Archive December 15, 2025

The Big Brother and Masked Singer presenter has reflected on the triumphs and tragedies of the past twelve months – and spoken honestly of her ‘difficult conversations’ with new husband Michael Douglas

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The past twelve months of so have been a turbulent time for Davina McCall. Diagnosed with a colloid cyst, a rare type of benign brain tumour, in November last year she was then – almost exactly a year later – given the bombshell news that she was suffering from breast cancer.

While she was given immediate treatment for both conditions, and her overall prognosis is very positive, the TV presenter admitted to feeling a degree of anger about her health woes.

“It’s been a lot,” she told Woman’s Way magazine. “I was very angry when I found out. But I let go of that and I feel in a much more positive place now. I think my message is get checked if you’re worried. Check yourself regularly. If you are due a mammogram, then get it done.”

Davina added that, for her “life was never going to be the same again” but was choosing to see her harrowing year as a learning experience.

There was also a bright spot for Davina in 2025, as she married long-term partner Michael Douglas in a quiet ceremony earlier this month.

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Davina revealed that she’d been forced to have some difficult conversations with Michael ahead of her brain surgery. She continued: “I said ‘Look, I’ve got to plan for if it doesn’t go according to plan’.

“There were a lot of things that could be a risk,” she added. “We had that talk quite soon and I did go and address my will and make sure that was airtight. I talked to Michael about my wishes – I wrote letters of wishes to the children and put those in my will.”

Davina shares three children with her ex-husband, Pet Rescue’s Matthew Robertson: Holly, 23, Tilly, 21, and Chester, 18.

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Stressing that she had complete faith in neurosurgeon Kevin O’Neill, who led the team that removed the cyst on he brain, Davina acknowledged that the outcome of the procedure could have been very different.

She explained: ”I was saying ‘I love you’ a lot and I was saying `I’ve had an amazing life’ to all of the kids.

“It was because I wanted them to know that if anything bad ever happened to me because look, we could get run over by a bus tomorrow, don’t feel sad. “I have had an amazing life, a life that you would want someone you love to have. It’s had its ups and downs; it’s been carnage, it’s been amazing, but it’s been mega.

After suffering a public mental health breakdown before saying she was addicted to drugs, fans are thrilled to see Amanda Bynes on the road to recovery

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Amanda Bynes shows off the result of her recent weight-loss after gaining almost two stone after struggling with her mental health and addiction.

The Nickelodeon child star has undergone a radical physical transformation since she announced her retirement from showbiz, including face surgery, several tattoos, and ever-changing hair styles. The actress still has a loyal fan base and thrilled them by showing she is returning to full health again after a difficult few years.

She looked noticeably slimmer and was keen to be noticed as she threw on a colourful Karl Kani t-shirt as she went out for a stroll in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon. Amanda wouldn’t have minded the attention, saying in the summer that, thanks to weight-loss injections Ozempic, she would soon “look better in paparazzi pictures”.

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She announced big progress in November, saying in a video: “I’ve lost 20 pounds so far. I’m so excited about that to be honest. Also, I want to lose about 50 more pounds. I’m 163 now — I actually shot up on the Ozempic pill to 180 from 173, so I was able to lose 20 pounds from 180, and now, I’m down to 163 on the Ozempic injection.

“So I’m really glad that I’m on the injection. It’s really working for me, and I’m trying to lose more weight just to feel skinny and cute.” Her confession comes as experts continue to warn about the risks, saying that the after-effects are becoming harder to ignore.

Amanda has been on a weight loss journey for some time. Last June, she excitedly told fans that she had lost 6lbs. She told her fans: “Down 6lbs! 154lbs now!” But months earlier she took a turn and revealed that she had gained 20 1bs due to depression. She told her followers: “Gained over 20 lbs. in the past few months from being depressed.”

She went on to say: “I’m doing a lot better now and have learned to do opposite action when I don’t feel like working out or eating clean. I weigh 162 lbs. right now and want to get back to 110 lbs.”

