We’ve heard rumours of a Charlotte Crosby/ Gaz Beadle falling out. We’ve seen the indirects. We’ve felt the bad juju. And, again, we’re not happy.
In fact, the rumours of a Chaz feud were all pretty much confirmed this week by Geordie Shore’s Marnie– who told the Daily Mail that she wasn’t very happy with Mr Beadle, ‘I’m not a fan of Gary… [he] has affected her confidence and I don’t know why Charlotte got that involved with him’.
And what have Gaz and Charl had to say for themselves?
Well, whilst Gaz has taken to Twitter to share that there is another side to the fiasco (how allusive), our Charlotte has kept pretty tight lipped. WHAT ARE WE TO MAKE OF THIS, PEOPLE?!
2 sides to every story remember that… I have found out a lot of important stuff over the last few weeks.. I'll explain all soon
LOOK AT THEM BAD BOYS. Captioned ‘Tanning hell’ (which, we must admit, sounds like an alright version of hell), people are pretty much loosing their minds over Gaz’s snap.
And it doesn’t end there, oh no no no. Gaz has also shared a snap of himself clinging to a rock, potentially out of fear for his scarily toned abs.
Uh-oh, Lauren Goodger may have just hinted that she has split from boyfriend Jake McLean.
The ex-TOWIE star got back together with Jake late last year after reconciling and it seemed like the pair were more than happy with each other.
In fact, Lauren even got a tattoo of Jake’s name on her hand! But now it appears the pair have broken up for a second time after she deleted every trace of him from her social media.
Yikes! A few weeks ago the Essex girl was talking about Jake getting her name tattooed on himself. Lauren had this problem in the past, as she had Mark Wright‘s name down on her special place when the pair were going out.
The pair showed no signs of trouble earlier this week as Lauren wrote in her column for new! Magazine: ‘Jake tagged me in this picture, with the caption, “When she hits you with a k out of nowhere and you begin the scientific method to figure out what the f**k you did wrong.”
‘I felt like saying, “That’s the other way round!” He’s the one who goes into these moods, ha! He’s lucky as I think I’m one of the most laid-back people to be with in the world.
The former EastEnders star shows her incredible abs on holiday - go girl!
After she was first to be eliminated on Channel 4’s The Jump earlier this year, Louisa Lytton showed that snowy climates perhaps didn’t suit her so well.
Not to worry though, as a new picture has made it clear that she suits the sun and beach far better. She’s posted a great snap in a bikini – and she looks absolutely fabulous!
A photo posted by Louisa Lytton (@louisanastrilytton) on
Posted on Thursday, it has since gained a lot of attention from fans online – and for good reason! Such enviable abs…
‘WOW!!! NICE!!!’ reads one comment on Instagram, while another praises her apparent fitness regime: ‘Someone has been working out!’
Louisa, 27, is most known for playing the role Ruby Allen in the BBC soap, from 2005 to 2006 – the meek daughter of villain Johnny Allen. After that, she starred in ITV’s classic police serial, The Bill as PC Beth Green from 2007 to 2009.
Along with stunning on the beach, Louisa has also lived out another of our daydreams by going to Coachella Festival, and being in the audience of The Late Late Show with James Corden – oh, to experience the magic of ‘Lemonjames’ in the flesh…
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And it seems as if she may be bringing her talent across the pond permanently, as she’s hinted at some important meetings while in California – fingers crossed some Hollywood blockbusters are in her near future!
Speaking of great bodies, here’s how to get body of another of our TV faves: Charlotte Crosby!
His hotline has finally stopped blinging. He’s managed to make his way out of Marvin’s Room. HE’S NO LONGER DOING THAT WORK THING WITH RIHANNA.
And this is because, as of today, Drake has brought us NEW MUSIC.
*Insert celebratory dance here*
And not only are we congratulating Drake and his musically gifted noggin today, we’re ALSO congratulating that handy lil’ thing we called the internet. Because it makes people do funny things that we enjoy.
So please- pull up a pew, pour yourself some champagne (papi) and enjoy our ‘Internet people do funny things, Drake edition’.
Now, for the sake of this all working, we need to make sure you know what the actual cover art for Views From The 6looks like…
As singer Miley Cyrus shares a picture of her new planet tattoo and gets a valuable astronomy lesson, we look at more of the weirdest celebrity tattoos...
Celebrities never cease to amaze us. Sometimes it’s in a good way – like when Taylor Swift shared a picture of her dressed as a Teletubby. YES that actually happened.
And then other times it’s not so good – like when they go and get a really dubious tattoo.
The latest to get a random inking is Miley Cyruswho has had one of the planets somewhere between an oh-so-life like cat and are weird dancing rave man.
But even though she went through the pain of having this new marking, it seems her new tat has also doubled as astronomy lesson for Miley.
On Thursday, the singer showed off her new ink on Instagram — a little round planet with rings around it. Saturn, right?
Well, perhaps not. Miley originally posted the picture with the hashtag “#lilbbjupiter,” only to get a little astronomy lesson from social media. Commenters and the press immediately jumped in to point out that it’s Saturn, not Jupiter, that has rings. AWKS!
She, of course isn’t first star to surprise us with his choice of tat – as these celebs prove…
Amanda Seyfried
She may look all sweetness and light, but you’ll be surprised to learn Mamma Mia! actress Amanda has the word ‘minge’ tattooed on her foot.
Explaining the move to Glamour, Amanda said: ‘[Mamma Mia co-star] Colin Firth used to say that word on set and Rachel [McDowell] had to explain to me what it meant.
‘So it’s on my foot. It’s to make me laugh, and every time I look at it I do.’
Us too, Amanda. Us too.
Steve-O
Jackass star Steve-O took the phrase ‘backing yourself’ to a whole new level when he got a tattoo of his own FACE across his back. Honest.
The inking also features the words ‘Yeah dude, I rock’ and his signature.
