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The Duchess of Sussex loves to incorporate meaningful accessories into her outfit, and is a fan of this Kismet charm necklace from Edge of Ember

Sometimes it’s the subtle touches that create the biggest impact when it comes to jewellery. The perfect accessory can transform an outfit, bringing together a look with sophistication and character – something Meghan, Duchess of Sussex demonstrates through her refined jewellery selections.

Whether styled with relaxed daytime ensembles or matched with an evening gown, jewellery can attract admiration and become a defining element of personal style. Now, fashion enthusiasts can purchase the Kismet charm necklace for £135 from Edge of Ember, a piece which was spotted on Meghan Markle.

Designed with purpose and flair, the Kismet necklace combines retro influences with contemporary craftsmanship for those who appreciate both. Drawing inspiration from ancient coins unearthed in Asia, this pendant features emblems of prosperity as well.

The four-leaf clover and the number seven are both considered tokens of fortune. The pendant features 18K gold plating and is constructed from 100% recycled sterling silver. At 16mm in length and accompanied by an adjustable cable chain (21″ to 23″), it offers versatility as well, reports the Express.

For alternative options, buyers might consider the 9ct Yellow Gold 18 Inch Twist Curb Chain for £58.95 from The Jewel Hut which is created in 9ct Yellow Gold and boasts a diamond-cut finish. Another choice is the Revere Sterling Silver Curb Chain 24 Inch for £89.99 from Argos which measures 61cm in length, has a chain thickness of 3.5mm and is described as understated enough to add a precious sparkle to any ensemble.

The Kismet Charm Necklace has received rave reviews. For instance, one customer shared: “So happy with my jewellery from Edge Of Ember!

“Such beautifully made pieces which always gets compliments. Would definitely recommend.”

Another person wrote: “Absolutely delighted with it, has a good weight to it and the chain is a lovely adjustable length. Great service and quick delivery.”

“Bought for my wife. She loved it and has since purchased a second necklace from Edge of Ember,” chimed in another.

However, some had differing views, including one buyer who noted: “The solar necklace is beautiful. I like the fact it comes with a chain with extension.

“I did have the expectation that the pendant and chain would be more weighty after seeing the photos. It is lighter in reality however, not a problem.”

Netflix’s Fit for TV has seen former The Biggest Loser contestants and crew members make a number of allegations about the show, including that they were forced to gain weight

Filmed in the same studio as American Idol, The Biggest Loser became a massive reality TV phenomenon when it aired in 2004.

Obese or overweight people from across the US took on exercise challenges to lose a huge amount of weight over a matter of months – in a bid to win $250,000 cash prize – as the show’s “biggest loser”.

To help contestants get fit quickly as possible, the Biggest Loser enlisted trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels as well as a doctor Dr Robert Huizenga to give contestants medical advice.

New Netflix documentary series Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser, takes a look back at the show and how initially producers were unsure whether they wanted a show “making fun of fat people or be inspiring”. In the end it seems they achieved both – with fans and critics in equal measure.

The three-parter features ex-contestants, Dr. Robert Huizenga, and Bob Harper ( fellow trainer Jillian Michaels refused to take part) on the extremes that participants went through. It comes after Biggest Loser star revealed a heart battle after the show finished filming.

The series reveals the cruel ‘temptation challenges’ where viewers watched contestants surrounded by donuts and sweet treats. But the incredible transformations was undeniable.

However towards the end of its 17 season run, which ended on NBC in 2016, The Biggest Loser was dogged in increasing controversy. Here are ten bombshells we uncovered from watching the explosive series…

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Contestant who ‘cheated death’

Desperate Tracey Yukich’s desire to compete in the show, led to her ‘dying’ after trying to complete the first challenge, which saw contestants run a mile to stay in the show.

After collapsing at the finish line, Tracey was airlifted to the hospital by helicopter, and she recalled seeing her late grandfather, then it went dark, before seeing the light. She said on the show: “So I knew I died that day.”

