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  • Frankie Bridge praises £45 burgundy boots that ‘look designer’

    Frankie Bridge praises £45 burgundy boots that ‘look designer’

    The stylish presenter wowed in the boots during one of her popular ‘Faves Edit’ round-ups on Instagram

     Frankie Bridge attends "The Wild Robot" Headline Gala during the 68th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 13, 2024
    Fans are loving Frankie Bridge’s latest style tips(Image: Getty)

    Frankie Bridge might have just found the perfect winter boots that pair well with skirts and look like they’re from a designer brand. In fact, the Croc Detail Knee High Stilleo Boots are just £56 from Boohoo — and they’re currently on sale for £44.80.

    The Loose Women panellist styled the wine-coloured boots on Instagram for one of her popular ‘Faves Edit’ round-ups. In her latest edit, the presenter and author styled the boots with a cosy co-ord set.

    Showing off the look, she first praised her grey skirt and jumper, both from 4th and Reckless. Frankie shared: “On previous edits you’ve been loving knitted skirt Co-ords so had to include this this week. It is SO soft and comfortable and I just love that I don’t have to think about my outfit, I can just put this on and look put together! Elevate a grey outfit this season with burgundy patent accessories. Knee length boots work really well under a skirt this length.”

    Next, she turned her attention to the accessories and the burgundy boots got lots of love. “Don’t wait to get these boots… they’re so good and such a great designer looking piece!” the style icon exclaimed. It’s an opinion followers appeared to share, as many rushed to praise the looks included in the edit. Someone commented: “My favourite edit this season.” Another added: “My Fave edit so far.”

    The burgundy boots are available in sizes 3-8, and while there are some free delivery codes on offer you can expect to pay £5.99 for UK Next Day Delivery, unless you have Boohoo Premier.

    As part of her edit, Frankie also styled £109.99 H&M leather ankle boots, £44 River Island suedette heeled boot in dark brown, £120 Topshop Tiggy premium leather tube boot in snake print, £120 Topshop Tee premium leather knee high biker boots in black, £99.99 H&M pointed leather boots, and £42.99 New Look chunky low ankle chelsea boot in black.

  • Loose Women star Ruth Langsford’s five-word remark as she addresses Eamonn split

    Loose Women star Ruth Langsford’s five-word remark as she addresses Eamonn split

    Boxer Tommy Fury joined the Loose Women on Tuesday to promote his new book, but the conversation soon turned to break-ups as Ruth Langsford touched on her split from Eamonn Holmes.

    Loose Women host Ruth Langsford has opened up about her split from Eamonn Holmes after the pair called time on their marriage earlier this year after 14 years together.

    During Tuesday’s episode of the ITV daytime show (November 12), the panel, consisting of Ruth, Linda Robson, Katie Piper and Nadia Sawalha, were joined by former Love Island star Tommy Fury who spoke about his recent separation from Molly-Mae Hague.

    Tommy, 25, was promoting his new book ‘Lightning Can Strike Twice’ which includes details of his break up from Molly-Mae, also 25, following their five year relationship. Ruth confirmed the books publisher delayed publication so Tommy could add a last chapter about his separation.

    Loose Women
    Ruth and her co-stars discussed Tommy Fury’s break-up on Loose Women (Image: ITV)

    The conversation between Ruth and Tommy sparked the Loose Women star to touch on her own experience of separating from Eamonn.

    Ruth said Tommy: “No-body could have missed that you and Molly-Mae had sadly broken up. We’re all very sad to read that, we all followed this wonderful love story on Love Island.

    “You have written about it in your book because they delayed the publication of the book for you to write the last chapter.”

    Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague
    Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague broke up earlier this year

    She added: “You said you don’t want to go into detail about it, but how are the two of you doing? And you’re obviously co-parenting Bambi.

    “It’s a tricky time as I know, going through all of these things in public, and everyone has got something to say, without knowing the truth!”

    “They really do, that’s been the overall thing of the past few months”, Tommy replied.

    “I don’t listen to anything in the press or social media, because it’s all – that’s one story apart from the real story. Like I said, moving forward now everyone is entitled to a private life.

    Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford
    Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford confirmed their split earlier this year (Image: PA)

    “Me and Molly got together when we were very young, and we just think going forward everything should be private now. That’s not only what I want for me, but for Bambi, for her sake.”

    Eamonn and Ruth married in 2010, and they share a son, Jack, who was born in 2002. The pair announced they were going to divorce in a statement released on May 25, 2024.

  • Loose Women’s Janet Street-Porter ‘sick with jealousy’ as Denise Welch announces career milestone

    Loose Women’s Janet Street-Porter ‘sick with jealousy’ as Denise Welch announces career milestone

    Loose Women’s Janet Street-Porter admitted she was ‘sick with jealousy’ on Wednesday’s show as co-star Denise Welch revealed an exciting career milestone

    Janet Street-Porter admitted she was ‘sick with jealousy’ as Denise Welch made an exciting announcement on Wednesday’s Loose Women.

    During the latest instalment, Denise, 66, revealed that she would be appearing in an upcoming episode of Emmerdale, which means she has now appeared in all four of the soaps.

    Soap watchers will recall that Denise played Natalie Barnes in Corrie from 1997 to 2000, Alison Slater in EastEnders in 2016, Trish Minniver in Hollyoaks from 2021 to 2022 and now a character called Heidi in an upcoming Emmerdale episode.

    Denise’s co-stars were left delighted over her milestone with host Ruth Langsford even handing her a mini trophy. However, one person who wasn’t impressed was Janet, 77, who admitted she was ‘sick with jealousy’.

    Janet Street-Porter admitted she was 'sick with jealousy' as Denise Welch made an exciting announcement on Wednesday's Loose Women
    Janet Street-Porter admitted she was ‘sick with jealousy’ as Denise Welch made an exciting announcement on Wednesday’s Loose Women

    Ruth joked: “You should have seen Janet’s face, she was like this!” as she mimicked her co-star to which Janet responded with all the soaps she has been in, revealing she has had roles in Neighbours, Hollyoaks and Benidorm, as well as attempting to land a part in Casualty.

    However, Denise quickly pointed out: “Benidorm is not a soap! A soap is a continuing drama not if it’s a different series” to which a fiery Janet replied: “Oh you nitpicker, you nitpicker!” Getting the final word in Denise quipped: “I’ve also been in Benidorm so there you go!”

    Defusing the situation, Ruth joked: “This is like soaps Top Trumps!” to which Denise pointed out: “Janet’s not even an actress so why would she want to be in them?”

    Elsewhere, Denise teased her upcoming Emmerdale role, saying: “I’m going to be in Emmerdale but, I say but, it’s not a but – but it’s a one-off hour-long special.

    Denise, 66, revealed that she would be appearing in an upcoming episode of Emmerdale, which means she has now appeared in all four of the soaps
    Denise, 66, revealed that she would be appearing in an upcoming episode of Emmerdale, which means she has now appeared in all four of the soaps(Image: ITV)

    “It’s the first time Emmerdale have ever done it, for those of you who are fans of Emmerdale, there has been a very powerful year-long story of domestic abuse which of course appealed to me when I knew I’d be part of it because of our Facing It Together campaign.

    “This is the culmination of that story so the episode takes place exclusively between the court and the jury. I am one of the heads of the jury, called Heidi, obviously I can’t say what the outcome is but it’s a very powerful episode and some of the lines are taken from true cases.

    “Refuge have seen it and they’re thrilled with how it’s being depicted! It was incredible to be a part of it”, adding that the episode will air later in December.

  • ITV I’m A Celebrity chaos as star’s parachute blows off course on first day of filming

    ITV I’m A Celebrity chaos as star’s parachute blows off course on first day of filming

    I’m A Celebrity starts this Sunday, but some of the campmates have already shown signs of struggling Down Under – and they haven’t even got into the jungle yet!

    The stars of this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get me Out of Here! have touched down in Australia.

