This Morning star Josie Gibson has revealed how she lost an incredible five stone – and it’s not by using jabs, which aid weight loss or by having surgery
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This Morning star Josie Gibson has revealed the secret behind her incredible five stone weight loss, dismissing claims she has used weight loss injections or had a gastric bypass. Big Brother winner Josie embarked on a ‘1970s diet’ challenge this year – one of the methods she used to slim down and change her body.
On Channel 5’s The 1970s Diet: Could it Work for You? Josie explores stripped back eating, cutting portion sizes and sugar intake, and focusing on foods such as boiled potatoes, liver, spam, pork, beans, and Angel Delight. As well as her retro diet, 40-year-old Josie took up intermittent fasting for three days a week, and a simple gym routine, plus extras like disco-dancing classes.
The mum-of-one was recently diagnosed with lipedema, which causes disproportionate fat build-up. She has been open about her weight issues, having swung between a size 8 and 20 over the years. In her book, The Josie Gibson Diet, Josie revealed she lost almost five stone (68lbs) in six months by cutting out sugar.
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In a recent Instagram post, Josie hit back at claims she’d had medication or surgery to drop weight. She wrote: “I didn’t get a gastric bypass; I got off my big a**e, moved more, ate less and educated myself on what I was stuffing into my body.”
Speaking previously to the Mirror, Josie explained the logic behind the 1970s diet – with only about 10 percent of British people classed as obese during that era. She said: “I was surprised by that. I think of the 1970s and I think of madeira cake, trifles, angel delight… it doesn’t scream healthy – not to me!”
Although she was handed a plan by a nutritionist, Josie was shocked to see what was on the menu, worrying she would fail the challenge to drop the pounds. She said: “There were a lot of carbs on the menu. I thought looking at the diet, I’d definitely put on weight.”
On the show, she had her weight and body fat recorded, and was shocked to find she was 16 stones and had 48 percent body fat. She added: “If I’m taking on this experiment, then I’m showing it all, that’s the experiment. If you don’t show the experiment, what’s the point?”
To reach her new weight, Josie has also been hitting the gym, focusing on whole foods and prioritising protein in her diet. She recently shared a video on Instagram, showing her incorporating weights into her fitness routine.
A recent post saw her hitting the gym as she revealed to her fans she had been diagnosed with lipedema. It was captioned: “Hope this inspires someone out there…not that I think I’m an inspiration…Im just one of those who is constantly fighting my genetics. I was diagnosed with lipodema last year which I always knew anyway.
“So the fight is real as my body retains fat unlike a normal body should. I have not shared because I thought it looked pretty obvious anyway. I have been working out more and here is a circuit I completed at the @anantaramaikhao gym..I would love to build a gym like this. Gyms can be intimidating sometimes but we are all there for the same reason and I love getting stuck into my own little circuits.”
Josie was also previously forced to deny claims she’d had a gastric bypass after she revealed her incredible weight loss. Writing on social media, she shared: “I didn’t get a gastric bypass; I got off my big a**e, moved more, ate less and educated myself on what I was stuffing into my body.”
The star also followed MuscleFood’s Do The Unthinkable plan, which included portioned, macro-counted meals and workout plans. She added that the plan included a day off a week, writing: “Now on that one day off, I had one cheat meal.
“I didn’t go crazy and drink 10 bottles of wine and binge all day on food and chocolate and all the naughty things I haven’t been having. I just had my one cheat and that was it. So if you’ve got that one day off, don’t undo all your hard work. Just have your one cheat meal and enjoy it. Don’t have a binge.”
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Katie Price and JJ Slater’s relationship history amid reports of bitter split – The Mirror
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Katie Price and JJ Slater’s relationship has been drama-fuelled from the moment it started through to its current reported end, with doubts raised as to whether she ever even liked him
What you need to know about Katie Price and JJ Slater’s relationship
Katie Price and JJ Slater shocked fans when they started dating in late 2023 – with their romance sparking an immediate feud with a reality star. In early January 2026, however, it seemed that mum-of-five Katie, 47, and Married At First Sight star JJ, 32, had split.
