and she is But her granddaughter Princess thrilled by the news. It certainly comes Beatrice, 32, provided some much- after a difficult time for the Queen but it’s needed joy when it was announced that something that will have uplifted her and she was expecting her first child with brought her joy.” husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Princess Eugenie, 31, sent Buckingham Palace revealed the news congratulations to her big sister, too. on The Royal Family’s Instagram account Posting two previously unseen snaps of alongside a picture of the pair on their the couple, Eugenie wrote online, wedding day last year. “BeaBea and Edo huge congrats on your It read, “Her Royal Highness Princess news, can’t wait to meet the little one.” Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi Beatrice will no doubt be leaning on are very pleased to her sister for parenting advice after she announce that they are welcomed son August in February with expecting a baby in husband Jack Brooksbank. autumn of this year. The couple are “Eugenie and Beatrice are sisters and The Queen has been expecting their best friends,” Katie adds. “It will be informed and both first child together wonderful for both of them to be mums families are delighted so close together. They have always been with the news.” so close and involved in each other’s lives The baby will be the “The Queen and so I have no doubt their children will grow up Queen’s 12th great Beatrice have always very close, too. grandchild, following shared a special bond,” “Their parents, Sarah Ferguson and Prince the arrival of the Duke royal expert Katie Nicholl Andrew, are also delighted. They have long and Duchess of tells OK!. “Beatrice and wanted to be grandparents so to welcome Sussexes’ second her sister Eugenie grew two grandchildren in the space of a year is so child this summer. up at Royal Lodge in special for them as a family. Beatrice famously Windsor and were “Prince Andrew, like all of the members of paid tribute to her Princess Beatrice regular visitors of the royal family, has been grieving his father. majesty on her wedding sees the Queen as Windsor Castle. Both But news of a new baby is something that day last July when she a royal role model sisters shared a truly always brings a family back together and borrowed a dress from special relationship with provides something wonderful to really look her iconic closet, opting the Queen and Philip. forward to.” OK! for an ivory gown originally designed by Despite his poor health, Philip was adamant Sir Norman Hartnell. She later described he’d be at both Beatrice’s and Eugenie’s WORDS: KAT ROMERO PHOTOS: BENJAMIN WHEELER VIA GETTY, GETTY, SPLASHNEWS wearing the dress as an “honour”. weddings. Beatrice and Eugenie see the
24 WWW.OK.CO.UK 25 MODEL MOTHER ‘THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE’ THE STARS SHOWER NAOMI CAMPBELL WITH LOVE AFTER SHE BECOMES A FIRST-TIME MUM AT
Naomi cradling her newborn daughter’s feet
he’s been open about her desire is the day?? How absolutely incredible. with the way science is I think I can to have children, and last week How lucky she is and how lucky you are! do it when I want.” Naomi Campbell revealed that What a wonderful mother you will be. Speaking to Vogue the following she became a mum for the first Blessings all around.” year, she said, “I’d love to have kids. Stime at the age of 50. British Vogue editor Edward Enninful I don’t discount anything in life. I love The iconic supermodel announced also offered his congratulations, writing, kids and always will. the news on Instagram as she shared “Seeing the two of you together made “When I’m around children, I a picture of her hand holding her baby my year. You will bring each other so become a child myself. That’s the daughter’s feet. much joy.” little girl I don’t ever want to lose.” “A beautiful little blessing has And actress Jodie Turner-Smith Days after the baby news was chosen me to be her mother, so wrote, “Many many many announced, insiders claimed that honoured to have this gentle soul in my congratulations to you and to your Naomi was living in New York with life,” she posted alongside the image. family – the village that will now rally a secret boyfriend, who she plans to “There are no words to describe the around you and support you in raise the baby with. lifelong bond that I now share with you cultivating that little angel!!!!” Naomi’s last high-profile romance my angel. There is no greater love.” As OK! went to press, Naomi had was with UK rapper Skepta in 2018, Naomi, who turned 51 at the remained tight-lipped about the details but she also reportedly enjoyed a fling weekend, tagged her mum Valerie of how she welcomed her first child, with Liam Payne the following year. Morris-Campbell in the picture. Valerie but she was seen walking down the The star has previously been linked to posted on Instagram, “I’m beyond Michael Kors catwalk in April, and Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, thrilled as I’ve waited a long time to speaking in an interview in 2017, she Mike Tyson and Russian billionaire be a grandmother.” suggested she was leaning towards Vladislav Doronin. OK! Designer Marc Jacobs was among using a surrogate. those congratulating the London-born “I think about having children all WORDS: KAT ROMERO PHOTOS: GOFFPHOTOS, GETTY, REX/SHUTTERSTOCK model, gushing, “Oh my God!!!!! Today the time,” she explained. “But now 26 Spotted in New York last month
With mum Valerie Morris
WWW.OK.CO.UK 27 TALENT UNMASKED ‘THIS JOB IS MY TOTAL DREAM’
TV’S NEWEST HOT PROPERTY JOEL DOMMETT TELLS OK! ABOUT HIS BRAND NEW SERIES THE MASKED DANCER GETTING ADVICE FROM THE BIG STARS AND WHY HIS WEDDING WAS THE MOST SPECIAL TIME OF HIS LIFE
hen Joel Dommett left the Hi, Joel. The Masked Dancer sounds silliness. I always have people texting I’m A Celebrity… jungle in even crazier than The Masked Singer! me saying, “I think I know who this is!” second place back in 2016, When I heard about it, my first reaction It’s infectious. The first series, everyone the stand-up comedian was the same as everybody else’s: “How said it was a guilty pleasure. By the Wnever dreamed he’d go on to front is this going to work?!” I had reservations. second, it just became a pleasure. a huge prime-time hit. “If you’d have Then we started filming it and I realised said, ‘Joel, in a couple of years, you’ll there’s something completely joyous Did any of the dancer reveals be standing next to a massive car wash about it. It’s so wonderful. shock you? in a very bright suit on Saturday night My assumption with The Masked television,’ I would never have guessed Have you been surprised by the Dancer was that the names would be it!” Joel, 35, tells OK! as we catch up huge success of The Masked Singer? lesser than The Masked Singer. But at our at our exclusive shoot. It took off in a way nobody anticipated. I can honestly tell you the names are But fast forward to 2021 and that’s It’s such a ridiculous notion, the whole equal to, if not better. There are some exactly what he’s doing, as Joel fills us show is so stupid, but that’s what makes amazing reveals. One in particular in on ITV series The Masked Singer’s it brilliant. People just wanted a bit of completely took us all by surprise. even crazier spin-off, The Masked You just wouldn’t expect someone Dancer. The show, which will air like this to do the show. It’s the next week, follows the same format, biggest reaction we’ve had. but this time the all-star panel and fans will be trying to guess which Oti Mabuse is on the panel. famous face is showing off their dance How was that? moves under an elaborate mask. It was really lovely. She’s brilliant “It’s such a ridiculous notion, the and slipped right into it. It’s really whole show is so stupid, but that’s nice, with the year we’ve all had, what makes it brilliant,” Joel laughs. that we just really enjoy making The comedian-turned-host has hit this show and being a part of it. the jackpot in his personal life too, marrying model Hannah Cooper in Has Oti roped you into signing an intimate Mykonos ceremony in up for Strictly? September 2019, after meeting at Not yet! I definitely haven’t got what he describes as an important the talent for Strictly! Hannah and crossroads in both their lives. I came back from the BRIT Awards Here, Joel tells us about the big the other night and I discovered name signing that will shock The I was dressed like a salsa dancer, Masked Dancer viewers, his friendship Joel and so I was trying to salsa around the with the show’s panellists, including Hannah got kitchen. I posted it on Instagram Davina McCall and Jonathan Ross, married in and Oti called and said, “Oh my and how it was a case of right person, Mykonos God, I was howling! You’re so bad
JOEL WEARS TAILORING BY JOSHUA KANE BESPOKE, SHIRT AND TIE BY RIVER ISLAND, MASK JUSTPOSHMASKS.COM BY JOSHUA KANE BESPOKE, SHIRT JOEL WEARS TAILORING right time for him and Hannah. at dancing, it’s so funny!”
28 WWW.OK.CO.UK 29 JOEL WEARS SUIT BY TWISTED TAILOR, SHIRT AND TIE BY NEW LOOK. WALLPAPER BY GRAHAM & BROWN AND TIE BY NEW LOOK. WALLPAPER SHIRT JOEL WEARS SUIT BY TWISTED TAILOR, 30 Are you and the judges close off screen? Definitely. Presenting a show in front of two of the biggest presenters on UK television is huge for me, and both Jonathan and Davina have been so welcoming and encouraging. Davina has become a sort of TV older sister. She’s wonderful. And it’s my life’s work to try to be best friends with Jonathan Ross. I feel like I’m slowly wearing him down. (Laughs) I constantly WhatsApp him, a bit too much, but I’m trying to kill him with kindness.
Have they given you any advice? I’m still learning, and having someone like Davina to call if I want to ask anything, or need advice, is so nice. Other people have reached out too. Dermot O’Leary was wonderful. He said, “If you ever need to talk about anything, let me know.” It’s nice that these elders of the business, who have been doing it for a long time, are just lovely and know we’re not trying to step on anyone’s toes, we’re just the newbies. I’m learning all I can from them – they’ve paved the way.
Did you ever imagine you’d land a job like this? (Laughs) Even two years ago, if you’d have said, “Joel, in a couple of years, you’ll be standing next to a massive car wash in a very bright suit on Saturday night television,” I would never have guessed it!
It must have made you more recognisable when you’re out and about… It’s been much easier this past year as you can just wear a mask! But it’s happened at the perfect time. If I was younger and wanted to go to pubs and nightclubs all the time, maybe it would be more difficult. But people are just really lovely. It’s not like they shout angry stuff at me in the street, apart from, “Who the hell is the Unicorn?!” And because I’m the age I am, I love where I live, and I love my wife, we just stay in a lot. (Laughs)
Speaking of Hannah, you proposed in a pretty epic way… Yes, it was the ending of my book. I wanted to propose, but I also needed an ending to my book, so it was two birds with one stone! (Laughs) I ripped out the last page and gave her the very first copy to read. I kept ringing to ask, “Have you got to the end yet?!” She said, “I’ve finished, but it ends suddenly, it’s weird.” So I told her to come home as I wasn’t sure about the ending, and then I did it. We got married in Mykonos, a small wedding with 29 of us. This whole year has made us really appreciate why you do things like that.
In what way? I was never really a wedding person, but we had an amazing time. Then, being separated from everyone you love and not being able to go out and have fun – that makes you really appreciate it more. We’d constantly think back to our wedding and go, “That was the most special time of our lives.”
