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Celebrity Big Brother star Marisha Wallace has revealed how she was conned out of her savings by a man she trusted, in the hopes she can raise awareness about scammers and help others in the same position.The musical theatre star spoke on This Morning on Tuesday 27 August and became visibly upset as she told hosts Craig Doyle and Sian Welby what had happened to her. She explained that when she moved from New York to London in 2018, she began dating a man she met on Bumble, who she described as “supportive” as she was going through a divorce at the time. She had saved up some money, and the man sent her details of an account manager he recommended who could help her invest her money.

As Lennox Lewis’ boxing manager in the 90s, Kellie Maloney made history as the first Brit to manage a British heavyweight champion in over a century, created a storm when she starred on Celebrity Big Brother, and has become one of the UK’s most notable trans women. One thing’s for sure, to do all that you’ve got to be tough. Now, a new documentary, Knock Out Blonde: The Kellie Maloney Story, tells the fascinating story of Kellie’s life – from conquering the dog-eat-dog world of professional boxing as Frank Maloney, through to her emotional transition, appearing on Celebrity Big Brother, mental health struggles and more.Ten years since her transition, she tells new about what she’s learnt, the different life she lives now – and reveals what it would take to get her back on reality telly.

Ex-Love Island bombshell Ekin-Su Culculoglu is said to be getting cosy with hunky Bulgarian tennis star Grigor Dimitrov.The news comes after the Celebrity Big Brother beauty reportedly had some romantic rendezvous with Grigor in glam spots like London, Paris and Monte Carlo over the last few weeks. It follows Ekin-Su's split from her Love Island flame Davide Sanclimenti last year.

Ranvir Singh, usually seen on Good Morning Britain, filled in for Lorraine Kelly again on her ITV show on Monday morning, 19 August.The presenter, who often steps in for Lorraine during her holidays, was chatting with Celebrity Big Brother's Bradley Riches when she mistakenly called his fiance the wrong name. In April, Bradley, 22, announced his engagement to long-term love Scott Johnston, and Ranvir, eager to discuss the romantic milestone, congratulated him: "I have to say, congratulations on your engagement, which is absolutely gorgeous, just tell us a bit about Charlie and how you got engaged." A quick correction from Bradley followed, as he pointed out: "Scott," leading to an apology from Ranvir.

Love Island star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu confesses she was being ‘fake’ during her Celebrity Big Brother appearance in March due to her recent break up. In a chat with The Sun, Ekin-Su has admitted it was the “wrong decision” to enter the Big Brother house just months after the breakdown of her relationship with Davide Sanclimenti.The pair dated for 18 months and even landed their own reality show, but the relationship wasn’t plain sailing.The pair called it quits in June 2023, before getting back together, but split again in January 2024 after cheating rumours. Ekin-Su believes that impacted how she was perceived on the show: “I didn’t speak to anyone about Davide cheating on me – I was lying to everybody about my mindset, but the public could see I wasn’t being honest.They were right saying that I was fake.” Sign up to OK's TV newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox for free Ekin-Su thought her behaviour on Celebrity Big Brother was impacted particularly by the fresh break-up with Davide three months prior.

TV presenter Jeff Brazier already has a famous son, EastEnders star Bobby Brazier, and now he’s introducing his youngest, Freddie, to the spotlight.The father-son duo will be on our screens in the latest series of Celebrity Race Across The World, the BBC reality show that follows four famous pairs on an epic journey – this time across South America – with a small budget, no phone, no wallet and a tight deadline. With the show being 19-year-old Freddie’s first real foray into TV, Jeff admits that signing up was a “big decision” for the family.

ITV viewers were treated to a sneak peek of Big Brother's brand-new eye during the Love Island finale on Monday night (29 July). Amid the gripping final showdown, which saw crowd favourites Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan take the Love Island crown, fans caught an exciting glimpse of the new Big Brother eye in an exclusive teaser.The beloved show made a triumphant return to our screens last year, with both Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother sparking endless chatter in living rooms nationwide.

