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.
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 |
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