Helen Flanagan looks like Lady Penelope in a bright pink skirt suit while handing out flyers

Helen Flanagan has never been shy about her love for Gossip Girl's Blair Waldorf's style, but it looks like Helen Flanagan had a different TV character in mind when she stepped out in a bright pink skirt suit from Topshop.
The former Coronation Street star looked like Lady Penelope from Thunderbirds as she took to the streets of Liverpool to hand out flyers and drum up some support for the reality series Celebrity Superspa.
Wearing towering heels, a face full of make-up and her blonde hair coiffed in a retro style, Helen, 23, certainly had the plastic doll look of Penelope going for her too.

Thunderbirds are go! Helen Flanagan does her best Lady Penelope impression in a pink skirt suit

She's a lady! Peneloped was the pink-loving secret agent from Internation Rescue in Thunderbirds

But it doesn't seem like Helen was going for the International Rescue look, rather the '90s aesthetic of Alicia Silverstone as Cher in Clueless.
Her stylist tweeted a picture of her actress client with the message: 'My gorgeous girly dressed as Cher from clueless . Styled by me for her birthday weekend'.
Certainly the mini skirt was on point, but the Bel Air high-schooler wouldn't have been wearing six inch peep-toe heels to hand out flyers on the Mersey street.

Helen was pounding the pavement in her Louboutin's as part of the new Channel 5 series which will see celebrities learn how to perform beauty treatments under the tutelage of celebrity hairdresser Herbert Howe.

Clueless? apparently helen was going for the Cher look from the '90s teen comedy

Flyer girl: The former Corrie star was handing out pamphlets to promote the reality show Celebrity Superspa

Fan support: The actress happily posed for photos outside Herbert Howe's salon

  

The programme is filmed in Herbert’s Liverpool salon, and joining Flanagan are TOWIE's James 'Arg' Argent, chefs John Burton Race and Rustie Lee, ex-Shameless actor Jody Latham and Most Haunted star, Yvette Fielding.
Luckily for Helen she has found a friend in Arg, who helped her celebrate her 23rd birthday the night before, but in typical laddish fashion, the Essex boy couldn't help but try and embarrass his new mate.

Don't think you're supposed to hit them Helen: The 23-year old's sales tactics didn't seem to be going down well

Matching: Helen found a potential customer as in love with pink as she is

High-five: It seems the reality star has got one young shopper interested in a Helen Flanagan makeover

How rude: James Argent sent an inappropriate tweet of Helen during the day

Tweeting a picture from the set, Argent wrote: 'Somebodys got a NIPPLE ERECTION!!! Haha @helenflanagan1 #Payback'.
What action Helen performed to warrant such a tacky tweet isn't specified, but as she herself had posted a photo of Arg tucking into a MacDonald's meal.
Not exactly an unusual act image of the fast food loving reality star.

Same old, same old: Arg tucking into a MacDonald's meal during filming of the new TV show

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Kourtney Kardashian facing joint custody bid from male model after he demands court order DNA test to prove HE is Mason's father

Kourtney Kardashian is facing a lawsuit from a model who claims he is her son's biological father.
Michael Girgenti alleges he had unprotected sex with the reality TV star after they met on a photoshoot in August 2008 and has filed paperwork at Los Angeles County Superior Court in a bid to get joint custody of her three-year-old child, Mason.

Real life drama: Kourtney Kardashian and boyfriend Scott Disick are seen leaving a lawyer's office after it emerged that the reality star is the subject of a lawsuit after a male model alleged HE is the father of her child

Legal bid: Michael has launched a legal bid for a court ordered DNA test in the first steps towards a custody battle over Kourtney and Scott's son Mason

Battle: Kourtney with son Mason who is now at the centre of a lawsuit filed by a man who claims to be his real father

According to gossip website TMZ.com, Michael wants the judge to order DNA tests for Kourtney, Mason and her long-term boyfriend Scott Disick, Mason - who is father to her daughter Penelope, 13 months.
A hearing has been set for next month.
The lawsuit documents the alleged relationship between Kourtney and Michael, which he claims heated up in March 2009, when she told him her relationship with Scott was 'on the outs' and 'she wanted to hang.'

