It seems Kate Garraway has found a clever way to shop as she scores a knitwear accessory from the junior section
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Kate is serving major autumn accessory inspo(Image: BBC)
The only disappointment we have with the Celebrity edition of The Traitors is that it only shows on our screens two nights a week, which hardly feels like enough to watch the drama and the fashion unfold. This week, Paloma Faith admitted to packing six suitcases full of looks she didn’t get the time to wear on the BBC show, while Tom Daly also revealed a giant Antler suitcase packed with some fabulous fits on his own Instagram.
So, when a fashion moment does pop up from one of the stars, you can be sure we’re taking note because who knows how many more our favourite players have to show? Last night, it was Kate Garraway’s turn to pull focus with an accessory that you can shop for under £10 (take note, Claudia!).
Kate was sporting what looks to be H&M’s Detailed Rib Knit Beanie in the red shade, £8.99. Complete with mini red bows, the hat looked incredibly pretty sat atop of Kate’s bronde tresses. However, it seems like the GMB presenter picked it up from H&M’s junior section, because the hat only comes in a 6-10 year size. A savvy shopping hack or just something she borrowed from her daughter? who knows, but we love the look on her.
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Kate is bang on trend with her accessory choice, considering bows are having a huge moment as we near party season. Emblazoned on jumpers, dresses, shoes and hats, it’s a coquette trend that isn’t quite so sugary sweet, thanks to this season’s colour palette veering towards the deep, rich tones rather than pinks.
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If you fancy getting involved in the bow trend for yourself, but you’re worried your head size is a little large for Kate’s hat pick, there are plenty of other styles to add to your baskets.
The Girls Aloud star shared one unusual thing that is part of her beauty routine – that you might expect to see in a war-time pantry more than a celebrity’s bathroom cupboard.
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Nicola Roberts shared the secrets of her skincare routine
Girls Aloud’s Nicola Roberts revealed her ultra-simple three-step skincare routine, including one very unusual product you might not think you can use on your face.
Nicola, who is currently performing on the West End stage as Persephone in the musical Hadestown, said her skin is suffering from what feels like “inches of thick makeup” slathered on her face every night. Her skin saviour? Beef Tallow, or beef dripping.
The 39-year-old told a panel at Aveeno’s Aging Gratefully event: “I can’t face the prospect of a 16-step skincare routine. I go on social media and just see these women’s faces glistening with product.
“I just remove my makeup and cleanse with beef tallow, use the moisturiser [Aveeno’s age renewal face cream] and use an SPF on top of that.”
More commonly associated with war-time calorie hoarding, or crisping up roast potatoes, beef dripping is the fat that drips from a joint of beef during roasting once it has cooled and solidified, as per 1900s.org.
Available for £10 at Ocado or Holland & Barrett, this is a surprisingly cheap option and will be available in a range of supermarkets. Speaking about her new routine since joining the Hadestown cast, Nicola said she spends her Mondays off “just sleeping.”
The singer-songwriter also spoke about feeling more comfortable with herself and aging in her late 30s. She said: “When I was younger looking at fashion magazines all the girls would be like ‘I love her face’ or ‘I love her hair’- but I couldn’t relate to the girls in these pictures because I didn’t recognise myself in them.
She shared her biggest beauty regret from her twenties was trying to assimilate to these girls in magazines – and this included using fake tan.
“Stepping into myself has really only happened in the last few years. That could just be an age thing where you just care less. But it’s such a nice place to be in. When I speak to younger girls, I’m just like ‘you will get there – you sink into yourself finally.’”
It was rumoured Nicola would be joining the cast of Strictly Come Dancing before fans were confused to see her name missing form the line up.
During an interview with Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2, Nicola expressed her admiration for the production she is currently starring in, which is based on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, calling it a “true masterpiece”.
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While discussing her new venture, Nicola said: “I start on Monday, it’s very daunting, I went to see the show again on Friday and it’s just unbelievable. They’re so tight and just fantastic.”
