Table of contents for Issue 1150 in Closer

Fans were left shocked last week when a video appeared to show happily married McFly star Danny Jones sharing a drunken kiss with newly-single Maura Higgins. Now, a source tells Closer that Maura has been left mortified by the 'stupid' moment which sparked a cheat scandal – with the peck apparently only intended to gain the attention of her ex, Pete Wicks. VIRAL The video, taken at Universal Music's Brits after-party, appears to show guitarist Danny, 38 – who is married to former Miss England Georgia Horsley, 38 – sharing a brief peck with his I'm A Celeb campmate Maura, 34. As the video went viral, fans flooded the former Love Island star's social media. 'I thought you were better than that,' wrote one, as another agreed, 'What happened to…

Following rife speculation their break-up was a publicity stunt, fans are now convinced Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury are back together after their shock split last year. Molly-Mae blindsided fans back in August when she announced that she and Tommy, both 25, had parted ways five years after meeting on Love Island. But eagle-eyed followers recently noticed the pair may have spent Valentine's Day together after boxer Tommy shared a photo of himself and their two-year-old daughter Bambi holding hands as they walked through a car park – with a car the same model as Molly-Mae's spotted in the background. Adding fuel to the rumours, Tommy cryptically captioned the post, 'Life's been looking up.' And an insider tells Closer that as well as thrilling fans with speculation around a reunion,…

Fans were shocked when Amanda Holden opened up recently to reveal that she and her husband Chris Hughes lead 'separate lives'. The Britain's Got Talent judge, who's been with music producer Chris since 2004, explained how their hectic work schedules have taken a toll on their 16-year marriage. ALWAYS SEPARATE 'I've been married for over 20 years. Well, I met him in 2003, I can't work it out,' she said. 'Anyway, a long time, and our lives have been very separate for a long time because we're both very busy.' Amanda, 54, added that her interests also differ from her husband's. 'Obviously, we're very happily married, but we do lots of things separately,' she told her radio co-host Jamie Theakston. 'I love my Peloton and running, he goes and plays…

Growing up with adoptive parents, Taylor-Jane Wedge often wondered what became of the woman who'd given her up at just six months old. Then, incredibly, 22 years later, in 2022, a chance encounter led Taylor-Jane to her biological mother, Mandy O'Brien. But unbeknownst to her daughter, Mandy was hiding a secret – years before, she'd dated Taylor-Jane's fiancé, Dave Shaw. Shockingly, Mandy went on to rekindle the romance with Dave in secret, but after Taylor-Jane caught her mother doing the dirty with her future son-in-law, she dumped Dave, moved out and cut ties with her mum. Discovering they were engaged, Taylor-Jane was heartbroken but then, in a bizarre twist, Mandy set fire to the house Taylor-Jane had lived in – with Dave inside. He managed to escape safely and the…

After striking up a whirlwind romance with her 101 Dalmatians co-star Samuel Thomas last summer, Kym Marsh is said to be newly single following their 'cordial split'. And while the Waterloo Road actress shuts down the topic of dating in an interview with Closer, she divulges the advice she would give to anyone grappling with hardships. She says, 'Life is always a struggle – it's not like all of a sudden, it's a fairy tale. There are always things that people struggle with. I think people are out there and they're struggling – having a hard time or trying to achieve a dream – and my advice is to just keep going. I find that, eventually, things generally pay off, so just keep going.' Kym – who found fame on…

BEAUTIFUL BLUES Tap into this pretty trend like actress Reese, who opted for sky-blue hues. A tonal trench coat and bag will complement the look nicely, while sunglasses add an expensive-looking finish. PERFECT PISTACHIO For a luxe-yet-subtle take on the trend, pop on one key, coloured item teamed with a host of neutral staples. Style with trainers for an off-duty outfit, or swap to heels for a fancy lunch. BUBBLEGUM BEAUTY Mix and match several textures, such as knits, embroidery and studs, to instantly transform your everyday look. Want to take things up a notch? Swap in a pair of powder-pink heels. SHERBET YELLOW The Wicked actress has us reaching for anything butter yellow after she executed this mood-boosting outfit. We love her choice of a mint-green jacket, which can…

She's been open about suffering with eating disorders throughout her life, having battled bulimia from the age of 11 as well as anorexia and body dysmorphia. But after maintaining a steady weight and healthy eating patterns for several years, Nicola McLean reveals she has relapsed back into disordered eating. The star, who found fame in the noughties as a glamour model, admits seeing the rise in celebrities resorting to extremes by using skinny jabs in order to achieve drastic weight loss has led her to spiral into a dark place. TRIGGERING Nicola, 43, tells Closer, 'I was doing so well but, in the last two months, I've been trying to get through the day without eating at all – that's when I know I'm back on the slippery slope. I…

