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BIANCA Censori shot to fame overnight when she married Kanye West, and at the time, she had what appeared to be a glittering career ahead of her.

But it seems like the Aussie's architectural designer dreams have gone off the rails, and a psychologist says Bianca has been "open to manipulation and coercion" by her rapper husband — possibly since she set foot in the US.

'Geeky Bianca Censori pinned hopes on design career before sponge Kanye West misdirected her, one small step at a time'
'Geeky Bianca Censori pinned hopes on design career before sponge Kanye West misdirected her, one small step at a time'
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Jo Hemmings told The U.S. Sun that in her enthusiasm for success, Bianca Censori had been misdirected by Kanye West[/caption]
'Geeky Bianca Censori pinned hopes on design career before sponge Kanye West misdirected her, one small step at a time'
'Geeky Bianca Censori pinned hopes on design career before sponge Kanye West misdirected her, one small step at a time'
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Bianca had a quiet determination about her – making her 2020 Facebook video all about her subject matter, said a psychologist[/caption]

In February, Bianca, 29, shared a video on Facebook titled Throwback Yeezy Designs 2020.

In it, she spoke about her designs and work at Yeezy.

"This is a project that I developed for residents that essentially explores really what it means to be humbled by nature," she explained.

The University of Melbourne alum mentioned "primitive futurism" and showed a diagram labeled "The Future of Space, Stephen Hawking."

Psychologist Jo Hemmings said Bianca came off as "shy" and "highly educated" in the clip.

Bianca's LinkedIn profile shows she is still employed as Head of Architecture at Yeezy, the clothing brand owned by Kanye, 46.

Hemmings said Bianca's 2020 Facebook reel showed moments of discomfort in front of the camera.

"Bianca shared her expertise and knowledge and appeared to be hoping for success in her chosen design career," she said.

"She was precise about who and what she was.
 
"Bianca was very articulate, even if a little apprehensive and momentarily uncomfortable in front of the camera.

"She had a quiet determination about her — making her video all about her subject matter.

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"This young woman was even a little geeky and shy in her delivery.

"We can see a super bright, highly educated, hugely talented woman in this video from 2020."

But Hemmings said that's a far cry from what people see now.

"Fast forward to 2024, and Bianca has been relentlessly exploited and manipulated," she said.

"In her enthusiasm for success and obvious ambition, Bianca has been misdirected, a small step at a time."

Before jetting to the US to take up a new role at Yeezy, Bianca completed Bachelor's and Master's degrees in architecture.

She worked at a company in Melbourne called Kelektic and DP Toscano Architects as a design consultant.

"It's pretty amazing to get into that behemoth of an organization at such a young age," Joe Toscano told the Sydney Morning Herald in 2022.

"She obviously made an impression on Kanye West, and she made that impression because she's actually very talented."

'Geeky Bianca Censori pinned hopes on design career before sponge Kanye West misdirected her, one small step at a time'
'Geeky Bianca Censori pinned hopes on design career before sponge Kanye West misdirected her, one small step at a time'
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Bianca (seen here in May 2022) showed her excitement about her new role with Yeezy and working for Kanye, said an expert[/caption]

In December 2023, Bianca had married Kanye in secret.

She also became a stepmom to her husband's four children whom he shares with ex Kim Kardashian, 43: North, 10, Saint, 8, Chicago, 6, and Psalm, 5.

Hemmings said her Facebook reel exposed high levels of knowledge.

But she claimed the twenty-something designer was open to exploitation.

"Bianca discussed elements of complex science," she said.

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"In the reference to the Stephan Hawking diagram, we can see high levels of expertise and ambition.

"It is impressive and shows her excitement about her new role with Yeezy and working for Kanye.

"She wanted to make her mark in Los Angeles, but in her design world.

"There was perhaps uncertainty about how she would do it at this stage.

'Geeky Bianca Censori pinned hopes on design career before sponge Kanye West misdirected her, one small step at a time'
'Geeky Bianca Censori pinned hopes on design career before sponge Kanye West misdirected her, one small step at a time'
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It would appear that Bianca (seen here with Kanye in 2023)has been convinced through persuasion, manipulation, temptation, said an expert[/caption]

"Perhaps in that sense, Bianca's lack of experience means she was open to influence.

"She may have been open to manipulation and coercion.

"Bianca may be intellectually smart, but not so street savvy to potential exploitation at that point."

Kanye's wife was dressed in black in the 2020 footage, with her hair combed to the side and framing her face.

"Lovely to see you talking don't think you're allowed to speak when with ye always looks unhappy," one follower commented on the reel.

"I wonder if she knew then she was going to be walking around America naked never really wearing any clothes," commented another.

'Geeky Bianca Censori pinned hopes on design career before sponge Kanye West misdirected her, one small step at a time'
'Geeky Bianca Censori pinned hopes on design career before sponge Kanye West misdirected her, one small step at a time'
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It is hard to believe that Bianca is dressing as she does now with Kanye, said an expert[/caption]

Hemmings said that four years ago, Bianca focused on her knowledge rather than her appearance.

"Aside from the personality change, Bianca was dressed conservatively in the Facebook clip with her hair parted to the side," she said.

"Bianca wanted to fade into the background in her video.

"The focus was meant to be on her words rather than her looks.

"It is hard to believe that she is dressing as she does now with Kanye.

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"We can only assume Kanye chooses all this and has overwhelmed her to the point that she looks absurd.

"There are all these bizarre combinations of minimal clothing.

"Bianca is now under threat of being prosecuted for indecent exposure in Paris."

On Wednesday, Bianca was photographed in Paris putting on an affectionate display with Kanye.

She had ditched her underwear and wore a see-through black dress.

'Geeky Bianca Censori pinned hopes on design career before sponge Kanye West misdirected her, one small step at a time'
'Geeky Bianca Censori pinned hopes on design career before sponge Kanye West misdirected her, one small step at a time'
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Bianca (seen here with Kanye in January) has lost her self-esteem and self-identity since 2020, according to a psychologist[/caption]

Her husband, at one point, placed his arms around her waist.

