Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 955 i Closer

Sometimes the only person you want to feel like is the “old you” – the one who wasn’t dragging themselves around, possibly even carrying extra pounds and feeling out of sorts. The pandemic has turned many of us into people we don’t recognise. That’s why we love Dr Michael Mosley’s tips to transform your health in as little as three weeks. His suggested lifestyle changes (page 38) aren’t always what you’d expect – but hopping into a cold shower, walking with Gloria Gaynor and steering clear of the petrol station can all make a huge difference. And talking about changing bodies, as the 30th anniversary of Demi Moore’s iconic pregnancy cover-shoot approaches, we’ve spoken to three real women who have celebrated their bumps with naked photos, paintings and even a…

When Meghan Markle revealed to Oprah Winfrey that she had suicidal thoughts, her friend of 14 years, Chrissy Teigen, publicly defended her against critics and keyboard warriors who refused to believe her. Model Chrissy, 35 – who is married to singer John Legend – hit out at the trolls, saying they wouldn’t be happy with hurling abuse “until [Meghan] miscarried”. But now, Chrissy has been caught up in her own trolling scandal – as it’s emerged she has done the same to others. Chrissy was forced to apologise to model Courtney Stodden, 26, after historic tweets emerged showing her being abusive towards the star. THREATENING Courtney – who identifies as non-binary and is referred to as they/them/their – revealed Chrissy had sent them a string of threatening messages on Twitter…

She recently admitted that having space away from the limelight during lockdown helped her to reflect on what’s important in her life, telling fans, “I’m finally at a point in my life where I can see a little more clearly”. But after turning 40 in February, friends say Holly Willoughby is now at a crossroads in her life, as she is putting pressure on herself to consider trying for her fourth baby, but is torn over the impact it could have. A source says, “Holly knows this could be her last chance to ‘complete’ her family and that time is running out. But after launching her own agency and finally writing her book, something she’s dreamt of doing for years, she’s also worried about bursting that bubble. “She’s in charge…

It’s often argued that love doesn’t last second time around, and now Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have reignited the debate. Last week fans went into meltdown when reports emerged that the Hollywood super couple were an item again, 17 years after dramatically ending their engagement. Jennifer, 51, and Ben, 48, have been pictured together on multiple occasions this month, and were even spotted enjoying a break in Montana, near Yellowstone Park, before returning to the singer’s house in Bel Air. The pair – dubbed “Bennifer” – were originally together for three years. They got engaged in 2002, but called it quits in 2004, with Jen calling the split her “first real heartbreak”. But they’ve kept in touch over the years, sharing the occasional lunch, despite both moving on. J.Lo…

HOW TO CREATE YOUR BUMP SHOT Maternity photographer Valentina Rebeschini gives her tips on how to create your very own “Demi” shot. • Choose the right background. A plain wall is perfect or you can tape a bed sheet on the wall. • For good light, stand in front of a window, bend your leg closer to the camera to protect your modesty and slightly turn your body and face towards the camera. Place one hand around your belly, while the other covers your breast – but if you are wearing a bra, keep both hands around the belly. Just play with it and have fun. • You don’t have to be naked if you don’t feel comfortable – wear lingerie or a stretchy dress instead ‘EVERY PREGNANT WOMAN SHOULD…

❛ALISON LOVES HER SON BUT FEELS AN UNDERLYING SADNESS ABOUT NOT HAVING A PARTNER❜ As the bubbly host of This Morning on Fridays, she is always seen laughing, smiling and having fun, having entertained viewers for 17 years with her hilarious segments on the ITV show. But insiders say that Alison Hammond has a secret void in her life and is desperate to add to her family. Alison, 46, is already mum to her 16-year-old son Aidan with her ex husband, Manchester cab driver Noureddine Boufaied. They sadly split when Aidan was young, but friends say she has always had her hopes set on a larger family and would love to welcome a baby into her life. A source tells Closer, “Everything in Alison’s life is going great – she’s…

