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Mother of two, Michelle Heaton, has credited Katie Price for helping her go sober following years of battling with alcohol and nearly losing her life in 2021 after being hospitalised

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Liberty X star Michelle Heaton, who is now four years sober, has opened up on how a night out with former glamour model Katie Price made her realise it was time to put alcohol in the past. The 45-year-old has a history of drinking, but it was a night out with Katie that made her change her mindset.

Michelle Heaton reportedly drank two bottles of wine and a bottle of vodka nearly every day at the height of her drinking, and she ended up hospitalised in 2021.

Michelle has now opened up on her battle and said that while she knew she had a problem, she struggled to talk about it. She said: “There were many times when I wanted to stop drinking, but I couldn’t, and then I didn’t want to tell anybody I couldn’t because I’d already told them I was stopping”, she told the Daily Mail.

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The former singer added: “It was frustrating thinking ‘why can’t I stop, I can’t tell anybody because no one’s going to have the same problem.’ So I was out with a few friends and one was Katie and they weren’t drinking. It made me think ‘what the f**k? I’ve come here to have a good time.’ But I wasn’t having a good time, that’s the point, the drink was not giving me any joy.”

Michelle, who shares children Faith, 13, and AJ, 11, with her Irish businessman husband Hugh Hanley, was then inspired by her friends and thought if they can do it, then so can she. She added: “And then as soon as I accepted I needed help, help was always there.”

Michelle has reportedly battled with alcohol since she joined Liberty X. She said: “I never thought I could perform without having a drink because I suffer from impostor syndrome. I thought I needed a drink to squash the nerves.”

Now, four years sober, the mother-of-two embraces healthy living – working out regularly, often with husband Hugh, and looking after what she eats.

She told OK! Mag last year: “I’m living proof you can do it, even from rock bottom. My poor body has been through a lot. I have a new-found respect for it. I get my sleep and Hugh and I own a gym and work out together quite a bit. Nothing beats that feeling – you never regret doing a workout.

“I used to binge-eat a lot – cross-addiction can be a big thing. Now I choose healthy options, proteins and not too many carbs, when I can. And I’m doing things I wouldn’t normally do, like Celebrity SAS, even if I didn’t last very long!”

While she added that she hasn’t felt tempted to have a drink during the festive party season, she recognises that she might struggle in the future as ‘old demons could creep back in’. She added: “I say I’m “in recovery”, not “recovered” for that reason.”

If you are struggling with alcohol abuse or addiction, advice and support can be found at alcoholchange.org.uk

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has shared an emotional cancer post with her Instagram followers just days after she underwent her second mastectomy

Amy Dowden has shared a poignant update on her cancer journey with her Instagram followers, just days after undergoing her second mastectomy.

Earlier this week, Amy revealed she was having another mastectomy, which meant she would no longer be able to participate in any of the Strictly live shows this year.

The 35-year-old was diagnosed with cancer in May 2023 after discovering a lump in her breast while on her honeymoon.

Amy frequently keeps her fans informed about her cancer journey, and today, she commemorated an emotional milestone.

On her Instagram stories, Amy shared a video of the moment she rang the hospital bell, signifying she was cancer-free, reports Wales Online.

Alongside the clip, which saw Amy breaking down in tears, the dancer wrote, “Two years ago today.”

On Saturday night, Amy received an outpouring of love and support as she shared an update post-surgery.

Sitting on the sofa with a cup of tea and surrounded by her loved ones, the pro wrote, “Home, resting up, still got my drain in but rrrrrready for the best entertainment and medicine there is for me….. @bbcstrictly good luck everyone.”

She added, “Cheering you all on from home! Lots of luck and love xxxxx.”

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Host Claudia was the first to comment, leaving Amy some red heart emojis.

Joanne Clifton also sent the pro some love hearts, while Karen Carney said, “Sending so much love.”

One fan wrote, “Have a lovely and restful evening.”

Another follower commented, “Sending love and healing hugs your way, Amy.

British actress, Millie Bobby Brown, looked sensational on Saturday evening as she showed off her incredible figure in a see-through dress with a plunging neckline

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Millie Bobby Brown posed up a storm in a stunning see-through dress as she arrived on the red carpet in LA for Netflix’s Stranger Things FYC Event on Saturday. The actress, 21, looked stunning as she showed off her toned figure in the black patterned dress with an extra plunging neckline.

The show-stopping dress featured a bow at her waist, and she paired the look with some silver jewellery. Her hair was styled half up with loose strands hugging her face. Millie, who has played the character Eleven for the best part of a decade in the teen sci-fi series, was joined by her co-stars, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp and Jamie Campbell Bower.

