Table of contents for Issue 1078 in Closer

After lying low for months following her sensational court battle with Rebekah Vardy last summer, this year has seen Coleen Rooney stage the ultimate comeback. Now an insider says that in the aftermath of the trial, Coleen, 37, has been reflecting on what’s important to her as she takes the next steps in her career, and has found an unlikely idol in reality superstar Kim Kardashian. Our source says, “Coleen got such a buzz from fighting for justice in court and it has really awoken something in her. She can see herself working with charities as a natural step and wants to use her voice and her profile to campaign for change. “Coleen has looked at what Kim has been doing in the US and she’s impressed. She won’t be…

As Jacqueline Jossa prepares to make an explosive return to EastEnders, five years after quitting the hit soap that turned her into a household name, insiders say the actress is determined to ensure her latest career move helps to future-proof her marriage to Dan Osborne. The news comes just a year after Closer exclusively revealed how Jacqueline, 30, was in secret talks with BBC bosses to reprise her role as Lauren Branning after making a guest appearance for show veteran Dot Branning’s funeral. Jac’s TV return announcement comes weeks after rumours her relationship with husband Dan is in trouble, after a series of cryptic quotes and the couple not wearing their wedding rings. A source says, “It’s no secret that a return to EastEnders has been on the cards for…

Looking down at the two-monthold baby cradled in her arms, Rachel McIntyre feels overwhelming love. But though she looks every inch the doting mum, the little girl is actually her granddaughter. Rachel was just 16 when she gave birth to her daughter in 2005. And now her daughter has followed in her footsteps and become a teen mum too, falling pregnant aged 17 and giving birth when she’d just turned 18. SHOCKED And though Rachel has embraced becoming a granny, she’s no ordinary grandmother. Rachel, 34, who lives in Edinburgh, tells Closer, “I was shocked when she told me and worried as it isn’t easy being a teen mum. But I was also really excited for her - and I love being a granny. But I’m not a typical one…

When Anna Sullivan went to pick up her daughter Lily after a night out with friends, she had no idea her life was about to take a tragic turn. As she sat waiting in her car in a petrol station forecourt where they lived in Pembroke, Wales, a man suddenly appeared. He was behaving oddly and Annas eyes locked with his briefly before the man rushed off. Hours later, Anna would discover that he had just murdered her 18-yearold daughter. Anna says, “I was eye to eye with the monster who murdered my Lily. She was my world and I can’t believe I’ll never see her again.” Anna and her daughter Lily were extremely close. Anna, 47, says, “We had a rough few years after I came out of a…

Gemma has been open about her difficult birth with Mia, which resulted in an emergency C-section and frightening postpartum haemorrhage. With Thiago she had wanted a water birth and while things didn’t go to plan, she says her experience was so different this time. She reveals, “My waters broke but labour didn’t start, I’d had the IV drip with artificial hormones with Mia and found it very painful, so they said I could opt for another C-section instead. I always assumed C-sections were horrendous because of my first, but this time around it was a lovely experience. It happened to be the same surgeon who was on call that day who delivered Mia, which kind of seems like it was meant to be.”…

INSIDE VANESSA’S FRIDGE ● Eggs ● Butter ● White miso ● Dark miso ● Mustard ● Ketchup ● Mayo ● Pre-made sushi ● Spring onions ● Ginger paste ● Garlic paste ● Jalapenos ● Preserved lemons ● Pickled slaw ● Red onions ● Gruyere cheese ● Cheddar cheese ● Grated Parmesan ● Comte cheese ● Steak ● Harissa paste ● Tamarind paste ● Chives ● Mint ● Coriander ● Jerk BBQ sauce ● Salad cream VANESSA How much do you spend? Around £50 per week. I’ll get my meat and eggs from supermarkets, but I love to purchase fruit and veg from Surrey Street Market. Describe your typical daily diet? Being neurodivergent, I like routine and consistency, especially around my safe foods. My current go-to breakfast is two eggs. Those…

