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Harry Derbidge has spoken out about his decade-long eating disorder.
'The Only Way Is Essex' star admitted his anorexia almost sent him to rehab after his weight plummeted to just seven-and-a-half stone.
Speaking on ITV's 'This Morning', he said: "I used to look at food and if I didn't like the look of it or smell of it or touch of it, I'd always make sure that I'd hide it behind my tongue and I was forever going to the toilet and spill it all out. That would happen two or three times during a meal."
It wasn't until his mum, Karen, sent Harry to the doctor that the star finally saw what he was doing to his body.
He said: "My mum would forever be sending me to a doctor because she'd be worried about my weight, and 18 months ago we went in and I weighed seven-and-a-half stone ... and for a boy, that's really, really bad. The average should be 10-stone or 11.
"[The doctor] said to me, 'If you continue to keep losing weight, we are going to have to send you into a clinic' ... and for me that was the scariest point ever."
Harry even explained how his eating disorder left him fearing restaurants and family gatherings where he couldn't be in control of the food he was being served.
He said: "I'd always have a bit of a panic when I was going out for a bit of dinner, just because I knew I wouldn't eat anything on the menu. Half the time I would create my own menu ... and Christmas dinners, my mum would just bring it out how I like it."
Now on the path of recovery, the 20-year-old reality star said: "It took a long time, but I literally found what I enjoyed eating. I would eat six meals a day but make them small and still plain, maybe nuts during the day, protein shakes ... right now, I'm at 10 stone and I'm more happy in the way I look and how I feel, if I could put on another stone that would be perfect."
Now Harry wants to help others by visiting schools and working with eating disorder charities to raise awareness. He added: "I want to go into schools to talk about this and turn my negative into a positive... and hopefully work with a charity."
Harry Derbidge opens up about eating disorder
Harry Derbidge has spoken out about his decade-long eating disorder.
'The Only Way Is Essex' star admitted his anorexia almost sent him to rehab after his weight plummeted to just seven-and-a-half stone.
Speaking on ITV's 'This Morning', he said: "I used to look at food and if I didn't like the look of it or smell of it or touch of it, I'd always make sure that I'd hide it behind my tongue and I was forever going to the toilet and spill it all out. That would happen two or three times during a meal."
It wasn't until his mum, Karen, sent Harry to the doctor that the star finally saw what he was doing to his body.
He said: "My mum would forever be sending me to a doctor because she'd be worried about my weight, and 18 months ago we went in and I weighed seven-and-a-half stone ... and for a boy, that's really, really bad. The average should be 10-stone or 11.
"[The doctor] said to me, 'If you continue to keep losing weight, we are going to have to send you into a clinic' ... and for me that was the scariest point ever."
Harry even explained how his eating disorder left him fearing restaurants and family gatherings where he couldn't be in control of the food he was being served.
He said: "I'd always have a bit of a panic when I was going out for a bit of dinner, just because I knew I wouldn't eat anything on the menu. Half the time I would create my own menu ... and Christmas dinners, my mum would just bring it out how I like it."
Now on the path of recovery, the 20-year-old reality star said: "It took a long time, but I literally found what I enjoyed eating. I would eat six meals a day but make them small and still plain, maybe nuts during the day, protein shakes ... right now, I'm at 10 stone and I'm more happy in the way I look and how I feel, if I could put on another stone that would be perfect."
Now Harry wants to help others by visiting schools and working with eating disorder charities to raise awareness. He added: "I want to go into schools to talk about this and turn my negative into a positive... and hopefully work with a charity."
TV
Vicky Pattison admits she is an "over-opinionated, gobby cow".
The 'Geordie Shore' star has just written her autobiography and she says the new book will give fans of the MTV reality show an insight into her real character.
She told the Metro newspaper: "It gives people a better understanding of my behaviour if they know how the show is made."
Asked whether her strong personality attracts a particular sort of fan, the 26-year-old said: "Strong women tend to like me. Or women who think: 'She's normal and she's stood up for herself, so can I.'
