Table of contents for Issue 1191 in Closer

As 2025 draws to a close, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are rumoured to be ending the year on a frosty note. Insiders tell Closer that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been clashing over a potential return to the UK, which is said to be causing tension. ‘Their marriage is under strain – not because of a lack of love, but because of opposing fears,’ a source says. ‘Harry is begging to come home. He talks about the UK constantly. He knows his father is ill and he feels time slipping away. For him, 2026 feels urgent. FAMILY RELATIONS ‘But Meghan associates the UK with unhappiness, fear and anxiety. She is equally determined not to be rushed back into a country she associates with pain, scrutiny and unfinished…

It was one of the biggest celebrity news bombshell moments of 2025 when TV presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman revealed they were stepping down as Strictly Come Dancing hosts. But for Tess in particular, after 21 years of fronting the show, the reality of a future without the show in her life is beginning to hit hard. BITTERSWEET ‘Friends say this Christmas was incredibly bittersweet for Tess. Normally she’s glowing, relaxed and in full festive mode, but this year it felt different,’ says our insiders. ‘There was a heaviness to everything. It was very emotional for her to say goodbye to Strictly and it’s left a huge gap. It’s the end of an era she’s held close to her heart for two decades. It’s no surprise she felt a…

Despite being a super-toned fitness fanatic, even Gabby Allen admits that the SAS experience was mighty challenging. However, the Love Island All Stars winner, 33, was determined to prove herself, and reveals, ‘While I knew that it was going to be tough, I just wanted to be able to prove that I’m as strong as I think I am. And even though I'm only 5ft 2 and weigh 54kg, I really did hold my own and tried my best throughout. ‘I want to inspire people to want to feel healthier, because it does have a domino effect of being happier and more confident in every other element of your life.’ But while Gabby takes good care of herself, she still knows how to have fun, saying, ‘My diet is very…

Since Closer exclusively revealed that Dan Edgar and Chloe Lewis were dating back in July, things have become much more serious between the former TOWIE co-stars – with insiders revealing they’ve taken the next step in their romance. However, it’s thought that Dan is keeping the relationship under wraps for as long as possible to avoid repeating past mistakes. ‘Things are getting very serious with Chloe and Dan. They even spent Christmas together,’ a source says. ‘But he’s really cautious about making things public – it backfired with his ex, Ella.’ An insider previously revealed how Dan, 35, and Chloe, 34, had grown close again after reconnecting at fellow TOWIE stars Georgia Kousoulou and Tommy Mallet’s second wedding in Majorca last summer. According to pals, they were both ‘really smitten’…

When Annie Knight set her New Year’s resolution for 2025, it wasn’t the usual goal of losing weight or giving up smoking – instead, the adult content creator, who does racy shoots on TikTok and OnlyFans, had something much spicier in mind. Her pledge back in January this year was to have sex with over 1000 men for her content – a goal she’d smashed by August, notching up a total of 1093 blokes. And she insists that her fiancé Henry fully approves of her racy New Year’s resolutions, which saw her aim to bed 365 people in 2023, and 600 in 2024. Annie, 28, says, ‘I realise they’re not your usual New Year’s resolutions and this year was my wildest one yet! But I’ve had Henry’s support all along…

After marrying her ‘firecracker’ fiancé, Russell Thomas, in London earlier this month, Kim Cattrall and her new husband flew to the Maldives for their ‘dream’ honeymoon. The Sex And The City star, 69, shared photos of their post-wedding celebration, of her lounging by the resort pool in a black one-piece swimsuit and on the beach. ‘A dream come true spending an extraordinary vacation at One&Only Reethi Rah,’ she wrote. Sex And The City author Candace Bushnell commented, ‘Beautiful! You and the scenery’, while a fan remarked, ‘The lady is living her best life.’ Kim and Russell, 55, married at Chelsea Old Town Hall on 4 December, attended by only 12 guests. The actress, who is best known for playing Samantha Jones in the sitcom, wore a white Dior skirt suit…

Angie Bunce-Mason, 50, lives in Barnstaple, Devon. Her three-year old daughter, Elana, died following complications from chickenpox in 2009. Angie has been campaigning for a chickenpox vaccine to be available on the NHS ever since. She says, ‘It was Easter Sunday and I was dressing Elana, then three, when I noticed red marks on her neck. By the afternoon, it was clear it was chickenpox – Elana’s big brother Reuben, then six, had just had it. ‘For the first few days she wasn’t overly poorly, just a bit clingy. But while Reuben only had 30 or so spots, Elana was absolutely smothered in them. By day five she was lethargic and off her food. SEVERE ‘We took her our to local hospital, and doctors said Elana was very dehydrated. She…