Natalie Cassidy, famously known for her role as Sonia Fowler in EastEnders, has opened up about her stint on Celebrity Big Brother back in 2012.The actress candidly shared on her Life With Nat podcast that money woes were the driving force behind her decision to enter the reality TV house: "I was in dire straits financially, having a really bad time, and I did Big Brother." The offer of a "life-changing amount" of cash was too good to pass up for Natalie, especially as she needed to provide for her nine-month-old daughter Eliza at the time: "I went in there, genuinely, for the money to get out again, quick as I can." Despite being evicted earlier than some housemates, Natalie felt relief at the prospect of returning to her daughter, yet she also reflected positively on her influence within the Big Brother house: "I went in there, and I just cooked, cleaned, did the tasks, had a bit of a laugh, came home." Her stay may have been brief, but Natalie believes she played a crucial role in maintaining harmony among the celebs: "I was in for about... not long," she said, "It was brilliant.

“Celebrity Big Brother UK,” according to a report.Goldsmith, the younger brother of the Princess of Wales’s mother, Carole Middleton, joined 12 other celebrities on the British reality TV show in March.And just moments after settling into the house, Goldsmith wasted no time sharing his thoughts on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with the world — leaving the Middleton family “infuriated.”“It was no secret that Gary going into the Big Brother house wasn’t a particularly welcomed move,” a source told the Express.“Gary was quite surprised by the reaction to his appearance on the show, especially afterwards.

White Dee, star of Benefits Street, has revealed that she was forced to move house due to safety concerns after her stint on Celebrity Big Brother. The reality TV star, whose real name is Deirdre Kelly, rose to fame after appearing in the 2014 Channel 4 series that followed the lives of residents on James Turner Street in Birmingham's Winson Green area.

It's been a tough time for Rebekah Vardy after being catapulted into the celebrity court case of the decade - the infamous and so-called Wagatha Christie dispute in 2022 - when she sued fellow WAG Coleen Rooney for libel. Coleen, 38, had accused the Leicester City WAG - who she described as “someone who I trusted” - of “consistently informing” a national newspaper about things she’d been posting on her private social media account.

She was treading the boards years before her stint on Celebrity Big Brother 2024 and West End star Marisha Wallace, who finished eighth on the show back in March, has a number of very high-profile fans as a result.The US-born singer, who has appeared in Dreamgirls, Guys And Dolls and Hairspray, can count the King and Queen among her admirers – and a recent meeting with the couple cemented their mutual appreciation. Speaking to us from the car park of a Starbucks in North Carolina (yes, really), Marisha, 38, is practically giddy with excitement. She’s back in her home state because she’s just bought her beloved mum a house and she needs to close the deal, plus, she’s coming down off the high of meeting the royals at last month’s garden party at Buckingham Palace.

Sheena Lynch joined ITV’s Real Housewives Of Cheshire back in 2021 after being “talked into it” by husband Shane.The 45-year-old has been married to the former Boyzone singer since 2007, with whom she shares a stunning home in Cheshire – and says she has him to thank for persuading her to the join the show. The couple revealed that personal problems had led to them separating briefly during lockdown. But Sheena and Shane – who share children, Marley Mae, 11, and Billie Rae, 15 – are now happily back on track.

Eamonn Holmes is reportedly being lured into the Celebrity Big Brother house with a whopping £250,000 offer.The 64 year old TV legend is rumoured to be high on the list of potential contestants for the next series of the ITV reality show.Telly bosses are allegedly planning to put together a hefty deal in an attempt to secure him for the line-up. An insider spilled to The Sun's Bizarre column: "Celebrity Big Brother bookers are drawing up a wish list of contestants and Eamonn is on it.They would love for him to take part as he'd be such a popular housemate .." "The offer would be a substantial six-figure sum, around £250,000, to try and tempt him in.

Trisha Paytas has shared that she has welcomed her second child with her husband Moses Hacmon.The YouTube and TikTok star, 36, announced the happy news on her Instagram page.Trisha shared a number of snaps when making the announcement, including some of her cuddling the newborn baby with husband Moses. Other photos saw the couple's 19-month-old daughter Malibu Barbie bonding with her baby sister.

She’s a pop icon with more than four decades of experience in the showbiz industry, not to mention her high-profile social life. But these days, Sinitta is busy juggling being the mother of teenagers while carving out time for herself too. Speaking at London’s Spring Ball, the So Macho singer, who rose to fame with the single in 1986, opens up about life as a mum, her famous pals and finally finding “Mr Right”.

