Best Magazine UK: Suddenly Single

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What do Brooklyn Beckham, cups of tea, hot sauce and a whole lot of humour have in common? Stand-up comedian Charmaine Davies, aka Beanything25, with her 230k followers, of course! Here, she explains how Brooklyn changed her life, why laughter takes our minds off our problems, confesses to a date with the man who ate with a carving knife and a spoon (oh dear), and reveals how she fled her disastrous marriage with as many clothes as she could fit in her car – plus two flying squirrels, because of course she did… Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: Charmaine Davies joins Suddenly Single 00:50 – How Brooklyn Beckham accidentally changed her life 01:10 – The viral videos that made her famous online 02:15 – Brooklyn’s Dr Martens maths problem 😂 02:50 – Hot sauce, social media & comedy gold 03:20 – The Brooklyn video that started everything 04:13 – Why celebrity children can seem detached from reality 05:50 – Adele impressions & going viral 06:31 – Stand-up comedy: from heartbreak to laughter 06:46 – The disastrous marriage that inspired her comedy 07:35 – Meeting her ex on Craigslist 08:25 – Wealth, privilege & relationship problems 09:58 – Escaping with sugar gliders from Switzerland 🐿️ 11:28 – Four years single: learning to trust again 12:40 – Meeting her partner Stephen 13:58 – 10 years together without living together 14:45 – Why separate homes can help a relationship 16:19 – Would she ever use dating apps again? 17:18 – The worst date ever: one knife, one fork 🍴 19:52 – Britain vs America: ambition & opportunity 22:03 – Her viral rant about recycling & world problems 23:15 – Dating after divorce: finding love later in life 24:58 – Why dating apps can still work 26:37 – The funniest bad date stories 29:52 – Life in America vs life in Britain 32:03 – Why she loves Brighton life by the sea 33:58 – Honesty Box begins 🎲 34:21 – Fate or luck: what does Charmaine believe? 35:18 – Texting vs calling 📱 35:46 – Hidden talent: singing with big bands 🎤 36:19 – Sunrise or sunset? 🌅 36:52 – Cozy night in or hit the town? 37:30 – Final thoughts on Brooklyn Beckham 38:19 – 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

Jo Elvin, the living, breathing embodiment of The Devil Wears Prada’s Miranda Priestly (a fashion queen and ex-editor of Glamour), has reinvented herself as one half of the YouTube show The Royals Uncensored. Here she debates the problem with Meghan Markle’s celebrity, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s continuing woes, as well as Brooklyn Beckham’s privilege and parents, plus her thoughts on why not sleeping well could split couples up – and why therapy and tolerance could be the answer to long-lasting relationships. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: Jo Elvin joins Suddenly Single 00:47 – Royals Uncensored: Meghan, fame & royal life 02:14 – Jo’s take on Meghan Markle 03:10 – The power (and purpose) of the royal family 04:01 – What’s coming up on Royals Uncensored 👀 05:09 – Royal scandals: Andrew & the York sisters 06:08 – Working with Piers Morgan (and debating him!) 07:06 – Podcast success & “work wife” dynamic 07:34 – 26-year marriage: how it really works 08:26 – From “what a twat” to lifelong partner 😂 09:19 – The secret to long-term relationships 10:18 – “Neither wanted a divorce at the same time” 10:43 – Romance in marriage (and cooking steak!) 11:16 – One child vs big families debate 12:57 – Turning 50: expectations vs reality 14:18 – The myth of ageing & “anti-ageing panic” 15:25 – Facelifts, honesty & beauty standards 16:08 – Fashion confidence: wearing what you love 17:08 – Dating apps & first impressions 18:47 – Authenticity vs pretending on dates 19:06 – Marriage vs brand: the Beckhams 20:24 – Nepotism, privilege & family dynamics 21:47 – Why some couples stay together 23:09 – Divorce: “different life, not better life” 23:44 – Cheating, respect & betrayal 25:26 – The unromantic truth: snoring & sleep divorce 😴 26:09 – Midlife “divorce holidays” & independence 26:44 – Secret passion: K-pop obsession 🎤 28:02 – BTS fandom & South Korea dreams 29:17 – Fashion podcast & style honesty 30:39 – Honesty Box begins 🔥 30:54 – Dating advice to her younger self 32:03 – Leaving Australia & family guilt 33:03 – Media life in the 90s vs now 33:29 – Which royal would she be stuck in a lift with? 35:18 – Therapy: why it works 36:08 – Parents, relationships & emotional patterns 37:22 – 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

