Table of contents for Issue 1015 in Closer

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It’s been just three months since Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz tied the knot in the “showbiz wedding of the year” as the pair said “I do” in front of a star-studded crowd at the Peltz’s multimillion-dollar Palm Beach estate. And while Victoria and David Beckham appeared to put on a harmonious display with US billionaires Nelson and Claudia Peltz as they celebrated their children’s union during the lavish three-day affair, insiders say cracks have already started to emerge between the Beckhams and 27-year-old Nicola’s mega-rich parents. And after Nelson, 80, Claudia, 67, and Nicola’s brother, Will, 36, were snapped joining the newlyweds on their Italian honeymoon last week – soaking up the Portofino sunshine on James Packer’s £130 million yacht – pals say it’s further ruffled Posh’s feathers. A…

After mum-of-one Sarah Ibrahim, 40, tucked her one-year-old son into bed at night, she’d creep out of his bedroom, ready to unwind after another busy day. But instead of reaching for a glass of wine, Sarah would rack up a line of cocaine. Use of the Class A drug has been on the rise over the last decade and, during the pandemic, referrals for addiction treatment rose by 300 per cent. Between 2019-2020, 873,000 people aged 16 to 59 reported using cocaine, with experts putting the increased use down, in part, to the stress of the pandemic. And with parents often bearing the brunt of childcare while working from home during the pandemic, turning to drugs to relax became more common. Sarah says, “I started dabbling in drugs as a…

TV presenter and radio host Lizzie Cundy, who was married to former Chelsea footballer Jason Cundy for 18 years, says, “I really feel for both Paddy and Christine as I have been in the same situation in many ways. I was modelling when I met Jason but we went on to have children and I became a stay-at-home mum. Everything was about him for many years. “His career as a footballer dictated where we lived, what we did, and even what we ate. I loved it and I loved being his wife but there comes a time when it starts to change, and you start to build your own career. I can see that balance shifting with Christine and Paddy as she’s becoming more famous in her own right. “It…

She’s kept it a secret for months, but reps for Khloé Kardashian have sensationally revealed that the KUWTK star is set to welcome her second child with ex-boyfriend Tristan Thompson. The on/off couple – who sources say are currently off – already share four-year-old daughter, True. A member of Khloé’s team revealed, “We can confirm True will have a sibling who was conceived in November. Khloé’s incredibly grateful to the extraordinary surrogate for such a beautiful blessing.” The news comes just seven months after NBA player Tristan, 31, admitted he’d fathered a son, named Theo, with fitness model Maralee Nichols, after the pair had an affair while he was dating Khloé in March last year. In the same month, Khloé, 38, revealed on KUWTK that she and Tristan had created…

• Once someone has sexually explicit images or videos of you, it’s hard to control how they use them. Think carefully before you share any sexual images, even with a partner. • If you become a victim of image-based sexual abuse, report the content to the site they’re being shared on. • Social media can remove pictures quickly, but that could leave you without proof of a crime, so make sure you take screenshots. • Go to the police if you feel able and create a timeline of evidence. • Tell someone you trust for support. • Contact the Revenge Porn Helpline on 03456 000 459, or Revengepornhelpline.org.uk. Victims are treated sensitively and without judgement.…

EVERY WEEK WE BRING YOU A BRILLIANT FORMER ISLANDER This series has been such a roller-coaster of emotions! There are some real couples and the cast are really funny – I’ve really grown attached to them. We’ve definitely seen that some men are trash and I had a little bit of déjà vu with the boys’ behaviour and their head turning. The same thing happened to me on my series, when my then-partner Jordan made a move on India. But I learned lessons from it and hopefully both the boys and girls will learn from it too. Saying that, these boys have slightly redeemed themselves – although I didn’t agree with Jacques O’Neill’s behaviour in Casa Amor [where he cheated on Paige], I was genuinely in tears when he was…