Hemmings believes before now, Kanye had chosen Bianca as a "victim."

"Kanye is like a narcissistic, delusional sponge — he may not even have heard of Stephen Hawking, as Bianca has," she said.

"He just absorbs the fact he thinks he is a genius.

"Kanye likes to compare himself to almost anyone he believes falls into that category.

"This includes Jesus Christ and God to Walt Disney, Steve Jobs, Martin Luther King, and Obama.

"Kanye could have been looking out for a talented person.

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"He may have searched for someone with the right amount of vulnerability and ambition to choose as his victim.

"Bianca has seemingly little control over her life or how she presents herself publicly.

"It would appear that she has been convinced through persuasion, manipulation, temptation, and fear.

"She had everything to look forward to in life, both personally and professionally.

"Now Bianca has become someone who is being made a mockery of.

"There was a person in that 2020 video with many hopes and aspirations for her life.

"I hope Bianca is not lost forever.

"Bianca has lost her self-esteem and self-identity.

"She will now need a lot of counseling and therapy to find that ambitious young woman again we saw in 2020."

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Jo Hemmings told The U.S. Sun that Biancas lack of experience means she was open to influence back in 2020[/caption]

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Kanye may have searched for someone with the right amount of vulnerability and ambition to choose as his victim, said Jo Hemmings[/caption]

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New Photo - Britney Spears 'needs to break the cycle of unsuitable partners' – her new guy is 'wrong for her' like all of her exes | I3HPZN8 | 2024-05-12 20:08:01
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BRITNEY Spears might have anticipated finding her happily ever after when her conservatorship ended, and she tasted freedom for the first time in 13 years.

But a psychologist has urged the pop icon to realize that forming "unstable connections" with the likes of handyman Paul Soliz will doom her love life forever.

Britney Spears 'needs to break the cycle of unsuitable partners' – her new guy is 'wrong for her' like all of her exes
Britney Spears 'needs to break the cycle of unsuitable partners' – her new guy is 'wrong for her' like all of her exes
Britney Spears (seen here in 2018) makes connections quickly and with unsuitable men, said Dr. Becky Spelman
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Britney Spears 'needs to break the cycle of unsuitable partners' – her new guy is 'wrong for her' like all of her exes
Britney Spears 'needs to break the cycle of unsuitable partners' – her new guy is 'wrong for her' like all of her exes
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A psychologist told The U.S. Sun that Britney would have become attracted to Paul Soliz because of his proximity to her in her home[/caption]

Britney, 42, shared an Instagram post on Sunday that read, "Don't ever lose sleep over people who ruin your dreams."

Britney was photographed a day before clutching a pillow and looking disheveled outside the Chateau Marmont in Hollywood.

Paramedics arrived at the hotel following reports of an altercation between Britney and Paul Soliz.

She showed off her swollen foot on Instagram.

Former felon Paul had known Britney since 2022, when her estate employed him to work in her home.

The 37-year-old father of nine's duties included "cleaning toilets, mopping floors, and picking up trash," according to Page Six.

Psychologist Dr. Becky Spelman said Paul was a questionable choice of partner for the star.

Their liaison came to light after Britney's most recent ex-husband, Sam Asghari, left her and filed for divorce.

RED FLAG ALERT

"Britney makes fast-forming, unstable connections with the wrong men," Spelman told The U.S. Sun.

"She also chooses men who are already within her close circle.

"Some of them may have been useful to her and provided companionship for Britney during turbulent periods.

"With Paul, it would have been when Britney felt vulnerable after splitting from Sam Asghari.

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"Someone must help Britney recognize the men who might use her for fame and wealth."

Paul and Britney were spotted in her white Mercedez on Tuesday, according to TMZ.

Spelman urged the former child star to find tools to improve her self-esteem.

"Britney needs friends who can be like the parents or family she has never had to help her," she said.

"She needs to find a good circle of friends who do not control her.

"Britney must also learn to identify red flags early in a relationship.

"She needs to select her partners carefully and those who can help create a supportive environment.

"Something needs to be done to break this cycle of unsuitable partners."

PRIVACY WITH PAUL

Paul was reportedly fired by Britney's estate in 2023 after his criminal record came to light.

Ultimately, their relationship also turned romantic.

"My husband fell in Britney Spears' p***y," Paul's wife told Daily Mail.

"He was married, and now he denies his children. He neglects his children for her," she said.

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Britney Spears 'needs to break the cycle of unsuitable partners' – her new guy is 'wrong for her' like all of her exes
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Britney shared a photo on Instagram of her swollen foot after paramedics were called to Chateau Marmont where she was staying with her new boyfriend[/caption]

Spelman claimed the pair became intimate in the privacy of Britney's home.

"Britney would have been attracted to Paul because of their physical closeness when he was working in her home," she said.

"While he worked as a handyman, they would have interacted and found a private environment where they could be intimate.

"This connection with Paul might have been based on a mutual understanding.

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"Her relationship with Paul probably will not progress much further because of his past.

"Paul is wrong for Britney because of his criminal background and how they met when he worked in her home.

"There needs to be a solid foundation for a healthy relationship, which needs to be improved here.

"On the positive side, Britney likes the companionship with him after Sam broke up with her.

"The only benefit would be that she would find some happiness in the companionship he gives her."

SUCCUMBED TO SAM

Britney met Sam Asghari, 30, in 2016 when he appeared in her music video for the track Slumber Party.

"She motivates me more than anyone. I'm always going to support her," the personal trainer told Men's Health in 2018.

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"She is another blessing that happened to me," he added.

Britney and Sam married in 2022 at her luxurious Californian mansion.

Sam started securing movie parts and became a fixture on the Hollywood social circuit.

