Inhoudsopgave van 11 October 2016 - Closer

Kim’s most treasured possessions We’re used to Kim Kardashian parading her diamond-encrusted life on social media, so it’s little wonder armed robbers saw her as rich pickings. Traumatised Kim told friends that last week’s terrifying heist – where she was tied up at gunpoint and lost £8.8m worth of jewellery – was a wake-up call to stop flaunting her luxurious lifestyle. But there’s more to learn than simply not bragging about wealth on social media. Reports revealed she’d begged the gunmen: “Please don’t kill me, I have children” – her first thought was family, which proves our most treasured possessions can’t be bought…

As the dust settled following Kim’s ordeal, conspiracy theories spread across the web. Sceptics claimed it was simply a publicity stunt after the family’s reality show recently suffered its lowest ratings ever, while other reports suggested the heist could have been an inside job. Questions were asked over the seemingly slack security – as Kim’s rented Paris flat had no CCTV inside or outside the building – and why her bodyguards were not on duty. Meanwhile, it emerged that Kim’s personal bodyguard, Pascal Duvier, had reportedly filed for bankruptcy two months ago with debts of over £900k. Following the claims, he deleted his initial statement about the heist on Facebook, saying the criminals had “messed with the wrong one” and later removed all trace of the Kardashians on his social…

‘I was determined to give him a loving home’ Theatre producer Yvette Griffith, 44, from East London, adopted her son Eli, now two, when he was eight months old. She says: “I decided to adopt when I turned 40 and wasn’t in a relationship. Until then I’d been focusing on my career. I knew there were lots of children who needed homes and a friend recommended TACT (The Adolescent and Children’s Trust). They ran background checks on me and told me I had to move from a one to a two-bed flat, which I was happy to do. “I was approved within six months. In August 2014, I started looking at their files for children to adopt and came across Eli. I immediately fell in love with his smile. When…

She hit back last week after she was linked to burglar Joey Morrison – but despite claiming they are just friends, insiders say Lauren Goodger and the jailbird are growing closer. Joey, 30, is currently serving a 17-year prison sentence for offences including burglary and drug dealing. Last week Lauren, 30, said: “I’ve been visiting him regularly; I actually went the other Saturday. Nothing romantic has ever happened between us and I don’t think it will, as he’s inside.” A source adds: “Lauren’s heard that Joey won’t be serving his full sentence and she thinks if he gets out of prison early, they could have a future together. “They’ve been in frequent contact and her inner circle can see them growing closer. She’s feeling a bit frustrated that they can’t…

CLOSER PSYCHOLOGIST EMMA KENNY SAYS: “Young girls are being bombarded with adverts selling them make-up and inappropriate clothing, and then looking up to successful pop stars who are all celebrated for being beautiful. All of these messages are hammering home to them that you need to be pretty to get ahead. It’s important to inspire girls and make them believe their talents are more important than their looks. Remind them of what they are good at and never just tell them they’re pretty; instead link it to an internal trait, like saying: ‘You’re gorgeous because you’re so kind.’”…

They announced the end of their 18-year marriage last month, but insiders say Norman Cook is so desperate to reconcile with Zoe Ball he’s even suggested trying for another baby together. Mum-of-two Zoe has talked openly in the past about her struggles to conceive after having their son, Woody, now 15, and credits her and Norman ditching alcohol as the reason she eventually fell pregnant with daughter Nelly, six. A source says: “Norman is desperate to save their marriage and believes having a third child will help them to reconnect. He knows it won’t be easy for them, but he wants to put the suggestion out there to let Zoe know how much he loves her.” Zoe, 45, has admitted in the past that the pair had “given up hope…

Tipping the scales at 51st, Patty Sanchez once longed to be the world’s heaviest woman. The mum-of-four spent years piling on the pounds with the encouragement of her feeder ex-boyfriend, who loved helping her gorge on 13,000 calories a day. But after realising she was damaging her health, Patty, 52, split from her man in 2012, and has since shed 19st and bagged herself toyboy Bryan Johnson, 38. Now Patty’s new boyfriend is helping her slim down with a healthy diet – and plenty of action between the sheets. Patty – who’s 5ft 8 and 32st – says: “Bryan keeps me active and we have a great sex life. My weight means there are some limitations on what we can do, but we’re pretty adventurous. “When I was gaining weight,…

