Table of contents for Issue 1044 in Closer

Prince Harry had been keeping the details of his explosive memoir, Spare, from the Royal Family and fans for months before it finally hit bookshelves in January, and made headlines worldwide for the scandalous – and sexy secrets it revealed. But while the Duke of Sussex had full control over everything he exposed in his book, he couldn't have predicted that one bombshell would come back to bite him just weeks later. DEMEANING While his tell-alls included his alleged fight with Prince William, Kate Middleton's unimpressed reaction to his wife Meghan Markle, and the episode where he soothed his frost-bitten penis, it was his revelations over the night he lost his virginity to an older woman that came to light again last week. Truck driver Sasha Walpole, 40, revealed she…

She's fast-become TV's golden girl of the moment and, this year, Alison Hammond will be taking centre stage once more as she heads back to her celebrity roots to host the behind-thescenes studio segment of the prestigious BAFTA Awards. With the head of BAFTA calling her interviewing style “brilliantly entertaining” and “candid”, it's clear the This Morning presenter has gone from strength-to-strength over the last year. And after her temporary move to the BBC – despite sources previously revealing how big bosses at ITV were keen to tie her into a “golden handcuffs” deal – Alison, 48, says her team at This Morning were thrilled for her when she received the big news. She says, “They've all been so supportive – everyone at This Morning has been really excited about…

It's been nearly three years since their painful divorce was finalised in 2020, but last week it was revealed that Lisa Armstrong and her ex-husband, Ant McPartlin, are going head-to-head again in yet another bitter court battle – this time over the custody of their beloved dog, Hurley. The former couple, who had been together for 23 years, and married for 12 before their 2018 split, adopted the gorgeous chocolate Labrador in 2013. Lisa refers to Hurley as “my baby boy” while Ant described their bond as “a loyalty, love and a companionship that you can't describe”. CUSTODY As part of her huge £31 million divorce settlement, Lisa, 46, who has been dating her partner James Green since 2020, had previously agreed with Ant, 47, that they would share custody…

She's often been dubbed “unluckyin-love”, and last week her hopes of a happy ever after seemed to lay in tatters with news that pop princess Kylie Minogue had ended her fiveyear romance with British boyfriend, Paul Solomons. Kylie moved back to Australia in 2021, after living in the UK for 30 years, reportedly to be closer to her family. Despite being 10,500 miles apart, it seemed the pair were making the longdistance relationship work. But last week it emerged Kylie and London-based creative director Paul had called it quits, with Kylie said to be focusing on her future as she prepares for her new world tour. And insiders tell Closer how the Spinning Around singer has been leaning on her younger sister Dannii, 51, for support amid her latest heartbreak.…

She shocked fans when she announced her split from husband Alex Bourne last July. And Rachel Stevens gave a fresh update to her Instagram followers last week, revealing that she has moved out of the family home. The former S Club 7 singer shared an optimistic post, where she admitted she had “such a mix of emotions” over the move. Adding that she is “incredibly grateful” for the love and support she's received, Rachel, 44, wrote she was, “trusting the process and the magic of new beginnings”. Rachel and property expert Alex had been married for almost 13 years and share two daughters, Amelie, 12, and Minnie, eight.…

Placing a flower on the ground, Christy Gendron's eyes fill with tears knowing this is the closest she can get to her daughter, Ashley – a sensible, kind girl who was dearly loved by her family. When she was just 12, Ashley began speaking on Facebook to a 15-year-old boy named Jack Sepple. And despite Ashley living in Canada, and Jack the UK, the pair became a couple. But seven years later, Ashley's first visit to see Jack ended in tragedy, when he murdered her at his home in Chelmsford, Essex. Christy says, “It shatters my heart looking at photos of Ashley smiling in London. She had no idea she was just two weeks from death.” Ashley first encountered Jack on Facebook in 2016 and they became close. Christy, 44,…

Tik Tok isn't usually the place I'd turn toforadvice on my love life – then again, with my well meaning single mates, it's often a case of the blind leading the blind! So perhaps I need to be open to dating solutions being found on social media! I can't keep up with the latest trends online and I have no idea what dance everyone is doing (isn't this Tik Tok for people under 25?), but when I heard about a new trend that was having a positive impact, I was all ears. The “lucky girl syndrome” recently took off on the platform and is essentially the young person's form of manifestation – the idea that when people see themselves as lucky, in turn (they claim) good and positive things happen…

