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  • Dramatic moment I’m A Celeb’s Dean confronts Melvin as he learns of ‘Houdini’ jibes

    Dramatic moment I’m A Celeb’s Dean confronts Melvin as he learns of ‘Houdini’ jibes

    Radio 1’s Dean McCullough took Melvin Odoom to one side, and squared up to him for ‘upsetting’ him with the infamous ‘Houdini’ nickname on I’m a Celebrity

    Melvin Odoom, 44, is well known for his sense of humour, but it turns out one of his jungle campmates – Dean McCullough, 32 – didn’t find his jokes very funny.

    Dean is set to confront Mlevin on I’m A Celebrity… Coming Out, which airs on Friday at 9pm. Dean and Melvin both work at BBC Radio 1, and fans were sure that the duo would get on like a house on fire in the jungle. In contrast, the duo seemed to get on better with other celebs, and Melvin couldn’t resist making a couple of jibes about Dean’s less than ideal work ethic when it came to chores around the camp.

    Melvin and Dean were teamed up to collect water for the camp during their time on the ITV show, but Dean had plenty of complaints about the task. “It’s an awful job and I hate it and I don’t want to do it anymore… Guys I can’t. It’s not for me,” he moaned.

    Barry McGuigan, Dean McCullough, Melvin Odoom
    Melvin dubbed Dean ‘Houdini’ for disappearing during chores, and Dean called the radio star out for upsetting him with the viral nickname 
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    After the other campmates told Dean to pull his socks up, Melvin also jokingly made a dig about Dean’s ability to be out of reach when it was time to fill the buckets. “Listen, your new name is Houdini because you like to disappear,” he said.

    While Dean didn’t seem upset about the comment at the time, he voiced his issues with Melvin on I’m A Celebrity… Coming Out. After seeing their families, the duo bumped into each other. Dean said to his colleague: “I love how the whole Houdini popped off, the memes were brilliant.”

    “I don’t think people realised why that happened, I was busy doing the water thing, I just wanted you to help so I was thinking I’m just gonna drop this line with half the camp there, make everyone laugh,” Melvin responded.

    The tone of their chat then took a turn, with Dean confiding in Melvin: “I wish you had told me, that upset me,” to which Melvin said: “If I’m trying to give someone a message, I always use humour, that’s my number one way of communicating with people, that’s essentially my weapon, and that’s all that was.”

    “I saw Bush Telegraphs of you saying, ‘Oh, it’s another chore to ask Dean to do the chores,’” Dean insisted, with Melvin explained: “Me calling you Houdini was my way of telling you I need help, when we said, ‘Let’s do the water’, I came up the steps and you were having a shower, when I came down you were folding your clothes by the bed, by the time I said, ‘Houdini’ that was me saying, ‘I need help’.”

    Dean then said that it would have been better for Melvin to “take him to the side,” with Melvin reiterating that it was no big deal. Dean again hinted that he was upset by the title, and Melvin jokingly concluded the deep discussion: “Okay. I’ll know for next time we’re in the jungle carrying buckets of water.”

  • Katie Price in shock surgery reveal just weeks after having a major facelift

    Katie Price in shock surgery reveal just weeks after having a major facelift

    Katie Price has revealed her plans for more surgery just weeks after having a facelift in Turkey, which left fans begging the mum-of-five to stop going under the knife

    Katie Price is having more surgery just weeks after a major facelift.

    The mum-of-five, 46, is still healing from the serious surgery she had in Turkey in August, which prompted fans to beg the OnlyFans star to stop going under the knife when they saw her severely swollen face strapped up with bandages.

    However, the Pricey’s at it again as she took to her YouTube channel announcing the next step in her seemingly endless bid for ‘perfection’.

    Holding up pictures of her face from her younger years, Katie says: “This is me, but it doesn’t look like me. The forever changing Price.” Putting the snaps down, she continued: “I’m the new me, even though I’m having surgery in a few weeks and then I’m booking more surgery a week after that so I’m going to not look like me again – and you’ll be joining me on the journey. What Katie did next.”

