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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lorraine Stanley reveals her diet hacks after shocking five-stone weight loss - including 'no carbs' and 'a lot of boiled eggs'
Lorraine Stanley has previously shocked fans after showing off her incredible five-stone weight loss. The soap star, 45, - who played scruffy Karen Taylor in EastEnders from 2017 to 2024 - has shared with fans the insightful hacks that led her to a healthier lifestyle. The actress frequently praised her pal and fitness guru Louise, as well as her nutritionist friend which 'clued her up when it came to what she was eating day-to-day'. Her gruelling daily workouts and a well-balanced food regime had a positive impact in Lorraine's life, who said of her journey: 'I'm enjoying it and I feel better for it.' Spilling her diet hacks while chatting to Woman's Own magazine, Lorraine said: 'My mate Louise is my fitness guru. I've got her to thank for it.' The actress - who lost 12lbs in her first six weeks on the new diet - recalled: 'I've eaten a lot of boiled eggs, fish, chicken, no carbs, no crisps and no chocolate.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. She recently shared new photos of her incredible five stone weight loss as she speaks out on her recent health kick. In the months since she has embarked on a lifestyle change, and this week shared a new Instagram photo as she proudly showed off her slimmer frame. Sharing a snap from a recent event, Lorraine looked gorgeous in a green and pink print co-ord. Taking to her Instagram story, she also revealed a new milestone in her lifestyle overhaul, telling fans: "I'm five months sober and still had a good night dancing! #Sobriety." Lorraine's former co-stars rushed to the comments to praise the actress, with Diane Parish, who plays Denise in EastEnders, writing: 'You look incredible!' Martin Fowler actor James Bye agreed, gushing in the comments: 'Look at you skinny minny xx miss you mate xx' Since last year, the actress has undergone a body transformation and has shared some pictures with her social media followers along the way. Lorraine lost five stone in 12 months and now feels better than ever. On Instagram at the time, she said: 'What a difference a year makes. 'Five stone down, feeling good, clean living, healthy choices, new me, healthy mummy.' Her axing was as part of a shock cast shake-up and her final scenes were aired in December 2023. Lorraine previously revealed she is struggling to find new acting gigs following her shock exit. She later shared some of her struggles in a candid Instagram story - as she looked for new acting roles after starring on the BBC series for seven years. Lorraine shared a picture of a self-made audition room with plenty of panels, lights, a tripod and a chair, as she prepared to do self-tape some brand-new audition clips to send. She admitted her struggle to manage the equipment and told fans how Zack Morris - who played her on-screen son Keegan Baker - gave her a few very useful tips on how to create an authentic setting. Zack leads the cast of Disney+'s Goosebumps as Isaiah Howard, as he continues his career in the US. 'Self tape setup in the loft, I'm so not technical but I'm proud I've managed to set it up all by myself with advice on equipment by @_zack_morris,' she captioned. 'Just finished one and it's hard work... I'll get there.
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Birds of a Feather's Lesley Joseph says 'I don't know how long i've got left'
Lesley Joseph rose to fame in the 1980s alongside Linda Robson and Pauline Quirke after the success of Birds of a Feather but now she has shared her fears for her future in television Actress Lesley Joseph has spoken out about her career after her time on Birds of a Feather, admitting she "doesn't know how long she has left" as she addressed her future in the television industry. The 79 year old had several different TV roles during the 1970s and 80s. But her career really skyrocketed when she was cast as Dorien Green in BBC's Birds of a Feather alongside Linda Robson and Pauline Quirke. Her character Dorien quickly became popular with viewers for her bold fashion choices and quick-witted one-liners, making her one of television's most memorable icons. The sitcom concluded in 1998 but was later revived by ITV in 2014, before being cancelled again in 2021, Bristol Live reports. Lesley says the show's end "came as a relief," humorously remarking she "wouldn't have wanted to see Dorien with a zimmer frame." She has also ruled out reprising her role as Dorien in the future, feeling she has "laid her to rest now". Reflecting about her future in television, Lesley opened up to Woman's Own, saying: "At my age, I don't know how much longer I have left in the business." She believes the secret to her six-decade career has been down to her ability to show versatility, adding: "I'm still ambitious, but I know my time is limited." Despite this, the star believes there's been a "renaissance" of older women on screen recently and maintains a zest for life as she approaches her 80th birthday, a trait she attributes to her mother. Lesley said her mum died just short of 104, and she remained physical and active into her late 90s. She stopped playing badminton when she turned 90 but continued to dance late into her 90s. Lesley likes to stay fit admitting she "walks everywhere" and does yoga when she can. She also makes sure she "sleeps as much as she can" and takes her vitamins, as she's a strong believer in exercising both physically and mentally. The actress is keen to stay in shape because she believes she has "a lot more to offer" and she has roles she would like to take on before she retires. She admits she can get "frustrated" at being labelled as a "sitcom queen". Lesley's Birds of a Feather co-star Linda recently revealed there are no plans to bring back the show. It comes after Pauline Quirke's husband Steven Sheen announced she was stepping back from life in the public eye after being diagnosed with dementia. When asked by Jane Moore if the show would return on Loose Women: The Podcast, Linda revealed: "No, it's not going to come back. Because of Pauline, she's not going to work again now." Linda further discussed 65-year-old Pauline's health, mentioning that she has her "down days" but has been "quite up" recently. Paulines son Charlie keeps Linda updated on his mum's health. Linda said: "Charlie rang me and just said she is doing really, really well at the moment. Sometimes she has down days but at the moment she is quite up about everything." "He said they got really, really excited when she said, 'Here, where's my mate Linda Robson?' So I got quite emotional when he told me that as well."
