Table of contents for Issue 1082 in Closer

After battling months of public backlash, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been seen enjoying a number of high-profile events to show that they are still at the top of their game. But last week, their efforts were shattered when Emmy award-winning US sitcom Family Guy - which typically has over one million viewers per episode - targeted the couple. Now a source tells Closer that the Sussexes’ latest image crisis has left Meghan feeling “desperate” and “humiliated” as she delivers an ultimatum to Harry to fix things with his family before they become a laughing stock. The insider says, “The whole Family Guy situation has made it crystal-clear that the tides have turned against them in America. Over the past few weeks they've had some really encouraging signs that…

'TESS FEELS LIKE SHE'S ONE OF THE FEW PEOPLE TO KNOW EXACTLY HOW VICTORIA FEELS’ She's been a long-time fan of Victoria Beckham, donning multiple designs from her fashion range and praising the mum-of-four for juggling her multi-millionpound empire with family life. And insiders say Tess Daly, 54 - whose 20-year-marriage with Vernon Kay, 49, was almost destroyed by an affair scandal in 2010 - has reached out to the former Spice Girl, whose own marriage was thrust back into the spotlight earlier this month when her husband David's alleged 2004 affair with his former PA, Rebecca Loos, came back to haunt her. The source says, “Tess knows only too well the heartache Vic went through at the time and how painful it is to relive that when the woman…

We may only be halfway through Strictly, but West End performer Layton Williams has already topped the leader board more than once - with notoriously tough judge Craig Revel Horwood even branding him a “theatrical triumph”. But the star, 29, insists he and dance partner Nikita Kuzmin, 25, don't let the success get to their heads. Revealing that the pair are always turning their attention to the competition, Layton says, “We don't want to focus on getting 10s. It's like, OK, cute, control, alt, delete. Let's move on and just try to smash it this week. I'm absolutely loving every moment.” ONLINE TROLLS As an openly gay contestant on this year's Strictly, fans have already praised Layton as an “inspiration” to the LGBTQ+ community, and his costumes, including glitzy corsets…

Huge congrats to TV presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell and her husband comedian David Mitchell, who revealed they had welcomed their second child, a daughter, last week. Victoria, 51, who is best known for hosting BBC quiz show Only Connect, and Peep Show star David, 49, also announced they'd named her June Violet. A statement was printed in The Times that read, “On 26th October 2023 to Victoria and David, a daughter, June Violet, sister to Barbara.” The lovely news comes after Victoria posted a picture of herself on social media posing as Red Riding Hood in a cloak with a hood on Halloween. “Do follow me,” she captioned it. The following day, she wrote, “Many people are assuming my tweet yesterday was a Halloween costume. Not at all; last week…

Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne were last week praised fortheir innovative Halloween costumes, as they mimicked controversial couple Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori. An obscure picture of Kim's ex-husband and Bianca went viral in September, when Kanye was seen wearing a hoodie with a mask over his face while Bianca walked next to him in a striking nude body suit, holding a purple cushion to her chest. “Happy Halloween”, Sharon, 71, captioned the hilarious Instagram photo, which saw the former X Factor judge staring at the camera, cradling a purple pillow in front of her bare chest. Her husband, Black Sabbath rocker Ozzy, 74, stood behind her in a black puffy jacket with the zip done up over the face, and accessorised with sunglasses and gloves. “You've won Halloween,”…

She originally found fame as a Page 3 girl and glamour model, alongside former rival Katie Price - but these days Jodie Marsh is more likely to be found mucking out the animals on her rescue farm. And Jodie, 44, says that this radical change of lifestyle came about after her mum's tragic death in 2020, which made her reassess what she wanted to do. The former Celebrity Big Brother star says, “I always wanted to have an animal sanctuary, and when my mum died from cancer, I realised life was too short and finally decided to do it.” So, three years ago, Jodie founded Fripps Farm, which takes in animals that need re-homing and gives them the best possible second chance at life. Starting out with only a few…

All Chelsea Watzig ever wanted was to become a mum, but after miscarrying, she was heartbroken to learn that she'd never conceive naturally. Desperate to fill the baby-shaped hole in her heart, she searched for a surrogate and was stunned when an old pal, Taylor Jacklin, got in touch, offering to help. But Chelsea still longed to carry a baby and so two of her embryos were transferred; one into her womb, and one into Taylor's. Incredibly, both fell pregnant in 2021, and now Chelsea, 29, and her husband Joe are the proud parents of 22-month-old Banks, and 20-month-old Hayes. Chelsea says, “I can never thank Taylor enough for her incredible gift of our perfect family.” Chelsea was 12 weeks pregnant in August 2020 when she was given the news…

