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Daily Mail
a day ago
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- Daily Mail
Chelsee Healey watches in court as the father of her 15-month-old daughter is jailed for two years for role in 'wholesale' drug-dealing operation
TV star Chelsee Healey 's partner has been jailed for his role in a 'wholesale' drug-dealing operation. The 36-year-old Hollyoaks actress was in court to see Eddie Rainford, 32- father of her 15-month-old daughter - sentenced for supplying large quantities of cannabis. Chelsee, who plays Goldie McQueen on the Channel 4 soap, had tried to keep his identity a secret after they began dating four years ago, with only his first name being revealed to fans. She had previously described him as 'The One' and 'marriage material', saying she wanted someone who brought her 'peace and is drama-free'. But Manchester Crown Court heard how former Royal Marine commando Rainford, along with another man Jay Boyd, 28, had allegedly 'headed' an OCG (Organised Crime Gang) that dealt 'multi-kilos' of cannabis. Gwen Henshaw, prosecuting, described it as 'boutique' operation that involved selling various varieties of the drug, including 'Cali weed', 'Oreo Cookies' and 'Orange Cake' She said police heard Rainford and Boyd discussing 'taking 33 per cent' at a Costa coffee shop and that taking '4.5' was a 'risk'. Ms Heshaw said it was 'clear' each played a role in the operation and when warrants were executed at an address in Salford various small amounts of the drug were seized. Phone records showed the pair discussing drug deals and money and there were photos of large amounts of cash. In a message to a dealer who wanted to 'shift' different varieties of the drug it they were 'decent', Rainford replied: 'They're decent bro.' Ms Henshaw said there were references to '£10,000 plus' quantities of the drug and the pair were sentenced for selling 4.54kg, with a value of 'between £32,000 and £45,000'. 'It was clearly wholesaling, the Crown say, there was buying to pass on to others for distribution,' she said. Both Rainford and Boyd had pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug between November 2022 and September 2023 - just four days after Chelsee was eliminated from ITV's Dancing on Ice. Rainford had been held on remand at HMP Forest Bank to await sentence after being recalled to prison. He'd previously been sentenced to six years for violent offences while serving with Royal Marines, court-marshalled and released from prison in July 2022. Mark Friend, defending Rainford who has three previous convictions for five offences, said it was not a 'sophisticated' operation and he disputed the pair had been part of an OCG. He said Rainford had served his county well in Africa, the Middle East and on the North Korea-South Korea border and been recommended for the special forces. He now wanted to lead a decent life with his partner and her two daughters and put his criminal past behind him, Mr Friend added. Tanya Alahi, defending Boyd, said, he was 'remorseful' and regretted his 'stupid mistake'. Judge Peter Horgan said it was 'inappropriate' to describe it as an OCG operation but nevertheless the drug dealing had spanned a ten-month period. The judge acknowledged that Rainford had served his country with distinction but said that 'for some reason' he became involved in dealing cannabis for financial gain. He sentenced Rainford to 24 months in prison and Boyd to 20 months saying only a custodial sentence - rather than a suspended one - was appropriate. Chelsee, who was sat in the public gallery, showed no emotion as her partner was jailed. 'Have you got what you want now?' she said to a journalist as she left court. 'Someone's misfortune'. After her Dancing on Ice exit, Chelsee had hinted at the tough time she had endured away from the cameras, saying: 'I feel, personally, there's been a lot going on with me that I've been struggling with, so I couldn't completely focus. 'I'm just really grateful, I've had the best time.' A source told The Sun that what Chelsee was desperately struggling with at the time was Rainford's being in court on drugs charges. She had had kept his identity under wraps since they began dating in 2021. His first name was revealed after the birth of of their daughter Cookie in December 2023 when Chelsee's Hollyoaks co-star Richard Blackwood shared photos of her baby shower on Instagram - with one showing Rainford. Chelsee also shared a selection of pictures on social media of Rainford on his birthday in April last year. And fans speculated that the pair, both from Salford, had secretly married when she referred to him as her 'husband'. Chelsee, who also has daughter Coco, seven, from another relationship, previously said that her relationship with Rainford was the 'most supportive' she'd ever been in. She told Closer Magazine in July 2023: 'My friends and family love him, and he's the first bloke I've introduced Coco to, which says a lot. I knew he was 'The One' within three to four months. I've kissed a few frogs, but he's definitely marriage material.' She said she'd bene in 'toxic and abusive' relationships in the past but with Eddie it was 'completely different' adding: I just want someone who brings me peace and is drama-free and this feels right. In April, Chelsee returned to filming for Hollyoaks after taking an extended break. But she sparked concern among fans after saying she was 'struggling', 'putting on a brave face' and was 'on a downward spiral' in a social media post the following month.