Jo ’s bandmate Rachel Stevens announced last week that she and husband Alex Bourne had made the “difficult decision” to separate – just weeks before their 13th wedding anniversary. “While we are no longer partners in marriage, we will remain partners in parenthood to our beautiful girls and continue with love and respect for each other, ” Rachel, 44, wrote on her Instagram Story, “I feel so incredibly grateful for the life we built together and will now continue to be focused on moving forward united as a family.” A few days later, the mum of two reached out to thank her fans for their “love and support”. Rachel and Alex were childhood sweethearts who reconnected in their late twenties. “At that point I’d sworn off men, but it was…

WEDDING BELLS “It would be great to get married in two or three years when Dane and I turn 40, that whole year will feel celebratory. I want Daisy to be that bit older so she can walk around and be a flower girl with her sisters.” LOOKING AFTER THREE GIRLS “Some days I feel like I have triplets, each one of my daughters has their own needs and I barely sit down. Dane heads out at 7am for work and I do dinner, bed and bath time. If I’m not wiping bums, I’m taking the bins out or paying the bills. I try to stick to routines and set bedtimes so that everything can run smoothly.” KEEPING UP ROMANCE “It’s so hard to keep up romance and Dane often…

INSIDE ELLIE’S FRIDGE • Eggs • Light mayonnaise • Coca cola • Milk chocolate • Peppers • Chicken pieces • Tomatoes • Sausages • Broccoli • Potatoes • Spaghetti • Mincemeat • Bacon • Prosciutto • Grapes • Strawberries • Capri Sun drinks • Still water • Skimmed milk • Semi-skimmed milk • Orange juice • White wine • Rosé wine VERDICT NURITIONIST JULIETTE KELLOW SAYS: “Ellie could benefit from having more fruit and veg. Chicken is nutritious, but bacon and sausages are packed with salt. And calorie-free options to soft drinks would be better. Adding wholegrains like brown rice provides fibre – good for digestive health. Unsalted almonds or low-fat yoghurt snacks will add vitamins and minerals to her diet.” FRIDGE HEALTH RATING 6/10 GET RECIPES, DIET AND FITNESS…

YOUR GUIDE TO EMOTIONAL ISSUES AND FAMILY LIFE WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIST EMMA KENNY It can be hard when you cannot stand your partner’s friends. Studies have shown that over a quarter of women hate being in the same room as their partner’s buddies. The key to managing it is to remember that while they may always be a part of his life, they don’t need to be a big part of yours. If you cannot find common ground, and are unwilling to try to build some kind of relationship, you will need to explain why. Don’t attack his friends when you give your reasons. If it’s a personality clash, take responsibility for the part you play, and be clear that you are happy he has strong bonds, but that you…

TV AND RADIO STAR ANGELA GRIFFIN, 45, ON HOW SHE LOOKS AFTER HER BODY AND MIND I’M OBSESSED WITH TENNIS… After a 12-hour work day I find the energy for a session. Life is hectic, but tennis makes me concentrate on hitting the ball and forget about everything else. It’s great for fitness, with the running and squatting, plus it’s great mentally for connection and teamwork. WHEN I’M ANXIOUS, I CHANGE MY SCENT… I can get ‘the thinks’ at 5am and I need to take my mind elsewhere. I tell my kids that changing your smell is important. Use a different shower gel or rub in sun cream as it reminds you of holidays and makes you feel good. I LISTEN TO SOUNDSCAPES IN BED… I fall asleep to the…

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We’re not saying Lily Collins is adorable, but… even walls smile when she walks past. SWOON! Looks like Wayne’s learned some magic tricks to impress Frankie after conjuring up a round of drinks. Now watch him make them disappear – burp! To be fair, Amber, we don’t really know how to deal with this “hotter than hell” setting – and the supermarkets have run out of ice! SEND HELP! We’re with you, Shaughna. It might as well be rainy and cold January out there because we are literally NOT ABLE TO LEAVE THE HOUSE! Exclusive pap pictures of Ashley seem to back up rumours that The Pussycat Dolls have rebranded – from now on, they’ll be known as The Pussycat Smurfs. When you’re an EastEnders legend like Adam, London bus…

