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She’s notorious for her plastic surgery obsession, but even by her standards, Jordan’s taking it to frightening extremes. Pictured leaving a clinic in bandages last week, she looked swollen – just three months after a previous face-lift and risky Brazilian butt job. She jokes about dying under anaesthetic, but a surgeon tells us it’s a very real threat, while a psychotherapist warns she seems “significantly depressed”, and urgently needs therapy to save her life. Someone who knows the benefits of asking for help is Celebs Go Dating’s Anna Williamson, who talks on p62 about her struggle with post-natal depression, and insists therapy saved her. She’s now happily expecting her second child and feels “on top of the world”. We hope Jordan can also heal the real issues she has on…

Her footballer husband Wayne Rooney revealed last week that he’d be returning to the UK in January after signing with Derby County, cutting short his contract with Washington-based team DC United. The news came just two weeks after Coleen, 32, was snapped looking happier than ever in her hometown of Liverpool after a girls’ holiday in Ibiza, following reports in February that she was “lonely and miserable” in America. Closer reported just last week she had “laid down the law” insisting they move home for good. But while insiders reveal Coleen – who shares sons Kai, nine, Klay, six, Kit, three, and Cass, one, with Wayne – is over the moon that the family are returning home together, pals say there’s still a cloud over them. A source says, “Wayne’s…

‘ SHE’S JOKED THAT HE’S MADE HIS BED, NOW HE’LL HAVE TO LIE IN IT – ALONE!’ Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood was left red-faced last week when it was revealed that he’d been dumped by girlfriend Summer Monteys-Fullam after she refused to sign a non-disclosure agreement to prevent her from revealing any personal details about him. BIGGEST MISTAKE The 53-year-old’s plan for privacy backfired when Summer, 24, lashed out at him on social media, saying that he’d “thrown her under the bus”, accusing him of being aggressive and liking negative comments about him, including one saying she was “wasting her time with an old guy”. Insiders also claimed she has since been inundated with offers for reality TV. And insiders say Paul’s ex-wife Alexandra – who is in the…

Mum Emma Willis, 45, from Birmingham, says, “My 14-year -old son is overweight, and I’m terrified that if he carries on he’ll become obese. But I’m worried about ‘fat shaming’ him, so I don’t want to lecture him. Equally, banning all ‘junk’ food would make it into a huge deal. “He’s extremely active. He loves playing football and rugby – but he loves food more. He really enjoys cooking, and grazes all the time. I try to only have healthy food in the house – neither I nor his father are big junk food eaters. But there always seems to be an excuse for a ‘treat’ – an ice cream on a hot day, or a hot chocolate on a cold one. “He’s noticed that he’s bigger than his friends,…

‘ SHE WENT INTO THE MARRIAGE THINKING IT WAS FOREVER, BUT FOR BEN IT’S CLEARLY NO BIG DEAL’ Shock news that Ben Foden had married his girlfriend of just a fortnight, Jackie Belanoff Smith, was quickly overshadowed last week when former Big Brother star Rebecca Jane claimed she’d “exchanged steamy messages” with Ben around the same time he met his new wife. Insiders reveal to Closer that former rugby ace Ben, 33, has left a string of broken hearts behind him, including another woman, Miriam Murphy, whose seven-month relationship with Ben ended just one month before he got married. Last week, Jackie issued a warning that if Ben cheated on her, she “knows exactly who [she’ll] unleash on him.” A source says, “Miriam and Ben were officially boyfriend and girlfriend.…

FRANKIE: ‘You have to eat clean and avoid sugar!’ Showing off her newly slimmed-down figure, Frankie Essex was all smiles on holiday in Marbella, flaunting the results of a health and fitness kick. The ex- TOWIE star had suffered a huge blow to her exercise regime after a knee injury in 2017, which saw the pounds pile on and led her to vow that she’d “never wear a bikini again” after she put on 2st. But since her recovery, Frankie, 31, vowed to “get back into great shape in 2019”, and showed fans just how far she’d come as she showcased her figure in a neon pink bikini on the beach. And she revealed her secret weapon: clean eating and avoiding sugar. She said, “You have to eat clean –…

