Table of contents for Issue 1192 in Closer

‘KATE IS STRONGER THAN PEOPLE THINK – AND SHE'S NOT BACKING DOWN’ The Princess of Wales stole the spotlight at the German state banquet last month – dazzling in a huge tiara and glittery gown. But as she steps up in preparation for her future role as Queen Consort, insiders tell Closer it's left Queen Camilla feeling increasingly irritated. Insiders say tension between the two women is still simmering, weeks after the huge state occasion. ‘Kate's been centre stage over Christmas, and Camilla's been feeling sidelined. She's still reeling from the banquet, feeling Kate's tiara was no accident and highly symbolic. Kate was effectively telling the world that it won't be long before she's Queen. She's adored within the family and by the British public, so it makes sense that…

She's currently single after splitting from her boyfriend of two years last May. But after reports that Princess Andre is growing close to Freddy Brazier, romance could soon be on the cards for the teen – that's if her mum gives her seal of approval. According to insiders, Katie Price has issued a stark warning to her daughter – who she shares with ex-husband Peter Andre – about her blossoming friendship with Freddy. PROTECTIVE ‘Katie has very mixed feelings about Freddy wanting to get to know Princess,’ a source tells Closer. ‘On one hand, she understands why – they've both grown up in the public eye. But on the other, she's cautious. She's protective of Princess and doesn't want her dragged into anything messy. She's told Princess she doesn't want…

When Denise Coleman lost her mum in 2011, she found a unique way to deal with her grief and loneliness – by becoming pen pals with a man on death row for murder. She struck up a relationship with Kevin Bernoudy and flew to San Francisco, USA, to visit him in San Quentin, one of the most notorious prisons in the world. But after five years, in 2019, Kevin called her with shocking news – at just 39, he was dying from heart disease, and his last wish was to marry Denise. She immediately started planning a wedding behind bars, but then Kevin cut all contact, leaving Denise thinking her hubby-to-be could have possibly died. But when she Googled him, she discovered that he was alive and well, although still…

Hours after Kaela Tucker went to bed in March 2024 in just her underwear, she woke up screaming in agony. Kaela slept in a pair of Bridget Jones-style big knickers that she had worn ‘100 times before’ – only to wake up and spot they had ‘flossed’ her, rubbing and causing a cut inside her vagina. The 26-year-old assumed the wound would heal on its own but, over the next few days, she felt an ‘intense burning’ in the area and was experiencing feverish symptoms. The cut formed into a bubble and she was in so much pain she was unable to close her legs. It was the start of a terrifying ordeal which brought her close to death. Kaela says, ‘I almost went into septic shock twice because of…

More trend less spend Ready to enter your new year, new you era? Start with a wardrobe refresh at George at Asda. The latest collection is full of must-have pieces from just £6, including plenty of feel-good colours guaranteed to brighten even the greyest January day. And the best part? There's something for the whole family. Alongside chic womenswear, you'll find stylish menswear and adorable kids’ looks, so everyone can kick off the year looking fabulous. SIZES RANGE FROM 8–24! GET HER LOOK AMANDA SEYFRIED Amanda proved that tailored suits are a year-round winner as she stepped out in a gorgeous blush-pink blazer and trouser combo. She elevated the look with platform boots, giving the outfit a modern, effortlessly cool edge. And for a hint of elegance, she layered a…

SHOWER POWER Upgrade your body wash for M&S’ spa-like option. It lathers up like a dream, while the lavender oil and cedar wood scent will help you feel more relaxed after a long, hard day. TOP TECH FOR UNDER £20! SALON SAVER Primark's LED wand offers the benefits of both red-light therapy and facial massaging. Simply apply your favourite serum or facial oil, then glide the wand in upward motions for a youth-boosting treatment. SQUEAKY CLEAN Not only will this lush cleansing balm melt away make-up, dirt and grime, but it can also be used as a nourishing face mask. Simply let it sit on the skin for 15 minutes before rinsing off with a cloth. SWEET SCENT Jasmine, amberwood and musk join forces to create a warm, alluring fragrance…