GWYNETH PALTROW ‘I’m a smoothie person – I never eat before lunch’ Gwyneth recently celebrated her 44th birthday with a make-up free selfie, and although she has regular microdermabrasion facials, she insists “beauty comes from within.” She also maintains that eating at certain times of the day is key to her wellbeing. She says: “I’m a smoothie person. I make a morning smoothie and I will not eat at all before lunch.” JENNIFER ANISTON ‘You don’t need pricey moisturisers!’ Jen says her naturally dewy skin is all thanks to using Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion (Boots, £7.65). “I send it to everyone I know,” she reveals. “It helps my skin feel soft all day.” Although she still looks incredible, the actress admits she has embraced the ageing process: “It’s amazing because…

WHO WORE IT BEST? Hailey Baldwin vs Tilda Swinton Winter is coming, which means it’s time to invest in a killer new coat. This season brings a huge range of styles, from capes to puffa jackets, yet model Hailey and actress Tilda wore the exact same £2,310 velvet houndstooth coat at Paris Fashion Week last week. Hailey teamed the cover-up with thigh-high boots and a wraparound skirt, while Tilda went for a more tailored look and pointed-toe flats. VERDICT This fabulous coat is perfectly paired with Tilda’s fuss-free androgynous styling, making her our winner. LADY IN RED Jessica Alba, 35 The actress and entrepreneur rarely puts a fashion foot wrong, and this outfit is yet another win. There are a few ways to style a sheer skirt, but layering a…

1 SWEET TREAT Just a little of this marshmallow and vanilla wash lathered up brilliantly and left skin with a subtle sugary scent that lingered all day. 2 SUPER FRESH! This bargain minty gel smelt amazing as well as giving skin a refreshing tingle – a perfect wakeup boost in the morning! 3 LUXE FEEL This silky cream made shower time feel a little more luxurious and the moisturising oils left even dry skin feeling soft and hydrated.…

NATALIE COLEMAN’S BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS WITH TARTARE SAUCE STEP 1 Preheat a deep-fat fryer with vegetable oil to 190°C. STEP 2 For the tartare sauce: mix the ingredients together and season with salt. Transfer 1/2 of the sauce to a sealed container and refrigerate for future use (it will keep for one week). STEP 3 Chop the potatoes into chips, drizzle with olive oil and cook for 30 mins at 180˚C, turning occasionally. STEP 4 To make the batter: place 250g of the flour in a mixing bowl and gradually whisk in the ale until it makes a smooth batter. STEP 5 Coat the fish with the remaining flour until it’s covered. Dip the fish into the batter, shaking off the excess. Place in the fryer for 5-7…

THE MOVES She may be engaged to personal trainer Adam Crofts, but Tina exercises solo. The 5ft 1 actress admits: “We’ve never worked out together – we like to keep it separate. He does give me exercises to do in the gym, though.” When it comes to her own regime, Tina does a mixture of interval training, Kettlebell moves and burpees – of which she says: “They’re vile, but they work.” THE FOODS The size 8 star follows a super-healthy diet, bar the odd treat. The 33-year-old says: “For breakfast I have a smoothie – I like broccoli, kale, spinach, avocado, banana, blueberries and raspberries, but not all at once! I have salmon or chicken with salad for lunch and dinner is chilli with turkey mince or chicken stir-fry. I…

If you are wondering why you’re feeling low and sluggish, getting more light could be the answer – and it’s easy to do, even as winter approaches. BECOME A RESTFUL DEEP SLEEPER For your body to produce the hormone melatonin, which makes you feel sleepy at night and awake in the morning, you need to get sunlight during the day and darkness at night. It sounds obvious, but lots of us get it wrong. Use blackout blinds at night, then open them as soon as you get up to maintain a healthy sleep-wake cycle. Shift workers have health problems because their body clocks are all over the place. The blue light from screens has a stimulating effect, too, so by staring at your phone or tablet you don’t let darkness…

