Jorgie Porter’s dog came to her rescue during a terrifying armed robbery.

The Hollyoaks actress, 36, was sleeping at her country home in Cheshire with her businessman fiance Ollie Piotrowski and their son Forest, 11, when their Doberman Stella made a noise to raise the alarm.

Jorgie and her fiancé jumped out of bed to check their security cameras and were shocked to discover a pair of intruders, who fled as soon as they heard the dog’s barking.

Speaking on the Invitation Only podcast, she explained: ‘Our dog Stella saved us. She chased them away so they wouldn’t come in.

“But it was the scariest thing because we were all involved [the house]. And you can see from the CCTV footage that they were carrying things… we don’t know what they were holding.

‘I was sleeping, but Ollie heard Stella barking in a different way. So he went to check on her, and when he looked outside…the lights [on the system] were disabled.

Jorgie – known to soap fans as Theresa McQueen in the Channel 4 series – added that her fiancé called the police and soon there was a ‘gang’ of family and friends surrounding her home.

She said: ‘He called the police and then they came. Yes, it was terrible. [Afterwards] we had all these friends and relatives around.

‘We had a gang in the house who camped together.

“You just don’t know what they’re going to do, if they’re going to come back, or whatever.”

The actress even felt like she had to beg the police to stay with them for a while and they agreed.

She added: ‘I even said to the police, ‘Can you please take care of us?’ And they said, ‘Yes, we certainly can.'”

After the events of the scary night, Jorgie even considers asking a second canine companion to watch her, just like Stella did.

She added: ‘We were even looking for another dog because we thought, you know, that was so brilliant what Stella did.

“We joke that we gave her a paycheck and a security badge!”

A few days ago, Jorgie and Ollie, who have been dating since 2020, shared photos of their luxurious getaway to St. Lucia with their son.

She also explained that the heartbreak of past miscarriages made them “stronger” as a couple, and Oliver emphasized the importance of being open about their raw emotions.

The couple welcomed Forrest in December 2022 after tragically miscarrying quadruplets at 14 weeks in August 2021.

The Hollyoaks actress then suffered a second miscarriage in February 2022, six weeks into a new pregnancy – on the day of the couple’s engagement party.

In a joint interview, the couple spoke to Cheshire Life about how they have coped with the loss of their baby.

Jorgie explained that their heartbreak made them “stronger” as a couple, and Oliver emphasized the importance of being open about their raw emotions.

She said: ‘We felt it was important to talk to each other and try to be open and honest about how we were feeling. We have been through the toughest times and it has made us stronger. Having Ollie by my side gave me the most support.

Oliver added: “I think it’s really important to take each day as it comes, to take each emotion as it hits, whether it’s anger or sadness.

‘I think as a man you can feel helpless. I wanted to protect Jorgie and take her pain away, but in reality you can only be there for each other.’

By Charlotte Dean for Mailonline

Published: 11:55 EST, February 25, 2024 | Updated: 12:00 EST, February 25, 2024

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By Geraint Llewellyn for Mailonline

Published: 1:00 PM EST, January 6, 2024 | Updated: 1:00 PM EST, January 6, 2024

The Traitors became an instant favourite when it aired on the BBC last year, leaving viewers on the edges of their seats.

The reality series, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, showed 22 strangers fighting to win as much as £120,000 in a Scottish castle by back-stabbing and lying to one another.

It attracted an average audience of 5.4 million and went on to win two trophies at the BAFTA TV Awards after Faithfuls Aaron Evans, Meryl Williams and Hannah Byczkowski took home the £101,050 jackpot.

The Traitors returned for its hotly-anticipated second series on January 3, with a whole new cast of Traitors and Faithfuls scheming in a bid to win the prize money.

As the smash hit show returns to screens, MailOnline takes a look at where the cast of The Traitors’ first series are now.

WILFRED WEBSTER

Wilf’s scheming and deception as a Traitor took him all the way to the final and he almost outwitted the Faithfuls to take home the entire prize pot for himself.

However, the three remaining Faithfuls figured out at the last minute that he was a Traitor and took home the cash for themselves in a nail-biting twist.

