Table of contents for 01-Apr-2019 in Now

Montana revealed her regret over Mike’s last text One of Mike’s former Love Island co-stars, Montana Brown, appeared on This Morning in the days after his death. ‘I’m kicking myself, but he texted me and I didn’t reply,’ she said. ‘You overthink everything.’ Through tears, Montana, 23, continued, ‘He just said, “How’s it going, girl? How are you?”’ She also revealed she’d been in regular touch with Mike before his death and that he was seeing a therapist, adding that the ‘work wasn’t coming in’ for him and he had a ‘massive tax bill’. Mike Thalassitis passed away The world of reality TV went into mourning when it was revealed Mike Thalassitis had died aged just 26. The news broke on 16 March, with a wave of fans taking to…

They say fame and money can’t bring you happiness, and this is something Olly Murs knows only too well. The pop star – who found fame when he came second on The X Factor in 2009 – has opened up about his battle with chronic anxiety, which prompted him to seek therapy as he struggled to breathe during a performance. In a recent interview, Olly, 34, revealed how he fell into ‘genuine panic’ when he forgot the lyrics to his song on The Graham Norton Show two years ago. ‘My heart was pounding and I couldn’t breathe,’ he confessed. ‘I didn’t know what was going on’ ‘I’m standing behind the mic and I’m talking trying to calm myself down, thinking, “What’s going on? I’ve never ever been like this.” It…

Finger lickin’ Good-ger! WHEN: 14 MARCH WHERE: KFC, LIVERPOOL She’s supposed to be on a ‘strict diet’ but Lauren Goodger was caught red-handed picking up a not-so-healthy KFC with a friend recently. The pair wasted no time dipping into the bag of goodies as they sat in the car. And why did the former TOWIE star break her healthy-eating regime? Lauren, 32, previously took to Instagram to write, ‘Long day long drive needed’ as she’d spent the day getting her hair done before nipping out for the Finger Lickin’ Good treats! Well, you gotta indulge yourself sometimes… Boozy Brooklyn WHEN: 15 MARCH WHERE: CAMDEN, LONDON Budding photographer – who looks more like a busker – Brooklyn Beckham swapped the glitz and glamour of showbiz for a boozy night…

Jake Wood is arguably most recognisable for playing bad boy Max Branning in BBC1 soap EastEnders . But off screen, the dad-of-two has a softer side. After a three-month break from filming to spend time with his family, Jake has dusted down his marathon kit for the first time in 21 years to compete in the London Marathon next month in aid of former co-star Barbara Windsor, who is living with dementia. When we catch up with Jake, 46, he explains, ‘I vowed in 1998 never to do it again and Barbara is the only person who could pull me out of retirement! We’re looking to raise £100,000 for Dementia Research.’ Best of luck, Jake! Hi,Jake! Training going well? It’s going great, but I’ve had a bit of a blip…

‘Rushing home from my job in finance, I flipped open my laptop and started typing. Writing about my new favourite face scrub, I attached a picture, and within minutes, sent my post to the world. Streams of positive comments flooded in. I’d been running a blog on Tumblr since I’d been in college. At first, I would just share my favourite recipes, but when I started to post about different skincare products and beauty treatments, my audience seemed to love it. When I was younger, my grandma Valerie, 70, had taught me the importance of a decent scrub and cleanser and told me to always use a night cream. ‘The positive response was overwhelming’ ‘Make sure you take your make-up off thoroughly,’ she’d say. Now I was teaching others the…

Kendall loves Proving that sometimes you can’t beat your basics, model Kendall Jenner has revealed her favourite lip balm – and it costs less than a tenner. Flying from country to country is likely to take its toll on your skin (it’s a hard life, eh?). So, for jet-setters like Kendall, hydration is key. Known for its moisture-boosting ingredients, Avène Cold Cream Lip Cream, £8, Boots, soothes and softens as well as protecting your pout from future dryness. Beauty HACKS Soaking in Epsom and Himalayan salts draws out toxins from your skin, leaving you feeling incredibly soft with a look-at-me glow. TRY IT NOW Brow booster Pricey but made with seriously hard-working ingredients, this high-tech serum reduces the impact of the hormones that cause hair loss as well…