Furious: Kourtney said she was 'furious' when the allegations first emerged, and the model has now filed a claim with the court

Kourtney who in March was said to be 'furious' over Gigenti's claims has yet to comment personally on the fresh allegations. And her spokeswoman has not responded to requests for comment.
However her lawyer told TMZ.com on Friday that Gigenti's allegations are 'absurd'.
'This individual has been selling false and fabricated stories to the tabloids for years about Kourtney Kardashian and her son, Mason.  Scott Disick is Mason’s father,' Todd Wilson told the website.
'We have not seen the reported court filing, but we are informed that this individual has been seeking to get paid to publish his ridiculous pleading. 
'His claims are absurd and this is simply another shameful attempt to gain publicity and profit from fictional stories about my client.'

Photogenic: Kourtney and Michael met on a photo shoot in 2009, but the star's attorney says there was no further contact after that

The reality star was seen outside her lawyer's office on Wednesday, no doubt seeking advice over the embarrassing and upsetting lawsuit.
Michael claims they had full sex and as soon as she had given birth to Mason - born on 14 December 2009 - he tried contacting her.
The allegations first came to light in March earlier this year when he told In Touch magazine: 'After [Mason] was born, and I saw photos of him, I began to wonder.
'I would definitely want to acknowledge Mason if he's my kid - he deserves to know his real father.'
A legal representative for the Kourtney & Kim Take Miami star previously branded the Chicago native's allegations 'preposterous and an outrageous lie'.

Something on your mind: Kourtney shares an intense conversation with boyfriend on Wednesday

So it must have come as a surprise that the model has now filed papers with the court.
In addition to son Mason, the couple - who have been dating on and off for seven years - have a baby daughter, Penelope Scotland, together.
This is not the first time the extremely wealthy Kardashian family has been confronted by allegations of paternity.

Fashion plate: Kourtney was dressed in head to to black-and-white Chanel

Kourtney's younger sister Khloe, 28, has had to regularly deny rumours that their late father Robert Kardashian was not her biological father.
Their half-sister Kylie Jenner, 15, also recently hit back at reports that Bruce Jenner may not be her real father.
The reality star certainly looked like she had a lot on her mind as she chatted with boyfriend Scott in on Wednesday.
The 34-year-old who looked chic in a monochrome striped dress and espadrilles, certainly seemed preoccupied as she chatted to Scott.

Close: The couple left their young children at home to enjoy some alone time

The flats bore the distinctive Chanel logo, and co-ordinated well with her chic quilted Chanel bag.
With her hair tied back in a bun and a slick of red lipstick, it was clear Kourtney had made an effort.
Scott however looked far from his usual dapper self in a multi-coloured chequered shirt, blue shorts and leather shoes.
The two left children Mason, three, and one-year-old Penelope at home for their date.

Lots to talk about: With her sister Khloe reportedly having marriage difficulties, big sister Kourtney is sure to be concerned

  

And they certainly seemed to be enjoying some alone time, with Kourtney writing on Twitter 'California love'.
Just last week it was reported that Kourtney was pregnant with her third child.
She did not comment on the rumours, although was later seen eating sushi with her family - a food type pregnant women are advised to steer clear of due to the raw fish ingredients.

Tea-rific: She protected her perfect lipstick by using a straw as she sipped away on her iced drink

Looking good: She wore a satisfied smile as she got read to clamber into her luxury car

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Imogen Thomas shows off incredible post-baby figure in plunging red dress

She only welcomed her daughter into the world in February, and has been open about her battle to lose her baby weight.
But Imogen Thomas looked better than ever as she headed out for a bite to eat at London's Nobu restaurant with a female friend on Thursday night.
The 30-year-old reality star appeared to have shed her post-pregnancy bulge entirely as she showed off her incredible figure in a skintight red wrap dress.