Ex-wife of Rolling Stone Ronnie, Jo Wood opens up on the Stoned years, her ‘mad’ wedding with celeb guests including Peter Cook and Rod Stewart, her eventual divorce, living ‘off grid’ with ghosts, Avon ladies, and why she’s still looking for her soul mate and open to a third marriage. So always accept an invitation to go out, even if you really don’t feel like it… Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: Jo Wood returns 01:08 – Her novel The Resurrection of Flo explained 02:03 – Midlife divorce, dating & inspiration for the book 03:30 – Why Jo enjoys being single 04:11 – Family life: kids, grandkids & “Gangster Granny” 👵 04:45 – Staying friends with Ronnie Wood 06:03 – Grandkids & growing up around rock ‘n’ roll 07:20 – Teenage modelling, marriage at 18 & early life 08:52 – First divorce at 21: choosing independence 09:28 – Meeting Ronnie Wood (and the Woolworths story!) 10:47 – Falling in love: humour & chemistry 11:22 – Rock ‘n’ roll wedding with music legends 🎸 13:09 – Favourite songs & music memories 14:49 – Off-grid living in Northamptonshire 🌿 15:18 – Is her house haunted? 👻 16:49 – Psychic experiences & family intuition 18:15 – Beauty secrets: natural skincare & coconut oil 20:31 – Health scare: misdiagnosis & organic lifestyle 22:40 – Wellness business & longevity supplements 24:18 – Family pride: grandson’s boxing career 24:40 – Dating now: no apps, waiting for the right person 25:00 – Ideal partner: “an older artist type” 🎨 25:53 – Honesty Box begins 🔥 26:05 – Parenting styles & childhood discipline 29:52 – Therapy after heartbreak: “focus on yourself” 31:07 – How many marriages is too many? 32:28 – Plastic surgery: yes or no? 33:50 – Ageing, confidence & looking good at 70+ 35:00 – 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

The Real Housewives of Cheshire's Leanne Brown talks about ‘the deafening silence’ in the final years of her marriage to former Manchester United footballer Wes, the ‘life audit’ that eventually lead to her divorce, her ‘awful’ experience of dating ups, the fallout with Dawn Ward, how the show drove her almost to breaking point and why we have to accept ‘you can’t be everyone’s cup of tea’... Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: Leanne Brown on life after divorce 00:54 – Real Housewives of Cheshire: behind the scenes 02:02 – Why she wouldn’t return full-time 02:50 – Friendship breakdown with Dawn Ward 03:23 – Money, trust & the fallout 04:11 – Life as a WAG & luxury lifestyle ✈️ 05:07 – Early life, leaving home & difficult relationships 06:23 – Father leaving & its lasting impact 07:20 – Meeting Wes Brown (and tequila confidence 🍸) 08:29 – Dating a footballer: fears & reputation 08:48 – Life before fame: dancing & career changes 09:11 – 10 years before marriage: why wait? 09:45 – The proposal story 💍 10:13 – Why the marriage broke down 10:45 – Growing apart & lack of communication 11:38 – “The silence was deafening” 12:11 – Self-worth, people pleasing & boundaries 13:07 – Advice for women suddenly single at 50 13:47 – Rediscovering yourself after divorce 14:25 – Friendship changes after separation 14:58 – Dating apps: “terrible” experiences 😬 15:21 – Dating later in life & long-distance love 16:22 – What Leanne wants in a partner 17:09 – Modern dating vs traditional romance 18:52 – When you know it’s right (or wrong) 20:56 – Wellness coaching & “Grief to Growth” 21:20 – Different types of grief explained 22:18 – Staying friends with an ex? 23:05 – Breaking old relationship patterns 23:37 – Moving on without bringing baggage 24:29 – Co-parenting & life after separation 25:44 – Children’s book: Olive the Oracle Octopus 🐙 27:16 – Finding your voice & attraction 28:04 – Turning 50: growth & life audit 29:16 – Boundaries, HRT & personal transformation 29:25 – Dreaming of Strictly Come Dancing 💃 29:39 – Honesty Box begins 🔥 29:45 – Dogs vs cats 🐶 30:28 – Plastic surgery: yes or no? 31:22 – Makeup & confidence 31:56 – Being alone & independence 32:11 – Forgiveness vs cutting someone off 32:36 – Lessons for her daughters 32:47 – 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