When Katie and JJ first began dating, he was fresh from a break-up – having been in a romance with model and fellow MAFS star Ella Morgan, 32. While it is not believed there was a crossover for JJ, Ella did take issue with Katie in public, stating she had broken ‘the girl code’ by getting involved with her ex without consulting her first.
Fans of Katie were quick to raise their eyebrows as he romance with JJ heated up, as she was moving on from a relationship with Love Island star Carl Woods, which lasted from 2021 until 2022. Katie was also married to reality star Kieran Hayler. She had other flings with younger men, including Kris Boyson in 2019. However, Katie and JJ appeared to prove doubters wrong as they enjoyed holidays abroad together, as well as multiple date nights and red carpet events.
The relationship strengthened as JJ was welcomed into Katie’s home life, and he has spent time with her five children, which include 23-year-old Harvey, 20-year-old Junior Andre, 18-year-old Princess Andre, and the youngest children Jett, 11, and Bunny, 10.
Katie and JJ went public with plans to have a child together, with plans to welcome a child via IVF. Opening up on the We Need To Talk podcast last year, Katie confessed: “I have got donor eggs, I got them last year. You don’t see the picture, but they go on how I look, like the dark hair, the green eyes, Spanish… because I’ve got like Italian/Spanish in me. And then because I’m not afraid to have a baby on my own, before I met JJ I was quite happy. I found a sperm donor from America, from black origin.”
In the same podcast, Katie did, however, hint she was not happy with JJ, admitting she had never felt comfortable in a relationship before, and added: “JJ, he’s the most kind, genuine, easy-going, chilled person. But do I feel my happiest and do I feel free? No. It’s not a reflection on him, maybe that’s what I need to change for myself.”
Eight months later, however, reports suggested the couple had split. The Daily Mail reported in January 2026: “Katie has had doubts for some time about whether JJ is husband material, but she hoped those concerns would fade. Instead, her fears only grew, and she’s now accepted the relationship will not end with her walking down the aisle for a fourth time. JJ was left disappointed and has already packed his bags and moved back to his home in Essex.”
But two days later, Katie threw doubt on the reports as she shared a video update for fans – featuring JJ. The YouTube video showed the OnlyFans star sharing her plans for 2026, with JJ featuring in shot prominently. However, the footage was recorded in December 2026, casting confusion on the state of their relationship. The Mirror has previously approached Katie and JJ for comment.
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The Golden Globes are known as Hollywood’s booziest bash, and to mark the occasion, several A-list celebrities have been seen attending pre-parties this weekend
The Golden Globes kick off in a matter of hours, with Hollywood celebrities set to find out if they have won any awards during the ceremony.
The event, which comes amid political tension and industrywide uncertainty, will be hosted by Nikki Glaser, who said the event has always tried to put pomp over politics. As a comic known for her roast appearances, Nikki has promised to go after A-listers in her second time hosting.
The Golden Globes kick off at 8pm EST (1am UK time) on CBS while streaming live for Paramount+ premium subscribers. E!’s red carpet coverage begins at 6pm EST (11pm UK time). The event won’t be streamed or watched on UK channels.
But ahead of the ceremony, a number of pre-parties have been organised – and celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Kate Beckinsale and Paul Mescal have been spotted attending them. JLo and Canary Black star Kate, as well as Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, were seen at the Vanity Fair party.
Among those attending the BAFTA Tea Party were Adolescence actor Stephen Graham, Gwyneth Paltrow, Amiee Lou Wood, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Hudson, Erin Doherty, Kristen Stewart and Mark Hamill. A third event, the 2026 Annual Movies for Grownups Awards, was attended by the likes of Gladiator star Paul, George Clooney, Sharon Stone, Jessie Buckley and Alan Cumming last night.
Call The Midwife star Jenny Agutter previously described her health issue as “painful and horrible” as she revealed the symptoms she was suffering from
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Call The Midwife’s Sister Julienne star Jenny Agutter has issued an update about her health, ahead of the return of the new series. Just before the BBC drama’s 2020 Christmas special, the actress said she was “perfectly fit” before being struck down with shingles.