Hannah James*, 28, is a nurse who lives in Birmingham. She says, “In March 2020, my then-boyfriend and I ended our almost eight-year relationship. As I’d been in long-term relationships since I was 17, I thought I’d stay single for a while, before signing up to some dating apps. “Then the pandemic hit. I was still processing the break-up, but I couldn’t go on holiday with friends, or stay with my mum for some TLC. Spending time alone made me start to view relationships differently – I could rely on myself, and I didn’t need to find that ‘other half’. “Then I was introduced to a friend of a friend who was polyamorous. I chatted to him for hours about how he had a girlfriend – as well as a…

On the night of the terrifying Grenfell Tower blaze, Sawsan Choucair, 45, was staying with a friend. It was a turn of events that would save her life – but tragically she lost her mum, sister, brother-in-law and three nieces who were trapped in the tower block. And the recent fire in east London brought those traumatic memories flooding back. HISTORY REPEATING Sawsan tells Closer, “I felt sick when I saw footage of fire blazing through another tower block. I could barely believe what I was seeing – I was so terrified that history would repeat itself. “It’s horrifying that four years on, people are still living in fear in buildings that are so dangerous. It feels as though nothing has changed and no lessons have been learned.” Sawsan lived…

It’s a shocking statistic, but in the UK we throw away 6.7million tons of food a year – enough to fill Wembley Stadium eight times. We ditch veg worth £2.5billion alone, and it’s costing the average household £250-400 a year. Clearly, our throwaway culture is impacting the environment and our wallets, but by making a few easy tweaks, we can turn things around. In new Channel 4 show Cook Clever, Waste Less With Prue And Rupy, Prue Leith and Dr Rupy Aujla help families cut back on their food waste, be savvier with their leftovers and save cash in the process. One family even saved a massive £1,500 a year. “People just don’t realise how much stuff we throw away and how stupid and uneconomic it is. It’s so unnecessary,”…

GET HER LOOK ASHLEY ROBERTS With her commute serving as her catwalk, Ashley’s casual-cool is gaining momentum. The radio host adds glamour to her double denim with mock croc stilettos and a bouclé jacket. Cat-eye shades make for a retro finish. I WANT WHAT SHE’S GOT! IN THE NEWS... THE WEDDING BOUTIQUE AT MONSOON Finally, wedding season can recommence (with indoor gatherings of 30 people possible), so what better time to swoon over Monsoon’s dreamy offerings? Whether you’re planning immediate cosy ceremonies or later-in-the-year extravagant gatherings, there’s something for all – from page boys and flower girls (from £12, 3 months-12 years) to the bride. It’s as affordable as it is beautiful (wedding dresses from £112, in sizes 6-24). OCCASION WEAR SPECIAL! FASHION WORTH TALKING ABOUT! Music’s delayed big night…

My default mode is self-deprecation – I find it funny, although a lot of my friends have stopped laughing and kindly pulled me up on it as they don’t like hearing me put myself down, even when it’s my attempt at humour. And they’re right, it’s something I need to stop doing, in all areas of my life, but particularly in my love life. If you think you do this too then maybe it’s wise to start trying to edit yourself, especially in the early stages of dating. One of my friends, who has been battling low confidence, has been telling the guy she’s speaking to all of her worst traits so that, in her words, “he’s not disappointed” when they meet up in real life. She even revealed how…

NEW SERIES Turn to page 40 for more 1 COOK CLEVER, WASTE LESS WITH PRUE & RUPY HELP SAVE THE PLANET MON 24 MAY, 8.30PM, C4 Bake Off’s Prue Leith fronts C4’s new cookery show, alongside Dr Rupy Aujla (NHS medic-turned-celeb chef) – packed with useful tips on how we can all reduce our food waste while also saving money. The pair will be joined by a different family each week to teach them how to meal plan and use store cupboard essentials to whip up easy, tasty and environmentally conscious meals (though even Queen of Leftovers Prue looked sceptical when Rupy serves up a banana skin smoothie – lols!) Dr Rupy hopes to “motivate and inspire” people watching at home. We’re sold! 2 THE YEAR BRITAIN STOPPED HOW WE…

