Claire Sweeney, the star of Coronation Street, has shed a significant four stone. She has also switched to a new diet. The 53-year-old actress admits that as she gets older, her outlook has changed. She used to make annual resolutions to work out or start a diet.
Claire and Colin Grafton teamed up for Dancing on Ice in January 2024 after losing a significant amount of weight during her intense training.
She said, “I looked back and forth between when I used to host 60 Minute Makeover and I didn’t realize how good a nick my physique was in. That was my intention. On my phone, there were two pictures. One of how I wanted to look and the other of how I was fat.
Claire confessed in a conversation with Best magazine that she had always yearned for weight loss and would frequently start a new diet. The star, however, adopted a more mindful approach this year.
She shared, “It was while Joan Plowright and I were watching a documentary where she wished she had discovered mindfulness years ago.” I really enjoyed it.
Claire Sweeney has opened up about her exercise and weight-loss methods (Dave Benett/Getty Images).
(Getty Images) Claire Sweeney favors mindfulness over diets (Getty Images)
Every morning at 6 o’clock in the morning, I would wake up at 6 o’clock in the morning, walk along the beach, and listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast. I’m finding a lot of things out of it.
Claire made the revelation that she had a lot of knowledge about meditation and that she would decide to concentrate on it in 2025. She then made the decision to “stay in the moment.”
Although exercising may not be one of Claire’s top priorities for the year, she does try to maintain a consistent exercise regimen and tries to do “a little bit of everything” at the gym. She doesn’t want to get a certain size, but her goal is to keep her health and strength as she gets older.
Claire Sweeney spoke about the troubled storylines of her character on Good Morning Britain today (ITV).
Prior to the coronavirus lockdowns, Claire had previously stated that she had gained weight like many others. She expressed a desire to “feel fitter” on social media, saying that while she loves being curvy, she still wants to feel stronger and “lovely, but a little bit of timber.”
The actress, who gained notoriety with her role in Brookside, has since appeared on numerous programs, including Holby City, Celebrity Big Brother, and Strictly Come Dancing. She portrayed Cassandra Plummer in Coronation Street on television in 2023.
Danny Jones, the actor who co-starred with Maura Higgins at this month’s Brit Awards, publicly apologized to his wife Georgia.
Danny’s ‘ humiliated ‘ wife, Georgia, who he tied the knot with in 2014, was at home with their young son, Cooper while her husband partied the night away with his former campmate.
Friends claim that the McFly frontman is upset about the pain the video has caused, but they also claim that he is. Danny Jones and his wife Georgia Horsley left for the first time this week since sharing a shock kiss with Maura Higgins, and it certainly seemed like that. Body language expert Judi James told The Mirror Danny was almost unrecognisable as he wasn’t smiling and Georgia’s shoulders ‘ look hunched, which can signal a desire to self-protect’.
Danny has publicly apologized for the suffering he has caused, but he is not the first celebrity to behave inappropriately before groveling in public for his sins. The Mirror examines other famous scandals and their pardonations.
Wayne Rooney
In 2002, reports surfaced claiming Wayne Rooney had visited massage parlors and prostitutes while Coleen was pregnant with their first child. In a scandal that stole the headlines for weeks, it emerged that Rooney had sex with a 48-year-old grandmother in a rubber catsuit.
Coleen was said to be devastated by the revelations (Getty Images)
The 39-year-old former England and Manchester United star apologized in public, saying, “As it seems, I occasionally went to massage parlors and prostitutes. I now deeply regret it, and I’m hoping others will understand why you make the same error when you’re young and foolish. It was at a time when I was very young and immature. “
The couple is still together and have four children: Kai (15), Klay (12), Kit (9), and Cass (7), despite Coleen’s claim that she was devastated by the revelations.
Vernon Kay
In 2010, Vernon and Tess Daly made a confession to sending flirtatious text messages to five women, including glitzy model Rhian Sugden. Vernon stated in an interview with The Sun, “We’re working through it, Tess is very upset about this.” But in some ways I’m glad this story has come out. My shoulders seem to have been lifted, in my opinion.
