Several well-known UK celebrities have revealed they will be spending Christmas Day alone this year, for reasons ranging from personal choice to recent life changes.
Olivia Attwood, 34, will be spending the day in a London hotel with only her dogs for company. The former Love Island star recently moved out of her Cheshire mansion and is in the process of relocating to a new home in the capital. She described the move as 'horrendous' and emotionally draining, with boxes and suitcases cluttering every room. Her husband, Bradley Dack, will be away playing football with Gillingham FC over the festive period. Attwood said on her podcast: 'I'm staying in London but going to a hotel... I feel I physically, mentally needed a break from where we're currently living.'
Pete Wicks, 37, also plans to spend Christmas away from friends and family after the recent loss of his dog Peggy to meningitis. The former TOWIE star said on the Staying Relevant podcast: 'One of my dogs died of meningitis recently, so I've only got one left. We'll go away alone, I reckon. Basically, I'm going to be like a hibernating bear.'
Strictly Come Dancing professional Luba Mushtuk, however, is choosing to spend Christmas alone by design. Appearing on Loose Women, she said: 'I am painting my walls. I am, by choice, on my own. I'm going to have a lovely time. I just felt like I need some time, on my own, have some ice cream. Watch some movies.'