While the infection is expected to last up to four weeks, Jenny said she is still suffering from some discomfort five years later.
Speaking to Woman’s Weekly Magazine, she said: “It’s an itchy, bruised feeling around my face on one side. I feel it across my eyebrow and on my forehead.”
Despite this, the Red Dwarf star said she is in fine health, adding: “I am very lucky and thankful that I can enjoy a walk, that my body’s functioning and working properly, that I have an appetite and can enjoy food.
“Of course, things get creakier as you get out of bed in the morning and you find yourself grunting as you get up from a low chair.”
Previously opening up about her shingles battle, Jenny described it as a “painful and horrible” time.
Asked what caused the issue during an interview with Lorraine Kelly, she shared: “It may be stress, it’s funny as I think the lockdown has affected different people in different ways.
“It attacked the nerves in my neck, so I had a rash and pain in one side of my head and one eye. I also had photophobia [intolerance to light] for a month.”
According to the NHS, the first signs of shingles can be:
A tingling or painful feeling in an area of skin
A headache or feeling generally unwell
A rash will usually appear a few days later. In rare cases shingles can cause pain without a rash
The website adds: “Usually you get the shingles rash on your chest and tummy, but it can appear anywhere on your body including on your face, eyes and genitals.
“The rash appears as blotches on your skin, on one side of your body only. A rash on both the left and right of your body is unlikely to be shingles.”
If you believe you have shingles, you can get advice from a pharmacist or NHS 111.
Meanwhile, the Call The Midwife star marked her 73rd birthday in December, following the wrap of filming for the latest series.
And while this may seem like the perfect time to take a step back, Jenny said this isn’t on her radar.
“I enjoy the stimulus of work,” she added to the publication. “I love going to work and seeing people.
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“There’s something really good about working on projects in a collaborative way and I love being on set and seeing how everything is done.”
As Catherine, Princess of Wales, celebrates her 44th birthday this week, the Mirror takes a look at what the future queen is really like behind palace doors, including her very relatable habit
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She’s one of the most photographed women in the world, but what is life really like behind closed doors for Catherine, Princess of Wales?
From the moment she walked down the aisle at Westminster Abbey in the spring of 2011, all eyes have been on the future queen, once known simply as Kate Middleton. From motherhood to her cancer journey, the 43-year-old has kept royal watchers updated with her various milestones and challenges.
Naturally, many have warmed to this middle-class girl turned princess, who has maintained high levels of public approval, despite dark clouds having loomed over the gates of Buckingham Palace in recent times. Indeed, this year has proven to be particularly difficult for The Firm, with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, having faced yet more scrutiny over his friendship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
The former Duke of York, who was stripped of his titles back in October, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. Meanwhile, Kate, with her cheerful smile and graceful yet warm approach to royal duties, has seen her emerge as one of the palace’s greatest assets. And, as she celebrates her 44th birthday this week, Kate is already showing glimpses of the queen she will one day become.
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Relatable mum
Back in January 2020, Kate joined author Giovanna Fletcher for a very special episode of her Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast, opening up about everything from mum guilt to hypnobirthing. Speaking with The Times, Giovanna shared: “What I think surprised me was how nervous we both were at the top of the chat. I think there’s no denying, when you talk to Catherine, you know what she means to the country, what influence she will have on life going forward — and can have with her early years campaigning.
“So I think I was nervous because of that. She was nervous because she knew that she was about to speak in a way that she’d never spoken before.” Supportive Prince William was thankfully on hand behind the scenes to offer his wife some reassurance, advising her to “just talk” and that they could always snip out parts in the edit.
And so it was that the princess and the podcaster hit it off, continuing their chat off-air about “feral” children and Kate’s very relatable habit. Giovanna revealed: “She told me that she was notoriously bad at keeping an eye on her phone. She always loses her phone. All of her Christmas presents that year were related to her keeping track of her phone… It was all about her not losing her phone.”