• HUNGRY HORSE Kids can have a free breakfast at selected Hungry Horse pubs until 27 February. Find your nearest branch that serves brekkie at hungryhorse.co.uk, sign up to the email club and receive your voucher code, which will entitle you to up to two free kids’ breakfasts when you buy an adult one. • THE REAL GREEK Spend £10 or more on an adult meal and get a free meal from the kids’ menu at The Real Greek from Monday 13 February to Sunday 26 February. It's available to all children under 12. Visit therealgreek.com. • BELLA ITALIA Head to Bella Italia for an earlybird dinner, between 4pm and 6pm, Monday to Thursday, and if you order an adult main, they'll get a three-course dinner and a drink for…

1 SHE DOESN'T GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT… her MIJ Face Masks, as she loves her skin to be prepped and hydrated. Flawless make-up starts with great skincare! 2 ONE OF HER FAVOURITE PRODUCTS IS… MAC's Mineralize Skin Finish Bronzing Powder. We've been using it for years – if it's not broke, don't fix it! 3 MY GO-TO MAKE-UP FOR MAYA IS… sunkissed, bronzed and glowy skin with a matte, warm-neutral eyeshadow look and lengthy lashes. 4 WHEN IT COMES TO LIPS, MY FAVOURITE COMBO IS… a nude lip with either a brown or pink tone. Fenty's Gloss Bomb Luminizers are the perfect finishing touch. 5 TO SUN-PROOF MAKE-UP… I try not to apply too many layers of make-up products, as the more product you have on, the quicker this can start to look cakey. 6 TO REFRESH…

IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You need to be practical about life and chase your goals step-bystep. But, at the same time, the Love Goddess is smiling on you in the year ahead. You could fall in love all over again – with the same person you're already with, or someone new. AQUARIUS 20 JAN – 18 FEB If you want a romantic Valentine's week, you need to get out of your own way. Romance your partner or, if you're single, go online to see if there is someone who floats your boat. But don't be too practical and pragmatic! Romance is a state of mind. Visit yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope…

NEWS Looking gorgeous in an off-theshoulder red gown and Hollywood waves, Adele wowed fans at the Grammy Awards last week, joined by her suave boyfriend Rich Paul. Adele, 34, has been dating sports agent Rich, 41, since the pair struck up a romance in 2021. And while the Someone Like You singer has always been notoriously private about her love life, she's been very vocal about her “obsession” with Rich since making their relationship official that September. But while things are going from strength-to-strength for the showbiz power couple, insiders say there is a growing sense of desperation for Adele, who is keen to add to her family by having a baby with Rich, but worried about taking a career break for it to happen. BROODY Adele – mum to…

For many, living under the same roof as your exhusband and new partner would be unimaginable. But for mum-of-two Linda Fruits, her unusual set-up couldn't work better. While Linda and her ex, Christopher, have been coparenting their sons, Elliot, five, and Owen, three, since their split in August 2021, they now have an extra pair of hands in the form of Linda's girlfriend, Maddy. What's more, Maddy is currently carrying her and Lindas first child together – who was conceived with Christopher's sperm. The family will be raising the baby together as one unit, with Christopher taking an active role as the baby's father. Linda, 33, says, “Christopher is my best friend. We just weren't meant to be together. Co-parenting is perfect for us, and the fact I can share…

Love dramas They're one of Hollywood's “It” couples but, last week, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck raised eyebrows after they were caught having a tense exchange at the Grammy Awards. J-Lo, 53, could be seen sternly talking to a boredlooking Ben, 50, in the background of a clip, without realising she was on camera, before plastering on a smile when she realised she was being filmed. Fans went into meltdown over the couple's interaction – while some speculated it could signal the couple's marriage was in trouble, others made jokes, with one posting, “Ben Affleck is everyone who has been dragged to a spouse's work event. Bored out of their skull!” However, days later, a seat filler who'd attended the awards and sat next to the couple said on social-media…

When Tami Phillips accepted a new friend on Facebook in January 2018, she could never have known it would lead to her planning a wedding just six days later! But after dropping handsome Emeka Ogochukwu a message, she was quickly smitten and immediately accepted when, incredibly, he proposed after they'd known each other for less than a week. And despite some family members being sceptical about their relationship, believing he may be a scammer, Tami was determined to prove them wrong. Tami, now 54, says, “As soon as I saw his profile picture pop up, my heart fluttered, and I couldn't stop smiling. I thought he looked like such a nice, welldressed guy and I loved meeting new people, so I dropped him a message. He told me I'd come…

SHANIA ‘I love being in the UK – I feel at home!’ She's a world-famous megastar, joining Starstruck this year as Sheridan Smith's replacement. And the Canadian singer feels right at home in the UK, referring to it as a “sister culture”. She gushes, “I love being in the UK. It doesn't feel foreign at all – I drink tea in Canada! There's a much more relaxed sense of humour. We swear more in Canada, so I curb that a little bit when I'm over here! I always feel very at home when I'm here.” The 57-year-old country singer has sold over 100 million records, making her the best-selling female artist in the genre's history. She released her sixth studio album, Queen Of Me, last week, which will be supported…

