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Autumn is heralded in for me by great TV… Obviously, being a co-presenter on best’s new pod/vodcast Suddenly Single: (youtube.com/@best_magazine_ uk,) one of my go-to shows is My Mum,Your Dad. Turn to page 12, where we have Clare’s take on fashion. I’m on the JD William’s website already! They know how to dress us over 50s for sure. Like me, when her personal world fell apart, Clare turned to the world of dating apps, but they left her feeling skeptical about her own judgement and she admits she always fails to see the red flags! Those of us now suddenly single, hear her – but the show is being watched by around 20 million, so it isn’t just us singletons who are fascinated by the world of later dating. As one friend said…

1 THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT Drusillas Park Zoo in East Sussex captured Mulan, its red panda, looking all kinds of adorable as she investigated this Halloween pumpkin! If you can’t wait for spooky season, book tickets now for Shriek Week! Running from 29 October to 3 November, see drusillas.co.uk/halloween-shriek-week-2024. 2 Who wowed the crowd? It was a night of dazzling bombshells at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards last week. Jennifer Aniston, 55, shimmered in a beaded number by Oscar de la Renta; Rita Ora, 33, went full-on Hollywood with a pink feathered piece by Tamara Ralph and Selena Gomez, 32, turned heads in a jewel halterneck gown by Ralph Lauren. The stars went full force with the glitz and glamour on the red carpet 3 A FAMILY AFFAIR Everyone’s favourite mother/son duo –…

They do say that a dog is man’s best friend, and in the case of James Middleton, the younger brother of the Princess of Wales – this couldn’t be more true. In a moving memoir – published this week, he has revealed how his beloved spaniel Ella saved him when his mental health issues led him to nearly succumb to his suicidal thoughts. In the frank and honest book James, 37, reveals how Ella, who died last year, was at his side during the pivotal events of his life – from his sister’s wedding to Prince William, to Christmases spent with Queen Elizabeth (who let Ella sleep in his bedroom at Sandringham). The spaniel even played matchmaker – bounding up to his now his wife Alizée Thevenet, 35, with whom he shares a…

It was the split that shocked the nation when, after 14 years of marriage and 27 years together, TV’s golden couple – Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes – announced that they were divorcing in May this year… But perhaps even more shocking – especially to Loose Women anchor Ruth – is how quickly Eamonn seems to have moved on… He’s been busy romancing his new girlfriend Katie Alexander, 42, and the pair were recently spotted together enjoying a sunshine break. Eamonn, 64, didn’t seem to mind who saw him indulging in public displays of affection with his new beau – who he reportedly started messaging nine years ago, after she commented on his Instagram photo – and was even spotted in public patting her bottom! Though Ruth, also 64, is yet to officially…

Since she shot to fame on The Cruise in the Nineties, Jane McDonald has become one of the UK’s national treasures. A singer, presenter, former Loose Woman and Celebrity Gogglebox-er (which she appears on with her best pal, Sue Ravey) she certainly keeps busy. But Jane, 61, has undergone dark times, including the death of her fiancé, Eddie Rothe in 2021. After he died she wrote a song called Let The Light In, about overcoming darkness, which is also the theme of her brand-new book. Hi Jane! How are you? I’m good – I’m at home in gorgeous Yorkshire – the weather’s a bit hit and miss – it’s not a ‘pegging out’ day as we say! What gave you the inspiration for your book Let the Light In? I didn’t get any! I never…

If you’re watching My Mum,Your Dad and it’s given you the confidence to consider dating again, then we’ve got the perfect fashion inspo for you! Contestant Clare has teamed up with JD Williams to share perfect outfits for a coffee shop catch-up or an evening out dancing. We’ve included high street steals to create winning looks, whatever the occasion! CLARE SAYS “I always go for something structured and elegant, although comfort is a must. The blazer and denim combo is pretty much my daily uniform, so it was an easy choice for me when looking for a perfect day-date outfit. It’s just one of those looks that works every time.” CLARE SAYS “My evening style is basically just a more daring version of what I wear during the day. I like to ramp it…