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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Vogue Williams shows off her incredible physique during sunshine break in Spain as presenter models two bikinis while sharing 'big news' about her podcast
It was business as usual for Vogue Williams as she showed off her taut abs during another day in Spain on Wednesday. The TV and radio personality is currently enjoying a family holiday in coastal Sotogrande with husband Spencer Matthews and their children, but took time out to share more content with her social media followers. Taking advantage of an overcast morning on the Spanish coast, Williams, 39, showed off two different swimming costumes while revealing the Vogue & Amber podcast she hosts with her sister has been nominated for its first ever award at the upcoming Pod Awards. 'Really excited and absolutely delighted,' she told Instagram followers. 'Well done Amber, and well done everybody on the team.' The Irish star, a mother of three, showed off her toned physique in a black bikini top and shorts as she broke the news before filming the podcast's latest instalment from her hotel. She later accentuated her lithe figure by changing into a distinctive teal swimsuit for a second video as she prepared to hit the beach. The holiday comes after Williams admitted to suffering from 'mum guilt' whenever she is away from her children, Theodore, six, Gigi, four, and Otto, three. Speaking on The Life of Bryony podcast in May, she said that like many mums, she puts pressure on herself to 'do and be everything'. 'I suffer from mum guilt all the time', she admitted. 'I feel guilty when I am working, and I feel guilty when I am with my kids. 'I worry when I spend more time with one of them and not the others.' She added: 'I spend a lot of time with Theodore and Gigi because I take them places – so I have to create time to spend with Otto on his own. 'I think as women we put so much pressure on ourselves to be able to do and be everything. Going out there and working should be great for your children to see. 'Whether you're a working mum or staying at home, I think you're always going to feel some level of guilt. When realistically, you can't do it all.' Speculating about why Williams was putting so much pressure on herself as a parent, host Bryony Gordon, 45, admitted that her attitude may reflect the beliefs of a generation. She later accentuated her lithe figure by changing into a distinctive teal swimsuit for a second video as she prepared to hit the beach Williams appeared to be taking advantage of an overcast morning on the Spanish coast by filming content for her social media followers She said: 'Women of our generation were brought up with that notion – that you can have it all. Even the question itself – you see these high-profile women always get asked that question. 'No one is asking that question of men. 'I don't want to have it all – I don't need to be everything to everyone. Everyone just has to accept that sometimes, laundry is a nightmare, and we might forget to reply to an email or several.' To which Williams joked: 'I have 364 unread WhatsApps – It's terrible!'
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Vogue Williams flaunts her toned physique in a skimpy bikini as she joins her ripped husband Spencer Matthews on holiday in Spain
Vogue Williams flaunted her toned physique in a skimpy bikini as she joined her husband Spencer Matthews on holiday in Spain on Monday. The Irish presenter, 39, slipped into the green two-piece as she took a dip in the Mediterranean sea. She accessorised her beach ensemble as she kept a low profile with a pair of cream Celine sunglasses and a cream cap. To finish her look, Vogue wore a chunky gold necklace, gold earrings, a myriad of silver bracelets and matching silver rings. Meanwhile, Spencer showcased his washboard abs as he splashed in the sea wearing a pair of blue shorts. The former Made in Chelsea star and his model-turned-presenter wife looked happier than ever as they were spotted swimming in the sea. The Irish presenter, 39, slipped into the green two-piece as she took a dip in the Mediterranean sea As they made their way back from the beach, Vogue was seen picking up a shell buried in the sand. The holiday comes after Vogue revealed in May that she often feels 'mum guilt' when she is away from her children working. Speaking on The Life of Bryony podcast, she said that like many mums, she has put pressure on herself to 'do and be everything'. 'I suffer from mum guilt all the time', Vogue admitted. 'I feel guilty when I am working, and I feel guilty when I am with my kids. I worry when I spend more time with one of them and not the others. 'I spend a lot of time with Theodore and Gigi because I take them places – so I have to create time to spend with Otto on his own. 'I think as women we put so much pressure on ourselves to be able to do and be everything. Going out there and working should be great for your children to see. 'Whether you're a working mum or staying at home, I think you're always going to feel some level of guilt. The former Made in Chelsea star and his model-turned-presenter wife looked happier than ever as they were spotted swimming in the sea The holiday comes after Vogue revealed in May that she often feels 'mum guilt' when she is away from her children working 'When realistically, you can't do it all.' Speculating about why Vogue was putting so much pressure on herself as a parent, host Bryony Gordon, 45, admitted that her attitude may reflect the beliefs of a generation. She said: 'Women of our generation were brought up with that notion – that you can have it all. 'Even the question itself – you see these high-profile women always get asked that question. No one is asking that question of men. 'I don't want to have it all – I don't need to be everything to everyone.' 'Everyone just has to accept that sometimes, laundry is a nightmare, and we might forget to reply to an email or several.'
