Rylan makes heartfelt plea to I’m A Celeb viewers as he defends pal Tulisa following her TV comeback

Rylan took to X in defence of pal Tulisa after her made her long awaited TV comeback on I’m A Celeb on Sunday.

The broadcaster, 36, hit back at trolls after the N-Dubz star was mocked for her changing appearance.

Rylan was quick to point out Tulisa, also 26, had ‘been through a lot’ in the last few years and shouldn’t be the ʙuтт of cruel jokes.

Writing: ‘Also before people start going for her appearance, Tulisa has been through a lot health wise the last few years,’

‘So lets not make s*** jokes about her on twitter yeah x’.

Rylan took to X in defence of pal Tulisa after her made her long awaited TV comeback on I'm A Celeb on Sunday

Rylan took to X in defence of pal Tulisa after her made her long awaited TV comeback on I’m A Celeb on Sunday 

The broadcaster, 36, hit back at trolls after the N-Dubz star, also 36, was mocked for her changing appearance. Pictured 2008

The broadcaster, 36, hit back at trolls after the N-Dubz star, also 36, was mocked for her changing appearance (right in 2008)

Rylan was quick to point out Tulisa had 'been through a lot' in the last few years and shouldn't be the ʙuтт of cruel jokes

Rylan was quick to point out Tulisa had ‘been through a lot’ in the last few years and shouldn’t be the ʙuтт of cruel jokes

Tulisa is making her television comeback by appearing on this year’s I’m A Celebrity and said: ‘There’s nothing worse in that jungle than what happened in 2013.’

Mazher Mahmood, also known as the Fake Sheik, a former journalist for the Sun on Sunday was jailed for 15 months for perverting the course of justice after he tricked Tulisa into buying cocaine for him while he posed as a film producer.

Since she stood on the steps of Southwark Crown Court in 2014 vindicated and condemned the ‘horrific entrapment’ from Mahmood, Tulisa has remained largely out of the spotlight, save an N-Dubz tour in 2022.

Speaking about her entry into the I’m a Celebrity jungle, she said: ‘Every time I think, you know, this is going to be hard, I think I’ve done it, I can do it.

‘And then I just got to the point, well, going on television again is the most uncomfortable situation I could possibly put myself in. 

Mazher Mahmood, also known as the Fake Sheik, a former journalist for the Sun on Sunday was jailed for 15 months for perverting the course of justice after he tricked Tulisa into buying cocaine for him while he posed as a film producer.

Since she stood on the steps of Southwark Crown Court in 2014 vindicated and condemned the ‘horrific entrapment’ from Mahmood, Tulisa has remained largely out of the spotlight, save an N-Dubz tour in 2022.

Speaking about her entry into the I’m a Celebrity jungle, she said: ‘Every time I think, you know, this is going to be hard, I think I’ve done it, I can do it.

Rylan was quick to point out Tulisa had 'been through a lot' in the last few years and shouldn't be the ʙuтт of cruel jokes (pictured together 2018)

Rylan was quick to point out Tulisa had ‘been through a lot’ in the last few years and shouldn’t be the ʙuтт of cruel jokes (pictured together 2018)

Tulisa is making her television comeback by appearing on this year's I'm A Celebrity and said: 'There's nothing worse in that jungle than what happened in 2013'

Tulisa is making her television comeback by appearing on this year’s I’m A Celebrity and said: ‘There’s nothing worse in that jungle than what happened in 2013’

Mazher Mahmood, also known as the Fake Sheik, a former journalist for the Sun on Sunday was jailed for 15 months for perverting the course of justice after he tricked Tulisa into buying cocaine for him while he posed as a film producer (pictured outside court in 2013)

Mazher Mahmood, also known as the Fake Sheik, a former journalist for the Sun on Sunday was jailed for 15 months for perverting the course of justice after he tricked Tulisa into buying cocaine for him while he posed as a film producer (pictured outside court in 2013)

‘And then I just got to the point, well, going on television again is the most uncomfortable situation I could possibly put myself in. 

