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Ahead of the lengthy ceremony, Greg Davies, 56, and Alex Horne, 46, chatted to red carpet host and comedian Tom Allen about their nomination and how Greg’s ‘ready for a wife’

cOMEDIAN Greg Davies revealed he’s ‘ready for a wife’ during a candid chat on the red carpet of the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday evening. The Taskmaster star and his co-host Alex Horne were nominated in the Entertainment category for their Channel 4 programme alongside The 1% Club, Michael McIntyre’s Big Show and Would I Lie to You?

Unfortunately, the programme lost to BBC’s Would I Lie to You? Ahead of the lengthy ceremony, Greg, 56, and Alex, 46, chatted to red carpet host and comedian Tom Allen about their nomination.

Towards the end of the conversation, the duo discussed how they came up with tasks for the show, prompting Alex to say: “We’re an unlikely couple,” with Greg adding: “That’s why we’re a good team.

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Alex then added: “And I would like to thank my wife for getting us here tonight,” before Greg joked: “I don’t have a wife so maybe I can thank Alex’s wife.”

Tom insisted he could meet his wife at the star-studded event, with Greg responding: “Maybe I will, I’m open to it. It would be so lovely, it’s been too long and I’m ready now.”

Alex simply quipped: “Lonely,” as Greg added: “Oh god, the horrible hot lonely tears.” The Cleaner star was in a relationship with Labour Party politician Liz Kendall between 2007 and 2015. The comedian usually keeps his personal life under wraps.

Liz told previously The Mirror about their romance: “I am not going to be the sort of politician who does all that stuff about their private life because it’s very precious to me and really important to me that I have that space that’s personal and just to me. We are not together any more but we remain really good friends.”

Meanwhile, Greg tends to make jokes about his single life and previously said he ‘gave up’ on romance while on The Graham Norton Show.

During the interview, he admitted his grandfather accidentally walked in on him and a girlfriend during an intimate moment. He joked: “It’s not for me, romance… that was the day I gave up on romance.”

He also once said his ex-girlfriend, who he didn’t name, convinced him to switch from his teaching career to one in comedy. Speaking to The Times, he said: “I’ve been doing comedy for about 15 years now. I always wanted to do it, I just never had thick enough skin.

“A girlfriend I had while teaching was a pragmatist and always told me that if you want to do something, then go for it. So eventually I made the switch. Comedy is definitely where I’m happiest.”

During an interview with OK! magazine, Greg admitted that he had quite the crush on former Blue Peter star Janet Ellis, who also happens to be the mother of popstar Sophie Ellie Bextor.

Mortified Greg recalled: “I met Janet Ellis once in a fish and chip shop. I used to have a terrible crush on her, all throughout my childhood. Then I finally met her and said something humiliating, I think chips-based, that guaranteed I would never end up in the relationship I craved.”

He added: “I met her daughter Sophie on a show once and told her I fancied her mum and she rolled her eyes and said ‘everyone does’.”

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This Morning presenter Alison Hammond has opened up about her staggering 11 stone weight loss, which was prompted by health concerns when she was diagnosed as pre-diabetic

Alison Hammond has unveiled the remarkable transformation behind her 11 stone weight loss which was spurred on by a serious health scare.

The This Morning presenter, who once tipped the scales at 28 stone, decided it was time to make a change following a pre-diabetic diagnosis and after losing her mother Maria to type 2 diabetes in 2020.

Taking her health into her own hands, the 50-year-old star embarked on a fitness journey with a personal trainer and adopted a more watchful approach to her diet.

Speaking to Heat Magazine, Alison said: “I feel amazing. I feel happy within myself. I’ve got a personal trainer – she’s amazing. She trains me when I can train. If I’m working, I don’t train, I’ll go for a walk.”

Having previously revealed that weights, pilates, and yoga are part of her home fitness regime, Alison insists she’s not about restrictive diets, reports Plymouth Live. To her, balance is key, as she said: “I don’t deny myself anything. I eat everything but in moderation.”

Speaking to Women’s Health magazine, she further explained her shift from high-fat, high-sugar foods, reflecting on her mother’s concerns and her own encounter with pre-diabetes, saying: “My mum had type 2 diabetes and she was worried for me, so when I then found out that I was pre-diabetic, that was frightening.

“I thought: ‘I have to be an adult about this’. The sweets had to stop – and the fatty foods.”

After making changes to her diet and daily routine, Alison has successfully reversed her condition. She said: “I’m no longer pre-diabetic, so I’m a bit naughtier with my food now. But because my body’s working properly, I can allow myself a bit of sugar here and there.

“I love my new shape and although I still have areas I’m conscious of, such as my arms and tummy, it’s great being able to wear things I would never have been able to before. I mean, look at me, I’m a bombshell.”

Alison admitted that she was deterred from considering weight loss medication due to “scare stories”. But she said she “wouldn’t look down on anyone who did”.

Alison’s career took off after her stint on Big Brother in 2002. Despite being the second housemate to be evicted, she landed a role as a celebrity reporter on This Morning.

In 2021, she ascended to the position of main presenter alongside Dermot O’Leary. Her TV appearances also include reality shows like I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! and Strictly Come Dancing, and she has presented the Great British Bake Off.

Off-screen, Alison is in a relationship with 27 year old masseur David Putman. There’s been growing speculation that her weight loss journey was motivated by a desire to tie the knot with her partner.