Bradley Riches melted hearts on this year’s Celebrity Big Brother, with his lively puppy dog energy and frank admissions about his struggles to navigate the world as a young gay man with autism – as well as the sweet friendships that blossomed between him and his fellow housemates. Before appearing on CBB, the 22-year-old, who is set to marry to acting agent Scott Johnston, first came to our attention in the hit Netflix series Heartstopper as student James. Here, Bradley chats to new about his fiancé Scott, their romantic Italian engagement, his time in the CBB house and his latest project, treading the boards in London… Hi, Bradley! You must have recovered from CBB by now.

There are strict rules that Gogglebox families must follow, and when they don't, consequences ensue. When the show first hit our screens, who would have thought that watching families lounging on their sofas while indulging in TV shows would become such a hit? Over the years, many Gogglebox stars have become national treasures, thanks to their charming personalities and hilarious quips.The line-up of families has significantly evolved since the show's debut in 2013, with some being let go by Channel 4 and others venturing into new careers.

It's been a week since Rylan Clark dazzled us with his sartorial choices and expert commentary at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden. Now, fans are getting to see a different side of the beloved presenter in a new documentary series with his good mate Robert Rinder.The dynamic duo have been showcasing their incredible friendship and love for travel in a fresh BBC series called Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour.The pair have been documenting their journey from Venice to Florence and then onto Rome, hoping to find enlightenment and do a bit of soul searching along the way, reports Wales Online. Of course, the show is filled with plenty of wise words and cheeky charm, quickly winning over the hearts of viewers at home.

Celebrity Big Brother legend James Hill has gotten engaged to his partner, Naomi Hibbert, in a stunning Dubai proposal, which was witnessed by their two young children. James, who starred on The Apprentice in 2014, followed by Celebrity Big Brother in 2015, set the scene for his big moment by organising a romantic evening dinner on the beach in front of the iconic sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai.

Former TOWIE star James 'Arg' Argent and Love Island's Ekin-Su Culculoglu have denied reports that they are dating. A source told OK!: "James and Ekin share the same management team so it's inevitable that they'd be linked, but both have denied a romance.

Lateysha Grace, who rose to fame after appearing on reality shows The Valleys and Celebrity Big Brother, has declared herself a 'chav' while recalling being 'born and raised on a council estate'. The TV personality, 31, took to Instagram this week after meeting a follower in real life, sharing the experience on her Stories while giving some insight into her upbringing. Recalling that the fan had praised her for being 'ghetto', Lateysha corrected that she was 'more of a chav', writing: "I've always been a chav and have never forgotten my roots." She continued: "One thing about me is I can't ever pretend to be someone I'm not.

Nineties pop sensation and former Celebrity Big Brother contestant, Ben Adams, has shared happy news with fans as he announced the arrival of his second child via Instagram. The 42 year old singer, known for his chart-topping success with pop group A1, took to social media to introduce his newborn son, Storm, alongside heartwarming photos.

With the latest series of The Only Way Is Essex now in full swing, week after week delighted fans have been able to tune in to all of the drama, fashion and high stakes luxury of the star-studded cast as they take viewers on an inside look at their lives. Since the show’s inception back in 2010, viewers have quickly fallen head over heels for a variety of cast members, with everyone from Mark Wright to Joey Essex and Sam Faiers to Gemma Collins having stolen fans hearts.

Simon Cowell has vowed to mend his relationship with Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh after their swipes at him during Celebrity Big Brother launched a feud between Sharon and Amanda Holden. The music mogul has broken his silence after Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda branded the two former X Factor judges "bitter and pathetic" over what they had said about Simon. Sharon accused Simon of ‘cutting people off’, claiming he did not know how to keep friends.

This Morning bosses are reportedly "scrambling" to secure the return of one of the show's legends. Fern Britton, who presented the show alongside John Leslie and Phillip Schofield between 1999 and 2009 has seen her stock rise since starring on Celebrity Big Brother earlier this year.

