New reality TV feud as Celebs Go Dating cast announcement sparks fury behind the scenes
THE new cast for Celebs Go Dating has sparked a potential feud within the ranks of another reality TV show.
The Sun exclusively revealed the famous faces who will be looking for love in the next series of the E4 show.
The format sees a group of celebrity participants go on dates with members of the public.
Famous faces who have joined the new line-up include former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan, Gogglebox alum Stephen Lustig-Webb and pop star Jamelia.
Also joining the fray are Love Island’s Chris Taylor, Made In Chelsea star Tristan Phipps and Married At First Sight’s Ella Morgan.
However, Ella, 29, being involved in Celebs Go Dating has caused controversy among her former Married At First Sight co-stars.
A source told The Sun: “Several members of the latest MAFS cast are fuming that Ella got the Celebs Go Dating gig as a few of them interviewed for it and they’re annoyed they didn’t get it.
“They feel like Ella has got more opportunities than the rest of them since the show and there is definitely jealousy there.
“At the end of the day though, Ella got the spot fair and square.
“She had meetings like everyone else, but her personality shone through and she has already proven she makes great TV.
“She was the breakout star of MAFS so it made sense she would be the first choice for Celebs Go Dating.
Ella shot to fame on Married At First Sight as the show’s first transgender contestant.
Our source added: “Celebs Go Dating has never had a trans star on it either, which will open up some really important discussions.”
While on MAFS she tied the knot with groom Nathaniel Valentino.
However, Ella left in the final episode with JJ Slater after they both cheated on their original partners.
In the end, they both decided they were better off as mates and JJ ended up with Katie Price.
Ella’s participation in Celebs Go Dating comes after she was snapped kissing EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier at the Bafta TV awards.
The pair were spotted snogging several times at the posh event.
Meanwhile Ella also turned heads when she stripped down to her underwear for a series of racy snaps.
Celebs Go Dating 2024 cast
Celebs Go Dating is soon welcoming a new bunch of famous faces in search of love. Here is where you may have seen some of them before...
- Chris Taylor: Contestant on the fifth series of Love Island
- Helen Flanagan: Star of Coronation Street and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
- Ella Morgan: Participant and first transgender bride on the eighth series of Married At First Sight UK
- Jamelia: Singer and actress who has recently appeared in Hollyoaks as Sharon Bailey
- Stephen Lustig-Webb: Former star of Gogglebox
- Tristan Phipps: Cast member of Made In Chelsea
Posing in several bright ensembles, she told her fans: “Get ready for summer with the brightest colours, for my fave time of year coming up.. the months of pride.”
One follower commented: “Damn girl!!! That body is something else!”
Another added: “I’d kill for a body like that.”
Celebs Go Dating is due to return to E4 for series 13 later this year