‘Working together is so nice – we’re always excited about something’ They may not have won Love Island, but season three finalists Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt have proved to be one of the strongest couples to come out of the dating show. Camilla captured viewers’ hearts when she was dumped by her first love interest, Jonny Mitchell, after being consistently overlooked by the other male contestants. However, her luck changed when Calvin Klein model Jamie came along just three weeks before the show ended, sweeping Camilla off her feet with birthday avocado toast. Coupling up, “CamJam” bonded over their love of books and eventually came second in the Love Island final, losing out to Amber Davies and Kem Cetinay (who later split). Two years on, the couple have defied…

ALAN CARR “I love Alan so much. We had the funniest night out once – I ended up staying at his place for two days! We drunkenly watched Ex On The Beach together, it was such a laugh.” OLIVIA ATTWOOD “She’s one of my closest friends in the industry. She’s so hilarious. She’s my kind of girl – she just says it how it is.” MEGAN MCKENNA “I’m really close to Megan. She’s been on tour, and I went up to Liverpool to support her at one of her shows last month. She’s such a talented singer.”…

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‘I didn’t feel capable of being a mother’ Cradling her bump on Closer’s exclusive shoot, Anna Williamson radiates happiness. But while she’s thrilled to be expecting her second baby in December, she felt “waves” of panic when she discovered she was pregnant in April. She struggled with crippling anxiety and postnatal depression after having her son Enzo, who’s nearly three, and was terrified history might repeat itself. “It took us eight months to conceive, and when I saw the positive test, my first reaction was delight,” she tells Closer. “But then panic swept through my body. I knew I wanted this baby, but I worried I’d have another breakdown. It took me a long time to get over what happened last time, and I questioned whether I was strong enough.…

INSIDE BILLIE’S FRIDGE • Blueberries• Butter• Greek coconut yoghurt• Cheddar• Philadelphia• Cadbury Oreo chocolate• Dark Bournville• Organic chicken thigh fillets• Beef mince• Smoked mackerel• Cooked ham• Prawns• Onion• Tomatoes• Brussels sprouts• Jacket potato• Spinach• Carrots• Avocado• Petits Filous• Semi-skimmed organic milk• Almond milk• Coconut milk• Tropicana orange juice VERDICT NUTRITIONIST JULIETTE KELLOW SAYS: “Billie’s diet seems well balanced and packed with foods from the main groups. It’s great to see a celeb who’s not skipping carbs and is making fad-free meals. She just needs to watch the fat content of some of the items – chocolate, dips, cheese, butter and coconut yoghurt, for example. As long as she only eats them occasionally, though, it’s fine.” FRIDGE HEALTH RATING 8.5/10 TAKEAWAY TREAT CHINESE I order chicken chow mein, chicken satay, chips,…

Desperate for a cig, or to eat a family-sized chocolate bar? Get outside and soak up nature – research has found it cuts cravings for booze, cigarettes and harmful foods. People with access to a garden or allotment had lower-strength cravings that kicked in less often – and just having views of green spaces delivered similar effects. You don’t need to exercise to dent cravings, either. So next time you get an overwhelming desire to dial in a greasy takeaway, lace up your shoes and head outside to beat the urge.…

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How does it feel to be doing this show? I was over the moon to be chosen for it, and I’ve never been this excited about any other project. My grandma was my best friend and when she died I was a wreck. There aren’t many things I can do for her, but one of the things she always wanted was to learn more about her ancestry… People tend to well up a bit doing WDYTYA? – were you thinking that might happen? I didn’t want it to, but I did find myself getting emotional about my grandma. I have her jewellery, and I feel her presence all the time. I didn’t think about her for many years, and now I do all the time. Doing WDYTYA? made me realise…

LEO 23 JULY-22 AUG The Full Moon is in your Love Zone, and an important relationship is going to turn a corner. If you’re farewelling someone, know that the time is right. For others, a relationship goes to the next level. PS Working with the Moon is life-changing – find out how at Moonmessages. com/moonlite VIRGO 23 AUG-22 SEP It’s all about what’s going on behind the scenes for you right now. If there is stuff you don’t want to discuss with others yet, that’s fine –you’re entitled to a few secrets. If you’re exhausted, go easy on yourself – you’re ending a hard 12-month cycle. You’ll revive soon! PS Working with the Moon is life-changing – find out how at Moonmessages.com/moonlite LIBRA 23 SEPT-22 OCT There are great love…