"I'm also a bit bitchy. I don't mean to generalise but gay people tend to like that. I don't go down that well with men. I think it's because I'm an over-opinionated, gobby cow."
Vicky's co-star Holly Hagan recently said that she expects to see Vicky "stir s**t up" following her return to 'Geordie Shore'.
Vicky was axed from the show after she was convicted of assault and ordered to complete 180 hours of unpaid work.
Speaking on last week's show, Holly said: "I am so glad Vicky's back. She's the f*****g queen of this house and when she finds out what's been going on she's going to stir s**t up."
Vicky Pattison is a ‘gobby cow’
Vicky Pattison admits she is an "over-opinionated, gobby cow".
The 'Geordie Shore' star has just written her autobiography and she says the new book will give fans of the MTV reality show an insight into her real character.
She told the Metro newspaper: "It gives people a better understanding of my behaviour if they know how the show is made."
Asked whether her strong personality attracts a particular sort of fan, the 26-year-old said: "Strong women tend to like me. Or women who think: 'She's normal and she's stood up for herself, so can I.'
"I'm also a bit bitchy. I don't mean to generalise but gay people tend to like that. I don't go down that well with men. I think it's because I'm an over-opinionated, gobby cow."
Vicky's co-star Holly Hagan recently said that she expects to see Vicky "stir s**t up" following her return to 'Geordie Shore'.
Vicky was axed from the show after she was convicted of assault and ordered to complete 180 hours of unpaid work.
Speaking on last week's show, Holly said: "I am so glad Vicky's back. She's the f*****g queen of this house and when she finds out what's been going on she's going to stir s**t up."
TV
Terence Maynard says joining 'Coronation Street' was scarier than filming alongside Tom Cruise.
The actor plays Tony Stewart in the ITV soap and starred opposite the legendary actor in 2014 sci-fi movie 'Edge of Tomorrow', but he insists he was more nervous before his first day in Weatherfield than rubbing shoulders with one of the Hollywood greats.
He said: "I was sweating, the make-up people were mopping my brow. It was more nerve-wracking than on 'Edge of Tomorrow' because when you're in a film with Tom Cruise, he's the one who's got the pressure."
The soap star also admitted he felt nervous working with 'Corrie' stalwart Bill Roache, who plays Ken Barlow.
He added to The Sun newspaper: "I did a scene with Ken Barlow and I felt tense. Bill Roache is a lovely guy and told me he liked my character but I was still nervous filming my first scene at the bar with him- he's part of my childhood".
However, Terence believes part of his nerves stem from him growing up in Liverpool, which is relatively close to the soap's setting of Manchester and therefore he has always held the programme in high esteem.
He said: "It was terrifying at first, because for me, growing up in the North, 'Coronation Street' is embedded in your DNA."
Terence Maynard: Coronation Street scarier than Tom Cruise
Terence Maynard says joining 'Coronation Street' was scarier than filming alongside Tom Cruise.
The actor plays Tony Stewart in the ITV soap and starred opposite the legendary actor in 2014 sci-fi movie 'Edge of Tomorrow', but he insists he was more nervous before his first day in Weatherfield than rubbing shoulders with one of the Hollywood greats.
He said: "I was sweating, the make-up people were mopping my brow. It was more nerve-wracking than on 'Edge of Tomorrow' because when you're in a film with Tom Cruise, he's the one who's got the pressure."
The soap star also admitted he felt nervous working with 'Corrie' stalwart Bill Roache, who plays Ken Barlow.
He added to The Sun newspaper: "I did a scene with Ken Barlow and I felt tense. Bill Roache is a lovely guy and told me he liked my character but I was still nervous filming my first scene at the bar with him- he's part of my childhood".
However, Terence believes part of his nerves stem from him growing up in Liverpool, which is relatively close to the soap's setting of Manchester and therefore he has always held the programme in high esteem.
He said: "It was terrifying at first, because for me, growing up in the North, 'Coronation Street' is embedded in your DNA."
Movies
Marion Cotillard wants to play a man.