Katie Price
When Katie split from husband Peter Andre in 2009, she was left with the tricky decision of what to do about the ‘Pete tattoo she had on her wrist.
But why pay good money to have it removed when you can just get someone to tattoo a ‘X’ over it? And that’s exactly what Katie did!
She’s since had the tat covered with another inking.
Ke$ha
The world collectively winced in pain when Ke$ha revealed her LIP TATTOO on Twitter.
The singer has the words ‘suck it’ inked on the inside of her lower lip. Ouchies.
Kelly Osbourne
When Kelly rocked up to the SAG Awards in January this year, she revealed a brand new tattoo – the word ‘Stories…’ on the side of her head. Double ouchies.
Cara Delevingne
Puller-of-comedy-faces Cara has a weird and wonderful collection of tattoos – but perhaps the weirdest of all is the word ‘BACON’ on the sole of her foot.
I mean, we all love bacon. Just clearly not as much as Cara…
Mandy Moore
Former teen popstrel Mandy revealed her unique ankle inking on Instagram recently – a teeny, tiny sperm. Erm, right.
The singer-turned-actress shared that her body double was having to be branded with the odd inking on the set of her latest movie. We bet she was thrilled!
Marc Jacobs
Fashion designer Marc has a growing assortment of odd tats, including the red M&M, Spongebob Squarepants… and a cartoon version of himself, Muscle Man Marc, who featured on South Park.
Cheryl Fernandez-Versini
Our Chez loves English roses. Like, REALLY loves English roses. So much so that she got a whole host of them tattooed across her bottom and lower back in 2013.
Now, whenever we see her as a judge on The X Factor, we can’t help but think: ‘Ah, Cheryl looks lovely. But underneath those clothes, she’s got that BLOODY BIG ROSE TATTOO ON HER BUM.
Chris Brown
Chris caused controversy once again when he got a neck tattoo that looked suspiciously like that picture of a beaten and bruised Rihanna after the singer attacked her in 2009.
Jackson Rathbone
The Twilight star (he played Jasper – remember?) so loves Heinz Tomato Ketchup that he got a tattoo of a bottle of the stuff. All down his leg. Riiight.
He should get together with Cara Delevingne. They’re only a floury bap inking away from a bacon sandwich tat…
'Some of my friends don't like me staying over at their house!'
Scarlett Moffatt is a big fan of fake tan – and in other big news, the sky is (sometimes) blue.
Of course, we’re kidding – if you’ve ever seen five minutes of Gogglebox, you’ll know that she really enjoys adding a layer of glow to her skin to keep her feeling fabulous.
She loves her fake tan so much that she even considers it in her travel plans: as she prepared for her weekend trip to London on Friday (29th April), the hilarious Durham lass star expressed her excitement, as well as hope that others in the capital would enjoy a ‘mahogany’ tone as much as she!
Buzzing to go to London for the weekend… I'm looking very mahogany, hope I see at least one other person down there with tan on
She’s documented some of her best tan-tastic adventures in her debut book of true-life tales and opinions, Scarlett Says – and in one, she’s admitted that her love of an all-year summer glow has come in the way of sleepovers:
‘Some of my friends don’t like me staying over at their house after a night out because of my fake tan,’ she says.
‘I leave a tan outline of my body on [friend Kelly’s] bed sheet that looks like one of those chalk drawings you get when someone’s been murdered.’
Erm, lovely!
And as a tanning devotee, she’s made it clear that she’s not the kind of gal who only covers the bits that are on show – no, no. Instead, when it comes to the hard to reach areas, she enlists younger sister Ava to lend a hand. Unfortunately for Scar, though, it’s not a free privilege – as the nine-year-old occasionally charges her a whole fiver for the job!
‘She’s like a mini Alan Sugar with a tanning mitt,’ Scarlett explains.
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan at launch of Olivia's La Cala in Spain, August 2015
When we post a holiday throwback, we don’t quite have the luxury of looking like Michelle Keegan.
Far from it in fact. Actually, that reminds us… *Untags all Portugal’12 Facebook pictures*…
And it just so happens that it is officially a year since Mrs Mark Wright‘s hen party in Dubai, and she’s been sharing the snaps all over Instagram. And we’re jealous. Bitterly, bitterly jealous.
The 28-year-old first shared a snap of her entire party, which she captioned ‘This time last year!!! #myladies #hen’. And yes, we know. Those abs.
The hen party, which was organised for Michelle by her 27 hens, was held in Dubai- a special place for Mrs Mark Wright as it’s where she both met and became engaged to her husband of just under a year.
And whilst we can safely say that it would appear that Mich is looking forward to returning to the UK from Africa, where she is currently filming, and seeing her hubby it also seems to be the case for 29-year-old Mark.
The ex-TOWIE fella’ has been sharing multiple Instagram videos of himself getting in shape, and we’re like 80% sure it’s for his wife’s return. You know, the whole- HEY REMEMBER ME, I’M HOT type thing.
A photo posted by Rosie Fortescue (@rosiefortescue) on
We’re obsessed with it too, Rosie. Also in attendance at the Haymaker Hotel in London were Made in Chelsea costars Toff (Georgia Toffolo) who was gorgeous in silk pink wrap dress, as well as Jess Woodley who looked stylish in a short denim dress, and Tiffany Watson bearing her midriff with cropped top and white trousers.
Joining the Made in Chelsea stars were Love Island’s Chloe Jane Beech, as well as Chloe Simms. While there, we were treated to an incredible performance from syncronised swimmers at the glamorous event.
Check out the gallery above for the full pictures of the evening.
Marnie Simpson came out last week, saying in an interview: ‘When I was 19 I realised I would look at some girls in a different way. I’ve always kissed girls but I don’t think I took it seriously till I had an encounter with a girl last year.’