1 Charge your phone Whether he’s in the Sahara or Slough, if your Skype-nificant Other isn’t nearby, then your phone is key for some sizzling textual relations. ‘Don’t worry if you’re new to sex-by-tech – FaceTime will help you stay close,’ says life coach Michelle Zelli (michellezelli.com). ‘Ask what your partner is missing most while you’re apart, it’s a great way to get steamy.’ Just make sure your Wi-Fi signal is hot, hot, hot, too. 2 Stop. Being. Jealous Being untrusting in a relationship is like shaving your legs on a cruise ship. During a power cut. In rough seas. The only person you’ll wind up hurting is yourself. ‘Nothing kills good feelings faster than jealousy, so remind yourself why you’re a major catch,’ says Michelle. ‘Why would he want…

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Create a platter of posh sarnies like Ashley James’ TAKES: 40 mins SERVES: 4 ENJOY: For a posh picnic or treat your pals to a homemade afternoon tea YOU WILL NEED 6 slices of white or brown bread, buttered FOR THE TOMATO AND CHEDDAR FILLING 175g cherry tomatoes 1tbsp olive oil 1tsp sugar 2tsp picked thyme leaves 4tsp mayonnaise ½ tsp English mustard 8 slices of Cheddar FOR THE CORONATION EGG FILLING 4 large eggs, hardboiled and chopped 2tbsp of mayonnaise 2tbsp plain Greek yogurt 2tsp curry powder Cress FOR THE CHICKEN WALDORF FILLING 2tbsp mayonnaise 2tbsp plain Greek yogurt 1 cooked, skinless chicken breast, shredded 1 celery stick, chopped 1tbsp chopped walnuts 60g green seedless grapes, halved Small handful of salt leaves 1 To make the tomato and Cheddar…

Had you ever met a real-life cowboy before? The crazy thing is I didn’t know cowboys were real, but there are legit, gun-toting cowboys who have been born and raised on a ranch. How did you manage with riding a horse? I’ve ridden horses before, but these were real ranch horses. They’re working horses and they think and behave in a different way. Anyone who thought they were confident on horses soon realised they were very different animals. What was ranch life like? It was pretty basic. Most of us were sharing bedrooms and there wasn’t always hot water. We just had to make do. The nearest town was more than an hour away, so somebody could have come and murdered us all and no-one would have known! Didn’t you…

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‘SOMETHING WHERE I CAN USE MY MOUTH RATHER THAN USING MY BODY’ DOI winner James Jordan on his next work venture ‘IF MY SON IS ANNOYED WITH ME HE’S TAKEN TO SHOUTING IT’S TRACY BARLOW IN A NORTHERN ACCENT IN PUBLIC!’ Kate Ford (AKA Tracy B) ‘There’s me looking like a dirty pirate. If I didn’t have long hair I’d be f**ked!’ Pete Wicks on TOWIE hunks ‘Friendship is so weird... you just pick a human you’ve met and you’re like “Yep, I like this one” and you just do stuff with them’ Michelle Heaton ‘How funny would The Voice be if everyone were facing forward at the start and then turned around when they didn’t like it’ Chrissy Teigen ‘I LAY HERE THINKING ABOUT TRUFFLE FRIES COVERED IN PARMESAN…

Since the Duchess of Sussex became a part of the Royal family she has never been far from controversy. From her protocol-breaking baby shower in New York to her family feuding across the media, Meghan, 37, has had more than her fair share of scandal. Ever since her wedding to Harry, 34, in May last year there have been rumblings of unrest from the palace. Not just because she brings a showbiz sensibility – a world away from the Royals’ usual restraint – but because both her and Harry’s mission to modernise ‘The Firm’ is said to be causing tension from Prince William all the way up to the Queen. The royal brothers’ bond was once thought to be unbreakable, but Harry and William are now said to be barely…

Nicole Scherzinger has always denied she has been under the knife, but fans were shocked last week when she made an appearance on The Voice with a puffy face, fuller lips and a slimmer nose. Shocked fans took to social media to share their horror at her new look, with one writing, ‘What has she done to her face?! Why all the fillers etc? Why would you [even] do that when you are so naturally lovely?’ Another added, ‘She looked plastic on The Voice … Very sad, she was beautiful in the Pussycat Dolls.’ ‘A stunning woman now has a puffy face of fillers’ While a third wrote, ‘A truly stunning woman now has a puffy face due to fillers.’ The harshest criticism came on Twitter where some people even…

‘I was on the cusp of having an eating disorder’ Natalie Cassidy has done what many of us find practically impossible – shifting a lot of weight and managing to keep it off. The soap star, 35, has lost three stone since 2016 thanks to regular exercise and a balanced diet, and was showing off an even slimmer appearance earlier this month as she’s in training alongside Jake Wood (see our chat with Jake on p28) to run the London Marathon for Dementia Revolution – a campaign in honour of Barbara Windsor, who has Alzheimer’s disease. But her weight-loss journey hasn’t always been so healthy, with the actress previously admitting when her best-selling fitness DVD was released in 2007 she ‘really wasn’t well’. Natalie said, ‘I was on the cusp…

