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HYPNOTIST Paul McKenna has revealed he was the worst store detective ever and was mistaken for a thief by the rest of the team. McKenna, 59, got the job at Harrods in London after leaving school.

“It has taken a huge amount for a man to get her to trust him and to believe in love again."Rory is from her home town Leeds, he’s known her for years.“He’s the absolute opposite of so many of the guys she had relationships with.”The insider added: “He is a really normal, down-to-earth guy, with good morals who has worked incredibly hard to build his own business and a family business.“He’s not flash, or interested in the limelight.”According to the news outlet, Rory’s best friend is Mel’s cousin, Christian Cooke.Express.co.uk has contacted Mel B's representatives for comment.The former Spice Girl was previously married to her ex-husband of 10 years, Stephen Belafonte.Mel B first found worldwide fame as a member of the girl group Spice Girls, before establishing herself as a television personality and talent-show judge.She took part in the fifth season of the American dance competition series Dancing with the Stars and has also been a judge on reality shows, including America's Got Talent.But despite having a hugely successful career, Mel has also faced health woes, including mental health issues.Back in 2019, Mel opened up about her health while appearing on Paul McKenna’s Positivity Podcast.The singer revealed she had been diagnosed with ADHD, along with dyslexia, dyspraxia and anxiety.Explaining how she deals with these conditions, she said: “I work out to help my mind. I do have ADHD, as well as dyslexia and dyspraxia.“Exercise helps me meditate and get rid of my anxiety.

IT seems nobody needs good Neighbours anymore, as the Aussie soap has been axed for good - but it’s produced some very wealthy stars over the years. After nearly four decades on our screens, yesterday it was announced that, despite an “extensive search for alternative funding” the soap will cease production in June, after it was dropped by Channel 5.

viral, and to be honest we’re just going to let you watch it before we say anything more. Because it really does have to be seen to be believed. The most incredible and totally unconnected array of people gathered for the video, which was shot back in 2010 for a show called Gylne Tider (Golden Times) which aired on Norwegian TV.

Despite having to redefine how he worked, the star added that he managed to see the positive in the situation."I tend to be a very optimistic person generally," Paul admitted.He explained: "So even when things might be rough, like, I sort of say, what's the benefit in this?"Speaking about his experiences with Covid, Paul said: "I've never felt tired like that."I mean, I had it for months afterwards, I'd be sitting like in a meeting or filming something and I go, 'I've got to stop thinking of it.'"And I'd sit back and I would just close my eyes and go into a deep sleep for half an hour."Then I'd wake up, and then I was okay."And I've never had anything like that in my life.So that was, that was the negative side of it," he admitted.

Prince Harry for helping to break the "unfortunate" stigma around mental health.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the best pal of entertainment mogul Simon Cowell, 58, spoke about Harry's decision to share his mental health struggles on TV, despite these conversations having a "trashy" reputation.Speaking to Express.co.uk, Paul praised the flame-haired Royal for candidly opening up on his mental health.The hypnotist said: "When [Harry] started talking about mental health now, it's great, we've got a proper debate about it."And, you know, there's a whole emphasis in our culture on being kinder to people."But yes, just by talking about it, first of all, it's a good thing," he stated.The star branded his openness "encouraging", especially given the stigma surrounding mental health issues.Paul explained: "And also admitting that they've been through a challenge, I think, is an encouraging thing."And, you know, in America for years, people were quite happy to wash their emotional, dirty laundry, on these daytime TV shows."But it was always seen as a bit trashy, which is unfortunate," he added.However, he went on to state that by speaking freely about his mental health, Harry helps other people with theirs."Because on a positive note, where people are prepared to say, 'I've been through this, I've come out the other side,' it says to other people, you can too, and it's okay not to feel okay," Paul said.The best-selling author has previously praised the Royal for discussing his mental health following his stint in the army.Once again, Paul told how the Duke of Sussex's experiences of battling mental health struggles have allowed people to relate to him and find his admissions "comforting".He said: "But if you go back a few

