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The Sun
5 days ago
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- The Sun
Devastated Big Brother star Imogen Thomas admits she's ‘traumatised' after ‘last' holiday with seriously ill mum
IMOGEN Thomas has called out easyJet for breaking her seriously ill mother's wheelchair on a flight. The 42-year-old star has flown to Italy with her mother Janet, who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in 2023. However, after suffering trouble on the flight, her mother's wheelchair is now broken, and the Big Brother star has blamed the airline for their lack of communication and called on them to help her. Sharing a photo of the broken chair, Imogen wrote on Instagram: "We've arrived in Italy but are traumatised. Easyjet have broke my mums electric wheelchair. "It will not fold and is unstable. We are beyond upset and I'm here trying to console my mum as much as possible." Explaining she went on social media as a last resort, Imogen shared her frustration with the airline's customer service system. "I've been on the chat to make a claim now it's disappeared," she said. "Called Easyjet and they told me nothing can be done on the phone only on the live chat. "Now I can't start a new chat as my old one is already open and it doesn't allow me although it's disappeared from my phone." "Please help me Easyjet this is our last holiday abroad as my mum's MSD is progressing," she added. "We are only here for a couple of days and it's ruined. "How on earth can this wheelchair break during transit in the hold? Beyond devastated. We had every reason to be nervous about this flight." When approached for comment, an easyJet representative told The Sun Online: " We are very sorry for the damage caused to Ms. Thomas' mother's wheelchair during transit and for the difficulty she experienced trying to get in touch with us. Big Brother star Imogen Thomas looks incredible as she strips off to black bikini on holiday "We have been in contact with the family to apologise and offer any assistance we can. "We understand how important it is for our customers to feel confident that essential items like this will be well cared for when travelling with us. "We are urgently looking into this with our ground handling partners." Imogen revealed her mother's motor neurone disease in January last year, six months after the initial diagnosis. Imogen went on to explain that she and Janet have decided to speak out publicly for several reasons. The star, who has two daughters of her own, said they are keen to raise awareness of MND and also hope Janet will be able to connect with others "who understand what she is going through". They added they were inspired to go public with the diagnosis after Coronation Street aired a storyline where character Paul Foreman had the disease. Motor Neurone Disease, which currently has no cure, is a rare disease that affects the brain and nerves, and causes weakness that gets worse over time. It slowly robs patients of the ability to walk, talk and eat, although every sufferer is different. 5 5 5
Wales Online
11-05-2025
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- Wales Online
Big Brother star Imogen Thomas 'dreading' holiday amid mum's health battle
Big Brother star Imogen Thomas 'dreading' holiday amid mum's health battle Former Big Brother star Imogen Thomas has opened up on the heartbreaking reality of her mum's ongoing battle with Motor Neurone Disease Imogen Thomas has spoken about her mum's illness (Image: Mirrorpix ) Imogen Thomas, the former Big Brother contestant, has opened up about the heart-wrenching challenges her family is facing due to her mum's battle with Motor Neurone Disease [MND]. In an exclusive conversation with OK!, she confessed that she's "dreading" an upcoming holiday as her mother's condition deteriorates. The 42-year-old Welsh model and ex-Miss Wales spoke about her mother Janette's diagnosis with the debilitating neurological condition in 2023. Despite being "OK right now," Imogen described the profound impact the disease has had on her mum's daily life. "Her right side has gone now, so it's dead," Imogen said, detailing the current state of her mother's health. She also mentioned how frequently she visits home: "I go home a lot, now. I'm home once a month to Wales, for four days at a time." During the heartfelt interview, Imogen revealed that she had planned a special trip to Italy with her mum after winning it at a charity auction for MND. However, what was initially an exciting getaway is now a source of anxiety. Article continues below "We're going on holiday soon. I bid for a holiday at a MND charity event, so she and I could go to Italy in June, but now I'm dreading it because the circumstances and how she feels have changed," she shared. Despite the worries, they are trying to maintain a positive outlook. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . Imogen with her mum (Image: imogen_thomas/Instagram ) Imogen, who is a mother to two daughters, Ariana, 12, and Siera, 10, with former partner Adam Horsley, may be recognised for her glamorous lifestyle and social media activity, but she emphasises that her mum's illness has profoundly altered her priorities and brought her back down to earth. Behind closed doors, life has been complex for Imogen, yet she hasn't missed a beat. Following a family getaway to Turkey, she's been expanding her property portfolio and maintaining a solid two-year relationship with her banker boyfriend. Still, she concedes that the emotional strain of her mother's health condition casts a shadow. Remaining outspoken and frank, Imogen has been candidly sharing her journey through parenthood, her views on cosmetic procedures, and her aspirations that might include a third breast surgery—this time, a reduction due to physical discomfort. She's clear about discouraging her daughters from cosmetic enhancements, stating: "I'd do everything to avoid it, because I know they would regret it," and emphasising her hope of them steering clear of surgical routes. The former Big Brother star and Miss Wales 2003, who came into the limelight in 2006, reflects positively on her reality TV stint and remains open to revisiting the screen, noting: 'I loved it, and if they asked me to go on it now, I would." Article continues below For now, though, her dedication is to her family and supporting her mum through thick and thin.