Closer's dating expert, Rebecca Twomey, looks at the decline in dating apps, whether singles are simply ‘over it’ and whether it's time to get back into the real world… Is the game up? Despite their tag lines and ad campaigns claiming they want us to find love, as businesses, it would make no sense that dating apps would genuinely want us to find love and stop using their products. Instead, thanks to algorithms and psychological trickery, we stay hooked on apps. Is there something better out there for us? Anyone who's been dating for a while knows the answer: No, I can't exclusively or entirely blame dating apps for the state of affairs on the single scene - there are lots of reasons why it's hard to find a partner…

KEEP WARM FOR LESS Want to sleep in a cosy room without spending a fortune on heating? Silentnight spokesperson, Sally Bonser, shares her top tips: HEAT YOUR BED “Opting for an electric blanket is a great way to keep you warm through the night without turning on the heating. The Comfort Control Electric Blanket from Silent night has recently been awarded the ‘Best Value Product’ by Which? It costs as little as lp per night to heat your bed.” CHECK YOUR TOG “Opting for a higher 13.5 or even 15 tog duvet will winter-proof your bed, helping to keep you cosy and warm throughout the night.” LAYER UP “Base layers such as vests and thermal longsleeve T-shirts will lock in the heat; pair with a jumper and thick comfy socks…

BRUNCH DATE Checks have the innate power to look effortlessly cool, and actor Jodie has put it to the test. Wearing a black and grey tartan-print shift, the star shows how to give shorter dresses an autumnal spin by teaming with the boot of the moment: the biker. The buckled styles are key this season, giving checks that Brit-girl edge for a brunch date or after-dark drinks. WEEKEND WALKS This winter coat will undoubtedly be one of the first to sell out. With red being the colour for autumn and checks being the perfect print, you'll tick off two trends in one. Layer with a hoodie, leggings and trainers for weekend strolls, or just throw on over every upcoming outfit for guaranteed compliments. Past, no one will believe you bagged…

Closer TV TV WEEK: 11-17 NOV FINAL 1 MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT UK COMPLELLING EXPERIMENT ENDS MON 13-THU 16 NOV, 9PM, E4 This totally addictive series has reached the final stage - Vow Renewals - a chance for the remaining couples to either continue with the romance thing in the OUTSIDE WORLD or go their separate ways. Seeking advice from their nearest and dearest, the loved-up (or not, as the case may be) pairs decide if their “happily ever after” is in sight, or if they'd rather bin the whole thing off and put it down to experience… Wednesday and Thursday's episodes are the “Reunion”: one final dinner party, plus Mel, Paul and Charlene offering guidance before the series bows out. Come back soon! NEW SERIES 2 A MURDER AT THE END…

A favourite memory from previous shows? Singing our Children In Need choir song will stay forever in my memory. It was utterly terrifying because I had to kick it off with a little solo, and it was incredibly emotional to be doing it on the night of BBC Children In Need. We had so much fun - as well as being rigorously putthrough our paces by Choirmaster Gareth Malone OBE! What about those sketches? I'm a very big fan of the one where Sue [Perkins] and I got to meet C3P0 and R2D2 We actually wept; we were so emotional! It was a bit embarrassing, C3P0 didn't know what to do - he's not programmed to deal with perimenopausal outbursts… Tell us about your role… I knew Sir Terry Wogan…

'THEY WISH THEY COULD HAVE DONE MORE TO HELP MATTY’ His tragic death at the age of just 54 left millions of fans around the world devastated and his Friends co-stars struggling to find the words to convey their loss. Matthew Perry - who shot to fame in 1994 playing lovable Chandler Bing in the hit comedy alongside Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt Le Blanc and David Schwimmer - was believed to have drowned in a hot tub at his LA home. He'd endured a decades-long drink and drug addiction which spiralled out of control during his time on the show and was chronicled in his memoir, Friends, Lovers And The Big Terrible Thing - released just a year ago - in which he admitted to having his…

