Table of contents for Issue 1130 in Closer

NEWS It’s been almost two months since Molly-Mae Hague called off her engagement to fiancé Tommy Fury. And last week, the boxer’s memoir, Lightning Can Strike Twice: My Life As A Fury, hit the shelves, dropping bombshells about their relationship. In the book, Tommy, 25, denies having an affair but admits that ‘there was an issue’ in his relationship with Molly-Mae, also 25. He also details how the couple would have disputes at least once a month, and how hurt he is that he missed so much of the start of his one-year-old daughter Bambi’s life due to work conflicts. Despite this, Tommy refers to Molly-Mae as his ‘soulmate’ in the memoir, and in a recent interview said, ‘I will love her until my final breath. I know what I…

It’s been almost 18 months since the sensational scandal that saw Phillip Schofield step down from his role at This Morning. But last week, the ‘disgraced’ TV star was at the front of yet another fallout as his fiery feud with former co-star and best friend Holly Willoughby was reignited following his comeback show, C5’s Cast Away. While Phil didn’t mention her name directly during the show, reports emerged last week claiming that he now refers to Holly as ‘the witch’, who he allegedly accused of ‘bringing me down’. And now sources say that while she has kept a dignified silence so far, Holly, 43, has been left horrified by the things Phil, 62, has said. An insider reveals, ‘Phillip is consumed by bitterness and Holly is lost for words.…

When Kerry Rodrigues introduced her boyfriend, TJ, to her family, they all approved. But one family member seemed to take a very strong liking to her beau – and that was her Auntie Patty. After Kerry and TJ got married in 2021, they, along with Patty, started working at the same holiday resort, when Kerry noticed the two were starting to rub along together a little too well. MORE MATURE After turning detective, Kerry caught the devious duo up to no good in TJ’s van. Horrified, Kerry divorced TJ and now she has decided to put the past behind her and remains civil with them both. She says, ‘Although I’ve been left with major trust issues, life is too short to live in anger.’ Growing up, Kerry moved between her…

As rumours swirl that Kanye West and wife Bianca Censori have called it quits, the rapper’s ex, Kim Kardashian, is reportedly getting nervous of how the split will affect her and her famous family. An insider tells Closer, ‘Kim doesn’t really know what to make of Kanye and this attention-seeking behaviour anymore. Like everyone, she’s extremely confused by this split saga and trying to find out exactly what’s going on. She does have that morbid curiosity as it amazes her that they have lasted this long already. She and pretty much everyone in the family thinks it’s the most ridiculous, dysfunctional relationship they’ve ever seen.’ After two years of marriage, the Gold Digger rapper, 47, and his model wife, 29, have reportedly been telling pals that they split weeks ago,…

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! AUTUMNAL AROMA This limited-edition body mist’s combination of cinnamon and vanilla is as inviting as it is cosy, without being too overpowering. It smells amazing and lasts all day. Superdrug Fruity Body Mist Pumpkin Spice, £3.49 LASTS ALL DAY WITCH'S BREW Carve out some ‘me time’ with this uplifting cinnamon, lime and sweet wild orange oil bath bomb. Rich in pumpkin powder, it creates a lovely bathtime brew to help soothe your senses. Lush Punkin Pumpkin Bath Bomb, £5.50 NAIL IT Switch up your nail colour for the new season with a fresh shade. This pigmented polish is quick-drying and looks super-luxe on fingernails. Orly Nail Polish in A Vibe, £12.99 BLEND IT OUT Add some adorable autumn vibes to your make-up routine with these sponges. Made from…

BALANCING ACT Yakult Balance is packed with friendly bacteria to increase the lactobacilli and bifidobacteria in the gut. It’s also rich in vitamin D to support immunity as well as muscle and bone health. £3.70/8 x 65ml from supermarkets. BISCUIT O'CLOCK Cosy up indoors and treat yourself to a cuppa and organic biscuit from Island Bakery. Flavours include Blonde Chocaccino, Apple Crumbles and Chocolate Gingers (from £2.71). Visit Islandbakery.scot to order. DRINK PINK Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month by buying Ocean Spray Pink Cranberry Juice Drink, with 5p from every carton going to the Pink Ribbon Foundation. Enjoy on its own or use in a mocktail. £1.85, from most supermarkets.…