The 38-year-old French actress has revealed that the next box she wants to tick on her list of career aspirations is to transform into a member of the opposite sex on screen.
And she also wants to explore comedy after making a cameo appearance in 'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues', which was a stark contrast to her usual dark roles.
She told The Observer magazine: "The dream is to do comedy. Comedians I know like Will Ferrell, Jonah Hill, Jean Dujardin, are some of the best human observers. Comedy has deep insights into our human defects that somehow affect the audience more deeply than tragedy.
"Oh! And I'd like to play a man."
However, the 'Inception' star admits she may have to give up acting altogether in order to continue with her other passion, which is to raise awareness of environmental issues.
Speaking about her position as an ambassador for Greenpeace, she explained: "Campaigning and acting aren't compatible. That's why Audrey Hepburn gave up acting. That's why Angeline Jolie will give up. I'm not ready to stop yet."
Marion Cotillard is ambitious to play a man
Marion Cotillard wants to play a man.
The 38-year-old French actress has revealed that the next box she wants to tick on her list of career aspirations is to transform into a member of the opposite sex on screen.
And she also wants to explore comedy after making a cameo appearance in 'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues', which was a stark contrast to her usual dark roles.
She told The Observer magazine: "The dream is to do comedy. Comedians I know like Will Ferrell, Jonah Hill, Jean Dujardin, are some of the best human observers. Comedy has deep insights into our human defects that somehow affect the audience more deeply than tragedy.
"Oh! And I'd like to play a man."
However, the 'Inception' star admits she may have to give up acting altogether in order to continue with her other passion, which is to raise awareness of environmental issues.
Speaking about her position as an ambassador for Greenpeace, she explained: "Campaigning and acting aren't compatible. That's why Audrey Hepburn gave up acting. That's why Angeline Jolie will give up. I'm not ready to stop yet."
Movies
'The Expendables' spin-off 'The Expendabelles' is to start shooting early next year, it has been confirmed.
Avi Lerner, who produced all three of the movies in the action film franchise, revealed work is nearly complete on the script for the upcoming motion picture, which will be made up of a largely female cast, with a view to starting work on the project in 2015.
Speaking at a press conference to promote 'The Expendables 3' in central London on Monday (04.08.14), he said: "We are writing the final lines of the script, we've got lots of ideas about who is going to be in it.
"We're going to do it at the beginning of next year, that's all I can say about this movie right now."
'Expendables 3' star Sylvester Stallone, who has been a part of all three movies in his role as main character Barney Ross, admitted he would love to see Sigourney Weaver lead The Expendabelles into battle in the role as his on-screen wife.
He added: "With 'The Expendabelles' we've got a situation where we're in unchartered waters. Do we put all women actresses together, would that really work? Or do we have some women who are actually really known to be tough, fighters.
"Are The Expendabelles really part of a divorce? Say Barney and then Sigourney Weaver, whose my wife, got a divorce. I'd have to deal with that too. I've lost the house and my mercenaries!"
The Expendabelles to start shooting early 2015
'The Expendables' spin-off 'The Expendabelles' is to start shooting early next year, it has been confirmed.
Avi Lerner, who produced all three of the movies in the action film franchise, revealed work is nearly complete on the script for the upcoming motion picture, which will be made up of a largely female cast, with a view to starting work on the project in 2015.
Speaking at a press conference to promote 'The Expendables 3' in central London on Monday (04.08.14), he said: "We are writing the final lines of the script, we've got lots of ideas about who is going to be in it.
"We're going to do it at the beginning of next year, that's all I can say about this movie right now."
'Expendables 3' star Sylvester Stallone, who has been a part of all three movies in his role as main character Barney Ross, admitted he would love to see Sigourney Weaver lead The Expendabelles into battle in the role as his on-screen wife.
He added: "With 'The Expendabelles' we've got a situation where we're in unchartered waters. Do we put all women actresses together, would that really work? Or do we have some women who are actually really known to be tough, fighters.
