Table of contents for Issue 862 in Closer

Well, there’s another bonkers surgery craze – the so-called “wisdom tooth” trend pioneered by Kim K and Chloe Ferry, which ironically appears anything but wise. On p32 we speak to a woman who feared the op would kill her, and another who panicked her bum would explode! As Love Island’s Megan Barton-Hanson tells us on p62, using surgery as a quick-fix for body hang-ups doesn’t work long-term. Her self-esteem issues were only temporarily eased by nose and boob jobs, whereas therapy has had life-changing results. Meanwhile, Emma Chawner, who found fame via for The X Factor, reveals how she has shed 12st with a diet and exercise overhaul. She says, “If I can do it, anyone can.” It seems the wisest way is willpower.…

Gemma’s close pal James “Lockie” Lock, has faced the wrath of The GC numerous times during fiery spats on TOWIE . But Lockie, 32, says that Gemma’s “GC” persona is just part of who she is, and that she puts her meltdowns down to her alter ego. Lockie says, “Gemma is a strong, independent, opinionated woman who doesn’t mince her words – she’s brilliant. She’s The GC when she’s behaving like a diva or in a mood. She does have a softer side too – but The GC tends to cause trouble. We’re all human – we get angry, grumpy and stressed out, and I think Gemma blames her moods on her other persona. “Of course, I think too much diva behaviour can push your loved ones away – but…

Clinical psychologist Dr Abigael San says, “I would strongly warn anyone thinking about signing up for web-cam work to take care. It might seem innocent at first, but if clients are accessing you via a porn website that contains explicit porn videos and is a booking platform for escorts, they are likely to have expectations of what you will do. It’s also possible that you might change your own limits of what you find embarrassing and how far you are prepared to go, and you could end up in the porn industry.”…

‘ I’ve been happy single – but true love really is amazing’ I got thinking recently when I heard about a survey by the Office For National Statistics that said marriage – or being in a relationship – is a key factor for finding happiness. I was a bit split on this, because I’ve been extremely happy single and have also felt lonely and unhappy being in a relationship. I have friends that hate being single and would rather be in a bad relationship than be on their own, which I really disagree with. But I do believe true love is amazing and has the ability to make you feel totally content. Being loved-up can be incredible – whether it’s the grower type of relationship where you slowly fall in…

‘SHE’S NOW SAYING SHE COULD SEE HERSELF SETTLING DOWN WITH ERCAN’ She’s gone through hell recently, losing her best friend Paul Burns to a suspected drug overdose in June 2018, and then calling off her engagement to ex-fiancé John Noble last November, after he was caught getting close to another girl in Dubai. But recent photos from a holiday in Mallorca showed Vicky Pattison glowing with happiness as she spent time with boyfriend Ercan Ramadan, 35, who she’s been dating since February – and now insiders close to Vicky are crediting the former TOWIE star with helping her find happiness again. A source says, “Vicky has had a really tough year, and Ercan has been amazing. She’s learning to trust again after being betrayed by John. She’s been desperate to…

Megan Letkey, 22, has splurged on clothes, holidays and even a car to copy her favourite Instagrammers. Now she’s in £15k worth of debt. She says, “I downloaded Instagram in 2016. I wanted to be just like the influencers I followed. So, in 2017, when I inherited £10,000, instead of saving it for something useful like a house deposit, I booked a month-long trip to California, went to fancy restaurants and bought designer clothes – and, of course, I posted all my experiences on Instagram. “Within four weeks, I’d blown all the money. But I loved the lifestyle – and all the likes and comments my posts got. “I earned £22,000 a year as a PA, which didn’t go any way to funding a lavish lifestyle, so I started getting…

MEGHAN & HARRY HAVE INHERITED A FORTUNE Meghan was worth £3.8m before she married Harry, due to acting work, as well her old blog The Tig, which generated £61,000 per year. Harry’s fortune is around £30m from his inheritance, as well as his former job in the army, which brought in £45,000 per year. The pair live at Frogmore Cottage on the Queen’s Windsor estate, and were recently criticised for using £2.4m of taxpayers’ money to renovate it. JAY & BEY ARE BILLIONAIRES Wed over a decade ago, Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s combined worth is £1.1b. Beyoncé’s built a £320m fortune from her multiplatinum albums, concerts and mega-deals with global brands – while Jay-Z was confirmed a billionaire earlier this year via his music label, clothing lines and hit songs. The…

