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Inside I’m A Celebrity stars’ tragic pasts from homelessness to family tragedies
I’M A Celebrity star Barry McGuigan moved the entire camp to tears when he opened up about his daughter’s tragic death.
It led more of the campmates to tell of their personal stories that have shaped them into the people they are today. Here we take a look into their emotional pasts from homelessness to family tragedies.
Oti Mabuse
Oti Mabuse says she was left “shattered inside” following the death of her niece Tlhogi at the age of 28.
The former Strictly Come Dancing star struggled with the sudden loss in 2022.
At the time she wrote: “I am so shattered inside I can’t even begin to describe the pain. This is not how this was supposed to go. We had plans together, travel the world and dance on a beach in Jamaica for my birthday.”
Reflecting on their shared childhood, she said: “I used to fetch you everyday from creche, swimming, chess since we were 8. You were only 28 yet the kindest, sweetest human being in my life! I’ve lost my niece, my little sister, my best friend.
“Life dealt you the harshest card but you always chose to win, you always fought to come out the other side above it all with a smile on your face. I love you much with all my heart and now you’re gone and I feel lost in more ways than one to a pain I’ve never felt before.
“I’m still calling you and texting you trying to understand – how? Why? May you rest in peace and power. My sweet Tlhogi.”
On I’m A Celebrity, Oti spoke for the first time about the shock suicide of her brother.
She opened up after McFly’s Danny Jones broke down in tears about struggling with anxiety.
Oti said: “I had a brother who committed suicide when he was 16 and I think, if he had spoken to someone about what he was feeling, it would’ve been a different turnout.”
Oti, who was born in Pretoria in South Africa, explained: “Especially in our culture, we don’t really open up.”
Barry McGuigan
Barry McGuigan’s daughter died in July 2019 aged just 33.
Barry broke down about his loss as he told campmates she died five weeks after being told she had bowel cancer.
Dean asked the boxer if he goes to church, to which Barry replied: “I used to go to church a lot but after my daughter… you know, not so much.”
Danika was diagnosed with acute lymphoid leukemia when she was 11-years-old.
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Dean revealed: “She had leukaemia, when I was making the boxing with Daniel Day Lewis, three weeks from the end I had to leave because she’d been diagnosed with leukaemia, they thought she wasn’t going to get better but she fought back and she won it.
“She had two years of chemo. She was good, she came back…”
However, another form of cancer returned when she was 33, which took her life.
Barry shared Danika with his wife Sandra.
The married couple are also parents to their three sons Shane, Jake and Blane.
Coleen Rooney
Coleen Rooney‘s little sister died aged 14 after a lifelong battle with the rare brain disorder.
Rosie passed away in 2013 from Rett syndrome, which causes severe disabilities.
Rosie was originally fostered at two years old by Coleen’s parents, Tony and Colette.
They knew she was disabled but it took a few years to realise how serious her condition was.
After Coleen broke down in tears, Dean asked her: “What’s got your feeling so upset?”
Coleen said: “My mum and dad lost my sister so I know exactly what he’s going through.
“That’s so sad for the one family.”
Coleen explained: “I don’t usually get worked up, it takes me a lot, but to see, even when Rosie died, I kept it together for them, my mum and dad.
“It’s when you’re away and in different environment. It’s when you’ve got time to stop and think.
“Rosie’s anniversary is January. She was 14 when she died, she’d be 26 now.”
Dean McCullough
Radio One star Dean McCullough had no fixed address when his parents separated when he was a child.
He ended up sofa-surfing after moving to London as a teenager trying to pursue his dream of working in the West End.
“We weren’t living on the street, we were living on my aunt’s house on a sofa. I was moving between houses on a regular basis.
“I have problems with my possessions and feeling like I need to take care of absolutely everything around me.
“That comes down to moving from house to house and not ever feeling like anything was ever truly mine.”
He also spoke about the instinct to flee at the first sign of trouble, saying: “As soon as I sensed any kind of danger, I’d be straight out of [where I was staying]… for a long time I had no fixed address. I would go out on the Thursday and just stay out all weekend because I just didn’t want to go home.”
As well as homelessness; Dean has spoken honestly about going sober, “Alcoholism runs in my family and I’ve got a lot of friends that have been alcohol dependent so I just thought it was my turn.”
“I looked at my bins in my apartment and it was like, three bottles of red, a bottle of vodka, a bottle of prosecco, I was like ‘who drank that? ‘ Oh it was me.”
Maura Higgins
Love Island star Maura was left devastated by the death of her best friend Andrew Rowan.
He died aged 26 when his motorbike collided with three cars in Co Athlone, Ireland in 2017.
She said she blames herself for what happened hours after she turned down dinner plans.
