The Jump champion Joey Essex has revealed that he did a "special prayer" before his final jump last night - which took him to victory.
Essex was handed the coveted cowbell trophy last night, and told reporters this morning that he had taken the time to say a few words before winning the show with a jump of 17.5m.
"I was just saying a few words," he said. "I didn't know that was on TV! I think that helped. I prayed. I done a special pray."
Essex - who described himself as "stoked" and "overwhelmed" to be named the champion - admitted that he never expected to win the competition, suggesting that athletes Louise Hazel and Mike Tindall lost out because they were "thinking too much".
He admitted that Mike Tindall was "annoyed" to lose out to him, adding: "You could see in his eyes he was gutted. Don't underestimate an Essex boy!
Essex was handed the coveted cowbell trophy last night, and told reporters this morning that he had taken the time to say a few words before winning the show with a jump of 17.5m.
"I was just saying a few words," he said. "I didn't know that was on TV! I think that helped. I prayed. I done a special pray."
Essex - who described himself as "stoked" and "overwhelmed" to be named the champion - admitted that he never expected to win the competition, suggesting that athletes Louise Hazel and Mike Tindall lost out because they were "thinking too much".
He admitted that Mike Tindall was "annoyed" to lose out to him, adding: "You could see in his eyes he was gutted. Don't underestimate an Essex boy!
- 2/10/2015
- Digital Spy
Former Made in Chelsea star Ashley James has landed her own television show.
James - dubbed "Fit Ashley" by Chelsea reunion host Rick Edwards - dated Francis Boulle and Ollie Locke during her time on the E4 hit, but left after two series in 2013.
She has now become the host of a new makeover show on children's channel PopGirl, Broadcast reports.
The series, Style Stars, sees a group of teenage girls trying out various fashion challenges set by James. The show also has an interactive element, allowing viewers to vote for the winner and share their own photographs and fashion tips online.
"We know our viewers love fashion and they're always looking for ways to customise their style," PopGirl's Stephanie Wahlstrom said. "Style Stars shows real fashion savvy girls taking ordinary to extraordinary."
Style Stars will air later this summer on PopGirl, which is on Sky 626 and Freesat 604.
James - dubbed "Fit Ashley" by Chelsea reunion host Rick Edwards - dated Francis Boulle and Ollie Locke during her time on the E4 hit, but left after two series in 2013.
She has now become the host of a new makeover show on children's channel PopGirl, Broadcast reports.
The series, Style Stars, sees a group of teenage girls trying out various fashion challenges set by James. The show also has an interactive element, allowing viewers to vote for the winner and share their own photographs and fashion tips online.
"We know our viewers love fashion and they're always looking for ways to customise their style," PopGirl's Stephanie Wahlstrom said. "Style Stars shows real fashion savvy girls taking ordinary to extraordinary."
Style Stars will air later this summer on PopGirl, which is on Sky 626 and Freesat 604.
- 7/7/2014
- Digital Spy
Ollie Locke has tried to ''push'' himself to be gay. The bisexual 'Made in Chelsea' star split with his girlfriend, co-star Ashley James, after he was seen kissing another man, but insists he isn't gay because he still finds women very attractive. He said: ''I'm really not [gay]. Bisexuality is me and that will always be the case. I've tried to push myself to be gay, but then a beautiful woman comes up to me and wants to have sex with me, and I can't say no! It's a hard life.'' Despite his comments, Ollie, 26, added his split from Ashley was...
- 5/21/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Ollie Locke has tried to ''push'' himself to be gay. The bisexual 'Made in Chelsea' star split with his girlfriend, co-star Ashley James, after he was seen kissing another man, but insists he isn't gay because he still finds women very attractive. He said: ''I'm really not [gay]. Bisexuality is me and that will always be the case. I've tried to push myself to be gay, but then a beautiful woman comes up to me and wants to have sex with me, and I can't say no! It's a hard life.'' Despite his comments, Ollie, 26, added his split from Ashley was...
- 5/21/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Made in Chelsea's Francis Boulle has described his co-star Spencer Matthews as "childish", "spiteful" and "a bit tragic".
Fans of the E4 reality series saw the pair have a heated argument last week after Boulle exposed the fact that Matthews had cheated on girlfriend Louise Thompson.
He told Star magazine that Matthews has "some growing up to do".
"Obviously everyone has their own flaws to work on, so I think he's got some growing up to do in some areas. You know, he thinks he can get away with things when he shouldn't. I just think people need to learn," he said.
Fellow Chelsea star Proudlock confirmed that Matthews and Thompson have now split following their relationship trouble.
Asked if he thinks the pair will reunite, Boulle said: "No, I don't think so. I highly doubt it."
Matthews engaged in a very public war of words with co-star Millie Mackintosh...
Fans of the E4 reality series saw the pair have a heated argument last week after Boulle exposed the fact that Matthews had cheated on girlfriend Louise Thompson.
He told Star magazine that Matthews has "some growing up to do".
"Obviously everyone has their own flaws to work on, so I think he's got some growing up to do in some areas. You know, he thinks he can get away with things when he shouldn't. I just think people need to learn," he said.
Fellow Chelsea star Proudlock confirmed that Matthews and Thompson have now split following their relationship trouble.
Asked if he thinks the pair will reunite, Boulle said: "No, I don't think so. I highly doubt it."
Matthews engaged in a very public war of words with co-star Millie Mackintosh...