18-24 MAY IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK This year can be amazing when it comes to work or however you make your mark. There could be quantum leaps when it comes to your reputation or achievements. With relationships, don’t cling to any that are crumbling, especially for the wrong reasons. THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN GEMINI 21 MAY-20 JUN If study or travel plans have to go on hold, it’s not the end of the world. Everything is happening in Divine timing. Focus on your professional life, which can get bigger and better over the coming weeks and months. Find out your Rising Sign for free at moonmessages. com/freechart. CANCER 21 JUN-22 JUL Warning: you are now entering that annual four-week period when you need to lay low a…

Laura Perry*, 48, says, “Chrissy must be feeling so much shame and regret over her old tweets trolling others. I have been in her position and it’s horrible. “I am estranged from my family, had very few friends and was miserable. So I joined a chat group to help meet people with similar interests, like gardening and reading. I gave myself a fake name, and my profile picture was a bunch of flowers. “I went into the group with good intentions, but the moment someone made a comment that I thought was rude or patronising, I lashed out. And seeing people like my comments made me feel heard and powerful for the first time in my life – and popular. “Soon, I was trolling every night. I’d spend five hours…

They’re used to spending long periods in separate places due to work commitments – and Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright are once again said to be living apart as they build their new “dream” home. Friends tell Closer that Michelle, 33, has been staying in her native Manchester, while Mark, 34, is still living in Essex, as work continues on the building of their new £1.3m mansion following the sale of their former home in March. The actress wrapped up filming Sky comedy Brassic near her home city in March after three months on set, and took it as an opportunity to spend time with her family while Mark continued working on his radio show in London. The couple are completely demolishing an old farmhouse in Epping Forest to build…

Relationship expert and Celebs Go Dating star Anna Williamson says that she doesn’t believe a reunion with your ex can last long-term. Anna, 39, says, “A romance with an ex is to be entered into with major caution. You made the decision to separate for a reason – there has been an issue that can’t be resolved and you’ve chosen to part ways. So, unless those issues are talked through and confronted, they will likely resurface. You might just end up going through the same heartache. “In my own experience, I’ve only once fleetingly entertained getting back with an ex – but it was because I got caught up and confused momentarily. I was nostalgic, after looking at the relationship through rose-tinted glasses. But once you remember the initial cause…

Blink and you might have missed it, but when Taylor Smith accepted her Global Icon Award at The Brits last week, she paid tribute to boyfriend Joe Alwyn in her acceptance speech. Pausing briefly, she smiled and fleetingly thanked him alongside her other supporters, referring to him only as “Joe”. Taylor’s name was once synonymous with A-list heartthrobs and celebrity spats, but for the past few years, her personal life has been low-key and drama free. Meanwhile, she’s hit a number of career highs, and pals attribute her contentedness to her stable relationship with British actor Joe, who she’s been dating for nearly five years. It’s a stark contrast to Taylor’s previous relationships, many of which have played out with PDAs in front of the world’s media. Unlike her megastar…

Recently, she celebrated buying her new home near Manchester, where she’ll live with fiancé Ryan Mahoney and four of her five children. Now pals say that Kerry Katona is ready to take things to the next level with personal trainer Ryan – and try for a baby. Kerry, 40 – who already has Molly, 18, Lilly-Sue, 17, Heidi, 13, Maxwell, 12, and six-year-old Dylan-Jorge – has previously revealed how they want a baby brother or sister. “The kids – Heidi especially – really want to have another,” she said, before adding how she was worried her body “won’t be able to cope” with another pregnancy, joking, “I would medically be a geriatric mother!” Now a source says that while Kerry had a difficult birth with her youngest, DJ, she’s keen…

Author Samantha Priestly, 50, lives with her artist boyfriend William, 39, in Sheffield. They’ve been together for six years. She says, “For the first four years of our relationship our sex life was amazing. But two years ago, my daughter Eva, now 23, came back to live with us temporarily and it waned as we felt more self-conscious with her around. Coupled with us always being busy and tired with work, the frequency of our love making fell. “It became something we did around once every three weeks – it was always great when we did it, and we’d say we should do it more often, but then it would drift again. “There always seemed to be something else to do. Weekends were particularly busy as we were often away…