But when we spoke to Charlotte, 25, about Marnie’s revelation at the launch of her brand new book, Live Fast Lose Weight, she admitted to taking the news with a pinch of salt. ‘This is a very new stage in Marnie’s life,’ Charlotte says. ‘I don’t think we should take it too seriously just yet. She told us all in passing in our WhatsApp group. No one made a big thing out of it. I wasn’t surprised by it [but] I can’t imagine her finding love with a woman. I’m actually lol-ing.’
Instead, Charlotte admits Marnie’s more likely to find love with another man than a woman at the moment, telling Now: ‘We’ve just been talking about going on holiday and finding a wealthy man. I’m not dating at the moment but I will be.’ We’d love to be a fly on the wall on that holiday…
Live Fast Lose Weight by Charlotte Crosbyis out now, priced £14.99.
Aside from her weekly showbiz slot on This Morning and cameos on TOWIE, the 25-year-old hasn’t been out and about much. ‘I’ve been really busy and following what doctor’s advice,’ she tells us, as we settle down for a cosy lunchtime catch up, after a recent secret health scare gave cause for concern.
Now back on track, Ferne’s been putting the finishing touches to her autobiography Cross My Heart, while her first big roll in the Gatsby musical at London’s Union Theatre has been keeping her out of mischeif.
Hi Ferne, you look great!
[Laughs] I didn’t have time to fully change out of my costume before I met you, look at the shoes! It’s nice to have a healthy glow though, isn’t it? Being on stage I want to make sure my legs are looking sheen and glowing under them lights. I used to use sun beds all the time, now I’m totally against them.
What made you change your mind?
I had two moles come up on my face, so I went to see a doctor who said I should get them removed as soon as possible. I’d had them a while and they started to come up more. As they’re on my face and always exposed to the sun I did what the doctor advised and got them off. You can still see one of them following the procedure but it’s not as predominant.
Did you fear they could be cancerous?
Yes. Thankfully they weren’t, but it took this scare to realise the dangers of using sun beds. In Essex especially, it’s such a thing to go on the sun beds before a big night out and it shouldn’t be like that. It’s not healthy at all.
Can you recommend a good fake tan then?
I’m using Bondi Sands Liquid Gold! It doesn’t smell and looks really natural. I love it.
You’ve faced a lot of criticism over your body since I’m A Celeb, would you say you’re 100% happy with it right now?
I’m not 100% confident but I am happy with my real body. This whole Instagram image of what women look like is so fucking fake! Women need to embrace their curves and cellulite, not feel ashamed.
We couldn’t agree more!
Yeah! The gym’s completely gone on hold as I’ve been so busy rehearsing for the play – but I always embrace whatever I am at the time.
What’s harder… learning your lines for the Great Gatsby or TOWIE?
[Laughs for a long time] That’s so cheeky! TOWIE doesn’t have a script… there’s no lines to learn! [laughs even more]
Is the play the scariest thing you’ve ever done?
It is, yeah. I’ve been nearly crying backstage with last minute scene changes! I’ve really been pushed to my limit and challenged myself and faced all the nerves that I could possibly face. Which is good… nerves show you’re passionate about something. It’s fucking great to have nerves.
Were you worried how your co-stars would judge you?
I totally felt they’d be judging me, along with everyone that comes to watch the show. There will be a few people that want me to fail too as they just see me as a reality star and I haven’t trained professionally – but I hope they’ll be impressed. The cast and whole team have been a dream to work with.
It’s quite a different route to most other reality stars…
In the celeb bubble everyone does the same thing. A fashion range or fitness something, it’s been done, it’s boring and it’s not me. Performing is what I’ve always wanted to do.
Were you gutted your character Myrtle Wilson gets killed off?
No [laughs]. I’ve become very attached to Myrtle. I do die and it’s a massive tragedy. I didn’t know too much about the story until I watched the film. Everyone’s with someone that they don’t love…
[Interrupts] Like an episode of TOWIE then!
I suppose TOWIE is like the modern version of the Great Gatsby. That’s why I love it.
Speaking of tragic love stories, did you see Vicky Pattison’s split with Spencer Matthews coming?
I never knew if they were ever really on? I saw the pictures they’d posted together but… I don’t know. My opinion? I think it’s for the best. I definitely spotted chemistry in I’m A Celeb but I don’t know.
Did you think he was right for her?
I never ever pictured them together. Spencer can be a bit sarcastic and rude, so she needs someone not like that. She’s super busy anyway.
What about your love life? We hear there’s a certain footballer on the scene…
There’s absolutely no truth in that. I was never spotted out with [Tottenham Hotspur’s player] Dele Alli.
We’re confused… there are a lot of stories linking you both! Are you sure?
I get confused too!
So you don’t want to become a WAG then?
The idea of becoming a WAG is my idea of hell. It’s the complete opposite of what I’d ever want – I love to wake up and have a purpose and graft and work really hard. I don’t know why girls would ever aspire to become a WAG.
An easy life?
It’s just no ambition of mine and I think it’s a real shame that girls aspire to this whole luxurious lifestyle as a career choice. There are so many women like Cheryl, Abbey Clancy and Coleen Rooney who have careers away from that title. It shouldn’t define you.
Moving on… we haven’t seen much of your mate Sam Faiers lately either?
I haven’t actually seen her in ages. She’s cool and loving being a mum and I think that’s a really beautiful thing.
Is she trying to take herself out of the public eye now?
It almost seems like that, doesn’t it? I don’t know. You can go under the radar for a few weeks quite easily. I’ve just done that… no one’s really spoke about me for a while. I realised I hadn’t even Snapchatted in ages and was like: ‘Oh shit!’
When you do that are you scared people will forget about you?
[Laughs] It’s really fickle and that’s really shit. I actually… [Ferne stops mid sentence to answer a phone call from Rylan]. ‘You’re at the theatre babe?’ she giggles as they started chatting away. ‘I’m across the road doing an interview in a restaurant.’ [After she then spends a couple of moments peering out the window trying to wave at her passing This Morning presenter as he drives past, we continue…]
Um, so you have a new book out soon too?