She added, “I just cheated death.” Tracey contracted rhabdomyolysis – a rare muscle injury where your muscles break down.

“Rhabdomyolysis is your body saying, ‘I’m going to shut down on you’,” she explained. “It started with my liver, then it went to my kidneys and then it goes to your heart. And that’s where I almost died.”

Despite “cheating death,” she was determined to stay on the show for as long as possible.

When Tracey was eventually eliminated, she had to exit the show in a helicopter – bringing back painful memories of her near-death experience.

TBL medic Dr Huizenga said he was unaware of the challenge Tracey and her fellow contestants undertook that day she collapsed. He added: “As the show really got popular, some things were being done that I really took issue with. There were times, unfortunately, when challenges were done that I didn’t see or hear about.”

Eating disorder

Season two’s Suzanne Mendonca alleges that The Biggest Loser’s producers discouraged her from getting healthier ahead of the show – but instead told her to get bigger – so her weight loss on the show would look more impressive.

“They would say, ‘No, we don’t want you to do that. We want you to gain more weight’,” Suzanne claimed. “I wanted to be on the show so badly that I did gain extra weight.”

Suzanne, who lost 90lbs, said: “Automatically when I came home, I was starving myself. By the time I was on the aeroplane and back in New York I had already put 20 pounds back on, instantly.

“I slept in bed for two days because my body physically hurt too much to even move, and then by that third day I was out there pounding the pavement, running 10 miles, training eight hours a day.

She added: “I didn’t know who I was financially, emotionally, mentally, physically. You know, I came back with a severe eating disorder. I stopped eating.”

For Suzanne, being on The Biggest Loser was hands down “the biggest mistake of my life.”

Terrifying cleanses

Dr. Huizenga advised contestants that women need a minimum of “1200 calories a day,and men need 1500 to 2000 a day.”

However show trainers encouraged the contestants to eat as little as 800 calories – while exercising for up to eight hours a day.

Working out for up to eight hours a day was required, according to season seven’s Joelle Gwynn: “The first week, we needed to burn a minimum of 6,000 calories a day. Minimum.”

Series 1 winner Ryan Benson said he lost focus on getting healthy and instead focused on winning, which meant that, during the final weigh-in, he was so dehydrated that blood was found in his urine.

He said: “In the end, it worked out great ’cause I won, but I was doing what most doctors would say were super unhealthy things. The last 10 days I didn’t put any food in my body. I was doing the master cleanse, just drinking lemon juice and maple syrup, cayenne pepper, all these tricks that are super unhealthy just to cut weight.”

After he won, Ben claimed that his delighted trainer Jillian, who was known to push contestants in her team beyond their limits, told him: “You just made me a millionaire!”

Caffeine

Dr. Huizenga banned caffeine for contestants. He stated, “It was explicitly stated in the show rules, and both the contestants and the trainers signed off on it, as did the producers. If a trainer tells you otherwise and you decide to use caffeine, that responsibility falls on you.”

That responsibility for the contestants, who were desperate to win, was too much. “At some point I was given stackers, and a stacker was like a caffeine pill,” said Danny Cahill, who claims these were “approved” by the trainer because it would “probably” help with exercise.

During the 15th season, trainer Jillian Michaels admitted she had given her team caffeine supplements – a violation of the rules. This resulted in a four-point penalty for her team and the reinstatement of a rival team contestant who had been eliminated the previous week.

Producer wanted to see people ‘puke’ and ‘fight’

Former coach and presenter for The Biggest Loser, Bob Harper, claims on the Netflix show that producers wanted contestants to be sick on screen. “Producers loved that,” he claimed, adding: “They were like, ‘We want ’em to puke. We want the madness of it all.”

Defending his desire for shock scenes, producer David Broome said: “One big Kumbaya doesn’t make great television, I’ll tell you that.”

