Best Magazine UK: Suddenly Single

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best magazine editor Siobhan Wykes talks to her celebrity mates about how it feels to be Suddenly Single - yet again - and her ongoing dating disasters, with expert advice on how to find the one.

  1. 1d ago

    The Royals Uncensored’s Jo Elvin explains why Meghan Markle was not the idea choice for a Royal wife

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

    39 min

  2. Jun 2

    Ex-wife of Rolling Stone Ronnie, Jo Wood talks divorcing, dating and why the drugs don’t work…

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

    37 min

  3. May 26

    Real Housewife of Cheshire Leanne Brown on her footballer’s wife divorce, dating & Dawn Ward

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

    35 min

  4. May 19

    Andrew Pearce on friend Joan Collins and why her fifth marriage has latest longer than the other four

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

    41 min

  5. May 12

    Unfiltered, honest and still on Loose Women despite rumours, Nadia Sawalha talks marriage, mess & mayhem

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

    38 min

  6. May 5

    Chris Tarrant’s ex, Ingrid, on the appeal of Putin & why she’s happy to cuddle up to a fishbowl...

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

    39 min

  7. Apr 28

    Presenter Lizzie Cundy on dating & former friends Sarah Ferguson and ‘whinging’ Megan Markle

    Very short dresses, holidaying with her Suddenly Single friend Ruth Langsford, experiences with unfaithful men, sex, therapy, breakdowns, & darkest day, former WAG turned TV presenter tells all – including her feelings on being ghosted by her former friends Sarah Ferguson and Ruth Langsford… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min

  8. Apr 21

    Carol McGiffin on saving Loose Women, cheating, irritating men, and finding happiness with a toyboy

    Best columnist, podcaster and self-proclaimed ‘all round chump’ Carol McMiffin talks Ricky Gervais and what causes offense, Kaye Adams axing from the BBC, the problem with Piers Morgan, cheating men, facelifts, the truth about her rumoured return to ITV,…and how she’s been happy with a man 22 years younger for 18 fantastic years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min
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best magazine editor Siobhan Wykes talks to her celebrity mates about how it feels to be Suddenly Single - yet again - and her ongoing dating disasters, with expert advice on how to find the one.

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