Table of contents for Issue 1049 in Closer

Greg and Billie Shepherd have delighted fans by sharing their marriage and family life on screen - the good times, the bad times and everything in between. The couple have been married since March 2019, after tying the knot in a lavish Maldives wedding, which is said to have cost them a cool £229k. And now Greg tells Closer that he and Billie are keen to follow in the footsteps of Victoria and David Beckham by renewing their wedding vows. TEARFUL The Family Diaries star, 38, says, “We always say that after 10 years [of marriage] we’ll attempt to get everyone back to the Maldives, but I don’t know what island would have us! “There were 120 of us [the first time] but it was just brilliant - the best…

She opened up about her eldest daughter Lexi’s fledgling modelling career earlier this month - insisting the 17-year-old will finish her education before following in her showbiz footsteps. And pals say Amanda Holden, 52 - who is married to record producer, Chris Hughes - has big plans for both Lexi and her youngest daughter, Hollie, 11, as she sets her sights on becoming the British answer to the Kardashians’ ‘momager’ Kris Jenner - who turned her five daughters into global superstars. Last year, Lexi bagged a modelling deal with Storm the agency that launched the likes of Cara Delevingne, 29, and Cindy Crawford, 56, to catwalk stardom. APPREHENSION Since then, the teen has been enjoying dipping her toe into the spotlight under her mum’s watchful eye – accompanying her at…

‘HE FEELS SHE’S BECOME AN EASY TARGET FOR ABUSE AFTER THE WAGATHA RULING’ After nearly three years of the explosive Wagatha Christie saga, Rebekah Vardy is once again embroiled in another battle with a WAG after branding Annie Kilner - the wife of Manchester City footballer Kyle Walker - a “doormat” and accusing her of “playing the victim”. And now insiders say that the new feud has left Rebekah’s husband Jamie “frustrated”. FURORE A source says, “It was a relief for Becky and Jamie when all the Wagatha Christie furore calmed down. But this new war has really brought back the stress and strain of all that they went through.” Becky, 41, accused Annie whose husband Kyle had come under scrutiny after CCTV footage seemed to show him flashing and…

It’s almost a year since she announced her shock split from her TV presenter hubby Paddy - and insiders now say that Christine McGuinness is feeling ready to embrace the idea of being with someone new. Despite their separation, Christine, 34, and Paddy, 49, have continued to live together at their Cheshire mansion alongside their nine-year-old twins, Penelope and Leo, and Felicity, six, who all have autism. Opening up last week about their mission to keep things as “normal” as possible for their kids, the former beauty queen confessed, “The children don’t know any different. They’re growing up in a happy and loving home - I just want it to continue like that.” The mum-of-three - who met Paddy when she was just 19 and was married to him for…

Lottie Tomlinson and her boyfriend Lewis Burton returned from their “perfect first holiday” as a family of three last week. The model, 24, and former tennis player, 30, welcomed their son Lucky last August and have been sharing a slew of sunny snaps from his first holiday in the Maldives. Captioning one album shared during the trip, Lottie - the sister of former One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson - wrote, “Feeling so so so so so happy and excited to be here with my beautiful family.” The new parents started dating in July 2020 and announced Lottie’s pregnancy just over a year and a half later. Lewis previously dated presenter Caroline Flack for six months before her tragic death in February 2020.…

She was thrown into the headlines recently after her actor husband allegedly left her for his co-star. Now reports claim that Amy Nuttall, who has starred in Emmerdale and Downton Abbey, is set to see her star rise as she’s tipped to be part of the Strictly Come Dancing line-up later this year. Although the show is several months away, Amy reportedly wants to get her dancing shoes on after a difficult period following the breakdown of her marriage to Broadchurch actor Andrew Buchan, 46, last December. The soap star is said to be looking fora fresh start after Andrew - with whom she shares two children - is alleged to have cheated on her after 10 years of marriage with his Better co-star Leila Farzad, 40. And insiders have…

