Table of contents for Issue 1156 in Closer

Tensions seem to be deepening in the latest rumoured feud to rock the Beckhams, with none of the family publicly celebrating eldest son Brooklyn and wife Nicola Peltz’s wedding anniversary earlier this month. As Closer revealed last week, 22-year-old Romeo’s relationship with new girlfriend Kim Turnbull, 24, is said to be a bone of contention between him and Brooklyn, 26 – who, along with Nicola, 30, is questioning DJ Kim’s intentions after supposedly having a past ‘romantic connection’ with Brooklyn (which youngest brother Cruz, 20, rubbished online). But a source tells Closer that mum Victoria, 50, is worried the rift between her sons will extend to her and husband David, 49, and she can’t bear not speaking to her firstborn. The insider says, ‘Vic’s devastated by the feud and is…

For 2.5 million children across the UK, free school meals are a lifeline. But when term ends, so does that security. With school holidays totalling around 90 days a year, millions of children face going hungry as a result. It’s something that Lyndsay Rose, Charity Manager at Cash for Kids North Scotland, deals with every day. She says, ‘Not all children look forward to their school holidays. For a lot of them it can be very isolating and lonely and they can miss the safety and security of school. ‘And for so many families it can be difficult financially. This is why we, as a charity, want to help as many community groups as possible that are wanting to put on food and activities for the children over the school…

Patsy Palmer may have been criticised – both in the house and on social media – for claiming she wanted to go home during her time on Celebrity Big Brother, but her close friend, PR guru Nick Ede tells Closer there’s a very fun side to the EastEnders star. ‘Patsy gets the party started wherever you are. You’re going to have a great time whether you’re in the Hollywood Hills, in a beach house in Malibu or in Hackney,’ he says. And Nick says an invite to one of Patsy’s parties will even be extended to Trisha Goddard, who she clashed with in the house due to the difference in LA and New York lifestyles – despite them both actually being from London. ‘I’m sure Trisha will be invited to…

She previously told Closer that she wanted her wedding day to liken that of Netflix’s smash hit Bridgerton. And last week, with Dani Dyer’s spring nuptials to West Ham footballer Jarrod Bowen drawing closer, she celebrated with a glitzy hen do attended by family and friends, including younger sister Sunnie, and her 2018 Love Island co-star Georgia Steel. And now, a source close to the former reality star and daughter of actor Danny Dyer – who found fame on the fourth series of Love Island, which she won with then-boyfriend, Jack Fincham – says the hen do was ‘everything she wanted’. The night wasn’t short of some classic raunchy hen do antics. ‘They did a game of Mr and Mrs and there were questions about their sex life and favourite…

When expectant mum Charlotte Bailey met Shaun O’Shea on a dating app in January 2020, she worried their budding romance would end when he discovered that she was pregnant. But to her surprise, Shaun wasn’t fazed and promised to treat Charlotte’s unborn child as his own. However, he had a confession – in his 20s, he’d been in and out of prison for violent offences. Charlotte, 34, was stunned, but believing he had changed, she continued the relationship. Alongside raising her first child, she unexpectedly fell pregnant with Shaun’s baby just two months after having her son. By 2021, the couple were engaged. But while he doted on the children, Shaun began to accuse Charlotte of cheating on him and hounded her to take X-rated images just four weeks post-partum.…

‘Strictly changed my life’ While Strictly Come Dancing makes a huge impact on many celebrities, it’s changed Gemma Atkinson’s life. She didn’t walk away with the Glitterball Trophy in 2017, but the former soap star did meet fiancé Gorka Marquez on the show – with the couple sharing Mia, five, and Thiago, 21 months. Having now written children’s book Let’s Get Ready about preparing kids for the day, Gemma, 40, tells Closer about her morning routine, and why she nearly turned down Strictly… Do you still pinch yourself about Strictly? Yes, because I initially said no before changing my mind 10 days later. Ultimately, that one decision changed the course of my entire life. I met my partner and my family, and none of that would be here without Strictly.…

