Sophie Kasaei and Jordan Brook reveal they’re expecting first child after challenging two-year fertility journey. The stars have undergone an emotional two-year fertility battle in their bid to become parents.
Sophie, 36, announced the news as she added a very special bauble to her Christmas tree this year. The heart ornament read “Merry Christmas Mummy and Daddy. See you in 2026.”
Sharing the video of her decorations, mum-to-be Sophie wrote: “The most magical gift. Merry Christmas from the three of us.”
Over the last two series of The Only Way Is Essex, both Jordan and Sophie have been candid about the emotional strain their fertility struggle has had on them individually and as a couple.
Sophie Kasaei and Jordan Brooks share pregnancy announcement with sweet video
Sophie Kasaei and Jordan Brooks have been struggling to conceive for two years
But now, the happy couple wasted no time in sharing their news with fans. . In one part of their video announcement, Jordan is seen wrapping his arms around Sophie, as they both cradled her growing baby bump, stood by their Christmas tree.
In another scene, Sophie is seen holding a Christmas stocking and the top was embroidered with the words “baby Brook coming 2026.” And underneath was an image of a rainbow.
Meanwhile, a third snapshot showed a Christmas decoration which was placed on their tree which read: ” Merry Christmas mummy and daddy , see you in 2026.”
This comes after viewers saw Sophie questioning if she was ever going to be able to have the happy ending she longed for, as those around her fall pregnant.
Close friend Charlotte Crosby welcomed her second child recently, while her cousin Marnie Simpson is now a mother of three.
Both Jordan and Sophie have given viewers and fans a real insight into their fertility struggle and at one point during an episode of TOWIE, they were both sat in the doctors office waiting to find out the results of their tests.
Sophie was diagnosed with endometriosis five years ago, which she feared would greatly lessen her chance of falling pregnant.
Their social media pregnancy announcement kicked off with Sophie and Jordan sharing a smooch as he gave her his present, which was decorated with a white bow.
The video then took viewers back to Christmas 2024 when the pair placed a wrapped blanket under the tree, with the hope that the following year would be when they started their family.
The video then shot to the couple unwrapping the blanket before Sophie gently rubbed her belly, showing off the fact she was now pregnant with her first child.
Fans then saw Jordan and Sophie’s emotional reaction when she had just taken her pregnancy test while stood in their bathroom. Both looked stunned and in disbelief as the test showed a positive sign.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs mother Janice Combs has hit out at what she called a number of inaccuracies about the Netflix series – slamming her son’s alleged friends and diminishing a slapping incident that features in the show
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ mom has shared her fury at the damning new Netflix documentary about her son.
The streaming service released the four-part Sean Combs: The Reckoning this week and Janice Combs has now shared her furious reaction.
The mum has blasted claims that she was an “abusive parent” to her son, calling herself a loving and nurturing parent to her boy who she described as a ‘goal orientated over achiever.’
In a statement given to Rolling Stone, Janice insisted The Reckoning – which has Diddy’s nemesis 50 Cent as one of the executive producers – was created with the purpose of “misleading viewers” and further “harming the family’s reputation.”
Denying she had been abusive, Janice said: “As I have stated previously, I was a single mother, raising my son, I held three and even four jobs in an attempt to provide a comfortable upbringing and quality education for my child. I raised Sean with love and hard work, not abuse.”
Janice wanted to release a statement to “correct some of the lies” in the docuseries, and accused Tim Patterson, an alleged childhood friend of her son, of making “salacious” claims of her relationship with the I’ll Be Missing You hitmaker.
Diddy is serving 50 months behind bars after being convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
Janice said: “I loved and nurtured Sean. My memories of Sean growing up are one of a respectful and a diligent child and teenager. Sean has always been an industrious, goal oriented, over achiever.”
The mum also insisted Bad Boy Entertainment co-founder Kirk Burrowes’ statement that his then-business partner once slapped his mother was “patently false”.
She said: “The allegations stated by Mr. Kirk Burrows that my son slapped me while we were conversing after the tragic City College events on December 28, 1991, are inaccurate and patently false.
