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Best Magazine UK: Suddenly Single

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best magazine editor Siobhan Wykes talks to her celebrity mates about how it feels to be Suddenly Single - yet again - and her ongoing dating disasters, with expert advice on how to find the one.

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  • November 3 · 36 min

    Pat Sharp talks Fun House twins, Alan Partridge, I’m A Celebrity & 40 years of marriage to Monica

    At 22, Fun House legend Pat Sharp was already a familiar face when a DJ set in Norway changed his life. He fell for Monica, a former Miss Norway, at first sight. Her verdict? “He’s very pale” and “a bit scrawny”. Pat wrote hundreds of letters; Monica wrote none back. But two years later they were married — and 40 years on, he tells Siobhan Wykes the secret to making it last. Pat also talks about his love of American DJs, his friendship with Tony Blackburn and Diddy David Hamilton, and his admiration for Steve Coogan as Alan Partridge. Plus, the outrageous stories in his spoof autobiography — and the truth about his relationship with his Fun House co-stars, the twins. Chapters 00:00 Pat Sharp’s opening stories 01:30 Recording the radio and dreaming of becoming a DJ 02:15 How America shaped Pat’s radio style 🇺🇸 03:20 From Radio 1 to Fun House 05:20 Meeting Bananarama on Top of the Pops 06:30 Pat’s first date — and his best date 08:00 Meeting Monica in Norway 🇳🇴 11:30 The Fun House twins rumours 13:20 Pat’s advice for a lasting marriage ❤️ 15:20 Smoking, drinking and the eighties 17:00 Interviewing Duran Duran and the stars of the eighties 18:00 The radio show Pat missed school to hear 19:00 Pat’s first impressions of I’m a Celebrity 20:00 Fatima Whitbread and the cockroach trial 🪳 21:30 Jungle friendships, Mark Wright and family 22:30 Would Pat ever go on a dating app? 23:30 The letters and calls that won Monica over 25:00 Monica, EastEnders and learning English 26:30 The Suddenly Single honesty box 27:00 Alan Partridge, Take On Me and wedding songs 🎶 30:30 Romance, flirting and life in Norway 33:00 Pat Sharp’s final stories and sign-off Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmagazine/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmagofficial/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/bestmagofficial?lang=en BEST talks to smarter, sharper women. From financial tips and fashion advice to the latest celebrity stories, it’s a weekly date with your best mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 27 · 35 min

    Best’s Carol McGiffin talks Xmas, Denise Welch, Jane McDonald, Richard Madeley & marriage to Mark

    Best magazine's columnist Carol McGiffin talks about Christmas, New Year’s Eve oysters, bubbles and wine, taking the Joan Collins approach of 'if he dies, he dies' to her 44-year-old husband, Mark, her mate Denise Welch; Jane McDonald’s fans, and her South of France neighbours Richard and Judy … as well as her guide to being a good wife. Carol also explains why she prefers staying in with Mark, shares her thoughts on keeping a relationship on track, and talks about writing her second autobiography. Plus, she and Siobhan get into television opinions, celebrity crushes, slow mornings and the Suddenly Single honesty box. Chapters 00:00 Carol’s opening thoughts on relationships 01:00 Catching up and the Best Heroes night 03:00 Holidays, Greece and Mark’s crush on Lizzie Cundy 06:00 Carol’s TV plans and why she left television 09:00 Relationship advice for Siobhan 11:00 How Carol and Mark make it work ❤️ 13:00 Christmas plans and New Year’s Eve oysters 🦪 15:00 Champagne, rosé and romantic dates 🍾 17:00 Celebrity crushes and Denise Welch 19:00 Carol’s second autobiography 📚 22:00 Richard and Judy in the South of France 24:00 Joan Collins, slow mornings and being a good wife 26:00 Bordeaux, Frenchmen and the honesty box 🍷 32:00 Jane McDonald live and her devoted fans 🎤 33:00 Carol’s final relationship advice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmagazine/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmagofficial/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/bestmagofficial?lang=en BEST talks to smarter, sharper women. From financial tips and fashion advice to the latest celebrity stories, it’s a weekly date with your best mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 20 · 33 min

    Darren Day on Robbie Williams, Matthew Perry, His Five Fiancées and Hating the “I Don’t Do Family” Tag

    He keeps Matthew Perry’s autobiography on his bookshelf, wishes Elvis Presley had “a little more happiness in his life” and admits that his five fiancées earned him the “Lord of the Rings” reputation. Here, Million Dollar Quartet star Darren Day concludes our interview with an honest account of his memories, including “going cold turkey in front of a whole country” and Piers Morgan’s infamous (and ridiculous) headline: “Even his own mum hates him.” In part two of Darren’s chat, he talks about how Robbie Williams helped save his life, his recovery from addiction and the impact of Matthew Perry’s death. He also reflects on meeting his fiancée Sophie, the “I don’t do family” headline he says he never uttered, and the relationship regrets he still carries. Darren answers the Suddenly Single Honesty Box questions about dating, love and what he’d tell his younger self. 00:00 Robbie Williams’ offer of help 🤝 02:00 Rehab, recovery and how Robbie helped save his life 05:00 Relapse, sobriety and putting recovery first 🌱 06:00 Mental health, neurodivergence and creativity 07:00 What fame taught Darren about validation 🎭 08:00 How recovery changed what he looks for in a partner 09:00 Addiction, blackouts and psychotic episodes ⚠️ 11:00 Darren’s memories of losing time 11:30 Matthew Perry’s story and the danger of relapse 🕊️ 13:00 Going cold turkey on Celebrity Big Brother 14:00 Elvis Presley, fame and the headlines Darren feared 📰 15:30 Meeting Sophie after rehab 17:00 Sophie’s support and Darren’s “Lord of the Rings” reputation 💍 19:00 Darren’s best and worst dates 21:00 The Suddenly Single Honesty Box 🎤 23:00 The “I don’t do family” headline Darren says he never said 26:00 Regrets about past relationships 💔 27:30 What Darren would tell his younger self 29:00 Sophie, lasting love and Darren’s recovery ❤️ 30:30 ADHD medication and life on stage 31:30 Thanks for watching 👋 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmagazine/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmagofficial/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/bestmagofficial?lang=en BEST talks to smarter, sharper women. From financial tips and fashion advice to the latest celebrity stories, it’s a weekly date with your best mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 13 · 38 min