"Are The Expendabelles really part of a divorce? Say Barney and then Sigourney Weaver, whose my wife, got a divorce. I'd have to deal with that too. I've lost the house and my mercenaries!"
Music News
Spandau Ballet are to record their first new album in 25 years.
The new wave group - comprised of Tony Hadley, Gary Kemp and his brother Gary Kemp, Steve Norman and John Keeble - confirmed via their Twitter account that they are heading into the studio for lay down their first original release since 1989.
Gary Kemp said: "My bro @realmartinkemp lays down Spandau bass while Trevor looks on ... Guitar overdubs for new songs in progress. Obviously enjoying it too (sic)"
Martin added: "@garyjkemp smashing it in the Studio today laying down guitar on new @Spandau_Ballet tracks! (sic)"
It's also been revealed that Spandau Ballet are working with iconic pop producer Trevor Horn, who has previously worked with Frankie Goes To Hollywood and Pet Shop Boys.
The group initially split in 1989, but managed to put their differences aside for a world tour in 2009.
Shortly afterwards, the boys released 'Once More', an album that largely consisted of re-worked versions of their classic tracks.
However, their new release will feature entirely original material and although a release date is still to be announced, their new documentary 'Soul Boys of the Western World' will be available in October.
Spandau Ballet to record first album for 25 years
Spandau Ballet are to record their first new album in 25 years.
The new wave group - comprised of Tony Hadley, Gary Kemp and his brother Gary Kemp, Steve Norman and John Keeble - confirmed via their Twitter account that they are heading into the studio for lay down their first original release since 1989.
Gary Kemp said: "My bro @realmartinkemp lays down Spandau bass while Trevor looks on ... Guitar overdubs for new songs in progress. Obviously enjoying it too (sic)"
Martin added: "@garyjkemp smashing it in the Studio today laying down guitar on new @Spandau_Ballet tracks! (sic)"
It's also been revealed that Spandau Ballet are working with iconic pop producer Trevor Horn, who has previously worked with Frankie Goes To Hollywood and Pet Shop Boys.
The group initially split in 1989, but managed to put their differences aside for a world tour in 2009.
Shortly afterwards, the boys released 'Once More', an album that largely consisted of re-worked versions of their classic tracks.
However, their new release will feature entirely original material and although a release date is still to be announced, their new documentary 'Soul Boys of the Western World' will be available in October.
Music News
Jessie Ware is to release her new album in October - but Russell Crowe has already praised the LP after getting an early listen.
The 29-year-old singer announced on her Twitter page today (04.08.14) that she will bring out her hotly-anticipated second LP 'Tough Love' on October 6, and has confirmed the tracklisting.
She posted: "Morning! I have an announcement: TOUGH LOVE, my second album is out on 6th Oct. Pre-order ... I love it, Hope you do. x (sic)"
Although the album isn't out for two months, Hollywood A-lister Crowe has someone managed to get his hands on a copy.
After listening to the LP, the 'Noah' star has urged his fans to go out and buy the "beautiful" record when it's out.
He tweeted: "Had the privilege of hearing @JessieWare new album Tough Love. Beautiful work. Check it out when you can. (sic)".
Jessie has collaborated with a host of producers and songwriters on 'Tough Love' including Ed Sheeran, Miguel, Japanese production duo BenZel, James Ford and Drake producer Nineteen85.
The 'If You're Never Gonna Move' singer will play two UK concerts at the St John at Hackney Church in London and the Manchester Cathedral on October 2 and October 3 respectively to coincide with the release of 'Tough Love'.
Jessie Ware’s new album praised by Russell Crowe
Jessie Ware is to release her new album in October - but Russell Crowe has already praised the LP after getting an early listen.
The 29-year-old singer announced on her Twitter page today (04.08.14) that she will bring out her hotly-anticipated second LP 'Tough Love' on October 6, and has confirmed the tracklisting.
She posted: "Morning! I have an announcement: TOUGH LOVE, my second album is out on 6th Oct. Pre-order ... I love it, Hope you do. x (sic)"
Although the album isn't out for two months, Hollywood A-lister Crowe has someone managed to get his hands on a copy.