Wayne and Coleen Rooney were happily planning a summer together and even talking about trying for a fifth child. But those plans now look to be in tatters, after his seemingly shock decision to take on a new football coaching role in America. The former England and Manchester United player arrived in Washington last week, as it was confirmed he was taking a new role managing his old team, DC United. And as Wayne, 36, starts his next US adventure, pals fear it will put fresh strain on the pair’s 14year marriage. A source says, “Coleen wants to be with Wayne but she’s adamant she won’t be moving back to America, after she was so unhappy living there before. So Wayne will be on his own and Coleen will only…

Her dangerous dieting hit the headlines when she revealed she’d lost over a stone in three weeks in the lead-up to the Met Gala in May, but last month Kim Kardashian admitted she had dropped a further five pounds after ditching most sugars and all junk food. “Afterwards, I continued to eat really healthily. I’m now down 21 pounds,” the KUWTK star said. “I have more energy and I’ve cut out sugar and a lot of junk food… and fried foods. I just changed my lifestyle.” HOLIDAY And last week, Kim, 41, was photographed looking thinner than ever as she posed in a bikini from her new SKIMS range, alongside her sister Khloé, 38, as the family enjoyed a holiday in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The mum-of-four – who…

Former TOWIE star Lauren Goodger faced every new parent’s worst nightmare when she tragically lost her newborn baby daughter, Lorena. Lauren, 35, announced the devastating news to fans on Instagram, sharing a heartbreaking picture of herself holding her daughter’s tiny hand. She wrote, “Words can’t describe as a mother losing your baby that I carried for all these months perfectly and gave birth to for my angel to be taken from me. “I will never ever get over this but I will learn how to live everyday with Lorena in my heart. She will be with me always, and I will be with her again one day.” Lauren added, “There was no pregnancy or labour complications, and she was fine and healthy, but I am not going into detail right…

She’s had a rollercoaster decade, dealing with divorce, grief, bankruptcy and friendship fallouts. And now Kerry Katona is set to share everything in her upcoming autobiography. The book, titled Whole Again: My Story, will be Kerry’s third, addressing the ups and downs she’s faced in recent years, including finding love with fiancé Ryan Mahoney after her divorce from George Kay – who later died in a tragic drugs overdose – as well as bouncing back from bankruptcy and becoming an OnlyFans millionaire, all while enduring a bitter feud with her former bandmates. And an insider says that writing the tell-all book has been a “healing” experience for Kerry. A source says, “She’s been working on it for over a year – that’s a long time, but there’s been a lot…

After announcing her own engagement to fiancé Lorri Haines earlier this month, Ferne McCann’s ex-boyfriend Arthur Collins has also popped the question to his model and food entrepreneur girlfriend, Annie Bull, as the couple prepare to wed behind bars. Arthur, who is the biological father of Ferne’s four-year-old daughter Sunday, is said to have proposed during a prison visit, with a source revealing, “The proposal was only a matter of time. They will be getting married in prison.” They add, “Annie and Arthur have mutual friends in Essex. She agreed to go and visit him six months ago, and they got on like a house on fire. She says she has found her soulmate. She is madly in love with him.” Annie, who is also said to have a teenage…

Keeping her news under wraps for months while staying on her dad’s yacht, it was revealed that Chloe Green was expecting her second child just last month, when she was pictured heavily pregnant in St Tropez. And last week, the Topshop heiress, who is the daughter of business mogul Sir Philip Green, showed off her bump once again as she and her boyfriend, yacht broker Manuele Thiella, were spotted in Portofino, Italy. Chloe has a son, four-year-old Jeremy, from her previous relationship with ex Jeremy Meeks – dubbed the “hot felon” for his infamous police mugshot. Chloe and Manuele, who also has a child from a previous relationship, have been dating since 2019 following her split from Jeremy. A source says, “Chloe is very happy with him. He’s very much…