Vernon Kay said his actions coming out was ‘a weight lifted’ (Dave Benett/Getty Images)
“I knew it was getting silly. I’ll never do it, but I’m hoping to start fresh and clean. I apologize so much. I’ve been an idiot and I’ve let my family down”. Vernon apologized in full on BBC Radio One for his “stupid” choices, saying, “I’ve disappointed and let down a lot of people. I apologize to everyone in my family.
Jude Law
Just like a scene from a movie, movie star Jude Law got caught having an affair with their children’s nanny. It was 2005 when reports emerged that Jude Law had an affair with Daisy Wright, a nanny who was hired by his ex-wife, Sadie Frost, to care for one of his children.
Jude Law issued a public apology to his then-fiancée, Sienna Miller, in 2005, expressing his “sincere regret”. Law apologised in his statement, saying, “I want to publicly apologize to Siena and our respective families for the suffering I have caused.”
Jude Law apologised to his fiancee Sienna Miller in a grovelling statement (Getty Images)
But the engagement ended soon after the scandal went public (pb)
He also took full accountability saying he was “deeply ashamed and upset” and that there was “no defense for my actions”. But despite the public apology, the engagement between Jude Law and Sienna Miller ended soon after the scandal became public.
Britney Spears
Britney Spears and dancer Wade Robson allegedly cheated on each other in their 2023 memoir, but the two men later admitted to having a relationship. And that’s not all: She also revealed how she was pressured into having an abortion in her memoir The Woman in Me.
Britney revealed her infidelity in her memoir (Getty Images)
Before their relationship ended in 2002, she claimed that Timberlake had cheated on her with an unnamed celebrity. She apologized informally on Instagram, but it was later removed. “I wanna apologize for some of the things I wrote about in my book”, it said. I’m deeply sorry if I offend anyone who is important to me.
Justin Timberlake
He may have earned the nickname ‘ trousersnake ‘ after dating a string of women after his split with Britney, but has he been caught with his trousers down? Despite being married to actress Jessica Biel, Justin hasn’t addressed Britney’s accusations that he cheated on her during their relationship, but he was caught cheating on her in a red-handed manner in 2019 with Alisha Wainwright.
Justin Timberlake (MEGA), a married man, and Alisha Wainwright were photographed getting cozy.
Holding his hands up, he said: “A few weeks ago I displayed a strong lapse in judgment — but let me be clear — nothing happened between me and my costar. I regret how much I drank that night. Better is what I should be aware of. This is not the example I want to set for my son. I’m making an apology to my amazing wife and family for putting them through such a humiliating circumstance, and I’m focusing on being the best possible father and husband.
James, Jesse
Sandra Bullock divorced James, Jesse in 2010 after five years of marriage because he cheated on her with multiple women. The entrepreneur and TV personality later told People: “There is only one person to blame for this whole situation, and that is me. It’s because of my poor judgment that I deserve everything bad that is coming my way.
” This has caused my wife and kids pain and embarrassment beyond comprehension and I am extremely saddened to have brought this on them. I apologize so much for the pain I caused them. I hope they will forgive me in the future.
Sandra Bullock and ex husband James, Jesse in 2006 (WireImage)
Jack Nicholson
After finding out that Jack Nicholson had induced another woman to become pregnant, Anjelica Houston and Jack Nicholson broke up in 1989. Years later, The Shining actor spoke about his infidelity to Parade Magazine”. Nicholson described her as having a wonderful relationship with Anjelica.
It was “as good as it gets.” I immediately told her what was up, and she made the decision for us. “I’m such a wag!” I’m a scamp. I don’t deny it. I like myself because my family owned a beauty salon, so I’ve always been good to girls. I largely prefer their company. I was pampered from the very beginning”.
(Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) Anjelica dated Jack Nicholson for a long time.
Tristan Thompson
Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson’s on-again, off-again relationship stole the headlines thanks to allegations that Thompson cheated on Kardashian on more than one occasion including when she was pregnant with their daughter, True, in April 2018. Then, in 2021, he admitted to having a son with his trainer Maralee Nichols.
Tristan Thompson apologised for “humiliating” Khloe Kardashian.
Tristan apologised on his Instagram story, saying. You don’t deserve the suffering and humiliation I’ve caused you, you say. You don’t deserve the care I’ve given you over the years. My actions certainly have not lined up with the way I view you. I respect and love you the most. Regardless of your opinions. Again, I am so incredibly sorry”.
