18+: Pictures; Luisa Zissman displays her tight abs and toned frame after shaping up in just TEN weeks

She admits to letting herself go during a four week stint in the Celebrity Big Brother compound, but Luisa Zissman is back on form and ready to show off her incredible physique on behalf of Protein World.

The former Apprentice UK finalist set herself a realistic goal as soon as she left the purpose built Hertfordshire house in a bid to shape up  -and the results are hard to deny.

She said: ‘I’ve always taken pride in my figure but it’s amazing what nearly a month of sitting around on a sofa doing no exercise and eating c**p can do.

Shaping up nicely: Luisa Zissman shows off her incredible body in a new set of shots for Protein World

'I didn’t really realise when I was in the house as it’s all a bit of a bubble but when I came out I suddenly got a hell of a shock.

‘I’ve never been one for crash diets and I wanted to lose the weight properly to make sure it stayed off so I set myself a target of 10 weeks. I also wanted to make sure that I didn’t lose all my shape and muscles!’

With a target to aim for the mother of one began training with former British Olympian Debbie Georgiou, focussing primarily on exercises geared towards strengthening her core with the aid of moves inspired by dance and gymnastics. 

Here me PHWOAR: Luisa set a twn week target after leaving the Celebrity Big Brother house

Toned and trim: But the businesswoman admits she found it difficult to balance her bakery and burgeoning media career with rigorous exercise routines

Welcome to the gun show: Luisa shows off her muscles

But the businesswoman admits she found it difficult to balance her bakery and burgeoning media career with rigorous exercise routines – and even harder to stay away from some of her famous cupcakes.

She added: ‘It’s not easy when you run a cake business to be good all the time but I found smoothies really helped control this urge.

‘I love Protein World’s Slender Blend and found that when I mixed in some of my favourite fruit and veg it was even better than the other stuff on the shelves, even though it’s really healthy’

Away from the gym Luisa admits she’d happily strip off for a centrefold photoshoot – but only if the price is right.

Let's dance: The TV personality says she's delighted with her new body shape

She said: "I quite like Playboy, I think it's a bit of an institution to be honest ... but I don't know if I'd do fully nude. But everyone has a price, so they'd have to come knocking.'

Quizzed on whether half a million pounds would be enough to persuade her, she added: 'Yeah, I'd do it for that.'

Luisa - whose baking company is named after her daughter Dixie - insists that although she got paid a lot for underwear shoots after taking part in Big Brother, her main income still comes from her businesses.

Hell yeah: Luisa shows off her nicely toned shoulders and arms

She said: 'You can be a businesswoman who has a brain and if you want to take your clothes off, you can take your clothes off ... sex does sell, but so do cupcakes!'

The 27-year-old reality TV star also claims she's happy that she came second on Lord Alan Sugar's entrepreneurial competition 'The Apprentice', because she was able to remain in control.

Speaking on ITV's This Morning, she said: 'If I had the choice now of winning or coming second in The Apprentice I'd come second.

'To be honest, I never thought I'd win - the deal is £250,000 and 50% of your business and I got a similar amount of money for 24% and I run my businesses how I want to run them.'

Job done: With a target to aim for the mother of one began training with former British Olympian Debbie Georgiou, focussing primarily on exercises geared towards strengthening her core with the aid of moves inspired by dance and gymnastics

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Ultimo model Abbey Clancy 'clashes' with lingerie boss Michelle Mone after posing in underwear for other company

British model Abbey Clancy may have been the winner of Strictly Come Dancing, but the WAG is strictly in trouble with lingerie boss Michelle Mone.

The two have reportedly become embroiled in a cat fight dubbed 'bra wars' after the Liverpudlian posed in her underwear for brands Veet and Scholl.

As a result, she is no longer the face and body of Ultimo - the firm Michelle owns.

Bra wars: Abbey Clancey's contract with Ultimo has ended because of a reported bust up with CEO Michelle MoneAccording to The Sun's Dan Wootton, it has sparked bad blood between the women.

  

On Monday morning, Michelle tweeted: 'Re:today's reports,unfortunately we had exclusivity issue with Abbey's mgmt, she's a great girl. We look forward to releasing her last campaign.'

A source said: 'It has all kicked off between Michelle and Abbey and we're calling it bra wars. Abbey is only two-thirds of the way through her contract, but it is clear the relationship between them has completely broken down.

'Michelle was unhappy about the picture of Abbey in her knickers for Veet. But Abbey is adamant she's done nothing wrong.'

The offending picture: This shot of Abbey posing for Veet & Scholl sparked the row

Representatives for both women said: 'Each party have decided to to terminate the contract due to creative differences.'