- 4/15/2013
- Digital Spy
Ollie Locke ended a relationship because of 'Made In Chelsea'. The reality TV star was determined to keep his romance with a ''famous actress'' under wraps, but when it became too difficult, he sacrificed his personal happiness for the sake of the show. Ollie - who is now dating co-star Ashley James - said: ''Last year, I dated a famous actress for four months. We wanted to keep our romance just between us, but it meant I was pretending to be single on camera when, in reality, I was in love with someone off-screen. ''In the end, I had to...
- 4/10/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Ollie Locke ended a relationship because of 'Made In Chelsea'. The reality TV star was determined to keep his romance with a ''famous actress'' under wraps, but when it became too difficult, he sacrificed his personal happiness for the sake of the show. Ollie - who is now dating co-star Ashley James - said: ''Last year, I dated a famous actress for four months. We wanted to keep our romance just between us, but it meant I was pretending to be single on camera when, in reality, I was in love with someone off-screen. ''In the end, I had to...
- 4/10/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Made in Chelsea will have four new cast members in series five, it has been confirmed.
Sisters Francesca and Olivia Newman-Young, designer Josh Coombs and fashionista Phoebe-Lettice Thompson join the cast of the London-based reality TV series.
The Newman-Young sisters work in the music industry and are friends with Millie Macintosh and Andy Jordan. Thompson is a fashion assistant at Tatler and has an on/off relationship with fellow Made in Chelsea newcomber Coombs. Coombs has previously worked with Ollie Proudlock and runs his own design business.
Ashley James and Lucy Watson, who appeared in series four, have also joined the cast full-time.
Show regulars Francis Boulle, Richard Dinan, Binky Felstead, Rosie Fortescue, Victoria Baker Harber, Cheska Hull, Stevie Johnson, Andy Jordan, Jamie Laing, Ollie Locke, Millie Macintosh, Spencer Matthews, Ollie Proudlock, Louise Thompson and Mark-Francis Vandelli are all also confirmed to return.
Made in Chelsea was launched on E...
Sisters Francesca and Olivia Newman-Young, designer Josh Coombs and fashionista Phoebe-Lettice Thompson join the cast of the London-based reality TV series.
The Newman-Young sisters work in the music industry and are friends with Millie Macintosh and Andy Jordan. Thompson is a fashion assistant at Tatler and has an on/off relationship with fellow Made in Chelsea newcomber Coombs. Coombs has previously worked with Ollie Proudlock and runs his own design business.
Ashley James and Lucy Watson, who appeared in series four, have also joined the cast full-time.
Show regulars Francis Boulle, Richard Dinan, Binky Felstead, Rosie Fortescue, Victoria Baker Harber, Cheska Hull, Stevie Johnson, Andy Jordan, Jamie Laing, Ollie Locke, Millie Macintosh, Spencer Matthews, Ollie Proudlock, Louise Thompson and Mark-Francis Vandelli are all also confirmed to return.
Made in Chelsea was launched on E...
- 3/14/2013
- Digital Spy
Ashley James doesn't care Ollie Locke is bisexual. The 25-year-old model has been dating her 'Made in Chelsea' co-star for two months and insists she isn't concerned about his attraction to both genders and she wouldn't be interested in hearing about any of his past relationships, whether they were with men or women. She said: ''Before I joined 'Made in Chelsea', I hadn't watched a single episode, so I knew nothing about Ollie's thing for men. ''Still, it doesn't bother me. Ollie's relationship history is his, mine is mine. Even if he was straight, I wouldn't want to know the details so it's...
- 2/27/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Ollie Locke has confirmed he is dating Ashley James. The 'Made in Chelsea' star was rumoured to be in a relationship with his blonde co-star last week after they were spotted together at the BeautyCon after-party at London's Home House, and he has now revealed the pair are an item. He said: ''I'm fantastic. I have a girlfriend now! ''Her name is Ashley James - she was in the last series of 'Made in Chelsea', and she'll be in the next one, too. Her and Cheska [Hull] get on great, so that's really fantastic.'' After dating both men and women throughout his time...
- 2/26/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Ollie Locke has confirmed he is dating Ashley James. The 'Made in Chelsea' star was rumoured to be in a relationship with his blonde co-star last week after they were spotted together at the BeautyCon after-party at London's Home House, and he has now revealed the pair are an item. He said: ''I'm fantastic. I have a girlfriend now! ''Her name is Ashley James - she was in the last series of 'Made in Chelsea', and she'll be in the next one, too. Her and Cheska [Hull] get on great, so that's really fantastic.'' After dating both men and women throughout his time...
- 2/23/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Ollie Locke has sparked speculation he is dating Ashley James. The 'Made in Chelsea' co-stars appeared close at the BeautyCon after-party at London's Home House earlier this week, and though they appeared to be trying to conceal their intimacy, onlookers couldn't fail to notice. One fellow guest at the bash on Monday (18.02.13) said: ''Ollie and Ashley were chatting together all night and they kept holding hands - though they were doing it behind their backs as if they didn't want to draw attention to themselves.'' This is the second time Ollie and Ashley have been seen together recently, with the couple apparently...
- 2/20/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Ollie Locke has sparked speculation he is dating Ashley James. The 'Made in Chelsea' co-stars appeared close at the BeautyCon after-party at London's Home House earlier this week, and though they appeared to be trying to conceal their intimacy, onlookers couldn't fail to notice. One fellow guest at the bash on Monday (18.02.13) said: ''Ollie and Ashley were chatting together all night and they kept holding hands - though they were doing it behind their backs as if they didn't want to draw attention to themselves.'' This is the second time Ollie and Ashley have been seen together recently, with the couple apparently...
- 2/20/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
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