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Alex Scott was reduced to tears when she reflected on her difficult upbringing. During a candid chat with Steven Bartlett on The Diary of a CEO podcast, the 37-year-old - who is releasing a new autobiography - revealed how she lived in fear due to a "toxic environment" created by her dad.MORE: Alex Scott stuns in mini shorts during New York trip following recent detoxBefore her parents separated when she was seven years old, both Alex and her brother would frequently hear their father beat their mother - and one incident left them worried for their mum's life.WATCH: Alex Scott breaks down in tears during new interviewRecalling a dinner party when her mum refused to fetch her then-husband Tony a drink, Alex shared: "My mum said, 'No, you get your lemonade', but then it was that icy tone as he repeated it.MORE: Alex Scott rocks red hot mini dress for glamorous night outSEE: Alex Scott's £1.5million London home is stunning - see inside"Straight away, I know what's coming.

You'd like to think that Emma Bunton would just be 'Emma' to her closest pals but it appears she's Baby Spice to everybody, including her nearest and deareast. The singer appeared on The One Show on Wednesday night (September 28) to promote her upcoming string of shows.

Alex Scott has been praised as an "inspiration" after revealing she had a secret relationship with teammate Kelly Smith as a young footballer. The BBC sports presenter 37, spoke about why she decided to write about the romance in her memoir, when she appeared on The One Show this evening. The book, called How (Not) To Be Strong also chronicles Alex's early childhood with her controlling father, who walked out on her family when she was just eight years old.

Alex Scott has opened up about her romance with fellow footballer Kelly Smith, revealing that she fell "madly and deeply in love" with her former teammate. Alex, 37, has revealed details about her relationship with former Lioness Kelly, 43, in her new book, How (Not) To Be Strong, which is set to be released on 29 September. At a recent launch party in London, Alex spoke about her new memoir and explained that she almost hadn’t included the chapter about her and Kelly's relationship, but she felt it would have been “cheating” to leave it out, reports the Mirror.

Channel 4 star has warned others to get checked as soon as they think have symptoms, in a bid to prevent it getting worse.The 47-year-old said: "You never really realise how common cancer is until it happens to you.”Merlin has urged others to learn from his mistakes and not be embarrassed to get tested, as the earlier caught the better.The much loved First Dates barman ignored typical symptoms of the disease for several months.Common symptoms can include a persistent change in bowel habit, blood in the poo without other symptoms of piles (haemorrhoids) and abdominal pain, discomfort or bloating always brought on by eating.Merlin believed a pain in his stomach was from a car accident that happened when he was 20, so didn't think to get checked at first. Naga Munchetty 'let off steam' after furious BBC Breakfast backlashBy the time he reached the doctors for a test, his cancer was at stage three.He was then told he had a 75 per cent chance of living beyond five years.On why he took his time going to get tested, he told The Sun: "It was that typical male reticence thing of going, 'Oh I'm fine', 'it's nothing really', 'I'll be alright.'"I tried to convince myself that the pain just wasn't important."Since his diagnosis, the bartender has gone through a series of treatments including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and robotic surgery.He has also been fitted with a stoma bag, a change Merlin struggled with at first.  He went on to say he hasn't been able to cycle long distances like he used to and said it's also changed the way he eats.Doctors will monitor Merlin with a series of tests over the next five years.Sharon Osbourne reacts to 's**t storm' after Meghan row [REACTION]Alex Scott opens up about 'falling in love' with

Alex Scott has revealed she had a 'disastrous date' with one of the stars of Coronation Street. The former footballer has previously been rumoured to have enjoyed a romance with Sam Robertson, who stars as Adam Barlow in the ITV soap.

Alex Scott has spoken for the first time about her secret long-term relationship with fellow Lioness Kelly Smith, saying she fell “madly and deeply in love” with the striker as a young player.

Sports pundit and former football player Alex Scott has spoken publicly for the first time about her secret long term relationship with her fellow Lioness Kelly Smith, as she revealed she fell “madly and deeply in love” with the striker as a young player competing alongside her. The 37 year old star, who many football fans will recognise for her insightful commentary of the much-loved game, will speak candidly about her romance with her former teammate as part of her new memoir How (Not) To Be Strong, reports the Mirror. Discussing both the highs and lows of their relationship, Alex will also open up about her subsequent heartache when they split – but admitted herself, she wouldn’t change a thing.