Doctor Jennifer Kerns was a season 3 contestant who went on to work with Dr Huizenga on the series. She also spoke on the Netflix expose, claiming that health concerns were secondary to entertainment value. “Being sleep deprived and hungry certainly makes it easier for people to get into fights, which would make for great TV,” she said.

Bullying accusations

Joelle Gwynn, from series seven, was shocked and upset by how trainer Bob Harper treated her in one infamous gym scene.Bob had tasked his team with running on a treadmill for 30 seconds, but became frustrated when Joelle kept stopping a few seconds before the end.

Bob admitted on the docuseries that he lost his head before the scene showed him telling her: “Stop saying all these words, quit talking! Shut the f*** up! Just do it!”

He said on the docuseries: “It wasn’t one of my proudest moments.”

Joelle said: “That little country bumpkin of a man berates me in such a way I’ve never seen on the show before. I’ve never seen someone get abused like that. F**** you Bob Harper.”

Trainer ‘died’ on gym floor

As well as contestant Tracey Yukich, trainer Bob Harper also had a near death experience.

In 2017, less than a year after series was axed, Bob suffered a near fatal heart attack at the age of 52 while he was working out. and given 20 % chance of survival.

In an interview with NBC he said: “On February 12 2017 I was in the gym, the next thing I knew I woke up in a hospital two days later being told that I had a heart attack and that I immediately went into cardiac arrest. Talk about a life-changing experience.”

He was eventually diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia, a hereditary condition that causes high levels of LDL cholesterol and increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

He told NBC: “I’ve always been a person that was so driven and type A and I have my routine, which I love, and when all of that was taken away from me and my whole identity of fitness was taken away.”

He added: ” I went through a lot of depression because of it.”

Weight gain for winners after leaving show

For many contestants, the weight they lost during filming did not stay off. In fact, several returned to their pre-show weight after the series ended.

Season eight winner Danny Cahilllost 239 pounds (17 stone, 108 kg) on the show, but eventually gained it back because he “didn’t have it all figured out” when it came to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He expressed: “The shame that you feel being a failure after being a success is a heavy load to bear.”

Similarly, season one winner Ryan Benson told People magazine in 2024 that within three days of the show ending, he had gained “25 to 30” pounds. Ben said he sufferered PTSD watching the show – especially after gaining weight back.

A New York Times article claimed that the biggest losers’ metabolism was likely permanently damaged, so to keep the weight off they would have to continue extreme dieting.

The article was based on a small study of 14 ex contestants but one expert on the docuseries said: “It offers some caution for people who are considering extreme diets.”

Producers said offering aftercare was ‘too expensive’

The brand of The Biggest Loser became a billion dollar plus licence. But despite becoming a money spinner around the world with 30 international versions including Davina McCall fronted UK version, there was no investment in aftercare.

Danny Cahill claimed he reached out to producers to propose an aftercare programme that would provide contestants with access to support, recovery, or continued exercise assistance but received no response. He noted: “No one was interested in doing anything like that.”

In response, the show’s executive producer and creator David Broome, stated that aftercare was not feasible due to funding limitations. “We would have loved to have aftercare, but we’re a television show without endless pots of money,” he explained. “NBC wasn’t going to finance it for us.”

‘Horror’ over extreme weight loss

The show faced significant controversy over Rachel Frederickson’s dramatic weight loss during the final weigh-in just a few seasons before it was cancelled.

She began the competition at 260 pounds (18.5 stone, 117.9 kg) and won the show weighing only 105 pounds (7.5 stone, 47.6 kg).

In 2014, Rachel won the show, losing 59.6% of her body weight. She went from 260 pounds to 105 pounds, dropping 155 pounds.

Her drastic transformation raised concerns among viewers; one journalist described her as having a “now-emaciated body.” The show’s coaches were also alarmed by her weight loss. Bob recalled, “Rachel came out, and she had lost so much weight, it was… shocking. Jillian and I were just in horror.”

