Table of contents for Issue 1131 in Closer

She’s set to head into the jungle on the upcoming series of I’m A Celebrity! after reportedly signing a mega £1.5m-plus deal - the biggest in the show’s 22-year history. And insiders tell Closer that Coleen Rooney, 37, is ready to prioritise herself and use the show to re-launch her career after being a devoted wife to Wayne, 38, and stay-at-home mum to their sons - Kai, 14, Klay, 11, Kit, eight, and Cass, six, for the last 15 years. A source tells Closer, ‘While Coleen’s cherished having the opportunity to be a fulltime mum to her boys and support Wayne’s footballing career, she is now ready to start prioritising herself again and get her independence back. ‘She’s always been a huge fan of I’m A Celebrity! and has seen…

When Gemma Newman received a text from a friend confessing that she’d spotted Gemma’s husband with another woman, she smiled, knowing that her friend was mistaken. The slender lady being described was actually Gemma herself! For years, Gemma had battled with her weight and, after reaching 21 stone, she suffered from multiple other health issues too. Fearing she was headed for an early grave, Gemma underwent gastric bypass surgery in Lithuania and now weighs a healthy list 21bs. She says, ‘The weight-loss surgery changed my life. I’m the happiest and healthiest I’e ever been. I love that my friend thought my husband was having a fling! I certainly feel like a new woman.’ MISERABLE When Gemma was 19, she was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome and found it impossible to…

Next X Rochelle Humes If you’re seeking some autumnal style inspiration, look no further than Rochelle Hume’s latest edit for Next. Available in sizes 6-22, the range is packed with cool cardigans, cosy co-ords, chunky knits as well as elegant, tailored pieces and coats that are as stylish as snuggly. ‘I just love how many trend references we’ve woven through my series this season it’s been so exciting to see it all come together,’ says Rochelle. Find the collection at next.co.uk, prices start from £24. STAR STYLE ON A BUDGET! GET HER LOOK LILY COLLINS When it comes to sleek style, it doesn’t get better than Lily Collins’ latest look, as the Emily In Paris star was spotted in a very Parisian-coded look. Her oversized blazer and blue jeans combo…

How much do you spend? I do a 50/50 split between going into the supermarket and ordering online or on Deliveroo. I’d say I spend about £100 per week, but it does vary depending on what I have on that week. Describe your daily diet… I’m not a huge breakfast person. When I wake up, I’ll have an iced coffee and then when I’m hungry I’ll make avocado and scrambled egg on a bagel. I love having breakfast foods for lunch! For dinner, I always try to have some sort of salad - it could be a chicken Caesar salad or a Greek salad, some sort of protein and veg. Favourite snack? I love fresh fruit. I’ll have pineapple and watermelon. I also really like fresh coconut slices - they’re…

INCY WINCY SPIDER CAKE SERVES: 8 TAKES: 40MIN, PLUS COOLING AND SETTING • 110g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing • 400g pkt chocolate sponge cake mix (see Tip) • 2 eggs • 125g Biscoff spread • 25g icing sugar, plus 1tbsp extra • 30ml double cream • 50g milk chocolate, melted • 1 chocolate teacake • 8 chocolate Matchmakers • 1 chocolate-coated Brazil nut • Black food colouring STEP 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C. Lightly grease and line the base of a deep 20cm round cake tin. Using an electric mixer, beat together the cake mix, eggs and 120ml water in a bowl until smooth. Spoon the mixture into the tin and level off. Bake for 15-20min or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out…

Here’s a rundown of the best birthday treats… Frankie & Benny’s: Get a free main meal when buying another by signing up for Frankie & Benny’s Rewards. Greggs Enjoy a free sweet treat by downloading the app. Krispy Kreme A free doughnut is yours if you join Krispy Kreme Rewards and add the birthday reward to show in store. Costa Have a free slice of cake by signing up for Costa Club and entering your date of birth. Café Rouge Claim a free main when you buy one by signing up for the newsletter (you’ll get a £10 voucher too). Taco Bell Get a free birthday cinnamon twist or churros by downloading the app and buying one item in the run-up. GAIL’S Pick a free sweet treat from the ‘Baker’s…

They’ve been close friends for two decades after forging a close bond on I’m A Celebrity..! in 2004. And insiders now tell Closer that Katie Price and Kerry Katona are worrying friends and family with their plans for yet more surgery as they make a bid for the perfect look. FACELIFTS Kerry, 44 - who has had a nose job, cosmetic eyelid surgery and a brow lift this year alone- has recently opened up about her plans for a facelift too, saying, ‘I had my facelift consultation this week and I can’t wait for it. I’m not getting a full facelift, it’s just a lower face and neck lift. I think if you want something done, then why not?’ Our source says, ‘Kerry doesn’t care what anyone says, she’s got…