When Kerry-Anne Donaldson went to house parties in her late teens and saw her friends inhaling nitrous oxide through a balloon, she was soon tempted to try it. She loved the buzz that it gave her, but quickly found herself abusing it on a regular basis. Tragically, two years later, she woke up one morning with tingling in her legs and hands - and has now been left wheelchair-bound because of the drug. Kerry-Anne, 26, says, “I wish I knew how dangerous laughing gas was when I started taking it but, back then, there wasn't any awareness. I would take it at house parties with my mates. Everyone was doing it - it was just a bit of fun. I liked the feeling it gave me, so I ordered my…

He's been the heartthrob of this series, but it seems Bobby Brazier could be off the market after reports claimed he's rekindled things with his ex-girlfriend, model and actress Tillie Amartey. The EastEnders actor and model, 20, reportedly invited Tillie, also 20 - who he met through a modelling agency a few years back - to watch him dance on Strictly. The pair first dated in 2022, before Tillie called it quits, and now Bobby is reportedly trying to win her back. The news comes just six weeks after Bobby - who is partnered with Dianne Buswell on the show - split from model Liberty Love after a year and a half together, amid reports he wanted to channel his focus into Strictly.…

When Charlotte Grey heads to bed with her husband, Callum, they're rarely alone as their friend Dee often goes with them. But luckily there's no jealousy as Dee is a sex doll that Charlotte introduced into their relationship to spice things up in the bedroom - as well as to give her some time off. Now, a year on, Dee has become such a big part of their lives that Charlotte decided to purchase another latex lover - only this time it's a male doll called Enrique! Charlotte says, “We love our dolls and couldn't be happier. Our his and hers dolls are definitely the secret to a happy marriage!” STEAMY SESSIONS Charlotte, 23, and Callum, 28, met in 2018 through a friend and although they'd always had an adventurous…

They've been co-parenting ever since their 2021 split, but last week, fans discovered that there's some competition between exes Kim Kardashian and Kanye West over their daughter North. Kim revealed in a recent episode of The Kardashians that their 10-year-old prefers going to her dad's house, saying, “North will be like, ‘Dad is the best. He has it all figured out. He doesn't have a nanny. He doesn't have a chef… He lives in an apartment'.” The 43-year-old added, “And she'll start crying, ‘Why don't you have an apartment? I can't believe we don't have an apartment'.” Kim lives in the £50m Calabasas house she bought with Kanye, with North and the former couple's other three children - Saint, seven, Chicago, five, and Psalm, four. Meanwhile, Kanye, 46, and his…

Ferne:‘My body tells my story!’ Less than four months after giving birth to her second daughter, Finty, Feme McCann headed off with her little one on a family holiday to the Maldives. Joined by fiancé Lorri Haynes, 32, and her eldest daughter Sunday, five - who she shares with her ex-boyfriend, prison inmate Arthur Collins - the 33-year-old encouraged fans to love their bodies, saying, “This is my body. One boob bigger than the other, bumps, creases, droopy bits, sexy parts, smoother bits, darker lines, curves. It tells its very own unique story.” Billie: ‘Happy times in the sunshine!’ Reality star Billie Shepherd - along with husband Greg, 38, daughters Nelly, nine, and Margot, eleven months, and son Arthur, six - last week surprised her sister Sam Faiers, 32, by…

She's not shy when it comes to chatting about her love of going under the knife, previously telling her Married At First Sight UK castmates she'd “had a lot of work done”. And now Ella Morgan - who is one of the breakout stars of this series - tells Closer that she's planning to have more surgery, but to fix what she's already had done. “I dissolved the chin, cheek and lip fillers and started fresh,” she explains. “I know [my lips] are still quite ducky, but I love that Katie Price look. I think she looks incredible.” She adds, “I absolutely love my body and I'm very body confident. But the fact is, I haven't had any body work done other than my boobs and my fanny. I'm actually…

“Even though I grew up being on Geordie Shore, I've watched TOWIE from day one, and now being on it is so bizarre. The difference between TOWIE and Geordie Shore was very clear - we spoke, acted and looked completely differently. I remember going to events and seeing Sam Faiers, Amy Childs and Lauren Goodger, and they'd be done up to perfection. Their hair was immaculate and they were so well groomed, then you had us girls from Newcastle who wore 20 pairs of eyelashes, the crappiest fake tan and we had no money for any outfits - we were car crash, but we owned it! I'd love to see The GC [Gemma Collins] back in TOWIE. She's TV gold and iconic. I'd love to film a scene together eating…