In her quest for what she deems physical perfection, former glamour model Jordan underwent yet more cosmetic surgery last week, heading to Turkey – where she missed her daughter Bunny’s fifth birthday – to undergo a breast reduction, from an FF to a D-cup, as well as a fourth face and eye lift and corrective work to her bottom. Photos of the star taken in Turkey showed her heavily bandaged, unable to open her eyes and looking horrifically swollen, echoing pictures taken just three months ago following her last bout of major procedures, which included her third facelift, a Brazilian butt lift and liposuction. At the time, reports claimed she was left in intense pain and with visible scarring. ‘ SHE CAN BARELY GO A WEEK WITHOUT WANTING SOMETHING ELSE…

As David Beckham prepares to move to Miami to launch his new football team, wife Victoria is gearing up to make some big changes to kick-start a “new dynamic” in their 20-year marriage. The fashion designer is reportedly parting ways from her manager of 25 years, Simon Fuller, and has now signed to the same team that represent Adele and Kim Kardashian. INDEPENDENCE Pals say her decision is all part of her plan to reassert her independence ahead of David’s move to Miami. The former footballer also cut ties with Simon in May, paying him £65million for his share of Brand Beckham Holdings. Simon, who launched the Spice Girls, had remained part of Victoria’s fashion business – until now. ‘ AFTER YEARS OF DAVID BEING THE SEX SYMBOL, IT’S HER…

‘Now I want a baby with Tom’ She looked like a Grecian goddess in the stunning snap she shared of her romantic Italian wedding ceremony in Capri last week – embracing her new husband on a luxury yacht under an awning of white flowers in her billowing frock, gushing to fans on Instagram, “We did it! Mr & Mrs Kaulitz.” And pals say that, despite turning 46 last month, Heidi Klum is keen to have a baby with rocker husband Tom Kaulitz, 29, who she’s described as an “extra dad” to her four children – three of whom she shares with ex-husband Seal, and one with businessman Flavio Briatore. The source says, “Tom’s a great step-dad, but she’s always known how much he wants a child of his own, and…

Lucinda Miller, child nutrition adviser to the Children’s e-Hospital, says, “You shouldn’t shame your child, or make a big deal out of their weight. But if they are worried, you can point out things like, ‘Have you noticed slim people eat lots of fruit and vegetables?’ “Make sure they get three good meals a day. Breakfast should be filling – two boiled eggs, or porridge with whole milk and nuts and seeds. After-school snacks should be chopped-up carrots or a banana, not crisps – it’s grazing that causes weight gain. Cook filling, nutritious dinners, like chicken stir-fries. And make sure they drink plenty of water – they may think they’re hungry when they’re actually thirsty. Treats, such as chocolate bars and sweets, must be just that – they should not…

Full-time mum Jenny Harrington, 47, lives with her auditor husband, Chris, also 47, in Rutland, with her children Megan, 13, Josh, eight, Eliana, four, and Chris’s daughter from a previous relationship, Lexi, ten. She says, “I can’t pass judgement on Ben Foden’s decision to get married within two weeks. But I know how quickly you can fall in love. “I met Chris through the eHarmony dating app, and we spent a month bonding over our love of Star Wars, and both being divorced with young children. “We arranged a date. I was really excited to meet him and he more than lived up to my expectations. We had our first kiss that night, and arranged to meet again the next day. “The following day, we had lunch in a pub…

When Louise Porton, 23, dialled 999 and told the operator that her three-year-old daughter Lexi wasn’t breathing, the responder said she sounded “calm”. Paramedics found Lexi dead and rigor mortis had already set in. Eighteen days later, Lexi’s 17-month-old sister Scarlett also died. Again, by the time paramedics reached her, Scarlett had been dead some time. A post-mortem on both children found they had died as a result of deliberate airway obstruction. Porton was arrested and later found guilty of strangling her daughters. BURDENS Psychologist Dr Jane McCartney tells Closer, “The case is so shocking because it goes against nature. Mothers are the ones who give life – so when they take it away, it’s all the more horrifying. Porton tried to present herself as a loving mother, but those…

