Table of contents for Issue 1385 in Heat

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been open about their desire for privacy, in particular when it comes to their two children, Archie and Lilibet. Previously revealing why they've chosen not show their faces on social media or in the press, Meghan said, ‘Our kids are amazing. But all you want to do as parents is protect them.’ However, after the Duchess of Sussex showed most of Lilibet's face in a Valentine's Day post, it seems that the couple have now made a U-turn, with sources telling heat that Meghan believes her children are her only hope to save her struggling lifestyle brand, As Ever. ‘It's no secret that Meghan is panicking and desperately scrabbling to find ways to build her audience,’ an insider says. ‘She's been advised that getting…

Jennifer Aniston and partner Jim Curtis seem more smitten than ever, with the loved-up hypnotherapist recently taking to Instagram to publicly celebrate the actress on her 57th birthday. And with reports that the Friends star is getting ready to marry for a third time, sources now tell heat the couple are looking at saying ‘I do’ in Greece. ‘Jen is beyond excited. She's walking on air to have finally met the man she says is the true love of her life,’ an insider says. ‘She can't wait to marry him – they haven't announced an engagement, but it's an open secret that she's said yes. Jim's mentioned a number of times doing it in Greece this summer and Jen loves that, as well, so that's looking like the plan. It…

I do! Maya Hawke & Christian Lee Hutson Stranger Things star Maya, 27, married singer Christian, 35, in a surprise Valentine's Day ceremony in New York. She was joined by castmates, as well as parents Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman. Loved up! Cruz Beckham & Jackie Apostel Cruz, 21, and Jackie, 30, looked smitten as they marked Valentine's Day together. Sharing a heartfelt Instagram tribute, she gushed about her boyfriend, ‘With you, everything is clear, there is zero noise.’ I do! Lucy Pinder & Russell Martin Former glamour model, Lucy, 42, and Premier League manager Russell, 40, have officially tied the knot. The newlyweds first went public with their relationship just 18 months ago.…

CHICO SLIMANI He was the cheeky goat-herding stripper who left The X Factor's head judge Simon Cowell unimpressed with his performances in the 2005 series. But Chico Slimani had the last laugh when his debut single It's Chico Time became the UK's number-one song in February 2006, knocking Madonna's Sorry off the top spot in the charts. Now 54, Chico's pop days are long gone. Married to Daniyela Rakic-Slimani, the couple are parents to 19-year-old daughter Lalla-Khira, an aspiring singer herself, and son Zacharia, 15. Since suffering a stroke in 2018, Chico has focused on his health with Block Fit – a dance, combat, HIIT and meditation workout – and HU Breath meditation retreats, while still dabbling in music. We caught up with him to find out more… Can you…

The world's most famous dog show is making a return to Channel 4 next month, with a new face joining the presenting team at Crufts. Teaming up with regular host Clare Balding, Claudia Winkleman will be on hand to deliver this year's live coverage of the four-day furry event. She's admitted to being ‘obsessed’ with the popular show and after becoming a dog mum last year to Skip, her one-year-old King Charles Spaniel, Claudia, 54, is the perfect candidate for the job. Roving reporter Radzi Chinyanganya is back, too, along with Paralympian Ellie Simmonds, who will present interviews and features live from Birmingham's NEC. Here, Claudia opens up about her latest TV gig and reveals whether Skip is a contender for Crufts… This feels like something very different for you……

They're the power couple of Strictly Come Dancing, and after almost 16 years together, Aljaž Škorjanec and Janette Manrara are still each other's favourite dance partner. Meeting at London studios Dance Attic in 2010, Slovenian dancer Aljaž has previously described falling in ‘love at first sight’ with his now-wife – and he popped the question five years later at the same studios. They tied the knot in 2017 and welcomed their daughter Lyra in July 2023 – an arrival that Janette, 42, says made them ‘fall in love all over again’. As well as being busy parents, their work lives show no signs of slowing down – and the couple have just wrapped on strutting their stuff on the Strictly Live tour across the UK. Aljaž, 35 – who competed…

In Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, there's a pool party sequence in which Leo Woodall's character Roxster, the new object of Bridget's affection, dives into the pool before emerging in slow motion all wet and glistening, showing off his impressive physique. Well, now, in this new adaptation of a 2022 acclaimed novel by Julia May Jonas, Woodall plays the title character, Vlad, who also has a very similar pool party moment when he dives into his fellow literature professor's pool and emerges in slow motion, showing off his impressive physique. The remarkably similar scenes underline the fact that Leo, who first came to our attention in season two of The White Lotus, is now the go-to actor if you need a lust object in your TV show or movie.…

CHANNEL 4, THURSDAY 5 MARCH, 3PM & 7.30PM We've always enjoyed Channel 4's coverage of the world's most prestigious dog show, providing as it does endless cute canine action, but now it's even more unmissable as Claudia Winkleman is joining in as co-presenter (see page 34 for more details). She'll be taking her place among the classic team of Clare Balding (two national treasures for the price of one!), reporter Radzi Chinyanganya, and commentators Jim Rosenthal and Graham Partridge, all happening live at the National Exhibition Centre. The action kicks off this afternoon with the Flyball competition – like a relay race for pooches, plus special guest Ellie Simmonds returns to her home patch in Birmingham for dog-based chat. Then, in the evening, it's the Working Group competition, with the…

LADIES OF LONDON: THE NEW REIGN HAYU, FRIDAY 6 MARCH Meet the new cast: Lady Emma Thynn, Martha Sitwell, Mark-Francis Vandelli, Lottie Kane, Missè Beqiri, Kimi Murdoch, Myka Meier and Margo Stille. PREVIEW THE DINOSAURS NETFLIX, FRIDAY 6 MARCH Four-part docuseries tracing the rise and fall of the dinosaurs, produced by Steven Spielberg, who knows a thing or two about Jurassic creatures. THE HEAT ITV2, TUESDAY 24 FEBRUARY, 9PM Olivia Attwood hosts this new cooking competition with added dating/romantic element, as contenders gather in chef Jean-Christophe Novelli's new Barcelona restaurant.…

PRIME VIDEO, WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH There have been so many films and TV shows inspired by or adapted from the stories featuring the character of Sherlock Holmes recently, it's difficult to keep track. It all started when Benedict Cumberbatch took the role in Sherlock and turned into an overnight sensation. Around the same time, Guy Ritchie made his Sherlock Holmes movie, and since then we've had American shows like Elementary and the current Watson. Now, Ritchie is back directing this new take on the character, with Hero Fiennes Tiffin (Picture This) as Sherlock Holmes when he's in his late teens. In this series, he's sent by his brother Mycroft (Max Irons) to Oxford University, and he soon meets his future nemesis James Moriarty (Donal Finn), before getting dragged into a…

SKY ATLANTIC/NOW, MONDAY 2 MARCH, 9PM As if to remind us that Sky Atlantic and NOW will still be showing loads of HBO shows despite the imminent arrival of streaming service HBO Max on 26 March, here's a major new HBO limited series about a bunch of adults who end up using a dating app to broaden their ‘sexual pathways’. ‘DTF’ in this case stands for ‘Down to f**k’, and the driver of this sexual experimentation is local TV weatherman Clark Forrest, played by the always-excellent Jason Bateman (Ozark), who persuades his reluctant colleague Floyd (David Harbour, Stranger Things), that their sex lives could do with a refresh. (At this point, our thoughts inevitably turn to Lily Allen's alleged revelations about Harbour on her last album.) The subsequent love triangle…

CERT 18, 113 minutes, in cinemas 27 February STARRING: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Isabel May DIRECTOR: Kevin Williamson THE PLOT: Scream survivor Sidney Prescott (Campbell) has built a new life for herself in smalltown Indiana – until a new Ghostface killer targets her teenage daughter Tatum (May). WHAT'S RIGHT/WRONG WITH IT? Casting pluses and minuses. Neve Campbell – missing from Scream 6 due to salary wrangles – now returns with a story that puts her back in the spotlight. However, the main characters of the last two Scream films – sisters played by Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega – are absent. VERDICT: Kevin Williamson, who wrote the first two Scream films, now directs his first for the famed slasher series, also co-writing. Franchise fans, get ready to welcome back the OG…

