6 OF THE BEST

1 BERNARD TOMIC AUSSIE TENNIS ‘BRAT’

‘He told me: “I don’t care if people don’t like me, I just want them to understand me.” He just doesn’t seem to care if he is perceived as brash and arrogant, take it or leave it. His family fled Bosnia with nothing and that’s what drives him.’

2 DR ANGELA JAY STABBED AND DOUSED WITH PETROL BY A TINDER STALKER

‘Oh God, talk about strong!’ marvels Melissa. ‘She went through such an awful, frightening event. She’s still so scarred, mentally and physically, and yet she wants to speak out and help other women. Wow, remarkable!’

3 CANDICE HEDGE AUSSIE SURVIVOR OF THE LONDON BRIDGE TERROR ATTACK

‘She was so incredibly lucky: the terrorist’s knife just missed her main arteries and windpipe. But she was determined to stay in London and be defiant. We all need to hear from someone like Candice, who says, “I’m not going to let this defeat me!”’

4 JAMES HEWITT PRINCESS DIANA’S FORMER LOVER

‘An interesting man to meet. To be really honest, he was charming. He had a lot of remorse, big regrets, about a lot of things that happened and how his life had panned out. We all felt really sad for him when we walked away.’

5 MARCO PIERRE WHITE CELEBRITY CHEF, RESTAURATEUR AND TV PRESENTER

‘Very intense would probably be the best word I could use. He’s a bit of a rock god really! We visited his private estate in the country and he could not have been a more gracious host – but his family was off limits for discussion.’

6 LAURENCE LLEWELYNBOWEN FLAMBOYANT BRITISH DESIGNER AND HOUSE RULES JUDGE

‘I loved him. He and his family are such fun. His beautiful wife greeted me at the door with gin and tonic at 10am and I just knew we were going to have a great day! Laurence delivers what people expect and want from him, but he has a private side as well. He’s just delightful.’