INSIDE KRISTINA'S FRIDGE ● Vegan chocolate ● Margarine ● Tomatoes ● Apples ● Vegan mayo ● Coconut yoghurt ● Blueberries ● Falafels ● Vegan sausages ● Watermelon ● Cucumber ● Avocado ● Grapes ● Vegan cheese ● Strawberries ● Bananas ● Beetroot juice ● Spinach ● Coconut milk ● Smoothie ● Water KRISTINA How much do you spend? About £200 a week. I'll go to M&S and Tesco, but we're lucky there are lots of farm shops around where we live, so we buy lots of local produce. Describe your daily diet… For breakfast we love overnight oats. I'll have mine with coconut milk and my husband Ben [Cohen] will have regular milk. For lunch I'll have a quinoa salad with tofu or beans and chickpeas. Sometimes I'll have a…

Life balance WELL BEING FAMILY MATTERS YOUR GUIDE TO EMOTIONAL ISSUES & FAMILY LIFE WITH COUNSELLOR, PSYCHOTHERAPIST AND LIFE COACH ANNA WILLIAMSON Whether they're frightened of the dark or terrified of spiders, having a child with a phobia can be hard to support, but there's plenty you can do to help them feel calmer There are only two fears we're born with - the fear of falling andthe fear of loud sounds. Everything else is a learned behaviour, either picked up from somebody else or adopted through an experience. I have a fear of spiders, which I picked up from my grandmother. I remember the day I saw her leap about a metre in the air off the sofa when a spider walked along the floor and, in that moment, when I…

DR ALEX GEORGE, 32, ON HOW HE LOOKS AFTER HIS BODY AND MIND.. I WALK EVERY DAY… getting my steps in is so crucial for my mental and physical wellbeing and it's why I started my podcast, Stompcast. Being in nature is all about taking in your surroundings and being present. I've also been loving taking my camera out and snapping pictures of wildlife and scenery, it's the perfect creative outlet. I START WITH SMALL GOALS… Self-care Is so important to me, and I've learnt that doing small things on a daily basis has the biggest impact long term. I focus on three things as part of my daily self-care routine - walking, practising gratitude and trying to spread kindness. I LOVE TAKING COLD SHOWERS… After seeing cold showers on…

AFFORDABLE TREATS! GET HER LOOK ISSA RAE Not sure what to wear on those in-between weather days? Barbie star Issa has got the answer with this chic combo. We love how she gave a basic knitted dress a runway-worthy spin with a little help from a pair of statement knee-high boots. Finished off with an oversized blazer and simple gold hoop earrings, this is an easy look to recreate! After curating kidswear collections for over five years, Billie Faiers is launching her first-ever womenswear collection for George at ASDA - and we couldn't be more excited! Not only is it full of easy-to-wear pieces that will work for any occasion, but it all comes at affordable prices. We caught up with Billie, who filled us in about her range, saying,…

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H ow was it returning for a final time? IMELDA STAUNTON, 67: It did carry a lot of weight. Very soon after we started, the Queen died, so it was quite difficult, to be honest. We carried on, but we were all a wee bit sad. There's no doubt, It was different. LESLEY MANVILLE, 67: There was an ease to coming back to it because you know the character - and there's an anticipation about what you're getting given to do this time. Imelda, you play the Queen… IMELDA: I knew in 2019 I was doing it, and I was so frightened - but this time I felt a bit more grounded. I've been living with her for a long time, so I felt more comfortable, and it was rather nice…

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SAGITTARIUS 22 nov - 21 dec Curious Mercury arrives in your sign, signalling a time where you're willing to get to know yourself a little bit better. There's a lot to learn in terms of you, your career and those in your life that you're close to. Do you want success? Be prepared to listen twice as much as you speak. Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope. CAPRICORN 22 DEC - 19 JAN Sweet Venus arrives in your Career Zone, helping to smooth over any diplomatic issues that may have been lingering from the past few weeks. Using this time to win over friends and influence people at work is a wise strategy. You'll discover who really is on your team and who isn't. Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope.…

Tongues have been wagging about who will replace Holly Willoughby since she dramatically quit ITV's This Morning - and last week, rumours began to swirl that Abbey Clancy could be a top contender. Now insiders tell Closer that the WAG - who is married to former England footballer Peter Crouch - is hoping to take her career to new heights. A source says, “Abbey would love to get the This Morning gig. She's very keen to bag the role - she's let producers know that she's 100 per cent committed and assured them she will do whatever it takes to prove she's the best person for the job. She's had some time out of the spotlight these past few years to focus on being a mum, but she's made a…