DR CHRISTIAN GIVES HIS TAKE ON THE HOT HEALTH TOPIC OF THE WEEK More investigation needed into mother-of-five Alice Webb's death after non-surgical BBL, inquest hears How many times does this have to happen before we learn from these mistakes? The law is too fuzzy – because filler isn’t a medicine, anybody can administer it and they don’t need any kind of medical background. That’s putting people at risk. Sticking anything in your body, medicine or not, always comes with risks. DON'T RISK YOUR LIFE With a non-surgical Brazilian butt lift (BBL), you’re tunnelling fairly large needles down under the skin, past – hopefully – important organs and leaving behind a trail of filler. That sounds pretty surgical to me. It carries all the same risks as surgery: bleeding, infection,…

WELCOME TRICK OR TREATERS WITH A STUNNING DOOR SCAPE – JUST MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH TREATS TO GO ROUND! KIDS LOVE A GHOULISH PARTY WITH FUN DECORATIONS TURN A CORNER TO A SPOOKY SHRINE…

IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK If you decide that the year ahead is all about you working on yourself and healing past upsets, you will make the most of the considerable goodness in your birthday chart. Allow for exciting and unexpected twists when it comes to romance and riches. LIBRA 23 SEP – 22 OCT Things could turn around for you this week, as your planet Venus clashes with change-maker Uranus. This applies to your whole life, but specifically where cash is concerned. Be open to developments and you might attract them. Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope…

NEWS Katie Price has made no secret about wanting more children, and the mother-of-five appears to be taking a major step towards making it happen with boyfriend JJ Slater. Last week, the couple were spotted soaking up the sun on holiday in Cyprus. And insiders tell Closer that Katie’s trip with MAFS UK star JJ, 32, wasn’t about topping up their tans, but rather was a ‘top secret baby-making mission’. SIMILARITIES A source reveals, ‘Katie and JJ met with IVF clinic experts who have told her she does have a chance to have children – despite her lower-grade eggs and age. She has exhausted all IVF attempts and channels in the UK, and is hoping this is the start to expanding her family.’ And now Closer speaks to Katie’s ex…

Liam Payne’s name nearly broke the internet for all the wrong reasons last week – sparking a huge backlash on social media following a series of damaging allegations made about him by his ex-fiancée, Maya Henry. Now, as other rumours begin to appear online, insiders say Cheryl – his ex-girlfriend and mother of his seven-year-old son, Bear – has been left worried about him. CONCERNED A source says, ‘Obviously Cheryl is just extremely concerned about Liam in general right now. At the end of the day, they are coparents to Bear, who means the world to both of them. ‘Cheryl has always tried to steer Liam in the best direction possible, but she can only do so much – and recently, as his life has become even more complicated and…

Just when we thought things couldn’t get any more heated between Lauryn Goodman and Annie Kilner, last week alleged messages between Annie and a mystery pal – claimed to be fellow WAG Rebekah Vardy – were revealed, with Annie reportedly saying that she wanted Lauryn ‘dead’. Lauryn, 33, hit back on her private Instagram account, writing, ‘This has been going on for some time now. This isn’t the only time threats have been made towards me. Numerous people have come forward with similar information. It’s quite concerning that this level of hate continues with people still trying to deflect their own behaviour. Thisworld can be cruel and dangerous, and it makes me fearful.’ HORRIFIED An insider tells Closer that Lauryn is horrified by reports of Annie’s savage words, saying, ‘The…

