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Daily Mirror
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
TOWIE's Frankie Sims' huge relationship step with City boyfriend as she shares wedding plans
Ex-TOWIE star Frankie Sims, unlike some other friends, embraced turning 30 - and is excited about the future, including the prospect of tying the knot with her handsome beau Billy... Frankie Sims is striding into her thirties with a fresh mindset, a new man and zero time for drama. The former TOWIE regular, who has previously dated ex-Love Island star Jack Fincham and footballer Luke Paris, is now loved-up with handsome City boy Billy Jones, 30. She reportedly met him through her friend, one-time Islander Shaughna Phillips. The pair, who have been dating since May 2024, finally went Instagram official last December. Not only have they already moved in together, they exclusively tell OK!. but they're also busy planning their future, with Frankie telling us that marriage and babies are on the cards – even if there's 'no timeline'. 'I know that it's what I want for my future,' Frankie says. 'When it's meant to happen, it'll happen.' READ MORE: This self-watering planter is a 'water-wise' solution to gardening under the hosepipe bans Since shooting to fame alongside her sister, Demi, on The Only Way Is Essex back in 2019, Frankie has been no stranger to reality TV turmoil. From fiery on-screen romances to her and Demi's explosive fallout with sister Chloe during the second series of their LA-set reality show, House Of Sims, there's rarely been a dull moment. Here, Frankie, who now runs her own beauty business, tells us why she's carving out a more peaceful life for her and Billy, and how turning 30 helped her finally find her confidence. Hi, Frankie! Things seem to be going very well between you and Billy… They are! We moved in together this year and it's amazing – now we're looking to buy somewhere. After that we'll obviously have kids and get married, but we're not putting pressure on ourselves. We know that we both want it, but we haven't put a timeline on when it should happen. We've got a lot to do before then! What makes you work so well as a couple? It just feels like a really healthy relationship. I knew from the first week he was The One. It was like I had a confirmation within myself, 'Yeah, this is The One.' Everything is just so simple and he makes me feel really secure and happy. Everything is just falling into place, as it should. Is this a new experience for you in terms of boyfriends? When you have a relationship like this, you look back at your past relationships and realise that it's completely different to anything I've had before. But I've taken a lot of lessons from any relationship that I've had in the past and brought those lessons into this relationship. Maybe that's why it's working. Are you quite traditional, in terms of marriage first, then babies? I'm not traditional at all. I'm not putting any expectations on myself or anyone else. I'm not thinking, 'Right, I have to be 'this age' when I get married or have kids.' I'm a firm believer that everything comes into your life at the right time – and I'll be there with open arms. If you could give one piece of advice to teenage Frankie, what would it be? To stay true to who you are and that who you are is enough. Because being in your twenties, being on TV and having to deal with things like trolling, you lose who you are and lose your confidence. What do you do to look after your mental health? I like to take time out just for myself. Recently, I've been doing something once a month that's just for me – something that makes me feel completely relaxed and reset. Last month I went for an hour-long lymphatic drainage facial massage. I think I was holding a lot of stress in my face, so I actually walked out feeling so much more relaxed. I've also been to a soundbath therapy session, which was amazing. It's about putting life on pause for a second and finding a way to take the stress off your shoulders. So how did you really feel about turning 30 earlier this year? I was really excited about it. Usually people dread it – I've seen people throw a funeral, it's very dramatic. But I was looking forward to being 30 because everyone told me it's a decade about finding confidence in yourself and loving who you are. So I chose to think of it as, 'I'm going into a whole new era, I'm a 30-year-old woman and this is who I am!' Tell us about celebrating Frankie & Benny's 30th birthday campaign... Well, we both turned 30 this year. It was like a full-circle moment because I used to go to Frankie & Benny's in Romford when I was growing up. It's where I found my love of food and now food is definitely my love language. I took Billy back to the restaurant in Essex because of the Love At First Bite new menu and it was so much fun showing him where I spent so many celebrations when I was younger. Food is an excellent love language, in our opinion! Haha, it is. I want to show someone that I care for them, so I want them to be fed. I want to cook for them, or go out and enjoy different flavours or eating experiences.
