TOWIE’s Amy Childs begs boyfriend Billy Delbosq to propose after ‘rough patch’

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Alex Scott's dad Tony has denied that he was ever violent to Alex or her mum Carol after she made a series of claims about him.The 37-year-old has been left in tears during multiple interviews recently as she relives her traumatic childhood through her new autobiography.Yesterday, she received a hug from Holly Willoughby after she struggled to speak about her past on the This Morning sofa.Alex has alleged that she, her mum and brother Ronnie "lived in fear" as her dad Tony was abuse towards her mum during her childhood.She also claimed that she felt "locked in" at her home, which she described as a "toxic environment".On Steven Barlett's podcast, The Diary of A CEO, the presenter recalled a moment she heard her dad beating her mum.Andie MacDowell's 'painful' divorce from high school sweetheartAlex said her mum refused to get him a drink while they were at a party and "knew what was coming" when they got home.She said: "As soon as everybody leaves that night, he doesn't forget, so then we all know what's going to happen.That was the hardest night."My mum is trying to survive for her kids and then I'm in a room listening to everything go on and just hoping she's alive."She went on to say mum will discover how she and her brother felt during that time in her book.The former Lioness also called her dad, who left the home when she was seven, as "controlling, violent" and "stupidly cruel".Speaking to the Mail Online, Alex's dad Tony said he has "no idea" why she was portraying him in such a way. "I was raised in a strict but loving Jamaican family and Alex should know what they are like. I taught her discipline, I did a lot to help her," he added. "Perhaps she is judging me by today's standards, I don't know.

Kimberley Walsh has shared her and her Girls Aloud bandmates' vow as they prepare for a special charity event in the late Sarah Harding's memory. The remaining former members of pop group are to host a fundraising gala for cancer research next week in honour of their late friend and bandmate.

There are less than 12 weeks until Christmas and supermarkets are going head to head in a bid to be the cheapest to bag everything you need for the big day, from toy sales to price cuts on essentials. Big shiny offers and discounts may make you feel as though you're getting the best price, but that's not always the case.

THE Only Way Is Essex is set to be shaken with new drama in tonight's episode as Dani Imbert is slammed over her drunken kiss. The reality TV star - who enjoyed a smooch with show hunk Roman Hackett - is slammed by her co-star for giving him 'false hope'.

Yazmin Oukhellou has candidly admitted she still has “meltdowns”, but is “learning to pick herself up” following her horror car crash in July.The Towie star, 28, was left with serious arm injuries in the crash, which happened in Turkey, while her on-off boyfriend Jake McLean tragically lost his life. Yazmin has now given her Instagram followers an update as she continues to recover. Sharing a picture of herself wearing a bikini and a matching shirt in Marrakech, Yazmin began: “Just a little reminder: You can be positive, happy, grateful and still have awful, or off days.

MOLLY Mae Hague was spotted for the first time today after boyfriend Tommy Fury was filmed throwing punches at his older brother in Manchester. The Sun's exclusive footage revealed a topless Tommy throwing punches at his brother Roman on a night out in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.

TELLY comic Mo Gilligan has split with his girlfriend of four years after months out of the country trying to crack America. The Masked Singer judge has separated from former Hollyoaks actress Sophie Wise, despite them moving in together at the start of the year.

READ MORE: TOWIE's Amy Childs breaks down in tears as she opens up on body confidence strugglesAnother photo showed Ritchie holding hands with his older sister, though it didn't show their faces.Amy captioned the post: "Happy birthday my darling Ritchie” and "How are you 4 today? Mummy loves you so much."The former The Only Way Is Essex star added: "I love how much you are a mummy's boy" and "Please stop growing". Amy’s fans and friends posted celebratory messages in the comment section, with presenter Alison Hammond and reality TV star Christine McGuinness responding with red heart emojis.

TOWIE star Amy Childs has shared a very rare photo of her son as he turns four years old.  The 32 year old took to social media where she shared a throwback snap of her cradling Richie as a newborn, as his sweet sister Polly, five, sits beside them.  While a second image captures the brother and sister holding hands while out for a stroll together. Polly can be seen wearing a white frilly dress while Richie looks adorable in a striped shirt and white shorts. Amy captioned the post by saying: “Happy Birthday my darling Ritchie.

TOWIE star Amy Childs, in a recent Q&A session on her Instagram page, shared with fans the excitement she has for her and her boyfriend Billy Delbosq's relationship. A fan said: "Hope you and Billy get through this rough patch! Amazing couple x." Amy, 32, replied with: "We had a lot to work on both, we have come out stronger and we can't wait to see what the future holds for us both", using the heart and in love emoji's. And it also looks like Amy is expecting Billy to put a ring on it, after another fan said: "Wishing you a bright future together! He should get down on one knee soon!" This prompted the mum-of-two to reply with: "Yes I agree", also tagging her man, alongside her response.

There are few bigger commitments in life than a permanent tattoo. Which is why TOWIE OG Amy Childs' decision to have boyfriend Billy Delbosq's name inked on her is surely the biggest sign yet that the reality TV star has finally found the one. Amy explains: "We had them done in November last year.

Being in the public eye brings with it pressure - whether that's from yourself or from social media - to look your best at all times. And as one of the original TOWIE cast members, few people know that more than Amy Childs. But when we catch up with her for a chat, Amy is refreshingly honest and candid about her body image saying that, after two children, she is "content with her figure".

Reality star and TOWIE’s OG honey is back again, and this time she’s joined by her new fella Billy Delbosq, 38 – and she couldn’t be happier. After a string of heartbreaks, Amy Childs, 32, finally thinks she’s found The One with the gym owner, and she tells us that the duo are even on the hunt for a new home together. Also by her side throughout the new series will be her two kids, five-year-old Polly and son Ritchie Jr, four, from previous relationships.

TOWIE star Amy Childs clashed with boyfriend Billy Delbosq on last night's series opener. The Essex girl revealed Billy had messaged another girl behind her back and said things between them had been "s**t" for weeks.

Amy Childs got into a heated discussion with her boyfriend, Billy Delbosq on Sunday night's episode of The Only Way Is Essex. In the episode, Amy, 32, and Billy, 37, got into a heated discussion after he surprised her in the Dominican Republic as she filmed part of the latest series of the ITVBe show.

PETER Andre’s son Junior made Amy Childs’ daughter’s day as he posed up for a picture with her. The rising music star, 17, and Polly, five, met for the first time today at a garden party – and delighted Amy as they had a snap together.

The ever popular The Only Way is Essex will be back on our screens tonight and ahead of the first episode, here’s an exclusive teaser. Amy Childs gets a romantic surprise from boyfriend Billy Debosq when he arrives in the Dominican Republic to surprise her as the pair celebrate their first anniversary. Amy, 32, who recently shared a throwback snap of herself with black hair, can be seen chatting on FaceTime to Billy, 37, on the rooftop pool as she calls to wish Billy “happy one year”.