ALL ABOUT YOU! WORK THROUGH NEGATIVE THOUGHTS If you frequently find yourself worrying, Anna says that while some can quiet those concerns, most people need to take action I a new study, volunteers were trained to suppress negative thoughts and their stresses became less vivid. I found that interesting because the general thinking when it comes to psychotherapy is that suppressing thoughts only increases them, and can lead to other issues. This idea is very different, but it's important to stay open-minded and recognise that whatever works, works. Self-help, mental health and psychology is not one-size-fits-all. My hunch is that the improvement in people’s mental health in this study was down to control. I have generalised anxiety disorder and one of my biggest triggers is feeling I have a lack…

CLASSIC COMBO Nicola served up cool-girl vibes by teaming a classic slip dress with a leather bomber jacket, finished off with a pair of Mary Janes - a huge shoe trend for AW/23. Get the look for less with a faux-leather jacket. Investing in a classic black slip dress will offer loads of cost-per-wear potential for seasons to come. SHORT ’N’ SWEET A leather mini skirt will give a fashion-forward feel to your ensemble - perfect if you want to flash your pins. Team with a crisp white shirt and co-ordinating leather jacket for an effortless put-together feel. Opt for chunky boots and a large tote and if you want to amp up your outfit, add chunky gold jewellery. HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! DRESS TO IMPRESS Put a modern spin on the…

Jacqueline Jossa will be back on EastEnders fulltime five years after she waved goodbye to Albert Square. “Walford holds such a special place in my heart, so it really does feel like coming home,” says Jacqueline - who’s made several guest appearances as Lauren Branning since she quit in 2018. She adds, “It’s such an amazing time to be back, as there is so much buzz around EastEnders at the moment. I’ve been watching and loving it like a fan.” Lauren was last seen on-screen in June in a special episode set in France. FOLLOW OUR LIVE TWEETS OVER AT @CloserOnline…

10-16 OCTOBER THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN LIBRA 23 SEP - 22 OCT A solar eclipse in your sign is two-fold. On the one hand, it’s a brilliant new start for you. On the other, you have to give something up or let it go. Hint - it’s the fears, worries and thoughts that circle your mind. This week, find your sense of peace. Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope. SCORPIO 23 OCT - 21 NOV There can sometimes be a fine line between a dream and a nightmare. In any case, dreams are important messages to take on board. If anger, resentment or fear are things that repeatedly come up, let them go. Holding on to what you need to let go of is what keeps you stuck. Visit…

Amanda Holden, is said to be struggling over where her loyalties lie after news broke that former Britain’s Got Talent judge David Walliams is suing the production company behind the show - especially as she is so close to Simon Cowell. A source says, “Amanda is feeling incredibly torn right now - she’s thought of both Simon and David as her ‘work husbands’ and is struggling with where to show her loyalty right now, which is causing a lot of anxiety. “She has always been very close to David and he’s become a good friend who she values and trusts - not to mention someone who’s been a solid supporter of her throughout her own challenges, so she naturally wants to stick by him. “But on the other hand, she;…

Up until recently, life was a struggle for musician Liz Cass. She was chronically late to everything, couldn’t hold down a 9-5 job and even found friendships hard to maintain. But in December 2021, she was diagnosed with ADHD and given medication - and she says the difference it’s made to her life is immeasurable. Speaking during ADHD Awareness Month, single mum Liz, 38, who lives in London with her two children, aged 11 and eight, explains, “My mum read an article about a woman who was diagnosed later in life and said her issues were so like mine that I should consider seeing a specialist. I read it too and couldn’t believe the similarities. CHAOTIC “My life was chaotic - I could never focus and I couldn’t prioritise. My…

Her raucous time in the Big Brother house in 2008 made her a household name, and today Lisa Appleton is just as fiery and outspoken after recently ditching her job as an Amazon delivery driver and turning to OnlyFans, where her fan base of young men is growing fast. And while she continues to woo male admirers - recently telling Closer that there are hundreds of men who flood her with messages of appreciation for her “knockers” - Lisa, 55, says she’ll be taking a trip down memory lane as she tunes in to the reboot of Big Brother. She says, “I’m so excited it’s back, because we’ve had a good five-year break now and you do miss it. It’s one of the biggest shows of all time. What I…