Daily Mail columnist and Royal commentator, Andrew Pearce explains what keeps his own relationship together and reveals what he believes unites Harry and Megan and the debts and shame that have finally split apart ‘Britian’s best divorced couple’ Sarah Ferguson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Plus what the future might hold for all four once ‘brutal’ Prince William is King… 00:00 – Introduction: Andrew Pierce returns 00:34 – 16 years together: the secret to a happy relationship 01:21 – Age gaps, fitness & staying attractive 01:51 – Sleeping apart & relationship boundaries 03:20 – Royal relationships: what brings them together (or breaks them) 03:28 – Princess Beatrice marriage rumours 👀 04:06 – Sarah Ferguson: debts, scandals & social fallout 06:44 – Can Fergie make a comeback? 08:08 – The fall of Prince Andrew & impact on his daughters 11:08 – The disastrous Newsnight interview 12:33 – Losing friends when scandal hits 12:57 – Meghan & Harry: what really binds them? 13:58 – Royal criticism, ambition & public perception 15:06 – Would Diana have prevented the fallout? 16:13 – Meghan’s rise & “brand building” 17:25 – The Queen’s legacy & handling crisis 18:46 – Prince William vs Harry: what happens next? 20:01 – Royal etiquette: curtsying & meeting the royals 21:25 – Funny encounters with the Queen & Prince Philip 24:26 – Why the monarchy still works 25:11 – The future of the royal family 26:54 – Civil partnerships vs marriage 28:20 – Weddings: big vs small (what really matters) 29:24 – Honesty Box begins 🎲 29:36 – Which royal would you be stuck in a lift with? 33:29 – Favourite summer drink 🍷 33:53 – If you were King for a day… 👑 35:08 – Buckingham Palace myths: alcohol & celebrity expectations 35:56 – Cats vs dogs 🐱🐶 36:47 – City or beach? 38:20 – Favourite place in the world 🌍 38:53 – Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denying those ‘suspended’ rumours, fiery Loose Woman Nadia Sawalha, never backs away from confrontation. Here, she talks openly about the messy business of marriage, her love for her family and pets - and why she can sometimes go ‘completely terrifyingly nuts' 00:00 – Introduction: Nadia Sawalha joins Suddenly Single 00:42 – Single life vs long-term relationships (and odd socks!) 01:34 – Fast love: pregnant after 3 months & early marriage 02:39 – “A terrible choice on paper”: chaotic beginnings 03:48 – Alcoholism, rehab & saving the marriage 06:25 – The turning point: setting boundaries 07:19 – 22 years sober: life after addiction 08:33 – Marriage highs, lows & counselling experiences 09:28 – How their podcast saved their relationship 10:30 – The BIG question: do you actually like your partner? 11:55 – Communication fixes: the “timer” technique ⏱️ 13:20 – ADHD, conflict & relationship triggers 14:23 – Menopause, rage & relationship strain 14:42 – Romantic gestures: the painting & love film ❤️ 16:12 – Words of affirmation & feeling valued 17:09 – Family dynamics: fiery vs controlled personalities 18:46 – Repeating patterns in relationships 20:07 – Lessons from 60+ years of marriage 21:21 – Living next door to family (and no privacy!) 22:30 – Parenting, childcare & support systems 22:55 – Dogs vs kids: who’s the favourite? 🐶 24:18 – Kim Kardashian impressions & body confidence 25:50 – ADHD, mess & embracing chaos at home 28:02 – Confidence, ageing & breaking insecurities 29:24 – Honesty Box begins 🔥 29:36 – Is sex important in a relationship? 31:30 – One trait in your partner that drives you mad 32:28 – Cosmetic surgery: feminist guilt vs confidence 34:46 – Do you need a man to fix things? 🔧 36:00 – Final thoughts & goodbye 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

Chris Tarrant’s ex, Ingrid, returns to the show and opens with her usual dose of honesty on everything from the financial and emotional fallout from a divorce to the damage done by cheating. She also rates the kissing of John Travolta, Ray Liotta & Tim Allen – and explains to us all exactly why she would love to go on a series of ‘dates’ with Vladamir Putin… Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: Ingrid Tarrant returns 00:40 – Life now: single, animals & 'hugging the fishbowl' 01:24 – Jackie the goldfish story 🐟 02:28 – Dating in your 50s: why Ingrid isn’t looking 03:50 – Relationships, rings & societal expectations 04:17 – Secret crush reveal… Vladimir Putin! 05:33 – Celebrity crushes: Liam Neeson & writing to A-listers 07:00 – Attraction to strength & 'alpha' personalities 08:15 – Do strong women intimidate men? 09:54 – Trust, confidence & being cheated on 10:24 – First marriage: meeting Tony at ITN 12:38 – Why she left with two young children 14:24 – Divorce finances: £33,000 debt shock 15:47 – Risk & resilience: learning to invest 18:36 – Career highlights: journalism & celebrity encounters 20:00 – What men should wear (and what not to!) 21:24 – First dates & first kisses 23:13 – Divorce loneliness & coping mechanisms 25:16 – Reality TV: Shirley Valentine’s Summer 27:22 – Getting older: confidence & self-awareness 29:11 – Dating apps, empty nest & starting again 31:03 – Love of animals & companionship 32:03 – Quickfire: why affairs happen 32:50 – Emotional vs physical attraction 33:31 – Forgiveness vs cutting someone off 33:57 – How many marriages is too many? 35:05 – South Korea beauty trends & skincare 35:51 – Cosmetic surgery: Ingrid’s facelift decision 36:56 – 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