BRITNEY ‘COOLS DOWN’ ROMANCE WITH SAM She posted loved-up videos on social media last week revealing her “summer of fun” with Sam Asghari – but that didn’t stop reports of trouble in Britney Spears’ relationship. And pals tell Closer that the couple have now put their plans for marriage and a baby on hold after initially hoping a pregnancy would give Britney, 33, something positive to focus on. The star is still locked in a battle with her ex, Kevin Federline, over maintenance payments for their sons, Sean, 13, and Jayden, 12. And in April, a judge ordered a review to see which of her parents would take over her conservatorship – a legal order that appoints someone to look after financial and daily life – after she was admitted…

When Emma Chawner appeared on The X Factor in 2007, she was called a “flump“ by Simon Cowell. She and her family – sister, Sam, 31, father Phil, 64, and mum Audrey, 67 – were labelled Britain’s “fattest and laziest” family and were even nicknamed the “Teletubbies”. At their heaviest, their combined weight was a staggering 91st. It also emerged that none of them worked due to their weight and they’d claimed over £300,000 in benefits in 18 years. DIABETES But in the last two years, Emma, who’s 5ft 3in, has undergone an astonishing transformation – going from 28st and a size 28 to 15st 3lbs and a size 18. She explains, “Two years ago, I was diagnosed with diabetes. It was the trigger I needed to lose weight, and…

INSIDE ALI’S FRIDGE • Free-range eggs• Milk• Natural yoghurt• Pickled gherkins• Coconut water• Halloumi• Cheddar cheese• Houmous• Moroccan houmous• Chicken breast• Mushrooms• Tomatoes• Salmon• Cod• Butter• Brie• Kale• Broccoli• Spinach• Peppers• Cherry tomatoes• Coconut milk• Oat milk• Champagne• Prosecco VERDICT NUTRITIONIST JULIETTE KELLOW SAYS: “It’s good to see Ali is eating less meat. A more plant-based diet is better for our health and the environment, but we don’t need to become completely vegan/vegetarian to reap the benefits. Ali should avoid eating more cheese in place of meat – there’s a lot in her fridge, and it’s high in saturated fat and salt, which aren’t good for heart health.” FRIDGE HEALTH RATING 7.5/10 TAKEAWAY TREAT CHINESE My favourite dish would have to be sweet and sour prawns. NAUGHTY BUT NICE CAKES…

£9 For a blue parrot garden ornament from Asda. I’m trying to fill the garden with some colour. £170 On gold brick tiles made from mandarin stone. I’m tiling around the cooker with these luxurious gold tiles. £13 For a light-blue shirt from ASOS. It was a bargain I couldn’t resist. £149 On a Moroccan garden parasol from HomeSense. I like the idea of bringing a touch of the exotic to my garden. £49 On a mustard jacket from Zara. It’s lightweight and perfect for the summer. • Nathan appears in Casualty on BBC1 this summer…

• Victoria is taken to hospital with stomach pains, where ol’ softie Robert wells up to see his unborn niece or nephew on the screen during a scan. Back at home, poor Vic is floored by a visit from (rapist) Lee – demanding compensation from her, plus a full public apology. Diane and Robert are in turmoil over what to do, and Diane tries to convince Vic that paying him off might be the best option. Before long, though, he’s back again – and he’s doubled his price. Will this nightmare ever end?…

Tell us about your new series… ITV very kindly gave me the opportunity to make four half-hour films about subjects that I think are important. Those are: homelessness, knife crime, online gambling and young carers. The latter for me is a disgrace – we have this growing acceptance that, because of a lack of funding going to the NHS, more and more people are relying on children [to look after them], and children are literally sacrificing their childhood for the love of their families. Some are as young as five years old. Why is it called “Living With”? I try to live with as many families – or get as close as possible – to understand the issues they are faced with. I had no idea of the scale of…

