Table of contents for Issue 923 in Closer

She’s the bubbly host of Loose Women, who wears her heart on her sleeve and oozes confidence on the red carpet. But Andrea McLean has revealed that behind her famous smile, she hid a crippling battle with anxiety. In a searingly honest chat this week (p40), Andrea, 50, opens up about the devastating effects of her secret breakdown last year, which at her lowest point left her suicidal. Andrea has been able to feel strong again after therapy and hopes that by passing on her coping strategies, she’ll help other women overwhelmed by a tsunami of emotions. As the days get shorter, and with continued coronavirus restrictions, many of us will likely suffer a dip over the coming months – on p46, Dr Christian shares his tips for boosting your…

• The former glamour model launches a fly-on-the- wall TV series with toyboy boyfriend Carl Woods • She plans to become more popular than exhusband Peter Andre and his wife Emily MacDonagh, who have their own reality show • Psychotherapist Noel McDermott fears Jordan’s desire to beat Pete will destroy her new relationship She’s never done things by halves and, last week, a smitten Jordan took her three- month relationship with toyboy boyfriend Carl Woods to the next level – by moving her belongings into his Essex home and launching a YouTube channel . In the first episode of the series entitled The Adventures Of Katie And Carl, the ex-Love Island star, 31, agreed to try for a baby with the mum of five, who said she’d liked to have…

After turning their backs on their lives as senior Royals in the UK, relocating to LA, and signing a multi-million dollar deal with Netflix, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have become used to ruffling feathers. But nobody – not least the Queen – could have predicted their decision to break Royal protocol by entering the political arena last week. In a video for Time 100, the couple urged US citizens to vote in the upcoming November presidential race, with Meghan, 39, calling it the “most important election of our lifetime”. Harry – who, as a Royal, is supposed to be politically neutral – told voters to “reject hate speech”, in what was interpreted as support for President Trump’s rival, Joe Biden. In retaliation, Trump criticised Meghan by stating he “isn’t…

Liam Barnes, 36, from Stratford-upon-Avon, says, “My cousin Laura, an A&E nurse, was just 27 when she took her own life. She was like my sister and worked so hard, without complaint, despite the gruelling hours, but I often thought she looked tired. “In 2016, she broke up with her boyfriend and it hit her hard. Instead of taking time off, she carried on working. “On 4 August 2016, Laura took her own life. We were devastated. I’d kept in touch with her friends who were also nurses, and it was obvious there was no help out there for them, even though they were regularly exposed to stress and trauma as part of their everyday roles. “So we set up the Laura Hyde Foundation, to provide support to nurses, doctors,…

She kept her pregnancy under wraps, but last week Tamara Ecclestone’s dad, Bernie, confirmed that the heiress had given birth to her second baby, a daughter called Serena. While Tamara, 36, hadn’t announced she was expecting another child with husband Jay Rutland – who already share Sophia, nicknamed Fifi, aged six – she sparked speculation in June when she was pictured with a rounded stomach. It comes just three months after 89-year-old Formula 1 boss Bernie welcomed his fourth child, a son called Ace, with wife Fabiana Flosi, 44. Speaking at their Swiss mansion – where Tamara and her family are also currently residing – Bernie confirmed the birth and added, “Serena and Ace are very close in age and so will be able to play together when they’re a…

Actress Lacey Turner has announced she’s due a “miracle” second child after suffering two miscarriages. The EastEnders star – who is mum to daughter Dusty, one – said she and her husband Matt Kay feel “so lucky” to be expecting another baby in February after their “heartache” while trying for Dusty. Lacey, 32, miscarried at seven weeks twice before falling pregnant with Dusty. “After last time, we learned the best way was to have the attitude of, ‘If it happens, it happens’ – and it did!” she said. Lacey, who is on extended leave from the soap, added, “It was a lovely surprise.”…

It was reported in the US last week that Jennifer Aniston is back in touch with another of her former flames, Gerard Butler, who she was first rumoured to have dated ten years ago when they worked together on The Bounty Hunter. According to reports, Jen, 51, and Gerard, 50, had been reconnecting over Zoom and via messages before allegedly meeting at her home in Beverly Hills recently. The report of the secret romance comes after A-lister Gerard split from his long-term girlfriend Morgan Brown, 49, after nearly seven years of dating, just last month. The Scottish actor prompted dating rumours in 2010 when he was pictured grabbing Jen’s bottom, which he tried to downplay at the time, saying, “I’m a bit of a bad boy.” But sources say the…