His role in the show saw his ‘befriend and betray’ his fellow contestants with his fellow Traitors as they sent people home in a bid to take the cash prize themselves.

Speaking of the show, Wilf told the BBC: ‘You’re sucked into this game and all the problems going on in the world are no longer relevant, the only thing that’s relevant is the game you’re stuck in.

‘My whole thing was befriend and betray – betray the people who were closest to me so it makes them look like they were murdered, I was genuinely upset because of guilt.’

Wilf admitted he will be rooting for the Traitors to win series two, and addressed whether he would ever consider returning to the show.

He told Digital Spy: ‘At first, when I came out and watched it, everyone kept asking would you go in again and I was like ‘No, never’.

‘But the more I’ve had time to digest it and enjoy it and rewatch it, I’m like, ‘Do you know what, it was a really great experience and really fun’.

‘I’d love to have a chance to actually win this time, so you never know, maybe one day.’

On the show, Wilf said he wanted to win the money so he could get married to his fiancée Panayiota and take their two children on holiday.

Though he didn’t win the prize money, Wilf tied the knot with his partner Panayiota in Cyprus after filming wrapped and he shared some sweet snaps from the ceremony.

Wilf, from Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, worked for as a senior fundraiser for a charity before his appearance on The Traitors, and is still passionate about giving back to his community.

Of his future plans, he told the BBC: ‘I want to give back to Peterborough, there’s not a lot of things for young people to do there at the moment, so if I can open a boxing gym and dance studio, that’s the aim.’ 

ALYSSA CHAN 

Alyssa was the first Traitor to be banished from the show in a shocking twist which saw her betrayed by her fellow Traitors Wilf and Amanda.

Wilf was the first one to turn on Alyssa as he voted for her to be banished, leaving the final vote down to Amanda, who also voted her out of the show.

Of her exit, Alyssa told Edinburgh Live: ‘I was shocked and then I was a bit disappointed, but it was more of a relief just to not have to be sly anymore and I could just go back to being me and not just have to play the tough game anymore.’

She admitted she has also forgiven Will, adding: ‘Yes, I have, it took a few days I think, I was a bit hurt by it and I was completely blindsided and as the days went on I was able to look at it as a game and just commend him for the gameplay.’

‘He really could have won with it, he’s a really great person and we still chat now.’

Alyssa also said she has no plans to take part in any other TV shows following her beloved appearance on The Traitors.

Over the summer, Alyssa – from Cork, Ireland –  graduated with a first class honours in Business Management from Queen Margaret University.

She shared snaps from her graduation ceremony to Instagram, alongside the caption: ‘She’s only gone and done it – Graduated with a first class honours in Business Management !! Thank u to everyone who supported me the past 4 years luv luv luv u x’

After finishing university, Alyssa enjoyed a sun-soaked trip around Indonesia, before returning back to the UK and moving to London, where she works as a search executive.

AMANDA LOVETT 

Amanda successfully managed to deceive the Faithfuls before a nail-biting episode saw her dramatically betrayed by fellow Traitor Wilf.

He raised suspicion among the Faithfuls about her ahead of the Round Table, before eventually sealing her fate with his vote.

After leaving the show, Amanda – from Wales – said it was her persona as a loving grandma and motherly figure that allowed her to stay under the radar for so long. 

She said: ‘We all wear a mask… we all have bad days, but you get up, put your uniform on, go to work and play the role.’

‘Being a traitor, you’re playing a Faithful all day. They really believe in you, connect with you, and don’t want you to be that person who’s betraying them, murdering them,’ she added.

Former estate agent Amanda lives in Swansea with her partner Justin and twin daughters Anna May and Molly.

Her older daughter Katie also got married in May 2023, with Amanda sharing snaps from the ceremony to Instagram.

She also has two older sons and five grandchildren, and often shares sweet family photographs to her social media.

Since appearing on The Traitors, Amanda has made appearances at LGBTQ+ nightclubs, visited Pride festival and taken to red carpets.

Amanda also made her presenting debut on BBC’s Homes Under the Hammer as she joined other stars on the show to celebrate its 20th anniversary. 