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Britney Spears 'needs to break the cycle of unsuitable partners' – her new guy is 'wrong for her' like all of her exes
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Sam Asghari left Britney in 2023 after their relationship suffered from rumors of infidelity[/caption]

By August 2023, he had filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple separated that July.

Spelman said Britney appeared to find it hard to stay in long-term relationships.

"Sam and Britney began promisingly," she said.

"But eventually, the whole thing succumbed to allegations of infidelity."

Interestingly, Justin Timberlake, Britney's first long-term partner, wrote about her reported infidelity in his hit Cry Me a River.

She has since accused him of cheating in her book, The Woman in Me.

Britney Spears 'needs to break the cycle of unsuitable partners' – her new guy is 'wrong for her' like all of her exes
Britney Spears 'needs to break the cycle of unsuitable partners' – her new guy is 'wrong for her' like all of her exes
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Justin Timberlake split with Britney in 2002 and reportedly wrote about infidelity in his single, Cry Me a River[/caption]

Justin and Britney were known as the '90s celebrity power couple but split in 2002 after four years together.

"Britney's early fame and traumatic breakup with Justin shaped her personal life significantly," said Spelman, Private Therapy Clinic Founder.

"Now Britney seems to face issues maintaining long-term relationships.

"But, there were likely other conflicts between Sam and Britney that she and Justin did not endure."

QUICK WITH KEVIN

Britney dated and married dancer Kevin Federline in 2004. The couple has two sons together.

Their marriage lasted three years, with Britney's public breakdown sending her to rehab in 2007.

She was placed under the conservatorship in 2008.

During a 2002 interview with 60 Minutes Australia, Kevin claimed he was shocked when Britney filed for divorce.

The couple split custody of Jayden James, 16, and Sean Preston, 17.

Britney Spears 'needs to break the cycle of unsuitable partners' – her new guy is 'wrong for her' like all of her exes
Britney Spears 'needs to break the cycle of unsuitable partners' – her new guy is 'wrong for her' like all of her exes
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Britney and Kevin Federline married quickly in 2004 after meeting that same year[/caption]

Spelman said Britney moved too quickly into the relationship.

"Britney met someone in her close circle, and they got married really quickly," she said.

"Just like her other relationships, this one with Kevin endured for a while but under intense scrutiny and personal challenges."

GOOEY FOR GHALIB

Britney's relationship with British paparazzo Adnan Ghalib lasted three months.

It began after she shaved her head during her 2007 meltdown.

Britney wrote about Adnan without naming him in her memoir, The Woman In Me.

"I was completely infatuated with him," she said.

"All I could see at the time was that he was chivalrous and helped me out when the others got too aggressive."

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Britney Spears 'needs to break the cycle of unsuitable partners' – her new guy is 'wrong for her' like all of her exes
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Britney told how she was infatuated with photographer Adnan Ghalib whom she dated in 2007[/caption]

Spelman suggested this relationship was complex. She said once again, Britney was vulnerable.

"Brtiney's brief affair with Adnan was another complex situation," she said.

"Like with Paul Soliz, he was married.

"Britney was also particularly vulnerable when they went public together.

"This relationship would never have lasted either."

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Britney Spears 'needs to break the cycle of unsuitable partners' – her new guy is 'wrong for her' like all of her exes
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Dr Becky Spelman said that Britney tended to date men who were already in her social or professional circle[/caption]

Spelman suggested one issue was how close her partners were to her when they got involved.

Previously, Britney dated two of her managers, Sam Lufti and Jason Trawick.

"Britney's relationships continue to mirror her immediate social and professional circles," she said.

"With Paul, just like the others, he does not provide the stability or even trustworthiness that would benefit her.

"Here she is with another former associate or employee.

"Britney may continue to face all these challenges in forming and maintaining healthy relationships.

"Her relationship path looks uncertain, so she needs to make significant changes and perhaps seek help."

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Britney Spears 'needs to break the cycle of unsuitable partners' – her new guy is 'wrong for her' like all of her exes
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Britney and Adnan dated for a short spell between 2007 and 2008, when she felt vulnerable, according to an expert[/caption]

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Sam told Mens Health in 2018 that he was always going to support Britney but filed for divorce in 2023[/caption]

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New Photo - 'Glowing' Selena Gomez has been 'liberated by love' – Benny Blanco's 'given her confidence boost for makeup-free photos' | I3HPZN8 | 2024-05-12 20:08:01
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HOLLYWOOD stars are rarely seen out and about without makeup, especially when they share memorable moments online.

According to a psychologist, Selena Gomez has started stripping down her looks and going makeup-free because she has found love.

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'Glowing' Selena Gomez has been 'liberated by love' – Benny Blanco's 'given her confidence boost for makeup-free photos'
Jo Hemmings told The U.S. Sun that Selena Gomez no longer needs to worry about her weight or wearing makeup
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'Glowing' Selena Gomez has been 'liberated by love' – Benny Blanco's 'given her confidence boost for makeup-free photos'
'Glowing' Selena Gomez has been 'liberated by love' – Benny Blanco's 'given her confidence boost for makeup-free photos'
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Selena and Benny Blanco's photos show high trust in each other, said a psychologist[/caption]

Selena, 31, shared a montage on Instagram on Friday celebrating her boyfriend Benny Blanco's 36th birthday.

A clip at the end showed the couple kissing in the dark.

In February, Selena shared another photo sitting on the edge of an unmade bed.

The Rare Beauty founder was makeup-free. She wore jeans and a white vest top, showing off a natural new bob.

Psychologist Jo Hemmings said The Only Murders in the Building actress's "self-esteem was better."

Selena has reconfirmed her focus on body positivity alongside her new relationship.

"Selena looks happier and simultaneously embraces her curves and new relationship," Hemmings told The U.S. Sun.

"One of the images of her with Benny is suggestive. This shows she is very much in love.

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"With Benny, she no longer needs to worry about her weight or wearing makeup.

"Benny adores her for who she is, so she feels more liberated.