The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
Dad of Chelsee Healey's baby daughter is jailed for role in ‘wholesale' drug-dealing operation
THE dad of Chelsee Healey's baby daughter has been jailed for his role in a "wholesale" drug-dealing operation. Eddie Rainford, who shares daughter Cookie with the Hollyoaks star, supplied large quantities of cannabis with co-accused Jay Boyd. 4 4 The 32-year-old was today jailed for 24 months after he pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug between November 2022 and September 2023. Chelsee had gone to Manchester Crown Court on Monday to watch Rainford's sentencing but the case was adjourned. Rainford's plea came just days after Chelsee was eliminated from Dancing on Ice. The Waterloo Road star had hinted that she was struggling following her exit from the hit ITV show. She said: "There has been a lot going on with me that I have been struggling with.' An insider also told The Sun the pair were no longer in a relationship. The court heard how ex-Royal Marine commando Rainford and Boyd, 28, had 'headed' an OCG (Organised Crime Gang) that dealt 'multi-kilos' of cannabis. Gwen Henshaw, prosecuting, described it as 'boutique' operation that involved selling various varieties of the drug, including 'Cali weed', 'Oreo Cookies' and 'Orange Cake'. Chelsee had kept Rainford's identity a secret when they began dating in 2021. His first name was revealed following Cookie's birth in December 2023 when he was seen in the background of photos from their baby shower. Chelsee, who has another daughter Coco, previously told how their relationship was the "most supportive" she had ever been in. She added: "My friends and family love him, and he's the first bloke I've introduced Coco to, which says a lot. I knew he was 'The One' within three to four months. "I've kissed a few frogs, but he's definitely marriage material." In April, Chelsee returned to her role of Goldie McQueen in Hollyoaks after taking an extended break. 4
The Sun
3 days ago
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- The Sun
Hollyoaks shock return for TWO stars – and ‘dangerous' comeback is bad news for Mercedes
HOLLYOAKS fans are in for a treat as two shock returns are on the cards - and their comeback spells big trouble for Mercedes McQueen. The duo are set to shake things up in upcoming episodes, with their reappearance teasing a dangerous new storyline that could leave Mercedes reeling. 4 4 Mercedes' serial killer son Bobby Costello will be coming back to the village. Bobby is currently in a juvenile detention centre for the murder of Silas Blissett, Verity Hutchinson and the attempted murder of DeMarcus Westwood. Meanwhile, his mum Mercedes has been battling cancer. But next week, the McQueens throw a 'screw you cancer' party as she finishes her chemotherapy treatment. In the midst of her celebrations, Mercedes gets distracted by a text message and she starts acting suspiciously. Police officer Donny Clark crashes the party and tells Mercedes and Myra that Bobby has escaped. Does Mercedes know where he is? Waterloo Road star Zak Sutcliffe will be taking over the role of Bobby from Jayden Fox. Speaking to Digital Spy, Zak said: "I'm having a lot of fun with my time on Hollyoaks so far. It's exciting to get into something gritty and complex." Goldie McQueen will also be making a dramatic return with actress Chelsee Healey rejoining the soap after her maternity leave. Hollyoaks star quits after nine years - and his final scenes have already aired Goldie's still out for justice after Bobby left her brother Sylver to die, and she's not stopping until he pays the price. But with Bobby secretly holed up in The Dog, things take a turn when Tony orders building work on the pub - putting the lad's hideout at serious risk. Mercedes is forced to act fast to save her killer son. She must get Bobby out of the village for good… with dodgy Donny watching her every move. Can she pull it off before it's too late? Hollyoaks airs on Monday to Wednesday at 7pm on E4. 