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She’s suffered three failed marriages, and last week Jordan sparked rumours she’d wed a fourth time, after she and toyboy Kris Boyson posted cryptic messages – including a snap of a wedding placecard that read “Mr and Mrs Boyson”. The couple also fuelled further talk that they’re expecting their first child together, when Kris appeared to place a protective hand across Jordan’s stomach at the ceremony. However, it emerged later that the couple had been at the wedding of his cousin Danny, and the “Mr and Mrs” place card belonged to him and his new wife. Reports later surfaced that Jordan was forced to apologise to the bride for upstaging her. The speculation came just days after her first husband Peter Andre – who is dad to her kids Junior,…

They said they still had “so much love for each other” when they split in July last year. And Cheryl proved that hasn’t changed a year on, taking to Instagram last week to thank ex Liam Payne for the designer gifts he sent her from his new collection with Hugo Boss. UNLUCKY IN LOVE And insiders say that, despite their rocky two-year romance – with their split reportedly fuelled by 25-year-old Liam’s hectic solo career and his often loose-lipped antics – Cheryl’s told friends that no man will ever compare to the former 1D singer, with whom she shares two-year-old son Bear. ❛ THEY’LL BE TIED TOGETHER EMOTIONALLY FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES ❜ A source says, “Liam’s the best ex she could have asked for, and she says…

It’s only been three weeks since her ex-husband George Kay – father of her five-year-old daughter Dylan-Jorge – died of a suspected cocaine overdose. Now insiders say distraught Kerry Katona faces fresh heartache over her 62-year-old mum Sue’s health issues. Friends close to Kerry, 38, say heavy smoker Sue has previously battled mental illness and a long addiction to drugs, and her health challenges have always worried Kerry. TROUBLED PAST But her fears have heightened since George’s untimely death on 6 July, aged just 39, and the star is now considering a move from Sussex, nearer to Sue’s Warrington home. “Losing George has really brought home for Kerry how short life is, and the importance of family,” an insider tells Closer. “Kerry and Sue have had a troubled past, but…

He’s been busy filming the new Celebrity X Factor in Malibu, but in between takes last week, Simon Cowell found time to soak up the sunshine – going shirtless to reveal his newly honed physique after shedding almost a stone and a half. The talent show host, 59, recently revealed he’d transformed his eating habits on the advice of a nutritionist in an effort to lose weight, saying, “I cut out a lot of the stuff I shouldn’t have been eating, and that was primarily meat, dairy, wheat, sugar – those were the four main things. “I have more energy and focus, and it wasn’t difficult. I don’t like to use the word ‘diet’ because that’s the reason I never went on one before – the mere word makes me…

I WAKE UP AT 7AM TO TAKE MY FRENCH BULLDOG TILLY INTO THE GARDEN. We got her last October and she’s gorgeous. I’ll get my eight-year-old daughter Betsy [from her marriage to actor Lee Mead] up for school at around 7:20am and she’ll get herself ready before coming down to breakfast. We usually have granola, yoghurt and honey and talk about our dreams from the night before while eating. AFTER DROPPING BETSY AT THE SCHOOL GATES, I’LL GRAB A COFFEE FOR MYSELF AND EDDIE. He loves his morning coffee. Then I’ll head home and workout for an hour with my PT, who comes to my house. We do a mixture of boxing, weights and cardio. I go running occasionally too, and I play a lot of golf. I SPEND THE…

She’s famously battled her weight for years, yo-yoing between a size 18 to a tiny size 6. And Chanelle Hayes proudly displayed the results of her most recent weight loss wearing a fitted pink dress on Instagram, after shedding 3½st and slimming from a size 18 to a 12 in just one year through healthy eating and exercise. Fans showered the mum-of-two – who has son Blakeley, eight, and Frankie, 23 months – with praise, with one writing, “I just can’t believe how you look, just stunning”. Another posted, “You are inspiring me to get to my fitness and weight loss goal.” Chanelle, 31 – who revealed she was eager to get a revenge body after splitting from ex-partner and Frankie’s father Ryan Oates in late 2017 – has been…