With six children and six dogs and ducks between them, Stacey Solomon and husband Joe Swash have a home that’s never quiet - but there’s more chaos on the way as Stacey is reportedly looking to adopt some rabbits. And insiders tell Closer that Stacey’s quest to turn their£1.2m home - nicknamed Pickle Cottage - into an animal sanctuary is starting to worry Joe, 42. Our source reveals, ‘Stacey is now wanting to rescue rabbits at Pickle Cottage to go with the ducks and start realising her dream of turning her home into an animal sanctuary. She gets so much joy from the animals, as do the kids, and she just wants to live the simple life. ‘It sounds cute, but Joe’s already worrying about the extra chaos and isn’t…

Andy Carroll and Billi Mucklow’s divorce is already getting messy, just weeks after the footballer and TOWIE star revealed that their marriage had ended after they secretly separated in the summer. Andy, 35, may have dated reality star Billi, 36, for 11 years, but the former Liverpool striker appears to have very quickly moved on. Reports emerged claiming that he’d grown close to Lou Teasdale, 41, a close friend of Harry Styles who worked as a make-up artist on The X Factor. The pair are said to have met at Glastonbury this summer, with Lou reportedly visiting Andy in Bordeaux, where he plays for French side FC Girondins de Bordeaux, just after the divorce was announced. And last week, the pair went on holiday together in Majorca to celebrate Lou’s…

When Tobi-Jayne Cadbury met exSAS hero Christian Craighead in November 2020, the spark was instant, and she was captivated by his tales of heroism. As their romance flourished, Christian, 47, mentioned he had an ex called Jen, an army dentist. Tobi-Jayne didn’t give it another thought - until weeks later, she started getting abusive messages from her. After discovering their relationship, Jen had become consumed by jealousy and bombarded Tobi-Jayne with nasty and threatening messages for several months - even setting up fake accounts in her target’s name to convince police Tobi-Jayne, 37, was stalking her. Her relentless campaign culminated in a conviction for harassment and malicious communications in June this year - although to TobiJayne’s disappointment, Major Jennifer Wilson was only given a community sentence. BRAVERY Tobi-Jayne, a lawyer…

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I MAKE TIME FOR JOYFUL ACTIVITIES… I love photography, which allows me to express myself creatively. Watching movies with my family is another cherished activity. In the evenings, I find solace in praying and having conversations with God. It helps me reflect on my day, seek guidance and find a sense of peace. DIVING KEEPS ME ACTIVE… It’s not only an enjoyable sport but also a great way to stay fit and challenge myself. When I’m not diving, I make a point of going on walks just to keep my body moving. I AVOID SUGAR BEFORE BED… By steering clear of sugar and opting for a balanced evening routine, I’m able to enjoy more restful and uninterrupted sleep. • Andrea has teamed up with Superdrug for it’s My First Period…

‘Tortilla chips out of a packet are usually used as a base for Mexican-style nachos, but we’ve used Indian poppadoms here. I like this vegetarian mixture - slightly spicy and delicious and fresh.’ PRUE LEITH’S MASALA POPPADOM NACHOS STEP 1 Make the mint raita by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside. STEP 2 Break up the poppadoms and put the pieces on one large plate or four individual plates. Or scatter over the mini poppadoms. STEP 3 In a mixing bowl, combine the onion, tomato, cucumber and chilli. Add the lemon juice and garam masala. Mix well. STEP 4 Spread the mixture evenly over the poppadoms, then dot with the mango chutney and drizzle the raita over the top. STEP 5 Top with the extra mint…

Jamie Theakston has been diagnosed with laryngeal cancer at 53. I don’t know if he’s a smoker but, if he was, this diagnosis wouldn’t surprise me at all. It’s the number one risk factor for this kind of cancer. If he’s dabbled, or even worked in smoky environments, again I wouldn’t be very surprised - but he doesn’t absolutely have to have been a smoker, and he’s fairly young to get a cancer diagnosis. LISTEN OUT When he announced the diagnosis, he said he’d recently had an operation to remove a lesion from his vocal cords. He had been to see a doctor after some listeners noticed there was something different about his voice. A hoarse or changing voice is quite often the first symptom of laryngeal cancer. People tend…

THE BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL, LA Party like a movie star with this playful all-American look. Stripes and candy colours bring a dash of sunshine into the home. Accessorise with palm print designs and retro finds. THE SAVOY, LONDON To recreate the vintage glamour and sleek lines of this majestic hotel, add period details with fabrics and papers of the era, or decorate with elegant lighting, vintage rugs and a few ruffles to finish. TAJ LAKE PALACE, INDIA Create a bedroom inspired by the rich colours and textures of this stunning hotel. Look for patterns that include traditional Indian wildlife - like tigers and elephants - and intricate designs, and finish with gold accessories. ICONIC SANTORINI Inspired by the white and blue rooftops and houses, this classic Greek theme will bring…

