Innholdsfortegnelse for 19-Jun-2017 i Woman's Own

1 The show ran from 1985-2003, airing on Saturday nights, and reached a peak audience of 18.2 million in the 80s! 2 Cilla Black wasn’t the original host. Comedian Duncan Norvelle filmed a pilot episode but it never made it to air – producers thought he was too young. 3 Amanda Holden famously was a contestant in 1991. When Cilla asked, ‘If you could have a knees-up with anyone who would it be?’ Amanda replied, ‘Jack Nicholson because I like experience!’ 4 Three couples got hitched after meeting on Blind Date and they all had their big days filmed for the show – Cilla went to them all! 5 One contestant, David Smith, bagged himself a date in 1997 but was stood up at the airport! He waited for his…

‘Being older, I was more like her second mum’ As my mum, Sue, passed me her newborn baby, my heart swelled. It was 1994 and, at the age of 15, I already had four brothers and a sister, who I adored. Now Mum, aged 42, had another little girl. ‘Say hello to your sister,’ Mum said. Cradling Bethany and gazing at her perfect little features, I vowed to protect her forever. Being so much older, I was more like her second mum. If Mum couldn’t settle her, I’d take her in my arms and sing lullabies until her eyes closed. As years passed, we shared a special bond and became best friends. Even when I moved to a house 10 minutes’ walk away, in Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, we saw each other…

1 Ask if you have lost perspective Feeling heartbroken is normal, but lingering over someone from years ago isn’t. Scale your thoughts about the past and move on. 2 Focus on something different Occupy your mind with something hard and goal-oriented, like a new sport, fitness regime or skill. This will help to refocus your mind. 3 Try a Break Up App like RX Breakup A brilliant 30-day programme that gives you a new task each day to help you work through your emotions and issues so you won’t repeat the past.…

1 FIND A BETTER DEAL If you’re on pay as you go, or outside the minimum term on your contract, there shouldn’t be a penalty to switch networks. Use billmonitor.com to find the best deal for you based on your previous three months of contract usage. This service only works if you are with EE, O2, Three, Vodafone or Tesco Mobile, and you’ll need to log in with your online account details. After that, compare deals at both uswitch.com and moneysupermarket.com. 2 HAGGLE If you’re happy to stay with your existing provider, try haggling. Tell them you want to leave, hold your nerve and see if you get a better deal. Sometimes the price may stay the same, but extra incentives such as more data could make it worth staying.…

Corrie star Kym Marsh is the latest celeb to fall victim to online hackers, after they reportedly released private snaps of the actress. Just days before Kym walked home with a gong from the British Soap Awards, the intimate snaps were circulated on a blog dedicated to stolen photos of celebrities. They were later uploaded to a website and even shared on Twitter. ‘It’s very upsetting for Kym and has come as a huge shock as they are clearly private photographs that should never have been put into the public domain,’ a source revealed. ‘The person who has put them out there has committed a criminal offence. The pictures are very old and she has no idea how anyone got hold of them. Kym believes they must have been stolen…

Hi Paul! How did you feel when you were first approached about a Blind Date remake? When they rang up and said, ‘Do you want to do it?’ I said, ‘No, forget it.’ But when I spoke to Cilla’s son Robert, who I’m very close to, he said, ‘My mother would love you to do it.’ That’s why I said, ‘OK then.’ Were you nervous? It was a shock, the first one. When I heard the music, I expected them to say , ‘Your host, Miss Cilla Black,’ but of course it’s my name, and I came out like a rabbit in the headlights. It was weird emotions for the first few shows. I kept thinking, ‘I’ll do you a good job here, girl!’ Is the show very different to…

To celebrate the launch of their gorgeous new collection, we’ve teamed up with high street chain Bonmarché to offer you 20% off your shop in-store. The Bonmarché summer range is brimming with beautiful, wearable pieces for the holiday season, all available in sizes 10-24. Featuring pretty dresses, figure-flattering beachwear and stylish separates in on-trend oriental prints and soft pastels, including this throw-it-on-and-go tie-waist maxi dress and this soft quilted jacket. So stock up now with our exclusive discount and make your summer wardrobe fabulous. How to claim your discount Take this voucher into a participating Bonmarché store or enter code 20OWN at the online checkout at bonmarche . co.uk  between 13-27 June 2017. TERMS & CONDITIONS 27 June 2017. Discount available No minimum at any spend…

