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The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Hollyoaks star signs up for Love Island USA
A HOLLYOAKS star has signed up for Love Island USA - six years after far-right storyline on the Channel 4 soap. Former soap star Charlie Georgio, 27, has taken his career in a completely different direction and has become an Islander. 4 This Love Island USA hunk used to be in Hollyoaks Credit: Getty 4 Charlie Georgio appeared on the Channel 4 soap in 2019 Credit: Channel 4 4 Charlie arrived on Love Island USA as a bombshell Credit: Getty Birmingham native Charlie first shot to fame back in 2019 on Channel 4's Hollyoaks. On the soap he played Jed, a police informant in a far right extremist group who was set up on a date with Ste Hay. Charlie was on the soap for six episodes, before his Hollyoaks stint came to an end. But now it's been revealed he is part of the cast of Love Island USA, which is currently being filmed in Fiji. The hunk in trunks, who is also a model and singer, joined the show as a bombshell on the second episode of the new series, which is airing in America. As he was seen walking into the villa, the chiselled star said: "I'm tall, tanned, girls usually say I've got nice lips, and they like kissing them. "You might thing that Love Island started already, but now that I'm here, it's only just begun," Love Island USA also isn't Charlie's first stint in reality TV. He also appeared on Channel 4 's Tempting Fortune in 2023. Away from the bright lights of America and the Love Island USA villa, Charlie hails from Solihull where his family own a chippie. Inside Love Island USA's villa featuring a speakeasy, sauna and hideaway stocked with condoms and handcuffs- In fact, when his acting worked up dried up during the pandemic he pitched in and worked there. Working in the chip shop inspired him to write and release a song in 2021 called Lights, which was filmed in the family's takeaway called Giorgio's, Charlie told BirminghamLive at the time: "Back in 2019 I was doing a lot of modelling and I was doing Hollyoaks so it was a really busy time. "But then 2020 came and things got quiet, so I started picking up more shifts at the chip shop to stack up a bit of cash. "The shop is quite well-known around the area. It's been in the family for 30 years. "The song is just a message to people in a similar situation to stick with it." 4 The hunk in trunks is hoping to cause a stir in the villa Credit: Instagram
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Hollyoaks star signs up for Love Island USA – six years after far-right storyline on Channel 4 soap
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HOLLYOAKS star has signed up for Love Island USA - six years after far-right storyline on the Channel 4 soap. Former soap star Charlie Georgio, 27, has taken his career in a completely different direction and has become an Islander. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 This Love Island USA hunk used to be in Hollyoaks Credit: Getty 4 Charlie Georgio appeared on the Channel 4 soap in 2019 Credit: Channel 4 4 Charlie arrived on Love Island USA as a bombshell Credit: Getty Birmingham native Charlie first shot to fame back in 2019 on Channel 4's Hollyoaks. On the soap he played Jed, a police informant in a far right extremist group who was set up on a date with Ste Hay. Charlie was on the soap for six episodes, before his Hollyoaks stint came to an end. BECOMING AN ISLANDER But now it's been revealed he is part of the cast of Love Island USA, which is currently being filmed in Fiji. The hunk in trunks, who is also a model and singer, joined the show as a bombshell on the second episode of the new series, which is airing in America. As he was seen walking into the villa, the chiselled star said: "I'm tall, tanned, girls usually say I've got nice lips, and they like kissing them. "You might thing that Love Island started already, but now that I'm here, it's only just begun," Love Island USA also isn't Charlie's first stint in reality TV. He also appeared on Channel 4's Tempting Fortune in 2023. WORKING IN A CHIPPIE Away from the bright lights of America and the Love Island USA villa, Charlie hails from Solihull where his family own a chippie. Inside Love Island USA's villa featuring a speakeasy, sauna and hideaway stocked with condoms and handcuffs- In fact, when his acting worked up dried up during the pandemic he pitched in and worked there. Working in the chip shop inspired him to write and release a song in 2021 called Lights, which was filmed in the family's takeaway called Giorgio's, Charlie told BirminghamLive at the time: "Back in 2019 I was doing a lot of modelling and I was doing Hollyoaks so it was a really busy time. "But then 2020 came and things got quiet, so I started picking up more shifts at the chip shop to stack up a bit of cash. "The shop is quite well-known around the area. It's been in the family for 30 years. "The song is just a message to people in a similar situation to stick with it."
