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Daily Mail
13 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Dancing on Ice star Chelsee Healey watches the father of her 15-month-old daughter appear in the dock as he is warned he faces jail for role in 'wholesale' drug-dealing operation
TV star Chelsee Healey watched on as the father of her 15-month-old daughter was warned he's facing jail for his role in a 'wholesale' drug-dealing operation. Eddie Rainford, 32, along with another man Jay Boyd, supplied large quantities of cannabis. Hollyoaks actress Chelsee, 36, who plays Goldie McQueen on the Channel 4 soap, had tried to keep his identity a secret with only his first name being revealed to fans, despite describing him as 'The One' for her and 'marriage material'. She was at Manchester Crown Court on Monday, where Rainford and Boyd were due to be sentenced. But the case was adjourned after judge Peter Horgan warned the pair they were likely facing an 'immediate custodial sentence'. Chelsee looked shocked and confused and struggled to make eye contact with Rainford from where she was sat in the public gallery. He's been on held on remand at HMP Forest Bank to await sentence after being recalled to prison. In January, Rainford pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug between November 2022 and September 2023 - just four days after Chelsee was eliminated from ITV's Dancing on Ice. Boyd has admitted the same charge and at an earlier hearing the court heard claims that the pair had played a 'significant role' in supplying 'wholesale quantities' of cannabis. After her Dancing on Ice exit, Chelsee had hinted at the tough time she had endured away from the cameras, saying: 'I feel, personally, there's been a lot going on with me that I've been struggling with, so I couldn't completely focus. 'I'm just really grateful, I've had the best time.' A source told The Sun that what Chelsee was desperately struggling with at the time was Rainford's being in court on drugs charges. She had had kept his identity under wraps since they started dating in 2021. His first name was revealed after the birth of of their daughter Cookie in December 2023 when Chelsee's Hollyoaks co-star Richard Blackwood shared photos of her baby shower on Instagram - with one showing Rainford. Chelsee also shared a selection of pictures on social media of Rainford on his birthday in April last year. And fans speculated that the pair, both from Salford, had secretly married when she referred to him as her 'husband'. After her Dancing on Ice exit, Chelsee had hinted at the tough time she had endured away from the cameras, saying: 'I feel, personally, there's been a lot going on with me that I've been struggling with, so I couldn't completely focus' Chelsee, who also has daughter Coco, seven, from another relationship, previously said of Rainford: 'This is the most supportive relationship I've ever been in. '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 filming for Hollyoaks after taking an extended break. And she sparked concern among fans after saying she was 'putting on a brave face' and was 'on a downward spiral' in a social media post the following month. 'It's so hard to come on here and open up and let people know that you're vulnerable, and I feel like I've had a guard up my whole life,' she said. 'When I'm struggling I don't let people in, and I've always put on a brave face and I don't like people knowing I'm on a downward spiral.' Chelsee continued: 'I don't like people to know that I'm not where I want to be, so I just think it's very important to say if you do need help, please reach out.' The judge remanded Rainford in custody while Boyd was bailed and both will now be sentenced on Thursday.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Hollyoaks' Chelsee Healey shares worrying post about being ‘on a downward spiral' as boyfriend faces prison time
CHELSEE'S TRUTH After her Dancing On Ice exit, Chelsee hinted at the tough time she had endured away from the cameras HOLLYOAKS star Chelsee Healey has shared a worrying post about 'putting on a brave face,' while saying she's 'on a downward spiral.' In April, The Sun on Sunday revealed that Chelsee's boyfriend Eddie Rainford, 31, had pleaded guilty to supplying Class B drugs at court on January 23, just four days after she was eliminated from ITV's Dancing on Ice. 5 5 And after her ice exit, Chelsee hinted at the tough time she had endured away from the cameras, saying: 'There has been a lot going on with me that I have been struggling with.' And now, the soap actress, famed for her role as Goldie McQueen in the Channel 4 soap, has sparked concern again amongst fans, after her boyfriend faced prison time. The star took to social media in some silk pyjamas, and told fans: 'I wanted to come on here and speak about vulnerability. 'It's so hard to come on here and open up and let people know that you're vulnerable, and I feel like I've had a guard up my whole life. 'When I'm struggling I don't let people in, and I've always put on a brave face and I don't like people knowing I'm on a downward spiral.' Chelsee continued: 'I don't like people to know that I'm not where I want to be, so I just think it's very important to say if you do need help, please reach out. 'It's a cliche saying 'It's ok not to be ok,' but you know, years ago I would never even come on social media like this, like 'this is me,' and this is the real, raw me. 'I'm speaking from the heart as well, and as I've got older I don't mind telling people I'm struggling - I think it's good and speaking to people is good, and asking for help is fine.' The Hollyoaks star finished by saying: 'If you're feeling a little bit vulnerable that's nothing to be ashamed of, it's life and everyone's vulnerable at some point. Dancing On ice star Chelsee Healey's secret boyfriend revealed as convicted drug dealer facing 14 years in prison 'It takes a big person to be honest about their feelings and when things aren't as great. So if this video has helped anyone then that's all I want.' Chelsee was flooded with messages of support in the comments, with many praising the star for her very honest post. One person wrote: 'Thank you for opening up and showing vulnerability - I think we all have this but real bravery is opening up about it.' A second penned: 'Someone living their true life on social media, you're incredible.' And a third echoed: 'Keep it up babe, you look gorgeous and you're amazing for this.' Last month, The Sun revealed that Chelsee IS returning to Hollyoaks after an extended break. A source said: 'Chelsee's returning to filming this month after her leave. 'She's had a tough time in her personal life recently but she'll be back filming soon and that'll help take her mind of it.' The news came just days after The Sun on Sunday revealed the identity of her father of her youngest child, Cookie. Chelsee had tried to keep his identity a secret ever since Cookie's birth in December. After her ice exit, Chelsee hinted at the tough time she had endured away from the cameras, and a source said: 'What Chelsee was desperately coping with while on the show was that her partner, the father of her youngest daughter, was in court for drug-dealing and has been sent to prison on remand.' Another insider said she was no longer in a relationship with Rainford. Rainford is charged with being concerned in the supply of a quantity of cannabis between November 11, 2022, and September 28, 2023, in Salford. Co-defendant Jay Boyd faces the same charge. 5
