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This Morning's Josie Gibson recalls horror hospital dash with son Reggie, 8
Josie Gibson is more than used to juggling the demands of a busy TV career with life as a single mum, but today the bubbly presenter seems a little frazzled. And, as we quickly discover, she has good reason. When we catch up with the 41-year-old This Morning host, she reveals her eight-year-old son Reggie is recovering after breaking his arm at school. “I’ve had the worst weekend ever,” she says. “I was down the hospital the whole time — it’s been a nightmare.
Yotam Ottolenghi: ‘Divorce is never easy’
57-year-old Yotam Ottolenghi is an Israeli-born British chef, restaurateur and food writer. Here, for our regular My Saturday column, Ottolenghi shares how he spends his downtime. I often go to friends’ on Fridays when my sons stay with their godmother. I don’t overdo it with alcohol. Sometimes I wake up with a small headache, but I’m fine to get started with the day. I’m an early riser by nature – unless I need to catch a flight, there’s no need for an alarm.
Exclusive 'I'm what I call a size 11!' Lorraine Kelly on the tough realisation behind her new look
As Lorraine Kelly looks back on 2026, it is clear that it has been very much a year of two halves. In January, she tragically lost her dad after he had a heart attack, thought to have happened after he slipped on ice near his East Kirkbride home. She admits that she now tries to focus on the “funny” memories they had together. On the opposite end of the spectrum, her daughter Roise got married to her partner Steve in a glorious ceremony outside of Dunblane.
‘We went through a rough patch': Susanna Reid on friendship with Piers Morgan and changes at ITV
For more than a decade, Susanna Reid has been the dependable, inquisitive and steadfast host of Good Morning Britain . Rising in the middle of the night to start work at 6am, she presents the show with a smile on her face and, of course, with absolutely perfect hair and make-up. Alongside her have been a string of co-hosts - including the likes of Richard Madeley and Ed Balls. But perhaps her most famous double act was with Piers Morgan.
Exclusive Mel Giedroyc on not watching Bake Off, surviving grief and chasing the Pope!
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Vogue Williams reveals the surprising method that keeps her roof ‘absolutely spotless’ despite seagulls Original
What's the one thing in Vogue Williams' home that instantly takes her back to childhood? Which unexpected paint colour does she swear makes a room feel warmer? And what does her decorating style really look like? The Irish media personality and TV host talks us through renovating her London home, the belongings she treasures most, and the clever reason she installed water jets on the roof.
Vogue Williams reveals the surprising method that keeps her roof ‘absolutely spotless’ despite seagulls
What's the one thing in Vogue Williams' home that instantly takes her back to childhood? Which unexpected paint colour does she swear makes a room feel warmer? And what does her decorating style really look like? The Irish media personality and TV host talks us through renovating her London home, the belongings she treasures most, and the clever reason she installed water jets on the roof.
Sara Davies home truths – her homeware addiction and the bad habit she can't give up
Sara Davies with blonde curled hair and white top. The entrepreneur, television presenter and ‘Dragon’ lives in County Durham with her husband, Simon, and their sons, Oliver, 12, and Charlie, nine. What is the first thing you do when you get home? Quite often, I’m the last one home. I swing open the door, then announce loudly, “Mammy’s home!” Although our kids are a bit older now, I stand and wait for them to come running. That feeling of excitement coming home never gets old.
Sara Davies home truths – her homeware addiction and the bad habit she can't give up
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Nicky Johnston The entrepreneur, television presenter and 'Dragon' lives in County Durham with her husband, Simon, and their sons, Oliver, 12, and Charlie, nine. What is the first thing you do when you get home? Quite often, I'm the last one home. I swing open the door, then announce loudly, "Mammy's home!" Although our kids are a bit older now, I stand and wait for them to come running.
Olivia Bowens' home truths – her homeware addiction and unearthing hidden gems at Homesense
Olivia Bowen in pink suit stood in a green kitchen. The TV personality and interiors enthusiast lives in Essex with her husband Alex and their children Abel, three, and Siena Grace, 11 months What's your favourite time of the day at home? I don't like mornings, but I like the way the house looks first thing after a big tidy up the night before. My house really affects my mental state. It's why I love interiors so much.
