Roxanne Pallett now from CBB's 'most hated' to famous husband and fleeing UK
Roxanne Pallett's turn on Celebrity Big Brother saw her career take a nosedive after her shocking allegations against Ryan Thomas, and the star quickly fled to New York to start her life over
Roxanne Pallett 's promising acting career came crashing down after her doomed 2018 appearance in Celebrity Big Brother, which saw her 'blacklisted' from showbiz and reviled by the public.
Cumbria-born Roxanne, 42, started out in girlband Urban Angel, before turning to acting and finding fame as Jo Stiles in Emmerdale. Rozanne was on the ITV soap for just three years, but received multiple award nominations during that time and quickly became a household name.
Plenty of other opportunities followed, including appearances on Dancing on Ice, Casualty, and Waterloo Road, alongside lots of stage work and even a radio breakfast show. However, her actions towards housemate Ryan Thomas on Big Brother completely changed the public's view of her, and saw her flee the country in disgrace.
In the shocking moment that came just before Channel 5 decided to axe the series, Roxanne accused Ryan of punching her in the ribs"like a boxer would punch a bag." The former soap star referred to Ryan as a "woman beater" and broke down in tears in the Diary Room as she demanded he leave.
Big Brother later issued him with a formal warning, saying: "Big Brother noticed that whilst almost play fighting, you punched Roxanne in the ribs." Roxanne then refused to sleep in the same room as Ryan, expressing fear that he might harm her as Coronation Street star Ryan cried in worry over her claims.
Viewers who watched the footage at home didn't see it that way, accusing Roxanne of purposefully trying to paint Ryan as abusive when it wasn't the case, and Ryan only learned that he was seen as innocent on eviction night, when the live audience erupted into chants of "Get Roxanne out!"
When Roxanne herself left, she gave a tense interview with Big Brother host Emma Willis, admitting she had made a "terrible mistake" and lamenting: "I'm the most hated girl in Britain." She later admitted her allegations were "massively wrong" and stayed away from social media for a while, with Ofcom having received 25,327 complaints after her worrying claim.
After the scandal, she admitted that she'd struggled greatly with her mental health and even felt suicidal. Reflecting on the controversy a year later on The Jeremy Vine Show, the host asked whether she had ever considered taking her own life, with Roxanne simply responding: "Yes."
She admitted: "Looking back at those clips, it's awful. It was a really awful time for a lot of people." However, she also acknowledged her personal growth, stating: "It's only now that I watch those back that I realise how far I've come and what a bad place I was in." The actress also swore: "I never want to be that person again. I never want to react like that to a situation." During the conversation, she also shared that she was struggling to find work, and felt "blacklisted" due to her false claims.
Looking for a fresh start, Roxanne packed up and moved to New York, where she met firefighter Jason Carrion, who'd found fame on Married at First Sight. Thankfully for Roxanne, his time on the dating show didn't result in true love, and they tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in January 2020, exchanging vows in an intimate ceremony just two months after they got engaged.
Roxanne seemed to hint at her past struggles in an emotional message posted after the wedding, writing: "There's an old saying that difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations. Well, it was worth every broken step that got me here, and I thank God every moment that out of everyone in the whole world, I was led to you. You are my safest place and my greatest adventure. Thank you for choosing me. On our wedding day, we celebrated our commitment to one another. A day I'll truly remember as perfect in every way."
In 2021 Roxanne had more happy news, as she and Jason celebrated the birth of their first child; a baby boy named Maverick. The mum has gushed over Jason and starting a family, and even once started an Instagram account dedicated to their life together - but quickly stopped posting and opted for privacy once more. In 2021, she acknowledged: "I've learned the importance of privacy and have focused on becoming a better person, not just for myself but for my family.'
Most recently, Roxanne has danced around the idea of returning to acting, but didn't clarify whether she had any firm plans to get back on TV. Speaking to The Sun, she cryptically shared: "I don't want to rush back into anything that isn't right for me. I've learned so much about myself and what I truly want in life, and I want to make sure whatever I do next aligns with that."
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