INSIDE SHERRIE’S FRIDGE Milk Dark chocolate Kitkat Butter Coconut yogurt Branston Pickle Ketchup Garlic Cherry tomatoes Chicken Blueberries Raspberries Plums Brie Avocados Cheddar Red onions Parmesan Pinot Grigio Blush Mayonnaise Salad Sparkling water Basil How much do you spend? I shop at Booths (it’s basically the northern Waitrose) and it’s easy to get carried away. I was there yesterday buying food for my daughter and three grandchildren, and it came to £67. If I’d gone to Lidl, it would’ve been £25, but Booths sells things I can’t get elsewhere. By the end of the week, you look in the fridge and wonder how you’ve spent so much and still have nothing in there Describe your daily diet… I’m not a big breakfast person, but if I do, it’s sourdough topped…

SWEET POTATOES WITH SPICED CHICKPEAS SERVES 4 TAKES 1HR 4 large sweet potatoes, pricked all over with a fork 400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed and patted dry 1tbsp olive oil 1/2tsp chilli powder 2tsp curry powder Salt 20g butter 100g soured cream Pinch of chilli flakes, plus extra to serve (optional) 2tbsp pesto Fresh coriander leaves, to garnish (optional) Place the potatoes on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake for 50min until the flesh and the skin are soft. Spread on a baking sheet lined with baking paper, place in the oven 15min before the end of the sweet potato cooking time and cook until piping hot and fragrant. Spread each with a little butter. Fill with the baked chickpeas. Season the soured cream with a pinch…

The key money dates for January, from Aaron Peake, Personal Finance Expert at free credit score service CredAbility. 1 NEW ENERGY PRICE CAP The new year kicks off with an updated energy price cap. Ofgem reviews the cap every three months for those on variable tariffs, but what you pay still depends on how much energy you use. Aaron says, ‘If prices go up, check if there’s a cheaper fixed rate deal. Even a small switch can save you hundreds over the year.’ 2 PREMIUM BOND PRIZE DRAW The first big draw of the year will see two lucky winners bag £1 million each. ‘If you’ve got Premium Bonds, make sure your contact details are up to date so you don’t miss out,’ says Aaron. 3 SELF-ASSESSMENT TAX DEADLINE Hundreds…

SUNDAY 4 JANUARY, ITV1 Rob Brydon hosts this high-pressure quiz where 81 contestants battle for control of a vast interactive floor, each square representing a specialist subject. Players can only challenge neighbouring rivals, with fast duels deciding who gains territory and who leaves the game. The tension ramps up as the grid shifts and the field thins, turning simple knowledge into high-stakes strategy. Says Rob, ‘I watched the American version and I found the game to be compellingly simple. I am a big believer in simplicity.’ Easy to follow but brutally competitive, the format becomes more addictive as the floor tightens around a single winner.…

WEDNESDAY 7 JANUARY, CHANNEL 4 Autistic Patience Evans proved a real asset to DI Bea Metcalf as she helped the York detective solve some gruesome murder cases. As the hit drama returns, Bea’s got a new job in Glasgow and her brusque replacement DI Frankie Monroe – played by Jessica Hynes – doesn’t welcome her input, and wants Patience to stick to Criminal Records. However, when a photographer’s found with no blood in his body and a stake through the heart, her help’s vital in finding the killer. Love’s also in the air for Patience, and she unlocks a clue in the search for her mum.…

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Looks like someone’s been playing too many board games over the festive break. Lord Sugar’s next guess: It was Oscar in the lounge with a lead pipe! Aww, thanks Kylie – we call this particular dance the ‘thank god that’s all over for another year, can we take the tree down now?’ GRUMPY GRAM If you happen to bump into Sydney or her bezzie Amanda any time soon, please don’t bring up the subject of Secret Santa. They were clearly NOT best pleased with theirs this year.…

She once said, ‘England is one of my favourite places’, and it seems that for Britney Spears, that affection has never faded. After a challenging year, insiders tell Closer that the singer is fast-tracking her plans to move to the UK after reconnecting with former X Factor boss Simon Cowell, 66. A source says, ‘Britney’s desperate for a clean break and feels like America – especially her family there – has suffocated her for years. She wants somewhere peaceful where she can start afresh away from her painful past and those she feels have contributed to her downfall.’ CONCERN Insiders reveal how music mogul Simon – who’s described Britney, 44, as ‘fun, engaged, passionate and so smart’ since working with her in 2012 – reached out last month to offer…