Charlotte Hawkins calls this plant 'the best evergreen ever' — it's perfect for adding garden privacy
My Happy Home: Presenter Charlotte Hawkins tells House Beautiful UK about growing up in an old vicarage, the decorating mishap that saw her paint a room six times, and the gardening job she does every Sunday. From royal weddings and Olympic Games to the sparkle of Strictly Come Dancing, Charlotte Hawkins has enjoyed a broadcasting career as varied as it is high-profile.
Alan Titchmarsh: ‘Jeremy Vine can slag off four-by-fours, he lives in London’
Alan Titchmarsh, 77, was born in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, and left school at 15 to become an apprentice gardener at a local nursery before training at horticultural college and the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, west London. After moving into horticultural journalism, he carved out a career in broadcasting and writing, authoring almost 40 gardening books alongside bestselling novels and memoirs.
Can you put a rug in your kitchen? Interior designer Patricia Rodi settles the debate
For interior designer Patricia Rodi, creating a home is all about finding the balance between curation and comfort, a skill she's honed to perfection in her stunning home on Scotland's west coast. Here, the Instagram star and co-founder of Rodi & Cecile Studio tells us how she’s made it work. I feel so connected to our house It dates back to 1870, but at some point, it was modernised and many of the original elements were stripped back, which made me sad.
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Anthea Turner on TV comeback at 66, chances of third marriage, and Grant Bovey
North Staffordshire native Anthea Turner turns 66 later this month - but has no intention of slowing down. "I can take my pension this year so I could say I'm retired and have done with it, but I won't," she says. "My fame star rose through the 80s and I'm still here 40 years later. I've got so many things I still want to achieve." This year Anthea celebrates four decades in broadcasting and is in the middle of a fresh career chapter.
Anthea Turner set for TV comeback and claims 'I can take my pension' but won't
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Anthea Turner on turning 66, her TV comeback and inviting exes to her wedding
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Anthea Turner making TV comeback at 66 - 'I've got so many things I want to achieve'
Gemma Calvert & Nikki Onafuye Anthea Turner turns 66 later this month, but has no intention of slowing down. “I can take my pension this year so I could say I'm retired and have done with it, but I won't,” she says. “My fame star rose through the 80s and I'm still here 40 years later. I've got so many things I still want to achieve.” This year Anthea celebrates four decades in broadcasting and is the middle of a fresh career chapter.
The £90 junk shop table at the heart of Great Pottery Throw Down judge Richard Miller’s home
Ceramicist and judge on Channel 4’s The Great Pottery Throw Down, Rich Miller lives in the Surrey Hills with his wife Anna and daughter Bea. He shares how his home captures his family’s history and the possessions that shape his life and inspire his work. We created our home entirely to suit us When we moved here in 2017, we tore the place apart, creating an open-plan space downstairs. It’s not for everyone, but I love any opportunity for us to be together.
‘I asked about renewing our vows - my husband was horrified!’ Sara Davies on the secret to a long-lasting marriage
The couple, who wed in 2007 and have two sons, Oliver, 11, and Charlie, 9, live in Teesside, close to both sets of parents. “The kids sleep at their grandparents every Thursday,” Sara explains. “It’s lovely for the grandparents and we get that quality time together too.” Sara, who is worth a reported £37m, admits they don’t do extravagant date nights. “I’m not a big one for saying, ‘Let’s go out for dinner,’ because we have to eat out so much for work,” she says.
Carol Vorderman reveals what King Charles is really like - and jokes he's never been 'overly impressed' by her
Carol Vorderman in a white lace playsuit smiling and looking off camera. Thanks to her 30-year role as an ambassador for The King’s Trust - formerly The Prince’s Trust - Carol Vorderman has been lucky enough to meet King Charles III on numerous occasions, and reveals that he’s so down-to-earth she never feels nervous in his company. “I’m pretty sure I’ve been an ambassador for the Trust since the 90s, so I’ve met the King and the Queen lots of times over the years.
