Table of contents for Issue 1039 in Closer

Stacey Solomon delighted fans over Christmas when she announced that she was expecting her fifth child. Taking to Instagram with the happy news, she wrote, “So grateful and cannot believe I'm saying this… Another little pickle is on the way… A huge surprise, but one that we are so thankful for.” And in a followup post, Stacey told fans that she was already eight months along, writing, “So this time next month we will be getting ready to say hello to a whole new pickle!” STRUGGLING Despite the influx of excited pregnancy posts, insiders say that the mum-of-four, 33, is secretly struggling over the new arrival. A source tells Closer, “There's no question that Stacey is excited about adding to her family yet again, but she's also having waves of…

Ohe's earned a reputation as TV's “golden girl”, but it's not been the best start to the new year for Holly Willoughby after plans for a second series of her big budget BBC show, Freeze The Fear With Wirn Hof were axed. Holly, 41 took time off her main presenting gig at This Morning last January in what was dubbed as her “big return” to the BBC after more than a decade as Queen of ITV. HUGE DECISION While the extreme reality show – which featured a host of celebs taking on challenges in the freezing Italian Dolomites – was set to be Holly's big comeback to the channel, the star has understandably been left bruised by the news. Our source says, “Making the jump to the BBC last year…

Sharing a series of loved-up snaps over the festive period, Lisa Armstrong looked happier than ever as her relationship with boyfriend James Green appears to go from strength to strength. Last week, Lisa, 46, looked sensational in a snap posted to Instagram as she showed off her new shorter haircut ahead of a date night, with a fan commenting, “You look amazing! Your new life shows in your eyes”. CONFIDENT And now – five years on from a very public and heartbreaking divorce from her husband of 12 years, Ant McPartlin – friends say Lisa, who is thought to have been dating James since 2020, finally feels ready to take another chance on marriage. A source says, “Lisa really feels like 2023 is going to be her year to take…

When Charley Hatchelt starting dating Charlie Arnold, she was smitten. But just six months into their relationship Charlie became jealous and controlling. Refusing to accept his behaviour, Charley eventually broke up with him. But she never imagined her decision to end their relationship would mean she'd end up fighting for her life after he attacked her with an axe. She says, “I still can't believe it happened and hope he spends the rest of his life in jail.” TERRIFIED Charley, 20, from Bedford, explains, “I met Charlie at school when I was 14 and he was 15 – he was so kind and affectionate. He was my first real boyfriend and I was totally besotted.” But Charley soon saw another side to him. She says, “One day, out of nowhere,…

Dental hygienist Sophie Davies, 34, lives near Ironbridge, Shropshire, with her fiancé Ed Bagnall, 40, a photographer and their daughter Evelyn, five. She says, “I can understand why women don't always attend their smear – I was one of them, imagining that I'd have symptoms or know if there was something wrong. “But I'm proof that it's vital. I had my first smear test when I was 25 and the results came back as normal, so I didn't give it another thought. “Then when I was 28, in 2017, I got a letter to book in, but by then I was pregnant with my daughter Evelyn so I delayed it, thinking I'd get round to it later. CAUSE FOR CONCERN “I was completely unconcerned about putting it off, it was…

She's a long time A-lister and he's a newbie in the world of Hollywood, but last week fans were left delighted, and baffled, when Angelina Jolie and Paul Mescal were spotted chatting in a cafe together in London, on what appeared to be a coffee date. Mum-of-six Angelina, 47, smiled and laughed with Normal People actor Paul, 26, along with her daughter Shiloh. Reports claimed Angelina had recently seen Paul star in West End show A Streetcar Named Desire. Paul is thought to have recently split with fiancé Phoebe Bridgers, who he reportedly got engaged to last year. Meanwhile, Angelina has been embroiled in a toxic divorce with ex-partner of 12 years Brad Pitt, with whom she shares Maddox, 21, Pax, 19, Zahara, 17, Shiloh, 16, and twins Vivienne and…

Modern life is a juggle and means we often feel stressed, from getting the kids out of the door for the school run to work pressures and financial and health worries. But feeling stressed does serve a purpose, according to Dr Epel. “As tough as stress can be to cope with sometimes, we would be a lot worse off without it. Humans have a stress response for a reason: it prepares our mind and body for what we need to do in the moment and in the moments ahead.” But Dr Epel is keen to emphasise that chronic stress is not good for us, so reducing the pressures in your life and building up your resilience to them, will really help. Here are her tips. • The Seven-Day Stress Prescription…

