Roxanne Pallett strips down to a bikini for alfresco hot tub session

I'm freezing! Roxanne Pallett can't hide her horror at the cold as she strips down to a bikini for alfresco hot tub session

By EMILY SHERIDAN

PUBLISHED: 22:13, 10 February 2013 | UPDATED: 07:52, 11 February 2013

After two months of gruelling nightly performances, actress Roxanne Pallett is in need of some relaxing and recuperation.

However, the Emmerdale actress found pampering wasn't all fun and games as she stripped down to a bikini at an outdoor spa.

With temperatures hovering just above freezing, the soap star, 30, was horrified by the cold as she made a mad dash to get in the warm jacuzzi.

Come on in, the water's lovely: Roxanne Pallett gets into a hot tub at a Champney's spa in Tring

Toned: The former Emmerdale actress showed off her trim figure in a blue and white striped bikini

As she dipped her toes into the water, she found the contrast between hot water and the chilly outdoor temperatures rather difficult to adjust to.

But once she was submerged in the water, Roxanne started to unwind as she lay back in the tub.

Enjoying a relaxing afternoon at the Champneys Health Spa in Tring earlier this week, Roxanne stripped down to a blue bikini.

Close: Roxanne was joined at the spa by her Rocky Horror Show co-star Ben Forster

Pampering: The 30-year-old spent the afternoon at the spa during a break in her gruelling touring schedule

She was joined by her co-star Ben Forster from the touring 40th anniversary production of The Rocky Horror Show.

The pair have been performing at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre this week, so popped along to the Champneys spa 10 miles away for some downtime in between performances.

Roxanne plays newlywed Janet Weiss opposite Ben as Brad in the production, which has been running since December.

Time out: The pair happily chatted away as they wiled away the hours before curtain up

Curvy girl: Roxanne's two-piece showcased her fabulous figure

Ben was feeling rather under the weather after weeks of touring and clearly enjoyed his spa sessions.

He tweeted last week: 'About to have a deep tissue massage in the beautiful Champneys spa.. Thank you for looking after us. Steam and jacuzzi after I think.'

As well as playing love interests in the musical, it appears Roxanne and Ben are getting on well off-stage too and have been photographed spending their free time together often in recent weeks.

Grin and bare it: Roxanne smiles nervously as the cold hits her body as she removes her dressing gown

All white now: The pair wrapped up in their Champneys dressing gowns and slipper following their jacuzzi session

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Celebrities galore wear Festive knits for Save The Children

It's Christmas jumper time! Lauren Laverne, Erin O'Connor, Alison Steadman and friends wear festive knits for Save The Children (but not the £945 one on Net-a-Porter, though...) 

• Myleene Klass, TOWIE's Mark Wright and Jon Snow also involved in Make The World Better With A Sweater campaign
• Friday 14 December is official Christmas Jumper Day
• Meanwhile, Net-a-Porter opens its festive knit shop - come armed with a credit card...

By MARTHA DE LACEY

PUBLISHED: 12:55, 20 November 2012 | UPDATED: 13:13, 20 November 2012

Anything Sarah Lund can do, British celebrities will have a jolly good bash at doing better.

The Danish star of The Killing is famed for her character's predilection for wooly Faroese jumpers, whatever the season.

And now a gaggle of charitable ladies and gents from our very own isle have donned a selection of merry Christmas sweaters to raise money for Save The Children - and famous faces involved include Laurene Laverne, Erin O'Connor, Alison Steadman and Jon Snow.

DJ Lauren Laverne, left, and actress Alison Steadman, right, modelling their charitable sweaters

The celebrities - who also include TOWIE's Mark Wright, singer Myleene Klass and Superstar winner Ben Forster - are backing a campaign to 'make the world better with a sweater'.

And now people across the UK are being invited to take part in Christmas Jumper Day on Friday 14 December, wearing a kitsch festive pullover in exchange for a £1 donation.

TOWIE's Mark Wright, left, and singer Myleene Klass, right, opt for traditional red festive jumpers

A charity spokesman said: 'All money raised will help save the lives of the world's most vulnerable children.

'In the world's poorest countries, more than 7 million children die every year from easily preventable causes like diarrhoea and malnutrition.

Those who sign up to Save The Children's campaign will receive access to online knitting patterns for making merry sweaters at home

'Simple solutions, like vaccines and mosquito nets save lives - so by getting friends and colleagues to take part in Save the Children's Christmas Jumper day on 14 December, you can help make a real difference.'

To take part in Christmas Jumper Day visit the Save The Children website, on which you will find information about signing up.

Those who sign up - either individually or as part of a school group - will receive information packs and online access to knitting patterns for making your own merry sweater.

Have a thrifty, charitable Christmas!

Model Erin O'Connor, left, proves even Christmas jumpers can be sexy, while Superstars winner Ben Forster chooses a grey design with reindeer detail

WHERE WILL YOUR SAVE THE CHILDREN CHRISTMAS JUMPER MONEY GO?