"Selena's self-esteem and physical and mental health issues are much better."

Selena, who has dated Justin Bieber and The Weeknd, went public with the swarthy songwriter in December 2023.

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She has since posted photos of the couple lying in bed.
 
"My bes fwend," she captioned one Instagram post.

"They are even talking to each other on Instagram in baby talk," said Hemmings.

"This is a bit cringe. It does indicate a high level of trust in each other.

"But this is key for Selena, who has often spoken about feeling unsafe.

'Glowing' Selena Gomez has been 'liberated by love' – Benny Blanco's 'given her confidence boost for makeup-free photos'
'Glowing' Selena Gomez has been 'liberated by love' – Benny Blanco's 'given her confidence boost for makeup-free photos'
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Selena (seen here with Benny) shares images and clips to reinforce and validate how positive and healthy she feels, said a psychologist[/caption]

"Before now, she said she did not know whom to trust."

In January, Selena also told fans she would "never" be thin again.

She posted a throwback photo of herself in a zebra bikini from 2013 when she was 21.

"Today I realized I will never look like this again," she captioned the post.

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"I'm not perfect but I am proud to be who I am — sometimes I forget it's ok to be me."

The throwback followed a recent one on holiday in San Cabo, where she was seen climbing onto a yacht.

"Selena feels very different now but has some painful recollections of what she has been through," said Hemmings.

"She looks a lot less anxious than she used to. 

'Glowing' Selena Gomez has been 'liberated by love' – Benny Blanco's 'given her confidence boost for makeup-free photos'
'Glowing' Selena Gomez has been 'liberated by love' – Benny Blanco's 'given her confidence boost for makeup-free photos'
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Selena is in love and is also in a good place in her career, said a psychologist[/caption]

"Selena is glowing, radiant, and confident."

Hemmings claimed the Wizards of Waverley Place star had seized the moment.

She said Selena was showing fans how she was doing professionally and personally.

"Selena is sharing plenty of images and clips to reinforce and validate how positive and healthy she feels," she said.

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'Glowing' Selena Gomez has been 'liberated by love' – Benny Blanco's 'given her confidence boost for makeup-free photos'
Selena and Justin Bieber (seen here in 2009) dated on and off until 2018
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"Selena is in love and a good place in her career.

"She can see opportunities both personally and professionally."

The Lose You To Love Me singer shot to fame as a child star in 2002, appearing in Barney & Friends.

Selena took on the Disney Channel role of Alex Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place in 2007.

'Glowing' Selena Gomez has been 'liberated by love' – Benny Blanco's 'given her confidence boost for makeup-free photos'
'Glowing' Selena Gomez has been 'liberated by love' – Benny Blanco's 'given her confidence boost for makeup-free photos'
Selena received a kidney transplant in 2017 and took a break from performing
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After signing as a pop star with Hollywood Records, she tried her hand at production.

By 2017, Selena had brought out the hit Netflix drama 13 Reasons Why.

Over the last decade, Selena has candidly shared her journey with self-love and body positivity.

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"Self-confidence is still something I work on daily, but when I stopped trying to conform to society's unrealistic standards of beauty, my perspective entirely shifted," Selena told Glamour UK in 2022.

After attending the 2023 Golden Globes with her sister Gracie, Selena responded to body-shamers on an Instagram Live.

"I'm a little bit big right now because I enjoyed myself during the holidays," she said. "I mean, come on, right?" she said.

'Glowing' Selena Gomez has been 'liberated by love' – Benny Blanco's 'given her confidence boost for makeup-free photos'
'Glowing' Selena Gomez has been 'liberated by love' – Benny Blanco's 'given her confidence boost for makeup-free photos'
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Selena (seen here at The Globes in January) has found happiness and is more relaxed, said an expert[/caption]

Hemmings said turning 30 has been a turning point.

"Rather than fighting her weight concerns, Selena has started to go with them," she said.

"Her new-found happiness allows her to feel relaxed and content at last.

"She is now more aware of what she wants.

"Selena is less sensitive to judgment and has increased self-esteem and confidence.

"This often happens as we leave our often turbulent 20s behind."

'Glowing' Selena Gomez has been 'liberated by love' – Benny Blanco's 'given her confidence boost for makeup-free photos'
'Glowing' Selena Gomez has been 'liberated by love' – Benny Blanco's 'given her confidence boost for makeup-free photos'
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Selena has left her turbulent 20s behind and found confidence in her looks, said an expert[/caption]

Selena contracted Lupus in 2015, and her world was changed forever.

She went on to struggle with depression and anxiety. The medication impacted her weight.

Selena received a kidney transplant in 2017 and took a break from performing.

A new documentary shared insight into her struggle. 

My Mind & Me chronicled her attempts to balance her professional schedule with mental and physical health conditions.

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Selena said she had no plans to watch the film.

Hemmings suggested the former Disney star needed to heal.

"She was in a dark place before and when she made her documentary," she said.

"Now she has started to heal.

"Selena had not only suffered physical health issues from lupus, but she had psychotic episodes.

"She even thought of taking her own life.

"It is not uncommon for people who have recovered from being in a distressed state physically and mentally to find it challenging to see videos of themselves.

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"This would have been they felt at their worst.

"There's a partial denial that they were ever like that and a concern that it could ever have happened to them.

"Perhaps there is a lingering fear that it could all happen again.

"But when you have suffered in the way that she has, full recovery is never set in stone.

"There will be memories and anxiety that it could happen again.

"But now, we can see there is light in her where once there was dark."

'Glowing' Selena Gomez has been 'liberated by love' – Benny Blanco's 'given her confidence boost for makeup-free photos'
'Glowing' Selena Gomez has been 'liberated by love' – Benny Blanco's 'given her confidence boost for makeup-free photos'
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Jo Hemmings said Selena and Benny must never take their situation for granted[/caption]

Selena appears to be rebooting her confidence, added Hemmings, but must take care with her new relationship.