As she stroked her poorly daughter’s face, Kerry Cable vowed to do whatever she could to save her little girl. Paige was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease when she was just 11 - and to be able to donate her kidney, Kerry had to finally take control of her diet and lose weight. After swapping sweet treats for healthy alternatives, cutting down on her portion sizes and taking up exercise, Kerry lost an incredible 6st, before being wheeled into theatre, ready to give her daughter the gift of life. Thankfully, the transplant was a success and four months on, Kerry and Paige’s bond is more special than ever- Kerry, 50, says, “I’m so proud of how I saved my daughter’s life and changed my own.” Growing up, Kerry was a…

HAVE UNTRACKED FUN “Our connotations of exercise aren’t always positive because it feels like something that needs to be tracked, or becomes competitive. Having a dance party with my son, River, is the perfect antidote to this. I can exercise, increase my heart rate and feel good without any pressure. We do it at least once a day, usually in the mornings to music I love. I know I’m doing a good amount of high intensity exercise with my threeyear-old in my arms, because it’s exhausting! It does us both a world of good, it’s a hit of pure joy, plus it helps me teach him about fitness. In a world of heavily filtered photos where people are holding the perfect pose and often sucking in, I want him to…

The research behind weight loss jab Wegovy is fairly good - it appears to work - but you need to take it with all sorts of other things in place for it to be successful, and while high-street pharmacies tend to be responsible, the wrong people may be able to get it because they fib on their online medical form. It’s a weekly injection that helps regulate insulin levels, reduce appetite and affect the way hormones work in your brain so you feel fuller. It delays stomach emptying, so food sits in your tummy for longer before being processed. Effectively, if you’re used to constantly eating, you’re not going to be able to - which will reduce your calorie intake. IGNORE ‘AGEING’ SCARES I worry that some of the reporting…

inallyinally! After what felt like the longest winter in history, the lighter evenings are upon us, and that means more hours of daylight to date. According to dating app Badoo, three-quarters of singles believe the change in season makes them feel more positive about dating. I’m certainly in that camp, but perhaps that’s because I am bored to death of the same standard date, meeting in a pub, drinking alcohol that I don’t really want, and never seeing them again. It’s just a conveyor belt of disappointment. So, with spring well on its way, it can only mean one thing: more dating options! Almost half of us want to take advantage of this, after all, longer days and warmer temperatures (well, when they finally arrive) means walks in the park,…

Experts reveal the reality behind three common credit card misconceptions 1) DON’T ASSUME CREDIT CARDS CAUSE DEBT “A credit card is designed to give you some financial flexibility,” says Andrew Hagger, founder of moneycomms.co.uk. “Most cardholders pay off their balance in full each month, thus not incurring any interest. If you do run into difficulties, talk to your lender. There may be measures that they can suggest to help you get back on track.” 2) LOW CREDIT SCORE? GO FOR A ‘SOFT SEARCH’ “When you apply for credit, lenders use your credit report information, your application details and recent history of previous accounts with them to calculate an overall score. If you’re worried about your credit history, look for companies who have an eligibility checker on their website which performs…

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Charlotte Jordan, 27, on Daisy Midge ley’s hell at the hands of stalker Justin… It’s Daisy’s wedding day… The day starts in a very Bridezilla manner and there’s comedy in there which is such a contrast to what happens later… Justin plans to destroy Daisy’s looks. To do something like that with acid is just so evil. When it happens, she’s just trying to think, “How do I get through it?” And filming something so dark? I have to be able to snap in and out - play some happy music when I leave work, have some nice snacks, talk about the dog… FOLLOW OUR LIVE TWEETS OVER AT @CloserOnline…