She was living her best life at son Cruz's 21st birthday party last weekend, but insiders say that behind the scenes, Victoria Beckham is still in turmoil over the feud with eldest son Brooklyn. Adding to her woes, she fears her famous friends could be making things worse, after the Beckhams’ longtime pal Gordon Ramsay spoke out in an interview to firmly defend Vic and David. Now, heat has learned that Victoria is begging her A-list pals to keep tight-lipped amid fears that Brooklyn could drop further bombshells – or even deliver a deeply damaging tell-all. We're told, ‘While Vic desperately wants Brooklyn back, she also wants to tread carefully and doesn't want to poke the bear. So many of her pals have offered to speak up on her behalf…

Earlier this month, Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton became everyone's favourite shock new showbiz pairing when they went public at the Super Bowl, following a romantic weekend in the Cotswolds. And now, heat has learned that the lovebirds are hoping to achieve Hollywood power couple status after ‘quietly signing off on a watertight contract’. A source tells us, ‘They've been eyeing up a series of lucrative collabs that will see them become one of Hollywood's richest couples, and it could really benefit both their careers. He's a global athlete with massive sponsors and she has a billion-dollar personal brand, so there have been conversations about boundaries and what they can and can't do image-wise. They can't afford any misunderstandings.’ The source continues, ‘There's a standard NDA clause that means no…

CLARE BALDING Her Tibetan terrier Archie sadly died in 2020, leaving a ‘dog-shaped hole’ in Clare and wife Alice's lives. She's yet to replace her beloved pet, but has shared that she plans to do so when the time's right. ELLIE SIMMONDS Ellie's made no secret of her love for dogs, and one day plans to home a rescue four-legged-friend. ‘I can't suit a big dog, but small to medium,’ she's said of her doggy wish list. RADZI CHINYANGANYA Pooch-lover Radzi shares an adorable Jack Russell cross named Olive with his mum. ‘For me, dogs just complete your life,’ the Blue Peter star said.…

As we mentally prepare ourselves for the release of Harry Styles’ first album in four years – Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally - on 6 March, we're also looking ahead to summer. Yes, the man with the sequin flares will be performing at Wembley Stadium for a record-breaking 12 glorious nights. OK, so we may have had to sell all our possessions to secure a spot in the nosebleed seats, but with actual living legend Shania Twain joining Harry as his support act, we know it's going to be worth every penny. So, if you've never experienced the pure joy of a Harry Styles gig, here's what you can expect… GENDER REVEALS The only thing better than Harry revealing the gender of our baby onstage would be if we…

EXTRAVAGANT ACCESSORIES The high-society ladies are rarely seen without a fascinator, embellished handbag or beautiful tiara. A pearl headband will add a romantic touch to any outfit, while a pair of flower earrings are the perfect finishing touch to a spring party look. SEXY CORSETS Corset tops offer the ultra-feminine style of Regency-era boudoir dressing, but can easily be paired with jeans, a midi skirt or leather trousers for a more modern take. Opt for lace or floral detailing for that real Bridgerton feel. STATEMENT SLEEVES From ruffles to puff sleeves, elaborate cuffs to dramatic draping, there's a lot of ways to add a contemporary regencycore twist to the dresses and tops in your wardrobe. FANCY FROCKS Whether promenading or attending a ball, the debutantes always don their best gowns.…

The object of your character's desire is Vladimir. What is it about him that intrigues her? She develops a deep obsession with Vladimir Vladinski. He's kind, he listens, he's courteous, he has old-school manners, he's thoughtful, he's interested in her writing career, he asks her questions that other people don't ask, and, of course, it's helpful that he is staggeringly handsome. But it's really his personality – his kindness, and the fact that he notices her. She feels seen. Tell us about working with Leo. What does he bring to the role of Vladimir? Leo brings soul to the role. And he's incredibly talented. I always tease him that acting seems very easy for him. I don't know how he does it, because I can never see the wheels turning.…

CHANNEL 4, SATURDAY 28 FEBRUARY, 9.15PM Joining the bulging roster of jammy celebs who get paid to basically go on an all-expenses-paid holiday is comedian Bill Bailey who, to be fair, is an amiable guide and travel companion on our trip to Vietnam. Fifty years after the end of the Vietnam war, Bill is exploring a country that has grown significantly in the last decade, but still holds onto its rich culture and traditions. Across the six episodes, he explores the centuries -old hill tribes in the north, gets swept up in the bustling markets of Ho Chi Minh City, and takes in the breathtaking beauty of Ha Long Bay. Colour us jealous.…