    From Joseph to Robbie Williams, ‘love rat’ Darren Day talks wine, women and 'copious’ drug use

    He didn’t find fame until 25, he hardly drank until he was 28 - but the night actor and singer Darren Day partied with the likes of Jonny Depp & Liam Gallager was the first time he took coke…and if it wasn’t for Robbie Williams intervention, the drugs would almost certainly have killed him…in fact, it bought him so low he tried to take his own life twice. Here’s Darren opens up about his Love Rat image, wine, women, songs, his endearing lack of confidence & constantly being mistaken for Jason Donovan… In Part One of this extraordinary two-part conversation, Darren takes us from life on an Essex building site to becoming an overnight West End sensation after landing the lead in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He reveals what it was really like to be thrust into fame, dating some of Britain’s biggest stars, partying with Hollywood royalty, and how one decision at a celebrity party changed the course of his life forever. With remarkable honesty, Darren reflects on the media’s infamous “Love Rat” label, the pressure of fame, crippling self-doubt, addiction, and the moment Robbie Williams stepped in to help save his life. This is a candid, funny and often heartbreaking conversation about celebrity, mental health, recovery and resilience. This is Part One of a two-part interview. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss Part Two. Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Darren’s return to the West End 🎭 01:00 Why Million Dollar Quartet means so much to him 🎶 04:00 From building sites to starring in Joseph ⭐ 08:00 Overnight fame changes everything 🤯 10:00 Dating Anna Friel and life in the spotlight ❤️ 12:00 Johnny Depp, Liam Gallagher & the party that changed his life 20:00 The first line of cocaine and losing his confidence 💔 22:00 Becoming Britain’s most famous “Love Rat” 📰 25:00 How cocaine became a daily addiction 27:00 Robbie Williams’ advice about ignoring the critics 💬 29:00 Fame, relationships and why celebrity changes everything 💕 31:00 Meeting Robbie Williams and an unlikely friendship 🤝 34:00 Marriage breakdown, ADHD and mental health 🧠 36:00 The desperate phone call that saved Darren’s life If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe and leave a comment. It really helps the channel grow and means we can keep bringing you honest conversations with fascinating guests. Follow Suddenly Single for new episodes every week. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmagazine/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmagofficial/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/bestmagofficial?lang=en BEST talks to smarter, sharper women. From financial tips and fashion advice to the latest celebrity stories, it’s a weekly date with your best mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 5 · 38 min

    Lizzie Cundy on dating disasters, Sarah Ferguson, Simon Cowell & why glamour never goes out of style

    Lizzie Cundy returns to Suddenly Single for a hilarious, honest and glamorous chat with Siobhan Wykes. From towering heels, fake tan and Korean beauty treatments to dating disasters, celebrity friendships and life after divorce, Lizzie shares why she’s still a romantic—and exactly what makes her run a mile on a first date. The conversation also turns to the Royal Family, where Lizzie gives her thoughts on Sarah Ferguson, Prince William and Prince Harry, explains why she believes Fergie deserves to tell her own story, and discusses the latest rumours surrounding Simon Cowell and the return of The X Factor. Along the way, there are stories about Bruno Tonioli, Ruth Langsford, Patsy Kensit, Mick Jagger, Shayne Ward, Christmas in Barbados and plenty of laughs. In this episode: * Why Lizzie refuses to wear flat shoes * Her surprising dating deal breakers * The man who ate cornflakes in bed… * Why she prefers meeting men the old-fashioned way * Sarah Ferguson and whether she’ll ever tell her side of the story * Simon Cowell, X Factor rumours and Bruno Tonioli * Korean skincare, facelifts and beauty secrets * The Suddenly Single Honesty Box of Truth If you enjoy celebrity interviews, honest conversations about dating after divorce and behind-the-scenes stories from the worlds of television and royalty, don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a comment. #SuddenlySingle #LizzieCundy #Dating #SarahFerguson #SimonCowell #XFactor #Royals #celebrityinterviews Chapters 00:00 Welcome back, Lizzie Cundy 👠 01:00 High heels, fake tan and glamour secrets ✨ 03:20 Korean skincare and facelift plans 🇰🇷 05:00 Dating after divorce and the cornflakes deal breaker 🥣 07:00 Why Lizzie refuses to use dating apps ❤️ 10:00 Blind date disasters and what her sons taught her 😂 13:00 Sarah Ferguson, friendship and telling her side of the story 👑 18:00 William, Harry and famous family fallouts 👑 20:00 Simon Cowell, X Factor and Bruno Tonioli 🎤 25:00 Celebrity crushes and Christmas in Barbados 🌴 28:00 The Honesty Box of Truth 📦 29:00 Fate, dating apps and first impressions 💘 31:00 Makeup, confidence and life lessons from her mum 💄 32:30 Lizzie’s ultimate dating deal breakers 🚩 34:00 Why she’d never join Real Housewives of London 🍸 36:00 Final thoughts and what’s next ❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmagazine/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmagofficial/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/bestmagofficial?lang=en BEST talks to smarter, sharper women. From financial tips and fashion advice to the latest celebrity stories, it’s a weekly date with your best mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 29 · 36 min

    Juliet Mayhew opens up her heart, her home and the truth about those Real Housewives of London rows