“That was a very sad day for all of us. For him to use this tragedy and incorporate fake narratives to further his prior failed and current attempt to gain what was never his, Bad Boy Records is wrong, outrageous and past offensive.(sic)”
Janice praised the incarcerated rap mogul as a “dutiful son” who had helped her with medical care and other financial support and requested “these distortions, falsehoods and misleading statements be publicly retracted.”
Diddy’s representatives previously branded The Reckoning “fundamentally unfair and illegal”.
A statement said: “Netflix is plainly desperate to sensationalise every minute of Mr Combs’s life, without regard for truth, in order to capitalise on a never-ending media frenzy.
“If Netflix cared about truth or Mr Combs’s legal rights, it would not be ripping private footage out of context – including conversations with his lawyers that were never intended for public viewing. No rights in that material were ever transferred to Netflix or any third party.”
However, Netflix later hit back and insisted there is nothing untoward about The Reckoning.
A spokesperson said in a statement: “The claims being made about Sean Combs: The Reckoning are false. The project has no ties to any past conversations between Sean Combs and Netflix.
Vogue Williams looked happier than ever as she posed in a red string tie bikini with a refreshing drink in her hand as she prepares to head back to the UK to be reunited with her family
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Vogue Williams prepares to say goodbye to Australia after jungle stint
Vogue Williams is making the most of the sizzling Australia weather ahead of the I’m A Celeb final.
Posing by the poolside of her lavish hotel, the mum could not contain her joy at being out of the jungle, while sipping on a refreshing drink in the sun. Vogue, 40, who is a married mum of three, showed off her washboard stomach and toned physique in a revealing red string tie bikini.
“Beep beep getting ready to go home to ski suits but for now… bikinis and coconuts,” teased Vogue. The comment section was quickly filled with praise by fans with one telling her: “You were fab in the jungle Vogue. I wish we could vote from Ireland.”
Meanwhile a third person penned: “You look amazing gal! Enjoy.”‘
Although Vogue appeared to settle into jungle life fairly quickly as a late starter along with Celebs Go Dating star Tom Read Wilson, the model and podcaster recently admitted that was forced to seek professional help before entering the jungle.
After seeing a cockroach in her en suite bathroom while on holiday in Spain, she had a complete meltdown and refused to sleep in the same bedroom as Spencer, during their entire stay.
And it was on reflection of her reaction, she enlisted the help of a hypnotists to help conquer her fear.
Speaking to the Mirror, she said: “I thought this isn’t right, I’m going to need to try and do something here to not be so frightened of them. I actually haven’t really been that scared of them anymore.”
Fearing that she would reveal that she was in preparation of the ITV show, Vogue confessed that instead of pin-pointing towards her fear of cockroaches, she used the generic term of insects instead.
However, she was quick to add that the procedure was probably better suited to seeing the odd one, rather than being bathed in them during a Bushtucker trial.
But it seemed to have worked as she walked away with stars after she was chosen for a challenge. Vogue was the third celebrity to exit the show, following in the footsteps of Alex Scott and Eddie Kadi.
Unfortunately, at the time Spencer was waiting at the other side of the rope bride waiting ton greet her as he was in the middle of completing seven Ironman triathlons, on seven continents in 21 days.
After receiving a letter from home, she was informed that he was on his sixth leg in Rio and she had hoped that he would be able to greet her, but alas.
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She explained to the publication: “I was like, ‘oh, maybe he’ll have time, because he was going to fly out here. I thought he might have done Antarctica, but he hasn’t done it yet, so he’s still over there now.”
David Beckham celebrated a major triumph with his Inter Miami team in the US on Saturday, but his estranged son, Brooklyn, was nowhere to be seen
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Sir David Beckham shared a huge triumph with his family(Image: Getty Images)
Sir David Beckham shared a huge career triumph with his family on Saturday – while his estranged son, Brooklyn, stayed at home making French onion soup.
Brooklyn 26, and his wife, Nicola Peltz, 30, are still not speaking to his family after swerving dad David’s 50th birthday, reportedly leaving the former England captain heartbroken. The hurt has continued with Brooklyn missing his mum’s birthday and even his dad receiving his knighthood from King Charles.
His absence was notably felt again this weekend as he failed to support his father as the team he owns Inter Miami stormed to victory and won the MLS title in the States.
