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Peter Andre has has offered his parenting advice to Molly-Mae after the Love Island star admitted she had been left “in tears” after trying to navigate tantrums

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Peter Andre has offered his parenting advice to Molly-Mae. The former Love Island star, 26, who has two-year-old Bambi with Tommy Fury, recently spoke out about her frustration that the little one hand entered the terrible twos, and now, the dad-of-five has given her his support.

Peter, who has Junior, 20, and Princess, 18, with ex-wife Katie Price, as well as Millie, 11, Theo, nine, and 20-month-old Belle with wife Emily, has opened up about the tricky times a parent often endures in those early years in his new! magazine column this week.

Reacting to the situation, he said: “Molly-Mae Hague recently said she’s been left in tears over daughter Bambi’s behaviour now she’s in the terrible twos. Belle’s 20 months now, and we’re seeing little tantrums.

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“As long as you’re bringing them up the way you think is correct, they’ll go through these stages – and then it will pass. I remember Theo was really, really difficult until he was about four years old – now he’s nine, he’s the most wonderful, adorable, loving child you could ever meet!”

Just days after Molly admitted things were “hanging by a thread” as she looked after Bambi and boyfriend, Tommy, the mum-of-one explained: “My mum’s getting picked up shortly – she’s been staying with us for the week to help out with the small child.” To this, Debbie replied: “Now I need to go home and decompress.”

Opening up about her granddaughter’s behaviour, Debbie continued: “She’s been lovely…she’s been interesting.” However, she then admitted: “She’s been really challenging. She’s trying to assert her dominance as a not even three-year-old. “She thinks she rules the roost.” To this, ‘Ultimate Influencer’ Molly confirmed: “Because she does.”

Saying she thought she had turned a corner as a parent after previously admitting she didn’t feel she was cut out for motherhood, Molly continued: “It was just quite frustrating, I don’t like talking about it too much, but I felt like I’d massively turned a big corner with her and I was really, really feeling great about motherhood.

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“I was like, ‘yeah, I’m really feeling it, I can do this, not a problem, I’ve come through my tricky patch’ and then the last two weekends have just completely humbled me and knocked me to the floor.”

Molly then said she’d been on a “emotional rollercoaster” with Bambi, and admitted: “She’s literally had me in tears for two consecutive weekends now, which has not been fun.”

It comes as Molly admitted she was ‘struggling to keep things together’ after Bambi and Tommy both became unwell.

Explaining that she had taken them to hospital on Monday, after Bambi had been ‘shaking and crying’ in her sleep, she shared: “My nails summarise how this week has gone…hanging on by a thread.”

Discussing the traumatic time, she continued: “I did say that Bambi wasn’t well but we’ve been in the hospital this morning. About nine days ago, Tommy got what we thought was food poisoning, or a sickness bug, we’re really not sure, and we’re nine days in now and it hasn’t gone away and basically last night at 3 in the morning, he was up, TMI, but his soul was leaving his body in that toilet.

Former EastEnders icon Martine McCutcheon admits she’s not slowing down as she approaches turning 50 next year; instead, the star is over the moon about her age

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She stole every scene in EastEnders, topped the charts with her debut album, won an Olivier Award for her West End performance in My Fair Lady and headlined everyone’s favourite Christmas movie. Now, Love, Actually star Martine McCutcheon is gearing up for a new challenge – turning 50.

Alongside her enormous success, Martine has also endured her fair share of hardship. Last year, the mum-of-one announced her separation from Jack McManus after 12 years of marriage, in 2022, her beloved brother LJ passed away aged just 31, and she’s estranged from her mother Jenny. But with Christmas coming up fast and a new year on the horizon, Martine is looking forwards, not backwards.

“You can think about the things you didn’t do or haven’t done yet and let that frighten you. But I’m just thrilled that I’m fit, well, happy and I have my little boy,” she says. Icons like Oprah Winfrey, Kim Cattrall and Brené Brown have inspired Martine to embrace getting older, to feel confident in herself and to set boundaries.

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“These trailblazing women have really changed the course and the tone of what 50 is for women,” she says. “They are not just speaking it, they’re living it.” Without the women who’ve gone before her, Martine believes she would have feared her landmark birthday next May. “I would have been quite scared,” she admits. “That judgmental little gremlin on my shoulder could have been going, ‘What about this? What about that?’ But I actually think because of the women who have been brave enough to 100% unapologetically be themselves, I feel less judgmental of myself.

“It’s such an exciting and liberating time, more than ever for a 50-year-old woman, to be working, living, socialising, loving and all of these things. I just feel really lucky that I’m in this time because even 20 years ago, it was so different. I feel excited about this next chapter because I know myself so much more. And I’m so not sorry for my own opinions, my own voice, my own limitations and inally being able to say, always with the most respect, ‘No, no, no.’”

