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Exclusive: Helen Glover makes exciting announcement and reveals husband Steve Backshall's reaction

Helen Glover made a sensational comeback at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021, she blazed a trail not just for women in sport, but for all mothers, by showing it's possible to achieve your biggest goals as a mum of three.And now, the double Olympic champion has made the exciting announcement that she's going for glory at Paris 2024 – and her Bafta-winning wildlife presenter husband Steve Backshall had the sweetest reaction.WATCH: Behind the scenes with Helen Glover "I want to be 38 years old, going into my next Games, being able to say to the world: 'I'm the best I have ever been and I’m a mum of three,'" Helen, 36, told HELLO! in our exclusive interview, one of her first since making her surprise announcement last week."There was a [rowing] trial in November and Steve said to me: 'I really think you should do it.' If he wasn't on board and so invested in and excited by it, it wouldn't be possible," Helen says of her supportive husband, with whom she shares Logan, four, and three-year-old twins Kit and Bo.After winning gold in the women's coxless pairs with Heather Stanning first at London 2012, then again at Rio 2016, she took a step back to start her family with Steve.Her history-making return to competition in Tokyo five years later made Helen the first mum to row in a British Olympic team - and her sights are set even higher for her Paris bid. The Olympic champion is married to Steve Backshall"I'd love to win a medal.
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Gardeners' World: See inside The Repair Shop star Steve Fletcher's stunning garden
Steve Fletcher has been a regular face on The Repair Shop since it began in 2017, but now he has decided to step out of the workshop to share with television audiences one of his other passions in life: gardening.MORE: The Repair Shop star Steve Fletcher announces surprise appearance on Gardeners' WorldThe 50-year-old horologist - that's clock expert to me and you - is set to make his debut on Gardeners' World on Friday evening's programme alongside the likes of Monty Don and Adam Frost. Speaking exclusively with HELLO!, Steve has opened up about how he designed his green space and where he got his love for the outdoors...WATCH: Steve Fletcher has been appearing on The Repair Shop since 2017While Steve's appearance on the show might seem a little bit unexpected to those who have spent many weeknights watching him mend watches, clocks and other items on the restoration show fronted by Jay Blades, it turns out that he has long had a passion for horticulture.MORE: Meet The Repair Shop presenter Steve Fletcher's familyMORE: The Repair Shop viewers left emotional after guest breaks down in tears in new series debut"I've always enjoyed getting out of the workshop, away from the bench and into the outdoors, but I love to keep my hands busy, so gardening is the perfect hobby," he explained.
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Charlie Dimmock's close friend reveals surprising details on garden experts' early days of fame
Charlie Dimmock has been a regular face on our screens for a number of years now thanks to her presenting duties on the likes of Ground Force, Great British Garden Revival and, more recently, Garden Rescue.MORE: Garden Rescue's Charlie Dimmock reveals reason behind 11-year break from TVAnd now, writing exclusively for HELLO!, Dame Esther Rantzen revealed some details on the gardening expert's early days of fame - including Charlie's surprising reaction to her first-ever magazine shoot!WATCH: Are you a fan of Garden Rescue?Charlie became friends with former That's Life! presenter Esther more than 25 years ago when she, along with award-winning landscape designer Sarah Eberle, were called upon to help create a wonderful wildflower garden at Esther's home.MORE: Take a look at the Garden Rescue stars' own gardensMORE: Charlie Dimmock has 'no regrets' about Ground Force affair that ended 13-year relationshipRecalling their first meeting, Esther recalled describing Charlie as "the most beautiful woman I have ever seen [...] standing in our pond, looking just like a Greek goddess," to her husband, acclaimed documentary maker Desmond Wilcox. Dame Esther Rantzen reunited with Chalie Dimmock and Sarah Eberle for HELLO!Charlie was barely 30 years old at the time and working at a garden centre close to Esther's home in the New Forest but had already, at least in Esther's mind, all the makings of a bonafide TV sensation."I have never forgotten her rippling red-gold curls, her bright blue eyes, her perfect complexion without a trace of make-up.