How has married life been? Wonderful. Hannah’s a very good person and she keeps me grounded, and I do the same for her.
So she’d tell you off if you started acting like a diva then? Exactly! I met Hannah at the perfect time,
just as I came out of the jungle. She hadn’t AND TIE BY RIVER ISLAND, SHOES DUNE BY JOSHUA KANE BESPOKE, SHIRT JOEL WEARS TAILORING WWW.OK.CO.UK 31 watched it and had been living in Miami. The three years on the trot with James, Josh and reached that dream, it’s difficult to set new ones. day after she arrived back, we went out on our Tom Allen. What an amazing bunch! But I think it’s following in Jonathan’s footsteps first date, so it was the perfect crossroads for and getting to talk to people and be funny. both of us. She’s been modelling for 10 years Are you all still in touch? and I’d been doing stand-up for 10 years, so With stand-up comedy gigs, you tend to see Would you consider going to America, or we were both in the same place in our careers. everybody in the clubs and it’s like a little is home where your heart is? It’s the same with my friend Steve, who was family again. It’s nice to hang out with them. I really love the UK. I love the comedy circuit best man at my wedding. If ever I was a diva, here, it’s an amazing community. America is a he’d be like, “What are you doing?!” What was your worst experience from daunting prospect – a lonely place, especially your early stand-up days? when you have to start again. I’ve seen people Have you still got the same mates, or is I had one woman stand up – when someone go there and succeed, and I’ve seen people your phone full of famous contacts now? stands up, you know they’re serious – and she not succeed. It’s a difficult nut to crack. I love I don’t really move in showbiz circles. I do said, “Why don’t you just read out the raffle?” where I am in my career, the shows I’m doing, have friends who are famous, because my and sat back down. I realised the audience my house and my wife. So at the moment, I’m generation of stand-ups have done really well. was excited for the tombola and not for me! not willing to throw a spanner in the works like I came up with Josh Widdicombe, James that – but maybe at some point. OK! Acaster, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan. What’s your big career dream now? We all started on that same open mic circuit It’s a difficult question. The Masked Singer has THE MASKED DANCER STARTS SATURDAY ON ITV AND RUNS together, doing terrible gigs in front of three given me my dream – a Saturday night TV show NIGHTLY (EXCEPT WEDNESDAY). people – now they’re selling out huge that I enjoy, working with people who inspire me. theatres! We’d go to Edinburgh together for Then being able to tour for people who are WORDS: RIANNE ISON PHOTOS: LORNA ROACH, CHRISANDRUTH.COM MAKE-UP: MARCOS GURGEL STYLING: RAY WOOLDRIDGE
JOEL WEARS TAILORING BY JOSHUA KANE BESPOKE, SHIRT AND BOW TIE BY RIVER ISLAND, SHOES DUNE BY JOSHUA KANE BESPOKE, SHIRT JOEL WEARS TAILORING the festival, and I lived in a house there for buying tickets to your comedy shows. Having 32 Joel Domme shares his excitement over new The Masked Dancer series. Scan the code to hear how he keeps their identities a secret! JOEL WEARS TAILORING BY JOSHUA KANE BESPOKE, SHIRT AND BY JOSHUA KANE BESPOKE, SHIRT JOEL WEARS TAILORING BY GRAHAM & BROWN BOW TIE BY RIVER ISLAND. WALLPAPER WWW.OK.CO.UK 33 ALL SMILES ‘COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS’ MADE IN CHELSEA STAR LOUISE THOMPSON IS EXPECTING A BABY WITH FIANCÉ RYAN LIBBEY AFTER SUFFERING A HEARTBREAKING MISCARRIAGE
34 ouise Thompson and Louise and Ryan started Ryan and Louise her fiancé Ryan Libbey dating in 2016 and have been shared their baby were over the moon last engaged for more than two joy on social media week as they announced years. Many of their celebrity Lthey are set to become friends and fans were quick to parents. The news was congratulate them on their particularly poignant for the baby news. couple as, back in March, Louise’s brother Sam Louise revealed she had Thompson commented, suffered a “devastating” “Words can’t express my miscarriage earlier in the year. happiness you’re gonna be The former Made In the best mum in the whole Chelsea star posted the happy wide world!!” before adding news on Instagram with three with excitement, “I’m gonna photos of herself and dad-to- be an uncle!!!!!” be Ryan, 30, smiling for the Sam’s girlfriend Zara camera while holding an McDermott shared her joy ultrasound picture of their by writing, “I am so happy, baby and a pair of tiny shoes. proud, excited and everything Alongside, Louise wrote, in between!!!!!!! You are going “Counting our blessings,” to be the best parents in the with two rainbow emojis to world!! Sam and I are sooooo reflect the fact that this is a excited love you both so rainbow baby conceived after much xxxxxxxx.” previous baby loss. Louise’s MIC bestie Binky In a long post, Louise, 31, Felstead, who is weeks away said, “Now we’ve reached from welcoming her second this hopeful milestone” - with child with fiancé Max Darnton, three smiling face emojis - also expressed her happiness “I am really pleased to be for her close friend. able to share our lovely news “Boom the news is out,” with you all. I want to try to she wrote. “Beyond excited relax a smidge and to be able for you – truly the best to enjoy the journey.” journey you’re about to go She also revealed the on! Cannot wait for our little realities of her first trimester, ones to be best buddies. saying the previous 12 weeks Love you.” had been quite challenging Former MIC co-star and that she’d be lying if she Tiffany Watson also waded said it had been an “easy ride”. in, writing, “So happy for Happily, Louise has the you,” while Louise’s friend support of her husband-to-be. Gareth Locke said, “Congrats “I’m definitely lucky to have guys! Very happy for you such a sensitive partner and I both, you’re going to make feel safe in the knowledge that great parents.” OK! you are going to be the best dad in the world,” she wrote. WORDS: ELLIE KIRWIN-JONES WWW.OK.CO.UK 35 GOING LIVE ‘I’M GUILTY OF THINKING I’M NOT GOOD ENOUGH’ DENISE VAN OUTEN ON DEALING WITH IMPOSTER SYNDROME AND FEELING ABSOLUTELY THRILLED ABOUT GOING BACK ON STAGE
f there’s one thing that’s fair to say a performer and you have your wings good enough. If something good about Denise Van Outen, it’s that clipped, it’s horrible because that’s what happens in life, you think, “Do I she’s certainly not workshy. Not makes you tick. Performers need an deserve this? How did I get it?” only does she have a new series outlet. It’s amazing to have theatres There’s always an element of that. Iof Celebrity Gogglebox around the and pubs, restaurants and cinemas I know I’m guilty of it on occasions. corner, she recently appeared in open again and for people to actually I think all performers have it in their The Celebrity Circle, and she put in be able to go out and enjoy themselves. DNA. And, in fact, the ones who don’t a brave performance on Dancing have that are generally the ones On Ice before having to pull out who are so full of themselves that because a fall during training left Denise with they’re not very nice people. her with fractured bones and a daughter Betsy partially dislocated shoulder. and partner Eddie What do you want to achieve “I’m still having physio,” she this year? tells us when we catch up on the What I want to prioritise now is phone. “Annoyingly, muscles take seeing people I haven’t seen for longer to repair than bones so it’s a year and spending some quality a bit of a slow process.” time with them. My daughter And now the star, who turns 47 turned 11 a couple of weeks ago this week, is back doing what she and we were so lucky to have loves – treading the boards for my parents in the garden and see new musical show Cabaret All Stars. them properly after so long. This Denise is planning to marry her will be the summer of reconnecting fiancé Eddie Boxshall next year, with friends and family. after delaying their wedding from this summer due to the pandemic. How do you cope with toxicity She is mum to 11-year-old Betsy on social media? with her ex, West End star Lee I take everything with a pinch of Mead, and she tells us that with salt. If someone says something Eddie’s two children from a that’s not particularly nice to me, previous relationship, they’re I just block them immediately and happy just as they are. “We did move on from it. I’ve learned that talk about kids at one point but the opinion of someone I’ve never we just love our life.” even met doesn’t count. Here, the former Big Breakfast presenter talks about rising above Would you ever want to go on the trolls and why she'll be emotional How did you find Dancing On Ice? I’m A Celebrity? when she returns to the stage… Are you fully recovered now? I have been asked before and think it I’m still having physio. I did break my would be a really fun thing to do. I’m Hi, Denise! How did you feel during bones and they’ve healed, but I’ve still 47 soon, so maybe to mark my 50th… more than a year of lockdowns? got some muscle tearing and damage. I actually found lockdown alright, Annoyingly muscles take longer to You must be excited about getting because I was lucky enough to be busy repair than bones. It’s a bit of a slow back on stage with the Cabaret All working. With Gogglebox, The Circle process, but I’ll be fine. It’s just taking Stars show… and Dancing On Ice, I kept busy and a bit of time to heal. Honestly, I can’t wait until I’m standing did relatively OK. I felt I had a purpose on that stage with my mic, my dancers every day with my Dancing On Ice Do you have date nights at home? and hearing that loud music again! training. So I made a conscious effort Every night feels like a date night with That’s all I’m looking forward to at the to check in on my friends who weren’t Eddie because we’re together all the moment. I’m just itching to get back on as lucky as me. I’ve got a lot of friends time. We eat together and go on a lot stage. I’ll probably shed a little tear – it in theatre who haven’t been working. of long walks and bike rides. will make me quite emotional. OK!
