Table of contents for 22 October 2024 in Bella

this week in bella Although we're three months away from the 17th series of Dancing on Ice, the celebs hoping to glide their way to victory are already strapping on their skates and hitting the rink to practise for the live show. Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern will both return to present the competition, and Ashley Banjo, Oti Mabuse, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will all be taking their seats as judges. There are plenty of familiar faces in this year's line-up of celebrity hopefuls, and it's a soap fan's dream as among them will be EastEnders star Charlie Brooks, Hollyoaks star Chelsee Healey and Corrie's Sam Aston. For sports enthusiasts, we have gold medallist rower Sir Steve Redgrave and former footballer Anton Ferdinand (younger brother of Rio Ferdinand). If…

Frying high David Beckham, 49, has just signed a whopping £1million contract as the face of Ninja air fryer – which could come in handy as his wife of 25 years Victoria, 50, has reportedly set her sights on a new £60million mansion in Miami. Birthday girls Proving that she doesn't mind sharing her birthday with daughter Rose, three, Stacey Solomon, 35, went all-out to celebrate. There were matching, personalised jumpers for the pair and a stunning cake each too. Keep Holden on Despite the wet weather, in a bid to raise money for Global's Make Some Noise charity campaign, Amanda Holden, 53, cycled 250 miles from her mum's house in Cornwall to London's Leicester Square.…

Phillip Schofield has allegedly branded his former friend Holly Willoughby as ‘the witch’ who brought down his career as he made his telly comeback. Sources claim the presenter – who returned to TV for Channel 5 show Cast Away earlier this month after resigning from This Morning in May 2023 – sent Holly a WhatsApp message, where he allegedly accused her of failing to support him. ‘He dislikes Holly so much now he calls her “the witch” when talking about her and sends the emoji to his mates if she comes up,’ an insider told The Sun. ‘He messaged Holly and told her, “You brought me down.” He was furious, and still is.’ They added, ‘As far as he's concerned he made her career at This Morning. In Phil's eyes,…

Sitting by the side of the swimming baths, I watched as my daughter's feet cut rapidly through the water. Sharlotte-Sky loved swimming and relished her weekly lesson in the pool. She swam to the far end, turned and was soon swishing through the water towards me again. When she reached me, she stopped and grinned, bobbing her head up and forming her fingers into the shape of a heart and then she was off again, skimming through the water as quick as a dolphin. After another couple of laps, the teacher asked her to demonstrate the stroke to the rest of the children in the swimming class. Later, I told her how proud I was of her as I towelled her dry. My little girl was six and was always…

Aldi The go-to supermarket for bagging a beauty dupe, the shelves of Aldi are brimming with bargains. Snap up the Lacura Rejuvelate Day Cream SPF 30, £3.85, to help firm skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also has added SPF to keep your complexion protected. Treat the delicate skin around your eyes to an ultra-hydrating cream, like Lacura Q10 Renew Eye Cream, £2.99. It's packed with hyaluronic acid to keep your under eyes smooth and supple. For the ultimate youth-boosting treatment, pop the Lacura Retinol Toner, £2.99, in your trolley. Also featuring niacinamide, it helps to exfoliate, unclog pores and increase collagen production. Sainsbury's Stock up on all your skincare essentials while doing your weekly shop at Sainsbury's. The supermarket is home to vegan brand…

Honouring unsung heroes The Pride of Britain Awards, Thursday 24 October, ITV1 It's the 25th anniversary of the Pride of Britain Awards – coming at us from the Grosvenor Hotel in London. Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo return to celebrate the achievements of truly remarkable people, and those awe-inspiring winners will be honoured once again in front of a star-studded audience. ‘It's impossible to pick the most memorable moments from the past quarter century,’ says Carol. ‘How on earth can you, when every year has been packed with dozens of them?’ The Daily Mirror’s now annual event was launched in 1999, recognising those who've saved lives with incredible acts of bravery, raised staggering sums for charities and gone to exceptional lengths to improve the lives of those in their community.…

