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Exclusive: Kerry Katona discusses her weight-loss journey, starting with her 3st 6lb in 2023, to gaining weight after surgery, embracing body confidence and embracing her weight loss.

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As Kerry Katona prepares to welcome in the new year, there’s one resolution she won’t be making – and that’s hitting the gym.

The star, who is normally a big fan of keeping fit, says work commitments and surgery have kept her away from exercise. But rather than feeling down about it, the former Atomic Kitten singer tells us she’s brimming with confidence and feels happier than ever. “I’ll be honest, I haven’t actually trained since April this year – and I trained every single day,” says the mum of five. I went and did Celebs Go Dating, then I had three root canals, then I had my boobs done, then my boobs broke and I had to redo them again – and I’ve been on tour. So I’ve not been able to do any exercise..”

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Despite gaining some weight, the star says she’s not in any rush to slim down. And it sounds like her boyfriend, Paolo Margaglione, 34, is also loving her new curves. “I’m in a very happy new relationship and I keep eating lots of food,” adds Kerry with a smile. In the past, Kerry has been no stranger to yo-yo dieting. Since shooting to fame in 1999 alongside her Atomic Kitten bandmates Liz McClarnon and Natasha Hamilton, she’s been “everything from a size 6 to an 18”.

Last year, Kerry revealed how her weight spiralled after she moved back up north to Cheshire from Sussex in 2021, leaving her looking like a “swollen beach whale”. She said, “I got stuck in a bit of a rut and was full of self-loathing, which led to emotional eating. I got triggered because I was thinking, ‘Oh God, this is where I used to do drugs’… so it was a lot. I also quit smoking and that made me eat more to get through that.” But in 2023 she shed a staggering 3st 6lb and dropped four dress sizes to get down to a healthy 9st 13lb, thanks to a mixture of sensible eating and regular yoga, weight training and cardio workouts. At the time, the star – who is mum to daughters Molly, 24, Lilly-Sue, 22, Heidi, 18, DJ, 11, and 17-year-old son Max – said losing weight “isn’t rocket science. You eat s***, you look s***. I’ve just been calorie-counting and watching what I eat.” After scaling back her workouts, but still maintaining a healthy weight, she told new that an “improved diet and taking the right supplements” was the key to staying trim. “I have been focusing on smaller portion sizes because I don’t like to leave any food on my plate due to the way I was brought up,” she said. “So if it’s a big portion, then I will have it – and I put on weight. But I’m determined to stay healthy as I get older.”

Kerry lost even more weight earlier this year, this time unintentionally. She said in January, “I’ve been doing panto and the separation, I’ve done it,” referring to her separation from Ryan Mahoney, her long-term partner. Most likely the stress is it. I’ve been under a lot of stress.

But the following month she sounded in a much better place and was clearly feeling more confident about her physique. “I’m slimmer now than I was in Atomic Kitten,” she said. “I’m getting there emotionally, but physically this is the best shape I’ve ever been in.” She added that daily yoga sessions had helped her tone up, and that starring in panto with her pal Katie Price also kept the weight off. “During panto, we did three shows a day, back-to-back. I kid you not, it was so physically demanding,” said the star, who revealed her weight had dropped to just 8st 7lb. “I was burning so many calories.” While Kerry’s weight-management mindset is very much focused on healthy eating and exercise these days, in the past her methods of staying slim have been slightly more controversial. In 2017 she confessed to having a “s*** load” of liposuction and a mini tummy tuck in a bid to look more toned, and the following year she was criticised for promoting SkinnyJabs – a £250-a- month weight-loss plan that involved daily appetite-suppressing injections. The star said she lost “over 2st” on the plan, but critics branded her irresponsible. Hitting back, Kerry said, “If this pen [which injects the drug into the body] is going to help me lose weight and help me feel good about myself, then what’s the problem?”

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While Kerry may have parked the idea of hitting the gym in the new year, she hasn’t completely sworn off fitness. “For me, I don’t have New Year ’s resolutions,” she says. “Every day I wake up and think, ‘Right, I just want to be a better version of who I was yesterday.’ I can’t wait to get myself back in a really good routine of doing my training. “But I’ve been through two operations this year because of my boobs, so I’m not risking anything that’s going to f*** up my boobs. “They’re not moving until I’ve got the all-clear!”

The fashion retailer’s “pretty” heels made a customer think of the style of another store.

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A Primark fan has claimed the store is ‘giving Zara’ after seeing a new £18 pair of heels. The shopper made the comparison between the two fashion retailers after spotting Primark’s Floral Satin Mule Heels, which ‘went straight in [her] basket’.