    But day one of filming didn’t exactly go to plan! For their first ‘task’, the celebs had to jump out of a plane with a parachute, landing on the beach at famous Aussie hotspot Byron Bay. But while some of the cast did it smoothly, others found it a bit of a struggle.

    Journalist and Loose Women panellist Jane Moore battled strong winds during her descent, so much so that she was blown off course and landed amongst some tourists instead of her fellow campmates.

    Loose Women star Jane Moore has blown off course as she parachuted to the beach
    Loose Women star Jane Moore has blown off course as she parachuted to the beach (Image: Tim Merry/Staff Photographer)

    But she eventually found her way to the other celebs – and looked extremely relieved to have made it as she embraced Coleen Rooney – this year’s most high profile signing.

    The 38-year-old WAG, who is married to Wayne Rooney, is thought to be receiving a cool £1.5 million to appear on the ITV show – the highest sum paid to any contestant ever.

    Social media star and podcast GK Barry donned a white jumpsuit, reminiscent of something Kylie might wear.

    DJ and TV presenter Melvin Odoom was also waiting on the sand to greet Jane as she finally arrived.

    Jane Moore finally reaches her fellow campmates after landing amongst some tourists
    Jane finally reaches her fellow campmates after landing amongst some tourists(Image: Tim Merry/Staff Photographer)

    Elsewhere Tulisa looked on fine form as she donned a Tomb Raider style outfit for her grand entrance.

    The N-Dubz star and former X Factor judge came over all Lara Croft as she donned a white crop top which she teamed with on-trend matching cargo pants.

    She was pictured running to get into a waiting helicopter at a luxury waterfront mansion. The campmates – who were split into two groups – then had to then skydive down to the beach.

    Tulisa looked on fine form as she donned a Tomb Raider style outfit
    Tulisa looked on fine form as she donned a Tomb Raider style outfit(Image: Tim Merry/Staff Photographer)

    Showing she might be a strong contender for the Bushtucker Trials, 36-year-old Tulisa seemed to take it all in her stride.

    And she even managed to look cool as she touched down on the sand in her parachute.

    One onlooker said: “Danny and Tulisa came down perfectly but then the wind got up and Jane was pushed off course. She didn’t seem to mind though and gave the thumbs up and held her arms aloft for the ITV cameras.”

    Tulisa
    Tulisa looks like an action star as she touches down on the sand(Image: Tim Merry/Staff Photographer)

    McFly’s Danny Jones didn’t look like he had a head for heights after his jump.

    Looking a bit green around the gills, The Voice UK judge might struggle if fans vote for him to do anything high up when it comes to his trials.

    And former Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse, who was pictured running to do her skydive, has already revealed she is “terrified of snakes”.

    McFly's Danny Jones didn't look like he had a head for heights after his jump
    McFly’s Danny Jones didn’t look like he had a head for heights after his jump(Image: Tim Merry/Staff Photographer)

    Former Strictly Star Oti Mabuse runs to do her sky dive
    Former Strictly Star Oti Mabuse runs to do her sky dive(Image: Tim Merry/Staff Photographer)

    Other celebs appearing on this year’s series include Coronation Street star Alan Halsall, famous for playing lovable Tyrone Dobbs.

    It will be interesting to see how he fares in the trials as the 42-year-old says he is fearless. He bragged: “I’m not scared of anything at home but if you were to put ten snakes on my head, I don’t know how I would feel about that as clearly I’ve never been in that situation before!”

    Ex-champion boxer Barry McGuigan, who was known in the 80s as The Clones Cyclone, is also heading into the jungle and thinks he’ll do pretty well too. He said: “I don’t exactly enjoy hanging out with rats and snakes and spiders… but I don’t have a phobia of any of them.”

    Dean McCullough looks like he can't believe he just skydived as he touched down
    Dean McCullough looks like he can’t believe he just skydived as he touched down (Image: Tim Merry/Staff Photographer)

    Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough completes the line up so far. Though it’s rumoured there could be one of two secret campmates who haven’t been formerly announced yet.

    Filming is expected to continue tomorrow before the 10 celebrities all head into camp at the weekend.