Assistant director Diego Borella of Netflix’s Emily in Paris, who was filming the fifth season of the show, passed away at the age of 47.

Moments before the final scene of the fifth series’ fifth episode of Venice was scheduled to be shot, it is said that Diego died while collapsing on the romantic comedy’s set.

According to local reports, doctors reportedly arrived at the Hotel Danieli on Thursday night at 7 o’clock. They were unable to save Diego despite their best efforts.

Following Diego’s passing, it is thought that Emily’s filming in Paris has been postponed.

Welsh rugby star Gwen Crabb has powered through some trying times and battled back to World Cup form – and we meet some of the other women showing that ‘strong is beautiful’

As rugby player Gwen Crabb gears up for her second Women’s Rugby World Cup, the battle means even more to her this time around. In an exclusive shoot, the 26-year-old admits that a raft of injuries had pushed her close to quitting – but now the Swansea-born Welsh international is carving out a new chapter in her career.

“I’ve had a rough couple of years,” she tells us. “I’ve been injured on-and- off since the last World Cup, so to feel good means everything.” Gwen, who also plays for Gloucester-Hartpury in the Premier 15s, was thrilled to wriggle out of her rugby kit and glam up for our shoot. “It was like a childhood dream,” she laughs. “The next day I was like, ‘What do you mean there’s nobody to do my hair and make-up?’”

Gwen has been readying herself for the World Cup for months. “Everything I’ve done for the last year has been geared towards this — not just training but decisions around alcohol and my social life,” she says.

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Playing in Australia recently helped with her preparations. “We’ve bonded as a team. Being together 24/7 you find out things about each other, and getting your kit on for the first time always feels like Christmas Day,” she says.

The Lionesses’ historic victory last month was an inspiration to her, too.

“Seeing women’s sport grow and witnessing England win the Euros again is inspiring. Rugby is a few years behind football but, hopefully, we can have similar impact and inspire young girls. That’s what pushes me through the darkest moments.”

Gwen’s bleakest days followed a series of injuries which hit her mentally, too. “I broke my ankle after the last World Cup, then ruptured my ACL [the anterior cruciate ligament] in my first game back. I struggled. There was a lot of, ‘Why me?’”

She continued, “But gradually I flipped the narrative and saw there was lots outside of rugby that I could do, like spending time with family. I was in a new relationship too, so there were positives.”

However, when she returned to the game, her woes continued. She says, “It felt alien, like I’d lost my identity. I’d shifted too far away from rugby and then I got injured again and was off for another five months.”

As things came to a head she recalls, “This time last year I thought, ‘Is this it?’ I was getting home from training and crying to my boyfriend, but I knew I had more to give. Coaches, teammates and family support got me through it. I could have quit, but I didn’t.”

Gwen also attributes her fighting spirit to rugby player boyfriend Harry, who she met 18 months ago while watching him at the Dubai Sevens.

“Harry’s a physio and a massive part of my support system,” she says. “He understands the game so I can rant to him about rugby or not talk about it at all. He gets the sacrifices I have to make. It’s lovely to have someone like that in your corner.”

So could Harry be The One? “Well, he’ll have to pop the question, won’t he?” she giggles. “But yes, I think so.”

As part of the Strong Minds, Strong Hearts campaign, Gwen feels strongly about girls’ body image, and admits she wasn’t always comfortable in her own skin.

“When I was 15, I was obsessed with how I looked. I was never a girlie girl so I struggled with whether I should wear make-up or do my hair a certain way.

“I trained too much and didn’t eat enough. I was trying to get the ‘thigh gap’, which was all the rage among fitness influencers. I had body dysmorphia and, though I’d lost three stone, I saw someone three stone heavier.”

Thankfully, rugby helped change her perceptions. She says, “Being heavier has helped me play better and I respect how strong my body is. But I still see a lot of girls like 15-year-old me out there and I want to change that.”