Millie’s new edit Friends Like These has teamed up with the Made In Chelsea star to bring us a brand-new collection. The range is a curation of warm-weather heroes, offering a range of options from floral prints to co-ords and maxi dresses. There are even mini-me pieces, so you can twin with your little one too! Available exclusively online at Next.co.uk, this fab collab is all you need to make getting dressed a breeze. AVAILABLE IN SIZES 6-20 GET HER LOOK CATE BLANCHETT Cate made the case for colour clashing recently while appearing on a talk show, sporting a lilac suit. The 55-year-old actress teamed her co-ord with a bold lime-green blouse and oversized sunnies for a fun finishing touch. BARGAIN BUY!…

VILLEFRANCHESUR-MER Just around the bay from Nice is the seaside village of Villefranche-sur-Mer, known for its colourful buildings. The railway station is right on the seafront, so you can hop straight off the train and on to the beach! After soaking up the sun, enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants on the waterfront – we recommend La Mère Germaine for fresh seafood. Villefranche is a great spot to try out some water sports or take a boat ride. Rent out paddleboards, kayaks and boats at Glisse Evasion on the promenade. Stay right in the heart of Villefranche at the Welcome Hôtel located on the marina. • Prices for a one-night stay start at £234 at expedia.co.uk NICE With direct flights from most UK airports and surprisingly affordable hotel options,…

She’s a GP, TV health expert and mum-of-two, so Dr Punam Krishan knows a bit about the juggle! The doctor, who also found time to dazzle audiences on Strictly Come Dancing last year, opens up about how she manages a high-profile career and being mum to son Aarish, 11, and daughter Ellora, four, and shares her tips for looking after your wellbeing when your schedule is busy. • Dr. Punam Krishan is working with Kenvue – makers of Neutrogena, Aveeno, Listerine and Piz Buin – to promote the importance of personal care and why everyday moments of care can play a key role in overall health and wellbeing CLEAR YOUR HEAD WITH A BRAIN DUMP ‘Journalling has always been a way for me to process my thoughts. One of the…

SAVE CASH WITH THESE SMALL TWEAKS… • Swap from 40 degrees to a 30 or even 20-degree wash, and you could save up to £40 per year, according to research by Which?. Heavily stained items, bedding and towels will still need a hotter wash. • Fill the drum each time rather than doing small loads on a quick setting – they don’t save much energy and will end up costing more. • Make sure to empty the filters on your tumble drier after every use – machines can end up using more than 50% extra energy per load if they’re blocked. THE Boost For more quick fixes to boost your money visit The Boost UK on Instagram.…

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'KERRY WANTS KATIE TO FIND INNER PEACE – JUST LIKE SHE HAS' Katie Price has sparked concern from family and friends after showing off her increasingly smaller frame on Instagram last week. And best pal Kerry Katona, 44, has been first in line to tell her friend that she’s gone too far and needs to change things dramatically to get healthy – especially after the duo made a pact to make 2025 the year of their glow-ups! ‘Kerry is really worried about Katie,’ our source says. ‘She feels like she can’t justify calling herself her best friend if she doesn’t step in to say something. Katie is setting off alarm bells and there are serious concerns for her physical and mental wellbeing. FRESH START ‘Kerry and Katie made a pact…

Maura Higgins is ready to meet someone new, and Closer can reveal that she’s calling on her A-list besties to play Cupid. Love Island star Maura, 34, was partying with Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber at Coachella and a source tells us, ‘Maura is definitely on a man hunt right now and wants to be fixed up with someone, preferably famous – she’s setting her hopes on Hollywood actors and US sports stars.’ And she’s hoping that having new BFFs like Kendall could be the key to bagging a famous American boyfriend, said to ideally be someone like Top Gun: Maverick heartthrob, Glen Powell. Our source says, ‘With her connections, she stands a good change of bagging someone famous. She’s got her eye on a few people – she would…

Visit cashforkids.org.uk to donate or scan the QR code. Text DONATE to 70910 to give £10* *Costs the donation amount + one message. 100% comes to Cash for Kids. 16+ only. Obtain the bill payer’s permission. Customer care: 01642 605681. Terms and conditions: cashforkids.org.uk/textdonate. Every penny you donate goes to the front line, reaching children who need it most. • £6 ensures a child gets a meal, snacks, and drinks at a holiday club. • £12 funds a full day of activities for one child, making sure they’re fed, safe, and engaged. • £52 provides a five-day holiday club experience, including daily breakfast, lunch, and play. GET INVOLVED! Magic FM’s Harrier Scott, Gok Wan and the whole team need you to get involved in some baking fun! Prepare…