This isn’t the only time mum-of-three Kate has opened up about the challenges of parenthood. Back in September, to mark the third anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, she and Prince William visited the Sunningdale branch of the Women’s Institute (WI), where they opened up about life with their three children, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven.
Curious WI members were keen to know whether Prince Louis was “a bit of a handful” compared with Prince George, noting that the eldest Wales sibling appeared to be the sensible one while Louis was “a bit of a character”. However, William divulged that while George knew how to behave in public, “behind closed doors, it’s a different story”. Last summer marked a milestone move for the young family, who moved from Adelaide Cottage into Forest Lodge, an eight-bedroom Grade II-listed Georgian mansion in Windsor Great Park.
Prince Harry motto
In recent years, the British monarchy has been shaken by the departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who, in January 2020, made the bombshell decision to step back as working members of the Royal family and carve out a new life for themselves in California. And while Harry and Meghan have spoken out about the high-profile rift, detailed in the 2023 memoir Spare, William and Kate have kept quiet on the matter.
However, it’s believed the couple could be making their feelings known in more subtle ways, for example, opting not to publicly acknowledge Harry’s 41st birthday in September. Royal expert Duncan Larcombe told OK!: “Kate’s silence spoke a thousand words. They didn’t post anything on his birthday, which the royals normally would do. So Kate’s message was loud and clear: the ball’s not in our court, Harry – it’s in yours.”
Due to strict royal protocol, the prince and princess have to resort to such signals to send a pointed message. Duncan continued: “Neither Kate nor William can speak out publicly about Harry and Meghan. They have kept silent throughout all of this and rolled with all the punches, so they’re forced into subtle, secret messaging – which is what this seems to be. They’re not prepared to call Harry’s bluff by sending him joyful birthday wishes, so they remain silent and avoid him at all costs.”
‘Special relationship’
Fans have seen a different side to Kate since she emerged from her recent illness. In September 2024, she and William shared an emotionally-charged video to announce the end of her cancer treatment, and the romantic display, which saw them holding hands on a Norfolk beach, was a far cry from traditional royal press releases.
Royal correspondent Katie Nicholl told OK! “The beautiful video that Catherine released to celebrate the end of her chemotherapy gave us a real insight into them as a couple. For a couple that have always been so private, it was unusual. You could see the love between them, and you could see how romantic they are together from the way William put his hands through her hair. They were just clearly so comfortable and happy in each other’s company – there was a real sense of love and friendship. It gave us a very special insight into a very special relationship.”
‘Naughty sense of humour’
While university sweethearts William and Kate put on a more formal display in the early years of their marriage, they now appear more relaxed while out and about, showing their close connection. Meanwhile, away from the public gaze, insiders say the pair have always been fond of teasing each other, with William once admitting they’d bonded thanks to Kate’s “naughty sense of humour”.
Katie continued: “William and Kate are quite shy and reserved by nature, and in the past, they haven’t made many public displays of affection. But I think there’s been a willingness to show the world what they’ve been through, in a way that they’re comfortable with. They’ve been together for so many years, and you can really see that in the way they are with one another. You can really see William’s love and respect, and his devotion to his wife. I think they’ve emerged a lot stronger and even more together.”
From shy bride to ‘star’
Having been at the heart of the Royal Family for 15 years now, Kate has gone from being a nervous public speaker to a confident Queen-in-waiting, having shaped her own path and sense of purpose. Dedicated to initiatives close to her heart, Kate is particularly focused on helping families through her Shaping Us campaign, which aims to increase public understanding of the importance of the first five years of a child’s life.
Kate’s Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey, which recognises those who have gone above and beyond to help others throughout the year, has also proven to be a success and a highly anticipated evening in the Royal calendar. Meanwhile, the princess looked every bit the self-assured future queen as she joined forces with Charles and Camilla to welcome President Trump and his wife, Melania, on their landmark state visit, even charming POTUS at the Windsor banquet table.
