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Former Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn and The Only Way is Essex alum Ricky Rayment have confirmed their relationship.The 30-year-old actress shared a series of romantic photos with Ricky, 33, marking Valentine's Day with a heartfelt caption that read: "Everyday is like Valentine's Day with you." The post comes after they were spotted sharing a kiss during a shopping trip in Essex over the weekend, sparking speculation about their relationship status.The couple reportedly met in early October and have since grown closer, with a source telling the publication: "Katie and Ricky are really loved up.They've been careful to keep things low key while they got to know each other. But they've got to the point where they don't care who sees them anymore." As Ricky embarks on a new relationship with actress Katie, let's take a look inside his dating history...

Former Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn has taken to Instagram to confirm her relationship with The Only Way is Essex alum Ricky Rayment.The 30-year-old actress shared a series of romantic photos with Ricky, 33, marking Valentine's Day with a heartfelt caption that read: "Everyday is like Valentine's Day with you." The joint post, also shared on Ricky's account, showcased the couple sharing affectionate moments, including a sweet kiss and cosy poses in a swimming pool.Their public display of affection comes after they were spotted sharing a kiss during a shopping trip in Essex over the weekend, sparking speculation about their relationship status. According to a source who spoke to The Sun, Katie and Ricky looked every bit like a couple during their outing, holding hands, laughing, and sharing a kiss while mingling with other shoppers.

Jess Wright has revealed that she and husband William Lee-Kemp can sometimes be "at each other's throats" when parenting their almost two year old son, Presley. Former TOWIE star Jess, 38, shared the insight into her life at home exclusively with OK!, as she walked the red carpet at the TV Choice Awards on Monday, 12 February.

When Gemma Collins first jetted off to the Maldives earlier this month, the reality TV legend was simply expecting a romantic getaway with her boyfriend Rami Hawash, but little did she know that a very romantic twist was just around the corner. The 43 year old star, who first shot to fame on The Only Way Is Essex before becoming a TV icon in her own right, was left utterly speechless during the break when Rami got down on one knee to ask her the all important question: “Will You Marry Me?” In floods of tears and clearly shocked by the sudden proposal, Gemma delightedly said “yes” as she and Rami look towards their future together.

Coronation Street actress Katie McGlynn and TOWIE star Ricky Rayment shared a passionate kiss in the street as their secret romance has been revealed.The couple looked loved-up as they were spotted on a shopping date in Essex where they held hands and shared a sweet kiss, in pictures obtained by The Sun.The publication also reported that the pair have been together for four months, with an onlooker claiming: “They very much looked like girlfriend and boyfriend.They were holding hands, having a laugh and even had a little kiss as they walked amongst other Saturday afternoon shoppers.” They added: “We noticed them as they were walking out of Hotel Chocolat. Ricky must’ve bought Katie an early Valentine’s Day gift as he was carrying a bag from there.They looked really happy together.” The duo wore matching black caps and Ricky was seen holding a shopping bag.The Sun reported that the couple first met at the start of October and have been inseparable ever since.

Amber Dowding sparked concern among her fans after sharing a snap of her swollen eye, revealing that she was recently rushed into hospital over this.The former TOWIE star, 30, was referred to the hospital and her left eye became swollen, leaving her with blurry vision. She then revealed that she had been diagnosed with periorbital cellulitis, which is an infection of the eyelid or skin around the eye.

Former TOWIE star Jess Wright has shared a touching video of her nephew Dustin in an incubator, marking his first birthday. Dustin, the son of Jess's brother Josh Wright and his wife Hollie Kane, was born prematurely in 2023, weighing just 2.4lbs. Jess revealed that brave Dustin "fought against all odds" and has grown into "the happiest little soul".The proud auntie posted a series of heartwarming videos on her social media, showing Dustin's journey over the past year, reports Mirror Online.

Ever since James Argent embarked on a life changing fitness transformation three years ago, the popular reality star has been delighting audiences with his new found love of exercise and healthy living. The 36 year old TOWIE star shed a whopping 13 stone after realising just how damaging his former weight had on his health, and although the star underwent a gastric sleeve procedure to help slim down - since then he has become a huge fan of exercise.

Gemma Collins flaunted her figure as she stripped off to a blue swimsuit and confidently strutted her stuff on her Maldives birthday trip, while sharing an empowering quote with her fans. The reality TV icon, 43, appeared to put her recent weight loss struggles behind her after opening up about her disappointment, as she happily soaked up the sun in a plunging blue swimsuit.The former TOWIE star has been enjoying a swanky Maldives getaway so she took the opportunity to film a sassy video of herself strutting barefoot down an idyllic wooden pier surrounded by crystal blue sea. She playfully danced for the camera and confidently posed while Britney Spears' song 'Work B*tch' played in the background.