It’s been intense to look back over all the memories but I’m excited for everyone to read it. I’ve always been incredibly honest. I never hold anything back – so why change for the book?
Should people be scared?
Maybe a little bit. Listen, people are aware I’m doing it and I’ve told them I’m going to tell stories from my eyes. I’m not nasty, but honest. Let’s put it that way.
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After announcing she was expecting One Directionstar Louis Tomlinson’s first child last year, the 24-year-old stylist has been living under a microscope. Now, for the first time, Briana’s closest confidante, her cousin Ashley Jessica is speaking out to end the rumours that have plagued their family. ‘It’s ruined our lives,’ she admits. Speaking exclusively to Now from her family home in California, she lifts the lid on Louis being a dad and what Briana’s family really think of the headlines.
‘We’ve been branded liars, racists, fame hungry and accused of faking it all,’ Ashley reveals. In her candid interview, Ashley tells us exactly what’s going on between Briana and Louis, 24. Revealing everything from how they actually first met in January 2015 to Louis holding her hand throughout labour.
How’s everything going?
It’s better than we thought it was going to be. We thought it was going to be a lot harder. Briana is an amazing mum, Freddie is incredibly handsome and he looks exactly like Louis.
How often does Louis see baby Freddie?
Every single day! He’s a really good dad and is in constant communication with Briana.
There’s been a lot of reports about a ‘bitter’ custody battle…
That’s not the case and there’s nothing negative between them – they’re co-parenting and doing a great job at it.
There were reports that Briana was trying to get $20,000 a month from Louis?
Oh my gosh, no she’s not! People believe these things which is why we all get so much hate. She’s asking for a reasonable amount and is living a good life.
What do you think Louis’ family think of it all?
I don’t think they… Um. I think they read everything on the internet about us and think it’s true. They definitely have the wrong interpretation of me.
Would you like to bring both families together?
In a perfect world, I would. Maybe I will be the icebreaker one day? Miracles happen and Freddie is a perfect example of that.
Were you all shocked when Louis started dating [US actress] Danielle Campbell before Briana had given birth?
I mean, feelings are feeling and you can’t help that. You love who you love, it’s just bad timing.
It must have hurt your family though?
Yes, it did hurt us. Life is life.
We’ve seen pictures of Danielle out with the baby. Have you met Danielle?
I actually ran into them in a hotel I work at. It was very awkward. I was walking in and they were staying there and Louis mum, shouted: ‘Ashley, what are you doing here?’
What did Danielle say?
Nothing. We had eye contact and I’m sure she knows who I am. I know who she is.
Briana is very vocal about how brilliant Louis is. Would she like to get back together with him?
I mean, who knows. They have their own relationship that I could never explain to you. She’s my family and I love her dearly and I only want the best for her. Whatever that may be.
Maybe a new man would make him jealous?
That’s what I’ve told her! I need to get her on a blind date with one of my single friends. She should download Raya, the Tinder for high profile people, and get on there.
A lot of people are accusing Briana of trying to cash in on her newfound fame by setting up public social media profiles online…
No. I’ve known Briana all my life and she’s never wanted fame. She doesn’t even like taking photos. If you notice in all of them she’s always looking down – she keeps herself to herself. She just wants people to see she’s not this hateful and negative person. She wants people to see she’s not the person she’s portrayed to be.
How bad has the abuse you’ve all received got?
It’s definitely taken its toll. One Direction fans think we’re this horrible family that planned all of this – and it’s just not true.
Were you both One Direction fans before you met Louis?
Honest to God, we had no idea who Louis Tomlinson was! The only person we knew in the band was Harry Styles!
When was this?
We first met at the end of January [five months before Briana announced she was pregnant and two months before Louis split up with girlfriend of four years Eleanor Calder]. We hung out a lot more than people realise – we all got so caught up in the moment and having a really good time together.
So how did you guys meet Louis?
A mutual friend told us he had a table at a club with a couple of guys who wanted some nice girls to join them – and we all really clicked. The four of us then became really close.
You were dating Louis’ best friend Oli, right?
Yes but not any more though. We still talk most days.
Were Briana and Louis officially dating as well?
Hmm… honestly… I don’t know what is it they want me to say. They had their relationship and there was something special there. It just didn’t work out. It was the best time of our lives.
What happened when Briana found out she was pregnant?
I was the first person she told. I was at work when she called me and it was a huge shock. None of us were expecting it.
What did you think would happen next?
I thought it was going to be a perfect world and in the perfect situation they’d have ended up together. They both thought about it and tried but it’s not the way it ended up being.
Did your whole family want them to be together?
Of course. They were trying and Briana even visited England, but it just didn’t work. Who wouldn’t have wanted anybody to have a happy family?
Were you there at the birth?
I was.
There were reports that Louis was kicked out of the delivery room?
No, he was there, he held Briana’s hand throughout and it was a really beautiful moment.
Did Louis help you deal with the sudden media storm that surrounded the family?
He always told us to never respond and just live your life and never let it get in the way of anything.
Were you all made to sign confidentiality contracts?
We’ve never signed anything, ever. I was with Briana during her meetings [with One Direction’s management] and there was no signatures or anything. We were all given classes on how to help us deal with social media and handle everything that was happening too.
It must have been a hard pregnancy for Briana?
Definitely.. Especially when you all see the hate every single day.
What was the hardest part?
We’ve all had photographers waiting outside our houses and trying to follow us to Briana.
Has the fame that comes with Briana dating Louis ruined your lives?
Well yeah. People were getting into all our personal space. It wasn’t comfortable. It was intense and not something we’re used to.
Have you ever experienced any negativity in real life too?
I was stopped in a Barnes and Noble once and girls were shouting abuse at me and calling me really horrible names. I didn’t react and just walked away but it’s hard not to let it affect me.
What’s the worst thing you’ve read about your family?
