TOWIE's appear in a fantasy world of giant cupcakes for Children In Need

How sweet! TOWIE's Lydia Bright is among the stars who appear in a fantasy world of giant cupcakes for Children In Need

By Marcus Barnes

Last updated at 9:44 AM on 3rd November 2011


Some of the country's more familiar female stars have banded together for a colourful campaign as part of this year's Children In Need.

Elen Rivas, Jo Whiley, Kristina Rihanoff, Gemma Atkinson, Alesha Dixon and Lydia Bright appear in a bright, bold fantasy world entitled The Land Of Cake Believe to aid the charity's forthcoming appeal.

The stars pose with large cakes, gingerbread men and lollipops for the special shoot.

A hole lot of fun: Lydia Bright parks her backside inside a doughnut in her shoot for Children In Need's Land Of Cake Belief campaign

Lydia Bright from The Only Way Is Essex poses in a tiny green spotted top with even smaller blue shorts, yellow sock and red heels - her backside sunk into a doughnut and gingerbread replicas of Pudsey Bear at her feet.

 

While Alesha Dixon sits on a swing made from a large candy cane, wearing a silky pink dress with matching heels that have cakes on the end of them.
Former Hollyoaks star Gemma Atkinson perches herself on a giant cupcake pretending to eat a giant Smartie.

Smartie pants: Former Hollyoaks star Gemma Atkinson puts a huge sweet to her mouth

She wears a glittering red and pink dress, her heels decorated with teddy bears.

Elen Rivas beams as she places a cherry on top of a cupcake in her shot - she wears a blue dress with cherries in her hair.

Kristina Rihanoff plays hostess, carrying her cake with hand - she's the only participant whose outfit is a perfect match for the cake she's posing with.

Highs and lows: Alesha Dixon plays on a swing while Elen Rivas ascends a mini ladder in their fantasy shoots

At your service: Kristina Rihanoff wears a dress that matches her cupcake

Jo Whiley plays it simple, opting to pretend to take a bite from her huge gingerbread Pudsey.

The ladies are helping to promote Children In Need's campaign to encourage the people of Britain to bake goodies and raise funds for this year's appeal.

Many of the sweets and treats in the shoot are giant versions of Asda’s Children in Need baking goodies.

Taking a bite: Jo Whiley goes for Pudsey's head in her shot

This year marks Asda’s eleventh year as BBC Children in Need’s fundraising partner, selling exclusive baking ingredients, Pudsey and Blush products, T-shirts and many more Pudsey goodies to help raise much needed funds.

Asda is aiming to raise a whopping £1.75million this year to support the appeal.

Meanwhile One Direction and Susan Boyle have recently been confirmed to perform at this year's Children In Need.

Model behaviour: Elen and Lydia model Children In Need items that are available from Asda

The X Factor group will open the appeal night programme with their new single Gotta Be You, while Miss Boyle will sing a track from her forthcoming album Someone To Watch Over Me.

They will be joined by JLS, Westlife and The Children in Need Collective, who will play this year's Children In Need single Teardrop.

The Collective includes Gary Barlow, Ed Sheeran, Ms Dynamite, Labrinth and Tulisa Contostavlos.

The show, which is broadcast live on BBC One on November 18, will also include appeal films from Kylie Minogue, Jessie J and Cheryl Cole and Sir Terry Wogan, Tess Daly, Fearne Cotton and Alesha Dixon will be presenting.

Bags of appeal: Gemma Atkinson and Alesha Dixon also wear items on behalf of the charity

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Rochelle Wiseman dons a bloodied dress for her Halloween outing

Been through the wars Rochelle? Miss Wiseman dons a bloodied dress for her Halloween outing

By Holly Thomas

Last updated at 6:24 PM on 31st October 2011


She had left band mate Vanessa White's birthday party looking a little worse for wear the previous night.

But Rochelle Wiseman's sleepy eyes on Saturday were nothing compared to her ravaged appearance the following evening.