    Real Housewives’ of London Juliet Mayhew opens up about life on and off camera, from her 20-year marriage to Anthony ‘Tiggy’ Mayhew to the reality-TV rows that require “crocodile hide”. She reveals why modern dating would terrify her, and how her ‘Shakesperian’ family keeps her grounded. Juliet also talks treatments, make-up, solo trips, her Aussie soul and British heart, and admits a Housewives finally is far scarier than performing on the WestEnd stage and why Portia the dog is the real queen at home…. In this candid conversation with Siobhan Wykes, Juliet shares the extraordinary story of how she first met her husband, why he knew she was “the one” long before they officially met, and how heartbreak with a former fiancé unexpectedly led her to lasting happiness. She reflects on the challenges of balancing family life with reality television, why her children always come first, and the advice that helped her survive the emotional rollercoaster of filming. Juliet also reveals the three qualities she believes every successful relationship needs, why transparency is essential, and the dating red flags she’d tell every newly single woman to watch out for. She discusses life behind the scenes of The Real Housewives of London, watching herself back on television, coping with public confrontations, rebuilding friendships after filming, and why she’s learned not to explain herself when accusations fly. The conversation also covers beauty treatments, confidence, career failures, travelling alone, her love of Australia and Britain, life as an actress before marriage, and why independence has helped keep her marriage strong. Plus, Juliet takes on the Suddenly Single Honesty Box, revealing everything from her guilty pleasures to her dream date, favourite parties and why she’d happily go to the theatre on her own. SS Juliet Mayhew SW EDIT.docx ⸻ Chapters 00:00 Meet Real Housewife Juliet Mayhew 👋 01:05 Life off-camera: wife, mother and actress 03:20 The story behind “Tiggy” and their 20-year marriage ❤️ 04:15 How Anthony knew Juliet was “the woman I’m gonna marry” 06:10 Heartbreak, rejection and finding each other 💔 09:35 From actress to wife and mother — finding her identity 11:20 Would modern dating terrify Juliet? Dating apps and red flags 📱 13:15 Trust, respect, chemistry and the secrets to lasting love 14:25 Watching Housewives back — and growing a “crocodile hide” 🐊 16:20 Housewives rows, accusations and behind-the-scenes tension 18:10 Amanda, friendship and navigating the group dynamics 19:35 Portia the dog: the real queen of the Mayhew household 🐶 21:15 Housewives dinners are scarier than performing with an orchestra 22:10 Failure, insecurity and becoming the best version of yourself 23:40 Beauty treatments, make-up and being camera-ready ✨ 25:00 Being recognised everywhere from Paris to Selfridges 26:25 The Suddenly Single Honesty Box 🎲 29:10 Solo trips, independence and keeping marriage alive ✈️ 31:15 The one thing women need when starting again ❤️ 32:20 Aussie soul, British heart 🇦🇺🇬🇧 33:40 Goodbye Juliet — and what’s next Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmagazine/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmagofficial/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/bestmagofficial?lang=en BEST talks to smarter, sharper women. From financial tips and fashion advice to the latest celebrity stories, it’s a weekly date with your best mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 22 · 35 min

    From our TV screens to panto season fav, Sam Kane tells the truth about marriage to Linda Lusardi

    He’s been married for 28 years to one of the most successful Page 3 girls of all time, Linda Lusardi. Now both actors and panto season favourites, Sam opens up about their marriage, before he is joined by his wife to set the record straight on love, life – and the reason for their firm belief in psychic mediums. Sam reflects on growing up as the youngest of eight children in Liverpool, his early love of music, and the unlikely story of how his dad nearly became The Beatles’ driver. He shares how a packed audition at Pineapple Studios landed him his first musical role, before a successful career in Brookside, Coronation Street and Emmerdale. He also reveals the heartbreaking moment his mother died while he and Linda were on honeymoon, why family has always come first, and how the couple first met during a pantomime that changed both of their lives. The conversation turns to their remarkably strong marriage, why Sam believes no one ever really wins an argument, and the secret to staying happily together after nearly three decades. He also speaks candidly about playing controversial roles, the homophobic abuse he received after Brookside, and why taking on one of Coronation Street’s most notorious storylines was a risk worth taking. In one of the episode’s most emotional moments, Sam relives the terrifying experience of nearly losing Linda to Covid. He describes believing she had died in hospital, the extraordinary nurse who reunited them, and why that experience strengthened their shared belief in spirituality, psychic medium June Field and the possibility of life beyond death. Linda then joins the conversation for the Suddenly Single Honesty Box, where the couple reveal the secrets behind their enduring relationship, dating before apps, whether they’ve ever checked each other’s phones, their funniest dating disasters, favourite memories together, and why companionship becomes even more important than passion as the years go by. They also chat about family life, starring in separate pantomimes, their talented son Jack’s success in Miss Saigon, and why, after 28 years together, they’re still each other’s favourite person. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Suddenly Single with Sam Kane 🎭 01:00 Growing up in Liverpool with seven siblings 02:10 Music, The Cavern Club & almost becoming a Beatle family 🎸 03:00 First auditions, musicals & breaking into showbusiness 03:40 Brookside, Linda Lusardi & an unforgettable honeymoon 05:10 How Sam and Linda first met in panto ❤️ 06:20 Playing soap villains & handling public backlash 08:20 Why working together kept their family together 09:10 The secret to 28 years of marriage 💕 10:00 Should couples fight harder to save relationships? 11:20 The terrifying moment Sam thought Linda had died 💔 13:30 Psychic mediums, spirituality & life after death ✨ 18:00 Chivalry, dating & modern relationships 19:40 The Suddenly Single Honesty Box 📦 21:30 Have they ever checked each other’s phones? 📱 23:20 Wedding day confessions & hilarious stories 😂 26:00 Passion or companionship? 27:00 Their best ever date ❤️ 30:00 Panto season, family life & Jack in Miss Saigon 🎭 33:00 Final thoughts & goodbye 👋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 15 · 38 min

    Real Housewives of London star Amanda Cronin talks dates, drugs, divorce & why glamour matters

