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Vicky and Spencer were set to be our fave couple of 2016, but in a heat exclusive, he tells us it’s already over
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ver since Spencer Matthews and Vicky Pattison started tentatively flirting on I’m A Celebrity… last November, we’ve been equal parts excited for an amazing new couple and worried for the Geordie Shore girl. For the past five years, we’ve all watched Spencer on Made in Chelsea, promising, “It’ll be different this time”, before repeatedly breaking women’s hearts – usually by cheating on them. So, when Spencer reveals to heat in an exclusive chat that Vicky has told him they’re better off as friends – and that it’s partly because of his Lothario reputation – part of us isn’t surprised. But we are gutted. We’ve been desperate to grill Spencer for ages, but he’s been AWOL recently. In fact, we’re his first and only mag interview in five months. That’s because, back in November, shortly after meeting Vicky, Spencer was kicked out of the I’m A Celeb… jungle, after producers became aware he was taking “steroid-based medication”. It was just six days after he’d arrived in Australia and, “embarrassed”, he went into hiding, no one knew where he was – until recently, when he was pictured on dates with Vicky. There were
rumours of rehab, but, in fact, he’d actually ditched Chelsea nightclubs for Africa. There’s a lot to talk about, so let’s kick off with the big question… OK, Spencer, what is going on with you and Vicky? Vicky and I have enjoyed several lovely dates and went to Monaco together. We get along famously and, as a result of that, we have decided to be very good friends. Rather than date? Nooooooo! It was actually her idea, because my reputation precedes me and we’d like to have a lifelong relationship. We just think at this point having a [romantic] relationship together is potentially dangerous. She sat me down and said, “How do you feel about being the closest of friends and seeing each other all the time, but just being good friends?” So you’re not ruling out romance in the future? There has been romance and there might possibly be romance in the future. But we get along so well, it would be a shame to ruin it. We’re very close and I value her friendship enormously. We’re both quite fiery characters and I think if we were to have a full-on relationship, there could be some head-clashing. How does it feel to be the one who’s dumped for once? I wasn’t dumped! When I was in Africa, we spoke almost
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They looked very cosy on holiday in Monaco
every day and became so close. I developed serious feelings for her. When I got back, we had the most amazing time. I think she’s the most wonderful girl. But she put me in the friend zone. She friend-zoned me. I understand where she’s coming from and I respect her decision. We still speak most days. Could we have trusted you with her, though? It’s a hard thing to say. I hope so, but if you look at my past, I’m not the most trustworthy person when it comes to relationships. Doesn’t it make you sad that a woman you like thinks she can’t trust you, so you have to be friends? I think she’s clever. I think she’s quite right. She’s very sensible and she has her
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Vicky’s decided to play it safe… for now
Flirting away in the I’m A Celeb jungle while TOWIE’s Ferne looks on
When you were dating, did you get drunk together? She can be pretty loud… On our first date, we did have a few drinks. I was relatively nervous, actually, so I think we did the drinks at a higher rate than usual. There was some clashing, but I did find it very funny. I’ve never really been yelled at on a first date before.
We had the most exceptional weekend. It was quite couply, no arguments. It was on the last day that she suggested we be friends. Are you sure she’s not just playing hard to get? I don’t think so. She doesn’t strike me as a game player, just as I’m not. I despise little games with people. We heard you didn’t meet for the first time in the jungle. When did you start talking? Christmas Eve, 2014. I tweeted her privately. I was in a hotel room in Paris. I don’t know why. I’ve always thought she was bubbly and fun, so I sent her a couple of messages. Saying what? Maybe, “Merry Christmas”. I asked for her number and she goes, “You’re unusually confident.”
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photography: simon webb. hair & make-up: eloise parker. styling: sophie bronstein. spencer wears: shirt – new look. other clothes, spencer’s own. photos: rex features
Taking those pills to Australia was a very silly mistake
We’re going to watch this space. So, how do you look back on being kicked off I’m A Celeb… now? I think it was a very silly mistake. I’m not looking to blame anyone else – it was completely my fault. I shouldn’t have taken those pills to Australia. I’m one of the lucky ones who wasn’t taking them for very long, so didn’t suffer any consequences, other than being kicked off [the show]. My health was in great condition and didn’t deteriorate afterwards. I understand that [the IAC producers] did what they had to do. I felt the happiest I’ve felt in a really long time, so to have it taken away from me was a shame, but it was all my fault.