We're used to seeing Karen Hauer glammed up on the Strictly dance floor, but when Closer catches up with the star, she's swapped her sequins for comfy clothes, and her dog Betty is snoring gently beside her. ‘People think I'm nuts because I have four rescue dogs – Betty, Marley, Phoebe and Joey,’ laughs Karen. ‘I say I rescued them, but they rescued me. They've been my emotional support – I haven't been able to get through all of my divorces without my dogs! They've been better than therapy, they know all my secrets.’ MENTAL RESHAPE Joking aside, Karen is starting the year on a high. She recently celebrated her second anniversary with former rugby player Simon Davidson, she's bounced back from knee surgery and she's joining the Strictly tour.…

ELLA MILLS’ CREAMY PISTACHIO & BROCCOLI PASTA STEP 1 Cook the pasta in a saucepan of boiling salted water according to the pack instructions, adding the broccoli florets to the pan for the final 3min of cooking. Lift out about half of the broccoli using a slotted spoon and transfer it to a food processor. STEP 2 Drain the remainder of the pan in a colander, reserving a mugful of the cooking water. STEP 3 Add the pistachios, basil, garlic, chilli, if using, lemon juice, olive oil and some salt to the food processor and blend until you have a chunky pesto. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. STEP 4 Toss the pesto with the hot pasta and broccoli, adding a little…

If you've signed up for the gym, booked a load of yoga classes or decided to lose weight in the New Year, I applaud your commitment to get healthy. But it's always worth finding out how fit, flexible or overweight you are before starting anything new. By doing the five tests opposite, you'll get a great understanding of your current strength, mobility and overall wellbeing. And if you do them again next month – and the following month and the next – you can see how much progress you're making. All you need is a tape measure, your phone and a bit of space. 1 WAIST-TO-HIP RATIO This measurement is designed to find out how much extra weight you're carrying around your middle. Central obesity is worse for your health…

Long gone are the days when you'd copy and paste a cover letter and CV and hope for the best. Nowadays, new roles seem few and far between and competition is fiercer than ever. We spoke to two savvy recruitment experts to discover the secrets to landing your dream job. BEGIN WITH LINKEDIN The classic online CV platform is still going strong. ‘LinkedIn is your hotspot,’ reveals recruitment expert Karina Oluwo, from La Fosse. ‘They practically have a monopoly on the job market, so it's not just where jobs are posted, but where employers look at your profile before deciding whether to interview you. Make sure your profile reflects you clearly, follow companies you're interested in and engage with relevant content. It genuinely makes a difference.’ CHECK OTHER PLATFORMS It's…

6 – 12 JANUARY AQUARIUS 20 JAN – 18 FEB The best way to use your current astrology is to work through any dramas or upsets that have been keeping you up at night. Before too long you're going to be in a much-improved position, but there is no denying it‘s still an overall pressurised time for you. Breathe. Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope. PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MAR I'm sure you feel you have been told this for a while now, but you really are nearing the end of a long and challenging cycle. Do keep going. You're nearly there. Before too long, the weight will be off your shoulders and any confusion will finally clear. Stay strong. Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope. ARIES 21 MAR…

‘HE CAN SEE THE ROWS COMING’ We may only be days into 2026, but Stacey Solomon already has big ideas for the year ahead – with sources telling Closer she's planning a series of new business ventures that could see the grounds of Pickle Cottage being transformed into a glamping site and wedding venue. However, her ambitious goals haven't gone down well with hubby Joe Swash, who is worried they'll put even more pressure on their relationship amid their already busy family life. ‘Stacey's determination to not be stopped in her tracks by anything or anyone has seen her embarking on yet more plans, ideas and projects in the coming year,’ our insider reveals. ‘She just can't help herself. You would think as a mum of five who works full…