Actress Vicky McClure opted for a maroon sweater with blue snowflakes

Around the world

• £3 can buy a mosquito net for a child in South Sudan, protecting them from malaria
• £50 can buy 25 warm blankets for babies suffering from pneumonia
• £260 can buy 100 sets of school textbooks for children in Ethiopia, giving them the chance of a better education
• £500 can train five health workers to identify and treat children suffering from malnutrition

In the UK

• £5 can buy a warm blanket for a baby to ensure they get the sleep they need to develop
• £25 can buy a school uniform to ensure children can attend school like any other child, free from bullying
• £150 can buy a proper bed for a child so they don't have to sleep on the floor

Newsreader Jon Snow does his best Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer impression in support of Save The Children

HAVE £945 TO SPEND ON YOUR CHRISTMAS JUMPER?

Meadham Kirchhoff metallic-embroidered sweater

If you have a juicy Christmas bonus to spend and fancy getting your kicks with a fashion fabulous Christmas jumper, head for online designer fashion emporium Net-a-Porter.

The website has opened its festive knitwear department, offering exclusive jumpers including the £945 bauble-covered design from Meadham Kirchhoff, right.

The elaborate red knitted sweater was inspired by the 1960s gift paper that Benjamin Kirchhoff wrapped Edward Meadham's presents in.

The piece features beaded intricate Zardozi metallic embroidery.

But if that's a little out of your price range, the luxury site has other offerings, including a £396 white Moschino jumper decorated with a reindeer, and a grey £355 Tibi sweater featuring a giant penguin.

Extras actress Ashley Jensen, left, tops her jumper with a hat, while presenter Lisa Snowdon goes for an oversized blue style

VV Brown matches her Christmas jumper to her lipstick

TOWIE's Mark Wright wraps presents while wearing his snowman jumper

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Ben Forster crowned the winner of Superstar

'I wasn't expecting this to happen in my life' says Ben Forster as he is crowned the winner of Superstar

By FEHINTOLA BETIKU

PUBLISHED: 22:42, 25 July 2012 | UPDATED: 23:08, 25 July 2012

Ben Forster has been crowned the winner of this year's Superstar.

After a close competition with Rory Taylor and Roger Wright it was the public vote that named Ben as the face of Andrew Lloyd-Webber's musical Jesus Christ Superstar.

Roger moon walked off the stage as he finished third and Rory placed second.

Emotional: Ben Forster was crowned the winner of Superstar tonight

Quick to embrace Rory, Ben was reduced to tears when host Amanda Holden announced him as the winner.

Saying a few words, the 31-year-old singer said: 'I cannot believe it, I wasn't expecting this to happen in my life'.

Promising to do his best, Ben told the audience, 'I will absolutely do you proud'.

He thanked all members of the production team before he ended the she show with an emotional performance of Hosanna as the former contestants embraced him. 

'I wasn't expecting this': The 31-year-old was reduced to tears after he found out he had won

At the very beginning of the show, judge Mel C said that the winner would be determined by only their performances and nothing more. 

She said: 'I think whoever wins tonight it will purely be on the strength of their performance.'

Hosanna was the song the finalists opened the show with as they each dressed in black suits accompanied by group of dancers. 

In the beginning: Ben took to the stage with finalists Rory Taylor and Roger Wright to sing Hosanna

Ben was first to give a solo performance with his rendition of Who Wants To Live Forever by Queen.

Despite a slight glitch with timing at the start of his performance, Jason Donovon was still waving the flag for the singer.

He said: 'You are what a true pro is all about,' and he added, 'you are the bench mark of this competition'.

When asked what he thought he could bring to the role of Jesus, Ben said: 'I think I'll do it honestly and I wear my heart on my sleeve'.

Up first: Ben suffered a technical glitch when he performed Who Wants To Live Forever by Queen

Rory was second up and he performed Aerosmith's tear jerking song I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing wearing a purple suit.

Following his breathtaking offering Dawn French only had praises for him.

She said: 'There is a complete certainty about your talent.'

Prior to the live show, Rory told of how Sir Paul McCartney had wished him luck earlier in the day.

Rock star Rory: Taylor performed I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing and prior to the show Sir Paul McCartney had wished him luck

Roger sang Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me by Elton John in the final solo performance as he stood centre stage backed by a choir. 

Described as a 'fighter' by Jason, Mel C was in awe of Roger and quipped that she wanted to 'bathe' in his voice.

She said: 'Whenever you open your mouth such a wonderful sound comes out of it and I would still like to bathe in it'.

Trying not to sound cliche, when Amanda asked what his experience had been like, Roger said: 'It's almost like a dream come true', and he simply ended by saying, 'it's been amazing'.

Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me: Roger received praise from all judges for his rendition of an Elton John classic

The boys then teamed up again to perform the legendary song, Gethsemane, which they put all their vocal training into.

Having faith in the contestants, Lord Lloyd-Webber said, 'they'll do it' when Amanda asked what was vital to make the performance a success.

The epic performance brought all the judges to their feet, as the crowd burst into a massive cheer and Amanda said: 'It was a privilege to share this stage with you'.

Epic performance: The finalists sang Gethsemane before lines closed

With a world exclusive performance, Mel C took to the stage alongside Andrew Lloyd-Webber who assisted her on the candy red piano.

Singing a song from the show called, I Don't Know How To Love Him, the brunette stunned with her vocal range.

Wearing a mid length black lace dress, the 38-year-old was flawless as she wore her hair back in one and kept her makeup simple.

Before her performance, the Spice Girl admitted she was 'petrified'.

She told Holden: 'It's so easy to tell them how it's done and now I have to prove I know what I'm talking about.'

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