    With four weddings and four divorces under her belt, Real Housewives of London star Amanda Cronin is aiming to be the next Elizabeth Taylor. Here, she tells us about her life – from her own glamorous granny to her “disappointing” divorces, giving up booze, sleeping pills and Xanax, and finally finding her peace in the church, as well as why lunch is the better choice for a first date. In this candid conversation with Siobhan Wykes, Amanda opens up about rebuilding her life after divorce, why she stepped away from relationships to discover who she was without a man, and the surprising role faith has played in her recovery. She shares the terrifying melanoma diagnosis that changed her outlook forever, her honest views on cosmetic surgery, Ozempic, ageing and why looking glamorous is about self-worth rather than vanity. Amanda also reveals why she’ll never use dating apps, what she really looks for in a man, her daughter’s brilliant first-date advice, behind-the-scenes stories from The Real Housewives of London, and why every woman should invest in herself before anyone else. Chapters 00:00 Welcome – Meet Amanda Cronin 01:00 Four marriages, four divorces & reinventing herself 💔 03:00 Quitting alcohol, Xanax & sleeping pills 🍸 05:00 Finding faith after divorce 06:45 Modelling, cosmetic surgery & ageing confidently ✨ 08:00 Ozempic, weight loss & changing her relationship with alcohol 10:50 Dating after divorce – why she’s never used dating apps ❤️ 14:00 Where to actually meet men 15:20 Why glamour boosts confidence after heartbreak 💄 16:45 Walking, wellness & mental health 🌿 18:00 The melanoma diagnosis that changed everything 20:00 Her daughter’s brilliant first-date advice: choose lunch, not dinner ☀️ 21:00 Behind the scenes of The Real Housewives of London 📺 23:30 Caviar, friendships & reality TV drama 25:20 Building her luxury skincare brand after divorce ✨ 28:00 Why women should invest in themselves first 💪 30:45 The Suddenly Single Honesty Box – dating dealbreakers, who pays & the perfect man 😂 34:45 DJing, daily routine & quick-fire questions 37:00 Like & Subscribe 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmagazine/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmagofficial/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/bestmagofficial?lang=en BEST talks to smarter, sharper women. From financial tips and fashion advice to the latest celebrity stories, it’s a weekly date with your best mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 8 · 33 min

    Journalist Andrew Pierce on Harry & Meghan, William, Elton John and other famous family fallouts

    Elton John? He won’t act as a cash machine for Prince Harry or Liz Hurley. William? Apoplectic probably sums up his mood – not least because he’s fiercely protective of his wife. Joan Collins? Still a head turner. Feisty, fearless opinions from TV broadcaster and former Daily Mail columnist Andrew Pierce on royal relationships, celeb friendships, and what really goes on behind his own closed doors…In this episode of Suddenly Single, Andrew and Siobhan Wykes get into the latest twists in the Harry and Meghan saga – from their surprise return to Britain and the speculation over Harry’s US visa, to the reported fury of Prince William and the future of the Sussexes’ royal status.They discuss Harry’s court battles, Meghan’s rumoured move into The Gentlemen, their new life in Portugal and whether the couple are giving Britain one last chance. Andrew also shares his views on Camilla, Princess Anne, Diana and the ever-changing dynamics of the Royal Family.Away from the royals, Andrew reveals what it’s like holidaying with Dame Joan Collins, recalls an unforgettable encounter with Elton John, and talks about his forthcoming second book, which will continue his search for his birth father through DNA testing.And then there’s the personal stuff… Andrew lifts the lid on his 16-year relationship with Russell in the Suddenly Single Honesty Box – covering separate bedrooms, celebrity crushes, their wedding at The Ritz, and whether companionship beats passion.⏱ CHAPTERS00:00 Harry & Meghan return to Britain 👑01:00 Private jets, jam and publicity02:00 Harry’s visa and the drugs controversy 📄03:00 Why William is reportedly furious04:00 Diana, the Queen and family tensions 👑06:00 Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and royal titles07:00 Meghan and The Gentlemen 🎬08:00 Portugal, property and the Sussexes’ finances10:00 Is this Harry & Meghan’s last chance? 💔11:30 Andrew’s South of France escape with Joan Collins 🌴13:00 Elton John, celebrity parties and court costs14:30 Harry’s Daily Mail court case ⚖️16:00 Portugal and the future of the Royal Family17:30 Nature, nurture and Andrew’s search for his birth father 🧬23:30 Andrew’s new Finding Margaret book26:30 Andrew & Russell: 16 years together ❤️28:00 Separate bedrooms and the secrets of long relationships29:30 Roger Federer, The Ritz and their best day ever 🎾31:00 Passion or companionship? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmagazine/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmagofficial/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/bestmagofficial?lang=en BEST talks to smarter, sharper women. From financial tips and fashion advice to the latest celebrity stories, it’s a weekly date with your best mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 1 · 36 min

    Bucks Fizz’s Jay Aston talks Winning Eurovision with Making Your Mind Up, Love & Life Lessons

    Best known as the youngest member of Bucks Fizz, Jay Aston talks about her days in the band alongside Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and Bobby G, the infamous coach crash that changed all their lives, being single until her late 30s, believing The Land of Make Believe is a place we would all be happier to live in – and why she’s finally singing with Cheryl Baker again… Jay was just 19 when Bucks Fizz won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1981 with Making Your Mind Up, complete with one of the most memorable costume reveals in Eurovision history. What followed was extraordinary: number-one singles, millions of records sold and international fame – but behind the smiles and sequins, life looked very different. Jay tells Siobhan about the devastating 1984 coach crash that left bandmate Mike Nolan fighting for his life and ultimately contributed to her decision to walk away from Bucks Fizz. She reveals how, at just 23, she found herself caught up in 13 lawsuits, lost her home and discovered just how little money the band members were actually making from their huge record sales. She also opens up about her life away from the spotlight: meeting her husband David in her 30s, his wonderfully low-key proposal, why their marriage has lasted and why romance for them can be as simple as walking the dogs or sitting together with a glass of wine. Jay also speaks candidly about her 2018 mouth cancer diagnosis, the subtle warning sign on her tongue that eventually led to major surgery, and why the experience changed the way she thinks about health, ageing, Botox and cosmetic treatments. Plus, Jay reveals how a phone call from Cheryl brought her back to The Fizz, whether her daughter might follow her into showbusiness, the £20 stage costume that almost launched a Topshop fashion career, and the piece of advice she has carried with her since childhood: take risks, because chances are you’ll never regret them. And, of course, Jay takes on the Suddenly Single Honesty Box of Truth – from Eurovision versus Top of the Pops to her favourite Bucks Fizz song and the career moment she would most love to experience all over again. Like and subscribe to Suddenly Single for more candid conversations about love, loss, reinvention and the unexpected turns life can take. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Introducing Jay Aston ✨ 00:45 – The Audition That Changed Everything 03:05 – The Story Behind Those Famous Rip-Off Skirts 💃 04:35 – Bucks Fizz: From Eurovision to Global Success 06:05 – Dating as a Young Pop Star ❤️ 06:50 – The Terrifying Bucks Fizz Coach Crash 08:15 – Why Jay Walked Away From the Band 10:05 – Finding Love Later in Life 11:10 – How Jay Met Her Husband David ❤️ 13:15 – Will Jay’s Daughter Follow Her Into Music? 15:20 – Botox, Fillers and Growing Older 16:30 – Jay’s Mouth Cancer Diagnosis 18:00 – Losing Part of Her Tongue to Cancer 19:35 – The Phone Call That Brought Jay Back to The Fizz 22:00 – The Truth About Why Jay Left Bucks Fizz 23:05 – How Little Bucks Fizz Actually Earned 😲 25:25 – The Suddenly Single Honesty Box 📦 28:00 – The £20 Outfit That Led to a Topshop Offer 32:00 – Jay’s Secret to a Lasting Marriage ❤️ 34:15 – The Career Moment Jay Would Relive 🏆 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmagazine/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmagofficial/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/bestmagofficial?lang=en BEST talks to smarter, sharper women. From financial tips and fashion advice to the latest celebrity stories, it’s a weekly date with your best mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 25 · 40 min

