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Danica Taylor has had quite the journey on Love Island so far. The fan-favourite has put all her effort into forming a romantic connection. She was initially given the cold shoulder by Luca Bish, attempted to form something with Davide Sanclimenti, Andrew Le Page and Jay Younger, before making a connection with Josh Le Grove in Casa Amor.

Chrysta, 37, learned the truth about her conception in her early 20s and has since met 35 of at least 40 other siblings – and she suspects there could be another 60 out there. Now settled with a family of her own, she tells her fascinating story… "It was when I discovered my siblings that I started to unpack the truth of my own conception. I’d grown up believing my mother and father were friends who decided to have a kid together.

We may be in 2022, but women are still fighting for basic human rights. Last week, in America the Supreme Court overturned the Roe V Wade ruling.This 1973 legislation protected a person’s right to choose to have an abortion, but now every state can choose their own laws for the medical procedure. It is particularly devastating as research depicts that restricting access to abortions doesn’t stop them from happening, but instead prevents them taking place safely.

Therapist Donna Lancaster, who counts TV presenter and Happy Place founder Fearne Cotton as a fan, tells OK! about her emotional breakdown in a ladies toilet, which ultimately made her face her repressed childhood trauma. Her recovery helped her formulate a 9-step therapy process called The Bridge, featured in a brand new book hailed by Fearne as “powerful” and “deeply healing”.The Bridge will help you identify your hidden wounds, so you can release the pain, fear and anger keeping you trapped. With over 30 years’ experience helping others heal, Donna shares her story and her invaluable 9 steps here… “Face down on the floor in a ladies’ loo might seem like an unlikely place for personal transformation, but that’s where mine began.

Amanda Holden has given fans a sun-soaked glimpse inside her dreamy trip to Italy as she soaks up the sun in a white bikini. She is currently abroad alongside Alan Carr filming for a new BBC show, The Italian Job. And the Britain's Got Talent Judge, 51, recently shared a sizzling snapshot from her Sicily work trip with her 1.8m followers on Instagram.

Michelle Keegan has been living her best solo life in Australia amid her long distance marriage with Mark Wright. The former Coronation Street star, 35, is currently abroad filming for the BBC's new drama series Ten Pounds, but took a break from the show last weekend. The Our Girl actress took the opportunity to head out on an unaccompanied train tour to Cairns, and documented her journey with photos and video clips.

Jack Grealish's girlfriend Sasha Attwood has given fans a glimpse into their stunning trip abroad as the pair attended the wedding of Man United footballer pal Harry Maguire.The ceremony took place at the romantic Chateau Varennes in France, once voted as one of the world's top 10 wedding venues. The 25 year old influencer, who has been dating her Manchester City footballer beau since school, shared a series of sun-soaked wedding snaps with her 140k Instagram followers. She captioned the post: "One of my beautiful besties and her soulmate got married...

Motor Neurone Disease has launched into the public eye since brave rugby star Rob Burrow shared his emotional battle with the world. In a stadium of 10,000 people, 33 will get MND over the course of their lives.The degenerative and dramatically life-shortening disease is one that our writer Kirsten Jones knows only too well. Kirsten's nightmare began when her mum, Mandy, was diagnosed at just 59 years old...

Mum of four Chrissy Handy, 57, who lives in Flintshire, Wales, was swindled out of over half a million pounds, but refuses to be bitter. She now wants others to learn from her mistakes and has written a book about her upsetting ordeal... ‘My life imploded with a warning phone call from my sister-in-law in August 2006.

In 2016 journalist Deborah James (aka BowelBabe) was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer. She vowed to share her battle and help find a cure. In five years, Dame Deborah has raised millions of pounds for the BowelBabe Fund for Cancer Research.Thanks to her inspirational work, radio and TV appearances, she’s helped countless people spot bowel cancer sooner and live longer, fuller lives.

Anyika Onuora had a glittering athletics career, winning Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth sprint and relay medals. But her path to success was beset by racism and two horrifying sexual assaults. Here, the 37-year-old, who lives in London with boyfriend Rohan, shares her painful memories...

