Table of contents for Issue 1182 in Closer

She has ticked off her fair share of reality shows during her career, including The Real Housewives Of Cheshire, The Games and Celebrity Hunted. And Closer can now exclusively reveal that Christine McGuinness may soon have another one to add to her roster, as an insider says she ‘fits the brief’ for ITV’s idyllic I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! line-up. ‘Every year, the team looks for personalities who can surprise the audience, and Christine is one of those people,’ the insider says. ‘She’s been on ITV’s radar for a while now and has been approached before, but this year, the timing finally feels right. She’s in incredible shape, she’s got a loyal following, and producers think she’d be TV gold in the jungle. ‘Christine’s open about her…

BRITNEY'S NEW WAR WITH KEVIN Britney Spears has accused her ex-husband Kevin Federline of ‘gaslighting’, after he claimed that their sons would wake up to find her holding a knife. In an excerpt of his new memoir, You Thought You Knew – obtained by The New York Times – dancer Kevin, 47, allegedly writes of their sons, Sean, 20, and Jayden, 19, ‘They would awaken sometimes at night to find [Britney] standing silently in the doorway, watching them sleep – “Oh, you’re awake?” – with a knife in her hand. Then she’d turn around and pad off without explanation.’ Kevin is said to have written, ‘The truth is, this situation with Britney feels like it’s racing toward something irreversible. It’s become impossible to pretend everything’s OK.’ The Lucky singer, 43…

BOBBY NORRIS The TOWIE star has ‘always felt spiritual’ and, sharing details of one incident, he says, ‘I once woke up in the night with a weird feeling somebody was in my bedroom – I was being watched.’ Bobby, 39, continues, ‘I opened my eyes, there was a lady sitting at the end of the bed, looking at me. I believe it was someone looking over me and protecting me – just my luck it wasn’t a hot geezer!’ GK BARRY Since coming fifth on I’m A Celebrity!, social media star GK Barry has been touring with her Saving Grace: Jungle Fever stage show, and experienced some inexplicable things. GK, 26, tells us, ‘We were in York [and] the whole time in our hotel was absolutely terrifying. We all had…

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! When Marcela Iglesias’ only child turned 23, she started feeling broody and yearned to have another bundle of joy. But with her husband Steve not on the same page, Marcela had to think outside the box, and that’s when she decided that if she couldn’t have a baby, she’d get the next best thing – a doll. Marcela ordered a doll made in her likeness and named her Sofia. She instantly loved her mini-me and took her out in a pram on her daily errands, often getting stopped in the street. But it wasn’t always because of Sofia, as Marcela had become known as the Human Barbie after spending over £73,000 to make herself look like the iconic doll. Now she is thrilled with her mini-me – and…

1 EYE, EYE Want to get extra fashion miles from your child’s Halloween costume? This fun eye-print dress can be worn year-round with grey tights and ballet flats. Dress, M&S, £16 2 GHOSTLY JEWELS Don’t forget about your Halloween accessories! These spooky earrings will make the perfect finishing touch to whatever you choose to wear. Earrings, Peacocks, £5 for set of three 3 PJ PARTY Once the trick or treating is over, why not slip into these spooky slogan pyjamas and cosy up with a Halloween movie? Pyjamas, Very, from £14 4 SPOOKY SWEATER For a nod to the season, swap your child’s favourite knit for this playful sweatshirt instead. Just add leggings and trainers for an easy, everyday Halloweeninspired look. Jumper, Primark, £8 5 DIY DECS Staying in? Little ones will love…

How much do you spend? We mainly shop at Aldi and spend around £90 a week. I love that you can fill the trolley without breaking the bank. That said, I always end up doing a couple of top-up shops at the Co-op during the week for things we’ve run out of. Describe your daily diet… Breakfast is usually on-the-go, so I’ll grab a granola bar. The Deliciously Ella ones are my favourite because they’re full of natural ingredients and not overly sweet. Lunch tends to be smashed avocado on sourdough, topped with cherry tomatoes. Dinner is often something quick but hearty, like a tomato orzotto with crispy tofu for protein. Is there anything you refuse to eat? Fish. I used to be fine with it, but a few years…

