I’m A Celebrity’s Tulisa shocks fans as she reveals the true meaning behind N-Dubz name and admits she almost ‘gave up’ on the band

Tulisa shocked fans as she revealed the true meaning behind N-Dubz name on Monday night’s I’m A Celebrity.

The singer, 36, sH๏τ to fame as part of the R&B group, which was made up of her cousin Dappy and his best friend Fazer. 

Tulisa, who joined the group when she was just 11-years-old, also revealed she almost ‘gave up’ on the band before they became famous when she was aged 17.

Sat around the campfire, Tulisa opened up to her campmates as they settled into jungle life.

As Oti asked Tulisa what that N-Dubz actually stands for, the X Factor star explained it was after the postcode for North West London.

Oti quipped: ‘I’m N-Dubz!’

Tulisa, 36, shocked fans as she revealed the true meaning behind N-Dubz name on Monday night's I'm A Celebrity

Tulisa, 36, shocked fans as she revealed the true meaning behind N-Dubz name on Monday night’s I’m A Celebrity

The singer, 36, sH๏τ to fame as part of the R&B group, which was made up of her cousin Dappy and his best friend Fazer (pictured all together in 2011)

The singer, 36, sH๏τ to fame as part of the R&B group, which was made up of her cousin Dappy and his best friend Fazer (pictured all together in 2011)

Fans couldn’t believe the group’s name was after a postcode as they took to X to share comments.

Viewers wrote: ‘N-Dubz meaning NW London #ImACeleb’,

‘N-Dubz has a meaning?? #imaceleb’, ‘realising that N-Dubz originates from the NW postcode…’,

‘Sorry I’m absolutely hysterical at ima celebrate after Tulisa explained N-Dubz means north west london and Oti said omg I’m N-Dubz and Tulisa went “na na naiiii’,

‘I didn’t know that’s what N-Dubz meant either lol #ImACeleb’,

‘I was today years old when I realised N-Dubz stood for NW’.

Tulisa explained that Dappy originally wanted to be a solo star, but her Uncle B, Dappy’s dad, said they should be in a group.

She said: ‘My uncle offered me 20 quid and then I bartered him up to 50.’

Tulisa, who joined the group when she was just 11-years-old, also revealed she almost 'gave up' on the band before they became famous when she was aged 17

Tulisa, who joined the group when she was just 11-years-old, also revealed she almost ‘gave up’ on the band before they became famous when she was aged 17

As Oti asked Tulisa what that N-Dubz actually stands for, the X Factor star explained it was after the postcode for North West London... Oti quipped: 'I¿m N-Dubz!'

As Oti asked Tulisa what that N-Dubz actually stands for, the X Factor star explained it was after the postcode for North West London… Oti quipped: ‘I’m N-Dubz!’

Fans couldn't believe the group's name was after a postcode as they took to X to share comments

Fans couldn’t believe the group’s name was after a postcode as they took to X to share comments

Tulisa explained that Dappy originally wanted to be a solo star, but her Uncle B, Dappy¿s dad, said they should be in a group (pictured all together in 2023)

Tulisa explained that Dappy originally wanted to be a solo star, but her Uncle B, Dappy’s dad, said they should be in a group (pictured all together in 2023)

When Alan Halsall commended her for sticking at the group, Tulisa admitted: 'At the moment we made it, I was at the sort of

When Alan Halsall commended her for sticking at the group, Tulisa admitted: ‘At the moment we made it, I was at the sort of “give up” stage’… She added: ‘It just goes to show in all situations, hang on in there guys.’

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When Alan Halsall commended her for sticking at the group, Tulisa admitted: ‘At the moment we made it, I was at the sort of “give up” stage.’

She added: ‘It just goes to show in all situations, hang on in there guys.’

It comes after Tulisa revealed that she had a different name when she was younger.

Before going on I’m A Celebrity, Tulisa was called by another moniker and before returning to TV revealed the reason why.

Appearing on Olivia Attwood’s So Wrong it’s Right podcast, Olivia quipped: ‘Tulisa is not your actual name?’

And Tulisa admitted that it was first time anyone had ever asked her about her real name.

The former X Factor judge replied: ‘No it’s not, you’re the first person to bring that up ever, I love that.’

The singer revealed that her real name was in fact Tula.

Explaining why, she said: ‘My grandma is called Tula, so I was named after her. But Tulisa means tiny Tula in Greek. So that ended up being my nickname anyway growing up.’

Tulisa then revealed that the pronunciations of Tulisa in Greek and British are quite different, with Olivia stating that ‘we butcher it’.

To find out more tune into I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! 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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