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Why Canadian TV icon Jeanne Beker is determined to make her breast cancer journey uplifting
Jeanne Beker's DNA. As her legions of fans well know, the Fashion Television icon and mom of two - whose parents were both Holocaust survivors – counts her blessings more than most. MORE: How Michael Bublé found joy in singing again with new album HigherAnd so, when she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 70, rather than go into hiding, Jeanne set about finding the joy. With her signature positivity, she took to social media to share every aspect of her "new normal," from Friday chemo sessions to Saturday morning trips to the farmer's market near the Northumberland County retreat she shares with her partner, Iain MacInnes, and their dog, Gus. WATCH: Shannen Doherty opens up about having stage four cancerJeanne's older daughter, Becky, an artist, lives nearby, while musician Joey drove from the Yukon to be her mom as she embarked on a 12-part course of chemotherapy (she will have surgery to remove the tumour, which has already shrunk, this fall).A post shared by Jeanne Beker (@thejeannebeker)Jeanne's daughters have been right by her side during her chemotherapy Jeanne's ability to find the light in dark times, and her determination to help others in the process, made her the perfect person to kick off our new series, Women Who Inspire. MORE: Olivia Newton-John recalls terrifying moment she was diagnosed with breast cancerRELATED: Country music icon Toby Keith's fans pray for him amid cancer diagnosisJeanne Beker: I just went for my routine mammogram.
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Exclusive: Binky Felstead and Max Fredrik Darnton share photos from their dream wedding day
HELLO! exclusive, Binky Felstead and her husband Max Fredrik Darnton have shared photos and memories from their dream wedding day in Corfu.SEE: 8 Made in Chelsea stars' weddings and engagements that are straight out of a fairytaleThe celebration on 22 July – which came almost a year to the day after they tied the knot in a civil ceremony in Chelsea last summer – was part of a week of festivities that saw Binky and Max, along with around 100 family members and friends, including Binky's former Made in Chelsea co-stars Ollie Locke and his husband Gareth, Millie Mackintosh, Hugo Taylor and Rosie Fortescue, descend on the idyllic Greek isle.WATCH: Binky Felstead takes us on a tour of her beautiful London homeOpting for a "glowy boho bridal look", Binky wore a corseted gown by Israeli designer Liz Martinez. "I felt confident and very 'me' in it," Binky told HELLO!.SEE: Binky Felstead spotted in sheer bridal outfitREAD: Binky Felstead shocks with daring wedding dress photos The celebration took place on 22 July in Corfu. Photographer:Sandra von Riekhoff/Divine Day Photography"When I first tried it on, I had already got what I thought was The Dress, but I hadn't felt the feeling I felt with this dress, with any of the others." Max added: "Binks looked absolutely incredible – like in-credible."The happy couple chose the most memorable of locations for their wedding day: The White House at Kalami.
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Helen Glover and Heather Stanning reunite to celebrate ten years since winning Olympic gold
Olympians to win gold in London 2012, Helen Glover and Heather Stanning have united a decade on with their children for an exclusive photoshoot in the new issue of HELLO! magazine, as they share memories of that epic day – and Heather also reveals exciting news that she is expecting her second child, a sibling for her two-year-old son, Magnus, with her husband, army officer Jonny Howse.EXCLUSIVE: Look back at Helen Glover and Steve Backshall's fairytale wedding"Our second child is due in November, which is very exciting. Magnus adores playing with Helen's three children, and I always wanted him to have siblings."WATCH: Helen Glover has emotional reunion with her childrenThe double Olympic champion rowers (who also won Gold in Rio 2016) are the closest of friends and their lives have mirrored one another's over the past ten years.READ: Helen Glover's genius parenting hack to get all kids out the doorREAD: Helen Glover reveals unusual home feature The rowers were joined by their children on the shootHelen, who is mum to Logan, who has just turned four, and two-year-old twins Kit and Bo (her children with her husband, TV wildlife presenter and adventurer Steve Backshall), tells HELLO!: "You know in that moment in the boat together, you have something that connects you, and win or lose we knew we would always be connected by this shared experience.
