Closer

Combining the best celebrity news and gossip with compelling real-life stories, Closer gets close to the heart of the story and brings you the truth behind the headlines. Also includes: TV listings, puzzles, beauty and body advice, destiny and more! Perfect for a coffee-break read, or to download and enjoy on the move...

HOLLY’S VOW TO SUPPORT RUTH • Insiders say that Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes’ shock split has been a catalyst for Holly Willoughby to reach out to Ruth

HOW RYLAN HAS BEEN RUTH’S ‘ROCK’

AMANDA: ‘I’m taking over Hollywood – but I won’t move to LA!’ • Amanda Holden speaks to Closer’s Katie Banks at the Chelsea Flower Show about her new dating show and why she and husband Chris are secretly ‘super boring’

STACEY’S SURPRISE U-TURN: ‘I can’t win!’ • After revealing she’s planning to take a step back from the spotlight, insiders say Stacey Solomon is worried about letting down her fans as she juggles work and home life

KATE’S HOPES FOR A COMEBACK • Insiders say Kate is itching to return to public duty, but Prince William is urging her to focus on her recovery

WHY ARE SO MANY STUDENTS DROPPING OUT OF UNIVERSITY? • A-levels are in full swing, with hundreds of thousands of students striving for the grades they need for university. But data from the Student Loans Company suggests there’s been a 28 per cent increase in students leaving after their first year. Closer investigates what’s behind it…

TESS’ STRICTLY FEARS • As the drama with former Strictly star Giovanni Pernice rumbles on, insiders say it’s left host Tess Daly worried

BEN FELT ‘WORN DOWN’ BY J-LO

MILLIE TIES THE KNOT!

PREGNANCY JOY FOR JORGIE

MADONNA’S NEW TOYBOY

SHERIDAN TO REUNITE WITH EX JAMES

‘I can’t stop eating bricks and mortar – even though it could kill me’ • Patrice Benjamin-Ramgoolam suffers from a rare condition which has caused her to destroy the walls in her home

LOVE ISLAND’S BEHIND-THE-SCENES SECRETS • The UK might be stuck with near-constant rain showers, but over in Mallorca, the sun is shining over the Love Island villa as the hit dating show returns with 12 new singletons preparing for the summer of their lives. Closer was there to get a sneak look at what fans can expect this season

SURPRISES BETWEEN THE SHEETS!

MEET THE HOT CLASS OF 2024! • There’s a new batch of hopeless romantics heading into the villa in search of love – and here’s what they told Closer when we pulled them for a chat…

UNLIKELY CELEB FRIENDSHIPS • Every so often, the most unexpected celebrity ties emerge and make us do a double take. Here are the stars with some surprising pals

‘I married the man who saved my dad’s life’ • Samantha Horton witnessed two miracles the day her beloved father suffered a life-threatening heart attack

CHERYL’S CANCER SHOCK: ‘I was harming myself’ • The former EastEnders star opens up to Closer about her terrifying bout of self-harm and why she hid her diagnosis from her son

‘My pooch had anxiety – now she’s a pageant queen!’ • Move over, Marilyn! Animal lover Mandy Corbett has a wardrobe of iconic outfits worth more than £20,000 – but they’re not for her…

GET GREEN-FINGERED WITH THE STARS! • Closer caught up with a host of celebrities at the Chelsea Flower Show to discuss everything gardening

KING CHARLES’ GARDENER: ‘How to create a haven’ • Jack Stooks is King Charles’ senior gardener and has worked at Highgrove for over 20 years. Here, he reveals how to give your garden maximum impact

Good taste • CREATE DELICIOUS MEALS AT HOME

NEW & DELICIOUS

Fridge raider • THE MUSICAL THEATRE ACTRESS, 38, ON HER EATING HABITS

‘KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WHEN GIVING BIRTH’ • A Government inquiry into birth trauma has revealed issues...