Issue 41 - 2022 - Best (2024)

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IN THIS ISSUEBEST ‘MALE’ FRIENDSUnsurprisingly, his best pal, Kate Garraway, is one of them.‘The endless things she has to do for her family…’ he begins. ‘She still comes to work, is a brilliant broadcaster, shares joy and laughter…’The pair have known each other for 22 years. ‘She’s a fantastic mate,’ he concludes. ‘I’m very lucky to have her.’As she is you, Ben. It is nice to have male friends. I’m sure it is not just me who thinks they give you a different perspective on life. For years, my brother was the man I would call when life went wrong. Lately, it’s been ex-Blue Peter presenter, Tim Vincent. We met about a year ago through a mutual friend and I don’t think I’ve bored him (yet) with my constant dilemmas and chatter. Straight men…1 min

REGULARSSTART YOUR week with a smile1 HUNGRY BUNNIESIt was International Rabbit Day on 24 September–and the folks at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Brentwood, Essex, posted this cute snap of their rescue rabbits getting stuck into dinner! Clearly they are very sociable – so the sanctuary advised anyone thinking about getting a bunny to adopt more than one and remember a hutch is not enough space.2 Who wowed the crowd?Sculpting, sparkling frocks reign supreme, whether it’s Christmas or not! Reese Witherspoon, 46, opted for navy in Armani Privé, while Rebel Wilson, 42, chose an off-the-shoulder option from Jason Wu. Meanwhile, Sofia Vergara, 50, exudes Jessica Rabbit vibes in ruby red.These stars really know how to sparkle in their glittering gowns3 PARIS, CALLING!Who wouldn’t smile at this adorable throwback of fashion designer Victoria Beckham, on the old…3 min

SHOWBIZGemma’s wedding plans!Former TOWIE star Gemma Collins, 41, is engaged to businessman Rami Hawash for the second time – and has been talking about her upcoming ‘out of this world’ big day!As she and the father-of-two prepare to walk down the aisle, The GC revealed some details about the wedding day to Loose Women star Judi Love, as she appeared on the final episode of The Big Breakfast reboot recently.Having landed back from Mykonos, Gemma revealed that she has chosen a place, saying, ‘I’ve finally found the venue, I’m really excited. It is going to be magical. It’s going to be everything everyone is going to expect basically.’She added: ‘Every time I see Jen and Ben, I’m like, that is me and Rami all over. So I’m going to ring J-Lo and…2 min

ON THE COVER‘I wanted to prove the doubters wrong’We’ve seen Loose Woman Denise Welch ‘air her dirty linen’, as she puts it, many times on national TV – but in new show Unbreakable, we see her bare her soul as she faces a host of emotional, physical and mentally tough challenges alongside her husband, painter Lincoln Townley. Appearing with five other celebrity couples – including Strictly’s Shirley Ballas and her partner Danny Taylor, and Falklands survivor Simon Weston and his wife Lucy – all hoping to win the big prize at series’ end, mum-of-two Denise, 64, talks about her own experience, which confirmed what she already knew about her marriage, and saw old fears resurface…Does Unbreakable compare to anything else you’ve done?No! But we threw ourselves into it and had fun. I worried my kids would want to…5 min

ON THE COVER‘Kate and I? We’ve been through everything together…’Much-loved GMB host Ben Shephard – who also presents ITV’s Tipping Point and Ninja Warrior – has created a book from a passion project on social media. Humble Heroes: Inspirational Stories of Hope, Heart and Humanity, out now, began as a simple idea on Ben’s Instagram, intending to spread stories of joy and positivity. The response was phenomenal, and the book reflects some of those heartwarming stories. Here, Ben, 47 – who is married to Annie and has sons Sam, 15, and Jack, 17 – talks about his ‘shot of positivity’, working on a news programme during such momentous times and much more…Ben, these are extraordinary times for those working in news…It’s been an intense time since the Queen’s death. One we knew was coming but secretly hoped, somehow, would…5 min

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