Jasmine Birtles, founder of personal finance website MoneyMagpie, claims getting out of debt can be easier than you think. She says, “Firstly, you need to curb unnecessary purchases. My advice is to go cold turkey. Delete Instagram from your phone so you’re not tempted to start browsing. If this isn’t doable, restrict your app time to just three ten-minute slots per day. Next, you need to know exactly how much debt you’re in. This can be daunting, so go through your bills with someone you trust– you’ll appreciate the support. Work out your most expensive debt – the one with the highest interest – and prioritise paying this off first. Pay off the minimum payment on all your other credit cards. Also consider consolidating your debt. Free debt advice services,…

‘Amber will become the nation’s sweetheart’ “I wasn’t a fan at first, I don’t think anyone was – but now the nation adores Amber Rose Gill. The 21-year-old is a tough nut to crack, but as the show’s gone on, we’ve seen her softer side. As well as being strong-willed and honest, she’s funny, kind and downright gorgeous. I think she could go into TV presenting, modelling and have a make-up or clothing range – she’ll be like the new Cheryl, a nation’s Geordie sweetheart.” ‘Anna’s 15 minutes of fame will be up’ “This is mean, but I think Anna Vakili, 29, will have had her 15 minutes of fame. I just don’t think she’s very likeable. She’ll probably have a clothing or bikini line or something – but I…

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She’s no stranger to showcasing her incredible figure, but former Love Island star Megan Barton-Hanson reveals that, after facing years of cruel bullying and recent fat-shaming online, she’s finally learned to love her curves. The ex-glamour model was targeted by trolls following her weight gain after leaving the hit ITV show – but now she is determined to celebrate her figure and says she has never been more content. “Curvier is so much sexier,” says Megan, 25. “I’m not the skinniest girl, or fit into what some people in society see as the perfect size. But I feel the happiest I’ve been in a long time – I’m much happier curvier than I was skinny.” ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION The outspoken star admits the stress of appearing on Love Island last…

How much do you spend per week? £100-£150 for me and my husband. I try to shop locally, but I also like a supermarket sweep now and again. My mum grows her own vegetables, so I pop home once a week and raid the veggie patch. Describe your daily diet… I have early morning starts when I’m filming, so I’ll have a NutriBullet shake, then a late brunch of eggs with avocado on sourdough bread. For dinner, I used to have red meat or chicken with veg and sweet potatoes, but I’m trying to cut down on meat. Now I’ll have bean burgers with sweet potato wedges. I’m a chocoholic, so I’ll have dark chocolate on the go, or I’ll have a hot chocolate, especially when I’m working. I snack…

FAMILY MATTERS CITY KIDS CAN THRIVE LIKE THEIR COUNTRY COUSINS Research finds that 73% of parents worry about raising children in London. But Emma says kids can flourish in urban areas, too Deciding where to raise a family is tough. Almost three quarters of parents worry about staying in the capital, with 45% planning to move for school. I have brought my boys up in Manchester, so they have been exposed to higher levels of pollution, and they both had friends in the 2017 bombing. But I don’t focus on the negatives of city life, and instead embrace the opportunities. The air isn’t as clean, but this is countered by all the sporting activities on our doorstep. Cities have diverse communities, so my boys have grown up with tolerant attitudes…

1 LOVE ISLAND: THE LIVE FINAL WHAT WILL BE WILL BE… MON 29 JULY, 9PM, ITV2 When we first started watching this glorious series of Love Island eight whole weeks ago now, who knew that ballroom dancer Curtis would be the one all the girls (well, at least three of them) would be fighting over? Or that boxer Tommy would be the first to settle down with his perfect girlfriend, the sweet Molly-Mae (we refuse to believe rumours about how this pair are secretly over). Tonight, everyone’s time on the villa comes to an end, and The Flack is back to officially announce who has won, handing out £50,000 in the process. Ker-ching! 2 COUNTING TIGERS: A SURVIVAL SPECIAL HOW MANY ARE LEFT? TUE 30 JULY, 9PM, ITV Less than…