"Selena was building her confidence anyway," she said.

"Meeting and falling in love with Benny has accelerated that process.

"Selena and Benny must never take their situation for granted, though.

"They must always make an effort for each other.

"Selena and Benny must respect each other.

"They must unconditionally support each other during difficult times."

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'Glowing' Selena Gomez has been 'liberated by love' – Benny Blanco's 'given her confidence boost for makeup-free photos'
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Selena (seen here in 2017) was diagnosed with Lupus with the medications affecting her weight[/caption]

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Selena (seen here in February) looks happier and simultaneously embraces her curves and new relationship, said Jo Hemmings[/caption]

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GWEN Stefani has switched up her wardrobe because the country music industry struggled to accept her as Blake Shelton's wife, a psychologist has claimed.

She said Gwen's latest array of "frumpy" outfits was about pleasing her husband, but it "mistakenly" jarred with her "extremely young face."

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'Gwen Stefani's frumpy country style is bid to fit into Blake's world amid marriage rumors but doesn't match young face'
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Gwen Stefani sometimes looks super frumpy with her bigger, blonder hair, said a fashion psychologist[/caption]
'Gwen Stefani's frumpy country style is bid to fit into Blake's world amid marriage rumors but doesn't match young face'
'Gwen Stefani's frumpy country style is bid to fit into Blake's world amid marriage rumors but doesn't match young face'
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Gwen's, seen here with Blake, in recent clothes looks like somebody in their 70s or 80s would wear, said Professor Carolyn Mair[/caption]

Gwen, 54, and Blake, 47, released a duet in February called Purple Iris.

On Instagram, Gwen shared a promotional photo of herself dressed in a dark blue denim jumpsuit.

The singer was clinging to her country star husband.

"They're ACTORS," commented one fan.

On Valentine's Day, the former No Doubt frontwoman appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel set to share the details of the couple's music efforts.

Gwen wore a pink frilly jumpsuit. Her bright blonde hair was styled to make it look bigger.

"The person that has zero fashion sense!" commented one follower.

"What is this look?" asked another.

Fashion psychologist Professor Carolyn Mair said Gwen's new style was "aging her," claiming it juxtaposed quite badly with her "transformed face."

"Gwen has completely transformed her face, but her new clothes are frumpy," Mair told The U.S. Sun.

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"The combination of the aging clothes, young face, and big hair makes her look quite different and is a mistake.

"The clothes and face are incongruous because, facially, she looks younger than when she was around 18.

"Now Gwen sometimes looks super frumpy with her fashion choice and bigger, blonder hair.

"The recent clothes look like somebody in their 70s or 80s would wear them with long sleeves, frills, and all this material.

"Her new clothes look suitable for an elderly person.
 
"This is a big step away from Gwen's previous well-put-together pop star looks."

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'Gwen Stefani's frumpy country style is bid to fit into Blake's world amid marriage rumors but doesn't match young face'
Gwen in 2015
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Blake and Gwen met when they coached on The Voice in 2015.

They tied the knot in 2021 but more recently have been plagued with rumors of difficulty in the marriage.

Blake and Gwen started 2024 with tours, gigs, and solo business projects, meaning spending time apart.
 
Mair said Gwen's style change suggested she could be "deliberately" trying to please her husband.

"It seems that Gwen is working on fitting in with Blake and the country music scene," she said.

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"But again, it does not match with the young face.

"Maybe Gwen is influenced by what is happening in her personal life with Blake.

"She could want to dress more coupley because they want to show they are a team.

"The other angle is that she might be trying to please Blake.

"Gwen might be trying to show him she aligns with his values and wants to fit in with his social group.

"This is likely because Blake is not the one who has changed his style, Gwen has.

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'Gwen Stefani's frumpy country style is bid to fit into Blake's world amid marriage rumors but doesn't match young face'
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Gwens clothes and face are incongruous because, facially, she looks younger, said Professor Mair[/caption]

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"This is not subconscious for Gwen. Choosing clothes is a conscious decision.

"Gwen looks like a country singer's wife rather than a pop/rock singer.

"She looks wifey, which is possibly what Blake wants, and perhaps she wants it to."

Over the last two decades, Gwen has built up a tremendous music career for herself as a pop star and then a coach on The Voice.

She has become famed for wearing plenty of statement outfits and glamorous styles.

In her No Doubt years, she dressed in bikini tops and low-rise cargo pants.

As she matured, she took fashion risks and turned to luxury designers.

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'Gwen Stefani's frumpy country style is bid to fit into Blake's world amid marriage rumors but doesn't match young face'
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Gwen, seen here in 1996, used to wear raunchy and sexier looks with short tops and low-rise jeans, said an expert[/caption]

"We are used to seeing her in raunchy and sexier looks with short tops and low-rise jeans," said Mair.

"Gwen always liked to show her belly and wore many crop tops and low jeans.
 
"Gwen used to have a much more modern, edgy look.

"She has moved onto a country look, whereas the other looks are much more rock chick.

"The pink dress we saw on Kimmel is very Dolly Parton-ish.

"This is such a departure from where she was previously
 
"That other pink dress with a high neck, puff sleeves, and frills is very different from what she wore before.

"The white dress with the black spots is very frumpy as well and is a big step away from her previous looks."

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As an entrepreneur, Gwen launched beauty and fashion lines in 2005 with her collection, L.A.M.B.

"I'm like every other girl," she told The Guardian in 2007.

"I have to try really hard my whole life to try to be fit. And I'm super-vain. And I want to wear cute clothes."

Reaching her fifties and after marrying Blake, it appears the Don't Speak hitmaker is not slowing up.

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'Gwen Stefani's frumpy country style is bid to fit into Blake's world amid marriage rumors but doesn't match young face'
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Professor Mair told The U.S. Sun that Gwen (seen here with Blake in 2023) looks like a country singers wife rather than a pop/rock singer[/caption]

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"Maybe Gwen feels that being married to a country singer has changed her identity," Mair added.