    On Wednesday night the Mirror told how a pair of celebs will be joint leaders in the camp after winning an opening competition – dubbed Snakes And Leaders – which is a race to the finish line once the famous faces choose teams.

    The pairs challenge is a huge makeover as the show normally starts with a Walk The Plank style opening on top of a building in the Gold Coast.

    Executive producer Olly Nash said: “This year we’re going out for an ultra competitive series, you’ve got a really positive cast, everybody’s really happy and up for it. All the celebrities will be pairing up into pairs, and those five pairs will go head to head in a number of challenges.

    The winners will become the first leaders of camp, exempt from all chores, and live in the leaders Lodge, and they’ll be running camp, setting up the way they want and the way they like for the first few days.”

    The camp has also had a revamp with the new Leader’s Lodge. It features comfy beds sheltered from the rain, nice plush pillows and big duvets.

  • I’m A Celeb’s GK Barry opened up about two health problems ahead of jungle appearance

    I’m A Celeb’s GK Barry opened up about two health problems ahead of jungle appearance

    I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! star GK Barry has opened up about her recent health struggles, claiming she was ‘on the verge of death’ before entering the jungle

    GK Barry attends The Pride of Britain Awards 2024 at The Grosvenor House Hotel on October 21, 2024 in London, England
    The 25-year-old opened up about a number of health troubles she’s faced recently(Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage)

    GK Barry has unveiled the health struggles she’s faced, just days before her stint in the I’m A Celebrity jungle begins. The 25-year-old has faced a tough time health-wise, but she’s determined as she prepares for the 2024 series.

    Recalling the chaotic recent weeks with humour, Grace shared why she had to skip out on the Pride Of Britain Awards afterparty. According to the Daily Record, she said: “I’ve been so ill to the point where my manager got me a drip.

    “Have you ever heard anything like it? It’s giving LA. She said, ‘This is enough now you’re actually on the verge of death’.” After spotting pus in her throat, Barry received antibiotics to address her tonsillitis.

    But it didn’t stop there – as she then encountered gut troubles while preparing for a live appearance on Loose Women. Her manager even suggested a drip to quickly improve her condition.

    On her podcast, Saving Grace, she went on: “I thought I’d get the drip and be like, ‘Let’s do the London marathon’, we did the drip and I went for a nap. How does that work? So yeah I wouldn’t suggest it.”

    Despite these setbacks, Grace is focusing on recovery and nutrition to ensure she can handle the jungle’s dietary challenges. The star’s terrified of what the ITV show might bring, confessing she hates animals, flying, sleeping outside and not having a phone on hand.

    Tulisa Contostavlos Coleen Rooney, Barry McGuigan, Danny Jones, Melvin O'Doom, Oti Mabuse, Alan Halsall, Jane Moore, GK Barry and Dean McCullough
    GK Barry is on this year’s series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!(Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

    She added: “Physically, I’ve been feeding myself up though because my manager was like ‘you’re not lasting’… You get I think it’s like 600 calories a day, she was like you need to eat up so you’ve got s**t to burn.

    “So I’ve been eating everything, creams, Chinese take-out, I’ve been acting like I’m on death throw actually.”

  • Penny Lancaster reveals secret to two-decade romance with Rod Stewart in rare admission

    Penny Lancaster reveals secret to two-decade romance with Rod Stewart in rare admission

    Loose Women panellist and former model Penny Lancaster has been married to music legend Sir Rod Stewart since 2007 and they are more in love than ever after being together over two decades

    Penny Lancaster has discussed her long romance with husband Rod Stewart
    Penny Lancaster has discussed her long romance with husband Rod Stewart

    Penny Lancaster has revealed the secret to her longstanding romance with Rod Stewart.

    On Loose Women today, the panel – which also included Kelly Brook, Myleene Klass and anchor Charlene White – discussed romance and finding love, and if any of them were romantic. It was then that Penny confessed how she keeps things going with her husband Rod, who she married back in 2007 and they have been together for nearly two decades.