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hollyoaks star signs up for Love Island USA – six years after far-right storyline on Channel 4 soap
A HOLLYOAKS star has signed up for Love Island USA - six years after far-right storyline on the Channel 4 soap. Former soap star Charlie Georgio, 27, has taken his career in a completely different direction and has become an Islander. 4 This Love Island USA hunk used to be in Hollyoaks Credit: Getty 4 Charlie Georgio appeared on the Channel 4 soap in 2019 Credit: Channel 4 4 Charlie arrived on Love Island USA as a bombshell Credit: Getty Birmingham native Charlie first shot to fame back in 2019 on Channel 4's Hollyoaks. On the soap he played Jed, a police informant in a far right extremist group who was set up on a date with Ste Hay. Charlie was on the soap for six episodes, before his Hollyoaks stint came to an end. BECOMING AN ISLANDER But now it's been revealed he is part of the cast of Love Island USA, which is currently being filmed in Fiji. Read more on Hollyoaks The hunk in trunks, who is also a model and singer, joined the show as a bombshell on the second episode of the new series, which is airing in America. As he was seen walking into the villa, the chiselled star said: "I'm tall, tanned, girls usually say I've got nice lips, and they like kissing them. "You might thing that Love Island started already, but now that I'm here, it's only just begun," Love Island USA also isn't Charlie's first stint in reality TV. Most read in Soaps He also appeared on Channel 4 's Tempting Fortune in 2023. WORKING IN A CHIPPIE Away from the bright lights of America and the Love Island USA villa, Charlie hails from Solihull where his family own a chippie. Inside Love Island USA's villa featuring a speakeasy, sauna and hideaway stocked with condoms and handcuffs- In fact, when his acting worked up dried up during the pandemic he pitched in and worked there. Working in the chip shop inspired him to write and release a song in 2021 called Lights, which was filmed in the family's takeaway called Giorgio's, Charlie told "But then 2020 came and things got quiet, so I started picking up more shifts at the chip shop to stack up a bit of cash. "The shop is quite well-known around the area. It's been in the family for 30 years. "The song is just a message to people in a similar situation to stick with it." 4 The hunk in trunks is hoping to cause a stir in the villa Credit: Instagram
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'I'm looking for a nice girl': Roofer from Bolton on new dating show
A roofer from Bolton is one of the contestants on a new dating show. Kane, 25, whose surname has not been released, is on the new Channel 4 "dating experiment" series "The Honesty Box". The show puts a cast of singles in Truetopia, a sunny and romantic paradise, in pursuit of true love. However, there is just one rule- "do not lie". While the daters explore romances with their matches they are regularly tested by the dreaded Honesty Box- a lie detection system asking probing questions about their true feelings. If they tell the truth, it could impact their newly formed relationships but if they lie, it will reduce the £100,000 Trust Fund. Hosted by Vicky Pattison of Geordie Shore fame and counsellor Lucinda Light, the show started on Monday, April 28, with three episodes having been released so far. Lucinda guides the daters as Truetopia's very own Sincerity Coach, encouraging each of them to discover and share their inner truth. And at the dramatic Truth Terrace, Vicky reveals the Honesty Box results to the group. But can the singles work out who has lied and cost them money from the Trust Fund? New episodes come out every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday on E4. Speaking about what made him want to take part, Kane said: "I'm looking for a nice girl and it'll be a fun experience. "I've been single now for around about eight months. A little bit of dating here and there, but nothing serious. "My perfect girl is someone who's into the gym. "Dark hair, nice eyes. Someone that has good manners. Good morals and values. "My biggest turn off is someone who isn't hygienic. "Also someone who is