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Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ex-girlfriend of major eighties pop star and friend of Jennifer Lopez joins Real Housewives Of London cast - and is guaranteed to bring the drama
The ex-girlfriend of a major eighties pop star and friend of Jennifer Lopez has reportedly joined the cast of the Real Housewives Of London. In October 2024 it was revealed that streaming service Hayu would launch a London version of the popular franchise, hitting screens later this year. Fans have been desperate to know who will be taking part in the brand new series. And according to The Sun, Skincare brand owner Amanda Cronin will be one of the stars taking part in the show. The socialite dated Wham! legend Andrew Ridgeley between 2022 and 2023. The publication has reported that there's hope that will 'divulge details of their whirlwind romance' on the show. Andrew Ridgeley pictured with George Michael as they performed as Wham! in 1985 Back in 2023, Amanda revealed why they went their separate ways - and blamed the split on him not being 'relationship material'. 'I'm looking for a monogamous relationship,' she said at the time. 'When the next Mr Right comes along, he will have the same set of values that I have. I'm quite traditional, a sweet, country girl. 'I'm also discerning and want to be around other people who understand what that means.' She added: 'I'm quite proud of it. 'He's a good person and it was just great, a lot of fun, and will make a fabulous chapter in my memoir.' Amanda is also pals with many celebrities including singer JLo. The Real Housewives franchise, which is owned by NBCUniversal, first started back in 2006 and was created by Scott Dunlop. It includes The Real Housewives of Orange County, New York City, Atlanta, New Jersey, D.C, Beverly Hills, Miami, Potomac, Dallas, Salt Lake City and Dubai. There is another based in the UK - The Real Housewives Of Cheshire - which was created by production company Monkey Kingdom. It airs on ITVBe and hit our screens in 2015, running for 18 seasons over the years. The Real Housewives of London will be produced by the same company as RHOC. It comes after MailOnline revealed that RHOL faced a casting crisis after producers struggled to assemble a glamorous cast for the long-awaited UK debut. Producers planned to feature glamorous businesswomen rather than traditional celebrities or WAGs. However, the lack of willing participants has cast doubt on the project's viability, with efforts to find London's elite housewives proving fruitless.
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Ex-girlfriend of huge 80s pop star joins cast of Real Housewives of London
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE ex-girlfriend of Wham! star Andrew Ridgeley is set to appear on the Real Housewives of London. Socialite Amanda Cronin - who started dating the 80s pop star in 2022 - is the latest name to join the UK spin-off. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Millionaire Amanda Cronin with her former partner Andrew Ridgeley Credit: Getty 5 She dated the Wham! star for almost a year Credit: Instagram The 56-year-old previously told of her pride about her relationship with George Michael's bandmate, jokingly boasted: "It'll make a fabulous chapter in my memoir." It's hoped she will divulge details of their whirlwind romance during filming for Real Housewives. Skincare business owner Amanda is best known for being on The Millionairess And Me, which documented her unlikely friendship with a formerly homeless film-maker Martin Read. She gained attention for talking about her £10million jewellery collection and £200,000 chauffeur-driven Bentley, while volunteering in a charity shop in the Welsh town of Merthyr Tydfil. Amanda met Andrew in the summer of 2022 - five years after his split from his long-term partner - when they were seated together at a friend's birthday dinner. Andrew was in a 25-year relationship with Bananarama's Keren Woodward. They split twice, eventually separating for good in 2017. When they broke up after almost a year together, Amanda told the Daily Mail: "I'm looking for a monogamous relationship. "When the next Mr Right comes along, he will have the same set of values that I have. "I'm quite traditional, a sweet, country girl. I'm also discerning and want to be around other people who understand what that means." She added: "I'm intelligent, demanding. Not for everyone." Piers Morgan in awkward interview with Wham! star Andrew Ridgeley as he tries to get singer to talk about