    Speaking about how her romance with Rod has blossomed over the years and how they keep the love alive, she said: “It’s just paying attention to detail. It’s understanding somebody and their needs and what they like and showing up for them and what brought you together in the beginning. I know life gets really busy but it’s those little tiny glimmers.

    “Sometimes I look across the crowded room at him. He did write a song for me. We’re still very much in love.”

    Penny and Rod are more in love than ever
    Penny and Rod are more in love than ever(Image: Getty Images)

    Her fellow panellist Myleene Klass revealed that the pair are clearly in love as she recalled a time they sat together at an event.

    I sat at a table with you guys and you only have eyes for each other. They’re like school kids, they’re adorable!” she said, as the rest of the panel praised the couple’s longstanding romance.

    Earlier this year, the couple were hit with claims their marriage had reached a “stalemate” over their home in Beverly Hills.

    The Loose Women panel spoke about romance today
    The Loose Women panel spoke about romance today

    Issuing a statement, Rod insisted: “There is absolutely no rift between Penny and I, and no disagreement on where we should reside, in fact it’s the opposite. We moved permanently back to our beloved Britain a year ago but are fortunate to also have homes in different countries, which we love to visit. Originally we did think it made sense to sell our house in LA, but having spent a wonderful time there this summer with family and friends during my Vegas residency we realised that it makes sense to keep our house there. Penny and I could not be more in love with each other after 27 glorious years. Please trust me on this… there’s no disharmony in our marriage.”

    Rod later described him as a “very lucky man” to be married to Penny and praised their connection.

  • Vanessa Feltz won’t ‘settle’ as she finds dream young man – ‘She wants to feel desired’

    Vanessa Feltz won’t ‘settle’ as she finds dream young man – ‘She wants to feel desired’

    Vanessa Feltz has been through a lot when it comes to relationships, but it looks like the former TalkTV star is ready to find love once again – but with a much younger man

    Vanessa feltz blue sparkly gown
    Vanessa Feltz could be looking for romance again with a younger man(Image: Getty Images)

    Vanessa Feltz’s life has been quite the whirlwind recently. After ending her 16-year relationship with Ben Ofoedu following allegations of his infidelity, and even confessing to jumping out of a moving car during their confrontation, it seems the TV presenter is ready to love again – but this time, she’s setting her sights on a younger man.

    A source told OK! that Vanessa, who is known for her youthful spirit and playful nature, is ideally looking for a younger partner. They shared: “Vanessa is ideally looking for a younger man, she’s young at heart and loves to joke around and be playful so she finds more of that with younger guys. She knows she’s getting older but still wants a fun relationship and to feel desired rather than just settling down, so she’d love to find the perfect man who is a bit younger.”

    Vanessa and ex fiance Ben were together for 16 years
    Vanessa and ex fiance Ben were together for 16 years(Image: Getty Images for Orion Books)

    Vanessa wearing furry winter coat
    Vanessa is now reportedly looking for a ‘toy boy’(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)

    The 62 year old star isn’t new to dating younger men – she reportedly dated 33 year old model Stefan-Pierre Tomlin earlier this year and was previously engaged to Phats and Small singer Ben, 52. Vanessa herself admitted that “older men are no longer intriguing” and candidly explained why she’s lost interest in them, bluntly stating that men “aren’t fanciable past 55”.

    She told You Magazine: “In general, chaps fall off the fanciable precipice the minute they sail north of 55.Vanessa further opened up, saying: “Pre-55, males are still convincing pistol-packers. After that point, they shrivel physically, intellectually and spiritually.”

    The star then discussed what older women seek in their sex lives, such as ‘trying new things’, and pointed out the common ground between her age group and younger men—’enthusiasm’. Despite heartbreaks, including spending 635 of the last 636 nights alone after her split from her ex, nicknamed ‘One Hit Wonder’, and a painful divorce from the father of her children and orthopaedic surgeon Michael Krurer, who insulted her before leaving, Vanessa hasn’t lost faith in love, though she’s done with “wannabes”.

    Speaking to OK!, she conveyed her hope: “I hope one day Cupid will pierce me with his arrow and I will find true love again. However, I’m not prepared to settle. My last relationship has put me off dating a wannabe. I’ve had enough of being somebody’s access-all-areas lanyard.”