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury stole our hearts back in 2019, when they won the fifth series of Love Island, but last August, they shocked fans when they announced their separation. Now, after rekindling things, we’re told Tommy’s upcoming boxing match – and the temptations time away from home brings – has Molly-Mae worrying she’s going to be left alone again. ADDICTION After much speculation surrounding the split, Tommy, 25, revealed, ‘The reason why me and Molly broke up was because I got addicted to alcohol and I couldn’t be the partner that I wanted to be anymore. It kills me to say it, [but] it’s true, I couldn’t. People go through different things in life, and we all have our crosses to bear. I’ve got mine.’ However, just eight…

Elizabeth: ‘I don’t go to the gym’ While you may think Elizabeth Hurley’s stunning physique is crafted in the gym, you’d be wrong. The Austin Powers actress, 59, has shared that she isn’t a fan of strict exercise routines. She explained, ‘I don’t go to the gym, but I’m very active. I don’t sit still much. I do a lot of gardening – that’s quite bendy-downy, picking stuff up.’ But when it comes to food, Liz has a stricter regime. Although she doesn’t drink ‘weird green juices’ she says, ‘I’ve never wanted to eat processed food. I won’t eat anything that contains ingredients I don’t have in my own kitchen.’ Sofia: ‘Having muscle is sexy’ Turning 53 in July, Sofia Vergara is regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful…

While season three of The White Lotus may have ended, breakout star Aimee Lou Wood continues to receive attention over her teeth. In a world where people – celebrities especially – are obsessed with veneers, part of what made Aimee’s teeth noticeable to fans was how natural and normal-looking they are. But while many celebrated her smile, last week US TV show Saturday Night Live did a sketch poking fun at her teeth with exaggerated prosthetics. It sparked a wider conversation online about the increased media attention on appearance, and the insecurities many are made to feel about their smile. It comes among raising concerns from UK dentists of increased interest in cheap oversees cosmetic dental treatments, such as veneers and composite bonding. Veneer consultations have quadrupled in the past…

1 SPRING SEQUINS Whatever style you choose, you simply cannot go wrong with a bit of shimmer and shine – no matter the season. A sequin skirt is the chicest way to take on sparkle in your outfit. 2 Metallic Muse Of course, shiny hues lend themselves to eveningwear, but we also love them as a neutral in the daytime. Pair this silver skirt with a tee for day-to-day, or a bodysuit and heels for the evening. 3 LOVELY LACE While it’s not anything new, this trend has certainly had a resurgence. Lace-adorned skirts offer respite from wearing jeans over and over, and a solution when we’re having a weather-led dressing dilemma. 4 MESH IT OUT With celebs getting on board with see-through clothing, there’s no better time to incorporate it. These sheer…

How much do you spend? Around £200 a week on groceries, I prefer organic stores and Waitrose for high-quality ingredients. Food is a big part of my lifestyle, and I like to eat seasonally, switching things up depending on the time of year. Describe your daily diet… My mornings always start with hydration. I drink a full litre of water as soon as I wake up, followed by my coffee with a scoop of collagen. I prefer to fast in the mornings since my stomach doesn’t handle early meals well. My first meal of the day is around 1pm, usually avocado on toast with a side of mushrooms. A couple of hours later, I’ll have salmon with mushrooms and kale, keeping things light but nutrientdense. If I’ve had a particularly…

DR CHRISTIAN GIVES HIS TAKE ON THE HOT HEALTH TOPIC OF THE WEEK Katherine Ryan is the second celebrity to reveal a recent skin cancer diagnosis – with former model Danielle Lloyd opening up about being diagnosed with the devastating disease just a few weeks ago. Both women have urged their followers to take care of their skin, so what’s the best way to do that? KNOW YOUR ABCS Most of us know we need to keep an eye on our moles to spot any signs of skin cancer, but what exactly are we looking for? The general advice is to use the ABCDE checklist when examining your moles. This stands for asymmetry, border, colour, diameter and evolving. So, if both sides of your mole look different (i.e. they are…