In fairness however, the effect was intentional, as the Saturdays star had dolled herself up in deliberately gory fashion for the Dolce Parties Halloween bash.

Been through the wars? Rochelle Wiseman rocked a 'bloodied' gingham dress for the Dolce parties Halloween event at the No5 Cavendish club last night

The 22-year-old arrived at Soho's No5 Cavendish club in a gingham dress spattered with fake blood, carrying a large teddy bear who also looked like it had been in the wars.


She complemented her dress with a sexy pair of knee-length white socks, which she teamed with high black heels.

To complete her child-like look, Rochelle made her cheeks rosy with circles of scarlet face paint, and curled her hair into long ringlets.

Quick recovery? Rochelle had looked tired when she left her Saturdays bandmate Vanessa White's birthday party the previous night

Last minute: Rochelle had originally planned to dress up as a murdered chef, but worried that the idea wasn't sexy enough

 

Though Rochelle's overall appearance was very effective, it appears that her costume was a last minute affair.

According to her Twitter page, the star had originally intend to dress up as a murdered chef', until her plans went awry.

'I bought my Halloween outfit today for a lil party with my girlies, but they are all dressed pretty hot and I'm gonna be covered in blood...' she wrote.

Finishing touch: Rochelle carried a teddy bear to complete her childlike look

'I'm going as 'hells kitchen' the murdered chef! Shock my outfit had something to do with food lol'

There were definitely a few doubts surfacing as the party drew closer however, as Rochelle later added: 'I bet everyone will be dressed up as playboy bunnies or hot devils and I'm a 'bloody chef' quite literally! Oh dear'

And it seems her dress rehearsal proved the final straw, as her final word on the idea was: 'Oh so the cook idea is no more it looked AWFUL!!!!!!'

Making an impression: Jessica Wright dressed up as a sexy cheerleader for the Dolce party- though her bloodied neck was a festive touch

Rochelle was probably relieved that she'd changed her outfit when she saw what a few other guests were wearing.

George Lineker's date for the evening was dressed in a saucy red silk ensemble, showcasing her long legs.

And TOWIE star Jessica Wright wore a pink cheerleader outfit, showing off her assets with a plunging neckline- making her appropriately bloodied neck all the more visible.

Bit sore? Jessica had a realistic-looking gash on her arm

Back from the grave? Mark Wright was a convincing zombie

Never one to miss a party, Jessica's brother Mark turned up as an ashen-faced zombie, with tawny gold highlights in his usually dark hair.

It'll be straight back to work for Rochelle today however, as the Saturdays start rehearsals for their upcoming All Fired Up tour which starts on December 2 in Bournemouth.

They are also getting prepared to release their third album, On Your Radar at the end of November.

Who's your friend? George Lineker's date wore a sexy red silk number

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Amy Childs face and body of new lingerie range Bra Queen

Amy Childs: I’m hiring a couple of bouncers

The Only Way Is Essex beauty
on her rise to stardom

Essex royalty .... Amy Childs looks stunning in a Bra Queen set

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By JENNA SLOAN

Published: 29th October 2011

THIS time last year barely anyone had heard of Amy Childs.

TOWIE wowie ... Amy Childs models Tesco's new Bra Queen undies

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But after she appeared in the hit ITV2 show The Only Way Is Essex, the beautician's career has gone stellar — so much so that she is now hiring her own SECURITY team.
This week The Sun reported how TOWIE sisters Sam and Billie Faiers were attacked by a girl gang on a night out in London.
Sam, 20, needed a brain scan and was left with two black eyes and a split nose after being kicked and punched unconscious and Billie was left with cuts and bruises.
Amy, 21, told The Sun: "I spoke to Billie and Sam and told them I was always there for them if they needed anything at all. They're fine, just a bit bruised at the moment.
"But it does make me worry for my own safety. Everyone sees us as celebrities now, even though we don't see ourselves like that. Billie and Sam certainly don't.