Available online and in-store, Primark’s £18 shoes are described as ‘satin mule heels with 3D floral detail, an open toe and a slim heel.’ Telling customers about the heels on its website, Primark states: “Step into something special with these satin mule heels.

They fit comfortably and sit on a slim mid-height heel for an elegant finish thanks to a smooth black satin upper. The strap’s 3D floral embellishment adds a striking touch in a softly contrasting shade, while the open toe keeps the shape light. The single black sole keeps the look clean and the contoured padded insole keeps things comfortable. A statement-making style that can be worn on evenings out or as a complete outfit.

Shopper and TikTok user @Geordrobe said she loved the heels in a video post on the platform. Highlighting the Floral Satin Mule Heels alongside Primark’s £14 Mesh Bow Mule Heels, Georgia wrote: “What in the Zara is going on at Primark?”

She continued, “I can’t even believe both of these are in my size because of how quickly these went straight into my basket.” In the Shoe department, Primark is actually giving Zara. “The viewers were just as impressed,” he said.

Someone commented: “Love.” Georgia replied: “They’re so pretty.” Another fan wrote: “The second pair omg,” referencing the Mesh Bow Mule Heels. Georgia said: “Aren’t they so cute.”

For shoppers interested in the Mesh Bow Mule Heels, the shoes are described as ‘mule heels with mesh upper and bow detail perfect for the party season.’ Customers can choose between black mesh or leopard print designs.

Alternatively, shoppers looking for high heels might prefer Primark’s £22 Spiral Diamante Heeled Sandals, which are described as the ‘mule heels with mesh upper and bow detail perfect for the party season.’

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Customers can choose between cream, burgundy, or black designs. The product description states: “Step into sparkle with these black spiral diamante heeled sandals. The slim stiletto heel and round toe create a sleek base, while two slim front straps shimmer with hotfix rhinestones.

The distinctive spiral ankle strap has a bold, eye-catching appearance and wraps elegantly around your leg. The coiling strap has a unique fit and style without the use of a buckle closure. These sandals give your evening outfit a stunning finish that will undoubtedly turn heads.

While many people may be wondering what dress Holly Ramsay chose, some fashion experts have noticed an even more expensive item. Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay are officially married.

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All eyes were on Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty on Saturday as the pair walked hand in hand down the steps of Bath Abbey amid one of the most closely-watched celebrity weddings in years.

Large crowds gathered for the post-Christmas service, with many guests including Adam himself having to be escorted into the historic building by burly guards. But while the venue was full of famous faces almost all of Adam’s relatives were nowhere to be seen. New information has now come to light that his dad was in fact invited to the wedding.

The swimmer’s sister Beth allegedly told dad Mark he could attend but that he had to sit in the back after the incident, which made the family even more distraught.

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A family source told The Sun on Sunday: “Frankly, it’s disgusting that it went ahead without Adam reaching out to his mum and dad beforehand.” They added: “It was a difficult day for Caroline and Mark, so the family spent the evening together. Caroline got upset as soon as she saw the photographs from the wedding.

It’s awful for him to turn around and tell Beth that his father could come in and sit at the back of the church. Adam has probably never spoken to or seen plus-ones, but Mark was told he could sit behind them.

Although Holly left Bath Abbey unharmed, it’s believed that Victoria Beckham, a close friend of hers who also attended the wedding with husband David Beckham, was the dress’s maker. However, their wedding outfits, which they both wore, shared a sweet feature: the pair’s shoes.

Fans may have missed the pricey accessory Adam was wearing, even though all eyes were on the dress Holly wore.

The 30-year-old reportedly wore a sunburst blue-grey dial and 18k white gold on the Patek Philippe Cubitus (ref. 7128/1G-001), as identified by @young. brando on Instagram. Young Brando, a well-known figure and expert in the watch industry, is an independent horological consultant and creative director.

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He runs the popular “Watches ‘n Style” YouTube channel and a widely followed Instagram account where he shares engaging stories, historical narratives, and useful information on wristwatches. He is most widely known for providing expert commentary on celebrity watch choices and industry trends for publications such as GQ.

Young Brando claims the model Adam reportedly wore can retail for over £100,000. Patek Philippe is regarded as one of the most prestigious watchmakers in the world, known for its heritage craftsmanship and production.

Young Brando (also known as “Watches ‘n Style”) appears to be certain it is a Patek Philippe Cubitus, despite Adam himself having not confirmed the watch’s brand and model.