With rugby stars like Thom Evans and Austin Healey previously taking part in Strictly Come Dancing, and Chris Robshaw joining the 2025 line-up, would Gwen consider hitting the dance floor one day?

“Oh, 100%,” she smiles. “I might be a bit rusty but I danced and did a bit of musical theatre as a kid.”

She adds, “Anything that gets eyes on women’s sport is amazing, so I’d love to get a sparkly dress and the fake tan on!”

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Trying to keep chemically treated hair looking healthy can be tricky, but I found one hair mask that immediately gave my dry, bleached hair a healthy shine with just one use

I’ve been a fully fledged member of the blonde hair club for about 95% of my life, which means I know a thing or two about damaged hair. From dodgy at-home bleach jobs and box dyes to professional salon visits, I’ve had just about every blonde experience you can, which means that over the years I’ve tried just about everything to keep my hair healthy.

From sleeping on silk pillowcases to using scalp-protecting hair driers, my damage-preventing hair routine knows no bounds. However my latest discovery made one of the most instantly obvious improvements to my hair quality; Gisou’s Honey Infused Hair Mask.

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With the brand a firm favourite amongst celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Khloé Kardashian and Chrissy Teigen who have been known to use the Gisou Hair Oil, my locks are in good company. However the Honey Infused Hair Mask is one of the brand’s newer additions, and you can pick it up for £45 for a 250ml tub or £19 for the 75ml tub, which is the one I opted for when I decided to try it out.

Whilst my hair is quite long and very thick, there’s no hiding from the fact that I have quite a few split ends and breakage, especially around the bottom. And whilst other hair masks and treatments have given great results after long-term use, this was one of the first masks that made it look and feel immediately better after just one use.

I tried it a few times to make sure it wasn’t just a fluke, and can confirm it’s just as good after every use. However I also tried using different amounts, and I will say I found more is better with the Honey Infused Hair Mask, and it made a much more noticeable difference when I used a larger amount of it.

It’s infused with Gisou Mirsalehi Honey which is what creates the softness and shine on your hair, and it helps prevent further split ends and breakage with prolonged use. Now, short of a hair cut there’s not a vast amount that can be done to get rid of my existing split ends, but this mask did a good job of smoothing them down and preventing fly aways and frizz, which hide a multitude of sins.

Looks aside, my hair felt noticeably softer and stronger, and it had a silky feel that it definitely didn’t have before. The Honey Infused Hair Mask also boosts your hair’s elasticity, strengthens it from the inside out and seals split ends, giving it some great long term benefits too. Whilst I exclusively used it during my shower routine as a mask (and left it for around 5-10 minutes each time) you can also use it as an overnight or deep conditioning treatment, and it can be applied to wet, damp or dry hair.

If you want something a little easier on your bank balance, I’ve also personally used (and loved) the Neal & Wolf Hydrate Moisture Hair Mask, which is £24.92 for 150ml. It’s super hydrating, tames frizz and is colour safe and suitable for all hair types.

Some of my other favourites include the Christophe Robin Regenerating Mask (£23 for 75ml) which comes highly recommended by Sofia Richie, and the Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque, which is great if you have thick hair (or lots of it) that needs some extra hydration. The Ouai mask is also currently on sale at Space NK, down from £34 to £27.20 for 236ml tub.

As silence reportedly continues between brothers William and Harry, a leading royal expert has revealed the one rule Harry must follow if he wants to reconcile with the royal family

It’s been three years since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex walked side by side with the Prince and Princess of Wales, and things between the estranged couples are worse than ever, an expert reveals. The once close foursome were last photographed together on a walkabout outside Windsor Castle, looking incredibly sombre as they examined some of the many tributes left for Queen Elizabeth after her death on 8 September 2022.

At the time, the joint appearance was described as an “olive branch” from William to Harry, who had packed his bags and waved goodbye to the UK, and his official role as a working royal, two years earlier. But with the string of betrayals and explosive bombshells that have been dropped in the three years since, the situation between them is the worst it’s ever been, according to former royal editor Duncan Larcombe.