    Loose Women’s Janet Street-Porter talks love, five marriages, Elton John & regretting nothing

    Fearless newspaper editor, TV producer, and now the feistiest woman left on the Loose Women panel, Janet Street-Porter talks frankly about her five marriages, the seven-year itch, cheating regrets and why jealousy should never eat you up. She also hilariously admits she learnt nothing about relationships from her mum, who once told TV presenter Russell Harty, ‘I don’t know what TV people see in Janet!’ In this brilliantly candid episode of Suddenly Single, Janet Street-Porter looks back at the love, marriage, divorce and heartbreak that have shaped her extraordinary life. From marrying her first husband, photographer Tim Street-Porter, at just 20 to admitting her own infidelity and revealing why she believes she saved the best husband until last, Janet holds very little back. The Loose Women star also talks about putting her career before relationships, why she never wanted children, her complicated relationship with her mother, and the tragic circumstances surrounding the breakdown of one of her marriages. She shares her refreshingly practical attitude towards ex-husbands, jealousy, anger and moving on after a relationship ends. Janet also reveals why she has never tried dating apps, how she met her current husband Peter, what she really thinks about separate bedrooms, and why curiosity and independence have kept her moving forward throughout her life. Plus, there are stories from Janet’s incredible career in British television, newspapers and magazines, her love of London, art and opera, her Off the Leash tour and even a fabulous endorsement from Elton John: “The bitch is back!” And stay to the end as Janet takes on the Suddenly Single Honesty Box, answering quick-fire questions about passion, kissing, snoring, saying sorry, checking a partner’s phone and the realities of long-term relationships. Suddenly Single is the podcast about starting again after love, heartbreak and divorce, featuring honest conversations with famous faces about relationships, dating, break-ups and finding happiness again. If you enjoyed our conversation with Janet Street-Porter, please like, comment and subscribe to Suddenly Single for more revealing celebrity interviews and relationship stories. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Meet Janet Street-Porter 👋 00:15 - Five Marriages 💍 01:21 - Dumping Her Fiancé 02:24 - Affairs & Regrets 💔 03:19 - The Party Years 🥂 03:59 - Growing Up Bolshy 04:57 - London & Soho 05:39 - When the Dog Comes First 🐶 06:33 - Best Husband Last? ❤️ 07:23 - Fear of Being Alone 08:08 - Career Comes First 💼 08:52 - Janet’s Daily Rituals 09:44 - Self-Help Is Rubbish! 🙄 10:47 - Boxing & Keeping Fit 11:27 - Marriage & Tragic Loss 💔 12:45 - Affairs & Heartbreak 13:56 - Don’t Let Jealousy Win 👊 15:02 - Janet & Her Mum 16:04 - Why She Never Had Kids 16:47 - Friendship Matters ❤️ 17:34 - “The Bitch Is Back!” 🔥 18:29 - Ageing Her Way 19:16 - Growing Up in the ’50s 20:00 - Advice to Her 19-Year-Old Self 💡 21:05 - Are Screens Making Us Lonely? 📱 21:37 - Dating Apps? No Thanks! 22:36 - Janet’s Love of Opera 23:55 - The Honesty Box! ❤️‍🔥 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 18 · 18 min

    Remembering Ann Widdecombe: In Her Own Words

    Following the tragic death of Ann Widdecombe, we wanted to revisit one of our favourite conversations with her and remember the woman we were lucky enough to know. Ann was unmistakably herself: fiercely independent, formidable, funny and never afraid to say exactly what she thought. She became a much-loved columnist for Best, bringing her razor-sharp wit and wonderfully dry sense of humour to everything she wrote. In this conversation, Ann reflects on a life lived firmly on her own terms. She talks about why she never regretted being single, the companionship of her beloved cat Aloysius, the faith that shaped her life, caring for her mother, and some of the more unexpected adventures that came her way – from Strictly Come Dancing with Anton Du Beke to Celebrity Big Brother. There are stories here that make us smile, and moments that feel especially poignant now. So this week, we’re remembering Ann as we knew her: strong, funny, forthright and completely unforgettable. CHAPTERS 00:00 Remembering Ann Widdecombe 02:05 Why Ann never regretted being single 02:50 Life with her beloved cat Aloysius 03:35 Ann’s surprising connection to a goat sanctuary 04:15 The animal charity close to her heart 06:34 The importance of faith in Ann’s life 07:35 Is faith a comfort in times of loneliness? 08:20 Behind the scenes of Strictly Come Dancing 09:08 The story of Ann’s famous yellow “Big Bird” dress 10:12 Why she finally said yes to Celebrity Big Brother 11:44 Caring for her mother in later life 12:37 Ann on the importance of family 13:25 Why she believed in multigenerational living 14:10 Ann’s thoughts on modern-day stress 15:49 Growing older and the kindness of strangers 16:12 What Ann wished people understood about her 16:23 Remembering a strong and remarkable woman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmagazine/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmagofficial/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/bestmagofficial?lang=en BEST talks to smarter, sharper women. From financial tips and fashion advice to the latest celebrity stories, it’s a weekly date with your best mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 11 · 41 min

