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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Shameless ‘Britain's benefits queen' who bought a horse & designer vagina on welfare says she's ‘too old' to work at 43
Marie has admitted she feels guilty for taking taxpayers' money, but she argues there is no incentive to work MUMBELIEVABLE Shameless 'Britain's benefits queen' who bought a horse & designer vagina on welfare says she's 'too old' to work at 43 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHE'S previously used benefits to buy a horse, a boob job and a vagina designer. But Marie Buchan, dubbed 'Britain's Benefits Queen', insists she is 'too old' to work at the age of 43. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 Marie Buchan has received around £500,000 in government handouts Credit: Roland Leon 9 She famously bought a horse using her benefits Credit: Supplied 9 Marie features in an upcoming episode of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over Credit: UKTV / Guy Levy The mum-of-eight shared how she was 'dragged' to a job centre to find work as part of the TV series Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. The single mum invited the TV host into her four-bed housing association property in Selly Oak, near Birmingham. Stacey Dooley spent two nights with Marie, who received £1,000 for filming, and helped her reluctantly sign up to a temping agency to find a carer's job. Although she went through with the application, Marie admitted that it's 'less stressful to claim benefits.' The 'benefits queen', who has kids aged 11 to 23, has seven children still living under her roof. During filming, Stacey, 38, slept on a blow-up mattress in the living room, and brought her own bedding to use and showered in a pre-booked Airbnb. The pair bonded over their love for horse riding and did it together on the show, as well as having a hair and nail pampering session. Speaking to FEMAIL, Marie shared: 'Stace did take me to task over not having a job and kept saying I had to look for work, and she was trying to be encouraging. 'I've done care work in the past and she thought I might want to do it again, but now I'm now 43 I think I'm getting too old to work. 'It is easier and less stressful to claim benefits which I still do and I am entitled to! The form was there in front of me, Stace was trying to support me, but was staring at me and I didn't know what to do. Octomum Marie Buchan sparks outrage after revealing plans to spend her benefits money on a HORSE 'I kept thinking, 'do I really want a job?', but felt I owed it to Stace so, damn it, I signed the form saying I was available for care work.' Marie said although she had applied for the jobs three weeks ago, she hasn't yet heard anything back from the employment agency. She added that she has her 'issues and insecurities' but 'encouraging' Stacey helped her build up her confidence. The single mum said she had been approached by producers to do the Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over show, and although she wasn't sure at first, she thought it could be a good way for people to 'get to know the real me.' 9 Single mum Marie has eight kids, with seven of them living with her at the moment Credit: BPM She added: 'There would be a fee paid which is always good to hear! I'm a much better person than the press make out so I said, 'what have I got to lose?.' 'The questions fired at me were quite intense. It was an emotional rollercoaster. 'I have no job and claim loads of benefits I am entitled to but people judge me and I have had so much negative press.' I've done care work in the past and she thought I might want to do it again, but now I'm now 43 I think I'm getting too old to work Marie Buchan Marie, who volunteers at a food bank two Saturdays a month, said she is tempted to 'splash' the £1,000 participation fee on herself, but will 'probably' buy a new cooker instead. The single mum has been in the system for over 23 years and has received around £500,000 in government handouts. In 2018 she caused widespread outrage after travelling to Turkey to get a £1,500 boob job, going from a 34A cup to a 34D. PUBLIC FURY 9 Marie also had a boob job and got a designer vagina with her benefits Credit: Roland Leon While she insists she paid for the treatment with money raised from car boot sales, it's likely that the goods she sold would have been bought using taxpayer cash in the first place. The following year, she hit the headlines again when it was revealed she jetted abroad for laser treatment to achieve a 'designer vagina' — again insisting she had paid for it with her car boot loot. 'I did fly abroad to get the surgery, but it's something I've come to regret,' she confesses. 'It was all a very big mistake and it's embarrassing for my kids.' Marie triggered public fury yet again when she decided to buy a horse with her benefits. 9 Marie was 19 when she had her first child and started using benefits Credit: SWNS 'I just wanted to buy myself something nice and I had been saving my money. It had always been my dream to own one,' she admits. 'I paid £600 upfront for the horse and then had to pay an additional £100 a month to keep him at the yard. Food was around £25 a month.' Looking back, Marie says she can understand why people were outraged. 'It was a big mistake. I was rubbing it in people's faces and I was showing off and I really regret that,' she says. 'He's now gone because I couldn't afford to keep him. Maybe if I go back to work I could buy another one.' TOUGH CHILDHOOD 9 Marie has worked on and off as a carer over the years Credit: BPM Despite her frequent Government-funded splurges, Marie hasn't always led such a charmed life. 