HANNAH BYCZKOWSKI

Hannah made it all the way to the final and was among the winning trio after they beat Wilf at the last minute to the prize money in a shock showdown.

She famously was left gobsmacked after finding out her best pal Wilf was a Traitor, having been convinced he was a Faithful throughout the entire show.

Hannah said after the show: ‘It was such a shock because I had never even considered him.

‘We had bonded so much that I was like, ‘How does nobody else see that he’s a faithful?’ It didn’t occur to me ever.’

Hannah had walked away from her job doing care assessments ahead of the show and shared her plans to become a full-time comedian following her win.

She is a woman of many talents as Hannah also co-hosts a podcast called Ghost Huns with her pal Suzie, where they regale spooky tales. 

They are set to take their podcast on a live tour this year, visiting cities including Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester and London with the show.

Hannah has also featured on The Weakest Link and has done an array of interviews and chat show appearances about The Traitors.

MERYL WILLIAMS 

Meryl joined Hannah in winning the £101,050 jackpot after the nail biting final, and shared her hopes to go into TV presenting after her win.

Meryl, who was the first person with dwarfism to win a reality game show, said: ‘I work at a call centre as a customer service agent and I really want to break into the television and journalism industry in presenting.’ 

‘I’m going to use this time and money to get into that’, she added in a chat shared by The Sun.

Meryl, 27, who lives in Edinburgh, has also used her platform to raise awareness about living with dwarfism.

She filmed a Channel 4  documentary called True Stories in which she shared her life, and she has also candidly discused dwarfism on her social media.

In one candid post, she opened up about her family moving from South Africa to the UK when she was six to gain access to ‘better healthcare’ as she told how she was ‘misdiagnosed’ when younger.

Meryl – who has a form of dwarfism called achondroplasia – said: ‘Both my parents are average height and nobody in my family has my condition it was extremely uncommon when I was born which lead to me being misdiagnosed.

‘The chances of two people with no previous history of my condition having a baby with dwarfism is 1 in 25,000. I am extremely lucky to have the family I do and have the support I do from everyone around me.’

And after winning big on the show, the TV personality has previously touched on the potential of her own clothing line for people with dwarfism. 

Meryl previously explained that she wanted to make clothing ‘accesible and affordable’ for people – with her Nan currently altering adult size clothes to fit her.

Meryl recently returned to South Africa to celebrate her mother’s 60th birthday and shared a whole host of snaps from the picturesque trip.

Most recently, Meryl appeared on The Weakest Link Celebrity Christmas Special alongside the likes of Alex Jones and Coleen Nolan.

AARON EVANS

Aaron was the final star to be among the winning team on The Traitors after beating all the Traitors to the prize money.

On the show, Aaron candidly shared his experience about living with ADHD and he later told how he received many messages thanking him for his honesty.

When asked if he’d been contacted by fans after the show, he told MailOnline and other media: ‘Yeah, mainly from men. 

‘It feels so weird because looking back I was just trying to be myself and I would say I’m quite an emotional person and they message me and say, ‘This has helped me so much’ and ‘thank you so much for opening up on national TV’.

‘At a point I was like, I wish I wasn’t so emotional, but as soon as I got a message saying, ‘I’m so glad you did that, it’s helped me out so much’, I was more than relieved.’ 

Aaron insisted he didn’t intend to be a role model for viewers, adding that he didn’t set out to showcase his ADHD or raise awareness.

After the show, Aaron quit his job as a property agent and went travelling, visiting Vietnam and Thailand with his friends.

He used £3,000 from his prize money to go travelling, while he gave the rest of it to his mother Jenny so she could buy a house.

Revealing her reaction, he explained: ‘She was crying when I came back from the show and then once I told her, she started crying even more. It was really emotional.’ 

Aaron also has his sights set on a return to reality television as he previously admitted he’d be open to trying out any show that comes along, apart from Love Island.

He said: ‘If anything comes along I’d be more than happy to, it’s so much fun so I’d definitely do something again, but I don’t know about Love Island.

‘I don’t think I’m cut out for Love Island. Any reality TV show I’d be more than up for.’