4 4 Soap's most harrowing teen storylines We take a look at other harrowing teen soap storylines from soaps Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks. Belle Dingle's schizophrenia in Emmerdale - Belle's (Eden Taylor-Draper) traumatic journey in Emmerdale took a dark turn when, after accidentally killing her best friend Gemma at just 16, her mental health began to spiral. The storyline, which saw Belle struggling with her grief and guilt, showcased her battle with hearing Gemma's voice inside her head, leading to a dramatic decline in her well-being. Hannah Ashworth's anorexia in Hollyoaks - Viewers were horrified as they watched Hannah (Emma Rigby), a seemingly innocent teen, spiral into dangerous behavior, starving herself in an attempt to achieve what she thought was the ideal body. As Hannah's condition worsened, the storyline became more intense, culminating in her being hospitalised for two months as she fought for her life. Bethany Platt's grooming ordeal in Coronation Street - Vulnerable schoolgirl, played by Lucy Fallon, was at the centre of one of Corrie's darkest storylines to date when she fell under the spell of her older boyfriend and sexual predator. The controversial scenes saw Nathan groom and manipulate the 16-year-old before coercing her into sleeping with his friends, with one of them raping her. Whitney Dean's abuse from Tony in EastEnders - Since the age of 12, she had been in a twisted relationship with her stepmum Bianca's boyfriend, Tony King. The predator had groomed young Whit (Shona McGarty), making her believe she was in love and planning to run away with him. On her 16th birthday, the traumatised teen finally revealed the years of abuse to Bianca. Tony was swiftly sent to prison sentenced for 13 years.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Chelsee Healey supports dad of baby daughter as he faces jail for drug-dealing
Hollyoaks actress Chelsee Healey watched from the public gallery at Manchester Crown Court as the father of her 15-month-old daughter, Eddie Raindford, faced jail Chelsee Healey attended court to watch the father of her 15-month-old daughter were he was due to be sentenced for his role in a 'wholesale' drug-dealing operation. The Dancing On Ice star, 36, had tried to keep his identity under wraps from fans as she only revealed his first name. She attended Manchester Crown Court on Monday, where Eddie Rainford, 32, and another man named Jay Boyd appeared. The Hollyoaks actress, who plays Goldie McQueen, previously called Rainford "The One" and "marriage material". The case was adjourned after judge Peter Horgan said the pair they were likely facing an "immediate custodial sentence." He has been held on remand at HMP Forest Bank to await sentence. Chelsee appeared shocked as she watched from the public gallery, according to Daily Mail. In January, Rainford pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug between November 2022 and September 2023. It came just four days after Chelsee was eliminated from ITV's Dancing on Ice. Chelsee appeared to hint at the tough time as she became the first celebrity to leave the ice skating competition. During her exit, she took the moment to brand pro partner Andy Buchanan as "amazing" and expressed that she "couldn't have done it without him". She added: "I feel, personally, there's been a lot going on with me that I've been struggling with, so I couldn't completely focus. I'm just really grateful, I've had the best time." Chelsee also shared a heartfelt message with her fans, posting pictures of herself in her Dancing On Ice glam. Alongside the post, she penned: "Had so many messages about Dancing on ice Thankyou Everyone for the Support." She continued: "Just know i am where i need to be. Just a little context of how i have been feeling with the 2 videos, I have had a lot to deal with and God Knew i needed to just take time for Myself and Be at home With My Girls. A Smile can sometimes Hide a thousand Feelings." A few weeks later, Chelsee decided to tell her fans that she had a miscarriage while she was a contestant on Dancing On Ice. She said that she felt "blessed" to already be a parent to daughters Coco, seven, and Cookie, one, but the "grief still feels enormous". Chelsee shared: "I haven't been able to talk about this until now, because it's been too painful. I hope by sharing it now it can help other women going through something similar. Been so anxious to post. "Whilst committed to DOI and the busy training schedule, to our shock we discovered that I was pregnant. Within weeks of finding out this news, before me and my family could allow this news to sink in and digest it, I suffered a miscarriage. "Understandably this really did devastate me and hit me deeply, finding out this news and then having it taken in such a short proof of time is an awful lot to deal with. I know I am beyond blessed to have two beautiful daughters but the grief still feels enormous. "I am grieving for the little soul I carried momentarily who I'll never get to meet, the sibling that my girls will never get to have. The child that will forever leave my heart curious with the 'what ifs'. And it is painful." She concluded her post: "A gentle reminder that we never know what someone else is going through or how their pain maybe hurting them. To all of you, I am sending my love."
Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Dancing on Ice star Chelsee Healey watches the father of her 15-month-old daughter appear in the dock as he is warned he faces jail for role in 'wholesale' drug-dealing operation
TV star Chelsee Healey watched on as the father of her 15-month-old daughter was warned he's facing jail for his role in a 'wholesale' drug-dealing operation. Eddie Rainford, 32, along with another man Jay Boyd, supplied large quantities of cannabis. Hollyoaks actress Chelsee, 36, who plays Goldie McQueen on the Channel 4 soap, had tried to keep his identity a secret with only his first name being revealed to fans, despite describing him as 'The One' for her and 'marriage material'. She was at Manchester Crown Court on Monday, where Rainford and Boyd were due to be sentenced. But the case was adjourned after judge Peter Horgan warned the pair they were likely facing an 'immediate custodial sentence'. Chelsee looked shocked and confused and struggled to make eye contact with Rainford from where she was sat in the public gallery. He's been on held on remand at HMP Forest Bank to await sentence after being recalled to prison. In January, Rainford pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug between November 2022 and September 2023 - just four days after Chelsee was eliminated from ITV's Dancing on Ice. Boyd has admitted the same charge and at an earlier hearing the court heard claims that the pair had played a 'significant role' in supplying 'wholesale quantities' of cannabis. After her Dancing on Ice exit, Chelsee had hinted at the tough time she had endured away from the cameras, saying: 'I feel, personally, there's been a lot going on with me that I've been struggling with, so I couldn't completely focus. 'I'm just really grateful, I've had the best time.' A source told The Sun that what Chelsee was desperately struggling with at the time was Rainford's being in court on drugs charges. She had had kept his identity under wraps since they started dating in 2021. His first name was revealed after the birth of of their daughter Cookie in December 2023 when Chelsee's Hollyoaks co-star Richard Blackwood shared photos of her baby shower on Instagram - with one showing Rainford. Chelsee also shared a selection of pictures on social media of Rainford on his birthday in April last year. And fans speculated that the pair, both from Salford, had secretly married when she referred to him as her 'husband'. After her Dancing on Ice exit, Chelsee had hinted at the tough time she had endured away from the cameras, saying: 'I feel, personally, there's been a lot going on with me that I've been struggling with, so I couldn't completely focus' Chelsee, who also has daughter Coco, seven, from another relationship, previously said of Rainford: 'This is the most supportive relationship I've ever been in. 'My friends and family love him, and he's the first bloke I've introduced Coco to, which says a lot. I knew he was 'The One' within three to four months. I've kissed a few frogs, but he's definitely marriage material.' In April, Chelsee returned to filming for Hollyoaks after taking an extended break. And she sparked concern among fans after saying she was 'putting on a brave face' and was 'on a downward spiral' in a social media post the following month. 'It's so hard to come on here and open up and let people know that you're vulnerable, and I feel like I've had a guard up my whole life,' she said. 'When I'm struggling I don't let people in, and I've always put on a brave face and I don't like people knowing I'm on a downward spiral.' Chelsee continued: 'I don't like people to know that I'm not where I want to be, so I just think it's very important to say if you do need help, please reach out.' The judge remanded Rainford in custody while Boyd was bailed and both will now be sentenced on Thursday.