'Growing up, my parents weren't wealthy. My dad was a window cleaner and my mum's disabled, so she got disability benefits,' she says. 'We were a big family – my nan had 14 children. We didn't have a lot, but we got by.' I have no job and claim loads of benefits I am entitled to but people judge me and I have had so much negative press Marie Buchan At the age of 19, Marie welcomed her eldest daughter Tia, and first entered the welfare system. 'I was in and out of work at the time as a carer. I'd come off benefits, have another child be back on benefits,' she says. 'It was a bit of a rollercoaster, so in the end I made the decision to stay on benefits as it gave me the time to bring up my children.' Many hard-working parents make the heartbreaking decision not to expand their brood due to cash constraints. 9 Marie always wanted a large family to 'look after her' Credit: Supplied But for Marie, having more kids has never been a concern. 'I'd always wanted a big family in the hope they would look after me when I was old and grey,' she says. 'I never thought about the financial impact of having eight children because it is just so easy to get help from the government. 'They even give you the form at the hospital to claim your child tax credit. They make it too easy.' Marie famously became a target for criticism when she appeared on This Morning in 2015 and claimed the proposed £23,000 a year benefit cap would leave her short. 'I was on £26,000 at the time, meaning I only had £500 a week to survive on,' she says. BIG BILLS 9 Marie has said she doesn't have enough money with her large family Credit: BPM Media 'We are a big family, so half of it would go on our food shop alone. 'We also had the rent, the council tax and bills to worry about. The council only paid £45 per week towards rent and £16 per week towards council tax.' In her 23 years of claiming benefits, Marie's annual income has fluctuated between £26,000 and £37,000. And while she admits she feels guilty for taking taxpayers' money, she argues there is no incentive to work. 'I believe we are better off on benefits, because we get help in every area of our lives, whether that's the rent, bringing up the kids, or bills,' she says. 'You can access food banks or fuel vouchers. There's a lot of help out there. "I've completed six college courses on mechanics and social work, but I'm still sitting here claiming my benefits. I've done nothing with them. 'It's very easy to sit in the system for the rest of your life.'
Daily Mirror
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Stacey Dooley slammed by fans as Lily Phillips stars in her new TV series
OnlyFans star Lily Phillips will star in the first episode of the sixth season of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over - and some fans of the TV presenter have expressed their disappointment Stacey Dooley has been criticised by some fans after it was announced that Lily Phillips will be starring in the new season of her TV show. The presenter 's show Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over, which sees her spend 72 hours in the company of a wide range of characters and families, is returning for a sixth season. It will air on U and U&W later this year, with 23-year-old OnlyFans star Lily - known for having sex with 100 men in a day - starring in the first episode. As part of the series, Stacey will meet Lily in her London home to learn more about her career and what the content creator does. As news of the new season was announced this week, Stacey, 38, said: "I'm thrilled to be back for another series of Sleeps Over! "Truly, it's such a loved format and people always remind me of their fave moments when I'm out and about. We've got another 3 episodes that you're gonna love! The themes we touch on feel incredibly timely. As always, a sincere thank you to those families who agree to open their doors. Strap in!" U&W director of programming Adam Collings added: "Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over has become a U&W audience favourite, no doubt due to the array of families and their stories, but of course Stacey being at the heart and gaining unprecedented access to their homes. Her warmth and compassion allow for a safe judgement-free environment, giving viewers an open and honest conversation, which is what makes this series so special." After news of the upcoming season was shared on social media, many fans congratulated Stacey, but others expressed their disappointment at the fact that Lily will be starring in it. One wrote on Instagram: "Pretty grim giving that deviant airtime, not a single positive thing can come from the trainwreck of her life, screams if the worst click bait, expected better tbh." Another said: "Really disappointing, just don't think Stacey Dooley should be promoting or giving this girl a platform. Lowest derivative entertainment, a real regression in content from you Stacey." Someone else joked: "If she is sleeping over at Lilly Phillips' gaff I strongly suggest she gets the sheets fumigated!" However, some people were more supportive with one saying: "Omg wow this will be so interesting!!!!" Someone else added: "Can't wait. Love these shows x." Another praised Stacey for giving Lily a platform to talk about herself, writing: "This is so exciting! I was so touched by the documentary that came out about her and have been wanting to hear more about her. Stacey is the perfect person for this I absolutely love the compassionate and thoughtful way she covers sex workers." The Mirror has contacted Stacey Dooley's representative for comment.
