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Amy Nickell

@AmyNicks_

Amy Nickell is an author and broadcaster.

<p>In the Nineties, Kate Moss said ‘nothing tastes as good as skinny feels,’ and the Noughties were spent trying to find out</p>
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The Noughties taught me to loathe my body

<p>‘Countless successful contestants have since accused the show of maltreatment’</p>
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The X Factor made great telly – but at what human cost?

<p>I’ve missed eavesdropping on cinema-goers’ film reviews in the glare of the credits</p>
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I can’t wait for the return of cinemas and indoor socialising

<p>Ronnie Wood at the 2020 Brit Awards in London</p>
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What Ronnie Wood taught me about self-care

<p>Some are alienating their followers with insensitive posts during the pandemic</p>
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Influencers in Dubai aren’t bending Covid rules, they’re making them

<p>Johnny Depp lost his libel case against The Sun newspaper</p>
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Depp must take responsibility – this starts by checking into rehab

Princess Diana in March 1996
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I fear The Crown’s Diana bulimia storyline will instruct not educate

Face to face Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are unlikely to resume, despite updated government guidelines
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Confusing ‘rule of six’ means physical AA meetings may not resume

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The Ronnie Wood art backlash shows addiction is still misunderstood

Masks are now mandatory in most indoor public spaces
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I sympathise with Sharon Stone - but face mask shaming isn't working

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Jake Paul’s parties are symptoms of the pandemic of self-absorption

The Sussexes have distanced themselves from the book
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Meghan and Harry deserve more of a private life than they are getting

Revellers drink and socialise in the street in Soho, London, 4 July 2020.
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Rishi’s meals won’t tempt me back to pubs – I don’t need alcohol

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Rishi’s meals won’t tempt me back to pubs – I don’t need alcohol

Revellers drink and socialise in the street in Soho, London, 4 July 2020.
Coel’s new series is a drama about sexual assault that shifts the focus to the victim
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'I May Destroy You' shows we have to catch up to the reality of drugs

JK Rowling on 11 December 2019 in New York City.
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JK Rowling does have a point about male misogyny

Relate video: Paul Mescal says he’s worried Instagram account for his chain more popular than his character
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Lockdown has pushed thirsting to the edge – and Paul Mescal proves it

Responsible sex is good for us, and it’s OK to admit that we need it
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The Dutch ‘sex buddy’ lockdown advice shouldn’t be seen as a joke

Responsible sex is good for us, and it’s OK to admit that we need it
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The Dutch ‘sex buddy’ lockdown advice shouldn’t be seen as a joke

Amy Nickell has faced Piers Morgan a number of times
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I've faced Piers Morgan. I can understand Sunak's avoidance of GMB

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Normal People couldn’t be further from porn – but I still worry

Related video: Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds announce they are expecting a baby
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Boris Johnson is all for unconventional families – unless they're poor

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10 best books for babies

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