As she awaits her divorce from Eamonn Holmes to be formalised, more than two years after they split, Ruth Langsford is looking ahead to finding love again. While he has moved on with relationship counsellor Katie Alexander, who’s 23 years his junior, TV presenter Ruth is waiting until their marriage is officially finalised before putting romance back on her radar. ‘Ruth is definitely looking for love in 2026! She thought this wretched divorce that has lasted forever would be over by now – she’s looking forward to cleaning the slate and starting again,’ an insider says. The source reveals that Ruth, 65, wants to find someone she can enjoy life with after 27 years with 65-year-old Eamonn, 14 of those married – and this could potentially be a younger man.…

After announcing her split from husband Patrick Kielty six months ago, Closer can reveal that Celebs Go Dating bosses are already desperate to sign up Cat Deeley ahead of the next series. But according to insiders, the TV host doesn’t feel ready to get back on the dating scene just yet – let alone so publicly. ‘Pals are encouraging Cat to spread her wings and dip her toe into the dating scene, but she finds the whole meeting someone through an app a bit odd. She’s a traditional romantic, she wants a Mr Darcy,’ reveals the source. ‘Although a rumoured £200,000 fee was on the table for Celebs Go Dating, the prospect of dating, especially on television, is something she finds daunting. She says she’s awkward when it comes to…

Two months on from her bombshell divorce from musician Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman has spoken about navigating the painful journey of heartbreak. In a recent interview, the mum-of-two, 58, opened up about experiencing ‘painful’ times and feeling ‘broken’. A source tells Closer that while the Bombshell actress is still coming to terms with their split after reportedly ‘fighting to save’ their 19-year marriage, she has now come to the realisation that she needs to ‘switch gears’ when it comes to her love life. BLINDSIDED ‘Nicole was absolutely blindsided when Keith walked out on their marriage. She never in a million years thought she’d be single at this age,’ the insider says. ‘She truly believed they were forever. She built her whole world around that life, and when it suddenly collapsed…

It’s no secret that they’ve had a rocky few years, but it appeared that Kyle Walker and wife Annie Kilner had eventually managed to get their marriage back on track. However, after the footballer was recently spotted without his wedding ring on, insiders tell Closer that the childhood sweethearts – who married in 2021 – are still experiencing a strain in their relationship. NOTICEABLY ABSENT ‘Back in November, Kyle did a press conference for a Hugo Boss campaign and he didn’t have his wedding ring on. In the official campaign photos his ring is on, but when he stepped out for the photo ops the ring was noticeably absent,’ our source says. ‘Pals close to the couple have said that there are still problems with him and Annie – they…

Find out what the year ahead has in store for you with Closer’s astrologer, Yasmin Boland ARIES 21 MAR – 19 APR LOVE: The fact of the matter is that you have the planet of hard work and challenges in your sign this year, so although your love life could be solid and stable, you’re less likely than usual to be delirious with delight about anything, including your relationships. MONEY: Probably the best news for you all year is that the planet of chaos, Uranus, is moving out of your Money Zone. That means that at long last your finances can start to settle down. HEALTH: This year, the more you focus on your spiritual health, the better your physical health is going to be. A little bit of meditation…

Coming up Next Next is stepping into 2026 with a feel-good wardrobe refresh made for beating the January blues. Expect bright knits, printed fleeces and cheerful pops of stripes and polka dots to make dark mornings feel lighter. Softer tones are in the mix too – think cosy checks with cream jeans for easy off-duty style. And for work? Polished, fuss-free tailoring. Prices start from £9, with sizes ranging from 6–22. Jacket, £68; Cords, £32; T-Shirt, £16, all Next CHECK IT OUT! GET HER LOOK MEL C Mel C proves that simple pieces can still make a statement. A crisp blue shirt and wide-leg jeans create an effortless base, while the camel coat adds timeless structure. Finish with sleek boots and a chic, luxe-for-less bag (like this one!), and you’ve…

PILLOW PLUMPER An unsettling night’s sleep can show on your skin, so a great overnight mask will work like a comforting veil. This radiance-boosting pick hydrates thanks to hyaluronic acid and has anti-ageing benefits too. Lacura Overnight Plumping Face Mask, Aldi, £5.99 MOISTURE SURGE This hydrating mask minimises the appearance of dry skin and has anti-irritating properties, so it’s one to go for if you have sensitive skin that’s easily stressed-out and needs a little TLC. Avène Les Essentiels Soothing Radiance Mask, £16.25 SALON SAVER The A-list-approved ‘salmon sperm facial’ uses an ingredient called PDRN derived from salmon to boost collagen. This mask offers the same PDRN and added collagen to plump and smooth fine lines. Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask, £5.99 SPOT SLAYER Tackle blemish-prone, overly stressed complexions…