Her co-stars looked just as stylish as Finn, 22, donned a black asymmetric suit, while Caleb, 24, wore a printed blazer with black trousers.

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Noah, who is reported to be one of Millie’s closest friends and plays Will Byers in the Stranger Things franchise, cut a cool figure in some jeans and a dark denim jacket.

It comes just days after David Harbour and Millie were seen laughing together at the Stranger Things premiere on November 6.

Millie opened up on how the estranged husband of Lily Allen has been a support to her on her career breakthrough role, while David described how he was “proud” to be at her side on set.

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Asked what David means to her, she responded: “He is like my dad. I am so connected to him for life. We are so lucky to have each other.” She spoke to NBC TV on the media arrivals carpet and then told Fox about their reunion: “It has been amazing”.

She continued: “We are so lucky to have each other and the show means so much to both of us, This has been the last ten years of our lives and we have dedicated a lot to it. And we are so excited to see that come to screen.”

She added to ET: “It has been so special to have him along the journey for me, Winona and the kids. I obviously have had a really special bond with David because we have a father daughter relationship and we do every scene together.

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“And you really get to see that in season five. So I am really honoured to have played 11 and to have met such amazing people along the way.”

Netflix has now released the first five minutes from the opening episode of Stranger Things season five ahead of the highly anticipated premiere on Thursday, 27th November. The hit supernatural drama first began in 2016 and has become one of the streamer’s biggest series.

Stranger Things season 5 volume 1 airs on Netflix on November 26 in the US and November 27 in the UK

Quentin Willson passed away on Saturday after a short battle with lung cancer, and his former Top Gear co-host Jeremy Clarkson has paid tribute to him on social media

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Jeremy Clarkson has paid tribute to his former Top Gear co-host Quentin Willson after he passed away this weekend at the age of 68.

The television presenter and motoring journalist died “peacefully surrounded by his family” on Saturday, November 8, after a short battle with lung cancer, a statement from his family said. Jeremy, 65, paid tribute with a post on X which read: “I’m far away so I’ve only just heard that Quentin Willson has died. We had some laughs over the years. Properly funny man.”

He also shared a photo of him, Quentin and Tiff Needell when they hosted the original version of Top Gear together, with the caption: “And then there were two. Sad day.” Tiff and James May also paid tribute to Quentin.

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Former race car driver and presenter on Top Gear and Fifth Gear Needell said: “Oh Quentin how can you leave us so soon. So many memories of the BBC-TopGear we built in the nineties that I wanted to remember with you again. Please upload the film of me with him and Jeremy in the Ford Puma that so wonderfully displays the times we had together… RIP Q”.

Meanwhile James added that Quentin gave him “proper advice and encouragement” while he was trying to break into the TV industry in the 90s, adding that he was a “great bloke”. Quentin was one of the first hosts on the hit BBC motoring show, alongside Jeremy, fronting the series from 1991 until 2001 before going on to present Channel 5’s Fifth Gear.

He also created and presented a number of motoring shows including Britain’s Worst Drivers and BBC Two’s The Car’s The Star. A family statement read: “A true national treasure, Quentin brought the joy of motoring, from combustion to electric, into our living rooms.

“Much-loved husband to Michaela, devoted father to Mercedes, Max and Mini, and cherished grandfather to Saskia, Xander & Roxana. Quentin will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him personally and professionally. The void he has left can never be filled. His knowledge was not just learned but lived; a library of experience now beyond our reach.”

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The broadcaster was an avid “consumer champion”, advocating for a number of campaigns including helping to freeze fuel duty with his FairFuel campaign and worked “tirelessly” to make electric vehicles affordable through his FairCharge campaign. The statement continued: “Long before it was fashionable, he championed the GM EV1 and the promise of electric cars, proving he was always ahead of the curve.”

Quentin wrote weekly columns for The Mirror and Sunday Mirror for 15 years and contributed to Classic Cars Magazine for nine years. He was named motoring writer of the year at the British Press Awards in 2004, when working for the Sunday Mirror.

That same year the presenter made headlines after receiving the lowest score on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing with an eight for his cha cha cha with professional Hazel Newberry. It remains the lowest score in the show’s history. Ginny Buckley, chief executive of EV advice site Electrifying.com, also paid tribute, and described Willson as a “true national treasure”.

“I was lucky to get to know him in recent years through his excellent work with FairCharge, where his passion for making electric vehicles accessible to all really shone through,” she said. “He was warm, generous with his knowledge and unfailingly kind. He brought the joy of motoring – from petrol to plug – into our homes and hearts, and will be greatly missed.”

