Leomie Anderson, the 33-year-old Victoria's Secret model, has swapped the catwalk for the Australian jungle as she prepares to take on the Bushtucker Trials in the latest series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! She joins a line-up that includes Wayne Rooney and Claire Sweeney, all hoping to be crowned Queen or King of the Jungle.
Anderson was the fourth celebrity to land at Brisbane Airport, where she waved to fans but gave little away about the real reason for her arrival. While many recognise her from her modelling career, there is more to the star than her work in fashion.
Career and television work
Leomie Anderson is a British fashion model, television presenter and entrepreneur who rose to international fame through modelling. She made history in 2019 when she became a Victoria's Secret Angel, joining one of the most recognisable names in the fashion industry.
Over the years, she has walked the runway for major fashion brands and established herself as one of Britain's most successful models. On television, she has presented the BBC makeover competition Glow Up, a role previously held by Maya Jama.
Previous reality TV appearances
Away from modelling, Anderson has become a familiar face on television. She was previously a contestant on Netflix's Celebrity Bear Hunt, where she faced a series of physical and mental challenges alongside other famous faces. Her time on the show was short-lived, with a shock elimination in the first round.
Now, she is preparing for another television challenge as she enters the I'm A Celebrity jungle. Speaking to ITV ahead of her jungle arrival, Anderson revealed the biggest misconception she wants to dispel about herself: "People have the assumption that because I'm a model, I'm not going to get stuck in. I want to show that people shouldn't judge a book by its cover."
Personal tragedy and famous friend
Anderson has also experienced heartbreaking personal tragedy. Her former boyfriend and close friend, British fashion model Harry Uzoka, was murdered in January 2018. Uzoka, who was 25 years old, was stabbed to death in Shepherd's Bush, West London. George Koh, a fellow model, was convicted of his murder and sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 25 years.
Following Harry's death, Anderson shared an emotional tribute on social media, writing: "I'm not even ready for this and I still don't accept it. He wasn't just my ex-boyfriend; he was one of my oldest and dearest friends. He didn't deserve this and I am heartbroken."
Anderson is also friends with global superstar Rihanna, with the pair sharing a long-standing friendship and professional relationship. She first met Rihanna backstage as a teenager when she was starting out in the modelling industry, and the pair have remained connected ever since. Anderson has modelled for Rihanna's debut River Island collection, walked for Fenty Puma, and become a face of Fenty Beauty. Rihanna has also supported Anderson's own fashion business, LAPP, helping to raise the brand's profile after wearing one of its hoodies.