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Posing proudly pitchside in Florida, David, Victoria, Romeo, Cruz and Harper smile for the cameras as David lifted the trophy after his side beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on a hugely successful night for the Leytonstone-born star. Cruz’s girlfriend Jackie Apostel also joined the celebrations as she supported her boyfriend’s dad.
However, hot sauce enthusiast, Brooklyn, stayed at home, telling his followers he was making French onion soup as he posed proudly with his culinary concoction on Instagram.
It’s not the first time the self-confessed ‘nutter in the kitchen’ has swerved a family function. As well as skipping his dad’s knighthood, Brooklyn was also a no-show for the launch of Victoria’s Netflix documentary last month.
However, there may be signs of a reconciliation on the cards after Cruz shared a snap of himself with his brothers and David. Captioning the sun-soaked family holiday snap, which was taken in 2021, he wrote: “Love you guys @davidbeckham @brooklynbeckham @romeobeckham.”
However, Brooklyn and Cruz are still not following each other on Instagram, with a source telling the Mail that Cruz and Romeo had actually blocked both him and his wife Nicola Peltz on the social media platform.
But, it would seem that all is not lost as Brooklyn’s grandmother, Sandra, reached out to her grandson this week in an apparent bid to get the family reunited for Christmas.
After Brooklyn posted a snap of himself wrapping up one of his bottles of hot sauce for Christmas, she replied: “Is that for me?” followed by a string of sweet emojis.
Meanwhile, Victoria hinted that her son was also in her thoughts for the festive period as she shared a photo from her mum’s house with all the grandchildren’s stockings hanging up.
Zooming in on Brooklyn’s, she said: “So I’m here at my mum and dad’s house and look how cute. They’ve got all of the grandchildren’s stockings up ready for Christmas.”
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David and Victoria are reportedly spending Christmas with various extended family members, including Victoria’s mother, Jackie – while Brooklyn will be in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Nicola.
Lando Norris made his Formula 1 debut back in 2019, but 2025 has proven to be his year with the McLaren driver in prime position to win the world championship, cheered on by his proud mum and dad
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Lando’s dad Adam hugging him after a big win(Image: LAT Images)
Lando Norris could clinch his first ever Formula One world championship in Abu Dhabi this weekend. The 26-year-old leads Red Bull’s Max Verstappen by 12 points and McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri by 16 as they head to the track – and cheering him on every step of the way are his proud parents.
Adam Norris and Cisca Wauman – who have been together for over 25 years and also share son Oliver and daughters Flo and Cisca – are Lando’s biggest supporters, and will be thrilled to see him finally achieve his F1 dream.
But they are acutely aware of the dangers associated with the thrilling sport. Lando previously revealed the huge impact one tragic moment had on his parents – his father in particular – and how he tried to reassure them he would not meet the same fate.
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The incident took place in 2019 when a horrible accident claimed the life of 22-year-old French F2 driver Anthoine Hubert. “My mum is always worried but it threw my dad’s mind quite a bit because he comes to all the races,” said Norris, then a 19-year-old McLaren rookie. “He had to go to the toilet and be sick.
“He can’t watch my onboard footage at a normal race. He has to go somewhere and hide. When it gets to a worse situation, he really can’t take it,” he continued.
“I have to tell him that I’ll be OK but it feels bad saying it. It is what I want to say. I am sure every driver does. And then we have what happened… I am more nervous about reassuring him now. The tragedy is still in my head. Getting back in the car for practice on Friday is when it will hit home.”
Like most F1 racers, Norris began his racing career in karting – an expensive hobby that was predominantly funded by his father, Adam, who boasts a net worth of around £205million. He amassed his wealth after selling his successful pension advice business and has seen further financial success with his investment company, Horatio Investments Ltd.
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Adam has previously been listed in the top 20 on the Bristol Rich List,as well as the 501st richest person in the UK. Although he’s no longer in the pensions business, Adam still finds time to run a company as the founder of electric scooter company Pure Electric. Lando is aware that he grew up with a “privileged” lifestyle, which included “having a manager and a trainer since I was 12”. But, the F1 racer said in no way were things handed to him.
“There’s many things that my dad has given to me, or I’ll say, invested in me. But it’s an investment, not a given. I need to pay back that investment and reward him, and use what he’s given me to show that it’s all been useful and not a waste of time,” he said on the High Performance podcast in 2024.