    Katie Price has revealed her plans for more surgery
    Katie Price has revealed her plans for more surgery 
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    Katie Price
    Her fans have begged her stop after her recent facelift 
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    The Only Fans star, who is rumoured to have had a staggering sixteen boob jobs and six facelifts, didn’t say what surgery she was having. However, fans won’t be happy whatever she’s plumped for after sending messages of concern to the Brightonian when she showed off the results of her facelift last week.

    Taking to Instagram, Katie stunned her followers with a close-up look at her new face in an Instagram video. The Jordan star shared a clip on her page, begging fans to check out her NSFW content on the adult site OnlyFans. In the comment section, however, fans were more focused on Katie’s new appearance, after the star underwent a face lift with an eye-watering £10,000 price tag.

    “Christmas is coming… don’t forget to check out my OnlyFans,” Katie said in her caption along with a winky face and festive emojis, sporting a bright pink vest and high pony tail. However, one fan urged: “Darling, in the nicest possible way… You really need to start looking after your body rather than selling it.”

    “Why have you done this to yourself? You were a natural beauty,” said a second, along with a crying emoji. “Such a shame, you used to be so so pretty,” said a third.

    Some fans reckoned that Katie’s striking appearance was down to a heavy edit, rather than the facelift, as one said: “Dear lord this is photoshop at its worst, Katie you do not have a head the shape of a sharpened almond, you really do yourself an injustice as this has been tweaked to infinity and beyond.”

    However, others disagreed, particularly in light of the star’s heartbreaking comment on On the Go Love Yourself! podcast where she admitted: “I’ve never thought I’m good-looking, and I still don’t,” adding that her constant changes might be due to body dysmorphia.

  • Tulisa seen making I’m A Celebrity admission moments before early exit from Australia

    Tulisa seen making I’m A Celebrity admission moments before early exit from Australia

    Singer and TV star Tulisa hoped jungle would be like therapy for her discussing her demons but it was not a wholly positive experience in Australia

    Tulisa Contostavlos admitted she “didn’t feel different” when she left the I’m A Celebrity jungle – in new scenes which were filmed shortly before she fled Australia.

    Singer and TV star Tulisa, 36, had said before going onto the I’m A Celebrity show it would be “closure” for her and “like therapy” having previously had a sex tape leaked and was wrongly accused of being a drug dealer. But after speaking about her tough life experiences on the show she had a bad reaction after being voted out early in the series and did not stay on in Australia with other campmates.

    She is seen on new ITV I’m A Celeb show ‘Coming Out’ being greeted by her friend Michelle McKenna. Both Tulisa and Michelle laugh at how much they looked forward to wine, pizza and pasta. But tellingly Tulisa then says: “I said I was going to come out a different person but I don’t feel different. I feel more strong in who I am.”

    Within hours of this being caught on camera she had left Australia and deleted all I’m A Celebrity content from her social media. She explained why in a video and said: “I’m just doing a little video to clear a couple things up. Just so you know, when I came out of the jungle, I felt fine first of all and then that evening my friends went to bed.

    “But because it’s been a while for me I can get overwhelmed quite easily. I just started to feel overwhelmed. I thought, ‘Do you know what, I really just need to take a bit of time for me and just chill’. You know, it’s OK to feel a little bit overwhelmed. I’ve been out of the spotlight for a long time. I’m still trying to overcome those things. I’ve still got my little demons.”

    She did then add back some content from the series once she was back in the UK. And later in the ITV doc Tulisa sends a message back to the other campmates as she is not there to greet them. Contestant GK Barry says: “Guys as we know someone isn’t here and that someone is Tulisa but fear not because I’ve got a message from her.”

