Celebs Go Dating's Ryan-Mark shares reason for being 'defensive and guarded' on show

Channel 4’s Celebs Go Dating after the show’s previous presenter Nadia Essex was fired for trolling her co-stars on social media.Speaking exclusively with Express.co.uk, the star praised the series for “getting behind her” when she took on the role amid the ongoing controversy. Anna, 40, explained how she felt “very lucky” that Channel 4 bosses backed her to take over the Celebs Go Dating role in 2018, after the show's previous host Nadia Essex was axed.  “I'm very lucky because Lime Pictures, who make the show on E4, and Channel 4 have been so supportive of me,” she said.“They got behind me for the job.They were very clear on me making it my own role because I obviously inherited the job from somebody else.”Nadia was a dating expert on Celebs Go Dating between 2016 and 2018, but was suspended after two years on the show for trolling her former co-host Eden Blackman on social media.She was subsequently removed from the show midway through filming of the fifth series in September 2018, with a show spokeswoman telling BBC News: “Nadia has been suspended following improper use of social media”.Eden quit the show after its fourth series, reportedly over a fall out with Nadia, and was replaced by Anna’s current co-host Paul Carrick Brunson, who runs a dating agency of his own.Anna first appeared on the series in 2019 and fell pregnant that same year. She went on to praise Channel 4, calling them “amazing” for the way they handled her baby news and for how they encouraged her to make the Celebs Go Dating role her own, despite "inheriting" it from Nadia.“This job has been such a gift for me; it really is my most favourite job and I’ve been blessed to have some lovely jobs,” she began.“It's so lovely that we all feel very much

Cici Coleman will reprise her role as a waitress on Teen First Dates this evening, and speaking to new! this week the star opened up about her job outside of the show. The First Dates waitress is currently living in Bali and running a fitness business, telling OK! that she stopped waitressing outside the show as she was getting recognised too much. The star isn't the only member of the team to have a job outside of her role on the show, with fellow waitress Laura Tott recently becoming a paramedic and Austin Ventour working as a model.

Made in Chelsea star Miles Nazaire has joined celebrity dating app Raya following his flirty exchanges with TOWIE's Chloe Brockett. The 26 year old, who recently appeared on Celebs Go Dating alongside Ulrika Jonsson and The Apprentice star Ryan-Mark Parsons, has joined the exclusive app which 'provide members with access to exciting people and opportunities around the world'. Miles recently opened up to OK! about how he wanted to get 'a lot more intimate' with The Only Way Is Essex beauty Chloe, 21, after their time on the E4 show came to an end.

Celebs Go Dating. McDermott, known for appearing on the second series of ITV's Love Island, said she was supposed to star in the new episodes of the E4 series, but was dropped in favour of another celebrity. The islander didn't disclose the name of the fellow singleton who ended up being on the dating show, whose tenth season has just finished airing.

Celebs Go Dating star Anna Williamson revealed she wants to sign up Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, for her hit Channel 4 dating show.The TV dating guru, who coaches celebs on the E4 dating series, says Fergie is a "huge character", so the public would be 'fascinated' to watch her search for love on the show.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star at her London book launch, Anna spoke about the duchess and how she thinks the royal would get on if she ever made an epic appearance.When asked if she had any dream she'd like to star on the show, she answered: "Yes, I would like Fergie, Duchess of York."Speaking about how she thinks the duchess, 62, would get on with the dates, she replied: "I don't know! I think everyone would be fascinated."She went on to say that cheeky comedian narrator Rob Beckett would "have a field day" with her.Rob is known for roasting celebs with his one-liners - especially when they embarrass themselves in front of the camera during a date.Anna added: "She's a huge character. She's royalty.

Miles Nazaire and Chloe Brockett's new romance is going from strength to strength as the Made In Chelsea favourite has revealed he wants to be "a lot more intimate" with the TOWIE star now their time on Celebs Go Dating has come to an end. After Chloe, 21, revealed to OK!she will be continuing to date with the Chelsea hunk, 26, Miles has spoken about what he hopes to happen between them when they "hang out". When we asked the star if he's looking forward to seeing Chloe without the cameras around, the reality TV star replied: "Yeah, yeah.

Celebs Go Dating stars Miles Nazaire and Chloe Brockett have come to a turning point in their relationship in the show's final episode of the series. During tonight's (February 17) finale, the pair looked back on their mini cottage break.

Ulrika Jonsson appeared on the finale episode of Celebs Go Dating this week, and co-star Anna Williamson has spoken about the former model in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.

This Morning’s Alison Hammond made a big impression on Anna Williamson during her time on Celebs Go Dating, and the love expert has shared what she believes to be the “secret behind Alison’s success” in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.

Celebs Go Dating star Ulrika Jonsson has opened up about her experience on the E4 series, admitting the lowest point was when she was friendzoned by toyboy Jad. During one of her final moments in the agency, Ulrika discussed in depth what she had learnt from her time on the dating show and how she hoped it would help her quest for love in the future.The 54 year old went on to confess that hearing 31 year old Jad say there was no spark between them was hard to take, as she relived the awkward moment for the first time.