That we’re racist! That’s the furthest thing from the truth. There was a theory that Freddie was a doll too – which definitely isn’t possible as I saw him come out of Briana. To these people we’re just fictional characters. Louis’ fans are all very young, very immature and haven’t grown up and seen the world. They need to learn that we’re all human beings and we all make mistakes and have regrets.
Read JB's divorce diaries. Rumour is he wants ‘the truth’ to be told – and Cheryl’s getting nervous…
Cheryl out in London with Liam Payne, 12 April 2016
Ever since she pulled the plug on their marriage, Cheryl, 32, has had one worry on her mind: could estranged husbandJean-Bernard Fernandez-Versinispill the beans on their brief relationship in a tell-all book?
Last week things turned nasty when JB, 35, publicly vented his frustration at the way he’s been portrayed. And with no prenup or confidentiality clause in place, Cheryl’s fears aren’t irrational. But what is she afraid of? What would he say? Now’s spoken to the people in the know to find out what topics might appear…
THE WHIRLWIND
Everyone knows that when Cheryl falls, she falls hard. But even by her standards JB swept her off her feet in record time. One question everyone wants answered from any book is how he seduced one of the most desired women on the planet. JB would have to reveal all. Top of the list? Be a real man and take control.
It was just three months after meeting that the pair swapped rings on a beach in Mustique. But barely anything is known about their courtship and private wedding – which just four guests attended.
JB calls it a coup de foudre (that’s a lightning bolt to you and me) and to this day swears they’re destined to be together. Yet friends have told Now he was ‘less than impressed’ by the secrecy surrounding their union and was made to feel ‘second best to Ashley Cole’ – whose marriage to Cheryl was shouted from the rooftops in comparison.
In the early days – spent jetting between Cannes and LA on private jets – the honeymoon effect glossed over their differences, but as soon as they hit choppy waters it was reported they had ‘communication problems’. JB speaks excellent English. Cheryl, on the other hand, made little or no effort to learn French, much to his irritation.
It also became clear very early on that Cheryl’s roots were deeply buried in British soil. For the first year, when JB loyally stuck by her side throughout the X Factor season, all was well. He even made a trip to her beloved Newcastle (‘Quelle horreur!’ jokes one insider.) But when he realised he was expected to follow Cheryl with the same slavish devotion as her PA Lily England (the third person in the marriage), JB became defiant. Will JB reveal that the writing was on the wall by this point?
FAMILY FORTUNES
Cheryl is hugely protective of her family, especially her mum Joan and little brother Garry, both of whom are intimately involved in her day-to-day life. JB, it’s said, wasn’t so keen on that arrangement. How could they build a life when her mother had to be there every day to cook tea? And what did Garry actually do?
Superstar Cheryl, with enough money to live out her wildest dreams, had simply transposed her council estate upbringing to a bigger house – but that didn’t particularly appeal to her new husband, who’d expected them to carve out their own life together. However, if he were ever to tell all about Cheryl’s home life, the gloves might well and truly be off.
BEHIND THE VEIL
She’s the image of perfection in promotional photos but Jean- Bernard could paint a less kind picture of ‘the real Cheryl’.Crippled with self-doubt, she suffers from insomnia as she still struggles to come to terms with her privileged life. Home has been a series of mansions with state-of-the-art kitchens she has no idea how to use. And what does she really think of Nicole Scherzinger – not to mention her ex-Girls Aloud bandmates Nadine Coyle and Sarah Harding? To use the old Mafia expression, JB knows where all the bodies are buried.
THE SPLIT
Even JB struggles to put an exact date on the separation. Weeks apart turned into months.Cheryl’s weight plummeted from the beginning of the year and JB, sick of being treated like the hired help, had retreated to the support of his close friends in his second home of Miami. This is where things became very controversial.
According to JB’s account, he wanted to make amends and fix the relationship. When his father passed away, Cheryl was the only family he had left. Cheryl in fact cited this as the reason for her losing so much weight. ‘I am so sick and tired of it being ok to call somebody too thin or a “bag of bones”. You have no idea what I have been through,’ she wrote. ‘Just loosing my father in law v recently and everything that comes with that [sic].’
BACKSTAGE DRAMAS
With her connections, Cheryl gets invited to all the best parties – and for the first 18 dizzying months JB was there too. Not many people get to glimpse behind the velvet rope and even fewer share what they’ve seen with the general public.
JB, though, has nothing to lose. What about the bantering – and vicious bickering – backstage at The X Factor? JB saw it all.Cheryl’s always been partial to a feud but she’s learned to keep it behind closed doors. For the first time in years the door is ajar
and Simon Cowell would not be pleased to have his X Factor sanctum violated by Cheryl’s ex.
WHAT HAPPENS NOW?
So will a book ever see the light of day? At the moment, insiders close to the warring couple think it’s unlikely and regard his posts as the first shots in a phoney war. But battle could be well and truly joined if their divorce hearing is held in California, where they spent some of their married life.
Having married in Mustique, Cheryl would prefer a divorce hearing in the UK, where the courts tend to cap settlements. ‘For a short marriage such as this, it’s unlikely that one party would walk away with half of everything,’ Kaleel Anwar, a senior family lawyer from Slater and Gordon tells Now. ‘If they’ve been spending millions between them, buying properties or acquiring assets, it’ll be more complicated. But other than that, it’s going to be a case of saying: “Here’s a lump sum, leave me alone.”’
In LA, however, JB could take half of everything she has – plus alimony to support him for a long time afterwards. Look at it that way and perhaps a book isn’t the biggest thing that Cheryl has to worry about…
Cheryl’s toy-boy wants a meeting with her ex… With JB now running loose, at least Cheryl can rely on another devoted puppy to hang on her every word. No, not her beloved Chihuahuas – Liam Payne. The smitten 1D star may be 10 years her junior, but he feels it’s his duty to protect her.
That’s why he’s made a surprising move to seek face-to-face meetings with JB to smooth out any problems.