I’m A Celebrity draws to a close tonight with Angy Ginge, Shona McGarty and Tom Read Wilson competing to be crowned King or Queen of the jungle.
The series will be remembered for having one of the friendliest camps on record, with only milk bottle gate threatening to disrupt the harmonious mood.
Rapper Aitch narrowly missed out on a place in the final three as he was kicked out following the Celebrity Cyclone trial on Saturday night. Aitch told hosts Ant and Dec he’d be happy for anyone of them to win but was rooting for his fellow Mancunian Aitch the most.
As viewers prepare to crown the latest King or Queen of the Jungle, we take a look at the previous winners and find out what they’re up to now…
Danny Jones (Series 24, 2024)
McFly star Danny Jones is the reigning king of the jungle ( James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Danny saw off stiff competition from Coleen Rooney to take the crown last year and was thrilled to come away the top prize. However, just months after his triumph, Danny was involved in a huge scandal after being seen cheating on his wife Georgia.
The McFly star was filmed kissing I’m A Celeb co-star Maura Higgins while attending a BRIT Awards afterparty back in February. At the time, the star issued a grovelling public apology to Georgia and told fans that he and his family would work to handle matters privately.
Danny and Maura then had an awkward reunion at the National TV Awards in September – coming face to face for the first time since the shock kiss. They stood on stage together as I’m A Celebrity scooped the prize for Best Reality Competition but stood feet apart.
Aside from the scandal, this year Danny took part in a huge UK tour with his McFly bandmates as they hit the road with Busted.
Danny has returned to Australia for the final days of the 2025 series – sadly missing his wife’s birthday to take part.
Sam Thompson (Series 23, 2023)
Sam Thompson beams after being crowned I’m A Celebrity winner in 2023 ( @p_wicks01/Instagram)
I’m A Celebrity superfan Sam Thompson was clearly delighted to be hailed King of the Jungle in 2023 when he saw off competition from his best friend in camp Tony Bellew.
The show gave a huge boost to Sam’s career, as the Made in Chelsea star’s podcast with Pete Wicks ‘Staying Relevant’ going from strength to strength and bringing in thousands of listeners. He also impressed ITV bosses so much he was invited to return this year to co-host spin off show Unpacked alongside Joel Dommett and Kemi Rodgers.
And from reality TV to movie roles, this year Sam cameoed in the UK version of Inside Out 2, as Security Man Sam, a character who finds himself on a chase with the emotions.
Sam’s personal life took a hit though as girlfriend Zara McDermott left him this year, moving on with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson. Sam is now dating model Talitha, 25, after they were set up on a date by the star’s friend.
Jill Scott (Series 22, 2022)
Jill became the 2022 Queen of the Jungle ( ITV1/UNPIXS)
Loveable Lioness Jill Scott took home the title of Queen of the Jungle when the show returned to Australia in 2022 after two years away. She retired from football in 2022 but has continued to keep a close eye on the sport. Jill has appeared as a pundit for several Men’s and Women’s matches including England Men’s Euros qualifying games against Malta and North Macedonia, and the UEFA Women’s Champions League final.
She became the first female player to captain England for Soccer Aid and became a captain on the panel show A League of their Own.
Jill has also become a regular on The Overlap sports channel where she appears on the award winning podcast Stick to Football with Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher and Ian Wright.
Away from football, Jill still owns a coffee shop in Manchester with her fiancée Shelly Unitt.
Danny Miller (Series 21, 2021)
Danny was the second winner of I’m A Celebrity set in Wales ( Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Emmerdale star Danny Miller was crowned King of the Castle for the show’s second year in Wales. He beat Coronation Street’s Simon Gregson and The Saturdays’ Frankie Bridge to the crown. Shortly after his castle stint, Danny made several reappearances to Emmerdale as Aaron Dingle – and left again last month.
This year the soap star welcomed his third child a baby boy named Vincent Miller, in July 2025, joining older siblings Albert and Edith. Danny named Vincent as a tribute to his father.
Giovanna Fletcher (Series 20, 2020)
Giovanna was the first Queen of the Castle ( Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Giovanna was the first celeb to be crowned Queen of the Castle. The author and blogger, 38, won the nation’s hearts with her appearance on the hit ITV show – which was relocated to Wales amid the pandemic. Giovanna’s career has gone from strength to strength since her castle stint.