Why Alan Titchmarsh downsized to a modern Surrey home: ‘It’s liberating’ Original
My Happy Home: Gardener and TV presenter Alan Titchmarsh talks to House Beautiful UK about settling into his new home, not being afraid of colour, and picking up a bargain striped sofa from Dunelm. Born and raised on the edge of Yorkshire's Ilkley Moor, Alan Titchmarsh left school at 15 to become an apprentice gardener at his local nursery before trading at a horticultural college and then at Kew's Royal Botanic Gardens.
Nadiya Hussain gives her verdict on Nigella Lawson joining Bake Off - but admits she no longer watches the show that made her famous
Nadiya Hussain sitting in a floating circe chair with cushions smiling at the camera. Last month, Channel 4 confirmed that Nigella will succeed Dame Prue Leith, who is stepping down from the globally famous baking show after nine years. She joined the team in 2017, replacing Mary Berry.
Nadiya Hussain gives her verdict on Nigella Lawson joining Bake Off
Gemma Calvert Last month, Channel 4 confirmed that Nigella will succeed Dame Prue Leith , who is stepping down from the globally famous baking show after nine years. She joined the team in 2017, replacing Mary Berry.
'We Painted Our Bedroom Like A Womb In Dark Blood Red'
My Happy Home: Actress and Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page talks to House Beautiful UK about her creative family home, building an extravagant bespoke library wall and why you'll never find her hosting a dinner party. Joanna rose to fame playing Stacey Shipman in the BBC’s BAFTA-winning sitcom Gavin & Stacey – a role that made her a household name when it first aired in 2007.
Julia Bradbury: ‘Before cancer I ran at 100mph. Now it's breathwork and meditation'
Gemma Calvert Julia Bradbury, 55, is one of Britain's most recognisable TV presenters, best known for fronting factual programmes including Countryfile , Watchdog and a raft of travel and adventure series that have taken her to some of the most remote corners of the world. In 2021, she was diagnosed with breast cancer , prompting a reassessment of her health, work and approach to life.
Wardrobe Chaos? A Professional Declutterer Recommends This £10 Fix
Professional declutterers don’t recommend storage lightly — they know which solutions genuinely work, and which simply look good on Instagram. For organiser Vicky Silverthorn, Muji’s linen storage boxes are a go-to. Starting from £10, she uses them to transform chaotic wardrobes into calm, clutter-free spaces — proof that clever storage doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag.
Sarah Parish shares her happy place and the one thing she always does before bed
Gemma Calvert The actress and charity founder lives in Hampshire with her actor husband James Murray and their teenage daughter, Nell. WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE TIME OF THE DAY AT HOME? Early evening. When Jim and I are not filming, we're working from home, running our charity Imagine This , which supports the mental well-being of seriously ill children and their families in the UK. When we get to 6pm, it's tools down and time to relax.
Home Truths: Sarah Parish shares her happy place and the one thing she always does before bed
Sarah Parish attends a screening for her new BBC quiz show The Inner Circle. The actress and charity founder lives in Hampshire with her actor husband James Murray and their teenage daughter, Nell. WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE TIME OF THE DAY AT HOME? Early evening. When Jim and I are not filming, we’re working from home, running our charity Imagine This, which supports the mental well-being of seriously ill children and their families in the UK. When we get to 6pm, it’s tools down and time to relax.
The £10 storage box a professional declutterer swears by – plus two other expert-approved buys
Gemma Calvert, Olivia Heath When it comes to getting a cluttered home under control, professional declutterers tend to be ruthlessly selective about what they recommend. After all, they see firsthand which storage solutions actually work — and which ones just look good on Instagram. For professional organiser Vicky Silverthorn , there are just three storage buys she returns to time and again. Top of the list? A £10 storage box from Muji.
Exclusive: Ranvir Singh lays bare her biggest-ever work blunder - mistaking Ed Sheeran for a teenage intern
Ranvir Singh. The journalist and TV presenter has confessed woman&home how she took “work experience student” Ed Sheeran under her wing backstage at ITV. She made the hilarious blunder backstage at ITV’s London studios before global pop icon Ed appeared for the first time on breakfast show Daybreak in October 2012.