‘Sex was great – then I fell pregnant!’ Stephanie Thayaparan, 22, is single and lives with her two-year-old son in Milton Keynes. Before I fell pregnant I loved sex and had a great sex life. When I found out I was expecting – me and my other half stopped having sex. He didn’t want to hurt the baby. We didn’t live together, either. I wanted a water birth, but that didn’t go to plan. I ended up being in slow labour for four days. When I was 10cm dilated things happened really quickly and my son was born very fast. I’m not a big lady, I’m very petite, only 5ft 2in, and tore when my almost 7lb son arrived. The internal stitches were extremely uncomfortable. I couldn’t sit down easily…

We’re used to seeing Michelle Keegan looking super-glam during red-carpet appearances, and even when she’s playing an army medic in BBC1’s Our Girl . However, the actress – who is married to former TOWIE star Mark Wright – appeared to be suffering from a bad hair day last week. As she wore her hair in a half-up, half-down style, fans couldn’t help noticing her hair extensions, with the sticky tabs which are used to attach them on show. ‘Oh no, tape extensions really are the worst! So visible,’ one wrote on social media. ‘Stuck on extensions, not a good look,’ another added. Michelle’s hair faux pas comes after it was revealed the 31-year-old spends a fortune on keeping her face looking young. The actress recently gushed about how good her…

The supermarket shop has never been so chic thanks to George’s stylish seasonal treats. When the weather won’t settle between heatwave and Arctic blast, layering is key, so these trend-led cover-ups are our latest wardrobe lust-haves. Chic checks and gingham are the prints of choice, so get in there fast as these pieces are sure to sell out! Mixing and matching is the way forward for this season, and with these pocket-friendly prices it’s easy to put together an on-trend, versatile look – whatever your budget. The green trench is a sure-fire hero item – try teaming with faded denims and a pretty frilled top that can be dressed up or down with ease. We also can’t get enough of the collection’s instant outfit jumpsuit – perfect for day-to-evening elegance.…

INSTEAD OF BOTOX Botox or Botulinum toxin injections are medical treatments that can also be used to help relax facial muscles, which make lines and wrinkles – such as crow’s feet and frown lines – less obvious. But unlike many wrinkle-free celebs, most of us don’t have the time or money to commit to regular needling. Which is why a multitude of ‘Botox in a bottle’ products have come to the rescue. While not quite as face-changing as the real deal, they do give similar results non-invasively. These clever plumping serums and creams work to instantly hydrate your skin, smoothing the appearance of fine lines and blurring any imperfections. INSTEAD OF FILLERS The quest for inflated lips has waned in favour of a more natural-looking pillowy pout. And a lot…

Hi guys, This week, I want to talk about Dan Osborne and Jacqueline Jossa. Earlier this month, Dan w as reportedly seen kis sing Love Island’s Alexandra Cane in a Manchester nightclub, which they denied. However, this isn’t the first time Dan’s been accused of str aying, which puts a tr emendous amount of pressure on the couple. These allegations could lead to lower levels of trust. If they don’t keep an honest and open dialogue, they risk damaging their relationship bey ond repair, as ill feelings will start to take hold. Whether or not the rumours are true, the stress of this situation will be huge. My advice to the couple is to see a counsellor or coach to guide them thr ough – my door is always open!…

HEIGHT: 5ft 3in WEIGHT: 8st 6lb DRESS SIZE: 8 Hi, Laura! What’s your favourite way to stay active? I’ve recently got into weight training at David Lloyd in Purley. I’m trying to train four times a week and find it really beneficial, both mentally and physically. How do you stay motivated? I feel that when I exercise I have so much more energy and I want to be a positive role model for my children. What body part do you struggle to keep in shape? My legs. I don’t like my calves and ankles. They’re too big! The only time I did was when I lost lots of weight, but I had no bum or boobs! What do you love about your body? My stomach. I’m not sure why, but…

THEN Greg Wise played Prince Philip’s uncle Lord Mountbatten in the first two series of The Crown. He also played John Willoughby in the 1995 film version of Sense and Sensibility. NOW Greg joins C4 News’ Krishnan Guru-Murthy, TV presenter Caroline Flack and Olympic boxer Nicola Adams in The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer (Tuesday, 8pm) on C4. Challenges include creating a biscuit self-portrait for the showstopper. Who will be star baker?…

