Danielle Lloyd's Column

3rd September 2007

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Hi, everyone.

Sorry it's been so long again hope you can forgive me for keeping you waiting but now I can share all my latest news and new photos.

Before I start, can I say my thoughts and prayers are with the McCann family and pray for little Maddie to be returned to them safe and well. I can't imagine the pain they must be going through with people pointing the finger at them and whispering behind their backs. This family have been torn apart with the loss of their daughter and certainly don't need anymore heartache. I don't think anyone has the right to judge Kate and Gerry as I am sure we have all done things which we regret but we may never have had to face the impact of those actions like they are now.
Well where was I?

June 2007
Miami. Yes less than 48 hours after being back from Cyprus I was back in the air again, this time for a holiday. Marcus and I decided to take a break away from everything and see if our relationship could be salvaged after the recent "Kiss and Tell" story that he had an affair while I was in hospital after my recent operation to remove the lump from my breast.

While we were away we had a great time. The weather was fantastic, we had time to relax and enjoy the sun and take in some of the sights and even met up with a few friends from back home. We returned to the UK and flew into Heathrow Airport, where sadly after a lovely week’s holiday, my bag was stolen containing all my personal belongings including my passport, purse with driving licence, bank cards etc, and my camera with all my holiday snaps on it. Not forgetting my new IPOD, new sunglasses and all my make-up! Strangely enough though, I was only concerned about my passport as I was going away again in 4 days time to LA for a shoot with the Daily Star and to meet up with O.K Magazine USA. So no passport, no flight and no shoot!

Despite an extensive CCTV search together with Radio and Newspaper publicity offering a substantial reward, I have not had my bag returned. Luckily enough my mum managed to get an appointment at the Liverpool Passport Office and I was able to get a new passport in time for my LA Visit. Well, after a quick unpack, a visit to the dry cleaners and a quick repack (thanks mum!), I was back in the air again, this time to LA for a shoot with the Daily Star and to meet O.K Magazine USA. I was really surprised when we arrived at LA airport. Being a newcomer to the USA I had no idea that anyone would know who I was or that I was even going there. But as soon as I arrived at the airport and came through the doors there were paps everywhere and lots of people with my photographs asking me to sign them. I could not believe it. After that I was followed everywhere I went by about 5 or 6 blacked-out Range Rovers. God, I don't know how Posh and Becks can go anywhere? Imagine how many cars follow them each time they go out!

We had the shoot at a Mansion overlooking Zuma Beach (Malibu Beach) it was such an amazing place. After the shoot we went back to Sunset Strip in Hollywood, where we were staying, and had dinner at the Saddle Ranch. It was hysterical. I went on the Bucking Bronco twice! and I stayed on! Everyone was cheering and laughing. All I could remember was still shaking from head to toe for about an hour afterwards. We were told Posh was there a couple of days earlier but refused to ride the Bucking Bronco. The next evening we went to Bella for our Dinner with O.K Magazine USA. It was full of ‘A’ List Celebrities. Everyone was in there. Apparently, you can't get in for months on end and only then if you are a Celebrity or you are with one! Glad I was with O.K Magazine USA! We then went on to Les Deux and that's where I met Jesse Metcalf. We chatted for a while and had a couple of photos taken. We then moved onto another club to meet up with some people from American Idol. I had a great night and it was so different to being out in London.

The next day I was up for a stroll on Muscle Beach sadly though, there weren’t many guys training. I think I was a little late! I did have a go on the in-line skates. That was so funny. Later on in the day I had to go to Rodeo Drive and of course, the Roberto Cavalli Shop. As I was going to Ascot when I got home I had to buy an outfit or two! and of course you always need the matching shoes and bag's don't you girls! I love Rodeo Drive and I love Beverly Hills. Of course, I could not meet up with my pal Paris as she was serving her jail term for Driving offences, but as our hotel was opposite her house we did manage to drop her a little note in the letter box. In the evening I went out for dinner to the Chateau Marmont with O.K Magazine USA and again it was full of celebrities, Rachel Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Lisa Marie Presley and lots more. The food was amazing and the Chateau was lovely.