Y ou’re here with series two! GORDON: Viewers can expect to see more beautiful locations across the UK - plus really interesting special guests, and more tough challenges where the contenders have to push extremely hard to impress me with their skills and ideas. What are you looking for? My expectations are high. These guys should have watched the first series of Future Food Stars to prepare for how to impress me. Think big! Can you talk guests? If I’m going to invest in a business, I need it to have a social and viral opportunity, and Uncle Roger in episode seven is a TikTok legend. In episode three the contenders create healthy “grab and go” meals for the fitness market, so getting feedback from Olympic boxer Nicola Adams was invaluable.…

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She’s dubbed herself the Queen of Essex in the past but last week Gemma Collins shocked fans after revealing she’s planning to quit the county and start a new life elsewhere. Gemma, 42, said in an interview, “I’ve totally outgrown Essex. It’s toxic. I really like it in Surrey, Sam Faiers lives there. I do love Wales and I would consider living there.” Gemma’s comments came after recent speculation that she and fiancé Rami Hawash were on the rocks after she shared a cryptic post about “self-love” on Valentine’s Day, before unfollowing the businessman on social media. However, insiders tell Closer that while the pair are still together, there’s been tension between them over the fast-paced showbiz world and Essex circles Gemma has run in - with Rami, 48, not…

It’s been nearly five months since Feme McCann was mired in scandal when an anonymous Instagram user, named “Lady Whistledown”, leaked a series of toxic voice notes claiming to be recorded by the First Time Mum star. Throughout the series of vile recordings, a voice sounding like Feme’s is heard calling her former close pal and TOWIE co-star, Sam Faiers, a "fat c***” and a “narcissistic b***h”, while in another despicable attack, a victim of Ferne’s ex Arthur Collins’ nightclub acid attack was dubbed an “ugly f***ing c***”. The scandal appalled fans and led to both Sam and Billie Faiers - who Feme has been friends with since their school days - unfollowing her on social media. Breaking down in tears on the This Morning sofa last week, Feme, 32,…

‘SURVIVORS ARE FORCED TO LIVE WITH REMINDERS OF THE ATTACK’ Adele Bellis, 31, from Lowestoft, Suffolk, says, “I’m glad to see that Coronation Street are covering such an important topic - it’s essential to raise awareness. “Acid attacks are often the culmination of a long campaign of abuse. I was 16 and naive when my relationship with Anthony Riley began. Looking back, the warning signs were there, but I didn’t have the life experience to identify them. At first, he was possessive and isolated me from friends, but I thought that was what a normal relationship looked like. “Then he started to dig away at my self confidence. He smashed my hair dryer and crushed my make-up telling me, ‘Nobody will want you if you aren’t dolled up.’ “I believed…

Just four months after they were first rumoured to be dating, Strictly professionals Giovanni Pernice and Jowita Przystal are believed to have ended their romance. Their rumoured split comes just days after Giovanni, 32, slipped up in an interview and referred to himself and Jowita, 28, as “we” seemingly confirming their relationship and delighting fans. But their hectic work schedules and Giovanni’s upcoming tour are said to have pulled them apart, with a source revealing, “As time has passed they have found it increasingly difficult to build on their relationship because of the hectic work schedules they both have.” While little is known about Jowita’s dating history - as she onlyjoined Strictly in the last series - Giovanni has previously had relationships with Maura Higgins, Jess Wright, Georgia May Foote…

She’s been keeping fans up to date with her blossoming baby bump and busy family life, and it’s not long now until Amy Childs’ twins arrive. Already a mum to daughter Polly, five, with her ex Bradley Wright, and son Ritchie, four, with former boyfriend, businessman Ritchie, the TOWIE favourite will definitely have her hands full when she and boyfriend Billy Delbosg welcome another daughter and son into the world. DOWN TIME But Amy, 32, tells Closer she’s got it covered - revealing that she’s pulled in an army of support from family and professionals to help her adjust to life as a mum-of-four. She says, “I’ve got a midwife on board and a sleep expert. I get help with Rich. I’ve got Mum and Dad, and Billy’s mum and…