Their steamy routines have led to weeks of romance rumours. But while Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal have done nothing to dampen the whispers after being pictured looking cosy backstage last week, insiders now reveal that there’s a new Strictly scandal brewing as Pete’s growing feelings for Jowita have forced him into making a tough decision over his relationship with love interest Maura Higgins. ATTRACTED In August, the TOWIE heartthrob, 35, and Love Island star, 33, were spotted snogging during a lunch date at London’s Soho Hotel, before Maura joined Pete on his podcast tour last month – wearing a T-shirt with a picture of them kissing alongside the slogan ‘We Can’t Be Friends’. Now a source says the situation has sparked a tricky love triangle for the reality TV…

Comedian Miranda Hart, 51, surprised fans by revealing that she had secretly got married. The actress, best known for playing the titular role in the sitcom, Miranda – where her character’s mother was constantly trying to find a match for her daughter – met her beau when he was hired to fix a mould problem in her £2 million home during Covid. After months of socially-distanced tea dates, and even a temporary break-up, the building surveyor popped the question in Kew Gardens. However, she’s keeping his identity under wraps in her new book, I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest With You, only referring to him as ‘The Boy’ or ‘The Mould Man’.…

PRICES FROM £15! Freemans' Style Squad Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor has a covetable wardrobe, and her all-new edit with Freemans is full of amazing looks. It features everything from sequin dresses to neutral tailoring, with a side note of denim staples and high-powered accessories. Plus, the brand has launched The Style Squad, a group of stylist influencers offering styling advice with Sophie. View their fashion faves and more at Freemans.com. GET HER LOOK JESSICA ALBA Hollywood star Jessica nailed daytime chic in this burgundy tailored waistcoat, skirt and blazer. Pairing the look with a matching quilted bag and court heels, her off-duty ensemble looked relaxed yet razor-sharp. MIX-AND-MATCH PIECE SLINGBACKS ADD SASS! 5 THINGS WE'RE LOVING THIS WEEK EDITOR’S PICK! 1 Get a perfect pout with this sweet treat. 2 These…

INSIDE JENNI'S FRIDGE • Eggs • Fuel breakfast drinks • Greek yogurt • Mayonnaise • Ketchup • Avocado • Strawberries • Chocolate biscuits • Blueberries • Salmon fillets • Chicken fillets • Chillies • Chilli Cheddar • Prawn gyoza • Mozzarella • Tomatoes • Beetroot • Rosé wine • Corona Zero • Baby potatoes • Broccoli • Skimmed milk • Almond milk How much do you spend? Usually around £120, and that includes cleaning bits and toiletries. It shocks me how much the cost of groceries has risen! Describe your daily diet… For breakfast, I opt for porridge with skimmed milk or water. I might add honey and some banana for sweetness. I usually run after breakfast, so that really gives me the fuel I…

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! LUXURY CHOCS One to relax with once the kids are in bed, these chocolates will add a touch of opulence to your celebrations. Options include caramel oozy eyes, petrifying pumpkin and grim treater! Hotel Chocolat Halloween Bites H-Box, £17.95, hotelchocolat.com and stores TRICK OR TWIRL Delight your little dressed-up visitors with this pack of bars including Twirl, Flake, Chomp, Fudge and Curly Wurly. There’s something for everyone! Cadbury treatsize bars bag, £3.69, supermarkets nationwide WISE OWL Handcrafted and available in both milk and veganfriendly oat milk chocolate, this owl-shaped chocolate treat really is a work of art from this small luxury chocolate brand. Chococo wise owl, £14.50, chococo.co.uk TERRIFYING TIPPLE Blended with flavours of pineapple, mango and citrus, this alcoholic punch is perfect for your Halloween parties. The LED…

Whether you’re a coffee fiend or a tea fan, your brew of choice may be protecting you against developing what’s called cardiometabolic diseases, so things like type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke. Researchers said that regularly enjoying a moderate amount of coffee or tea, so three cups of coffee, or 200-300 mg of caffeine a day, was the sweet spot. Compared with people who avoided caffeine altogether, those who sipped less than 100mg a day reduced their risk for cardiometabolic diseases by 40%, while those who enjoyed moderate amounts saw their risk drop by nearly half. Get the kettle on – just go easy on the accompanying biscuits! THE Boost For more health advice, visit The Boost UK on Instagram.…