Ruffles & asymmetric hems = the most flattering trend for summer Perfect for pears Skirting the issue in style Balance thighs and draw attention away from the hips with an asymmetric hem. These super feminine designs also subtly show a little leg without being too revealing. Create a waist Wrap it up! This sassy cut shows off your shape and creates flattering curves. A wardrobe classic that looks great on women of all ages, dress these styles up with heels too to take you from day to night. Slimmer stripes It’s all in the optics Elongate your frame and distract from problem areas with clever stripes that trick the eye, creating the illusion of a slimmer silhouette. Shape cinchers Be in control Choose the right type of control underwear to…

Get into cycling this summer Live longer A study has shown that those who cycle to work can cut their cancer risk by 45%. British Cycling has lots of different rides you can join in with, for all abilities. Go to letsride.co.uk or britishcycling.org.uk. Boost mental wellbeing Around 54% of riders say cycling helps their mental health. To really motivate you, try the Strava Running and Cycling GPS app (free, iTunes and Google Play). As well as keeping track of your ride stats (eg, time and speed), it calculates the calories you’ve burned. Lose weight Cycling for just 10 minutes can burn up to 110 calories – 51% of those who commute by bike say they’ve lost weight doing so. Too far to cycle? No problem! ‘Bike it to the…

‘I refused to even entertain the idea that I was overweight’ ‘For years I thought I was this fun-time girl’ Some people say that ignorance is bliss. And, flicking through old photographs, it might seem ridiculous that at 25st and a size 30, I had no idea how fat I really was. But with no scales or mirrors in the house, I was oblivious to my weight. In fact, if I passed an obese person in the street, I’d pity them. But, looking back, denying my flab was easier than facing the truth. On the outside, I was a larger than life character. But the reality was, my size was no laughing matter. As a child, I loved food. Whether it was chips or sweets, I was happiest when…

Too young for the gym? Cruz Beckham has shared a video of himself on the rowing machine, causing some people to say that he’s too young to be going to the gym. Let the kid have fun! Exercise should be encouraged at all ages. As long as his parents aren’t forcing him to go, then it’s fine! Bibi Sago Tall order? I’ve seen that some coffee shops are serving lattes inside the skins of avocados?! Looks yucky! I love both coffee and avocados, but the two together? I think not. Cathy Bond Your photo of the week… My cat Maisie loves the summer – she’s already soaking up the sun! Michelle Underwood, Surrey Wow, Kerry! Kerry Katona looks amazing – I can’t believe she lost 3st?! I love her, she’s…

Nine years ago I became a member of Woman’s Own Bingo. It’s so friendly and there’s a great vibe in the chat rooms. I log in a few times a week and I’ve set myself a budget so I never go over my limit. In September last year, a few days before my birthday, I was playing Sapphire Bingo, a 90-ball room where tickets are 10p each. I had four tickets on the go, but as it was getting late, I decided to call it a day and head to bed. With Woman’s Own Bingo your numbers get dabbed automatically, so you don’t have to be at the computer to watch the game play out. The next day, I logged into see if anything had come of my tickets. That’s…

Claudia Winkleman The Strictly host will front the BBC’s The Makeover Show, where she will help volunteers undergo a style transformation. Miranda fans Miranda may make a surprise return to our screens, two years after the show ended. Miranda Hart and Tom Ellis are said to be in discussions for a new series! Amanda Holden The Britain’s Got Talent judge got a ticking-off from the public after she donned some rather revealing outfits on live TV. Tut-tut, Amanda! Simon Cowell Sinitta has reportedly signed up for the next series of Celebrity Big Brother, leaving her ex Simon worried about the secrets she might spill. Eek!…

‘I just sound so pathetic’ An emotional Nadia Sawalha broke down in tears as she revealed to her fans that she’s suffering from major hair loss. The TV star, who’s famed for her head of big, bouncy curls, revealed that a doctor even diagnosed her with a ‘balding gene’, and that she’s lost a third of her hair already. Filming herself in her bathroom at home, hair wrapped up in a towel, the emotional outburst took her – and fans – by surprise as she revealed that she was originally only recording to talk about a hair product. ‘The thing people ask me the most about is my hair and how I have such gorgeous, amazing, wonderful natural curls. And I’m going to be honest with you, they’re fake,’ she…

‘Tom Lister cracks us all up backstage’ Singer Sheena Easton on taking the stage by storm The biggest Broadway show, 42nd Street, has arrived in London. How’s it going? The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane has a magic, an energy to it. It has its own personality. You kind of feel that you have to live up to its grandeur. Any mishaps working with ex-Emmerdale star Tom Lister? Oh please! He’s so difficult to work with, such a prima donna! Tom’s great. He’s the best. In the wings he spends most of his time trying to make us all crack up. You’re doing eight shows a week – that’s a tough gig. You just have to focus and keep the energy up because these characters demand it. They are larger than…

