Innholdsfortegnelse for December 31, 2015 i Woman's Own

With all the rumours of tiffs and fights between the coaches, who better to find out the truth than presenters Emma Willis, 39, and Marvin Humes, 30? How are the new coaches settling in? EMMA They are bringing sass in abundance. They are very lively. They don’t stop talking, which is brilliant. Ricky and Paloma used to work in a pub together years ago. Paloma and George used to share a band, and Will just gets on with everyone. Does it feel odd without Tom there? E To a certain extent it does because we have only ever done it with Tom. He’s such a lovely man, I miss him commenting on my legs! MARVIN Of course Tom’s going to be missed, he’s a legend. Emma and I had a…

Most families have one or two skeletons in the closet, whether it’s a long-standing feud or secret affair. Then there are some skeletons you’d never expect… I’d always been a daddy’s girl. My father, Eddie Fewtrell, doted on all three of his children and – along with my older sister, Rebecca, and my little brother, Daniel – we idolised him just as much. He’d take us ice skating, read bedtime stories, and was forever surprising us with toys and sweets. But Dad was also very protective – worrying about where we went and who with. Living the high life Along with his seven brothers, he ran a successful nightclub and entertainment business in Aston, Birmingham, and we were one of the wealthiest families in town. One of the clubs was…

THE ROMANCE HAS DISAPPEARED I’ve not been able to admit this to anyone before, but although my husband is a great father to our three children and, after 25 years together, I care about and love him a lot, I don’t think I’m in love with him any more. I don’t want to break up but I find myself constantly wishing someone would come and sweep me off my feet. The truth is I don’t feel very loved – instead I feel as if I am making do with a man who doesn’t try any more. It’s left me heartbroken. Dawn, 51, Kent It’s easier to think the grass is greener on the other side when you have something that’s comfortable. However, rather than fantasising about…

From the moment I met Karim, with his sparkling green eyes and burly arms, I knew he was the man I was going to marry. And by the end of the evening, I was picturing us with a big family. We’d bumped into each other at a friend’s house. It was October 2007 and soon we were meeting up all the time. While I’d been in love before, it had never felt like this. We moved in together that December and while Karim, a plumber, hung picture frames and put up shelves, I chose new furniture. At weekends, Karim’s 11-year-old daughter Sarah, from a previous relationship, would come stay and it was clear he was a great dad. We decided to try for a baby and, a month later, I…

Watch out for… ...a new scam involving online takeaway service Just Eat. Fraudsters have been emailing customers asking them to take part in a survey in return for £10 credit to their Just Eat account. In filling it in they have to enter their Just Eat user name and password to access the site, plus their bank account details in order to get the credit. Victims have said that the emails look ‘very genuine’ but Just Eat has confirmed that it’s nothing to do with them and that it is a phishing scam – where fraudsters steal your personal details in order to defraud you. Watch out! TARA’STIP Cut the cost of mobile data with this Wi-Fi discovery tool, a free app called Wi-Fi Finder. It has a database of…

Why I love it I usually log in to my account in the evening. My husband joins me in front of the TV, where I settle down for a few games of bingo as a way to relax after a busy week with the family and helping out on the school run. To say I’m a big bingo fan is an understatement. I’ve been playing for years and loved going to my local bingo hall. A couple of years ago my son told me about playing bingo online. ‘It’s really easy,’ he said, setting me up with a Woman’s Own Bingo account. I’d bought a laptop mainly for my grandchildren to do their homework on. But after just a few minutes, I had my own online bingo account, it was…

There’s a new star on the Coronation Street set! Rhea Bailey, 32, plays the soap’s newcomer Caz – the soldier girlfriend of Kate Connor – and she’s going to have some explosive storylines coming up. We caught up with the actress, who is the younger sister of musician Corinne Bailey Rae and previously appeared in The Bill and Waterloo Road, to chat living in Hollywood, surfing and playing Beyoncé’s mum! Hi Rhea, how did you land the Corrie role when you were living in the US? I’d been in Bali on a yoga and meditation retreat, and on the way back to LA I decided to stop off in Leeds for my mum’s 60th…

Natasha Kaplinsky has been on our screens since 1999 when she joined the ITV London news team. Since then, she’s popped up on the desks at Sky, BBC and Channel 5. She also showed her dancing prowess when she appeared on the first series of Strictly Come Dancing winning the glitterball! Here, Natasha, 43, who’s married to businessman Justin Bower and mum to Arlo, seven, and Angelica, five, tells us more… What makes you happy? Now that I have children, there is nothing that makes me happier than being together as a family. Both my husband and I work long and unpredictable hours, so time together is very precious. We don’t have to be doing anything special – just the knowledge that we are all together…

TV presenter Ruth Langsford has spoken out following the revelation that her husband Eamonn Holmes is facing ‘life-changing’ surgery. The Loose Woman admitted her fears, saying of the operation, ‘It’s long overdue, Eamonn’s been thinking about it for a very long time and he’s in a lot of pain.’ Impact at home Recently in Woman’s Own , we told how Eamonn, 56, is to undergo a double hip operation after being in agony for years. He confessed he’s been suffering for the past two decades with the debilitating problem but had delayed having anything done because he was scared that being away from work would damage his career. Now it seems the strain of his condition and worry over the forthcoming surgery is affecting the whole family. ‘It’s going to…