EMMERDALE ACTRESS NATALIE ANN JAMIESON ON HOW SHE LOOKS AFTER HER BODY AND MIND EXERCISE AND NATURE KEEP ME MENTALLY WELL… Since lockdown I've really been into running. I eased into it with the couch to 5k plan. I also love going for walks in nature and I'm very lucky that I live near some beautiful places such as the Yorkshire Dales. I LIMIT MY SUGAR INTAKE TO AVOID CRASHING… While occasionally a square of chocolate with a coffee is needed, I try to avoid sugar in order to keep my energy levels even throughout the day. Hydration is so important too! LISTENING TO SLEEP SOUNDS HELPS ME SNOOZE… Over the past few years I've developed tinnitus, and the ringing in my ears drives me insane, so I've started to…

AFFORDABLE TREATS! GET HER LOOK AMANDA HOLDEN Elegant and stylish, Amanda has been treating the pavements of London as a catwalk recently, showcasing her enviable wardrobe. Her daily workwear looks have certainly grabbed our attention, like this outfit – a lesson in how to achieve an effortless tonal look.  IN THE NEWS… MICHELLE KEEGAN X VERY: THE WINTER COLLECTION Michelle Keegan has great style, so whenever she launches a new clothing range with Very, we know it's going to be a winner. The actress’ latest drop, a 26-piece collection of winter essentials, proves just that, with everything from gorgeous going-out styles to sporty sets for quieter days and nights. Think silky shirts and staple blazers, plus slogan sweats, knit midi dresses and cosy co-ords. What's more, prices start from just…

INTERIORS SPEND OR SAVE TOP TIPS ● Tassels aren't always practical in homes where you have young children and pets, so go for items that hang, or that can be folded and stored away, such as throws and blankets. ● Fringing can have a tendency to look heavy, so incorporate it in small doses with fringe-trimmed mirrors or lampshades. ● Don't just stick to rustic and pastel tones, go for jewelled colours to add a pop of brightness where needed.…

Charlotte Jordan, 27, has played barmaid Daisy – the stepdaughter of Jenny Connor – since 2020… “Daisy is out of her depth, she doesn't know how to deal with Justin, and she is extremely scared,” Charlotte tells Closer. “She realises he has no intention of going away and this is going to be a long-term problem for her.” As for what happens this week, Charlotte adds, “Her nerves are shredded and when she spots Justin standing there with a bunch of flowers, she sees red. She takes matters into her own hands and tells this guy to ‘sod off’ for good, but then it escalates…” FOLLOW OUR LIVE TWEETS OVER AT @CloserOnline…

14-20 FEBRUARY PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MAR There are some lovely energies around this week, which will be great for all the lovers out there. It could even be argued that you have the most romantic stars of all. However, to make the most of them, you need to believe you're worthy of love. So, do you? Visit yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope ARIES 21 MAR – 19 APR This is a week to commit to a friendship (if it's good) or to just let it all go (if it's gone toxic). Talk things through with someone you care about or have a word with yourself if you're involved with someone who is breaking your heart. Decide who's “worth it”. Visit yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope TAURUS 20 APR…

They went official with their romance in November and it seems that James “Arg” Argent and Italian girlfriend Stella Turian are going from strength to strength – so much so that he's going to her prom this summer. The couple, who have been dating since they met last summer at a wedding in Mykonos, have been pictured looking very loved-up in recent months, despite some fans raising their eyebrows at the 17-year age gap. DESPERATE Now insiders say Arg, 35, is looking forward to joining 18-year-old Stella at her college prom. The source says, “It's a sign of how important James is to Stella that she wants him there in Italy at her prom. She's desperate to introduce him to all of her friends, and he's looking forward to meeting…

She starred in Dancing On Ice five years ago, and GBBO winner Candice Brown says she's hoping that her former skate partner Matt Evers will win the competition with his partner, former EastEnders star Patsy Palmer. GUILTY Candice says, “I'm rooting for Matt and Patsy – Matt is still my best pal. I also think Patsy really epitomises what DOI is about. She has no prior skillset, she's learning something new, we're watching her develop. “The best advice I can give to this year's celebrities is to enjoy it – be yourself, don't worry about anybody else, and just really go for it because it is such an incredible experience.” Former PE teacher Candice rose to fame back in 2016 when she won the seventh series of hit baking show…

