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Steve Smith and his son Joe are leaving their lives of luxury behind as they take part in the Channel 5 show.

In a new episode of Channel 5’s Rich House, Poor House, one family get to live in the luxurious Ludstone Hall, owned by Poundland founder, Steve Smith.

Steve and his son Joe are swapping lives with Kelly, John and their five children who live 29 miles away in Stafford.

For seven days, they get to live in each other’s homes and survive on their budgets and lifestyle.

In a clip shown on Instagram, Steve highlighted the spacious mansion he lives in, boasting 11 bedrooms and six bedrooms.

However, Kelly, John and their family live in a four-bedroom semi and live hand to mouth.

As the pair swap homes, the couple are blown away to see the mansion they’d be living in for a week.

When inside, John sent his children on a mission to find the swimming pool, although they had trouble locating it, unaware that the ballroom floor lowered to create a pool.

One of their daughters commented: “We were walking over it and everything! No one even knew that it was there. That was the shock. It was very magical, very hidden even though it’s right in front of your eyes.”

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As the family got acquainted with their new life of luxury, they were speechless to discover their budget for the week was a staggering £2,040.

Overcome with emotion, Kelly replied: “That’s a lot. Are we too late in life to achieve, to even get even half of this a week? Are we too far in life to get this?”

Whereas Steve and his son were tasked with living off the family’s budget of £39.80. Commenting on the price, he said: “I never expected to have such a little budget.”

Viewers were quick to comment on the clip shared on Instagram, as one person said: “I watched this episode last night!!! One of there best ones, Both families are so nice and genuine.. happy with the outcome at the end.”

Another added: “This programme is a genuine reality eye opener.”

Someone else wrote: “I love this programme. It’s almost always has got such lovely people both sides.”

Rich House, Poor House is available to watch on Channel 5.

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MOLLY-MAE Hague has just shown her followers that the amazing dressing room renovation under way in her luxury mansion is almost finished.

The reality star and her boxer beau Tommy Fury purchased the £5million pad together in 2022.

And it appears everything is really taking shape, bar some missing flooring here and there.

An excited Molly took to her Instagram story to share a snap of the dressing room which she already feels incredibly eager to use.

Penned over a photo of the mostly finished space, she said: “Home from the office to a nearly finished dressing room.

“I’m actually itching to get in here.

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“Couldn’t resist and already started putting bits and bobs on the shelves.

“Carpet to go down, little wall lights to add, then the final touches.”

Taking a selfie in the room’s giant mirror, Molly-Mae opted to wear a white top that allows her pregnant belly to peek through.

She paired the piece with comfortable black trousers and Ugg slippers.

Behind her an assortment of Louis Vuitton bags and other designer goods are sitting on the white dressing room furniture.

White with tasteful gold accents are the theme of the dressing room, bringing a stylish minimalist air to the area.

The renovation update comes shortly after Molly-Mae and Tommy announced they were expecting their second child together.

They made the announcement via Instagram by posting a sweet Instagram reel showing off her stomach.

Molly’s currently around six months pregnant, and already has a two-year-old daughter called Bambi.

Her and Tommy have opened up about how they know the gender of the second baby and how they have already picked a name.

But they’re keeping the information secret from their followers for now.

Though in a video posted online, Molly referred to her bump as “she” for a split second, leading fans to believe she’s having another baby girl.

As she showed off her bare baby bump and cradled it in her latest YouTube vlog, the social media personality declared: “Here she is!”

SYDNEY Sweeney and her ex-fiance appear to be moving forward with the renovation of the $6 million Hollywood home they purchased before their split, The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal.

Sydney, 28, and producer Jonathan Davino, 42, reportedly bought a fixer-upper in Bel Air, Los Angeles, at auction in 2023.

According to property filings, it was purchased under a trust, and the couple paid $250,000 over the original asking price.

A mortgage was taken out with City National Bank for $4.34 million, with a maturity date of June 2053, according to documents.

Sydney and Jonathan split in early 2025, and the Euphoria star is now dating former music manager Scooter Braun, 44.

Despite the breakup, it appears they have no plans to abandon the home project.

Jonathan was seen at the property following their breakup with Sydney’s dog, Tank, as he checked on the clean-up progress.

Now, The U.S. Sun can confirm things are moving along with plans to renovate the pool at the historic home, once owned by Hollywood screenwriter Delmer Daves.

Records from late December indicate that an initial building permit application was submitted for a new pool and spa with a solar heating system.

The contractor on file is Ventura Pools Masonry, while the application was filed by Mae Wachtel of Helping Hand for Contractors.

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According to Ventura Pools’ website, they are a recognized name in the industry and “have built everything from Olympic-sized pools to 90-foot-long water features.”

They added, “We bring more than 20 years of experience to the table and look forward to the challenge of building projects that are difficult.”

Detailed plans obtained from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety show the pool’s layout and also list a second contractor from Pool Engineering, Inc.

The U.S. Sun has reached out to Sydney’s rep for comment on Jonathan’s involvement with the project.

The 1930s-era estate sits on 1.25 acres and offers roughly 4,477 square feet of interior space, featuring five bedrooms and four bathrooms.

The original listing highlights the site’s strong potential for a complete rebuild.

In addition to the two-story main house, the property includes a detached guest residence tucked behind it.

When Sydney and Jonathan took ownership, the land was choked with overgrowth, leaving them with an extensive cleanup.

The couple were first connected in 2018 and announced their engagement in 2022.

It is believed they quietly separated around January 2025, with the breakup widely confirmed by March of that year.

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Sweeney later publicly acknowledged she was single and focusing on herself in a May interview.

But by the summer of last year, it was clear she had already found love again, as she was linked to music exec Scooter, who finalized his divorce from wife Yael, the mother of his three children, in 2022.

Sydney and Scooter first stepped out together at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding in June, and they have since been photographed on romantic dates.

Scooter is reportedly worth $500 million, earned from years of managing major artists, including Justin Bieber, and later selling his company.

He owns several lavish homes, including a $65 million mansion in Brentwood, Los Angeles.

Although Sydney’s net worth stands at around $40million, she already has a property portfolio.

She owns a $3 million Tudor-style home just a mile down the road from her Hollywood compound, bought in 2021 after she found fame.

She also snapped up a lavish waterfront retreat in the Florida Keys, purchased in June 2024 for $13.5 million.

Designed for resort-style living, the home includes a private gym, a 520-bottle wine room, and a built-in aquarium.

Outside, the property offers docking for at least six boats, parking for multiple cars, and a saltwater infinity pool overlooking the water, complete with a swim-up bar and in-pool seating.