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I'm A Celebrity runner-up Jake Quickenden has shown off his dramatic three stone weight loss transformation after a 'gruelling training regime' ahead of his MMA cage fight at the weekend. The former Hollyoaks star will be taking on comedian Paul Smith in Manchester on Saturday, following an intense 10-month training regime. Jake took to the scales in a pair of leopard-print underpants to show off his lean physique as he weighed in at 76.9kg ahead of his MMA debut.The Dancing on Ice star has lost a total of 20kg in total, revealing the drastic change has been a 'mental challenge,' as he ate 'no carbs' and 'dehydrated himself' to make weight.

He became a dad to son Leo two years ago and former X Factor star Jake Quickenden admits his life has changed for the better since welcoming his first child. "As I talk to you, I can see a half drunk bottle of milk, toys strewn everywhere, a half-made puzzle and a foam baseball bat lying under the sofa, but I wouldn’t change it for the world," Jake tells us. "Life is about growth.

Last night, celebrities turned out on the red carpet for the annual glittering National Television Awards ceremony to celebrate all things TV.

Laura Whitmore has shared an incredibly intimate snap from when she was in labour with her baby daughter. The Love Island presenter was one of the first to lead the celebration posts for Mother's Day as she realised she was in labour one year ago today (27 March).

Loose Women had a hilarious and cute interruption during Monday afternoon's instalment as guest Jake Quickenden was in the middle of a chat with the panel when his son Leo started shouting from backstage.The adorable toddler ended up running on to the set to see his daddy as cameras followed the little boy. Presenters Ruth Langsford, Jane Moore, Coleen Nolan and Sophie Morgan were all over the moon to see baby Leo as he raced towards Jake, 33, but the dad-of-one teased his son was a little "attention seeker". "Come on then let's get him in.

Jake Quickenden has revealed that fiancée Sophie didn't like the ring he proposed with, so much so that the couple ended up getting engaged twice. Reality star Jake, 33, proposed to his girlfriend Sophie Church, 27, during a romantic getaway to Greece last year. But the couple, who share a baby son called Leo, had a double engagement of sorts when it turned out Sophie didn't like the ring Jake originally proposed with.

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Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow are officially husband and wife, and celebrated their marriage on Thursday, September 2.The gorgeous couple, who've been together for over four years and have a daughter together, were joined by their nearest and dearest for the occasion. Among the guests were newly-engaged couple Jake Quickenden, 33, and Sophie Church, 27, who are close friends with the bride and groom.

Jake Quickenden has shared how his soon-to-be-wife Sophie Church dropped a massive hint that she was ready to get married.The 32 year old, who recently appealed to police as his baby son Leo was sent death threats by a troll, opened up about their relationship in an exclusive interview with OK! Online weeks before getting down on one knee.

Jake Quickenden melted fans' hearts after revealing his romantic proposal to his other half, Sophie Church.The TV personality, who first found fame on The X Factor, announced his engagement during a relaxing family holiday to Greece, where he'd flown out with his fiancee, their son Leo, and Sophie's son Freddie. Jake, 32, and Sophie, 27, welcomed son Leo Oliver earlier this year in March, and is the first child they share.

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Former X-Factor star Jake Quickenden has shared some very exciting news with his  Instagram followers, as he has announced his engagement to girlfriend Sophie Church.

X Factor star, 32, shared the happy news on his Instagram page on Saturday afternoon, as he posted a sweet snap of himself sharing a passionate kiss with his bride-to-be Sophie, alongside the caption: 'She said yes!'Jake, who shares son Freddie with Sophie, wrote: 'The love of my life the mother to my beautiful Leo and Freddie, I love you so much… this isn't a drill it's actually happening.

Jake Quickenden has revealed he's set to be married after proposing to his girlfriend Sophie Church in Greece.The 32 year old, who shares baby boy Leo with the brunette beauty, took to his Instagram feed to announce the happy news with his 943,000 followers as he shared a loved-up snap of them kissing.The photo shows The X Factor star dressed in a plain black shirt with a matching black hat alongside a pair of light denim jeans.

Jake Quickenden has opened up on how he and partner Sophie Church have been doing in the lead up to their newborn son Leo's hernia operation this Thursday 8 July.The 32 year old former X Factor contestant and his girlfriend Sophie, 27, welcomed their baby boy back in February, but recently revealed he needs to return to hospital for surgery to remove a small lump near his groin area.

Doting dad Jake Quickenden has told fan that his baby son needs an operation – but faces a six week wait for the procedure.The X Factor star, 32, shared the update on Instagram, explaining that three-month old Leo, who he shares with girlfriend Sophie Church, needs a procedure to remove a hernia. He told his followers that the family of three had waited "a couple of weeks" for a hospital appointment after noticing a small lump near Leo's groin area.