Daily Mirror
11-05-2025
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- Daily Mirror
Big Brother star ‘dreading' holiday with mum amid shock health battle
Big Brother star Imogen Thomas has opened up about the heartbreaking impact of her mum's Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis — and in an exclusive interview, admits she's now 'dreading' their upcoming holiday to Italy as her condition worsens. Big Brother star Imogen Thomas has shared the heartbreaking reality of her mum's ongoing battle with motor neurone disease, admitting during an exclusive chat with OK! that sadly, she's 'dreading' an upcoming holiday as her mother's condition continues to worsen. The Welsh model, 42, revealed in an exclusive chat with us, that her mum Janette was diagnosed with the progressive neurological disease in 2023, and although she's 'OK right now,' the impact on her daily life has been devastating. 'Her right side has gone now, so it's dead,' Imogen shared, speaking candidly about how the illness is affecting her family right now. 'I go home a lot, now. I'm home once a month to Wales, for four days at a time.' In an emotional moment, the former Miss Wales revealed she'd booked a trip to Italy for herself and her mum after bidding on it at a motor neurone disease charity event - but now the excitement has been replaced by worry. 'We're going on holiday soon. I bid for a holiday at a MND charity event, so she and I could go to Italy in June, but now I'm dreading it because the circumstances and how she feels have changed,' she admitted. 'But we are trying to stay positive.' The mum-of-two, who shares daughters Ariana, 12, and Siera, 10, with ex-partner Adam Horsley, might be known for her glam appearance and social media presence - but says dealing with her mum's health has shifted her priorities and grounded her. Despite everything going on behind the scenes, Imogen's life hasn't slowed down. She recently returned from a family holiday to Turkey, continues to build her property portfolio, and is in a steady relationship with her banker boyfriend of two years. But she admitted the emotional toll of her mum's illness looms large. Imogen is still as outspoken and candid as ever, opening up about motherhood, cosmetic surgery, and her future plans - including a possible third boob job, this time a reduction, due to back pain and discomfort. But when it comes to her girls, she's adamant she'd discourage them from following in her footsteps with surgery. 'I'd do everything to avoid it, because I know they would regret it,' she said, adding, 'I really don't want them to.' The reality star and Miss Wales 2003, who rose to fame on Big Brother in 2006, says she has no regrets about her time on the show and would even go back, telling us: 'I loved it, and if they asked me to go on it now, I would.' But for now, her focus is firmly on her family - and being there for her mum, one day at a time.
Daily Mirror
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Imogen Thomas set for third boob job as she makes candid surgery confession
Big Brother star Imogen Thomas opens up on how she's changed since her time on the show, her mystery boyfriend and her third boob operation - and makes a shock confession Welsh model Imogen Thomas won an army of fans on Big Brother in 2006 alongside her friend, the late Nikki Grahame, and there's been no stopping the 42-year-old since. Here, the winner of Miss Wales 2003 – who shares daughters Ariana, 12, and Siera, 10, with her ex Adam Horsley – opens up exclusively to new about life with her banker boyfriend, why they have no plans to live together right now and her shock plans for a third boob job... Hi, Imogen! How are you? I'm just busy buying flats – I have five in total now. I buy them and rent. I bought my first one when I came out of Big Brother 20 years ago. Did you watch Celebrity Big Brother? I didn't, actually. I've been in Turkey and just got back – so I haven't seen any of it. I took my kids on holiday and it was so nice to get away. The weather was amazing. Do you have regrets about your own time on the show? Never, because it's what gave me the money to buy a place of my own at the very beginning. I loved it, and if they asked me to go on it now, I would. You're not doing much on there, and I think I've changed so much since my series, so I'd love to. We'll see – maybe one day. How do you think you'd be different this time round? I've grown up and I definitely speak my mind a lot more now. I say what I want. Personalities change over the years, and it was 20 years since I did the show. Crazy. Are you still dating your mysterious banker? Yes, we're still together. We've been together two years now. It's good because he's busy and I'm busy, and I think that's what makes the relationship work. I can't deal with a needy man – I really don't like needy men. Do you have any plans to move in together? No. I think we're both enjoying our own space, and that's fine. I think it's important when you're dating someone that you've still got your own life as well, although everyone is different. Some people really want to move in, move forward with things, but because I have my kids, I'm more laid-back. We see each other every other weekend. He lives in Mayfair and I'm in Wandsworth, and I'm always busy with the kids. Have you introduced him to your girls yet? Oh, yes! They have lunches together when he's not majorly busy, especially with everything that's going on with [Donald] Trump – he's crazy busy right now. Does he want kids? I think he would like one. He definitely said he would like one, but he's not in a rush. He's pretty laid-back too – he's a bit like me. We enjoy our life right now, and why not? Would you like to try for another one? I just don't know. I wouldn't rule it out, but I'm not like, 'Yes, we'll have one!' I feel like I'm done with my two, and we've got a good thing going on. So I don't know, we'll see. Have you frozen your eggs? I'm not doing that – if it's meant to happen, it will happen. You've been very open about your surgery in the past – will you have anything else done soon? Yes, I'm going to have a boob reduction, but I'm going to wait a while. I'm doing a lot of reformer Pilates, and when I do that I feel top heavy, and I've had a lot of lower back pain. They are quite big, so I would like to have a reduction. I'm hoping to go down to a size C cup, but my surgeon said, because I look curvaceous, it's not going to look even so I'm going to think about it for a bit. This will be my third boob job to date. Does it ever bother you how much you've spent on surgery? I don't pay for it! I do collaborations. A lot of women are having their boobs reduced, including Jess Wright… You have to remember, back in the day, it was very fashionable to have big boobs, and now it's not. I think that's the reason mainly. But also, we grow up, and we have kids, and suddenly you think, 'I don't know about that.' We're still working on our bodies as we get older. Would you let your girls go under the knife when they're older? No, I really don't want them to. I'd do everything to avoid it, because I know they would regret it. Your mum Janette was sadly diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2023. How is she doing? She's OK right now, but it's very difficult. Her right side has gone now, so it's dead. I go home a lot, now. I'm home once a month to Wales, for four days at a time. We're going on holiday soon. I bid for a holiday at a MND charity event, so she and I could go to Italy in June, but now I'm dreading it because the circumstances and how she feels have changed. But we are trying to stay positive.