Exclusive: 'I’m not worried about failure as much’ – Ranvir Singh on being kinder to herself and her new TV goals after leaving Lorraine
Ranvir Singh. Speaking exclusively in the February issue of woman&home, cover star Ranvir Singh explains how she has undergone a physical and inward transformation over the past few months after overhauling her diet, fitness and mindset. As well as dropping a dress size by sticking to regular weight workouts and a more mindful approach to eating, she told how she has squashed her inner critic by consistently reminding herself that she is a 'good person'.
Gemma Atkinson: ‘Living here feels like Emmerdale farm – we wake up to sheep, horses and robins’
My Happy Home: Actress and broadcaster Gemma Atkinson talks to House Beautiful UK about fighting for cosiness, being bra-less and why home reminds her of Emmerdale. Gemma, 41, found fame at 16 playing Lisa Hunter in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks before moving into primetime dramas including Casualty and Emmerdale.
Exclusive: 'Food became a best friend' - Ranvir Singh on dealing with emotional eating and losing the 'fear'
Ranvir Singh. In our exclusive interview, Good Morning Britain’s Ranvir Singh tells us how she revitalised her mind and body, and is edging towards 50, finally feeling at peace within. Opening up too about the extremes she once took to be slim, Ranvir also reveals her quiet discomfort with ageing, her ambivalence towards marriage, her love for GMB and feelings for Lorraine as it brings a new half-hour format. After reinvention and radical realignment, Ranvir is right on track.
Joe Wicks: ‘My house isn’t Instagram-friendly — every room is trashed’
My Happy Home: Fitness guru Joe Wicks talks to House Beautiful UK about home life chaos, an unexpected skincare staple and keeping his hydrangeas alive. The former teaching assistant started his career running fitness bootcamps across south-west London before joining Instagram in 2013 as @TheBodyCoach. His #leanin15 cooking clips and home workouts turned him into a social-media phenomenon, leading to 12 bestselling books, including his latest, Protein in 15, and two Channel 4 series.
Joe Wicks: ‘My house isn’t Instagram-friendly — every room is trashed’ | Flipboard
All eyes are on the NFL’s most atypical owner. Where will her curiosity lead her next? INDIANAPOLIS — The clocks in the most important rooms throughout the Indianapolis Colts’ training facility are all identical. Large and rectangular, they hang inside the general manager’s office, the team meeting room and a brightly lit conference room on the other side of the building. Their LED …
'I couldn’t bear for him to grow up without Christmas memories' – why Ranvir Singh didn’t have a tree until her son was born
Ranvir Singh attends the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition Preview Party 2025 at Burlington House on June 11, 2025. Ranvir Singh is familiar face on our TV screens first thing. A regular presenter on Good Morning Britain and Lorraine, she is no stranger to very early mornings and little daylight. Which is why, when the festive period arrives, she often opts to go away for a much needed Vitamin D fix and to avoid the pressures and expectations that often arise this time of year.
'Now there's an empty seat at the table' - Annabel Croft on reshaping Christmas after losing her husband, Mel
Annabel Croft in blue dress and white trainers. Annabel Croft is looking forward to spending Christmas with her family. The TV presenter and former tennis pro became a grandmother earlier this year after her daughter, Amber, gave birth to a baby boy. A time of pure joy, and one much needed for the family following the tragic death of Annabel's husband, Mel Coleman, in 2023.
10 Christmas tablescaping rules for beginners
Gemma Calvert From immersive worlds to intimate dinner tables, Tatiana Kharchylava knows how to create a magical atmosphere. As the creative director of The Birley Clubs — London's iconic private members clubs — she creates the most talked-about festive settings. Here Tatiana shares ten tips for designing a luxurious, thoughtful and effortlessly impressive Christmas table — no grand budget required.