Next day it was back home, we managed to get a few hours at the pool before heading to the airport and saying ‘bye’ to the USA for now! Watch this space.
We arrived back at Heathrow at 2pm and had to go straight to the City to buy hats for Ascot as we were going there the next day. Of course, I had my Roberto Cavalli outfit but no hat and you can't go to Ascot without a hat. My mum and I managed to get one to match our outfits and slowly crawled into bed to get some sleep before being collected early the next morning for Ascot. As we were guests of Ladbrokes we were collected by car and taken to the Heliport in London City. It took us an hour by car to get to the heliport and 12 minutes in the helicopter to Ascot. It was fantastic looking over London and then the racecourse from the helicopter. We had a lovely 5 course meal in the Ladbrokes box in the new stand and what made it even better was I won 5 out of 6 races! It was such a good day that Chris Bell from Ladbrokes invited us back the next day. Of course, we could not say no. Unfortunately I did not win as many races that day but my mum did. I have to say a great big thanks to Chris and his team at Ladbrokes and everyone in the box it was a great couple of days.

Sadly on my return from LA and Ascot I decided that it was not going to work out with Marcus and our relationship was more like a friendship. We still talk to each other and we will always be friends but Romance is definitely not there anymore, but at least we found out now rather than a year or two down the line and we can still be friends. That's important.
On the Thursday I went to meet the Troops! I drove up to Thetford, in Norfolk, to meet the Coldstream Guards as they prepare to go to Afghanistan for their tour of duty. I could not believe how young some of them were. They were all lovely and we had such a laugh as they took me on a tour to show me their training ground, their vehicles and most of all their weapons! Of course I had my photo taken with some of them and a couple taken of me holding a very large gun. It weighed a ton! That picture was made into posters for all the troops after they saw it in the Daily Star and asked if they could have it as a poster. They also requested me as their forces Sweetheart. I am so proud and I will be visiting them when they get to Afghanistan. Good luck to you all and please take care of each other.

Friday I had a shoot with Star Magazine, it was mainly bikinis as they wanted to see how I had recovered after my breast operation. As you can imagine with jet-lag, Ascot, visiting the troops and a photo-shoot all in the same week, I was happy to go to bed for a long sleep over the weekend and get ready for the next week. I had a great visit with the Goss Girls at the Daily Star. I helped them put together their page, met a few people around the office and then had lunch. It was a great experience and I enjoyed it so much I may even start off my own column!

July 2007
My week started off with the Diana Concert with my friend Ashley and what can I say, apart from ‘fantastic’. William and Harry should be so proud of themselves for remembering their mum Diana in such a wonderful way. For those of you who attended the concert you will know what the atmosphere was like and for those of you who could not attend but watched it on the TV, I'm sure you all enjoyed it and felt like you were there at the stadium. We went to the after-party were I met William and Harry and congratulated them on their achievement. I met quite a few of the other guests and the legendary Tom Jones! My mum went mad when I phoned her and said I had met him. I had a couple of photo-shoots later on that week, I attended the Polo event on the Saturday in Essex and on the Sunday I went to see my friend Lewis Hamilton race at the British Grand Prix. The atmosphere at the track was amazing. I had only ever been to one race before but I forgot what the noise was like and the excitement! Although Lewis did not win that race he still claimed another podium place and has since gone on to take first place again last week.
Well done Lewis! I always knew you would be a champion and you deserve everything you have worked so hard for.

Monday - Well I was back at the gym at last! Since having my operation I was unable to go to the gym, as advised by Dr Iregbulem, my consultant from Profile Cosmetic Surgery in Harley Street. But at last he gave me the all clear. I have my own personal trainer at the Esporta Gym in Repton Park and I have also been taking advice from a nutritionist, Patrick Holford, who has given me lots of advice on what to eat and what not to eat! (i'm sure you will have read I do like my Macdonalds, but who doesn’t? It's quick and easy to grab one when you are on the road in between shoots! And I do a lot of running around. Anyway, you will be able to see my results in New Magazine, who featured me this week with Patrick and my Personal Trainer. And in 6 weeks time in the next feature showing the results from the special diet I have been on and the training I have been working to.
Wednesday - I did a shoot with Maxim again for their September Issue, on sale 30th August, Cover and a 6 page feature inside. I won't tell you anything about it no. You will just have to grab a copy and see for yourself. But I'll give you a clue; It involves Water!
Thursday - I had another shoot for Lipsy to launch their new VIP collection which will be on sale soon. I had a great time and wore some of their new collection which I must say is Fab! In the evening I attended the Cafe De Paris for the Rose d'Anjou launch and I must say, if you have not tried this wine yet you really must. It is absolutely gorgeous. I met my friend Jennifer Ellison there and strangely enough discovered we were both going to Marbella the next day for the week. So of course, we had to meet up once we were there.
Friday - I was up and at the airport early and off to Marbella with my mates Billie, Stevie and Layla. We had such a laugh and it was great having some time with my girlfriends. We met up with Jen and had a great time in the pool and the sea, mind you we did not want to stay to long in the sea just in case a shark decided to appear! And I don't mean the male type of shark but there were a few there, ha ha!


