Dad of Chelsee Healey's baby daughter is jailed for role in ‘wholesale' drug-dealing operation
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THE dad of Chelsee Healey's baby daughter has been jailed for his role in a "wholesale" drug-dealing operation.
Eddie Rainford, who shares daughter Cookie with the Hollyoaks star, supplied large quantities of cannabis with co-accused Jay Boyd.
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Eddie Rainford is the dad to Chelsee's daughter Cookie
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Chelsee had previously gone to court for the case
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The 32-year-old was today jailed for 24 months after he pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug between November 2022 and September 2023.
Chelsee had gone to Manchester Crown Court today to watch Rainford's sentencing.
Rainford's plea came just days after Chelsee was eliminated from Dancing on Ice.
The Waterloo Road star had hinted that she was struggling following her exit from the hit ITV show.
She said: "There has been a lot going on with me that I have been struggling with.'
An insider also told The Sun the pair were no longer in a relationship.
It can now be revealed that Rainford had previously been sentenced to six years for violent offences while serving with Royal Marines but was released in July 2022.
The court heard he and Boyd, 28, supplied 'multi-kilos' of cannabis worth up to £45,000.
Gwen Henshaw, prosecuting, described it as 'boutique' operation that involved selling various varieties of the drug, including 'Cali weed', 'Oreo Cookies' and 'Orange Cake'.
The pair had discussed drug deals, with police finding photos of large wads of cash.
Rainford also told a potential customer the drugs were "decent bro".
Chelsee had kept Rainford's identity a secret when they began dating in 2021.
His first name was revealed following Cookie's birth in December 2023 when he was seen in the background of photos from their baby shower.
Chelsee, who has another daughter Coco, previously told how their relationship was the "most supportive" she had ever been in.
She added: "My friends and family love him, and he's the first bloke I've introduced Coco to, which says a lot. I knew he was 'The One' within three to four months.
"I've kissed a few frogs, but he's definitely marriage material."
In April, Chelsee returned to her role of Goldie McQueen in Hollyoaks after taking an extended break.
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Rainford pleased guilty just days after Chelsee left Dancing on Ice
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