Table of contents for 4 June 2024 in Bella

ITV’s daytime stars are said to be in fear of losing their jobs due to the channel’s deepening troubles. Despite big names such as Ben Shephard, Cat Deeley, Lorraine Kelly and Susanna Reid on the roster, the network are taking measures after being hit with a ratings slump with pay freezes, shorter contracts and potentially job losses. “There’s a lot of panic at ITV – even the celebs have no guarantee they will be in a job next year,” a source tells Bella. “Daytime’s well-known faces could face the axe – even the security of the sofa is not a guaranteed space as viewing numbers fall and ITV bosses are under the cosh to make further budget cuts.” ITV has been facing big competition from streaming rivals Netflix and Amazon…

My signature splatter cake Serves 14 Ready in 1 hr 45 mins, plus cooling and chilling FOR THE SPONGE 450g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 100g cocoa powder 1tsp coffee granules 450g golden caster sugar 8 eggs 450g self-raising flour 2tsp baking powder 1tsp fine sea salt FOR THE BUTTERCREAM 1 batch vanilla buttercream (see recipe) FOR THE SPLATTERS 200g white chocolate, chopped 300ml double cream 5 different gel or paste food colourings 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas 4. Grease and line 3 x 20cm round cake tins. 2 Add the cocoa powder, coffee granules, and 50ml hot water to a small bowl and whisk together into a smooth paste. 3 Beat the sugar and butter together until lighter in colour, and then add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each…

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He expects our daughter to apologise! Q My husband and I split up seven years ago when our kids were 14 and 16. He had an affair with his boss and left us to go and be with her. My 16-year-old daughter rang his work to have a go at her, (I didn’t know this at the time), but she wasn’t there. She ended up telling whoever it was she spoke to about their affair, and the woman got fired because it was against company policy. My ex used to be so close to our daughter, but they hardly see each other now. He blames her for his (now) wife losing her job and says that things won’t be the same until she apologises to her. In the meantime, he…

He’s perhaps best known as gruff detective Geordie Keating in Grantchester, but Robson Green is embarking on a new adventure, as he charts his epic journey into the Amazon Rainforest, taking viewers along to some of the most beautiful and isolated parts of this magical region. From landing in the capital, Brazilian State of Amazonas, to sailing down the Rio Negro, we follow Robson as he ventures deeper into the forest, meeting indigenous tribes, spotting pink dolphins – and even fitting in some fishing (of course!). Robson, 59, started packing as soon as the trip was suggested, and it sounds like it will take a lot to top the experience of a lifetime… How did you feel about packing your bags for this adventure? I had to pinch myself. I…

Despite their first wedding reportedly costing an estimated £32million, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are looking to renew their vows with a second wedding in the US this summer. According to insiders, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are poised to walk down the aisle in a relaxed, intimate affair in front of their children Archie, five, and Lilibet, two. “It won’t be a formal or fancy event. They’ve already done that. This time around they want a simple celebration of their love. Their kids will be a part of it and just their very closest friends and a few select family members,” the source says. This is in stark contrast to their wedding at St George’s Chapel in Windsor on 19 May 2018, which was watched by an estimated…

celeb interview It’s hard to believe that over three decades have passed since Susie Dent first took a seat in Dictionary Corner on the beloved Countdown. Now, celebrating 20 years as a permanent fixture on the show, Susie was even recently named one of Britain’s longest-running television presenters, having appeared on over 9,000 episodes of the programme. But it might surprise some to hear that it nearly never happened, as she tells Bella that she was terrified at the idea of appearing on television when the role was suggested during her time working at Oxford University Press. Now, heading towards her 60th birthday and with a lot more confidence than when she first graced our screens, Susie says she’s trying to be more adventurous, which includes putting on her first…

When I first met Ashley, we spent a lot of time eating dinner out Then, once we moved in together, I fell into a cosy pattern of cooking us meals in the evening. Roast chicken, lamb kebabs, pasta, and pitta bread and salad were our favourites. I was 5ft 3in, a size 10-12, and had never really worried about my weight. When we got married five years later, I’d put on 3st as a result of eating larger portions and snacking more, but it didn’t bother me. Slipping into my size 14-16 dress, all I could think was that I was marrying the love of my life. On our honeymoon in 2006, I confidently wore a size 16 bikini, yet I didn’t realise it would be the last time I’d…

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£50 Star letter Finding love The path to true love never runs smooth, and that definitely seems to be the case for poor Alison Hammond (issue 20). Maybe this David fella isn’t The One, maybe he is – the only way she can find out is by doing what feels right for her. I wish her the best of luck! Natalie Jaffrey, Barking Weight-loss success I loved reading about Tina from Cork who lost 14st after making a promise to her mum (issue 19). Sometimes it’s the hardest moments that make us realise what is important in life, and it seems to have been that way for her. I wish her every success. Beth Parr, Northampton Talking point A Mumsnet user has admitted to feeling guilty for charging her daughter…

CANCER 22 June – 23 July While you long for togetherness at the start of the week, your self-esteem gets a huge boost on the 2nd, which gives you the impetus to take charge of what feels like an important situation. Just make sure that you don’t come on too strong. Theme of the week: Socialising 0906 650 7233 LEO 24 July – 23 August It’s a week for doing things differently from usual and you’ll soon realise that a tried and tested way isn’t working any longer. But how to change it? Inspiration strikes on the 31st, giving you some great ideas about how to introduce a new approach. Theme of the week: Future plans 0906 650 7234 VIRGO 24 August – 23 September Over the past few weeks…

YOU could be in with a chance of winning £200 PRIZE crossword WIN £200 Solve the crossword to find, reading from top to bottom in the shaded squares, the name of a model and TV presenter. This is your competition entry answer. See the ‘How to enter’ panel, below right. Across 1 Games - - -, PS5 or Xbox, perhaps (7) 4 Mums and dads (7) 8 Ancient horse-drawn vehicle (7) 12 Greek philosopher who died after drinking hemlock (8) 14 Postscript, anagram of NAMED DUD (8) 17 Mojito herb (4) 18 Car tyre pattern (5) 19 Shade, tone (4) 20 - - - Buckley, Wicked Little Letters actress, pictured below (6) 21 Imitation, parody (4-2) 23 Acronym for the reality TV show that featured Arg and the GC (5)…

Giovanni Pernice has reportedly quit Strictly Come Dancing after eight years, amid claims that the BBC are “evidence gathering” following complaints about his conduct. The professional dancer – who has not officially confirmed his exit from the show – vehemently denied any wrongdoing in an Instagram statement. “To my dear fans,” he began, “You will be as surprised as I am that allegations have been made about my dance teaching methods in the media this week. Of course, I reject any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour, and I look forward to clearing my name.” He continued, “Those who have followed my journey on Strictly Come Dancing over the last decade will know that I am passionate and competitive. No one is more ambitious for my dance partners than me.…

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The new “Oat-zempic” trend, where you drink oat and lime-juice based smoothies designed to boost GLP-1 (the fullness hormone in the gut, which is what semaglutide medicines like Ozempic do) has taken social media by storm. With millions of views on TikTok, some people are claiming they’ve lost 10lbs in two weeks and up to 40lbs in two months! So we asked top dietary experts to reveal the pros and cons of the trend and, unsurprisingly, as with many fads, the cons far outweigh the pros. They agree that oats are a great source of fibre, and say that an oat smoothie can be a much better breakfast choice than fried, sugary or processed foods. However, this diet is not considered sustainable. It can give unrealistic expectations for fast weight-loss…