MARIAH CAREY She looked like… THEN Curly Sue The singer rose to fame in the 1990s as a fresh-faced beauty, with her naturally curly hair worn down. NOW Blonde bombshell Nowadays, the singer prefers wavy extensions, which she matches to her highlighted hair. They do say blondes have more fun. She was saying… THEN  When asked about her pop rival Jennifer Lopez in 2001, Mariah simply replied: ‘I don’t know her.’ NOW  Till this day Mariah insists, ‘I still don’t know her!’ despite J.Lo saying they’ve met ‘many times’. Speaking in a recent interview, she said, ‘I don’t know her. Like, what am I supposed to say?’ Meow! She was wearing... THEN Preppy Mimi nailed 1990s fashion, often switching between a mini skirt and Levi’s jeans, teamed with a…

‘I’m in a great relationship... with myself!’ I’ve walked away from Celebs Go Dating in a really great relationship… with myself! It was an amazing experience, but no wonder I just got married all the time – all that dating is hard work! The experience has taught me that I don’t need anybody. I didn’t find it hard to be by myself before, but I just wanted that dream of being a mum and wife and having that ‘2.5 kids’ family, so I kept bringing a man into my life as I thought that’s what the children needed. But I’m more than enough for them! Back to boot camp I first went to boot camp a decade ago with a magazine, and now I’m back. The exercise is good for…

A week on since their very public engagement and with the cheating rumours put to bed, it would be good to see Jennifer, 49, and Alex’s body language back on track. But with reports of a mystery bruised eye Alex, 43, was supposed to have been sporting, we asked body language expert Judi James if J.Lo’s fourth wedding is still on the cards. DRIFTING APART? Alex’s slight brow-pucker and wide open-mouthed smile with ‘apple cheeks’ suggest he’s happy and excited. Jennifer’s closed-mouth smile looks more enigmatic. She’s stretched a raised left arm out to his, but Alex’s hand is in his pocket. Also, there’s a larger gap between them than usual here. [I’M] GONNA BE ALRIGHT As the very tall Alex strides out, Jennifer looks to one side with her…

Millie Bobby Brown found her Romeo Literally! After meeting at Unicef’s anniversary gala in 2016, Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown, 15, is said to be dating Romeo Beckham, 16. Although it’s early days for the pair, sources have revealed that Romeo’s mum Victoria has given the relationship her seal of approval and is said to be ‘a big fan of Millie’s’. While the actress has previously been linked to singer Jacob Sartorius, this is Romeo’s first public romance. How cute! Perrie and Alex’s love nest Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards and her footballer boyfriend Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have just moved into their very own home. Did someone say house party? Last week, the singer, 25, took to Instagram to share glimpses of their new house, featuring a hanging chair and large…

Lady Gaga Looks like Gaga, 32, upcycled her sofa cushion covers, turning them into this hideous frilly dress. A Star is Born, but a seamstress she is not. Lupita Nyong’o Did the Us star, 36, take style advice from MC Hammer? This wide-legged harem trouser jumpsuit screams ‘You can’t touch this’. Chloe Sims From Thailand and back to Blighty to continue filming TOWIE in Essex and Chloe, 36, could easily be mistaken for a polar bear with this fur jacket. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley She might be a working mum, but has model Rosie, 31, got her fashion inspo from a cleaning cloth? This red dress resembles a microfibre duster!…

Kim Kardashian The reality TV star and her sisters are pretty much known for being dolled up 24/7 on and off our screens. However, in 2011, Kim revealed that behind all the make-up she’d been battling with psoriasis – a chronic dermatological condition, which causes tiny red, flaky scales to appear on her skin. And just last week, the 38-year-old had another unexpected flare-up, as the condition spread to her face. It comes after the mum-of-three called for help from fans, as she admitted her psoriasis had ‘taken over’ her body. What a nightmare! She’s since been drinking a ‘nasty’ concoction of Chinese herbs and apple cider vinegar, as she’s ‘desperate’ to clear up her skin. Good luck, Kim. Nadia Sawalha Last year, the Loose Women panellist revealed that her…

Tamara Ecclestone The socialite has form when it comes to hosting extravagant parties, spending an estimated £70,000 on her daughter Sophia’s first birthday in 2015. This year was no different as the 34-year-old went for a Greatest Showman -themed event for Sophia’s fifth birthday, complete with an impressive cake and a circus-style performance. Abbey Clancy Abbey’s daughter Sophia was treated to a spa party for her eighth birthday that would put most resorts to shame. But when the model, 33, was branded ‘inappropriate’ for the pre-teen pamper session, she hit back, ‘So if you think six little girls being together in a happy, safe environment having fun and laughing and creating lovely memories together is the reason why the world is f***ed then you’re deluded.’ Ouch! Tori Spelling The 45-year-old’s…