    100 episodes of Suddenly Single: Royal revelations, plus heartbreaking & hilarious celeb admissions

    From candid royal revelations about Princess Diana’s marriage and why Harry and Meghan have been ‘bitchy’, courtesy of our royal insiders, to celebs speaking from the heart about how life can fall apart when your hubby says he’s gay or is having an affair. Not to mention Katie Price – the Pricey – on why, when it comes to her love life, much of it has been ‘not normal’… From candid royal revelations about Princess Diana’s marriage and why Harry and Meghan have been ‘bitchy’, courtesy of our royal insiders, to celebs speaking from the heart about how life can fall apart when your hubby says he’s gay or is having an affair.Not to mention Katie Price – the Pricey – on why, when it comes to her love life, much of it has been ‘not normal’… CHAPTERS 00:00 🎉 Celebrating 100 Episodes of Suddenly Single! 00:05 👑 Amazing Royal Revelations 00:18 Ken Wharfe: Diana Confronts Charles & Camilla 😱 04:44 Paul Burrell: William & Harry’s Private Diana Meeting 👑 11:00 Lady C: Harry & Meghan Have Been ‘Trashy and Bitchy’ 🔥 11:55 ❤️ Guests Who Spoke From the Heart 12:04 Sulvinder Samra: When Your Husband Comes Out as Gay 18:28 Liz Jones: Discovering Her Husband’s Affairs 😳 19:43 Lady C Reveals Her Affair With Larry Lamb 🔥 20:39 Nadia Sawalha: The Ultimatum That Changed Everything 25:28 😂 Hilarious Dating Disasters 25:36 Vanessa Feltz’s Disastrous Date in Front of Liz Hurley 🤦‍♀️ 30:04 Penny Smith: Why You Should Just Say YES! 🥂 32:46 Katie Price: ‘I’ve Never Had a Man Take Care of Me’ 👀 34:02 💪 How to Survive Being Suddenly Single 34:10 Anthea Turner: The Best Revenge After a Break-Up 37:13 Carol McGiffin: ‘I Quite Like Being Single!’ 🙌 38:00 😂 Our Funniest Moments & Outtakes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmagazine/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmagofficial/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/bestmagofficial?lang=en BEST talks to smarter, sharper women. From financial tips and fashion advice to the latest celebrity stories, it’s a weekly date with your best mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 4 · 30 min

    David Bowie’s ex talks bad boys, singles clubs, and what makes most men attractive...

    She slept with David Bowie, dated Elizabeth Taylor’s son Michael Wilding, was married to Only Fools and Horses star John Challis, and now actress, singer and local Surrey matchmaker Debbie Arnold talks openly about having her heart broken at 71, the life lessons it’s taught her, why she’s always preferred bad boys, and why humour is the sexiest thing when it comes to chemistry. In one of her most honest conversations yet, Debbie reveals how finding love later in life gave her hope again, only for it to end suddenly, leaving her determined to understand why. She opens up about avoidant attachment, self-respect after heartbreak, and the psychology she’s immersed herself in since the relationship ended. Siobhan and Debbie also discuss whether dating apps have ruined modern romance, why meeting people in real life still matters, whether good men have disappeared, and why Debbie believes helping others find love through her Suddenly Single Surrey club is helping her heal too. Along the way, Debbie shares stories about meeting David Bowie as a teenager, dating Michael Wilding, her memories of John Challis, and why, despite everything she’s been through, she still believes it’s never too late to fall in love. Plus, another hilarious round of the Suddenly Single Honesty Box, where Debbie reveals whether she’d choose a bad boy with chemistry over a sensible man with stability, admits the lengths actors will go to for a free meal, and shares what she’s learned about living in the present after heartbreak. Whether you’re single, dating, divorced or simply fascinated by relationships, this episode is packed with warmth, honesty, laughter and plenty of life lessons. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome back, Debbie Arnold 01:00 Finding love at 70… then losing it 💔 02:00 What is an avoidant partner? 05:20 Self-respect after heartbreak 08:40 Psychology, healing and starting over 11:20 Why Debbie started Suddenly Single Surrey ❤️ 13:45 Dating apps vs real-life chemistry 15:35 Where have all the good men gone? 18:35 Do older men let themselves go? 19:50 Why humour is the sexiest quality 😂 21:50 Debbie’s untold David Bowie story ⭐ 24:00 The Suddenly Single Honesty Box 📦 27:20 Living in the present after heartbreak 28:50 Debbie’s advice for anyone starting again 🌱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmagazine/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmagofficial/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/bestmagofficial?lang=en BEST talks to smarter, sharper women. From financial tips and fashion advice to the latest celebrity stories, it’s a weekly date with your best mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 28 · 32 min

    Live & Kicking’s Sarah Cawood talks Bridget Jones-style dates, Sarah Cox & 'face-smashing' Declan Donnelly

