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...

KATE'S BID TO FINALLY SILENCE MEGHAN • As Kate Middleton finds herself at the centre of the royal furore once more after being accused of racism, insiders say she’s now hoping for a public showdown with Meghan Markle

STACEY'S FEARS OVER JOE'S SOAP RETURN • As her husband Joe Swash hints at an EastEnders return, pals say Stacey Solomon feels ‘daunted’ over what it could mean for their family

CHERYL'S 'QUEEN BEE' TAKEOVER • The countdown has begun for their 2024 tour, but as Girls Aloud see a huge popularity boom, insiders say Cheryl is adamant that she should lead her bandmates to success

JOSIE & ALISON'S PACT TO FIND LOVE • Josie Gibson and Alison Hammond are keen to be wingwomen for each other and find their Mr Rights following Josie’s jungle success and Alison’s heartbreak

HOW TO BEAT FESTIVE LONELINESS • A recent report revealed that 25 million people feel lonely, with 17 per cent saying it’s worse at this time of year. Closer speaks to two women who’ve found ways to combat those feelings of solitude…

'I FELT LOST & VERY ALONE'

PAUL BURRELL: 'I was The GC's butler in the buff!' • The royal butler-turned-reality TV star, 65, discusses his cancer scare, stripping off for charity, making friends for life and why he can’t wait for William to become King…

BRITNEY: 'It's time to fix our family' • As it emerges that her father has undergone a shock leg amputation, insiders say Britney Spears has had a wake-up call

CHRISTINE: 'I ghosted a friend for flirting with Frank!' • The presenter chats about her and Frank Lampard’s early dates, and why she wishes she’d been more of a party animal

'I became a virgin again for Christmas!' • Elisa Sanches had something very unusual on her wish list to Santa…

'It gives anyone who practises it the best sex of their life'

THE SECRET SADNESS THAT DROVE CLAUDIA TO QUIT • Following shock news that she has stepped down from one of the BBC’s biggest shows, insiders reveal the personal drama that made Claudia Winkleman walk away

HEARTBREAK OVER NIGEL'S EXIT

CLAIRE: 'Dancing On Ice is making me use muscles I didn't know existed!' • Actress Claire Sweeney tells Closer about how she’s coping with her new training schedule, her Christmas plans and why she’s had the best year ever

'We needed a miracle to save our baby girl' • Natalie Waine expected the worst when her tiny daughter’s heart stopped beating on Christmas day…

FIVE SIGNS OF CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS IN BABIES

RUFUS IS ENGAGED - AGAIN!

OLLY & AMELIA'S BABY JOY

GEORGIA & TOMMY TIE THE KNOT! • THE LATEST HOOK-UPS, MAKE-UPS AND BREAK-UPS

ROMANCE FOR ANDREW & ANNE

JOSHUA AND LUPITA ARE ON!

LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER! • While these celebs aren’t shy, the women behind them have mostly been hiding in the shadows. But the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, as they show off their gorgeous mums…

'I can finally watch my kids open their presents - it's the greatest gift' • Claire Oliver will enjoy an extra-special Christmas thanks to a donor who transformed her life…

DANIELLE ON TURNING 40: 'I'm just so grateful to be here and healthy' • Danielle Lloyd opens up about celebrating her milestone birthday after a cancer scare earlier this year, and her plans to spend her special day...