Martine wants her sixth decade to be all about having fun after a recent conversation with a pal made her realise she doesn’t have a single hobby, having devoted her life to work, motherhood and other people. “I don’t feel I’ve ever really had enough time to exhale and enjoy the simple things,” she says. “I just want to have fun. I want to find out, away from career and family, what just brings me fun.”

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One area Martine is keen to explore in 2026 is her spirituality. Since childhood, she’s always been known among her friends for her healing powers, and now she wants to educate herself about the power of crystals. “It’s crazy but I really want to learn about crystals. I’m not trained as a Reiki practitioner, but ever since I was a little girl I just can feel where people are holding blockages in their body,” she says. “So maybe I’d like to explore that more as well.”

Turning 50 will be a milestone, but Martine embraces change. Before this, the biggest change that had happened to her was becoming a mother to her son Rafferty, 10, whose arrival brought her peace after years of not feeling enough. “Growing up and being in the industry from such a young age, I was quite judgmental of myself and hard on myself. When I had my son I realised that you don’t have to earn love. You don’t have to justify any reason for doing anything. You’re loved just because you are. You’re enough exactly as you are. Always were, always have been.”

The emotional outpouring of love Martine felt brought her a contentment she hadn’t felt before. She explains, “When I held him in my arms the first time I looked at him, I finally got it. It was so potent and so factually true and it wasn’t to be argued with. It gave me a lot of peace and a lot of completeness.”

Now Martine is looking forward to spending Christmas with Rafferty and their friends and family. “Until you live it yourself you can’t truly realise how much you get to embody the magic and the innocence that is there when you share Christmas with children,” she says. “The hope and the big dreams rub off, it’s contagious. You’ve got this little bundle of joy that you just love so much and it’s just an absolute pleasure and it’s so rewarding. It’s true love.”

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Thanks to her role alongside Hugh Grant in the very Christmassy Love, Actually, Martine has become a part of all our Christmases, appearing on screens all over the festive season. Now she’s recreated one of the most iconic scenes from the movie by reuniting loved ones ahead of Christmas at the airport with the help of Costa Coffee.

“For me, it was actually probably the most touching part of Love, Actually,” she says. “You can see the emotion oozing out of people when they’re connecting with loved ones again. It’s really important at Christmas to be thankful for the people that you love and that love you, and to connect with those people as much as you can.”

It’s 22 years since Love, Actually was released but for Martine it’s the gift that keeps on giving. “It was my dream, and that dream came true,” she says. “It’s a reminder that when you get jaded, when you get cynical, dreams can come true.” Martine was just 18 when she shot to fame in EastEnders as Tiffany Raymond. When she was killed off on New Year’s Eve in 1998, 12 million viewers tuned in. For Martine, her soap experience was exhilarating.

“It was rock’n’roll,” she says. “It was the 90s. The whole country was invested in things at the same time in their millions. It was so powerful.” EastEnders is filmed at Elstree Studios in North London, as was Top Of The Pops in the late 90s. It meant the young EastEnders cast could hang out with pop stars and Martine can’t shake the image of Patsy Palmer on a golf buggy while Liam Gallagher hitched a ride behind.

“One minute we’d be filming and the next minute I’d see Patsy, off on a golf buggy with Liam Gallagher hanging off the back,” she says. “It was just so much fun. It was a really fun, youthful, innocent time in a way.” After Tiffany was run over by Frank Butcher in the soap, fans saw her die in the road. But even an on-screen death doesn’t stop EastEnders bringing beloved characters back. This Christmas Pat Butcher will return as a ghost for the second time. So would Martine ever resurrect Tiffany?

“I love to play great, sweet, endearing characters, snooty, sassy little vixens like Tiffany,” she says. “If there was a flashback or a memory or whatever, and there was a way to know more and understand Tiffany more now, then I would be definitely, always be up for it. I mean, what an amazing character she was.”

Martine McCutcheon partnered with Costa Coffee to recreate the beloved Love, Actually airport scene, celebrating Christmas reunions. With Costa Club, every festive catch-up comes with a little extra magic.

The 99-year-old is known by generations of fans for his nature presenter role over the decades

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Sir David Attenborough marked his 99th birthday back in May, putting his good health to key changes in his eating habits. The treasured broadcaster, best known for his groundbreaking wildlife documentaries, has significantly reduced his intake of red meat, although he hasn’t gone completely meat-free.

