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The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Noughties popstar signs up for Celebrity Masterchef in TV comeback after cancer scare and alcoholism battle
A NOUGHTIES popstar who battled her high-profile booze demons has signed up for Celebrity MasterChef. The Thinking It Over hitmaker, 45, will make her telly comeback on the BBC series, with her focus being "healthy eating" which "can be delicious." 6 6 6 The Sun can now exclusively reveal how Michelle Heaton, who first found fame in Popstars: The Rivals band Liberty X, will now swap microphones for mixing bowls. A TV insider revealed to us: 'Michelle has had a couple of years away from reality TV, since she did Dancing on Ice and Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins in 2023, but when she was asked to do Celebrity Masterchef, she couldn't turn it down. "She's a big fan of the show. "As a personal trainer, she's also really into healthy eating and wants to show the public that food can be delicious and still really good for you." Her latest telly stint comes after we told how a Coronation Street actress had signed up after being killed off on the ITV soap. Food critic Grace Dent has joined John Torode to host the show after taking over from Greg Wallace. The show is expected to air in the coming months. CANCER THREAT Michelle has endured a rough decade of late. After discovering she carried the BRCA-2 gene in 2012, putting her at high risk of breast and ovarian cancer, she underwent a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction as well as a total hysterectomy, which put her into early menopause. Michelle Heaton shares heartbreaking video from the depths of her alcohol addiction opening birthday presents alone Michelle then had a second boob job when her implants ruptured. At the time, she said: 'When I had my first surgery, they took away all the flesh inside to eradicate my 85 per cent risk of breast cancer. "My grandma and great-grandma both died of breast cancer. 'I feel so lucky that I was able to reduce the risk to minimal and still have breasts. Celebrity Masterchef Previous Winners The previous Celebrity Masterchef winners so far in the show 2023 - Singer Wynne Evans 2022 - Radio Presenter Lisa Snowdon 2021 - Gold-medal-winning Paralympian Kadeena Cox 2020 - YouTube star Riyadh Khalaf 2019 - Olympian Greg Rutherford 2018 - Actor John Partridge 2017 - Television presenter Angellica Bell 2016 - Real Hustle star Alexis Conran 2015 - Pussycat doll Kimberly Wyatt 2014 - Actress Sophie Thompson 2013 - Comedian and actor Ade Edmondson 2012 - Actress Emma Kennedy 2011 - Former England rugby captain Phil Vickery 2010 - Actress and presenter Lisa Faulkner 2009 - Presenter Jayne Middlemiss 2008 - Singer and actress Liz McClarnon 2007 - Actress and presenter Nadia Sawalha 2006 - Rugby star Matt Dawson "I know not all women are as privileged.' MICHELLE'S COMEBACK Michelle previously candidly admitted she "should be dead" following her crippling alcohol addiction, which struck after her surgery. The Just A Little vocalist hit rock bottom in September 2020 when doctors told her she was close to death from liver failure. The singer knew she needed help and went on to endure a 28-day stint in The Priory and has since been sober. In a clip posted to Instagram, to mark alcohol awareness week in 2024, Michelle spoke to the camera and confessed she was "going to cry" because she was celebrating her birthday by herself. In the past four years, Michelle, who was drinking two litres of vodka a day at her worst, has been working hard on her health and fitness and has since lost two stone. The singer celebrated four years of being sober in April this year after kicking a drug and alcohol addiction that almost cost her life. Now she is focusing on getting in shape and shared snaps from the gym with her social media followers. In 2023, Michelle told Fabulous magazine: 'Giving up alcohol was the best decision I ever made. 'The bottom line is, not drinking alcohol is way better than drinking alcohol. 'There's so much research out there that proves just how beneficial it is. Your energy levels improve, you feel happier, fitter and more focused. 'For those who don't have alcoholic tendencies and only want to take a break, or give it up for a month, I would encourage that. You would never regret it.' 6 6
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Shirley Ballas shares two-ingredient dinner she eats to stay slim
Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has shared her thoughts on dieting while speaking on a podcast, revealing that she only eats once a day and follows a very simple meal plan Strictly Come Dancing's head honcho, Shirley Ballas, 64, has revealed her strict and much-debated diet plan to maintain her svelte figure. The 'Queen of Latin' dancer and TV star believes that after turning 60, it's 'impossible' to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner, so she sticks to just one meal a day. During her chat with Grace Dent on the Comfort Eating podcast, Shirley explained her simple daily dinner: chicken flavoured with lemon. She mentioned that she usually forgoes any extra spices: "Just lemon chicken and then I cut it. But it's a hot chicken that has just been baked and that's what I have on Strictly. I have that every year, every week." On occasion, she'll add some rice to the mix. "I do intermittent fasting," she confessed. "I don't have anything in the morning and normally around lunch I'll have a juice, and then about 4 or 5pm my mother does a lovely meal.", reports Surrey Live. What is intermittent fasting? Popular amongst celebs such as Jennifer Aniston and Carol Vorderman, intermittent fasting (IF) is an eating pattern where you switch between eating and fasting periods. A study released this month indicates that fasting at specific times during the day for three months may be a solid approach for sustained weight management. Experts have discovered that overweight or obese individuals who limited their eating to an eight-hour "window" each day managed to lose weight and maintain the loss. The fresh research was unveiled at the European Congress on Obesity in Malaga. The study's lead author, Dr Alba Camacho-Cardenosa from the University of Granada in Spain, stated: "Our study found that restricting the eating window to eight hours at any time of the day for three months can result in significant weight loss for at least a year. These benefits can be attributed to the 16-hour fasting window rather than the time of eating." A previous randomised controlled trial by the same team, published in Nature Medicine, revealed that limiting eating to eight hours per day reduced body weight and enhanced cardiometabolic health. Their most recent study examined the long-term effects over 12 months on 99 participants. They were divided into four groups for 12 weeks – eating within a 12-hour or longer window; limiting eating to an eight-hour window starting before 10am; limiting eating to an eight-hour window starting after 1pm; and allowing individuals to choose their own eight-hour window. All groups received advice on following a Mediterranean diet to promote healthier eating habits. The researchers recorded body weight, waist and hip measurements at the beginning of the trial, after the 12-week plan, and again 12 months later. The research discovered that while those consuming food over a 12-hour period or longer shed an average of 1.4kg, the groups with restricted eating times lost more, approximately 3kg to 4kg. Shirley's daily treat is quite simple, consisting of "one cup of coffee, in a china cup,' with 'a teaspoon of brandy, Coffee Mate and two brown sugars. That is the highlight of my day." She also occasionally enjoys a small slice of cake. As reported by the Daily Mail, Shirley has also dabbled with the controversial 'plant paradox' diet which limits certain vegetables. This diet advises against eating lectins – carbohydrate-binding proteins found in legumes like beans, lentils or chickpeas. However, detractors argue that restricting foods rich in lectin could lead to nutrient deficiencies, as these foods are packed with fibre, vitamins, and essential minerals. The Mayo Clinic emphasises that grains and legumes are 'a powerhouse of nutrients'. Both she and fellow Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse aim to get their five-a-day through juicing, with Shirley having two per day. She also takes part in an annual juice retreat, as revealed by the Daily Mail, named Juicy Oasis Portugal, where guests survive solely on juices for seven days. Since celebrating her 40th birthday, Shirley has been mindful of her diet, as reported by The Sun. Her rigorous approach to diet and exercise drew attention after she shed nearly 5kg in just one week in 2023. Additionally, she revealed to the Daily Mail that she commits to a yearly weight-loss regimen ahead of the show's premiere. Shirley has spoken candidly about the biting comments she's faced throughout her illustrious dancing career and their impact on her self-image: 'I've constantly had people tell me I needed to be thinner or that I had to look a certain way. Comments throughout my life have always stuck with me and in the past, they've made me feel conscious of how I look. Sadly I thought that validation from others was necessary. '. However, she has since learned to focus on self-validation. "I'm proud of myself and pleased with how I look. I feel good in my own skin. ".
The Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Hollyoaks legend signs up for huge new reality show on BBC after quitting soap
HOLLYOAKS legend Jamie Lomas has signed up for BBC's Celebrity MasterChef after quitting the Channel 4 soap. Jamie, 50, is best known for his long-running role as bad boy Warren Fox - but now he's trading street brawls for saucepans in the hit cooking competition. Filming has already wrapped, and insiders say viewers will get to see a very different side to the actor. A source told The Sun: 'Jamie was looking to do something where fans could meet the real him - not just Hollyoaks hardman Warren Fox! "He's actually quite good in the kitchen and he's really competitive too. It's already been filmed but he's not telling anyone how far he got.' Grace Dent will be judging alongside John Torode, replacing Gregg Wallace after he was accused of "lewd and inappropriate behaviour" on the MasterChef set. Jamie will join the likes of Love Island star Chris Hughes, Blue singer Antony Costa, Corrie actress Katie McGlynn and RuPaul's Drag Race star Ginger Johnson when the hit show returns later this year. The BBC has been contacted for comment. Jamie has also made headlines for his offbeat acting choices, including a divisive role in Jafaican, the Peter Andre-fronted film that raised eyebrows among critics and fans alike. While the soap star hasn't come under fire, Peter wears a dreadlock wig and puts on a Jamaican accent in toe-curling scenes. Jamie is set to appear in a film alongside Katie Price too, where he plays Jack The Ripper. And he's going to make a shock return to Hollyoaks, as excitement for its 30th anniversary ramps up. Jamie quit the soap last year after a stint spanning almost two decades. Kym Marsh gushes over ex husband Jamie Lomas' new baby after he welcomes daughter with new fiance Viewers watched his character Warren flee abroad after leaving Mercedes McQueen behind with her children, unwilling to force them all to live on the run. Jamie briefly returned last month for a flashback episode, which we were first to reveal But will return for ANOTHER short stint on the show, which will no doubt delight fans. A source told us: 'Jamie's returning for a limited stint later this month. "He loves the show and could fit it in so jumped at the chance. It will see "Warren return to the village in the present day but who will he come face to face with and what will happen? "It's definitely going to be a treat for fans.' Celebrity Masterchef Previous Winners The previous Celebrity Masterchef winners so far in the show 2023 - Singer Wynne Evans 2022 - Radio Presenter Lisa Snowdon 2021 - Gold-medal-winning Paralympian Kadeena Cox 2020 - YouTube star Riyadh Khalaf 2019 - Olympian Greg Rutherford 2018 - Actor John Partridge 2017 - Television presenter Angellica Bell 2016 - Real Hustle star Alexis Conran 2015 - Pussycat doll Kimberly Wyatt 2014 - Actress Sophie Thompson 2013 - Comedian and actor Ade Edmondson 2012 - Actress Emma Kennedy 2011 - Former England rugby captain Phil Vickery 2010 - Actress and presenter Lisa Faulkner 2009 - Presenter Jayne Middlemiss 2008 - Singer and actress Liz McClarnon 2007 - Actress and presenter Nadia Sawalha 2006 - Rugby star Matt Dawson 3 3
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Coronation Street legend signs up for Celebrity Masterchef after being killed off on soap
CORONATION Street star Katie McGlynn is set to cook up a storm in the kitchen - on Celebrity Masterchef. The actress - who played Sinead Tinker in the ITV soap - 31, who started getting into food after leaving the famous cobbles, will appear alongside Blue singer Antony Costa, Love Island beauty Uma Jammeh and RuPaul's Drag Race star Ginger Johnson when the hit BBC One show returns later this year. 3 3 3 The actress, who also appeared on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, jumped at the chance to show off her culinary skills when approached to take part earlier this year. A TV source said: 'The celebrity version of Masterchef has already been filmed and there's a great mix of people this year including Katie. 'She brings a bit of glamour as well as that northern sense of humour. 'Viewers are going to be really impressed with the standard this year.' Katie, who is dating former TOWIE star Ricky Rayment, looked sensational as she walked the red carpet at the Television BAFTAs last weekend. After leaving Corrie back in 2019, Katie admitted that she struggled with comfort eating following her character Sinead Tinker's harrowing death. The following year she won the NTA for Serial Drama Performance and embarked on a health and fitness programme and started cooking meals from scratch. The source added: 'Katie is all about making healthy, balanced meals and wanted to see how far she could push her cooking skills on a show like Masterchef.' Food critic Grace Dent joined John Torode to host the show after taking over from Greg Wallace. The show is expected to air in the coming months. Celebrity MasterChef has been contacted for comment.