A new Netflix documentary shines a light on so-called “King of Revenge Porn”, Hunter Moore. The Most Hated Man On The Internet explains how Moore founded the explicit photo site IsAnyoneUp.com in 2010, on which he often posted graphic content without consent, alongside identifiable details of his victims. Moore was untouchable until October 2011, when he posted images of a 24-year-old Kayla Laws, and her determined mother Charlotte went on a mission to bring Hunter to justice. Streaming from 27 July, the documentary highlights the damaging, life-altering effects of image-based sexual abuse, which tragically is still on the rise. The Revenge Porn Helpline’s 2021 report found that cases increased by over 40 per cent between 2020 and 2021, with 75 per cent of cases reported by female victims. Closer speaks…

She’s been dubbed “The Queen of Curves” – making millions and building a hugely successful career on her incredible figure. And last week, body-confident brideto-be Kelly Brook, 42, proved she’s continuing to fly the flag for a balanced approach as she refreshingly revealed she won’t be pressured into slimming ahead of her big day – vowing, “I’m not going to diet.” Opening up about her upcoming nuptials to Jeremy Parisi, 37, the size 12 star insisted, “That’s my healthy, happy size. Some of the skinniest times in my life have been my most miserable. “When I lost my dad in 2007 [Kelly’s father, Kenneth, passed away from lung cancer while she was starring in Strictly], I was 8st 5lbs. I would not want to be in that place again. “I’m…

I learned so much about myself during my time on Love Island. I lost my head a bit in there and there were some rows. But I’m much better at controlling my emotions now. I also feel much more confident – I care less about what other people think and being in the public eye makes you grow a thick skin. Saying that, I do think I’m also much more cautious in relationships now and like to keep things private. I have a boyfriend now, but it’s fairly new and we’ve only been together for five weeks. I want to make sure it’s serious before we go Instagram official! I’m also still best friends with Amber [Gill] from my series, and close with Yewande [Biala] and Amy [Hart]. That’s something…

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DR CHRISTIAN GIVES HIS TAKE ON THE HOT HEALTH TOPICS OF THE WEEK I never expected to be writing a column about polio, I didn’t think I would ever have to, but traces of the virus have been detected in the London sewage system. I can’t personally remember kids getting polio, but my parents can. I obviously learned about it studying medicine but I do remember, as a child, the collection boxes for victims of the disease, which were little models of children with callipers – devices that enabled them to walk – on their legs, with a slot where you could put your coins. They were quite shocking and sad and whenever you went to the supermarket, there was one there and it was a horrible reminder of what…

Knowing that women in a number of US states will be forced to go through with unwanted pregnancies, no matter how dire their situation, is incomprehensible. As this decision has been all over the news, you will likely be facing challenging questions. Even young children will be hearing the word “abortion”, and as they are inquisitive, if you don’t talk to them, the likelihood is that someone less well-informed, such as one of their friends, will. REMOVE THE EMOTION It is an emotive topic, particularly if you have had an abortion, as talking about this can be triggering. If you have strong religious beliefs, you may also struggle to remain balanced discussing it. Sticking to facts is more helpful than getting lost emotionally, or politically, in the subject. Explain that…

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Coleen’s pal and fellow WAG Danielle Lloyd – who was married to footballer Jamie O’Hara before splitting in 2014 – says, “Wayne’s clearly got this great opportunity to head out to America, and that’s good for him. But it will be hard on Coleen. It is a bit of a mad situation, but I can see why she will be staying in the UK. She didn’t enjoy America and found it hard. It’s also difficult to constantly uproot your life – she’s got four boys and she can’t just keep moving them around. So I don’t blame her for wanting to stay. “She’s an amazing mum, but nevertheless it will be hard for her doing everything on her own and not having the support of a partner there. It can…

They celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary last year and despite being very much in love, Prince William and Kate Middleton have always acted with royal decorum and are rarely spotted indulging in any PDAs. But while they have previously followed in the Queen’s footsteps and kept their romance notoriously private, fans were delighted earlier this month when the couple were photographed with their arms around each other and kissing at a polo event. Their affectionate embrace to celebrate William’s team winning the tournament is just the latest in a recent string of public displays of affection by William and Kate, both 40. It also follows on from the soaring popularity of the Duchess and the Cambridge children – Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, seven, and four-year-old Prince Louis – after…

There have been weeks of speculation surrounding her 11-year marriage to husband Paddy McGuinness, and Christine McGuinness, 34, spoke out last week, admitting, “We are having a very, very difficult time.” The mum-of-three – who shares twins Penelope and Leo, nine, and six-year-old Felicity with the Take Me Out host – added, “I’m feeling really quite raw and all over the place. What I might have put up with in the past, I probably wouldn’t put up with now.” And amid rumours of a shock split as Closer went to press, the couple were set to go on a make-or-break family holiday. Christine revealed on Lorraine that the couple would be jetting off after Paddy returned from filming in Thailand. BEGGING Now sources say Christine hopes it will be a…

She’s endured terrible lows since her divorce from ex Jamie, but Louise Redknapp looked relaxed and happy in holiday snaps as she soaked up the sun in Greece last week with friends and her two sons, Charley, 17, and Beau, 12. Showing off her sun-kissed glow in a reel posted to Instagram, ex Eternal singer and Strictly star Louise, 47, wrote, “Had the best time with my boys and our friends on our Summer Holiday… until next time Mykonos.” The mum-of-two’s getaway came just days after she briefly reunited with ex-husband of 20 years, footballer Jamie, as the former couple celebrated their eldest son leaving secondary school before he continue his studies in the US. Their reunion came four years after their shock divorce, which Louise has since blamed on…

They won the hearts of the public and were voted the winners of last year’s Love Island, but last week, Millie Court, 25, and Liam Reardon, 22, announced they had split. Sharing the news with fans on Instagram, Millie, who had been living with Liam in Essex, wrote, “I wanted to share with you that we have separated. “It’s been a tough decision and I am gutted but it’s what is best for us right now. Thank you to every single one of you for supporting our relationship. “We’re both ready for new chapters and I’m excited for what’s next.”…

Formula 1 heiress Petra Ecclestone was spotted arriving in London from her home in California last week as she prepared to marry her fiancé, Sam Palmer, at the weekend. Reports suggested that the socialite, who has a personal net worth of over £350million, had been planning a lavish affair for her guests – which will include her sister, Tamara. But it emerged last week that Petra, 33, and recruitment boss Sam had withheld the exact location of their nuptials from their guests until the very last minute. She feared that her ex-husband, James Stunt, would try to sabotage the wedding following their bitter 2017 divorce. A source says, “Petra says she wouldn’t put it past James to try to take the shine off her big day. She has hired a…

After openly sharing their IVF journey over three years, Olympian Nicola Adams, and her partner, blogger Ella Baig, welcomed a baby boy last weekend. Sharing their happy news on Twitter, Nicola wrote, “We are so excited to announce to the world that baby Adams has arrived. “The first moment we laid eyes on you we felt an instant love and the strongest bond. We went to the moon and back to get you and we can’t wait to spend the rest of our lives watching you grow.” The baby’s name has not yet been revealed but the couple shared a picture from hospital, and another of their son’s feet. Nicola, who revealed they had conceived using her egg and found a sperm donor who looks like Ella, has previously shared…

Ellesha Garner, 27, from Nottingham, says, “I know firsthand how devastating image-based sexual abuse is. “In August 2018, I was on holiday with my parents when I received a message from a girl who’d recently split up with my ex. She told me that there were videos of me on adult website Pornhub, that he’d posted. “My first thought was that it was a mistake – the videos couldn’t be me, because I’d never filmed myself before, and my ex and I had broken up eight months ago. “But as soon as I clicked on the link, I recognised myself and my stomach dropped. In the clip, I wasn’t facing the screen, so I hadn’t realised that my ex had recorded us having sex on his phone without my knowledge.…

