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Metro
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Celebrity Big Brother star convinced he was being 'watched' in post-show spiral
A Celebrity Big Brother star has revealed he descended into an intense paranoid spiral after being a housemate. Steps singer Ian 'H' Watkins, 48, finished in fourth place in 2007 when the reality TV show aired on Channel 4. He appeared on the show alongside stars including the late Jade Goody and Jo O'Meara. Shilpa Shetty was declared the winner. A decade after he competed on Celebrity Big Brother, H has revealed his mental health was impacted as he feared he was being 'watched' through mirrors. He said: 'It does affect your mental health because when you're in there, in the nighttime, people are watching you. And back then, you could watch people sleeping 24 hours. 'I came out of there – and it was ridiculous because I know it wasn't sane – but I would think people were watching me through mirrors for weeks afterwards.' Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. H said there was 'no aftercare provided after the show' in an interview with The Sun. He continued: 'Whereas these days, I would imagine there are doctors and psychologists and a team to help afterwards. 'But we had none of that back then. You did it, and you were left to fend for yourself.' Metro has contacted Channel 4 for comment. As he prepared to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house, H famously came out as gay publicly. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video H's season of Celebrity Big Brother was marred by controversy after Goody faced bullying and racism allegations alongside S Club 7 star O'Meara and Danielle Lloyd. Goody had used offensive language when referring to Bollywood actress Shetty in the house, leading to her eviction. She left without an audience in attendance because of the complaints the show had received. Shetty forgave Goody, telling host Davina McCall after she was crowned winner: 'Things happen, people make mistakes and we all learn from them. But I can say one thing for sure. Jade didn't mean to be racist. She isn't a racist. I really don't want to leave England putting anyone in trouble. 'This country has given me so much. I just want to thank all of Great Britain for giving me this fantastic opportunity to make my country proud.' Last year, Celebrity Big Brother returned to ITV following the success of the reboot of the original show, which was scrapped by Channel 5 in 2018. More Trending Celebrity Big Brother 2024 was won by David Potts, with other housemates including the likes of Louis Walsh, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Ferne Britton. This year, Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd was announced champion after competing against fellow celebrities including JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes. View More » Celebrity Big Brother is available to stream on ITVX. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: JoJo Siwa reacts after Celebrity Big Brother fans 'wolf whistle' over Chris Hughes MORE: Chris Hughes' reason for pulling out of Celebs Go Dating 'revealed' after Celebrity Big Brother MORE: JoJo Siwa's ex Kath Ebbs blasts 'attacks on my character' after Celebrity Big Brother split
Metro
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Every celebrity London Marathon scandal - from cheating to returned medals
Sunday marks the return of the London Marathon for 2025 on the BBC as the legendary race marks its 45th anniversary. Having started in 1981, the London Marathon receives hundreds of thousands of applications every year from elite and amateur runners all over the world. Every year – among both the amateurs and elites – there are numerous famous faces from the world of TV and entertainment, often raising money for their chosen charities. In 2025, the likes of Romesh Ranganathan, Harry Judd, Alexandra Burke, Joel Dommett and more will be running the 26.2 miles from Greenwich Park to St. James' Park. Of course, they won't be the first celebs to ever take part – but they'll be hoping to avoid London Marathon scandals that have hit celebs down the years. Here's every occasion a big name entered the Marathon but probably finished the race wishing they hadn't bothered. Katie Price entered the 2018 London Marathon aiming to raise funds for research into idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, on behalf of her mother. IPF causes scarring of the lungs and makes breathing increasingly difficult, but there are no known causes for the disease and still no known cures either. Dressed in a costume that featured a giant pair of lungs, Katie set off, aiming to finish under the seven-hour finishing