"This means she is portraying this through her fashion choices.

"This is part of her life, but now her face and clothes just do not go together.

"Usually, when you get older, certainly from your mid-30s, you begin to know your fashion style.

"You begin to know what suits you and what does not.

"This might not be the case for Gwen."

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'Gwen Stefani's frumpy country style is bid to fit into Blake's world amid marriage rumors but doesn't match young face'
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Gwen and Blake released a single together, with the former Do Doubt star adopting a country music look[/caption]

When Gwen and Blake started dating after meeting on the show in 2015, they were both coming through breakups.

Gwen was married to rocker Gavin Rossdale, and Blake to country star Miranda Lambert.

While Gwen and Blake came from different backgrounds, many questioned whether they would work.

Country icon Dolly Parton spoke about the new couple with Gwen suddenly connected to her scene.

"I think they look great as a couple, and they've both been through similar things," Dolly told E! in 2016.

"I met her when I was out there in Los Angeles doing The Voice, and she seems very sweet."

"But I love Miranda also!" Dolly added.

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'Gwen Stefani's frumpy country style is bid to fit into Blake's world amid marriage rumors but doesn't match young face'
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Carolyn Mair suggested that Gwen may be trying to fit in with the country music scene[/caption]

Gwen will reunite with her former band, No Doubt, for a performance at this year's Coachella in a few months.

Mair added, "Now Gwen has been trying to align her style and identity with her husband's identity.

"Gwen wants to be accepted into the whole realm of being within country music.

"It would be like a big family and not just because of the fashion.

"The country music industry is different, and so is the fashion.

"Being Blake Shelton's wife is likely to dominate part of her social life and become her social identity.

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"Gwen's clothes play down her achievements and identity as a pop star rather than celebrate them and who she is.

"Her clothes are now much more about her being in the country scene.

"Gwen wants to try and belong in his world, which is the country world and very different from where she was before

"It is about feeling accepted as much as about feeling happy, but the two are not disconnected.

"She wants to dress like the members of his social groups, the country musicians and fans.

"Gwen wants to feel welcome or accepted by that community.

"It could be that she was not welcomed and accepted at first.

"Perhaps Gwen did not feel welcome in or by Blake's country music world.

"Alternatively, Blake has put some pressure on her to fit in.

"We demonstrate belonging to a group through our appearance, and our clothing is 90% of that.
 
"People can also recognize what group we are in because of how we dress.

"She is probably trying to fit in with his country music group for those reasons.

"Belonging is a basic psychological need, so Gwen wants to be accepted and liked as his wife in that group."

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Gwen wants to be accepted and liked as his wife in his country music group, according to an expert[/caption]

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New Photo - 'Harper will be part of our family forever', Rebecca Adlington says 'heartbreak' of miscarriage has been 'overwhelming' | I3HPZN8 | 2024-05-12 20:08:01
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BECOMING pregnant for the first time completely changed me – it softened me and brought out a maternal side I didn't know I had.

I always thought I was going to end up being "bad cop," as I was used to the discipline of training and competing. But everyone says I'm the soft one.

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'Harper will be part of our family forever', Rebecca Adlington says 'heartbreak' of miscarriage has been 'overwhelming'
With her pregnancy already public knowledge, sharing the heartbreak of Harper was difficult for Rebecca but the support and kindness of others helped her through
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Rebecca with ex Harry Needs and their daughter Summer[/caption]
'Harper will be part of our family forever', Rebecca Adlington says 'heartbreak' of miscarriage has been 'overwhelming'
'Harper will be part of our family forever', Rebecca Adlington says 'heartbreak' of miscarriage has been 'overwhelming'
Rebecca and husband Andy Parsons share a son Albie, who will be three in March
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I had my daughter Summer, now eight [with ex-husband Harry Needs], three years after retiring from swimming, and I was so excited for this new chapter.

Of course, being a swimmer, I really wanted a water birth, but when I went into labour the umbilical cord was wrapped around Summer's leg, so I had to get out of the birthing pool to be assessed – and then she arrived! 

My second pregnancy [with husband Andy Parsons, 34] was very different as it was during lockdown.

Andy wasn't allowed at lots of the midwife appointments, which felt isolating.

My biggest worry was that he wouldn't be allowed at the birth either, but thankfully he was, and everything was fine.

Our son Albie, who will be three in March, was born within an hour of us arriving at the hospital.

Co-parenting Summer with Harry since our split at the beginning of 2016 works out really well. She is with me most of the time, because Harry lives further away.

I'm a very organised person, which helps, and we have great communication. Also, it's nice for Summer to know that when she's seeing her dad, that's "Dad Time".

Summer and Albie both love to swim – Summer started lessons when she was only three weeks old! It's just for pleasure at the moment, so I'm not sure about them following in my footsteps yet.

Summer doesn't want to compete, so racing isn't for her right now, but she may change her mind as she gets older.

I find mum guilt quite difficult. I work full-time with my swim business, and I want my children to see how much I love my job. 

I want them to know how rewarding work can be if you find something to do that you love.

One of the most wonderful and life-affirming things about being a parent is seeing the kids' relationships develop with wider family. 

I have two sisters who each have two children, and we're always passing around toys, clothes and baby equipment, but the best thing is seeing the bond between the cousins when they're together. 

Although I have found such joy in motherhood, the last few months have been the toughest of my life.

Last year, Andy and I were excited to be expecting again, but we were devastated at the 20-week scan when it was discovered there was no heartbeat. 

Our daughter Harper was born sleeping on October 20. The shock and heartbreak have been overwhelming. We don't know why it happened and we may never know.

With my pregnancy already public knowledge, sharing our heartbreak has been very difficult.

However, we've had so much support and kindness, and people sharing their stories has meant the world to me. It's pulled me through.

Telling the kids was very hard. Albie doesn't really understand, but he has asked questions. Summer has found it more difficult.