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Contact Anita Send your questions to askanita@ timeinc.com  Follow her on Twitter @AnitaNaik Or go to anitanaik.com I’m really dreading the wedding QI feel terribly sad about my current situation. I’m 59 years old and divorced. My husband left me eight years ago for someone I have never met. He never apologised or made an effort to discuss it with me, and it’s left me feeling very bitter. Now our son is getting married in September and has told me he’s invited the two of them, and I am heartbroken. This is meant to be a happy day for me, but instead it’s going to be the first time I’ve seen them together as a couple and I am dreading it. Name…

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Mum Linda Murray ‘She didn’t care about her weight’ ‘Gillian has always been bubbly and she didn’t care about her weight. But deep down, I was worried about her. She felt tired and was always out of breath. I tried telling her to slim but she couldn’t accept it. So, when she told me about the surgery, I knew this was her chance. Seeing her play with the kids and enjoying life is amazing. Her smiles are genuine – and that makes me really happy.’ Sister Julie Edwards ‘Gillian was colossal’ ‘Gillian was colossal. I tried to explain to her to lose weight for the kids’ sake, but she just couldn’t see it. She was full of confidence and thought she looked great in skintight clothes with her belly hanging…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr At the weekend and on Monday, The Moon in your sign points out crucial things you need – and if you’re not getting them it won’t feel great. But if in order to grasp them, try a gentler approach. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Your lovely ruler Venus is sailing through Taurean skies, so what’s not to like? Your cooking and beautifying skills, your own personal attractiveness and your creativity are all running on max. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun Astrology says this should be a peak week. It’s the last gasp of the super-strong combo of The Sun and Mercury in your sign – on Tuesday and Wednesday there’s a chance for dreams to come true. Cancer 21 Jun – 22…

I’ve always loved bingo and still play once a fortnight at my local bingo hall. But now I’ve found a new way to play that I enjoy just as much. I’ve been a member of Woman’s Own Bingo for the past five years. I first heard of the site when my granddaughter, who’d played on it a few times, bought me a laptop and showed me how to set up an account. The games are just like at the bingo hall, with cash lines up for grabs and huge full-house jackpots. I’m not a computer whizz by any means, but I soon got the hang of the site. That was years back and now I log in of an evening to have a go on the daily play games. My…

Mel Giedroyc is back after landing her first solo Saturday night entertainment show on BBC1, Pitch Battle. Here Mel, 49, who lives in London with her husband, Ben, and their two children, tells us more... Hey Mel! So why Pitch Battle? Any show that has music as the backbone gets the thumbs up for me. It’s been a year of shows like that and I feel so fortunate, I have never had a year like it. And when Deke Sharon [musical director on the movie Pitch Perfect] got on board, well that was brilliant. What’s the show all about? It’s a non-brutal singing competition. We’ve got lots of different singers from soul, to country, beatboxers and rock, who perform against each other. Then at the end, the guest judge picks…

1 Ripper Street Mondays, BBC2 It’s the final chapter and the show picks up in the heart of the action days after the grisly death of DI Bennet Drake. His old friends, played by MyAnna Buring, Matthew Macfadyen and Adam Rothenberg, reunite to bring his murderer to justice. 2 Best Of Both Worlds Mondays, Channel 4 Homes Under The Hammer’s Lucy Alexander helps house buyers choose between town and country in this show. Looking for both the rural idyll and the fun of the big city, what will they go for? 3 ` Glow Available from 23 June, Netflix Starring Alison Brie, Glow tells the story of Ruth Wilder, an out-of-work actress in 1980s LA, who finds one last chance at stardom when she’s thrown into the glittering world of…

5am I get up and I do about two hours worth of exercise before I leave for Hollyoaks! I do it at home – press-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups – for half an hour. Then I go on a nine-mile run. I can’t stand gyms! 7am My wife Katy and I just got an English bulldog puppy called Tallulah so usually I’m cleaning up after her. Also I’ve bought a posh coffee machine so I have a couple of espressos and a bit of fruit in the morning. 7.30am I arrive at Hollyoaks. They usually give you 20 minutes in make-up but I’m out within 30 seconds. My character [Kyle Kelly] has tattoos, but I’ve learnt how to put the fake ones on quickly. 8am I go to see Ashley Taylor Dawson…