Telegraph
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Vogue Williams: ‘Spenny will have the odd drink, but I'd rather have a Coke Zero'
Vogue Williams logs into our scheduled Zoom chat from a sunbed under a straw beach umbrella in Spain. It is for a moment, slightly sickening. Even more so when there are zero Wi-Fi issues, sure to happen if a normal, non-celeb human attempted something so riskily glamorous as 'Working From Beach'. Williams wears oversized aviators and a relaxed co-ord emblazoned with words like gelato and limoncello. I half wonder why the working holiday isn't a statutory right for everyone – but then, Williams doesn't have a typical nine-to-five. Part of a generation that has fashioned multi-hyphenate careers out of the entertainment industry, Williams – if you were wondering – is mostly famous for being her very genial self. There are the three podcasts: My Therapist Ghosted Me with comedian Joanne McNally; Never Live It Down with various comedians; and Vogue & Amber with her sister, who replaced her husband, reality TV star Spencer Matthews, when he departed their previous podcast, Spencer & Vogue. And then there are her other ventures: Bare By Vogue, a self-tanning line, and Gen Kids Clothes, a range available at M&S and Next. In May she released her autobiography, Big Mouth, a romp through the years leading up to now. It's a comedic take on her childhood in Ireland, her parents' divorce, her wayward teens and the change in family fortunes when her stepfather made a bit of money and they moved to a bigger house with two swimming pools and a tennis court. It was he who insisted she go to university – something Williams heartily approves of, even if she did end up dropping out to pursue modelling (more Dublin street promotion than Paris catwalk, by her own admission) before getting her start in Irish reality TV on a programme called Fade Street. On the night it premiered, her father died. Williams has previously said: 'So the joke in my family is that he died because he was so embarrassed for me.' What followed was a brief and ultimately misguided marriage to Westlife star Brian McFadden – 'I have nothing bad to say about that. That's as much as I'll say' – and then her reality TV meet-cute with Spencer Matthews, Made in Chelsea's notorious love rat, whom she fell for when they both appeared on The Jump in 2017. All of which makes her unshakeable contentment ahead of turning 40 in October entirely understandable. With her 'wild times' behind her, Williams says, with her trademark wide smile: 'I'm so happy. I have three amazing children, a great husband. My family are healthy and happy, touch wood, and I'm doing a job that I love. And I just feel lucky to be turning 40 and to be at this current point in my life.' The sun right now is shining for Williams in all ways. Her eldest two, Theodore, six, and Gigi, five, have just broken up from school and right now they're all in Sotogrande, southern Spain where Williams' mum and step-dad have an apartment. Her Auntie Jeanette is looking after two year old Otto just out of Zoom shot. Theodore and Gigi are at a kids camp for the afternoon. 'Spenny', as she calls him, is on his way to the beach bar for lunch. Not before he looms into view on our call, just to assert how much of a better cook he is than his wife of seven years. We're ostensibly here to talk about her support for Hello Fresh's new campaign highlighting how Gen Air Fryer lacks basic cooking skills; one in three teens can't even make a dippy egg. She's long used the brand to help break out of a rut – salads and steaks are her and Matthews' usual go-to – as well as to introduce the children to new flavours and get them involved in the cooking process. 'I would say, Spenny and I are both good cooks. He might be slightly better,' she starts to say. 'No, no, it wasn't an invitation,' says Williams as Matthews' tanned face hoves into view. 'Nonsense, I'm much better,' comes his verdict – and then he's off to have his lunch. 'I'm always fascinated by the amount he orders,' Vogue muses, watching him go. 'Me and my auntie had lunch before, and I thought, this is a very inexpensive bill. But then I realised he wasn't there, so I reckon his bill on his own will probably be double ours.' Williams has previously said that Matthews' reputation meant she assumed he might be a sociopath. Instead, she found someone whose personality matched her own. The pair bounce off each other. 'It's so nice to have such a supportive partner,' says Williams. Matthews, 36, has had something of an image overhaul in recent years: a weight-loss transformation, along with a well-received 2023 documentary about his brother Michael Matthews, who disappeared on Everest in 1999 after becoming the youngest Briton to reach the summit. Last year, Matthews ran 30 marathons in 30 days, setting a new Guinness World Record. As a couple on holiday, you're more likely to find them up early and out for a run than up late on the sangrias. Matthews has previously spoken about his problems with alcohol, setting up Clean Co in 2019 to offer non-alcoholic alternatives. 'He'll have the odd drink sometimes,' says Williams, who isn't particularly fussed herself. 'I'd rather have a Coke Zero,' she adds. On holiday, they're much the same as they are at home. 