Ulrika Jonsson, 54, admits Celebs Go Dating rejection from toyboy was hard to take

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John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentCarol Polakoff, a two-time Directors Guild of America award winner, is teaming with “Exodus” producer Denise O’Dell to adapt to the big screen “Speak Sunlight,” American writer Alan Jolis’ much-loved memoir. Now in pre-production and scheduled to shoot from May 8, the high-profile title is produced by Madrid-based Babieka Films, most recently behind Netflix hit “The Paramedic,”  and L.A.’s Viewfinder Pictures. “Speak Sunlight” (“La Voz del Sol”) marks the directorial debut of journalist-screenwriter Polakoff whose curriculum includes two DGA wins and three Daytime Emmy Awards nominations for “ABC Afterschool Specials.” Most recently, Polakoff produced Daniel Rosenberg’s 2020 Cannes Official Selection title “The Death of Cinema and My Father Too,” which won a Cannes Label for making the cut in Thierry Frémaux’s First Features category. To film in Spanish, with a smattering of French, “Speak Sunlight” is written by Polakoff with a Spanish version from Natxo López, a creator of top primetime series such as “Perdida” and “Unauthorised Living.” López also co-wrote the just-out Amazon Studios hit “Operation Black Tide,” the subject of a case study panel at Series Mania on March 23.A heartfelt coming of age tale set in Paris and majorly Pamplona in 1965, “Speak Sunlight” is based on the memoir of the same title by Jolis, who died aged just 46 in 2000. It drinks from his childhood memories as the son of posh but distant American parents in Paris who is really looked after by the family’s cook, Maruja, a force of nature, and her husband, Manolo, the butler. In 1965, they take Alanito off to Pamplona, where he awakes to a vivid sensual world and grows up emotionally.

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David and Victoria Beckham's youngest son, Cruz Beckham, over his underage photoshoot with i-D magazine.The blonde-haired Swedish TV presenter, 54, didn't hold back as she shared her thoughts on the professional shoot which she admitted made her feel "uneasy".In the series of pics for i-D magazine, the 17-year-old can be seen shirtless sporting bubblegum pink hair and wearing his jeans down to his ankles to flash a pair of white boxers.The shoot celebrated the star turning 17, while also announcing his music career.However, the pictures created plenty of controversy online with David and Victoria drawing criticism from fans over the snaps.Addressing the photoshoot in her column for The Sun, Ulrika revealed that she was confused over the point of the pictures.A post shared by Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham)The mother-of-four told how she felt "uneasy" over the nature of the photoshoot as he was 16 at the time.However, the TV personality went on to add that they "lacked" artistically, explaining that the youngest son of the Beckham brood has yet to "earn respect".After claiming that the snaps "blatantly sexualise him", Ulrika went on to criticise the creative side of the shoot."Manipulated and stylised, they are sorely lacking in personality," she penned.She went on to ruthlessly brand Cruz a "wannabe", highlighting that his music has yet to have materialised.Ulrika went on: "There is such a strong stench of 'wannabe' about him, it’s hard to imagine he has a creative bone in his body."It is sad and desperate — and I feel for all the real musicians and songwriters out there who would kill for a magazine cover like that."Cruz may have got our attention but he’s yet to earn our respect," she ended.In his interview with

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.

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Celebs Go Dating agent Paul Brunson has revealed Ulrika Jonsson used to "hide in the corner" on the set of the Channel 4 show - in unaired scenes from this year's series.The dating agent also said the 54-year-old Swedish star had a "self love problem" and battled with the public's perception of her as a big personality during the series, but she was one of the sweetest stars he'd worked with.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star, suave Paul dished on fan-favourite Ulrika's dating life, and what the mum-of-four was really like off camera.Paul said one of his favourite moments from this year's series "only made the edit a little bit", and it showed Ulrika making a surprisingly shy entrance onto the set during the first mixer - which usually sees the celebs introduce themselves to each other.As Ulrika was such a big deal, the crew set it up so the Swedish stunner was the last star to enter, and a special space on camera was waiting for her when she walked into the room, so she could make an epic entrance.However, it didn't all go to plan as Ulrika decided to snub the space and rush over to the corner to hide away.Speaking about the moment, the dating agent said: "When we started filming, I was being driven in to the first mixer and someone said 'I heard Ulrika Jonsson is on the show!', right?"I got to set, people in the crew were like 'Oh my god, Ulrik Jonsson's on the show', we heard some of the celebs talking. It's cool to meet everyone...

The Sun, blonde-haired beauty Ulrika reflected on her status as a celebrity.She told how "mere mortals" often assume that she leads an exciting life due to her job.However, Ulrika admitted it also presents an issue at times.She wrote: "And while I have no intention of denying I’ve had some remarkable blessings over the years there is a caveat."I’ve lost count of the number of times when certain people’s intention is to treat you with greater disdain, be dismissive or teach you a lesson because you must think you’re special."Insisting that she doesn't see herself this way, she told how it wasn't the case for all of them."Some celebs do believe they’re special and behave in a cavalier way," she admitted.Ulrika went on: "But looking at the situation in which Caroline found herself – fragile and vulnerable – one can’t help but wonder whether it was the intention of those arresting her to teach her a b****y good lesson."Following her death, Caroline's mother Christine asked the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) to order the Metropolitan Police to look into why the TV presenter was charged instead of cautioned when she was arrested in December 2019.The IOPC has since ordered the Met Police to look again at whether Caroline was treated differently due to her celebrity status, which was confirmed by the Met on February 14.Confirming the charges at the time, a Met Police spokesman said: "Caroline Flack, 40, of Islington was charged on Friday, 13 December with assault by beating.

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.

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.

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.

Ulrika Jonsson was left flying solo on Celebs Go Dating after her date Jad, 31, decided he wanted to be friends.The pair had been on a number of dates on the E4 show, but on Monday evening Ulrika, 54, was hit with a bombshell after she prepared to ask him to go on a mini break together.She had confessed she really "cared" about him and was planning for her best friend Laura to meet him and give her thoughts - but Jad jumped the gun before she could invite him.He told Ulrika: "I like where we've come from, we've got to know each other, but... in case you were thinking of inviting me, do you feel like there's something missing?"She was clearly happy with how their romance had been going as she immediately asked: "Like what?", as he said he felt there wasn't a spark between them.He added: "We've got along great as friends but I feel like we've become good friends and I like it where it is."Ulrika told Jad that she had been feeling incredibly comfortable around him and said she felt there was an attraction between them.She added: "I can't fault it.

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.

ULRIKA Jonsson broke down in tears this evening as she ended up getting friendzoned on Celebs Go Dating. The 54-year-old was about to ask hunky Jad, 31, to come on a mini break with her after they enjoyed three dates together, but he shut her down, saying there “wasn’t a spark”.

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.