Anna Williamson spoke about her concerns once she discovered she was pregnant during the filming of Channel 4’s Celebs Go Dating, in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.The star has teamed up with Virgin Money to highlight the importance of equal family leave for working parents through their new employee benefits package ‘A Life More Virgin’.Anna, 40, has now addressed her own worries about falling pregnant with her second child during the filming process of Celebs Go Dating. The star, who is a huge advocate for fair and equal family leave, has praised Channel 4, calling them “amazing” for the way they handled her news. “This job has been such a gift for me; it really is my most favourite job and I’ve been blessed to have some lovely jobs,” she began.“It's so lovely that we all feel very much part of a little family, where we come together for several months a year and we make this very entertaining and very worthwhile show, and I just feel very lucky.”Despite loving working on the show, the dating expert recalled her fears when she discovered she was pregnant on the job, admitting she wasn’t sure whether to share her news with her employer at first. “There was a moment, when I fell pregnant with my daughter during the beginning of my second series, of, ‘Oh gosh, oh no - I hope they don't think I don't want the job anymore!’“I was worried they would think that I wouldn’t be capable of doing the job and that fear definitely did go through me, but it's an amazing duty of care.”She continued: “I was eight weeks pregnant with my daughter, and I hadn't told anybody - other than my husband, anyway, and I remember thinking, ‘Gosh, I don't know what to say’. “I didn't want to actually admit it straight away, because lots

Celebs Go Dating has seen two of its famous singletons hit it off and take things to the next level. After having a second date in tonight's (February 15) episode, Chloe Brockett and Miles Nazaire have decided to go on the show's long-anticipated mini break together.

Miles Nazaire left expert Anna Williamson stunned on Tuesday's Celebs Go Dating as he got down on one knee for Chloe Brockett. During the instalment, Miles, 26, and Chloe, 21, who have sent fans wild with their flirty exchanges, sat in the agency to discuss their budding romance. Anna, 40, said: "You've got something going on here between you two...

Celebs Go Dating's Ulrika Jonsson reflects on her time with date Jad, 31, on Tuesday after he friendzoned her during a meal on Monday's episode. On the latest episode, the presenter, 54, was left in tears after Jad asked to be friends as there was "no spark" despite the duo flirting up a storm last week.

Celebs Go Dating fans are certainly excited about The Only Way Is Essex star Chloe Brockett hitting it off with Made In Chelsea's Miles Nazaire on the much-loved dating show. And after getting to know each other romantically on camera, Chloe, 21, has exclusively told OK! she is looking forward to seeing the Chelsea favourite in their own time and away from the show. The brunette beauty shared with us: “I think we’re going to go on a few more dates away from the cameras.

Celebs Go Dating fans were left devastated for teary Ulrika Jonsson on Monday night after her date Jad, 31, asked to be friends. Only recently on the E4 dating series, the presenter, 54, has enjoyed a string of dates with Jad, where they flirted up a storm. During the latest instalment, Ulrika prepared to ask Jad on a minibreak during their third date as she really "cared" about him and even planned for her best friend Laura to meet him to see what she thinks.

Celebs Go Dating agent Anna Williamson has revealed the reason why "naughty" and "energetic" Ulrika Jonsson fancies younger men.Anna stars as the resident dating expert on E4's First Dates, which sees celebrities like Ulrika matched up with potential suitors in a bid to find love.This year's series has seen Ulrika join the likes of TOWIE's Chloe Brockett, Married At First Sight's Nikita Jasmine as well as Apprentice star and Daily Star columnist Ryan-Mark Parsons in a star-studded quest for love.However, this series saw Ulrika, 54, tell viewers she is normally drawn to younger men - despite being set up on dates with some older guys.Anna spoke exclusively to Daily Star at the London book launch for her latest dating book, Where is the Love? - and gave us special insight into Ulrika's dating desires.The TV love guru said Ulrika is "young at heart" and seems to find younger blokes more "fun" than some of the more mature gentleman she's gone out with.Anna said: "Ulrika is really young at heart and she's such a wonderful, kick-a**e woman. I'm such a fan of her, I really am.

Celebs Go Dating is set to be full of drama on Monday night as experts Anna Williamson and Paul Carrick Brunson give Ryan-Mark Parsons a shock ultimatum. In an exclusive clip obtained by OK!, it sees the two dating experts sit down Ryan-Mark, 21, as they insist he either changes or leaves the agency.

Celebs Go Dating star Chloe Brockett has revealed that Miles Nazaire has visited Essex as she teased 'good vibes' between the pair. The 21 year old TOWIE beauty, who was recently joined by her glamorous mum Clare on the hit E4 show, was recently seen to ask Made in Chelsea hunk Miles Nazaire, 26, on a date after revealing that the pair shared 'a little bit of a spark'.

Celebs Go Dating star Ryan-Mark Parsons' time at the agency might be cut short due to his behaviour. In tonight's (February 10) episode, agents Anna Williamson and Paul Carrick Brunson had a word with the former Apprentice candidate over the harsh criticism he has received from his latest dates.

Former Apprentice star Ryan-Mark Parsons has told how coming out as gay during the show was the “biggest nightmare” of his life. Ryan-Mark, now 21, was just 19 and the youngest contestant in the BBC show’s history when he appeared on the reality series in 2020.The contestant spoke openly about his sexuality on the show, but has now revealed that members of his family only found out he was gay after gossip between fellow contestants got back to them before he had had a chance to tell them. In a new interview, Ryan-Mark speaks of how the ordeal “traumatised” his family and left him with trust issues after some family members cut him out.