Maura admitted her regret that she “couldn’t be bothered” to get out of her pyjamas and go out with her pal on that fateful night.
Her grief contributed to the breakdown of her relationship with her father.
The 33-year-old cut contact with her “heartbroken” dad after a “horrendous” phone call.
Maura has two sisters and a brother, born to mum Sharon and lorry driver dad Seamus Higgins.
She told Paul C Brunson, on his podcast We Need To Talk: “It’s kind of weird. We haven’t spoken in a few years now.
“I think if I dig deep, I don’t think I’ve ever forgiven my dad for not being there for me when my best friend passed away. And he wasn’t there for me.”
Reverend Richard Coles
in 2019, Reverend Richard Coles’ husband Rev David Coles, a Church of England vicar, sadly passed away.
There was limited detail about his death until two years later when the I’m A Celebrity star revealed David had died from alcoholism.
Richard and David had been together for 12 years and were in a a civil partnership.
In an extract from his book The Madness Of Grief: A Memoir Of Love And Loss, Richard, said: “It was really, really tough to see somebody you love destroy himself.
“It is like someone is drowning and you throw them a lifebelt but they are just not taking the lifebelt.
“And I did try everything I could think of to help him stop drinking, and in fairness to him he did try too, but it was too much for him.”
Danny Jones
McFly singer Danny Jones broke down in tears as he told of his 20-year struggle with anxiety.
Danny revealed to his new campmates that he has been in therapy since he was 19 to cope with the health condition.
He has a tattoo that reads “don’t worry, be happy”, explaining: “It’s because I’m always constantly worrying, but that’s what I’m working on.”
It started during a live TV interview when he was a teenager.
“I was freaking out and I couldn’t answer the question that got asked to me,” Danny said.
“My heart rate goes crazy, I went white, and I felt like I was going to puke.”
When asked by Jane if his anxiety stemmed from childhood or the pressures of being in McFly, Danny admitted: “I think I escaped a lot.”
He became overcome with emotion, putting his head in his hands as tears welled up.
Shoppers flock to B&M to nab £15 winter buy that dries laundry in no time – it saves loads compared to a tumble dryer
DRYING your loads of laundry in the winter can be an expensive chore.
However, a budget buy from B&M can help to cut down on your energy bills.
In a post on the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, one user shared her rave review of the laundry item.
Avoiding your tumble dryer may reduce your bills but it can increase the laundry drying process.
Thanks to her recent purchase, one woman said that her clothes are now dry in no time.
She shared a picture of the four-tier airer from The Laundry Room that she found at her local B&M.
“Got this today to try it from B&M,” she told her fellow bargain hunters.
“[It’s] £15 and actually really good, [it has] quite a few wee screws to put in but only took me 10 minutes once knew what I was doing.”
She pointed out an additional feature that attracted her to the clothes rack.
“[It’s] very high and holds a lot, [it] also folds down,” the Facebook user said.
It also comes with wheels, making it easy to move and store in your home.
The poster shared a picture of the budget-friendly airer in use as she dried her clothes.
Facebook users shared their thoughts on the laundry buy in the comments section.
“Great airers. In the summer, it’s in my conservatory and in the winter, I fold the bottom rack down and put the dehumidifier under it to dry the clothes,” one shopper said.
“I put a sheet over the top so the warm air doesn’t escape. Holds so much.”
“I have this, had for years love it, it does dry [clothes] quicker,” wrote another fan.
“Wow, that is a good price, I thought it would be dearer. Thank you for sharing,” commented a third person.
More winter laundry tips
Tackling laundry in the winter can be a challenge, but these handy tips can help you stay on top of it:
- Use a Dehumidifier: Place a dehumidifier in your drying area to speed up the drying process and prevent dampness.
- Spin Cycle Boost: Run an extra spin cycle on your washing machine to remove excess water from clothes, reducing drying time.
- Indoor Drying Rack: Invest in a good-quality indoor drying rack and position it near a radiator or in a well-ventilated room.
- Tumble Dryer Balls: Add tumble dryer balls to your dryer to help clothes dry faster and reduce static cling.
- Space-Saving Hangers: Use space-saving hangers or a retractable washing line to maximise indoor drying space.
- Microfibre Towels: Lay microfibre towels over your drying rack to absorb extra moisture from hanging clothes.
- Partially Dry Outside: On dry days, hang clothes outside for a short period before bringing them in to finish drying.
These hacks can help you keep your laundry routine efficient and your clothes fresh, even during the colder months.
“I also bought one from B&M, they are brilliant [and] can hold a lot, great bargain,” said another commenter.
“I’ve had one like this for years, I love it,” shared one person.
“I’ve got this airer, and they are brilliant,” agreed another Facebook user.
“Try and get a cover, it makes it more efficient,” suggested one commenter.
