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  • 7 things you probably didn’t know about Jedward

    The ever bubbly Jedward have been making headlines since their discovery on X Factor in 2009… But what do we know about the twins?

    Are jedward gay?

    Are the Jedward brothers gay?

    In 2011 brothers Edward and John insisted that they weren’t gay and they are attracted to women. They hit out over speculation that their OTT and flamboyant performance style made some fans think the duo were gay. The brothers maintain that they “like lots of girls” revealing that they don’t care what people think about them or about their sexuality.

     

    What is Jedward’s net worth?

    The brothers had a combined net worth reported to be €6 million in 2013. Of course, it’s impossible to know exactly how much they’re worth. In 2016 it was reported that their company Planet Jedward was in debt to the tune of hundreds of thousands of euros. It has been suggested that they are the fifth most financially successful X Factor finalists after Leona Lewis, Little Mix, JLS and Alexandra Burke,

     

    Did they fall out with Louis Walsh?

    Louis has stated that he considers Jedward his most embarrassing career move. Speaking to Woman’s Own the music manager said the twins who appeared in 2009’s series of X FACTOR were his most embarrassing career move, despite championing them and praising them highly on the show. They came sixth on the show and have had a relatively successful career. They’ve released three albums and even represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest. They hit back saying, “We are always striving forward, he’ll be in the old people’s home soon so it’s all good.”  OUCH!

     

    Where did Jedward place in Eurovision

    Jedward represented Ireland in the 2011 and 2012 Eurovision Song Contest, with the songs “Lipstick” and “Waterline”. It has to be said that “Lipstick” was pretty darn catchy. They placed 8th in 2011, compared to the UK’s entry by Blue which came 11th. In 2012 the boys came 19th with just 46 points.

     

    How old are Jedward?

    The twins were born in 1991 in October which makes them in their mid-twenties. They were born in Dublin.

     

    How can you tell Edward and John apart?

    So this a big cause of debate among their fans, however, it seems as though John has a rounder face and scar on the left side of his nose he has overlapping front teeth. Edward apparently smiles with his eyes and has a scar on his lip and is slightly taller than his brother. They released a video to help viewers work out the differences.

     

    What did Simon Cowell think about Jedward

    Simon branded the twins “not very good and incredibly annoying” and they divided the viewers at home too. They appeared in the same series as Danyl Johnson.

     

  • 7 things you probably didn’t know about Austin Armacost

    7 things you probably didn’t know about Austin Armacost

    So Austin Armacost is back on our screens, but what exactly do we know about the hunky Austin Armacost.

    Is Austin Armacost gay?

    Yes, he certainly is and he’s definitely not ashamed of it. He recently broke up with his husband (Jake Lees) a relationship which lasted for 9 years and now he’s apparently back on the market. He’s even signed up to a couple of dating apps. Viewers of season 16 of Celebrity Big Brother were smittened by the bromance between him and the show’s eventual winner James Hill – although James is straight.

    What happened to Austin’s brother?

    Viewers may remember him getting very emotional about his older brother. His older brother, Tyler was killed in a car crash. During his last time in the house, Austin found it tough going when one of the days fell on what would have been his brother’s 30th birthday. He died when he was 27. Speaking about his brother Austin said,

    “He was such a good guy. You hope that life would be good, and calm, and peaceful, and when it’s time to go it’s time to go, but it just wasn’t his time to go.”‘

    What happened to Austin’s mother?

    Viewers were shocked to find out that not only did Austin have to bury his brother but he “had to send” his mother to prison. Karen Armacost was jailed for stealing $681,000 from her former employer. During her trial, the court heard how she spent the money paying off credit cards. She was sentenced to 6 years in prison and three years probation.

    Does Austin get naked?

    Yes, a lot. He’s an exhibitionist and why not. He’s on social media quite a bit showing off his muscles and he releases a calendar every year as well.

    Did Austin Armacost date Marc Jacobs?

