Lauren Simon
Lauren Simon | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lauren Belinda Goldstone 22 March 1972 Manchester, Lancashire, England |
| Occupation | Television personality |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Television | The Real Housewives of Cheshire Celebrity Big Brother |
| Spouse |
Paul Simon
(m. 2003; div. 2018) |
| Children | 2 |
Lauren Belinda Simon (née Goldstone; born 22 March 1972) is an English television television personality, known for appearing as a cast member on the ITVBe reality television series The Real Housewives of Cheshire. In 2024, she appeared as a housemate on the twenty-third series of Celebrity Big Brother.
Early life[edit]
Simon was born Lauren Belinda Goldstone on 22 March 1972 in Manchester, England.[1][2] Prior to appearing on television, she worked in public relations, as well as marketing for nightclubs and VIP events.[3]
Media career[edit]
In September 2014, Simon was announced as one of the original cast members of the ITVBe reality series The Real Housewives of Cheshire, based on the global The Real Housewives franchise.[4][5] The show began airing in January 2015.[6][7] In 2018, Simon separated from her husband after 15 years of marriage and subsequently did not appear in the ninth or tenth series of the show.[8][9] In 2020, she returned for the eleventh series and has appeared regularly ever since.[10][11]
Simon has made various guest appearances on several television shows including Release the Hounds, CelebAbility and Your Face or Mine?.[12][13][14] In February 2022, she appeared on an episode of Celebrity Dinner Date.[15] In April 2022, Simon joined Happy Radio, a local station for Cheshire and South Manchester, as one of the presenters.[16] She presented a weekday show from 3–4pm titled Lauren's Happy Hour.[17] In January 2024, Simon appeared in an episode of the Channel 4 series First Dates.[18][19]
In March 2024, Simon appeared as a housemate on the twenty-third series of Celebrity Big Brother.[20] She was the second housemate to be evicted on Day 9.[21]
Personal life[edit]
She married property developer Paul Simon in 2003, and they have two daughters together.[2] In 2018, she separated from her husband after 15 years of marriage.[8][9]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2018, 2020–present | The Real Housewives of Cheshire | Cast member | [5] |
| 2015 | This Morning | Guest | [6] |
| 2015 | Lorraine | Guest; 2 episodes | [7] |
| 2018 | Release the Hounds | Guest | [12] |
| 2018 | CelebAbility | Guest | [13] |
| 2018 | Your Face or Mine? | Guest | [14] |
| 2022 | Celebrity Dinner Date | Guest | [15] |
| 2024 | First Dates | Guest | [18] |
| 2024 | Celebrity Big Brother | Housemate; series 23 | [20] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Lauren Simon: The millionaire life of one of the original Real Housewives of Cheshire stars". Cheshire Live. 7 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Court of Appeal rules in litigation funder's favour in Housewives of Cheshire 'collusion' case". The Times. 19 October 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Lauren Simon – The Real Housewives of Cheshire". Bravo. 28 October 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Real Housewives of Cheshire reveal all". ITV News. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Real Housewives of Cheshire return for fourth series". ITV News. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Meet The Real Housewives of Cheshire". ITV. 12 January 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Real Housewives of Cheshire back #Breastmates". ITV. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Real Housewives Of Cheshire: Dawn Ward reveals why Lauren Simon QUIT". Closer. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Real Housewives star Lauren Simon on her divorce heartbreak - and taking measures to turn back time". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Real Housewives of Cheshire: huge star returns and HALLELUJAH". Closer. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Ready yourselves as The Real Housewives of Cheshire is returning to our screens with an exciting new face". ITVX. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ a b "The Real Housewives of Cheshire 'mauled' by snarling hounds on terrifying gameshow". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ a b "CelebAbility, Series 2, Episode 6". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Your Face Or Mine, Series 4, Episode 3". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Dinner Date, Series 11, Episode 6". ITV. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Real Housewives of Cheshire's Lauren Simon lands new job as radio presenter". Cheshire Live. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Lauren Simon - RHOC star". Happy Radio. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Channel 4's First Dates turns awkward as ITV Real Housewives star says 'You know what I do' to man". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Real Housewives of Cheshire star Lauren Simon visits 'sex camp' after First Dates disappointment". OK!. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ a b "RHOCheshire's Lauren Simon: her age, job, ex-husband and those Celebrity Big Brother rumours". Closer. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Celebrity Big Brother bosses 'sign up ITV reality star' after near-death experience". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
External links[edit]
- Lauren Simon at IMDb