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Strictly vicky

We’ve always loved reality TV star Vicky Pattison for her fun, down-to-earth honesty, and she won more fans when she showed how nervous she was during her recent stint on Strictly. Now, she’s revisiting the dance floor for the live tour, and here she...

SITTING PRETTY

Julia Roberts won the Best Actress Oscar for Erin Brockovich in 2001, and now she could be up for another little gold statuette thanks to her role in After The Hunt. Here, she tells us about the movie and how she feared her biggest film, Pretty...

JOEL’S 2026 JOY

The Masked Singer host Joel Dommett is gearing up for his biggest year yet with wife Hannah Cooper. Already parents to son Wilde, two, and with another little one on the way, the pair are overjoyed yet apprehensive about the chaos that 2026 is bound to...

BODY SHOCK

● Inside her surprise fitness U-turn ● ‘I’ve quit the gym but I’m happier than ever’

ENDERS AN ERA

Eastenders star molly rainford is saying goodbye to the soap, with her final scenes airing over Christmas. she says she is “blessed to have been part of it” but wants to “get out there and experience more”. to read more about her departure, as well as...

LET’S DANCE

As she gets set for the Strictly Come Dancing festive special, Shirley Ballas tells us how she’ll be enjoying a quiet Christmas at home with her beloved mum this year. The head judge also reveals that she’s too busy to have a love life, preferring to...

HURT and BETRA YAL

Harry’s fears and how the couple are on ‘borrowed time’

mica’s on song

singer Mica Paris has worked with some major music legends, including amy Winehouse and Chaka khan, but is still keeping it real. she opens up about her struggles in the music industry, what it was like working on Eastenders and shares the secrets of...

SUNNY SIDE UP

A Place In The Sun star Jasmine Harman tells us how her husband’s shock heart attack earlier this year has changed her perspective on life. She admits she used to be a control freak, but now she tries to go with the flow and is grateful for every...

FEUDS & TURMOIL

● He has regrets and wants to return to the UK ● She wants new career in Hollywood

IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE Papped

Times are hard in Hollywood right now. are Chauffer-driven limos Cameron out. Stars like have to get around on scooters!

The cream of the crop

‘bailey and I did share a bed on our wedding night’

‘My breast milk nearly killed me’

Chantelle talks CBB

Chantelle Houghton won Celebrity Big Brother in 2006. As the current nonceleb version of the show gathers pace, she reflects on her experience in the house and how it shaped her life. Turn to page 14.

STEADY FREDDIE

With health scares and break-ups, TOWIE’S Freddie Bentley has had his share of ups and downs but, three years sober now, he’s left his party boy days behind and is focused on his wellness journey. Turn to page 26 to find out how he turned his life...

STRICTLY STARS HIT BACK AT CURSE!

NEW LOVE HORIZONS

As Liberty Poole comes to terms with her recent break-up, the Love Island star has had a glow-up, and says she’s now focused on her swimwear brand and findinga mature man. Turn to page 18 to learn more about Liberty’s plans for the future, and why...

Life is a cabaret

Broadway sensation Marisha Wallace made history as the first Black woman to play Sally Bowles in Cabaret, and now she has a new album out, Live In London – a love letter to her adopted home. Turn to page 18 to find out more about Marisha’s journey to...

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TRUE CRIME

Couple tortured woman to death then hid her body in freezer

Childs play

TOWIE couple amy Childs and Billy delbosq try to keep themselves out of the explosive drama while filming the reality show, but say they love being around their TOWIE family. turn to page 12 to read about the pair’s plans for their wedding next year,...

OH BOY!

Love Island’s Dejon Noel-williams has been blowing hot and cold in his relationship with Meg Moore on the show, but his behaviour comes as no surprise to former flame Georgia Mercer. Turn to page 28 to find out why she thinks that, despite the pair...

MIDWIFE’S JOY!

‘My best friend is my surrogate and I will deliver my own baby’

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LIVE FOR TODAY

Actress and singer Maisie Smith has a new outlook on life after boyfriend Max’s recent heart surgery. The former Eastenders star is dating The Wanted singer, who had a pacemaker fitted in December, and says they now “live in the moment” as “you never...

‘My Egyptian toyboy put me off sex at 86 – but I won’t divorce him’

PANIC & TERROR

GEMMA ‘She’ll need security at her wedding’ MEGHAN ‘The threats are real and genuine’

8-PAGE PUZZLE PULL-OUT

Beauty file

Wednesday star Jenna Ortega has switched from goth to glam for her latest role as Dior Makeup’s newest ambassador. She’s snapped here with the Rosy Glow Stick, £37, from the fashion house’s new Backstage make-up collection, an easy-to-use, dewy blush...

Lucy’s on song

X Factor star Lucy Spraggan has overcome major struggles in her life which she’s documented in her heartfelt music. Now she’s back with a new album and has enlisted some A-list help in the shape of Simon Cowell and Robbie Williams.

‘I’ve booked the wedding but my boyfriend hasn’t proposed’

Isabelle’s rapid rise

Until last year, Isabelle Smith was working in a supermarket. Then she got the call from Hollyoaks – and eight months later, she won Best Newcomer at the Inside Soap Awards. While she’s tackled harrowing storylines on screen, fans may not be aware...