Abbey first became an ambassador for the brand in December 2013, when she replaced Michael Buble's wife Luisana Lopilato.

Awkwardly, the latest campaign was only released a few weeks ago.

Unhappy: Michelle confirmed Abbey's contract with Ultimo had ended prematurely on Monday

Bust-up: Michelle Mone out and about in London prior to the fight with Abbey

It is a considerable change of tune for Mone, founder of Ultimo, who recently praised Abbey for her work on the latest campaign.
'Abbey looks gorgeous in the new Ultimo designs, which are perfect for injection some colour into your lingerie drawer this summer,' she said.
She is the latest in a long line of glamorous women to have appeared in Ultimo campaigns, with predecessors including Mel B, Penny Lancaster, Sarah Harding and Rachel Hunter.
Michelle previously dropped Kelly Brook as the face of Ultimo in 2010, just six months into a two year contract when the model revealed plans to strip for Playboy.
At the time, the Scots businesswoman tweeted: 'Ultimo are looking for new Face&Body to take over from Kelly Brook.
'Her two-year contract lasted six months. We wish her all the best with Playboy.'

Blonde ambition: Abbey and Michelle's relationship has reportedly 'broken down'

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Supermodel Candice Swanepoel shows off her incredible bikini body in sultry shot as she lands top spot on Maxim's Hot 100 list

She is already one of the world's top models.

And Candice Swanepeol's sex symbol status was solidified further after she topped Maxim's Hot 100 list of the world's most beautiful women.

The Victoria's Secret model showcased exactly how she beat off competition from the likes of Scarlett Johansson and Mila Kunis as she put her amazing bikini body on display in a sultry snap.

And the winner is: Model Candice Swanepeol's sex symbol status was solidified further after she topped Maxim's Hot 100 list of the world's most beautiful women

Nearly-naked Candice Swanepoel writhes around on the sand

Lying seductively across a large beach rock in a white bikini, the 25-year-old certainly looked deserving of her new accolade.

Speaking about her new title, Candice said: 'It’s a huge honor to be MAXIM’s number one, among so many beautiful and talented women! It’s a great feeling.'

Coming in at second place is actress Scarlett Johansson, followed by singer Katy Perry, model Irina Shayk and actress Jennifer Lawrence rounding out the top five consecutively.

Blonde bombshell: Singer Christina Aguilera claimed the 15th spot

All grown up: Disney alum Ashley Tisdale came in at number 33

Beach babe: Actress A.J. Cook came in at number 88

Joined the starlets in the top ten were Zooey Deschanel, Alessandro Ambrosio, Jessica Alba, Mila Kunis and Cara Delevingne.

Making their debuts on this year’s highly attractive list are The Wolf of Wall Street’s Margot Robbie along with rising stars Kendall Jenner and Brazilian Lisalla Montenegro.

Last year's winner, Miley Cyrus, dropped down the list to take the 25th spot.

Bewitching: Charmed star Alyssa Milano came in at number 34

Different look: The Big Bang Theory starlet Melissa Rouch landed the number 64 slot

Girl meets world: Boy Meets World star Dianelle Fishel landed the number 69 spot

Red hot: Model Arianny Celeste took the number 59 slot

Hot right now: The full list features in the June 2014 issue

And the likes of Kim Kardashian, Blake Lively, Nicole Scherzinger and Adriana Lima failed to make the cut.

The South African winner was praised by Maxim's creative director, Paul Martinez, in a short statement.

He said: 'Candice Swanepoel is the ideal embodiment of the new MAXIM brand: stunning, sophisticated, elegant.

'It's not only her flawless beauty and effortless grace that have garnered her the coveted 2014 Hot 100 Number 1 placement, but also her business acumen.

He added: 'She has risen to become one of the world's top supermodels and has transcended the accolade to become a global brand. It's hard to imagine a woman more perfect.'

The full list features in the June 2014 issue of Maxim magazine.

THE FULL MAXIM HOT 100 2014

1. Candice Swanepoel
2. Scarlett Johansson
3. Katy Perry
4. Irina Shayk
5. Jennifer Lawrence
6. Zooey Deschanel
7. Alessandra Ambrosio
8. Jessica Alba
9. Mila Kunis
10. Cara Delevingne
11. Rihanna
12. Kate Upton
13. Eva Longaria
14. Olivia Wilde
15. Christina Aguilera
16. Brooklyn Decker
17. Laura Vandervoort
18. Samantha Hoopes
19. Selena Gomez
20. Kaley Cuoco
21. Beyonce
22. Margot Robbie
23. Miranda Kerr
24. Charlize Theron
25. Miley Cyrus
26. Hayden Panettiere
27. Emma Stone
28. Vanessa Hudgens
29. Zoe Saldana
30. Sophia Bush
31. Lea Michele
32. Lake Bell
33. Ashley Tisdale

