{"id":3473,"date":"2025-04-13T18:14:28","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T18:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/?p=3473"},"modified":"2025-04-15T06:46:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T06:46:04","slug":"inside-celebrity-big-brothers-chris-hughes-love-life-from-popstar-to-golfer-girlfriends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/13\/inside-celebrity-big-brothers-chris-hughes-love-life-from-popstar-to-golfer-girlfriends\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Celebrity Big Brother\u2019s Chris Hughes\u2019 love life from popstar to golfer girlfriends"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chris Hughes is becoming one of the standout stars of Celebrity Big Brother (Picture: James Veysey\/Shutterstock for Pr)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Celebrity Big Brother<\/a> 2025 star Chris Hughes<\/a><\/strong> is earning a legion of new fans for being an LGBTQ+ ally<\/a> on the ITV<\/a> show.<\/p>\n

The former Love Island<\/a> contestant has been praised for his compassion towards JoJo Siwa<\/a>, 21, after she was the subject of vile homophobic comments <\/a>from now-axed<\/a> star\u00a0Mickey Rourke<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hughes was the only housemate to comfort Siwa after the exchange with Rourke, 72, and to educate the Hollywood actor on why his remarks were unacceptable.<\/p>\n

In tonight’s episode, Rourke is ejected from Celebrity Big Brother after repeated warnings about his behaviour – and a fracas with Hughes in which he calls him a profanity.<\/p>\n

Here is everything you need to know about Hughes, from his professional life, dealings with Rourke on Celebrity Big Brother and his love life.<\/p>\n

Who is Chris Hughes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Hughes has been in the public eye since 2017 (Picture: Max Mumby\/Indigo\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hughes first shot to fame as a contestant on the third season of Love Island in 2017.<\/p>\n

On the ITV show, he was originally coupled up with Chloe Crowhurst, 28, but by the second week, he had moved on to Olivia Attwood, 33.<\/p>\n

Hughes and Attwood finished in third place on Love Island, and their romance continued outside of the villa.<\/p>\n

During his time on Love Island, he also struck up a friendship with Kem Cetinay, 28.<\/p>\n

The duo, under the name Chris & Kem, briefly embarked on a music career, scoring a UK number 15 hit with Little Bit Leave It before disbanding.<\/p>\n

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Hughes shot to fame after appearing on Love Island (Picture: ITV\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In 2018, though, more TV work beckoned, and Hughes starred in reality TV show Chris and Olivia: Crackin’ On with his then-girlfriend Attwood and signed on for game show You Vs Chris & Kem.<\/p>\n

He also published his debut book,\u00a0My Life Story: You Bantering Me.<\/p>\n

The following year, Hughes took a live testicular exam on\u00a0This Morning to spread cancer awareness.<\/p>\n

After watching the segment, Hughes’ brother Ben checked himself and found a lump, which doctors found to be cancerous.<\/p>\n

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Hughes had a short-lived music career with Cetinay (Picture: ITV\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

He underwent surgery and was declared cancer-free.<\/p>\n

The brothers later fronted documentary Me, My Brother, And Our Balls<\/a>, with Ben saying: ‘Essentially Chris going on This Morning saved my life.\u2019<\/p>\n

Hughes is also a keen sportsman, having played football for Bourton Rovers FC and cricket for Bourton Vale CC.<\/p>\n

He has presented live horse racing coverage with ITV Racing and BBC Sport coverage of The Hundred cricket tournament.<\/p>\n

What did Mickey Rourke say to Chris Hughes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Rourke called Hughes a profanity – and was later ejected from Big Brother (Picture: REX\/Shutterstock for Big Brother)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Last night, Celebrity Big Brother announced Rourke had been removed from the\u00a0Celebrity Big Brother<\/a> house after repeated warnings about offensive behaviour.<\/p>\n

In a preview for tonight’s episode, ITV revealed that Rourke called Hughes a ‘c**t’ during a pirate-themed task.<\/a><\/p>\n