Elma’s home run

After two stints on Love Island, Elma Pazar is back where it all began – TOWIE. And she couldn’t be happier. The 32-year-old lash technician says it “felt like coming home” as she tells new about her return, life with boyfriend Sammy Root and how she...

untold riches

As a “happy, gay, autistic person”, Bradley Riches knew he would get negative comments when he was cast as Lewis Barton in Emmerdale. But the actor says he’s had plenty of positivity, too. Turn to page 24 to find out why his new role was “meant to be”.

double act

Twins Daisy and Phoebe Tomlinson – the younger sisters of 1D’s Louis – are rumoured to be getting their own reality TV show. On page 26, they talk about the pressures of working together, and supporting their famous brother at Socceraid.

loud and proud

TOWIE star Junaid Ahmed, who was disowned by his parents at 18, is proud to be the only gay Muslim reality star on mainstream TV and is using his platform to inspire others to “be brave”. Junaid, who “started from nothing”, is now buying a...

ADVOCATE ASHLEY

Mum-of-two and women’s rights campaigner Ashley James worries about the world our children are growing up in, and says we need positive male role models. Turn to page 18 to also find out why Ashley has turned to weight-training as she gets older, and...

dance duo

ahead of their live tour, Strictly power couple Janette manrara and aljaž Škorjanec tell us their 21-month-old daughter lyra is now their biggest priority. turn to page 26 to read more about how they balance work and family life, and why they love...

lasting love

This Morning therapists Nik and Eva Speakman will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary next year and say they still love each other as much as the day they met. Turn to page 26 to discover the secret to their lasting relationship.

stacey & joe cl ash over BABY plans

8-PAGE puzzle PULL-OUT

‘I’m proud I gave birth as a man and I want more children’

COLIN’S GRIEF

Pro skater Colin Grafton broke barriers when he danced with The Vivienne on Dancing On Ice in 2023. Here, he opens up on the special bond he shared with the drag queen and says he’s been hit hard by her recent death. Colin also tells us about the...

marnie’s exciting career move

Marnie Simpson had us in stitches on Geordie Shore and loves connecting with her followers on Onlyfans. Now the happily married mum-of-two is gearing up to make her mark in the world of beauty. Turn to page 10 for more on her family life and new...

Meghan’s Marriage plan

8-PAGE PUZZLE PULL-OUT

‘My husband will spend valentine’s Day with my boyfriend’

molly’s next move

Love is definitely still in the air for Love Island: All Stars winner Molly Smith, 30, and her boyfriend Tom Clare, 25, who are currently renovating their first home together. On page 22, Molly chats to new about their romance, spills on her latest...

FEARS FOR ‘FRAIL’ KATIE

Pals worry she’s not strong enough for next op

love to laugh

Comedian and Loose Women panellist Judi Love, 44, has always found that laughter is the best medicine. As a mum of two teenagers, she tells new about the struggle to strike a work/life balance, finding fame and why we should always try to see the...

Ballerina killer shot husband after troubled age-gap marriage

INSIDE DANIELLE’S AMAZING 3½ST WEIGHT LOSS

‘I don’t like the gym – but you have to be selfish’ ‘Now I want to help other women shape up’

Emma tells all

Married At First Sight UK’S Emma Barnes took the plunge on the show this year when she tied the knot with Caspar Todd. While the relationship didn’t work out, taking part in MAFS gave Emma, 32, the chance to show her warm and fun personality, which...

STRICTLY’S TASHA ON MARRIAGE PLANS

Time to say no to phones for kids?

Smartphones have climbed up the Christmas wish list for many children, with some as young as primary school age requesting a device for easy access to social media, messaging apps and cameras. A Vodafone study found phones to be at the top of the...

TIME TO SHINE

Loose Women star Kéllé Bryan, 49, began her career as a singer in girlband Eternal. She has since become a successful actress, an ordained Christian minister and battled serious illness. The mum-of-two is now fronting a midlife fashion campaign to help...

MOLLY’S POP MOVE

Reality star Molly Marsh found love with Zachariah Noble on Love Island last year. Despite a few hiccups along the way since leaving the villa, the pair are still going strong and now share a home and a puppy. Here, Molly opens up on the impact of...

Like father, like son

Being the son of a celeb means you’re likely to inherit more than just a recognisable surname. In many cases, the apple really doesn’t fall far from the tree – and celebrity offspring are often blessed with their famous dads’ looks. Take a look at...

FREE FAMILY PASS

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KELSEY’S NEW LOVE

Kelsey Parker, 34, who lost her pop star husband Tom to cancer two years ago, has found love again. Here, she shares the joy of her new romance, and finding courage after heartbreak. See page 14.

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AMAZING GRACE

Influencer Grace Keeling – aka GK Barry – says she used to lack confidence and was afraid to try anything new, but now the Tiktok sensation is a regular on Loose Women and presenting at the Pride of Britain Awards. Here, she tells new why she loves...

dating diaries

Ella Morgan has found love with Alex Ali on Celebs Go Dating and tells new she’s “besotted” with him and believes they will marry. The reality star also reveals her one regret from her time on MAFSUK, and says the show changed her life for the...

AJ and Will reveal all about Big Brother’s return

REALITY BITES

Life has changed a lot for reality star Holly Hagan in recent years – she’s now a mum and runs her own business with husband Jacob Blyth. On page 12, Holly talks about balancing work and family life, being diagnosed with hearingloss and why the new...