Simon Cowell, 58, told how following the success of his shows and books he tried to crack America in the 90s, but claimed he had his ABC show taken off-air after it was deemed unsuitable for the "BBC of America" by the channel's president.The star charted his career from a young radio broadcaster to being an international best-selling author.Paul revealed that after a particularly bad day at the start of his career he went to interview the local hypnotist, who insisted on giving him a session as he seemed "stressed".He then started to hypnotise his friends as a party trick after feeling "refreshed".Paul said: "People would go, 'It won't work on me.'"I'd say 'Shall we find out?' and most of the time it did."And I'd have people jumping up and shouting I believe in fairies or dancing like a ballerina," he laughed.Paul went on to put on shows before he was picked up by a TV producer and started performing in theatres.However, he preferred "helping people" to performing on stage, which propelled him to write his best-selling book, Change Your Life in Seven Days.Paul continued: "I then started doing self-improvement TV shows, they hit the ball out the park."I just captured the nation at the right time."After I moved to America because I did a show for ABC in the 90s', a comedy show," he added.However, his career was to take a few steps back after Paul claimed that an American businessman took his show swiftly off the air.Paul claimed: "And then president of ABC, Bob Iger, decided he didn't want this stuff, he said, 'We can't be doing this on ABC, we're the BBC of America!'"So they took me off the air and held me to my contract so I couldn't go and work for anyone else," he said.But despite having his show cancelled, Paul told

Piers Morgan and celebrity hypnotist Paul McKenna "didn't always get on", the behavioural scientist has revealed.Speaking exclusively with Express.co.uk, the best-selling author, 58, spoke about hosting the former newspaper editor, 56, on his self-titled podcast; Paul McKenna's Positivity Podcast, while praising the former newsreader for his "honesty" and defending his right to "express" his opinion.Reflecting on how long he's known the outspoken media star for, Paul admitted that they hadn't always seen eye to eye.He said: "Well, I've known Piers for a very long time and I have to say we didn't always get along."But I think he's obviously brilliant at his job."He's a fantastic journalist and broadcaster, he's got amazing charisma," he added.The hypnotist went on to insist that it was impossible for people to not hold an opinion on the former newsreader.Paul explained: "He's one of those people, you either love him or hate him, people can't feel, what's the word? Ambivalent, about Piers."He's an extraordinary character."The author went on to praise the star for his honesty while speaking to him on his podcast.Paul went on: "So the other thing is that he's very honest."And my job is not to sort of catch someone out or anything like that."I, if anything, I'm on their side, I want to show people," he revealed.Last year, the former GMB host walked out of a live broadcast after clashing with weatherman Alex Beresford over Meghan Markle's tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey.Addressing the fall-out, Paul defended the former Life Stories star, adding that he should have been allowed to voice his thoughts on the landmark interview.He said: "So I always say with regard to Piers [is that] he's got a right to have an opinion and

Hollywood lifestyle in Los Angeles and move back to the UK after a decade in the States.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the best-selling author, 58, revealed why he decided to return to London after putting his £8 million Hollywood Hills luxury home on the market in 2017.The star and his wife Kate moved back to London after 10 years of living the LA lifestyle.Speaking about that period in his life, Paul said: "I was in Hollywood for 10 years and loved it, it was absolutely fantastic."It was one of the most exciting times of my life."However, the star explained that living in the city was a completely different experience to living in the UK.He said: "But, you know, Los Angeles is not just a location, it's an ontology, it's a state of mind."And if you're going to live there and prosper there, you have to think in an entirely different way to the way we do here."It has a different set of values," he added.Paul also told how it was difficult to carve out "real" friendships in Tinseltown, explaining that he and Kate decided to move back to the UK where their friends live.He went on: "It's hard to make real friends in a place like Los Angeles, you can make a lot of acquaintances."But we decided we'd pop back and we started spending time here, we're actually we prefer it back here."And at the same time, a number of my friends have moved back."Addressing his decision to move back to England, Paul said: "Right now, I think London's the most happening city in the world, despite everything that's going on.He said: "The British countryside is incredibly beautiful, so as much as I love the United States, I love the UK more."And most of my friends are here in Europe as well."So, so that's kind of, you know, what was behind the