A bit of all white ... Amy Childs

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"We are in the public eye and even going out now I'm careful. I went to the Sugar Hut nightclub the other night and I did actually need security. I was with my mum and people were pulling at me and crowding round.
"You also have to be careful about the possibility of people spiking your drink. I don't put my drink down but with everyone calling you and pulling you it would be so easy for someone to put something in there.
"And you get girls who are like, 'Oh my God, look at the state of her, who does she think she is?' You get such jealous girls out there.
"It's so terrible that it's happened to Sam and Billie but for all of us it's a real wake-up call."
With her Bambi eyes and a figure to die for, it's no surprise Amy has been snapped up for a string of lucrative telly and modelling jobs.


She has just landed a deal to be the face and body of new lingerie range Bra Queen — designed for Tesco by Michelle Mone — and that's just the tip of the iceberg.
After quitting TOWIE in August, Amy went into the Celebrity Big Brother house, then landed her own reality show following her life.
She also has a calendar in the shops and her own clothing range — Amy Childs Collection — which was unveiled to the public for the first time yesterday and will be available on her website, amychildsofficial.co.uk, from Monday.

Bra-illiant photos ... Amy Childs sizzles in her lingerie

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As well as Big Brother, this year she was also approached to take part in I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!, Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing On Ice and she even featured in Vogue.
Amy said: "I pinch myself every day of my life with what's going on at the minute. A year ago I was filming for TOWIE and I wasn't in the Press at all. Now it's amazing but strange at the same time.
"I still can't believe all the attention or that people say I'm a celebrity. It's funny, people shout, 'There's Amy Childs'. People want autographs and pictures with me.
"And yesterday I launched my clothes on the catwalk at Britain's Next Top Model Live — who would have thought it?"
Behind the TOWIE fake tan and eyelashes is a woman with real drive. Amy said: "In the last year I really have become ambitious.
"When I was a beautician I wanted a nice life and a successful business but now it's a question of what I should bring out next. I'm always looking ahead — you have to — to have a good career.
"Since I was 14 I've worked in a beauty salon at the weekends. I loved it. Since I was seven I wanted to be a beautician. My mum's a hairdresser and she does old ladies' hair and I'd be going round to their houses too, painting their fingernails and toes green. I had such a passion for it so when I was 16 and left school I knew what I wanted to do.
"But you definitely have to work for it and now I call myself a businesswoman. I can't believe I'm opening a new beauty salon."
Some reports have predicted Amy will earn up to £10million from endorsements and TV shows in the next few years and she is shocked at her sudden increase in fortunes.

Happy times ... Faiers sisters before the attack

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She said: "Everyone would like to be a millionaire and you never know. I'm so enjoying what I'm doing at the minute but if I am a millionaire, oh my God, I'd be shocked. It would be amazing though."
Amy is also, of course, responsible for bringing the vajazzle — a bikini wax with added stick-on sparkles — to the nation's attention. She said: "When I go to Essex I get, 'Show us your vajazzle' all the time. The producers asked me what I did, I told them about the vajazzle and that was it.

Jazz'll do nicely ... Amy Childs in a scene from The Only Way Is Essex

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"I brought it into this country. A year ago no one knew what it was, now it's vajazzle this and vajazzle that."
Other expressions coined by Amy include 'well jel', or well jealous, a phrase that caught on immediately.
She said: "Jel was my word. I created it, it was my catchphrase.
"I said in one episode of TOWIE, 'Why are you getting so jel?' and that was it.
"That night my Twitter page went mad. I find it weird more than anything that people know what I've been saying. All I've done is appear in a TV show and it went massive for all of us." But instant fame can have its downsides. Amy has more than 588,000 followers on her Twitter page — and not all of them post supportive messages.