Tracey Nicol-Lewis holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Harry Potter memorabilia.The 48 year old who lives in Pentwyn, Wales, with her husband Martin explains how her collection started and then grew... "My back aches as I cradle my baby bump and ease onto the sofa, a copy of Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling flopping onto the cushion beside me. It’s 2002 and I’m weeks away from giving birth to my little boy Brendan.

Shay Robertson, 51, who works in a garage, surprised fiancée Julie McLean, 53, with a ready-made wedding day.The couple, both parents from Northampton, tell the story of how Shay following his dreams led to true love and happiness… As his fiancée Julie walked down the aisle dressed in a beautiful lace gown, Shay Robertson, rocking a smart blue suit and a neatly trimmed beard, was bursting with pride.Their wedding was 11 years to the day since they first met. But back then they were Sally and Julie, both mums of two. Now they were about to become husband and wife after Sally underwent five years of gruelling gender reassignment surgery to become Shay, a man whose looks are based on the singer and actor Shayne Ward.

Naseem Akhtar, 42, is one of 15 albinos in her family. Her condition has meant that life hasn't always been easy as she's struggled to find her identity and faced abuse. But despite the turmoil, she's now proud to be a World Record Holder alongside her family members...

It’s early days in the Love Island villa, and as we all know from previous series a lot can change quickly! Right now - couple Gemma Owen and Davide Sanclimenti are exploring a possible connection between them. However, not everybody is supportive of the pairing due to their age gap - Gemma is 19, while Davide is 27. One viewer tweeted, “All I can think about every time Gemma and Davide talk is the age gap and it’s hurting me”.

"It was a cold, dark January morning as I crept onto the porch for a cigarette and a coffee before my beautiful sons, Harry, then two, and Alfie, then one, woke up. I used to get up earlier than the children so I could have 10 minutes to myself before the day started. But that morning, the boys woke up earlier than usual.

On June 3 2017 three terrorists killed eight people and seriously injured 48 more after ploughing through pedestrians on London Bridge then running rampage armed with knives through Borough Market. One of those attacked was finance journalist Geoff Ho, who was stabbed multiple times. As we approach the anniversary of the attack, Geoff, 45, describes how he has healed and found happiness following a night of sheer terror "Every morning when I brush my teeth or get ready to go out I look in the mirror and see the mass of scars on my chin and across my neck.They’re a permanent reminder of that shocking day, June 3 2017, when I became a victim in a horrific terrorist attack.

Trying for a baby should be the most natural thing in the world. But in this digital age of apps and readily available tests for everything under the sun, it’s no wonder hopeful parents can get bogged down in too much tech. Many couples admit to getting het up about the ‘precise time’ to have sex, when there really is no need, according to a fertility expert.

Ali Marsh, 54, is never surprised to hear of the latest celebrity infidelity scandal. Most of her work – running a private investigations agency – comes from suspicious spouses. And while the reality of being a PI might not be all you see on TV, it’s certainly proved satisfying and rewarding for Ali.

In Lalalaletmeexplain's hit column, readers ask for her expert advice on their own love, sex and relationship problems. With over 200k Instagram followers, Lala is the anonymous voice helping womankind through every bump in the road. An established sex, dating and relationship educator, she’s had her fair share of relationship drama and shares her wisdom on social media to a loyal army of followers.

Becky Holt has spent over a decade adorning her body with body art, and now the 34 year old is Britain's most tattooed woman. Her boyfriend Ben Mason, 23, meanwhile has so far abstained from any inkings. They may not seem like a well matched couple on first appearances, but when OK! met their first photo shoot as a couple it was immediately clear that their love runs much deeper than their differing views on tattoos...

Earlier this month, Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause revealed that she is in a relationship with Australian singer G Flip, who identifies as non-binary. Since then, the 40 year old has opened up about her sexuality and in one Instagram post she explained: “I know that some of you won't understand this or agree with this, but for me, it is about the person. It is about their heart." Like Chrishell, Julie Cohen, 52, an author from Berkshire, was also in her 40s when she came out.

Five years ago, Caitlin McNeil, 19, and Millie Tomlinson, 22, were strangers when they attended the same Ariana Grande concert. But following the Manchester Arena terror attack on 22 May 2017 in which 22 people lost their lives, the two survivors found hope in one another. Now, bound by their experience, they're madly in love, have exchanged rings and are looking forward to a happy future together.