Katie reflected: “Kate has been two decades in the public eye, and she looks so much more at ease now. As the young Kate Middleton, she didn’t have a press officer on speed dial or a security entourage, and when you look at her metamorphosis from commoner to royal, it has been extraordinary. She’s been flawless for decades; she has not put a foot wrong.” Agreeing, Royal biographer Hugo Vickers, author of Alice: The Story of Princess Alice of Greece, remarked, “If Catherine continues the way she’s going, she’ll be the perfect Queen Consort. She’s a star and really key to the monarchy.”
Important future job
As one of the most senior members of the Royal Family, Kate has naturally been compared with the previous Princess of Wales, her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. But while Diana remains an enduring source of inspiration and fascination for many, it’s believed Kate’s legacy will be quite different.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told The Mail Online: “She is not likely to emulate Diana, who reached out to others brilliantly but was also brittle and deeply unhappy. They are too different to be compared,” he explained. “Catherine’s legacy will be one of total loyalty to her husband and the institution of monarchy.”
And when the time comes for William to take his father’s place on the throne, Kate will have an important destiny in store – revamping the reputation of the ancient institution she married into. This will, of course, be no easy task. It’s no secret that the monarchy has weathered a few blows in recent years, with Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back as working royals contributing towards a soured public opinion.
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Mr Fitzwilliams explained: “Partly owing to the antics of the Sussexes, a majority of young people currently favour a republic. However, the same group shows poll ratings of 70 to 75 per cent for Catherine, and I believe her legacy will include changing the attitudes of many of this pivotal group.”
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BBC presenter Reggie Yates has undergone surgery for a tumour. The broadcaster explained that last year, he endured one of the “hardest moments” of his life and had initially chosen to bury the news.
He went on to say that while he chose not to forget it, he decided to hide it and “heal, move on.” Reggie continued: “I was wearing my own little lump of uncertainty. A Tumour.
“A collection of cells that could be benign or cancerous. Then followed a fun week of waiting to find out which version of lump my body decided to grow. I wasn’t ashamed, I was a willing participant in an uncoupling.” Reggie, known for presenting the likes of Top of the Pops, said that while he was scared, he struggled not to laugh while wearing a hospital gown and compression socks.
The broadcaster explained he feared he would lose his hand during the ordeal ( Substack/ @regyates)
Reggie explained that the cells could have been benign or cancerous ( Substack/ @regyates)
During this period, he says that he learnt “a lot” about himself, while also discovering things about his loved ones. Writing on his Substack, he added: “You learn a lot about who you’re becoming when you go from fears of losing the use of your hand in February, to delivering your publisher a novel typed by that same hand in December…”
Sharing the news on Instagram, Reggie penned: “NEW YEAR, OLD TUMOUR… Funny what you can learn from a little lump of cells.” His post was soon flooded with messages of support from fans and celebrity pals. Zawe Ashton said: “Angel, I’ll read, had no idea. Thinking of you – truly hope you’re okay.”
“I hope it’s a year of healing recovery and abundance,” said one fan. A second commented: “Wishing you a very healthy 2026 (and beyond, obviously!)”
Meanwhile, a third typed: “Being humbled by our own mortality isn’t something we’re prepared for. Ever. One day at a time.” “Praying for your swift recovery,” penned a fourth fan.
Reggie, who made his first television appearance aged just eight, went on to become one of the nation’s most well-known broadcasters – appearing on Radio 1 and fronting several BBC documentaries.
Reflecting on his career, he previously told The Guardian: “The first interview I did as a presenter was on Top of the Pops. I spoke to Sting, and for some reason, I had dressed in a brown corduroy suit from Topshop with matching sneakers. I also had a crap tash and braids.
“I was like, ‘Hi Mr Sting’, and asked him the dumbest questions. I remember him looking at me like, ‘Who is this guy? Get me out of here.’ There were lots of those awkward moments growing up on TV, but I can’t feel too embarrassed as I was just a baby.”
But having been on television for over three decades, Reggie admits he now has a “thick skin” and no longer worries about judgment or criticism.
He added: “The best part of my life now as a writer and director is the variety. One day I can be making a documentary about racism, and the next day I’ll be doing the voice of Rastamouse. I can make silly comedy films.”
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