That sounds so difficult… A lot of people in showbiz suffer WORDS: ELLIE KIRWIN-JONES PHOTOS: KARIS KENNEDY, DAVID PARRYSHUTTERSTOCK I felt like that was my duty to be a from imposter syndrome. Have you DENISE STARS IN CABARET ALL STARS AT PROUD support to them because it’s been ever felt it? EMBANKMENT IN LONDON FROM 28 MAY. SEE PROUDCABARET.COM really hard for people. When you’re I think you always feel like you’re not
36 WWW.OK.CO.UK 37 VICTORIA SUPPORTS MEL B
ormer Spice Girl VICTORIA BECKHAM has thrown her Fsupport behind MEL B in her ex bandmate’s fight against domestic violence. “This is so powerful and brave,” Victoria, 47, told her Instagram followers as she shared Mel’s video for domestic violence charity Women’s Aid. Mel, 45, has made a harrowing film, Love Should Not Hurt, to highlight the realities of abuse. It shows her as a woman battered and bruised, a victim of domestic abuse behind closed doors. Mel explained, “This is the most important video I have ever made, I will never stop fighting for this cause so please, please keep sharing please, please keep talking.” Mel has previously claimed she was subjected to a “reign of terror” during her 10-year marriage to ex husband Stephen Belafonte, something he has repeatedly denied. STRICTLY’S SEANN ‘DESTROYED’ BY KISS omedian SEANN WALSH hope. I felt like I’d destroyed has claimed he is still my dreams, who I was and why Chaunted by the fallout I got up in the day.” following his infamous kiss with Strictly partner KATYA JONES. The star, who was in a relationship at the time, was captured kissing dancer Katya, 32, then married to fellow pro NEIL JONES, while the pair competed together on the 2018 show. Opening up about the scandal, Seann, 35, revealed he is still dealing with panic attacks for which he takes anti-anxiety medication. Speaking on podcast Take Flight, he said, “I wanted to be a comedian my whole life and leave my mark. You have to have belief that you can do something special... and that had gone with the kiss. It was the first time I’d lived without
38 BRITCROWD KIMBERLEY SHOWS OFF ‘MELON-SIZED’ BUMP
irls Aloud singer KIMBERLEY WALSH, 39, has shared a gorgeous selfie of her 37-week baby bump as she prepares Gto welcome her third son with husband JUSTIN SCOTT. The singer showed off her blossoming body in a black bra and jeans in a post on Instagram, writing, “37wks... officially a melon sized baby in there... and another 2 resting on top of it.” Former bandmate NICOLA ROBERTS commented on the photo, saying, “The prettiest sight I ever did see.” Kimberley, who is already mum to sons Bobby, six, and Cole, four, announced her pregnancy in an exclusive interview with OK! She previously revealed she was glad to know she’s having another boy after her sons had been eager to find out if they were having a brother or a sister. PHOTOS: GETTY
WWW.OK.CO.UK 39 WALKING ON AIR ‘I USED TO MAKE FAKE RADIO SHOWS’ RADIO DJ CLARA AMFO OPENS UP TO OK! ABOUT FOLLOWING HER CAREER DREAMS AND WHAT SHE DOES TO CHILL OUT
lara Amfo’s career has gone from in my room and make fake radio shows. I think I’m going to investigate getting back into it. strength to strength over the past every radio presenter has that guilty side of I’ve always loved dance and theatre, but as an year. Along with her job on Radio 1, them. I say guilty, but I say that with pride. I’d observer never as a doer. Everyone gets super she’s been busy hosting some big lock myself in my room for two or three hours emotionally involved in Strictly. Even though Cevents, including the Baftas and The Brits, a day and be like, “Hi, I’m Clara.” And then it I speak to popstars week in week out, I don’t bringing us all the live action from backstage. actually became a job. think I’ve ever encountered such a passionate Clara reveals she still has pinch-me fanbase as the Strictly fans. I’d do the show moments “all the time” and says she finds When you’re not working, what do you again in a heartbeat. her job “surreal”. “The minute I’m over enjoy doing? meeting people, then I shouldn’t be doing My ideal night in is binge-watching telly. Do you ever have pinch-me moments? this job,” she says. I can happily sit on my sofa all day and watch, All the time. The great thing about doing this When she’s not working, Clara enjoys like, 13 episodes of a show and feel absolutely job is that it really normalises well-known spending time at her flat in London and stays no shame. I also love to get outside. I’ve people quite quickly. People are just doing the active by going on bike rides and runs. The really enjoyed going for really long cycles same things as you – they’re following their presenter also tells us she’s hoping to get on my bike. I love running. I was also going jobs and their passions. But it is really surreal. back into a dance studio soon to hone her to challenge myself to learn how to cook Just meeting people and you’re like, “Wow, skills, following her stint on Strictly last year. properly this year because you all saw what you made that song.” I never want that feeling Here, Clara, 37, opens up about her time on happened with MasterChef. I need to improvep to ggo. The minute I’m over meeting people, the hit show, the advice she’d give her younger the cooking skills, that’ss fforor sure. thtthenen I sshouldn’thouldn’t be doing this job. self and what she’s got planned for the future… You also did Strictly lastst WhWWhatat wwouldo you tell your Hi Clara! It’s been a busy year for you. year. Have you kept upp yoyyoungerung self? How have you found it? the dancing? JuJJustst don’t doubt yourself. I’ve been extremely fortunate that I’ve still I spoke to Aljaž DoDoubting yourself is had a routine when it comes to going in to [Škorjanec] and Janette nnatural,a but don’t do radio and that’s been a saving grace. But, [Manrara] recently bbelieve the negative at the same time, I look forward to coming and I was saying to tthings you tell yourself. home like anyone else does. Our homes are them I want to dance Everything you’re where you find peace, whether you’ve had so badly. I wanted to ddoing is exactly what’s a great day or a not-so-great day. But yeah, go to classes but all rright for you. We lockdown has been a lot of things. It’s been the studios have been sshouldn’t always joyous, there have been moments of sadness shut. But now they’re jujudge ourselves and and moments of extreme happiness – and starting to reopen, ddefinee ourselves by I think it’s OK to normalise all of those things. ototherh people’s I don’t think anybody is coming out of Dancing eexpectations.xpe lockdown thinking, “That was a great time.” with Aljaž on Strictly WhWhat’sat’s on your bucket list? What’s your favourite thing about I tthinkhink tthereher are some books working on Radio 1? to be writtenwritten,, ffor sure. I’ve always The listeners. Something just shifted in wanted my own production company and lockdown, I think. All of our lives changed to produce telly shows. And I want to travel and I think people approached radio – the world is such a big and beautiful place. differently. From both sides – broadcasters and listeners. It felt like togetherness and You’re the Dulux Colour Of The Year that’s been one of my favourite things. ambassador. Tell us about that… I love how authoritative that sounds, by You’re taking over from Annie Mac as the way – I’m in charge of all colours of the the host of Future Sounds… world! [Laughs] I can’t imagine a world in I’m so excited! Obviously, naturally, I’m just black and white. Don’t get me wrong, nervous, but she’s a really good friend and I enjoy monochrome but I live for brightness. she was so lovely when they announced it It changes your mood. If I’m having a was me taking over. rubbish day or I wake up on the wrong side of the bed, I will purposely wear something Did you know from a young age you bright to put me in a good mood. OK! wanted to work in radio? She was a presenter at I think so. I was always into music and WORDS: GEORGIA TREVITT PHOTOS: EYEVINE the Baftas CLARA IS THE DULUX COLOUR OF THE YEAR AMBASSADOR. popular culture. I was obsessed with SEE DULUX.CO.UK music channels and radio. I used to sit 40 WWW.OK.CO.UK 41
Strictly 2020 winners Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse
Channel 4’s It’s A Sin
Michaela Coel in I May Destroy You
GMB’s Kate Garraway AWARDS SEASON THE NATIONAL TV AWARDS ARE BACK! AND THE VOTING LINES ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN SO IT’S TIME TO DECIDE WHICH OF YOUR FAVOURITE SHOWS SHOULD BE CROWNED WINNERS!
he National Television posh title for the soaps. Last running are films from GMB’s Kate Garraway Awards are back for year, Emmerdale scooped about her husband’s Covid illness and Marcus their 26th year, and the prize, but with gripping Rashford talking about his campaign, Feeding we can’t wait. Not storylines from both Corrie Britain’s Children. Tleast because they’re the only and EastEnders, who will And let’s not forget the Talent Show gongs that matter, because bag it this year? category, where Strictly Come Dancing will they’re voted for by YOU! One of the biggest be hoping to hold onto its winning streak And get those fingers battles will be for the against newcomer The Masked Singer. ready, because polls are now TV Presenter gong. Ant The NTA ceremony, being held at London’s open! So who will be getting and Dec will be hoping O2 on 9 September, will be hosted by new your support? to nab a record-breaking presenter Joel Dommett. This year has seen some 20th win, butut tthey’rehey’re JJoeloel says, “It’s a huge honour to stellar TV that’s attracted the New NTA up against ddaytimeaytime be hhostingostin the NTAs this year. highest ever viewing figures host Joel favourite Alisonison I reareallylly love TV and I can’t wait – and not just because we’ve Dommett Hammond aandnd YOU CAN ttoo ccelebrate the best stuff all been clocking up time on funnyman BE THERE! ffromro what’s been a very the sofa during lockdown – so Michael The stars of the small screen will wweird year or so. I’m also each category is going to be hard-fought. McIntyre, so it’s anyone’s be in the audience at The O2, hhoping Masked Singer The award for New Drama will be hotly guess who’ll scoop the prize. applauding the winners along wwins, so I can present contested, because there have been so many This year we also have with us at home, and you can join aan award to myself. standout shows. Contenders include breakout a new category that will them at the dazzling event on TThat’s a creative star Michaela Coel’s I May Destroy You, have fans reaching for 9 September – buy tickets nnarcissist’s dream!” emotional drama It’s A Sin and the brilliant their tissues. The Authored Voting is simple at nationaltvawards.com Normal People. Factor in real crime belters Documentary award will – cchoose your TV Des, White House Farm and Quiz and it’s recognise the stars who have fafavouritesvo free online going to be a really tough decision. bared their souls to put a spotlightotlight at natnationaltvawards.com. OK! Then we have the Serial Dramas – yes, the on issues that affect us all. In tthehe What araree you waiting for? PICTURES: GETTY WWW.OK.CO.UK 43 BEING A ROLE MODEL ‘I DIDN’T SET OUT TO JUST BE A MUM – I WANTED A CAREER TOO’
SOAP STAR VERITY RUSHWORTH ON HER SHOCK EXIT FROM EMMERDALE BEING A CHILD STAR AND HOW SHE HANDLES MUM-GUILT
ny Emmerdale fan worth as Hairspray, The Sound Of Music and their salt will remember Kinky Boots. Most recently, she was Donna Windsor’s dramatic receptionist Lily Walker in Doctors. exit. Terminally ill with lung Here, Verity talks about finding the Acancer and desperate to expose balance between fame and family, notorious criminal Gary North, Donna shares stories from her life on screen handcuffed herself to the thug and and recalls meeting the late Nikki jumped from the roof of a multi-storey Grahame at her 21st birthday party... car park – killing both of them. It marked the end of a long stint on Hi Verity! We hope you enjoyed the soap for actress Verity Rushworth, the shoot… who took on the role aged 12. I was so nervous about it. I’ve never She left the ITV hit after 11 years in done an “at home” before and I have 2009, but returned for a few months two monkeys for children, so I didn’t in 2014 – with Donna’s dramatic final know how easy it would be. I’m thrilled scenes airing on Verity’s 29th birthday. with how everything panned out. The Since her Emmerdale exit, which cushions might not always have been won her the 2015 Soap Award for straight but the kids were great and Spectacular Scene Of The Year, Verity I felt really good about myself. has had Amelie, four, and Ethan, 22 months, with theatre director Dom That’s all that matters. Did Amelie Shaw. She lives in Biggleswade, which enjoy dressing up? she admits sounds like a place from The She was obsessed with the clothes! She Lord Of The Rings, but when we catch couldn’t wait for the stylist to arrive. up after our photoshoot, she’s revelling in a spot of self-care at a spa hotel. Your home is gorgeous. Do you “I realised this year that time like enjoy interior decorating? this is so important for people with I love it. I recently started decorating young children,” the 35-year-old says. Ethan’s bedroom, as he’ll be moving “I’ve never embraced this kind of thing out of his nursery. It’s a farm theme. before but my mum is helping with the kids, so I’m taking my chance.” It all looks so perfect. Is that reality Career-wise, Verity’s done anything or is family life difficult sometimes? but slow down. She’s been busy on the It’s really difficult! I want to send a big West End stage, starring in shows such high-five to all the parents out there
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Has being in showbusiness ever made motherhood harder? There was always mum-guilt when Amelie was little. I was in Kinky Boots and felt so lucky to have that opportunity but I also had a one-year-old baby at home and needed to be a mum. I had to juggle the two, which was exhausting. But it came down to remembering that I didn’t set out to just be a mum – I wanted a career too. I wanted to be a role model and show my daughter that she could do both.