Claudia Winkleman’s most recent Celebrity Traitors outfit is another winner, with her ‘Christmas tree’ inspired tinsel jumper an instant must-have for the festive party season
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Claudia paired her glittery cardigan with a tulle midi skirt(Image: Sinead McKeefry/Instagram)
On last night’s Celebrity Traitors there were plenty of twists and turns that left the famous faces guessing, but one thing everyone could agree on is that Claudia Winkleman’s outfit might have been her best one yet. Both the celebs and viewers were obsessed with her head-to-toe Simone Rocha look that included a black tulle midi skirt and glittery knitwear, and we’ve already earmarked it as a Christmas Party outfit to copy.
Her Black Tinsel Knit Cardigan is the perfect way to bring some festive glitz to any outfit with a subtle and stylish nod to the tinsel on your Christmas trees, but the £475 knit is now almost completely sold out, with only an XS still in stock. However, the high street has delivered when it comes to lookalikes, so we’ve found some of our favourites to copy her look.
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You could easily style the sparkly knitwear with some simple jeans and trainers for a festive day at work or a laid back lunch, or you could follow in Claudia’s footsteps and pair it with a statement tulle skirt. You could even go head-to-toe sparkles by teaming it with a sequin skirt or pair of trousers, with the tinsel cardigan keeping you warm whilst still looking chic and Christmas party-ready.
Nothing Ordinary Black Tinsel Knit Cardigan – £69
Available at Next, the Nothing Ordinary cardigan is a great lookalike for Claudia’s Simone Rocha knit. It has some differences, like a V-neck, and a single button fastening that makes it a great layering piece, but it features the same black tinsel material that makes it the perfect sparkly pick for Christmas. It even comes with a slimline scarf attachment to drape around your neck and shoulders for some added elegance, making this a great day to night piece.
Bimba Y Lola Long black Neps Cardigan – £119 (was £170)
If you want to turn up the sparkles, this Bimba Y Lola cardigan is the one. It’s another V-neck option, but with buttons all down the front so you can wear it on its own or layered over something else. It also has an oversized, slouchy fit that ensures you can wear it for any occasion and paired with almost anything, plus it’s currently on sale with £50 off.
Roman Black Fluffy Eyelash Knit Cardigan – £38
A great affordable option, Roman has launched this lightweight and longline drapey cardigan which features rainbow glitter woven throughout. It has a soft eyelash finish that’s snuggly and cosy, and it’s been designed as a layering piece, with no buttons or fastenings up the front. You can pick it up in sizes 10 to 20, and it falls to mid-thigh for extra coverage.
The Very Collection V Neck Tinsel Cardigan – £35
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Another great pick that won’t break the bank, Very has launched this glitter cardigan that’s absolutely perfect for party season. Its tinsel material brings all the glitz and glamour, and you can even snap up a matching skirt separately to create a head-to-to look. It fastens with embellished beaded buttons up the front, and has a more cropped length that helps define your waist.
Pop star Taylor Swift and close friend Ed Sheeran’s relationship is reportedly ‘strained’ after the American singer pulled a ‘sneaky move’ for her album rollout
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Taylor Swift’s sneaky move leaves ‘second brother’ Ed Sheeran ‘peeved’(Image: Getty Images North America)
Taylor Swift has reportedly fallen out with her ‘second brother’ Ed Sheeran after releasing her new album close to Ed’s own new project. The duo have been friends since 2012, and have even appeared on stage together a number of times.
The Love Story pop singer even sent Ed a personalised jam jar in 2013 as she took a swipe at the VMAs incident involving herself and Kanye West. The jar came with a handwritten label, which included a hilarious shout-out to the infamous moment that shocked the showbiz world.
However, their relationship is now said to be ‘strained’ as Ed was none the wiser about Taylor’s The Life Of A Showgirl album rollout.
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Ed announced he was releasing his eighth studio album, Play, on September 12, and months later, Taylor revealed she would be releasing her own album on October 3, which was just weeks after Ed’s.
An insider claimed: “Ed takes these things really seriously, and carefully plans his album releases. He announced his album with four months’ notice, but then Taylor announced her’s for just two weeks after.
‘”It left his team scrabbling to get as much attention before her’s dropped. He was very much put out and understandably peeved.”