@young in a post identifying the watch. Brando wrote that the Grande Maison’s 2025 novels included the medium-sized Cubitus options in 18k white and pink gold. Beyond providing a more gender-responsive option for the new line, they appear to have addressed one of the most alienating aspects of the new collection at its launch: the excessive dimensions…

“In addition to the new Nautilus series, the white-gold version” (ref. The 5811 option, which is exclusive to that material and not stainless steel, is the enduringly popular blue-dial.

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In the days leading up to his wedding, Adam Peaty’s family issues began to get worse, and a barred mother is upset about her daughter Beth’s “betrayal” attendance.

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Despite having already spent hundreds on his big day, Angry Adam Peaty claimed, his great-aunt and her husband were prevented from attending his wedding.

Despite the excited couple booking accommodation, purchasing outfits and gifts for the Olympian and his soon-to-be wife Holly Ramsay, he changed his mind over Christmas and told them they were uninvited, according to reports. The “completely unacceptable” move came as a family feud rages after his mum Caroline, 60, was told she was not going to Holly’s hen do.

His sister Beth, a bridesmaid on the day, has now been accused of betraying her mum by attending – despite many of the family being exiled from the star-studded wedding. The couple tied the knot on Saturday, with the beaming newlyweds emerging hand-in-hand from Bath Abbey following one of the most talked-about celebrity weddings in recent years.

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Large crowds gathered for the post-Christmas service, with many guests including Adam himself having to be escorted into the historic building by burly guards after the build up to the big day was dominated by talk of banned relatives. Now it has been reported that more were told to stay away.

His great-aunt Janet and her partner Eddie were told just days before the wedding that they shouldn’t attend – and things have turned toxic. “Caroline did everything and more to help Adam. She and Mark sacrificed a lot to get him to where he is,” an insider told The Sun.

After everything they did to support him, Adam should be ashamed for planning the wedding without them. Beth has betrayed her mother to see what she can gain from being the only family member to enjoy Adam and Holly.

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Caroline, 60, last night spoke out ahead of the wedding, telling the Mail: “I don’t think they understand how much they have hurt me; it’s as if they have cut my heart out. This is the first Christmas that I’ve not had my family together – my family is broken. Yes, I have my other grandchildren. Yes, I have my other children, but my family is split because of the goings on…because of the wedding.”

The Peaty family conflict dates back to September 2024, when Adam and Holly disregarded wider Peaty family members by refusing to let them attend their engagement party.

Even though the bride’s mother, Tana Ramsay, and friends including Victoria Beckham were present, Caroline was not invited to Holly’s glamorous hen do last month at Soho Farmhouse in the Cotswolds.

Caroline gave her son’s 31st birthday on Saturday, the day before his wedding, a card and gift. This weekend, Adam’s aunt Louise reportedly exchanged harsh words with his mother about the family feud.

Moments before the wedding, she sent him a text message outlining her thoughts.

A body language expert praised Holly’s appearance and claimed she looked to be in “full control” of her big day. Judi James told the Mirror: “Holly looked very much like the confident and radiantly happy bride, fully in control of her image as she walked into church with dad Gordon.

The brutal passings of When Harry Met Sally director Rob Reiner and his loving wife Michele shocked the film industry this year. Martin Scorsese has cherished his memories of the married couple.

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A moving tribute to the late director Rob Reiner has been written by Martin Scorsese. On December 14, 2009, Rob and his wife Michele, a famous Hollywood actress, were discovered dead at their LA home along with their 32-year-old son Nick, who is currently being detained after being detained for the double murder.

Fellow award-winning director Martin, 83, has spoken out to lament the deaths of Rob and Michele, who were 78 and 70, respectively, two weeks after the horrifying events that shocked Hollywood. In the 2013 film The Wolf of Wall Street, Rob and Martin made a famous partnership, with Martin serving as the director.

Martin compared Rob to his contemporary’s passing and said he was a “Master” despite having had his own success in directorial successes like This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, and When Harry Met Sally. The Oscar-winning actor reflected on how close he had been to Rob, who he first met in 1970.

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Michele and Rob Reiner were both my friends, Martin wrote in an essay for the New York Times. I’ll have to use the past tense from now on, which makes me feel so deeply sad. But “there isn’t any other option.”

The Shutter Island star said, “Right away, I loved hanging out with Rob. We naturally bonded with one another. He never had a bad ol’ laugh or a bad ol’ laugh in the room, but he was never that bad. He had a wonderful barrelling laugh and a beautiful sense of unfettered freedom, fully enjoying the present.

Martin praised the 1990 film Misery as “a very special film, beautifully acted by Kathy Bates and James Caan,” picking out some of his favorite movies from his late friend. and described the 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap as “in a class of its own” and “a kind of immaculate creation.”