Jay-Z
Jay-Z admitted to being unfaithful in his union to Beyonce, telling The New York Times Style Magazine that they made the arrangements to make things work for the children.
“You know, most people leave, and the divorce rate is about 50% or something, because the majority of people can’t see themselves,” she said. The hardest thing is seeing pain on someone’s face that you caused, and then have to deal with yourself. You’re aware that the majority of people don’t want to do that, so. You don’t want to “look inside” yourself.
Jay-Z says that the couple decided to fight for their marriage to ‘ break the cycle ‘ (AFP via Getty Images)
And he later said, “We chose to fight for our family and love.” to produce a different outcome for our children. To break that cycle for Black men and women. We were merely a couple who had the distinction of being famous. We are genuine individuals.
Kris Jenner
After cheating on Robert Kardashian, Kris Jenner’s marriage to her second husband ended. Although she kept the man’s name private, it has since been revealed that it is former soccer player Todd Waterman, as she admitted to the affair in her 2011 memoir.
Kris Jenner said the affair is her ‘biggest regret’ (@khloekardashian / Instagram)
Jenner claimed that the relationship was her “biggest regret” in a 2023 episode of The Kardashians. When Khloé asked her daughter why she did it, Jenner responded, “I don’t know because he was such a great husband and such a great father, and I think I made a huge mistake by thinking the grass was greener somewhere else.”
As she prepares to perform once more, Katie Melua has openly admitted to having an a psychotic breakdown. After struggling with mental health in her 20s, the singer, 40, admitted she had feared for her music career. In 2010, she was forced to take a break from her music career after spending six weeks in the hospital.
The artist, who has released nine albums, has revealed she is in a good place and is hoping to de-stigmatise the stigma surrounding mental health issues by speaking out about her past struggles. The singer from Closest Thing to Crazy opened up about her feelings for the Mirror during her open conversation. She continued, “At the time, it was like, you know, and this is going to sound a little cartoonish, but it felt like living through an apocalypse.” actually experiencing a famine.
I didn’t really understand what was happening because I had no idea what was happening because I had no idea about the world around me before that and no one in my family knew about it.
Katie Melua has been open about her mental illness in an effort to address the stigma (Getty Images).
She will be playing at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival in coming weeks (Dave Benett/Getty Images).
She explained that at the time, she felt as though she was “about to get killed” despite not hallucinate. She claimed that there was acute paranoia. It sounded like my loved ones were about to die, like there was a psychotic state. And it felt a little like dying, but when I recovered, it felt like I had a second chance. Even the worst part of it is beyond me. The most amazing, inspiring, and kind of life-giving thing was to return from something like that. I appreciate having that perspective.
She described how it felt when her breakdown first occurred and how she had been having trouble driving all the time. Katie added that the pressures at her job were ineffective. She claimed that the diary was insane. There was a lot of travel there.
“I was probably exhibiting signs of stress and weariness.” And then, I suppose, a few events that ultimately triggered it. Katie revealed that her friend, a close friend, committed suicide. She also felt the need to halt the therapy sessions that had been ongoing for a year. Katie claimed she stopped because she had become “quite addicted” to the hypnotherapy treatment. The musician continued, “And also in the years leading up to it, I had sort of gotten a little distant from my family because I was so preoccupied with my work.” Because we are Georgians, I had also grown up in a very loving and big family.
It was a cross between all of those, “likely.” Then, one summer, it was simply too much. And then there’s the other really significant trigger, which involved three sleepless nights. So yeah, suddenly being extremely strong and highly wired, and suddenly not being able to sleep.
Katie Melua at the 2017 Getty Images Europe performance.
Katie continued, revealing painfully paranoid states where she was unable to stop her thoughts from eroding in a spiral of contempt. And then something else would make me think [would start to happen] and I’d sort of calm myself down and act normal.
The single mother-of-one acknowledged that starting a family was one of her most important decisions. Katie gave birth to Sandro in 2022. She explained that having the ability to “de-ego” “herself” was another key factor in her mental health improvement. I guess my work stress was resolved because I was just overly serious with everything. I’m only allowing my sensitivity to sort of consume me right now.