Gemma Collins famously told her ex-boyfriend James Argent, “Take a good look at this, you ain’t ever gonna get this candy,” as her sarong fell to the floor. Ever since that iconic episode of TOWIE, the reality TV star hasn’t held back when it comes to flaunting her curvaceous body.

Former The Only Way is Essex star Chloe Ross is officially a mum! The 30 year old announced the arrival of her little girl on Instagram earlier today, which revealed that she had actually given birth a week ago. "Welcome to the world our perfect little Penelope," she said sharing the adorable name of her newborn, alongside a string of photos and videos from the birth and the past week. "A week of loving you, born Sunday the 21st of January.Thankyou to everyone for all the loving messages & kind words, after a long week for our little family we are finally home enjoying our beautiful bundle of 7lbs 2oz of joy." Chloe has welcomed her first child with her boyfriend of four years Ben Scanes.

It was time for some rest and relaxation for TOWIE star Chloe Brockett, 23, after she enjoyed a luxurious £200 a night spa getaway.The stunning brunette shared a sneaky selection of snaps on her social media with her 413,000 followers while staying at The Cave Hotel in Canterbury. Wearing a cosy black roll top jumper, Chloe wore her hair loose and later wrapped herself in a blanket, while showing fans the stunning hotel lounge area complete with open fire pit, luxurious marbled table and zen-inspired wooden and leather decor.

Amy Childs has shared an adorable snap of her son Billy, revealing that he has recovered from a cough that had persisted for over four months. The TOWIE star, 33, shared a sweet photo of her son to her Instagram Story, writing: "My little man is better... [red heart emoji] (why does he look so grown up all of a sudden).

The Only Way Is Essex icon Ella Rae Wise has sadly ‘confirmed’ that she and her mystery boyfriend have parted ways after she took a savage swipe at her ex on social media.The 23 year old stunner appeared to hint at a split in her recent Instagram posts, as she shared an ominous statement which read: “Some people come to your life just to let you know that you deserve better.” The reported ‘split’ comes less than a year after Ella first went public with her romance back in May 2023. During the course of their relationship, Ella frequently kept her fans up to date with their loved up antics, however she went to great pains to never reveal the mystery man's identity to the public.

The Only Way Is Essex star Chloe Lewis has revealed she and her son Beau were involved in a car crash, but thankfully they are both "fine". The 33 year old took to Instagram to share an update with fans after being uncharacteristically "quiet" on social media, where she told how her son Beau, four, had been poorly, so she'd been "relaxing" with him over recent days. "Sorry I've been quiet but I've had a poorly bubba for a week and also had a small car crash (we are fine).

Although on screen their lives might appear full of glitz and glam, beneath the surface, many reality TV stars have had to face parts of their personal life coming to a crumbling halt. In what could be dubbed as a 'curse', personalities such as Gemma Collins, Olivia Attwood and Georgia Steel have all fallen victim to various things over the years, including being used in fake advertisements, new flames swindling money, or businesses failing to get off the ground.

Nicole Bass is on cloud nine weeks after welcoming her second daughter. Introducing her bundle of joy Millie Nicole Beasley to new in a gorgeous family photo shoot, the former TOWIE star tells us she is “in a complete baby bubble”. “I just adore my two girls,” she beams.

If anyone knows what it is like to have their love life - and heartbreak - played out so publicly on screen, it's former TOWIE star Nicole Bass.That's why the 32 year old is keeping her cards close to her chest these days and isn't revealing who her latest beau is. "He’s a very private person, so that’s part of the reason why I don’t show him publicly," she told OK!. "He doesn’t really have social media and isn’t in the limelight, so I’ve got to respect that.

Love Island has been a launching pad for many reality TV stars, and one memorable couple from the show's inaugural season is Jon Clark and Hannah Elizabeth. While they didn't emerge as winners, their engagement on the show captivated viewers. Here's a look at what happened to Jon and Hannah after their Love Island journey.

Reality legends Gemma Collins and James “Arg” Argent have engaged in more than a few public spats since calling time on their rocky relationship once and for all in 2020. But after Arg appeared to take another swipe at his ex last week, a source tells OK! the GC won’t let him stand in the way of her fairy tale ending with fiancé Rami Hawash.