Scottish Sun
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Stacey Dooley slammed by ‘disappointed' fans after announcing ‘grim deviant' Lily Phillips as star of new TV series
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) STACEY Dooley has been slammed by fans after announcing Lily Phillips as one of the stars of her new TV series. The presenter's iconic show, Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over, is returning to the UK very soon for series six. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Stacey Dooley has left fans totally divided after announcing Lily Phillips as the star of her new TV series Credit: U&Original 4 The first episode of the sixth series of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over will follow the controversial OnlyFans creator Credit: Olivia West 4 Many were horrified by the news and expressed their "disappointment" Credit: BBC There will be three brand new episodes, whereby Stacey, 38, will meet three families, including controversial OnlyFans creator Lily Phillips, 23. Posting on social media, U&Original took to Instagram to share the news - but it's left people totally divided. Alongside a snap of the red-haired presenter and the sex worker, who is known for bedding 101 men in just one day and recently completed a horrifying sex challenge in a bid to one-up Bonnie Blue, the channel penned: 'She is BACK! '3 families, 3 fascinating episodes, you're gonna love it.' While some were 'interested' by the idea of seeing Lily on their screens, others were stunned to see the show giving Lily, who recently sparked outrage after posting with her 'oldest fan' in a 'vile' stunt, a platform. The post has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 3,646 likes and 67 comments. One person gasped: 'Pretty grim giving that deviant airtime, not a single positive thing can come from the trainwreck of her life, screams if the worst click bait, expected better tbh.' Whilst another sighed: 'Really disappointing, just don't think Stacey Dooley should be promoting or giving this girl a platform. 'Lowest derivative entertainment, a real regression in content from you Stacey.' Meanwhile, a third joked: 'If she is sleeping over at Lilly Phillips' gaff I strongly suggest she gets the sheets fumigated!" Woman claims her dad was in 'homewrecker' Lily Phillips' sex challenge But at the same time, one TV fan wrote: 'Omg wow this will be so interesting!!!!' And another chimed in: 'Can't wait to watch it!' Viewers will see the Brit sex worker, who was recently slammed as 'fake' after fans spotted an issue with one of her many sick stunts, in the first episode of the sixth series, which is produced by Firecracker Films. Pretty grim giving that deviant airtime, not a single positive thing can come from the trainwreck of her life Instagram user Overjoyed at the news of the news episodes, Stacey Dooley beamed: 'I'm thrilled to be back for another series of Sleeps Over! 'Truly, it's such a loved format and people always remind me of their fave moments when I'm out and about. Former porn star shares advice for Lily Phillips LILY Phillips is a name many of us now know, thanks to her controversial plan to bed 1,000 men in 24 hours. The OnlyFans star is hoping to break the world record with the endeavour - a record currently held by adult film star Lisa Sparks, with 919 men. But adult film star Jasmin St. Claire - who's most famous for having sex with 300 men in 24 hours for X-rated 1996 film The World's Biggest G**g Bang II - has issued a word of warning to the 23-year-old to ensure she's regularly tested for sexually transmitted diseases. "I get a lot of OnlyFans girls on my podcast ... and the one common story is all of the different STD outbreaks in the business," Jasmin explained. "Like, I've never heard of half this stuff in my life. I'm like, holy s**t. Can a doctor from India cure that? "Like, seriously, because these are some weird things." 'We've got another three episodes that you're gonna love! The themes we touch on feel incredibly timely. 'As always, a sincere thank you to those families who agree to open their doors. Strap in!' Meanwhile, Emile Nawagamuwa, one of the show's commissioners, explained: 'The sixth series of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over demonstrates the remarkable strength of Stacey's appeal as a documentarian and this simple, compelling concept. 'It has been three years since Stacey last slept over in the homes of UK families, and more people than ever have proudly chosen to break the rules and live life according to their own unique values. This series is going to be a cracker Jes Wilkins, Firecracker Films 'This series promises to be more eye-opening and enlightening than ever.' At the same time, Jes Wilkins from Firecracker Films added: 'To be making a sixth series of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over in the current commissioning climate is one of the proudest achievements of my career and it's a testament to a wonderful creative and commercial partnership with Stacey and everyone at UKTV. 'This series is going to be a cracker.' The sixth series of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over will air on U and U&W later this year. All episodes of previous series are available to stream for free on U. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