‘Liam wants to show Cheryl that he’s not the kid in their relationship and that he can take care of her,’ a well-placed insider tells Now. ‘He doesn’t have a problem with JB – they’ve met in the past and he seemed nice enough. But Cheryl is upset and her pain is Liam’s too. Liam knows only too well how easily text messages and emails can be misinterpreted, so he wants to meet JB. Liam is convinced that until JB’s out of the picture for good they’ll have a dark cloud hanging over them.’
What JB will make of such an offer is another question – especially following reports Cheryl cheated on him with Liam before their marriage was over. Cheryl denied that allegation, saying: ‘If anybody believes that shit… you really don’t know me at all’.
But as a proud Frenchman, the 35-year-old is unlikely to accept being warned off by Liam, 22 – even if Liam isn’t your typical twentysomething. ‘He texted JB but JB blanked him,’ a friend adds. ‘Cheryl’s so upset that JB still has power over her. That’s why she’s told her inner circle she’s dropping his surname and reverting to just Cheryl on her new album.
‘She doesn’t want Liam to get involved but he feels he needs to step up to the plate and stop her ex from possibly ruining their romance.’ Grab your popcorn and settle back, folks – there could be fireworks ahead…
WATCH: Cheryl’s changing face – from Tweedy to Fernandez-Versini
Victoria Beckham’s near-skeletal frame is causing serious concern, a doctor tells Now.
Victoria has faced criticism for her weight before.
A protruding ribcage, sunken eyes and gaunt face – in recent weeks fans of Victoria Beckham have become deeply concerned that she is is worryingly thin.
‘Victoria looks skeletal. She’s disappearing,’ Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP and clinical consultant for medical website Patient.info, tells Now. ‘If anyone diets extremely, it can affect your heart and you become at risk of osteoporosis. I think it would be very difficult to be that thin when you’re not naturally that size and be getting all the vitamins, nutrients and minerals that you need. Nobody in the UK needs to be skeletal.’
Victoria insists she has a good diet, saying in 2014: ‘You know, I eat very healthily. I eat lots of fish, lots of vegetables, and a lot of fruit. I work out every day, six or seven days.’
Victoria was celebrating her 42nd birthday at Nobu in Malibu when pictures of her emerged of her leaving the restaurant and her chest ribs are clearly visible. Twitter went into overdrive when the snaps of her frightening bony frame came to light. ‘She looks like a skeleton,’ one user tweeted. Another commented: ‘Why are you so sickly thin?’
Just five weeks ago, there were photos of Victoria looking frail on the red carpet for the Foundation for AIDS Research second amfAR event in Hong Kong. As Now reported, Victoria’s weight appeared to have plummeted to under 7st. It seems she hasn’t put on any weight since.
Screening his calls, cutting off friends and bringing him back into the family: Lamar Odom’s dad Joe tells Now Khloé Kardashian is desperate to save her marriage.
Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian at Yeezy show, Runway, Fall Winter 2016, New York Fashion Week 11 February 2016
Khloé Kardashian filed for divorce from Lamar Odom on 13 December 2013 – but nearly two and a half years on, the papers have still not been signed. Since Lamar’s near-fatal drug overdose after a four-day bender in Las Vegas last October, Khloé’s been slowly bringing her estranged husband back into the fold. Why? Because she’s still madly in love with him, according to Lamar’s dad Joe Odom.
Speaking exclusively to Now from his home in Brooklyn, New York, Joe reveals the extreme lengths Khloé is going to in order to win Lamar back – and why they’re not a good match…
‘They’re more together than people know,’ Joe, 62, tells Now. ‘I think Khloé’s controlling Lamar, to the extent it’s actually smothering. She’s got him living next door to her right now to keep an eye on him and I have the impression she’s handling all his finances. Whenever I call him, Khloé answers. I think she’s checking his texts, too.
‘If she didn’t want to be with Lamar, she would have ended it by now, I think. All those things she says about them not kissing is bullshit – she’s doing it to shock him, to make him obedient to her. I know Khloé won’t have him stepping out of line again.’
It’s not surprising Khloé’s asserting her authority. Retired basketball player Lamar, 36, has a history of drug abuse – he was reportedly using crack cocaine in the run-up to his split with Khloé, he’s endured numerous stints in rehab and he was hospitalised for nearly three months after overdosing in Vegas.
Surely any woman who loves their husband, regardless of their relationship status at the time, would try to save them from destroying their life? But Joe sees it differently and, incredibly, even suggests Khloé, 31, is to blame for the overdose that almost killed Lamar.
‘He was upset about a lot of things, with Khloé flaunting that new guy [basketball star James Harden],’ says Joe. ‘Lamar spent $75,000 [£52,000] in that brothel. What was he supposed do? It would have been better to never have gotten mixed up in all Khloé’s reality stuff. I think all she cared about was TV ratings.
‘Everywhere he’d go, people would be talking about Lamar and wanting to speak with him. He didn’t get a moment’s peace. It would have helped if Lamar had gone in a different direction because there was drama right there from the start.’
But Khloé’s determination to keep her ex on the straight and narrow, Joe says, is ‘unhealthy’. ‘I’m worried about her controlling him – we’ll see Lamar go back to the old days,’ Joe adds. ‘He’s cut off from everyone – it’s just rehab, rehab, rehab at the Cedars-Sinai hospital [in LA] every day. It’s like Khloé has stopped his friends from seeing him – they were doing positive things. Lamar would have benefited from hearing their voices, even holding hands, but it wasn’t to be.’
Despite Joe’s fears, Lamar and Khloé are looking increasingly united – check out Khloé’s recent Snapchat stories of the duo. But Joe wants Lamar to listen. ‘I can’t always get through to him now,’ he says tearfully. ‘I don’t want Lamar to be angry, but he just needs to know what I think.’
Is this the end of the bitter custody battle between Madonna and Guy Ritchie?