Was homeschooling a challenge? It was brutal. I went into full military mode to get through it. I think Amelie enjoyed it though. The only problem was Ethan would rip up her work. He likes the sound it makes!
How do you get through the tough days? You’ve got to when you have kids. Every morning, it’s up at 7am to do breakfast, get them ready for school. You just get on with it.
Is there anyone you lean on for support? I’m trying to be more open with my friends, which I’m finding really helpful. I’m the queen of rambling voice notes!
You’re very close to your parents, too… Yeah, I’m an only child and there are no grandparents left on either side. My mum’s mum passed away really young with Alzheimer’s – she was only 65 – so it’s just us three. They’ve recently moved
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closer to me, which has completely Are you sad that the door wasn’t changed my life. left open? It would have been nice but the Time to talk telly! You played Donna storyline wouldn’t have been as in Emmerdale for over a decade... good and I don’t think I’d have I know! I went in as a 12-year-old and won the Soap Award. didn’t really know what was going on. The contracts kept coming and all of Are you still close to any of the a sudden, I’d been there for 11 years! cast members? I was 23 when I left [the first time], so Yeah, it’s like a family that never leaves still young. If we’d had social media you. I’m really good friends with Mike back then it would have been horrific. Parr [Ross Barton], Sammy Winward [Katie Sugden], Mark Charnock You did grow up in the limelight [Marlon Dingle] and Charley Webb though. Is it true Nikki Grahame [Debbie Dingle]. They all come and [who died in April, aged 38, after see me in the theatre and Charley battling anorexia] turned up at your actually gave me advice for the shoot, 21st birthday party? which was really sweet. She’s got three Yes! It was at the Park Plaza in Leeds boys, so she gave me some tips. She and by coincidence she was staying just said, “Get your mum down!” in the same hotel, so she just joined the party. I got so much street cred Do you still get fan mail and do as everyone thought we were friends. viewers recognise you? Loads of fan mail still comes through, What was she like? so I really must get some new pictures, She was really famous because she’d as the ones I have are about 15 years just come out of Big Brother. We all old [laughs]! I think since my recent screamed when she walked in. We stint in Doctors, viewers have put two had the most amazing time. She was and two together and remembered really sweet and so friendly. She was me from Emmerdale. getting so much attention though, it was as though Madonna had walked Tell us more about your recent in. Looking back, I think that pressure role in Doctors… must’ve been really difficult. It’s a semi-regular role as a receptionist called Lily Walker. I had such a lovely Why did you leave Emmerdale? time filming, so I hope I can go back I was at the peak of my training and at some point. It was just a bit bizarre desperate to get into musical theatre. with all the Covid restrictions on set. I spoke with my agent and gave My character had a relationship with Emmerdale my notice – I think they Al Haskey [Ian Midlane] which ended were shocked! in engagement and Ian and I had to portray that without ever getting What was it like filming Donna’s within two metres of each other. We final scenes on the roof? had to do lots of eye chemistry! I did my own stunt, so I just wanted to get it right. I was petrified. So does that mean there was I remember talking to Michelle a body double? Keegan about it because she did Yeah, I felt so Hollywood! It was Ian’s exactly the same thing with the girlfriend Caoimhe Farren, who’s same director [Duncan Foster] when also an actress, so she did all of the Tina McIntyre died in Corrie. snogs and cuddles.
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You and Ian had great on-screen chemistry though… I really enjoyed acting with him. I just found out that Doctors nominated us for a Soap Award for Best On-Screen Partnership, so I’m really chuffed about that. It’s just not my year though, because the Soap Awards have been cancelled!
Oh no! You’ve got to laugh. I also had tickets to see Little Mix but that’s been cancelled as well. Plus, my Eurostar voucher expired in December. Things come in threes, I guess.
Would you ever do Coronation Street or EastEnders if they came knocking? Yes, definitely!
And what about Strictly? I’d love to! I’d want Aljaž [Škorjanec] to be my partner. I’m obsessed with him! I also went to see Kelvin [Fletcher, ex-Emmerdale star] perform in 2019 and was so proud. Who knew he had those snakey hips?
You’ve done so much theatre work. Have Amelie and Ethan seen you in anything? They’ve seen pictures and videos. It’s exciting as they get older though. I’m taking Amelie to see Hairspray on her fifth birthday and she knows that mummy played Penny, which she loves.
And does she want to follow in your footsteps? Watch Absolutely. I promise I’m not a pushy mum, as Verity but she’s pitch-perfect and she’s a natural. Rushworth What about Ethan? unveils He’s obsessed with diggers and construction. special I’m devastated. I’m like, “Please put a pair Emmerdale of ballet shoes on!” Don’t get me wrong, if he’s into diggers and wants to be a builder, memorabilia that’s great – it’s just that standing out in she’s kept the cold to watch construction sites isn’t from her time my favourite thing! on the show What does the future have in store? I’m looking forward to the theatres reopening. I’d love to do more TV and maybe a little bit of writing. I kept a diary every day from 14, so I’ve got loads of anecdotes from Emmerdale that I could turn into a blog. Who knows? OK!
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JUDI’SCOLUMN I MAKE SURE FANS SEE THE REAL ME OUR COLUMNIST ON BEING BODY POSITIVE JUGGLING WORK AND FAMILY AND SWITCHING OFF FROM SOCIAL MEDIA
ast week, my Loose Women colleagues were photographed in their swimwear for a campaign against “bodytuning” called Body Stories #LWKeepItReal. I’m so proud of them for showing everyone it’s OK to be real. Even though they’re on telly, people still have insecurities and Lit’s a big thing to show your body to so many people. They’re so inspiring. The last few months have been an emotional rollercoaster, so for me it wasn’t the right time to be a part of it. I try not to make big life decisions like that when I’m going through an emotional period. Let’s be honest, most of us use the odd filter, but I wouldn’t change my body on a social media post. I try to make sure my fans see the real me.
TAKE A BREAK
ctress Sheridan Smith has quit social media FINDING TIME My kids have grown up Aand asked her fans to “be kind”. I’ve had so much over the last year. to take breaks too – the constant scrolling, FOR FAMILY They’re so loving and resilient commenting and creating can be a lot. – proper little people now. When I do switch off, I realise how y son Shi is football mad and Having more time with them much I’ve been sucked into this Mplays every Saturday, but during lockdown has made me weird, separate world. I worry about fitting in time to watch him can appreciate them in a different way. the next generation growing up be a juggle. As a single parent, I Every family set-up is with this as the norm, and I do try to battle between pushing myself in different, so it’s about doing remind my kids that there’s so much my career so I can provide my kids what works for you. I’m definitely more to life than chasing likes and with opportunities and allowing still working on how to find the views. We could all benefit from a break! myself time off to be with them. balance and it can be tough.