She’s dropped a staggering 12st and had eight major operations to remove a stone of excess skin, but while Tina Malone has been delighted with her new slim figure, she admits she was desperate for her face to match it. And so Tina – who was recently trolled for her “skinny” body and “haggard” appearance – invited Closerto witness her having £3,000 of facial procedures to complete her sensational six-year body overhaul. ONLINE BULLIES “There’s no point in having a taut body with a saggy face,” says Tina, whose surgery overhaul also included a chin and neck lift. “Especially as the face is primarily what people see first. I’ve always had bad skin; I have eczema and worry about bags under my eyes and sagging. On social media, people have…

In real life, actress Suranne Jones only gave birth to her first child back in June, but already she’s back filming series two of the gripping Doctor Foster – set to hit our screens in 2017. Now mum to a four-month-old baby boy (whose name she has not revealed publicly) with husband Laurence Akers, she’s been spotted in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, looking incredible (though slightly harassed…), as the BBC release the first official snaps of the actress back in her award-winning role of Dr Gemma Foster. “I am thrilled to announce we will all be reunited to tell Gemma’s next chapter,” Suranne, 38, said recently. Series one of the drama went out last year and bagged around 10m viewers. It saw Gemma’s picture-perfect world fall apart when she discovered her husband…

WE’RE WITH NADIYA – WHO CARES ABOUT CUP SIZE WHEN YOU CAN HAVE CUPCAKES?! YEAH, WE HATE IT WHEN THE IN-LAWS POP ROUND WITHOUT WARNING, DAVE. JEMMA, WHEN WE REALISE WE’RE CARRYING OUR SHOES AND EATING COLD CHIPS, WE KNOW IT’S TIME TO GO HOME! OH NAOMI, WHEN WE CAKE POP, WE JUST CAN’T STOP EITHER. ANYONE WHO TRIES TO STEAL OUR WINE GETS THE CHOP, TOO, PERRIE! ...EXCEPT WHEN THEY’RE WORLDS APART AND THIS, COLEEN, IS WHY THE NEAREST WE’LL GET TO RUBBER WEAR IS A PAIR OF MARIGOLDS. STRICTLY’S BRENDAN & ANASTACIA TAKE INSPIRATION FROM X FACTOR STAR HONEY G’S WARDROBE. TRAGIC. GEORGE HAS GREAT TASTE FOR A FOUR -YEAR-OLD – HE MUST GET IT FROM MUM DANIELLE!…

Their three-year marriage has already survived infidelity, but last week Jordan made the shock confession on daytime TV show Loose Women that her marriage to Kieran Hayler was in serious trouble. The former glamour model tearfully admitted that a two-week book tour for her tell-all autobiography Reborn has forced her to relive the affairs that Kieran had with her two best friends Jane Pountney, 51, and Chrissy Thomas, 42, in 2014. MARRIAGE CRISIS Jordan, also known as Katie Price, then announced plans to take a month-long break from her presenting job on Loose Womento start therapy with Kieran, saying: “[The book tour] opened up some wounds. It’s been awful. I thought I’d dealt with it. I was numb when it all happened. I’m quite good at putting up a defence.…

Chantelle Heskey, wife of former footballer Emile, 38, was held at knifepoint by two masked intruders at the family’s £1.65m Cheshire home in 2008. The WAG – who has sons Reign, 10, and Jaden, eight, with Emile – tells Closer she feels Kim’s attack will change her forever. Reliving the horror, Chantelle, 32, says: “I’d just dropped my sons at nursery and Emile was at training. At around 10.15am, I heard two men shouting. They broke in by making a hole in the front door. I hid downstairs in the basement, rang the police and texted my husband. Then I heard them coming near my hiding place. They were disguised in balaclavas and hoods and, when they found me, one of them put a knife to my throat. They made…

She’s known for her public displays of affection with her son Brooklyn, but after Victoria Beckham received a backlash for posting another loved-up Instagram snap with the teen last week, she vowed not to let haters affect their close relationship. The mum-of-four, 42, reposted the black-and-white shot of her arms draped around her sultry-looking 17-year-old son, who had uploaded the photo on his own Instagram page earlier that day. ONLINE BACKLASH One critic wrote: “Wonder what David thinks about all this. He has to be as uncomfortable as us. My toes are actually curling with cringe.” Another added: “Why is she always draped over this kid? It’s really bizarre; doesn’t she know how to behave in a normal fashion?” Posh – who was criticised in July when she posted a…