Melanie Barker*, 48, from Cheshire, had never heard of nitrous oxide and the harm it can cause until her son Ben*, now 25, became addicted. She's worried about the new law. She says, “Ben was a very bright child, doing well in his GSCEs and going on to do an engineering apprenticeship. He had lots of friends and played good-level local football. Then, when he was 17,1 found some silver canisters in his pocket. I had no idea what they were, so I Googled them and found out about nitrous oxide. I was concerned and spoke to Ben about it. He told me they were a bit of harmless fun, but we didn't realise it was the start of an addiction. “He moved out at 19, but soon lost weight,…

They are currently the topic of a pre-recorded, warts-and-all reality series about their family life. And after revealing on screen that they had attended couples’ therapy to work through some of their marital issues, Chloe Madeley and James Haskell last week announced their separation after almost five years of marriage. TOUGH TIMES Now insiders tell Closer that following their split, Chloe has been focusing on the couple's 14-month-old daughter Bodhi to keep her going. A source says, “The last couple of weeks have been really full-on for Chloe - it's been pretty horrendous. But she's been doing her best to stay positive and strong, not least for the sake of her daughter. “She's a tough cookie, though - she's been living in the spotlight pretty much all her life so…

She split from singer Joe Jonas just two months ago, but it seems Sophie Turner may have moved on already after being snapped with a new man. The Game Of Thrones star, 27, was seen sharing a smooch with aristocrat Peregrine “Perry” Pearson - said to be one of “Britain's most eligible bachelors” - near the Gare du Nord station in romantic Paris last week. Afterwards, the pair went their separate ways in chauffeur driven cars, but met up again later at the Stade de France, where X-Men star Sophie - who follows Perry on Instagram unveiled the Rugby World Cup trophy, the Web Ellis cup, before the final between New Zealand and South Africa. Peregrine, 29, is heir of the 4th Viscount Cowdray and his family is said to…

Growing up, Tricia McSweeney was always the biggest in her group of friends and was given the cruel nickname “chubs” - leading to years of on/off dieting and sadness. But now, Tricia, 43, has shed 11st - and it was all thanks to a trip to budget supermarket Aldi in 2020. While heading into the store to do her weekly shop, Tricia bumped into a friend she didn't recognise, because she'd lost so much weight thanks to a gastric sleeve. Tricia recalls, “She was half the size she used to be! When she told me she'd had surgery, I was really inspired, and as soon as I got home, I looked into having the operation myself.” TEASED After researching to find a clinic abroad she felt happy with, Tricia booked…

JACK FINCHAM Dani met Jack on Love Island in 2018, where the pair's sweet romance captured the nation's hearts. They eventually won the show, but split nine months later, with Jack, 32, claiming that she had rushed him into moving in with her. Since then, Jack has been linked to childhood friend Casey Ranger - who he dated prior to entering the Love Island villa and with whom he welcomed daughter Blossom in January 2020 - as well as TOWIE stars Frankie Sims and Chloe Brockett. In September, Jack hit headlines when he was arrested for careless driving, eventually being charged with two charges of drug-driving after crashing his BMW while being under the influence of drugs. Earlier this month, he admitted to both offences and was given a 36-month…

Pop into any supermarket and you'll soon feel overwhelmed by the variety and cost of cleaning products. What's more, they often contain chemicals harmful to us and the planet, and they're packaged in plastic. Bake Off star Nancy Birtwhistle has become increasingly concerned about the environment and has now released a book - Clean & Green: 101 Hints And Tips For A More Eco-Friendly Home - addressing how to keep your home clean without impacting the planet. And she says she wrote the book for her grandchildren. “I appreciated that they will be the adults for whom the planet will be so desperately fragile if something is not done soon,” she explains. The book is filled with advice, tips and inspiration for avoiding the use of plastic and chemicals while…

According to the latest figures, people took an average of 7.8 sick days in the past year, compared to 5.8 before the pandemic. Taking seven or eight days off in a year doesn't sound an awful lot. Let's say you have a few days with flu, you get a bout of diarrhoea and then a couple of days with Covid - that's your seven days. I'm actually surprised it's as low as that. AVOID SPREADING IT! The lower figures before the pandemic could be partly down to “presenteeism” - going into work when you're sick. We have that culture of struggling in and being a martyr, which I absolutely discourage. Perhaps thanks to the pandemic we've all got the hang of staying at home when we're ill. The public has…