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Jake Quickenden has revealed his girlfriend Sophie Church was told to "drown your baby" in horrific trolling against their baby son Leo. Opening about how “shocked” he has been by the awful abuse he has received since welcoming the little one, the former X Factor star said something needs to be done about laws surrounding social media.The 32-year-old told new magazine: “It really shocked me.

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Jake Quickenden has provided an update on how his unwell baby is doing. The I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! star updated his fans after a dash to the hospital with his son, Leo.

Jake Quickenden has been forced to defend his son Leo in a furious social media post after online trolls branded the four-week-old baby “ugly”. The reality star, who regularly shares adorable snaps of Leo on Instagram after his girlfriend Sophie Church gave birth to the little one last month, spoke out after he was told to “stay off social media” to avoid nasty comments.

Jake Quickenden has candidly admitted he fears his son Leo “hates” him in a heartfelt share with fans.The X Factor star Jake, 32, revealed he is struggling with sleep deprivation and shared his concerns that his little boy Leo “doesn’t settle” for him. Jake became a dad to baby son Leo after his girlfriend Sophie Church gave birth in February.

Jake Quickenden has revealed he's been losing sleep over worrying about his newborn son Leo.The 32 year old's partner Sophie Church gave birth to the little boy on 26 February as the pair announced the exciting news with several photos across social media. Now, appearing on ITV's Lorraine on Wednesday, the Dancing On Ice star and his partner, who is also mum to son Freddie from a previous relationship, spoke about how they've been coping as new parents.

Jake Quickenden has candidly revealed his hopes to be a “hands on” father like his late dad, Paul. Jake, 32, was just 20 when his dad tragically passed away in 2008, following a battle with bone cancer.

Dancing on Ice contestant Jake Quickenden has announced the birth of his baby boy who is named Leo Oliver Quickenden. It's Jake's first child with his partner Sophie Church who also has an older son named Freddie from a previous relationship.

New dad Jake Quickenden is dealing with the tired reality of becoming a father after recently welcoming a baby boy. The 32-year-old former The X Factor star and his girlfriend Sophie Church announced the arrival of their son Leo Oliver on Instagram on Friday, and since then, he has kept fans updated with sweet photos of the tot.

Jake Quickeneden was forced to hit back after receiving backlash from a Twitter user for “posing topless” with his newborn son Leo.The Dancing On Ice star, who welcomed his first child into the world with girlfriend Sophie Church last week, took to social media to share the sweet snap, but some fans claimed the singer was “showing off” by posing topless.

Jake Quickenden has shared his heartache after cruel trolls sent death threats to his newborn baby.The X Factor star Jake, 32, announced the happy news that he has his first child with girlfriend Sophie Church earlier this week. Proud new dad Jake smiled widely as he had his newborn resting on his chest for some skin to skin contact, in the photo shared on his Instagram page.

Jake Quickenden has announced he's become a dad for the very first time as his partner Sophie Church gave birth.The 32 year old took to his Instagram feed to make the happy revelation as he shared a snap of himself shirtless while cradling his newborn baby boy. A second photo showed the little tot wearing a white babygrow, wrapped up in a beige blanket as a sign above said his name is Leo.

Jake Quickenden is gearing up to become a dad next month and has excitedly been putting the finishing touches to the new baby’s nursery. The former X Factor star is expecting his first child with his girlfriend Sophie Church in March and took to Instagram to showcase the gorgeous new room, admitting he “can’t stop smiling”.

Jake Quickenden is no stranger to reality TV, having already starred on popular shows, including The X Factor, Dancing on Ice and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! And now he’s reportedly landed his very own series for MTV, which will follow his journey as a first time dad. According to The Sun, the 32 year old is going to let the cameras into his life, as he and girlfriend Sophie Church welcome their new arrival.

direct to your inboxLike many of us with salons closed during the pandemic, reality TV star Jake Quickenden decided to have a go at colouring his own hair and ended up making a 'drastic mistake.' The former Dancing On Ice champ fancied a change and reached for the bleach on Friday with help from his girlfriend Sophie Church.

Jake Quickenden is best known for his appearances on reality shows like Dancing on Ice and I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! having most recently got his kit off for Real Full Monty On Ice. But the star is also a rather promising interior designer judging by his plush Essex pad.

Jake Quickenden is quite the catch.The handsome singer rose to fame on X Factor in 2012, but it wasn’t until 2014 that he progressed to the live shows and quickly became a household name. Since then the star has appeared on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, where he came runner up, but he finally won a TV contest back in 2018, when he skated to victory on Dancing On Ice.

Dancing On Ice winner and I’m A Celeb star Jake Quickenden was delighted to announce he’s expecting his first child with girlfriend Sophie Church earlier this month.

Jake Quickenden has revealed the names he and his pregnant girlfriend Sophie Church have chosen for their first child. While the couple aren't sure whether to find out the baby's sex, they are set on what they'll be calling their son or daughter.MORE: The top 20 luckiest baby names for this year revealedIn an exclusive interview with HELLO!, Jake, 32, reveals: "It's Leo for a boy and Joey for a girl.