‘Fatherhood really suits Spencer’ She was one of the first-ever reality TV stars, becoming a household name after Made In Chelsea debuted on our screens in 2011, and her on-off romance with Spencer Matthews played out. But despite her success, Caggie Dunlop now says she’s glad she got out of reality TV when she did, quitting the show after just three series in 2012 to concentrate on her music career. Caggie, 30, says, “I didn’t have a negative experience on Made In Chelsea, and had some amazing things happen because of it – but I’d never do reality TV again. It’s a strange realm to exist in – people are pursuing fame in a way that can be destructive or disruptive. “Everything is very extreme, so the emotions are heightened…

‘A MIDWIFE PERFORMED AN ULTRASOUND AND TOLD ME I WAS ABOUT TO HAVE A BABY’ When Charlotte Thomson went on a night out with workmates at the end of November 2015, becoming a mum couldn’t have been further from her mind. But just a week later, she gave birth to her first child. The 23-year-old nursery worker, from Newcastle upon Tyne, says, “People think it’s crazy that I didn’t realise I was pregnant – but I was having regular periods, my stomach was completely flat, and I was still wearing my size 8 dresses. I found out I was pregnant just hours before I gave birth to Molly, who’s now a cheeky three-year-old. I can’t imagine life without her.” PANIC Before becoming a mum, Charlotte was a typical 19 year…

Glamorous mum-of-two Fran Sawyer, 50, is on a mission to earn as much money as possible from taking sexy selfies, then donate it all to charity. In the past four years, Fran – a single mum to daughter Amie, 24, and son Alex, 15 – has made £100,000, helping at least 25 disabled people and their families. SEXY PICTURES She says, “I was inspired to do it because of my son, Alex. He’s been disabled since birth after being born with a tumour, and for the last 15 years we’ve been in and out of hospitals. “I’m lucky because I get maintenance from my ex to support us, but not everyone has that. “I’ve seen so many families with disabled children struggling as they didn’t have the right equipment –…

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HOW TO BEAT ANXIETY Anna recommends tracking your moods if you don’t feel right. She says, “Ask yourself how you’re feeling every day, and note down the answer. If you’re consistently feeling negative, ask for support. Go to your GP, midwife, health visitor or a loved one. Health professionals aren’t mind-readers, so be brave and honest about what you’re experiencing, and don’t feel guilty. I’m also a big fan of self-care – you can’t just rely on therapy or medication, you have to put in the effort yourself. I go for regular walks in the woods, and I meditate, too.”…

How much do you spend a week? Usually around £100 to £120 for the four of us [Billie lives with husband Greg Shepherd, and is mum to Nelly, five, and Arthur, two]. I shop online and go to a shop at the weekend for bits and bobs. Describe your daily diet… For breakfast, I’ll have a piece of brown toast with peanut butter. Sometimes my mornings are busy, so I’ll whip up a fruit salad the night before. I make sure I get my five a day. For lunch, I’ll have a chicken salad wrap, and I’ll snack on breadsticks and houmous. Sometimes I’ll have a cup of tea with two rich tea biscuits in the afternoon, and I always have berries in my fridge if I’m feeling peckish. In…

FAMILY MATTERS MUMS, IT ISN’T SELFISH TO EXERCISE! Taking time out for yourself can lead to ‘Mum guilt’, but Emma says being fit isn’t selfish – and it’s good for the kids Having children changes everything, and mums often stop prioritising themselves. Research by Sport England indicates that mums want to be fit and healthy, but using “me time” to exercise makes us feel guilty. You may think everyone else’s needs should be your priority. But the truth is, you need to take care of yourself first, because that ensures you have the energy to look after everyone else. I can’t stress how important exercise is to our overall wellbeing. And it doesn’t have to mean hours at the gym, or surrounded by lithe, bendy bodies at a hot yoga…

