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Former EastEnders star Ross Kemp might be a well-known face on TV – but he prefers to keep his private life out of the spotlight. Here’s everything we know about his love life

Ross Kemp is back on screens this week, researching his ancestors for the hit series, Who Do You Think You Are? But how much do you know about his family life at home? From his rollercoaster first marriage through to the arrival of his four children, we’ve taken a closer look at the EastEnders star’s private life away from the cameras…

Rebekah Wade

Ross met his first wife, Rebekah Wade, at a golf tournament when she was deputy editor of News of the World and he was starring as Grant Mitchell in EastEnders. The couple got engaged in 1996, but in 1997 took a brief break ‘due to work pressures’. They soon reunited and, in June 2002, they got married in Las Vegas.

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They encountered a rocky relationship, and Rebekah later revealed that their marriage was a ‘rollercoaster’, with her admitting to having an affair. They separated in 2006 and divorced in March 2009. That same year, Rebekah married racehorse trainer Charlie Brooks.

Speaking about her split from Ross, she said: “I think we were both working incredibly long hours… in completely different industries. The whole relationship was a bit of a roller coaster. Sometimes it was really good, and sometimes it wasn’t so. I think that’s how he would describe it.”

Renee O’Brien

In 2012, Ross married his second wife, Australian-born Renee O’Brien, and the couple remains happily married to this day. The family like to keep their personal life private, and little is known about Renee. But Ross has briefly spoken about his wife in the past.

While discussing his intense filming schedule, the former EastEnders actor revealed his guilt about leaving his family. He told Metro Online: “Guilt, I think that’s part and parcel of it. But I think, my wife didn’t really know me from my soap days […] So when we [he and Renee] first got together, she just thought I was some kind of grumpy old bald bloke like in a bar – and she’s probably right about that today, I’m still a grumpy old bald bloke in a bar.”

In an interview on the Plot Twist podcast in 2022, he went into more detail and explained why his marriage has lasted. “Renee’s pretty practical, she’s Australian, she’s a lawyer, she’s very straight. She’d never seen EastEnders. She had no idea I was Grant Mitchell or anything like that and she didn’t really understand that I was doing documentaries,” Ross said.

He also revealed how he misbehaved in the early days of their relationship, but Renee ‘straightened him out’. “I’d just come back from Afghanistan when I first met her and I generally behaved quite badly the first four or five weeks,” he admitted.

“I’ve changed now, obviously, but I used to go on a bit of a bender with some of the guys, and she sort of straightened me out. But she knows what I do and you know, there’s a great saying, particularly used by mates of mine in the armed forces, which is ‘quick goodbyes and long hellos’.”

Children

Ross is a proud father of four. After his divorce from his first wife, Rebekah, he welcomed his first child, a boy, with his former partner and makeup artist, Nicole Coleman. He and Renee also share three children together; a son Leo, born in 2015, and twins Ava and Kitty, born in 2017.

Speaking to the Mail Online in 2019, Ross said: “I’m very happy I’ve got my children and wouldn’t have it any other way. I could have done it about a decade earlier though, I should’ve done.

“I was old, I was in my 40s, I was quite selfish before, in terms of you put yourself first, you look at what’s going to be best for you and that totally goes out the window when you have children, you put your children way in front of everything you do.”

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Molly-Mae has made no secret of her love for Laura Mercier’s luxurious bath products, and the brand’s iconic bath oil is now on sale with almost 50% off, slashing it from £62

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a social butterfly or prefer to be a homebody, there’s one thing we can all agree on – nothing compares to a relaxing bubble bath at home. That was certainly the case for Molly-Mae Hague, who decided to swerve last year’s National Television Awards in favour of unwinding in a hot bath at home, instead.

The former Love Island star shared a snap of her luxurious bathtime set up, which featured her favourite products like the Laura Mercier Bath and Body Oil. Whilst Molly-Mae typically prefers the almond and coconut scent, which is reduced from £62 to £52.48 at Sephora, you can also snap up the Neroli Du Sud fragranced one with an even bigger discount, as LookFantastic slashes it down to £37.20.

