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Having worked as the maître d’ on Channel 4’s First Dates for many years, Fred Sirieix has seen his fair share of good-looking people – and he doesn’t hold back when it comes to dishing out compliments. Case in point – Fred is quick to gush about Emma Willis, his “beautiful” co-host on Prime Video’s popular culinary show The World Cook. But what does his fiancée – who Fred calls Fruitcake – make of it all? “Why would she mind?” Fred, 52, asks, when we quiz him on whether or not Fruitcake would be jealous.

First Dates Hotel guest Rachael Leader has revisited the the circumstances surrounding her daughter final moments, as an inquest into her heartbreaking death took place this week. Two year old Oria was tragically killed last year, when her father, Ashley Henry, drove into a lorry as part of a suspected murder-suicide in Anwick, Lincolnshire.

The daughter of a woman who appeared on Channel 4's First Dates Hotel was 'already dead' when her father drove into a lorry in a suspected murder-suicide, an inquest has heard.Two year old Oria passed away last year, when she was killed by her father Ashley Henry in a suspected murder-suicide.The tragic death of Oria occurred in Anwick, Lincolnshire, and was first thought to have been an accidental collision, until police launched a murder investigation two days later. Police initially treated the tragedy, which took place on Father's Day last year, as a straightforward collision but later launched a murder investigation after 'careful consideration'.

James Martin jokingly 'stormed off' the set of his ITV show following a comment from First Dates star Merlin Griffiths.The celebrity chef pretended to be irritated after Merlin - who is a bartender on the hit E4 show - asked a question about air fryers. James, 51, was joined by Merlin, 49, and fellow celebrity chef Romy Gill on his show, Saturday Morning with James Martin, on Saturday, 23 March. Romy - who is the owner of restaurant Romy's Kitchen in South Gloucestershire - got to work creating Aloo Bread Pakora with Mint Chutney and Chaat Masala; a tasty Punjabi street food recipe.

Ashleigh Butler and her pooch Pudsey created television history by being the first-ever dog act to win Britain's Got Talent, making Simon Cowell's dream come true.The dynamic twosome won audiences over on the sixth season of the talent show back in 2012 when Pudsey, a fluffy crossbreed of Border Collie, Bichon Frise, and Chinese Crested dazzled the judges with his tricks. Alesha Dixon was overwhelmed at the time, stating: "I can't cope, this moment is too much. You're showing people what dogs can do when they have good homes and are loved.

As another exciting edition of First Dates got underway on Tuesday evening (13 February), fans at home tuned in to a Valentine’s special of the popular Channel 4 dating show, with a new batch of singles hoping to find a lasting connection. But just moments into the show, viewers at home were shocked by one of the contestants taking part, Macy, after it was revealed she was currently 33 weeks pregnant and due to give birth in just seven weeks' time.

Ahead of this year’s Valentine’s Day, Channel 4 dating sensation First Dates pulled out all the stops to host a special edition of the popular show, entitled: Be My Valentine - including a very familiar famous face. Among the lovelorn singles hoping to find love was Loose Women panelist India Willoughby, who famously made history as the show’s first ever transgender co-host in 2017.

The Traitors star Aaron Evans will star in First Dates as he searches for romance.The news comes after the 25-year-old, who found fame after winning the first UK series of BBC's The Traitors, revealed a career change. Aaron previously won the reality TV show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, alongside Meryl Williams and Hannah Byczkowski.The three winners took home their share of the £101,050 prize, walking away with £33,000 each.

Merlin Griffiths has opened up about the life-changing consequences he has dealt with following his bowel cancer diagnosis.The First Dates star, 48, was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer in 2021 and underwent surgery to remove the tumour in April last year, but despite having come out the other side of his cancer battle Merlin has revealed that his life will never be the same. Appearing on BBC Breakfast, Merlin shared that he has been "living with the fallout" but that otherwise he's "all good." He said: "As anyone who has been through with cancer and come out of the other side knows, there are always consequences to something like this that are life-changing.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has given an update on his health, seven months after getting the 'all clear' after suffering with bowel cancer.The 48 year old, who is recognisable to fans as the barman from First Dates, has undergone chemotherapy and two operations to remove a tumour. But despite beating the disease, dad-of-two Merlin revealed that he is suffering with the "consequences" of his illness. He appeared on BBC Breakfast as First Dates launches a new series after 10 years on-air.

After hundreds of cringe dates, various stood-up singles and a number of success stories, Fred Sirieix is celebrating 10 years on First Dates – the Channel 4 show that made him a household name. “When I started, I was 40 and now I’m 51. I’m going in the wrong direction,” he laughs.