Red hot! Imogen Thomas showcased her incredible post-baby body in a skintight red wrap dress as she headed out for a bite to eat at London's Nobu restaurant on Thursday evening

Featuring a daring plunging neckline and a flattering midi hem, the glamour model's scarlet ensemble ensured she well and truly commanded attention as she arrived at the upmarket Mayfair eatery alongside her pal.
Showing off her eye-popping curves in all their glory, Imogen teamed her chic red dress with an oversized black leather handbag and a pair of towering black patent peep-toe heels by Christian Louboutin.
The former Big Brother star completed her girls' night out look by wearing her tumbling brunette locks tousled into voluminous waves, and opted for dramatic smokey eye make-up and nude lips.

Scarlet woman: Featuring a daring plunging neckline and a flattering midi hem, the 30-year-old reality star's scarlet dress ensured she well and truly commanded attention as she arrived at the upmarket Mayfair eatery

But in spite of her impressive appearance, Imogen admitted she still wasn't feeling completely body confident as she took part in her first post-baby lingerie shoot.
Writing on her Twitter page earlier on Thursday, she said: 'My first proper lingerie shoot today!!! Kinda nervous dont even know if I've got it anymore hahaa. We will see....arggghh.'
Despite her doubts, the Welsh beauty queen was in good spirits by the time she headed out to dinner, telling her followers she was so hungry should 'could eat anything and everything' as she waited for her friend.

Girls' night out: Showing off her eye-popping curves in all their glory, Imogen teamed her chic red dress with an oversized black leather handbag and a pair of towering black patent peep-toe heels by Christian Louboutin

  

She said in a series of posts: 'Sat in a hotel bar by myself cause my friend is late!!! Not a good look gonna have to sit in the lobby! I'm starving ahhhhh! Belly rumbling! OMG no lie I could eat anything and everything right now!!!!!!!!!!! #hurryup.'
Before finally adding: 'Nobu!!!!!!!!! Yes give me the sushi!'
Since welcoming baby daugther Ariana into the world in February - her first child with Australian fiancier boyfriend Adam Horsley - Imogen has shed an impressive two stone, dropping from a size 16 to a size 10.

Lady in red: The former Big Brother star completed her girls' night out look by wearing her tumbling brunette locks tousled into voluminised waves, and opted for dramatic smokey eye make-up and nude lips

Girlie fun: Imogen commemorated a rare night off from her parenting duties with a cute photo montage of her posing with her pals

And in spite of having a figure most new mothers can only dream of, the star admitted she is still keen to tone her tummy.
She recently said: 'There are definitely parts of my body I would like to change – I want to tone my stomach, it’s flat now but there is just that little bit extra I’d like to lose – just another four or five pounds.
'I thought I was never going to lose all the weight. It's been a struggle and I have days when I was so tired I cried.’

Yummy mummy: Imogen has been keeping her fans up-to-date with her post-baby weight-loss via her Twitter page

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Nicole Scherzinger brings the glamour in cut-out dress

Her daring fashion choices were talked about almost as much as her crazy catchphrases were during the last series of the X Factor.
And showing she’s getting off on the same foot this year Nicole Scherzinger made sure she turned heads as she arrived to begin filming the bootcamp section of the popular ITV show on Thursday.
But not wanting to be outdone Sharon Osbourne made sure her return to the singing competition didn’t go unnoticed– as she arrived showing off a rather fresher looking face.

Ready to judge: Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne, Nicole Scherzinger and Gary Barlow arrived to film the bootcamp section of the X Factor on Thursday

The 60-year-old looked younger than her years as she posed alongside Nicole, Louis Walsh and Gary Barlow.
Dressed in a wide leg black trouser suit, the wife of Ozzy, looked ready for business and raring to go. 
Sharon, who showed off her perfectly coiffed deep red hair, was no doubt excited about her return to the show, replacing Tulisa this year. 

Glamorous: Nicole looked stunning in a cut-out dress featuring a double zip detail on the skirt  

X Factor promo with sexy Nicole Scherzinger and Sharon Osbourne

Nicole also looked ecstatic to be there as she showed off her impressive figure in an interesting ensemble consisting of a red double zip skirt and a white top with a cut-out detail and racer straps.
It was however her hair which raised the most eyebrows as the singer, who is the face of Herbal Essences, wore her locks in an interesting bun with the front section falling loose to frame her face.
Revealing her slim legs the skirt fell just below her derriere and her lithe legs looked even longer than usual with the help of a pair of black Cilla stilettos by Kurt Geiger. 