Like best pal Marnie, Holly Hagan is worlds away from the girl who rose to fame on Geordie Shore – both on the outside and inside. While viewers had previously watched her break hearts in nightclubs, as well as having her own broken on multiple occasions, formerly unlucky-in-love Holly, 28, is currently planning her wedding to footballer fiancé Jacob Blyth. After a loved-up lockdown with Jacob, she feels happier than ever and can’t wait to start a family with him in the next chapter of her life. She says, “We literally had the best time ever – Jacob’s just so laid back and chilled, so it really worked. I got into cooking and baking, I was studying for my nutrition course, and we were relaxing in the sun. I couldn’t…

KEEP A GRATITUDE POT When something good happens, we write it down and put it in a jar. Last New Year’s Eve, we read out the amazing things that had happened that year. It’s been a game-changer, as it’s easy to remember the bad things but not the good things. ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR FEELINGS I’ve always been a “coper” so when I had my breakdown, I kept thinking “Pull yourself together.” It’s the most ridiculous piece of advice and doesn’t work! I was so overwhelmed, and you go into this spiral of negativity where you can’t see any good in the world. DON’T DWELL ON PEOPLE’S OPINIONS Writing about my breakdown was empowering. I’m open about my mistakes and the dark thoughts I’ve had, and I feared people might not like…

DR CHRISTIAN GIVES HIS TAKE ON THE HOT HEALTH TOPICS OF THE WEEK Every winter, many people suffer a dip in their mood due to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and with a second wave of the pandemic predicted, many more people will be feeling worried this year. It’s really important to plan for it now, as people with SAD are more predisposed to depressive disorders so, given the circumstances, it’s likely that may worsen. You don’t have to grin and bear it – there’s plenty you can do to help yourself. ABSORB LOTS OF LIGHT Some people may not take SAD seriously, but we have a biological model for what’s going on, so you can’t dispute it. Sunlight stimulates the part of your brain that helps to control your circadian…

Just when I think I’ve heard it all when it comes to dating, along comes a new discovery that make this whole “looking for love” thing even more complicated. According to a recent survey, almost half of singles would reject someone’s profile on Tinder that featured an “old or outdated” car. I’m keen to know the reasons for this, but sadly the study didn’t go that far. Although what it did find was that as many as one in four people admitted to renting a car to impress their date, with the Mercedes Benz C-class being the car to pick – profiles with that particular model had a 73 percent success rate. As someone who doesn’t own a car, I can’t quite get my head around why what car someone…

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MasterChef judge John Torode, 55, and Gregg have worked together for over 20 years and have built such a strong bond that John was best man at Gregg and Anne-Marie’s wedding. And Gregg says John teases him about his new outlook. He admits, “John’s known me since I was a boozer and used to smoke 60 cigarettes a day – he now says I’ve gone from one extreme to the other. He says I used to be passionately unfit, now I’m passionately fit with no middle ground, which makes me laugh because he’s quite right!”…

JAMIE KNOCKED OUT All that stuff about Belle being madly in love with Jamie and wanting to move in with him was seemingly nonsense. Instead, she’s paired up with the unlikely choice of Andrea – and they are now hell-bent on taking down Jamie. Will Belle live to regret this decision? And how come Luke finds Jamie unconscious on the floor at Home Farm? All will be revealed… Elsewhere, Chas continues to be permanently cheesed off with Paddy, opting to go on a picnic with Al. There is clear chemistry between the pair (despite the awkward two-metre thing) and unbeknownst to Chas, Paddy is earwigging every word of their conversation… There are also further developments with warring sisters Manpreet and Meena. JULIET’S NEW LOOK Over the past few months, viewers…

EastEnders actor Danny Dyer, 43, is back with the hit game show, which sees contestants attempting to win tens of thousands of pounds… How does it feel to be here with series two? It’s incredible, actually. I feel very, very grateful to be a host of such a unique game. There’s been so much uncertainty and, like many, I’m part of an industry that’s being crushed by this COVID thing, so I’m very grateful to be back. Have you managed to deal with the changes on set? I’m getting used to the socialdistancing thing now, but I don’t like it. Nothing’s really changed, but everyone not on camera wears masks. It’s a very well-run show. I just think everyone who was working on The Wall was very, very grateful to…