Rocco doing an impersonation of mum madonna
For five months now, Madonna has been locked in a difficult custody row with her ex-husband Guy Ritchie. The pair struggled to come to a decision about where their son Rocco, 15, would live. While Madonna wanted him to stay with her in New York, Rocco wanted to be in the UK with Guy. The case turned nasty when Guy seemingly ignored a court order to return Rocco to the US.
But now it seems their relationship is on the mend. After a judge pleaded with Madonna and Guy, saying: ‘I renew, one final time, my plea for the parents to seek, and to find, an amicable resolution to the dispute between them,’ the former couple have made a conscious effort to work through their problems. Rocco is now back with Madonna, staying at her house in London, and mother and son seem to have mended their fractured relationship.
In the past week, Madonna and Rocco have been pictured going to watch Batman V Superman at the cinema, they’ve eaten out at the Chiltern Firehouse and have been to the theatre to watch You Me Bum Bum Train. Guy’s even visited twice, nipping over to Madonna’s house last week with, er, a half-empty bottle of wine. Generous.
Madonna later flew back to New York alone. It’s thought she’s come to a private arrangement with Guy about where Rocco will live.
The former BGT winner reveals that Diversity got 'scouted' to audition back in 2009
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Diversity - Ashley Banjo
'Good Morning Britain' TV show, London, Britain - 06 Apr 2016
While Susan Boyle may have stolen the show, Diversity won Britain's Got Talent in 2009. Their break-dancing has banked them millions and a few grown-up moves of their own. Perri has turned vegan, Jordan's lost 7 stone and Ashley is now married
Since the start of its tenth series at the start of April, Britain’s Got Talent has once again captured the attention of the nation.
The judges are on top form with their banter, the talent level is soaring and we’re all excited to see who’ll make it to the finals. But once again, the competition has been racked with various claims of ‘fixing’, as some contestants had been reportedly encouraged by the production team to apply…
But when Ashley Banjo, TV personality and the leader of BGT’s 2009 winning dance troupe, Diversity, spoke exclusively to Now, it gives some food for thought – as he revealed that they had been approached by the producers themselves!
‘Technically, Diversity were scouted to be on the show,’ he began. ‘I think that it’s one of those things that depends on your definition of scouting. Did we go to the pre-audition and get headhunted, no, but the producer had happened to see us perform somewhere and said to us, ‘why don’t you enter?’
‘I think if people are asked to come on, it’s not the end of the world. What makes it potentially not right is if people are groomed and helped by the people behind the scenes – that would be different.
‘But I think people who were asked to come on the show and show their talent, I don’t see anything wrong with that.’
And would Diversity have auditioned for the show if they hadn’t had that encouragement? ‘Maybe, but it took that push, it took that person to say “why don’t you just come and enter the show.” And it was just a producer on their day off, walking through a shopping centre!’
And since that fateful day in the shopping centre, it’s safe to say that Diversity have come a long way: Royal Variety Performances, sell-out tours, and hundreds of thousands of fans later, and they’re still going stronger than ever!
Ashley Banjo co-hosts Can’t Touch This on BBC One on Saturday 30th April, 5.25pm
As she returns to the spotlight looking slimmer than ever, we look at what else she's been up to!
Oh, Mandy Dingle!
It’s hard to believe it’s been 21 years since Lisa first arrived in Emmerdale as the feisty barmaid. She became a firm favourite during her six and a half years in the soap – even bagging a National Television Award along the way. In 1998 she took over from Jeremy Beadle as presenter of You’ve Been Framed and she’s hit the stage as part of Calendar Girls, among other theatre productions.
Unlucky in love
During her time in’t Dales, the actress was left heartbroken when her ‘friends with benefits’ flatmate Darren turned out to be gay. ‘He didn’t love me in the way I loved him,’ she later confessed. In 2007, she had an affair with married actor Nick Holly, which ended when he went back to his wife Jayne. Later, her relationship with care-home manager Lee Cooper went down the pan after he was convicted of defrauding elderly residents. Talking of her troubled love life, she admits: ‘All the horrific relationships I’ve had started off brilliantly. But over time [my partners] don’t like it when doors are opened for me.’ Blimey.
Family heartache
Just four weeks before starting Strictly Come Dancing in 2012, Lisa’s mother Cath, 58, sadly lost her long-term battle with breast cancer. ‘I got my personality from her. We were inseparable,’ Lisa said shortly after the death. Last year, she was shocked to find her dad Terry, 65, had been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. She said: ‘Seeing my dad so ill was a huge wake-up call. He was in hospital with tubes and wires everywhere and it was a flashback to my mum.’
Dancing to success
In spite of her mum’s death, Lisa donned her dancing heels for Strictly Come Dancing – and made it to the semi-final with her dance partner Robin Windsor. ‘I’ve had loads more interest from men since I was on the show, which I adore. I’m a little minx now, which is brilliant,’ she joked after the final.
Transformation time
Lisa went from a size 26 to a size 20 while on Strictly and then to a size 18 after the Strictly tour. She later said that, while she’s always been confident, the weight loss
made her feel ‘amazing’.
Surprise comeback
Shock new pics of Lisa, 39, looking slimmer than ever went viral recently. ‘I’m so proud of her for dropping the pounds slowly and sensibly,’ said her former Strictly partner Robin. Lisa achieved her new size 16 figure by swapping booze for Zumba and yoga. Robin also credits the spring in Lisa’s step to her new man. ‘They’re so happy together,’ he says.
Frankie eats chocolate and STILL has this figure...how!?
The Saturdays‘ singerFrankie Bridge, 27, always looks amazing. Although she’s a busy mum to Parker, two, and seven-month-old Carter, Frankie still makes sure she allows herself plenty of time to workout and stay healthy. Here, she talks to Now about her favourite exercise regimes, guilty food pleasures and motivational social media pages…
FRANKIE’S STATS:
HEIGHT: 5ft 3in
DRESS SIZE: 8
WEIGHT: ‘I don’t weigh myself’
Hi Frankie! What’s your favourite workout?