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Whichever scent you prefer, both versions of the Bath and Body Oil make a great addition to your bathtime routine, helping create a spa-like experience with plenty of skincare benefits. The Neroli Du Sud option has notes of neroli and lavender, which combined together help to both relax and refresh you.

As well as releasing calming and soothing scents into the air whilst you soak, the oil also helps nourish and hydrate your skin thanks to its plethora of skin-loving ingredients. The Neroli Du Sud oil contains baobab, jojoba and French plum seed oils, which help to brighten and smooth your skin whilst also leaving it feeling silky soft and moisturised without any lingering greasiness for up to 48 hours.

Although you can add them directly to your bath water, where the steam and water will help them work their magic, you can also apply the Bath and Body Oil directly onto your skin afterwards. Simply massage them in after washing to give your skin a boost of hydration and to release their aromatherapeutic benefits.

If neither of these scents sound like your thing, the Olverum Bath Oil (£78) contains a blend of Siberian fir needle, eucalyptus leaf, lemon peel, lavender and rosemary leaf oil for a more masculine, earthy scent – and it just got an official Royal Warrant from King Charles III himself. Alternatively, L’Occitane’s Almond Milky Bath, £29.50, contains sweet almond oil which creates a hydrating, milk formula that hydrates skin and leaves a scent of almond, tonka bean and vanilla.

It seems Molly-Mae might be onto something, though, as the Laura Mercier Bath and Body Oil has gotten a fully five star rating from LookFantastic shoppers. One wrote: “The oil is so hydrating and absorbs so quickly. It doesn’t leave a sticky feel! The smell is amazing. A very luxurious body oil.”

Another agreed: “I love the scent and my skin feels so lovely and soft. Perfect for in the bath or after the shower!”

A third called it “luxury in a bottle” before adding: “I’m obsessed with this body oil! I love how nourished it leaves my skin feeling and the smell is amazing. It also leaves the most gorgeous shine.”

Molly-Mae has made no secret of her love for Laura Mercier’s luxurious bath products, and the brand’s iconic bath oil is now on sale with almost 50% off, slashing it from £62

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a social butterfly or prefer to be a homebody, there’s one thing we can all agree on – nothing compares to a relaxing bubble bath at home. That was certainly the case for Molly-Mae Hague, who decided to swerve last year’s National Television Awards in favour of unwinding in a hot bath at home, instead.

The former Love Island star shared a snap of her luxurious bathtime set up, which featured her favourite products like the Laura Mercier Bath and Body Oil. Whilst Molly-Mae typically prefers the almond and coconut scent, which is reduced from £62 to £52.48 at Sephora, you can also snap up the Neroli Du Sud fragranced one with an even bigger discount, as LookFantastic slashes it down to £37.20.

READ MORE: This sleep-enhancing £43 bath oil just got the King’s official royal seal of approval

READ MORE: This little-known beauty outlet has designer perfumes in ‘imperfect boxes’ from £15

Whichever scent you prefer, both versions of the Bath and Body Oil make a great addition to your bathtime routine, helping create a spa-like experience with plenty of skincare benefits. The Neroli Du Sud option has notes of neroli and lavender, which combined together help to both relax and refresh you.

As well as releasing calming and soothing scents into the air whilst you soak, the oil also helps nourish and hydrate your skin thanks to its plethora of skin-loving ingredients. The Neroli Du Sud oil contains baobab, jojoba and French plum seed oils, which help to brighten and smooth your skin whilst also leaving it feeling silky soft and moisturised without any lingering greasiness for up to 48 hours.

Although you can add them directly to your bath water, where the steam and water will help them work their magic, you can also apply the Bath and Body Oil directly onto your skin afterwards. Simply massage them in after washing to give your skin a boost of hydration and to release their aromatherapeutic benefits.