Over the summer, he appeared on BBC’s Mastermind alongside other celebrities  – including Michelle Heaton and Maisie Adam – to raise money for charity. 

MADDY SMEDLEY

Maddy famously tried to conceal her acting career from her co-stars during her appearance on The Traitors, believing it would lead them not to trust her.

She later came under suspicion when she confessed that she was an actress who had appeared in one episode of EastEnders – where she played a homeless woman named Rita – and in one episode of Casualty, where she played a woman without a womb.

After the show, Maddy landed landed a role in the Chanel 4 soap Hollyoaks, portraying Faye Fuller alongside Owen Warner and Jemma Donovan.

Her appearance came as part of a storyline revolving troubled influencer Rayne and her unsuspecting boyfriend Romeo.

Maddy played talent agent Faye Fuller, who worked with Rayne and whose sinister side had slowly been revealing itself on screen.

Despite Rayne’s waning social media popularity, Faye was on a mission to get the star on the next series of every Hollyoaks resident’s favourite reality show, Love Cave.

Talking about joining the Channel 4 soap, Maddy said: ‘I’ve had a blast filming, everyone at Hollyoaks has been so kind and accommodated me and bump so well. Faye Fuller is trashy, sassy and a bit cutthroat.’

‘I used to watch Hollyoaks and chat about it before school on the radiators. Chuffed to now be a part of it.’

In September, Maddy also welcomed her first child, a baby girl named Shelby Rae, with her partner Tom Greenwood.

The star, 30, took to Instagram to announce the news at the start of October after their little girl arrived weighing six pounds and three ounces.

Captioning the post, she wrote: ‘Shelby Rae our little girl – feel so lucky – 23.09.23 – 6lb 3.’

She has since celebrated her first Christmas with her baby girl, posting family snaps from the special day to social media.

ALEX GRAY AND TOM ELDERFIELD

Alex and Tom famously concealed their relationship from their fellow contestants on the show, pretending to meet as strangers when they both entered.

They successfully managed to hide their romance from their co-stars until bombshell scenes saw magician Tom tell all over breakfast after Alex came under suspicion.

The scenes saw Tom panic after Alex was accused of being a Traitor and tell the group that they were a couple, leaving Alex and the fellow group completely stunned.

Matt Harris had grown close to Alex on the show and was left especially upset by the reveal, but later insisted there was no bad blood between them.

Since leaving the show, Alex and Tom have remained a couple and frequently feature on each other’s social media pages.

Alex most recently shared a snap of Tom tucking into a meal as she joked that he needed a bigger plate for his food, showing they are as close as ever.

Alex also gives an insight into her jet-setting lifestyle on her Instagram, sharing pictures and videos of herself doing yoga while exploring sunnier climes.

Alex describes herself as a TV presenter, actress and content creator, and shares her show reels to her Instagram and YouTube pages.

Earlier this year, Alex also opened up about her autoimmune condition, detailing her flare-ups and loss of energy, while she is still waiting for a diagnosis.

She shared that she developed a rash back in 2019 along with pain in her joints and ‘extreme tiredness’, with gluten, dairy, oats and physical stress triggering her flare ups.

She has also candidly spoken about her struggles bulimia nervosa, raising awareness for eating disorders on her social media.

Meanwhile, her boyfriend Tom is a magician, content creator and presenter and has continued his career as a magician following the show.

He often shares videos of his magic tricks to his Instagram page and also gives an insight into his sun-soaked travels with Alex. 

KIERAN TOMPSETT

Kieran made it all the way to the final after being recruited by Will to the Traitors following the exits of Amanda and Alyssa.

When he was banished, he gave some very big clues to Will’s true identity, as he wrote his name on a slate in the final vote alongside the message: ‘A parting gift.’

Not long after his appearance on the show, he apologised and shared his regret over resurfaced videos of himself mocking disabled and Chinese people from 2015.

Kieran is married to his wife Katie – who is a bridal hair and extension specialist – and the couple share two children Teddy and Tia.

Kieran often shares glimpses into his family life on his social media, as well as his his professional achievements.