She's been single for over two years but insiders say that Zoe Ball is starting 2026 afresh – and that includes getting more serious with her new romance. In November, the broadcaster, 55, hinted on her Dig It podcast that she's in a new relationship with a mystery man she has nicknamed ‘The Lodger’. And now, a source close to Zoe – who last week quit her almost 20-year stint at Radio 2 – tells Closer, ‘Neighbours have seen him coming and going from her home. It looks very much like he's moved in – and Zoe seems really happy.’ MYSTERY MAN The source adds that Zoe's new beau appears to be making himself at home – even helping to string Christmas lights along her terrace. ‘He was behaving like…

1 OWN WHO YOU ARE Find clothes that make you feel absolutely incredible, not ones that hide how beautiful you are. Don't be afraid of colour, don't be afraid of sparkle, and don't be afraid to show off those gorgeous curves. If you feel good, you'll look good. 2 SHINE BRIGHT You can dress up any outfit with a gorgeous necklace or a pair of diamanté earrings, and nobody would ever guess the price. 3 GET GLOWING I absolutely love the ‘glowy skin’ trend – looking radiant and healthy is always in style. A bit of highlighter and a dewy finish just makes you look fresh and fabulous. 4 WRAP UP If you're heading out, then an oversized faux-fur coat over a comfy but chic dress is a great way to perk yourself…

The start of a new year inspires many of us to make changes to improve our health – and eating better and losing weight often feature high on the list. But it can be hard to know where to start, especially when social media bombards us with conflicting advice all wrapped up with the promise of losing a lot of weight fast. It means many of us end up experimenting with punishing plans and faddy diets that leave us feeling hungry, tired, deprived and as miserable as the drab January weather. Enter Closer’s fabulous FEAST plan. Filled with tasty, easy-to-make and nutritious meals and snacks, it's the antidote to faddy and restrictive diets, yet will still help you lose up to 10lbs in a month – enough to drop a…

SO DIVINE A little dark chocolate is good for you, and Divine's Fairtrade range is delicious. We love the Dark Chocolate with Ginger & Orange for a January zing. From Ocado, Oxfam and Amazon. £3.39 for 90g. GUILT-FREE SNACK These sweet and spicy veggie cakes from Kallo are made from lentil and peas, are high in protein and fibre, and only 38 calories each. Ocado, Morrisons, Waitrose and Tesco £2.75. TASTE DISCOVERIES Captain's Discoveries Prawns are a tasty, versatile choice, ideal for speedy midweek meals or as a crowd-pleasing starter. From Tesco and Sainsbury's £4.…

When you picture a scam victim, it's probably an older person who isn't particularly savvy with tech. In reality though, younger generations are being hit the hardest by fraudsters. Almost half of under-35s say they've lost money to scams in the past year, compared to just 15% of over-55s, according to fraud prevention company Featurespace. In fact, they lost an average of £3,070 – a truly painful amount to be conned out of. It's all down to social media platforms, where criminals are creating ever more sophisticated fake adverts, touting fake concert tickets, or pushing people to join dodgy investment schemes. Fake websites are the most common scam, with sites cleverly designed to mimic the branding of known companies, and trying to persuade people to buy items in order to…

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GRUMPY GRAM We can only assume that Dua had a more exciting NYE than us as – almost a week on – that hangover appears to be still BANGING. Sending love and paracetamol vibes your way, girl!…

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have been spending more time together as a family since rekindling their relationship earlier this year. But as they prepare to move back in together in their new £4.75 million home, Molly has been left with doubts and uncertainty – especially after a recent visit to a psychic. What was meant to be a lighthearted tarot reading apparently ended up haunting Molly, 26, leaving her ‘horrified’ and full of unanswered questions about her future with Tommy, also 26. UNCERTAINTY Our source tells us, ‘MollyMae is horrified as it seems her dream to live happily ever after is not on the cards after a tarot reading that was a bit of fun backfired, leaving Molly with unanswered questions. ‘The same fortune teller she saw before she…