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE John Torode declares it's 'onwards and upwards' for MasterChef after Gregg Wallace's departure as he gushes about new co-host Grace Dent
John Torode has revealed he is loving his new MasterChef co-host, Grace Dent, following Gregg Wallace 's departure from the BBC cookery series amid allegations against him of inappropriate sexual comments. The TV star, 59, told The Mail at the Fortnum & Masons Food and Drink Awards at the Royal Exchange: 'We've been filming MasterChef, which has been great and that's been brilliant. 'We've moved to Birmingham and me and Grace are having a wonderful time. She's doing a great job. So, it's onwards and upwards.' The food critic, 51, was announced by the BBC as Gregg's replacement in December after he was axed due to a series of complaints about his alleged behaviour. John said he's remained optimistic throughout the controversy that has besieged the show. 'The thing is that if you walk outside and the sun's shining, the sky is blue, and you can hear a bird,' he added. 'You're still alive, so that's a really good perspective to have.' Meanwhile, John has also been cooking up new shows with his wife Lisa Faulkner, 53, and revealed: 'There's lots of stuff happening. Lisa and I are working really hard on a couple of things, which is great. 'We've had a really exciting meeting about something exciting going on.' He added: 'We've now done 10 series, so we're doing all right. Listen, we get on really well, we do our own thing, we enjoy each other's company, we both like food, so, you know, what's not to like.' The TV personality also admitted he still sizzles with passion for the food industry and said: 'Food's exciting. There's lots of great people out there, people are working hard, everyone's always got to eat. 'I mean, you know what? Put a smile on your face, it's going to be great. Listen, it's really hard. There's no two ways about it. 'But at the same time, we've all been through things and we're lucky if you love it, you'll continue to love it.' The hit programme has moved to the former Banana Warehouse on Fazely Street in Birmingham after it was announced the show would be relocating from its London headquarters, where it had been produced for two decades. John's gushing remarks come after he dealt Gregg a huge snub by inviting Grace to his home. The former presenting duo famously never visited each other's houses, despite fronting the BBC series together for nearly 20 years, but John's new co-presenter has already headed to his house for tea within weeks of being confirmed as the show's latest host. His wife revealed she and the Aussie chef entertained Grace at their North London home where the former Holby City actress tested out the pair's fledgling judging chemistry. Lisa said: 'She came over for tea and I was really excited she has been in my house. I was like "I love you." 'We made Tea and scones, cheese scones, and sticky toffee madeleines. 'She's a joy and I think the two of them will work really well together, in fact I know they will work really well together because I let them do a bit of judging when they were together.' Speaking at the Ideal Home Show, she added: 'I think she will be absolutely brilliant. I'm a massive fan of Grace for years. 'I used to get the Guardian when she did the restaurant reviews, this was years ago, and I've loved her writing, 'I've read her books, I think she's ace.' John, who was Best Man at Gregg's wedding, has yet to speak in detail about his former co-host after he stepped away from MasterChef in November due to allegations over his misconduct. He released a statement on Instagram in December saying he found the reports into Gregg's alleged behaviour 'truly upsetting' and the 'thought of anyone who has appeared on our show not having a brilliant experience is awful to hear'. John added: 'I love my job, and I love MasterChef. I love being part of it and will continue to be part of it.' Grace previously appeared as a regular guest on MasterChef for over a decade and even competed on last year's Battle of the Critics. After being announced as the new co-judge for the new series, she said: 'I've been watching MasterChef since I was a girl sitting with my dad on the sofa. My whole family watches it. 'It's all about uncovering and championing talent – and to have ended up in this position, is more than a dream to me. 'I'm so excited that I can't eat, which is severely detrimental to a restaurant critic. I feel very lucky to be stepping in for the next Celebrity MasterChef. I can't wait to meet the fresh celebrity faces for 2025.' John added: 'I have loved working with Grace on MasterChef over the years. She has been an excellent guest, an inspiring critic and also set some incredible challenge.' He continued: 'Expertise is what MasterChef is all about, from the contestants to our wonderful production team, to us as judges. 'The love of food, the love of MasterChef, and that unquestionable expertise, makes Grace the perfect person to step in alongside me as judge for the forthcoming Celebrity MasterChef series.' Gregg has faced a series of complaints about his alleged behaviour, including claims he made inappropriate sexual jokes, shared intimate details of his sex life and even walked around set naked except for a sock on his penis. He also reportedly would take off his clothes in front of women on set, flirt with members of staff and has been accused of groping two crew members. At least 13 women have made formal complaints about the TV personality across five shows over a 17-year period, with more describing inappropriate experiences on social media since the scandal broke. His lawyers have previously denied any allegations that he has engaged in behaviour that amounts to sexual harassment. The BBC cancelled two planned Christmas specials of MasterChef amid the publicity storm surrounding the presenter, as the show's producers Banijay began an investigation.