Speaking to The Sun back in 2017, he said: “I have certainly changed my diet. Not in a great sort of dramatic way. But I don’t think I’ve eaten red meat for months. I do eat cheese, I have to say, and I eat fish. But by and large, I’ve become much more vegetarian over the past few years than I thought I would ever be.”

Sir David’s shift in eating comes amid mounting evidence linking excessive red meat consumption to serious health risks, which may compromise well-being and potentially increase mortality rates. A study released this year by Harvard researchers discovered a ‘significant link’ between ‘heme iron’ and type 2 diabetes development.

This specific type of iron, found in beef, lamb, liver, and certain fish varieties, is quickly absorbed by the body when consumed. Study authors professors Frank Hu and Fredrick J, reports the Express.

Stare said: “This study underscores the importance of healthy dietary choices in diabetes prevention. Reducing heme iron intake, particularly from red meat, and adopting a more plant-based diet can be effective strategies in lowering diabetes risk.”

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Cutting down on red meat could help you live longer and lower your chances of an early death. The health perks are even greater if you replace red meat with healthier protein sources or plant-based alternatives.

Studies have found that consuming large amounts of red meat, particularly processed types such as bacon, hot dogs and deli meats, is associated with an increased risk of death from all causes, heart disease and cancer. The NHS has also warned against eating too much processed and red meat, warning it may raise the risk of bowel cancer.

The health service claimed: “Processed meat can also be high in salt and eating too much salt can increase your risk of high blood pressure.” Experts advise that anyone currently eating “more than 90g” of cooked red or processed meat daily should consider reducing this to 70g to make a positive difference if giving it up entirely isn’t feasible.

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Red meat includes beef, lamb, mutton, pork, veal, venison and goat. Poultry such as chicken and turkey are classified as white meat.

Despite health warnings, red meat can be an excellent source of high-quality protein, providing roughly 30g of protein per 100g of meat. It’s also recognised for containing significant amounts of iron, a vital nutrient for producing red blood cells.

However, as with all foods, consuming items in moderation as part of a balanced diet is considered the healthiest approach. If you have any worries about changing your usual diet, consult a doctor.

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Beyond his healthy diet, Sir David reportedly confessed to Anderson Cooper in a 2021 interview that mental deterioration is among his greatest fears. The possibility of becoming “helpless” due to illnesses like Alzheimer’s remains one of his main worries.

But he demonstrates no signs of slowing down, continuing to provide his distinctive voice to BBC nature documentaries. This month, the BBC has announced its festive schedule for Christmas 2025. Among the seasonal offerings, wildlife fans will enjoy a fresh film from Sir David Attenborough, as he focuses closer to home to discover England’s famous capital in Wild London.

Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones, who present Morning Live together, were urged in October to come clean about the true nature of their relationship — for the sake of the viewers

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Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones found speculation about the nature of their relationship “really, really funny,” a source claims.

Helen and Gethin, who discuss topical issues on Morning Live on BBC One, had reportedly embarked on a relationship but speculation of a split swirled a few months ago. When Gethin, 47, put his arm around 42-year-old Helen on the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain red carpet in London in October, it was thought the stars had reconciled — but an insider urged them to come clean about the state of play.

And now another source associated to the programme, which attracts around 1.5million viewers, has said Gethin and Helen have played the attention to “their advantage”. When Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan were chosen to launch This Morning on ITV in 1998, it quickly became a success and springboarded both of their careers.

But the insider, also describing it as “silly games”, added: “When they read the rumours that they had got close and were becoming an item they found the whole thing really, really funny. It was harmless: they’re both single and in some ways it was not a long mental journey to put them together – but rather than deny it outright, they’ve used it very much to their advantage.”

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Gethin was one of the original hosts of Morning Live when it first aired five years ago, and Helen joined him in 2023. She started the post around one year after splitting with Richie Myler, a now retired rugby league player, with whom she has three children.

Chatter emerged Gethin and Helen’s friendship had become a relationship in May this year after the presenters were seen leaving the BAFTAs together. Though neither confirmed a relationship, they were spotted again with each other off-set several times in the spring

Morning Live has continued to draw in the viewers under Gethin and Helen’s helm, but has a way to go to beat ITV’s This Morning in the viewership tussle. The insider told the Daily Mail chemistry — or indeed, relationship — may translate into further improved ratings.

“Morning Live has never been written about so much. This Morning is always the show that’s talked about. Morning Live is seen as the boring version, while the big stars, Cat and [her co-host] Ben Shephard, are television A list,” the source added.

Another insider said: “They’ve managed to please their bosses by doing this, the BBC get so cross at This Morning getting all of the attention. It has been the perfect showmance.”