As summer draws to a close, the shift into a new season is the perfect time to reset and organise our homes. Clutter can quickly build up, especially when space is limited, but professional organisers Ingrid Jansen and Lesley Spellman, the duo behind The Declutter Hub, have spent nearly 30 years helping people tackle it. Whether the cause is emotional attachment, lack of storage, or simple disorganisation, they’ve seen it all. Now, with autumn approaching, they share with Closer their top expert tips for sorting your space and creating a calmer, clutterfree home for the months ahead. • Ingrid Jansen and Lesley Spellman are from The Declutter Hub (declutterhub.com) and The Declutter Hub Podcast (declutterhub.com/the-podcast). Their new book, Reset Your Home, Unpack Your Emotions And Your Clutter, Step By Step…

Even if you keep an eye out for great broadband deals, it could be that you’ve missed a significant discount. Social tariffs are specially discounted deals available to people on certain benefits, such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some disability benefits. They can cost as little as £12-£20 a month, but of the 4.3 million eligible households, only around 220,000 (5.1%) are currently signed up. ‘If you’re on a low income or receive means-tested benefits, such as Universal Credit, there’s a good chance you qualify for a social tariff,’ says Thomas Gibbons, a money adviser at Money Wellness. ‘If you’re unsure where to start, speak to your current provider first; they can often help you switch to a cheaper deal before you even need to look elsewhere. If they…

IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK The year ahead asks you to get serious about your daily routines, work and wellbeing. Discipline will bring rewards. Meanwhile, relationship boundaries could get a bit blurred this year. Balance structure with compassion, and you’ll create healthier habits. SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV The current cycle you’re in may not be the most fun one you’ve ever experienced, but here’s the thing: life goes in cycles and, right now, it’s all about you deciding what your aims are and then how you’re going to achieve them. Fun is around the corner. Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope…

Her marriage has been under scrutiny ever since a wild Ibiza trip with close pal Pete Wicks. And after Olivia Attwood recently admitted that marriage is ‘frickin’ hard’, sources tell Closer that there’s ‘tension’ bubbling between her and husband Bradley Dack behind the scenes. Our insider says, ‘Things haven’t been easy for Olivia and Brad lately. On the surface, they still look like the perfect couple, but behind the scenes there’s been a few difficult conversations. She feels the honeymoon period has worn off and real life has kicked in. ‘Olivia’s been trying to hold it together, but she’s emotionally drained. She’s incredibly career-driven and constantly in the spotlight. Bradley’s supportive, but he’s struggled with how public their lives have become. That pressure has definitely taken its toll on him.’…

ALEX BOWEN AGE: 34 PROFESSION: Former Love Islander and fitness coach OLIVIA ATTWOOD AGE: 34 PROFESSION: Former Love Islander and presenter KELLY BROOK AGE: 45 PROFESSION: Model and TV personality AITCH AGE: 25 PROFESSION: Rapper DENISE VAN OUTEN AGE: 51 PROFESSION: Actress and TV presenter JOOLS OLIVER AGE: 50 PROFESSION: Former model TOMMY FURY AGE: 26 PROFESSION: Reality star and boxer SHONA MCGARTY AGE: 34 PROFESSION: Actress…

He’s preparing for the biggest challenge of his life as he’s set to become a dad in 2026. And Freddy Brazier tells Closer that while the news came as a surprise at first, he’s ready for this next chapter. ‘There’s a lot of feelings around it. I’m excited to become a dad,’ the 21-year-old model shares. ‘I always knew I was going to be a young dad. It was always going to come at some point. I’ve been silly in the past. I’m surprised it didn’t come earlier, but I’m happy.’ It was revealed in August that Freddy was expecting his first child with his ex-girlfriend. Last month, he confirmed they were back together, sharing a picture of the mystery blonde on social media and calling her his ‘beautiful baby…

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! Signing on to her online session, Rosanna Hanness, 43, prepares to offer guidance to her latest client. But this is no ordinary therapy session, because Rosanna claims to be ‘star-seed’, meaning she is not from this planet -and her purpose here is to help ‘earthlings’. Rosanna, 43, says, ‘When I work with a client, I bring their soul energy into their body and reactivate their soul connection. I don’t need to be physically present with them, Zoom is fine! I can help people change their programming and clear their financial, health or relationship blockages. Higher beings have shown me that my purpose here on earth is helping others.’ After an epiphany in her twenties, Rosanna realised she was from out of this world. Rosanna, who lives in Brighton…