STRENGTH TRAINING IS MY GO-TO… Physically, I’m all about movement that makes me feel powerful. Weight lifting is my favourite way to stay strong, centred and energised. I fit it in whenever I can as it’s the one non-negotiable that keeps my body feeling its best. MY SLEEP ROUTINE IS SACRED… I avoid my phone for at least half an hour before bed, and make sure I’m tucked up no later than 10.30 pm (work events aside!). That little bit of structure does wonders for my rest. BALANCED ENERGY STARTS WITH SMART SNACKING… I tend to have a late breakfast – usually oats with berries – and keep my energy steady with simple snacks like nuts and low-fat cheese. • Discover Juliet Sears’ new bakeware collection in collaboration with Silverwood…

‘From the “locally world-famous caf”, these waffles with rich cheesecake cream are topped with deliciously tangy passionfruit.’ JONATHAN ARANA-MORTON’S PASSION FRUIT CHEESECAKE WAFFLE Pour in a quarter of the cream and whisk again. Pour the remaining cream into a separate bowl and whisk until it just holds soft peaks. Fold in the passion fruit seeds. Quenelle or spoon over 100g of the passion fruit cheesecake cream and then spoon over the remaining passion fruit seeds. • This recipe is taken from The Breakfast Club by Jonathan Arana-Morton (Ebury Press, £18.99) TIP: STORE LEFTOVER PASSION FRUIT CREAM IN THE FRIDGE FOR 2-3 DAYS SERVES 1, TAKES 20MIN 2 shop-bought waffles, warmed 1 passion fruit, halved 3 raspberries Icing sugar, to serve FOR THE PASSION FRUIT CREAM (you will need 100g for this…

DR CHRISTIAN GIVES HIS TAKE ON THE HOT HEALTH TOPIC OF THE WEEK At this time of year, a lot of us will be shopping in the sales or heading out for a wintery walk with family and friends. But social media is currently reeling from people sharing stories of catching ringworm in changing rooms or even from borrowing a loved one’s woolly hat.The first thing to say is don’t panic – ringworm isn’t a real worm. It’s a pretty common fungal infection that most of us will get at some point in our lives. But there are plenty of things you can do to protect yourself from picking it up. WHAT ACTUALLY IS RINGWORM? Ringworm is an infection caused by fungal spores that are found almost everywhere in the…

MONDAY 5 JANUARY, U&W After spending two summers at Dogs Trust centres across the UK, Pete Wicks is back with the charity for a brand-new series, working alongside the rehoming teams. In the opening episode, he joins a mission to rescue a group of Chihuahuas from the home of a hoarder and throws himself into helping with their rehabilitation. Pete also gets involved in the very emotional handover of two pugs whose owners are unable to look after them anymore due to the rising living costs. A gorgeous spaniel called Eddie who has a problem with his eye also makes an appearance.…

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK If you play your cards right this year, you'll be amazed by the progress you can make. The energy is super potent, almost to the point where everything you touch could turn to gold. Just be super sure of what it is you want, and go for it. THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN CAPRICORN 22 DEC – 19 JAN I rarely advocate for the whole New Year, New Me thing as the New Year rarely bodes with good astrological timing. This year, however, is different! This year is like New Year, New Better Than Ever Me. Your goals will take work, but you’re no stranger to that! Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope AQUARIUS 20 JAN – 18 FEB Whatever you’ve been stressed or…

'MY LIFE IS COMPLETELY FLIPPED UPSIDE DOWN' She’s sparked concern among fans in recent weeks after showing off her dramatic weight loss, but now Kelly Osbourne has hit back at critics – furiously telling them to ‘f*** off’. In an Instagram video, Kelly, 41, explained that her changing appearance is the result of grieving for her dad Ozzy, who died in July aged 76 following a cardiac arrest. ‘To the people who keep thinking they’re being funny and mean by writing comments like, “Are you ill”, or, “Get off Ozempic, you don’t look right”, my dad just died,’ she said. OUTBURST ‘And I’m doing the best that I can, and the only thing I have to live for right now is my family. So to all those people, f*** off.’…

He may have made a name for himself as one of the toughest guys on TV, but while his daughter Dani Dyer didn’t hesitate in signing up to Celebrity SAS, she says dad Danny would never take part! ‘When I told him I was doing it, he literally bowed down to me,’ she laughs. ‘He’s like, “I can’t believe you, you cannot be my child!” He will never do that kind of show – it just won’t happen. Imagine if he was getting shouted at? He just wouldn’t put himself through it and doesn’t know why anyone would want to.’ PROUD But while Danny, 48, may not be signing up to the tough reality series any time soon, he did have some words of encouragement for his 29-year-old daughter. ‘He’s…