    Tulisa appears on screen as she says: “Hello everybody, I’m so proud of you all, you’ve absolutely smashed it, now I want you to go and eat yourselves into an oblivion. I’m so sorry that I can’t be there so have a big old drink for me. I love you lots like jelly tots and I will see you soon.”

    The show also highlights how Dean McCulloch and Melvin Odoom continued their spat about carrying water in camp in the show’s hotel when they had both been evicted. Dean was seen by some of his campmates as being lazy when it came to chores and was dubbed Houdini as he sometimes disappeared when work was needed.

    Melvin says: “I don’t think people realised why that happened, I was busy doing the water thing, I just wanted you to help so I was thinking I’m just gonna drop this line with half the camp there, make everyone laugh.” Dean says: “I wish you had told me, that upset me.”

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    Coleen was reunited with two of her sons when she left the I’m A Celebrity camp as runner up 
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    Melvin replies: “If I’m trying to give someone a message, I always use humour, that’s my number one way of communicating with people, that’s essentially my weapon, and that’s all that was.” Dean adds: “I saw Bush Telegraphs of you saying, ‘Oh, it’s another chore to ask Dean to do the chores’.”

    Melvin replied: “Me calling you Houdini was my way of telling you I need help, when we said, ‘Let’s do the water’, I came up the steps and you were having a shower, when I came down you were folding your clothes by the bed, by the time I said, ‘Houdini’ that was me saying, ‘I need help’.” The pair eventually hug and move on from the spat.

    Coleen Rooney, who came runner up, is shown popping a bottle of champagne as soon as she gets in her hotel room whilst kind sons Kit and Cass run her a bath. And winner and king of the jungle Danny Jones addresses all the contestants at the drinks reception after the final and says: “I want to raise a toast, we had the lowest of lows and the highest of highs but we went through it together. You’re great people, I couldn’t have wished for a better camp. You listened and you asked questions and I just feel like a new human being. Cheers everyone.”

  • Michelle McManus’ heartbreaking admission as she shares nine stone weight loss

    Michelle McManus’ heartbreaking admission as she shares nine stone weight loss

    Michelle McManus appeared on Thursday’s Loose Women where she spoke about her recent nine stone weight loss, leaving the studio in awe

    Michelle McManus made a heartbreaking admission as she opened up about her nine stone weight loss.

    The Pop Idol icon, 44, appeared on Thursday’s Loose Women where panellist Coleen Nolan said: “I mean, you look fabulous, you’ve lost nine stone?”

    To which Michelle responded: “Yeah, thank you! I had gained a lot of weight in Covid, I had my two babies back to back, I gained a lot of weight. I think you can be beautiful at any size, that’s not what it’s about, but I think for me, honestly, I just got to the stage where I was looking in the mirror and crying.

    Michelle McManus made a heartbreaking admission as she opened up about her nine stone weight loss
    Michelle McManus made a heartbreaking admission as she opened up about her nine stone weight loss 
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    “I’m like: ‘I should love my body, I’ve just had these two babies in my 40s’ and I was really proud of that but I was just looking at myself going: ‘I feel miserable’. Then I just decided, I got this amazing life coach, just cut my calories, started going to the gym!”

    The star added: “I’m wearing a size 18 jumpsuit, which I never thought I’d actually say, but you know I’m a size 18. For a lot of people, that’s where they start their journey, but for me I’ve got to 16-18 and I’m like: ‘I’m so happy here, this is where I’m happy’, I do, I feel really content.”

    In 2005, Michelle, who shot to fame in 2003 when she won the second and final series of Pop Idol, appeared on Channel 4 dieting programme You Are What You Eat. Not long after, the plucky Scot brought out a book and DVD about weight loss.

    The Feeling Good star told celebrity dietician Gillian McKeith that some nights she would have burgers, chips and eight whiskey and cokes – in one night.

    However, after Gillian set out a new regime, which made Michelle quit booze altogether for five months, the singer managed to shift an impressive nine stone after previously weighing 23 stone when she was on Pop Idol.