£24 For six coffee pod boxes for my Dulce Gusto machine. I love a strong, homemade coffee in the morning. £20 On a pair of little pink Havaianas flip flops, in Spain, for my friend’s little girl. £220 On a pair of Gucci sunglasses from Selfridges. £40 For a chain to attach to my sunglasses, from Cally Chains. It’ll stop me from losing them. £30 For a new bikini from Boux Avenue. I’m heading to Ibiza this summer, so I’m stocking up on bits and pieces. • Jess’ podcast Girls No Filter is available via Apple Podcasts and discusses flirting, fashion and sex…

1 NAKED ATTRACTION NO SHY AND RETIRING TYPES HERE WED 21 AUG, 10PM, C4 NEW SERIES The show where people pick someone to go on a date with – entirely based on what they look like in the buff – returns, with (a clothed) Anna Richardson at the helm. First up is 30-year-old Stephanie, who reckons she’s a disaster when it comes to finding Mr Right. Stripping off should do it. We also meet “free-spirited” artist Bethany, 28, from Essex, who probably feels right at home and wants to try out being a lesbian. Obvs, this is must-see, and as eye-openingly brilliant as usual. 2 POLDARK CORNISH CRACKER SUN 18 AUG, 9PM, BBC1 Ross is still striding around London with his tousled hair as he continues to fight for justice…

Psychotherapist Noel McDermott believes Jordan’s showing signs of “significant depression”. He says, “To have so many cosmetic surgeries in such quick succession – some of which are reversals – indicates Katie’s making emotionally charged, impulsive decisions, which is worrying. When she jokes about dying from surgery, this is suicidal ideation [thoughts about suicide]. It’s not a joke to go under anaesthetic, which comes with a risk of never waking up. I would say her behaviour shows an expressed wish of ending of life. I take it seriously – it indicates the possibility of quite significant depression. It’s a legal requirement that a patient is assessed before surgery to weigh up whether the medical risks are worth the mental benefits afterwards. I can’t see if that risk/ benefit balance comes out…

She’s become one of the most notorious reality stars, thanks to her alter ego, “The GC”. But friends have warned Gemma Collins not to take her diva antics to extremes, after viewers threatened to unfollow the star on social media following the first episode of her show Diva Forever last week. The 38-year-old was seen turning up four hours late to a photoshoot, refusing to open her own car door and telling staff they were working for “one of the biggest reality stars in the UK” on the debut episode. One fan wrote, “Just unfollowed Gemma Collins, who does she think she is?” Another added, “The GC is so f** king rude & infuriating. I didn’t think she could get any worse! How wrong was I?” BAD REPUTATION A source…

At just 10 years old, Rebekah Bowditch already weighed a staggering 15st. By the time she was 19, she was over 25st, and living as a virtual recluse in her home. But she’s now turned her life around, shedding over half her body weight. And she’s on a mission to prove that – despite figures showing obese children will almost certainly remain overweight throughout their lives – it’s possible to dramatically change direction. JUNK FOOD Rebekah, 20, who lives in Lowestoft, says, “I started putting on weight when I was about four. I loved eating – I could finish a whole packet of biscuits in 20 minutes, and would snack on breadsticks and peanut butter. The weight piled on, and my mum was at a loss about what to do.…

She seemed to have enjoyed a wild night out as she was pictured leaving the Celebs Go Dating wrap party last week – looking bleary-eyed while stumbling into a cab. And reality star Lauren Goodger faced a backlash from fans when she failed to show up for an appearance on This Morning the following day with co-star Jack Fincham. Host Ruth Langsford said, “If you’re watching guys, where are you? What are you doing?” RUDE & EMBARRASSING Their Celebs Go Dating co-star, Lady Colin Campbell, appeared to imply that something had gone on between Lauren and Jack, telling the hosts, “Two words… rumpy pumpy” – though Lauren’s agent was quick to deny Lady C’s claims. One viewer wrote, “How rude to just not turn up without letting them know.” And…

As the dust settles on this year’s series, fans are already looking forward to the next installment of Love Island , which will take place in South Africa and is set to air in January 2020. A whopping 25,000 hopefuls applied for the last series over just seven days, searching for instant fame and, possibly, true love. The casting process is a closely guarded secret, but we know only six of the 36 stars who appeared on the ITV2 show this summer had applied the traditional way. Love Island producer Lewis Evans recently said of the process, “We look at social media profiles and hold street castings for prospective Islanders. The key is that they are over 18, single and looking for love. It’s all about having a great mix…

