Issue 22: This week in New Idea

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TERRI IRWIN – MEET MY SECRET BOYFRIEND
In a world exclusive, hunter Jim Lassen reveals to New Idea the charming story of his romance with Terri Irwin. Jim tells how a cheeky Terri once requested he come and fix a door at her house – alone, and without his father, who he worked with at the time. But Jim failed to take the hint. Setting the stage for her love story with late husband Steve, Terri’s youthful fling with Jim in the 1980s was to change her life forever, with its unhappy ending reportedly sparking her decision to leave and explore the world – and find love Down Under with Steve.

BRYNNE’S FURIOUS WARNING TO GABI: STOP BULLYING ME!
The usually unflappable Brynne Edelsten is seething. She’s been silent so far on the subject of her ex Geoffrey’s new girlfriend Gabi Grecko – but now she’s had enough. Gabi, 24, has been determined to let the world know that she’s arrived and is very much intent on filling the 31-year-old blonde’s bedazzled shoes. After Gabi allegedly sent Brynne’s mum an email, a war of words erupted. Read the full story in this week’s New Idea.

MIRANDA’S NEW MAN SPEAKS OUT
The man recently tipped to have taken the place of James Packer in Miranda
Kerr’s heart is Melbourne businessman Charlie Goldsmith. The supermodel was spotted cosying up to the 33-year-old hunk on a boat in Sydney last week. But the man in question tells New Idea any talk of romance between him and Miranda, 31, is ‘absurd’ and a ‘total fabrication’. ‘Miranda and I have been friends for years,’ says Charlie, the younger brother of actress and singer Tottie Goldsmith. He speaks to New Idea about his relationship with old friend Miranda.

ANGE’S TORMENT: SOFIA, LEAVE MY BRAD ALONE!
Brad Pitt is well known in Hollywood as a passionate crusader for causes. Now sexy TV star Sofia Vergara seems to be hoping he will turn that passion to her – much to the fury of his fiancee Angelina Jolie! On May 17, Brad hosted a star-studded gala in New Orleans to raise funds for his Make It Right foundation, which builds housing for victims of 2005’s Hurricane Katrina. Angelina turned out to support her man – and so did Sofia! Find out what happened next and why Angelina is furious over Brad and Sofia’s modern flirt-fest, in this week’s New Idea.

HOUSE RULES’ BEAUTIFUL BODIES
While talking about baby bellies, boob jobs and Botox, the House Rules renovation beauties strip down in this week’s New Idea. For contestants Lisa, Candy, Carole, Brooke and Maddi, the invitation to down tools for a bit of fun did not involve much persuasion. The tradie ladies celebrate their bodies – regardless of shape, size or scars.

NEW IDEA’S NO-FUSS CURRIES
This week, warm up with New Idea’s easy-to-make family curries – from pork vindaloo with yellow rice to a sweet English chicken curry. Find out how to turn a humble can of tuna into tasty dishes for everyone, and check out celeb chef Liz Egan’s healthy chilli con carne. Eat like you are in the Mediterranean with New Idea’s Masterclass for lamb souvlaki, and make dessert a real winner with our delicious poached quinces!