    The Pop Idol icon, 44, appeared on Thursday's Loose Women to discuss her weight loss
    The Pop Idol icon, 44, appeared on Thursday’s Loose Women to discuss her weight loss
    Six years ago, Michelle decided to give up alcohol for good after falling pregnant with her first child. She said she relied on booze as a way to cope with low self-confidence, but said by her mid-30s she became worried about her safety after she would ‘black out’ after a night out.

    Speaking on the Why Aren’t You Drinking podcast, the Glasgow-born star said: “I stopped drinking in 2019 on the day I got my positive pregnancy test and it was a blessing for so many reasons.

    “Falling pregnant helped me make the massive decision to give up alcohol which I had been too scared to make. I didn’t really know who I was without alcohol, not because I felt really that I was dependent on it, but it had been such a huge part of my life and my persona.

    “It was a form of escapism when I maybe wasn’t reading such nice things about me or I didn’t feel as confident as I do now. Alcohol was a way for me to go ‘Goodbye world’.”

  • Loose Women’s Coleen Nolan reveals she’s ‘booking a day of crying’ after heartbreaking split

    Loose Women’s Coleen Nolan reveals she’s ‘booking a day of crying’ after heartbreaking split

    The Loose Women panellists were discussing the topic ‘where do you go to cry’ when Coleen Nolan, who admits she holds her emotions in, revealed she’s ‘booking a day of crying’

    Loose Women’s Coleen Nolan revealed she’s ‘booking a day of crying’ on Thursday’s show.

    During the latest instalment, the panellists were discussing the topic ‘where do you go to cry’ when Coleen, 59, admitted she typically holds her emotions in but was planning a day to cry.

    It comes as Coleen recently split with her partner of three years as she embraces single life on her new farm.

    Talking to her fellow panellists on Thursday’s show about allowing yourself to cry, Coleen said: “I’m terrible for it, I hold it in and it will be a moment that I’m not expecting it and it won’t be over anything that I thought I was going to cry about.

    Loose Women's Coleen Nolan revealed she's 'booking a day of crying' on Thursday's show
    Loose Women’s Coleen Nolan revealed she’s ‘booking a day of crying’ on Thursday’s show 
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    “It’ll be something like I dropped a cup on the floor and all of a sudden it will just come and I’ll think: ‘I’m not even bothered about the cup!’”

    She added: “I’m booking a day of crying, I’ve told my children, it’s in the diary, they’re getting locked out. Go wherever you want, I’m going to lock my front door and I’m just going to cry all day.”

    Coleen continued: “I need [to do it], it is my own therapy, I know I need to do it as I’ve been holding a lot in. The thing with me, and my fear is, if I start I won’t stop as it’s not over one thing, it’s over everything I’ve ever held in.

    “So it’ll be my sister being sick, it’ll be over losing Bernie, and then it will be over things that are happening now. It all then comes out and my problem is, I get to a point, whenever I do cry, I instantly try and stop myself crying as if I don’t stop myself, I’m not going to stop, then it wears me out, I’m so worn out by the end of it.

    “If I’m going to do it, I know I need to be on my own so I don’t feel I have to stop because there’s people there and also then I’ve got the rest of the day to get over it.”

    It comes as Coleen recently parted ways with Michael Jones
    It comes as Coleen recently parted ways with Michael Jones 
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    It comes as Coleen recently parted ways with Michael Jones, citing her busy lifestyle as the reason as she juggles work with settling into her new home.

    Mum-of-three Coleen recently said that breaking up was “sad” but insisted it ended on good terms. “We’ve decided that we would rather just stay friends, take it as a friendship,” said Coleen, who started dating the supermarket logistics worker in 2021.

    “It’s nothing to do with anyone else, it’s nobody’s fault. But I’m really busy and when I’m not really busy with work I’m busy on the farm and I feel personally that I can’t give time to everything. We still get along great and hopefully we can continue to be friends, who knows?”

