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Denise Fergus has opened up about her relationship with husband Stuart, admitting that when she first met him she told him that he “had an opportunity to walk away”. Denise, who is the mother of James Bulger, has spent decades fighting for justice for her son after he was led away from her and murdered by two 10-year-old boys in 1993.Three decades on, Denise has reached a level of acceptance about what she and her family have gone through. “I feel the happiest I have been for some time and that’s been the case for a while,” she told OK! .

In the new Channel 4 show In Love and Toxic: Blue Therapy, five couples explore their relationship problems with two professionals Denise and Jo, and try to come up with solutions. It remains to be seen if the participants manage to get their romances back on track but viewers will find out the outcome at the end of the series.

Channel 4 reality show In Love and Toxic: Blue Therapy is a rollercoaster ride of a show about couple's counselling as five couples try to fix their relationship problems with the help of professionals Jo and Denise. Annah appeared on the show with boyfriend Lucky as she wanted him to be more intentional in their relationship. She reveals in an exclusive interview with OK! that it was a difficult, raw, and emotional process for both of them.

Stuart Armfield and Francis Haugen have amassed 1.2 million followers on TikTok, and have recently won an award in the Best Parenting at the Influencer Awards.They use their TikTok page Stuart and Francis to share snippets of their lives as a happily married gay couple who are parents to newborn baby daughter Rebel and son Rio, two, via their surrogates Sam and Carly. On the social media platform, they have also talked candidly about their journey to becoming fathers of two over the last three years, with all its highs and lows.

Danni Moore was just 30 when she discovered a lump in her breast as she fed her baby son. But as shocking a discovery as that was - the lump turned out to be an aggressive stage 3 breast cancer tumour which led to a double mastectomy - her journey has afforded her some amazing life changing moments including a chance to pose topless for a new campaign.The mum of two hasn't stopped there though and has also completed a charity trip to France with former TOWIE star, Pete Wicks and plans to turn her story into a book to inspire others.

You've passed the flirting and messaging stage, you're connected on social media and you've sailed through the first date, but it's date number two that's key to a successful and long-lasting love connection - and what you wear is crucial. When it comes to love, there's a lot of us looking for it.The UK alone has five million Tinder users, making Brits the second most common users on the app.

Lindsay Edwards, 38, is a personal stylist and much like David Beckham she keeps her wardrobe neat and tidy. Here, she explains why to OK! "Growing up, I found it really frightening because I believed something awful would happen if I didn't do things a certain way. Some of my traits included having to repeat things a lot and feeling like somebody was going to die when I went to throw something in the bin if I didn't get it in in a certain number of shots.

If you've got a child, you probably know who Blippi is.The larger-than-life character was created by Stevin John in 2014 to provide fun educational entertainment for kids. With millions of subscribers on YouTube, the character dons a blue shirt with orange slacks as well as a blue and orange hat. He's also got his own very distinctive theme song and has friends who help him along the way with his videos while he goes on adventures.

With Big Brother set to return after five years off air, a whole new host of contestants will experience life isolated from the outside world in the famous house. Throughout the show’s 18-year history on our screens, Big Brother brought us plenty of iconic moments and introduced us to some memorable personalities. Here, former contestant Sophie Reade, who won the show in 2009, talks to OK! about her own experience on the show… “Growing up, I watched Jade Goody on Big Brother and thought I’d apply as soon as I was old enough.

With Big Brother set to return after five years off air, a whole new host of contestants will experience life isolated from the outside world in the famous house. Throughout the show’s 18-year history on our screens, Big Brother brought us plenty of iconic moments and introduced us to some memorable personalities. Here, former contestant Penny Ellis, who appeared on the show in 2001, talks to OK! about her own experience on the show… “While on a break from my job as an English teacher, I called the number to what I thought was The Big Breakfast.

In 2023, more and more Brits are choosing to celebrate the happiest day of their lives in unusual ways. From different themes to striking music, the days of traditional weddings are long gone for many.

