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Towie’s Gemma Collins rekindles romance with jailbird ex despite Celebs Go Dating stint

GEMMA COLLINS has been looking for love on E4’s Celebs Go Dating – but it turns out she doesn’t need the experts to help her find a man.

I can reveal she is back with jailbird ex Stephen Mortimer, who whisked her off for a romantic night away on Tuesday.

 Gemma Collins rekindled her romance with jailbird ex Stephen Mortimer just in time for Valentine's Day
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Gemma Collins rekindled her romance with jailbird ex Stephen Mortimer just in time for Valentine's DayCredit: E4

The pair checked into the Down Hall Hotel in Hertfordshire just in time for Valentine’s Day.

And a source close to the Towie star said: “Stephen showered Gemma with sweet gestures, booking the best suite at the hotel and forking out for spa treatments.

“He treated her like a princess by getting her favourite wine in and giving her a heart-shaped balloon for the occasion. But as part of being on Celebs Go Dating, she needs to be seen as single and bosses wouldn’t be happy if they knew she was with Stephen again.”

Stephen shared two snaps online of himself in the room, while Gemma posted a photo of the wine he gave her.

 Gemma Collins insisted she was single ahead of filming for Celebs Go Dating back in October
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Gemma Collins insisted she was single ahead of filming for Celebs Go Dating back in OctoberCredit: Splash News
 Jailbird Stephen Mortimer uploaded his selfie with Gemma to Instagram on Valentine's Day
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Jailbird Stephen Mortimer uploaded his selfie with Gemma to Instagram on Valentine's DayCredit: Instagram

The couple got together in 2015 and were an item when Gemma entered the Celebrity Big Brother house in January 2016.

But she was left devastated when he was sent back to prison for 28 days during her time in the TV house for breaching the terms of his licence following a two-year conviction for grievous bodily harm. He was locked up again in October 2016 for stealing jewellery in a house raid.

After he left prison, the pair were romantically linked in October last year — but just weeks before filming began for Celebs Go Dating, she insisted she was single.

She hinted she was off the market, writing on Instagram: “If your single, enjoy it because trust me — one day it will all fall into place.”

 Gemma Collins was left devastated after Stephen breached his licence following a conviction for grievous bodily harm
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Gemma Collins was left devastated after Stephen breached his licence following a conviction for grievous bodily harm
 Celebs Go Dating bosses will be unhappy with Gemma if they knew she was dating Stephen again, sources claim
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Celebs Go Dating bosses will be unhappy with Gemma if they knew she was dating Stephen again, sources claimCredit: Instagram
 Stephen Mortimer was jailed in October 2016 after stealing jewellery during a house raid
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Stephen Mortimer was jailed in October 2016 after stealing jewellery during a house raidCredit: Facebook

Viewers have seen Gemma reluctantly going on dates and failing to connect with any of the men on the series, which sees life coaches help stars find a partner.

Having a boyfriend at home would certainly be one reason to drag your feet.

Gemma Collins cries on Celebs Go Dating as reveals fear about meeting new men

Ed told to cut wine and junk

ONLY two days ago, ED SHEERAN told how he had ditched diets after feeling pressure to look like JUSTIN BIEBER.

But now doctors have ordered him to lose weight by cutting out his guilty pleasures – junk food and booze – to ensure no health issues affect his world tour when it resumes in Australia next month.

 Ed Sheeran says doctors have ordered him to cut out unhealthy food and alcohol ahead of reembarking on his world tour
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Ed Sheeran says doctors have ordered him to cut out unhealthy food and alcohol ahead of reembarking on his world tourCredit: Dan Jones - The Sun

The singer said: “I have an insurance thing for the tour . . . He [the medic] told me I need to drop a bit before tour. It dates back to when I broke both of my arms, I think there is a lot of stipulations now in insurance.

“He says, ‘For your heart you need to calm down on the wine and fried food’. I love fried food, I eat a lot of fried food.”

Ed might see an improvement if he didn’t always dump his salad on fiancée CHERRY SEABORN’s plate, which she said is his worst habit.

Speaking publicly about Ed for the first time on JESSIE WARE’s Table Manners podcast, she moaned: “You get all of the things that you don’t like and put it on my plate and then eat all your stuff.

 Ed Sheeran previously admitted to lose weight after becoming jealous of musicians with ripped bodies like Justin Bieber
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Ed Sheeran previously admitted to lose weight after becoming jealous of musicians with ripped bodies like Justin BieberCredit: Instagram

“Then it looks like I haven’t eaten my food.”

If that is their biggest problem, their marriage will be a breeze.

bizbit

ARTISTS will be wearing white rose pins to The Brits on Wednesday night in ­support of Time’s Up – the sexual harassment campaign formed in the wake of sex allegations against shamed movie boss HARVEY WEINSTEIN.

Godlike? I'll live forever

IT was billed as the most “rock ’n’ roll ceremony of the year”.

But LIAM GALLAGHER must have wondered if he was at the wrong event as he picked up his Godlike Genius gong at the NME Awards.

 Liam Gallagher picked up the award for Godlike Genius at the NME Awards
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Liam Gallagher picked up the award for Godlike Genius at the NME AwardsCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Professor Green and Fae Williams looked adorable at the music magazine's annual awards
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Professor Green and Fae Williams looked adorable at the music magazine's annual awardsCredit: Getty - Contributor

Perhaps the most bizarre guest list in the indie mag awards’ history saw the ex-OASIS frontman rub shoulders with Love Island couple MARCEL SOMERVILLE and GABBY ALLEN, PROFESSOR GREEN and girlfriend Fae Willaims and even Bake Off’s SELASI GBORMITTAH.