'It's a very active holiday. I wouldn't like to feel sluggish. That's why I've always kept up my fitness whenever I go away – because I actually genuinely enjoy it as well.' Back home in London, their social lives aren't what they once were; it isn't an unfilmed episode of Made in Chelsea every day. Firmly in their family phase, life is now a whirl of tennis lessons, gymnastics, swimming and children's parties. 'They have a better social life than we do,' says Williams. When she and Spencer do get a date night, they love going out for dinner – but invariably eat so quickly they're done and home within an hour and fifteen minutes. 'We are really quick when we go because we're so hungry,' she laughs. They also spend a lot of time with Williams' Irish crew, including her cousin Killian who lives in London. What do they make of Spencer? 'I remember when I first brought him back to Ireland, and when he started speaking, they were like, 'Where did he get that accent?'' laughs Williams. 'I remember being quite taken aback when I first heard it too, because it was just so posh. Now I don't really hear it so much anymore. Everyone gets on very well with him. He's very charming. He's lovely to be around. He's kind. And he's just still standing in the queue – for some reason he looks bizarre,' says Williams, still watching him from afar. Matthews attended Eton, where he spent a lot of time in the headmaster's office. What does she make of the whole public school system in England? 'In Ireland, you just go to the school that's closest to your house, and not many people go to any kind of fee-paying school,' says Williams. As a result, she's been very relaxed about where Theodore goes next. 'But Spenny was like, 'Oh, we need to put him down for this school'. I just couldn't understand the concept of it. I don't really like the idea of boarding because I didn't board myself and I love having the kids around me. But if Theodore got to the age where he wanted to go to boarding school, I wouldn't stand in his way either – but I don't think I'd be, like, advocating for it.' They are equally close to Matthews' family. At Easter, they flew to Eden Rock, the luxury resort in St Barths owned by the Matthews' family and where he spent a lot of his childhood. 'It's pretty special. If he wanted to go more than once a year, I'd probably have to say, 'You should pay for the flights', but no, it's lovely there. But again, we kind of do the same stuff over there. We play a bit of tennis and it's very chilled.' The children are close to their cousins. Matthews' older brother James – heir to the Scottish feudal title of Laird of Glen Affric, currently held by their father – is married to Pippa Middleton. Whether they have any relationship with the Prince and Princess of Wales, aka Kate and Wills, Williams won't say. 'You just have to respect other people's privacy in that way,' she states. There's an obvious tightrope Williams walks when it comes to how much of her life to share. 'We are open. We talk about a lot on our podcasts, but that's just part of our job,' she says. So where do the boundaries lie? Anyone can follow her on Instagram and get a snapshot of her holiday right now; 1.1 million already do. There are sweaty runs with Matthews – 'He takes me on his recovery runs, which are my fast runs,' she deadpans – family jumps into the pool Marvel superhero style, and celebrations like Gigi's birthday the day before. 'To be honest, we keep a lot of stuff private. We're open enough online,' says Williams. Employing someone to look at her social media accounts helps keep that sense of distance. 'I don't have to be online too much. I think it's become quite a negative landscape. Look at that Coldplay couple. That just wouldn't have happened 15 years ago, and it's just gone viral. And everyone forgets there are families behind that who are really struggling. We're just turning it into memes.' In March this year, Williams issued an Instagram statement quashing split rumours about her and Matthews' marriage, saying: 'It's with great sadness that I have to let you know that Spen and I are NOT breaking up!' It's not something she wants to discuss today, but referring to the recent unmasking of the founder of Tattle Life – a controversial online gossip forum that directed 'commentary and critique' at influencers and celebrities – she says: 'I've been in the firing line of so many things, and I'm like anybody else, it can deeply affect you. There's nothing you can control about it.' Her approach to tabloid gossip has been to accept that. 'You know your own truth. You know what's going on in our life. We know it's all bulls--t.' Mute and move on has always been her way of handling online hate. 'We all know they're just bored.' Although recently she had a woman message her apologising for something she had said to her online nearly two years ago. 'She said, 'I'm really sorry I was having such a bad day that day. And I just, like, reread that message I sent you because something popped up on my phone from your stories',' explains Williams. 'I thought, fair play to you. You've actually come back after all that time and apologised – that's really impressive.' Next up is a house move, maybe a project where she can get her interior design fix. She'd love to do more TV work and perhaps collaborate with Matthews again if the right project comes along. Apart from that, she's happy. No midlife crisis beckons. Is there really nothing she'd change? Maybe her name, it turns out. 