It simply put everything in perspective since then, according to the author. Because I simply thought that my health and the ability to piece together sentences and walk and talk are what matter the most. These are the priorities.
In terms of all-consuming, “So the career kind of went down the … In Winter, a song made with the Gori Women’s Choir out in Georgia, was the record that really helped me heal after a few years. I co-produced the first album, which really helped me recover. And then I suddenly, I’m not sure, I was ready to start a family, and it’s still wonderful to work. It’s amazing to take a great band out on the road and perform these songs live on stage.
She acknowledged that after her recovery, she was afraid and grateful, and that it is crucial for those who are struggling to understand how to talk about their issues. I was extremely afraid of going through that while also being grateful that I had been through it even though I had no idea about it until after I recovered from it. Therefore, I believe it is crucial to discuss it. I made it through it, you see, touch wood, or I’d hate to go through it. It’s incredibly frightful.
“But I do believe we must be open about it if you’re lucky enough to survive.” Although I believe it’s difficult to offer advice, I believe it’s beneficial to talk about it and acknowledge your fears and concerns. However, one of the methods for mental health is talking about it.
Katie, who is currently gearing up to play in various European countries, spoke to the Mirror ahead of the 2025 Cheltenham Jazz Festival, which will take place between April 30 and May 5, 2025. A stellar lineup that includes Corinne Bailey Rae, Macy Gray, and Lulu is also being added to her.
Katie first participated in the event in 2019, and she said she was “drawn to it.” Katie exclaimed that “Cheltenham has a heritage.” “I am aware that jazz has recently experienced such a remarkable revival in the UK.”
She continued, “It’s exciting to be a part of it.” Cheltenham is a good place to be with the times and, you know, have this amazing lineup.
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Netflix may not be able to renew the multimillion-pound deal between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, but it has been suggested that it may “keep a vague hand” in contact with them “in case of a divorce.”
The release of the Duchess of Sussex’s show With Love, Meghan was discussed in a recent episode of the The Rest Is Entertainment podcast with hosts Marina Hyde and Richard Osman. Meghan gives cooking, gardening, and hosting advice to her well-known friends, including Mindy Kaling and Abigail Spencer, in the new lifestyle show, which premiered earlier this month.
The series rose to seventh place in last week’s UK top 10 on Netflix after its release, and it also placed in the top ten in the US. In contrast to the 2022 television series Harry &, Meghan, which had 97.7 million hours of viewing in its first seven days on the platform, Netflix’s official companion website Tudum revealed 12.6 million hours of the show had been streamed.
Meghan and Harry’s 2022 docuseries (Invictus Games Foundation via Ge) has been available on Netflix as well as a number of other shows.
According to Netflix-divorce-deal.html” rel=”nofollow” target=”_self”>MailOnline, Richard and Marina reflected on the release of With Love, Meghan while discussing what might come next in the podcast segment. There won’t be a severing with Netflix, first of all. They won’t renew, she claimed, before making references to reports the couple has purchased the rights to a best-selling novel with plans to adapt it for Netflix. “They might say we’re continuing to develop projects with them,” she said.
She continued, “I have to point out that a lot of people are hanging around in case of a divorce, which is the reality.” Because then, and that might be Netflix, or whoever else, who has a deal with them, might keep a nudge. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s representatives have been contacted by The Mirror for comment.
It comes as Harry and Meghan were the subject of a shocking Vanity Fair article in January that contained a number of brutal allegations. The claim that a member of Meghan’s team had reached out to a publishing company to “gauge interest” in a post-divorce book was perhaps the most shocking.
However, the article makes it clear that the couple is not on the verge of divorce; rather, Harry and Meghan are said to be very adored. Not a general book on the afterlife or one about Meghan’s past experiences, according to an excerpt from the article. (She married producer Trevor Engelson between 2011 and 2014)
Harry & Meghan, a pair of docuseries, received 97.7 million viewings in its first seven days (Archewell Foundation via Getty Images).