    Moreover, a source has also shared that her quest for love has always been a passionate journey, but she’s committed to finding ‘the one’. They said: “Vanessa is always looking for love, but she knows this time it needs to be the right one because she has been burnt in the past and the whole situation with Ben did really hurt her. She’s still out all the time and is hoping Mr. Right is out there – even better if he’s a toy boy.”

    Ruth Langsford on Loose Women
    Vanessa is supporting her friend Ruth Langsford (Image: ITV)

    Meanwhile, Vanessa’s longtime pal Ruth Langsford could benefit from this hard-earned insight, following her own recent split. Back in July, it was publicly declared: “Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.”

    This former TV couple first got together back in 1997 and had their son Jack in 2002. Fast forward to 2010 and the scene was set at Cheltenham Races where Eamonn popped the question, having previously asked Ruth’s mother for her blessing, leading to their wedding within the year. But times change, and 64 year old Eamonn is now getting cosy with his new partner Katie Alexander, spotted post-cruise in the Med earlier this year.

    Our source explained that Ruth Langsford, who’s a familiar face on This Morning, isn’t quite ready to jump back into the dating scene despite what her close pal Vanessa might hope. The source says: “Ruth is still taking time for herself and Vanessa knows that, she’s not in a place to be dating again and things aren’t there so she hasn’t been persuading her.”However, ‘glam-ma’ Vanessa, adored by grandchildren Zekey, Neroli, AJ and Cecily, has mentioned that she’s been a pillar of support for Ruth post-split. She said: “I completely respect her desire, quite rightly, to keep this as, you know, from her perspective, dignified, quiet, you know, and just deal with it, yeah, on her own, privately. So, of course, she’s my actual friend in real life. I’ve been in contact, but I certainly respect her, and admire her dignity, and her silence over this, and that’s really all I want to say about it.”

  • Loose Women fans ‘refuse to believe’ Nadia Sawalha’s real age as she breaks down in tears

    Loose Women fans ‘refuse to believe’ Nadia Sawalha’s real age as she breaks down in tears

    Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha broke down in tears on Friday’s episode over an emotional message from her family as she celebrated a huge milestone

    Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha was emotional on Friday’s episode as she celebrated a huge milestone live on air.

    During the latest instalment, the panellists revealed that Nadia, whose birthday is on 18 November, was turning 60 as they dedicated the episode to her with plenty of surprises.

    And it was one surprise in particular that left her breaking down in tears as her husband, Mark Adderley, and eldest daughter Maddie, 21, shared heartfelt messages to her which were played on air.

    In her daughter’s message, she said: “I love you so much and I just want you to know how grateful I am to have somebody like you in my life, let alone as my mother. I am so thankful for all the hugs, all the advice, all the times that you’ve been there for me and supported me. All the times you’ve told me the truth even when I’ve been not wanting to hear it.

    Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha was emotional on Friday's episode as she celebrated a huge milestone live on air
    Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha was emotional on Friday’s episode as she celebrated a huge milestone live on air(Image: ITV)

    “I just really want you to feel how loved you are today. You are an amazing woman and I hope to be a quarter of the woman you are when I fully grow up. You inspire me every single day and I just hope you see how truly incredible you really are. I just love you so much and just have a beautiful birthday and yeah, I love you.”

    Nadia was left wiping tears after the message to which co-star Kaye Adams joked: “We knew we’d get you to cry at the end!” Talking about the sweet videos, Nadia said: “That was really beautiful, thank you! There’s no better present is there in the world.

    “Maddie, she was born on Christmas Day, so no Christmas present will ever be better than that! To hear that, with all the worries we have as parents, that is very beautiful.”

    Nadia's husband Mark Adderley, and eldest daughter Maddie, 21, shared heartfelt messages to her which were played on air
    Nadia’s husband Mark Adderley, and eldest daughter Maddie, 21, shared heartfelt messages to her which were played on air

    Elsewhere on the show, Nadia was surprised by her sister, Dina Sawalha, who had baked her a birthday cake and presented it live on air, as well as sharing some sweet words about her sibling.

