Daily chats with my new bestie 🥰🥹
The first 4 weeks of being a parent have been a whirlwind! Looking after a baby really is something! 😂 But I always have a few moments, for example when I’m up at 2am because baby girl needs a feed. Or I haven’t slept, feel shattered and can’t work out why my baby is crying when I’ve been through the entire checklist! I remind myself that there was a time where I wished and hoped for the very chapter I’m in right now. When I’m knee deep in nappies and drowning in milk, it’s sometimes hard to see that I am in the middle of all the moments I prayed for. When the true feeling of gratitude hits me and I see my baby girl smile, it makes every challenge worth it.
For anyone in the struggle right now (first time mothers or parents like me) please share in the comments below anything that helps get you through or any advice you were given that kept you going through the toughest of times. Let’s help lift each other up. 🙌❤️
“This can’t go ANYWHERE. We have to bury this.”
We couldn’t let @imacelebrity have all the fun 😏
Watch Sam’s jungle initiation Tuesday at 7pm on the HitsRadioUK YouTube channel 🎥
Glam team appreciation!! I had the best time on stage with the Strictly Pros, Beverley Knight and Laura Mvula. What an honour to salute the icon Tina Turner! Big up the glam squad that put the look together ✨
MUA: @keshiaeast_
HAIR: @jhair_stylist
STYLING: @ryankaystyles
@helenmirren’s icks were amazing! Do you know what I mean?🤬
If you know me well, you’ll know I LOVE horror films! I got to live out my dream of starring in one on @bbcstrictly It Takes Two alongside @jmanrara who pulled off the scary twin look!! 😱 It’s Halloween week and I’m a Scorpio baby (Thank you all for your love and wishes😘)…so this is my favourite time of the year. Check out our Halloween trailer and let me know if it scared you! 😂🖤 See you tonight on It Takes Two @bbctwo at 18:30 ✨👻🎃
A beautiful soul with an admirable competitive drive that has earned her a decorated career as a Paralympic swimmer. Ellie really is a force and I loved learning of her strategy and her mindset. She’s also a great friend of mine who I shared the ballroom dancefloor with on Strictly Come Dancing last year. Listen NOW wherever you get your podcasts and watch the episode on the Simply Be YouTube channel ❤️🥇
I love being on this mission with my Strictly Sister @jmanrara – not sure how well we would do as genuine secret agents 😂, but we can secure the gossip, glitz and glam for our @bbcstrictly family! Thank you all for the warm welcome 🥰 See you back on It Takes Two tonight at 6.30pm on BBC Two and iPlayer – we’ve got LOTS to discuss! 🙌❤️✨🪩
My childhood self was screaming when I got the chance to sit down with Mutya Buena from The Sugababes!!! What an amazing story she has and so many surprises when it comes to her many passions. Check out our full chat on The Simply Be YouTube channel and stream wherever you get your podcasts NOW! ✨🎧
Talking to Zawe Ashton reinforced the importance of lessons we are taught from such a young age. This was one of the many powerful stories that helped shape Zawe and set her on a successful path. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. You can listen now wherever you get your podcasts and watch the episode now on the Simply Be YouTube channel.