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Were you embarrassed? Yeah, having to tell people. I knew what they were, but I just didn’t see them as an illegal danger to my health. For me, it was just a pill that would make me look good in the gym – it was a vanity thing. I didn’t think I was cheating in any way and now I feel really stupid. I’ve now looked into the dangers of using steroids and I’m really happy that didn’t happen to me. Did you go to rehab, as reported? The moment they confiscated them [in Australia], I was off them and haven’t seen them since. I haven’t had any withdrawal symptoms, nor have I detoxed. It wasn’t necessary. The backlash was unexpected. I do find it irritating when people ask if I was addicted and if I went to rehab. What did your family say? They heard about it before they were able to talk to me, so my mum was like, “We’ll get you help,” and I was like, “Mum, I don’t have a problem.” I was only taking those pills for two weeks. You disappeared after you landed in Manchester from Australia. Where’ve you been? I went to my mum’s. I thought it would be good to go and do something worthwhile, so I went [to Africa] a week later. What were you doing there? I was in Arusha in Tanzania. I was building a school on the outside of town, so more kids in the area can
attend. But I hurt my shoulder on New Year’s Eve and I wasn’t able to build any more, so I ended up teaching at a different school and also trying to provide proper food for the kids. I bought the orphanage a cow, so they can have sustainable milk. I was there for three months. People may cynically say you just went to Africa to recover your reputation… Yeah, but my relationship with the kids [out there] is genuine. I’m looking after a girl and transferring her to a proper school. I know how it sounds, but I can’t avoid that. If people want to knock me for helping children in Africa, they’re very welcome. Why did you do it? I wanted to do something selfless. When you’re in this industry, a lot of work revolves around you. I wanted to learn a bit about myself. I know it sounds clichéd, but you can be in a bubble here in London. I spent Christmas and New Year there instead of with my family. I felt like I was almost punishing myself, I felt like a bit of an idiot for my stupid mistake, but it ended up not being a punishment at all. n rhiannon evans
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Vicky: I won’t let Spencer break my heart
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head screwed on. I think she’s going to come to Africa with me [for his charitable work]. Of course, there’s something there with me and Vicky, but it’s a better situation for both of us at the moment. Why do you think people are so fascinated with you two? People like the idea of a jungle romance – meeting and then being separated. I spoke to her the night before I was going to Africa. [She’d just got back from Australia] and she said, “Let’s meet up for a drink tomorrow”, but I was going away. That was tough for me. There were several moments of savage solitude in Africa where I wanted to see her. Do you think the interest was because your backgrounds are so different, too? No, I’ve had plenty of girlfriends from afar. I’m not classist in the slightest – I don’t judge people on where they’re from. Vicky’s mum Caroll told heat that your Easter trip to Monaco was “like a different world” for her… It was quite nice to see Vicky out of place actually. She can be a bit vocal, can’t she? But she’s great.
The Geordie girl tells us why she won’t allow Spencer to make a fool of her
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Spencer spent three months doing charity work in Africa
s much as we love Spencer Matthews, we couldn’t just take his word when it comes to relationships – we needed to know what Vicky Pattison made of the whole situation, too. We caught up with Vicky just days before she headed off on her Easter break to Monaco and before the official “friend-zoning” took place. But we could tell she was already in two minds about whether she could really trust the so-called Lothario. “Do you think it’s a good or a bad match?” the 28 year old asked us. Despite diplomatically pointing out that Spencer does have a past, Vicky was willing to play devil’s advocate. “Yeah, I know. I don’t know what I’m playing at,” she laughed. “I’d be lying and a fool
to say that his past didn’t worry me. However, let’s look at my relationship history. It’s not like I can say, ‘I have a great track record – I only date really nice guys and it always ends well,’ because that would be a lie. I end up on Ex On The Beach, so we’re both taking our hearts and lives in our hands with this.” So, is Vicky heartbroken over the relationship not going anywhere? Well, we doubt she’s wallowing at home in her PJs, listening to Adele on repeat. “Let’s be real, it’s very plausible that me and Spencer won’t work out,” she told us. “It won’t break my heart… but if I look stupid, I won’t forgive him.” Vicky Pattison is the face and body of Ann Summers’ Summer of Love swimwear collection, available in stores and Annsummers.com now
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clusive ex
clusive ex
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y k c i V : r e nc Spe e m d e n o z d n frie
the FAMOUS