Ruth Langsford, a regular on Loose Women since 2012, lost her dad Dennis to complications of Alzheimer’s disease and is now watching her mum battle the condition

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Loose Women star Ruth Langsford says she has “learned to accept” the toll Alzheimer’s disease is taking on her mother.

The TV presenter, 65, admits Joan cannot remember anyone’s name but remains in positive spirits in her dementia care home in Surrey. Ruth says she too must keep optimistic — or she’d “cry” through the challenges the battle presents.

Joan, 94, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease around eight years ago, around five years after her partner Dennis — Ruth’s father — died of complications linked to his Alzheimer’s disease. Ruth’s personal experiences have now led to the star to back a campaign designed to get people talking about dementia.

The former This Morning host said: “You have to laugh, otherwise you’d cry. Acceptance is the hardest part, but I’ve learned that now… She’s (Joan) always in good spirits though, always smiling. She loves music and socialising – although she can’t remember anyone’s name.”

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Ruth said she has found Joan’s diagnosis and deterioration easier to cope with following her experience with her dad, who battled the dementia for 10 years. Ruth, herself a mum of one, continued: “I used to rail against Dad’s memory loss and confusion. Now I’m much softer and more accepting of Mum’s because I’ve learned so much from coping with Dad’s. I know now it absolutely wasn’t helping him when I’d say, ‘But you must remember that, Dad’. He’d look at me blankly because he literally did not.”

The star’s candid interview with the Daily Mail comes after she revealed she needed therapy following her split with Eamonn Holmes. The broadcasters were married for 14 years until they separated in 2024.

It posed Ruth a further challenge but she has found the strength to open up and raise awareness of dementia. The presenter, who before her onscreen days was a continuity announcer for ITV, supports the new drive Alzheimer’s Society and the Daily Mail have launched to help others.

“One in three people will develop dementia, which is the UK’s ­biggest killer. It doesn’t get the funding it needs. Raising money for research into a cure is key… If just one person reads this and thinks: ‘Dad is doing some odd things. Maybe I’ll take him to the GP to get him checked’, I’ve done my job — because there is help available for managing symptoms and slowing them down,” Ruth continued.

Although Joan often forgets when she last saw her daughter, Ruth says her mum still enjoys her company and that of other family members both in the care home in Surrey, and at relatives’ homes.

Ruth has referred to these personal experiences during discussions around dementia on This Morning and Loose Women. On one occasion on the latter, the host’s customary ­professional composure deserted her and she was unable to suppress her tears.

The Loose Women star’s recipe only requires just six ingredients

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Ruth Langsford has revealed her favourite recipe for cosy ‘comfort food’ that’s ideal for crisp autumn evenings. Beyond its scrumptious flavour, the Loose Women presenter explained it fills her home with the ‘most amazing smell’ and needs only six essential ingredients to create.

“Hi everybody,” Ruth said in an Instagram post last month. “Well, autumn is upon us – it’s sweater weather. I do like autumn, actually. I love the cosiness of it and all the colours changing. And I love a stew and a casserole, and that’s what I’m going to make today.”

The 65-year-old TV star kicked off her demonstration by showcasing large bowls containing the following ingredients:

• Lamb – a mixture of leg and shoulder (diced)
• Carrots (very chunky but sliced)
• Leeks (very chunky but sliced)
• Chopped potatoes
• Lamb stock (Ruth likes Knorr stock pots)
• Flour seasoned with salt and pepper

Ruth began by tossing her cubed lamb into a bowl of seasoned flour, ensuring it was completely covered. She then transferred portions of this lamb to a hot pan to sear them in batches.

Once the lamb appeared golden brown on the outside, she set this aside on a separate plate. Meanwhile, she softly sautéed the sliced leeks and carrots in the same pot, according to the Express.

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After a few minutes, she returned the lamb to the pot alongside the potatoes and stock. Instead of bringing the ingredients to the boil, Ruth recommended simply increasing the heat slightly before transferring everything to the oven.

“I don’t do tiny pieces or it turns to mush,” Ruth wrote. “Everything goes back in the pot with a lamb stock pot, a gentle simmer (don’t boil!), and then into the oven at 170°C for 20 mins, then turn it down and let it slow cook for about 1hr 45 mins.”

The Loose Women presenter hailed her dish as the perfect ‘meal-in-one’ thanks to its satisfying blend of ingredients. She wrote: “It fills the house with the most amazing smell and is just perfect for these dark Autumn evenings, Enjoy!!”

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Ruth’s recipe was quickly showered with compliments from fans and celebrity friends alike. Katie Piper, who also frequently appears on Loose Women, said: “Yum.”

Meanwhile, Lucy Alexander, known for previously starring on Homes Under the Hammer, said: “Love the top and can’t wait for supper – see you soon!”

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