22-28 OCTOBER THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN SCORPIO 23 OCT - 21 NOV The good news this week is that any shifts in your relationships - personal or professional - are likely to be positive. Think of anything that’s happening in any of your relationships as a step in the right direction. You have to allow things to evolve. Welcome change! Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV - 21 DEC Believe it or not, there’ll probably come a day when you miss the ups and downs you’re going through right now. At least life isn’t boring, right? But you are indeed coming to the end of a very long and taxing period of what probably feels like a whirlwind. Hold your centre! Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily…

It’s been a strenuous few weeks for Holly Willoughby ever since her former best pal and This Morning co-host Phillip Schofield unleashed a tirade of thinlyveiled attacks at her on his recent show, Cast Away. And now insiders tell Closer that fellow TV star Amanda Holden, 53 - who has famously clashed with Phillip over the years - has been throwing her support behind her pal Holly, 43, throughout the fiery feud, which has rocked the showbiz world. RELIEF A source says, ‘Of course Amanda doesn’t enjoy watching someone else’s downfall, but she has felt glad that people have recently seen the “real” Phillip. She and Phil do not get on, that’s no secret, and so there is a sense of relief for her that people can now see Phil…

When high priestess Susanna Robinson prepares her home for Halloween, there are no inflatable pumpkins or neon skeletons in sight. Instead, there are big fires, cake, wine - and roadkill! Susanna says, On Halloween, or what we call Samhain, we hold a Dumb Supper, which takes place in silence with a place at the table laid for the dead. Spirits come in and out all night and a fire burns constantly. REVIVAL ‘The Dumb Supper is often held within someone’s home who is comfortable with inviting spiritual energies in. You don’t always get what you wish for regarding what shows up at the dining room table! ‘It’s our New Year, the descent into winter and rebirth. We bring offerings - cake, wine, mead, wheat from the harvest, or bones from…

After years of enduring his cheating scandals, Annie Kilner has reportedly blown the final whistle on her marriage and filed for divorce from England footballer Kyle Walker. Last week, it was reported that Annie, 32, had instructed her lawyers to begin legal proceedings to end her threeyear marriage to her childhood sweetheart. Kyle, 34, is said to have been blindsided when he received the papers, as the couple - who share sons Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, Reign, six, and Rezon, six months - are reportedly not on speaking terms. Kyle and Annie’s marriage was put under the microscope due to his affairs with reality star Lauryn Goodman, 33. Lauryn, who is the mother of Kyle’s son Kairo, four, revealed late last year that the footballer was also the father of…

In an age when celebrities are desperate to protect their public image, it’s refreshing to meet a star as totally filterfree as funny lady Daisy May Cooper. Rising to fame as the writer and star of This Country, Daisy has gained a millionstrong army of fans on social media with her frank, often racy confessions about work, money, sex and dating. After a wild summer that saw Daisy, 38, welcoming her third child, Benji, seven weeks before he was due, the mother-ofthree is returning to filming her hit comedy Am I Being Unreasonable? and putting out a brand new book. Closer caught up with Daisy to talk babies, ghosts and the daytime TV star who convinced her to go sober. Congratulations on baby number three! How are you handling it?…

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She’s used to performing in world-leading arenas in front of millions, but despite being a professional athlete and an Olympic gold medallist, hockey player Sam Quek reveals she’s wracked with jitters while taking to the Strictly dance floor. As she speaks to us on our photo shoot, Sam, 36, tells us, ‘When the lights go down, that’s the most nervewracking bit, you feel your heart going, you tense up and all of a sudden you think, “I’ve forgotten my dance!” You’re in a bubble all week rehearsing, so as you approach the dance floor, you go, “Oh my god, there’s so and so in the crowd”, you panic - and everything goes out the window!’ STRESSFUL Luckily for Sam, she’s achieved consistent scores and impressed audiences, despite no previous dance…

FREEZER FIESTA Quorn Cheesy Nacho Nuggs are the perfect meat-free combo of cheese, spice and crunch. Use for dipping or as part of a delicious dinner. Cook in the oven or air fryer! From Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons £2.50. PERFECT DUO Ritter Sport’s new DUO chocolate bar comes in three flavours, each featuring two perfectly-paired flavours. Choose from Sweet ’n’ Salty, Crunchy and Coffee. From Sainsbury’s, Ocado and Asda. £3.50/218g PORTION CONTROL Sacla have launched new single-portion pots of their best-selling basil pesto. Ideal if you’re cooking for one. From Sainsbury’s £1/45g.…

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GRUMPY GRAM Sir Mick clearly hates his part-time job at Buckingham Palace laundry. ‘Ere, yer royal highness - even bleach won’t shift this foie gras stain. I can’t get no satisfaction!”…