time she'd recorded back in 2009. The I'm A Celeb star tragically suffered a miscarriage in the middle of the 2009 race, but soldiered on and still finished bravely with a more than respectable time. Sadly for Katie, a knee injury that cropped up just six miles into the 2018 Marathon brought her second attempt to a premature end, leaving her unable to finish. Although Katie didn't make it to the end, her costume did. A police officer picked it up for her and cycled over the finish line later in the afternoon. Jade Goody was one of the biggest names in British reality TV during the 2000s, so it's no surprise that she thought about giving the London Marathon a go. The only problem is that the London Marathon isn't something you tend to 'give a go' – it takes months of preparation and determination to get yourself fit enough to race. Goody unfortunately found that out after just over a mile into the 26.2 mile race. She was spotted hobbling and struggling to run with 25 miles still ahead of her. Not to be deterred, 24-year-old Goody battled on to the 18-mile mark but soon collapsed in the street, shouting to paramedics that she was 'turning blue' and that she thought she was 'going to die'. It turned out her diet had consisted mostly of takeaways before the big race and that she'd become 'bored' of the training regime outlined for her. Despite being one of only 700 people who failed to complete the race in 2006, Goody still raised almost £400 for the NSPCC (£670 in 2025). Goody tragically died three years later at the age of 27, just months after being diagnosed with cervical cancer. In the pack of elite runners, far ahead of Katie Price & co. during the 2018 London Marathon, Sir Mo Farah ran into some problems of his own. After running for 30 minutes, Sir Mo took an opportunity to rehydrate. Only, he ended up choosing the wrong bottle to drink from and promptly threw it away. Shortly afterwards, he was spotted having a verbal altercation with one of the race marshals and then accidentally picked up another drinks bottle meant for someone else. He later explained that he found the drinks station 'confusing' while his agent Gary Lough claimed the bottle Sir Mo had been told to pick up wasn't where it was supposed to be. 'There were two bottles the same. There was a bit of confusion and Mo got a bit agitated. But he managed to figure it out and keep himself in the race.' Sir Mo still recorded a solid overall time of two hours and six minutes, eventually finishing third, making him the first British man in 33 years to get on the podium. Sister to TV personality James Argent and a big name in her own right, Towie star Natasha Argent was more than worthy of a spot in the 2016 London Marathon. However, after the race finished, Natasha was quickly accused of 'cheating' her way to the finish line after it appeared she'd run the entire back half of the race (13.1 miles) in just 48 minutes. That meant she would have run the last portion of the race at less than four minutes-per-mile and 10 minutes faster than the world record at the time. After the accusations mounted up, Natasha revealed that she suffered a panic attack midway through the race and briefly left the course to recuperate. 'I kept running for probably a mile and then went over to a marshal,' she told OK! 'I told him I had gone wrong and asked him to get me back to the place I should be.' Sadly, as much as the race organisers sympathised with her situation, Natasha was still forced to give her medal back after failing to complete the full race. Love Island star Georgia Harrison was at the centre of controversy in 2019 after completing the London Marathon in exactly four hours. Georgia, who was 24 at the time, claimed she hadn't done that much training, despite recording the time every amateur runner wants to achieve. Some social media users accused her of cheating, and even claimed that another person wore her race number, but her management hit back quickly saying Georgia was just a 'strong-willed young woman'. In a statement released afterwards, Georgia confessed to how little work she'd put in beforehand: 'Hate to break it to you guys, but I ain't the girl to ask [for running tips]. I have been drunk for the majority of this month. 