Chatting: The judges all appeared to be getting along well as they got to work on the show

  

Her co-judge Louis opted for a different look to usual –wearing a black open neck shirt with his suit.
The Irishman was no doubt feeling slightly emotional as he recently confirmed this would be his last year on the show – so his final time attending bootcamp.
Standing a little bit aside from the rest of the group was head judge Gary Barlow, who looked surprisingly casual for the day’s activity.

Hair raising: Nicole showed off a very interesting hair style which complimented her fashionable dress

Wearing a pair of dark green chinos with a short sleeve blue shirt, he added a pair of blue shoes which didn’t particularly match the outfit. 
Taking to Twitter during the morning, Gary wrote: ‘Beautiful morning ! Boot camp starts today #XFactor’
The gang appeared to all be getting along very well and were seen laughing and joking with each other before heading in for a hard day of decision making.
It’s not just the change of panel which makes the 10th series of the X Factor different, hopefuls will - for the first time ever - have to tackle two sets of auditions.  First, they will face the judges eyeball to eyeball in an intimate audition room.
If they receive three or more yeses here they will then have to perform for the judges once more, this time in an arena, to prove they can also impress an audience before securing a coveted place in the next stage in the competition – bootcamp.

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Doing a Beyoncé! Hollyoaks actress Jessica Fox shows off new pixie crop as she heads out in skintight jeans and a turquoise top

When the Queen of Pop debuts a new hairstyle, you know it's going to be big.
And it seems that Hollyoaks star Jessica Fox is on the same wavelength as Beyoncé, showing off a new pixie crop as she headed out on Thursday.
The 30-year-old wore skintight blue jeans and an on-trend turquoise draped top as she wandered through London with a pal in tow.

Gone for the chop: Hollyoaks actress Jessica Fox showed off her new pixie crop hairdo as she headed out in London on Thursday

While not everyone can pull it off, ditching the long straight hair in favour of a short, sleek crop seemed to work for the soap star as it highlighted her elfin features.
And clearly confident about the dramatic change, she grinned as she breezed through town, following an appearance on The Wright Stuff.
Jessica seemed to have got her low-key daytime look just right, showing off her slimline frame in the super skintight trousers.

Daytime chic: The star managed to pull off a simple but stylish daytime look, pairing skinny jeans and a draped turquoise top

Elfin: The new hair style suited Jessica's elfin features, seemingly pleased with it as she confidently breezed through town

The light-coloured top complimented her skin tone and she acessorised with a large white bag and a pair of Espadrille-style wedges.
Making the most of having a strapping young male friend with her, the actress persuaded him to carry her blue suitcase for her.
And it seems that the hair comparison with superstar Beyoncé didn't pass Jessica by, as she wrote on Twitter: 'Can only assume that Beyonce saw my hair cut and thought 'I'll have a bit of that'. Right?'

Got lost? Jessica and her pal wandered around London after she appeared earlier in the day on The Wright Stuff

Lady of leisure: Jessica grinned as he male companion was left to carry her blue suitcase for her

Jessica, who has played Nancy Hayton on the Channel Four soap since 2005, is gearing up for a dramatic storyline in the coming weeks.
Fans will see explosive scenes as Nancy gets chased by police on to the top of a multi-storey car park, culminating in her car hanging dangerously over the edge.
Speaking to Digital spy, she said: 'They were really exciting to film. It took us about five days to film in total, which is a huge amount of time for Hollyoaks to spend on something.'
'Out of all my years at Hollyoaks, this definitely seems to be the storyline that's getting the biggest reaction, which can only be a good thing,' she added.

New look: The actress has ditched her longer hair in favour of the more flattering look

On-trend: Beyonce showed off her newly chopped locks earlier this week

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Charlie feels guilty as she targets Hazel in bumble bee task as she admits that their friendship is over

They've been at loggerheads since falling out over the live nominations at the beginning of the week.
And despite agreeing to be civil, it seemed that tensions were still fraught between Charlie and Hazel during Thursday night's Big Brother.
The Irish model got angry as she was targeted in the team's bumble bee task, leaving former friend Charlie feeling guilty.

