Fashion expert Louise Roe knows that romance never goes out of style. The host of NBC's Fashion Star was vacationing with her boyfriend of 2½ years, Josh Slack, when he proposed to her - with her great-grandmother's aquamarine ring. "I'm on cloud nine," Roe tells People. "We're going to choose an engagement ring together but for now I'm wearing this, which has huge sentimental value to me."Poll: The Wedding Album You Can't Wait to See in 2013A British television personality and fashion editor-at-large for Glamour, Roe, who turned 31 on Monday, has replaced Elle MacPherson on Fashion Star and hosts Plain Jane on MTV.
- 12/5/2012
- PEOPLE.com
British fashion journalist/TV presenter Louise Roe will replace Elle Macpherson as host of Fashion Star during for the NBC reality series’ upcoming second season. In the U.S., Roe, a fashion editor-at-large for Glamour, hosted the CW’s makeover series Plain Jane, which is in its third season on MTV International, and has regular fashion segments on Access Hollywood. She also co-hosted the Royal Wedding for E!, co-hosted MTV International’s live red-carpet coverage from the VMAs, Movie Awards and Ema’s, and co-anchored ABC’s Oscars coverage. In the UK, she hosted BBC’s The Clothes Show. “As executive producer of Fashion Star I’m really excited by our choice of Louise as host for the second season, I think her presence will energize and surprise,” said series creator Macpherson, who stepped down from her hosting duties following the show’s renewal for a second season. Roe called...
- 9/17/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
An Elle Macpherson lookalike, a Sikh rebel, a plus size model, a London socialite, a single mother and a former Miss Plymouth make up the final 25 contestants in the running to become Britain’s Next Top Model, as the series makes its long awaited return to Living.
Hand picked by new host Elle Macpherson, the wannabe models bring both beauty and bickering in equal doses as they battle it out to impress a fresh faced judging panel which includes top designer Julien MacDonald.
Only 14 however will make it through to the Britain’s Next Top Model house to continue their bid towards sealing a lucrative contract with leading agency Models 1. The most fabulous and feisty series to date begins on Living on Monday 5th July from 9pm.
Contestants
Charlotte Holmes
Age: 21
Hometown: Tornpoint, Cornwall
Occupation: Part time model/Part time sales assistant at A & F
· Won title of Miss Cornwall...
Hand picked by new host Elle Macpherson, the wannabe models bring both beauty and bickering in equal doses as they battle it out to impress a fresh faced judging panel which includes top designer Julien MacDonald.
Only 14 however will make it through to the Britain’s Next Top Model house to continue their bid towards sealing a lucrative contract with leading agency Models 1. The most fabulous and feisty series to date begins on Living on Monday 5th July from 9pm.
Contestants
Charlotte Holmes
Age: 21
Hometown: Tornpoint, Cornwall
Occupation: Part time model/Part time sales assistant at A & F
· Won title of Miss Cornwall...
- 6/20/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Fashion supremo Julien MacDonald is amongst the elite style icons joining Elle Macpherson on a new-look Britain’s Next Top Model judging panel, when the series returns this summer. Sitting alongside the design guru to make up the most fearsome foursome in fashion will be renowned stylist Grace Woodward and top male model Charley Speed. The brand new panel, headed up by new presenter Elle, will deliberate each week over this year’s crop of contestants, and ultimately award one a contract with Models 1.
Julien MacDonald’s designs have become a permanent fixture on the British catwalk, with his trailblazing creations worn by a host of famous faces, including Cheryl Cole, Kylie Minogue and Paris Hilton. Having gained his big break as Head Designer of Knitwear at Chanel, he quickly landed the position of Creative Director of Givenchy. Julien took charge of his eponymous label in 2004 and in 2006, was awarded...
Julien MacDonald’s designs have become a permanent fixture on the British catwalk, with his trailblazing creations worn by a host of famous faces, including Cheryl Cole, Kylie Minogue and Paris Hilton. Having gained his big break as Head Designer of Knitwear at Chanel, he quickly landed the position of Creative Director of Givenchy. Julien took charge of his eponymous label in 2004 and in 2006, was awarded...
- 2/19/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Louise Redknapp has admitted that she missed being in the city while shooting her new Five show Farmer Wants A Wife. The 34-year-old, who hails from Lewisham in south-east London, praised the "breathtaking" farm where the show was filmed but claimed that she was eager to return to her urban life. "It was brilliant for a weekend, but I have to say I missed shopping on Oxford Street," she told Pa. "I like the city. But saying that, the farm Desmond owns is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. He grows all this amazing organic fruit and veg and has an 18th-century manor house. It's breathtaking." Redknapp, who has previously hosted The Clothes Show, revealed that she avoided purchasing a new wardrobe for the programme. "I certainly (more)...
- 9/21/2009
- by By David Balls
- Digital Spy
Holly Willoughby is one of the hottest properties on TV at the moment and is the go-to girl for ITV when it comes to their entertainment crown jewels - The X Factor and Dancing On Ice. Soon she will take over on the national institution that is This Morning alongside Phillip Schofield, cementing her position as the most successful TV talent of her generation. Keep reading to find out ten unusual facts about the amazing Miss Willoughby. 1. Holly was born in Brighton in February 1981. Her father ran a double glazing company and her mum was an air stewardess. 2. Her career took flight when she was aged only 14 and snapped up by talent scouts at The Clothes Show Live. After being taken on by Storm Model Management three years later, she quickly appeared on the covers of every teen magazine going and was given a contract with Pretty Polly lingerie. 3. Willoughby's...
- 9/9/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
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