'Vogue is just very, very tacky. It's cigarettes and a Range Rover.' She's still baffled as to why her mum chose it. 'It's not like she was some Jimi Hendrix kind of vibe person. She was very, very well behaved.' It didn't bother Williams until she was about 14, when she got teased about it. 'Then around 18 and 19, it got cool again, and now I'm kind of going into the territory of, like, when I'm a granny, people saying, 'Who? Granny Vogue?'' HelloFresh has launched 'HelloFresh Skills' – a campaign backed by Vogue Williams, who supports the initiative and encourages families to get hands-on in the kitchen.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ulrika Jonsson, 57, hits back at 'nasty and vindictive' comments on her 'ageing' appearance after makeup-free podcast: 'My face has lived quite the life!'
has hit back at 'nasty and vindictive' comments on her 'ageing' appearance after going makeup-free to record a recent podcast. The television presenter and former model, 57, was trolled after appearing on Spencer Matthews ' recent Untapped Podcast which is filmed as well as recorded. Many had commented that she looked 'over-tanned, imperfect and was ageing' in the clips which she has now said made her 'heart hurt' and 'feel awful'. Writing in The Times this weekend she said 'nasty, vindictive and hurtful comments' flooded in as she defended her appearance. She wrote: 'I've fought hard against the whole perception of women being solely about beauty and image. I'm a practical woman and I come with a wealth of experience, kindness and intelligence. 'The fact that I now have wrinkles, lines and jowls should be of no consequence.I know I look older. 'But then I should: I'm a menopausal mother of four whose body and face has lived quite the life.' She added that she had showed up for the podcast recording without makeup as she had forgotten it would be filmed, and was tanned because she had been busy working in her sunny garden all summer. Ulrika went on to explain that while she has tried both Botox and fillers in the past, now she just wants to look her age. She also praised actress Pamela Anderson who in recent years has made several red carpet appearances without makeup. Last week she addressed the trolling in an Instagram post. She said in her post alongside a selfie: 'I feel I need to address something. I don't get a lot of nasty comments - or if I do, I don't see them or send people love in response. 'But a couple of weeks ago I took part in a fab podcast @ to discuss my sobriety with the smart @spencermatthews. 'I wore no make-up. Partly because I kinda forgot that a project for the ears is nowadays also a feast for the eyes. But as someone who has had to wear heavy make-up on screen from 5am for years, I'm not a fan. Ulrika previously hit back at her trolls in a lengthy statement on social media where she defended her 'over-tanned' complexion 'Most crucially tho, since childhood I've suffered from eczema. On my body - the creases of my arms and legs - on my face - eyes and lips. Make-up has always been the enemy because it's been agony to wear. 'There were a lot of positive comments about the WORDS I said on the podcast. But a considerable amount about my tanned appearance. 'AND how OLD I look. In a few weeks I will be 58. I will never look like the fresh 21yr old that used to greet you first thing in the morning by the weather board. 'I'm not ashamed to say that I am a sun worshipper and will no doubt pay the price for that. But UV lamps and salt baths, astringent solutions and creams were a feature of my life since I was a small child. I have uneven pigmentation doubtlessly not helped by ageing. I sometimes use filters in my pics because it's easier than foundation and less painful. 'I work tirelessly in my garden year round and often in the sun. I rarely sunbathe any more. Haven't had a sun bed for 6 months - which I do occasionally in winter months. Not ashamed. 'I have not had a holiday - of any kind - since 2018. That's 7yrs. So, I understand that an over-tanned, imperfect and AGEING face offends you. But try to listen to the words rather than constantly judge women's appearance. You might learn something. And making people feel s**t doesn't make you a hero.' Spencer has since defended her after she was trolled. Sharing a news article about Ulrika's appearance, he said: 'People shouldn't comment on the appearance of others. We stand with Ulrika.' The full statement read: 'We were honoured to have Ulrika Jonsson join Untapped for a powerful, vulnerable, and deeply honest conversation about her journey to sobriety. 'Ulrika's courage in speaking openly - not just about her drinking, but also about ageing, health and self-acceptance, is exactly the kind of voice we aim to amplify on this platform. She showed up authentically and with no filter, and we're proud to stand alongside her in championing substance over surface. 'The episode is a reminder that true strength lies in honesty - not how we look, but in the actions we take, and what we choose to share. 'We're grateful to Ulrika for doing just that'.