They met a whopping 25 years ago when they both started at the Sylvia Young Theatre School - and Giovanna Fletcher admits her relationship with McFly star husband Tom has stood the test of time because they’ve grown up together. Tom said recently, “Fate brought us together in assembly on her first day of school… as soon as she came down and sat next to me, I kinda knew.” Now, celebrating their 20th anniversary together, she beams, “Its crazy to think we met when we were 13 and have been together for 20 years. We passed the point a long time ago that we’ve known each other longer than we’ve not known each other. Once we tipped over that point, we just said, ‘Wow! Our lives are so intertwined, who…

SINGER AND TV STAR JAKE QUICKENDEN, 34, ON HOW HE LOOKS AFTER HIS BODY AND MIND I USED TO WORK OUT FOR MY EGO, NOW IT HELPS MY MIND… and it settles my anxiety. If I start the morning with exercise, I know it’s going to be a good day! I love running, boxing, or any kind of physical activity that gets my heart rate up. I’ve also been doing a lot of jiu-jitsu and kickboxing. TAKE BREAKS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA… I’m very vocal on social media, so making sure I step away from my phone can be difficult at times. For every hundred nice messages I receive on Instagram, there’s usually one negative comment, and that message can end up consuming me and ruining my day. Over the years, I’ve…

AFFORDABLE TREATS! GET HER LOOK KATIE HOLMES, 44 Proving once again why she’s our street-style champion, Katie stepped out in New York wearing this buttery yellow co-ord and glittery mesh top, pulled together effortlessly with nude heels and a minimal shoulder bag. It’s a look that’ll work hard in your wardrobe all the way through to autumn. FASHION WORTH TALKING ABOUT! Danai Gurira Keeping it simple in a sleek Jason Wu gown, the Black Panther star let her hair do the talking, rocking a towering updo as a tribute to African women. Kate Hudson Kate’s glistening mermaid gown, with all-over sequins and ruffled sleeves, was a highlight. Plus we love her teardrop earrings. IN THE NEWS… NOBODY’S CHILD X HAPPY PLACE BY FEARNE COTTON If your spring diary is filling up…

Tv Closer TV WEEK: 25-31 MARCH 1 THE GREAT CELEBRITY BAKE OFF FOR STAND UP TO CANCER A MOST AMUSING EPISODE SUN 26 MARCH, 7,40PM, C4 It’s the turn of Gemma “The GC” Collins, Jessica Hynes, AJ Odudu and Tim Key in the tent, and episode two of the charity special for Stand Up To Cancer is full of LOLs. “The thought of seeing Paul Hollywood is really exciting me,” gushes The GC. “He’s gorgeous, there’s no denying it!” The gang press on with churning out a classic sponge (“fairly simple,” says Prue - famous last words…), Paul has “low expectations” (rude) but this lot do rather well, though they can probably take or leave the elaborate feathers jutting out of Gemma’s creation… 2 THE DOG ACADEMY NEW TRICKS… THU 30 MARCH, 8PM, C4…

She’s often hailed as having one of the most naturally beautiful faces on TV, but last week Tess Daly left fans shocked after revealing she’d love to have a nose job. Speaking in an interview, Tess, 53, shared, “I’ve hated my nose since I was 15 years old. I broke it playing netball. I hate my profile. I’d love to change it, but I wouldn’t dare in case it just looked worse after. It’s something I’ve lived with - and I’m trying to concentrate on the good stuff.” UNKIND Tess first rose to fame as a model, before making her TV break as a presenter on The Big Breakfast in 1999. Now, the star has one of the best gigs in TV as one half of Strictly’s presenting duo, alongside…

MAMA Mama is a 12-year-old tortoiseshell. Despite her beautiful looks and friendly personality, she’s not yet found a home! If you live in, or near, Gateshead and want to adopt Mama, please call 0191 653 1052 or visit cats.org.uk/tyneside SWEEP Eleven-year-old Sweep had urgent treatment to repair a leg injury, leading to a full recovery. The charity is hoping to find Sweep a home where she can remain with her sister Sooty. Please call 03453 371 2723 or visit cats.org.uk/teignbridge SNOOKI Snooki’s previous owner sadly passed away, so St Helens Adoption Centre are hoping to find a new family. She would prefer a nice calm home, where she is the only pet. Go to cast.org.uk/findacat for more information. SIMBA Handsome Simba is looking for a home in Glasgow. He’ll need…