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Vicky and Spencer were set to be our fave couple of 2016, but in a heat exclusive, he tells us it’s already over
E
ver since Spencer Matthews and Vicky Pattison started tentatively flirting on I’m A Celebrity… last November, we’ve been equal parts excited for an amazing new couple and worried for the Geordie Shore girl. For the past five years, we’ve all watched Spencer on Made in Chelsea, promising, “It’ll be different this time”, before repeatedly breaking women’s hearts – usually by cheating on them. So, when Spencer reveals to heat in an exclusive chat that Vicky has told him they’re better off as friends – and that it’s partly because of his Lothario reputation – part of us isn’t surprised. But we are gutted. We’ve been desperate to grill Spencer for ages, but he’s been AWOL recently. In fact, we’re his first and only mag interview in five months. That’s because, back in November, shortly after meeting Vicky, Spencer was kicked out of the I’m A Celeb… jungle, after producers became aware he was taking “steroid-based medication”. It was just six days after he’d arrived in Australia and, “embarrassed”, he went into hiding, no one knew where he was – until recently, when he was pictured on dates with Vicky. There were
rumours of rehab, but, in fact, he’d actually ditched Chelsea nightclubs for Africa. There’s a lot to talk about, so let’s kick off with the big question… OK, Spencer, what is going on with you and Vicky? Vicky and I have enjoyed several lovely dates and went to Monaco together. We get along famously and, as a result of that, we have decided to be very good friends. Rather than date? Nooooooo! It was actually her idea, because my reputation precedes me and we’d like to have a lifelong relationship. We just think at this point having a [romantic] relationship together is potentially dangerous. She sat me down and said, “How do you feel about being the closest of friends and seeing each other all the time, but just being good friends?” So you’re not ruling out romance in the future? There has been romance and there might possibly be romance in the future. But we get along so well, it would be a shame to ruin it. We’re very close and I value her friendship enormously. We’re both quite fiery characters and I think if we were to have a full-on relationship, there could be some head-clashing. How does it feel to be the one who’s dumped for once? I wasn’t dumped! When I was in Africa, we spoke almost
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They looked very cosy on holiday in Monaco
every day and became so close. I developed serious feelings for her. When I got back, we had the most amazing time. I think she’s the most wonderful girl. But she put me in the friend zone. She friend-zoned me. I understand where she’s coming from and I respect her decision. We still speak most days. Could we have trusted you with her, though? It’s a hard thing to say. I hope so, but if you look at my past, I’m not the most trustworthy person when it comes to relationships. Doesn’t it make you sad that a woman you like thinks she can’t trust you, so you have to be friends? I think she’s clever. I think she’s quite right. She’s very sensible and she has her
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the FAMOUS
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Vicky’s decided to play it safe… for now
Flirting away in the I’m A Celeb jungle while TOWIE’s Ferne looks on
When you were dating, did you get drunk together? She can be pretty loud… On our first date, we did have a few drinks. I was relatively nervous, actually, so I think we did the drinks at a higher rate than usual. There was some clashing, but I did find it very funny. I’ve never really been yelled at on a first date before.
We had the most exceptional weekend. It was quite couply, no arguments. It was on the last day that she suggested we be friends. Are you sure she’s not just playing hard to get? I don’t think so. She doesn’t strike me as a game player, just as I’m not. I despise little games with people. We heard you didn’t meet for the first time in the jungle. When did you start talking? Christmas Eve, 2014. I tweeted her privately. I was in a hotel room in Paris. I don’t know why. I’ve always thought she was bubbly and fun, so I sent her a couple of messages. Saying what? Maybe, “Merry Christmas”. I asked for her number and she goes, “You’re unusually confident.”
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photography: simon webb. hair & make-up: eloise parker. styling: sophie bronstein. spencer wears: shirt – new look. other clothes, spencer’s own. photos: rex features
Taking those pills to Australia was a very silly mistake
We’re going to watch this space. So, how do you look back on being kicked off I’m A Celeb… now? I think it was a very silly mistake. I’m not looking to blame anyone else – it was completely my fault. I shouldn’t have taken those pills to Australia. I’m one of the lucky ones who wasn’t taking them for very long, so didn’t suffer any consequences, other than being kicked off [the show]. My health was in great condition and didn’t deteriorate afterwards. I understand that [the IAC producers] did what they had to do. I felt the happiest I’ve felt in a really long time, so to have it taken away from me was a shame, but it was all my fault.