Alex explained: "I understand myself more now."Before I always had these walls up because I was trying to protect myself and protect people around me"Now I'm ready to let them all down. I'm ready to be loved," she told The Times.It comes after Alex made a rare romance admission about being "completely hopeless" at finding love on dating apps.Despite creating a profile with the intention of finding a suitor, Alex confessed that she is “completely hopeless” and had no success.Speaking last year, the presenter said even though she was on the app, she hadn’t even “dared” to go on it.Alex went on: “I am completely hopeless, but every time I think about it, it just doesn’t seem natural to me."So, absolutely nothing has happened.

Carol Vorderman loves a good workout and owns an ample collection of gym clothes, but it seems she has found the perfect top if her latest post is anything to go by.MORE: Carol Vorderman shows off toned torso in fiery red crop topTaking to Instagram early on Tuesday morning, the presenter shared three stunning selfies, showing her in tight training leggings and a beige crop top by none other than Kim Kardashian's shapewear and clothing brand Skims.WATCH: Carol Vorderman rocks skin-tight leggings to debut incredible hair transformation"A short health/gym break in a bit of sunshine....am getting obsessed with @skims....by @kimkardashian," she wrote alongside the photos, before adding: "This crop top for gym is SOOOO comfy.... Doing loads of stretching and weights and having a great time.

The footballer said: "People would say, 'Oh, ain't they so well behaved?'“But we sat there in fear.

Alex Scott, 37, has broken down as she spoke about the alarming social media abuse she received after she was inaccurately named the new host of A Question of Sport.The BBC presenter admitted that she was "scared for [her] life", which led her to turn to alcohol.Alex regularly opens up about her personal life and the effect working on TV has on her own mental health.In a new interview as she prepares to release her autobiography, the star opened up about a time when she nearly gave up.This comes as the presenter was met with alarming social media hate last year when she was named as the new host for A Question of Sport, replacing Sue Barker.This was however inaccurate, with Paddy McGuinness taking the role.She told The Times: "That was at a level that I was scared for my life."I was scared to leave my house to even go to the shop.That's the stage that we'd got to - that, oh my gosh, someone black might be replacing a national treasure could cause such hatred."The former professional footballer then turned to drink for a period to ease the pain.This is not the first time she has opened up about her relationship with alcohol.Alex said in an interview earlier this year: “When I retired, getting trolled, I found that I was turning to drink to try and hide everything, hide what I was feeling."Looking at my daily life, many would wonder how I could be ‘depressed’. But mental illness doesn’t work like that."It’s so easy to think there are people worse off than us and we have no right to feel sorry for ourselves.

London, the TV host captioned the post: "Ooh had a lovely facial this week. A lymphatic drainage massage. Just lovely.

READ MORE: Carol Vorderman works out with Alex Scott in incredible video but one fan notices something unusualThey added: "To the egg donor that we have never met or seen any pic of THANK YOU without you our bundle of joy would not be here. And @effidy_dowling_ you have given us THE WORLD we will forever owe YOU. Merci.

Will Poulter was left emotional during an appearance on The One Show this evening (September 2). The actor had been talking about his role with Anti-Bullying Pro, which aims to teach school children about bullying and what they can do to prevent it.

Alex Scott spent an incredible week at Jason Vale's Portuguese retreat earlier this month, where she drank four juices daily rather than eating solid meals and took part in yoga, fitness, meditation, games, and walks. But this week, she was happily back at work – in New York!MORE: Alex Scott rocks red hot mini dress for glamorous night outThe BBC presenter headed to the Big Apple to take part in a very exciting project in her role of Mastercard ambassador alongside non-other than tennis star Naomi Osaka.WATCH: Alex Scott soaks up the sun in tangerine string bikiniThe 37-year-old looked casually chic for her first day in the city, sporting a black shirt and matching mini shorts, which she paired with edgy black loafers and ankle socks.LOOK: Alex Scott's £1.5million London home is stunning – see insideSEE: Alex Scott rocks audacious mesh 60s dress and thigh-high PVC boots"What a great 1st day in New York with @mastercard," she wrote in his Stories alongside a picture of her and Naomi sitting opposite each other during the chat.