After listening to the LP, the 'Noah' star has urged his fans to go out and buy the "beautiful" record when it's out.
He tweeted: "Had the privilege of hearing @JessieWare new album Tough Love. Beautiful work. Check it out when you can. (sic)".
Jessie has collaborated with a host of producers and songwriters on 'Tough Love' including Ed Sheeran, Miguel, Japanese production duo BenZel, James Ford and Drake producer Nineteen85.
The 'If You're Never Gonna Move' singer will play two UK concerts at the St John at Hackney Church in London and the Manchester Cathedral on October 2 and October 3 respectively to coincide with the release of 'Tough Love'.
Showbiz
Susan Sarandon's home was burgled at the weekend.
Thieves reportedly broke into the 'Thelma & Louise' star's Manhattan apartment on Saturday (02.08.14) night and stole a laptop computer, a camera, items of jewellery and some documents from the property, sources told the New York Post newspaper's Page Six column.
According to reports, Susan's 22-year-old son Miles - her youngest child with ex-partner Tim Robbins - left the apartment on West 15th Street at around 8pm and returned eight hours later to find the property in disarray.
It is believed the burglar used a ladder to hop from a roof next door to the top of the 'Dead Man Walking' actress' nine-storey apartment building before entering her lower-floor property through an empty terrace door.
Susan - who had around $100,000 of jewellery in the property - was believed to be out of town at the weekend and was told about the break-in by a neighbour.
Meanwhile, the 67-year-old star recently impressed Time Out New York staff during her one-issue stint as guest editor-in-chief.
Susan joined senior staff on the publication for a brainstorming session to discuss covering an issue important to her, homelessness in New York.
When talk turned to Richard Gere's forthcoming movie on the subject, 'Time Out of Mind', the 'Lovely Bones' star was quick to act.
Editor-in-Chief Terri White told the New York Daily News newspaper's Confidenti@l column: "She said, 'I'll just text him and see if I can interview him for the issue.'
"So she just texted him in the room in front of everybody, which was kind of awesome unto itself, and then her people called me a few days later and said, 'Susan interviewed Richard.'
"It's truly the power of having friends like that. And being Susan Sarandon."
Susan Sarandon burgled
Susan Sarandon's home was burgled at the weekend.
Thieves reportedly broke into the 'Thelma & Louise' star's Manhattan apartment on Saturday (02.08.14) night and stole a laptop computer, a camera, items of jewellery and some documents from the property, sources told the New York Post newspaper's Page Six column.
According to reports, Susan's 22-year-old son Miles - her youngest child with ex-partner Tim Robbins - left the apartment on West 15th Street at around 8pm and returned eight hours later to find the property in disarray.
It is believed the burglar used a ladder to hop from a roof next door to the top of the 'Dead Man Walking' actress' nine-storey apartment building before entering her lower-floor property through an empty terrace door.
Susan - who had around $100,000 of jewellery in the property - was believed to be out of town at the weekend and was told about the break-in by a neighbour.
Meanwhile, the 67-year-old star recently impressed Time Out New York staff during her one-issue stint as guest editor-in-chief.
Susan joined senior staff on the publication for a brainstorming session to discuss covering an issue important to her, homelessness in New York.
When talk turned to Richard Gere's forthcoming movie on the subject, 'Time Out of Mind', the 'Lovely Bones' star was quick to act.
Editor-in-Chief Terri White told the New York Daily News newspaper's Confidenti@l column: "She said, 'I'll just text him and see if I can interview him for the issue.'
"So she just texted him in the room in front of everybody, which was kind of awesome unto itself, and then her people called me a few days later and said, 'Susan interviewed Richard.'
"It's truly the power of having friends like that. And being Susan Sarandon."
Showbiz
Tara Reid has announced a 'Sharknado' perfume.
The 38-year-old actress is bringing out a shark-themed scent inspired by her latest film 'Sharknado 2: The Second One'.