Speaking to MailOnline, they claimed it ‘wasn’t the first time Taylor pulled a similar move’. The Mirror have reached out to their reps for comment.
It comes after Taylor revealed Ed found out about her recent engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce via her Instagram announcement.
While promoting her new album, The Life Of A Showgirl, Taylor took to The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to discuss her music and engagement.
Host Jimmy asked about which rumours about her were true and which were lies during a fun segment, with him asking: “Did Ed Sheeran learn about your engagement on Instagram?”
As Taylor shockingly admitted: “That’s so true”, the presenter fell to the floor in shock as the audience cheered on. “Oh no,” he gasped before the songstress tried to explain herself.
She went on to add: “I have a perfect explanation,” as she gestured with her hands. As her voice rose, she said: “He doesn’t have a phone.
“He doesn’t have a phone…You have to email him or FaceTime him, and he has to find an iPad, and they have to give it to him like he’s a child. This is one of my absolute favourite people on the planet. When the news came out, I was like, ‘We forgot to call Ed!”
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Brookside is making a special return to screens and Paul Usher is reprising his iconic soap role as Barry Grant
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Actor Paul Usher in character as Barry Grant in television soap Brookside, circa 1982(Image: Photo by TV Times via Getty Images)
Brookside, the beloved soap, is set to make a triumphant return to our screens, with Paul Usher reprising his iconic role as Barry Grant.
The popular Channel 4 soap, affectionately known as Brookie, ran from 1982 to 2003 and will be making a comeback in a special crossover episode with Hollyoaks to mark the latter’s 30th anniversary.
Set in Liverpool, Brookside was renowned for its hard-hitting storylines, tackling issues such as rape, bullying and incest. The special episode is scheduled to air at 7pm on 22 October, paying tribute to Brookside creator Sir Phil Redmond.
Paul Usher first appeared as Barry Grant in Brookside’s debut episode in 1982, with his character evolving from a cheeky young lad into the soap’s tough guy.
Barry infamously became embroiled in the criminal underworld, even murdering his best mate’s wife and child in a storyline that marked the soap’s 1000th episode in 1991, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Paul portrayed Barry throughout the entirety of Brookside’s run, from 1982 to 2003, although he did take breaks over the years.
He also featured in the spin-off Brookside: The Lost Weekend, and Barry holds the distinction of being the only character to appear in both the first episode in November 1982 and the final episode in November 2003.
So, where is Paul Usher now?
In March 2019, soap enthusiasts were thrilled to see Paul, now aged 64, in EastEnders, taking on the role of Danny Hardcastle.
This unsavoury character had a bone to pick with Phil in Walford, played by Steve McFadden, after they found themselves entangled in a money-laundering scheme together in Spain.
Phil’s reckless behaviour led to the collapse of a dubious business, leaving him in debt to Danny. Upon his return, Danny confronted the mechanic and demanded repayment.
However, things took a turn for the worse when Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) attempted to persuade Danny to join forces with him, resulting in Danny kidnapping Louise Mitchell (Tilly Keeper).
Danny resurfaced in 2020 seeking vengeance on the Mitchells, but found himself entangled in a warehouse heist and subsequently apprehended by the police.
Paul has also graced our screens in numerous programmes including Liverpool 1, London’s Burning and had a significant role in The Bill as Des Taviner until 2004, appearing in a total of 135 episodes.
He previously confessed to the ECHO: “I enjoyed acting but not the fame side of it. I don’t want to play that game. I never really did any interviews when I was on the telly. I’m proud of my acting work, including dramas like Liverpool 1, but I get really annoyed about celebrity culture.”
Paul is happily married to Charlotte, whom he met while working on The Bill, and they have a son named Lucas together.
In 2014, Paul’s son, James, tragically passed away at the age of 24. He fell ill on a supply vessel in Aberdeen and later died in hospital.
Paul has expressed his thoughts on the Brookside crossover episode, eagerly signing up once he discovered his on-screen parents had agreed to participate, according to The Echo.
He revealed: “When they told me Ricky Tomlinson (Bobby Grant) and Sue Johnston (Sheila Grant) were doing it, that made me say yes because we don’t get to see each other as often as we’d like.”