Carol Vorderman is a new woman following her two-week stay at Jason Vale's Juice Master Retreat in Portugal and her stunning hair transformation, which she showed off on Monday.MORE: Carol Vorderman debuts hair transformation in waist-cinching outfit - and wowThe 61-year-old is feeling stronger and happier than ever, and that was clear to see in her latest Instagram post, which saw her posing in front of a mirror in a gorgeous figure-hugging outfit.WATCH: Carol Vorderman shows off recent weight loss in figure-hugging leggingsThe former Countdown presenter could be seen in a long-sleeved dark green jumper and high-waisted black leggings, which she perfectly accessorised with black ankle boots.WOW: Carol Vorderman reveals sculpted body transformation in head-turning bikiniSEE: Carol Vorderman shows off astonishing abs in poolside bikini photo - fans reactHer hair, after recently cutting two inches off, looked incredible and styled in gorgeous waves. Carol looked stunning in a green jumper and black leggings"Hair now brushed and make up on...

Alex Scott has told how she's set for a candid admission with her new book as she revealed it contains "emotional" bombshells.The BBC Sports presenter, 37, took to Instagram to answer questions about her book, How (Not) To Be Strong, while staying at the Juicy Oasis Retreat in Portugal.Speaking abroad, the star looked fresh faced as she shared a candid Q&A with her 1.7 milion fans."Ask me anything you want about the book," Alex grinned.The star went on to reveal that she'd opted to put a top on over her bikini over fears she wouldn't be taken "seriously" by her fans.One question read: "I know you said you cried doing the audio version of the book, did they leave any of that in the final version?"Alex replied: "Yes, this is a good question."Everything is left in, I knew I'd get quite emotional and I just wanted it to be real and raw."If I'm crying, if I'm laughing, it's all in there."Just like how I'm speaking to you guys, that's how the audio book is," she added.In the next story, another of the BBC stars fan's had asked Alex if the book was about football.Speaking to her camera, she responded: "This one I'm going to have to say no to, which may shock some people."I talk about football yes, it's been a huge part of my life, but there's a lot, a lot of stuff that people don't know which I'm finally talking about in the book, so..." Alex added as she trailed off.However, Alex isn't the only celebrity currently enjoying her time at the Portugal-based fitness retreat.Countdown legend Carol Vorderman joined the sportswoman and was even filmed by Alex as she lifted weights while lying on a bench.Wearing tight black workout leggings and a white t-shirt, Carol grinned as Alex recorded her bench-pressing.In other stories from the

Alex Scott is currently enjoying a lavish health retreat in rural Portugal, and on Thursday, the former Lioness shared a glimpse of her impressive progress.LOOK: Alex Scott's £1.5million London home is stunning – see insideTaking to her Instagram Stories, the 37-year-old star posted a trio of sultry bikini snaps documenting her outdoor shower session. In a bid to escape the scorching Portuguese heat, Alex opted to interrupt her afternoon sunbathing session with a refreshing hair wash.WATCH: Alex Scott soaks up the sun in tangerine string bikiniIn the photos, Alex adopted a series of poses as she flaunted her toned abs in a colourful printed triangle bikini.

Carol Vorderman has been enjoying a sun-soaked getaway to Portugal, where she's been staying at a health retreat.The TV presenter, 61, visited Juicy Oasis, a firm favourite among celebrities, which sees people stick to a juice-based diet and take part in a number of activities which aim to enhance their health. Carol, who recently opened up about the symptoms she suffered when she experienced the menopause in her 50s, has been documenting her 18-day stay at the retreat on Instagram and has shown off her fitness progress. Over the course of her stay, the mum-of-two enjoyed swimming, yoga, spin classes, aqua aerobics and more.

Alex Scott, 37, has broken down while reading her upcoming biography for fans in the audiobook version.This comes as the BBC Sports presenter admitted she has mixed feelings about her tell-all book, but knows "there is no going back now".Alex took to Instagram to share a personal insight to her 1.7 million followers as she completed the audiobook for her upcoming autobiography, How (Not) To Be Strong.She shared a short video with her head in her hands, as she appeared to have become emotional while reading the chapter aloud.Alex captioned the video: "Reading chapter 14 out loud for the audiobook was hard."Lucky I've got no make up or mascara on today, lol." (sic)Later on, Alex shared another video, informing fans the audiobook recording is now complete.She revealed: "Guys, audiobook complete. Cheers."Can't wait for you to listen, to read it, it's very soon.