INSIDE CHLOE'S FRIDGE ● Eggs ● Babybel cheese ● Cream cheese ● Butter ● Peanut butter ● Light mayonnaise ● Coconut milk ● Bread ● Onions ● Crumpets ● Salad ● Apples ● Chicken sausages ● Mince ● Broccoli ● Salmon ● Potatoes ● Carrots ● Fresh orange juice ● Almond milk ● Pineapple juice ● White wine CHLOE How much do you spend per week? About £50. I don't spend a lot, I like a good bargain. I'll pop to the supermarkets, but I also order in meals from Prep Kitchen as they have really healthy, calorie-counted meals. Describe your daily diet… I go to the gym and train before breakfast as I never get hungry in the morning. Then I'll come home and have a protein shake or…

ALL ABOUT YOU DON'T HIDE YOUR LOW MOOD Data shows that around one in six of us are experiencing moderate to severe depressive symptoms. Emma urges not to pretend you're OK Whenever anyone asks me how I am feeling, I see it as a genuine invitation. If I am having a nightmare day, I will explain how everything feels as if it's conspiring against me, or if I've had some great news, I will share it. I truly believe that we should all get comfortable with expressing the good, the bad and the ugly about our lives. There is something truly liberating and reinforcing about simply stating the way we feel, and it also gives others permission to do the same. Far too many people are walking around pretending that…

You may have seen friends – or even celebrities – sharing posts on social media boasting about making thousands of pounds overnight, or sharing a picture of their brand-new BMW thanks to the amazing advice they got about investing in cryptocurrency. You may even have been contacted by someone telling you how much you could stand to gain if you invest and feel tempted, worrying you're losing out on a gold mine. Cryptocurrency scams are surging, as fraudsters use social media and even dating apps to prey on their targets. With the cost-of-living crisis and money being tighter than ever, we're all more vulnerable to their tactics, so we've spoken to the experts to recognise when someone is trying to swindle you out of your hard-earned cash… KNOW IF YOU'RE…

TAILORED SUITS A suit is one of the most versatile pieces in our wardrobes. Whether you wear it together, or break up into separates, it guarantees plenty of options. Try layering a tux with a polo neckor styling the blazer with a pair of jeans to make it fit for all occasions, from office interviews to parent evening and Sunday lunches. METALLICS A showpiece skirt, be it metallic or sequin, is underrated for its versatility. Don't pack them away for next Christmas, instead tone them down with a low-key jacket, warm knit, and chunky boots. Add tights for warmth. Fora more dressed up vibe, add a metallic crossbody bag to break up the dark colours. This look is ideal for shopping trips and lunch dates. MIDI DRESSES Neutrals area great…

1 DEEP CLEAN A deep cleanse is a great place to start to get your skin back in check. Begin with a cleansing balm to lift any impurities while still ensuring skin is hydrated. Then, take it to the next level with a double cleanse. A gelbased formula like Caudalie's Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser is a great option as it is specifically designed for stressed out, blemish-prone skin. THE INKEY LIST OAT CLEANSING BALM, £0.99; CAUDALTE VINOPURE PURIFYING GEL CLEANSER, £16 2 EXFOLIATE Gentle exfoliation removes dead skin cells to get skin back to its pre-party season best. No7's Total Renewal Microdermabrasion Face Exfoliator is gentle enough for use every day. Or, for a more fuss-free exfoliation, switch your regular toner for an acidbased formula to add radiance without the need for…

Daniel takes delivery of another bunch of flowers from Justin and asks Daisy to tell him just who this bouquetsending bozo is. She messages Justin and tells him to leave her alone, but after yet another floral delivery arrives, she puts a post on social media warning other women about him. But then the DJ she's been dissing turns up at the Rovers to demand she take down her post – and Daisy's horrified to discover that the “Justin” she met is a completely different person.. FOLLOW OUR LIVE TWEETS OVER AT @CloserOnline…

IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK If you feel like you've been trying to squeeze more into your day then humanly possible, things will begin to turn around for you this week. Hopefully, you've proven to yourself, or to those who count, that you truly are capable of all you said you are. CAPRICORN 22 DEC – 19 JAN You've worked so hard recently, and finally, you may begin to see the fruits of your labour. Still, you may wonder if it was even worth it. Only time will tell. For now sit back and relax a little. Bask in everything that is benevolent about your domestic life. Visit yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope…

As the UK government fannies around trying to sort out the cost-of-living crisis, thank God Cardi B has a handle on the situation. Cardi for PM? Oh, Snoop… it's raining, we haven't put the heating on since 2021 and Covid's on the rise again. You seriously think you're going to get a smile out of us? GRUMPY GRAM Alan wanted to start the new year with a new look. But judging by the state of this colour and cut, he started the new year by murdering his hairdresser.…