EMMERDALE SKIN DEEP The horrific discovery that Anthony was her biological father has sent Steph into a tailspin and, desperate to eradicate any trace of him from her life, she heads off to have cosmetic surgery so she no longer bears any resemblance to the man she hates so much. Horrified to realise what she’s planning, Ruby and Caleb hot-foot it to the clinic but can they convince their daughter’s not to take such a drastic step? Back in the village, after months of radio silence Cain decides to try and track Nate down, sending John into a panic. Will his grisly secret be uncovered? And Sarah has a lightbulb moment when she realises it’s not a man she wants, it’s a baby! Just what the Dales needs, another never-seen…

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK The year ahead could be intense - personally and professionally – but not in a bad way. If you make the effort to change your life, you could end up transforming it in amazing ways. Start by throwing out all the dead wood, and avoid power struggles. THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN Taurus 20 APR – 20 MAY The April New Moon is in Taurus so it’s time for you to start all over again. Are you ready? The universe is doing all it can to launch you like a rocket into a new life trajectory. Do things differently. Go easy if there’s an upset at work. Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope. GEMINI 21 MAY – 20 JUN You were born with the…

While Maura was letting her hair down at Coachella, Danny has been facing more serious matters at home – as the McFly singer and his wife Georgia are said to be leading ‘separate lives’ after the BRITs incident. ‘They may be living under the same roof, but they barely see each other and right now are like passing ships,’ a source revealed. ‘Danny and Georgia have been trying to navigate a very difficult time in their marriage and for the best part they have been taking each day as it comes.’ Danny, 39, and former Miss England Georgia, 38, have been married for over 10 years, and have six-year-old son Cooper. Following the scandal, Danny made a public apology, saying, ‘I want to deeply apologise to my wife and family…

When Paige Amelia steps outside in a tight-fit T-shirt, the street is filled with the sound of beeps, wolf-whistles and an obscene amount of catcalling. And then come the stares… Paige, who previously had DD-cup breasts, was always fond of her large chest, but in 2020 she noticed they had started growing rapidly. Within three months, Paige’s breasts had grown to a K-cup, and doctors were left stunned. Eventually, she was diagnosed with gigantomastia, a rare condition causing breast tissue to grow excessively. But Paige tried to turn her now P-cup breasts into a positive and started speaking about her condition on her OnlyFans account, which she created in 2018. She has since become a sensation, earning millions through the site. She says, ‘Whether someone looks a certain way naturally,…

It’s hard to stand out among the crowd in shows like Geordie Shore and Married At First Sight Australia, but Vicky Pattison and Lucinda Light managed to do just that. Vicky, 37, – who tied the knot with Ercan Ramadan, 41, in not one, but two lavish ceremonies last year – rose to fame on Geordie Shore back in 2011. Meanwhile, Lucinda, 44, had her own ‘wedding’ on MAFS 2024 but failed to find a romantic spark with her TV husband Timothy Smith. Now, Vicky and Lucinda have joined forces for a brand-new reality dating show called The Honesty Box, where there’s only one rule: tell the truth. How do you feel about the dating world right now? VICKY: I think dating is the trenches. I’m so grateful I met…

Kimberly Wyatt has no shortage of memorable moments from the near decade she spent in The Pussycat Dolls. She smiles, ‘I have so many brilliant memories, like performing at the 02 and seeing over 10,000 people sing Stickwitu with their phones up in the air – I still have that little snapshot in my head, it’s just unforgettable.’ Kimberly, 43, continues, ‘Way back in 2002, I did a kick line with Jack Black while dressed as a popcorn kernel for the MTV Movie Awards! The amount of experiences I had just because I’ve been in and amongst all these people. Snoop Dogg dressed as Santa Claus – called Santa Bizzle – I mean, that’s a memory!’ Jack Black and Snoop Dogg aren’t the only celebs she’s rubbed shoulders with. She…