Using a surrogate might take the pressure off Katie when it comes to carrying her next child, but fertility expert Patrick McClure tells Closer that Katie’s latest bout of surgeries could put her at risk during the ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval processes. ‘IVF is a strenuous process because it puts a great burden on the body, both physically and emotionally,’ he says. ‘Considering the strain that the body goes through with IVF, being in a relatively healthy state can help ensure maximum chances of success while minimising complications. In the case of Katie Price, who has undergone several cosmetic surgeries in a very short time, this becomes complicated.’ Patrick, who is the CEO of WINIT Clinic, says that the trauma caused to the body during surgery and while under…

When mum-of-four Pippa* found herself in the dock at her local magistrates’ court last summer – facing a possible three-month jail sentence – she couldn’t believe things had got that far. Her crime? Failing to get her daughter Chelsea, 16, to attend school. Pippa, who is unable to work due to health issues, insists that what she needed wasn’t a fine, a criminal record or the threat of prison time, but more support. ‘I understand that as a parent I’ve got to take some responsibility,’ says Pippa, 53. ‘But I didn’t want Chelsea to miss out on any of her education. After some bad luck as a family, things spiralled and I just didn’t know how to fix them.’ In 2023, there were 21,163 prosecutions and 18,061 convictions for truancy, with…

Back in July 2022, fans were gripped by one of the biggest ever celeb feuds as the spectacular libel case between Coleen Rooney, 38, and Rebecca Vardy, 42, reached the High Court. Coleen – dubbed ‘Wagatha Christie’ because of her expertlevel sleuthing – accused Rebekah, the wife of Leicester City footballer Jamie Vardy, of leaking stories about her and her family to the press, a claim that was eventually found to be ‘substantially true’. Rebekah followed Coleen’s private Instagram account where Coleen frequently posted updates about her children — Kai, 14, Klay, 11, Kit, eight, and six-year-old Cass. Coleen, whose husband Wayne Rooney recently began managing Plymouth Argyle F.C., came out triumphant in the trial, with a judge ordering Rebekah to cover 90% of Coleen’s legal fees. After her victory,…

Leanne O’Driscoll, 44, lives in Limerick, Ireland, with her partner Patrick and children. She says, ‘I applaud Coronation Street for highlighting the risks of going under the knife abroad, as I know all too well the potential life-changing consequences. In 2021, I flew to Turkey for a gastric sleeve operation – which removes 80% of the stomach to reduce food intake – and was left with internal bleeding, then sepsis. I almost lost my life. ‘My weight struggles began in 1999, after the birth of my first child. It really knocked my confidence and affected my mental health. All my thoughts were negative, and I believed everyone was judging me. I tried exercising and numerous diet plans, but nothing stuck. By 2021, I was 16st 10lbs and desperate for a…

1 ROARSOME Ready for some action? This Hulk top, mask and glove set is perfect for throwing on over a T-shirt and jeans to have the kids ready for fun in no time. 2 PICK OF THE PATCH The cuteness levels have risen with this adorable pumpkin costume set. The soft cotton blend makes it suitable for babies to wear all day. It also comes with a popper-fastening crotch for easy nappy changes. 3 WITCHING HOUR Minnie Mouse has given her signature red and white dress a spooky upgrade for Halloween with this orange and purple metallic makeover. The matching witch hat makes for a cute complete outfit. 4 MATCHING MOMENTS Fun matching pyjamas aren’t just for Christmas. Need proof? These Beetlejuice-themed pyjamas are perfect for a spooky family movie night, no matter…

I LOVE TO USE SCENTS AND PERFUMES TO PINPOINT CERTAIN MOMENTS IN MY LIFE… As a blind woman, scent is so important to me because I can’t sit and look at photographs, so I now use scents as memories. I have different scents that bring me back to certain times in my life. I like to have different scents everywhere I go to stimulate my senses. EVERY DAY I MAKE SURE I PUT ON A TINY BIT OF MAKE-UP… even if it’s just some CC cream, a bit of mascara and a lip oil. It just helps me feel put together. I PUT MY PHONE ON SLEEP MODE EVERY EVENING… I prefer to listen to audiobooks and relax without thinking about my phone before bed. It goes on sleep mode…