Blake Lively At the London premiere of It Ends With Us, the 37-year-old actor stole the spotlight in a show-stopping, floor-length shawl adorned with striking cherry-red feathers. Suki Waterhouse While attending New York Fashion Week, the 32-year-old actor, model and singer turned heads in a sheer, pink dress and shaggy coat by Michael Kors, effortlessly blending boldness and elegance. Lindsay Lohan The Mean Girls star, 38, dazzled in a silver slip dress paired with a grey furry-collared overcoat during New York Fashion Week. Simple silver jewellery completed the ice-cool look. Paloma Faith The 43-year-old singer showcased her unique style at London Fashion Week, donning a brown fluffy wrap, accentuated with a trendy teddy-textured bag and cow-print shoes. Nicole Richie Simple Life star Nicole, 43, sizzled in a golden mini dress…

Earlier this month, Kate Middleton made a surprise return to work. In her first pictured engagement since the end of her chemotherapy treatment, the Princess of Wales met teenager Liz Hatton, who has terminal cancer, on 2 October. In the emotional moment, the pair shared a hug at Windsor Castle, where Liz – an aspiring photographer who has been given weeks to live by doctors after she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer in January – also met Prince William. Kate later revealed she was moved by the meeting as she posted the photo on Instagram. ‘A pleasure to meet Liz at Windsor today,’ she wrote. ‘A talented young photographer whose creativity and strength has inspired us both. Thank you for sharing your photos and story…

Prior to the 19th series of Strictly Come Dancing, many celebrities considered appearing on the BBC flagship show the opportunity of a lifetime. However, for actor Amanda Abbington, the reality was very different. After pulling out of the series for ‘medical reasons’ when she suffered a cancer scare, Amanda, 53, filed a formal complaint against her dance partner Giovanni Pernice. Following a nine-month investigation, she revealed her ‘vindication’ when the BBC apologised and upheld six of her 17 complaints earlier this month, including that the Sicilian pro's language towards her was ‘belittling, dismissive and insulting’. Despite facing death threats for her actions, Amanda – who shares son Joe, 18, and daughter Grace, 16, with her ex-husband, actor Martin Freeman – is now trying to put it all behind her and…

BEFORE 21st 4lb Size 26 AFTER 11st Size 10-12 My tummy flipped as my son's face smiled up at mine. Aodhan, eight, was desperate to make YouTube videos – he'd come up with a great plan to make a funny video of him pulling out his wobbly tooth. The only problem was, it involved me being filmed, and at more than 21 stone, I did my best to avoid cameras. Despite not wanting to do it, I didn't want to let Aodhan down either, so we filmed his video. But a few days later, when I watched back his video I had to fight back tears. How can that woman really be me? I thought. That night in bed, I sobbed to my husband, Marc. ‘I really need to lose…

Whatever your vice, whether it's chocolate or fizzy sweets, rest assured you can use the power of your mind to help you get in shape. We've teamed up with top UK Clinical Hypnotherapist and mindset expert Jacqueline Carson to share some of her effective ways to help boost your weight-loss journey. ‘My passion is helping women to use the power of their mind to create a healthy lifestyle. I want to educate women on how hypnosis can be used to give back control over their health and wellbeing, including weight-loss and maintaining a healthy weight,’ says Jacqueline. OVERCOME YOUR VICES SUBCONSCIOUS LEARNING ‘We learn about food from our parents and caregivers, and this is ingrained into our subconscious. For example, being promised ice cream or sweets if we are well…

This October marks National Cholesterol Month and, while we know that our cholesterol and heart health needs to be a priority throughout the year, it's especially important as the months start to turn colder. This is because cold weather can raise our risk of heart and circulatory problems, with heart attacks and strokes more common in the winter time. In fact, the rise in risk starts once the average temperature drops below 12ºC in the UK, with heart attacks and strokes potentially more than twice as likely to happen during cold spells lasting at least four days. So, what steps can we take to help our hearts fend off the harmful effects of the cold, wet and windy weather? Emily McGrath, Senior Cardiac Nurse at The British Heart Foundation, reveals…