It’s been over two decades since Jo O’Meara burst onto the pop scene as the lead singer of chart-toppers S Club 7. Together the band found global stardom, selling over 10 million albums and scoring two Brit Awards before their eventual split. Now, after more than 10 years out of the spotlight, Jo has relaunched her solo career. But while she’s thrilled to be back making music, there’s one thing she won’t be looking for – a man. Jo has been single since having son Lenny, 14, with ex Bill Slate, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. “I’ve been on my own for 14 years, ” she tells Closer. “Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had little kisses and smooches here and there, but nothing serious. CONTROVERSY “I haven’t…

• A contestant from Channel 4’s GBBO in 2020, Lottie says, “This tastes like cheesecake in a Swiss roll.” LUNCH ON THE GO MASON JAR PASTA SALAD SERVES 4 • 300g dried pasta eg fusilli, farfalle, penne • 2tbsp olive oil • 2tsp Dijon mustard • 2tsp honey • 1tbsp apple cider vinegar • Juice of 1/2 lemon • 4tbsp black olives, pitted • 16 cherry tomatoes, halved • 1/2 large red onion, very finely sliced • 300g cooked and peeled king prawns • 4 handfuls fresh rocket STEP 1 Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Drain the pasta and set aside. STEP 2 Whisk together the oil, mustard, honey, vinegar, lemon juice and a sprinkling of sea salt and black pepper until combined. Pour a small amount…

As someone who suffers dating fatigue on a three-month rolling average (download the app, date people on the app, delete the app, and so on), I’m enjoying a sabbatical this summer. Two years ago we were all in lockdown with restrictions imposed, and last year there were still rules in place, making meets-ups tricky, and spontaneity wasn’t available to us. This is our first summer of freedom in three years and we’re all making up for it – or so it would seem. According to research from dating app Badoo, close to half of us are having the busiest sunny season we’ve ever had. But something’s got to give and 81 per cent of us can’t (or perhaps it’s more don’t want to) find the time to date. There’s nothing…

Gone are the days when you could use your phone in Europe without extra charges. Post Brexit, EE, Sky Mobile, Three, Vodafone, giffgaff and Tesco Mobile have all announced charges – only O2 is avoiding bringing them back. So here’s how to ensure you don’t come home to a massive phone bill… CHECK FIRST Before jetting off, check the roaming charges for your destination and see what your provider’s usage policy is on minutes and data. Three, for example, allows up to 12GB before charging. DELAY AN UPGRADE Due an upgrade and set to head off on your summer holidays? It may be worth waiting until you’re back, as you may be protected from new roaming charges which weren’t part of the contract you signed up to. SWAP TO O2…

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NEW SERIES 1 THE GREAT A RIGHT OLD HISTORICAL ROMP WED 27 JULY, 10PM, C4 The wait is over! The hilaire (Emmy-nominated) historical drama series, starring Ellie Fanning and Nicholas Hoult, returns for season two – based on an “occasionally true story”. Pregnant Catherine (Fanning) is in a bind, after managing to wrestle power from her idiotic husband at the end of season one – but failing to kill him, d’oh! Peter (Hoult) decides therefore that he must win his wife’s affection, by any means necessary... Season two is just as action-packed as the first, with Gillian Anderson joining the cast as Catherine’s mother, Joanna. And bosses have decided there’s enough material to take them through until Catherine is an old woman, hooray! 2 JOE LYCETT: SUMMER EXHIBITIONIST CREATIVE BRITISH…

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You have one more year of the heavy-duty atmosphere you’ve been living with. The good news is that you should find it’s getting easier to knuckle down to your responsibilities. The year ahead should be more fun and you will come out of it stronger. THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN CANCER 21 JUN – 22 JUL Every year around this time, you get a chance to think about what matters most to you. So quick now, off the top of your head, what do you value most highly in your life? Are you living your life in accordance with that? If not, now is the time to pivot. Visit yasminboland.com for your daily horoscopes LEO 23 JUL – 22 AUG The Sun moves back…