She's amassed over 700k followers on Instagram, sharing her tips and tricks for making parenting that little bit easier – and Casey Major-Bunce says her hacks help make being a busy mum-of-four manageable. Whether it's keeping the house organised, getting kids to eat healthy snacks or finding ways to keep them entertained – Casey has lots of tricks up her sleeve. And now she's releasing a book packed with even more of them! Read on for some of her clever tips. • The Big Book Of Major Mum Hacks by Casey Major-Bunce is out 13 March (Sphere, £18.99). Follow Casey on Instagram @ majormumhacks USE FLOSS TO CUT CAKE Birthday party venues don't always allow sharp knives due to health and safety policies, which can be a bit tricky when…

Making big changes to your money needn't take hours. Just 30 minutes a week is enough, says Brian Byrnes, head of personal finance at Moneybox, who says you should: • MAKE A BUDGET Log your income after tax and any regular expenses to figure out your disposable income. Now, once a month, you can start to track where your money goes. • DECIDE ON YOUR SHORT, MID AND LONGER-TERM FINANCIAL GOALS. Put a target figure and timeline against each. Pick a topic aligned with one of these goals and dedicate your half-hour to learning, reading articles or listening to financial podcasts. The more you immerse yourself in a subject, the more confident you will become. THE Boost For more quick fixes to boost your money visit The Boost UK on…

Hi guys! How excited are you about hosting Comic Relief for the 40th anniversary? DAVINA: Very! I've done a lot of Red Nose Days, but every single time I host, it is the best night ever. It's a feeling of everybody coming together for such a positive cause, but at the same time having such fun and a laugh. ALISON: It's huge! I've supported Comic Relief since the beginning, and for 40 years I've watched it religiously. What they do is incredible, and the causes they support are amazing. Are you looking forward to going live with the other hosts? D: The presenters this year are amazing! I love the idea that there's a big gang of us. Backstage, it's always very warm and funny, but on stage it's quite…

IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK The March Full Moon eclipse is in your birthday chart, so expect big changes in your love life in the coming 12 months. Will they be positive or negative? That really depends on who you've gone and got yourself involved with! The coming year is perfect for you to work on your self-esteem. That can change everything, including your love life and annual finances. THIS WEEK'S CELEB STAR SIGN Pisces 19 FEB – 20 MAR Your horoscope is kind of wild right now. You're being forced to work hard and be responsible, and now here comes eclipse energy in your love zone. All bets are off with your most important relationships. Expect the unexpected. Release anyone who is holding you back. Visit Yasminboland.com for…

After first meeting in 2007, when she crowned her as Miss England, Lizzie Cundy has shared her support for Danny's wife Georgia. Revealing that her pal will be heartbroken over what's happened, Lizzie tells Closer, 'She has a real natural beauty – both inside and out. There was only one winner for me when I judged the pageant and that was Georgia. 'She loves her family and she has great chemistry with Danny – she shouldn't let any girl ruin that. I know it's awful seeing it in black and white, but I think she should do everything to fight for her marriage because they're a beautiful family.' Speculation has been circulating online as to whether Danny and Georgia's marriage will be able to survive the scandal. Lizzie says, 'I'm…

For fans who have always admired David and Victoria Beckham but felt that emulating their luxury lifestyle was out of reach, Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash could hold the solution. As the reality TV couple embrace a more rural lifestyle at Pickle Cottage, the surprising similarities between them and the Beckhams have become apparent – and Stacey is delighted by the comparison. An insider tells Closer, 'This month marks four years since Stacey and Joe moved into Pickle Cottage, and Stacey still has to pinch herself that this is her home. They spent the first couple of years doing up the house, but now it's all about the grounds and the garden and fulfilling her dream of having her own sustainable farm. 'She's already got the ducks and they are…

They've been dating publicly for less than a year and his divorce from Ruth Langsford isn't yet finalised, but Eamonn Holmes' girlfriend Katie Alexander is reportedly keen to take the next step and tie the knot with the TV legend. TRICKY An insider tells Closer, 'Katie is desperate to get married – she wants to move in with Eamonn and for his divorce to get going, but finances have still not been sorted between him and Ruth and how they're going to be split,' the insider explains. 'It's very tricky. They have to get this sorted before Katie can be with Eamonn full time. She's in it for the long haul and wants to be with him and put a ring on it as quickly as possible.' Just four months…

Originally meeting over 10 years ago at the Specsavers Awards, reality TV icons Pete Wicks and Olivia Attwood initially bonded over their similar senses of humour before cementing their friendship on The Only Way Is Essex. Pete, 37, shares, 'We were sat together on a table and spent the entire night just chatting and abusing each other, really.' Liv, 33, continues, 'And then I joined TOWIE, which he was thrilled about! Actually he was, because he had no friends at that point so he was delighted to have someone to film with. 'And then she moved on to bigger and better things within about three or four hours,' Pete adds. 'So it was a fleeting visit, but she caused enough drama during that fleeting visit for me to think, “Yeah,…