NEWS ‘WILLIAM'S INCENSED THAT HE'S BEEN VICIOUS ENOUGH TO BRING KATE INTO IT ALL’ In his muchanticipated memoir, Spare, which hit bookshelves on Tuesday, Prince Harry unleashed his worst attack on the Royal Family to date. In one of the most shocking allegations, he claims Prince William – who he calls his “archenemy” – left him with “scrapes and bruises” after a row, during which he says William called Meghan “difficult”, “rude” and “abrasive”, at the couple's Kensington Palace home. Harry, 38, says he tried to plead with his brother, 40, to calm down during the altercation in 2019 and poured him a glass of water, adding, “He set down the water, called me another name, then came at me. It all happened so fast. “He grabbed me by the…

For many parents, getting children to eat their greens is a daily battle – but Roxanne Ridge proudly says that her kids love peas, green beans and pumpkin seeds. Roxanne is one of the growing number of parents who are raising their children on a plant-based diet. The Vegan Society says that the number of British vegans has quadrupled between 2014 and 2019, with over 600,000 of us having given up meat, fish, dairy, eggs and honey. It's predicted around two per cent of the population are now vegan. And a recent survey revealed that eight per cent of children in the UK aged between five and 16 were following a vegan diet and a further 15 per cent said they would like to. HEALTH BENEFITS Dr Gemma Newman, author…

NEWS MICHELLE: ‘I've got my confidence back’ She's had an amazing few years, knocking her alcohol addiction on the head and getting sober. And now Michelle Heaton says that Dancing On Ice will be a “bucket list” moment for her. The Liberty X star says, “My band mate Jessica [Taylor] did it many years ago, and I've always wanted to. Obviously, I've suffered from addictions, so even though my name has been in the hat, it was never the right time. I've had to get some confidence back with my recovery. I feel really strong.” Michelle, 43, has been open about her battle with addiction, and how she headed to rehab in 2021. And she says that she's skating to make her family husband Hugh Hanley, and children Faith, who…

She's been happily loved-up with her fiancé Ryan Mahoney for the past four years, but last week one of Kerry Katona's previous relationships was trending on social media, after fans remembered her romance with actor Lucien Laviscount, hunky star of Emily In Paris. The unlikely couple dated 11 years ago, when Kerry was 31 and Lucien was 19, after meeting on Celebrity Big Brother in 2011 – with historic photos of them cuddling and posing for photoshoots swirling on social media. In an interview at the time, a loved-up Kerry, 42, said, “We hope we'll be together forever”, adding, “There's a lot of sexual tension, definitely.” Lucien, now 30, added, “I have a thing for older women… she's amazing.” Lucien – who made his name at the time after starting…

GO VEGAN CHIPOTLE CURRY ‘CHICKEN’ WRAPS MAKES 2 LARGE OR A SMALL WRAPS • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, chopped • 2 large garlic cloves, minced • 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped • 160g pack vegan chicken strips, cut into bite-sized pieces • 2 tsp curry powder • 1 tsp chipotle powder • 1 tbsp tomato puree • 1 tsp coconut sugar (or use regular) • 2 large or 4 small wholemeal tortillas • Fresh parsley, roughly chopped, to garnish STEP 1 In a large frying pan, warm the oil over a medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add the onion, garlic and red pepper and saute for 3 mins. STEP 2 Add the vegan chicken, curry powder, chipotle powder, and season with salt and pepper. Cook…

Now is the time when things go turbo on dating apps – because we've little else to do right now while broke and trying (and possibly failing) to stick to our resolutions. And there's more good news, there is also an influx of new singles to the scene – often with the mindset of finding love as a resolution and also, sadly, Christmas is a popular time for break-ups. I'm back swiping again and each time I have new energy for dating, I also try and tweak my approach – as I still worry I judge someone's profile far too quickly. I am looking for a reason to say “yes” to them, as opposed to looking fora reason to say “no.” That simple change has really improved my options. Another…

Yes it's a bit annoying endlessly deciding if you're happy with cookies, but if you don't regularly clear them, it can cost you money! YOU CAN PAY MORE TO TRAVEL This is down to “personalised pricing”, so when you search for flights to a particular place on specific dates, the site collects data. If you keep looking to see if the price has dropped it's actually more likely to go up – because the data is telling the airline you're desperate to go on that particular date and therefore likely to be willing to pay more. It's why people on a flight can all have paid totally different prices. Search in “private mode” or use Duck Duck Go. The same is true for hotels. YOUR DATA CAN BE PASSED ON…

