Entertainment news round-up: Jonathan Rhys Meyers back on the mend

IRISH actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers has thanked fans for their support by sharing a picture of himself, looking happy and healthy, with his fiancee, Mara Lane.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2015 - 01:00

The 37-year-old, who has reportedly been battling alcoholism since 2005, sparked concerns for his wellbeing after he was photographed in London earlier this month, dishevelled and drinking from a bottle of vodka. But Jonathan has released a statement through film producer Mara’s Instagram account, reassuring fans he is recovering from a “minor relapse”. The statement said: “Mara and I are thankful for your support and kindness during this time. I apologise for having a minor relapse and hope that people don’t think too badly of me. I stopped drinking immediately and it is no reflection on Damascus Cover, as I was not meant to attend Cannes this year and I apologise to fans and colleagues.

“I am on the mend and thank well- wishers and am sorry for my dishevelled appearance, as I was on my way home from a friend’s and had not changed. I feel I made a mistake and feel quite embarrassed, but this was just a blip in my recovery. Otherwise, I’m living a healthy life.”

ANNE NOLAN is worried about developing Alzheimer’s. The 64-year-old singer, one of the famous singing sisters, The Nolans, will be tested, having seen the disease affect her mother. “I worry about getting it and I know my sisters worry. Sometimes I forget things, like why I went upstairs, but friends say everybody does that,” she told the Daily Mirror. “Dementia is when you start to do dangerous things, which I haven’t. But if I get it, I want it detected early. The test I want is available next year.”

CHERYL FERNANDEZ-VERSINI has accused LOUIS WALSH of back-pedalling, after he said that they’d made up. Former X Factor judge Louis had said that the pair had reconciled via text message, but the ‘Fight For This Love’ singer denied it. In a post since deleted from Instagram, Cheryl shared a screenshot of an interview in which Louis said: “I got a text from Cheryl, but we haven’t really fallen out — she was just saying funny things. She knows I’m writing a book, so it’s all fun and games, there’s no nastiness.”

Cheryl accompanied the screenshot with the words: “Back pedal 1&2&3&4 until out of sight. Ps) I would not have found the text messages I sent to be ”funny“ but ok!! Toodles.”

KELLY BROOK has been showing off her newly streamlined curves, thanks to a recent diet. The model and actress has been on the New Atkins diet, limiting carbs and eating chicken, fish, fruit and vegetables. The hard work has paid off, as Kelly has dropped eight pounds and trimmed three inches from her waist.

She said: “I’m so happy with my results with Atkins and I can honestly say I have never felt better about my body. My skin is glowing, I feel healthier than ever and I still have my curves — I couldn’t ask for better results.

“I always knew my body would change, but I didn’t expect to feel this good, as well. I have so much more energy and it feels amazing to be able to wear anything I like, with confidence.”