He may have only just said goodbye to the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! jungle, but First Dates’ Fred Sirieix already has his sights set on another top reality TV show. Having first appeared on Channel 4’s First Dates as a maître d'hôtel back in 2013, Fred has become a familiar face on the show and has subsequently starred in shows including Celebrity Gogglebox, the Ultimate Wedding Planner and Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip. And while the 51 year old is keen on being part of First Date for “as long as it carries on for”, Fred has revealed that he’d like to do other TV, having recently appeared in the I’m A Celeb jungle where he became the third star to leave camp.

This year is one former TOWIE star Amy Childs won't forget any time soon - not only did she welcome twins Amelia and Billy in April, she also got engaged to their dad Billy Delbosq just weeks later. But if fans were hoping to hear wedding bells in the new year, the 33 year old admitted exclusively that she has no plans for a wedding just yet. "That’s the question everyone keeps asking me, but there’s been no talk of a wedding yet," Amy laughed when we asked about her upcoming nuptials.

When we catch up with TOWIE legend Amy Childs, she can barely contain her excitement as she opens up about her fabulous festive plans. Amy, 33, will be hosting dinner for a whopping 18 members of her family, and, as it’s her eight month-old twins’ first Christmas, it’s fair to say she’s going to have her hands full. The star – who is also mum to Polly, six, and five-year-old Ritchie from previous relationships – welcomed babies Amelia and Billy in April.

Nella Rose tried to "hug her way out of trouble" after leaving I’m A Celebrity over fears she "came across badly", a body language expert said. The 26-year-old YouTuber fell out with First Dates star Fred Sirieix in the jungle after she accused him of “disrespecting her” when he joked he was old enough to be her dad - soon after she spoke to him about her father’s death in 2020. Nella also went on to have a disagreement with former UKIP leader Nigel Farage about his views on immigration.

Fred Sirieix says that hate towards Nella Rose 'has to stop', after the YouTuber has come under fire for her behaviour in the I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! jungle.TV personality Fred, 51, clashed with the 26-year-old at the start of the series after making a comment about being 'old enough to be her dad', which triggered an emotional response from Nella because her dad had passed away in 2020. However, the pair, who left the jungle one after the other, have now made up and First Dates star is defending Nella, who is getting trolled online. He said: "I think it is very unfair and very unjust the way she is being treated.

While he appeared to be having the time of his life in the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! camp, Fred Sirieix actually had a secret emergency whilst on the show.The TV Personality, 51, has revealed that the Australian rainstorms caused problems in camp and gave him Trench Foot - a condition caused by prolonged exposure to a cold temperature that is usually damp. While the camp usually has as little interaction with the outside world as possible, this left production with no choice.

Fred Siriex may have been the third celebrity to leave the I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! this week, but he didn't seem too disheartened as he was happily reunited with his beloved fiancé Fruitcake.The 51-year-old TV personality was snapped with his arms wrapped around Fruitcake, whom he proposed to in 2020, planting a kiss on her as they beamed for pictures together. And chatting following his departure from the jungle, Fred revealed that he is on a mission to find campmate Josie Gibson the 'perfect man' - despite the pair having disagreements on the show.

After backing celebrity chef Fred Sirieix for over two weeks of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here, fans were glad to finally see the back of him when he became the third celebrity to be eliminated from the show. The 51 year Frenchman followed hot on the heels of Frankie Dettori and Nella Rose, as he became the latest celebrity to have his dreams of claiming the jungle crown snatched away.

This year, I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! has been full of ups, downs and plenty of drama. From the early exits of Grace Dent and Jamie Lynn Spears to Frankie Dettori spilling the beans on an "incident" that could "escalate," it's fair to say that there's been a lot going on.

It's safe to say that this year's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! has had its fair share of drama, right from the start. However, one campmate has recently revealed all, including a brewing clash between two of the biggest names in the jungle.

Nella Rose's family have finally spoken out following the I'm A Celebrity star's heated arguments with her fellow campmates. The 26 year old YouTuber's clash with First Dates' Fred Sirieix, 51, was one of the most talked-about moments in the first week of the ITV show's latest series.