Amber Turner appeared to take a swipe at her ex-boyfriend Dan Edgar in a cryptic Instagram post about 'love' and 'affection', following the end of their six-year relationship. Amber, 30, and Dan, 33, who both star on ITVBe's The Only Way Is Essex, split in 2023 and have been navigating life without one another over recent months, which has proven to be difficult due to TOWIE and mutual friends. After sparking rumours that she's dating someone new, Amber took to Instagram to post a quote about finding love with somebody who provides 'unquestionable loyalty' and 'makes you laugh'.

After baring all on ITV1’s The Real Full Monty: Jingle Balls last month, Nick Collier – better known as RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Ella Vaday – found himself forging a rather unlikely showbiz bromance. Nick, who got his kit off to raise awareness of cancer prevention alongside rugby hunk Ben Cohen and TOWIE legends Gemma Collins and Pete Wicks, struck up a close friendship with former royal butler Paul Burrell. “I wasn’t sure I would get on with someone like Paul, but we absolutely did,” he laughs.

The Only Way Is Essex star Sam Faiers has opened up on her difficult week, as she unfortunately suffered from a painful injury in her abdominal muscles. The mum-of-three, who shares children Paul, seven, Rosie, five, and baby Edward, one, with her partner Paul Knightley, explained her situation on Instagram. Taking to her stories, the 33 year old looked like she was struggling as she shared a snap of herself getting treatment for the pain.

If you've been keeping tabs on TOWIE beauty Amber Turner, then you'll know she's been one busy lady. From taking on the challenge of Channel 4's SAS Who Dares Wins to jet setting off to celeb hotspot Dubai following her split from ex and co-star Dan Edgar, as well as teasing a new romance with a cryptic post on Instagram; she's had a lot going on.

Giovanni Pernice has found himself at the centre of row in regards to his work style after actress Amanda Abbington quit last year's Strictly Come Dancing.The Sherlock star has reportedly now asked for videos of their training sessions, and now says she has PTSD from her time on the BBC dance competition. But this isn't the first time that Giovanni's teaching methods have been questioned, with there having been reports of disagreements with some of his previous partners, including Laura Whitmore who said she cried every day. However, BBC sources say bosses are "puzzled" by Amanda's request.

Ferne McCann has revisited her The Only Way Is Essex days in a new TikTok video, with the mum-of-two recreating her iconic 'divaship' row with Gemma Collins with a pal.The 33 year old reality TV star starred on TOWIE from 2013 until 2016 alongside Gemma, 42, with the pair's rows regularly featuring on the ITVBe show. In an episode of TOWIE which aired back in 2016, Gemma and Ferne ended up having a heated exchange as Gemma told her friend she was unhappy with her "bizarre" behaviour on a night out, and accused her of acting like a "diva". The row begins with Gemma saying to Ferne: "You told me I needed a gastric band.

The Only Way Is Essex star Amber Turner has dighted her fans on social media as she showcased her incredible abs after finishing a Pilates class. The 30 year old reality star took to Instagram to show off her svelte figure - complete with toned abs - as she donned a green two piece outfit to get stuck into her exercise for the day.The chic ensemble, which consisted of a pair of sage green leggings and a matching cropped green half-zip top provided the perfect accompaniment to the workout which has since become a daily occurrence for the star as part of her new year fitness regime.

James Lock revealed his 'new face' after undergoing extensive surgery in Turkey and shared his shocking before and after pictures after he sustained serious facial injuries. The TOWIE icon, 37, underwent surgery to fix his nose and eyes after he was involved in a brutal accident on a TV show last year. The reality star was left looking completely unrecognisable after suffering severe face injuries while filming the first season of the UK's The Challenge alongside the likes of Curtis Pritchard, Kaz Crossley and Callum Izzard.

The Only Way Is Essex star Georgia Kousoulou has tearfully broken down in tears as her young son Brody hit a major milestone which showed just how quickly he was growing up. The 32 year old star, who welcomed little Brody back in May 2021, has been documenting her parenting journey on her own ITVBe show, Georgia and Tommy: Baby Steps.

Amy Childs has slammed online trolls as she reveals that she recieves abusive messages everyday on social media. Apearring on the Saving Grace podcast, the TOWIE star, 33, shared that she had been criticised on social media after revealing that she hadn't been breastfeeding her baby twins, whom she welcomed last year. Speaking to podcast host Grace Keeling, Amy revealed that while she had tried breastfeeding but "it didn't really work." However, she has since recieved abusive messages online from other mothers demanding her to breastfeed.