She’s the first to admit that she’s been through a lot with ex James “Arg” Argent, from finding fame together on The Only Way Is Essex in 2010, to being thrust into a “whirlwind life”. And now, Lydia Bright opens up to Closer about where they stand today, seven years after splitting up for the final time. Lydia - who was in an on/off relationship with Arg until 2016, during which time they experienced myriad highs of lows says, “I’m a big believer in never holding onto anger - everything in your life has happened for a reason. I’d never have even done TOWIE if it wasn’t for James. I will always be grateful for what he did for me in my life, and we’ve always remained very good friends.…

It’s been just two months since they were declared the winners of Love Island, but fans were left shocked last week when Jess Harding and Sammy Root announced they had split. A source revealed how Jess and Sammy, both 22, had struggled to keep their romance going outside of the villa, and that Jess had ultimately decided they were better off as friends. Sammy took to Instagram to confirm their break-up, revealing that he’d been in “total shock” to learn they had officially split up via the media, adding, “I at least wanted a face to face conversation”. Sharing her side of the story, Jess told fans she and Sammy are “just very different and behave different”, adding, “It’s been over a week now since we split, so I’m getting…

Fans went into meltdown as the sensational Beckham documentary dropped on Netflix last week - giving them an insight into the lives of the notoriously private couple. The four-part series produced by the footballer’s own production company, Studio 99 - follows the former England midfielder’s rise to fame, featuring interviews with Victoria, 49, herself. The couple candidly lift the lid on multiple intimate details and headline-hitting reports, including their courtship, David’s fallout with his Man Utd boss Alex Ferguson, and the notorious rumours about his alleged affair with his former PA Rebecca Loos. Speaking about the process of filming, Victoria shared, “I probably didn’t realise half of what I’ve talked about until I sort of started this, what shall we call it… therapy. I feel at peace with a lot.”…

Growing up, Lucy Rose Smith was a huge Britney fan. And during the pandemic she decided to turn her knowledge of the pop princess into a career. Lucy, 34, from Blackpool, now says her favourite singer has changed the course of her life, as she’s gone on to become a successful impersonator, performing all around the world. And not only that, but she’s even ended up marrying a fellow impersonator - Lee Wardman, who is a George Michael tribute act. Lucy says, “It’s a dream come true to perform as my favourite pop star - and to do it with the support of my husband is truly Wham-tastic!” OBSESSED Growing up, Lucy loved to perform to her family as Britney Spears. She says, “Since the age of eight, I was…

BE A ‘WHY NOT?’ PERSON Sarah may live in an enviable Somerset mansion and have a successful TV career, but her success is down to hard graft. She also isn’t afraid to take a risk, whether that’s renovating the crumbling 32-bedroom pile she and her husband, artist Graham Swift, 50, bought in Yorkshire, or taking a leap into the TV industry. “I really believe in being a ‘why not?’ person, not a ‘why?’ person,” she explains. “You’ll only regret the things you don’t do in life, and a new adventure only starts when you take a risk. I’ve had so many moments when I could have just not done something, but then a whole chain reaction of other positive things would never have happened. Of course, you have to be…

EXCLUSIVE: Boy who had 1,000 epileptic fits a month now seizure free - due to medical cannabis The change in the law that meant some doctors could prescribe medical cannabis came about after a campaign by 11-year-old Alfie Dingley’s mum. Alfie has a severe fonn epilepsy and was having 30 fits a day, and medical cannabis was the only thing that helped him. But since the change in law, fewer than five people have had medical cannabis prescribed on the NHS, and I’m not surprised, because doctors are so nervous. OUR HANDS ARE TIED! We were told with great fanfare in 2018 thatwe could prescribe medical cannabis, but you have to be on a specialist register, so be a neurology or pain management specialist. That rules out pretty much all…