Everyone always says honesty is the best policy, but while that might be true if you’re in a court of law or seeing your doctor, what about when it comes to your other half? Would you really want to know what he thought of your outfit, or worse – your body? I certainly didn’t, but I have to admit finding out has only made my relationship stronger… I’d always been the big one in the family and, thanks to my love of chips, pizza and burgers, by my teens I was already a size 16. I refused to let it bother me, hiding behind a bubbly personality and a big smile. And as I grew up with my older sister Sam, a skinny size six, I’d joke, ‘I think I…

The must-own palette If you buy one thing make it Barry M’s Super Natural Eyeshadow Palette, £6.49, Superdrug. It’s an array of pinky-toned shades that will take you from day to night. The magic mascara Amp up your lashes with Collection Divine Lash Mascara, £3.99. It’s enriched with hyaluronic acid to nourish lashes and add mega volume. The skin illuminator Apply Bourjois Poudre De Riz De Java, £9.99, feelunique.com, to your cheekbones, décolletage and shoulders to add an ethereal glow. The anti-ageing lipstick Smooth lip wrinkles and dress up your pout for a New Year’s kiss in GOSH Velvet Touch Lipstick Matt, £6.99, Superdrug. The fresh flush No7 Match Made Powder Blusher, £9, is milled so finely it blends on to cheeks flawlessly. Build up a rosy colour to suit…

January NOROVIRUS AND TUMMY BUGS WHY? The winter vomiting bug is easily spread through air droplets and surfaces during winter when we’re indoors, making January a key time for possible contagion. ‘Norovirus causes vomiting, diarrhoea and fever. It’s still highly infectious up to 48 hours after the bug has stopped causing symptoms,’ explains Professor Phin from the National Infection Service, Public Health England. TRY… Washing your hands! Think you know how? The World Health Organization advises rubbing hands palm to palm with fingers interlaced and using a rotational rubbing action to clean thumbs. Turn off the tap with a paper towel. BUY… Boost levels of protecting bacteria with Acidophilus Extra (£14.25 for 60 capsules, naturesbest.co.uk). February HEART ATTACKS AND STROKE WHY? Cold weather causes blood to thicken slightly and blood…

Onion and olive pizza SERVES 4 PREP TIME 20 MINS COOKING TIME 50 MINS YOU WILL NEED 500g ciabatta bread mix 4tbsp olive oil 4 onions, sliced 50g can anchovy fillets, drained 100g black olives A few thyme sprigs or ½tsp dried thyme HOW TO DO IT 1 Make up the bread mix following the instructions on the packet. Cover the dough and set aside to rise while you cook the onions. 2 Heat 3tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan. Add the onions and cook over a gentle heat for 30 mins, stirring occasionally, until very soft and the all the liquid has evaporated. Season. 3 Heat the oven to 220°C/ Gas 7. Knead the dough. Divide in half and shape into two flat ovals. Place on…

Why I joined Woman’s Own Bingo With my free time in the evenings, I wanted to join something entertaining and fun that I could enjoy from home as I had no car. A few years ago I decided to join Woman’s Own Bingo. My daughter Suzanne seemed keen to keep me entertained in my spare time. She suggested I try playing bingo online – it was such a great idea! I used to go to the local bingo hall, but without a car and not having someone to go along with me, the trip into town was a bit much. That meant I was able to play at home on my laptop, which was ideal for me. Cash prize I signed up and began to play…

The X Files FEBRUARY, CHANNEL 5 Nearly 14 years since we last saw them, Mulder and Scully are back with new X Files to discover if the truth is, indeed, still out there. David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson return to the roles that made them famous to investigate more spooky goings-on. Happy Valley FEBRUARY, BBC 1 Sarah Lancashire returns as Yorkshire police officer Catherine Cawood, starring alongside fellow Coronation Street alumni Julie Hesmondhalgh and Katherine Kelly, in a second series of this critically acclaimed crime drama from writer Sally Wainwright. Lucky Man JANUARY, SKY 1 This new drama is the first-ever UK TV series from comic-book icon Stan Lee, the mastermind behind the Marvel universe. It stars James Nesbitt as DI Harry…

Loose Women star Andrea McLean has sparked concern amongst friends and family after stepping out looking noticeably slimmer. The telly favourite, 46, who’s famed for her curvy size 10 figure, admitted to friends that she’s been on a juicing diet to try to shed some pounds, but has insisted the weight loss has only been small. But TV viewers and pals think she might have gone too far. ‘Is Andrea eating well?’ asked one fan. ‘She looks thin in the face.’ ‘She’s definitely lost weight in the last month,’ a close friend said. ‘She’s been to the gym and has been juicing, and says she’s lost 5lb. But it looks like she’s lost more. ‘She’s always had body hang-ups over her bum, tummy and thighs, and is great…