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Were you embarrassed? Yeah, having to tell people. I knew what they were, but I just didn’t see them as an illegal danger to my health. For me, it was just a pill that would make me look good in the gym – it was a vanity thing. I didn’t think I was cheating in any way and now I feel really stupid. I’ve now looked into the dangers of using steroids and I’m really happy that didn’t happen to me. Did you go to rehab, as reported? The moment they confiscated them [in Australia], I was off them and haven’t seen them since. I haven’t had any withdrawal symptoms, nor have I detoxed. It wasn’t necessary. The backlash was unexpected. I do find it irritating when people ask if I was addicted and if I went to rehab. What did your family say? They heard about it before they were able to talk to me, so my mum was like, “We’ll get you help,” and I was like, “Mum, I don’t have a problem.” I was only taking those pills for two weeks. You disappeared after you landed in Manchester from Australia. Where’ve you been? I went to my mum’s. I thought it would be good to go and do something worthwhile, so I went [to Africa] a week later. What were you doing there? I was in Arusha in Tanzania. I was building a school on the outside of town, so more kids in the area can
attend. But I hurt my shoulder on New Year’s Eve and I wasn’t able to build any more, so I ended up teaching at a different school and also trying to provide proper food for the kids. I bought the orphanage a cow, so they can have sustainable milk. I was there for three months. People may cynically say you just went to Africa to recover your reputation… Yeah, but my relationship with the kids [out there] is genuine. I’m looking after a girl and transferring her to a proper school. I know how it sounds, but I can’t avoid that. If people want to knock me for helping children in Africa, they’re very welcome. Why did you do it? I wanted to do something selfless. When you’re in this industry, a lot of work revolves around you. I wanted to learn a bit about myself. I know it sounds clichéd, but you can be in a bubble here in London. I spent Christmas and New Year there instead of with my family. I felt like I was almost punishing myself, I felt like a bit of an idiot for my stupid mistake, but it ended up not being a punishment at all. n rhiannon evans
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Vicky: I won’t let Spencer break my heart
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head screwed on. I think she’s going to come to Africa with me [for his charitable work]. Of course, there’s something there with me and Vicky, but it’s a better situation for both of us at the moment. Why do you think people are so fascinated with you two? People like the idea of a jungle romance – meeting and then being separated. I spoke to her the night before I was going to Africa. [She’d just got back from Australia] and she said, “Let’s meet up for a drink tomorrow”, but I was going away. That was tough for me. There were several moments of savage solitude in Africa where I wanted to see her. Do you think the interest was because your backgrounds are so different, too? No, I’ve had plenty of girlfriends from afar. I’m not classist in the slightest – I don’t judge people on where they’re from. Vicky’s mum Caroll told heat that your Easter trip to Monaco was “like a different world” for her… It was quite nice to see Vicky out of place actually. She can be a bit vocal, can’t she? But she’s great.
The Geordie girl tells us why she won’t allow Spencer to make a fool of her
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Spencer spent three months doing charity work in Africa
s much as we love Spencer Matthews, we couldn’t just take his word when it comes to relationships – we needed to know what Vicky Pattison made of the whole situation, too. We caught up with Vicky just days before she headed off on her Easter break to Monaco and before the official “friend-zoning” took place. But we could tell she was already in two minds about whether she could really trust the so-called Lothario. “Do you think it’s a good or a bad match?” the 28 year old asked us. Despite diplomatically pointing out that Spencer does have a past, Vicky was willing to play devil’s advocate. “Yeah, I know. I don’t know what I’m playing at,” she laughed. “I’d be lying and a fool
to say that his past didn’t worry me. However, let’s look at my relationship history. It’s not like I can say, ‘I have a great track record – I only date really nice guys and it always ends well,’ because that would be a lie. I end up on Ex On The Beach, so we’re both taking our hearts and lives in our hands with this.” So, is Vicky heartbroken over the relationship not going anywhere? Well, we doubt she’s wallowing at home in her PJs, listening to Adele on repeat. “Let’s be real, it’s very plausible that me and Spencer won’t work out,” she told us. “It won’t break my heart… but if I look stupid, I won’t forgive him.” Vicky Pattison is the face and body of Ann Summers’ Summer of Love swimwear collection, available in stores and Annsummers.com now
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