She has continued to write books and present her podcast and took to the stage in a production of 2:22 – A Ghost Story. Giovanna played the role of Jenny, which has also been played by Cheryl, Jaime Winstone, Mandip Gill, Laura Whitmore, at the Gielgud Theatre following its run at the Noel Coward Theatre. In 2022, Giovanna fronted her own travel show, titled Giovanna Fletcher: Made In Italy, where she and her family take a trip to Italy to relive some of her most precious moments from her childhood and explore their roots.
Jacqueline Jossa (Series 19, 2019)
Jacqueline won the show in 2019 ( ITV/REX)
She put on a united front with husband Dan Osborne after her win ( James Gourley/ITV/REX)
Poor Jacqueline had a rough ride in the jungle after campmate Myles Stephenson apparently told the actress her husband Dan Osbourne had had a thing with his ex, Gabby Allen. After being crowned queen, Jac broke down and vowed that she would no longer be seen as a ‘doormat’ no more and became the first winner to cancel all interviews.
She and Dan hit back at the naysayers, sharing a cute holiday snap and assuring fans that the ‘past is in the past’. She wrote: “We have gone through a very long journey, to be where we are today. Happy. Anyone that thinks differently, don’t Comment negative comments unless you want to be blocked.” [sic]
She continued: “You do not know the ins and outs of what we have both been through, to get to a good place now. I am proud to be with my husband, stand strong and keep our family together. I will not let stupid comments pull me back to the past and dampen my sparkle!! I’m past it and you all need to be in order to follow me. Thanks!! Obvs love all you positive ppl that just get life!!️ thanking you!”
The couple went on to buy a swanky £1.2 million mansion in Essex, where they now live with their two daughters Ella, eight, and Mia, five. Jacqueline now regularly collaborates with fast fashion brand In The Style to create collections and has reprised EastEnders as Lauren Branning.
Harry Redknapp (Series 18, 2018)
Harry Redknapp won the show despite never watching it before ( ITV)
Football manager Harry had never watched I’m a Celeb before and had no idea what was involved, but decided to sign up anyway. From the get go he was a favourite among his fellow campmates and viewers at home, with everyone instantly warming to his down-to-earth nature and humour.
He talked frequently about his wife of 54 years, Sandra, and their blissfully happy relationship they’d began when they were just 17. They recently sold their Sandbanks four-storey mansion in the lavish Millionaire’s Row to build to Sandra’s ‘dream home’ nearby. Harry and Sandra recently released a joint book, When Harry Met Sandra, which explored their more than 50 year-long romance.
Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo (Series 17, 2017)
Toff was crowned I’m A Celebrity jungle queen in 2017 ( James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock)
Her family was there to celebrate with her ( ExpressStar)
Georgia came into the public eye though E4 reality series Made in Chelsea where she was used to living the high life. Despite her privately educated background and Conservative political views, Toff was a down to earth campmate and popular among her fellow celebrities and fans, too.
She beat Iain Lee and Jamie Lomas to the title and couldn’t have been more shocked. She’s also starred in Celebs Go Dating and landed herself a presenting slot on This Morning. Toff’s used the dosh from winning wisely and has bought two holiday homes in Devon, where she was brought up.
This year Toff got married to BrewDog businessman James Watt – revealing she met the millionaire after a mutual friend set them up on a blind date over the summer not long after she split with fraudster ex George Cottrell.
She gushed: “We’re really happy. I think I knew [how strong their connection was] from the second date. I mean it was just classic James and I. The first date was like, stereotypical, really lovely time, knew I really liked him, great.”
Scarlett Moffatt (Series 16, 2016)
Scarlett had success after her stint on the show ( ITV)
After the success of Channel 4’s Gogglebox, Scarlett Moffatt also emerged victorious from the Aussie jungle. Her win brought her to the attention of hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, who took their fellow Geordie under their wings. She co-hosted Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway in 2017 and 2018, helmed a reboot of iconic dating show Streetmate, and returned to the jungle to co-host Extra Camp for series 17.
Scarlett has continued her hosting career as she fronts ITV’s Love Bites as well as her own podcast Scarlett Moffat Wants To Believe. She also fronted a documentary on Tourette’s in 2022.