When Holly Whitmore reunited with former pal Akim Nicholson in 2019, their friendship blossomed into a romance. But just weeks into their relationship he was arrested for breaking into his mum's house, and shocked Holly knew she had to end things. But shockingly, in December 2023, Akim posted a video of him and Holly being intimate across his social media channels. Holly says, 'I watched in horror as my privacy was stripped away in front of me.' After contacting the police, 35-year-old Akim Nicholson was arrested and later found guilty of disclosing a private sexual film before being sentenced to four years. Holly has now come to terms with what happened to her and is using her experience to help others. She says, 'I won't let him have the final…

When Ellie Harrison bought an at-home STI test in 2018, she just wanted to be cautious before heading into her final year of university. Instead, she was stunned to discover she was HIV positive. Ellie thought it was a death sentence and once her peers found out, she was treated differently and shamed into silence about her diagnosis. ANXIOUS But now, seven years after her diagnosis, Ellie is a HIV activist and on a mission to remove the stigma surrounding the disease. There are around 113,500 people living with HIV in the UK. New diagnoses have been increasing since 2021, and the number of heterosexual women being diagnosed has increased by 30% since 2022. Ellie says, 'Because of the medication that I take, I cannot pass it on and it…

UNDERSTATED CHIC Spruce up a white cotton sundress with a lovely pair of buttery-beige flats. River Island, £30 TIMELESS PICK These minimal shoes are timeless yet somehow contemporary, with a velvety finish. Primark, £10 PERFECT PRINT This cow-print pair are great for spring – we love the double strap for extra support. Cider, £27.90 BOLD GOLD Bold, golden tones will turn even the simplest outfit into a standout look. Office, £39.99 DAILY DOSE These flats make a statement while remaining versatile enough for everyday wear. Marks & Spencer, £35 HOT HUE Deep red tones are having a moment right now. Channel the trend with these patent pumps. Schuh, £26 ELEGANT PASTEL Sky-blue always looks elegant, and the studded detail on these makes a lush finishing touch. River Island, £30 WILD…

How much do you spend? £150 a week for our family of four, but if we're really busy, I order off Uber Eats and that's another £80. I've told Matthew [her fiancé] we need to be consistent with the food shop as when he goes, he comes back with the least he can get, and it annoys me! Describe your daily diet… The mornings are manic getting Noah [three], and Jude [17 months], ready. I end up sharing Jude's Honey Loops because he's at the age where he throws everything I feed him. After they've gone to nursery I'll have a croissant and a coffee. Lunch is crumpets with poached eggs and spinach, or avocado on toast, or an omelette. Dinner is usually something pasta based, I could eat so…

DR CHRISTIAN GIVES HIS TAKE ON THE HOT HEALTH TOPIC OF THE WEEK Cold-water therapy is the latest wellness trend to take over social media – you've probably seen influencers sitting in inflatable ice baths or celebrities lowering themselves into ice-filled tubs. The supposed health benefits range from helping your muscles recover after exercise to boosting your immunity. But ice baths may be more health fad than fact. WHAT IS AN ICE BATH? An ice bath is pretty much what it sounds like – a bath or tub filled with ice and cold water. The idea is to totally immerse yourself in this freezing water to gain certain health benefits. You might have heard of Wim Hof, a Dutch extreme athlete who recently become very famous for his cold-water therapy…

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EASTENDERS ALL ABOUT PHIL Poor Nigel is growing more muddled by the day, mistaking Lexi for his stepdaughter Clare, leaving her convinced that Phil is dead. Realising it's time to tell her the truth, Sharon and Honey enlist Callum to break the news that her granddad is in the mental health unit – then in a special episode on Thursday, we flash back four weeks to follow his progress since the night he tried to take his own life. Meanwhile, the other branch of the Mitchell clan have problems of their own when, on the anniversary of Harry's girlfriend Shireen's disappearance, her brother Asad accuses Teddy of her murder! But it's soon clear Nicola's the one who might know what really happened. EMMERDALE MOTHER KNOWS BEST Despite Aaron's unbridled passion…

Seriously, Lord Sugar, this really isn't a good idea. You're supposed to finish Xmas Turkey by NYE at the latest. Trying to eat it after three months is literally going to liquify your insides! Oh James – we used to love you, but really, trying to take the claim for inventing Karaoke? And for the record, it didn't come out 7 March – it started in Kobe, Japan, in 1971. GRUMPY GRAM Ronan settles down for a nice game of Articulate – and begins to wonder if there's a subliminal message here warning him off that trip to Cornwall… Yikes!…