The more you date, the more you learn. And no, I don’t just mean the lessons you didn’t need to experience such as ghosting, benching etc. I’m talking about how well you get to know yourself. During my decade without a proper relationship (but with more than my fair share of situationships, when you know, you know), I’ve lost count of how many break-ups I’ve gone through. I’m not sure there’s a term yet for the end of a more casual affair - but whatever label we put on things, when it ends or you’re rejected, it hurts. It’s that simple. But - and this isn’t me putting a gloss on things - I truly believe that the more make-ups, break-ups and everything else you go through, the more you…

“Shrinkflation” is when companies shrink the size of a product but still charge you full price. Here are the latest culprits and cheaper alternatives you can buy: • GALAXY CHOCOLATE BARS Their smooth milk chocolate bar used to weigh llOg, now it’s lOOg yet it still costs £1.50. ASDA’s JUST ESSENTIALS Milk Chocolate Sharing Bar routinely impresses in blind taste tests - and it's only 43p • WALKERS MULTIPACKS have been cut down from 24 bags to 22, but they still cost £4.90. Both Aldi and Lidl’s multipacks of crisps are regularly highly rated in taste tests. Aldi sells 30 bags for £3.99, Lidl’s multipack is £1.99 for 25 bags • KP PEANUTS Bags of KP roasted and salted peanuts now weigh 225g instead of 250g - butthe price remains…

Closer TV TV WEEK: 14-20 OCT 1 COLLEN ROONEY: THE REAL WAGATHA STORY NOT TO BE MISSED WED 18 OCT, DISNEY+ The “Wagatha” trial of Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney took the gossip world by storm in 2022 - and now Disney+ is launching this must-see three-part series promising to lift the lid on the whole drama, where we’ll hear from the woman herself. Coleen - who’s set to earn more money than her football manager husband Wayne after signing a multimillion-pound deal - will recall what happened when she turned online sleuth to solve how stories were being leaked about her to the press. It includes interviews with her family, legal team and key players, as well as looking at how Coleen’s life has played out in public. FACTFILE…

GRUMPY GRAM This is either a face that says “Mmm, delish” or Jamie has in fact just chomped down on a piece of clam shell and dislodged a filling. We’re going for the latter……

After what has already been a turbulent year for Holly Willoughby, the TV presenter was rocked by a shocking new drama last week, which involved a suspected plot to kidnap and murder her. Gavin Plumb - a 36-year-old man from Harlow - was arrested on Wednesday evening “as part of an ongoing investigation” and has been accused of soliciting to commit murder and incitement to commit kidnap. As Closer went to press, the security guard and former Pizza Hut worker was due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates Court. The This Morning presenter, 42, was informed of the news on Thursday morning, shortly before she was due on air, but it was decided she should pull out of the show and was replaced by Alison Hammond, who then cohosted alongside Josie…

Although ADHD characteristically starts in childhood and often continues into adulthood, it can present differently at different stages in a female’s life. While predominantly inattentive type ADHD is more common in females, it is also possible to have predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type ADHD or combined type ADHD. Women with inattentive ADHD often manifest with symptoms like: ● Being repeatedly called out on careless mistakes. ● Inability to multi-task or manage multiple relationships. ● Missing deadlines, procrastinating and rushing to complete tasks at the last minute. ● “Spacing out” at meetings or in conversation. ● Difficulty staying organised or tidy at school, home or work. ● Frequently misplacing or losing things, such as your phone or glasses. ● Frequently missing appointments or forgetting to return calls. ● Trouble making decisions or building…

Someone who knows all too well what it’s like being a Big Brother housemate is former Loose Women star Saira Khan, having starred in the 18th celebrity series in 2016. And while there’s no word on whether Celebrity Big Brother will be returning at any point, Saira now tells Closer her dream housemates. She says, “I’d love to see Holly [Willoughby] and Phil [Schofield] in there. Wouldn’t that be great? It wouldn’t happen in a million years, but the ratings would soar.” HEATED ROW Saira, 53, lived in the CBB house with the likes of model Sam Fox, now-disgraced reality star Stephen Bear and former EastEnders actor Ricky Norwood. On day three, she broke down in the diary room following a heated row with Bear, saying, “I’m so out of…

