It's no fun getting older. I might be wearing beautiful diamond earrings but they can't take away the pain of losing my hearing.

On girls night in we talk about dating; the ups and downs of the previous week. Our collective laughter is uncontrollable and tearful, even the most disappointing dates become meritorious on girls night in.

But reality television is here to stay.

When I was fifteen, I remember my mum taking me to the posh clothes shop on London Road to get my first grown-up coat. It was royal-blue and very adult, and I thought, Gosh, this is great! But when my mum said to the assistant, "What's the lowest price you'll take for this?" I nearly died of shame, and wanted to run away.

It's no fun getting older. I might be wearing beautiful diamond earrings but they can't take away the pain of losing my hearing.

I do not miss ITV, God no! Have you seen ITV lately?

The nicest thing about coming of age is that I can do whatever I like.