Scrolling through the available pets on the famous Battersea Dogs & Cats Home website, Sue Edwards, 65, soon spotted The One – a beautiful blue greyhound called Kitty. Sue says, 'My kids – James then 24 and Charmian, then 22 – still lived at home. They'd been asking for a dog for years and it felt like the right time.' But it was when Sue went to meet Kitty that she got a shock. She says, 'The photo on the website had only shown Kitty from the neck up. When they brought her out, she was in a terrible way – bedraggled, mostly bald and so skinny you could see every rib. She was absolutely wild too, climbing all over the tables and pulling stuff from the bins. 'I was…

After being spotted partying in Milan with two mystery women, the drama is rumbling on between Kyle Walker and wife Annie Kilner – with Kyle's former mistress Lauryn Goodman watching from the sidelines. RELOCATED AC Milan footballer Kyle, 34, was spotted partying till the early hours with two mystery brunettes last week – though his friends have insisted 'nothing happened' between him and the women. It comes after the former Manchester City footballer relocated to Italy, leaving wife Annie, 33, and their four sons in the UK. Now, a source reveals that Kyle's party antics have left Lauryn, 34, feeling 'smug'. As the footballer hit headlines, the Celebs Go Dating star took to her stories to share a snippet of Kyle and his alleged mystery woman – accompanied by an…

Just 11 weeks after announcing her 10-year marriage to husband Jesse Wood was over, Fearne Cotton appears to have found love again and has already gone public with her new man. The Happy Place podcaster, 43, was seen kissing TV director Elliot Hegarty, 53, during a night out in London, reportedly leaving both of their exes 'devastated'. A source says, 'Jesse was so upset when they split. He knew Fearne had started a relationship with Elliot and that has been tough. But to see them kissing in the street and laughing with her friends is a bitter pill to swallow. He was married to Fearne for 10 years and he really adored her.' Meanwhile, Elliot's estranged wife Laura, with whom he shares three children, was reportedly blindsided by his new…

Love & Roses x Rachel Stevens Singer and style maven Rachel Stevens has unveiled her new edit with Love & Roses. Featuring sophisticated staples for the new season, the collection boasts a whole host of must-have pieces that have been influenced by her effortless style. With nautical nods, boho ruffles and embroidered details, this edit feels expensive, despite prices starting from just £22 – we can't wait to get our hands on it! CELEB COLLAB ALERT! GET HER LOOK KELLY RUTHERFORD The Gossip Girl actress looked radiant as she stepped out in head-to-toe butter yellow. Dressed to impress, she wore a pastel tailored co-ord accessorised with a pouch bag and deep red heels. Steal her style for less with these bargain buys. SPRING'S HOTTEST HUE…

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GRATITUDE IS MY DAILY RESET… Life gets chaotic, so I start each day by jotting down three things I'm grateful for. It's a simple habit that keeps me grounded and positive. MOVEMENT IS A NON-NEGOTIABLE… I make sure I move my body every day, whether it's a personal training session or a long walk. Walking is so underrated – it helped me shift my pregnancy weight. QUALITY SLEEP IS MY SECRET WEAPON… I put my phone on airplane mode before bed and I also invested in a memory foam mattress topper – it's a game-changer. The comfier my bed, the better I sleep, and it makes such a difference to my energy levels. I PRIORITISE HYDRATION OVER CAFFEINE… I used to rely on five cups of coffee a day, but…

'Not only does this dessert look impressive but it's so easy, and no one ever realises it's “diet food”. Every time I serve this, it goes down a storm.' LAURA MEYER'S CHOCOLATE MOUSSE STEP 1 Break up the chocolate and pop in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. After 1min, add the cocoa and vanilla with 2tbsp cold water and remove the pan from the heat. Let the chocolate melt from the residual heat of the pan, stirring often. STEP 2 Once melted, stir in 2tbsp boiling water to thin down the chocolate to make it silky. Remove the bowl from over the pan and leave it to cool slightly. STEP 3 Meanwhile, whisk the egg whites into soft peaks, then add the sugar until glossy. STEP 4…

Tune in to Closer's pick of the telly everyone's talking about How did Caroline (Waldegrave) get on with the gang? Really well. Initially, there were nerves. You're dealing with Alison, who's like a bouncing ball, Noel, who's been around since medieval times, and me, who's been here since the year dot. It's quite daunting, but Caroline's knowledge is unsurpassable. Within the first few hours, she'd settled right in. Can you tell us about this year's series? I was quite impressed. Sometimes, when we do this show, we're knackered from having filmed the main series, but I felt energised with this series because the people were so friendly, chatty and funny. Even the non-comedians were funny. Is the celebrity series even more light-hearted than the main show? I have a lot…

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