‘I feel like a different person’ Stigma around menopause has – thankfully – been broken down recently, with the likes of Davina McCall and Gwyneth Paltrow openly discussing it. And back in November, actress and TV presenter Denise Van Outen opened up to Closer about how it was affecting her, revealing she’d started hormone replacement therapy and had cut out dairy and alcohol to cope, after “feeling flat and losing [her] mojo”. But, six months on, the 46-year-old tells us she’s now feeling back to her former self. She says, “I’ve been on HRT for about two years and I’ve been all right since. At the start, I wasn’t feeling myself. I didn’t have night sweats and I wasn’t struggling to sleep but my mood was really low and I…

If you’re feeling daunted by the thought of kickstarting your social life, you’re not alone. Research suggests over a quarter (27 per cent) of Brits are feeling “overwhelmed” by the social plans and life admin that come with life after lockdown. As Closer went to press the PM was due to hold a press conference about a possible delay to the next unlocking phase, but whenever it happens, Tom has advice for getting back out there... BE SELECTIVE Prioritise socialising with your nearest and dearest – not every acquaintance deserves your undivided attention. Declutter your life! DON’T BE AFRAID OF SAYING NO It’s terribly difficult to turn down a three-course meal or a coffee with chums, but even I have been known to say no with grace from time to…

I’ve suffered with crippling anxiety for years and it’s something I still struggle with. When lockdown restrictions started lifting recently, I went to a specialist about it, as it’s been so hard to live with during the pandemic. I explained how I’d been feeling and, within minutes, he said he suspected I had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – which has symptoms including inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. After doing a test, it showed that I was high on the charts. I was given medication for it to help. I didn’t know much about ADHD, as it’s not really spoken about. I’ve learned a lot since my diagnosis and can recognise the symptoms, like restlessness – I can notice it in other people, too. I definitely feel people need to talk…

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YOUR GUIDE TO EMOTIIONAL I ISSUES AND FAMILY LIFE WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIST EMMA KENNY After a year of isolation many of you will feel like you’re different people, and this may have affected your friendships. You may be raring to see your bestie and feel hurt that your invites are turned down. Remember, the pandemic has had a huge impact on people’s finances, families and confidence in the world, so instead of worrying that you are doing something wrong, approach the situation neutrally. Ask if they’re worried about getting back to normal or if things have changed. This gives them an opportunity to explain if they are struggling. If so, think of ways to spend time together that are less overwhelming. It can be scary to ask if something has…

MY PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT IS… getting and keeping the job on The Chase. It’s the longest I’ve held down a job! Being chosen to present Britain’s Brightest Family and getting it renewed was great. Closely followed by journalist Julie Burchill accepting my Facebook friend request. I’ve always been in awe of her. THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE… came from The Chase’s first producer, who said, “They’ve seen you in their living rooms. They think you’re their friend.” It’s prepared me for strangers ignoring boundaries! I’D LOVE… to be able to work out exactly how long things are going to take me. I would be much more efficient. MY BIGGEST FEAR IS… that people will look at me and see someone else. I felt as if people looked straight through me when…

Tell us about the new series… DAVINA, 53: There are more incredible stories – and in the first episode is one of the most emotional reunions I think we’ve ever had. There’s also Rachel, left outside a church in a carrier bag when she was two days old, and a woman in her 70s who was left on the luggage rack of a train as a small baby… NICKY, 60: All of the stories have stayed with me and have affected me profoundly, so it’s difficult to talk about any of them on their own. Did you keep searching through the pandemic? DAVINA: We kept going because these searches are too important to stop. A pandemic is a reminder more than ever that family is everything. No one leaves a…