‘And I feel like I’ve been on this kind of healing cycle for the past 11 years, really, since all the crap, since X Factor, since the trial.

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‘And this, for me, would complete the cycle, because it’s the last thing on the list is this overwhelming fear that I have or have had. I’m not feeling it today, but overall, of this fear of being on especially TV.’

The case was brought against Mahmood after Tulisa was accused of arranging for him to be sold £800 of cocaine by one of her contacts following an elaborate sting for the Sun on Sunday newspaper in May 2013.

During a meeting at the Metropolitan H๏τel in London, Mahmood posed as a film producer and plied the popstar with alcohol as they discussed an acting role alongside Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio.

As Smith drove the former X Factor judge home to Hertfordshire, she allegedly spoke about a family member who had a drug problem. 

The following ten years were ‘hell’ for Tulisa who had an entire future ahead of her ruined by the sting.

Tulisa showed off her iconic 'Female Boss' tattoo just minutes into Sunday night's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

Tulisa showed off her iconic ‘Female Boss’ tattoo just minutes into Sunday night’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

The tattoo hit the headlines back in 2011 when then X Factor judge Tulisa was accused of illegally promoting her perfume when she struck a pose to display her forearm (pictured 2011)

The tattoo hit the headlines back in 2011 when then X Factor judge Tulisa was accused of illegally promoting her perfume when she struck a pose to display her forearm (pictured 2011)

Fans were quick to pick up on her signature arm gesture and flooded X with comments

Fans were quick to pick up on her signature arm gesture and flooded X with comments 

In 2011, the singer said she'd been showing off the inking long before she joined ITV series and would continue to long afterwards (pictured with her TFB perfume)

In 2011, the singer said she’d been showing off the inking long before she joined ITV series and would continue to long afterwards (pictured with her TFB perfume) 

Speaking about the ordeal, the I Need You singer said: ‘Honestly, I can’t tell you.

‘Sure, at times it’s been horrific for me at moments in the past 10 years, but that’s just not the perspective that I have now. I take it all as knowledge.

‘Knowledge Is power and ultimately a blessing because I wouldn’t be where I am without it, I wouldn’t change a thing.

‘I don’t think I would have been able to do this unless I was feeling in such a strong content place. So it could only have been now. It couldn’t have been before.’

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! continues Monday at 9pm on ITV1, STV and ITVX 

I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP

OTI MABUSE  

Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt

Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt

AGE: 34

OCCUPATION: Professional dancer

FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020. 

DANNY JONES 

Danny Jones is one of the bookies' favourites to win this year's I'm A Celeb

Danny Jones is one of the bookies’ favourites to win this year’s I’m A Celeb

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: McFly singer

FAMOUS FOR:  Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly. 

He is also a coach on The Voice UK. 

BARRY MCGUIGAN 

Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle

Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle

AGE: 63

OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer

FAMOUS FOR:  Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight тιтles from 1985 to 1986. 

GK BARRY

GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women

GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women

AGE: 25

OCCUPATION: TikTok star 

FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel. 

DEAN MCCULLOUGH 

ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp

ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp

AGE: 32

OCCUPATION:  Radio 1 DJ 

FAMOUS FOR:  Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I’m A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views. 

Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.  

JANE MOORE  

Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women

Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women

AGE: 62

OCCUPATION: Journalist

 FAMOUS FOR:  Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002. 

She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.

Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow. 

MELVIN ODOOM  

Melvin was previously courted by I'm A Celeb bosses back in 2021

Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021

AGE: 44

OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter

FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.

He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.

COLEEN ROONEY 

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show's history

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: WAG

FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history, exceeding Nigel Farage’s £1.5million from last year.

ALAN HALSALL  

Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street

Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street

AGE: 42

OCCUPATION: Actor 

FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I’m A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.

Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap. 

TULISA  

Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year

Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year

AGE: 36

OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Factor judge 

FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz last year for a tour after first finding fame with the band in 2007.

In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Female Boss. 

She released her fourth album with N-Dubz last year.  

 

 

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