Prince Harry a "well-intentioned person" following his comments encouraging people to leave their jobs if work is affecting their mental health.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the author, 58, and best friend of Simon Cowell shared his thoughts over comments the Duke of Sussex, 37, made in his role as chief impact officer for mental health company, BetterUp, last year.Paul explained how he thought the Duke of Sussex to be "well-intentioned" despite the controversy surrounding the remarks he made in an interview last year.The famed hypnotist said: "I mean, I'm sure he's a well intentioned person."I don't know, I've never met him."But that's the impression I get," Paul added.However, the star went on to address the backlash the royal's comments had caused.Paul said: "That doesn't mean that everything that someone says, even if they're well-intentioned, isn't necessarily going to upset people."You know, over the years, we've all had that experience, when you go to say something, and people take offence at it."Nowadays everyone's offended by everything, aren't they? So you have to be really careful," he warned.Addressing Harry's comments again, Paul added: "And I'm sure he said it well-intentioned."(sic)Speaking with business magazine Fast Company last month in his role as chief impact officer at mental health company BetterUp, the royal explained why he was "celebrating" the pandemic fuelling job resignations.Harry said: "I've actually discovered recently, courtesy of a chat with [BetterUp science board member] Adam Grant, that a lot of the job resignations you mention aren't all bad."In fact, it is a sign that with self-awareness comes the need for change."Many people around the world have been stuck in jobs that

Duke of Sussex for opening up the conversation around mental health.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the author, 58, praised Prince Harry for speaking candidly about his mental health struggles while addressing Aldi's campaign to turn brussel sprouts haters into sprout lovers this Christmas, in a bid to stop an estimated 130 million sprouts being thrown away.Speaking about Harry's decision to be vocal about his mental health battles, the hypnotist explained that his professional background would have made it hard for him to do so.Paul said: "If you go back a few years, and certainly in the military, it wasn't okay to confess to being depressed or anxious or whatever."It really wasn't okay for a lot of people to admit to being

Addressing the campaign with Aldi, Paul told how it was a perfect example to show how hypnotherapy can help people overcome phobias.He said: "So what I'm doing is I'm using a light-hearted example, to demonstrate an important principle, which is that we can change our opinions about things very quickly."You know, people are always telling me it takes 21 days to change a habit."I've seen people change a habit in 21 seconds," he insisted.Paul is joining forces with Aldi to turn the nation's 15 million sprouts haters in sprouts lovers this Christmas, to prevent 130 million sprouts being thrown away.Putting two sprout-hating members of the public in a trance to change their attitude towards the polarising green vegetable, Paul used the power of

YouTube channel, could see up to 130 million sprouts saved from the bin on Christmas Day. In the first ever mass hypnotism of this kind, McKenna uses the power of mind over matter to help viewers create positive associations to the mini brassicas, eradicating previous fears and apprehension regarding sprout consumption.The announcement comes as research by Aldi reveals:To put the trance to the test, Aldi recruited two sprout hating members of the public to undergo hypnosis with Paul.By asking that they imagine the texture and taste of their favourite food when eating brussels sprouts, Paul was able to refocus their brains to let go of previous negative thoughts towards the vegetable.

link!“A lot of people think hypnobirthing is about a pain-free, drug-free birth – but it’s for all births, in a way where you’d be calm, in control and aware of twists and turns that may come along.“Hypnobirthing is an amazing way to prepare for the birth of your baby, taking you from scared and unprepared to feeling confident and ready to meet your baby.”One of the course’s sessions is devoted to the role of the birthing partner.She runs taster sessions for couples who want to find out more – and to provide answers to cynical partners who may question any non-conformist ways of bringing new life into the world.“I assure them that I’m not going to do a Derren Brown or Paul McKenna on them, and pull out a pocket watch and take over minds,”

The One Show show host Alex Jones, 43, was joined by co-star Michael Ball, 57, following Matt Baker’s departure in March.The presenting duo were joined by guest Paul McKenna, 56, who was promoting his new positivity podcast.Discussing the topics the hypnotist covers on it, Alex detailed a show she had been listening to about comfort eating and self-motivation.“I listened to one today about motivating yourself,” she said as she turned to her co-star.“I think that’s what a lot of people are finding difficult and they’re comfort eating.”Michael then asked: “Why are you looking at me?”James Jordan's wife Ola talks being 'under the thumb' in admission“I don’t know,” she replied, prompting Michael and Paul to burst into laughter.“Aw, no don’t

Holly Willoughby has made a rather surprising admission regarding her food favourites.

EAMONN Holmes struggled to keep a straight face as Paul McKenna gave relaxation tips live on This Morning earlier today. Celebrity hypnotist Paul was hoping to help anxious viewers cope with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but 60-year-old Eamonn appeared to find the entire thing hilarious.

It seems ITV are keen to keep everyone stress free during the coronavirus health crisis, even bringing in celebrity hypnotist Paul McKenna to This Morning to give some top tips on how to calm down.