Sixth time's a charm for Jack Whitehall as he officially beats former A League Of Their Own co-star James Corden in hosting The BRITs the most times. The irreverent comedian remains a great choice, injecting much-needed humour into what can otherwise be a dry, back-slapping event. And, for the first time in the show's 48-year history, it will be coming live from the Co-Op Live Arena in Manchester – rather than London – adding to the excitement. AND THE NOMINEES ARE… It'll be a good night for the ladies as Olivia Dean and Lola Young both have five nominations a piece, going head-to-head in the Artist of the Year and Song of the Year categories. Sam Fender has four nominations, while Dave, Lily Allen, Fred again, Jim Legxacy and Wolf…

PARAMOUNT+, MONDAY 2 MARCH Yellowstone might have finished its run, but that doesn't mean we've seen the last of its characters. Here's a new spin-off series starring Luke Grimes, reprising his role as Kayce Dutton, son of Kevin Costner's John Dutton. The Yellowstone Ranch is behind him, and now he gets to use his Navy SEAL and cowboy skills, when he joins the US Marshals in Montana. It's basically a procedural in which Kayce and his team – Pete Calvin (Logan Marshall-Green), Belle Skinner (Arielle Kebbel), Andrea Cruz (Ash Santos) and Miles Kittle (Tatanka Means) – fight violent crims.…

EASTENDERS THE PRODIGAL RETURNS It's been one of EastEnders’ most emotional stories in years, but the tragic tale of Nigel's dementia hasn't been without its problems, principally the absence of his beloved stepdaughter Clare, the girl he brought up as his own. Thankfully, that's rectified this week when actress Gemma Bissix, on a break from her role in Hollyoaks, returns. Julie's far from welcoming, and there's more heartbreak when Nigel fails to recognise Clare. Can the pair reconnect before he goes into residential care? CORRIE MAYBE BABY With their wedding date set, what else could the Street's golden couple want to make their lives complete but a baby? As if by magic, Carla finds a tiny bundle of joy on her doorstep, so there won't even be any stretchmarks. The…

SHOPPING FOR LOVE 56 Days (Prime Video) is pretty far-fetched and crazy at points, but the most unbelievable thing? That a meet-cute in a supermarket actually leads to a full-blown romantic relationship. Though, maybe when you look like Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia, it does… HONEST WORK All celebs have got to have a side hustle these days, even Hollywood actors. Enter Jessica Alba and Honest Renovations (U&W). Having ‘basically come out the womb loving design’, the Fantastic Four star might not have official credentials, but she's got the likeability factor and can-do attitude that makes this series surprisingly addictive and heart-warming. CHEF'S KISS We've met Gordon Ramsay a few times over the years for his various TV launches – most recently for Gordon Ramsay's Future Food Stars (BBC1) –…

CERT 15, 114 minutes, in cinemas 27 February STARRING: Sergi Lopez, Bruno Núñez Arjona, Stefania Gadda DIRECTOR: Oliver Laxe THE PLOT: Middle-aged Spaniard Luis (Lopez) and his young son Esteban (Arjona) drive to a desert rave in Morocco, searching for their missing daughter/sister. She's not there, but they join a small convoy, forming bonds with an alternative community of anarchist punk ravers. WHAT'S RIGHT WITH IT? Powered by a pulsing electronic score, wind-whistling sound mix and scorching desert landscapes, Sirat is a feast for the eyes and ears – and the wildly pivoting storyline engrosses. WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT? To say why would be a spoiler, but some have found Sirat a traumatic watch. VERDICT: Oscar-nominated for best international feature and sound, this brilliantly original film truly is something special.…

TOURING THE UK FROM 12 MARCH Following its acclaimed premiere at Chichester Festival Theatre and its subsequent West End run at the @sohoplace, which has only just ended, this stage adaptation of the legendary John le Carré novel will go on tour around the UK from 12 March, with Ralf Little, of Royle Family and Death In Paradise fame, taking the lead role of British intelligence officer Alec Leamas. Adapted by David Eldridge, whose drama Betrayal has just aired on ITV, the story follows Leamas when he's sent into enemy territory by spy boss George Smiley, and meets Liz Gold, a librarian who threatens to thaw his cold heart. The tour begins at Curve Leicester and continues through to Bath in August. For tickets, go to spyonstage.com.…