If neither of these scents sound like your thing, the Olverum Bath Oil (£78) contains a blend of Siberian fir needle, eucalyptus leaf, lemon peel, lavender and rosemary leaf oil for a more masculine, earthy scent – and it just got an official Royal Warrant from King Charles III himself. Alternatively, L’Occitane’s Almond Milky Bath, £29.50, contains sweet almond oil which creates a hydrating, milk formula that hydrates skin and leaves a scent of almond, tonka bean and vanilla.

It seems Molly-Mae might be onto something, though, as the Laura Mercier Bath and Body Oil has gotten a fully five star rating from LookFantastic shoppers. One wrote: “The oil is so hydrating and absorbs so quickly. It doesn’t leave a sticky feel! The smell is amazing. A very luxurious body oil.”

Another agreed: “I love the scent and my skin feels so lovely and soft. Perfect for in the bath or after the shower!”

A third called it “luxury in a bottle” before adding: “I’m obsessed with this body oil! I love how nourished it leaves my skin feeling and the smell is amazing. It also leaves the most gorgeous shine.”

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and David Beckham has given fans an insight into his go-to meal that helps him start his day right – and it’s something you can make at home

David Beckham has just turned 50, but it’s clear the star has been looking after his health over the years. Now the former footballer has shared his simple two-ingredient breakfast, which helps lower cholesterol, and it’s something you can easily make at home.

Ahead of his 50th birthday, Beckham gave fans a glimpse into his health regime, including his favourite breakfast.

He revealed how he kickstarts his day with his daughter Harper and said: “I eat breakfast with my daughter [Harper] every morning before I take her to school. She has a bagel and cream cheese and cucumber and I go for oatmeal and some berries.”

Oats are a superfood packed with fibre, and are proven to help with lowering cholesterol, improving heart health and aiding weight management. According to Mayo Clinic, oats contain beta-glucan content which is a soluble fibre, and is effective at lowering blood glucose and cholesterol levels.

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This reduction can help minimise the risk of heart disease and diabetes. There are many ways to include oats in your diet, but according to Beckham, his favourite way is as oatmeal, which is made by boiling oats in water or milk, and is often referred to as porridge.

According to Healthline, here is what you need to make oatmeal:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup (250 ml) water or milk
• A pinch of salt

Combine ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook the oats, stirring occasionally, until soft.

To make oatmeal tastier and even more nutritious, you can add cinnamon, fruits, nuts, seeds, peanut butter, almond butter, or Greek yoghurt.

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Heart UK revealed that a 40g bowl of rolled oats contains around 3g of fibre. They stated: “Oats are a good source of a soluble fibre called beta-glucan, which gives oats their main health benefits.

Oats also contain some insoluble fibre such as cellulose and lignin, which are important for gut health.”

They also explained how oats are a good source of protein and contain more than most other grains. It means a 40g serving of rolled oats contains 4.8g of protein.

This “typically equates to around 10% of the daily protein needs for most women and 8% for most men, and can be bumped up further by using skimmed or soya milk and topping with chopped nuts,” they added.

Do you have a story to share? Email niamh.kirk@reachplc.com

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and David Beckham has given fans an insight into his go-to meal that helps him start his day right – and it’s something you can make at home

David Beckham has just turned 50, but it’s clear the star has been looking after his health over the years. Now the former footballer has shared his simple two-ingredient breakfast, which helps lower cholesterol, and it’s something you can easily make at home.

Ahead of his 50th birthday, Beckham gave fans a glimpse into his health regime, including his favourite breakfast.

He revealed how he kickstarts his day with his daughter Harper and said: “I eat breakfast with my daughter [Harper] every morning before I take her to school. She has a bagel and cream cheese and cucumber and I go for oatmeal and some berries.”