    She’s still hilariously good fun, but the star of the naughty Noughties, Live & Kicking’s Sarah Cawood, reveals some of her early dating disasters. She insists she was more of a ‘buying the white dress after the first kiss’ Bridget Jones kind of girl than the Sara Cox-style ladette we all thought she was. But that didn’t stop her ‘face-smashing’ both Declan Donnelly and a guest at Holly Willoughby’s wedding. Ah, to be young again… In this warm, funny and honest conversation with Siobhan Wykes, Sarah looks back on the wild days of 90s and 00s television, the parties, the dating disasters and the relationships that shaped her life. She shares the real story behind the infamous Declan Donnelly kiss, talks about life alongside the ladette generation, and explains why she was always a hopeless romantic beneath the party-girl image. Sarah also opens up about the heartbreak of television moving on without her, finding lasting love with her husband Andy, becoming a mum later in life, and the life-changing health battles that followed, including sepsis, breast cancer and navigating menopause without HRT. As always, Sarah finishes by taking on the Suddenly Single Honesty Box, revealing her biggest dating red flags, love language, relationship deal-breakers and why banter beats beauty every time. If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe and leave a comment. We’d love to hear your own Bridget Jones-style dating stories! 00:00 Welcome – Sarah Cawood joins Suddenly Single 🎙️ 01:35 Life as one of the biggest TV presenters of the 90s 📺 04:10 The infamous Declan Donnelly kiss story 😳 08:15 Holly Willoughby’s wedding & Bridget Jones dating moments 💋 10:45 Sarah’s new Substack and reading her teenage diaries 📖 13:00 Dating Blue Tones guitarist Adam Devlin 🎸 16:20 Why women leave relationships differently to men 💔 18:40 The “last f***” candle and dating after divorce 🕯️ 21:15 When TV stopped calling – losing a presenting career 🎬 26:10 Meeting husband Andy and finding love later in life ❤️ 30:00 Why Sarah never posed for lads’ magazines 👙 34:00 Perimenopause, Irregular Bitches & losing herself 🌸 37:30 Breast cancer diagnosis and surgical menopause 🎗️ 42:15 Nearly dying from sepsis after a bowel obstruction 🚑 46:00 Gratitude, marriage and appreciating the little things 🥰 49:00 Suddenly Single Honesty Box of Truth 📦 58:45 Final thoughts and what Sarah has learned about love 💖00:00 Welcome – Sarah Cawood joins Suddenly Single 🎙️ 01:35 Life as one of the biggest TV presenters of the 90s 📺 04:10 The infamous Declan Donnelly kiss story 😳 08:15 Holly Willoughby’s wedding & Bridget Jones dating moments 💋 10:45 Sarah’s new Substack and reading her teenage diaries 📖 13:00 Dating Blue Tones guitarist Adam Devlin 🎸 16:20 Why women leave relationships differently to men 💔 18:40 The “last f***” candle and dating after divorce 🕯️ 21:15 When TV stopped calling – losing a presenting career 🎬 26:10 Meeting husband Andy and finding love later in life ❤️ 30:00 Why Sarah never posed for lads’ magazines 👙 34:00 Perimenopause, Irregular Bitches & losing herself 🌸 37:30 Breast cancer diagnosis and surgical menopause 🎗️ 42:15 Nearly dying from sepsis after a bowel obstruction 🚑 46:00 Gratitude, marriage and appreciating the little things 🥰 49:00 Suddenly Single Honesty Box of Truth 📦 58:45 Final thoughts and what Sarah has learned about love 💖 #SarahCawood #LiveAndKicking #DeclanDonnelly #BridgetJones #DatingStories #SuddenlySingle #Relationships #SarahCox #90sTV #Menopause #BreastCancer #Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmagazine/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmagofficial/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/bestmagofficial?lang=en BEST talks to smarter, sharper women. From financial tips and fashion advice to the latest celebrity stories, it’s a weekly date with your best mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 21 · 33 min

    Best columnist Vanessa Feltz on love, her new TV show and confessions from the Big Breakfast bed

    Vanessa Feltz – from struggling to zip up a dress alone to disastrous dates – shares the perils of being single, recalls her worst experience on the Big Breakfast bed, and reveals how she innocently told the story to the now-disgraced newsreader Huw Edwards. She also opens up about her obsession with Hollywood A-lister Jeff Goldblum and why she hopes the perfect man might be waiting for her on her next trip to Ireland. Along the way, she shares her brutally honest dating advice, explains why so many first dates fail, talks about body shaming in television, reveals why grandchildren stole her heart, and gives an exclusive preview of her brand-new YouTube show. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome – Vanessa Feltz joins Suddenly Single 👋 00:23 Vanessa's obsession with Jeff Goldblum 😍 02:00 Grandchildren, family and unconditional love ❤️ 04:59 Could the perfect man be waiting in Ireland? ☘️ 05:35 The realities (and funny moments) of being single 😂 07:18 Why honesty has defined Vanessa's career ✨ 08:49 Body shaming, bullying and surviving TV in the '90s 💔 09:58 Vanessa recounts her shocking Rolf Harris experience ⚠️ 14:53 Dating after heartbreak – what she's learned 💕 16:14 The biggest mistake people make on first dates 🚩 18:42 Chickens, *The Good Life* & unexpected deal-breakers 🐔 20:18 Why Vanessa is launching her own YouTube show 🎥 24:06 Two recent dates... and why neither worked out 🤦‍♀️ 28:56 Friends, attraction and whether opposites really attract 🤔 30:08 Is love really blind? ❤️‍🩹 30:42 Final thoughts 👋 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmagazine/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmagofficial/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/bestmagofficial?lang=en BEST talks to smarter, sharper women. From financial tips and fashion advice to the latest celebrity stories, it’s a weekly date with your best mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 14 · 38 min

    The Day My Husband, This Morning’s Dr Ranj Singh, Told Me He Was Gay | By His Ex-Wife, Sulvinder Samra

    Blindsided, numb and disconnected… This Morning’s Dr Ranj Singh’s ex-wife, Sulvinder Samra, opens up about the moment she discovered her husband was gay and how it turned her world upside down. She talks candidly about the heartbreak of divorce, being childless, losing confidence and spending years simply going through the motions before finally discovering what to do when you feel ‘rubbish on the inside’. From crippling self-doubt to rebuilding her life, Sulvinder reveals how regulating her nervous system became the key to healing after heartbreak—and why it could help anyone recovering from a painful break-up. This is an honest conversation about grief, identity, healing and discovering that it’s never too late to create a different future after heartbreak. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Suddenly Single 00:30 How Sulvinder met Dr Ranj Singh 01:50 Marriage and life together 💍 02:00 "My husband told me he was gay" 04:20 Feeling numb after divorce 💔 05:30 Discovering nervous system regulation 09:00 Coming to terms with being childless 10:40 When the story became public 📰 12:00 Travelling alone after heartbreak ✈️ 16:40 Becoming a nervous system coach 17:40 Dating after divorce ❤️ 20:50 Why she gave up alcohol 24:30 The silent retreat that changed everything 🧘 27:45 Would she ever marry again? 28:50 Dating apps and finding love 📱 32:30 Quick-fire questions 34:00 Sulvinder's Coaching programme 35:45 Final thoughts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmagazine/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmagofficial/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/bestmagofficial?lang=en BEST talks to smarter, sharper women. From financial tips and fashion advice to the latest celebrity stories, it’s a weekly date with your best mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 7 · 40 min