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The 39 year old Haispray star revealed last year that she put on weight after a bout with depression in a candid post on Instagram. The children’s TV star shared “I’ve gained over 20lbs in the past few months from being depressed.” The former All That alum admitted she wants to get herself back on track and ‘eat clean’.

She added: “I’m doing a lot better now and have learned to do opposite action when I don’t feel like working out or eating clean. I weigh 162lbs right now and want to get back to 110lbs.” Amanda has previously turned to drugs when it comes to weight loss.

“I definitely abused Adderall,” she said of the prescription drug back in 2015. In the archived interview with Paper, she recalled seeing a magazine advert for the drug that branded it, ‘the new skinny pill’ while filming Hairspray in 2007.

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“They were talking about how women were taking it to stay thin. I was like, ‘Well, I have to get my hands on that’.” She got a prescription by “faking the symptoms of ADD”. At the time of her interview with Paper, she had been four years sober.

It’s not the only time her look has changed. In August, she posted a clip of herself on social media, telling fans that she has had lip filler injections. was seen sat in a car as she took a picture of herself.

Amanda is no stranger of going under the surgeon’s knife as she has also undergone a surgery called blepharoplasty. This particular procedure removes loose skin from eyelids.

ho had starring roles in She’s The Man, What A Girl Wants and Easy A, stepped away from her career as an actress, which began when she was just seven years old, in 2012 amidst legal troubles that included an arrest for a hit-and-run where she was suspected for driving under the influence.

In 2013, the retired actress was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and placed under a conservatorship. A few years later, she admitted to having struggled with substance abuse, particularly with Adderall, and that she was doing her best to rehabilitate herself.

The fashion retailer has wowed shoppers with the ‘gorgeous’ new style

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Primark is selling a ‘gorgeous’ £8 top that ‘makes your waist look unreal’. The high street retailer is often a go-to for fashion fans seeking affordable clothing, and the shop may have a new crowd favourite on its hands. A new £8 style has gone viral online, where shoppers say they ‘need’ the new top.

Primark store @primarkeastldn showcased the trending look in a viral video shared on TikTok. Available in white or burgundy, the cinch-waist top features short sleeves and a flared hem, and shoppers heaped praise on the design online.

Reacting to the viral video, which gained one million views, a keen customer said: “I AM GOING TO NEED TO GO.” Another fan wrote: “IT’S SO FREAKING GORGEOUS I GOT IT YESTERDAY.”

Someone shared: “GOT ONE IN BROWN FOR MY BDAY OUTFITTT,” and a different comment read: “Why do they always get the good stuff in when I’m not there?” A similar response said: “Ofc when I’m broke, Primark has good stuff,” and someone else wrote: “Of course when I don’t have money.”

Meanwhile, other shoppers said they’d purchased different variations of the same style and loved the look. For instance, a fan of the tops shared: “I have the longer version they make your waist look unreal.” Another shopper commented: “I found a long sleeves one, so much better.”

While the video doesn’t specify the name of the style it showcased, Primark’s website offers a selection of cinched waist tops, including the £8 Cinched Heavy Weight Tee. Offered in black or white, the top is available in sizes XS to XL online and in-store.

Shoppers can check in-store availability or order the product to click and collect using Primark’s website. Showcasing the style online, Primark describes the top as a ‘relaxed heavy weight tee with a cinched waist and flared hemline.’

The product description states: “Keep it simple yet stylish with this cinched heavy weight tee in a cream shade. Cut in a relaxed fit, it’s designed with short sleeves and a classic crew neckline for an easy everyday look.

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“The cinched waist adds shape and definition, flowing into a subtly flared hemline that creates a soft silhouette. Made from a solid, heavy weight fabric, this tee has a clean, minimalist feel that makes it a versatile wardrobe staple. Perfect for those days when you want comfort with a little extra style, it’s the kind of top you’ll keep reaching for again and again.”