We know the feeling, Alan. Literally nothing we used to wear before last March fits any more. Time to hit the shops! Matt and Emma got so fed up of carrying a brolly everywhere in rainy May that they’ve decided to wear fashionable shower caps. Looking good! So right, Rykard! But we bet if you cancelled your contract, the signal would conveniently come back so they could demand payment… Looks like Khloé’s got in early with her Halloween message to followers this year… BOO! Taylor hates it when the bloke behind the counter puts too much salt on her chips – she has to Shake It Off! Jake and Leo are officially Britain’s cutest crimefighters. But it won’t be long before Leo goes from Batman to Napman… Sir Rod loves…

He’s been open about his mental health struggles, following the tragic death of his mother Princess Diana when he was just 12, and more recently about his despair over his wife Meghan Markle’s upsetting experiences within the royal family. And last week, Prince Harry shed more light on his emotional suffering on the Armchair Expert podcast with Hollywood actor Dax Shepard. Harry, 36, revealed that life in the royal family had been like living in a “zoo” and a “cage” – and likened his former life to the Jim Carrey movie The Truman Show – where every second of a man’s life is scrutinised, filmed, controlled and broadcast to the watching world. He also insisted that he’d made the shock decision to step away from the royals and move to…

Two months ago, Courtney criticised Chrissy for being a “hypocrite” for temporarily leaving Twitter over negative comments, after Chrissy had made disparaging remarks towards the model. Now Courtney has revealed Chrissy’s tweets had a huge impact on their life, saying, “[Chrissy] would privately DM me and tell me to kill myself. Things like, ‘I can’t wait for you to die…’ She stalked me. She harassed me. She bullied me, and, keep in mind, I was a minor. She would call me a whore, a slut, she would tell me she hated me. Every name in the book, she called me.” But Closer’s psychological therapist Emma Kenny (above right) believes Chrissy’s public apology is sincere, and that people “can change and become more aware of what’s right and wrong”. Emma says,…

With just 10 weeks left until she welcomes her baby daughter, Lauren Goodger seems eager to make a fresh start, as she’s been selling reminders of her exes on clothing app Depop. One of the most memorable items she’s auctioned off is the dress she wore to her engagement party to Mark Wright on TOWIE in 2012. The pair split a few months later after 11 years together, and she previously advertised the dress for £800, writing, “Taking offers. My engagement dress as seen on TOWIE, from America. Long white sparkles, size 8–10, very classy and comfortable for all occasions.” Last week, she was selling off a pair of Chanel trainers for £350 that were gifted by her jailbird ex, Joey Morrison. She also listed on Depop the bridesmaid’s dress…

Businesswoman and former The Apprentice star Luisa Zissman believes you can have success getting back with an ex. Luisa, 33, says, “I was so excited when I heard Bennifer was back on – what a blast from the past! It goes to show that after a long time apart, people grow and change, and maybe it’ll work for them now they’re both older. “It’s nice they stayed friends over the years. Break-ups are always sad – but I’ve never understood it when people totally block and cut their ex out of their life. Although they’re now an ex, they will have been a massive part of your life for a time – and it seems ridiculous to totally erase them. “My ex [Oliver Zissman] and I are on really good…

She’s made no secret of the fact that she’s desperate for a sixth child – her first with new fiancé Carl Woods – and last week Jordan revealed she’s turning to IVF after trying naturally for nine months. During an interview on Steph’s Packed Lunch last week, Jordan, 42 – mum to Harvey, 18, Junior, 15, Princess, 13, Jett, seven, and Bunny, six – spoke about her fertility journey and deciding to seek help. But pals say Jordan – real name Katie Price – is stressed about the process, given she had IVF with her ex Alex Reid in 2009 without success. A source says, “Obviously Kate’s excited about the IVF process – but she’s worried, too. It’s a lot of strain on your body, she’s not getting any younger…

Relationship therapist Elinor Harvey says, “The key is communication and to make your partner still feel loved and secure – let them know it’s not that you don’t find them attractive, just that external circumstances have temporarily made your libido drop. “Not having sex doesn’t matter as long as you understand why and realise it won’t be forever – and still make an attempt to feel connected in other ways. “The danger zone is if you stop communicating and start feeling resentful or bored without sharing your feelings.” • For help and advice go to hampshirerelationship counselling.com…