Joining forces: Charlie and Gina were tasked with making the other housemates work during Thursday night's Big Brother, singling out Hazel

The morning after another tense day in the house, Big Brother assigned housemates a new task, making Gina Queen Bee.
But the game was anything but light-hearted as Charlie was tasked with dishing out 'stings' to housemates not pulling their weight while making jars of honey.
And while the others took it in their stride, Hazel got more and more irate, telling the girls to: 'F*** off.'
Halfway through the task, Sophie confided to Gina that Hazel wasn't impressed with the task and was getting angry, spurring her on even more.

Not impresses: Hazel did not take kindly to being stung in the task, believing that she was getting the worst of it

Reign of terror: Gina and Charlie had a leisurely day while the others got to work producing jars of honey

The pair then decided to single Hazel out after being told that they would receive a champagne dinner for two if they picked someone.
Getting repeatedly stung, Hazel screamed out out in Charlie's direction: 'F***ing b***h. I'm not joking I'm about to go over there.'
Later in the bedroom, Gina told Charlie what she had heard, saying: 'Hazel just called us f***ing b***hes - she's going crazy.'
Charlie asked the others if she had heard her right, asking: 'Did she actually say f**king little b***hes?'
'The thing is it is just a task, you have got to try your best to have a laugh with it. I still don’t think it is necessary though. You can’t get angry at the people you are doing a task with,' she added.

Big Brother 2013: Hazel becomes irritated during bee task

Worker bees: The rest of the house had to spent the day working, while being stung by Gina and Charlie

Loggerheads: Tensions rose between Hazel and Charlie as the day went on

Resentful: In the diary room, Hazel admitted that she'd felt singled out all day thanks to Charlie and Gina

'You are all equal housemates, anyone has to be put in a position above you to be bossy and they don’t like it do they,' she added.
But a sore Hazel wasn't seeing the funny side of the task, telling the twins that she felt like she was being targeted.
'Over it…I will do it for us. But when I feel there is targeting going on it’s a bit silly at this stage. I was just about to say some people in this house need to get a life and that is what Charlie fell out with me about,' she said.
'I am not a walkover. I have given her enough chances and I am not into it anymore. I am civil to her and she is civil to me. Fair enough,' she added.

Frank discussion: While having their dinner, Gina and Charlie talked about how they didn't trust Hazel

Entertain me: Gina let the power go to her head and later ordered the twins and Hazel to dance for her

During a break in the task, Gina and Charlie chatted about the events following the nominations as Charlie admitted she was still worried.
'Half of me is thinking is it a bit drastic of me, the whole cut off the friendship over thing with Hazel,' she said.
'It was drastic, because I am like that…my family laugh at that. I might forgive people but there is always a bulb in my head that switches to that’s enough and I stick to that. I always do that,' said Gina
Feeling a little guilty, Charlie added: 'What is wrong with me? My caring side feels bad. I hope she feels alright. I felt bad did we pick the wrong person.'
'Maybe we should have picked someone who would have taken it more light-hearted. If they ask us again we will just pick someone else. I didn’t expect her to go that wild,' agreed Gina.

Refusing: Hazel said that she wouldn't make a fool of herself and dance on Gina's whim

In their stride: The twins weren't so precious and attempted an Irish jig for the rest of the group

Hazel later moaned about the task in the dairy room, saying: 'I kind of just go through it as much as I could and I was getting irritated by the stinging as it was really high.'
'Then I guess there was a bit of usual targeting thing which happens with every task where there was a bit of a division…I am glad we don’t all live in a Bee world and are constantly under the reign of Queen Bee.'
Meanwhile, Gina and Charlie enjoyed their dinner together, discussing the the phonecall from her boyfriend.
'He told me to stay away from Hazel,' said Gina. 'His voice changed, and I know now that I've been right about her from the beginning.'
And she made her feeling perfectly clear that evening in bedroom, alluding to the conversation while Hazel was 'asleep' next to her.

Turning on her: While Hazel slept beside them, Gina alluded to her feelings about her to the others

Asleep? Hazel looked like she was pretending to sleep as Gina talked about who she trusted and who she didn't

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