The Solomon-Swash children are no strangers to the spotlight, having starred in the family's reality TV series, modelled for clothing brands and made regular appearances on Instagram. And heat can reveal that mum Stacey is ready to take things a step further and make her five kids huge stars in their own right. But armchair critics beware – the momager-in-waiting won't stand for any hate. ‘Stacey is happy for any of her children to have a career in showbiz if they want it. All of their appearances on the TV show and her socials have been about making sure they all feel happy and relaxed in front of the camera,’ an insider tells heat. ‘Stacey is very protective of all her children – she puts their health and happiness above…

Snowy escape Just 90 minutes from Geneva, the year-round resort of Morzine sits in the heart of the stunning Franco-Swiss Alps. Ideal for beginners and seasoned skiers alike, it's a snowy paradise with slopes for every level. However, there's more to this charming alpine village than just mountains. Morzine offers a lively après-ski scene (vin chaud, anyone?) alongside excellent restaurants, bakeries and delis to satisfy any foodie. Stay in a picture-postcard wooden chalet, ideal for unwinding and warming up after a day in the elements. And if you're more of a shorts-than-salopettes person, enjoy hiking, e-biking and summer sledging in the warmer months, while chalet hot tubs are year-round favourites. Take a lesson Most winter visitors head to Morzine for snow sports — but you don't need to be a…

Fresh from his big dog role in the amazing Celebrity Traitors, the great Jonathan Ross hosts this genuinely fascinating reality show/ social experiment in which 18 bold, brave people agree to be handcuffed to a total stranger in the hope of winning the eventual £100,000 prize. The nine pairs will have to deal with the harsh reality of being chained to each other 24/7, living their lives just inches apart. THE FORMAT Jonathan starts off the competition in a TV studio with a live audience. The competitors represent a cross section of British society and have never met each other before, but they're deliberately partnered with someone with opposing views and lifestyles. As the cuffs are locked with the duos either side of a special screen, a bit like Blind…

CHANNEL 4, THURSDAY 5 MARCH, 9PM This sobering documentary examines the tragic death of 14-year-old Molly Russell, who died in 2017 from an act of self-harm, as a result of depression and social media consumption, and her dad's subsequent fight for online safety. As well as charting the events that led up to Molly's death, it also explores the way that A I and big tech continue to infiltrate our lives every day. With the government announcing an urgent national conversation on the impact of tech on children's wellbeing and Elon Musk's A I chatbot Grok undergoing a formal Ofcom investigation, this one-off couldn't be more important or timely.…

Did you ever imagine you'd host The BRITs six times? I was fully expecting to just do it once, have an amazing experience and then be replaced, because I couldn't cut the mustard. It's great to be given the opportunity to keep coming back because I really do love it. There's nothing quite like it. Do you find it stressful? I used to think more about upsetting people, or people taking issue with some of the jokes. Nowadays, I think I'd be disappointed if people didn't [take offence] and just went, ‘Oh, yeah, your hosting was great. We loved all of it.’ If that happened, I'd think I've failed. I like it when, every now and again, someone gets a bee in their bonnet over something I've said. It shows…

SKY ONE/NOW, FRIDAY 6 MARCH Here's a new second season of the proudly childish and cheeky comedy series spun off from the Ted films, created by Seth MacFarlane (who also voices Ted), which came out in 2012 and 2015. The prequel series is set in the mid-1990s when the sweary teddy bear is in his senior year of high school alongside his best friend, the awkward doofus John Bennett. Together, they live a nice working-class family life in their Boston home with John's parents Matty and Susan and cousin Blaire. But it's the rude, slapstick stuff that happens in the school that amuses most.…