Since winning the show, Scarlett has also enjoyed a lot of happiness and success in her personal life. In June 2023 she gave birth to her first child, a baby boy named Jude. She shares the tot with her policeman beau Scott Dobinson. Months after welcoming their bundle of joy, Scarlett announced the pair have got engaged.
This year Scarlett announced that she will be taking part in the 2025 Strictly Christmas special.
Vicky Pattison (Series 15, 2015)
Vicky went on the show after leaving Geordie Shore
Vicky Pattison seemingly hoped I’m A Celeb would elevate her fledgling career after quitting Geordie Shore. She reinvented herself as a fitness guru and was hired to present spin-off show Extra Camp in 2016 before being swiftly replaced by Scarlett Moffatt after just one season.
In 2018 she starred in the Aussie version of the show and partnered with Dom Joly on Celebrity Haunted, and appeared on Celebrity Coach Trip.
Last year Vicky got married to beau Ercan Ramadan after a romantic proposal in Dubai. The pair said ‘I do’ twice first in London and then in Puglia, Italy.
The Geordie lass appeared on this year’s Strictly, being eliminated from the show a week before the Blackpool special.
Carl Fogarty (Series 14, 2014)
Carl Fogarty won the 2014 series ( Nigel Wright)
Superbike champion Carl “Foggy” Fogarty was the winner of series 14 after chowing down on a camel penis and ostrich anus in the live final. Since winning the show, Foggy has been something of a matchmaker – setting up fellow contestant and X Factor star Jake Quickenden with his own daughter, Danielle.
Foggy had previously said he worried his daughter was “fussy” in terms of men. Things didn’t work out between Jake and Danielle, though as The X Factor star has now gone on to marry Sophie Church. The pair also share a son together while Jake is a proud stepdad to Sophie’s son from a previous romance.
Meanwhile, Carl isn’t the only one in his family to have enjoyed a stint on reality TV since his I’m A Celebrity appearance. Foggy’s daughter Claudia, entered the Love Island villa on the winter series of the ITV dating show.
Kian Egan (Series 13, 2013)
The Westlife star won in 2013 ( ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Westlife star Kian Egan featured in the 2013 series after his band split and the girl group he managed (named Wonderland) failed. After winning the show he released his debut solo album which reached a modest number 9 in the UK charts. He has gone on to star as a coach on The Voice of Ireland (the Irish version of The Voice), tied-the-knot with actress and Wonderland singer Jodi Albert, and is now a proud father of two sons.
Meanwhile, Westlife have continued to release music and tour after reforming in 2018. Kian is back singing with Nicky Byrne, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan.
While Mark is not with the group on tour, the band continue to go from strength to strength and toured the USA and Canada for the first time ever in 2024. This year they released Ed Sheeran penned song Chariot and announced another huge tour for 2026.
Charlie Brooks (Series 12, 2012)
Charlie took home the crown back in 2012
EastEnders icon Charlie Brooks scooped the jungle crown in 2012. Best known for playing Janine Butcher on the BBC soap before her stint in the jungle, Charlie continued to play the character until 2014. She has appeared in a couple of other TV shows including Suspects and featured on stage in plays – and has also gathered a following due to her fitness achievements.
In 2021, Charlie returned to Albert Square as Janine which has seen her character shake things up as she has fallen in love with Mick Carter (played by Danny Dyer). She left the soap once again in an explosive exit on Boxing Day 2022. She told The Sun on Sunday: “I was only ever due back to EastEnders for a year, but when [exec producer] Chris Clenshaw presented me with his idea for the story, I couldn’t say no to staying a little longer.”
Away from reality shows and the world of acting, Charlie is a mum-of-one as she welcomed her now teenage daughter, Kiki Brooks-Truman, back in December 2004 when she was dating businessman Tony Truman. Charlie is now single – but is happily in the dating game, with reports in the summer of 2023 revealing she has been swiping on raunchy dating app Feeld.
Dougie Poynter (Series 11, 2011)
Dougie won in 2011 ( ITV)
McFly bassist Dougie Poynter was winner of the show in 2011 during a break from his chart topping band. Since winning the show, McFly have continued to release music and tour – and teamed up with Busted to form superband McBusted. He has also enjoyed success as a model – walking for iconic fashion label Dolce & Gabbana in their fashion shows. Dougie is also a children’s book writer and even teamed up with bandmate Tom Fletcher to write stories for kids.