A Celebrity Big Brother star’s influencer daughter is reportedly ‘in talks’ to join the latest season of Love Island when it returns to screens later this year.The teenager - named Gigi - is the eldest daughter of Lauren Simon, 52, who found fame on the ITVBe series, The Real Housewives of Cheshire, before joining the latest CBB line-up alongside Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, According to The Sun, the brunette influencer, who is very popular on TikTok, has her sights set on finding love in the villa this summer. A source told the paper: "It’s early stages and she’s just in talks, but Gigi is really keen to sign up. She’s obviously got ITV connections through her mum but if she does get on the show, it won’t be because of that." OK! has approached ITV for comment.

With just three days left to go until Britain’s Got Talent returns to our screens for its 17th series, judge Bruno Tonioli has dished the dirt on what fans can expect from the latest series while appearing on Wednesday’s edition of Lorraine. And alongside a sneaky preview of what happens this year - including his now infamous buzzer breaking shenanigans - Bruno was also quick to defend his fellow huge Simon Cowell from recent criticism. For the past several weeks Simon has been caught up in a controversial feud with his former co-stars Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, who appeared together on Celebrity Big Brother and slammed the star for his attitude, dress sense and behaviour from their X-Factor days.

It's been nearly 40 years since The Bill first graced our TV screens. From tragic passings to a pop star offspring and a stint on Celebrity Big Brother, we take a look at the lives of the actors after the series ended.

Amanda Holden and Sharon Osbourne have stirred up drama this week, sparking debates over which star is wealthier.The feud heated up when the 53 year old Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda defended her friend Simon Cowell, 64, after Sharon, 71, and Louis Walsh made snide remarks about him on last month's Celebrity Big Brother. Amanda highlighted that Sharon and Louis, 71, should recognise the importance of Simon in their success, attributing their affluence to his decision to cast them as judges on The X Factor, which had audiences of 20 million every week during its peak. However, it seems Amanda may have neglected to consider that both Sharon and Louis have been successful in their own individual rights, working as music managers separately.

As part of an exclusive chat, larger-than-life Celebrity Big Brother 2024 winner David Potts has shown OK! around his home in Bolton - and the stories behind some of the objects in it. Kicking off in the living room, the Ibiza Weekender star proclaims: “The carpet is one of my favourite things in the whole flat.

David Potts has announced a brand new career move following his Celebrity Big Brother win.The reality TV star, 30, proved popular during his stint in the iconic house, leaving the show as the series champion. Now, the Ibiza Weekender star has revealed a new career move, which will see him move away from TV as he embarks on podcasting.

Celebrity Big Brother star Bradley Riches has announced on Instagram that he got engaged to his partner Scott Johnston yesterday (April 9). He captioned the post: "Erm…YES!I never thought I’d find someone who’s gets me and loves me for me. I have always struggled connecting my emotions in relationships and then @scottjohnston1.8 came.

Former Celebrity Big Brother star Bradley Riches has revealed unseen drama from Sharon Osbourne 's time in the Big Brother house. Speaking on The Useless Hotline podcast, Bradley dropped a bombshell about an unaired moment that had everyone talking. "Apparently, they didn't air her best moment," the Heartstopper actor spilled during the podcast.

It's no secret that Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu was met with some backlash after her Celebrity Big Brother appearance but as the 29 year old 'reflects' on her time in the house, she's reportedly looking towards her next career move. ”Ekin-Su is TV gold, but it’ll be interesting to see what direction she goes in next," a source said. "Once Traitors airs, the feeling is she will move into documentaries or presenting, with industry peers telling her she could follow in the footsteps of Olivia Attwood and Zara McDermott." Ekin-Su first rose to fame in 2022 after starring on the hit ITV dating show Love Island and, since then, has appeared on Dancing on Ice and, of course, Celebrity Big Brother.

Sharon Osbourne looked sensational and relaxed as she stepped out just a day after she shocked the nation by revealing that there were two Celebrity Big Brother housemates that she 'didn't like' during her time in the iconic house. The 71 year old appeared unfazed as she enjoyed a solo shopping trip in Los Angeles on Wednesday just a day after she sparked new drama about her CBB experience. The A-lister announced there were two contestants she simply couldn't stand during a chat with her kids Kelly and Jack, on The Osbournes Podcast.