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Bachelor in Paradise Canada's Kevin Wendt on fatherhood, his upcoming wedding, LG partnership and more
Kevin Wendt is loving being a dad!RELATED: Meet The Bachelorette season 19 stars Gabby Windey and Rachel RecchiaThe firefighter, who happens to be one of Canada's best-known figures on the Bachelor franchise, welcomed a son with his partner, Astrid Loch, last year. Little August has been a huge joy for the couple, who are also set to get married this fall! WATCH: Katie Thurston's season of The Bachelorette featured a shock twist during a rose ceremonyOf course, Kevin first grabbed viewers' attention as the winner of the first season of The Bachelorette Canada. He later appeared on Bachelor in Paradise – on which he and Astrid met – and has since returned to the franchise as the bartender for the Canadian version of the latter show, a role he's set to reprise when the second season premieres this fall. We caught up with Kevin just after Father's Day and spoke about his son August's adorable milestones, the biggest things he's learned as a father, how LG products help him and Astrid with their parenting and their upcoming nuptials. MORE: The Bachelorette bosses share rare behind-the-scenes look at new seasonRELATED: Former Bachelor host Chris Harrison and fiancée Lauren Zima show off their gorgeous homeKevin Wendt: I feel like it's a constant lesson every day.
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Exclusive: Denise Richards opens up on first love, raising teenage girls and OnlyFans: 'Know your worth'
Denise Richards is a busy woman; the actress is back on screens in new romantic comedy Love Accidentally and she's also raising two teenage daughters and focusing on her own self-empowerment through joining OnlyFans.Exclusive: Denise Richards breaks silence over daughter's car crash: 'The call you never want'When asked what she credits her long-lasting career - she began modeling in the early 1990s and found fame on the big screen in 1997 with Starship Troopers and later cult classics including Wild Thing and Drop Dead Gorgeous - Denise laughs, and admits she has "no idea".WATCH: Love Accidentally trailer"I am thankful to still be working, and to my fans quite frankly - I would not have a job without my fans, I always say this but I am so grateful," she tells HELLO!Her new movie sees her playing the boss of two career-driven executives Alexa and Jason - played by Brenda Song and Aaron O'Connell - who are hoping to win a promotion. But when Alexa sends a text to a wrong number, the two spark up an anonymous relationship via text with neither aware of who the other really is.SEE: Denise Richards pays tribute to her lookalike daughter on her 17th birthdaySEE: Denise Richards amazes fans with the prettiest pink jumpsuit"I have always loved a romantic comedy even if it wasn't hip to love a romantic comedy," says Denise, adding that she thinks the genre has made a cool comeback because "people want to feel good".The film plays on the faux pas of sending a text to the wrong number - something to which Denise says she can relate - but these days, the married mom-of-two is focusing on her own worth.
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Lorraine Kelly reveals mishap at Pride London event
Lorraine Kelly has revealed how her attendance at PRIDE London didn't quite go to plan, but that didn't stop the ITV presenter from having a ball of a time. Find out what happened in her exclusive HELLO! diary below...It was such a joy and an honour to be one of the million people taking part in PRIDE London at the weekend although it didn't quite go according to plan for us.READ: Strictly's Johannes Radebe reveals his search for loveWe covered ourselves in rainbow glitter and our brightest outfits and happily boarded our special open top bus which decided to completely break down.WATCH: Lorraine Kelly reveals mishap at PRIDE London paradeObviously, a little thing like that wasn't going to stop us taking part; so along with the fantastic ITV Pride team and ITV on-screen pals including my lovely friend Mark Heyes, Phillip Schofield, Alison Hammond, Gok Wan, Charlene White, Linda Robson and Judi Love, we decided to unfurl our banners, and get out and walk.READ: Lorraine Kelly apologises to fans as she holds back tearsREAD: Lorraine Kelly looks so glamorous in the boldest Zara shirt dress Lorraine and her friend Mark Heyes aboard the ITV Pride parade busWe were joined by Emmerdale stars including Ash Palmiscaro, and Dame Kelly Holmes, who recently came out.