COMING BACK STRONGER
aura Higgins was spotted on a Mnight out with her friends after breaking up with her ex Chris Taylor recently. In my early twenties, I had a few nights where I went full on Sex And The City after a break-up and TIMES HAVE CHANGED got so drunk my friends had to hold my hair back while I vomited. he cast of Friends are getting together for a reunion Sometimes a little rosé and a Tspecial and the creators have been criticised because good cry get it out of your system. there are no black guest stars joining them. I’ve heard some people have When Friends was on originally, we weren’t surprised divorce parties, so maybe we should there were so few black faces as we were conditioned all be framing a break-up as a to accept that “this is how it is”. Now we know that this positive thing. Perhaps, instead of isn’t how it should be and people are speaking out. wallowing, we should be celebrating The producers of these shows need to listen to these the fact we’ve got rid of someone criticisms, but let’s not make this a “token” situation, who wasted our time. instead let’s give real space for real black talent. Being inclusive shouldn’t be a box-ticking exercise. OK! PHOTOS: GETTY WWW.OK.CO.UK 53 OKBEAUTYBOX THE OK! BEAUTY BOX ! Beauty Box subscription is £15 per month therea er
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he burst on to the TV scene as an He said, “Ah man, rad! Far out!” The next entertainment presenter with shows day, she called me and asked if I’d met like The Big Breakfast and Total Owen as he’d asked her about me. Maybe Wipeout on her CV. But for presenter he didn’t believe me! [Laughs] SAmanda Byram, life’s all about trying something new and she couldn’t wait to You’re also good friends with Denise get stuck into a big passion project when Van Outen and Fearne Cotton. Have you she joined the team of Channel 4’s Food been able to see much of them recently? Unwrapped. The 47-year-old, who has We’ve had a gazillion WhatsApp voice studied nutrition, is in her element as she messages and texts and I saw Denise in her gets to go on the road testing food. cabaret show, which was brilliant. We also “I’m like a kid in a sweet factory. It’s all went for a walk in Richmond Park. It’s the best job ever,” she says. difficult as I live in Hove, Fearne lives in Touring the UK is a far cry from her London and Denise lives a million miles previous life in Los Angeles, where Amanda away. But hopefully we’ll all get to meet hosted hit reality shows such as The Swan With her up soon, maybe by the sea. and Paradise Hotel. husband Here, the star, who has been married Julian The showbiz world can to Julian Okines since 2016, talks about be fickle – why do you rubbing shoulders with the stars in the think you’ve got that US, why fate is to thank for her latest job life out there. I loved the lasting bond? and the reason she’s happy she met her lifestyle, the sunshine We met on a charity trek husband later in life… and I was working on to Peru for breast cancer, these mind-blowingly which we filmed for ITV2. Hi Amanda. Food Unwrapped sounds massive shows on Fox, We just bonded on that like a dream job… where I was driving past trip so amazingly. We had Getting to taste things is so brilliant. But the Hollywood sign so much in common. We the biggest fun about the show is that to go into the studio. She’s mates just had fun and wonderful I’m really fascinated by food and nutrition. But it sort of lost its with Denise conversations about life I love finding out what it’s made up of, shine for me. and Fearne and bonded over such what it does to our bodies and how stuff a beautiful time. We is made. I’m like a kid in a sweet factory. In what way? all talk about that as It’s the best job ever. I started to get really homesick. I missed something we’d love to do again. sarcasm and being on telly and not having This is a bit of a new avenue for you after to be like, “Everything’s amazing!” I still You celebrated your five-year wedding doing entertainment shows for years… love LA and still have an agent out there anniversary last month. Did you do I’d been a fan of Food Unwrapped since it and would never, ever say that I wouldn’t anything to mark it? first came on air. It sounds a bit woo woo go back and work out there, but I also love We just went for a walk on the beach and but I’ve always been into manifestation and being back home and working on television laughed about how silly anniversaries and I remember saying, “That’s my dream show here. It was the most incredible adventure. the idea of them are. We obviously met – I’d love to be on that.” Then I went for I wouldn’t change it for the worldorld and I ddoo and gogott married lalater in life so we ditched a meeting at Channel 4 and was talking to miss it sometimes – the excitementement ththoseose ffairytaleair expectations you the guy who looked after it. He said they and the surreal American-ness.s. hhaveave wwhen you’re younger. were looking for some new presenters and I ususede to be a massive I said, “What about me?” Because I’d been What was the most LA thingg rromanticom but when we met renowned as an entertainment presenter, that happened to you? wwe became very pragmatic he went, “Really?” But then I showed him I lived in Santa Monica and She’s a fan aabout relationships – it all the stuff I’d learnt and written about, and there’s this thing called the of Food hhad to be about honesty, the background and passion I had for food. Santa Monica Stairs, where Unwrapped bbeing transparent and everyone runs up and down, bbeing each other’s You lived and worked in America for and a couple of times I cchampions. OK! eight years. Do you ever miss it? bumped into Owen Wilson upp WORDS: RIANNE ISON PHOTOS: PATRICK Everything has its time and its place. When there. We share a mutual friend,nd, BOLGER/CAMERA PRESS, GETTY I was living out in the States it was the be all an Irish make-up artist, and I FOOD UNWRAPPED IS ON MONDAY, 7.30PM, CHANNEL 4 and end all and I loved it and had a great plucked up the courage to telll hhim.im.
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absolutely love this picture I VIRUSES DO MUTATE took of Theo in his Greatest Showman outfit. Theo is here has been a lot of concern obsessed with The Greatest Taround the Indian variant of IShowman and he knows all the coronavirus, which is totally words and moves. He loves understandable as no one wants to go nothing more than dancing back to full lockdowns and the around the living room while pressure on the NHS that we have watching it. Every time we’re in seen over the last year. Unfortunately, the car he wants me to put the viruses do mutate and the coronavirus songs on as well! is no different, so we will have to get We don’t tend to let the kids used to dealing with different variants. watch loads of TV, only the odd The key is that we continue being programme here and there, but sensible with things like washing our we do often sit down to watch a hands and wearing masks, and ensure movie as a family. as many people as possible get the Since we moved Theo out of vaccine. Eventually there may be a Millie’s room and back into his variant that the vaccines are less own room, he hadn’t been effective against, and if that time sleeping that well and kept comes we may have to adapt the waking up in the middle of the vaccines just like we do with the night, but he’s been a lot better flu vaccine. recently so we got him the outfit as a treat. We avoided moving him for ages but it was definitely the right thing to do because they’re both sleeping a lot better. Millie can get a full night’s sleep without being disturbed now!
ISN’T TOO OLD BETTER LATE THAN NEVER FOR MOTHERHOOD FOR MICHAEL
t was lovely to hear Naomi Campbell has ichael Caine has health conditions or take Ibecome a mum at the age of 50. I read that Mrevealed he’s given medication that can be in the past she has always spoken about up alcohol to be around impacted by alcohol. wanting to become a mother, and if that is longer for his For MichaelMichael, I guess it’s something you have your heart set on then grandchildren. better late it can become a really big part of your life, He said, “I’ve than never so I’m happy that it has finally happened decided to live to give up! for her. Some have questioned if she is a bit longer, I certainly felt too old to have her first child, but it’s a I’ve cut down a lot better completely personal choice. on the drink when I gave Plenty of men become fathers in and got a new up drinking their fifties or older, so I don’t think it outlook on life. alcohol. It should be any different for women. I thought I helped my As a more mature mum, hopefully she’s wasn’t going head feel a had more time to prepare for to have lot clearer and the sleepless nights! There’s nothing grandchildren, I loved not to say you’re more tired when you’re and suddenly having those 50 compared to when you’re 20. I have three.” hungover I was definitely way more tired after Cutting mornings. I had Theo than Millie, but that was down on But he’s because I was having to look after drinking when made it to the two kids instead of one! It’s all down you get older isn’t a bad grand old age of 88 so he to circumstance. thing. The elderly are must have been doing more likely to have other something right! OK! PHOTOS: GETTY EMAIL ME AT EMILY ANDREA@REACHPLC COM WWW.OK.CO.UK 59 60 HAPPY AND IN LOVE ‘I LOVE THE IDEA OF RENEWING OUR VOWS!’
ACTRESS NANCY SORRELL ON THE SECRET TO NEVER ARGUING WITH HER HUSBAND VIC REEVES LIFE WITH THEIR TEENAGE DAUGHTERS AND HER INTERESTING NEW HOBBY
aving appeared in classic wedding vows with her husband romcom Love Actually, had of 18 years Vic, 62, and the secret a stint in the I’m A Celebrity to their happy marriage… jungle and modelled for Hthe likes of Ann Summers, Nancy Hey Nancy! Do you find shoots Sorrell is no stranger to the like this a breeze because of your cameras. So we’re thrilled to see modelling experience? her back in the limelight where Yes, absolutely! Wherever I am, the she belongs! model comes out of me [laughs]. When we catch up with Nancy after our exclusive photo shoot at Tell us a bit about your home… her Victorian Kent home, she’s We moved in on 9 May 2006 and overjoyed to be modelling again. then I had the twins on 25 May, so “I loved every single minute of it,” not long after. We love William she beams. “As soon as I’m behind Morris design, which goes the camera, I’m ready!” throughout our home. The room The mum of two – who has opposite our bedroom used to be 15-year-old twin daughters Nell the twins’ nursery and it’s now my and Lizzie with comedian Vic boudoir. It’s filled with wardrobes Reeves (real name James “Jim” so it’s like our walk-in closet. Moir) – says, “Our girls love acting, just like us. I think they’d be great Who has the most clothes? on TV, they are both headstrong.” We all love our clothes – I do Here, Nancy, 46, opens up especially. I should have stopped about being a mum to teenage spending money during lockdown, twins, her plans to renew her but it made me happy. NANCY WEARS DRESS BY PRETTY KITTY FASHION, HEELS NANCY WEARS DRESS BY PRETTY KITTY FASHION, BY JUSTINE CULLEN BY STEVE MADDEN, JEWELLERY
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Where do you spend the most of your time as a family? We had our kitchen redone about three years ago because we found that the conservatory wasn’t being used as much. So we made it more open. We spend every evening having dinner together.
You call Vic “Jim”, don’t you? Yeah! When I met him, he introduced himself as Jim. Vic is his stage name. He goes by Jim Moir now, as he’s an artist and that’s what he signs his work with.
You will have been married for 20 years in 2023. What celebrations do you have planned? Another party [laughs]! Or we might do something as a family. We love hosting lots of dinner parties for friends and family. My mum and dad have been happily married for 51 years. They are such an inspiration to me.
Would you renew your vows? We did talk about that actually. I love the idea of it and think it’s a nice thing to do. We’ve been together for so long.
Do you have traditional roles at home? The twins are 15 and they are nearly as tall as me. We both look after them. We take it in turns to do the school run. Jim is the main cook of the house. He’s so good at it. I keep the house tidy and clean. But it’s a 50/50 effort. I also adore our garden, it’s just beautiful.
Do you do the gardening together? We like to sit back and admire our beautiful garden. I don’t like weeds, so you won’t see a weed on my patio. Jim grew some tomatoes and courgettes last year in his herb garden and we used them all.
How did you find the lockdowns? We coped! But it’s been awful. The kids were amazing. I’m so proud of them. They got recognised for working hard by their school with awards. They’re good girls.
What are they both into? They both love acting. Nell’s already performed at The Marlowe Theatre. They took a photo of her on stage and used it for the poster! It’s such a beautiful photo. Lizzie loves acting as well, but
she’s also always doing art. EARRINGS AND BRACELET BY LOEL CO, NECKLACE JUSTINE CULLEN NANCY WEARS DRESS AND HEELS BY PRETTY KITTY, 62 WWW.OK.CO.UK 63 64 Would you mind them also pursuing careers in the media? No – I think they’d be amazing at it. They are very headstrong, clever and talented girls. They are going to do well.
What’s being a mum of twins like? [Laughs] My girls are just the best. They get on so well as twins. When we go out they’ll walk ahead hand in hand. They are so close and I love that. It’s nice to know that they are the same age and have the same interests. They are both funny together and they just get on so well. They’re always together.
Jim also has two children from a previous marriage. How do you find being a blended family? Amazing! My stepdaughter Alice and her fiancé Cam have just had a beautiful baby boy called Angus. We can’t help spoiling him. We’re all very close. I’ve known Alice and Louis since they were little.
What’s Jim like as a dad? He’s the best dad ever. Lizzie does Cosplay, so she has lots of wigs. Jim will go up there and some of the wigs will go missing! Jim loves a wig.
So you all share a love of acting... Absolutely. We love it. Lizzie loves Hamilton. I’m going to learn some so we can do it together. We’ve done quite a few TikToks together. I love it.
Social media also has its downsides. S AND BRACELET BY JUSTINE Have you taught them about that? INGS BY JUSTINE CULLEN Yeah! Lizzie and Nell are really good. They don’t have that many photos but they seem to have a lot of followers. They are very open with me and tell me everything. They are very clever. I always tell them to be careful. Lizzie has a lot of TikTok followers because she’s really good at what she does. But they’re good people, there are no trolls.