Rick Stein's Christmas home truths – why you'll often find him in Tesco's on Christmas Eve and his favourite festive scent
Rick Stein with his wife decorating a christmas tree with a star. The TV chef and his wife, Sarah ‘Sas’ Burns, alternate Christmases between their homes in Padstow, Cornwall, and Sydney, Australia WHAT PART OF CHRISTMAS PLANNING DO YOU DISLIKE MOST? Shopping. Technically, this is easy because everything can be delivered, but I always forget that the delivery slots are booked up weeks in advance. I’m often racing around Tesco on Christmas Eve.
Rick Stein's Christmas home truths – why you'll find him in Tesco's on Christmas Eve
Gemma Calvert The TV chef and his wife, Sarah ‘Sas' Burns, alternate Christmases between their homes in Padstow, Cornwall, and Sydney, Australia WHAT PART OF CHRISTMAS PLANNING DO YOU DISLIKE MOST? Shopping. Technically, this is easy because everything can be delivered, but I always forget that the delivery slots are booked up weeks in advance. I'm often racing around Tesco on Christmas Eve.
Exclusive: Ruth Langsford reveals the single item every woman needs in her wardrobe in 2026
Ruth Langsford for the January 2026 cover of woman&home. After navigating her separation from Eamonn Holmes, Ruth Langsford is urging midlife women to step into 2026 with a fearless, limitless attitude to life, fashion and ambition. In an exclusive interview with woman&home, the 65-year-old TV host shared empowering words, saying, "There is this notion, which I hate, that you’re too old to wear certain things. "I go, ‘Says who?’ and that’s what I would like to stop women thinking.
Home truths: Joanna Page on drinking snowballs and the Christmas job she dislikes the most
Joanna Page in a red outfit posing against a plain grey background. The actress and author lives in Oxfordshire with her actor husband James Thornton, and children Eva, 12, Kit, 10, Noah, 9, and three-year-old Boe WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TIME AT CHRISTMAS? I love the lead–up. There’s that change in the air and an excitement, like I’m about to go off filming, like something new is about to start. I’m obsessed with Christmas.
Joanna Page's festive home truths from drinking snowballs to the Christmas job she hates
Gemma Calvert The actress and author lives in Oxfordshire with her actor husband James Thornton, and children Eva, 12, Kit, 10, Noah, 9, and three-year-old Boe WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TIME AT CHRISTMAS? I love the lead–up. There's that change in the air and an excitement, like I'm about to go off filming, like something new is about to start. I'm obsessed with Christmas.
Rosemary Shrager: 'I'm a completely new woman since I started on fat jabs'
Gemma Calvert Chef, TV presenter and author Rosemary Shrager, 74, turned to cooking after studying interior design and starting her career at a London architect firm. She worked for Pierre Koffmann and Jean-Christophe Novelli before running cookery schools, and then discovered fame teaching haute cuisine on ITV's Ladette To Lady in 2005. Numerous other TV shows followed before Rosemary entered I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in 2012.
Exclusive: Ruth Langsford on the daytime TV star who secretly inspires her and the heart-healing therapy after her marriagebreakdown
Ruth said of the 78-year-old broadcaster, “Janet is so irreverent. I sometimes think, ‘I wish I could be more Janet’. She doesn’t care what people think about her. I don’t care as much as I used to. I know very much who I am now but I do care a little bit. We all want people to like us.” (Image credit: David Venni) Shop Ruth's velvet outfit Exact match This sumptuous red velvet blazer looks as beautiful paired with the matching trousers as it would with black or navy.
Penny Lancaster lifts lid on life with rocker husband Rod Stewart
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Rod says to bury him in the garden... Bubbles our cavapoo is there already; PENNY LANCASTER ON LIFE, DEATH AND FUTURE TV PLANS
Sir Rod Stewart might have no intention of retiring but it seems he has already planned his funeral, telling wife Penny Lancaster to bury him in the garden. And the rock star, 80, would be joining another loved one on the plot as the couple's treasured cavapoo, Bubbles, has a grave there. Sir Rod makes the revelation as he and Penny welcome the BBC's Anita Rani into Durrington House, their sprawling Essex mansion, for an episode of My Life At Christmas.
Penny Lancaster: ‘Rod is full on – he dresses for dinner every night’
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