Oats are a superfood packed with fibre, and are proven to help with lowering cholesterol, improving heart health and aiding weight management. According to Mayo Clinic, oats contain beta-glucan content which is a soluble fibre, and is effective at lowering blood glucose and cholesterol levels.

READ MORE: Specific amount of cheese daily may lower heart disease and stroke risk

This reduction can help minimise the risk of heart disease and diabetes. There are many ways to include oats in your diet, but according to Beckham, his favourite way is as oatmeal, which is made by boiling oats in water or milk, and is often referred to as porridge.

According to Healthline, here is what you need to make oatmeal:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup (250 ml) water or milk
• A pinch of salt

Combine ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook the oats, stirring occasionally, until soft.

To make oatmeal tastier and even more nutritious, you can add cinnamon, fruits, nuts, seeds, peanut butter, almond butter, or Greek yoghurt.

READ MORE: Simple kitchen item that prevents bananas from going brown and extends their lifespan

Heart UK revealed that a 40g bowl of rolled oats contains around 3g of fibre. They stated: “Oats are a good source of a soluble fibre called beta-glucan, which gives oats their main health benefits.

Oats also contain some insoluble fibre such as cellulose and lignin, which are important for gut health.”

They also explained how oats are a good source of protein and contain more than most other grains. It means a 40g serving of rolled oats contains 4.8g of protein.

This “typically equates to around 10% of the daily protein needs for most women and 8% for most men, and can be bumped up further by using skimmed or soya milk and topping with chopped nuts,” they added.

Do you have a story to share? Email niamh.kirk@reachplc.com

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Fans of singer Jesy Nelson have worked out the former Little Mix star’s due date after her latest update regarding her unborn twins she shares with partner Zion Foster

Pregnant Jesy Nelson’s due date has been revealed as the pair gets ready to welcome twins with parter Zion Foster. The duo have been open with Jesy’s struggles during her pregnancy, which has seen her hospitalised for two months.

The former Little Mix star, 33, and Zion, 26, had previously explained the risk of the unborn babies dying. She has been sharing the journey on Instagram, with her followers continuing to send positive vibes,

Now, she’s shared an update on social media, with a pal revealing she is seven months pregnant. Jesy had captioned her upload: “Muma Nelson Papa Foster.”

Zion responded on the post with a few heart-eye emojis under, while the photographer wrote: “COOLEST PARENTS EVER [heart emoji] so happy for you both, can’t wait to be cool uncle noah.”

The black-and-white images showed Jesy’s blossoming bump, while she also shared smiles with Zion. The duo were cosied up on a bed for the photoshoot.

And one follower gushed over the pair in the comments section. They wrote: “Can’t wait to meet my beautiful twinnies but can we also speak about the fact you have been through some scary moments in the past few months, been stuck in hospital for over two months, over 7 months pregnant with twins, and you are glowing and look amazing and have shown so much strength and bravery!”

They added: “The twins are very lucky to have you and Zion as their parents.”

The comment led fans to work out Jesy’s due date. “So she’s due in June/July time x,” one user replied.

The former Little Mix singer was recently admitted to hospital for emergency surgery to save her unborn twins. She was hospitalised due to her high-risk pregnancy, and has been keeping fans updated on her condition, while being supported by her partner.

After undergoing the emergency procedure in March, Jesy and Zion shared an update on the pregnancy. Jesy said: “Hi guys, so we just wanted to give you an update because we know it’s been a while.

“First of all we want to say a Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing and strong mums out there. And secondly, we are still in hospital, so I’ve been recovering.

“But, we have some amazing news. The TTTS has cleared up, the operation was a success which is just absolutely incredible. We are so, so, lucky to have the most amazing doctors.

“Basically, the situation that we’re in now is my cervix is very, very, short, so I can’t leave the hospital because my waters could break at any point and I’m still very, very, early”, after she was told her twins were at risk of a condition called twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS).

If left untreated, the condition can cause issue for her unborn babies, including growth problems and organ failure. In some cases, it can prove fatal.