    Taking to Twitter, now X, viewers couldn’t believe Nadia was turning 60 due to her age-defying looks. One person said: “I refuse to believe Nadia Sawalha is 60. Nope. #LooseWomen” while a different account added: “To be fair to Nadia, she’s wearing very well for 60. I thought she was about 50. #LooseWomen.”

  • ‘Katie Price and I shared a kiss – she told me I was beautiful,’ says Jessica Alves

    ‘Katie Price and I shared a kiss – she told me I was beautiful,’ says Jessica Alves

    Reality star Jessica Alves has opened up about her friendship with former glamour model Katie Price and the ‘friendly kiss’ they shared at the UK Glamour Awards recently

    Katie and Jessica
    Jessica opened up about her and Katie’s kiss

    At 41, reality star Jessica Alves is embracing a sense of inner peace and has decided to step back from the reality TV world. “I find them very draining,” she admits. The Brazilian-British TV personality, formerly known as “The Human Ken Doll” before her transition, credits television for many things, not least her cherished friendship with Katie Price, whom she met on Loose Women seven years ago. At the recent UK Glamour Awards, Jessica and Katie set tongues wagging with what appeared to be more than a friendly peck, but Jessica insists it was just a “friendly kiss”.

    In an exclusive chat with OK!, Jessica delves into how reality TV has reshaped her life, the shared cosmetic surgery experiences and relationship advice with Katie, and what’s next for the duo.

    Jessica Alves
    The star said that every bit of her body has been modified

    Hi, Jessica! We saw you with Katie Price at the UK Glamour Awards. Do the pair of you go way back?

    Katie and I met seven years ago on Loose Women, when she was one of the panellists. I was a guest on the show for an interview and that day I was sitting next to her. We were talking about the thread lift – the treatment – and that she had got that done. She was very happy with the results. I said, “Well, I also had that done a while ago and I’m very happy with the results too.” We exchanged numbers and we have been friends ever since.

    Does Katie secretly want to look like you?

    I don’t think that she wants to look like me at all, no. I’m the one who looks up to her as a woman, not only for her appearance, but also for her strength. She’s a fighter and a warrior. I told her the other day, “Listen, you look beautiful, you look great. Everything that you have been through in your life – you are such a great mum, you’re so good to Harvey. You have your downs and lows and here you are – you’re a role model to most women really in this country.” What I like about her is that she’s so genuine.

    At the UK Glamour Awards you shared a kiss with Katie…

    Yes, the kiss was something very organic. We were talking looking into each other’s eyes and she said to me, “Jessica, you are so beautiful. I love you so much.” And I said, “I love you too – you are stunning.” It was after us having a one-to-one conversation about love and relationships. We were talking about the previous relationship that I had and having my heart broken and she just came and gave me a kiss and then I kissed her back and… then obviously there were photographers there. It was a friendly kiss. I’m 41 years old. I have never had an experience with a female, even in my former life.

    Jessica and Katie
    Jessica and Katie are close pals

    Do you open up to each other a lot about your relationships?

    We do. Even before, when she was in her two previous relationships, we’d talk about it and I would give her advice. I was recently heartbroken and she told me in the beginning of my last relationship to be careful. Looking back, I should have listened.

    You began to transition in January 2020. How has it been for you?

    It’s not something that I feel comfortable talking about, but it is something I can’t get away from. I’d say my life started very late, but I love being a woman. Being a woman is a gift – it’s the most amazing thing. I had a wonderful life before, but I reached a point that I wasn’t happy, so I had to do everything that I could to be the woman I wanted to be. I do celebrate femininity and being a woman and I love every single cell of my body – I’m so blessed. I thank God every day.

    You are TV gold – is there any other reality show that you would like to do?

    No, I have been there, done that. Reality shows are not for me any more. I find them very draining. They are heavily edited, for a start. The only exception is I would do Celebrity Big Brother again in order to get my message across and also to give the public a chance to get to know me better.