Megan Barton-Hanson and Demi Sims have seemingly rekindled their relationship after the reality TV stars were spotted kissing while they enjoyed a date in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, nearly three and a half years after their toxic split. After meeting and instantly hitting it off while both taking part in series seven of Celebs Go Dating in 2019, Megan, 28, and Demi, 26, became an item. But after a few months, the romance turned sour, with the pair blocking and criticising each other on social media. Megan quickly went on to date footballer Chelcee Grimes. She then went on to date TOWIE star James Locke in 2021, while Demi – who has been spending time in LA recently filming her family reality show House Of Sims – had a relationship with Too…

NEWS She's never been afraid to share her true feelings on social media – and last week, Britney Spears reignited her feud with Alyssa Milano after calling out the actress for “bullying” her. Back in December, Alyssa, 50, shared concerns for the star online – Tweeting “Someone please go check on Britney Spears.” And last week, Britney, 41, called Alyssa out, reposting the Tweet and commenting, “This definitely feels like a form of bullying!” ‘RIGHT NOW SHE FEELS SHE NEEDS A TRUSTED OLD FRIEND IN HER LIFE’ The pair have history stemming from when, in 2002, Alyssa began dating Justin Timberlake shortly after he split from Britney. And now sources say the pop star's outburst has upset husband Sam Asghari, 28, who worries that the feud all boils down to…

INSIDE AMANDA'S FRIDGE • Parmesan • Cheddar • Soft cheese • Greek yoghurt • Pesto • Chicken soup • Minestrone soup • Strawberries • Raspberries • Courgette • Blueberries • Broccoli • Peppers • Apples • Cooked chicken breast • Salmon flakes • Prawns • Chicken ramen broth • Egg Noodles • Fresh pasta • Rocket • Orange juice • Apple juice • White wine AMANDA How much do you spend? I've noticed a massive difference in price. My bill's gone up by £50 to £150 a week for four of us and I'm not buying anything different or expensive like foie gras! Describe your daily diet… After the school run and dog walk, I'll have boiled egg on granary toast with black coffee. For lunch, I like carrot and…

RELATIONSHIPS IS IT TIME TO DITCH ONLINE DATING? The dating game can often seem like a relentlessly disappointing waste of your energy. Time for a new approach Dating apps promise love, yet seem to mostly present disappointment. A friend of mine recently told me about all the men who have ghosted her, arranged a date then pulled out, or think sex on the first date is a given. I did a bit of research and I was pretty shocked by the results. Only five per cent of the guys on these apps ever get selected, meaning that all the women are going for this same small group of men. This means that these guys can pretty much enjoy a limitless stream of ladies, which is part of the reason why…

Everywhere from social media to Mumsnet forums, women are waxing lyrical about the merits of “matched betting” and how much money you can make from it, but does placing “free” bets actually work out to be profitable, or is it a slippery slope into risky gambling? We asked Philip Stubbins, Managing Director of Money Expert (moneyexpert.com), to talk us through how matched betting works, and the downsides you need to be aware of. UNDERSTAND WHAT IT'S ABOUT “Matched betting is simply placing a bet on each outcome in an event,” explains Philip. “That means if you've got two opposing bets on the same event – like a sports game, for example – then whatever the outcome, you're going to get a pay-out. But in order to make money, users rely…

1 DENIM DREAMS Tommy Hilfiger has reignited one of the most nostalgic trends, denim, and this season's all about the maxi skirt. This option from Mango is a brilliant affordable double. SKIRT, MANGO, £49,99 2 CHIC SUITING Tailoring is always on our radar and blazers were a hit on the S/S23 runways, with Alexander McQueen showcasing a contemporary cut-out spin on the look. Amp up your style game by opting for a sleek take without being too revealing. BLAZER, H&H, £50 3 ZESTY SHADES Wave goodbye to beige tones as we prepare to brighten up our days with vibrant hues. Lime green is making a glorious comeback – pair with neutrals and florals for a nod to the '80s trend. COAT, NEW LOOK, £25 4 COOL CLASSICS Chanel has kept footwear classy for decades…

Closer TV TV WEEK: 18-24 FEB 1 BRITISH ACADEMY FILM AWARDS STAR-STUDDED CEREMONY SUN 19 FEB, 7PM, BBC1 Hosted by big star Richard E Grant – with This Morning's Alison Hammond fronting an “access all areas experience” from behind-the-scenes. The 76th awards show takes place at London's Royal Festival Hall (moving to a new home from the usual Royal Albert Hall). “I'm so excited to be hosting with THE Richard E Grant,” says Alison. “We're going to have a lot of fun bringing the glitz and glam of backstage to everyone watching at home.” Film critic Ali Plumb and TV presenter Vick Hope will host the red-carpet show, and we can expect top music performances throughout the evening. Enjoy! 2 SECRETS OF THE JURASSIC DINOSAURS DEM BONES SUN 19 FEB, 8PM, BBC2…

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