Table of contents for 3 December 2024 in Bella

She's spent six years at the helm of BBC Radio 2's flagship programme, but Zoe Ball has now announced that she will be leaving the channel's breakfast show. The long-standing presenter, 53 – who is mum to Woody, 23, and Nelly, 14, with ex-husband DJ Norman Cook (AKA Fatboy Slim) – revealed that she'd be stepping down from the show at the end of the year in order to focus on her family. Speaking live on air, Zoe explained, ‘After six years of fun times alongside you all on the breakfast show, I've decided it's time to step away from the early alarm call and start a new chapter.’ The presenter, who was the first female host of the breakfast shows on Radio 1 and 2, will be replaced on…

Ensuring Coleen Rooney doesn't have the last word in the jungle, fellow WAG Rebekah Vardy has hit back at her nemesis over her I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! appearance. Writing in her column for The Sun, former campmate Rebekah, 42 – who was the third star to be voted out during her stint on the ITV show in 2017 – said that watching Coleen's canoe capsize in the first episode was ‘the gift that keeps on giving’. And, after hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly repeatedly mocked her highly publicised libel lawsuit, she posted a bikini pic online, which she captioned, ‘That feeling when you are living rent-free in people's heads.’…

Go bold Mix and match this plush co-ord for endless outfit opportunities Everyday Essentials Make the trend work throughout the year with these casual pieces Perfect Pairing Style two shades together on the top and bottom to create a balanced silhouette all year round Classic Twist This versatile frock is the perfect alternative to the classic LBD Golden Glow Instantly elevate your outfit by mixing plush velour with silky textures…

Have fun with foliage or baubles and wrap a garland or two around your door frame Jazz up your door with a gorgeous, oversized wreath that will welcome any guests Keep it coordinated with a classic gold theme Three of the best:…

CAPRICORN 22 December — 20 January If you're the sort of Capricorn who tends to doubt themselves, make the most of the boost to your confidence as the week begins. It's your cue to push yourself forward in whichever way is most helpful. The 29th is another terrific day for facing your fears. Theme of the week: Gently does it 0906 650 7239 AQUARIUS 21 January — 19 February Right now you feel most at ease when you're with people who think along the same lines as you. Being in touch with them will benefit you throughout the week but particularly from the 1st, when some magical things start to happen Theme of the week: Self-knowledge 0906 650 7240 PISCES 20 February — 20 March Give yourself something to look…

EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison has revealed that she was forced to use food banks after leaving the soap. The star, 60, spoke candidly on This Morning about her previous financial struggles after leaving Albert Square behind in 2012 and being ‘conned out of a humongous amount of money’. Cheryl, who was diagnosed with womb cancer in 2015, even compared herself to her on-screen character Heather Trott. ‘My life paralleled her a little bit, including things like going to the food bank which is something that Heather would have done,’ she said.…

Becks strips off Keeping warm amid the sudden temperature drop in the UK, David Beckham enjoyed a steamy sauna trip. The football legend, 49, left little to the imagination as he posed in his pants, captioning the post ‘Friday reset’. Elton's trim figure Elton John showed off his surprising weight loss while attending the launch of his new Broadway musical. The Rocket Man singer, 77, played his last ever UK shows last year, but looked svelte and slim in a pink ribbed suit and chunky necklace at the opening night of Tammy Faye. Beach bums Kate Ferdinand showed off her toned physique alongside husband Rio as the pair stripped down to their swimwear during a recent beach break. Mum-of-two Kate, 33, who is also stepmum to Rio's three other children,…

As the handsome man sitting across from me told me tales of all the far-flung places he'd been to, I smiled. His name was Crispin Ellison and we were on a date. Ever since a friend had introduced us, we'd clicked immediately. I was divorced from my daughters’ father and wasn't expecting to meet anyone new, but as time passed and we got closer, my relationship with Crispin felt right. Eighteen months later, in June 1998, we got married and I was excited for our future together. Crispin was an avid skier and would often go on skiing holidays with friends, but during a holiday in 2015, he kept falling over. It wasn't like him, so when he got home he went to the doctor. When he got his test…

£50 Star letter Top man I loved Vicci Blakey's story of how her husband secretly arranged their perfect wedding in Barbados (issue 45). It was so special for her parents to be there in her father's homeland and to have her grandmother's favourite song played. Adam is an amazing romantic and I wish them a long and blissful life together. Ann Johnson, Runcorn A cracking Christmas With the wide variety on offer in stores, I never know which is the best food or drink to get, but Bella has helped by selecting products and rating them in your festive taste test (issue 45). It's really helped me plan on what to buy with plenty of confidence. Thanks! Sylvia Foster, Driffield THIS WEEK Bella LOVES… With the winter chill setting in,…

TV interview Jack Whitehall is certainly bringing the festive cheer with his new seasonal special. A mix of scripted comedy and unscripted travelogue, the show sees him stranded in the States with just four days to make it back to the UK for Christmas. What happens next is an incredible journey with planes, trains, huskies, and bobsleighs – with plenty of ‘80s movie references thrown in too. Plus he's joined by Michael Bublé, Rebel Wilson, Daisy May Cooper and Tom Davis, among other famous faces, on his epic trip. Making the show took a whole 12 months as Jack jetted out to film scenes when celebs had space in their diaries – he even had to wear a wig at some points because his hair was chopped off for a…