Paul added: “I’ve got a lot of really good friends from Brookside days so to come back and be with them, it puts the bow on top of it. I’m pleased I said yes now.”
Fans were sad to see Tom Daley leave last night, but we were all obsessed with his ‘marvellous’ exit look that rivalled even Claudia’s style and came complete with a best-selling suitcase
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Tom Daley syles ‘iconic’ exit outfit complete with most-wanted suitcase(Image: Getty)
Celebrity Traitors star Tom Daley was the second star to be “murdered”, and he just broke his silence after exiting the show in the most fabulous way. Taking to Instagram in a “Cruelle DeVille” style ensemble, Tom strutted off screen wheeling his suitcase as he quipped: “Well, I guess my flabbers were officially gasted”.
The suitcase by his side? Of course, the best-selling Juno suitcase from Antler (Black), which has been hailed “the best travel investment made” by shoppers, as it’s sure to meet all of your travelling needs.
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Though it isn’t tagged in the Instagram reel, Tom Daley poses with the Expandable Cabin Antler Suitcase in Black – Juno. Measuring 56 x 35 x 25.5 cm, this suitcase comfortably fits under Ryanair’s cabin bag restrictions and weighs 2.6 kg, offering a capacity of up to 46 litres.
The Juno suitcase is a lightweight polypropylene design that combines style with durability and security. Boasting a stylish silhouette that’s timeless and chic, whether you’re heading off to sunny coasts or the Scottish highlands.
Plus, the strong and secure comes armed with premium features, including internal pockets, sturdy zippers, and an expander zip for added capacity. The colour-fast material helps hide any scratches, and the classic black shade that Tom opted for to complete his monochromatic style is an easy and versatile pick for all travellers.
The expandable cabin suitcase is the smaller of the two sizes available for purchase individually. Alternatively, Antler offers this Expandable Cabin Suitcase Set in Black – Logo Stripe in a range of colours, which includes three convenient sizes to meet all your travelling needs.
Tom’s go-to suitcase retails for £165 for the cabin size and currently boasts a perfect 5-star rating from customers. One buyer beams: “Great case. Beautifully designed. Great quality. Hard-wearing. Very high-performing product. Love it”
Another shopper shares: “Really happy with my new Antler case. Even though it is appropriate to use for a large cabin bag you can fit so much in with the extending side of the case. It is good quality and the hard shell meant nothing got broken. I have only used this to travel once but will look forward to more adventures with it. Great to carry too it’s lightweight and the wheels mean you can roll it around with ease. Can’t believe it’s also lifetime guarantee’.”
And a third chimes in: “I recently purchased the Antler cabin suitcase, and I can confidently say it’s one of the best travel investments I’ve made. From the moment I unboxed it, I could tell it was built to last, solid yet lightweight, with a sleek, stylish finish that looks just as good in the overhead compartment as it does rolling through the airport. The 360° spinner wheels glide effortlessly across all surfaces, making navigating busy terminals a breeze. I’ve taken it on a couple of trips now, and it handles cobbled streets and uneven pavements just as smoothly as polished airport floors. No annoying wobbling or struggling to keep it straight!”
They continue: “The expandable interior is a game-changer. I’m usually guilty of overpacking, but the cleverly designed compartments and compression straps help me stay organised while maximising space. The built-in TSA lock is also a nice touch for extra peace of mind. One of my biggest concerns before purchasing was durability, but after seeing how well this suitcase held up against baggage handlers and rough travel conditions, I’m beyond impressed. Not a single scratch or dent so far! Overall, I can’t recommend Antler enough. It’s stylish, practical, and built to last—exactly what you need for stress-free travel. If you’re on the fence, go for it. You won’t regret it!”
If this suitcase is outside of your holiday budget, we’ve found plenty of other hardshell cabin bags to peruse instead. Firstly, Amazon offers a wide range of options, including the Amazon Basics Hardside Hand Luggage Carry-On Suitcase, which costs £48.30.
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Dunelm currently has this Detroit Silver Hard Shell Suitcase available for £59.50, down from £119, while M&S has this Vienna 4 Wheel Hard Shell Cabin Suitcase retailing for a budget-friendly £30.