ANGELO COASSIN'S LIMONCELLO TIRAMISÙ STEP 1 Begin by making the limoncello dip. In a small saucepan over a low-medium heat, combine the sugar, 400ml water and lemon zest. Mix and bring to the boil, then take off the heat and pour into a shallow bowl. Leave to cool completely, then pour in the limoncello. Set aside. STEP 2 For the tiramisù cream, mix the mascarpone and icing sugar together in a large bowl with a hand mixer for 1min. Still mixing, pour in the double cream a little at a time, then add the lemon zest and juice and the limoncello. Keep mixing for another 1min 30sec until a smooth cream forms. Set aside. STEP 3 To assemble the tiramisù, dip the ladyfingers into the limoncello dip for 2sec on…

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! BEST THEME PARK FUN: LEGOLAND, WINDSOR Legoland will resurrect the Halloween fun with its Brick Or Treat extravaganza this half term. If you dare, take a walk down Monster Street, a thrilling adventure with ghoulish Lego monsters and trickor-treat crypts, and the fabulous Monster Jam Harbour Show. Little ones will love Lord Vampire’s Disco, and the Haunted House Monster Party Ride is a must. Decorated with Lego cobwebs, creepy crawlies and pumpkins, the resort is the perfect place to create some spooky memories. • Tickets from £29pp, book online at legolandwindsor.co.uk BEST FOR ALL AGES: THE ENCHANTED FOREST, PITLOCHRY Enjoy a spectacular light and sound show in Faskally Woods throughout October. The Enchanted Forest event is an immersive experience, taking you through the woods as you enjoy stunning…

As the temperatures drop and the nights draw in, it’s easy to fall into a trap of neglecting ourselves and feeling low. But Suzy Reading, psychologist and author of new book, Self-care For Winter, says that with some simple self-care, you can get through the cold season feeling energetic and positive. She says, ‘Cold temperatures and fewer daylight hours can have a profound impact on how we think, feel and behave. Self-care is how we nourish ourselves to promote, protect or restore our emotional and physical health. It’s not just about fine-tuning our senses to seek out the season’s beauty, but also needing a host of tangible, supportive practices to help us maintain our commitments to healthy habits.’ • Self-Care For Winter by Suzy Reading, Aster, £16.99, hardback, Octopusbooks.co.uk, is…

HM Revenue and Customs says 671,000 people have a child trust fund (CTF) account worth around £2,082 sitting unclaimed. • WHAT THEY ARE Otherwise known as baby bonds, CTFs were launched in 2005 and are long-term, tax-free accounts for children. More than 6.3m were opened. • WHO HAS ONE Every child born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011. They were all awarded a cash ‘endowment’ of £250. Some received top-up payments from the Government. • WHERE’S THE CASH? The money is in banks, building societies and other savings providers, and children can take it out when they turn 18. • FIND IT If you have a child who fits the bill, go to gov.uk/child-trust-funds/find-a- child-trust-fund to track down the account. You’ll need your child’s national insurance number and…

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15-21 OCTOBER SCORPIO 23 OCT - 21 NOV Don’t let your fears get you down and don’t keep too tight a lid on talking them through if you think it will help. You’re about to move into a period where the more you talk, the more others will listen. Amazing changes in your love life are possible too. Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV - 21 DEC If your love life needs healing, focus on that this week as your ruler Jupiter ambles through your Love Zone and connects with healing Chiron. Healing could look like telling someone what you will and won’t put up with. Or it could be good old-fashioned kiss and make up. Love whole-heartedly. Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope CAPRICORN 22 DEC…

GRUMPY GRAM Callum throws a birthday party for Pug pal Winnie – but it’s not gone down well. ‘You expect me to get excited over party hats? Where’s the sodding Champagne, man?’…