    Before he met his husband Austin was the boyfriend of fashion designer Marc Jacobs. In a previous interview, Austin remarked that he wanted to be remembered for more than just being the boyfriend of a famous designer. He said,

    “I don’t want to be known as Marc Jacobs’ ex-boyfriend. I want to be known as someone who stands on their own independently from that. Obviously it comes up because he is one of the world’s most famous fashion designers. I was 21 years old, and I drank too much I said some stupid things but it gave me this public profile that I was able to do some really good things with and I am very proud of what I have done since then.

    How much is Austin Armacost worth?

    CelebrityNetWorth.com has Austin’s net worth reported as $3 million. He will have made his money from appearing in reality series, his calendars and personal appearances.

    His Austin Armacost married?

    Austin was married to Brit Jake Lees, but they separated in July 2016 after being together for 9 years.

  • 7 things you probably didn’t know about James Jordan

    7 things you probably didn’t know about James Jordan

    With rumours that James Jordan is about to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house we thought we’d get to know him a little better.

    CREDIT: Channel 5

    Is James Jordan married?

    James is married to Ola Grabowska so no, James Jordan isn’t gay. The pair married in 2003 after meeting in 1999. They have yet to have any children from the marriage. They met during a dance competition in Blackpool. James apparently already had a girlfriend at the time. After a few years, James broke it off with his then girlfriend and Ola and he became an item. They lived in Hong Kong for a number of years teaching dance.

    During his time in Celebrity Big Brother 2014, he wasn’t impressed when actor Gary Busey made remarks about being butt f**ked. James tried to explain to Gary that he was not gay but had lots of gay friends and was comfortable enough in his sexuality to ‘camp it up’. Gary then asked James if he was afraid ‘to get butt-f**ed’ and James replied, “I’ve never hit a seventy-year-old before.”  ooo errr.

     

    Apart from Strictly Come Dancing, what other shows has James Jordan been in?

    Since appearing in Strictly James has become a bit of a reality TV King. Most famously in 2014 he appeared in Celebrity Big Brother and came third. He has also starred in Celebrity Total Wipeout and is a regular panellist on Channel 5 talk show The Wright Stuff.

     

    What was James doing before he starred in Strictly Come Dancing?

    Before starring as one of the professional dancers in Strictly, James Jordan was working as a dance teacher in Hong Kong with his wife Ola. He joined Strictly in 2006 where he was partnered with Georgina Bouzova. They were the fourth couple to be eliminated. He left Strictly in 2014 after reports of a series of clashes with the show’s judge and tour director Craig Revel Horwood.

     

    How tall is James Jordan

    James stands 1.8m which is 5 feet and 9 inches.

     

    How old is James Jordan?

    James was born in April 1978 which makes him 38 / 39 in 2016. He was born in Gillingham, Kent and his parents are Sharon and Andrew. He has a sister called Kelly.

    How much is James Jordan worth?

    The-Net-Worth.com has James’s wife, Ola’s net worth as £1.1 million.  The Daily Mail reckons that combine Ola and James earn £500,000 per year thanks to a deal with lingerie firm Ann Summers and various other projects including private dance lessons. The couple own a house reportedly worth £1.25 million.

     

  • 7 things you probably didn’t know about Richard Osman

    He’s on our screens a lot, but how much do we really know about the Pointless co-host Richard Osman.

    Is Richard Osman gay?

    Richard Osman is the clever co-host of the BBC’s daytime programme, Pointless. So what do we know about him?

    Is Richard Osman gay?

    Well, rather interestingly in a blog posted in 2011, Richard wrote that his job was to be the host, Alexander Armstrong’s “‘pointless friend’, providing extra facts, trying to tell jokes, and adding to the Brokeback Mountain-style sexual frisson of the show”. Now make of that what you will. However, Richard, who was once voted “weirdest crush” is actually heterosexual and on the dating scene. Recently, he was said to be dating radio DJ and deputy editor of InStyle magazine, Emily Dean. He split with the mother of his two children a number of years ago.

     

    How tall is Richard?

    Richard is a very tall guy. He stands 6 foot 7 inches, which makes him taller than Basket Ball legend Michael Jordan. Being that tall you would think might have its advantages but Richard told the Express that “I’m so tall and my eyesight is so bad, I think if I ever tried to do anything brave it would end so badly. My grandad, who was a police officer, always said to me, ‘If you’re called to a fight in a pub, make sure you’re second through the door.’  The one thing, he said that he would change about himself is, in fact, his height, he’d like to shave a few inches off and be 6 foot 4.