    Coleen added: “I’m not going to say it wasn’t sad, because of course it was. But I really hope that once that sadness goes away we can continue to be friends. I don’t regret any of it, it was fabulous.

    “Michael came along at just the right time for me and I think over the last three-and-a-half years we’ve helped each other grow. I always choose to focus on the times that were great, not the sad ending.”

  • MasterChef: The Professionals winner revealed as Gregg Wallace makes last scheduled BBC appearance

    MasterChef: The Professionals winner revealed as Gregg Wallace makes last scheduled BBC appearance

    Gregg Wallace appeared on the final of MasterChef: The Professionals, after the Christmas specials of the series were pulled from BBC schedules

    Gregg Wallace was shown on the BBC for what is potentially the last time in tonight’s MasterChef: The Professionals final, where he praised winner Dan Merriman, 29, for his “dish after dish of absolute beauty”.

    Throughout the competition Dan has wowed the judges Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace and impressed restaurant critics and some of the country’s leading chefs – delivering outstanding, innovative food and skilful cookery.

    Reacting to his win, Dan said: “To walk away as MasterChef Champion, it means the world to me. There’s not been that many times where I’ve been proud of myself in my life, but I’ve hit the pinnacle! This whole competition has changed my life. I’m forever grateful.”

    The judges had so much to say about Dan, with Marcus Wareing commenting: “We have a star. I see Dan’s cookery as fine dining at its very, very best. His food is precise, technical, it’s incredibly creative. I think it’s outstanding. This guy is shining. I can’t wait to see what this chef is going to do in the future.”

    Monica Galetti added: “From the moment he walked in, he let his cooking do the talking. I don’t think Dan realises how good he is. The kind of cooking he’s been doing takes years to get right.” Gregg Wallace said: “Dan’s food has been blowing us away, not just in this Final but for round after round. Dish after dish of absolute beauty. Watching this chef grow in stature has been a wonderful thing to witness. I think this has been a turning point in Dan’s life.

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    The final three 
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    The Christmas specials of MasterChef have been pulled from the BBC ’s schedules after allegations surfaced about Gregg’s behaviour. BBC bosses previously said the corporation will not “tolerate behaviour that falls below the standards we expect” and will continue to champion “a culture that is kind, inclusive and respectful”.

    Last week, Gregg apologised for claiming complaints about his behaviour came from “a handful of middle-class women of a certain age”, adding he will “take some time out”. Lawyers for the presenter have previously strongly denied “he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature”, according to BBC News.

    With regard to the Christmas specials, a BBC spokesperson said: “As we have said, MasterChef is an amazing competition which is life-changing for the chefs taking part and the current series of MasterChef: The Professionals is continuing as planned. The celebrity Christmas specials are obviously a different type of show and in the current circumstances we have decided not to broadcast them.”

    It comes after Sir Rod Stewart’s wife Penny Lancaster has claimed she was “bullied” by Gregg on Celebrity MasterChef. The model and Loose Women star, 53, said she believes he “used his position of power to intimidate and cause distress” on set, and claims production

    Last month, Sir Rod, 57, alleged that the presenter “humiliated” his wife when she took part on the show in 2021, saying “good riddance” to Gregg after he stepped away from the BBC programme while the show’s production company Banijay UK investigates claims of misconduct.

    Now, Penny has spoken about her experiences with Gregg, 60, for the first time, saying on Loose Women: “I most definitely was witness and victim to some of the bullying and harassment behaviour of Gregg Wallace, and unfortunately, a lot of those involved in the production team were also witness to that.

    “I really feel that he used his position of power to, I believe, intimidate and cause distress to a lot of people on set. And it’s really unfortunate that someone like him is allowed to get away with that, and while others sort of stand by and let it happen at the same time.”

    She added that Rod had posted his now famous critique of the presenter as a “tubby, bald-headed, ill-mannered bully” without her knowledge. “I didn’t realise my husband had sent that post out until it was out,” she said, adding she was “in shock” when she read it.

