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Lauren Simon

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Lauren Simon
Born
Lauren Belinda Goldstone

(1972-03-22) 22 March 1972 (age 52)
OccupationTelevision personality
Years active2015–present
TelevisionThe Real Housewives of Cheshire
Celebrity Big Brother
Spouse
Paul Simon
(m. 2003; div. 2018)
Children2

Lauren Belinda Simon (née Goldstone; born 22 March 1972) is an English 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

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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

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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

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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

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As herself
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

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  1. ^ "Lauren Simon: The millionaire life of one of the original Real Housewives of Cheshire stars". Cheshire Live. 7 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Lauren Simon – The Real Housewives of Cheshire". Bravo. 28 October 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Real Housewives of Cheshire reveal all". ITV News. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Real Housewives of Cheshire return for fourth series". ITV News. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Meet The Real Housewives of Cheshire". ITV. 12 January 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Real Housewives of Cheshire back #Breastmates". ITV. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Real Housewives Of Cheshire: Dawn Ward reveals why Lauren Simon QUIT". Closer. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "Real Housewives of Cheshire: huge star returns and HALLELUJAH". Closer. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  11. ^ "Ready yourselves as The Real Housewives of Cheshire is returning to our screens with an exciting new face". ITVX. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  12. ^ a b "The Real Housewives of Cheshire 'mauled' by snarling hounds on terrifying gameshow". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  13. ^ a b "CelebAbility, Series 2, Episode 6". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  14. ^ a b "Your Face Or Mine, Series 4, Episode 3". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  15. ^ a b "Dinner Date, Series 11, Episode 6". ITV. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  16. ^ "Real Housewives of Cheshire's Lauren Simon lands new job as radio presenter". Cheshire Live. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  17. ^ "Lauren Simon - RHOC star". Happy Radio. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  18. ^ 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.
  19. ^ "Real Housewives of Cheshire star Lauren Simon visits 'sex camp' after First Dates disappointment". OK!. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  20. ^ a b "RHOCheshire's Lauren Simon: her age, job, ex-husband and those Celebrity Big Brother rumours". Closer. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  21. ^ "Celebrity Big Brother bosses 'sign up ITV reality star' after near-death experience". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
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