Nicola McLean
Nicola McLean | |
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| Born | 16 September 1981[1] London, England, United Kingdom[citation needed] |
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| Television | I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! (2008) Celebrity Big Brother (2012)[citation needed] |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Spouse | Tom Williams (m. 2009–present) |
Nicola McLean (born 16 September 1981) is an English glamour model, television, and media personality. She was a contestant in I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! in 2008, and Celebrity Big Brother in 2012.[citation needed]
Modelling
Before becoming a model, McLean modelled for Page 3 of The Sun between September 1999 and July 2004,[2] and the Daily Star from 2000 until 2006.[citation needed] McLean came fourth in The Sun poll for the "Best Page 3 Girl Of All Time", beating Samantha Fox, Jo Hicks, Leilani Dowding, and Jordan,[3] whose rivalry with McLean has been widely publicised.[4]
Television
During her time as a glamour model, McLean often featured on tabloid showbiz gossip pages and latterly as a guest on television shows including The Weakest Link (Page 3 special), Richard & Judy, The Big Breakfast, Test The Nation (WAGs Special) and The Sexiest Girls In Britain.[citation needed]
McLean retired from modelling in 2006 after giving birth. She decided to return to modelling, TV work, and acting in early 2008, after being asked to feature as a main star in the Channel Five TV documentary Help! I've Got a High Maintenance Wife.[citation needed] Since then, she starred in the TV show WAGS' World… With Nicola McLean on Wedding TV and Channel Five's Generation Sex.[citation needed] She returned to glamour modelling assignments in February 2008 with the Daily Star,[5] and she has also appeared on more lads' mags covers.[citation needed] McLean was a contestant in the November 2008 edition of ITV reality TV show I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!.[6]
On 22 November 2008, McLean was chosen by Ultimo to model their range of D-G cup bras.[7]
On 5 January 2012, McLean became a housemate on Channel 5 Celebrity Big Brother, finishing in seventh place overall.[citation needed]
McLean is one of the hosts of Loaded TV's Looser Women.[citation needed]
Charity work
McLean is a supporter of PETA. In May 2009, she was spotted at a protest in London holding a sign that read "Unhappy Birthday Selfridges! Drop Cruel Foie Gras".[8]
Early and personal life
McLean was born in London to Scottish parents and has one sister.[9] She married footballer Tom Williams on 13 June 2009. The couple have two sons, Rocky and Striker Williams.[3][10]
References
- ^ "This WAG lost her mammary". The Sun. 25 November 2008.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ "Nicola McLean - Stat's". page3.com. Retrieved 11 November 2008.
- ^ a b "Nicola McLean - Biography". page3.com. Retrieved 11 November 2008.
- ^ "Sky TV Entertainment". Sky.com. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
- ^ "Nicola McLean is Back!". star-new.netro42.co.uk. 22 February 2008. Retrieved 11 November 2008.
- ^ "Navratilova leads jungle line-up". BBC News. 11 November 2008. Retrieved 11 November 2008.
- ^ "Nicola's sexylol Down Underwear". London: The Sun. 11 November 2008. Retrieved 11 November 2008.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Nicola McLean: PETA Protester". Gossip Girls. 26 May 2009. Retrieved 26 May 2009.
- ^ This Morning, 1 February 2012
- ^ "Nicola McLean's Wedding Jewels". Catwalkcreations.wordpress.com. 21 July 2009. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