I’ve been doing a lot of boxing and Pilates, which I absolutely love. Wayne (Frankie’s footballer husband) and I make sure we share the load at home, and he’s so great with the boys, which means I can try and squeeze in some time for a quick workout. But kids being kids, it’s not always that easy, so I just have to be flexible and make sure I make the most of the opportunities in have.
How do you juggle working out with two little boys?
It is a real struggle to juggle work life, spending time with the kids and fit in a work out. I just don’t put too much pressure on myself to exercise too much, I try to fit in a workout when I can and make sure I do classes I really enjoy.
Frankie and Wayne Bridge
Why do you like boxing and Pilates?
Boxing is a great way to get the adrenaline pumping and get your heart rate up, you really feel like you’ve done a work out after a boxing session. Pilates then does the opposite, it’s really relaxing and gives me a little ‘me’ time when life is otherwise so busy!
How do you motivate yourself to keep fit?
I enjoy nice food and a lovely treat now and then so keeping fit and in shape allows me to enjoy this guilt free!
I follow @thebodycoach for inspirational, healthy meal ideas and @corecobham for Pilates inspo! Both are so inspiring and share tips and tricks for healthy and happy living.
Favourite workout music?
I still love Ariana Grande, all her songs have the perfect beat to get into the right mindset for a good workout.
What’s your guilty food pleasure?
I love a treat breakfast at the weekend; scrambled eggs, sausages and beans are my favourite and a real treat to set the family up for an active weekend. I don’t have it every weekend though!
What goes into your favourite smoothie?
Pineapple, strawberries and always a banana.
Frankie’s Food Diary
Now’s expert nutritionist Ollie Frost gives his verdict on her daily diet
BREAKFAST – Scrambled egg with red peppers, spinach and cheese cooked in coconut oil. Breakfast tea with semi skimmed milk and 1 sugar.
OLLIE SAYS: Scrambled eggs are high in protein and fats that will keep you feeling fuller for longer, stabilizing blood sugar levels. I would recommend a piece of wholemeal toast to provide adequate carbohydrates to fuel Frankie’s day.
Cals: 301
LUNCH – Salad with mixed leaves, cucumber, peppers and chicken with balsamic and olive oil.
OLLIE SAYS: Salads are a perfect way to boost ant-oxidants within the body to fight infections and protect the immune system. Olive oil is believed to help reduce blood pressure and diabetes.
Cals: 260
DINNER – Chicken stir-fry.
OLLIE SAYS: Chicken will help increase satiety, the feeling of fullness, and vegetables are low in calories. Include a small portion of rice if you have worked out to replenish lost glycogen stores.
Cals: 281
SNACKS – Bag of nuts, fresh fruit and chocolate.
OLLIE SAYS: There’s enough energy in the nuts and fruit to leave the chocolate and put cravings at bay. The most nutritious nuts are walnuts and almonds, which are high in poly-unsaturated fats.
Cals: 367
TOTAL CALS: 1201
OLLIE’S VERDICT: Frankie’s diet is nutritious, however far too low in calories by roughly 400-500 kcal. To boost this she should include a small cup sized portion of carbohydrates in each meal and a thumb size amount of fat such as almond butter or additional olive oil to increase her daily amount of calories.
Talking to an Australian publication, he said: ‘She’s been around everyone. Every reality star, she has.’
The Queen of the Jungle, though, was having none of this. She posting a quote on Instagram: ‘Always be careful of what you hear about a woman. Rumours either come from a man that can’t have her or a woman who can’t compete with her.’
Other than those wise words, the 28-year-old captioned it with the best put-down: ‘Still talking about me… Yawn.
‘As a geezer, if my relevance hinged solely around a female that I was briefly seeing years ago, I’d be ashamed… Funny that some people don’t share the same sentiments.
Yeah, that’ll do it.
Vicky and Ricci started dating when they both appeared on the second series of Geordie Shore in a relationship that can best be described as ‘explosive’. Ricci ended up proposing to her while filming in Mexico.
Vicky ended the engagement and called the relationship ‘destructive’. Ricci has since started his career in Australia.
But while she threw serious shade at her ex-fiancé and his comments, she quickly returned to her glamorous life by posting a picture with Ferne McCann after her performance in The Great Gatsby.
Then a picture in her bikini. Now that’s a 360 degree put-down.
Warmer days, longer nights, drinks in the park…oh and sneezing fits, sore eyes and a runny nose. BLAH. Celebrate Allergy Awareness week and say goodbye to heavy hay fever symptoms!
ACHOO!
1 in 5 of us will be affected by hay fever- the allergic condition caused by plant pollen- at some point in our lives*.
Do YOU suffer from hay fever?
Common symptoms include…
Frequent sneezing,
Runny/ blocked nose,
Itchy, red, sore eyes,
Itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears,
Cough caused by mucus dripping down the throat from the back of the nose,
Sarah Farrant, Optometrist and Dry Eye Specialist, recommends the following:
Wash hair at night: Pollen can transfer from your hair onto your pillow, causing irritation in the night and leaving you feeling groggy on waking.
Filter fur: Pollen can become trapped in your pet’s fur. Try an HPEA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter to trap allergens before they can irritate your eyes.
Has a bout of hay fever caught you by surprise? Follow Sarah’s fix-it-quick tips…
Drink water: The better hydrated you are, the more moist the mucous membranes of your nose are, increasing their chances of getting rid of allergens more easily.
TRY…
Hycosan Fresh Eye Drops, £8.99, Boots
Superdrug Hayfever and Allergy Relief Tablets, £3.49
Keep calm: De-stressing your body can ease hay fever reactions. Take a deep breath, and try to relax.
Shady lady: Allergic, irritated eyes are more sensitive to sunlight so stylish sunnies can help ease discomfort. Try wraparound sunglasses.
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