NHS midwife Anna Kent’s life has been changed as a result of her humanitarian work. Here, the 41-year-old - who lives in Weymouth with daughter Aisha, six - opens up to OK! about helping others and suffering her own tragedy. "It’s 2007 in South Sudan.

When tragic Azaylia died from leukaemia in April 2021, her parents Safiyya Vorajee, 34, and Ashley Cain, 31, were devastated.They have now separated but remain united by their charity work. Here, Safiyya shares her heartbreaking story… "The necklace that I wear every day has a copy of Azaylia’s handprint on it. I also have a cast of her feet which I hold whenever I need extra comfort.

Becky Hines, 41, and her gardener fiancé Olly Smith, 42, from Norfolk, dated years ago before going their separate ways. But they were reunited, have since had a baby daughter and are getting married. Here Becky shares her story...

"As former Miss England Dr Bhasha Mukherjee placed the crown on my head, I was overcome with joy, hardly believing I’d won. After the long months of lockdown, when it felt like everything fun had been postponed, it was incredible to be there in person, celebrating my victory with my fellow beauty queens. It was a far cry from when I found out I’d qualified for the Miss England final, by winning Miss All African Colours, in February 2021.

Stephen Graham is up for two prestigious TV Bafta's at Sunday night's glamorous awards show.The veteran star has been nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of Tony in the Channel 4 drama Help and Best Supporting Actor for his role as prison officer Eric McNally in the BBC’s hard-hitting drama Time.The honour is just the latest triumph in his colourful career for the Merseyside-born dad of two, who has appeared on the screen alongside some of Hollywood's household names ever since he began his career in 90s. But despite his many years of success, the 47-year-old has endured his fair share of personal struggles, including battles with depression and even a tragic suicide attempt.

Carrie Esson, 25, from North Lanarkshire, shares her story of horrific symptoms which have made her life a misery for years, and all because she suffers from a chronic Urinary Tract Infection... "I felt tears rolling down my face as I complained to the GP over the phone in March 2020, after finishing another three-day course of antibiotics. “No.

Gina Dewdney, 34, and her husband Craig, 35, from Frodsham in Cheshire, tried for a baby during the pandemic – and ended up with extremely rare identical triplets. Here the mum of three tells her story... "As soon as the triplets have been put to bed at 7pm, I spring into action.

Tonight ITV weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth shares her harrowing experience of domestic abuse in a powerful documentary. The broadcaster and her children were subject to years of coercive control at the hands of her ex-husband who, last year, was sentenced to three years in prison for his crimes. As Ruth details her abuse marriage in Controlled By My Partner? The Hidden Abuse, we meet a mum-of-four who suffered through a very similar story.

Zesha Saleem is a freelance journalist, Muslim and medical student. She's been writing a diary for us this month to show how she observes the festival. In her final column for OK!, she tells us about what it's meant to her...

For 26 year old Megan Crome from London, eczema is something that she’s dealt with for the majority of her life. But after years of using topical steroid cream to calm down her painful skin, she is currently experiencing topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) - a condition that affects some people when they stop using the treatment.

Die hard fans of Downton Abbey will all have wondered just what it’s like to step inside the historic home. It’s no secret that Downton is in fact a real place, and tourists flock to experience the upstairs-downstairs life depicted in two blockbuster films and an incredible six series on TV. As Downton Abbey: A New Era arrives in cinemas, we meet Lady Fiona Carnarvon who opened up her outstanding home - Highclere Castle in Hampshire - to create one of our most treasured TV shows of all time.

"Brooklyn was just about to be wheeled down to surgery for the heart transplant we hoped would save his life. He looked pale and weak from months spent in hospital and I was terrified he wouldn’t survive. Suddenly he looked up at me and said, “I’ve got something to ask you, Ellie…” “What is it?” I asked nervously.

In Lalalaletmeexplain's hit column, readers ask for her expert advice on their own love, sex and relationship problems. With over 200k Instagram followers, Lala is the anonymous voice helping womankind through every bump in the road. An established sex, dating and relationship educator, she’s had her fair share of relationship drama and shares her wisdom on social media to a loyal army of followers.