“There’s no doubt the feud between them is worse than ever, so much has happened and there has been so much betrayal and fury,” he tells the Mirror. “The longer they don’t speak, the deeper the feud will get.”

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And while time is usually a healer, Duncan claims this doesn’t apply in the case of Harry, Meghan, William and Kate. There is one glimmer of hope though, in the shape of Harry’s upcoming trip to the UK.

As Patron of the WellChild charity, which supports young people with serious health needs across the country, he is expected to fly into the capital – without Meghan – to attend the charity’s 20th annual Awards ceremony at the end of September. In a video posted on WellChild’s website, Harry invites people “join us” in celebrating some unsung heroes, adding, “It is a true privilege to honour the bravery and compassion of this incredible community.”

Rumours of a possible UK meet-up with Charles, 76, first ramped up after a private meeting between close aides from the two sides earlier this summer. According to Duncan, a meeting with the King might be the only opportunity Harry has to inch open the door for him and Meghan to be allowed back into the family fold.

“From what I’ve heard, Harry is quite keen to see his father. Whether that will happen or not remains to be seen. But him coming over to England is at least a chance for them to meet, and start the process of trying to build bridges.

“It would have to be done in absolute private, behind closed doors, because there’s simply been too much played out in public, and that has to end if anything is to be repaired.”

While Harry’s relationship with his big brother is by far the most fractured, Duncan suspects William is unlikely to stand in the way of a father-son reunion. He adds, “The royal family needs to be united. They need to be seen as kind of figureheads of British society, and a division is not good whatsoever. King Charles will make his own decisions, and William would not be able to tell the King what to do.”

Reflecting on how Harry found himself in the difficult position with his family, Duncan said: “Their Oprah Winfrey interview was the first big blow, so to speak, because it showed that Harry and Meghan were prepared to speak about the royals, particularly Charles and William, in a way one would never expect from another family member.

“Then Harry’s book, Spare, was incredibly damaging and made William furious because of the betrayal of family secrets. “So now Harry and Meghan have carved out their own existence in California, but they’re doing it for cash and to the highest bidder. Meanwhile, all that time in those same three years, William and Kate have been busy with duty, and haven’t cashed in on their status.”

The now infamous Windsor walkabout saw William, 43, and Harry, 40, walk together with their wives on either side, all dressed in black or navy, before splitting off and chatting separately to the crowd.

They reunited again for the funeral, with the brothers walking behind the late Queen’s coffin with their father, but Meghan, 44, and Kate travelled to the church in separate cars, and didn’t appear to chat to each other before, during or after the service.

And while the Sussexes have spilled plenty of beans about the Windsors in Harry’s biography, and in their Netflix series Harry & Meghan, it has been total radio silence from team Windsor. According to Duncan, who spent more than 20 years covering the goings on inside the palace walls, the lack of public acknowledgement from William speaks volumes.

He said: “He hasn’t said a single word about his brother publicly in the time since their grandmother’s death, which is a sign that frankly, the situation at the moment is just dire.

“Harry said in an interview at the start of this year that the ball was now effectively in William’s court, in terms of triggering any changes in their relationship. But I’m not sure that’s how William sees it, I think the apologies need to come from Harry not William’s side.

“And even if Harry manages to get things back on track, there’s Meghan to think of too. Meghan’s priorities are in America with her children and her business, they don’t include the UK or Harry’s family over here. She has made that very clear.”

All eyes are back on Meghan this week with the release of series two of her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, which dropped on 26 August. Products from her lifestyle brand, As Ever, were expected to feature heavily as the streaming service is already plugging her range alongside a set of ‘How To’ guides from series one.

Meanwhile, the anniversary of the Queen’s death will be a “poignant time for the whole family”, Duncan adds, and individual royals will no doubt mark it privately, “in their own way”.

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