Last year, he was announced as PTSD UK’s new ambassador after suffering with PTSD and mental health problems himself.

Fourteen years ago, Kieran was almost killed in a knife attack and has since suffered from panic attacks, nightmares and hallucinations, which led to a PTSD diagnosis.

He also suffered a string of emotional events which including losing his 17-month-old nephew and his mother, and he has been open about his struggles since then.

Kieran told Metro in June: ‘The death of my nephew was the trigger point in developing PTSD – but I didn’t know this at the time.’

He explained how he had managed to live with his symptoms until he was a victim of knife crime in 2009 when he was stabbed in the chest at a party.

‘I had a punctured lung and was in intensive care, but I was one of the lucky ones because I got a second chance at life,’ he said.

He sought professional help in 2011 and was diagnosed with PTSD, and is now working with PTSD UK to raise awareness for the mental health condition.

Jodi Albert showed off her incredible figure as she continued to soak up the sun with husband Kian Egan and their three children in Barbados on Thursday.

The former former Hollyoaks actress, 40, slipped into a series of skimpy bikinis to hit the beach before enjoying a luxury boat trip.

Jodi showed off a very busty look in a flared black top and tied a leopard print wrap skirt around her tight, tiny waist.

The soap star then got into the festive spirit in a revealing red number, complete with a Santa Claus-inspired cover-up.

In a slew of Instagram photos, Jodi also showed off her outfits as she headed to dinner at her swanky hotel, going braless under a plunging shirt before later modeling a figure-hugging black mini dress.

Jodi and Westlife singer and Kian, who tied the knot in 2014, share three sons Koa, 12, Zekey, eight, and Cobi, six.

It’s coming after her and former Hollyoaks Co-star Sarah Jayne Dunn, who was also traveling, left on one girls night out on the island Wednesday night.

The pair put on a daring show as they both opted to go braless in tight silk pieces.

OnlyFans star Sarah, 42, who played Mandy Richardson in the Channel 4 soap from 1996 to 2021, donned a silver backless dress from Zara.

The actress complemented her glamorous look with a Sophia Webster bag and heels.

Jodi, meanwhile, showed off plenty of cleavage in a satin white shirt unbuttoned down to her navy.

She paired the look with a thigh-length gold mini skirt and white heels.

The friends looked like they were having a great time as they shared a slew of snaps from their night out on Instagram.

Sarah and Jodi headed to chic restaurant QP Bistro before enjoying cocktails.

Sarah started the new year by telling fans: ‘2024, I’m coming for you.

“Ring in the new year with some of my favorites in paradise, what a way to start it” (sic).

Jodi flew to Barbados with husband Kian and their three children, Koa, 12, Zeke, eight, and Cobi, six.

Sarah’s husband Jonathan Smith and son Stanley are also holidaying on the Caribbean island.

Sarah and Jodi have been close since they starred and appeared together in Hollyoaks in the fitness DVD Hollyoaks Dance workout with fellow co-star Ali Bastian in 2004.

Jodi and Kian attended Sarah’s wedding to Jonathan in 2018, along with Ali and co-stars Carley Stenson and Danny Mac.

Sarah rose to fame on the Channel 4 soap in 1996 and played Mandy for 25 years before she was famously sacked in 2021 after refusing to give up her lucrative OnlyFans career.

OnlyFans is an internet subscription service used primarily by sex workers who produce X-rated content.

Chelsee Healey has given birth to her second child.

The Hollyoaks star, 35, shared the news in an Instagram post on Christmas Eve as she revealed she had named her baby girl Cookie.

Next to a photo of the newborn in her crib, she wrote: Cookie Al Rainford 22.12.2023. 6 pounds.’

Chelsee is also mum to daughter Coco, six, who she shares with her ex Jack Malloy. The couple separated shortly after the birth.

She hasn’t revealed the identity of her new partner, but recently gave fans a subtle glimpse at her secret boyfriend when she shared a throwback snap on Instagram.

The actress cozied up to her partner on the couch as they posed for a loved-up photo together.

The soap star looked glamorous in a black plunging lace crop top which she paired with a semi-sheer ruffled net skirt.