Their shock split has taken another dramatic turn amid reports last week that Brad Pitt is “heartbroken and devastated” and “crying and calling his parents every day.” And as the Hollywood actor adjusts to life after Angelina Jolie filed for divorce last month, sources close to him say: “The kids are the only thing that matter to Brad.” Now insiders reveal that despite Angelina, 41, initially vowing to seek revenge on him following the “ugly fight” Brad allegedly had with his son Maddox aboard a private jet, she has softened her approach after hearing the latest reports. A source says: “Angelina has made it clear she doesn’t want Brad to be vilified in the divorce proceedings, and while she’s putting on a tough fight for full custody of the children,…

‘Britney has been through a lot but she looks fantastic!’ It was a huge deal having mega star Britney Spears on Loose Women last week – there was so much preparation and chats about what we could say and what we couldn’t. She arrived with her entourage and we didn’t get to speak to her backstage, but when we saw her just before we went on air, none of us could stop smiling. I could see her leg was shaking under the table, which only made her more endearing. Some of the celebrities who come on the show can be difficult or monosyllabic – but we couldn’t have been happier with Britney. She was absolutely lovely, but you could tell she was a bit nervous. I just wanted to give…

‘I’d like to go back to the ’90s and give myself some advice’ They were the golden couple of the ’80s, whose on-screen Neighbours wedding was watched by a whopping 20 million people in Britain alone, and spawned their real-life romance and successful music careers. And despite their split in 1989, after three years together, Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue still have a legion of shared fans. Although Jason admits he’s lost touch with his former flame, saying: “Kylie and I had an incredible time together, but we drifted apart. I can’t remember the last time I spoke to her, it was years ago.” But 48-year-old Jason is all smiles as he talks about their time together and being launched into the spotlight. Jason says: “I was living an extraordinary…

She follows a gruelling fitness regime, but Kym Marsh let her hair down at the Inside Soap Awards last week, where she showed off her enviable, gym-honed figure in a glamorous black jumpsuit. The size 8 Corrie actress has transformed her figure since dating personal trainer Matt Baker, 27, and says that his tough training sessions have helped her drop a dress size and become a “better version” of herself. The pair have been dating for a year and a half and Kym, 40, reveals she couldn’t be happier. “I’m feeling in a good place mentally and physically at the moment,” she says, “I eat really well: I eat a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet and I don’t drink a lot. I train almost every day – even on Sundays! I’m very…

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Where do you shop? I do a supermarket shop every few days, and pop to Boots near the Corrie set to pick up a few sweet treats. I try to stick to a budget of £70-£100 a week. I get annoyed at myself if I spend any more than that! Describe your daily diet… I usually grab breakfast between filming scenes. We have an amazing canteen on set and all the food is free – I usually go for granola or poached eggs and have to stop myself from having seconds! Lunch is often a baked sweet potato or jerk chicken with roasted veg; dinner is typically chicken fajitas with guacamole and chilli. I snack on spoonfuls of peanut butter or chocolate and orange Nakd bars. Is there anything you…

“I was a teacher at a secondary school for twelve years, and for six of those I was deputy head. But after having my fourth child three years ago, I quit my job to be a stay-at-home mum. I then split with my partner and moved from Chichester to London. “I’ve gone from having a comfortable lifestyle to living in near poverty with my four children: Felix, 19, Eleanor, 13, Issy, nine, and Amelia, three. I receive benefits and earn a little from writing, but a lot of it is for free online magazines. I also have a publisher and have a couple of poetry, art and photography books coming out in spring, but there was no advance fee and I don’t know how successful they’ll be; I doubt I’ll…

Every intimate relationship should relish sex. It’s fantastic for your self-confidence, and research shows that couples who have an active sex life are closer and have more fulfilling relationships. Of course, when you’re working around the clock, or have a house full of demanding kids – or both – sex may be the last thing on your mind. You may feel too frazzled for a fumble, but letting sex slide may do you more harm than good, because it’s a fantastic stress buster! So, tired or otherwise, it may be just what the doctor ordered. LIBIDO-BOOSTING TIPS • HAVE A QUICKIE! Recent research found that just five minutes helps to boost your sex drive and get you back in the habit. • BE HONEST Don’t pretend you have a headache!…