Stacey Solomon (Series 10, 2010)
Stacey Solomon won the 10th series of I’m a Celebrity
Stacey Solomon ’s lovable personality helped her win the 2010 series a year after coming runner up to Joe McElderry and Olly Murs on the X Factor. She went on to release her debut album, Shy, in 2015 and became a regular panelist on Loose Women in 2016. She took over from Laura Whitmore as a presenter on I’m A Celeb Extra Camp but was dropped from the show in 2017.
I’m A Celeb changed Stacey’s life in more ways than one – after meeting now husband Joe Swash on the spin off show. The pair now have a busy home together and tied the knot in 2021.
Gino D’Acampo (Series 9, 2009)
Gino D’Acampo won the series in 2009
Celebrity chef Gino charmed his way to the final in 2009. But after leaving the jungle, he and co-star, Hollyoaks actor Stuart Manning, were charged with animal cruelty for killing and cooking a rat while in exile. However, the charges were dropped after ITV producers took responsibility and coughed up a £3,000 fine.
This year the star has been at the centre of a huge scandal when an an ITV News investigation reported allegations of sexually inappropriate and intimidating behaviour from former colleagues, spanning over a decade. ITV subsequently removed his shows from their schedules.
ITV pulled re-runs of Gino’s shows and stated they had no further plans to work with him on any projects. A spokesperson said the chef had been spoken to and would be given ‘bespoke training.’ While Gino has firmly denied the allegations with his legal team calling the the situation “deeply upsetting”.
Joe Swash (Series 8, 2008)
Emotional Joe after being crowned King of The Jungle ( Rex)
EastEnders star Joe Swash jungled his way to glory in 2008 having been written out of the BBC One soap earlier that year. From 2009 he hosted the spin-off, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here NOW! before it was renamed Extra Camp in 2016. In June 2007, his then-fiancee Emma Sophocleous, gave birth to their first child, son Harry Swash, but they split just seven months later.
In November 2009 he was declared bankrupt – although his agent Becca Barr insisted it was simply a mix-up and that he wasn’t in financial difficulty. The year after he met X Factor star Stacey Solomon when she won the show, and in 2016 the pair started dating.
They are now married and have welcomed three children together – making them I’m A Celebrity’s most successful romance to date.
Christopher Biggins (Series 7, 2007)
Christopher Biggins won the show in 2007 ( ITV)
Veteran actor Christopher Biggins took the I’m A Celeb crown in 2007 and enjoyed something of a career renaissance. However, that stalled after a disastrous appearance on Celebrity Big Brother in 2016 where he upset viewers by making derogatory remarks about bisexual people and was booted from the house amid accusations of anti-Semitic comments.
He insisted he wasn’t a bigot and apologised, telling The Sun: “I am mortified by what’s happened, really mortified. Most of my friends, in fact, are Jewish. I apologised to Big Brother and [housemate] Katie [Waissel].”
Matt Willis (Series 6, 2006)
Matt Willis triumphed in 2006 ( Rex Features)
With Busted two years in the past, Matt hoped a jungle stint could help his solo career and ended up leaving with the crown. He went on to enjoy huge success in Busted and McFly mash-up band, McBusted, before Busted themselves reformed to critical acclaim.
He and his then-girlfriend Emma Griffiths – now known as Emma Willis – co-hosted the ITV spin off from 2006 until 2008 before tying the knot and welcoming children Isabelle, Ace and Trixie, six. Matt has since worked on on a candid documentary with the BBC where he discussed his battle with addiction.
He and Wife Emma also joined forces to present the UK edition of Love Is Blind for Netflix. This year Matt hit the road with Busted once again as they joined forces with McFly for a special tour.
Carol Thatcher (Series 5, 2005)
Carol Thatcher was the second female winner of I’m A Celeb ( Daily Mirror)
Journalist Carol managed to emerge from the shadow of her mother, the late Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, to win I’m A Celeb 2005. Her victory propelled her into a correspondent role for the BBC’s One Show, which lasted until 2009 when the broadcaster dropped her after she was apparently heard calling a black cricket player a racial slur in the green room.