Becoming a mother changes your life forever. While it's wonderful to have a little person to take care of and love, there are so many other factors to motherhood that are challenging. One of the areas that some mums struggle with is body confidence, as going through pregnancy and birth changes your figure completely.

EastEnders’ Lily Slater surprised viewers earlier this year when she discovered that she was pregnant during a trip to the hospital. Just months after she celebrated her 13th birthday, Lily gave birth to her daughter, who she called Charli after the singer Charli XCX, earlier this month and viewers of the BBC soap have seen her adjusting to life as a mum. For Bridie Walker, Lily’s ups and downs as a teen mum is one she can relate to.

It’s a tale as old as time – and yet stranger than fiction. A young woman meets the love of her life in unexpected circumstances. Forced apart, they face battle after battle, defying adversity in order to be reunited.

It’s not just parents who are worrying about the cost of living crisis – now children are all too aware too. With more than half of UK parents unable to contribute to their kids’ financial future, and many families slipping into debt, children as young as eight are now taking matters into their own hands by starting to save up for house deposits and university fees.

When Big Brother made its debut in 2000 on Channel 4, the show marked the start of a new genre of TV. It promised contestants the chance to take part in a “social experiment”, and involved hopefuls entering a custom-built house where viewers at home could watch their every move. Over the course of 18 years and 19 series, the reality show turned competitors such as Alison Hammond, Jade Goody and Adele Roberts into household names, with the series three finale amassing an impressive 9.9 million viewers.

Sienna Miller is pregnant again at 41 and will have an 11-year age gap between her two children, already being mum to daughter Marlowe, ten, with her ex Tom Sturridge. Like her, I also had children born over a decade apart from one another, and it was certainly a challenging experience, to say the least - here are my top tips for Sienna.

It was only a simple paddle in the sea on a family holiday in Crete but for Vicki Paris it changed her life. After catching her foot on something sharp beneath the waves a slight infection set in. A month later she was battling sepsis.

Her actions shocked the nation to its core. How could a trusted and seemingly dedicated nurse kill seven babies and attempt to murder six more in a hospital’s neonatal unit? But as we try to understand the depths of Lucy Letby’s depravity, the questions remain about her motive and how an apparently “ordinary” young woman turned into a cold, calculating killer.

Once again, we are heading in a Mercury retrograde, from August 23 to September 15, during which time the planet Mercury will appear to travel backwards across the sky.Traditionally, this period has been seen as something to be "dreaded" - but it is possible to effectively utilise this time, and with Mercury in retrograde for a quarter of the year you'll definitely want to learn how. Spiritual mentor Lexie Wrightson has told OK! that rather than something to be scared of, Mercury retrograde can instead be a positive period of reflection and transformation." She told us: "This is our opportunity to slow down, to reflect on what is important to us, and what needs realigning.

Katie Price's life is never without controversy, from endless plastic surgeries to numerous marriages. Now the glamour model, 45, has hit the headlines again amid her £3.2million bankruptcy battle. She's currently facing 'breach of incomes payments agreements' and has been in and out of the Royal Courts of Justice since 2019.

Kim Kardashian, Love Island star Olivia Bowen and Strictly Come Dancing’s Aljaž Škorjanec have something in common – they suffer from psoriasis.The autoimmune condition causes raised scaly patches on the skin which form itchy, flaky scales. It’s usually the result of skin cells replacing themselves faster than they should. On average, skin cells renew in three to four weeks.

What have you got to lose?’ beamed my friend as she suggested I pursue modelling professionally. I was working as a nursery teacher at the time, had recently divorced and had three kids to take care of – but I craved a change of scene. My only experience was modelling in a Macmillan fashion show, but I just went for it.

If someone had told me as a child that one day I’d be working as a model and body activist, I’d never have believed them. I suffered from crippling social anxiety and struggled going to school. I was being bullied because of my bust size and the kids teased me for wearing a bra.