We've been as honest as we can, but because we don't know why it's happened, we can't fully explain it.

We've just tried to be there for her and to talk about Harper. Andy has been my absolute rock. 

I couldn't have got through it without him. 

We are focused on keeping everything as normal as possible for Summer and Albie. I say to Andy at least once, if not twice, a week: "Isn't it mad that there are little humans upstairs that I grew in my body?"

It's just absolutely incredible and Andy and I love being parents. It is just the greatest thing ever. Of course, it is tiring and it's a massive responsibility, but I would never change it for the world. 

And Harper will be part of our family forever. She will always be our daughter. 

Find out more about bespoke swimming classes for children aged 0-11 years old at Swim.co.uk.

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Rebecca won two gold medals at the Beijing Olympics in 2008[/caption]
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FOR years, Gemma Atkinson thought her "type" was exactly like John Rambo.

Mean, moody and with muscles so eye-popping, they should probably have their own postcode.

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Gemma Atkinson was surprised when she realised she was falling for Strictly Come Dancing pro Gorka Márquez[/caption]
'I always went for bad boys. Gorka has opened my eyes to what life is about', Gemma Atkinson on giving 'nice lad' chance
'I always went for bad boys. Gorka has opened my eyes to what life is about', Gemma Atkinson on giving 'nice lad' chance
Gemma has been with Gorka for six years, with the pair getting engaged and having two children together
'I always went for bad boys. Gorka has opened my eyes to what life is about', Gemma Atkinson on giving 'nice lad' chance
'I always went for bad boys. Gorka has opened my eyes to what life is about', Gemma Atkinson on giving 'nice lad' chance
She almost didn't take up Strictly's offer of a place in 2017, where she met him
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So, when she realised she was falling for Strictly Come Dancing pro Gorka Márquez – who couldn't be less like the character made famous by Sylvester Stallone – no one was more surprised than Gemma.

"If someone had said: 'OK, he's Spanish, a dancer and wears sparkles on a weekend,' I would have gone: 'Oh no, clearly he's not for me,'" she laughs.

Six years, an engagement and two children later, it's safe to say that Gemma's changed her mind.

Meeting Gorka, 33, was a penny-drop moment. The more she got to know him, the more she realised why she'd been left so heartbroken in the past.

"That's where I'd been going wrong – I was always going for the bad boys. As soon as you give a nice lad a chance, you realise you don't have to be constantly wondering where you stand. Gorka opened my eyes to what a relationship should be like."

She adds: "I mean, I'm still obsessed with John Rambo and Rocky Balboa. Rambo still looks good to me! But I'm past that stage of life where I like the bad boy."

'I'm not bothered about the Strictly Curse at all'

However, reports recently suggested they've been feeling the strain of the frequent spells of separation created by Gorka's work, with sources saying Gemma, 39, was effectively caring for Mia, four, and six-month-old Thiago on her own.

As well as Gorka's Strictly commitments, which regularly take him away from the family home in Greater Manchester, there are the nationwide tours with Karen Hauer for their Firedance show.

Plus, he's currently enjoying a new role as a judge on the Spanish version of Strictly, called Bailando Con Las Estrellas.

It means he's away filming in Spain every weekend – cue rumours of a "rough patch" caused by time apart.

However, Gemma says it's something they've both grown used to and – whisper it – there are aspects to being away from each other that she rather enjoys.

"If I'm with someone 24/7, I get really bored of them and they do my head in.

"Even looking at the back of their head can annoy me! I love my own space, and whenever he's on Strictly, I see it as my time on my own with Mia and Thiago. Mia sleeps in my bed and it's so nice.

"Some women message me and say: 'How do you cope? He's never there!' I mean, come on. There are army wives who don't see their partners for months, so a couple of weeks here and there is nothing.

"He flies out on the Friday and his flight home on Sunday lands at 10am. So, compared to Strictly, it's actually very easy.

"And it's bizarre how you can feel so connected, even though you're physically apart. It's six years now, but I still miss him when he's away and we still have things to talk about when we're together." 

Of course, much of Gorka's time away is spent in the arms of various female dance partners.

He's been partnered on Strictly with Maisie Smith, Helen Skelton and, most recently, Nikita Kanda – they were the second couple to be eliminated in 2023. But the so-called Strictly Curse isn't something that keeps Gemma awake at night. 

"It doesn't bother me at all, maybe because I'm in the industry myself. On my first day on Emmerdale, I met Michael Parr [who played Ross Barton] in the morning and had to kiss him that afternoon. We thought nothing of it.

"I said: 'Nice to meet you,' had lunch, kissed him, went home. "Don't get me wrong, Gorka loves Strictly, but it's his job."

'Gorka says it looks like I don't care because I'm not in the audience'

Eagle-eyed viewers shouldn't read anything into the fact that she's rarely in the studio audience, either.

Gemma prefers to support Gorka from the comfort of her sofa, alongside Mia, and is also mindful that her presence could be off-putting to his celebrity partner.

"Gorka's always telling me to come and watch – he says it looks like I don't care, because I'm never in the audience!

"But I'm cautious because I've been a contestant and I know that the last thing his partner needs is me on the front row every Saturday breathing down their neck. I don't think that would be fair, because that's their time with him and they need to enjoy it.

"So I just keep out of it and let him do his thing, so they can enjoy the journey with him."

Gemma herself almost didn't take up Strictly's offer of a place in 2017. After 16 years in the spotlight, starring in Hollyoaks, Casualty and Emmerdale, and having been the darling of the lads' mags, she'd settled into a new radio-presenting role.

The thought of putting herself "out there" again filled her with dread.

"Strictly is the biggest show on telly and I didn't want to do it. When I was in Hollyoaks, there was no social media. I'm sure I was judged by people having their breakfast and seeing me in the paper, saying things like: 'Oh, it's her in her underwear again!'

"But they couldn't physically put that on me. So I definitely had the fear about getting out there again."

After going on holiday, she eventually decided to accept, and it couldn't have worked out any better. 