    What was Richard Osmon doing before he starred in Pointless?

    Richard was working in television long before he landed the Pointless co-host job, but he was strictly behind the scenes. He got the co-host job when he pitched the idea to BBC execs. During the pitch, legend has it that he took the role of the assistant during the pitch. Producers were so impressed they suggested that he fill the role permanently. Before Pointless Richard was a script editor for the BBC’s Total Wipeout and wrote the Channel 4 sitcom, Boyz Unlimited with David Walliams and Matt Lucas.

     

    What are Richard Osman’s kids called?

    So Richard has two children, one daughter named Ruby, who was born in 1998 and a son who was born in 2000. In an interview, he said that his two best friends were, in fact, his kids. Ahh!

     

    Has Richard Osman ever done naked things?

    Richard has suggested that he’d like to do a nude calendar of geeks. In 2013, he told The Telegraph that he’d be up for stripping off and taking part in a naked shoot for a calendar, the theme – nude geeks. We’ve got 5 gorgeous gay geeks here we reckon should join Richard… We’d buy that calendar.

     

    Are Richard and Alexander Armstrong friends in real life?

    Yes, the chemistry between Richard and Alexander is real as in life they are actually very good friends. They met, studying at Trinty College, Cambridge in the late 80s and early 90s. Richard read Politics and Sociology while Alexander read English Literature.

     

    Does Richard have a large fanbase?

    Indeed, Richard has many admirers. His TV career has helped him amass nearly 493,000 followers on Twitter and on Facebook he has nearly 4000 people liking him. In 2011 he won the dubious pleasure of becoming Heat magazine’s Weirdest Crush Award, becoming the popular weekly’s “unlikely heartthrob”.

  • 5 things you probably didn’t know about Dan Wootton

    5 things you probably didn’t know about Dan Wootton

    He’s the gossip that everyone’s talking about, but who is Dan Wootton?

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    © ITV Photographer: Tony Ward

    He’s a well-known figure in the gossip world – probably second only to Perez Hilton in terms of solo media gossip brands – and he works for one of Britain’s biggest newspapers, the Sun, but what else do we know about the star?

     

    Is Dan Wootton gay?

    Yes, folks Dan Wootton is in fact gay. The 33-year-old journalist took to Twitter in December 2013 to announce that he was gay and pro-equality. He said, “I’m gay and I believe in equality in every way. If the media hides gay relationships then how will they ever be normalised?”. He’s one of journalism’s most prominent openly gay editors and reporters. He has attracted a fair bit of criticism from the LGBT community because of the way that he has tackled certain subjects. Last year, he attracted criticism over the way his story about Charlie Sheen’s HIV status was portrayed and he also attracted criticism after labelling George Shelley as “bisexual” after the singer was clear that he didn’t want to label himself.

    Where is Dan Wootton from?

    Have you detected an accent from Dan Wootton? That soft lilt in his voice is a New Zealand accent, not Austrailian as some people mistake. He was born in Lower Hutt, which is a city in the Wellington Region of the Norther Island. He moved to the UK when he was 21.

    What is Dan Wootton’s net worth?

    It’s hard to pinpoint how much Dan Wootton is actually monetarily worth. With his day job at the Sun and his TV stints at ITV we imagine he’s pulling in a fairly good wage. A company registered in his name, however,  has a net worth of -£1,400.

    What was Dan’s first job?

    Studying at Victoria Univerity he achieved a media and political science degree. He started his journalism career as an entertainment columnist for the Dominion Post. He was also a reporter for the daily TV show, Good Morning. He moved to the UK when he was 21 and eventually found a full time job at Broadcast magazine. In 2007, when he was 24, he came the TV editor for News of the World before joining the Sun in 2013.

    Does Dan Wootton have enemies?

    Being a reporter and keeping famous friends is a difficult task and quite a few have publicly dissed Dan over the years. In 2012, former X Factor winner Steve Brookstein took to Twitter to say, “‘All those people with HIV and not one of them is called Dan Wootton.”

