REBEKAH AND JAMIE VARDY  A DREAM TEAM ON PARADISE GETAWAY

Few things can match the thrill of representing your country playing the sport you love. But former England footballer Jamie Vardy managed to find a good substitute as he enjoyed a sun-soaked break with the woman who is always in his corner: his wife Rebekah.

Clearly on top of her away game, the model and mum shared pictures of paradise on Instagram, including one of her in a peachcoloured bikini (left). She also showed her paddleboarding prowess (below left) while another featured the Leicester City forward giving her a piggyback in the clear waters (below right). “Ride or Die,” the caption read.

The couple, who have six children between them, recently celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary, with Rebekah paying tribute on Instagram to her “amazing hubby”, while Jamie told her: “Love you more than anything.”

They tied the knot two years after meeting, in a lavish ceremony covered exclusively by hello! at Cheshire’s Peckforton Castle in 2016. “We complement each other in all aspects and are so content in one another’s company,” Rebekah told us.

DAME JOAN COLLINS LOOKING SHIPSHAPE IN THE SUNSHINE

REPORTS: KATHRYN WILSON. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES. JOAN COLLINS. PERRIE EDWARDS. REBEKAH VARDY 

Even in the calmest of waters, Dame Joan Collins cannot help but make waves. Relaxing on board a yacht in the Med with her husband Percy (together left), the actor not only found her sea legs but was more than happy to show them off in photos. “Nothing beats #alifeontheoceanwave #summerfun #boatlife,” she posted on Instagram.

Joan, who turned 88 earlier this month, once told hello! that the secret to retaining her ageless looks was being happy and busy. “I am very fit and healthy now and I try to look after myself,” added the star (left).

A long-time lover of the Côte d’Azur – with a home in St Tropez – her latest visit was spent exploring the area’s newly reopened restaurants with friends. After lunching at old haunts such as Le Club 55 and trying out new openings including Gigi, Joan told her Instagram followers: “Saint Tropez is getting back to normal again!”