After a few days away it was then time to get back to reality and work. It started with a campaign with Tesco and the Police to highlight Mobile Phone Theft. It is called KISS, keep it safe and secure. As you will be aware I had my phone stolen but thankfully I managed to keep all my details safe by phoning my mobile phone company straight away giving them my code to block the phone straight away so nobody can access it or use it. You should always back up all your numbers on your computer. Or if you can't do it on the computer save them all to your SIM Card. Another couple of photo shoots and then off home to Liverpool for the weekend. It was my friend Amanda’s birthday and she was having a party in Formby, so I drove up to Liverpool on the Friday and stayed at my mum and dad’s. I also visited my nan and granddad and my other nan then went to Blackpool for the day to do a shoot for the Daily Star on the new ride, Fusion! I took my mum and oh, my God! The Star wanted to get a photo of me on the ride as it came off the first and highest bend and upside down. We had to go on it 3 times! The photos were so funny and my mum looked like she was going to die! I then went to meet a few donkeys on the beach, had a stick of rock and some candy floss and took the lift up to the top of the Blackpool tower. As the lift did not go all the way to the very top I had to walk up the steps and go to the actual roof. I can say my legs did go wobbly it was very high but such a great view it was fantastic.
Whilst I was there I met up with an old friend who is in the group 10 Reasons to Live they are releasing their new single on 20th August called ‘Pretty Girls Rule the World’, so I will be supporting them as they are another fantastic Liverpool group. You can visit their website at www.myspace.com/10reasonstolive or www.easymoneyrcords.co.uk. I am also hosting a party at Embassy Club on 10th October for the Launch of the Field of Women for the Linda McCartney Centre. I have asked the band to play live at my event and this will also be supported by a lot of very famous celebrities and you to will be able to attend when tickets will be available in September. I will keep you posted on everything and if anyone is interested in donating a gift for the auction please contact my mum at j.v.lloyd@blueyonder.co.uk. All the proceeds will go to the Linda McCartney Centre in Liverpool, who care and treat men and women with breast cancer from all over the UK it will be a fantastic night.

Well, what more do I need after a very busy couple of months/ A house move! Yes, I had to move into my new place so my mum and dad drove down to London with me and helped me move. I love my new place, which is in Repton Park and as it is home to my Esporta Gym and my personal trainer it is so much better than my last place. Whilst my mum and dad were organising the removal company I had to go to work for a shoot with the Daily Star. But I knew I was leaving the move in safe hands with my mum as she is a great organiser and I knew I would be able to find anything if and when I needed to. The next day I had a casting for a new TV show which I will be presenting next month and on the Wednesday I was taking part in the Poker Millions tournament for Ladbrokes. I was so confident playing and not a bit nervous, so not sure why I was knocked out after Norman Pace! I do usually play very well but maybe it was a combination of travel, work and tiredness. Although I was not happy with myself for being knocked out so early on in the competition.

Well, as most people were going away for a holiday I also decided to head off back to Marbella for a few days with my girlfriends. I enjoyed myself so much with them now I am single again. We thought, ‘what the hell’. I had no work on for a few days so we jetted off on the Friday and stayed for 8 days. I came back feeling well relaxed and ready for my next challenge.

I will let you know what has been happening in August at the end of the month so be ready for some entertaining reading. As my diary is already full for the next two weeks!

Lots of love Danielle x

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