PERFECT POLISH Switch up your mani for autumn with this fresh shade. This polish is long-lasting and ultra-pigmented. Nailberry Oxygenated Nail Lacquer in Spontaneous, £17 SPICY SHADES These matte and shimmer eyeshadows are rich, creamy and blendable, and the compact is perfect for your handbag. e.l.f. Bite-Size Eyeshadow Palette in Pumpkin Pie, £5 LIP LOVER MAC’s plumping gloss feels weightless while packing nourishing ingredients, such as coconut oil, shea butter and avocado oil, to keep your pout soft. MAC Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick, £22 HYDRATING BLUSH This liquid blush delivers a flattering seasonal hue while nourishing and hydrating with its non-sticky formula. Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in Joy, £24 SWEET SCENT This indulgent fragrance has a layered mix of notes including pumpkin spice, nutmeg, frothed milk, sandalwood and…

LISTENING TO MUSIC IS A FORM OF SELF-CARE… I can play my favourite song and instantly feel better. I love going for a walk with my headphones on, blasting the Spice Girls and pretending I’m in a music video – that helps! But also if you’re having a bad day and need a good cry, listening to a sad song is great way to let it out. I LIKE TO UNWIND BY WATCHING A MURDER DOCUMENTARY… I know it sounds absolutely crazy, but putting on a documentary really relaxes my brain and it helps me go to sleep quicker. INVESTING IN SKINCARE IS SO IMPORTANT TO ME… As much as beauty on the inside counts, we’ve got to look out for our exterior too. I feel instantly better after doing…

ELLY MCCAUSLAND'S I KNEW YOU WERE TRUFFLES STEP 1 For the frosting, beat the butter and icing sugar together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until pale and well combined. Add the soft cheese and a few drops of vanilla extract and whisk to combine. STEP 2 Put the frosting, crumbled cake and food colouring in a large bowl and mix together with your hands until you have a homogenous mixture. Roll into 25 balls, each around the size of an unshelled walnut. Place the cake balls on a baking tray lined with baking paper and chill for 30min. STEP 3 At the end of the chilling time, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water (don’t let the water touch the…

Millions of people around the world have undiagnosed diabetes, according to a new global survey. Researchers discovered nearly half of all of adults with diabetes are unaware they have the condition – and young people are particularly at risk. Undiagnosed diabetes can cause serious health problems; it can lead to kidney failure, blindness or even losing a limb. But how can you tell if you have diabetes? And what sort of treatment is available if you do? The new research revealed 45% of all people with diabetes don’t know they have it – most of these people have type 2 diabetes. And those most likely to go undiagnosed are young adults; just 26% of people aged 15-39 with diabetes have a diagnosis. This puts young people at a much higher…

21-27 OCTOBER SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV - 21 DEC The most important thing you can do for yourself right now is decide what you want and make some wishes about it. Cuttingedge neuroscience shows us that intentions are as powerful as we woo woo people have been saying for millennia! So, what do you want to create next? Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope CAPRICORN 22 DEC - 19 JAN Capricorns have a reputation for being not just ambitious but also potentially extremely successful. Whether you work or not, you are someone who can be a high achiever. Use the New Moon to decide what you want to achieve. Then go for it! Set your sights high! Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope AQUARIUS 20 JAN - 18 FEB It’ll be…

She’s been feeling much healthier since losing over 13st, and while Alison Hammond achieved her impressive slimdown through hard work and a lifestyle overhaul, she tells Closer that she would consider using weight-loss injections in future. ‘I didn’t use them, absolutely not. But I’m not saying that I won’t have the jab later on in my life,’ she says. ‘I might have it, I might not. I don’t like the fact that you have to say, “Oh no, I wouldn’t have the jab”. Maybe next year, I might change my mind and I might start jabbing up.’ She adds, ‘I have no opinion about them. They help a lot of people. If someone wants the jab, go for it. What does it matter how someone loses their weight? Would you…

When Closer logs onto a Zoom call with Josie Gibson, she is sitting in her car after being locked out of the caravan she’s just moved into. The This Morning host is currently living in her back garden while she renovates her dream country home – but things have been far from plain sailing so far. ‘I’ve just had to have a locksmith out, and he’s charged me £154 just to get into the caravan because I’ve lost the keys,’ the star laughs in her down-to-earth Bristolian tone. ‘This is proper country living here!’ THE GOOD LIFE Josie, 40, is renovating her home in the sticks and has allowed cameras in to document the process for a new 2026 series, Josie Gibson’s Big Country Build. ‘I’m trying to do it…

