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After Gen Z declared skinny jeans officially uncool, we’ve all been trying to branch out into other styles of jeans, and thanks to the flurry of 00s fashion trends happening right now, it seems bootcut jeans are proving to be an increasingly popular alternative. People have been searching high and low for their new go-to bootcut jeans, and Marks and Spencer’s shoppers think they’ve found the perfect pair that are flattering, comfortable and affordable.

They say time is a healer, and that’s certainly the case for Christine McGuinness – who is “living her best life” a year on from her split from husband Paddy, a source tells OK! . The 35-year-old set tongues wagging last week when she was spotted holding hands and locking lips with pal Chelcee Grimes during a girls’ holiday in Ibiza.

Emily Symons found her breakout role in the character of hairdresser Marilyn Chambers on Home and Away, taking up the role in 1989.The star, now 54, took up the role for ten years before departing for a series of other roles, including a stint on Emmerdale, although she later returned to her Home and Away role in 2010.The star also had a stint on Dancing On Ice in 2007, but was voted out in the semi-final following a skate-off against Blue's Duncan James. After years living in the UK and seven years playing Louise Appleton on Emmerdale, Emily returned to her native Australia to reprise her Home and Away role and has resided there ever since. Off screen, Emily’s romantic history includes two marriages - her first to drummer Nick Lipscombe, who she met in London in the early 90s.

TV presenter and Capital Radio DJ Roman Kemp is having a busy summer. As well as making a documentary series about young footballers, entitled Boot Dreams, he has also filmed a new BBC daytime quiz show called The Finish Line, which he co-hosts with legendary former Blue Peter presenter Sarah Greene. However, although Sarah was a household name throughout the 80s, Roman admits he didn’t know who she was when they first met.

Good Morning Britain viewers were stunned to see former boyband heartthrob Duncan James in one of the famed presenting chairs on Monday (14 August) morning. The former Blue star has stepped in for Richard Arnold as entertainment host this week, receiving a warm welcome to the “GMB family”. Veteran host Richard Madeley introduced the singer while co-host Kate Garraway quipped: “All rise”, as the band’s smash hit 2001 track blasted out and Duncan made his entrance.

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Strictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton beamed as she left the BBC studios in Manchester after quitting her radio gig live on air. On Sunday, the 40 year old broadcast her final show for BBC Radio 5 Live in a bid to spend more time with her children. Helen has hosted the Sunday morning programme for the past year after taking over the slot from former Love Island host Laura Whitmore.

Good Morning Britain is welcoming pop icon Duncan James as the new guest entertainment presenter on weekday mornings, and he's "super excited" but "nervous" to be joining the team, as the singer opened up on his amazing new showbiz role. Former band member Duncan, who previously opened up on pretending to date famous stars such as Geri Halliwell before coming out as gay, will be starting on the daytime TV show from Monday 14 August, and he's gearing up to fill in for long-time staple presenter Richard Arnold.

Channel 5 news presenter Dan Walker has scaled the perilous Mount Kilimanjaro for Comic Relief and braved sparkly costumes and spray tans as a competitor on Strictly Come Dancing. But he had to face his two worst fears while filming alongside his long-time pal Helen Skelton for their new travel series Dan & Helen’s Pennine Adventure. The journalist and TV presenter, 46, is “mildly terrified” of horses, following an incident when he was a sports reporter.

Presenter, model, DJ, reality star, podcast host, body positivity advocate… you name it, Ashley James has it covered. But the latest “project” from the former Made In Chelsea star is her gorgeous daughter, Ada Isabelle Blue, who was delivered via C-section in March. Ada is a little sister to Alfie, who Ashley and her partner Tommy Andrews welcomed in January 2021 just after a year of dating.

Despite their busy schedule for the Women’s World Cup, England’s Lionesses have still found time to do their bit to encourage younger generations not to give up on their sporting dreams. Past and present players have come together to create an inspiring campaign that aims to encourage teenage girls to keep playing the sports they love, after it was revealed that 64% of secondary school girls drop out of all sports before they turn 16, with many of them citing insecurities about their body during puberty as the reason they stopped playing.