Sorry @greatesthitsuk, @dawnrfrench belongs to us now 😏
The Good Times, REALLY DO sound like Hits x
Sir Lenny Henry AKA @fleureast biggest fan 😂
✨BLACKPOOL WEEK ✨
I can’t believe it’s been a whole year since I performed in the tower ballroom with @vitocoppola for the first time. It was SO special! The first top score of the series, Craig’s first 10 paddle and a dance I will NEVER forget with my family there to watch. Watching the rehearsals last night, here in Blackpool, was bringing it all back to me. Wishing all of our final 7 celebs the best of luck for tonight, cherish all of it because it’s a once in a lifetime experience. Can’t wait for the show, I’ll be cheering all of them on in the ballroom! Catch @bbcstrictly tonight on BBC One at 6.40pm. 🪩
Swipe for the memories >>>>
✨BLACKPOOL WEEK ✨
I can’t believe it’s been a whole year since I performed in the tower ballroom with @vitocoppola for the first time. It was SO special! The first top score of the series, Craig’s first 10 paddle and a dance I will NEVER forget with my family there to watch. Watching the rehearsals last night, here in Blackpool, was bringing it all back to me. Wishing all of our final 7 celebs the best of luck for tonight, cherish all of it because it’s a once in a lifetime experience. Can’t wait for the show, I’ll be cheering all of them on in the ballroom! Catch @bbcstrictly tonight on BBC One at 6.40pm. 🪩
Swipe for the memories >>>>
✨BLACKPOOL WEEK ✨
I can’t believe it’s been a whole year since I performed in the tower ballroom with @vitocoppola for the first time. It was SO special! The first top score of the series, Craig’s first 10 paddle and a dance I will NEVER forget with my family there to watch. Watching the rehearsals last night, here in Blackpool, was bringing it all back to me. Wishing all of our final 7 celebs the best of luck for tonight, cherish all of it because it’s a once in a lifetime experience. Can’t wait for the show, I’ll be cheering all of them on in the ballroom! Catch @bbcstrictly tonight on BBC One at 6.40pm. 🪩
Swipe for the memories >>>>
✨BLACKPOOL WEEK ✨
I can’t believe it’s been a whole year since I performed in the tower ballroom with @vitocoppola for the first time. It was SO special! The first top score of the series, Craig’s first 10 paddle and a dance I will NEVER forget with my family there to watch. Watching the rehearsals last night, here in Blackpool, was bringing it all back to me. Wishing all of our final 7 celebs the best of luck for tonight, cherish all of it because it’s a once in a lifetime experience. Can’t wait for the show, I’ll be cheering all of them on in the ballroom! Catch @bbcstrictly tonight on BBC One at 6.40pm. 🪩
Swipe for the memories >>>>
It Takes Two magic ✨ But when it comes to the glam, it’s takes three 😂
MUA: @keshiaeast_ HAIR: @jhair_stylist STYLING: @ryankaystyles – God love ‘em!! 🙌❤️
The special night where we get to celebrate the unsung heroes of our nation. It was, as ever, an honour to be at The Pride Of Britain awards and to present the Child Of Courage award to the amazing Freya Harris who has so much strength and truly inspired me. To celebrate some amazing human beings and learn about Freya’s story, watc the @prideofbritain awards TONIGHT at 8pm on @itv 📺🏆 #prideofbritain
The special night where we get to celebrate the unsung heroes of our nation. It was, as ever, an honour to be at The Pride Of Britain awards and to present the Child Of Courage award to the amazing Freya Harris who has so much strength and truly inspired me. To celebrate some amazing human beings and learn about Freya’s story, watc the @prideofbritain awards TONIGHT at 8pm on @itv 📺🏆 #prideofbritain
The special night where we get to celebrate the unsung heroes of our nation. It was, as ever, an honour to be at The Pride Of Britain awards and to present the Child Of Courage award to the amazing Freya Harris who has so much strength and truly inspired me. To celebrate some amazing human beings and learn about Freya’s story, watc the @prideofbritain awards TONIGHT at 8pm on @itv 📺🏆 #prideofbritain
The special night where we get to celebrate the unsung heroes of our nation. It was, as ever, an honour to be at The Pride Of Britain awards and to present the Child Of Courage award to the amazing Freya Harris who has so much strength and truly inspired me. To celebrate some amazing human beings and learn about Freya’s story, watc the @prideofbritain awards TONIGHT at 8pm on @itv 📺🏆 #prideofbritain
The special night where we get to celebrate the unsung heroes of our nation. It was, as ever, an honour to be at The Pride Of Britain awards and to present the Child Of Courage award to the amazing Freya Harris who has so much strength and truly inspired me. To celebrate some amazing human beings and learn about Freya’s story, watc the @prideofbritain awards TONIGHT at 8pm on @itv 📺🏆 #prideofbritain
The special night where we get to celebrate the unsung heroes of our nation. It was, as ever, an honour to be at The Pride Of Britain awards and to present the Child Of Courage award to the amazing Freya Harris who has so much strength and truly inspired me. To celebrate some amazing human beings and learn about Freya’s story, watc the @prideofbritain awards TONIGHT at 8pm on @itv 📺🏆 #prideofbritain
Loved having a little transformation tonight on It Takes Two! It’s been fun checking in with all of the couples and I’m so excited to see them dance this weekend! Who are you looking forward to watching on Saturday night??✨🪩
MUA: @keshiaeast_
HAIR: @umuniquej.hair
STYLED BY: @ryankaystyles