As the legendary Geordie Shore turns ten, we look at how far some of the most memorable stars have come since their debut on the hardest-partying reality show. Since the first episode hit our screens, we’ve been kept entertained by the wild antics of its stars. And the Newcastle-based show has won a legion of fans since debuting in May 2011 as the UK’s answer to American reality hit Jersey Shore – with housemates shocking viewers by getting “mortal drunk”, having threesomes, clashing in bust-ups and even sharing sex toys on TV. Many of the show’s original stars have gone on to enjoy lucrative careers, earning huge sums from launching spin-off shows, releasing exercise DVDs and fitness platforms, and teaming up with fashion brands. To mark ten years of canny…

We may be celebrating our gradual return to normality, but COVID has left us with a health hangover. Comfort eating, inactivity and stress have left many of us fatigued and suffering everything from digestive problems to weight gain and low moods. But if reclaiming your health and fitness feels impossible, take heart. Dr Michael Mosley tells Closer the aftermath of lockdown is actually far easier to reverse than you might think. And in his new TV show, 21 Day Body Turnaround, he proves it, by transforming the health of a group of unhealthy volunteers in just three weeks. “You can absolutely kickstart a transformation in 21 days,” says Dr Mosley, pioneer of the 5:2 diet. “In just three weeks we’ve seen dramatic improvements in our participants’ fitness, weight and blood…

INSIDE RUXANDRA’S FRIDGE • Eggs • Pickles • Mustard • Jalapenos • Capers • Olives • Onions • Bread • Ketchup • Goat’s cheese • Houmous • Almond butter • Chilli Cheddar • Avocado • Tabasco sauce • Blueberries • Cherry tomatoes • Rocket salad • Cucumber • Mango • Mixed salad • Peppers • Sweet potato • Potato • Oat milk RUXANDRA How much do you spend per week? About £40. I usually try to shop locally. I’ll go online for greens and pick up things from Whole Foods. Describe your daily diet... For breakfast, I’ll have porridge. I make it from grains and spelt flakes and add almond butter on top. I’ll load it with chopped banana, mango and grapes. I’ll drink black coffee that I make using…

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DR CHRISTIAN GIVES HIS TAKE ON THE HOT HEALTH TOPICS OF THE WEEK When I see ads for personalised nutrition plans using DNA swabs, I squirm, because it’s preying on people’s lack of scientific knowledge to sell them something. We’re all wowed by science, but when it comes to genetics, it’s not that simple. You can’t just run your ticket through the machine and get the magic formula. EAT SENSIBLY Nutrition-wise, I suspect that if you looked at 100 DNA swab results, they would all give similar recommendations, because we all need the same basic vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Some of us might need more or less, but that’s not something you’ll get from a DNA swab alone. Nutrition is complicated by so many things, including the quality of the…

HELPING YOU SPEND WISELY, SAVE MORE AND EARN BETTER The playing field still isn’t level when it comes to the job market. Job losses among women as a result of the pandemic have been 1.8 times greater than for men, while research from Debut Careers, a graduate recruitment app, has shown that black students have to apply for 38 per cent more jobs than their white counterparts. Here, Amanda Augustine, a careers coach for CV-writing service TopCV, explains how we can make ourselves stand out when we apply for work. GET THE ORDER RIGHT Nailing the order of a CV and covering letter makes it easier for employers to find what they’re looking for. “List your experience starting with your most recent job, working backwards. If you’ve had a lot…

MUST READ The Perfect Lie (JO SPAIN) After a family tragedy, Erin now lives happily with her detective husband, Danny, in a scenic seaside town. Then one morning, Danny walks to the window of their fourth-floor apartment and jumps to his death – and she is charged with his murder. Soon she begins to realise that the perfect life she thought they shared was based on the perfect lie. Be warned: this book will keep you up all night! BEST DAY OUT Van Gogh Alive This multi-sensory interactive experience is an absolute treat for the eyes. Walk among Vincent Van Gogh’s most famous paintings and learn more about the fascinating life of the famous artist. Taking place at Birmingham Hippodrome (25 May-11 July) and Kensington Gardens, London (4 June-26 September)…

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