They welcomed their first child earlier this year. But despite being blissfully happy in her baby bubble, insiders say that Stacey Dooley is not in a rush to marry longtime partner Kevin Clifton. The pair - who began dating shortly after winning Strictly together in 2018 - have gone from strength-to-strength over the past few years, moving in together during lockdown and becoming parents to baby girl Minnie in January. OVERWHELMING And a source now says, “Stacey and Kevin are in a great place, and she thinks the stress of a wedding wouldn’t help them right now. She’s not exactly desperate to be Mrs Clifton number four either. “Stacey is quite laid back and as long as they agree that they’re fully there for one another, a piece of paper…

NEWS For most of the UK, the national grief over the late Queen’s passing in September, and the joy of her Jubilee in June, still feel like a very recent memory, but in a matter of weeks, the bunting will be back up as we prepare to celebrate the coronation of King Charles on 6 May. However, while official plans for the prestigious ceremony are well under way, behind-the-scenes, the Royal Family have been forced into managing more personal affairs as they disagree over how to deal with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle should they choose to attend. Earlier this month, a spokesperson for Harry, 38, and Meghan, 41, confirmed that the couple, who stepped down as senior royals in 2020 to start their new life in California, had received…

Hollywood stars Tom Holland and Zendaya delighted their British fans last week during a down-to-earth outing at a London branch of Waitrose. The Spider-Man actor, 26, and his co-star and girlfriend, also 26, walked hand-in-hand while grabbing a coffee, before nipping into the supermarket for a spot of shopping. The couple - who are visiting Tom’s family - were greeted by adoring fans on their exit, their trolley laden with Waitrose bags. One asked the actor for a photo, but left Euphoria star Zendaya out of the frame as she watched on from afar with an amused expression. The couple met in 2016 on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming and after years of on/off romance rumours, their relationship was finally confirmed in July 2021 when they were spotted kissing.…

Amy’s best pal and cousin Harry Derbidge tells Closer he can’t wait for her to welcome another son and daughter and says he believes the twins will be just as iconic as their famous mum. Harry, 28, says, “They’re due around my birthday, which is 3 April. I’m sure the twins will make a TOWIE cameo some time. They’re going to be very famous!” Harry and Amy appeared on TOWIE together as two of the original cast members - alongside Mark Wright, 36, Lauren Goodger, 36, and Joey Essex, 32. After leaving the show in 2011, he returned for one series with then-boyfriend Bobby Norris, 36, in 2014, before making his comeback for good in 2020. And through their rise to fame over the years, Harry says he and Amy…

TURNING 60 NEXT YEAR “I feel unbelievable gratitude to have the chance to get to 60. My friend who’s 32 has been dealing with breast cancer for the past 10 years. She would give everything to think that one day she’ll be saying, ‘I can’t believe I’m 60 next year.’” DAISY MAY COOPER “I have such a girl crush on her! She sent me a DM and I thought it was a fake account. She’s a genius and she watches my stuff! I was so chuffed about that.” MY INSTA POSTS “I love it when followers say, ‘It’s the first time I’ve laughed all day.’ I’m never laughing at the celebrities who make these videos, I’m laughing at the insane differences we have and it just makes you feel better.”…