The subject of this book, really, might be related to a post-Harry divorce. Not that one was actually planned! Would this publisher theoretically be interested in a book published in its wake of this a priori divorce, if it ever happened? The Sussexes were “disgusted” by the entire ordeal, according to The Times, who denied any of the claims made in the blatant article.
According to a rumored insider at the time, Harry and Meghan can’t end their relationship because “being a couple is what they value most.” Meghan and Harry are close friends, according to the source, who is said to have had a close relationship with the couple. Even if they wanted to split, they were unable to. They are, to be honest, obsessed with one another.
Prince Harry and Meghan, who signed a multimillion-pound deal with the streaming service in 2020, have been hailed as the make-or-break moment for the new Netflix series. Despite having tens of millions of online views, With Love, Meghan has received mixed reviews. This is said to have “been involving” “Netflix bosses.
The show’s second season has already been announced, and it will debut on our screens in the fall. Meghan posted a video of herself wearing a hat with the caption ” lettuce romaine calm” while sharing the news on her Instagram account.
Lettuce romaine calm… or not (!) she captioned the clip. because I’m excited to announce that Season 2 of “With Love, Meghan” is in development! Oh my goodness, I love ASMR! Wait until you can enjoy the fun we put together in Season 2 if you enjoy Season 1. Thanks for joining the celebration, and a heartfelt thank you to the amazing team and crew who brought it all to life! @netflix. “
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has been busy creating her brand As Ever in addition to the release of With Love. Confessions of a Female Founder, her new podcast, which will feature “the real, unfiltered stories and lessons learned from notable female founders,” is another topic that she has made public.
Following his kiss with Maura Higgins, Danny Jones’ wife insists that her husband is not at fault.
The McFly star has been seen sporting his engagement ring and apologizing in a statement for what his wife endured after he was caught kissing Maura at a BRIT Awards afterparty.
Danny is not leaving the dog house yet, despite the pair still having a home together, according to The Mirror.
Georgia is now described as “incredibly embroiled,” according to a source close to her.
irritated by everything Danny has endured. The boyband singer claimed on Friday that he was “working through things” with Georgia, but it appears she isn’t yet ready to forgive and forget.
Georgia claims that she has already forgiven everyone and does not want people to think she is a pushover. She expressed concern that her and Danny’s together photos gave the impression that everything was fine, despite this being a “very different situation,” according to a source.
Since 2014, Danny and Georgia Horsley have a son named Cooper, who was previously Miss England, together.
Danny said, “Sorry, it’s taken me a while to post this, but I’ve taken some time to be with those closest to me,” in an Instagram story on Friday. My wife and family have been in such a predicament, so I sincerely apologize. We’ll continue to deal with this in private because I adore them so much.
Thank you for your understanding, understanding, and support, I love you all. Danny, I’ll see you soon.
Georgia is alleged to be slowing down her husband’s forgiveness (Getty Images for the NTAs).
After attending the BRIT Awards, Danny Jones and Maura Higgins (BACKGRID) leave.
He has never addressed the kiss in public. He has been mortified about what has happened and the terrible situation he has created, a source told The Mirror. He hopes his words will draw a line between what has been a very upsetting time for everyone because he cares so much about his family. His entire family values Georgia and his son.
He wants to continue his healing in private. Danny deserves praise for embracing this and confronting issues, the source continued. He and Georgia live together, but he is not far from the woods. He won’t be staying in the doghouse for long.
Danny allegedly relies on one of his McFly bandmates for support while making amends with Georgia.
The singer has reportedly been dating Dougie Poynter, who he has ‘inseparably’ since the scandal broke, for a while. It’s been incredibly difficult for Danny to work through the fallout of the past few weeks because Dougie has been a metaphorical shoulder to cry, according to a source who spoke to The Sun.
Danny is known to Dougie for decades, and he is able to lift his spirits when he’s at his lowest. They have benefitted from collaborating and getting outside, as well as staying busy.
At a London afterparty for the Brit Awards, Danny and Maura, 34, were caught kissing intoxicated at 3am. The pair then allegedly moved to a different venue, the opulent Nobu Hotel in Central London, and partied until at least 6am.
Danny and Georgia were seen together as they left Richmond, South West London, according to insiders who reported this week. An insider described the kiss with Maura as a “slap in the face” for Georgia last week.
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