STRIPE RIGHT A Breton-style cardigan is a classic that can be worn repeatedly – with velvet textures, too. LA REDOUTE, £22.90 JUMP TO IT A jumpsuit can be transformed with a chunky-knit cardigan or a velvet clutch and courts. NEXT, £68 NO SWEAT Brighten up your days with a slogan sweatshirt. Pair with sequined trousers and skirts. F&F, £12.50 STEP AHEAD THINK PINK Embrace colour to immediately brighten up all-black dresses. RIVER ISLAND, £59 TREWS CREW High-waisted leatherlook trousers are the ideal base for blouses and blazers. MANGO, £49.99…

Closer TV TV WEEK: 14-20 JAN 1 LOVE ISLAND WITH A BRAND-NEW HOST MON 16-FRI 20 JAN, 9PM, ITV2 Cancel all plans! (Er, not that we have many…) With the New Year comes a brand-new series of Love Island – complete with Maya Jama joining as host, taking over presenting duties from Laura Whitmore (who announced she was stepping down last year, after admitting she found some elements of the series “difficult” to overcome). The winter edition is coming at us from South Africa, followed by the usual summer antics in Mallorca (yes, we get a double helping this year, whoop!) They'll be a whole new line-up of singletons, with lain Stirling (who's married to Laura Whitmore) back on narrating duties. Episodes will be available to stream on ITVX. 2 THE APPRENTICE…

After months of swirling rumours that their sizzling chemistry and close friendship had blossomed into a romance, Strictly Come Dancing professionals Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington finally revealed they were a couple last April after pictures emerged of them looking cosy on last year's Strictly tour. DREAM PARTNER At the time, Nadiya, 33, had been split from her fiancé and the father of her six-year-old daughter, Slovenian footballer Matija Škarabot, for just a few months after struggling to make their long-distance relationship work, and insiders revealed how Kai, 27, had been a shoulder to cry on. Now, a year on, Nadiya and Kai couldn't be happier after moving in together and Nadiya says they've even expanded their brood! “We bought a British bulldog puppy in October and it's like our…

Mum-of-four and beauty salon worker Evie Leana always wondered what her teenage daughter, Tiahnee, would become. Unlike her beautician mum, Tiahnee wanted to glam herself up, and pose on OnlyFans. NEWFOUND FORTUNE Initially, Evie was unimpressed, but after realising just how successful her daughter's new venture was, she found herself slipping into her finest lingerie and posing for her own OnlyFans page. Not only does Evie reel liberated, but her newfound fortune has helped her in the midst of the cost-of-living crisis too. Evie says, “Tiahnee and I are each other's biggest cheerleaders and I even take her photos. We've always had a special bond, but our OnlyFans journey has made us closer than ever.” Like any parent, Evie often thought about where her 17-year-old daughter, Tiahnee, would end up…

EKIN-SU CULCULOGLU LOVE ISLAND WINNER, 28 “Performance is in my blood. I can see me winning it.” THE VIVIENNE DRAG QUEEN AND TV PERSONALITY, 30 “I'm alright with criticism as long as it's fair.” MOLLIE GALLAGHER CORRIE ACTRESS, 25 “I'm an emotional person I'm scared I'll cry!” JOEY ESSEX, TV PERSONALITY, 32 “I'd be more scared of an underdog like myself.” DARREN HARRIOTT COMEDIAN, 34 “They've never seen size 14 in skates before!” NILE WILSON OLYMPIC GYMNAST, 26 “I'm excited to feel like a professional athlete again.” JOHN FASHANU FOOTBALL LEGEND, 60 “In my head, I've already won the show.” SIVA KANESWARAN THE WANTED SINGER, 34 “Tom reminded me to take it all and enjoy it.”…

Every day in the UK, nine women are diagnosed with cervical cancer – and, tragically, two die a day from it. Cervical cancer charity Jo's Trust is desperate for these statistics to be a thing of the past, and ahead of Cervical Cancer Awareness week, they're launching a campaign to encourage people to book a smear test and have the HPV vaccine. When reality TV star and mum-of-two, Jade Goody, tragically died in 2009 from cervical cancer aged just 27, 400,000 extra women took up their smear test invite. But the number going for the potentially life-saving test has fallen since – a shocking one-in-three women aren't up to date and vaccine uptake has also declined. Samantha Dixon, chief executive of Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust, told Closer, “There are lots…