The blonde starlet announced the fragrance on her official website, TaraReid.com. The site describes 'Shark by Tara' as "a light and refreshing perfume perfect for day-to-day wear."
Tara starred in the first 'Sharknado' film in 2013 and this year she reprised her role as the shark-slayer April Wexler in the disaster movie.
Available for $24.95, fans of the film can purchase the scent which boasts "three different levels of nodes [sic] that embrace our fresh, light, and fun feel". The fragrance features hints of mint, violet and lemon, jasmine tuberose, muguet with base notes of blue rose, amber and musk.
'Sharknado' has proved to be very lucrative for the actress, but Tara has admitted that she originally agreed to star in the film as a "joke".
When discussing the success of 'Sharknado' in February, Tara explained: "I'm just as stunned as everyone else. Come on, I did it as a joke! I didn't even think anyone was going to see it.
"And then what happened has never happened before on any movie. Even now, you thought the buzz was going to stop about 'Sharknado', but it just keeps going."
Tara Reid launches Sharknado perfume
Tara Reid has announced a 'Sharknado' perfume.
The 38-year-old actress is bringing out a shark-themed scent inspired by her latest film 'Sharknado 2: The Second One'.
The blonde starlet announced the fragrance on her official website, TaraReid.com. The site describes 'Shark by Tara' as "a light and refreshing perfume perfect for day-to-day wear."
Tara starred in the first 'Sharknado' film in 2013 and this year she reprised her role as the shark-slayer April Wexler in the disaster movie.
Available for $24.95, fans of the film can purchase the scent which boasts "three different levels of nodes [sic] that embrace our fresh, light, and fun feel". The fragrance features hints of mint, violet and lemon, jasmine tuberose, muguet with base notes of blue rose, amber and musk.
'Sharknado' has proved to be very lucrative for the actress, but Tara has admitted that she originally agreed to star in the film as a "joke".
When discussing the success of 'Sharknado' in February, Tara explained: "I'm just as stunned as everyone else. Come on, I did it as a joke! I didn't even think anyone was going to see it.
"And then what happened has never happened before on any movie. Even now, you thought the buzz was going to stop about 'Sharknado', but it just keeps going."
Showbiz
Christina Hendricks was dropped by her agency after accepting a role on 'Mad Men'.
Hendricks, 39, stars as Joan Harris on the AMC period drama set in an advertising agency and she's revealed her personal experiences with agencies are nearly as turbulent as those of her on-screen character.
She told The Guardian newspaper: "[My agency] said, 'It's a period piece, it's never going to go anywhere. We need you to make money and this isn't going to make money.' They ended up dropping me."
Hendricks explained that she and her manager were both charmed by the role of Joan, and soon realised that she had lots of potential to develop the character.
She added: "I had been on several shows that were meant to be the big ones, that would go on forever, and they didn't. So there was no sure bet and I'd already taken a chance on them, and I felt, why not do the one you're in love with and take a chance on that?"
Hendricks is currently starring in 'God's Pocket', a new movie featuring the late Philip Seymour Hoffman and Richard Jenkins.
Christina Hendricks dropped by agency after landing Mad Men role
Christina Hendricks was dropped by her agency after accepting a role on 'Mad Men'.
Hendricks, 39, stars as Joan Harris on the AMC period drama set in an advertising agency and she's revealed her personal experiences with agencies are nearly as turbulent as those of her on-screen character.
She told The Guardian newspaper: "[My agency] said, 'It's a period piece, it's never going to go anywhere. We need you to make money and this isn't going to make money.' They ended up dropping me."
Hendricks explained that she and her manager were both charmed by the role of Joan, and soon realised that she had lots of potential to develop the character.
She added: "I had been on several shows that were meant to be the big ones, that would go on forever, and they didn't. So there was no sure bet and I'd already taken a chance on them, and I felt, why not do the one you're in love with and take a chance on that?"
Hendricks is currently starring in 'God's Pocket', a new movie featuring the late Philip Seymour Hoffman and Richard Jenkins.