29 SEPTEMBER-5 OCTOBER IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK  In the coming year, you can expect weak relationships to fade away. You’re at a turning point with your most important ones, though. And with home and family in particular, there are many crucial lessons to learn in the next 12 months. Pay attention! THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN LIBRA 23 SEP-22 OCT Don’t be surprised if a partnership comes to an end. Assume it’s for the best. Relationship issues will arise between now and the end of 2020. Your challenge is to learn how to be easier to get along with. Use your Libran charm and you can only win! For your free gifts, visit moonmessages.com/freegift SCORPIO 23 OCT-21 NOV Arguably the most important thing you can do for your…

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She may have found her “Prince Charming”, but fans were less than impressed when former Love Islander Carl appeared to troll some of his followers last month. Carl became embroiled in an online row with one fan after she said she didn’t like his new dental veneers. She wrote, “Is it just me that finds these veneers SO unattractive? It’s like you just know that there’s the real teeth underneath that are all filed down and gross.” The reality star hit back, “I just find that YOU ARE SO unattractive in general and gross…” The car salesman went on to describe another critic’s teeth as “absolutely ridiculous”. Shocked fans were quick to comment on how “rude” and “harsh” his responses were, before bringing up girlfriend Jordan’s campaign – Harvey’s Law…

Claudia Cook, 20, from High Wycombe, was a health care assistant before resigning last month. She says, “As a health care assistant, I worked 14-hour shifts. I loved my job, but it was exhausting, and my monthly salary of £1,200 wasn’t enough to live on once my bills were paid. I began suffering with panic attacks. “Once hospitals across the country were hit by COVID-19, my mental health got even worse. I was moved onto a COVID-positive stroke ward, where there was a huge lack of PPE, so we were told to re-use masks. Patients were begging to die because they couldn’t take the pain. “I put myself forward for counselling, but the waiting list was five months long. I was at breaking point, so I quit and moved in…

She displayed her risqué new look by flashing a hot-pink bra during a night out in London last week in what was arguably one of her raunchiest outfits ever. And, clearly dressed to impress, Gemma Collins caused a stir when she confidently paraded more flesh than usual in the revealing ensemble following her 3st weight loss – with one male fan writing online, “She looks amazing,” while another admirer agreed, adding, “Absolutely stunning”. The self-coined “GC” has continued to sex-up her image since her explosive split from on-off boyfriend James “Arg” Argent in July – going from larger-than-life bubbly reality star to vixen. After parading around topless and posting a string of racy bikini snaps on holiday in Greece in the immediate aftermath of her split, more recently Gemma, 39,…

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik have become first-time parents to a baby daughter. The former One Direction star, 27, announced the birth with a black and white photo of his tattooed hand holding on to his newborn’s, along with the caption, “Our baby girl is here, healthy and beautiful. To try to put into words how I am feeling right now would be an impossible task. The love I feel for this tiny human is beyond my understanding. Grateful to know her, proud to call her mine, and thankful for the life we will have together.” Supermodel Gigi, 25, also shared a similar snap and wrote, “She’s already changed our world. SO in love.” The power couple were quickly congratulated by a slew of their famous friends, including fellow models…

She welcomed her first child in 2016 – and now Paloma Faith has revealed she’s thrilled to be expecting again. The singer, 39 – who already has a three-year-old daughter with artist Leyman Lahcine – shared on Instagram, “It is with extreme pleasure I announce that I am pregnant… This child is so wanted, it’s my 6th round of IVF and was a struggle to get here. “Being a mother is the greatest thing that’s ever happened to me… To all the other pregnant women out there who are as in love with their babies as me but simultaneously sh**ting themselves, let’s do this.”…