BLAKE SHOWS OFF HER BUMP FOR BABY NO.4 Hollywood actress Blake Lively is expecting her fourth child with husband Ryan Reynolds, and last week posted a funny before and after picture of herself with her trainer, captioning it, “Been doing Don Saladino's workout program for months now. Something isn't working.” Blake, 35, and Ryan, 46, are already parents to daughters James, eight, Inez, six, and Betty, three. And dad Ryan has recently spoken about how the older girls feel about welcoming another sibling. He said, “They're in. They love it. They're ready!” PREGNANT HOLLY: ‘We scheduled sex it wasn't romantic!’ She tied the knot with footballerJacob Blyth last summer and over the Christmas period, Holly Hagan revealed the couple were expecting their first child. Holly's since been sharing her pregnancy journey…

She lit up the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor for over eight years with her sizzling figure and striking looks, but despite her toned physique, Kristina Rihanoff reveals it's taken until her mid-forties for her to feel truly confident in her body. “I've never quite liked the way I looked, but age has given me acceptance and helped me feel at peace with my body. I'm definitely easier on myself than I used to be,” Kristina, 45, tells Closer. “I look back at pictures of myself on Strictly when I was a size 6 and so in shape. Now I'm a size 10 and could never fit back into my dance outfits, but I appreciate that my body is flexible, healthy, and able to move. Yes, I'm a little bigger,…

READY TO GO (Flourish range, Sainsbury's, prices from £1) Choose from a whopping 65 prepared meals, soups, smoothies, and snacks. Favourites included the Indian spiced cauliflower crackers and smoky sweetcorn soup. VEGAN FEASTS (The Flavourists Meal Kit, Sainsbury's, £4.75) Full of tantalising flavours, these plant-based packs contain everything you need, including protein pieces, seasonings and delicious sauces, to whip up speedy meals, such as yellow Thai curry or shredded hoisin.…

SMALL CHANGES MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE TV AND RADIO STAR SHEREE MURPHY, 47, ON HOW SHE LOOKS AFTER HER BODY AND MIND I DO BARRE FITNESS FOUR TIMES A WEEK… I have a studio up the road and they do 50-minute classes that are enjoyable, plus it's a nice social scene. If I'm feeling really energised, I might also do a session at Barry's Boot Camp, but it's full on! I TAKE LOTS OF SUPPLEMENTS… I take vitamin D, B12, primrose oil, cod liver oil, turmeric and magnesium. I see a gynaecologist every year for a Well Woman check, and I'm trying to prepare myself for the menopause. I GET UP EARLY AND GO TO BED EARLY… I've been taking melatonin every night for nearly 20 years and it really…

AFFORDABLE TREATS! GET HER LOOK GIGI HADID, 27 If anyone can make winter layering look effortlessly cool it's Gigi. The model was spotted stepping out in style, pairing the must-have Western boot trend with a Y2K maxi denim skirt, patterned cardie and a chic leather jacket. Recreate her laid-back retro style with these high-street dupes… IN THE NEWS… MOOD-BOOSTING BRIGHTS AT MAS Beat the January blues by injecting cheery colour into your wardrobe. Try a top-to-toe Kermit green look for a trend-ticking ensemble or experiment with colour-clashing for a fashion-forward fit. Either way M&S has you covered with a range of vivid and cosy separates to brighten even the greyest of days. Price range £8.50 – £79, Sizes 6-24. PURE CASHMERE STYLE CRUSH: HOLLY WILLOUGHBY As the Dancing On Ice queen…

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How did this come about? Lara Pulver and I are best mates and neighbours in LA. During the pandemic we did a lot of our audition tapes together, so when she was up for Catherine, I read the opposite parts. I got asked to audition as Maryam – and Lara's husband, Raza Jaffrey, was cast to play Jack. So, we took our whole kit and caboodle to Liverpool like a little family. It was just fantastic. Tell us about Maryam… She's a paediatric registrar in a high-pressure job, and she's back at work after two years of maternity leave. She's very good at what she does, but is struggling with the conflict of being a mum and being at work. And before she knows what's going on she's thrown in…

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10-16 JANUARY AQUARIUS 20 JAN – 18 FEB The end is nigh for some of the hardships and challenges you've faced over the past two years. While obstacles will soon come in a different flavour, they'll be empowering. Your mission is to think differently about things. Love, life, fun and romance are set to change in significant ways. Visit yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MAR You've spent a fair amount of time restructuring and dismantling life on the home front. Your family dynamics have been in quite a state recently. Thankfully, things are now on the mend and the method in the madness is revealed. Everything you've been through will have been worth it. Visit yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope ARIES 21 MAR – 19…