She moved in with her beau Louis Tomlinson just last month – and now pals say the former One Direction singer is preparing to propose to Zara McDermott. The pair reportedly met at the start of the year through Louis’ sisters and have been inseparable since, going Instagram-official as a couple in August. OVERJOYED A source says, ‘Louis adores Zara and is talking seriously about proposing over the upcoming holidays. It’s their first Christmas together as a couple, and it’ll also mark almost a year since they started dating. Louis is romantic to his core – he’s written songs about Zara, and now he wants to show her how much she means to him. Their inner circle say Zara will be overjoyed when he pops the question – she’s only…

She’s recently been showing off her svelte figure – and Scarlett Moffatt’s fans have been full of praise about the former Gogglebox star’s hard work. And now, speaking to Closer, Scarlett reveals her ultimate tip for staying in shape. ‘Loads of people keep giving me compliments and I keep getting a big head – but I think it’s just happiness,’ she admits. ‘I started therapy at the beginning of the year and I honestly think if you look after the mind, everything else just falls into place.’ BOOTCAMP Longtime fans will know that Scarlett – who turned 35 last week – has had a roller-coaster journey when it comes to her body image. Releasing her workout DVD – titled Scarlett’s Superslim Me Plan – in 2016, she fell from a…

M&S is back! Marks & Spencer is redefining supermarket chic this season, with an A/W collection that’s giving more runway than food shop. Think cow prints, designer-look bags and timeless, heritage-inspired pieces. It’s luxe-feel fashion at high-street prices, ideal for building a capsule wardrobe that lasts. As always, quality leads the way – these are trend-led staples you’ll keep coming back to. Jacket, £60, Jeans, £48, Top, £36, Shoes, £45, all M&S HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! AVAILABLE IN SIZES 6-22 GET HER LOOK CATHERINE ZETA-JONES The Wednesday star oozed autumn drama in head-totoe burgundy – a rich, vampy update on her signature style. From the silky shirt to the sequin jacket and boots, it’s a masterclass in tonal dressing. Shorts not your thing? Swap them for wide-leg trousers to make the look…

She topped the leaderboard and wowed the audience in week one with her show-stealing jive – even leading head judge Shirley Ballas to comment that she ‘moved like a top pro’, but it’s not just the judges and the public who have fallen in love with former Lioness Karen Carney as she waltzes her way through Strictly – she reveals she has her own celebrity fan group behind the scenes! ‘I’ve got a WhatsApp group with Sara Davies, Anneka Rice, Claire Balding and her wife Alice, and Richard Osman and his wife Ingrid,’ Karen, 38, tells us on our photo shoot. They’ve called it “Karen’s Counsel.” LOW CONFIDENCE ‘It’s amazing, they’re always messaging me to say well done. Sara texts each day to check in on me and has told…

KING OF CRUMPETS Made with just four ingredients, these crumpets from Jason’s give you the brand’s signature tangy taste and will become a new teatime or breakfast favourite. From Tesco, RRP £1.80 for 4. SAUSAGE SEASON These banging new Steak & Butter sausages from Heck are perfect for colder autumn nights. Made with prime steak mince, try them in a slow-cooked casserole. From Tesco, £3 for 6. FRIGHTENINGLY DRINKABLE This dark, full-bodied Barossa Blood Ink Shiraz is perfect for Halloween celebrations. It’s delicious with red meats, grilled vegetables or party ‘bites’. From Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Asda and Waitrose. RRP £12 for 75cl.…

1. These terms and conditions together with any specific rules displayed or referred to on the relevant page of Closer magazine in respect of a prize draw or competition (a “Prize Draw Notice”) and H Bauer Publishing’s General Terms and Conditions (available online at http://www.bauerlegal.co.uk/competition-terms.html) are the prize draw rules (the “Rules”) that apply to each and every prize draw and/or competition of any nature included in Closer magazine (a “Prize Draw”) unless otherwise expressly stated in the Prize Draw Notice. By entering a Prize Draw, entrants agree to be bound by these Rules. 2. Each Prize Draw is organised by Closer magazine, part of H Bauer Publishing Limited of registered address Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough, PE2 6EA. In the event of a discrepancy between these…

GRUMPY GRAM Hailey might have millions in the bank and live a life of luxury, but she still has bad days. Here she is, up a massive creek without a paddle! Uh-oh!…