    Penny continues: “I felt a little bit vindicated that something was put out there, going back to sort of that whole Me Too (movement), it’s shocking to think how many women do suffer in the hands of… (men) in a powerful position and are too afraid to talk out. They don’t feel at the time that they’re going to be supported or listened to. So sometimes it can take a few years later for someone to mention something. It gives the other victims and people that have suffered the confidence to come forward.”

  • Meghan Markle and Prince Harry snubbed from Selfridges Royal Family Christmas baubles

    Meghan Markle and Prince Harry snubbed from Selfridges Royal Family Christmas baubles

    Both the Prince of Wales and the late Queen Elizabeth are included in the £40 range of glass decorations, but their son Prince William is the only member of the royal family on offer

    Harry and Meghan’s absence from Selfridges’ Royal bauble collection has become the butt of jokes online, with shoppers quipping they might end up “in the bargain bin”.

    Fans looking to add a regal touch to their tree can snap up £40 ornaments representing King Charles, the late Queen Elizabeth, or the Prince and Princess of Wales at the iconic Oxford Street location. Sadly, the Sussexes and Queen Consort Camilla are conspicuously missing from the luxury lineup.

    Jibes about the oversight have spread across social media, with one user quipping: “I’m presuming that the Harry and Meghan baubles are in the bargain bin?!” Another chimed in: “I am sure Queen Camilla is very grateful!”

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    Prince Will’s ornament was nestled between other stars including Audrey Hepburn and Post Malone 
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    However, not everyone is thrilled by the appearance of the decorations, with comments ranging from labelling them as “tacky” to bluntly questioning, “Who in God’s name would want to look at William or his dad?”

    Others disparaged the looks of the Royal couple’s baubles, with a detractor saying: “Both awful looking. No doubt the royal sycophants on here will lap these up, though.”

    Within the walls of Selfridges, while many were initially taken by the quirky baubles, sticker shock was common. A pair of American tourists, after posing beside Prince William’s likeness, protested: “It’s nice – but not for £40!” Another shopper voiced her skepticism to a companion, musing: “They’re sweet – but £40 just for one?”
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    The late Queen also has her own bauble 
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    Prince William’s baubles found themselves nestled among those fashioned after British icon Audrey Hepburn and the American star Post Malone. Surrounding the future king were glittering figures of Amy Winehouse, Harry Styles, Freddie Mercury, Britney Spears, and Paul Hollywood.

    These festive ornaments, crafted from coloured glass, stand approximately 12 – 13cm tall. King Charles graces one in his majestic Coronation Day regalia, while a separate bauble honours Queen Elizabeth adorned with one of her numerous crowns.

    On its website, Selfridges extols its Kate Middleton decoration, calling it “a stunning depiction of Her Royal Highness Princess Kate.” About its Prince William ornament, the retailer boasts: “This piece is sure to add a hint of regal sophistication to your Christmas decor.”

  • ITV I’m A Celebrity viewers ‘work out’ winner hours before final as votes ‘revealed’

    ITV I’m A Celebrity viewers ‘work out’ winner hours before final as votes ‘revealed’

    I’m A Celebrity 2024 viewers have been discussing who they’re voting for as the winner during the live ITV final, with some fans already convinced they know who will win

    Viewers think the I’m A Celebrity 2024 winner is already set, as they discussed their votes hours before the final.

    Fans of the ITV series predicted who would win the jungle show hosted by Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly. Coleen Rooney, Danny Jones and Reverend Richard Coles are the three finalists, after Oti Mabuse left the jungle on Saturday night.

    On Sunday night one of them will be crowned the new King or Queen of the Jungle, taking 2023 winner Sam Thompson’s victory. The trio will be rejoined by the former campmates who didn’t make the final, while Tulisa Contostavlos will not appear.

    Now, with just hours to go, some viewers believe the winner is “obvious” and that one star “must win”. Despite voting not yet closed and the announcement not being made until this evening, fans think that one campmate will definitely be crowned the champion.