It didn't take long for Aaron Chalmers to make an impact when he first joined Geordie Shore in 2014 – as his rocky relationship with co-star Marnie Simpson made headlines for all the wrong reasons. But in 2018, he gave up his boozy nights out to focus on his mixed martial arts career. Since then, the reality star, 38, has welcomed three children – sons Romeo, six, Maddox, four, and Oakley, three – with his ex, Talia Oatway – and now he's finally making a comeback for the new series. Meanwhile, Chloe Ferry joined the show a year after Aaron, and viewers fell in love with her drunken antics and hilarious one-liners. After a messy break-up from her co-star Sam Gowland, she went on to date Johnny Wilbo – but…

With a string of famous ex-boyfriends, many would say that Sinitta has been very lucky in love. And the singer, 62 – who had a two-year on/ off relationship with Brad Pitt until 1988, and another one with Simon Cowell from 1983 – tells Closer that her success has been down to her no-nonsense style of dating. Revealing that she's currently ‘talking a lot’ to a new mystery man in her life, she says, ‘Some people hate dating, but I actually love it because you don't know what's going to happen – that's probably the craziest part. I'm quite good at just sitting there, talking to people and seeing what they're like. PRETENTIOUS ‘I can smell the b***s*** a mile away, but I'll still sit there and enjoy the evening…

Identical twins Briana and Brittany Deane Salyers do everything together – and even married identical twin brothers in a joint ceremony. So when the sisters gave birth to their baby boys, Jax and Jett, just five months apart in 2021, it seemed only natural to them that they would breastfeed each other's babies too. Briana says, ‘There were times where I would breastfeed Jett and Brittany would nurse my son Jax. Whenever I latched my nephew onto my chest, it felt just like I was feeding my own son – because that's how I see him. But when I mentioned it on social media, a few people said it was disgusting. They were welcome to their opinion and we were welcome to ignore it! Plus lots of women commented that…

If you struggle to make lasting change, you're not alone – many of us let our new year's resolutions slip. But hypnotist and behavioural scientist Paul McKenna says that with the right approach, anyone can transform their life. ‘I've seen people change their lives in seconds,’ he says. ‘Success and happiness are created by certain ways of thinking and acting, but a lot of people are run by their brain.’ Paul's iconic book, Change Your Life in 7 Days, has helped millions take control of their brains. One of the best-selling self-help books of all time, it's been updated with new audio downloads and a powerful hypnotic trance. ‘In seven days you'll learn how to reprogram your mind, master your emotions and run your own brain,’ adds Paul. Ready to…

How much do you spend? Around £100 a day. Food is a big part of our lives because my house is like a youth club – my sons constantly have their friends round! Since Rocky, who's 16, moved out to play full-time for Stoke City U21s, it has calmed down, but before that we basically had the whole Blazin’ Squad living here, eating everything in sight. Describe your daily diet… I start with something that sets me up for the day, like a green powdered juice and a banana. Around 11am, I'll make eggs on brown bread, but I can just as happily eat them plain. Lunch is very simple because my husband [Phil Bardsley] brings it home for me. Yesterday, it was a ham, onion and tomato baguette. At…

KEEPING ACTIVE COMES NATURALLY… I don't go to the gym, but I stay fit thanks to my three grandchildren – especially the six-year-old! She keeps me moving constantly. We swim, we go trampolining, we walk everywhere, and she whizzes along on her bike while I keep up. SWITCHING OFF IS THE HARD PART… My mind is like a 24-hour merry-go-round, always spinning. I haven't found the magic trick that helps me drift off easily, and I'd genuinely love suggestions. MY ME-TIME IS ALL ABOUT FAMILY… I don't have traditional selfcare rituals – no spa days or long pamper routines. My real me-time is being with my granddaughter. When she hugs me and tells me she loves me, that's everything. • The ‘Very Very Sherrie’ podcast is available on YouTube and…

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CAPRICORN 22 DEC – 19 JAN Have you fallen in love yet? Maybe you've fallen in love again with your partner or you have met someone new or you are starting to fall in love with yourself. Do it. A very good time to give yourself a makeover if you feel you need one. Set aside negativity. Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope. IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK Your birthday chart is packed with excellent astrology. There's great scope for love, great communication and hot sex. Your biggest enemy for the next few months, though, is a challenge to think positively. Train your brain to expect good things.…