While some credible stars, such as MUSE and JAMES BAY did turn out for the event at London’s O2 Academy Brixton, the awards’ reputation won’t have been helped by the gongs given to pop stars ARIANA GRANDE, LORDE and CHARLI XCX.

No big surprise they didn’t turn up.

 James Bay showed off his brand new look at the NME Awards
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James Bay showed off his brand new look at the NME AwardsCredit: PA
 Charli XCX, who won Best Track for her smash hit Boys, did not attend the awards ceremony
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Charli XCX, who won Best Track for her smash hit Boys, did not attend the awards ceremonyCredit: PA:Press Association

NME Awards winners

  • Best Solo Artist: Loyler Carner
  • British Band: Alt-J
  • Best Track: Charli XCX - Boys
  • Best Album: J Hus - Common Sense
  • International Band: Haim
  • International Solo Artist: Lorde
  • NME Icon: Shirley Manson
  • Godlike Genius: Liam Gallagher

End of the road, girls

IT’S surely just a matter of time before FIFTH HARMONY do the right thing and admit the girl group is all over.

Just 11 days after I told they were on the verge of splitting, ALLY BROOKE, NORMANI KORDEI, DINAH JANE and LAUREN JAUREGUI have pulled the plug on their Australian tour – just as ex-member CAMILA CABELLO announced her first solo tour starting in April.

 Fifth Harmony have struggled since vocal powerhouse Camila Cabello left the group
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Fifth Harmony have struggled since vocal powerhouse Camila Cabello left the groupCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Sadly, they didn’t have the steel to announce it directly, with the news released instead by their tour promoter and blamed on “scheduling” issues.

The band, who have crumbled since their star member Camila quit a year ago, were supposed to go on a four-city tour of Australia in November but postponed it until March and have now cancelled again.

Disappointing.

Fifth Harmony really don't like talking about departed member Camila Cabello

Jack had fling with Aisleyne

I REVEALED two months ago that JACK WHITEHALL had split from actress GEMMA CHAN after six years, but it turns out the comic used to be a bit of a ladies’ man.

Glamour model AISLEYNE HORGAN-WALLACE has revealed that she once enjoyed a brief fling with Jack after they bonded over their mutual appreciation of Black Mirror creator CHARLIE BROOKER.

 Jack Whitehall and Aisleyne Horgan-Wallacee had a brief fling after discovering their shared appreciation for Charlie Brooker
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Jack Whitehall and Aisleyne Horgan-Wallacee had a brief fling after discovering their shared appreciation for Charlie BrookerCredit: Louis Wood - The Sun

In an exclusive chat, Aisleyne said: “I first met Jack a few years ago and thought he was really fit.

“He was crushing on my mate Charlie Brooker and asking loads about him and saying he wanted to be just like Charlie.

“That brought us together and we ended up sharing a cheeky snog in a cab. We haven’t really spoken since.”

Jack’s fling with the former Celebrity Big Brother star came shortly before he started dating Gemma.

 Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace had a fling with Jack Whitehall shortly before he began dating ex-girlfriend Gemma Chan
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Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace had a fling with Jack Whitehall shortly before he began dating ex-girlfriend Gemma ChanCredit: Rex Features

Since I confirmed their split in December, Jack has been preparing to host the Brit Awards next Wednesday.

If he’s lucky he might spot former Big Brother star Aisleyne in the audience.

Valentine pix-me-up

IT’S no wonder PIXIE LOTT is grinning like a Cheshire Cat.

The pop star and her model boyfriend OLIVER marked their sixth Valentine’s Day together with a meal at ­Restaurant Ours in London on Tuesday night.

 Pixie Lott looked happy as ever after her Valentine's Day meal with fiance Oliver Cheshire
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Pixie Lott looked happy as ever after her Valentine's Day meal with fiance Oliver CheshireCredit: Splash News
 Model Oliver Cheshire and Pixie Lott are set to tie the knot in September
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Model Oliver Cheshire and Pixie Lott are set to tie the knot in SeptemberCredit: Splash News

It will no doubt have been their most romantic yet, with the couple due to walk down the aisle in September.

Pixie was seen carrying a bottle of champagne as they left.

That will come in handy on their wedding night.

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  • trailer: THE trailer for AMY SCHUMER’s body positive movie I Feel Pretty premiered on Lorraine on ITV last week. The film – out this summer – follows Amy’s character Renee, who gains confidence in her looks after she hits her head in a spin class accident. It also stars EMILY RATAJKOWSKI.
  • bite banterFERGIE has spoken out about reports that QUENTIN TARANTINO bit her arm on the set of Grindhouse film Planet Terror. The former BLACK EYED PEAS singer, who starred alongside ROSE McGOWAN and BRUCE WILLIS in the 2006 movie, said: “We were just having banter . . . a little bit of fun.”
  • character: IT’S been confirmed the new Deadpool movie will feature an LGBTQ+ character. Shatterstar, who appears in the X-Force Marvel comics, will appear in Deadpool 2 alongside RYAN REYNOLDS in May. The character – a genetic mutant trained in martial arts –  will be both bisexual and polyamorous.
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