Chelsee looked more in love than ever as she cleverly hid her boyfriend’s face by standing in front of him.

He dressed smartly in a green polo top which he paired with khaki pants and matching sneakers.

The pair looked very smitten as they beamed as he enjoyed a beer and she held a bottle of wine.

She simply wrote, “Mom and Dad.”

It comes after Chelsee caused fans concern after issuing a health update earlier this month.

The actress opened up to her followers on Instagram and admitted that she suffered from bouts of blindness during her pregnancy.

The star is not finding pregnancy easy due to crippling migraines that affect her eyesight.

Chelsee confessed that her vision disappears completely when she has migraines, as she reached out to her followers asking if anyone else had experienced similar symptoms.

She wrote: ‘Have suffered from severe migraines this pregnancy with complete loss of vision and vision, followed by a splitting headache, has anyone experienced this before during the experience.’

The star revealed in July that she was pregnant with her second child, but has chosen to keep the father’s identity a secret.

Alongside a beautiful shoot, she wrote: ‘Baby number 2. Not sure the world is ready for another Coco! But WE are more than Ready…

“For as long as Coco could talk, she has been asking for a baby sister or brother… I feel beyond blessed to grant her wish and be a mommy of two, and I can’t wait to have another baba where I can love unconditionally…

‘We can’t wait to meet you, Our Baby Love’.

Later in the summer, Chelsee gave an extensive gender reveal in which she revealed she will have another daughter.

As a trail of pink smoke left the plane, it was revealed that Chelsee would be welcoming a baby girl, after which the actress popped a confetti cannon, also full of pink decorations.

Speaking about her decision not to publicly reveal the baby’s father, she told Closer Magazine: “This is the most supportive relationship I’ve ever had.

“My friends and family love him, and he’s the first guy I introduced Coco to, which says a lot.

‘Within three to four months I knew he was The One. I’ve kissed a few frogs, but he’s definitely marriage material.”

Chelsee has previously spoken about the joys of motherhood, but revealed in a shocking interview that daughter Coco has been the victim of racist abuse online.

The actress finds it ‘heartbreaking’ when trolls turn their attention to her little girl Coco, but she refuses to get drawn into a war of words with the bullies.

By Lily Jobson for Mailonline

Published: 03:52 EST, December 24, 2023 | Updated: 04:19 EST, December 24, 2023

Pete Wicks has hit back at claims he slept with several of the I’m A Celeb star’s girlfriends during his time in Australia.

The lothario, 35, who flew down to support pal and eventual winner Sam Thompson, was spotted getting cozy with Danielle Harold, 31, after enjoying a boozy night out with Nick Pickard’s girlfriend Sarah Corrin, 39.

With the Hollyoaks actor, 48, previously admitting to ‘speaking a word’ as Pete laughed: ‘The first thing I said to [him] was ‘did you run off with my bird, you brazen b****r?!'”

Speaking of his and Sam’s Stay relevant podcast Pete stated, “I just want to point out that I didn’t shake anyone’s wife.”

As his co-host joked, “Pete got connected to everyone.”

King of the Jungle Sam continued: “He was linked to Sarah – Nick’s [Pickard] girlfriend, he was linked to Danielle [Harold]he was paired with my friend Zara [McDermott]he was paired with Rochelle [Humes] on a certain moment’.

“I don’t think there were any other women to relate to.”

Previously added: ‘You know what my favorite thing about this is… I went into the jungle and Pete flew out there to be there for me and it’s literally like he can’t get away from it.’

Pete then concluded, “Really, Sam couldn’t be more loved and all that seems to have happened is I’m hated.”

The TOWIE star was spotted cozying up to fellow single Danielle as they partied with the other campmates ahead of the final.

Danielle put on a busty display in a black bikini top as she leaned in for an intimate chat with Pete while at the venue.

The blonde beauty – who was the fifth contestant to be eliminated from the Jungle – later looked around happily as she jumped on Pete’s back and cuddled up to him.

An onlooker told it The sun: ‘Danielle and Pete were very nice. They cuddled a lot and were very touchable. They acted like a couple.