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Gemma believes fate would have brought them together anyway[/caption]
'I always went for bad boys. Gorka has opened my eyes to what life is about', Gemma Atkinson on giving 'nice lad' chance
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Gemma danced all the way to the final with her pro partner Aljaž Škorjanec ("He took me to another level confidence-wise. He used to go: 'F**k it, we're just dancing!' And he was right.").

She also made her relationship official with Gorka shortly after the show, and the rest is history.

But Strictly or no Strictly, she believes fate would have brought them together anyway.

"I think I still would have met him. We didn't know it when we got together, but it turned out we have mutual friends in the fitness industry and have worked with the same brands, so I think we always would have crossed paths. I know I would have met him somehow.

"I do believe in coincidence, but I also think what's meant for you won't pass you by. It's the whole 'sliding-doors' effect.

"Had I done Strictly the previous year, it would have been  completely different, as I was in a relationship at that time. I did Strictly when we were both single, and there's no one else I can ever imagine having a family with."

'With babies, it's not that the intimacy goes… It switches'

Their family, she says, is now complete. They are raising Mia and Thiago to be bilingual and are in the process of buying a holiday home in Spain, but there are no plans for any more kids.

"I feel like loads of people set me up for the worst, saying it was going to be really tough with two and asking how was I going to cope. Even I was thinking: 'Oh my god, what have I done?'

"But I've found it's like muscle memory with your second child. You have a catalogue in your head of what to do, so in that respect it's been a lot easier, because I've not panicked. He's just slotted in, really!"

It does mean that, even when they're together, Gemma and Gorka's time as a couple can be limited.

When they first got together, she said their relationship could be defined as "best friends who can't keep their hands off each other". But new baby equals tired parents, and it's not the description she'd give now!

"Not so much! With babies, it's not that the intimacy goes, but because we're both knackered, it switches.

"Intimacy to me can be if I'm in the kitchen and he walks past and gives me a little peck on the cheek or a back rub.

"Every morning, he gives me the biggest kiss and doesn't care that I haven't brushed my teeth! You become more connected when you have children – mentally and emotionally. Physically, it's still there, but it takes on a different meaning.

"Gorka always says he has such a level of respect for me, seeing me go through two C-sections to bring his children into the world. And now and again, I remind him of that, too!"

Gemma has recovered well from Thiago's birth and didn't push herself to return to the weight training that previously kept her fit. After resting her body for several months, she's now halfway through a 12-week programme with PT Steve Chambers, AKA "Evil Steve", but with the aim to bulk up rather than lose weight.

"For three months after having Thiago, I still looked pregnant. It's only in the last two months that I've started to get back to my regular size.

"With both of them, I think everyone assumed because I was so fit, I'd just go back to training, but it wasn't the case.

"I was still healing, but what I could do was not eat a Mars bar every day! If you make little changes and focus on what you can do rather than what you can't, then it snowballs and it's hard to feel bad about a body you're taking care of.

"The fact that I've carried and given birth to two children blows my mind. That's the female body doing its thing and it's a privilege denied to so many women.

"To moan about gaining weight is so insignificant when there are women who would kill to have stretch marks from a pregnancy."

Gemma has arrived fresh-faced for our photo shoot in Manchester, with no entourage. She's armed only with a mammoth bottle of water and is as down-to-earth and undemanding as you'd expect. 

It's probably why she connects with so many people, especially women, among her almost 2 million Instagram followers.

"Sometimes I go on Instagram and think I should have put on make-up for that story, because I look horrendous.

"But I get a lot of positive feedback from people saying: 'Thank you for not having your hair and make-up done all the time,'" she says.

'You forget about the cameras – I'd eaten five digestives without realising'

The family's relatability was key to the success of last year's three-part reality series Gemma And Gorka: Life Behind The Lens.

The gentle, candid peek into the ups and downs of family life is returning to W and UKTV Play this spring. 

"We've never done any photo shoots as a family, and obviously the series is way more intrusive than that," says Gemma.

"But the production team wanted it to be a factual documentary reality series – it's not the sort of show where they set up scenes, and everything is as it is. 

"You forget the cameras are there. I got a message, saying: 'You eating five digestives has made me feel seen.' I was like: 'When did I eat five digestives?!' Sure enough, I had done 

on one of the episodes, so I was obviously in denial."

She's still officially on maternity leave, but Gemma is as much in demand for work as Gorka.

Since Strictly, her profile has soared – she has written a series of health and fitness books, launched collections with fashion website In The Style, moved to present the drive-time slot on Hits Radio (she returns to the airwaves in April) and, last year, branched out into podcasting with her show The Overshare.

She's also just released her debut children's book, Dogs Don't Dance, written while pregnant with Thiago, about a dachshund called Dave who wants to dance, but is told by everyone he meets to forget about it.

"I thought it would give me something to focus on towards the end of pregnancy," she says.

"I knew I wanted to include dogs and then with the dance element, it took me back to Strictly, when every week I'd thought I'd forget the routine.

"Even though I was nervous, I got through it, so I thought that would be a good message about trying new things."

The story itself will undoubtedly have wide appeal, but there are some elements that are deeply personal to Gemma.

Dave is named after her dad David, who died of a heart attack when she was just 17. And the characters of dogs Dave and Dusty are based on her own pooches, Ollie ("wild and will try anything") and Norman ("much more sensitive and timid").

Gemma may have a lot going on, but it feels like she's found some balance between work and home life. "I've been in this industry since I was 15 and I'll be 40 this year, so it's been most of my life," she says. 

"The radio I do is 30 minutes from my house and I get to do the school run in the mornings. It's nice to be in that position where it's all quite manageable. And I feel very fortunate for that, I really do." 

  • Dogs Don't Dance (£7.99, Scholastic) is out now.
'I always went for bad boys. Gorka has opened my eyes to what life is about', Gemma Atkinson on giving 'nice lad' chance
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