[Romantic Old Bird]

The thing is, why would they pretend?

Nothing to be gained by it. They haven't really gone for the high profile couple thing they could have in the early days.

I think they did the first interview for the sake of peace and quiet (the Heat one, proceeds to charity), and the Hello shoot I think was the result of some reasonably astute advice that they would be shortly eclipsed by this years BB.

Get it while you can.

I was a bit uncomfortable about it at the time, but for the sort of money they are likely to have got for a lead story, too good to miss. Last years housemates really have been completely by-passed now.

I feel saddened that Helen seems to have been unceremoniously discarded by the GMTV setup (they made Lorraine as well after all).

Lorraine's autumn LK today setup has all the usual suspects except Helen, including the ghastly Armand. I know it's all dog eat dog, but Helen has such a lovely bubbly screen presence. It will never be polished and slick, but she is so endearing. I thought Lorraine might look out for her a little better than this. Time for another email I think.

I do worry about them a little more now that Helen has no focus in London (except Paul of course). I really hope things go well for them.

Paul returned to the real world at the end of October, right after their holiday in Barbados. I think he must have decided to by the end of September last year, and he should have his feet firmly on the ground. Let's hope he can help her through the transition back to the daily grind, and that an international car door designer and a Welsh hairdresser really can live happily ever after!