    On Sunday night one of them will be crowned the new King or Queen of the Jungle, taking 2023 winner Sam Thompson’s victory. The trio will be rejoined by the former campmates who didn’t make the final, while Tulisa Contostavlos will not appear.

    Now, with just hours to go, some viewers believe the winner is “obvious” and that one star “must win”. Despite voting not yet closed and the announcement not being made until this evening, fans think that one campmate will definitely be crowned the champion.

    Coleen is tipped to win the series, amid her husband Wayne Rooney and their kids sharing their support. With Wayne hoping his wife brings home the crown, viewers do too with many fans of the show believing she will be the person declared victorious on Sunday evening.

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    Viewers think the I’m A Celebrity 2024 winner is already set 
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    Taking to social media, one viewer said: “Coleen has to win,” as another wrote: “Coleen has won.” A third fan posted on X: “I voted for Coleen to win the whole competition. We ladies have to stick together.”

    A fourth fan posted online: “Coleen must win. She has to,” as another said: “Coleen to take the win.” A further comment read: “Coleen should win,” while one viewer theorised: “Absolutely rigged for Coleen to win.”

    Hosts Ant and Dec had already addressed fix claims just days ago, after former star GK Barry made a comment in her exit chat. When the presenters asked her who she thought would win, she shared her hopes that Richard would be the champion – while she also said she’d be happy if Coleen won.

    But when she spoke about Richard being the potential winner, she suggested that if this did not happen then the show and the vote was “fixed”. Ant and Dec were quick to react with Ant calling this idea out.

    Ant screamed out: “No… how would it be a fix? People vote,” as he pointed to the cameras. GK claimed that for her pal not to win would suggest the voting was fixed, while the conversation soon moved on.

  • Lorraine Kelly demands ITV ‘bring back’ Coleen Rooney reality series as she ‘stands to make millions’

    Lorraine Kelly demands ITV ‘bring back’ Coleen Rooney reality series as she ‘stands to make millions’

    Lorraine Kelly has had her say on Coleen Rooney’s next career move after the mum of four finished in second place on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!

    Lorraine Kelly is all for ITV reviving the reality TV gem Coleen’s Real Women, following Coleen Rooney’s impressive run on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!, where she was pipped to the post by McFly’s Danny Jones. Chatting on her show, Lorraine, aged 65, pondered over what’s next for the 38-year-old mother of four.

    She chatted with a pro about Coleen’s prospects, including whispers of a ‘bidding war’ between streaming heavyweights eager to snap up a deal with her.

    The expert told Lorraine: “I think it’s going to be Coleen Rooney. She came across really well in the jungle. There’s rumours that Amazon and Disney are in a bit of a bidding war. Offering up to maybe five million pounds, for a fly-on-the-wall style, behind-the-scenes look at her super Cheshire mansion. Life at home with the Rooneys.”

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    Lorraine Kelly urged ITV to revive reality show Coleen’s Real Women 
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    Lorraine joked: “Like the Osbournes, but maybe not like the Osbournes.”

    The expert replied: “Four kids as well. I think we saw a little bit of what she’s like at home in the jungle. But, in terms of the Rooneys, it won’t be the first time we see them on TV. Coleen did an ITV series called Coleen’s Real Women.”

    “I don’t remember that! ” Lorraine exclaimed, surprised. “Could always re-run it now. Why not?! Why not indeed.”

    Coleen’s Real Women, which aired on ITV in January 2008, saw Coleen on a quest to find natural, beautiful women for modelling gigs, reports the Daily Record.

    The buzz around Coleen’s potential TV career has grown after it was reported that she was offered over £1.5 million for her stint in the Australian jungle, making her the highest paid I’m A Celebrity contestant ever. Her appearance on the ITV show won her a legion of fans at home, and it appears she could be ready to capitalise on her newfound popularity.