    Would you be able to detail all the surgery that you’ve had over the years?

    Everything in my body has been touched, even my hands and my feet. Every single inch of my body has been modified. It hasn’t been easy, it’s been very painful, very expensive, very risky. I’ve got to the point where I’m scared of needles. I’m scared of feeling pain. I have had 12 nose jobs. It went wrong. It wasn’t a choice to have such a small nose, but because I’ve had so many complications, I needed to have a total nose reconstruction.

    Do you have any future surgery plans?

    I don’t. I had a facelift two weeks ago. I would say maybe just static treatments such as skin tightening, lasers, hyaluronic acid and fillers – procedures like that just to maintain my appearance.

    Jessica and Katie kissing
    Jessica recently kissed Katie

    Do you and Katie share the same surgeon?

    So she had her surgery and then I went back and had mine in Turkey. Also, my breast implant surgery is in Brussels. It was my breast surgeon in Brussels that I referred to her and she went there and got hers done. So we do, we exchange tips on surgery. She wants to get some more work done, which she’s going to be getting in January in Brussels. Obviously, I cannot tell what it is but she’s getting more work done with the same doctor in the first week of January.

    Have you offered Katie any advice in terms of surgery?

    Honestly, I don’t think that she needs anything. I tell her, “Listen, you’re so beautiful, but if you want to get it done, go and do it. But you just don’t need it at all.” She says the same to me. She says, “Now, you’re looking perfect. You’re mesmerising. You don’t need anything else done.” Which I agree with right now – I don’t. We’re just very kind to one another and, even though we don’t agree with each other’s extensive surgery, we still support each other all the way.

  • Ruth Langsford heads to Australia for I’m A Celebrity after ‘tough year’

    Ruth Langsford heads to Australia for I’m A Celebrity after ‘tough year’

    Ruth Langsford is reportedly swapping the comfort of the Loose Women panel chair for the humidity of the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! jungle to support a close friend

    Ruth Langsford (L) and Eamonn Holmes attend The TRIC Awards 2022 at The Grosvenor House Hotel on July 06, 2022
    Ruth Langsford jetting to Australia for I’m A Celebrity after shock Eamonn Holmes split(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)

    Ruth Langsford is being flown to Australia to take park in the imminent new season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! following her shock split from Eamonn Holmes.

    After being confirmed as one of the contestants, she said in a pre-show interview: “I will fill the hours with good chat. I find people really interesting and I want to have organic conversations. I won’t be like, ‘Tell me about the time…’ but I will be asking questions just because I am interested. I hope they (my fellow campmates) don’t get offended!”

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    The 2024 season of I’m A Celeb starts this weekend(Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

    Ruth is tipped to appear on the new I’m A Celeb companion series, I’m A Celebrity…Unpacked which will be hosted by Joel Dommett, Kemi Rodgers and Sam Thompson. And she will be in the wings to support Jane during her time in the jungle – which she is said to be hoping will be a welcome distraction from her marriage meltdown.

    A source told The Sun: “It’s been a tough year for Ruth and she’s been putting her best foot forward, she’s thrilled to have been asked to appear on this the spin off show and fly to Australia ahead of Christmas. She’s rooting for Jane and can’t wait to give her opinion on how she is getting on.” The source added: “The production team are particularly excited they have landed Ruth to join them as they think she’ll be amazing and give the new format a boost.”

    Fans of Ruth were gobsmacked earlier this year when it was announced her marriage to Eamonn, 64, had come to an abrupt end after 14 years – while their romance stretched back to 1996. They confirmed their split through a representative, who said back in May: “Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.”

    Before entering the jungle, Jane said her “mum” skills will also come into play after as well as her interviewing skills. She declared: “I have been on this planet a long time and I will be the person who will try to help them out. My two daughters are really up for me doing it and my youngest one keeps telling me: ‘Mum, it is going to be amazing’. If there is someone young in there struggling, I know it will appeal to my maternal side. But cooking you will not find me putting myself forward for. I am not a good cook, I am rubbish. I know the food is going to taste pretty insipid too.”