Wales Online
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Ex-TOWIE star has been selling clothes on Vinted for as little as £6
Ex-TOWIE star has been selling clothes on Vinted for as little as £6 Ferne McCann has been bringing in extra cash by selling some of her old clothes online Ferne McCann models one of her dresses that is for sale on Vinted (Image: Jam Press ) Ferne McCann is one of millions who are pocketing extra cash from clothes gathering dust in their wardrobe. The former TOWIE star has been making money using the online selling app Vinted with some of her designer gear being sold at a fraction of the cost they'd cost in the shops. Selling under the username @fernemccann, she has close to 100 items listed on Vinted. Based on Ferne's review history, the mum-of-two has been earning cash from this side hustle since 2022 and gained an almost perfect five-star status on the app. Ferne can be seen modelling some of the clothes. The TV star also posted snaps of the clothes hanging from a door or scattered on the floor. She's gotten rid of some items from her wardrobe including a grey jumper from H&M that sold for £6. Her most recent listing is a Day 6 Satin Maxi Dress that sold for £35. In one listing, Ferne is donning a brown, size medium Bershka dress that she's hoping to make £17 from. Some of her pricier items include a size small Karen Millen top with an £85 price tag. Ferne wants to make £17 for this brown Bershka dress (Image: Jam Press ) Article continues below Ferne's most expensive item is a size six, black and white pair of studded Valentino heels that are up for grabs at £180. An orange cord from Secret Sewing Rooms and advertised at £45 was uploaded six months ago but has yet to sell , as reported by What's the Jam The 34-year-old has already managed to sell a grey Zara skirt for a fiver as well as £4 from a yellow Pretty Little Thing bucket hat and £4 from a white H&M top. Not all sales were small though as a pair of white Dr Marten boots brought in £69 and a pink Self Portrait dress that she appeared to wear to the races sold for £80. As well as her own clothes, the mum has made some space in her kids' wardrobes by selling on some of their designer gear from £18. These include a grey Kenzo baby romper and a red and white Burberry polo dress. A pink Self Portrait dress that Ferne appeared to wear to the races sold for £80. (Image: Jam Press ) How does Vinted work? Vinted is a platform that allows people to buy and sell pre-owned items online - typically clothing, but also includes a range of other categories like homeware. It operates as a marketplace where sellers list items with photos and descriptions, and buyers browse and make purchases. Once an item is sold, the seller receives a prepaid shipping label and has a set time (usually 5 days) to ship the item to the buyer. Vinted handles the payment, and once the buyer confirms receipt of the item, the funds are released to the seller's Vinted balance. The seller can then transfer their Vinted balance to their bank account Ferne made a name for herself on TOWIE when she joined the show in 2013. She went on to compete in ITV's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! in 2015 alongside fellow reality stars Vicky Pattison and Spencer Matthews. She launched her own reality series in 2017 called First Time Mum about her experiences as a single mother with her child. It was later rebranded as 'My Family & Me', following the birth of her second child, but the show was shelved after 13 series in 2024. Article continues below During that time, the 34-year-old took part in Celebrity Best Home Cook and won when competing in Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. Most recently, she took part in the 2025 series of Dancing on Ice where she partnered with Brendyn Hatfield and was the second couple eliminated from the competition.
Daily Mirror
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Billi Mucklow 'putting on a brave face' after ex's holiday with new girlfriend
Ex-TOWIE star Billi Mucklow is 'focusing on her kids' after her split from Andy Carroll as they enjoyed a wholesome trip to the British seaside together Former TOWIE star Billi Mucklow spent a wholesome weekend with her kids at the great British seaside – while her ex-husband footballer Andy Carroll was seen on social media enjoying a sun-drenched break in Magaluf with his girlfriend of seven months, Lou Teasdale, reports OK!. Billi, 36, who has three children with Andy, also 36, posted a handful of snaps to Instagram that showed her surrounded by children, all enjoying some seaside fun. In contrast, Instagram posts showed Andy looking loved-up on a Mediterranean break with make-up artist and hair stylist Lou, with photos including sunlit selfies and gorgeous sea views. Now, a source has claimed to new that Billi's focus is firmly on her children. 'Billi has been focusing on being a good mum and putting on a brave face for herself and for her kids since splitting from Andy but, naturally, it's not been easy,' said the source. 'It's not easy for her to see Andy holidaying with his new girlfriend abroad, while she's trying to move on from the heartbreak. But Billi is a really tough girl and she's got thick skin – she's not someone to let Andy's new relationship get her down. She's putting on a brave face and having wonderful times with her little ones. She also knows that Andy is a great dad to their kids, but he's clearly loved-up and caught up in a new romance and it's very hard for her to see.' The opposing tones of their respective weekends weren't lost on their followers. Fans swarmed Billi's Instagram with supportive messages such as, 'Lucky to have you for their mum.' Another said, 'You and your kids always look so happy together – amazing mummy.' A third commented, 'You really know the value of family. Tough times often lead to beautiful destinations.' Navigating the end of a relationship – especially one played out in the public eye – while watching a former partner begin again would be emotionally challenging for anyone, and at the time of the couple announcing their plan to divorce, a source said Billi was feeling 'heartbroken' and having a 'tough time'. But she has continued to put her family first and maintain a quiet dignity throughout. Billi and Andy, who met in 2013, were engaged for several years before getting married in 2022. They have sons Arlo, nine, and Wolf, seven, and daughter Marvel, four. Andy also has two children from a previous relationship, Emilie Rose and Lucas. Andy hit the headlines on his stag do in Dubai when he was pictured with two women on his bed as he lay passed out. One of the women later described how she had partied back at the hotel with Andy and his friends, not knowing it was his stag do, but described it as 'entirely innocent fun'. The wedding took place in June 2022 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hampshire. Guests included Billi's brother, reality TV star Sam Mucklow and her bridesmaids included sister Giorgie Dark, her stepdaughter Emilie Rose and former TOWIE regular Shelby Tribble. Over time, rumours of ongoing trust issues and growing distance between them began to circulate and Billi and Andy announced they were divorcing in September last year. Billi, known for her role on TOWIE from 2011 to 2013 and again in 2018, has kept a relatively low profile in recent months and her social media posts focus on parenting and her life away from the spotlight. It is centred on her children and family life, offering glimpses into birthdays, holidays with her kids and other everyday moments. Andy, currently a striker for French football club Bordeaux, has taken a more visible path in recent weeks with the appearance of Lou on his social feeds – the first time he's shared his new relationship publicly. Although Billi has not commented publicly on her ex's new relationship, her own social media content suggests a desire to maintain family stability and positivity as she continues to adjust to life as a single mother.