She’s notorious for her “GC” alter ego, with her epic meltdowns, temper tantrums and feisty outbursts helping to forge her TV star career. But recently, Gemma Collins’ diva behaviour seems to have gone from entertaining fans to irritating them – so much so that some are encouraging on/off boyfriend James “Arg” Argent to ditch her permanently. The reality star, 38 – who has recently been holidaying with her family in Tenerife – made a name for herself with loudmouthed showdowns on TOWIE, lasted just 72 hours in the I’m A Celeb jungle before flouncing off, and screamed at fellow housemates on CBB. Earlier this year, she was forced to shut down rumours of extreme diva behaviour backstage on Dancing On Ice, and yelled at judge Jason Gardiner after he criticised…

We’re used to seeing her husband Wayne partying, but last week the tables turned when Coleen Rooney was seen knocking back Champagne during a raucous break in Ibiza. The mum-of-four went wild as she enjoyed a rare child-free holiday with a group of her closest girlfriends from her native Liverpool. She was even pictured opening a bottle of white wine with her teeth on board a luxury yacht booze cruise. An insider tells Closer, “Everyone thinks that Wayne is the party animal, but Coleen loves to let her hair down – she just doesn’t get the chance in Washington. This was a rare chance for her to have some time to herself with her oldest mates. She left America the day after the kids broke up from school, then went…

She revealed earlier this year that she had slimmed down since having gastric bypass surgery, and last week, Vanessa Feltz flaunted her new svelte size 12 figure on the red carpet. But the 57 year old has admitted her weight loss journey has not been without its hurdles. Having had a gastric band fitted in 2010, she later described how she felt as if she was “drowning” after developing gastroesophageal reflux, where the ears, nose and mouth feel like they are full of liquid. In January, the radio host underwent an operation to remove the band after it slipped and became embedded in her liver, causing a hiatus hernia. Surgeons recommended she have a gastric bypass at the same time, to maintain a healthy weight. Vanessa, who famously admitted she…

Apparently UK women become more body confident after they become mums. I can completely see why this happens – even if your body isn’t what it used to be, you tend to look at the amazing person you created and are in awe of it. You realise that a female body isn’t just there to be looked at – it can procreate. And life is less about you now – who cares if you have a bit of cellulite when you’ve got a child to raise? I think age and confidence have a lot to do with it too – I’m 45 and I’m comfortable in my skin because I know my body now. I know what to wear and how to stay healthy. I think curves are great –…

After Elle Wheeler* got engaged, she’d spend hours scrolling on Instagram, and was sucked in by influencers selling her the “ideal” wedding. From a designer dress to luxury florists, she started spending far beyond her means – and soon she was in a staggering £25,000- worth of debt. Mum-of-two Elle, 29, recalls, “I just wanted everything to look as perfect as the influencers’ weddings looked online. I split the costs across seven credit cards and just put it to the back of my mind. I wanted my social media pics to look just as amazing. “Even after the wedding, I kept spending. We moved house and I thought nothing of buying some expensive item I’d seen on Instagram.” Elle’s spending habits might seem shocking, but more than a third of…

Ever since Beyoncé and Jay-Z seemingly snubbed Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s wedding in 2014, rumours of a rift between the couples have been rife. Kanye later stunned a concert audience when he slammed fellow rapper and former close pal Jay-Z, along with his wife, during an epic onstage rant – accusing them of “playing politics” in the celebrity world. Meanwhile, Kim, 38, is said to have battled an increasingly frosty relationship with Beyoncé, 37, fuelling the couple’s rivalry. ❛KIM WOULD LOVE NOTHING MORE THAN TO BE PICTURED OUT WITH MEGHAN❜ SHOWBIZ ROYALTY And as music’s biggest power-pair mingled with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at the European premiere of The Lion King in Leicester Square last week – which saw Beyoncé embrace the Duchess of Sussex, while offering parenting…

Lisa Simkin, 49, was days from death, and had said goodbye to her daughter, Amy, then 10, when she got the call to say a lung donor had been found for her. After the successful operation, Lisa contacted the family of the donor that saved her life and, when she got married three years later, she asked her donor’s dad to walk her down the aisle. Lisa, from Nottingham, says, “John and Jane lost their daughter, Rhona, very suddenly – but despite their grief, they were selfless enough to allow her organs to be donated, and save my life. “As soon as I recovered from surgery, I knew I wanted to say ‘Thank you’ to them and, over time, they became like family. “My own dad passed away years ago,…