After months of build-up, it’s finally time for us to sink our teeth into a new series of The Voice – and we can’t wait! Especially as this year, there are two fresh faces in the coaching chairs – Paloma Faith, 34, and Boy George, 54. They’re joining Will.i.am, 40, and Ricky Wilson, 37, in what promises to be the best series yet. Here, they tell us what we can expect, and settle all those rumours about rows both on and off the stage… It’s all change this year with the new judges! Ricky Everything’s different. I thought I was settled in and this year was going to be easy, but they have made it really tough again. Will Paloma has dimensions that are so deep…

HOW IT WORKS If you want to lose weight this January but don’t know where to start, try the low-carb, low-sugar New Atkins Nutritional Approach. As Chief Nutritionist Linda O’Byrne explains, ‘This plan is based on the New Atkins Induction phase, where you reduce your carb intake to around 20g per day. That helps you eat a balanced and satisfying diet, while remaining low in carbs and sugar. You can stay on track to maintain your weight loss while also feeling benefits such as increased energy levels, clearer skin and reduced bloating.’ DAY 1 BREAKFAST Thyme tomatoes with bacon and egg (Serves 1) Combine 1tsp dried thyme, 1tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl. Drizzle 2 halves of a tomato with the thyme mixture…

1 Increase your physical contact. The key to good sex is to be more intimate in general so hug and kiss more in every day life before heading to the bedroom. 2 Talk to each other. Following on from tip one make sure your emotional connection is working. Talk, and tell each other how you feel about sex. 3 Feel body confident. Low self-esteem kills the sex drive. Look at your naked body and tell yourself you look great. You need to feel good about yourself. 4 Change things around. You don’t have to try anything wild or wacky to get out of a sexual rut – just be a bit more spontaneous. 5 Share fantasies. If you’re too embarrassed to say them out loud, write them down. Your brain…

Craig Revel Horwood CAPRICORN (4 JANUARY) This year Craig enjoys one of life’s best astro influences when good-luck planet Jupiter returns to where it was when he was born. Expect bumper good news this month and in August. Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Perhaps it’s because Christmas is now out of the way. But with every day that passes you’re feeling stronger and better able to get back on track after a month or so of distractions and perhaps unusually low energy. You’re hitting the new year running. For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May On the one hand, you’ve plenty to feel optimistic about. On the other, a certain fear is creeping in and getting bigger. Perhaps you should make a resolution to…

HOW TO ENTER THE PRIZE DRAW** Join the fun at womansown-bingo.co.uk  and enter promo code WO53GHOL Deposit £10 and you’ll get £25 FREE-PLAY on top* Plus you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a £1,000 Thomson holiday gift card Offer ends 4 January 2016 Enter promo code WO53GHOL *18+ UK only. Registration required. New members only. Minimum £10 deposit. Welcome Bonus: You must accept the Welcome Bonus when you deposit £10 to receive £25 bonus play. 250% Welcome Bonus – max £100. Bonus must be wagered four times before withdrawals (including, but not limited to, any cash winnings or deposits related to the applicable bonus) from your member account. Wager and cash out requirements apply. The Welcome Bonus will expire within 30 days if not used…

Not worth it I was sorry to read ‘This is what teeth whitening did to me!’ about Kellie Taylor and her bad experience with teeth whitening. But I’m pleased some awareness is being raised about the issue. I had a problem when I had my eyebrows tinted and had a severe allergic reaction. They hadn’t done a patch test beforehand. I know we all want to look good, but sometimes it is just not worth it. Kellie Adams, Yorkshire Congrats, Corrie! I can’t quite believe that Coronation Street is now 55 years old, having aired on ITV since 9 December my favourite soap by far and I have been a fan since the early 1970s. I have loved seeing all the different characters grow up and their storylines develop over…

Former Corrie favourite Katherine Kelly, 36, takes to our screens once again in January as feisty socialite Lady Mae for the final series of ITV’s glam period drama Mr Selfridge , and we can’t wait! Here the star reveals how it feels to be back and what we can expect this time around… How did it feel to return for the final series? I was delighted! It felt like a fresh new job in many ways and I loved the plans for Mae. She seemed to be born ahead of her time, but as the years have moved on the world is catching up with her! Now in this series, the war is over, women are allowed to work and she’s finally found…

‘Marvin is my biggest supporter!’ TV presenter Rochelle Humes chats hubby Marvin, motherhood and Ninja Warrior UK! What state are the Ninja Warrior contestants in when you meet them? Sometimes they aren’t nervous until I speak to them, which makes me feel bad. Some are super confident, saying, ‘I’m not just winning this heat, I’m winning the series!’ and some say they haven’t done any training but they’ve run for the bus a couple of times – that usually doesn’t go too well for them. Could you manage the course? You think you’re in shape and then when you get out there, you haven’t got a clue what fitness is. It’s a scary thing! You have your own line of clothes – what’s the fashion advice?…