    Lilly Allen threw some shade when she Tweeted, “@danwootton *rolls eyes and wonders if you ever think about why you hate young girls so much* one for your shrink perhaps?”

    Dan also faced a huge backlash after his report on Charlie Sheen’s HIV as “Hollywood HIV panic” was seen as an “insidious piece of stigma-reinforcing ‘journalism’” by Tom Hayes writing for the Independent in November 2015. Dan Wootton clarified that the startling headline of the piece was not his work.

     

     

     

  • 7 things you probably didn’t know about James Martin

    Ah, James Martin. He lightens our Saturday mornings with his kitchen antics, but what do you we know about the famous chef.

    Is James Martin gay?

    1) Is James Martin gay?

    It doesn’t look like James Martin is gay or bisexual and according to sources, he’s been dating a “secret live-in” girlfriend for five years.  In August 2016, the Sun revealed that the celebrity chef was dating PA Louise Davies and they live together. However, there are no plans for wedding bells just yet. They do have a dog together, though.

    It does seem he doesn’t mind a bit of a bromance though, after a “flirty” moment in 2007 with the openly gay Torchwood actor John Barrowman, several people took to a Mumsnet forum to find out whether he was gay or not.

     

    2) What is James Martin most famous for?

    James is most famous for his cooking with his first TV appearance taking place in 1996. His first show was called James Martin: Yorkshire’s Finest. Then he had stints on Ready Steady Cook and The Big Breakfast. He’s now a staple on the BBC with his show Saturday Kitchen Live.

    He also enjoyed more exposure during the third series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2005. He finished in fourth place after being eliminated on the 10th December. He’s also an author who’s had no less than 17 books published.

     

    3) How old is James Martin?

    Hailing from Malton, North Riding of Yorkshire, James was born in 1974 (30th June) which makes him 44 in 2016.

     

    4) Is James Martin married?

    Not yet. James Martin is not married, however, according to the Sun, James has been dating Louise Davies, a PA for 5 years. They live together and co-own a dog.

    5) What is James Martin’s net worth?

    According to various sources, James Martin’s net worth is valued at around $5m. He has amassed his fortune through the publishing of books and various TV appearances and owning various restaurants.

     

    6) What does James Martin do in his spare time?

    James is a petrol head. He loves performance cars and even has a private pilot license.

     

    7) What was James Martin first job?

    James has always worked with food. He studied catering at Scarborough Technical College and trained in France at the Hostellerie De Plaisance. He worked at the 3 Michelin star restaurant Maison Troisgros, Roanne, before winning a position at Anthony Worrall Thompson’s ‘One Ninety Queen’s Gate’ restaurant in Kensington, London. When he was 22 he set up the Hotel du Vin in Winchester as head chef.

     

  • Five thing you probably didn’t know about Chris Ramsey

    Five thing you probably didn’t know about Chris Ramsey

    He’s part of the I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here presenting team, but just who is Chris Ramsey? We find out all the T.

    Is Chris Ramsey gay
    CREDIT: ITV2

    What is Chris Ramsey most famous for?

    He might becoming a household name thanks to his stint of being a presenter on the I’m A Celebrity: Extra Camp on ITV 2, but Chris, first made his name by being a stand-up comedian hailing from South Shields, South Tyneside in the north of England. He began his career in 2007, when he hosted an open-mic night in Newcastle. Since then he’s amassed a massive fanbase and has over 350,000 followers on Twitter.

    Is Chris Ramsey gay?

    Chris Ramsey is not gay or bisexual. He’s actually married to the singer and actress Rosie Winter. They married in 2014.

    Who is Chris Ramsey’s favourite campmate ever?

    Gillian McKeith is Chris’s favourite campmate? He said, “you always want someone who finds it all a bit too much. I did feel sorry for her but it was just so funny.”

    How old is Chris Ramsey?

    Chris was born in 1986, on the 3rd August, which makes him 30 (2016)

    Does he have any special talents?

    Apparently his a complete whizz at yoyo. He said,

    “I’m pretty decent at the yoyo. I can do tricks and stuff. So decent that if I did it in a room full of people who can’t do it, they’re really impressed…”

     

     

  • Seven things you probably didn’t know about Martin Roberts

    Seven things you probably didn’t know about Martin Roberts

    Now that Martin has entered the Celebrity Jungle, we’ve been doing a bit of digging to find out about the property man.