34. Alyssa Milano
35. Jennifer Love Hewitt
36. Jennifer Lopez
37. Nina Agdal
38. Shakira
39. Gina Carano
40. Demi Lovato
41. Lauren Cohan
42. Ronda Rousey
43. Kate Beckinsale
44. Avril Lavigne
45. Lacey Chabert
46. Kellie Pickler
47. Kendall Jenner
48. Paula Patton
49. Emilia Clarke
50. Stana Katic
51. Emily VanCamp
52. Jordana Brewster
53. Nina Dobrev
54. Sofia Vegara
55. Lily Aldridge
56. Carrie Underwood
57. Morena Baccarin
58. Miesha Tate
59. Arianny Celeste
60. Sarah Dumont
61. Amber Heard
62. Emily Ratajkowski
63. Summer Glau
64. Melissa Rauch
65. Kerry Washington
66. Bar Paly
 

67. Sarah Shahi
68. Dylan Penn
69. Danielle Fishel
70. Kacey Musgraves
71. Hannah David
72. Liz Hernandez
73. Rita Ora
74. Jill Wagner
75. Rocsi Diaz
76. Jaimie Alexander
77. Allison Williams
78. Anna Paquin
79. Ana Ivanocic
80. Alexandra Daddario
81. Gabrielle Union
82. Lana Del Rey
83. Eva Marie
84. Gal Gadot
85. Lisalla Montenegro
86. Victoria Justice
87. Sage Erickson
88. A.J. Cook
89. Joanna Krupa
90. Ireland Baldwin
91. Taylor Momsen
92. Rebecca Mader
93. Noureen DeWulf
94. Jessica Parker Kennedy
95. Lydia Hearst
96. Iggy Azalea
97. Lili Simmons
98. Beth Ostrosky Stern
99. Catty Lotz
100. Rebecca Garcia

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Mauro Zarate closes in on West Ham move... with Argentinian's model wife Natalie Weber set to prove a hit at Upton Park

Sam Allardyce was told he must excite West Ham fans next season after keeping his job. And the arrival of Mauro Zarate is sure to set pulses racing in the East End… or at least his wife will.

The former Lazio and Birmingham hitman is understood to be closing in on a move to Upton Park for an undisclosed fee from Argentine club Velez Sarsfield.

The Hammers face competition from a host of other suitors including Sunderland but the 27-year-old star, who has scored 19 goals in 29 league games in his second spell at boyhood club Sarsfield, is believed to be heading for talks in the capital this week with his model wife Natalie Weber in tow.

London-bound: Mauro Zarate (right) is understood to be closing in on a move to West Ham

Glamour couple: West Ham target Zarate poses with his model wife Natalie Weber

On the ball: Zarate's wife Natalie will likely set pulses racing in the East End

‘We have almost everything sorted out with West Ham,’ his brother and agent Rolando Zarate told Argentine radio station, Velez y su Mundo.

‘They asked him not to play against San Lorenzo but he wanted to play.

‘Mauro wanted to play because his love for Velez is very intense. But the club receive a good financial compensation.’

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Sports Illustrated model Nina Agdal strips down to a skimpy colourful bikini

They are celebrating three decades in business.
And what better way for iconic surf wear label Mambo to ring in their birthday than to enlist stunning Sports Illustrated model Nina Agdal to star in their latest campaign.
The 22-year-old stripped down to her bikini to pose with Australian model and fashion blogger Caitlyn Paterson in Sydney earlier this week.

Beach babes: Sports Illustrated cover girl Nina Agdal stripped down to her bikini for famous surf wear brand Mambo alongside Australian model and fashion blogger Caitlyn Paterson in Sydney this week

Picture perfect: Danish beauty has been recruited as one of Mambo's newest faces for their 30th anniversary

In one shot, Nina pulled a quirky pose in a pair of novelty, pineapple shaped sunglasses.

The brand's newest recruit beamed from ear-to-ear as she pulled on a white cropped T-shirt especially created for the great Dane that read, 'If you like Nina Coladas Mambo'.

Although she hails from northern Europe, she looked as if she spent her whole life at the beach Down Under, as she showed off her incredibly tanned and toned physique.

Her makeup was kept natural with just a sweep of shimmer on her cheeks and a touch of lip gloss while her sun-kissed blonde tresses were left down and beach waved for the occasion.

