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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were once again making headlines last week, after news that Meghan's lifestyle rollout had been a huge hit was quickly overshadowed when Harry found himself at the centre of an explosive bullying scandal. The success of Meghan's new business venture was enveloped in yet more drama when, not only was the duchess, 43, hit by claims that she'd ‘faked’ a sell-out of her lifestyle range to drum up more business, but Harry was accused of ‘harassment and bullying at scale’ by his charity Sentebale's former chair, Dr Sophie Chandauka. ROYAL TITLES Now, after a charity watchdog has been called in to investigate the claims, a source tells Closer that the royal family are more keen than ever to finally put an end to the drama…

She's renowned for her bubbly personality – but Stacey Solomon couldn't help sharing how nervous she was feeling ahead of the launch of her and husband Joe Swash's new family reality show last week. The opener of their series – which aired on Tuesday – was met with mixed reviews, with some viewers taking to social media to write, ‘Is this really peak time TV viewing? Not impressed so far, maybe it'll get better,’ and, ‘I like Stacey and I like Joe. I'm not sure this new show is making me warm to them though.’ The show – which follows 35-year-old Stacey's family life with children Zachary, 17, Leighton, 12, Rex, five, Rose, three and Belle, two, at Pickle Cottage – also saw Joe, 43, being shamed, with some scathing…

She rose to fame as the straight-talking Bianca Jackson on EastEnders – and as she gets ready to enter the pressure cooker environment of the Celebrity Big Brother house, insiders tell Closer that Patsy Palmer will bring the drama. Revealing that the actressturned-DJ, 52, has a fiery side, our insider shares, ‘She's not someone who will hold back if she feels wronged or doesn't like someone. Patsy's incredibly feisty and isn't afraid to speak her mind if she's being riled up. She's not one to shy away from a row and will likely be initiating some fiery discussions, because she doesn't care what people think – which may be an endearing quality but could certainly terrify some of her housemates!’ This isn't the first time Patsy – who relocated to…

Fans were delighted when Celebrity Big Brother revealed the signing of legendary ‘80s actor Mickey Rourke – with his longtime pal Lizzie Cundy telling Closer he'll win hearts in the house. Revealing that people can't help but fancy Mickey, Lizzie, 56 – who describes the heartthrob as an ‘old friend’ – shares, ‘He loves women. He's charming and very funny – he's still a sex symbol now! He loves female company, so he'll gravitate more to the women, and they will love him. He always used to say to me, “Why do you go on about these footballers? They're pussy cats next to me!”’ Mickey, 72, got his big break as Hollywood's leading man in 1986, starring in erotic thriller 9½ Weeks. However, in 1991 he underwent a career change…

Fans were shocked to see Maura Higgins out partying with Hollywood superstar Margot Robbie last week. The Love Island favourite shared that Margot, 34, had invited her out to a lunch date, and the pair looked like besties as Maura, 34, shared that the Barbie star ‘got me on shots at 2pm. WHAT A WOMAN!!!!’ Our source says, ‘They had a wild time and totally let their hair down, as they always do when they're together. They get on like a house on fire.’ They may seem like an unlikely pairing, but A-lister Margot is a well-known superfan of Love Island and has called Maura one of her ‘favourite contestants of all time’. Talk about a shout out! Maura's ex and Love Island star Chris Taylor even starred in the…

After nearly two decades on our screens, viewers were left shocked and saddened when it was announced that ITV's Dancing On Ice has been cancelled and will not air in 2026. The ice skating competition show – which has aired since 2006 – saw a drop in viewing figures this year and last month an ITV spokesperson said there were ‘no current plans for another series’ in the future. REVELLING And now insiders say that Phillip Schofield – who previously presented the show alongside ex-best friend Holly Willoughby before his shocking affair scandal in 2023 – is enjoying the news. A source tells Closer, ‘Phil is absolutely revelling in the news Dancing On Ice got cancelled – he thinks it's payback at last and that it's down to his departure.…