It wouldn't be a reality TV show without some existing reality TV stars in the mix. Entering the Celebrity Big Brother house this year is The Only Way is Essex favourite, Ella Rae Wise. Ella is known for speaking her mind and going after what she wants, so she's a very welcome addition to the infamous house.
Ella knows what round the clock filming is like and the drama it can lead to, so hopefully she's well-equipped to take on the upcoming challenges – of which there will be many. She follows in the footsteps of Kirk Norcross and TOWIE legend Gemma Collins by going through the famous one-eye door.
Thanks to Ella Rae Wise’s recent split from TOWIE star Dan Edgar, fans believe there may be a Celebrity Big Brother love story on the cards.
Ella — who rose to fame on The Only Way is Essex — was reported to be in an on-again off-again relationship with co-star Dan Edgar up until a week before entering the Big Brother house. However, now that they’ve split, fans think that there could be a romance waiting to happen between her and Love Islander Chris Hughes.
On her break-up, Ella recently told The Sun that ‘something was missing’ between her and Dan. She said, ‘We can't just be together because we have a great sex life. We are not together— and it's really, really sad that we're not together. We split up a week ago.’
Here’s everything you need to know about Ella…
Who is Ella Rae Wise?
Ella is a reality TV star best known for being a regular cast member of TOWIE. She has also appeared on Celebrity Ex on the Beach and The Challenge UK. Ella said she was scouted to appear on the programme via Instagram. During her time on the show, she has been dated several of her co-stars including Pete Wicks and, most recently, Dan Edgar.
She has also been involved in several of the show's biggest storylines in recent years, including arguments with her friends Junaid Ahmed and Harry Derbidge.
How old is Ella Rae Wise?
Ella was born 12 July 2000, making her 24-years-old and a Cancer.
When did Ella Rae Wise join TOWIE?
Ella joined the Essex reality show in 2019 when she was only 19 years old.
Where is Ella Rae Wise from?
Essex babes, duh.
How long has Ella Rae Wise been on TOWIE?
After joining the show in 2019, Ella was axed in 2021. However, the producers soon saw sense and she returned for the Christmas special. She’s been a staple of the show ever since.
On her departure, she told Closer Magazine, 'Having a break was something I did really need. I feel like it was sort of a little bit of a blessing in disguise because being on TOWIE, the storylines themselves can always be quite tricky and personal. It was ongoing drama and realistically for me, I needed that time to focus on my mind and my goals.
'I do miss it. It was my home, it’s made me who I am today and opened so many doors for me.'
When did Ella Rae Wise break up with Dan Edgar?
When Dan Edgar and Ella Rae Wise got together, it was quite the TOWIE scandal. Dan had previously dated Ella’s arch nemesis Amber Turner, but last year on a trip to Bali he caught Ella’s eye. After a few bumps in the road, it looked like the pair were going to make it, but she announced their split right before entering the CBB house.
Who has Ella Rae Wise dated?
For multiple seasons, Ella’s storylines on TOWIE revolved around her flirty ‘will they, won’t they?’ dynamic with bad boy Pete Wicks— who is 12 years her senior— although the pair never went official. She also dated two other TOWIE co-stars— Roman Hackett and Jordan Brooks. She was linked to Ibiza Weekender star Callum Izzard for a short time, and she reconnected with Kris Boyson while filming Celebrity Ex On The Beach in 2022.
Who else is in the Celebrity Big Brother house?
Joining Ella in the famous residence is Hollywood actor, Mickey Rourke, 90s pop star Chesney Hawkes, TV presenter Trisha Goddard, actress Donna Preston, Nickelodeon star Jojo Siwa, former Love Islander Chris Hughes, former Eastenders actor Patsy Palmer, Coronation Street actor Jack P. Shepherd, former Olympian Daley Thompson, presenter Angellica Bell, former Conservative politician Michael Fabricant and RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard. There will also be a guest appearance from CBB legend, Tiffany Pollard.
In another words, it will be a house of full of big personalities, which means it's bound to make great TV...
Does Ella Rae Wise have Instagram?
Yes, you can keep up with Ella and her glamorous lifestyle on @ellaraewisex on Instagram.