Edinburgh Live
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Birds of a Feather's Lesley Joseph admits 'I don't know how much longer I've got'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info TV stalwart Lesley Joseph has spoken out about her career post-Birds of a Feather, acknowledging that her days in the limelight might be waning. At 79-years-old, Joseph, who became a star after years in the acting business with her portrayal of the vivacious Dorien Green, reflected on the show's conclusion. The series originally wrapped up in 1998 but made a comeback on ITV in 2014, only to be axed again in 2021. Reflecting on the show's end, Lesley shared her sense of relief, stating: "It came as a relief," and humorously remarked about her character, "I wouldn't have wanted to see Dorien with a zimmer frame." READ MORE - Eamonn Holmes falls live on GB News after making urgent plea to co-star READ MORE - Princess Diana's trusted bodyguard's chilling claim on car crash before his death She expressed contentment with putting Dorien to rest, saying: "I've laid her to rest now." In a candid interview with Woman's Own, Lesley opened up about the challenges of ageing in an industry that often overlooks older women. "At my age, I don't know how much longer I have left in the business," she admitted, yet she remains driven: "I'm still ambitious, but I know my time is limited," she conceded, reports the Mirror. Joseph attributes her enduring career to her versatility and willingness to embrace different characters, and she's heartened by the increasing presence of mature women on television. "There's been a renaissance of older women on screen recently," she observed. Approaching her 80th birthday, Lesley Joseph's zest for life is undiminished, a trait she credits to her late mother's influence. "My mum died just short of 104," she revealed. (Image: ITV) (Image: (Image: Getty)) "She was dancing until she was 96 and only stopped playing badminton when she was 90." Lesley maintains her health by walking extensively, practising yoga, ensuring adequate rest, and keeping on top of her vitamin intake. "Exercising both physically and mentally is key," she emphasised. Despite moving on from her sitcom fame, Joseph is eager to explore new opportunities. "I've got a lot more to offer," she declared, although she concedes that being pigeonholed due to her iconic role can be irksome. "It can get frustrating being called a 'sitcom queen'," she admitted. In other news, Birds of a Feather fans have had their hopes dashed for a series return. Linda Robson, speaking on Loose Women: The Podcast, confirmed the show's end, citing Pauline Quirke's retirement from acting due to a dementia diagnosis. "No, it's not going to come back. Because of Pauline, she's not going to work again now," Linda stated. Linda also shared updates on Quirke's condition, noting that while there are challenging days, there are positive developments too. "Charlie [Pauline's son] rang me and just said she is doing really, really well at the moment," she reported. "Sometimes she has down days, but at the moment she is quite up about everything." Linda Robson was visibly moved as she recounted the moment, saying, "He said they got really, really excited when she said, 'Here, where's my mate Linda Robson?' So I got quite emotional when he told me that as well."
Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Birds of a Feather star says 'I don't know how long I've got left' in sad update
The TV icon Lesley Joseph opens up about ageing in showbiz, saying goodbye to Dorien Green, and why she still has more roles she would love to play Television veteran Lesley Joseph has opened up about life after Birds of a Feather, revealing she's come to terms with the fact that her time in the spotlight may be drawing to a close. Now 79, Joseph found fame after decades of acting when she stepped into the high heels of the flamboyant Dorien Green - a role that made her a household name and TV icon. The original run of the show ended in 1998 but was brought back by ITV in 2014 before being cancelled again in 2021. Looking back, Lesley admits the end of Birds of a Feather came at the right time. 'It came as a relief,' she said candidly. 'I wouldn't have wanted to see Dorien with a zimmer frame.' She's also made peace with leaving the character behind for good, adding: 'I've laid her to rest now.' Speaking to Woman's Own, the actress was refreshingly honest about the reality of growing older in an industry that often sidelines women past a certain age. 'At my age, I don't know how much longer I have left in the business,' she confessed. Still, her spark remains. 'I'm still ambitious, but I know my time is limited,' she added. Joseph credits her long-lasting career to her ability to adapt and take on varied roles, and she's optimistic about the changing landscape of TV. 'There's been a renaissance of older women on screen recently,' she noted. Despite turning 80 later this year, Lesley's energy and outlook remain upbeat—something she attributes to the example set by her late mother. 'My mum died just short of 104,' she shared. 'She was dancing until she was 96 and only stopped playing badminton when she was 90.' To stay fit and active, Lesley says she 'walks everywhere,' does yoga regularly, prioritises rest, and keeps up with her vitamins. 'Exercising both physically and mentally is key,' she added. Even with her sitcom days behind her, Joseph says she still has plenty she wants to achieve. 'I've got a lot more to offer,' she said, though she admits being boxed in by her most famous role can be frustrating. 'It can get frustrating being called a 'sitcom queen',' she acknowledged. Meanwhile, fans hoping for a Birds of a Feather revival were recently given a definitive answer. Co-star Linda Robson confirmed that the show will not be returning, following the news that Pauline Quirke has retired from acting after a dementia diagnosis. Appearing on Loose Women: The Podcast, Linda said: 'No, it's not going to come back. Because of Pauline, she's not going to work again now.' Robson added that while Quirke, now 65, has her 'down days,' there have also been encouraging signs. 'Charlie [Pauline's son] rang me and just said she is doing really, really well at the moment,' Linda shared. 'Sometimes she has down days, but at the moment she is quite up about everything.' In a moment that clearly moved her, Linda recalled: 'He said they got really, really excited when she said, 'Here, where's my mate Linda Robson?' So I got quite emotional when he told me that as well.'
Edinburgh Live
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Alison Hammond's son gives brutal three-word assessment of TV career
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Alison Hammond's teenage son had a brutal three-word assessment of her career before the pair ended up working together. This Morning star Alison, 50, shares 19-year-old son Aidan with former partner Noureddine Boufaied. She worked with the teenager while filming Alison Hammond's Florida Unpacked. It gave Aidan a chance to see what his mum really does for a living. Speaking to Woman's Own magazine, Alison says it changed his opinion on her job. She said: 'I loved working with him. He used to say I stole a living, but when he did the programme, he told me he really appreciated how hard I work. 'I am proud to call him my son. He has turned out to be a wonderful young man and we want to do more things together.' (Image: BBC/Rock Oyster Media Productions Ltd) Florida Unpacked saw Alison and Aidan travelling around the sunshine state on a budget. Television star Alison developed a passion for travel when working as a tour rep before finding fame. Throughout the series, she shared essential money-saving tips for budget savvy travellers. It examines four main areas: food and drink, accommodation, travel, and experiences. Alison said: 'Travel is in my blood. For years I worked as a tour rep following in the footsteps of my dear mum. This meant I was lucky and got to visit Florida from a young age. 'I was so captivated by America's culture, food, TV shows, and films and some of my happiest memories are tied to those first formative trips to the US. We managed to budget our way to a place that totally captured our hearts… and now I can't wait to share Florida's best kept secrets with you all.' (Image: BBC) Alison rose to fame after she appeared on Big Brother in 2002. She was the third person to leave the series, with DJ Kate Lawler winning the show. Alison later joined This Morning as a showbiz reporter. She became a popular figure for her cheeky interviews with A-list stars, once feeding Hugh Jackman strawberries on air. She joined the cast as a main presenter alongside Dermot O'Leary in 2021. She has also appeared on shows such as Loose Women, I'm a Me Out of Here!, Celebrity Coach Trip, and Strictly Come Dancing. Alison has previously revealed she initially went on Big Brother because she had £3,000 in debt, and was lured by the show's £70,000 prize. Speaking on the Table Manners podcast in 2022, she said: 'I owed like £3,000, which I was traumatised by at the time. 'I just couldn't make that debt go down. So I thought it would be a good idea to win £70,000 on a TV show." She quit her job as a rep in Tunisia to join the show. It was her comedic streak that won over ITV bosses, who snapped her up after leaving.
