Mario Falcone
Mario Falcone | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mario Lorenzo Falcone[1] 21 February 1988 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Television personality |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Television | The Only Way Is Essex (2011–2016) Celebrity Big Brother (2013) |
Mario Lorenzo Falcone[1] (born 21 February 1988) is an English television personality. He is best known for starring as himself in the ITV2 semi-reality programme The Only Way Is Essex.
In August 2013, he launched his own online dating website - matingwithmario.com.[2]
The Only Way Is Essex
Falcone made his debut appearance on The Only Way Is Essex during the third series in 2011. Since then, he has become known for his on/off relationship with fellow cast member Lucy Mecklenburgh. In June 2012, they got engaged on screen during a The Only Way Is Marbs special,[3] but then they called off their engagement during the seventh series of the show after several rumours were spread about Falcone cheating and Mecklenburgh deciding she was too young to get married. Their turbulent relationship finally ended off screen in February 2013.[4] During the ninth series of the show, Mecklenburgh finally confronted Falcone, throwing a glass of red wine in his face after finding out that he had cheated on her twice.[5]
With effect from June 2014, Mario has been suspended from TOWIE for snorting cocaine.[6]
Celebrity Big Brother
On 22 August 2013, Falcone entered the Celebrity Big Brother house, competing in the twelfth series. He follows the footsteps of former The Only Way Is Essex cast members Kirk Norcross and Amy Childs. On 13 September, he finished fifth and left the house with fellow housemate and sixth place Vicky Entwistle.
Personal life
Falcone is the only son of Mario and Kim Falcone. He has two older sisters, Giorgina and Giovanna. Giovanna is married to McFly singer-songwriter and guitarist Tom Fletcher.[7]
In June 2013, it was revealed that Falcone had attempted suicide by taking an overdose of "horrendously strong painkillers" following his split with Mecklenburgh.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Show | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–present | The Only Way Is Essex | Himself | Cast member |
| 2012 | Loose Women | Himself | Guest, 1 episode |
| 2013 | Celebrity Big Brother | Himself | Series 12 housemate |
| 2013, 2014 | Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side | Himself | Series 12 housemate, Series 13 guest |
References
- ^ a b Births, Marriages & Deaths Index of England & Wales, 1984–2005
- ^ "Account Suspended". matingwithmario.com.
- ^ "TOWIE's Lucy Mecklenburgh shows off her £25,000 engagement ring after Mario Falcone pops the question - Daily Mail Online". Mail Online.
- ^ Sheridan, Emily (23 February 2013). "TOWIE lovebirds Lucy Mecklenburgh and Mario Falcone split AGAIN after he 'cheats with Sugar Hut Honey'". Daily Mail. DMG Media. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- ^ Manning, Jenny (6 June 2013). "'I'm not the mug, you are!' Lucy blasts Mario then throws red wine in his face". The Sun. News UK. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- ^ "Mario Falcone suspended from TOWIE after alleged cocaine video emerges - Metro News". Metro.
- ^ Sheridan, Emily (12 May 2012). "Mcfly's Tom Fletcher weds Giovanna Falcone". Daily Mail. DMG Media. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
- ^ Leigh, Rob (18 June 2013). "TOWIE's Mario Falcone reveals he tried to kill himself as relationship with ex Lucy Mecklenburgh broke down". Daily Mirror. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 29 August 2013.