Louise Thompson raved about her favourite at-home spray tan that doesn’t stain bed sheets, saying even her partner Ryan can’t resist borrowing it to get a natural-looking glow

Summer is the prime time to restart your fake tan routine as we get ready to bare some skin, giving an instant glow without risking damaging your skin by sitting in the sun. However we all know the pains of using self tanner, with everything from streaks and patchiness to ending up with stained bed sheets and clothes making it much more troublesome than we’d like it to be.

However Louise Thompson has shared her go-to solution that creates a gorgeous glow without having to worry about it ruining your bedding. Louise raved about the Tanologist Self Tan Water, which is currently on sale at Amazon down from £14.99 to £12.52, claiming it was so good that even her partner Ryan Libbey can’t resist stealing it.

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Louise shared a quick peek at the results of using the tan – which showed her legs looking extra bronzed and golden brown – and called it “The most elite tan” in her Instagram stories. She also shared a couple of follow ups, where she revealed that Ryan was partial to pinching the tan from her dressing table and using it himself, as she showed off his very bronzed looking skin.

The former Made in Chelsea star also added: “I do dark. And to answer your other questions it’s fragrance free, no rough smells, and it doesn’t stain the bed as it’s clear. It’s my go-to face option and really good for topping up other tans.”

Although Louise opted for the dark shade, you can also get it in light, medium and extra dark shades too, so you can find the one that best suits your skin tone (and how tanned you want to look). If you’re worried about ending up with that telltale green or orange hue, picking a tan that suits your skin’s natural colouring is the best way to avoid this.

Utan’s new undertone-matching self tan comes in both cool and warm undertones, so you can pick the one that best suits your skin tone. Bondi Sands also has its Technocolor range, which comes in tones like magenta, emerald and sapphire to suit all skin colours and undertones.

However, unlike other formulas such as creams or mousses which can be difficult to blend evenly, Louise’s favourite Tanologist Self Tan Water is applied in a mist, which you simply spray straight onto your skin then blend using a brush or mitt. Its clear formula can make it a little tricky to see where you’ve applied it, but it eliminates the risk of transferring tan stains onto your clothes or bedding, which can be tricky to wash out.

The Tanologist Self Tan Water has also been dermatologist approved to be safe for all skin types including sensitive skin, and is free from irritating ingredients that can cause clogged pores and breakouts. In fact, it contains several other hydrating, skin-loving ingredients like pink grapefruit, goji berry and jumpier, which help soften and brighten your skin as you wear it.

Amazon shoppers have praised it too, with one saying: “This product applies so good, no streaks at all and dries really quick. Smells nice when applied but does have that fake tan smell after. Washes off nice to leave a really natural tanned colour. I don’t have to worry about streaks, or patches because the application is smooth. Colour is great, I thought it would be darker but I am happy with the colour it gives.”

Another agreed: “Absolutely Awesome. Game Changer Self Tan Lotion. Love it!”

Some were less thrilled, saying: “I liked the colour it gave but found it difficult to put on evenly, even after buying the special spray. I shall continue to use on my face, using a cotton pad though. Shame really as I do like the effect it gives.”

Others find it easy to apply, though, writing: “The product gives you a natural looking tan, easy to apply, doesn’t mark your clothes.”

Alison Hammond has lost an impressive 11 stone in weight and after she opened up on her new routine with her ‘amazing’ personal trainer, the popular presenter hit the gym

Slim-line Alison Hammond paraded her fantastic figure on the treadmill as she showed off her dramatic 11 stone weight loss. The presenter, 50, revealed her drop came without the use of weight-loss jabs – but clearly her time in the gym has also contributed.

She sweated it out this weekend with some tight leggings helping her look the part in her workout. She maintained her style with some jewellery as she focused on an exercise plan with a personal trainer.

Her decision to lose weight came after the death of her mother Maria, who had previously shared her concerns regarding her daughter’s pre-diabetic diagnosis.

At her heaviest, the popular This Morning regular weighed in at 28 stone but her new look has left everyone wowed – and she’s not stopping there. In an interview with Heat Magazine recently, she said: “I feel amazing. I feel happy within myself.”

She further remarked on her fitness routine: “I’ve got a personal trainer – she’s amazing. She trains me when I can train. If I’m working, I don’t train, I’ll go for a walk.” She went on to say: “I don’t deny myself anything. I eat everything but in moderation.”

Previously, Alison shared that she keeps weights in her bedroom and enjoys pilates and yoga. Addressing her eating habits, she reveals that instead of cutting out foods, she practices moderation.

Speaking to Women’s Health magazine, Alison detailed how she has reduced her intake of high-fat and sugar-rich foods, saying: “My mum had type 2 diabetes and she was worried for me.

“So when I then found out that I was pre-diabetic, that was frightening. “I thought: ‘I have to be an adult about this’. The sweets had to stop – and the fatty foods.”

After making changes to her diet and daily routine, Alison is delighted to share that she’s reversed her pre-diabetic status. She revealed to the magazine: “I’m no longer pre-diabetic, so I’m a bit naughtier with my food now. But because my body’s working properly, I can allow myself a bit of sugar here and there.”

Alison is now embracing her new figure with confidence, saying: “I love my new shape and although I still have areas I’m conscious of, such as my arms and tummy, it’s great being able to wear things I would never have been able to before. I mean, look at me, I’m a bombshell.”

Alison explained she was put off considering weight loss medication after hearing “scare stories”. The star however says she “wouldn’t look down on anyone who did”.

Off screen, Alison found love with 27 year old masseur David Putman, fostering rumours that her weight loss may be influenced by matrimonial aspirations.