Do you experience trolling? I’ve never experienced it but if I did I’d just delete it. Jim tells me not to read the comments, but I like to. Jim and I have been doing these Disco Dances on social media and people tell us we made their day. We’ve always done silly things together. We make each other laugh and the twins make us laugh too. We’re a hilarious family [laughs].
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WWW.OK.CO.UK 65 What’s the secret to your happy To watch our marriage with Jim? exclusive We love each other. I think we’re quite alike now. I just love laughing and quirky enjoying life. Now I look forward to house tour bird-watching because Jim’s really got with Nancy me into it. Every other day we go on Sorrell, scan a five-mile walk to the marshes in Kent where we can find the birds. Another the code thing we love is planes. I just got below! Jim a gift to go up in an old 30s de Havilland Tiger Moth British biplane.
You met on TV in 2001. Was it love at first sight? There definitely was an attraction there. I would chat to Jim and it was like we’d known each other for years. We got on so well straight away. But the next time I met him, I’d been thinking about him so I had feelings at that point. That was in September – I know all our dates! This year marks 20 years since we met – our first date was 15 September. Oh my God, I can’t believe I know all the dates [winces and laughs].
Do you think it’s important to keep hold of important dates? Absolutely. In our wedding rings we have the exact times he asked me to marry him. I can honestly say there have been no bumps in the road – we’ve never even argued!
What’s the secret to your model looks? I’m always asked about my red liquid lipstick and signature eyeliner flick, so during lockdown I decided to get a little range of my own together. It’s being launched on a new website called The Fabulous Me Company, which was developed by my manager and good friend Jaine Brent, to help support women’s charities and encourage women to build their own network of support with like-minded females in their communities. I’m their first official ambassador and I’m so excited.
That sounds great! What else have you got coming up this year? I’ve recorded a comedy drama podcast called Curl Up And D.I with Jim and an amazing cast of actors which will come out soon. I’m also going to be doing some more modelling this year, as well as acting and TV. I can dedicate more time to it now the girls are older. OK! FOR MORE INFO ON THE PODCAST, SEE NANCY’S INSTAGRAM PAGE @NANCY_SORRELL AND VISIT THEFABULOUSMECOMPANY.CO.UK FOR NEWS ON THE LAUNCH. NANCY IS AN AMBASSADOR FOR HARLEY STREET SKIN. CATCH NANCY ON NICK EDE’S RADIO SHOW THIS SUNDAY, VISIT CHARITABLE.RADIO/DJ/NICK-EDE/?GC
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WWW.OK.CO.UK 67 NEW STYLE ‘CUTTING MY DOG’S HAIR WAS A MISTAKE!’ SHARLEEN SPITERI OPENS UP ABOUT HER LOCKDOWN HOBBIES THE LATEST TEXAS ALBUM AND HER DAUGHTER’S MODELLING CAREER
hey’ve been in the business for 35 lockdown and she years and sold over 40 million records, had given me some but Sharleen Spiteri says Texas are fabric, so I wanted only just getting started. “My knees to use that up and Tknow I’m not at the beginning of my career have it in the house. but my brain thinks I am. I’ve got more So I made some energy,” the Glaswegian frontwoman jokes cushions. I was so as we catch up over the phone. chuffed with myself Despite her huge success, Sharleen, 53, that I FaceTimed my who trained as a hairstylist before forming pals and my sister, Texas with guitarist Johnny McElhone in the and she said, “Will late 80s, remains refreshingly down to earth. you make me some When OK! asks how she’s coped over the for my house, too.” last year, she tells us she kept busy by making You should have Sharleen’s proud cushions – as well as putting the finishing seen the state of the of the band’s touches to the band’s tenth studio album, Hi. room from me sewing achievements Here, she talks pre-album nerves, touring these cushions! and lockdown songwriting… Tell us about the album… how proud I am that we Hi Sharleen. Are you excited about It’s unbelievable! It’s a really good record. have ridden the wave. the new album release? It’s got big ballads and tunes that you want I feel sick! You never get used to the to get up and dance to. There were no rules Do you think things are pre-album nerves. on this record and I think you can hear that improving for women in freedom on it. the music industry? How have you found the last year? Things are changing, but I’m in a lucky and privileged situation so What’s your favourite track? they are changing slowly. I wouldn’t dare complain. But it’s nice to I love Mr Haze – it’s got big Motown energy. Young women coming be out of it and be able to see friends and You feel happy when you’re singing it. I’m through know they have family. I saw my sister and my dad for the first looking forward to doing Unbelievable live, a choice, they know their time recently and it was really funny saying, as we’ve not really done ballads. It’s such an power and they have Texas back “Happy New Year.” We talk every day on the honest, upfront song. a strength. Hopefully in 1989 phone but I hadn’t physically seen them. we’ll change it for the Your tour is now in 2022. Are you looking generations to come. Have you picked up any hobbies? forward to being back on stage again? Being a trained hairstylist came in handy for I can’t wait. It’s going to be interesting to see Your daughter, Misty everybody else in my household, but not for how audiences react. Kyd, has got into my dog. She’s a Welsh terrier and I decided modelling. Have you to cut her hair, which was a big mistake. It You’re 35 years in. Did you think Texas given her advice about was quite a different look, but she’s fine now! would go this far? being in the public eye? I still think I’m starting out! My knees know The only thing I’ve said Did you write songs in lockdown? I’m not at the beginning of my career but my to her is that she better I was at home in Wales and Johnny, my brain thinks I am. As you get older you’re able have a plan B, and have songwriting partner, was at home in Glasgow. to slow everything down to enjoy it. When her A levels in case modelling doesn’t work Our other writing partners were in Los it’s all so new, the excitement takes over. But out. She’s got to follow her own dreams and Angeles and Sweden. We did three new when you’re older you’re able to savour it all. make her own mistakes, but I’ll always be songs. I wouldn’t want to write like that all there when she needs me. OK! the time, but I enjoyed being creative. What advice would you give to yourself as a teenager? TEXAS RELEASE THEIR NEW ALBUM, HI, ON 28 MAY What else did you get up to? I wouldn’t say anything. I think everything’s WORDS: ANNA MATHESON PHOTOS: JULIAN BROAD, GETTY I did a lot of sewing. My mum died just before meant to be how it is. I look back and think
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ennifer Aniston rose to be patient,” she said. to fame as dippy, As her career has spoilt waitress-turned- progressed, Jennifer has fashionista Rachel become one of the world’s JGreen in Friends, which highest-paid actresses, with first aired in 1994. Now, an estimated net worth of the actress is returning $300 million. Her role as to her roots as the highly Rachel won her a Golden anticipated reunion of the Globe, a Primetime beloved sitcom is released. Emmy and a Screen Jennifer quickly became Actors Guild Award. a household name, partly She went on to star in fuelled by rumours of a numerous films including romance with her co-star The Good Girl, Cake, David Schwimmer, who The Break-Up and We’re played her on-screen The Millers. More boyfriend Ross (rumours Jennifer and her recently, she’s wowed co-stars hit the big they both denied). Friends audiences on The Jennifer has admitted time in Morning Show with that this level of attention Reese Witherspoon. came with its downsides. Alongside her “It’s a blessing and a curse,” she once said critical of me. professional achievements, of Friends and being typecast by the role Because she was Jennifer’s personal life has also hit that made her a star. “It gave us everything, a model, she She went on headlines across the world. She but it also gives you more of a challenge was gorgeous, to star in films met Brad Pitt in 1998 and they to shape people’s perceptions of you. It’s, stunning. I never including We’re married two years later. They were ‘Matthew [Perry] is Chandler Bing and was. I still don’t The Millers seen as the Hollywood golden Jennifer is Rachel Green.’ It’s hard for think of myself in couple, but they split in 2005 – people to even believe we’re playing other that light, which with Brad moving on with people. It’s just taking gentle baby steps is fine. She was also very unforgiving. She’d Angelina Jolie just three months later. and allowing your fans to grow with you.” hold grudges that I just found so petty.” “Nobody did anything wrong. It was just Born on 11 February 1969 in the Los Jennifer and her mother Nancy, who like, sometimes things [happen],” Jennifer Angeles suburb of Sherman Oaks, and later passed away in 2016, were estranged for later said of the split. moving to New York, Jennifer grew up in a almost ten years, reportedly falling out after Jennifer had an on-off relationship with family of actors. Her father, John Aniston, Nancy gave a television interview and wrote singer John Mayer from 2008 to 2009, starred in US TV soap Days Of Our Lives, a book about her famous daughter. before finding love with Justin Theroux in while her mother, Nancy Dow, appeared on Acting was obviously in Jennifer’s genes, 2011. They married in 2015, but split two 1960s shows including The Beverly Hillbillies but her father wasn’t keen on his daughter years later. Despite a very public break-up, and The Wild Wild West. following in his footsteps. “I was hell-bent Justin said of Jen, “It was the most gentle Her parents split up when she was nine. because my dad was just begging me not separation – there was no animosity.” Growing up, her relationship with her mother to be in the industry,” she once revealed. There have also been pregnancy rumours was strained. Jen recalled, “She was very “He said, ‘I don’t want your heart broken. over the years, but Jennifer has never had The rejection is brutal. Please, please, any children and is now happily single. please don’t do that. Become a lawyer.’ “We are complete with or without a That was my one rebellion. I was hoping mate, with or without a child… that decision I could prove him wrong.” is ours and ours alone,” she has explained. While Jennifer took jobs in her teenage “We don’t need to be married or mothers years including bike messenger, ice cream to be complete. We get to determine our scooper and waitress, she eventually moved own happily ever after for ourselves.” to Hollywood to pursue her actingcting dreadreams.ms. As tthehe FrFriendsie reunion debuts, Jennifer After appearing in four showss – alalll shsshowsows nno sign of slowing down any of which were eventually titimeme soon. Announcing the news, cancelled – she got her big sshehe wrote on Instagram, “It’s break as Rachel. Even her oofficial!f The #FriendsReunion hair became iconic, her ppremieres May 27th on @ choppy bob being dubbed HHBOMax – could we BE any Jen and Brad were The Rachel. mmore excited?!” OK! Hollywood’s golden “I just had this deep couple, but the feeling in my gut that She was married WORDS: GEORGIA TREVITT marriage didn’t last somehow, something was PHOTOS: FILM MAGIC, GETTY IMAGES, to Justin for NBC UNIVERSAL going to happen, and I just hadad two years