INTERVIEW Reality star Zara McDermott has thrown herself into this year’s series of the show with partner Graziano di Prima. And while the pair haven’t wooed tire judges or earned leaderboard-topping points just yet, Zara, 26, tells Closer she’s hoping to impress her idol, who she believes is watching the show. ROYAL FANS The Love Island alumni-turneddocumentary maker - who is the first Love Island star to appear on Strictly - has previously worked with Kate Middleton on her Shaping Us mental health campaign and has met her a number of times. And she now says, “I didn’t actually know the royals were big Strictly fans until someone mentioned it to me. I had no idea, but that is incredible. Obviously, it would be amazing if Kate is watching and…

Love dramas Appearing on This Morning last week, Caitlyn Jenner candidly spoke out about her ex-wife of 22 years, Kris. The former athlete said, “Kris and I really just don’t talk anymore. It is kind of sad, we went through a lot.” Recalling meeting Kris, 67, in 1991, Caitlyn, 73, revealed it had been “pretty much” love at first sight. But their relationship seems to have broken down in the years after Caitlyn’s transition in 2015, with the pair sharing contrasting accounts of whether or not Kris knew about Caitlyn’s desire to be a woman. Caitlyn wrote in her memoir, “I tell Kris about my gender issues before I make love to her. This will always be a subject of dispute between [us], as to how much she could intuit…

TV STAR AND PODCAST HOST LUISA ZISSMAN, 36, ON HOW SHE LOOKS AFTER HER BODY AND MIND HORSE RIDING IS MY ESCAPE… I have 11 horses and they all need riding, so I do that every day It’s good because I can’t be on my phone when I’m riding or at the stables. I’m very strict with that. No one can get hold of me for ages, it’s lovely. VITAMINS HAVE IMPROVED MY HEALTH… I take JSHealth vitamins They have the best ingredients and I know lots of research has gone into making them I take a vitamin called Detox and Debloat which is really good. I take that after food, and you just don’t get bloated. I also love Sam Faiers’ Revive Collagen product, which is vegan I LOVE…

AFFORDABLE TREATS! GET HER LOOK MEGHAN MARKLE Neutrals are a lifesaver when it comes to autumn dressing - they’re both versatile and timeless. Meghan shows how to achieve an effortless ensemble, pairing a basic white tee with cropped beige trousers and a coordinating coat. Matching court heels finish the look and can be worn again and again. IN THE NEWS… NEW-SEASON STAPLES Michelle Keegan is back with Very for another brilliant collection. Knowing how unpredictable the weather can be, the actress has our backs for every occasion. Whether you’re looking to invest in a new coat, need to refresh your knitwear or simply want to treat yourself to a cosy new co-ord, there are endless options. Mix and match the 46-piece range by layering up a pinstripe blazer with a basic…

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! SPEND OR SAVE SPOTLIGHT ON: TESCO’S PREMIUM KITCHENWARE FROM £2.75 Update your kitchen and liven up mealtimes with stylish additions from the GoCook range. It includes heat-controlled saucepans (£19-£240), a luxe-looking marble and acacia wood serving board (£17) as well quality utensils from £2.75.…

What was it about The Burning Girls? I’m quite religious, though I’ve never played a vicar before and there was something really interesting about that. She’s very modern not unlike the Vicar Of Dibley, or Kate Bottley from Gogglebox. She’s just very real and normal. She’s not one of the old fuddy duddy blokes that have been there forever, she’s new blood. And does she find herself welcomed by the villagers? Everyone’s super-happy that she’s here! Apart from [village bigwig] Simon Harper [played by Rupert Graves], and that’s just because she’s a woman and he’s just weird anyway. Let’s talk Jack’s look… We worked on keeping the costume very real. I’ve got this old black jacket and jeans, and Jack just seems quite urban, which I like. She’s a cool…

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