Tina had the work done in less than two hours at celeb favourite Aesthetically You in her hometown of Liverpool (aestheticallyyou.co.uk). Advanced Nurse Practitioner Michelle McGuinness, who treated her, says: “Very few people need to go down the surgical route. Instead, we enhance natural beauty with subtle results.” Tina invited Closer to watch as she underwent her procedures... ‘LUNCHTIME FACELIFT’ ClearLift is a pain-free laser firming treatment. Heat stimulates skin tissue, encouraging it to produce collagen. LED LIGHT THERAPY In 20 minute sessions, coloured wavelengths of light boost the skin’s elasticity and increase oxygen flow. THREAD LIFT Dissolvable medical threads are inserted with a fine needle to lift skin and muscle. The effect lasts up to 18 months. BOTOX AND FILLERS Tina had small amounts of Botox injected into her…

Tell us about HIM? It’s a domestic horror about a family, with a 17-year-old boy at the centre of it. I play his mum Hannah. He has supernatural powers – but I didn’t concern myself with that because my character doesn’t know about it. There’s a great twist… Were you a bit wild at 17? I was all right by 17 because 18 was around the corner and I was happy with that. I was a lot trickier at 14 – I looked 18, which wasn’t helpful for my parents! My sister was four when I was 14 and people thought I was her mum! Your character worries a lot – are you the same? Worry comes very easy, but I think you’ve got to train your brain not to.…

AMERICAN PIE: THE WEDDING TASTY THIRD SLICE FRI 21 OCT, 10.40PM, ITV It’s the Big Day for Jim (Jason Biggs) and Michelle (Alyson Hannigan), which gives everyone (including Jim’s school friends and Michelle’s little sister) a good excuse to party (and the rest). Unfortunately, Steve Stifler is in town and won’t let the nuptials go by without having some fun himself; which includes setting up a secret bachelor party. Uh oh. THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY MATT DAMON ON CREEPY FORM SAT 15 OCT, 10.30PM, BBC2 A truly fabulous film, set in a beautiful, sun-drenched Italy in the 1950s. Matt Damon is Tom Ripley who – after a twist of fate leads to a case of mistaken identity – finds himself abroad and palling up with spoilt millionaire playboy Dickie (Jude…

She’s rumoured to be expecting her first child with boyfriend Liam Payne, and pregnancy speculation hit fever pitch last week as Cheryl stepped out at the L’Oréal Paris Gold Obsession Party at Hotel de la Monnaie sporting a noticeably fuller figure. An onlooker tells Closer: “All eyes were on her at the event and many people noticed she looked a little bigger. Cheryl seemed keen to only be pictured from certain angles.” DEATH THREATS But the pregnancy rumours have sparked a vicious backlash from some of 1D star Liam’s fans, including a death threat against Cheryl. One Tweeted last week: “I swear I kill U if UR pregnant!” and other 1D fans set up bizarre Twitter hashtag #CondomCampaignFor1D, urging their idols to have safe sex. A source reveals: “Cheryl’s obviously…

You have to be over 21, energetic, patient, flexible and happy to make space in your life and home for a child. There’s no upper age limit and marital status, ethnicity and sexuality don’t matter. Disabled people are not excluded. You’ll need to contact an adoption agency and fill in a registration form to enable the agency to make an initial assessment. Then you’ll be asked to provide three personal references – two of them must be from non-family members. Medical and police checks are also carried out. Then, all being well, you’ll be invited to preparation groups to talk to experienced adopters. The next assessment is more detailed. A social worker will visit you at home to discuss your history – they may also speak to your significant friends…

They buried the hatchet in 2014 after a seven-year feud, but now it seems Kerry Katona and Jordan’s friendship is under strain again as insiders say the singer’s ex-con husband has stepped between them. Kerry grew close to Jordan – real name Katie Price – after starring with her in I’m A Celeb! in 2004. But the friendship soured three years later when Jordan, 38, branded Kerry, 36, a “druggie,” leading to a war of words. Kerry recently spoke about how much she has leaned on Jordan, saying: “Katie is one of my best friends and was at my house more than ever. We’re both very feisty, but if we’re both willing to forgive and forget, then everyone else should.” However, after married Jordan was caught up in a fresh…