Racing towards the finish, I focused on my 19-year-old son, Lloyd, who was just a few strides ahead of me. With his arms held high, Lloyd crossed the line, and the crowd roared. As I followed suit, I caught up with him and we both burst into tears of triumph. My boy had run the 2024 London Marathon in six hours and 46 minutes, and I couldn't have been prouder. ‘He was always on the go’ Lloyd had faced many hurdles in his lifetime, but he didn't let anything get in his way. He had been born in 2004 with Down's syndrome, and although doctors warned he'd be floppy, lethargic and have no muscle tone, he was the opposite. Quickly learning to walk and crawl, Lloyd was always on the…

When Sara Davies shared this new photograph of herself looking fabulous on social media, fans were quick to compliment her on her amazing new look. Sara – who celebrated her 40th birthday in April – has undergone an incredible weight-loss journey, dropping from a size 16 to a size 12. And in these latest pics she looks more confident than ever! Stepping out in an eye-catching orange dress, fans praised the mum-of-two on her look. One wrote, ‘You look bright and healthy,’ as another added, ‘Orange is beautiful on you.’ ‘It was the biggest I've been’ The picture comes after Sara – who appeared on Strictly back in 2021 – revealed earlier this year that she had been embracing a healthier lifestyle after Dragons’ Den filming left her ‘mortified.’ Opening…

bella debate No Deborah Riseley, 46, Journalist ‘Relationships are about trust’ My jaw dropped when I read about the woman who'd apparently bought a pad in Ibiza behind her partner's back. How loaded do you have to be for that to go unnoticed?! But ‘financial infidelity’ isn't restricted to the super-rich. Studies suggest lying about savings or debts and hiding purchases from your other half is pretty common, for both sexes. My husband and I both work full-time and we've always kept separate bank accounts. Once shared living costs have been covered, anything left is our own. While he might eye-roll at the cost of my cut and colour at the hairdresser and I'll often question whether he really needs more computer kit, we're pretty upfront about our spending. I'd…

Habitat at Sainsbury's Enjoy a fun playful look with a kaleidoscope of colour from this fantastic retro collection. George at Asda We love this whimsical vintage collection that's sure to turn heads. It works a treat in the bathroom. F&F at Tesco Try Inexpensive accessories for impact. Nutmeg at Morrisons Snuggle up with this fabulous nature-inspired collection.…

Tops for teens The O2 is a brilliant destination for all – and there's so much more on offer than concerts and events. Walk across the roof and soak up the London skyline with Up at The O2 and see sights from a whole new perspective, or head to Boom Battle Bar for a game of shuffleboard, reality darts or crazier golf. And if you're feeling adventurous, take on the indoor skydiving experience, iFly. Then head for a spot of shopping and dinner from one of its many foodie outlets. Prices start from £27 for six people for a 30-minute session at shuffleboard. For more info, visit theo2.co.uk Woodland delight Enjoy an awesome light and sound show at Perthshire's Faskally Woods throughout October. The immersive Enchanted Forest experience takes you…

Parminder Nagra is back as DI Rachita Ray in ITV's smash-hit crime drama, ready to tackle a new case which could have wider repercussions and casualties if it's not solved quickly. Already finding it hard to trust those around her two months after her suspension, DI Ray investigates the shooting of a young nurse and the head of a notorious crime syndicate outside a Birmingham hospital. It looks to be a gangland turf war – but another reason for the escalating tensions soon becomes clear. What did you look forward to when returning to the show? More running! (laughs) Watching the second series back, it's almost a brand-new show in a way, like we got a redo. I was actually really excited just to go back in and have a go…