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Exclusive: Johannes Radebe reveals dream to start a family as he finally feels comfortable in his own skin
Pride Month celebrations are in full swing with London Pride just days away, and if all goes to plan, Johannes Radebe is hoping to take the celebrations by storm "on a float somewhere in heels and a big feather boa".EXCLUSIVE: Johannes Radebe reveals what his mother has taught him as she visits him for first time in UKJohannes exploded onto our screens as part of Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, where he has dazzled with his campy choreography and has unapologetically been himself. He's won plaudits for performances in heels, drag, and even touching same-sex routines with best friend and fellow pro, Graziano Di Prima, and last year with his celebrity partner, John Whaite.Johannes Radebe stars on our Pride Digital CoverIt wasn't always easy for the dancer, who has previously spoken about being bullied and beaten up as a child, and in his most personal interview to date, he opens up about coming out to his mother, who he has a very strong bond with, and exclusively reveals that he is now looking for love."I'm still checking out the scene, where are the brothers at? Hit me up, call me up," Johannes, star of our Pride Digital Cover, jokes, before going on to share his dreams of having a big family: "I would love the opportunity to raise a child, or two, or four." "I would love the opportunity to raise a child, or two, or four," said JohannesFor me, it's a celebration of the LGBTQI+ community.
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Jessica Wright and William Lee-Kemp introduce baby Presley in adorable exclusive photoshoot
Jess Wright has revealed in HELLO! that her baby boy Presley was delivered by emergency C-section.In her first exclusive interview and photoshoot with husband William Lee-Kemp and their newborn son, she tells how she had planned for a natural birth with Will and her mum Carol by her side, however he was delivered by emergency C-section at London's Portland Hospital on 17 May, five days before the due date, weighing 7lb 4oz.READ: Jess Wright reveals sweet nickname for her son"I had been so intent on having a natural birth, and to go through that experience as I'd done all the hypnobirthing, but I had a sense of this is our destiny, this is how it is supposed to happen, and we accepted it, and then got excited that it was happening so quickly."WATCH: Jessica Wright celebrates fun baby showerShe adds: "I felt like I had to be strong and positive and embrace it, rather than going in there panicking. It was the most incredible, surreal, overwhelming experience ever."READ: Take a peek inside Jess Wright's stunning designer nurseryREAD: Inside Jess Wright's glam baby shower with family and friendsJess had been admitted to hospital as she noticed the baby's movements had lessened: "In those last few weeks, he had been so active and then, all of sudden, it completely dropped, which was very scary, so our doctor told us to come straight to hospital."After trying for 48 hours to induce the birth, "they monitored him again and found his heart rate was dropping slightly.
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Natalie Anderson surprises husband with vow renewal in the Maldives - EXCLUSIVE
Natalie Anderson has renewed her wedding vows in a surprise ceremony at Velassaru in the Maldives – so secret that not even her husband James Shepherd knew what was about to happen.MORE: Natalie Anderson lands dream role alongside Liam Neeson as she makes film debutSharing the happy news exclusively in HELLO! magazine, 40-year-old Natalie says, "How James didn't know is beyond me," as she reveals she hatched a plan with their nine-year-old son Freddie that played out in the finest tradition of a romantic film, with him delivering a special letter to get his father to the beach ceremony on time.WATCH: 10 of the most spectacular HELLO! exclusive weddings"It was so magical and so intimate with it just being the three of us. It was absolutely perfect and all I dreamt it would be," says Natalie of the ceremony that took place on 28 May, just days before their wedding anniversary on 6 June.READ: Natalie Anderson reveals how former Emmerdale co-star helped her with new roleMORE: Natalie Anderson on expanding her familyQuite by chance, the joyful mix of red, white and blue in both the traditional costume and island location was a glorious reminder of the celebrations going on back home for the Platinum Jubilee."Red petals, white sand, blue sky – it was incredible," says health and fitness project manager and coach James, 50.
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