She’s been praised as ‘beautiful’ and ‘a Queen’, but behind the scenes, it’s thought that Katy Perry has been struggling with body insecurity over her breasts, which have dramatically reduced following her 20lbs weight loss. An insider says, ‘Katy is 99% happy with her body right now, but there’s no denying her boobs aren’t nearly as full and perky as they were before she lost all this weight. She’s always been so proud of having an all-natural chest, but the reality is, after having a kid and losing 20lbs, she’s not feeling the same way about her boobs that she used to. ‘The way people have picked apart her body over the years has been very tough on her self-image. They’ve been very cruel about her chest since she lost…

From 1 January, a chickenpox vaccine will be rolled out on the NHS in England for the first time. The combined ‘MMRV’ jab will protect against measles, mumps, rubella and ‘varicella’, the medical term for chickenpox. It will be offered to children from 12 months up to 18 months, with ‘catch-ups’ available for children up to age six. But with the uptake of childhood vaccinations falling for the past decade, professionals are concerned that not enough parents will take advantage of the offer. The World Health Organisation says 95% of children should receive doses, in order to achieve ‘herd immunity’ and to protect those who cannot have vaccinations themselves. Mistrust of vaccines has grown since the pandemic. According to research by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, around…

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She’s been open about her ‘addiction’ to cosmetic surgery, having had facial fillers, Botox and a breast enlargement by the age of 19 in a bid to look like a ‘Bratz Doll’. And in her latest quest for perfection, Chloe Brockett admits to using weight-loss jabs, despite only being a size 10. The star, who found fame in TOWIE in 2019, admits she grew conscious of her weight after appearing on screen, and started taking the jabs in 2023 when the strain of filming took its toll on her weight. Chloe, 25, tells Closer, ‘I’ve always been a size 8-10, but I’m so short, so when I put on weight, considering I’ve got such big boobs and bum – it really does show! When filming, the runners would ask, “Where…

PERFECT PIZZA When you just want to put your feet up after Christmas, stock up with Dr Oeteker’s Suprema pizza (£5). A tasty charred sourdough base creates a truly authentic flavour. From selected supermarkets. RETHINK FRUITY FIZZ! Refreshing soft drinks with pure spring water, a drop of natural fruit juice and bubbles. Try Apple, Cherry, Lemon or Mango. Six calories per can. £17.99 for 12 x 330ml. From cans.co.uk BROTHY BOWL Get natural protein and collagen into your diet with Freja’s Chicken Bone Broth. Sip as a warm drink or use as a base for stews, soups and noodle dishes. £6.95 from supermarkets.…

Grantchester is back, and the village is not exactly easing us in gently! One minute everyone’s admiring Victoria sponges at the Easter fete, the next Geordie Keating (Robson Green) is standing over a body with a bullet wound and a bad feeling he can’t shake. Reg’s death looks like suicide, but nothing adds up – not the whirlwind marriage, not the inheritance-hungry sister, and certainly not the photo of ‘Reg’ that turns out not to be him at all. As Rev Alphy Kotteram digs deeper, he feels the mystery tugging at his own past trauma – emotional scars he’s spent years hiding. We caught up with star Rishi Nair to learn more… This season really delves into Alphy’s past. Did that feel exciting? Last season was Alphy’s entrance. He was…

THURSDAY 8 JANUARY, BBC1 When we first met them, community police officers Dom and Kay bungled their way through an undercover operation to infiltrate a drugs gang. As the comedy returns they’re now working for MI5, but it isn’t long before they find themselves in another mess. Frustrated by being stuck in the unglamorous basement archives doing menial work, Dom’s keen to prove herself. And when she meets suave spy Steve, it looks like she’s finally got the chance. Instead, she and Kay find themselves mixed up in a plot that involves security at the Notting Hill Carnival, while gang leader Tevin also reappears.…

Worlds collide this week as ITV1 launches its new soap ‘power hour’ schedule. Monday’s one-hour crossover episode, Corriedale, will see various residents from Weatherfield and Emmerdale involved in a catastrophic accident on a stormy road, somewhere between the cobbles and Hotten. Before that, the Corrie action picks up right after the exposure of Carl’s many secrets at Debbie and Ronnie’s wedding, but when he drunkenly gets behind the wheel intending to speed off into the night, his sister jumps in the car. Soon they’re involved in a furious row, and with the wedding party – including Tracy, Steve, David and pregnant Shona – boarding a minibus home, and Kit and Carla also in hot pursuit of a desperate Becky, the cobbles crew literally run into the Emmerdale villagers and the…