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    Coleen proved popular on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! 
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    Coleen, who is married to former footballer Wayne Rooney, already has her next move planned. It’s been revealed that she is set to launch a personal product line with Applied Nutrition in January.

    The mother-of-four signed a profitable contract with the wellness company before her jungle journey, having frequently promoted the company’s products on her Instagram account. Sources have suggested Rooney cleverly brought the brand’s hair, skin, and nails supplements into the jungle as part of the deal.

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  • Inside Coleen and Wayne Rooney’s stunning home dubbed ‘Morrisons mansion’

    Inside Coleen and Wayne Rooney’s stunning home dubbed ‘Morrisons mansion’

    I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! star, Coleen Rooney, is used to the lap of luxury when she’s not Down Under in the jungle, living in a palatial pad in Cheshire with her husband, Wayne

    When she’s not roughing it in the jungle on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!, Coleen Rooney lives in a luxury pad in Cheshire.

    The wife of Wayne Rooney, 38, who has reached the final of the ITV show in Australia, moved into the property, dubbed the ‘Morrisons Mansion’ with Wayne, 39, and their boys in 2021, after building the home from scratch.

    The mansion was previously mocked for looking like a Morrisons supermarket by neighbours due to its size and architecture. However, unlike Morrisons, the home is kitted out with a whole host of high-end furnishings – and a full-sized football pitch.

    I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! star, Coleen Rooney
    I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! star, Coleen Rooney, is used to the life of luxury when she’s not Down Under 
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    Inside Coleen and Wayne's stunning 'Morrisons' mansion
    Elegant cream marble floors add to the luxurious feel of the home in Cheshire 
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    Boasting a whopping 40 acres of land, two fishing lakes, stables, an enormous conservatory, a cinema and pool, the £20 million property is called High Lake Manor. Wayne also had a full-size football pitch installed at the mansion, which includes changing rooms with showers – although the Man Utd star was blocked from installing floodlights because of the mansion’s rural location.

    The luxury Rooney pad, which is elegantly decorated with cream marble floors and soft lighting, also has a huge indoor swimming pool surrounded by a glass pavilion, a hot tub, plunge pool, steam room and his and hers changing rooms. But that is not all – it also boasts an extensive patio, landscaped gardens and a luxury car garage.

    Wayne is believed to have paid over £4m to a Cheshire property developer to build the mansion, which of course, has two lifts. The second lift connects to the basement floor, which sports a sprawling gym, pool, Jacuzzi and a cinema room.

    Mansion being built complete with stables to the right in Cheshire by Wayne and Coleen Rooney
    The property was dubbed ‘Morrisons Mansion’ 
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    The Rooneys decided to buy the dream home after thieves tried to break into their Cheshire home in 2016 before cops pounced. Coleen revealed she had been left waking up in the middle of the night to watch security cameras after an intruder was jailed for the break-in.

    The mum-of-four admitted she has been left fearing for her children’s safety after ex-serviceman Robert McNamara admitted attempting to enter the family’s home in Prestbury.

    In a victim impact statement read at Chester Crown Court, Coleen said: “Just after it happened it caused us sleepless nights, waking up and watching security cameras fearing someone was out there. I fear for my children playing outside on their own. It makes me sick that someone was creeping around the garden in the daylight.”

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    The Rooneys at Christmas, sporting matching pyjamas at home 
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    We bet Coleen can’t wait to get back to Cheshire after roughing it Down UnderThankfully, the Rooneys were not harmed and now have the height of security in their new home. Coleen is no doubt looking forward to getting back to the mansion once she leaves the jungle in Australia.

    Despite living in her palatial home in Cheshire, the WAG said she just wants to be known as “Coleen from Liverpool” before going on the show. Insisting she’s still just a “scouser”, she said: “I want to be known as Coleen from Liverpool. Not from any other type of place. It’s just me, as I always have been, so hopefully people just think she’s that scouser that she’s always been.”