‘Flying is my passion – it’s like having a fantastic lover’ WELCOME CHANGE “I live by the motto, ‘What you focus on, expands’, so I try to think positively. What makes me happy are my kids [Cameron, 21, and Katie, 28], my friends, parties, my radio show, flying my plane, and crying with laughter. And I love just messing around. I go out all the time – I have the lowest boredom threshold ever, and so I’m always doing something. I don’t want to settle down – I’m enjoying my freedom.‘Change’ is my favourite word. I hate the thought of doing the same thing forever, so I’m always pushing and challenging myself. Flying is a passion. It’s like having a lover – you completely want to be with that lover,…

‘People need to be more real in this industry’ She’s just landed her first-ever presenting gig, hosting new MTV dating show Love Squad, but Charlotte Dawson admits her career success is bittersweet, as she wishes her dad – late comedian Les Dawson – could be here to see her achieve her dreams. Charlotte, 26, tells Closer, “I’m chuffing over the moon to be the host of an MTV show. But it is bittersweet. It’s sad not having my dad here to see it. I know he’d be so proud. I still feel him here with me, and I think about him every day. “When I have a bad day, I tend to get upset about it and wish he was here. But I know he’d be proud of me. He’d…

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SUMMER EATING ULTIMATE TUNA JACKETS SERVES 2 • 2 jacket potatoes • 2 garlic cloves, peeled • Juice 1 lemon • 4tbsp light mayonnaise • 25g basil • 30g pine nuts, plus garnish • 2 x 150g tuna steaks • Dash olive oil • 1tbsp butter • 1 small avocado, stoned and sliced • 2 tomatoes, chopped •1/4 red chilli, finely chopped STEP 1 Preheat the oven to 220°C/fan200°C/gas 7. Bake the potatoes until soft in the middle. STEP 2 Place the garlic, lemon juice, mayo, basil and pine nuts in a blender, season with salt and pepper and blitz until smooth. STEP 3 Put the tuna steaks in a hot griddle pan with a dash of oil and season. Cook for 3 mins on each side over a high…

A woman recently hit the news after going blind from something called Acanthamoeba keratitis. A parasite present in UK water got into her eye because she swam and showered in her contact lenses. That’s rare, but there are lots of risks associated with contact lenses when you don’t look after them properly. NEVER SLEEP IN THEM Probably the most common mistake people make is to fall asleep wearing their lenses, rub their eyes in their sleep and grind them in, then struggle to find the lens in the morning. Sleeping in them stops your eyes getting enough oxygen. That means that – best case scenario – you’ll wake up with sore, dry, red eyes. Worst case scenario, you could develop a condition called corneal neovascularisation, which can leave you blind.…

THE BIGGEST LESSON I'VE LEARNED IS... to be humble. If I see my children bragging or being full of themselves, it makes me shudder because I immediately recognise times in my life when I’ve done it. MY BIGGEST FEAR... is drifting into insignificance. As a kid, I had a nightmare that I was floating and everything was massive and that I was nothing. No-one cared as I had no meaning, and it was scary. I WISH... I had the ability to step back before speaking. I do tend to wade in, and sometimes it's best not to be the centre of attention, and to let others have their say. I can’t help it, as nervousness sometimes manifests itself as chatter. • Graeme is taking on Phil Tufnell in challenges set…

MUST READ What Happens Now? (SOPHIA MONEY-COUTTS) When Lil is dumped by her boyfriend of eight years, she joins a dating app and swipes right for a handsome mountaineer named Max. They match and agree to go on a date. But after spending the night together, he ghosts her – and then a few weeks later, Lil discovers she’s pregnant. It’s hardly the happily-ever-after she was looking for, but she knows she should probably tell Max – if only she can track him down… A hilarious read! BEST DAY OUT Legoland Windsor Take a trip to Windsor this summer and enjoy all the fun and fascination of Legoland. Have your child take their driving test at the Lego City Driving School, marvel at the tiny versions of cityscapes – all…