    She wrote the book on divorce. Now Anthea Turner explains how to stay friendly with an ex & move on

    The best revenge when you get a divorce is ’to be nice’ or so says the Queen of Clean, presenter and now owner of her own beauty range, By Anthea (Turner). Here she explains why table manners maketh man, clean homes are important and the difficulties of blended families She also reveals: * why she wrote her divorce survival guide * the biggest mistakes people make after a breakup * her funniest dating horror stories * dating “icks” she can’t ignore * why kindness is the best revenge * the beauty tips she swears by * why she’s busier now than ever in her 60s 📚 Chapters 00:00 👋 Welcome to Suddenly Single with Anthea Turner 00:30 🌟 Meet Anthea Turner 01:30 💄 Anthea’s instant confidence tips 02:20 ✈️ Neck pillows, travel style & pet peeves 05:05 💔 Surviving divorce 06:20 ♟️ Why you should never make knee-jerk decisions 08:20 🏡 Mourning the life, not just the relationship 10:35 ❤️ Can broken relationships be saved? 11:15 🏠 Inside Anthea’s famously immaculate home 15:20 ✨ Finding yourself again after divorce 17:00 🚿 The advice that changed everything 19:00 💼 Starting a business in your 60s 22:40 💍 Finding love with Mark Armstrong 23:55 🚢 Cruising Iceland with her 93-year-old dad 26:50 🌍 Solo travel after divorce 29:45 📦 The Suddenly Single Honesty Box 31:00 😂 Worst dating experiences 32:40 🚩 Biggest dating icks 33:45 💋 Beauty secrets & getting ready 36:45 🛒 Can Waitrose help you find love? 38:50 💖 Final thoughts & life lessons Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe and hit the notification bell for more conversations on love, loss and new beginnings. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmagazine/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmagofficial/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/bestmagofficial?lang=en BEST talks to smarter, sharper women. From financial tips and fashion advice to the latest celebrity stories, it’s a weekly date with your best mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 30 · 36 min

    TV presenter and former WAG Lizzie Cundy talks bad-boy players – and the problem with Katie Price

    What makes a woman blind to cheating? Or desperate to believe the lies she’s told when she finally confronts her partner? Former WAG Lizzie Cundy explains what it’s really like to be a footballer’s wife or girlfriend, admits the chances of divorcing a footballer are high, but so are the chances of building your own career on the back of their fame and fortune. She also tells us about the man neither Bruno Tonioli nor her sons could stand – and reveals why she has very real sympathy for Katie Price. YouTube Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: Lizzie Cundy returns 00:22 – The return of the WAGs at the World Cup ⚽ 00:45 – How the original WAG phenomenon began 02:01 – Roy Keane’s criticism of the England WAGs 03:22 – Turning WAG fame into a career 03:45 – The reality of life as a footballer’s wife 05:15 – Women throwing themselves at footballers 😳 05:52 – “Cheating is in sportsmen’s DNA?” Lizzie responds 07:12 – The best part of being a WAG 08:24 – Lee Andrews, Katie Price & spotting relationship red flags 🚩 10:07 – The moment Lizzie finally walked away 12:30 – Anthea Turner’s romance (and being Chief Bridesmaid!) 💍 15:29 – Would Lizzie get married again? 16:17 – Why she misses married life 17:17 – Supporting Vanessa Feltz after heartbreak ❤️ 18:24 – Coping with divorce & finding happiness again 20:12 – Friendship, confidence & lifting each other up 20:56 – Lizzie’s fitness routine & beauty secrets 22:42 – Honesty Box begins 🎲 22:51 – Fate or luck? 24:33 – How often does Lizzie really go out? 🥂 25:33 – Interviewing George Clooney, Brad Pitt & Tom Cruise ⭐ 26:33 – Mick Jagger’s incredible charisma 28:11 – Humour: the ultimate attraction 😂 28:50 – Lizzie's mum Gloria: still dating & still glamorous 29:37 – Lizzie’s most useless talent 30:03 – Why Anthea Turner can never visit her house! 😂 32:22 – Texting vs calling 📱 33:40 – Final thoughts & outro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmagazine/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmagofficial/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/bestmagofficial?lang=en BEST talks to smarter, sharper women. From financial tips and fashion advice to the latest celebrity stories, it’s a weekly date with your best mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 23 · 40 min

    Calum Best talks World Cup, footballer dad George, mum Angie's health & why he believes fate will find him ‘The One’

    He was born the son of one of Britain’s best-loved footballers, George Best. Now, Calum Best – known for his hell-raising younger years – opens up about his World Cup bets, his dysfunctional relationship with his dad, his mother Angie’s cancer battle, the reason he is still ‘perennially’ dating and why, at 45, he believes fate will eventually lead him to The One. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:08 George Best, Football & World Cup Memories 05:14 Why Calum Became Chairman of a Women's Football Team 05:47 Attempting a Guinness World Record 06:53 Growing Up with an Alcoholic Father 10:24 The Truth About Reality Dating Shows 12:15 My Mum's Cancer Diagnosis 19:26 How Angie Best Beat Liver Cancer 21:20 George Best's Legacy in America 26:25 Am I Finally Ready to Settle Down? 30:45 Dating App Horror Stories 34:56 Why Chivalry Isn't Dead 36:29 My Experience with Therapy 38:07 The Real Reason I Wrote 'Second Best' 40:20 Addiction, Grief & Recovery 46:08 Angie Best Today 48:12 Quickfire Questions 50:17 Outro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmagazine/?locale=en_GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmagofficial/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/bestmagofficial?lang=en BEST talks to smarter, sharper women. From financial tips and fashion advice to the latest celebrity stories, it’s a weekly date with your best mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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