Have you ever felt like people underestimated you? Or just looked at you and assumed that you were incapable? That’s how I felt growing up – like someone put me in a Down’s syndrome box. “The doctors doubted me when I was born and said I’d never walk or talk. But since I was young I was determined to prove them wrong and have always known I could achieve great things.

While they may be a refreshing break away from the classroom, summer holidays can put pressure on families due to the costs involved. From days out to childcare to increased spending on the food shop, it’s no secret that the school holidays come with some extra costs – especially as the cost of living crisis continues to squeeze people’s pockets up and down the country.To help reduce the impact, OK! has spoken to money-saving experts to find out some of the ways that people can reduce their food bill in particular.

For many, the school summer holidays are a relaxing break away from homework; a chance to recharge and make precious memories. But for some, the reality is far less rosy. With interest rates at a 15-year high and supermarket prices soaring, food charity Fareshare estimates three million children in the UK risk going hungry during the school holidays.

My husband Tristan and I have always been huge animal lovers and really wanted to make our wedding day our own – not the routine church affair with a big white dress. We did lots of research into local venues and came across Rookery Meadow, about four miles from our home. It seemed perfect with lovely wild flower fields and all the other facilities in place for a wedding that would represent us – at the same time as keeping the older generation happy.

With the average UK wedding costing £18,400 in 2022 according to Hitched, it’s no secret that saying ‘I do’ comes along with a hefty price tag. While the special occasion may be all about love, the cost can quickly add up as couples look for their dream venues, stunning dresses and put on an event to remember. However, as Sammie Tessier, 26, from Hampshire, proves you don’t have to splash the cash to achieve your dream day.

"I honestly never set out to date younger men. My 17 year relationship had broken down and I found myself alone at 53. A friend suggested I set up a dating profile on a dating app, so one night, I started swiping, only picking out men I found attractive.

Weddings are usually associated with traditions such as vows, cake and dancing. So it may come as a surprise that some couples are throwing the rulebook out of the window and involving their dogs in their nuptials.

How much would you sacrifice for a decent spot in the sun? A proper night's sleep and a hearty breakfast? Well, you might need to these days if scenes at popular resorts this summer are anything to go by. A hotel in Spain even hired a security guard to man the loungers and to break up fights between Brits as they battled it out with other holidaymakers for their dream tanning spot by the pool. Queued up and poised for the ultimate run of their lives, holidaymakers were spotted in scenes similar to the start of a marathon, armed with towels, inflatables and bags before sunrise, to lay their claim on a sunbed.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag "As soon as everyone found out I was pregnant, that's all anyone wanted to talk to me about. Suddenly, my individuality took a backseat. We knew we had zero support around us, yet I had this picture-perfect idea of motherhood in my head.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag My husband Rob and I gazed at each other in utter disbelief.Triplets! What? That’s ridiculous – I couldn’t possibly be pregnant with three babies. Rob turned to the gynaecologist and said, “It’s April 10th not April Fool’s Day – don’t joke.” But he replied, “I never joke about triplets.” Even one baby would have been a shock. I was paraplegic after a car accident and my life-changing spinal injuries meant I had no feeling from the waist down.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag It's never easy when a couple splits and in 2023, it seems that more celebrities than ever are parting ways. From Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez to Taylor Swift and Matty Healy, it truly has been a summer of break-ups. Relationship expert Tina Wilson says celebrities face particular strains when it comes to keeping a marriage alive.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Tourette's has been a big subject in the news lately after Lewis Capaldi, who has the condition, struggled to finish one of his songs at Glastonbury- and his fans helped him out. The condition causes people to have involuntary movements and sounds called tics. Lewis, who announced his diagnosis last year, was displaying tics on stage at Glastonbury.The star had taken a break from performing before the festival to focus on his mental health and looked visibly emotional when the huge crowd sang for him.