LAUREN ‘I don’t like looking false’ She’s open about Botox and fillers, even learning to inject it herself, and had a nose job in 2011. Then, in 2019, Lauren Goodger, 34, vowed to “never get filler again”. But Amar Suchde, of AMS Aesthetics at 10 Harley Street, believes the star – who says she doesn’t like “looking false” – may have had another tweak. He says, “Lauren had a cupid bow, but now, it’s less defined. In the current picture, it seems filler was injected into the cheeks and chin area recently to replenish fat loss that comes with age.” CHLOE ‘Surgery made me feel more confident’ She has previously admitted to having Botox, veneers, filler in her jaw and lips, two boob jobs and a Brazilian butt lift, which…

BE YOURSELF AND BE HONEST I think it’s really hard to progress with somebody in a relationship if you’re not honest. There’s nothing more attractive than honesty – you open yourself up to more meaningful conversations and build a deeper connection. If a love interest doesn’t like you for who you really are, then they’re not worth your time. KNOW WHAT YOU WANT FROM THE GET-GO There’s no shame in knowing what you want – and importantly what you don’t want – from a potential partner. Life is too short to be apologetic about who you are. MAKE TIME FOR EACH OTHER I’m usually on the road or in the studio, so it’s important to carve out time for each other. Even at the busiest times, I always try to…

Many of us plan our year around events we look forward to; a weekend away, the work Christmas do, holidays. These little distractions from the stressful parts of life help make challenging days easier, which is why the latest Government restrictions feel so disheartening. MANAGE EXPECTATIONS Managing your mood during such unpredictable times is tricky. You don’t want to depress yourself with the potential of a cancelled Christmas, nor do you want to build up your hopes, only to have them scuppered. To still feel excitement about your future plans, apply some logical adjustments and manage your expectations. With the rule of six set to stay, get inventive with your rotas and agree a timetable of events where you split the family and friend socials and rotate accordingly. Chances are,…

“Sim-swap” fraud is ramping up, and could see you losing thousands of pounds – so we all need to protect ourselves against it. It happens when fraudsters take control of a mobile phone account after stalking people, looking for details that they then use to access bank accounts. Since 2015, more than £10m has been lost to these scammers, so it’s a big worry. The criminals trawl through social media accounts looking for personal information, like addresses, a mother’s maiden name, birthdays and names of pets, to find potential answers to security questions. They then contact the victim’s mobile phone provider, pretending to be them, and ask for a sim swap and to change personal settings. Now they effectively “own” the victim’s number, they can intercept bank authorisations that are…

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MUST READ A Nurse’s Story: My Life In A&E During The COVID Crisis (LOUISE CURTIS) Louise Curtis was newly qualified when the country was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the trickle of COVID patients became a flood, just as tragically, staff in A&E were faced with the effects of lockdown, seeing an increase in domestic abuse victims and suicide attempts as loneliness hit people hard. An important memoir that we all need to read right now. TUNE IN Queen + Adam Lambert Live Around The World Singing sensation Adam Lambert has been touring with mega band Queen for a while now, and this new offering is a collection of songs from over 200 concerts together. Specially selected by the band members themselves, we can’t wait to hear live versions…

While they’ve built themselves up as a showbiz power couple, Coleen and Wayne Rooney have seen their marriage plagued by its fair share of drama over the years. And last week saw yet another scandal unfold. While Coleen’s already in the spotlight with details surrounding the Wagatha Christie scandal – where she accused fellow WAG Rebekah Vardy’s Instagram account of leaking stories on her to the press, which Rebekah has denied – footballer Wayne hit the headlines after he was reportedly heard making crass comments about the couple’s bedroom antics at a Soccer Aid event earlier this month. Wayne, 34, reportedly “joked” with fellow partygoers about his recent “lack of sex life” with wife Coleen, with his comments becoming the “talk of the event.” It’s not the first time the…

The beginning of this month marked ten years since her divorce from Ashley Cole – with sources telling Closer how the anniversary “stung” Cheryl as it dredged up memories of her heartbreak after he’d cheated on her several times. And while she has clearly tried to move on from her first husband – including a second failed two-year marriage to Frenchman Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini in 2016, and having a baby with her now-ex, Liam Payne, in 2017 – Cheryl, 37, was again reminded of her four-year first marriage after the ex-footballer spoke about her publicly last week. Talking to interviewer and ex-footballer Jamie Redknapp, Ashley, 39, insisted he’d been a “shy, quiet, polite kid” but that events in his personal and professional life had meant the public perceived him as “the…

