Despite it only being a few weeks ago when the former ‘Hollyoaks’ star was proclaiming she was going to marry the model, it seems her romance with Jeremy McConnell Cooke in the ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ house has made her realise a few things about her previous relationship.
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Stephanie had some harsh words for her ex
After the housemates were subject to a mock press conference during the latest task on the Channel 5 reality show, Stephanie said that she had already “lost the love” for Sam before entering the house.
After audience members told her that he had been “cashing in on her”, former housemate Megan McKenna - who returned to the house as part of the task - confirmed that he had done a personal appearance at a club with her.
Stephanie fired: “Lap up the money! Have a good time! I have found someone now who genuinely cares about my heart.”
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Stephanie and Sam in happier times
Stephanie later asked Megan what Sam said to her, as the former ‘Ex On The Beach’ star revealed that he “wants to talk to her” after she leaves the house.
“Well he could never take me to dinner so perhaps he can now take a girl to dinner!” she said.
Megan then confirmed that Jeremy, who was evicted last Friday, is waiting for Stephanie on the outside world, following their on-screen romance.
Sam appeared on Channel 4 dating show ‘First Dates’ in 2015, when he was matched with Kathleen Stevens, and it looked like the pair hadn't hit it off. However, while Sam admitted that he wasn’t romantically interested in Kathleen, he later claimed that the show was edited to make it look like they didn’t get on. “I thought she was a lovely girl and we had a really good laugh, it was just really heavily edited,” he told Heat magazine. “I feel like I’ve been made out to be like a stereotypical model, which I’m not.” (credit:Channel 4)
Sam Reece: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(02 of09)
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After Sam appeared on ‘First Dates’, he received death threats for asking his date to pay half the bill, when it became clear a second card wasn’t on the cards. "I couldn’t believe some of the reaction from people on Twitter,” he told The Mirror. “I had death threats, one person said that the next time I come out in Manchester I’m dead." Defending his decision, he added: “It was a really expensive meal, like £350, and I knew I wasn’t going to see her again, so what’s wrong with asking her to split the bill?” (credit:Channel 4)
Sam Reece: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(03 of09)
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Sam is a model by trade and has starred in campaigns for brands including Adidas, BooHoo and The North Face. He is on the books of Nemesis modelling agency, who also represent other reality stars including ‘Big Brother 15’ housemate Ash Harrison, and 'Love Island’ cast member Joshua Ritchie. (credit:Instagram)
Sam Reece: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(04 of09)
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His vital statistics are: HEIGHT: 6'2"WAIST: 31.5"CHEST: 38"LEG: 32"COLLAR: 16"SHOE: 8HAIR: BrownEYES: Blue (credit:Instagram)
Sam Reece: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(05 of09)
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Before he started dating Stephanie, it seems that Sam was a bit of a lothario, boasting many notches on his bedpost. He said in an interview with The Sun in March 2015: “I have absolutely no idea about the amount of women I’ve slept with, I can’t remember. We are well beyond that.” (credit:Instagram)
Sam Reece: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(06 of09)
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He’s certainly not shy about getting his kit off, as he posed nude for Gay Times magazine in 2015, as part of their annual Naked Issue. His Instagram account is also packed with semi-naked snaps, such as this one, for those who are interested. (credit:Instagram)
Sam Reece: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(07 of09)
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While he’s rocking a shorter do these days, Sam used to boast really long locks, but decided to chop his hair off last year after wanting a change. He previously said it had taken him three to four years to grow it so long.
Sam Reece: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(08 of09)
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Before Stephanie entered the ‘Big Brother’ house, she shared a little too much information about just how close her and Sam were. “Even if I go for a poo, we speak to each other – there are no boundaries,” she said, like it was something to brag about. Ew. (credit:Instagram)
Sam Reece: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(09 of09)
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It seems he has a thing for former soap stars, as before meeting Stephanie, he said his ideal girl was Michelle Keegan. “She’s 10 out of 10,” he told The Sun. (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)