CHANNEL 4, FRIDAY 6 MARCH, 6.30PM If, like us, you've been obsessed with the Winter Olympics, you'll be happy to know you don't have to go freezing turkey because the Winter Paralympics are here to continue to entertain, thrill, terrify and inspire us for 10 days more days – woo-hoo! Racing driver-turned-presenter Billy Monger and former rugby union player Ed Jackson host throughout the day, former ParalympicsGB sit-skier Sean Rose and ex-Paralympics GB alpine skier Jade Etherington commentate, and award-winning presenter Ade Adepitan covers the highlights. Plus, Britain's most decorated Paralympic athlete, Dame Sarah Storey, and multi-gold-medal Paralympic swimming champion Alice Tai will be talking to the athletes and their loved ones. Bring it on – but first, this Opening Ceremony.…

SMALL PROPHETS (BBC2, Monday, 10pm) This unique comedy from writer/ creator/star Mackenzie Crook (Detectorists) is one of the weirdest, most wonderful TV delights of the year so far, with a glorious central performance from Pearce Quigley. THE WALSH SISTERS (BBC1, Saturday, 9.20pm) Everyone involved in this adaptation of the series of novels by the great Marian Keyes has done a brilliant job transplanting them from page to screen. INDUSTRY (BBC1, Monday, 10.40pm) It's the season finale of what has been the best series yet of the extraordinarily engrossing, constantly surprising drama – and it gets really intense and shocking in the end.…

CERT 15, 137 minutes, in cinemas 27 February STARRING: Amanda Seyfried, Lewis Pullman, Christopher Abbott DIRECTOR: Mona Fastvold THE PLOT: Growing up in Manchester in the middle of the 18th century, Ann Lee (Seyfried) forms a close bond with her brother William (Pullman). Together, they join a ‘shaking Quaker’ community that participates in religious reverie, with shouting, dancing and singing. After the pious Ann is dubbed a new Messiah, she leads her followers to a new life in America, where they establish their own religion – one that practises celibacy, to the chagrin of Ann's husband Abraham (Abbott). WHAT’S RIGHT WITH IT? From the same creative duo that brought us Oscar winner The Brutalist (except this time with Mona Fastvold directing, and Brady Corbet supporting his partner as co-writer and…

THE RUNNING MAN DVD/BLU-RAY, OUT 2 MARCH Writer/director Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz) adapts the classic Stephen King story set in a dystopian near future, when Ben (Glenn Powell) desperately needs cash to save his sick daughter. He enters TV game show The Running Man – offering a rich reward if he can survive 30 days of being hunted down by assassins. NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON'T DVD/BLU-RAY, OUT 2 MARCH Decent third entry in the magic-meets-crime caper franchise, which brings back the magicians known as ‘The Four Horsemen’ (played by Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco and Isla Fisher) to embark on an outrageous new heist. Rosamund Pike also stars. BRING HER BACK SKY CINEMA PREMIERE/NOW, FROM 28 FEB Beware: this film contains extreme body horror, as Andy (Billy…

PARADISE: OFFICIAL PODCAST Series star and superfan Ryan Michelle Bathé hosts this new podcast going behind the scenes of the twisty Disney+ hit Paradise. It starts with a season one recap episode before new eps drop weekly timed to cover each new episode of the drama. The podcast will feature interviews with the cast, creative team and scientific consultants from the series, including show creator Dan Fogelman and star Sterling K. Brown. HEATHCLIFF While we're all digesting the new film version of Wuthering Heights, this Audible audio drama looks into the three missing years from the original novel, and has a new take on the character of Heathcliff, depicting him less of a villain, and more of an anti-hero. Voiced by Daryl McCormack (Good Luck To You, Leo Grande), and written…

TV SCARPETTA Patricia Cornwell's bestselling Kay Scarpetta book series, following the investigations of the beloved forensic pathologist, finally comes to the screen in this drama, which stars Nicole Kidman in the title role, with Rosy McEwan as the young Scarpetta. Also starring Jamie Lee Curtis as her sister, with whom she has a difficult relationship. Prime Video, 11 March. TV THE PITT We've been waiting 18 months, but finally we'll get to see real-time medical drama sensation The Pitt when new streamer HBO Max launches at the end of this month. It stars Noah Wyle as a much put-upon doctor grappling with every kind of problem you can think of as he runs the emergency room at a Pittsburgh hospital. Arrives 26 March. FILM CALIFORNIA SCHEMIN’ Based on Gavin Bain's…