'I've lost my muffin top!' Liz McClarnon shows off her new figure after shedding a stone on strict six-week fitness regime

By Sarah BullShedding the weight: Liz McClarnon has posed in a tight leather bodysuit for Closer magazine after losing a stone through a strict six-week fitness regimeShe was once a self-confessed exercise phobe who would do anything to get out of going to the gym.But now former Atomic Kitten star Liz McClarnon has posed for a sexy photoshoot to show off her new figure after losing a stone on a strict six-week fitness regime.The 29-year-old star, who poses in a sexy leather bodysuit for Closer magazine, says she is delighted with the results, especially the fact she no longer has a 'muffin top' - the name given when a band of fat spills over the top of a pair of tight trousers.Liz, who has gone from a size 10 to a tiny 8, said: 'Losing that...

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Cheryl Cole's £3m U.S. deal as singer signs up for American X Factor launch

By Sara NathanBye bye: Cheryl Cole is set to join Simon Cowell on the panel of the U.S., version of the X Factor in a multi-million pound move statesideOne of her acts was sent home this weekend, but it seems Cheryl Cole still has something to celebrate.The 27-year-old has discovered that she’s landed a place on the judging panel of the U.S. version of The X Factor, according to a source, in a deal worth up to £3million.An insider had already suggested that Cole was a ‘good bet’ to join Simon Cowell on the show next year.But on Saturday night, Mrs Cole was officially offered the job, the source said, only a week after executives from U.S. television network Fox flew in to watch the ITV talent show - and the judge - in action.Cowell, 51, last...

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Hugs for Mummy: Emotional family reunion for Gillian McKeith and her daughters after she is finally voted off I'm A Celebrity

By Sarah BullHappy families: I'm A Celebrity contestant Gillian McKeith is reunited with her daughters Skyler and Afton in AustraliaAfter 17 days of moaning and annoying her campmates with her refusal to take part in trials, Gillian McKeith's time in the jungle has finally come to an end.The nutritionist survived the jungle for over two weeks, but caused controversy with her frequent 'fainting', which was deemed 'fake' by many viewers and some of her fellow celebrities.And Gillian said she was thrilled to be out of the camp, telling Ant and Dec: 'I'm so happy, I'm so happy I cannot tell you! I'm the happiest person alive.'The 51-year-old was reunited with her daughters Skylar, 16, and Aston, 10, who flew in last week pleading for their mother's...

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'My Katie still loves me': X Factor star Waissel's sex scandal grandmother speaks out as she insists 'it's a free world'

By Daily Mail ReporterKatie Waissel's 'high class escort' grandmother has spoken out, insisting she has done nothing wrong by sleeping with clients for £250 an hour.Sheila Vogel, who turns 82 next month, said her granddaughter was 'very upset' when the revelations about her grandma's private life were first printed, but has now started to accept it.In an exclusive interview with new! magazine, Sheila said: 'I haven’t done anything wrong. It’s a free world and I haven’t killed anybody. I’m just trying to make a living.We are family: Katie Waissel with her grandmother Sheila Vogel. Sheila revealed she has spoken to Katie, but it will take some time for her to come around'Katie was very upset at first. We spoke on the phone but she wouldn’t let...

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Caught out: Jennifer Metcalfe pulled over by police looking less than glamorous

By Sarah FitzmauriceHer on screen character Mercedes is no stranger to run-ins with police.But Jennifer Metcalfe found herself pulled over by the boys in blue for real yesterday.The 27-year-old Hollyoaks actress was driving her white Audi around Liverpool when she was told to stop at the side of the road. Brush with the law: Jennifer Metcalfe is pulled over by police in Liverpool After a brief conversation with police, the soap star was sent on her way, but not before she had caught the attention of passers by on the busy street. As the brunette got back into her car to drive away, plenty of people had taken time out from their Christmas shopping to have a nosy, but the star looked almost unrecognisable in her scruffy outfit and no makeup.Dressed...

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X Factor 2010: Katie Waissel gets the boot... shortly followed by Wagner as judges decide to save Mary Byrne in double eviction night

By Chris Johnson-Show's two most controversial contestants sent packing -Cowell's relief as attempts to 'derail' show with a Wagner win fail -Rebecca, Cher, Matt, One Direction and Mary gear up for semi-finalsDream is over: Wagner and Katie Waissel were booted off the X Factor tonight, missing out on a place in the semi-finals. Katie was the first to go, followed by Wagner after he faced Mary Byrne in the sing-offKatie Waissel and Wagner have been dramatically booted off the X Factor in tonight's double eviction show.Katie was first to go after receiving the least number of votes before Wager and Mary Byrne faced the sing-off.The judges then chose to send the 54-year-old Brazilian home, with Louis, Dannii and Cheryl sealing his fate.Simon Cowell...

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Kim Kardashian plays dead in a coffin as stars leave the web until $1m is raised for charity

By Daily Mail ReporterFundraiser: Kim Kardashian poses dead in a coffin as she promotes the Digital Life Sacrifice, organised by Alicia Keys' Keep A Child Alive charity for World AIDS Day Lying on her back in a coffin, Kim Kardashian plays dead in a new advert.The reality star is promoting an internet campaign in which stars including Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake and Usher will quit social networking sites to raise money for charity.In an unusual initiative, a host of celebrities will log off and not sign back in until $1 million (£640,000) has been raised.The Digital Life Sacrifice is being organised by Alicia Keys' Keep A Child Alive charity for World AIDS Day on Tuesday.Jennifer Hudson, Ryan Seacrest, Elijah Wood, Serena Williams and Swizz...

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