Bruised ... Billie and Sam Faiers after attack

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She said: "Around 95 per cent of people on Twitter are lovely but the other five per cent are terrible. I get stuff like, 'No one likes you' and that people hate me. At first I was like, 'Oh my God, why are these people writing these things, they don't even know me.'
"But now I get on with it — you have to laugh at it. I block everyone who sends abuse, it's the best way to do it." Amy's busy work diary has left little time for romance since she split with boyfriend Joe Hurlock, who she started dating after breaking up with fellow TOWIE star Kirk Norcross.
She said: "I want to get married and have children young but I have to find someone first.
"I haven't got a boyfriend but I've got to be single at the minute because I'm just so busy.
"I've not even got time for my mum and dad at the minute. I haven't even got time to see my little dog. But I've got loads of time ahead, I'm only 21.
"With me you never know what will come next."

X Factor rejects Amelia Lily and 2 Shoes get a taste of life as a VIP by partying with TOWIE cast

By Jessica Satherley

Last updated at 12:09 PM on 13th October 2011



They might have been booted offf The X Factor after the first live show, but Amelia Lilly and Essex twosome 2 Shoes wiped away their tears for a taste of the showbiz lifestyle last night.

Lucy Texeria, Charley Bird, Jonjo Kerr and James Michael were all joined by The Only Way Is Essex cast for a VIP night out in London.

The reality TV stars were celebrating the Just Dance 3 launch party at Il Bottaccio restaurant and were all smiles despite having their dreams shattered on Sunday night’s results' show.

I'm a VIP: X Factor reject Amelia Lily gets used to the showbiz lifestyle by partying with TOWIE cast members in London

Nice accessories: 2Shoes girls Miss Texeria and Miss Bird accessorised by holding onto Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore soft toy

Amelia looked every inch the rock star in a thigh-high, low cut black ensemble, boasting a Jolly Roger on her skirt alongside red peep-toe heels.

The 16-year-old, who wowed The X Factor judges with her first audition, was still sporting her candy floss pink hair that was part of her makeover for last Saturday night’s live show.

Essex bandmates Miss Texeria and Miss Bird posed in matching black outfits, fuchsia lipstick and accessorised by holding onto Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore soft toys.

While Jonjo and James Michael appeared to be consoling each other after their abrupt X Factor exits by giving each other a man-hug in front of the cameras.

Attack of the blondes: The Only Way Is Essex stars Lauren Pope, Lauren Goodger and Frankie Essex enjoy a night out in their mini dresses and heels

Here come the boys: TOWE's Joey Essex arrived in red statement shoes, while former X Factor winner Shayne Ward (right) followed the star's style by wearing a hat to the event

New best pals Lauren Goodger and Lauren Pope stepped out with their castmate Joey Essex, who wore red statement shoes alongside his all-black outfit.

And 26-year-old former X Factor winner Shayne Ward also joined in on the game launch and no doubt had a lot to chat about with the new generation of X Factor hopefuls.

Just Dance 3 follows on from the first two versions of the game released on the Wii, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 where players jump around in front of their screen to follow simple dance choreography moves.

But the new version tracks the player’s entire body movements as they perform their dance routine and a score tracker keeps a track of the score based on accuracy and rhythm.

Man-hug: Former X Factor hopefuls Jonjo (left) and James Michael (right) give each other a supportive hug at the Just Dance 3 launch after being axed from the competition

Guest list: Lucien Laviscount and actress Carley Stenson were also at the event to celebrate the game launch

Meanwhile, after the former X Factor finalists were booted from the show last weekend, 2 Shoes singer Charley Bird said she hopes it wasn’t her pregnancy that led to her demise.

The singer, who is five months pregnant, said it would be ‘really, really wrong’ if her pregnancy had been a factor in judge Tulisa’s decision to send her and her bandmate home.

She said on This Morning this week: ‘The whole way through I haven’t not done things, I’ve kept going through times that were really, really hard.

‘And I think if it was because of that then that’s really, really wrong.’