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86 BUZZWORD GETHARLEY 3 My THIS WEEK BEAUTY DIRECTOR LYNNE TESTS A blue NEW SERVICE THAT MATCHES Sailing straight into my green list, it’s the heaven YOU TO A-LIST EXPERTS AT sunshine scent of AN EVERYDAY PRICE Light Blue Forever, £69 for 50ml. It’s 2021’s spin on the Dolce & Gabbana magine being granted brightest light I could find, classic, where you’ll 1-2-1 access to the crème she scrutinised my face, find those beloved de la crème of the skincare chatted through my skin signature notes of world – for just £30. That’s goals and later emailed Calabrian lemon and Ithe premise of GetHarley, a a suggested regime. Two crisp apple casting virtual beauty concierge that days later, the products off in a holiday pairs ordinary people with were at my door. romance with extraordinary experts, from My derm-strength skin-warmed musk A-list facialists to top prescription did have a and luscious white dermatologists. Want a pretty hefty price tag but flowers. It’s both video consultation with there’s no obligation to buy thrillingly new and Meghan Markle’s glowy anything, and GetHarley wondrously familiar skin guru Nichola Joss for can work with your budget. all at once, like instance? No problem! It’s not affiliated to particular dipping a toe into There’s a roster of brands, so its experts can foreign waves for the specialists, most of whom have thousands of products first time since 2019. are heavily booked up in on their prescription pad, Here’s me hoping… real life. However, the magic and plenty use affordable of Zoom allows GetHarley options like La Roche-Posay to slip into any gaps in and Bioderma. their diary, where £30 buys The service is super-slick around 30 minutes for pro and I loved the way Dr Bal advice and a medical-grade cut through my complicated skin prescription. skincare regime to pinpoint There’s a bit of the ingredients I needed. matchmaking before you My skin already looks better, get to that point, though, so I’d say it’s £30 and 30 as I discovered when I filled minutes very well spent. out a questionnaire to help find the right expert for BOOK AT GETHARLEY.COM me. It’s a bit like dermatology meets 4 online dating (albeit at the elite end; more Raya than Tinder). U got As an anti-ageing obsessive, I was dispatched to the the look virtual consultation There is only one correct room of Dr Nina response to the news Bal, one of the best that Urban Decay wrinkle fighters in has created a Prince the business. Once make-up collection – let’s I’d positioned my go crazy! It’s an official laptop in the collaboration with the Purple One’s estate, and his signature colour features heavily in the two eye palettes, £49 each. Now, excuse me while I run through my back catalogue of Prince puns… Could this make you The Most Beautiful Girl In The World? Will you take a whole hour just to make up your face, baby? Will it Gett Off easily with micellar water? Oh, please yourself. PHOTOS: GETTY, @INGLOTIRELANDUK, MEGAN BRAMLEY PHOTOS: GETTY, WWW.OK.CO.UK 87 WATCH YOUR WELLBEING BLOOM! ENJOY THE FRUITS OF THE GROWING NEW TREND FOR MINDFUL GARDENING
hat do Holly Willoughby, Mindful gardening is all about Kelly Brook, Liz Hurley being in the present moment, feeling and the Duchess of connected to nature and engaging all Cambridge all have in of our senses as we dig and prune. Wcommon? They love flexing their It’s also about being kind to the green fingers! And they’re not alone environment by planting thoughtfully. – during lockdown, internet searches “When we garden this way, our for gardening rocketed as we mind calms down, our heart rate cultivated a renewed appreciation lowers and the parasympathetic for our precious outdoor spaces. nervous system is activated, all Not only does digging and of which is good for our health,” weeding give us a fantastic physical says Karen Liebenguth, a workout, pottering around plants mindfulness trainer and life coach is linked with a reduced risk of (greenspacecoaching.com). dementia. And now there’s a new Follow our tips on how to boss it way to garden which offers wellbeing as a mindful gardener and create a benefits, too. space of pure calm.
FOCUS ON A FLOWER
“As you’re watering your window box or roaming your 1 plot, take time out to look intently at a flower. Examine its miraculous structure and sophistication, its colour and scent,” says Karen. “Your mind may wander, so acknowledge any Kate has thoughts or worries that come to you and a passion then return your focus to the flower.” for plants
WEED AWAY BE A GRATEFUL WORRIES GARDENER Turn weeding into a form “It’s natural to have a of meditation. “If you’re tendency to focus on holding on to any 2 what’s wrong with our resentments, imagine gardens, rather than 3 symbolically uprooting what’s right,” says those grudges as Karen. “When you next feel your you pull up weeds, mind veering towards the negative, recognising that you focus on five things that you’re don’t need to hold on grateful for in the garden. It could be to them anymore,” says the colour of your beautiful potted Karen. “Do it in kindness. rose or new buds appearing on a Acknowledge that it’s plant. Make it a daily practice and helpful, healing and you’ll form new habits in the brain freeing to let go of things and feel more positive.” Studies and that you’re preparing have found that an attitude of nourishing conditions in gratitude can help you enjoy better the soil (and in your 4 health and relationships, too. mind) for new seeds to grow and flourish.”
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BE SOOTHED CULTIVATE CALM COLOURS BY SOUNDS Serene colours can help you switch off from life’s stressors. “A palette of cool Design your garden blues, pale pinks, gleaming whites, around sound, deep purple and silvery leaved plants 6 suggests Matt will create a calming atmosphere, Keightley, Chelsea particularly at dusk when these award-winning garden designer and colours shimmer,” says Tamsin. co-author of RHS Your Wellbeing Garden (DK, £16.99). “The use of sound can be wonderfully hypnotic and soothing, helping your brain to reboot and your body to relax,” he says. “Position trees or grasses in more exposed parts of the garden so that their movement in the breeze creates calming, rustling or whispering sounds. Install a bird table or feeder to encourage birds and benefit from the soothing qualities of their singing, or add 5 a trickling water feature to enjoy its calming effect.”
SCENT TO GO BAREFOOT DE-STRESS
If it’s safe to do so, Inhaling the scents walking barefoot in the of certain plant garden can bring brilliant 8 oils can have a wellbeing benefits. It’s therapeutic effect. a form of “grounding” Jasmine is linked or “earthing” – where to better sleep, peppermint the body has contact eases stress while marjoram, plants to evoke these emotions. with the earth’s natural rosemary and lavender reduce Scent is highly personal – follow electric charge. It can anxiety. “Consider which your instinct.” OK! ease pain and stress, fragrances make you feel happy, WORDS: KIM JONES improve blood flow, help you feel calm, or stimulate PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES sleep and energy levels, you,” says Matt. “Then pick and reduce chronic inflammation in the body. Holly WilloughbyWi takestak time outou to water 7 herhe plants PLANT A PARADISE FOR POLLINATORS
Watching bees and butterflies flutterr and feed around you in the garden can help focus your mind away from worries, so choose plants that will attract them. “Aim for a naturalistic style, adding native British wildflowers like poppies and scabiosa,” says garden designer TOUCHY FEELY Tamsin Kelly (tamsinkellygardens. com). “Bees are attracted to blues Spend time touching and and yellow – try hardy geraniums or feeling the multitude of those with clusters of tiny flowers like textures in your garden. alliums and achillea. Butterflies love 9 “Stroking the soft silvery purples, such as Buddleja davidii leaves of Stachys “Black Knight” (or butterfly bush). byzantina, better known Even in deepest winter, the sweet as Lamb’s-ear, has an instantly calming scent from winter-flowering effect, just like caressing a pet’s ears,” honeysuckle will attract lone says Tamsin. “I also love sliding my bumble bees and lift your mood.” hands along the papery bark of the Himalayan silver birch.”
WWW.OK.CO.UK 89 THE SWEETEST THING DELICIOUS HONEY-INFUSED SUMMER DISHES Caramelised pear, hazelnut and blue SERVES cheese salad with INGREDIENTS ● 4 firm, ripe pears, cored and sliced into wedges honey vinaigrette ● 3 tbsp honey ● ½ tbsp olive oil ● A twist of freshly milled black pepper ● ½ tbsp butter ● 25g hazelnuts ● 200g of mixed leaves ● 150g soft, blue cheese, cut into small pieces
For the vinaigrette: ● 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ● 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar ● ½ tsp Dijon-style mustard ● 1 tbsp honey
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. Line a baking tray with baking parchment. Place the pears on the tray. Drizzle with 2 tbsp honey, olive oil and season with black pepper. 2. Bake in the preheated oven, turning occasionally, for 10 minutes until tender and caramelised. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. 3. Add the butter and remaining 1 tbsp of honey to a frying pan and melt over a medium heat. 4. Add the hazelnuts to the butter and honey and toss to coat. Cook for 2 minutes until golden. Then remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
To make the vinaigrette: 5. In a small bowl or jam jar, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, and honey and season with more of the black pepper. 6. Arrange the salad leaves on a platter or place in a salad bowl. Add the pears, blue cheese and hazelnuts and dress with the vinaigrette.
90 SERVES - 1. Preheat your oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. then turn out onto a wire rack set over a tray 2. Lightly grease the bundt ring cake tin with and cool completely. INGREDIENTS a little butter. ● 250g soft butter, plus extra 3. Combine the butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking To make the mascarpone cream icing: for greasing powder and vanilla extract in a large bowl, then 7. Whip the cream until it forms soft peaks. Beat ● 250g caster sugar beat until smooth. the mascarpone and caster sugar in a separate ● 4 eggs 4. Add the honey and milk and beat again until large bowl and then fold in the cream and mix ● 250g self-raising flour fully combined and smooth. together until smooth. ● 2 tsp baking powder 5. Pour the mixture into the bundt ring cake tin. 8. Add the mascarpone cream icing to the top of ● ½ tsp vanilla extract 6. Bake for 40 minutes or until well risen and the cake, decorate with the figs, a generous drizzle ● 2 tbsp honey firm to the touch. Leave to cool for a few minutes, of honey and edible flowers. ● ½ tbsp milk
For the icing: ● 250ml double cream ● 125g mascarpone ● ½ tbsp caster sugar
To decorate: ● 6 ripe figs, cut into wedges ● 2 tbsp honey, to drizzle ● Fresh edible flowers (optional)
Honey and fig bundt cake
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SERVES - Honey INGREDIENTS For the honeycomb: ● 300ml whole milk ● Butter, for greasing ● 300ml double cream ● 200g caster sugar ● 100g caster sugar ● 5 tbsp golden syrup and iced ● 3 large egg yolks ● 2 tsp bicarbonate ● 1 tsp vanilla extract of soda green tea
1. Place the green tea, honey, top up with cold water then chill ginger and 2 sprigs of the mint until ice cold. in a large saucepan. 4. Juice 1 lemon and stir it into 2. Pour over the boiling water the iced tea. and allow to infuse for 10-15 5. Slice the second lemon and minutes, depending on how place 2 slices in each glass with strong you like it, then strain ice and the remaining mint. into a large pitcher. 6. Pour over the iced tea 3. Cool to room temperature, and serve. OK!