“I’ve got this. You can get so much on it!” wrote another person.
Join secret WhatsApp, Netflix and iPhone clubs for long list of perks – including seeing movies before everyone else
YOU can quietly upgrade your online accounts to get special features that millions of other people are missing out on.
It turns out that Netflix, WhatsApp, and even your iPhone have special clubs where you can get bonus perks.
Importantly, they’re free to join – if you know how.
IPHONE
First up is your iPhone, which has a special club that you can sign up for to unlock extra features.
It’s called the Apple Beta Software Program, and lets you test out upcoming iOS updates for your iPhone.
That means you’ll get the newest features before they roll out to the general public.
You might experience some bugs as a result, but you can leave at any time if you don’t like it.
Just go to the Apple Beta Software Program website here, and log in with your Apple ID.
Follow the instructions, then restart your iPhone.
Now go to Settings > General > Software Update, and you’ll see an option for Beta Updates.
Then simply install the beta update to get the newest features.
Bear in mind that this won’t work if you have a very old iPhone that can’t update to the latest version – in this case, iOS 18.
iOS 18 devices – can your iPhone get it?
Here are the devices that can get the new iOS 18 update
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- iPhone SE (3rd generation)
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
NETFLIX
There are actually three different ways to unlock experimental Netflix content.
The first is called Test Participation, and it’s actually on by default.
It lets Netflix try out features on you before rolling them out to everyone.
Just go to the Netflix website, click on your profile picture, then go to Account > Settings.
Then simply make sure that Test Participation is turned on.
“Participate in tests to help improve the Netflix experience and see potential changes before they are available to all members,” said Netflix.
Another trick is to sign up to the Netflix app beta on your Android phone.
“If you’re interested in testing updates to the Netflix mobile app for Android before they’re released, you can join Netflix beta testing on the Google Play Store,” Netflix explains.
You’ll just need an Android phone, a Google Play Store account, and an active Netflix subscription.
Then go here and click Become A Tester.
Third is the Netflix Preview Club, which is a little more complicated to join.
Once you’re in it, you can watch TV shows and movies before they’re released.
NETFLIX CLUB INSIDERS REVEAL WHAT IT'S LIKE
Here are some comments from Reddit users in 2024 who say they received the special invitation..
Secret Member #1
“I did this last year. Watched about seven movies. Including some amazing ones that were not released yet, and some Oscar nominees. Also was invited to a small focus group to discuss the films. Pretty cool stuff. Some of the movies come out and it’s funny that I have watched over a year ago.”
Secret Member #2
“I was invited last year. I was sent a total of three movies, but I haven’t received anything in almost a year. The last movie I received was either last March or April. I’m not even sure if I’m still a part of it. When I contacted Netflix, they told me that if I was invited then I am still in it, but it doesn’t seem like I am. I checked my email often, so I’m not sure. I think it’s a cool concept though and I enjoyed it while I was getting things sent to me.”
Secret Member #3
“I don’t even remember signing up for it and got the PIN today. I probably did, but when I have no memory of this. I am on a similar one for Disney+ and you sign the NDA before you start any surveys.”
Secret Member #4
“I’ve done it a couple times so far. It’s super interesting seeing things before their final edit.”
And you can even give feedback so the content can be changed before it properly debuts.
“Each screening involves watching a movie or an episode of a TV show, followed by a 10 to 20-minute survey,” Netflix explains.
“Depending on the TV show or movie runtime, it could take anywhere from 40 minutes to about three and a half hours.”
Sadly, it’s an invite-only club – and joining is a bit of a mystery.
You’ll be pre-selected based on two criteria:
- Your viewing behaviour
- How long you’ve been a Netflix member
If you receive an email to join, it will only come from one of the following two addresses:
- noreply@netflixpreviewclub.com
- noreply@members.netflix.com
BONUS WAY TO WATCH
Netflix says that there's a third way to watch preview content...
“While the primary account owner needs to join Netflix Preview Club, screenings can be enjoyed by everyone you live with,” Netflix explains.
“Regardless of their age (just remember that everyone who watches must keep the information confidential).
“Each screening invite includes details about the show or movie, like a plot summary and estimated rating, so you can make informed choices about who to watch with.
“Sometimes, we specifically encourage you to watch with certain types of people, such as kids, when we have an animated show or movie available.”
You’ll just have to keep your fingers crossed and hope.
Like Apple and Netflix, WhatsApp also offers a beta program.
This lets you try out features before they go live to the world.
WhatsApp is constantly testing upgrades in its beta app, so there’s always something new to look out for.
You’ll need an Android phone and a Google Play Store account.
Then simply head here to sign up.
The bad news is that the beta can fill up, so you might need to check back if there’s no room right now.
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