Blue singer Lee Ryan was pushed down stairs on an aeroplane by another passenger during a flight to Turkey after a “culturally insensitive” act, the boyband has said. Lee, 40, suffered a leg injury during the incident which took place on a flight from Georgia to Istanbul on Saturday, according to a statement on the band’s official social media channels.

Bebe Rexha says her tour “must go on” despite her previous show in New York having ended in “an unfortunate way”.The singer sustained facial injuries, including black eyes, after an audience member threw a phone, which hit the pop star in the face and caused her to fall to the ground. Ahead of her show in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Bebe, real name Bleta, posted on social media, hailing the “amazing show” in her hometown of New York. “Although the show ended in an unfortunate way it was still an amazing show in my hometown,” she said.

Blue‘s Lee Ryan could be faced with a new trial regarding his incident on a British Airways flight last summer.Ryan successfully applied to withdraw his guilty plea for assaulting a police officer after sharing that he only entered that plea following advice from his solicitor at the time. As BBC reports, Deputy chief magistrate Tan Ikram ruled there was “real doubt” whether Ryan had made an informed admission of guilt or was following instructions.A decision on whether or not he will face a new trial over the alleged assault will be made at a fresh hearing in July.At his hearing in January, Ryan pled guilty to the assault charge after following the advice his solicitor, Mike Rainford, gave him at the time.On his hearing on Tuesday, June 13, It was revealed by his new solicitor, Keima Payton, that Ryan has an autistic spectrum disorder.

Naked Attraction’s Anna Richardson has spilled the beans to OK! about a possible celebrity spinoff of her hit Channel 4 show which regularly leaves viewers howling at the antics of its naked contestants.The 52-year-old presenter says she already has a handful of celebrities lined up - including a very famous boy band member - all willing to get their kit off in the Naked Attraction pods. Speaking exclusively to OK!, Anna revealed that she’s just biding her time and building her list before she pulls the trigger on a potential spin-off that could see some of our favourite celebrities bare all in the name of finding love.

Lee Ryan has been in court for sentencing as he attempts to reverse his plea for drunkenly assaulting a police officer.The Blue star, 39, was arrested on 31 July 2022 after being extremely disruptive during a flight from Glasgow to London. He was then found guilty by magistrates after a trial in January 2023 of behaving in a threatening or abusive manner towards cabin crew and racially aggravated assault.

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You’d be surprised by the number of mouth-watering meals you can rustle-up using the contents of your store cupboard. Jo Pratt, a chef and author who's known for her passion for inspirational, modern and tasty food, is on a mission. She has partnered with specialist food importers Cooks&Co's to inspire home cooks to explore and experiment with exciting new flavours, using store cupboard essentials with a few fresh ingredients thrown in the mix.

Christine McGuinness has confirmed her relationship status, telling fans that she's still single after joking that she was going on a date with Blue's Duncan James.The TV star, who split from husband Paddy McGuinness last year, took to Instagram earlier in the week, telling fans that she was heading out on a "date" with a "new man". Fans were later sent then sent into a frenzy after Christine, 35, posted a video and a snap suggesting that her date was Duncan, 45, who is openly gay.The mum-of-three later returned to Instagram, revealing that she was simply spending time with her pal and has no plans of dating anytime soon. In a video posted to her Instagram Story, Christine said: "You know it's a good night when you don’t take any photos.

Floral dresses are an absolute staple in any wardrobe, especially as the seasons heat up, so if you’re looking to add to your spring wardrobe, John Lewis might have just the thing for you.The popular clothing retailer stocks a whole range of different brands, from high street names to designer labels, but it also offers its very own ANYDAY collection, which is full of affordable pieces that are easy to wear. It’s one item from this collection that has caught shoppers' attention.The Mark Making Floral Fit & Flare Tiered Hem Dress, £34 here , has already proven to be incredibly popular with shoppers, who can’t get enough of its ‘lovely pattern’.

Sian Brooke stars in new BBC police drama Blue Lights, but her off-screen life is miles away from the action-packed frontline story. Blue Lights begins on Monday evening and is set in Belfast following the journey of a group of rookie recruits working in the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the day-to-day risks the job involves.The six-part series was created by Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson with Sian the star of the show, playing the role of Grace Ellis.Taking to Instagram to share a preview of Blue Lights the actress wrote: "Here we go!! This was a gift to be part of from start to finish".