The Irish Sun
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Stacey Dooley slammed by ‘disappointed' fans after announcing ‘grim deviant' Lily Phillips as star of new TV series
STACEY Dooley has been slammed by fans after announcing Lily Phillips as one of the stars of her new TV series. The presenter's iconic show, 4 Stacey Dooley has left fans totally divided after announcing Lily Phillips as the star of her new TV series Credit: U&Original 4 The first episode of the sixth series of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over will follow the controversial OnlyFans creator Credit: Olivia West 4 Many were horrified by the news and expressed their "disappointment" Credit: BBC There will be three brand new episodes, whereby Posting on social media, Alongside a snap of the '3 families, 3 fascinating episodes, you're gonna love it.' Read more on Lily Phillips While some were 'interested' by the idea of seeing The post has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 3,646 likes and 67 comments. One person gasped: 'Pretty grim giving that deviant airtime, not a single positive thing can come from the trainwreck of her life, screams if the worst click bait, expected better tbh.' Whilst another sighed: 'Really disappointing, just don't think Most read in Celebrity 'Lowest derivative entertainment, a real regression in content from you Stacey.' Meanwhile, a third joked: 'If she is sleeping over at Woman claims her dad was in 'homewrecker' Lily Phillips' sex challenge But at the same time, one TV fan wrote: 'Omg wow this will be so interesting!!!!' And another chimed in: 'Can't wait to watch it!' Viewers will see the Brit sex worker, who was recently slammed as 'fake' after Pretty grim giving that deviant airtime, not a single positive thing can come from the trainwreck of her life Instagram user Overjoyed at the news of the news episodes, Stacey Dooley beamed: 'I'm thrilled to be back for another series of 'Truly, it's such a loved format and people always remind me of their fave moments when I'm out and about. Former porn star shares advice for Lily Phillips LILY Phillips is a name many of us now know, thanks to her controversial plan to bed 1,000 men in 24 hours. The OnlyFans star is hoping to break the world record with the endeavour - a record currently held by adult film star Lisa Sparks, with 919 men. But adult film star Jasmin St. Claire - who's most famous for having sex with 300 men in 24 hours for X-rated 1996 film The World's Biggest G**g Bang II - has issued a word of warning to the 23-year-old to ensure she's regularly tested for sexually transmitted diseases. "I get a lot of OnlyFans girls on my podcast ... and the one common story is all of the different STD outbreaks in the business," Jasmin "Like, I've never heard of half this stuff in my life. I'm like, holy s**t. Can a doctor from India cure that? "Like, seriously, because these are some weird things." 'We've got another three episodes that you're gonna love! The themes we touch on feel incredibly timely. 'As always, a sincere thank you to those families who agree to open their doors. Strap in!' Meanwhile, Emile Nawagamuwa, one of the show's commissioners, explained: 'The sixth series of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over demonstrates the remarkable strength of Stacey's appeal as a documentarian and this simple, compelling concept. 'It has been three years since Stacey last slept over in the homes of UK families, and more people than ever have proudly chosen to break the rules and live life according to their own unique values. This series is going to be a cracker Jes Wilkins, Firecracker Films 'This series promises to be more eye-opening and enlightening than ever.' At the same time, Jes Wilkins from Firecracker Films added: 'To be making a sixth series of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over in the current commissioning climate is one of the proudest achievements of my career and it's a testament to a wonderful creative and commercial partnership with Stacey and everyone at UKTV. 'This series is going to be a cracker.' The sixth series of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over will air on U and U&W later this year. All episodes of previous series are available to stream for free on U. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club 4 The first episode of the show, which is produced by Firecracker Films, will feature Lily Credit: UKTV