My wife Anna and I work with the Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary in South Africa and, last week, we launched a wine range to raise money for orphaned rhinos. Poaching is still huge in South Africa – you’re looking at about £2,400 for a pound of white rhino horn on the black market. In Asia, where it’s a power symbol or used for medicine, it can be sold for even more. We visited the sanctuary and saw some of these traumatised, orphaned rhinos first-hand – it’s horrendous. The statistics suggest we lose around two to three rhinos in Africa every day. COVID-19 is having a massive impact, too – no furlough means people are struggling, so more are likely to poach. The sanctuary has had five orphans in the…

• If you want to do your bit for NHS staff, you can become a RCN campaigner and take a range of actions, such as supporting the Fair Pay For Nursing campaign and writing to your local MP. Go to rcn.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us/fair-pay-for-nursing for more information. • Charity Mind has partnered with other leading mental health charities to help frontline workers. Our Frontline offers a combination of 1-2-1 support and online resources for frontline workers to make sure you’re putting your mental health first. Go to mentalhealthatwork.org.uk • In the lead-up to World Mental Health day, our campaign, Where’s Your Head At?, is asking people to pledge an act of kindness. For more information, please see page 47. • If you’re worried about your own mental health, contact the Samaritans by calling…

They’ve been the king and queen of the celebrity world since tying the knot in 2014 – but Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s reign could soon end, as reports suggest the pair are heading towards a divorce. Kim, 39, and Kanye, 43, have been under the spotlight more than ever in recent weeks, due to the rapper’s bid to stand as president, his controversial comments and his social media meltdowns – with sources saying the drama has taken a toll on their relationship. Kanye – who suffers from bipolar disorder – sparked fears for his mental health when he broke down crying in July at his presidential rally and told the crowd that he had stopped his social media megastar wife Kim from aborting their eldest daughter North in 2014,…

There’s happy news for former soap star Helen Flanagan, who has revealed she’s expecting her third child with fiancé Scott Sinclair. Announcing her joy to her 946k followers on Instagram, Helen told fans that the new arrival is due in March. Hours later, she opened up further about her pregnancy and said she was “relieved” to be over the worst of hyperemesis gravidarum, which causes excessive nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. “I’ve been a lot quieter on my social recently as I’ve had hyperemesis gravidarum. I had this with both girls, but this time was on another level. I am so relieved to be over the worst and so very happy and so grateful for my baby,” Helen, 30, explained. Helen is already mum to Matilda, five, and two-year-old Delilah…

She burst onto our screens as a party-loving 21 year old – where she made a name for herself for fiery arguments with the girls and flings with co-stars Gary “Gaz” Beadle, Aaron Chalmers and Scotty T. But seven years on and Marnie Simpson is unrecognisable, with her life having completely changed since her wild clubbing days. Nowadays, she prefers cosy nights in with her fiancé Casey Johnson – to whom she got engaged in August, after three years together – and their 11-month-old son Rox to boozy nights out with the girls. And looking back on her old life, Marnie, 28, reveals that her idea of happiness has completely changed, and that her best friend Holly Hagan feels the same way. She says, “Back then, a good time for…

When Banaz Mahmod’s murder made headlines back in January 2006, the nation was appalled. The 20-year-old had been brutally slain on the orders of her own family, who believed she’d brought “shame” on them, simply for leaving an abusive arranged marriage and falling in love with someone else. The “honour killing” was the first of its kind to make headlines in the UK and around the world when two suspects were extradited from Iraq to face justice. Now, 14 years on, the shocking case is retold in ITV drama Honour, which airs this week. HORRIFIC ABUSE The show centres on Detective Chief Inspector Caroline Goode, who investigated the case, and who was determined to see Banaz’s killers put behind bars. Speaking to Closer, Caroline, who is now retired, says, “A…

Posing for the paparazzi on the red carpet at last year’s National Television Awards, Andrea McLean oozed glamour in her sleek black trouser suit. But behind her glossy facade, the Loose Women presenter was in turmoil. She was in the midst of a devastating emotional breakdown which, at her lowest point, left her feeling suicidal. Speaking softly, she tells Closer, “The NTAs are such a joy, but that year I could barely face the noise or laughter. I cried all the way to my hotel, where I’d booked a room to get ready, then I did a few photos on the red carpet before walking away. Afterwards, I sobbed all the way home. I felt like I was short-circuiting.” VULNERABLE Until now, Andrea has kept what happened last year under…