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He wrote in an interview about directing Rob in The Wolf of Wall Street that he had the ability to “improvise with the best, he was a master at comedy, he worked beautifully with Leo and the rest of the guys, and he understood the human condition of his character: The man loved his son, he was happy with his success, but he knew he was going to fall.”

Since their passing, Rob and Michele have received numerous other stars’ tributes. In an interview that aired over the past week on CBS’s 60 Minutes, Kathy Bates was one of those who discussed her experience working with him. She recalled how her life changed after Rob cast her in Misery, a 1990 psychological horror movie, for which she received an Oscar for Best Actress.

She stated on the program that George Bailey would have gone back and seen what his life would have been like if he hadn’t been there if I hadn’t directed “Misery.”

“Some of the friends I now have wouldn’t have existed,” I said. Without it, my life would not have been as rich. I’m not sure if I would have had a career in film and probably wouldn’t have left the theater. I’m a “pretty old guy,” I suppose.

Jake, 34, and Romy, 28, Rob and Michele’s other children, both 14, have been devastated by the deaths, and Nick is being held until a hearing next month. Words cannot even begin to describe the unbearable pain we are going through each day, according to a statement from them. No one should ever go through the horrifying and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. They were our best friends, not just our parents.

When discussing the circumstances surrounding their deaths, the siblings continued to thank and thank people for their love and support. We are appreciative of the kindness, condolences, and support we have received from people of all kinds, not just from our own families and friends.

We now request respect and privacy, tolerance for speculation and compassion for humanity, and the memorialization of our parents for the extraordinary lives they led and the love they shared.

Rebecca Sarker, who plays Manpreet Sharma in the ITV soap, won over her fans when she exhibited her lace pyjamas after a day of outdoor cycling.

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Emmerdale star Rebecca Sarker has stunned fans with a tantalising Christmas snap. The 50-year-old soap star looked away from the camera as she posed in a lace top and pyjamas while warming up after being out for a festive cycle.

Rebecca, who has played Manpreet Sharma since 2018, teased her fans on social media with the tasteful photo. The TV babe showed her fans how comfortable she is at home after a day out on her wheels by flashing a coy smile and her hair around her shoulder.

Sharing the snap on her main Instagram grid, Rebecca wrote: “Ditched the bib shorts. Back in the pjs. #christmascheer #warm #cosy.” She added a no cycling sign emoji and a smiling face emoji to her post – which came soon after she shared a batch of snaps showing her in full lycra and out cycling in pale winter sunshine.

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The Instagram photo quickly attracted thousands of likes and hundreds of comments from admirers who were quick to praise the TV actress for how amazing she looked in her loungewear. Rebecca explained earlier this year how her husband gave her the confidence to post more intimate photos online.

She previously admitted to telling The Sun that she had been putting on Lycra pants and a sports bra for some Emmerdale stunt work. I took a picture of my husband because I had been exercising and felt pretty good.

“He said, ‘Post it on Instagram’. My immediate reaction was, ‘No, no, I can’t post that’. But after checking with the production team asking if it was too outrageous, I was assured it wasn’t.” She went on to assure fans that she would never go as far as sharing x rated images on OnlyFans – which is something her Emmerdale character did do.

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Rebecca credits Emmerdale with boosting her self-assurance in wearing glamorous dresses, thanks to the awards shows she has had the honor of watching. The actress was questioned about her involvement on Emmerdale in 2022 as it celebrated its 50th year on air.

When asked if the cast’s inclusion had altered her life, she responded, “Of course it has, not least because it occasionally allows me to wear some fantastic dresses on a red carpet.” Every job has the potential to transform acting for you; it’s a very temporary existence.

Being a regular in Emmerdale has given me the opportunity to establish some roots, professionally speaking, and it has given me some stability that is difficult to find in this profession. I could work abroad for two months, then in a studio doing an advertisement for a couple of days or performing theatre with different companies.

She recalled one of the most entertaining scenes from her time in the Dales so far, with an on-set accident that left her speechless in the middle of a dramatic scene involving her character, Charles Anderson, played by Kevin Mathurin, Emile John, Ethan Anderson, and Rishi Sharma, played by Bhasker Patel.

When Manpreet, Charles, Ethan, and Rishi engaged in a showdown on the high street, Rebecca recalls that she discovered that his wife isn’t quite the woman she thought she was and that she had a past relationship with Charles and Ethan.

“During one of my moving, tearful monologues, he accidently clicked the unlock button on the car, and it kept going off repeatedly,” Bhasker said, “It was very heightened, highly charged, and emotional. I was so entertained by it. Ethan is upset that Manpreet leaves him, and it occurs again.