CELEB NEWS & GOSSIP With Davina McCall's shock brain tumour operation having thankfully gone well, insiders tell Bella that the experience has made her think seriously about her future with partner Michael Douglas. Davina, 57, surprised the world with a video announcing that she was undergoing a brain operation to remove a benign, and extremely rare, 14mm tumour. And sources say that the major health scare has been a ‘game-changer’ for the former Big Brother presenter when it comes to her outlook on life and her relationship with partner of five years Michael, 49. An insider tells Bella, ‘Davina has told pals that the brain tumour made her realise you actually have no idea what's around the corner. That bucket list is suddenly becoming very real. ‘There have been a…

Stacey Solomon had the time of her life as she jetted off for a girls’ weekend in Las Vegas, just days after her rumoured teary fight with husband Joe Swash. After the couple, who tied the knot in 2022, were reportedly seen arguing on the streets, Stacey headed on a luxury trip across the pond, where she enjoyed a night out to see Adele perform. The pair even shared a hug as the singer, 36, spotted the Loose Women star, 35, in the crowd. However, it seemed all was well again between the couple, as Joe was on hand with their kids to pick Stacey up from the airport upon her return.…

It's fair to say Holly Willoughby has largely kept out of the limelight in the past year. Following the kidnapping plot against her, her decision to leave This Morning last October and various filming commitments, she has not been seen out and about much. However, that is all about to change with some of her big upcoming projects, and it seems that they have one side effect she perhaps hadn't anticipated – it gets her own back on former colleague Phillip Schofield. Phil seemed determined not to fade away quietly with his return to TV on Channel 5's Cast Away and his seeming attacks on former co-host Holly Willoughby. Last month it was claimed that Phil, 62, had branded Holly a ‘witch’ following the fallout from his ITV axeing. He…

At primary school, my favourite lunches were turkey drummers and chips, burgers and pizza, and when I was old enough to walk home by myself, I'd call in at the local McDonald's or KFC before eating whatever meal my mum had cooked. Most days I was having two dinners and I was much bigger than my friends. My real weakness was snacking. I loved crisps, chocolate and popcorn and I'd eat bag after bag every day. I especially loved Maltesers and would always have a share bag to myself. As a teenager, at just 5ft 2in, I wore a size 18. I briefly slimmed down at the age of 16 when I became conscious of boys and clothes by cutting down on the snacks, but that didn't last long. In…

Homemade nachos with cheese sauce Serves 4 Takes 20min • 4 large white tortillas • 25ml olive oil • 1tbsp sea salt FOR THE SAUCE • 200g Cheddar, grated • 100g Red Leicester, grated • 2tbsp cornflour • 500ml double cream • 75ml maple syrup • 1tsp sriracha sauce TO SERVE • Crispy bacon, chopped, guacamole, soured cream, tomato salsa, chopped coriander, jarred sliced jalapeños 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C. Cut each tortilla into eight triangles, then spread out in a single layer on a baking tray. Drizzle with the oil, season with the salt and bake for 5-6min until crisp. Remove from the oven and leave to cool. 2 Place all the sauce ingredients into a medium pan and warm gently over a medium heat,…

They will miss out on children Q My daughter has been in a serious relationship for about six years and they've lived together for five. She's about to turn 30. She has a great job, and her boyfriend has a job that pays a little less, but he is very passionate about it. I think generally speaking, he's a good guy, but she definitely wants to have children soon, and he seems to be dragging his feet. He's an only child from a wealthy family and seems to be on a different timescale to her. He wants them to go travelling around the world and then buy a ‘doer-upper’. Goodness knows how long it would take to turn it into a home. I think her biological clock is starting to…

PRIZE crossword WIN £200 Solve the crossword to find, reading from top to bottom in the shaded squares, the name of a British music star. This is your competition entry answer. See the ‘How to enter’ panel, below right. Across 1 Italian coffee-flavoured dessert (8) 7 The - - -, Whitehall war memorial (8) 11 Sunshade (7) 12 ‘There's a rotten apple in every - - -’, saying (6) 15 Riga's country (6) 18 - - - Gallagher, Oasis singer, pictured below (4) 19 Responsibility, burden (4) 20 Spring flower, or a mythical youth who fell in love with his own reflection (9) 21 Pungent culinary bulb – and vampire deterrent! (6) 22 Tooth surface material (6) 23 Garden tool used for weeding (3) 24 Electrical appliance at a salon (9) 27 Another name for a moose (3) 28 Great river of…

DARCY COMEBACK Bridget may be grieving her beloved husband Mark Darcy but fear not Colin Firth fans: the dashing actor, 64, returns in one poignant scene. ‘In life, there are memories that will never leave us,’ Bridget says. Turns out Mark is one of them. MISHAPS She may be older and wiser, but Bridget's still a bit hapless and clumsy. Here, she gets stuck in a tree as she attempts to rescue Mabel – only for Roxster and Mr Wallaker to come save her blushes (and her dating life). OLD FRIENDS The years may have passed but Bridget still has her best pals around her for moral support. Sally Phillips (Shazzer), James Callis (Tom), Shirley Henderson (Jude) and Sarah Solemani (Miranda) reprise their roles in the fourth and final movie,…