Daily Mail
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Spencer Matthews responds to cruel comments about Ulrika Jonsson's appearance on his podcast after she hits back at 'ageist' remarks from trolls
Spencer Matthews Ulrika Jonsson 's appearance on his podcast on Monday. The former reality star, 36, had the TV presenter and model on his Untapped Podcast where she addressed giving up alcohol. However, Ulrika was cruelly trolled for her appearance on the podcast, which is also videoed and released alongside the audio. Previously hitting back, the 57-year-old explained how many of the comments said she was 'over-tanned, imperfect and was ageing'. Ulrika also pointed out how it's tiresome people constantly judge a women's appearance. Now, Spencer has spoken out as he jumped to Ulrika's defence in a social media post to his followers. Sharing a news article about Ulrika's appearance, he said: 'People shouldn't comment on the appearance of others. We stand with Ulrika.' The full statement read: 'We were honoured to have Ulrika Jonsson join Untapped for a powerful, vulnerable, and deeply honest conversation about her journey to sobriety. 'Ulrika's courage in speaking openly - not just abot her drinking, but also about ageing, health and self-acceptance, is exactly the kind of voice we aim to amplify on this platform. She showed up authentically and with no filter, and we're proud to stand alongside her in championing substance over surface. 'The episode is a reminder that true strength lies in honesty - not how we look, but in the actions we take, and what we choose to share. 'We're grateful to Ulrika for doing just that'. Ulrika had said after her appearance on the podcast: 'I feel I need to address something. I don't get a lot of nasty comments - or if I do, I don't see them or send people love in response. 'But a couple of weeks ago I took part in a fab podcast @ to discuss my sobriety with the smart @spencermatthews. 'I wore no make-up. Partly because I kinda forgot that a project for the ears is nowadays also a feast for the eyes. But as someone who has had to wear heavy make-up on screen from 5am for years, I'm not a fan. 'Most crucially tho, since childhood I've suffered from eczema. On my body - the creases of my arms and legs - on my face - eyes and lips. Make-up has always been the enemy because it's been agony to wear. 'There were a lot of positive comments about the WORDS I said on the podcast. But a considerable amount about my tanned appearance. 'AND how OLD I look. In a few weeks I will be 58. I will never look like the fresh 21yr old that used to greet you first thing in the morning by the weather board. 'I'm not ashamed to say that I am a sun worshipper and will no doubt pay the price for that. But UV lamps and salt baths, astringent solutions and creams were a feature of my life since I was a small child. I have uneven pigmentation doubtlessly not helped by ageing. I sometimes use filters in my pics because it's easier than foundation and less painful. 'I work tirelessly in my garden year round and often in the sun. I rarely sunbathe any more. Haven't had a sun bed for 6 months - which I do occasionally in winter months. Not ashamed. 'I have not had a holiday - of any kind - since 2018. That's 7yrs. So, I understand that an over-tanned, imperfect and AGEING face offends you. But try to listen to the words rather than constantly judge women's appearance. You might learn something. And making people feel s**t doesn't make you a hero.' During her appearance on Untapped, Ulrika revealed she gave up drinking 13 months ago and attends three AA meetings away. She admitted she struggled on the first anniversary of her sobriety buts said she was confident it would continue for good. When it comes to sex, Ulrika - who is single - said she wants a lot more, but she admitted she finds men less attractive when sober, and it's harder to end up in bed with someone - but she said when she does it is a better experience. Asked by Spencer on his Untapped podcast if she thought being sober was going to have a negative effect on her sex life, she said: 'Yeah - although I kind of knew that sex sober would be better. 'But of course all your inhibitions go when you've had a drink, so sex becomes easier to sort of facilitate or bring about, or participate in, but the enjoyment side of things is very different when you're sober. 'So that's been quite interesting too. 'I would never have had a date without having one drink. That's the lubricant. That's the social lubricant you just need to ease yourself into a date.'