During the game, Hughes stepped out and looked at Rourke when Trisha Goddard said: \u2018There is a rat amongst us, Captain.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018You looking at me?\u2019, Rourke began.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019re not the Captain of this ship. Ahoy! Back up, soldier.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Ignoring her demands, Rourke told Hughe: \u2018Don\u2019t eyeball me.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Mickey, it was a joke, f***ing\u2026\u2019, Hughes responded before being cut off.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Don\u2019t f***ing eyeball me, you c**t,\u2019 Rourke shot back.<\/p>\n<p>After Siwa and Danny Beard attempted to diffuse the situation, Big Brother ordered Rourke to go to the Diary Room, where he was ordered to pack his bags.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who is Chris Hughes’ girlfriend?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"614\" height=\"380\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GettyImages-1202601073-e1744565482917.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22902076\" alt=\"National Television Awards 2020 - Red Carpet Arrivals\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Hughes was in a 16-month relationship with Little Mix legend Nelson (Picture: Gareth Cattermole\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hughes has been single for the past three years, but has been in several high-status relationships.<\/p>\n<p>After his romance ended with Attwood, he moved on with Little Mix star <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2020\/04\/09\/jesy-nelson-chris-hughes-split-18-months-together-12531964\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jesy Nelson, 33.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>However, their romance ended after 16 months with a source telling <strong>Metro<\/strong> the split was amicable and that their relationship had simply ‘run its course.’<\/p>\n<p>Hughes then started dating<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2021\/08\/12\/chris-hughes-goes-official-with-new-girlfriend-annabel-dimmock-15081500\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> professional golfer Annabel Dimmock, <\/a>going official on Instagram with pictures from a date at Thorpe Park.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"933\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GettyImages-832776876.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22902077\" alt=\"In The Style x Olivia Attwood Launch Party\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Hughes found love with Attwood in the villa – and they even had their own reality TV show (Picture: Stuart C. Wilson\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"398\" height=\"594\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GettyImages-1337693473.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22902082\" alt=\""Rise Of The Footsoldier 5" UK Premiere - Red Carpet Arrivals\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Hughes was most recently in a relationship with pro golfer Dimmock (Picture: Stuart C. Wilson\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He has been single since their relationship ended in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>However, Celebrity Big Brother viewers are convinced producers are trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/08\/celebrity-big-brother-fans-already-predicted-a-romance-house-22869238\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create a ‘showmance’<\/a> between him and newly single Ella Rae Wise.<\/p>\n<p>On the launch episode, viewers noticed that as soon as reality TV star Ella\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/08\/mickey-rourkes-celebrity-big-brother-future-confirmed-creepily-grabbing-aj-odudu-22872697\/\">entered the famous house<\/a>, the cameras panned to Chris, indicating producers\u2019 hopes that the pair will find love.<\/p>\n<p>Most recently, the pair have hatched a plan to have a colonic together after the show ends.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How old is Chris Hughes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_246915624-64c4.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22880001\" alt=\"EDITORIAL USE ONLY Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock for Big Brother (15245965f) Chris Hughes 'Celebrity Big Brother' TV Show, Series 2, Episode 3, London, UK - 09 Apr 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Hughes is in his early 30s (Picture: Shutterstock for Big Brother)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hughes was born on 22 December 1992 in\u00a0Gloucestershire to Paul, a farmer, and Valerie Hughes, making him 32 years old.<\/p>\n<p>He has one brother, Ben Hughes, as well as four half-brothers.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Celebrity Big Brother continues tonight at 10pm on ITV and ITVX.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Got a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\">Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/submit-stuff\/\">Submit Stuff<\/a> page – we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text-justify mb-2\" >Chris Hughes is becoming one of the standout stars of Celebrity Big Brother (Picture: James Veysey\/Shutterstock for Pr) Celebrity Big Brother 2025 star Chris Hughes is earning a legion of new fans for being an LGBTQ+ ally on the ITV show. 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