It would be lovely to have hours’ worth of romantic, sensual sex sessions, but the reality is, most couples don't have the time. We're juggling work, life, family, chores and finances and while we should make time for intimacy, a quickie is a realistic way to reconnect. On average UK couples have sex around once a week, but for many it's far less, A quickie can be the solution. It's a massive stress reliever, so if you've had a bad day or you're tired, just having 10 minutes - five minutes even - of sex can be a real release. It's a mood booster, because when we have sex, we release love hormone oxytocin, and reward hormone dopamine as well as adrenaline, while an orgasm can improve our quality of…

christmas can be a money pit. According to The Bank of England, household spending rockets by almost £740 in December, meanwhile it takes the average person four months to get their finances back into shape after the festive season. If you want to avoid the stress of all of that, the key is planning ahead - so here are some expert-approved money-saving ideas to implement now. DO YOUR SUMS Set a budget before you start spending. “Think about the people you intend to buy gifts for, from children to your partner, to friends and colleagues. Then think about how you would divvy up your budget for each person,” says Mat Megens of the Hyperjar app, which helps you manage money into virtual “jars”. “Don't forget to add non-gift costs to…

Denise Lewis The Olympian added a splash of fuchsia to the Pride of Britain Awards red carpet in a Rhea Costa jumpsuit. Her gold earrings were the perfect addition to this winning outfit. Amanda Seyfried It turns out the Mean Girls star doesn't just wear pink on Wednesdays, as she attended a Lancome event in a dazzling custom Prada frock worthy of any dancing queen. Elizabeth Hurley Never afraid to make a statement, Liz attended The Lady Garden Foundation's Ladies Lunch in a magenta jumpsuit paired with simple, classic heels. Amanda Holden Making fuchsia work for the office couldn't be easier, as proven by Amanda, who made her way to work in this vibrant matchy-matchy ensemble. Anne Hathaway Anne channelled her inner Barbie girl in a glitzy Versace number. She…

SPEND OR SAVE TOP TIPS: • For dining, use accents of gold to complement black dinnerware, and Introduce rattan placements and linen napkins to soften the look. • Worried about an all-back scheme? Add geometric and block patterns, as well as soft textures and fabrics for a lighter feel. • If you're unsure about black walls, paint your ceiling black, or choose black floor tiles instead. It adds a pop of colour and is an effective way to pull the room together.…

What's up with Bernice? She's got carried away with wanting the B&B to be perfect and isn't facing up to the reality of paying the bills. She's trapped in a fantasy of thinking it will make her and Bob millionaires. Who and what are you sad to leave behind? I shall miss colleagues - and getting my hair and make-up done every day! But I need to be challenged and have to feel I can spread my wings. What's next? I'm in panto for the first time, and I'm working on my books, theatre, TV… I'm a Reiki practitioner as well. I do love variety! FOLLOW OUR LIVE TWEETS OVER AT @CloserOnline…

“I worked pretty hard on him at the start, and you do have a few trigger phrases. My main one is, ‘I just do it for jolly old Britain’. The events this time cover the worst period of Charles's life - the death of Diana - and there are lots of scenes of him trying to come to terms with that and breaking the news to his sons. The last third of the season is much happier for him - his marriage to Camilla, which was amazing. We were in York Minster with 500 extras; it was unquestioningly the best wedding I've ever had!”…

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SCORPIO 23 OCT - 21 NOV This is quite a spectacular week. Your proverbial sword's been sharpened and you're ready to embark upon a new phase of personal growth, but be prepared for the unexpected. If you want change, then be willing to change yourself first. Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope. IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK Life is full of surprises, especially if you're open for anything new. You can expect big changes in terms of your personal growth and within your relationships. If that feels too much right now, then remember this – when things are changing, change everything!…

You took the words right out of our mouths. Ry - WHEN WILL IT ALL END? …having said that, looking on the bright side, Sarah's right. All these floods and hurricanes do give us a great excuse to cosy up on the sofa with a boxset and a cuppa. GRUMPY GRAM Apparently still seething following his split from Sophie Turner, Joe Jonas makes a veiled threat to everyone working at Heathrow's Costa Coffee. Don't let him near your bagels!…