PERFECT LASHES Nouveau Lashes, the brand behind the lash-boosting LVL treatment, has enlisted Michelle Keegan as its new UK ambassador. As a long-time fan of the brand, especially the LVL (length, volume and lift), Michelle said, ‘I was thrilled when they approached me to work with them. LVL has been a must-have part of my regime for years now. I love how it makes my natural lashes look longer and really voluminous.’ Give LVL a try for yourself or go to nouveaulashes.com to stock up on lash-loving products from the brilliant beauty range. The new beauty buzz: CBD skincare It’s derived from cannabis, but it won’t get you high! CBD oil is full of skin-boosting antioxidants. So NOW! LIP SERVICE This is the ultimate two-in-one lippy. Choose from a full-coverage…

Actress Emily Atack might be the envy of many women, but the 29-year-old has also been a victim of fat-shaming on social media. While admitting she just ‘doesn’t give a s**t’, it may not be so easy for us regular folk to brush it off. ‘When someone fat-shames you, it hurts, regardless of whether you put on a brave face,’ says wellbeing expert Nicola Salmon of thelunahive.com. ‘Although we cannot control what others do, we can control our own actions and how we respond.’ Firstly, Nicola advises that we all stop commenting on others’ bodies. ‘Instead, comment on things that matter – like how much you appreciate your friend or how the celebrity is making the world a better place.’ In turn, ask people to stop commenting on your body.…

1 Establish a routine If your eating habits are all over the shop, don’t expect your bowels to keep calm. Try eating three meals per day at roughly similar times, and avoid skipping meals altogether, as a ‘chaotic’ eating schedule can sometimes irritate your stomach. 2 Avoid tight or high-waisted clothing They can dig in to you when you’re sitting down and can often trigger bloating, so stick to more comfortable, looser-fitting clothing during meal times. Baggy tops worn over undone buttons and zips work well! 3 Limit stress Take more time to unwind to see if this helps to relieve a poorly tummy – huge amounts of research has found that stress aggravates stomach trouble. Gentle walking in particular could be helpful to calm both your body and mind.…

Breakfast 400 cals Smoked salmon and scrambled eggs ASHTON SAYS: High protein and omega-3 fatty acids make this the perfect way to start the day. Lunch 500 cals Jacket potato with tuna and sweetcorn ASHTON SAYS: Making this yourself means you get to control how much mayo goes in to the tuna. The reason it tastes so good in a cafe is because of how much mayo they use – so limit it or switch to using low-fat mayo. Dinner 400 cals Chicken, wholegrain rice, baby corn and a portion of sugar snap peas ASHTON SAYS: Chicken is my favourite protein source. It’s low in fat, so calories are lower, but can be used in so many dishes. Snacks 350 cals Nuts, dark chocolate with sea salt, apples ASHTON SAYS:…

FLIGHT TIME from 12 hours, 35 minutes VISA You don’t need one and are able to stay for an exact 183 days, lucky you CURRENCY Peruvian sol TIME DIFFERENCE 5 or 6 hours behind the UK TEMPERATURE Between 10 to 30C WHEN TO GO Weirdly winter (May to September) is the driest time to visit and summer (December to March) is warmer but much wetter! If you’re planning to trek to Machu Picchu, your best bet is winter to avoid flooding. FLIGHTS Daily flights from London Gatwick to Lima with British Airways start from £670 return.…

Royal Television Society Awards WHEN: 19 MARCH WHERE: GROSVENOR HOUSE, LONDON It was a case of girl power at the RTSAs last week with Jodie Comer bagging Best Female Actor for Killing Eve, Lesley Manville winning the Comedy Performance award for Mum, and The Real Full Monty: Ladies Night scooping the Formatted Popular Factual category. The cast of Hollyoaks scooped the Programme Award for Soap and Continuing Drama, but the big win of the night went to TV star Lorraine Kelly who bagged the Outstanding Contribution to British Television award and was given a standing ovation. iHeartRadio Awards WHEN: 15 MARCH WHERE: MICROSOFT THEATRE, LOS ANGELES The Backstreet Boys performed at the the annual iHeartRadio awards last weekend as Taylor Swift won two gongs for Best Video and Tour of…