'I didn't really do enough training. I've done one long run, but I literally I got in at three in the morning the night before that. Don't ask me about training programs and stuff, because I really didn't do much.' After competing at the 2023 London Marathon, Kate Carter – commissioning editor of Runners World – was investigated by her own magazine following cheating accusations. Kate, who holds the record for running the best marathon time while wearing an animal costume, was accused by an American blogger who claimed there was no evidence she'd run the entire race. More Trending In the aftermath, the prominent runner said she hadn't recorded an official time during the race, only to find out she had 'run quicker than expected'. Upon learning this information, Kate decided to draw in a route on Strava based on her time – she would later describe this decision as an 'error in judgement'. Kate immediately denied any wrongdoing and was eventually cleared by England Athletics, who uncovered 'no intention to deceive' and 'no attempt to benefit from the results'. Being one of the most high-profile amateur runners in the country, the possibility of Kate duping race organisers was taken very seriously. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Nadia Almada: I almost certainly wouldn't win Big Brother now as a trans woman MORE: My suspicions about JoJo Siwa were proven right on Celebrity Big Brother MORE: Olivia Attwood 'warned' Celebrity Big Brother 2025 star about ex Chris Hughes
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wet Brush and Goody Team up with LoveShackFancy for Limited-Edition Hair Brush & Accessories Collection
Renowned hair accessories and styling brands collaborate with the iconic fashion and lifestyle brand, offering assorted hair brushes, clips, scrunchies, and more in their signature vintage floral designs. NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iconic brands, Wet Brush and Goody, are thrilled to announce the launch of a limited-edition collection in partnership with the influential LoveShackFancy. This exclusive 2025 Collection of hair brushes and accessories adorned with LoveShackFancy's beloved signature prints and are exclusively available at Target and as well as select LoveShackFancy stores. "I'm beyond excited to collaborate with Goody and Wet Brush! Their brushes and accessories have always been the 'getting ready' essentials in our house both for my girls and myself. Giving their pieces the LoveShack touch with our signature prints makes them my new, ultimate on-the-go accessories to match all of my favorite looks," said Founder and Creative Director of LoveShackFancy, Rebecca Hessel Cohen. The limited edition collection is comprised of 35 items from Wet Brush and Goody, including brushes, hair ties, headbands, scrunchies, clips, and bows. All pieces feature 4 signature LoveShackFancy prints in the feminine, whimsical, and romantic style of this beloved fashion house. With prices ranging from $7.99 to $17.99, this stylish collection offers an affordable way for consumers to enjoy LoveShackFancy iconic designs. "This marks Beauty by Imagination's first-ever collaboration with a fashion brand, setting a new precedent for innovation and style in our product offerings. This partnership represents an exciting step forward, blending fashion-forward aesthetics with BBI's commitment to quality and functionality," said Doug Gillespie, CEO of BBI Starting February 27th, Wet Brush & Goody x LoveShackFancy Collection drops exclusively at and is available to shop in select US Target & LoveShackFancy stores beginning on March 2nd. For more on the collaboration, follow along at @thewetbrush, @goodyhair, @loveshackfancy About Beauty by Imagination: At Beauty by Imagination (BBI), we are driven by passion, curiosity, and a relentless pursuit of innovation. With a rich legacy of iconic, founder-led hair brands such as Goody, Wet Brush, Ouidad, Bio Ionic, and CURLS, we are more than just products—we are a global community of dreamers and creators dedicated to making beauty accessible to all. From pioneering styling tools to groundbreaking haircare solutions, BBI continues to empower confidence and joy, ensuring that every hair moment is a step toward healthy, beautiful hair. About Wet Brush: Wet Brush is the trusted detangler that transforms your hair care into a surprisingly joyful experience. Combining innovative design with trusted performance, Wet Brush delivers tangle-free, healthier-looking hair while creating moments of confidence, comfort, and connection, no matter your hair texture. About Goody: Goody is the affordable, on-trend hair accessory and brush brand that delivers quality value solutions for every type of hair needs. Since the brand's founding in 1907, Goody has been the leader in 'ouchless' hair accessories, allowing you to freely experiment and express your personal style without worry about harm to your hair. About LoveShackFancy: LoveShackFancy is a global fashion, beauty, home and lifestyle brand founded by Rebecca Hessel Cohen in 2013. It was created to celebrate love and revel in the beauty of a flower-filled, rose-colored world. Contact: wetbrush@ goody@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Beauty by Imagination Sign in to access your portfolio
