Vicky: “Getting back with my ex was the best thing I ever did!”
TV presenter Vicky Pattison opens up about rekindling an old love affair and finally finding her happy-ever-after
She’s famed for her rollercoaster love life, but after rekindling the passion with an old flame, Vicky Pattison is convinced she’s finally met her Mr Right. The 29-yearold has found love with businessman John Noble, also 29, after dating a string of reality stars, including Big Brother’s Alex Cannon, TOWIE’S Kirk Norcross and Made In Chelsea’s Spencer Matthews. She was even engaged to her Geordie Shore co-star Ricci Guarnaccio following a whirlwind romance on the show.
But four months into her renewed romance with John – who she’s known since her early twenties – Vicky joyfully admits their relationship is like nothing she’s ever experienced before.
“I couldn’t be happier,” Vicky says. “Nothing I’ve ever experienced comes close to this feeling. We actually went out when I was 20 – I knew he was the right person, but it was the wrong time. Now it works. He’s recycled, not shiny new. It’s the best thing I ever did.”
SHARED LOVE INTEREST
Vicky, who rose to fame when she joined reality show Geordie Shore in 2011, has also dated controversial Ex On The Beach and Celebrity Big Brother winner Stephen Bear – who is now seeing Vicky’s former co-star Charlotte Crosby.
But the star is quick to shoot down any suggestion of animosity between her and Charlotte over their shared love interest – whom Vicky dated for four months in 2015 – and insists she only wishes them well.
She says: “I don’t even know why people think I would mind! I can’t even remember going out with Bear to be honest, and I haven’t spoken to Charlotte for ages – but I wish them all the best. From what I know of them two, I think it’s real and genuine.”
NOT FEELING BROODY
Vicky even reveals that she’d love to get engaged before she turns 30, but despite being loved-up with John, she admits she’s not interested in having a family.
“I’m 30 this year and I’ve never wanted kids,” she says. “My mum said I didn’t even play with dolls when I was a kid. Apparently my sister had loads of baby dolls, but I’d only ever do fashion shows with Barbie dolls!”
Since leaving Geordie Shore in 2013, Vicky’s career has gone from strength to strength. She’s gone on to release a successful fitness DVD, win I’m A Celeb!, enjoy a regular guest presenter slot on Loose Women and host her own TV show, Judge Geordie. And just last year, she landed a coveted job presenting I’m A Celebrity: Extra Camp.
However, Vicky has battled anger issues and depression along the way – with the star recently confiding she’d suffered a breakdown following persistent online bullying. During her time on Geordie Shore, the star was often embroiled in physical fights and was arrested in 2013 for assaulting a model in a club. She has also caused controversy by having sex on TV on both Geordie Shore and Ex On The Beach.
NO SELF RESPECT
And Vicky reveals that the previous controversy has deterred her from ever going back to reality TV. She says: “I wouldn’t do another reality show. I’m a very open person but, at the same time, there are things I want to keep to myself and reality TV takes that luxury off the table.
“I try not to have regrets – I know I would never be where I am without it and I will always be grateful for that. But there are some things I did on Geordie Shore that I will never forgive myself for. I lost myself on that show – I became a character and got lost in the machine. I swapped my self-respect for attention for a while.
‘John is recycled he’s not shiny new!’