SERVES INGREDIENTS ● 2 tbsp loose green tea leaves (or 4 green tea bags) ● 2 tbsp honey ● 6 peeled fresh ginger slices ● 4 mint sprigs ● 500ml boiling water ● 500ml cold water ● 2 lemons
Honeycomb ice cream Start by making the To make the ice cream: honeycomb: 6. Put the milk and cream in 1. Grease a 20cm tin with a a saucepan and heat until just little butter. below boiling point. 2. Stir the sugar and golden syrup 7. Whisk the sugar, yolks and together in a saucepan over a vanilla extract in a large mixing gentle heat until the sugar has bowl. While whisking, slowly pour completely melted. in the hot milk mixture until 3. Once completely melted, everything is combined. turn up the heat a little and 8. Pour the mixture into a clean simmer until you have an saucepan, then cook over a low amber-coloured caramel. heat, stirring all the time until the Then, as quickly as you can, custard has thickened to just coat turn off the heat, tip in the the back of a wooden spoon. bicarbonate of soda and 9. Leave to cool. beat in with a wooden spoon 10. Churn the cooled custard in until it has all disappeared an ice cream machine according and the mixture is foaming to the instructions. Scrape into a and bubbling. freezer container and fold through 4. Scrape the bubbling mixture the honeycomb chunks (leave into the tin immediately. a small handful of honeycomb 5. Allow to cool for 1 hour 30 to decorate). minutes. By then, the honeycomb 11. Put in the freezer for 2-3 will be hard and ready to crumble hours, until solid, then serve with a into chunks. little of the reserved honeycomb. WRITTEN AND DEVISED BY VICTORIA GRAY PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLIVE SHALICE WRITTEN AND DEVISED BY VICTORIA GRAY
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GREAT LAKES CROATIA AND SLOVENIA
his seven-night break covering TCroatia and Slovenia is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and those looking to connect with nature. Although tours can feel jam-packed, this one isn’t your standard bus tour. Instead, it enables you to explore multiple places at a leisurely pace, with plenty of time to kick back and enjoy the scenery. Guests set out each day from one hotel and explore the idealistic landscapes with picturesque lakes and countryside views, far away from the busy beach scenes. Croatia has some of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls, with the Mrežnica river boasting 90 alone! There is also the opportunity to visit nearby Venice, so you can undo all that walking with endless plates of pasta.
TUI OFFERS A SEVEN-NIGHT GREAT LAKES OF CROATIA AND SLOVENIA TOUR ON A HALF-BOARD BASIS. THIS TOUR VISITS PULA, ROVINJ, PLITVICE LAKES NATIONAL PARK, MEDULIN AND LAKE BLED. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE HUNTING FOR TRUFFLES, VISITING THE PLITVICE LAKES AND CRUISING ON LAKE BLED. PRICES FROM £842 PER PERSON WHEN BOOKED ONLINE. VISIT TUI.CO.UK.
BALLYGALLY CASTLE NORTHERN IRELAND
ight next to the soft, sandy beach of Ballygally Bay, you’ll Rfind this gem of a hotel. Situated alongside the iconic Causeway Coastal Route and 26 miles from Belfast, this scenic castle dates back to 1625 and is unique in that it is the only 17th-century building still used as a residence in Northern Ireland today. It’s ideally placed near Carrickfergus Castle and Carnfunnock Country Park – a 191-hectare park located between Drains Bay and Ballygally that’s the perfect place for a stroll through blooming flowers. For Game Of Thrones fans, guests staying here can visit key filming locations that aren’t the most obvious or included in other tours. Also ask the concierge for some tales – the cast The gorgeous were regularly seen chilling out at the bar! Ballygally castle AN OVERNIGHT STAY AND BREAKFAST AT BALLYGALLY CASTLE STARTS FROM £60 PER ROOM. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT HASTINGSHOTELS.COM/BALLYGALLY-CASTLE.
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et in the stunning scenery of the Algarve, the SMagnolia Hotel is full of quirk and 50s charm. Designed to reflect the boutique hotels of Palm Springs, this resort is a no-brainer if you’re after poolside relaxation and tropical cocktails. You’ll find 74 rooms, three suites and seven one-of-a-kind cottages unlike anything else in the region, and you’re a few steps away from Quinta Do Lago Resort – famous for its golf course, shopping and beach nightlife. Known for its free-spirited, summer-loving vibe, the hotel has a gym, spa and daily poolside events to get that holiday started in style. Plus, the striking restaurant, with its ice cream hues, is so Instagram-worthy it attracts tourists and locals every day. Better still, in these uncertain times, you can manage your booking free of charge.
THE MAGNOLIA HOTEL OFFERS A STANDARD DOUBLE ROOM FROM £105 ON A B&B BASIS. THE FAMILY COTTAGES ARE AVAILABLE FROM £188 PER NIGHT ON A B&B BASIS. SEE THEMAGNOLIAHOTELQDL.COM. The bar’s cool and quirky interior
The Magnolia Hotel is one of a kind
OMMA SANTORINI Take in magnificent poolside views erched on a secluded hilltop, OMMA has just opened its doors. PSpellbinding sea views of both the Caldera and the Aegean Sea and mesmerising sunsets create the ideal place to unwind without the hustle and bustle of the tourist quarter on the island. With no surrounding properties in sight, you’re in true privacy and peace – and the resort promises a feeling of being in your own little bubble of authentic Greek culture. There’s a split-level infinity pool and spa, while the staff on hand make sure you get a unique Unwind in experience. Personalised the spa itineraries include hiking, wine tasting and sailing trips. OK!
EARLY BOOKING OFFER: BOOK NOW AND RECEIVE 15% OFF ALL ROOM TYPES FOR A STAY IN 2021. VALID FOR ALL STAYS DURING 2021. NIGHTLY RATES AT OMMA START FROM £662 FOR TWO PEOPLE. SEE OMMASANTORINI.COM FOR DETAILS.
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WWW.OK.CO.UK 95 HOTSPOT BELOW DECK A WATER-BASED HOLIDAY ON A BEAUTIFUL BARGE WILL TAKE YOU ON A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY
THE BARGE AT TITANIC HARLAND BERTH BELFAST uckily for guests there isn’t an iceberg in sight in LBelfast Marina. But if you’re a Titanic fan this is the place for you, because the barge is moored in the same place where the ill-fated ship was built. The Titanic Museum is close by and you can watch the movie on a projector in the sitting room. There are At night, the barge two bedrooms (one with bunk beds) and a terrace. offers impressive views of Belfast TWO NIGHTS FROM £290. SEE AIRBNB.CO.UK/ROOMS/25606438/
ONDERNEMING BARGE NR ALDEBURGH SUFFOLK
njoy a slice of history onboard this enchanting late 19th-century sailing barge that’s been Econverted into a luxury floating rental with many of its original features sensitively restored, from the portholes and panelling to the wheel and daggerboards (or keels). The historic 100ft vessel is very spacious with three double bedrooms, two lounges and a lovely outdoor deck – perfect for sundowners. It’s moored at Snape Maltings on the River Alde, close to the seaside town of Aldeburgh on Suffolk’s heritage coast. A box of chocolates and a bottle of champers await guests. This chic barge has retained TWO NIGHTS FROM £470 OR £1,060 PER original features WEEK. SEE ONEOFFPLACES.CO.UK OR CALL 01865 600425
The Boathouse THE BOATHOUSE LONDON oozes class esign aficionados will love The Boathouse as the owners teamed up Dwith Made.com to create picture-perfect interiors. Moored in west London’s Floating Pocket Park, this chic one-bedroom bolthole overflows with modern artwork and Scandi-style furnishings, while boasting a fabulous roof deck. Guests will receive a Daylesford hamper on arrival. A private chef and yoga teacher can be arranged for your visit. For a treat, book a captain to guide you along Regent’s Canal as you sip fizz. OK!
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WWW.OK.CO.UK 97 LIFELESSONS THE RESTAURANT CRITIC AND TV STAR ON HER GUILTY PLEASURE BEING A SOFTIE AND SUPPORTING CAUSES CLOSE TO HER HEART
Not a lot of people know this I only have a little family and my but I’m very good at… talking partner and I’m often the good endlessly about early 80s music. cop. It makes me laugh when people think I’m quite hard, My nickname is… Moonheed. because I’m the family soft touch. It used to be Moonface. When I was little my brother used to I’m most proud of… supporting wind me up and say I had an the Alzheimer’s Society Cupcake enormous face. He’s been Day. Alzheimer’s is something calling me Moonheed since that is not just close to my heart, I was nine. Every birthday he I’ve lived among it for years. titles my card Moonheed. My father is still alive, but he is unfortunately no longer with me My favourite TV show is… because of it. I was a carer for Mare Of Easttown. him for a while before he went into full-time care, so the current My perfect evening is… in my campaign is close to home. In own house. I have to go out for my book, Hungry, I wrote about a living so I love putting my how I don’t see myself as a pyjamas on at 6.30pm, taking campaigner, as that’s not the my make-up off personality and applying I am. But I do all the elixirs of ‘THE BEST want people youth. I taught to feel they’re my niece my TIME OF DAY not alone and bad habit – that I understand the best time IS BRT – BRA what they’re of night is BRT going through (bra removal REMOVAL as I’ve been time) and through it, too. hanging it over TIME’ the bannister. The best Then it would thing my be ordering Turkish food, parents taught me was… my watching telly and drinking red sense of humour. I got that from wine. I’d also have to be my dad. He never stayed serious covered in cats. about anything. He was also a hard worker and I’m a workaholic. The first single I bought was… My mother made me strong and Come On Eileen. I remember taught me the value of walking going on the bus to Woolworths with your shoulders back and in Carlisle with a pound note putting your lipstick on every and two 10p coins to buy it. day. She’d say you can have half a day to sulk and then you need The actress who would play to put your primer and lipstick me in a film is… Helena on and get back out the door. Bonham Carter. We have similar complexions – I refuse to give My last holiday was… to in to mine so I’m always spray Kefalonia in Greece. I went in tanned. We both have angular the gap between lockdowns. Grace faces, are a bit crazy looking in a lovely way and are a bit crazy It’s not good for my image, and kooky in general. If it wasn’t but… I’m a massive Chas Helena it would be Nicola Walker. & Dave fan. OK!
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