George Michael Despite appearing to suggest Andrew didn't intend to have a monogamous relationship with her, she has no regrets about their time together. She added: "He's a good person and it was just great, a lot of fun, and will make a fabulous chapter in my memoir." Amanda will join the likes of millionaire Panthea Parker to create the hit show's London spin-off. The socialite, who counts JLo as a friend, was the first name to be heavily linked to the show, which is expected to air exclusively on streaming service Hayu this year. 5 It's suggested the 80s singer didn't want a monogamous relationship with Amanda Credit: Getty 5 Wham!'s Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael performing on stage in 1985 Credit: Getty Producers have set their sights on signing glamorous businesswomen over glitzy celebrities in the new series. Amanda's wealth is expected to be an eye-opener for viewers of the upcoming show if her appearance on The Millionaire and Me is anything to go by. Amanda landed a multi-million pound settlement when she divorced energy mogul Mark Daeche in 2019. At the time of filming the Channel 4 show in 2022, former model Amanda had ten staff running her plush Belgravia home and reveals she bought another mansion round the corner for £3million, which she's renovating in the hope of selling for £11million. She took the cameras along on a shopping trip to buy fittings and fixtures, including a £26,000 bath, and even tried out an £88,000 bed and browsed gold taps costing £7,000. The Sun has contacted Hayu for comment.
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ex-girlfriend of huge 80s pop star joins cast of Real Housewives of London
THE ex-girlfriend of Wham! star Andrew Ridgeley is set to appear on the Real Housewives of London. Socialite Advertisement 5 Millionaire Amanda Cronin with her former partner Andrew Ridgeley Credit: Getty 5 She dated the Wham! star for almost a year Credit: Instagram The 56-year-old previously told of her pride about It's hoped she will divulge details of their whirlwind romance during filming for Real Housewives. Skincare business owner Amanda is best known for being on She gained attention for talking about her £10million jewellery collection and £200,000 chauffeur-driven Bentley , while volunteering in a charity shop in the Welsh town of Merthyr Tydfil. Advertisement READ MORE ON REAL HOUSEWIVES Amanda met Andrew in the summer of 2022 - five years after his split from his long-term partner - when they were seated together at a friend's birthday dinner. Andrew was in a 25-year relationship with Bananarama's Keren Woodward. They split twice, eventually separating for good in 2017. When they broke up after almost a year together, Amanda told the "When the next Mr Right comes along, he will have the same set of values that I have. Advertisement Most read in Reality "I'm quite traditional, a sweet, country girl. I'm also discerning and want to be around other people who understand what that means." She added: "I'm intelligent, demanding. Not for everyone." Piers Morgan in awkward interview with Wham! star Andrew Ridgeley as he tries to get singer to talk about George Michael Despite appearing to suggest Andrew didn't intend to have a monogamous relationship with her, she has no regrets about their time together. She added: "He's a good person and it was just great, a lot of fun, and will make a fabulous chapter in my memoir." Advertisement Amanda will join the likes of The socialite, who counts JLo as a friend, was the first name to be heavily linked to the show, which is expected to air exclusively on streaming service Hayu this year. 5 It's suggested the 80s singer didn't want a monogamous relationship with Amanda Credit: Getty 5 Wham!'s Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael performing on stage in 1985 Credit: Getty Advertisement Producers have set their sights on signing glamorous businesswomen over glitzy celebrities in the new series . Amanda's wealth is expected to be an eye-opener for viewers of the upcoming show if her appearance on The Millionaire and Me is anything to go by. At the time of filming the Channel 4 show in 2022, former model Amanda had ten staff running her plush Belgravia home and reveals she bought another Advertisement She took the cameras along on a shopping trip to buy fittings and fixtures, including a £26,000 bath, and even tried out an £88,000 bed and browsed gold taps costing £7,000. The Sun has contacted Hayu for comment. 5 Panthea Parker was the Real Housewives of London's first signing Credit: Instagram