Waiting for a taxi: At the end of the night, Lauren Pope, Miss Goodger and Joey Essex waited on the street for a cab back to Essex

Home time: Once a black cab finally pulled up, the cast mates jumped in to go home

Take us back to Essex: Joey Essex gives photographers a thumbs up as he heads home for the night

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TOWIE's Lydia Bright talks body hang-ups as she strips off with Lucy Mecklenburgh

'If I left it for a week it would go flabby': TOWIE's Lydia Bright talks body hang-ups as she strips off with Lucy Mecklenburgh

By Georgina Littlejohn

Last updated at 2:37 PM on 20th September 2011


They stick to healthy and strict diets and are always seen working out or attending a tough boot camp.

But despite their regimented regime which gives them enviable figures, it would seem that not all girls from The Only Way Is Essex are happy with their bodies.

Take Lydia Bright and Lucy Mecklenburgh for example, who bravely stripped off for the cameras while discussing their body hang ups.

'I have to work hardest on my stomach': TOWIE's Lydia Bright strips off as she talks about what she likes and dislikes about her body

In a shoot and interview for heat magazine, the girls talk about what they dislike about their bodies and what they would change.

But they also spoke about the parts they do like, with Lydia saying she is happy with her derriere and Lucy reveals that she likes her boobs.

The girls were talking to the publication ahead of the first episode of the new and third series, which starts this Sunday on ITV2 at 10:15pm.

'My dad calls me Stumpy!' Lucky Mecklenburgh says she hates her short legs - but she likes her boobs

Lydia, 20, who stands at 5ft 5in and weighs between 8st 3lb and 8st 5lb, said it upsets her when people say she's too thin.

She added: 'I get quite a lot of negative press, but I really don’t think I am too thin.

Speaking about what she doesn't like about herself, she said: 'I have a permanent lump on my lip, and sometimes one eye looks smaller than the other.

Negative: Lydia says it upsets her when people say she's too skinny while Lucy wears heels to elongate her legs

'I have to work hardest on my stomach. If I left it for a week, it would go flabby.'

She said she envies Billie Faiers who has 'an amazing figure'.

Lydia added: She’s up there for my perfect figure. Chloe and Sam have great stomachs.'

Peachy: Lydia said she is happy with her bottom - and boyfriend James Argent likes it too

New love: But despite their passion for each other, Lucy won't let boyfriend Mario Falcone see her bottom

But unlike the very busty members of the cast, some of whom have had cosmetic surgery, Lydia said she is happy with her 32B bust - and her 'peachy' bottom.

She said: 'Big boobs wouldn’t suit me. I don’t even wear push-up bras.

'I’m lucky because my bum’s always been quite perky. James (Arg) says it’s peachy!'

Enviable: Lydia said her friend and cast mate Billie Faiers has the perfect figure

Lucy, on the other hand, says she hates her bottom and won't even let her beau Mario Falcone see it.

She said she is fairly confident naked and said: 'Generally, yes. Although I don’t like my boyfriend seeing my bum. I could tone it up a bit.'

Lucy said her biggest body hang up are her legs, which, in her opinion, are too short.

The full interview with Lydia and Lucy appears in this week's heat magazine, on sale now

The 19-year-old, who stands at 5ft 6ins and weighs just under 9st, said: 'My biggest body issue is my legs because they’re quite short. My dad calls me Stumpy! I wear heels quite a lot.

'I’d love Lydia’s long legs. We always say we should merge ourselves together - I’d get her legs and she could have my boobs.'

She also bemoaned her face and said it was too fat as she looks 'like a hamster' but said she likes her boobs as they are ' the right size for my body'.

And unlike her cast mates, she said she is against cosmetic surgery - for now.

She said: 'I’m quite against surgery. Well, I wouldn’t get anything done right now. It’s quite tempting in our situation, but I wouldn’t touch my face at this age.'

• The full interview with Lydia and Lucy, which also features Lauren Goodger and Maria Fowler, appears in this week’s heat magazine, on sale now

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Michelle Heaton and Angellica Bell's step out in very glamorous maternity fashion

Grecian goddess and lady of the lace: Michelle Heaton and Angellica Bell's step out in very glamorous maternity fashion

By Iona Kirby and Sarah Fitzmaurice

Last updated at 11:04 AM on 9th September 2011





Michelle Heaton and Angellica Bell both dazzled in white as they showed off their baby bumps at the Comfort Prima Awards tonight.

