What the celebs are talking about this week

“Jeremy Hunt said during the budget that he wants more women in the workplace. Really? Then why aren’t your ministers here answering the Select Committee’s questions?”

Carol Vorderman (above) to a Commons Select Committee on the menopause after she claimed two ministers ‘couldn’t be bothered’ to show up to the hearing, prompting one of them to block her on Twitter.

“A great shoe is very powerful, and a shoe can represent the style and emotion of the entire look.”

Jennifer Lopez shares her style tips as she reveals her new footwear collection which includes a pair of crystal platforms. Not so good for the sole though.

“I actually don’t have dinner anymore. I stop eating at four and I learned that from having lunch with Bruce Springsteen.”

Chris Martin has revealed that he only eats one meal a day after he noticed that Bruce Springsteen was in better shape than him. Does that still work if it’s a super-sized Big Mac Meal? If so, we’re in!

“I am a sort of artist, so I’m actually wanting to move on. There are other things to be explored. I’m going back to the theatre ... I’m very happy to be doing that.”

Actor Brian Cox says he has “loved” playing bullish patriarch Logan Roy in the hit series Succession but is happy to move on from the role as the show enters its fourth and final season. Aww Brian, we will definitely miss you. Succession has been a firm favourite with the team at P.S towers.

“I want to reduce my commitment while I’m still ahead as an old broadcaster, rather than an ancient one. Thankfully, the timing is mine; I just want to spend more of it with my family, my horses and the charities that have meant so much to me over the years.”

Veteran newsreader Alastair Stewart, who has announced he will retire from regular broadcasting after nearly five decades on air. Well Alastair, you’re only as old as you feel but you’re absolutely right...life is all about balance.