Bottoms up: Nina and Caitlyn reveal exactly why they are bikini models

Flower power: Nina pulled on a white cropped T-shirt especially created for the great Dane that read, 'If you like Nina Coladas Mambo'

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Supermodel Karlie Kloss trades the runway for school books as she begins Harvard business program

Only last week, Karlie Kloss was partying the night away at the Met Gala, and she's still staying up late - but this time with her study books.
The 20-year-old Victoria's Secret Angel revealed on Instagram that she is taking part in a program at Harvard Business School.
'I am very excited to be spending a few days here on the Harvard Campus in Cambridge for a class this week', she wrote alongside a photo of herself posing next to a statue of the University’s founder, John Harvard.

Not just a pretty face: Supermodel Karlie Kloss, pictured posing with the University's founder, has been taking part in a week-long program at the Harvard Business School

 

On completion of the program, Miss Kloss will receive a certificate, which will no doubt delight the model, as she has been talking about her hopes of studying at the illustrious Ivy League University for some time.
The statuesque Vogue favorite told The Daily last year that she would like to focus on business so she can learn how to 'run a successful company'.

A different sort of all-nighter: Miss Kloss, who shared this Instagram snap captioned 'late night in the library', is said to be studying 'The Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports'

And it was fellow supermodel Tyra Banks who inspired her to consider courses at the Boston-based institution.

Ms Banks, 40, completed a nine-week entrepreneurial program at Harvard in 2012.
'Tyra [Banks] did it... I can do it, too,' Miss Kloss explained.

Future entrepreneur? Karlie Kloss, pictured at last week's Met Gala, has expressed interest in learning more about the business world, after launching her own venture, Karlie's Cookies, two years ago

It is likely that the American-born beauty has also been consulting her tech investor boyfriend, Josh Kushner, on the subject.
Mr Kushner, 28, graduated from Harvard in 2008 and stayed on to complete the school's business prestigious MBA program in 2011.

Talking about her future, Chicago-born Miss Kloss, who is now based in New York, said: 'I feel fortunate to have an incredible career and experiences behind me but there is so much more that I want to do with this career and with my life.

'I feel fortunate to have an incredible career but there is so much more that I want to do with my life'

'Now that I am getting more and more involved in these entrepreneurial projects I think business is something that would also be fascinating. 
'To have a better understanding of economics and business, and the way to run a successful company.'
Proving her business acumen, she launched a gluten-free cookie product called Karlie's Kookies at New York Fashion Week two years ago, in collaboration with popular Manhattan bakery Momofuku Milk Bar.
Proceeds raised from the sweet treats benefited hungry children around the world and the cookies are still available online for $22 a tin.

Inspiration: Tyra Banks (pictured) completed a nine-week program at Harvard Business School two years ago, and it she who Miss Kloss quoted as her inspiration

Other than business, Miss Kloss said that she has always had an interest in medicine as her father is an emergency room doctor.
Tyra Banks previously said that she found her $100,000 program at Harvard tough going at times.
'I think they make it hard on purpose. Once you get done reading one assignment, you get another,' she complained.
A string of models have demonstrated that they have brains as well as beauty. Christy Turlington earned a degree in Eastern religion and philosophy from NYU, while Lily Cole famously scored a double first in History of Art at the University of Cambridge.

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Christy Turlington treats herself to a visit to a hair salon in New York

She’s a top model who’s used to looking polished.

And evidently wanting to look her best, Christy Turlington treated herself to a haircut in New York's trendy Tribeca neighbourhood.

The original supermodel, 45, left the salon with bouncy hair, which was styled into a side-parting and soft curls.

Looking great: Model Christy Turlington gets her hair done at a salon in Tribeca, New York City

The model, who represented Calvin Klein for some 20 years, looked as stylish as ever, wearing a grey and white, art-inspired dress in an irregular striped design.

The frock featured a statement hemline with a draped effect, while Christy completed her outfit with a large black tote bag and simple black and beige sandals.

Meanwhile, the star has recently been unveiled as the face of beauty supplement brand Imedeen to become its global ambassador.

Pampering: Christy's hair was pinned up and trimmed before it was styled into curls

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Amy Willerton looks stunning in black cut-out gown and wears her hair in TWO styles to The Asian Awards

When model Amy Willerton attended the Asian Awards at London's Grosvenor hotel on Friday night, she wanted to make sure she looked the part and chose to wear a stunning black cut-out dress.
She also mixed things up as the evening went on, by fashioning her hair into two different styles.
At one point, Amy wore her hair up in a ponytail, complete with side parting and later, she let her hair hang in loose Hollywood curls which framed her features perfectly.

Mixing it up: Amy Willerton wore her hair in two different styles throughout the night when she attended The Asian Awards on Friday night at London's Grosvenor hotel

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