The pregnant pair opted for different style dresses but both looked glowing as they posed on the red carpet.

Michelle, 31, who is expecting her first child with husband Hugh Hanley, told the MailOnline that she loves being pregnant.

Pregnant pals: Michelle Heaton (L) and Angellica Bell are both expecting their first child

She said: 'I'm so excited. I'm five months pregnant and love it. I haven't felt bad or really suffered during my pregnancy.'

She added: 'I just hope my baby is healthy so I don't mind what it is. I would like one of each but we will see how this goes.'

She showed off her pregnancy curves in a clingy and short asymmetric dress and was extremely body confident despite her changing shape.

The Liberty X singer, who announced her pregnancy in June, said: 'I don't mind that my body has changed because a baby is growing inside me and that is amazing!'

Expecting: Michelle, pictured with husband Hugh Hanley said she is 'loving' being pregnant.

Meanwhile TV presenter Angellica opted for a demure long-sleeved lace dress to display her bump.

The 35-year-old kept comfortable by taking her shoes off for the event.

And she revealed that her baby was conceived with husband Michael Underwood when she returned from filming her show 71 Degrees North, which starts on Tuesday.

She told MailOnline: 'I hadn't spoken to Michael for a month and when I got back I couldn't wait to get my hands on him.'

She added: 'I'm six months pregnant. I'm really excited, it's so amazing to be pregnant at all.'

Also in attendance: TOWIE stars Lauren Goodger (L) and Lydia Bright were on the red carpet

Channel Four stars: Big Brother winner Josie Gibson and former model Katie Piper went for casual glamour

Unlike Michelle, Angellica has experienced some difficulty in her pregnancy. She said: 'It was really tough the first couple of weeks - the nausea kicked in. But now it's fine. I love it.'

And despite a battle of the bumps on the red carpet Michelle and Angellica are in fact firm friends, who have been turning to each other for advice. Angellica said: 'I'm talking to Michelle Heaton a lot about it.'

They were joined on the red carpet by a host of other female celebrites including Eastenders actress Michelle Collins, former Loose Woman Andrea McLean, Big Brother winner Josie Gibson, and TOWIE stars Lauren Goodger and Lydia Bright.

Lauren, 24, spoke to MailOnline about her recent split from fiancé Mark Wright.

Girl power: Michelle Collins (L) and Andrea McLean were also at the awards

The reality star said: 'I am enjoying being single. We have so much going on and I'm loving going out with my girls.'

And she hinted that the third series of her hit ITV2 show will be reflecting this ethos.

She said: 'The first season was me crying, the second series was Lydia crying. The third series is all about the girls.'

Josie Gibson said she was surprised at the reaction to her recent weight loss, telling MailOnline: 'I don't even feel like I have lost weight. I am still a size sixteen.

A touch of glamour: Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton (L) and Richard and Judy's daughter Chloe Madeley also attended the event

'I'm not on a diet but it does make me think I must have looked like an absolute heffer.'
She tucked into the food and wine on offer at the awards ceremony and said she is 'really happy now', despite describing her ex-boyfriend and fellow Big Brother housemate John-James Parton as 'a little p****.'
The Bristol-born reality star, 26, also confessed that ultimately she hopes to open a bar in her hometown.

Pink ladies: Hollyoaks star Gemma Merna (L) and Frank Lampard's former fiancée Elen Rives wore pink

And former model and TV presenter Katie Piper, told MailOnline of her joy following last week's fundraiser for her charity, The Katie Piper Foundation, especially after the event was attended by the likes of Simon Cowell.
She said: 'I'm so happy with how the foundation is going and last week was so great with Simon coming, and we raised so much money.'
The Katie: My Beautiful Friends star added: 'I've just signed a two year deal with Channel Four and I'm looking at launching my own beauty range now for camouflage make-up.'

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