Fred Sirieix's fiancée Fruitcake has told how he has left her with some tricky conversations after spilling details of their secret wedding plans in I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! The First Dates star and his fiancée, known by her nickname Fruitcake, had been quietly planning their wedding in Jamaica for next year with only close family and friends told about the details. So it's no surprise she was shocked that he dropped her in it by telling his campmates - and ITV viewers - all about their plans for the big day while appearing on the prime time TV show. Fruitcake, who has arrived in Australia ahead of the show's end, said that she has since had people asking for invites who did not know about the secret wedding before Fred talked about it on TV, saying of him: "So, like, thanks." But she got her own back by revealing one of Fred's secrets - that his underwear allowance of five pairs of pants includes three pairs of speedo-style swimming trunks.

It didn’t take long for First Dates maître d’ Fred Sirieix to cause a commotion in the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! camp by confronting politician Nigel Farage over his “shameful” Brexit poster last week. But 24 hours later it was his clash with influencer Nella Rose that dominated the news. Nella, 26, accused the 51-year-old Frenchman of “disrespecting her” when he joked he was old enough to be her dad soon after she spoke to him about her father’s death in 2020.

Charlene White, who starred in last year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and is a panelist on Loose Women, has had her sister step in to defend Nella Rose. Carina previously took to social media to defend her sister from the onslaught of social media abuse she received during her time in the jungle and she's asked ITV to put an end to the 'public hate train' against Nella.

First Dates star Fred Sirieix is expected to reveal some shocking secrets from his time in hospitality, now he is settled inside the I'm A Celebrity camp.The 51-year-old maître d'hôtel has had to deal with all sorts of things over the years, including a big name sportsman who wanted to have his cake and eat it. Fred previously revealed: "I've had my own brushes with amorous guests. One evening a very well-known footballer came for dinner with a companion.

ITV's I'm A Celebrity viewers were left scratching their heads after Nella Rose and Fred Sirieix appeared to have made up, despite no such scene being shown. Fans voiced their confusion during Thursday's episode, hosted by Ant and Dec, which came two days after the clash between the Catfish UK and Channel 4 First Dates stars. Viewers were puzzled as Nella and Fred took on the 'Slam Dunk' challenge together, just 48 hours after Nella declared she wanted nothing to do with Fred following a comment he made by the fire about her late dad.

First Dates stars Cici Coleman and Laura Tott have had their say on the I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! drama involving their co-star, Fred Sirieix. Fred, 51, has been at the centre of the jungle drama this week as he clashed with YouTube star Nella Rose.

The latest series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! may have only been on our screens for a matter of days, but tension is already starting to emerge between the campmates. In Tuesday's episode, viewers saw Fred Siriex and Nella Rose come to a disagreement, with Nella telling Fred that she felt "disrespected" and "offended" by comments he made.

Fred Sirieix's fiancée, affectionately known as Fruitcake, has spoken out after the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star had a tense exchange with fellow campmate Nella Rose.The First Dates star was confronted by Nella who felt "disrespected" and "offended" by comments he made, knowing about her family losses.

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here is just days into the new series, but the drama is already heating up between the campmates. On Tuesday, 21 November, fans watched as Youtuber Nella Rose clashed with First Dates star, Fred Sirieix. After the episode aired, Nella, 26, suffered a huge blow as she has dropped from one of the favourites to win, to one of the favourites to be eliminated first.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star Nella Rose ended up in a huge row with First Dates favourite Fred Sirieix during tonight's instalment, after the YouTuber took offence to a comment he made about being old enough to be "her father".The 26 year old presenter and social media influencer was taken-aback by the Frenchman's words, particularly because she'd opened up to him about losing both her parents.

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here has been back on our screens for just two nights, but fans are already furious and threatening a boycott. While the show itself has been full of entertainment, viewers at home are getting annoyed by the amount of advert breaks during the live show.

First Dates star Fred Sirieix has addressed hair transplant rumours as he gets set to adjust to life in the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! jungle. Fred, who is also known for his travel series with Gordon Ramsay and Gino D'Acampo, is among the 10 celebrities who have headed Down Under to swap their home comforts for bushtucker trials, rice and beans and the occasional treat from Kiosk Kev. But before heading into the I’m A Celeb jungle, fans of the show were given the chance to get to know the campmates a little better - with Fred taking the opportunity to speak about a rumour that he’d once read about himself.

Just days before the much-awaited launch of ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! 2023, fans have discovered a past social media spat between two 'confirmed' celebs dating back to 2017. The reported final cast for the 23rd season includes some big names from daytime TV, pop music, and even politics.

ITV's I'm A Celebrity is in a bit of a pickle as soap star Alan Halsall has had to pull out just days before the show starts. Alan, who you might know as Tyrone Dobbs from Coronation Street, has had a big knee operation and needs some time off to get better. Alan was a favourite for fans who wanted to see him take on Bushtucker Trials.