Quentin was a patron of the Hydrogen Trust and was also a Bafta film judge. The family asked for privacy and said funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left disappointed when they felt that one fan-favourite performer was ‘stitched up’ for their latest effort on the show

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Strictly Come Dancing fans have claimed that one star of the show was “stitched up” after their “ropey” performance. Viewers were left disappointed when they saw Karen Carney, 38, perform her Charleston alongside Strictly professional Carlos Gu on Saturday.

Karen and Carlos, 32, danced to the soundtrack of a mash-up of Upside Down by Diana Ross and Think by Aretha Franklin. Their efforts saw them finish mid-table with 35 points, but viewers weren’t too convinced by what they had seen.

Taking to X to share their disappointment in the display one wrote: “She’s been stitched right up with that song choice. Sure not a 10, the lifts were pretty ropey.” A second scathed: “How to ruin a Charleston – make them dance to totally inappropriate music …”

A third viewer commented: “Karen such an energetic dance and so well done just hated the song choice.” A fourth posted: “I’ve no idea what the dance was like, the music put me right off, tho what I did see was fast and a tad messy.”

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A fifth social media user shared: “No idea what that was but the music was awful and it just did not gel together at all.” The judges however, didn’t agree, with the routine winning praise from them.

While Karen is best known for her fancy footwork on the field as a professional footballer, she has actually got past dance experience. Fans saw the former England Lioness go to the top of the leaderboard when she performed an incredible jive.

The TV pundit has admitted in the past that she trained as a dancer before she followed her passion for football.

She admitted to the FA in a resurfaced chat: “I enjoyed football when I was a kid and had loads of kickabouts but I didn’t join my first club until I was 11. Until then, it was all about dancing for me.

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“We did loads of different routines and genres of music.” She then confirmed she would train for as much as three hours on Saturdays before competing in “big events” on Sundays while she was still interested in dancing.

Karen then admitted that when it came down to it and she had to choose between the two activities, it was football that really held her interest and she quit dancing to focus on that.

She explained: “When I got a bit older and my football matches switched to a Sunday, I had some choices to make.

“I decided to give up dancing when I was 15. My agility, my strength, my power and how I move my feet during a match are all definitely down to dancing, 100 per cent. I was quite little but I was quite strong and that was because all the dancing made my muscles stronger.”

This former footballer married his childhood sweetheart in 2005 and has since welcomed three children and has now made a move into the horseracing world

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An England footballer was seen looking completely unrecognisable at his daughter’s birthday bash this week. The sports legend dressed up in a Hulk Hogan costume while he celebrated his youngest daughter’s 18th birthday on Saturday.

The former footballer was best known for being a striker for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United, and Stoke City, as well playing for as the England national team.

Michael Owen retired back in 2013 and has since made a move into horse racing as a breeder and owner. He has also worked as a sports pundit and commentator since his retirement from football.

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Michael was worlds away from his usual look as he wore his American wrestler costume for the special event. He completed his look with a blonde wig and moustache.

The star was joined by his whole family for the 18th bash. Love Island star and eldest daughter Gemma looked as glamourous as ever as she dressed as a flapper girl in a metallic dress.

She went all out for her costume as she wore a pair of long black satin gloves, pearl necklaces and a rhinestone headband. Meanwhile her mum Louise dressed as Audrey Hepburn from Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

The mum-of-three looked stunning in a simple but elegant black dress which she teamed with sunglasses, black long gloves and pearl necklaces.

Son James was seen dressed as a jockey while birthday girl Emily stole the show as Marilyn Monroe. She went for her iconic white halterneck dress look as well as a blonde curled wig.

The celebrations come as Gemma looked loved-up in holiday snaps with her horse rider boyfriend Red Morgan this summer. The former Love Island star Gemma made her first public appearance with Red at Wimbledon back in June.

Red is the son of entrepreneur Steve Morgan, 72. Steve is known as the founder of construction business Redrow, which lists Michael among its celebrity clients on its website.

Steve – whose net worth is estimated to be £915 million, according to the Sunday Times Rich List 2024 – shares his son Red and a daughter with his ex-wife Fiona Boustead.

Reports of Red and Gemma being in a relationship came when a source told the Mirror a few months ago that they have known each other “for a long time”.

The pair, who both have links to North Wales and Cheshire, are said to have spent much time together since reconnecting last year.

The source told us: “They have been friends since school age and are from the same area so have known each other for a long time.” The source continued: “Their mutual love of horses means they are often seen at the same equestrian events and have mutual friends on the equestrian circuit.”