She refused to apologise, telling the Guardian: “I stand by what I said. I wasn’t going to apologise. I never meant it in a racist way. It was shorthand. I described someone’s appearance colloquially – someone I happen to greatly admire.”
Joe Pasquale (Series 4, 2004)
Joe Pasquale won I’m A Celebrity in 2004 ( Daily Mirror)
Comedian Joe left the jungle with the crown on his head in series four, which was the second series of the year. His win briefly revived his career and earned him an ITV special titled An Audience with Joe Pasquale in 2005. He still makes the occasional TV appearance and was guest host on The Paul O’Grady Show in 2009 and The Nightly Show in 2017.
Joe has been married twice; first to Alison who he wed in 1978 and divorced in 1986 and shares children Kerry, Vicky and Dani. He then married current wife Debbie and they welcomed a son named Joe Tracini who is an actor known for playing Dennis Savage in Hollyoaks.
Kerry Katona (Series 3, 2004)
Kerry won in 2004 ( ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Atomic Kitten’s Kerry became the first female winner in 2004 just months after Brian McFadden left her for Delta Goodrem. Since then she’s continued to hit the headlines thanks to her turbulent relationships and heartbreaks. She was crowned Celebrity Mum of the Year in 2005 and landed an advertising deal with Iceland but ended up going to rehab where she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
On Valentine’s Day 2007 she married taxi driver Mark Croft in Gretna Green and their daughter Heidi was born six days later. They split in 2011 and Kerry moved on with rugby league player George Kay. Kerry almost died giving birth to their daughter Dylan-Jorge in April 2014 and later said the trauma set George on a toxic downwards spiral.
They married in September 2014 before splitting the following October when she filed assault charges against the sports star. They reunited in 2015 and tried to make a go of things, but the final straw came when George suffered another public meltdown in July 2017.
George died on July 6, 2019 after suffering a suspected overdose. Kerry is now dating nutrition expert Ryan Mahoney. Last year, Kerry released a book titled Kerry Katona: Whole Again, where she documented the abuse she suffered at the hands of her late ex George. Kerry also landed her first presenting role in 20 years with BBC Radio Five Live.
This year Katie went on tour with her pal and fellow I’m A Celeb co-star Katie Price. The pair delighted fans by sharing wild revelations about their chaotic personal lives.
Phil Tufnell (Series 2, 2003)
Phil Tufnell won I’m A Celeb in 2003 – and returned for the All Star version, alongside Carol Vorderman, in 2023 ( ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Fresh from retirement, Tufnell was crowned King of the Jungle in 2003. He went on to do the reality rounds, starring in in 2009 and The Jump in 2015. He’s also popped up on game shows including The Chase, and was a team captain on A Question of Sport between 2005 and 2015. In 2018 he joined Australia’s Seven Network as a commentator for the BBL and Sri Lankan Test matches.
Phil has been married three times – first to Alison Squires from 1986 until 1989, then to Lisa Bar who he married in 1994 and divorced 1998, and is now married to Dawn Brown, who he tied-the-knot with in 2005. He has two daughters; one with an ex-girlfriend named Jane McEvoy, and one with his second wife, Lisa. He returned to I’m A Celeb in 2023 for the All Stars version that filmed in South Africa and he ended in third place.
Tony Blackburn (Series 1, 2002)
Tony Blackburn was the first ever I’m A Celeb winner ( Rex)
Radio DJ Tony Blackburn was the winner of the first ever I’m A Celeb back in 2002. After leaving the jungle he continued to work for the BBC but was abruptly sacked after the Dame Janet Smith Review report linked him to the investigation into the Jimmy Savile scandal.
Blackburn insisted he was innocent of any wrongdoing and said he was “devastated” by the sacking. He was reinstated on October 19, 2016 after he threatened to sue. That same year he underwent prostate surgery after waking up in extreme pain but was found not to have cancer.
He continues to work for BBC Radio and hosts a show each Sunday on BBC Radio 2. Last year Tony celebrated an incredible 60 years on air and has said he has no plans to hang up the headphones yet.
“I love what I’m doing so what’s the point in retiring?” he said. “I love doing Radio 2. What’s to give up? I think when you give up and when you become retired, you have nothing to do! You’ve got to have something to keep your brain working, I think. I love it.”