It emerged last week that Kate Moss’ divorce from The Kills guitarist Jamie Hince had “quietly” gone through “some time ago.” And now friends say Kate plans to marry her boyfriend Count Nikolai von Bismarck before the end of the year. A source says: “Kate doesn’t want to deprive Nikolai of settling down and starting a family. They’re already planning an intimate wedding ceremony in Greece, after falling in love with the country during a month-long holiday there over the summer.” Mum-of-one Kate, 42 – who has 14-year-old daughter Lila Grace with ex-boyfriend Jefferson Hack – began dating photographer Nikolai, 29, last year, shortly after her four-year marriage to Jamie, 47, crumbled. And pals of the supermodel say she’s not letting the divorce put her off walking down the aisle…

Earlier this month pregnant popstar Janet Jackson was pictured baby shopping for her first child with her businessman husband Wissam Al Mana. The 50-year-old singer announced in April she was postponing her world tour in order to start a family. There are many reasons older women are having children later in life, from focusing on their career to advances in IVF, and recent stats show around three UK women in their 50s give birth every week. But while some experts advocate late motherhood, being pregnant post-50 can carry risks. Dr Sarah Jarvis says: “The older the woman is, the greater the risk of health problems. The mum may develop high blood pressure, while the chance of Down’s syndrome increases. It’s one in 1,000 for a woman in their 30s, but…

She looked glamorous on the red carpet at the Inside Soap Awards last week, and after walking away with the Sexiest Female trophy, Jacqueline Jossa, 23, couldn’t stop smiling. “It feels so good to win!” she says. “People pretend that they are embarrassed by winning something like this, but I love it! Mainly because I’ve just had a baby and I have been feeling a bit down recently with trolls commenting on my pictures. But this is a great pick-me-up – I’m going to take it home to Daniel and wave it in his face!” And Jacqueline reveals plans are under way for her wedding to ex- TOWIE star Dan Osborne, 25, who she’s been dating since 2013 and who is dad to her 19-month-old daughter, Ella. She says: “Wedding…

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“MY POCKET MONEY WAS... £2 a week and I mainly bought sweets. MY FIRST JOB WAS... Working as a dental nurse for 95p an hour. It wasn’t glamorous, but it helped me to be more confident around people. I SPENT MY FIRST PROPER PAY CHEQUE ON... A purple bodycon dress from a charity shop. It was about £5, with a jacket to match! MY BIGGEST IMPULSE PURCHASE WAS... A pair of Gucci boots for £400. I’d just started a new business and needed to look smart. THE MOST EXPENSIVE THING I OWN IS... My new black Range Rover, which cost £85,000. MY LAST PURCHASE WAS... A black patent Roberto Cavalli belt, which cost just over £600. SPENDER OR A SAVER? I like to spend, but I’m cautious, so a…

When’s the last time you said “I love you”? Before the weekend, to my mum. We say it all the time; she’s my best friend. If you were an animal, what would you be and why? A monkey, because they’re cute, can jump high and they like bananas. Who was your first kiss? A long time ago, somebody from school. It was rubbish; I didn’t know how to kiss! Where’s your happy place? In bed, asleep. Describe yourself in three words… Friendly, loving and deep. What’s your proudest achievement? Doing Strictly [Chelsee was runner-up in 2011]. What are you scared of? Right now I’m scared of getting back into dancing as I haven’t done it for so long. • Chelsee is in Keep Dancing, visit keepdancingshow.com…

Your new dating show Meet The Parents sounds like fun; tell us more about it? Well, potential suitors get to ask the parents of their potential date a few questions – which can work out well, or not if the parents tell an embarrassing story. The dates happen in our “Meet The Parents restaurant,” which is rigged with cameras. We’ve got some really good-looking contestants on the show, including a crane driver from Sheffield, who is 6ft 3 and big and burly! Why did you want to host a show like this? I love anything to do with dating and matchmaking – shows like Take Me Out and Blind Date – and I’ve set people up on dates in the past. There was a couple who…

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