Sarah Watson, 53, from Hertfordshire was left with rotting teeth after a botched veneer procedure in September 2020. She says, ‘I feel a lot of sympathy for Aimee Lou Wood. The SNL sketch and hateful comments she gets on social media are straight up bullying. I felt so insecure about my teeth but I wish I had never gone to Turkey for a cheaper fix. If I could reverse time I would.’ Sarah was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2018. She underwent 18 rounds of intense radiotherapy and was taking chemotherapy drugs, which left her teeth crumbling, and she felt too embarrassed to smile. She says, ‘I just wanted a nice smile and would have done anything to make myself look and feel better.’ After being quoted £27,000 by…

PUCKER UP Bursting with hydrating cherry extracts, use this lip oil to nourish and plump your pout. BODY BLISS Deeply moisturise your limbs while scenting them with sumptuous notes of dark cherry. EYE CATCHING Give your lids a very cherry makeover with a richly pigmented and long-lasting shadow. SWEET CHEEKS Featuring three blushers in one, this palette can deliver a satin, velvet or shimmery finish. NAIL IT Master your manicure game with a high-shine polish that dries in just 60 seconds. SULTRY SCENT Leave a delicious trail of juicy cherry, sweet praline and smoky woods wherever you go.…

RUNNING CLEARS MY MIND… I always feel better when I can get out for a run, even if it’s just for 20 minutes. I’ve got a bad knee, so I have to keep it short, but that little bit of movement makes such a difference to my day. I VISUALISE BEFORE BED… When it comes to sleep, I have this little trick that never fails. I picture myself walking along my favourite beach. I never actually reach the end because I always drift off before I get there. It’s my way of switching off and letting my mind relax. A LITTLE SELF-CARE GOES A LONG WAY… I’ll admit, I’m not the best at prioritising self-care, but the other day I got my eyebrows waxed and my nails done, and I…

‘This easy breakfast recipe counts as your beans, greens and seeds for the day. It’s a glorious combination that works exceptionally well to change up beans on toast.’ DR RUPY’S CRISPY CHICKPEAS ON GREEN TOAST STEP 1 Preheat the oven to 220°C/fan 200°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. STEP 2 Spread out the chickpeas onto the lined baking tray and dry thoroughly with kitchen paper. Add the za’atar, olive oil and some seasoning. Mix thoroughly with your hands and bake for 20min until crispy. STEP 3 Meanwhile, blend the peas, 2tbsp of the tahini, the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, a pinch of salt and a splash of hot water in a bullet blender into a smooth green paste. Add more water if needed to help it blend…

It’s possibly the least exciting way to spend several hundred pounds, but paying for your car insurance every year is – of course – a must. Happily, there are some simple ways to lower your costs, while still getting the coverage you need. DON’T JUST AUTO-RENEW ‘The first thing to do is to break free from the loyalty trap. Don’t assume your current insurer will still offer the best value,’ warns Lorna Macpherson, motor insurance expert at Ocean Finance. ‘Nearly 40% of drivers fail to shop around for better deals, resulting in them paying more than necessary for coverage. Use comparison websites and independent brokers to get quotes from different insurers. This could save you up to £200.’ CHOOSE YOUR RENEW DATE CAREFULLY ‘The timing of when you renew a…

Tune in to Closer’s pick of the telly everyone’s talking about Danny Dyer is no slouch when it comes to off-the-cuff one-liners, but even he might find himself caught short when faced with The Assembly’s cast of interviewers. Each episode sees a different celebrity – Danny, David Tennant, Jade Thirlwall and Gary Lineker – face questions from a group of autistic, neurodivergent and learning disabled people, with no topic off limits. (Sample question for Danny, who grew up in London’s East End: ‘How working class was it to send your son to a private school?’) Here, Danny reveals why this series was such an important project for him to take part in… How did this interview differ to the ones you’re used to giving? I feel like this was the…

Uh-oh – don’t tell Katy but it looks like someone was getting cosy with her man while she was hanging around in outer space. Kylie, you’re such a minx! But hang on Mimi – Einstein Day is in March! We reckon you must have a glitch in your algorithm! GRUMPY GRAM Kesha finds out the hard way that edgy fashion at ground level can leave you literally freezing your ass off at the top of the Empire State Building. Someone get her some thermal leggings!…