‘POSITIVE THINKING GETS YOU THROUGH LIFE’S SETBACKS’ “I’ve always been a glass-half-full person, but I was worried when my parents were diagnosed with cancer [her mum Chrissi had bowel cancer when Julia was pregnant with her first child Zephyr in 2011, and her dad Michael was diagnosed with prostate cancer shortly after Julia gave birth]. At the time I had to dig deep to get through, but we all pulled together as a family. Happily, my parents have recovered, and I value every moment with them. I found that positive thinking gets you through life’s setbacks. I also believe that you can talk yourself round in either direction: you can talk yourself down, but it’s just as easy to talk yourself up.” ‘LEARN TO BE PATIENT’ “I had surgery for…

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SUMMER EATING LAMB KOFTAS SERVES 4 FOR THE KOFTAS: • 500g lamb mince • 1 small red onion, finely chopped • 2tbsp chopped parsley • 2tbsp chopped mint • Zest and juice 1/2 lemon • 1tsp dried oregano • Pinch ground coriander FOR THE SALAD: •1/2 cucumber, sliced • 250g cherry tomatoes, sliced • 100g feta, chopped • Handful olives, halved TO SERVE: • 8 small flatbreads, warmed • Salad leaves • 8tbsp tzatziki STEP 1 Season and mix together all the kofta ingredients. Using damp hands, divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Roll each into a sausage shape and mould around 8 short metal or wooden (previously soaked in water) skewers. Cover and chill for 20 mins. STEP 2 Make the Greek salad: combine all the ingredients together…

I do understand the challenges – kids run around and play all day and it can be hard to pin them down to apply SPF. But that doesn’t make it OK for them to get burnt. Every time you get sunburnt as a child it doubles your chance of skin cancer as an adult. Once that damage is done, there’s no going back. It really is that clear cut. USE THE SPRAYS If your child is blonde with fair skin they’re almost inevitably going to end up with skin problems when they’re older if they get badly burnt. Use sprays – you can get them covered in five seconds, before they wriggle away. There are lots of myths out there. People think if you don’t burn you don’t get a…

I REMEMBER HAVING JUST £5 IN MY ACCOUNT When I was 18 I used to go out, but not drink, because I didn’t have enough cash, so I’d drive and use that as an excuse. I got my first full-time job at 17 – I dropped out of school halfway through my A-levels and started working in the communications department of an IT company. I earned £17,500, which was really good for my age. My boss was a nightmare, but I loved the job. I’M A HAGGLER When you’re spending a lot, you should ask for a discount – but I’ve been known to haggle for small items as well, like in the little markets in Thailand. When you get something cheaper, it’s a great feeling. MOST OF MY CASH…

What’s in store for series two? BOB: It would be true to say that this series is slightly more comical, with slightly less fishing. PAUL: There are some very poignant moments in it where Bob pretends to be sensitive and interested in other people. Paul, episode one is particularly profound for you, as we see you scattering your dad’s ashes. PAUL: We’re on the River Usk, which is where I had a proper day out fishing with my dad and caught my first trout. That river means a lot to me, and I put some of my dad’s ashes in the Usk. It’s not just him, it’s two of his dogs as well. I joked that in a thousand years’ time if you did a genealogical thing, there’s now incontrovertible…

MUST READ The Holiday (TM LOGAN) Four best friends and their husbands and children head off for a summer holiday in a luxurious villa. But there is trouble in paradise – Kate suspects that her husband is having an affair, and that the other woman is one of her best friends. But which one? As Kate closes in on the truth, she discovers someone in the villa is prepared to kill to keep their secret hidden. A gripping read that will make you question holidaying with your friends ever again… BEST DAY OUT Disney On Ice: 100 Years Of Magic To celebrate 100 years of Disney, our favourite characters are taking to the ice once more in a spectacular nationwide tour. Relive the magic of the story of Frozen, The…