INSIDE KATHERINE'S FRIDGE ● Eggs ● Spicy salsa ● Strawberry jam ● Raisin and oat bars ● Jelly ● Apples ● Gluten free bread ● Cheddar cheese ● Cheesy balls ● Tomatoes ● Chicken ● Udon noodles ● Bananas ● Basil ● Apple juice ● Orange juice ● Oat milk ● White wine KATHERINE How much do you spend? Around £300 a week on groceries for my husband Bobby and our three kids. I order from Gousto and head to the supermarket for essentials. Describe your daily diet… I eat dinner for breakfast, which is literally leftovers. It could be fish and chips or breaded chicken, i’m breastfeeding so I feel like I need a lot of energy. For lunch, I’ll eat leftovers of whatever my son is eating, which…

RELATIONSHIPS KNOW WHEN IT’S OK TO TELL A LIE Lots of us tell our partner fibs to protect them or to avoid a big row, but there’s a difference between this and damaging dishonesty It’s believed the average person lies at least four times a day, so while you may try to be as honest as possible in your relationship, if you were to analyse your conversations, you’d likely be surprised at how often you stretch the truth, or abandon it completely. Lying tends to be seen as a bad thing, because trust forms the basis of any good partnership. On the surface that’s logical, but dig a little deeper, and it isn’t so clearcut. I’ve lied to my husband many times, withholding information that would have unnecessarily worried him,…

DECLUTTER AND REPAINT The key to tempting a buyer is allowing them to imagine themselves living in your house, so Jonathan Hopper, CEO of Garrington Property Finders, recommends keeping interiors simple, decluttering your home before putting it on the market and keeping colours neutral. “Go for whites, creams ora light grey and keep things clean. If it’s apparent you’re lacking storage, like bikes in the hallway, or items on the landing, then it might be worth investing into storage solutions,” says Jonathan. However tempted you are to go for bold colours, hold back as they may put someone off who would otherwise make an offer. “It can be a deterrent to a buyer to see a property that they immediately think needs work doing to it,” says Jonathan. SPRUCE UP…

LUNCH DATE Midi dresses are a closet staple and opting for one in green is an easy way to incorporate the trend into your day-today style. Pair with neutral accessories to let the dress do the talking. WEEKEND MEET-UP A colour-pop blazer and bag is a great way to subtly introduce hues to your wardrobe. Style with jeans ora sharp pair of trousers - this fashion-forward look is sure to make anyone green with envy. COCKTAIL HOUR Bias-cut skirts are a huge trend for the coming season. Whether you dress it up or down, stick to pairing the green with only one or two other colours. Pink and green is always a winning combo! SHOPPING TRIP Fora more subtle take, we highly recommend investing in sage green and khaki tints.…

PIP (Fionn Whitehead) An orphan who yearns for a greater lot in life - until a twist of fate introduces him to Miss Havisham, ESTELLA (Shalom Brune-Franklin) The actress who plays Miss Havisham’s coldhearted adopted daughter was last seen in The Tourist. MAGWITCH (Johnny Harris) The Salisbury Poisonings star plays the escaped convict who secretly funds Pip’s new lifestyle. WEMMICK (Rudi Dharmalingam) Assistant to Jaggers, Wemmick is played by The Split, Tin Star and Our Girl actor. MR JAGGERS (Ashley Thomas) Top Boy actor Ashley plays lawye Jaggers, who look: after Pip’s money from a secret benefactor. MR PUMBLECHOOK (Matt Berry) The comedy actor and Toast Of London star cuts a dapper figure in period attire… SARA (Hayley Squires) Adult Material Emmy-winning actress Hayley plays Pip’s strict sister, Sara Gargery.…

21-27 MARCH THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN ARIES 21 MAR - 19 APR This is a huge week for you. There’s a New Moon in your sign which means it’s time to start all over again in pretty much every part of your life. Plus the explosive energies which have swirled around your career since 2008 finally start to abate. Visit yasminboiand.com for your daily horoscope TAURUS 20 APR-20 MAY Do you want to dominate your industry, professionally? Quite honestly, the more ambitious you can be between now and June, the better. Use this New Moon week to take time out to meditate and contemplate what career success means to you and what it looks like, then go for it! Visit yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope GEMINI 21 MAY-20 JUN…