Kate Lawler 'in trouble' after taking action over neighbour's bright blue shed

Daily Mirror

19-05-2025

Kate Lawler has admitted she's in her neighbour's bad books after an angry altercation involving their shed. The Big Brother star, 45, took to Instagram to ask her followers for advice as she revealed she'd painted the back of the "garish blue" shed - which she says only she can see - black.
Revealing that her neighbour had "gone mad" after the reality star's handywork, Kate said: "Why do I always get myself in these situations? I'm in trouble with my neighbour for painting the back of their bright blue, garish, shed a different colour. Won't be doing it again as in hindsight I know I should have asked first, but I didn't think it would be a big deal given that they can't see it?"
Asking if she was actually an "a******e" who "needed to buy flowers", she conceded: "It has made me wonder though… Would you be annoyed if you discovered the back of your shed (which you couldn't see) had been painted by the neighbour whose garden backed on to yours?
"Have you had a similar fall out with your neighbour? Basically, am I a******e and should I buy them flowers and a box of milk tray to apologise?"
Responding to her post, This Morning presenter, Lisa Snowdon, replied: "Oops" with a see-no-evil emoji. Meanwhile, another of Kate's followers said: "Honestly .. you should have asked and she should have said yes" as another teased: "Id love it! ..you're the famous Kate Lawler! That's like having a Banksy on your shed."
Kate made history when she became the first woman to win the third series of Big Brother back in 2002. Known for her no-nonsense attitude, in-house antics and close friendships with housemates like Alison Hammond, Kate went on to become a household name, as a regular face on our TV screens and radio presenter for the likes of Virgin Radio and Capital.
Reflecting on how the game has changed now that the world is awash with social media, she told the Mirror: 'I could not be happier that I did that show before social media. I think I would have been cancelled!'
The mum-of-one, who shares five-year-old daughter Noa with her husband of almost three years, Martin Bojtos, says she's mellowed a lot since her wild party days in the Big Brother house.
She explained: ' When I was in my twenties, I partied hard. But then, in my thirties, I became a dog parent. I started to settle down and do more wholesome things at the weekend.' Still, Kate looks back on her Big Brother journey fondly, explaining: 'I'm so pleased I did it when I did.'
While she's moved on from the unfiltered chaos of reality TV - and having her every move caught on camera - Kate is candid when it comes to sharing her life with her fans on social media.
From opening up about her battle with postnatal depression to the highs and lows of parenting, she is passionate about showing the full picture.
She told us: 'When I first had Noa, I felt like nobody was really being honest on social media about how the first year of parenting is.
'How it's possible that you can love your child with every fibre of your being, but also find it really mundane and hard. It's life-changing.'