SOPHIE How much do you spend per week? I love food shopping, it’s a like day out for me! A big shop costs £150, then I’ll spend another £60 on a top-up towards the end of the week. Describe your daily diet… Breakfast is poached eggs with turkey or chicken sausages, a slice of Danish bread or Warburtons Thins, spinach, tomatoes, asparagus and ketchup on the side. Then I’ll have a shot of ginger turmeric, apple cider vinegar and black pepper – it helps me have regular bowel movements. Lunch is salmon with lemon and parsley and brown rice, or a sweet potato with yoghurt mixed with chicken tikka slices. Dinner is usually a chicken stir-fry, or a coconut red Thai curry. What do you snack on? Either a Grenade…

YOUR GUIDE TO EMOTIONAL ISSUES AND FAMILY LIFE WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIST EMMA KENNY Children aren’t born bullies; in new research, kids who said their parents were “almost always” loving were six times less likely to be a bully than those who described theirs as “almost never” loving. You may feel relieved; you adore your child so you have nothing to worry about – but it isn’t that simple. At times as a teen you probably felt that your parents didn’t understand you. You may even have questioned whether they loved you. The children in this study may well have been loved, but unless they perceived they were, they remained at risk. Tell your children you love them daily to create a foundation of emotional security. Spend 30 minutes every day…

MY BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IS… spending over 25 years on Countdown, which is genuinely the best job I could have hoped for. As for personally, my most recent biggest achievement is relearning how to do a cartwheel! I SUFFER FROM… imposter syndrome and I feel like I’m going to be exposed as a terrible writer/lexicographer any minute! I GET ANNOYED WHEN I SEE… people jogging or cycling while dragging their dogs behind them on the lead, especially in the summer. What fun is that for the dog? AT ONE POINT IN MY LIFE… I lived in New York City for a couple of years while studying, and adored it. I often wonder how my life would have turned out if I’d stayed there. I WISH… I didn’t give a damn about…

GET HER LOOK ZOE HARDMAN, 37 TV presenter Zoe nails transitional dressing with chic leather shorts teamed with a classic Breton stripe. Complete with a raffia bag, chunky gold hoops and espadrilles, it’s the perfect early-autumn look. I WANT WHAT SHE’S GOT! IN THE NEWS… DRESS WELL, FEEL GOOD SUPERMARKET SPECIAL! This season, make sure you feel comfortable without losing out on looking or feeling great, with the latest drop from Tu at Sainsbury’s. Tu’s new stylish classics make perfect wardrobe builders – with a nod to autumnal tones and checks. Whether it’s a pop of colour acting as the ultimate mood booster, or comforting soft fabrics to keep us cosy when we’re feeling overwhelmed, Tu have us covered. And it’s all super affordable, too. Available in sizes 8 to…

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We’re used to seeing him enjoying indulgent food on BBC1’s MasterChef but, behind closed doors, Gregg Wallace has overhauled his lifestyle and lost 4st. The TV judge – who used to smoke and drink – first made changes to his diet four years ago and has slowly become slimmer and healthier over the years. And he couldn’t be happier, telling Closer, “I’ve got down to 12st, which I’ve never weighed in my life. I’m healthier, fitter and stronger now than I’ve ever been, and I’m 55. I’ve got bundles of energy now.” And Gregg – who has a son, Sid, 16 months, with wife Anne-Marie, 34, as well as grown-up children, Tom and Libby, with his ex-wife Denise – says being a fit dad has been a big motivation. “Having…

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Never mind wake up, Piers. A long evening of your anecdotes seems to have put your pals Jake and Gaz to sleep. Nicole’s cat has studied hypnotism. Here he is, using the power of thought to “suggest” she prepares the finest smoked salmon for his dinner. It’s just a lovely day for it… whatever your it is EAMONN HOLMES Sadly, Eamonn, our “it” is getting soaked on the school run. Not such a lovely day for it after all. When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it! LOUISE THOMPSON We’re always against the wind, Louise. Mainly when we get into bed at night. That’s what happens when you have a man with indigestion. Christie finally reveals her secret…