disrespectful or rude to the waiter on a date. And someone who has dirty trainers." Kane (Image: Channel 4) Read more: Paddy McGuinness reunites with breakout star from Tempting Fortune Read more: Reboot of BBC detective drama Bergerac confirmed for series 2 - here's when Read more: Coronation Street legend comes out of retirement 27 years after exiting the show Kane admitted that he cheated on his last partner, saying: "I didn't confess to it, and then she looked at my phone and saw it all. "After I cheated, the relationship went downhill and that's why we're not together anymore." He adds that he sees himself as a "changed man now", having "grown up". Kane added: "I would describe myself as being a good boyfriend. I like to get my own way a little bit, but I do treat my woman with a lot of affection and respect. "I'm not going into this to play a game. I'm going in being open. "Whatever comes in front of me, I'm open to it. "I don't know how things are going to play out, so I don't really know whether I'm going to be able to trick the Honesty Box or whether it's going to catch me out if I do lie." On being asked how his friends would describe him, he said: "My best friends would say I'm a lady-killer. I don't know why. "I like to chill on the sofa cuddled up with a cup of tea!"
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tempting Fortune star's superyacht decision divides fans
Tempting Fortune contestant Hugo is both a fool and a hero in the eyes of the show's viewers. During Sunday, 6 April's penultimate episode, the remaining players were offered the chance to kick back on a luxurious superyacht after wrapping up their 18-day trek through the Malaysian jungle. It was a trickier prospect this time, with £10,000 leaving their prize pot if five of them wanted to take the temptation, while any additional individuals would bump it up to £15,000. Everybody but Hugo and Henry opted to go for it in the end, which meant that the boys were effectively passing up the opportunity for willpower reasons alone. The £15,000 threshold had already been hit, and that's why social media users found the whole thing a bit nonsensical. "How thick are Hugo and Henry!! It's already paid for!! It is RIDICULOUS to turn that temptation down!!" read a message on X. "Those 2 lads should be an inspiration to us all," wrote someone else from a completely different perspective. Read more: Tempting Fortune star embraces villainy with 'pathetic' spending spree Tempting Fortune campmate David shocks fans by treating himself Tempting Fortune fans convinced they've seen contestant on dating show The division amongst fans continued, as you can see below... Hugo is as strong as an Ox… massive respect to you sir! #temptingfortune — Intrepid Traveler (@_davemccoll) April 6, 2025 Can't believe Hugo and Henry aren't going to take the yacht. It's paid for already #TemptingFortune — NIA 🇬🇭 (@Taniaaa___X) April 6, 2025 Hugo and the other lad are idiots. The yacht was already paid for. Whats the point of turning it down? #temptingfortune — Lynne Bell (@lynneb2000) April 6, 2025 I could not love Hugo more. What a fantastic lad, setting his own goals and sticking to his guns. #TemptingFortune — Wando (@Wandoful) April 6, 2025 Hugo and Henry will go far in life. I'd like to see them on Race Across The World. #temptingfortune — Ashley M 💙 (@AshleyTMN) April 6, 2025 Hugo deserves all of the money, not once has he compromised his values #temptingfortune — Leanne Thomas (@leeleeCThomas) April 6, 2025 Despite thirsting for the yacht's chocolate orange in particular, Hugo wanted to continue proving to himself that he could go without any special treats. He even stood firm when Sam – arguably the staunchest of all the camp members – took him aside for a last-ditch attempt at persuading him to change his mind. "You know that I'm being a bit stubborn," he said to everyone. "I want to go the whole experience to try and show my willpower in resisting temptations... it's gonna be a no guys. The job's not done yet so it'd be silly to have a night here. I can't take it." His close friend Henry went on to share: "Obviously I have to be with Hugo tonight." Tempting Fortune airs on Channel 4 and 4OD.