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    ITV

     

    1) Is Martin Roberts gay?

    Martin Roberts isn’t gay or bisexual, he’s married to a woman called Kirsty Roberts. They wed in 2010 and together they have two children. Speaking about what he was going to miss the most during his jungle time, Martin said, “Aside from my family, my mobile phone as I am attached to it and coffee – I drink eight cups a day”.

     

    2) What is Martin Roberts most famous for?

    Martin is probably most famous for starring in in Homes Under the Hammer on the BBC which he’s been hosted for 14 years. He’s also starred in Celebrity Masterchef in 2010.

     

    3) How old is Martin Roberts?

    Hailing from Warrington in Cheshire, Martin Roberts was born in 1963, which makes him 53.

     

    4) Is Martin Roberts married?

    Yes Martin Roberts is married to a woman called Kirsty Roberts. They wed in 2010. They now live in Bath, Somerset with their two children. He said that he’s, determined to make his two children proud of him.

    5) What is Martin Roberts’s net worth?

    Thanks to his property development business skills Martin is reportedly worth a cool £1.2 million according to spearswms.com.

     

    6) Does Martin Roberts have a man crush?

    Yes it seems as though Martin Roberts would like to create a bromance with Eddie Izzard. He said that he believes Eddie would be a “riot” to hang around with and be the perfect camp mate.

     

    7) What was Martin Roberts first job?

    Martin’s media career started in 1986 when he left Bradford University. He was a reporter and producer at BBC Radio Lancashire. In the 90s Martin became a property developer and made the move to television when the BBC’s Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is and How to Survive the Property Crisis came calling. He’s now a daily fixture on Homes Under The Hammer which he’s been hosting for 14 years.

  • Seven things you probably didn’t know about Adam Thomas

    Seven things you probably didn’t know about Adam Thomas

    So, just who is Adam Thomas?

    We’ll he’s about to step into the I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here jungle… and we thought we’d get to know him a bit better! Here are eight things you probably didn’t know about Adam Thomas.

    is Adam Thomas gay
    ITV

    1) Is Adam Thomas gay?

    It doesn’t look as though Adam Thomas is gay or bisexual. He’s currently engaged to his fiancée Caroline, and they both have a son together, Teddy. He said that he’s going to miss Teddy the most.

     

    NEXT: What is Adam Thomas most famous for?

  • Seven things you probably didn’t know about Larry Lamb

    Seven things you probably didn’t know about Larry Lamb

    So, just who is Larry Lamb?

    We’ll he’s about to step into the I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here jungle… and we thought we’d get to know him a bit better! Here are seven things you probably didn’t know about Larry Lamb.

     

    1) Is Larry Lamb gay?

    is Larry Lamb gay
    CREDIT: ITV

    It doesn’t look as though Larry Lamb is gay or bisexual. He’s never publicly spoken about his sexuality. He is however in a relationship with Clare who is described as his long-term partner.

     

    NEXT: What is Larry Lamb most famous for?

  • Seven things you probably didn’t know about Joel Dommett

    Seven things you probably didn’t know about Joel Dommett

    So, just who is Joel Dommett?

    We’ll he’s about to step into the I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here jungle… and we thought we’d get to know him a bit better! Here are eight things you probably didn’t know about Joel Dommett.

    1) Is Joel Dommett gay?

    We’re not so sure! After a tweet in 2013 in which he said he was gay he could well possibly be! He recently suffered an embarrassing sex-tape leak of him masturbating for a girl he met on Twitter. After the tape leaked he called the police and described the incident as the “worst thing” that had ever happened to him.

    He recently suffered an embarrassing sex-tape leak of him masturbating for a girl he met on Twitter. After the tape leaked he called the police and described the incident as the “worst thing” that had ever happened to him.

    Joel told The Mirror:

    ‘It was the worst thing that ever happened to me. It was a long time ago, someone messaged me on Twitter, they were very beautiful looking and we talked back and forth loads.”

    However in 2013 he did Tweet:

    We reached out to Joel’s people for comment on this tweet.


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