‘Danielle seemed very happy with Pete and at one point jumped on his back.

‘They also posed for photos together. They looked good together.’

Pete previously broke his silence after fans claimed there was ‘something going on’ between himself and Zara McDermott.

He spent time with Sam’s girlfriend Zara while his friend was competing in the ITV competition, but the couple were plagued by rumors that their relationship was not purely platonic.

Sharing his feelings for Zara with new! magazine, Pete mused: ‘I love Zara – she’s a sweetheart,’ adding that the Strictly star ‘really misses’ Sam.

He quickly denied rumors that the pair did anything untoward while Sam was in the Jungle, admitting: ‘Zara and I think it’s quite funny.

‘That’s the problem with social media, everyone has an opinion. Sam is my brother and Zara is a very good friend of mine. We just laugh about it.’

Insisting he wouldn’t date the Love Island star even though they were both single, he continued: ‘I absolutely love Zara but she’s not my cup of tea and I don’t think she would last five minutes .

Me and Sam couldn’t be more different. They are such a great couple and love them so much. It’s just sad that people can’t understand that girls and boys can be friends. It is ridiculous.’

Nick Pickard appeared in good spirits as he arrived at the Marriot Hotel following his elimination from I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

The Hollyoaks actor, 48, lost to Josie Gibson in the public vote after they both unexpectedly finished in the bottom two.

Nick received a triumphant welcome as he was greeted with applause by some of the eliminated contestants and the other celebrities’ loved ones.

The soap star was clearly excited to be reunited with his girlfriend Sarah Corrin as he wrapped his arm around her waist after arriving at the hotel.

Also in attendance were Frankie Dettori and Marvin Humes’ wife Rochelle.

Nick and Sarah live together in Liverpool, but their relationship has remained out of the public eye.

They have been dating for several years and Sarah was the first family member to arrive in Australia last week to support Nick.

She told MailOnline she has begged family and friends to vote for the soap star for his first Bushtucker trial.

‘I have yet to see him do a Bushtucker Trial and have all my friends and family say, “What are we going to do?” And I keep saying, “Vote! Vote” and people say you’re not supposed to vote for him, but I think we do! I think he would like it,” she said.

Nick is the longest running soap actor on Hollyoaks. He played Tony Hutchinson for 28 years and Sarah said: ‘It’s nice that people are seeing him play the Nick role and not just Tony. But you haven’t seen it all yet.

‘I’ve wanted him to do it for years. He’s very competitive and a good team player, so that’s why I’ve always said that of all the things he could do, I’m A Celebrity would be a good choice for him.”

‘I’m really surprised I haven’t seen him get hungry. He is the most positive, happy person you will ever meet, but don’t mess with him and his food.

“When people go to the Trials he says, ‘Don’t worry if you don’t get all the stars,’ but I know inside he says, ‘You have to get all the stars.’

This week, Sarah said she is also enjoying Nick’s new status after noticing his rise in popularity on TikTok, with a number of videos being made about ‘fit Nick’.

She told MailOnline: ‘I’ve had people send me things saying Nick is a heartbreaker. That’s a surprise, well not a surprise to me because I love it, but it has a whole new following.”

Although he hasn’t had much airtime, Nick has caught the attention of viewers who shared their admiration for him on TikTok, prompting him to be dubbed the “strongest” of this year’s show.

Clips edited on Nick’s social media platform during the show reach up to 30,000 likes and people say, ‘Wow, I’m in love with him.’

Sarah continued, “This girl put a survey on Instagram. One option was: ‘I find Nick strangely fit’ and the majority clicked on that.’

“I commented that I agreed, but said, ‘Don’t be so weird please,'” she joked.

‘Then she messaged me privately and probably saw that I was supporting him on Instagram and said, “Oh, are you a fan?”

After leaving on Wednesday, Nick joined Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly to look back on his jungle journey.

He grinned when he arrived to talk to the co-hosts and admitted he was happy to leave because he felt like his time on the show had come to an end.

He revealed it was his family who persuaded him to go on the ITV show, saying he was glad he had finally taken part after more than twenty years on Hollyoaks.