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The I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Coming Out reunion will air on Saturday night and Alex Scott is not expected to be on the show

Alex Scott is expected to miss the official I’m a Celebrity Coming Out reunion due to her girlfriend’s family emergency. This news comes after the ex-Lioness avoided the final episode of the show and called out ITV chiefs for not showing her true personality.

Scott was the first person eliminated from the jungle and immediately headed back to the UK. The former Arsenal star reunited with popstar beau Jess Glynne under difficult circumstances, after her mum suffered a major stroke and needed brain surgery.

Sharing on social media after fans noticed her missing from the famous bridge walk, Glynne said: “Over the last few weeks, my mum suffered a major stroke and needed urgent brain surgery. It’s been a really life-altering time for my family, and I’ve had to stay close to home.

“Alex would always want me to be where I’m needed most. I can’t wait to have her back by my side.”

Scott was initially grateful for the I’m a Celeb experience, as she said: “It’s been such an incredible experience. I didn’t think that… mentally it is so tough, and I did struggle at times, missing home and everything.

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“But I’m so glad I got to do this series with such a great bunch of campmates. We really connected, and I never expected that coming into the jungle, to make the bonds that we all did.”

However, she is yet to reunite with any of her campmates after the show and also called out the broadcaster for not showing her true self. During an appearance on Lorraine, Scott said: “It’s me actually being out and learning what’s been aired and what’s been shown.

“I had so much fun, and that bit wasn’t shown. I had so much fun. I was called the Games Master in there, the stuff that I was doing with everyone.

“It’s only an hour show so only so much can go into the edit but when I reflect, I wish more of the fun stuff, people had seen that side of me. I wanted them to see the more fun Alex Scott that they didn’t see.”

She added: “Ginge and Aitch have had all the airtime and everyone has seen them, but my special bond with Shona, I don’t think the public have seen the real journey she’s been, she’s spoken so much about her anxiety and her fun side but I don’t think anyone has seen it.”

After missing the final episode and wrap party, Scott is likely not to appear on Saturday’s reunion show. Speaking to the Daily Mail, she added: “It’s been a hard couple of months, but Jess was like I want you to go on the show and do it for my mum.

“It’s been tough because I want to be here for the wrap party and I have to get home straight away. She’s my Jessica, and I’m going home to be her rock. My campmates knew what I was going through and I just want to thank everyone at ITV and my camp mates because they’ve all shown me so much support.”

The I’m a Celebrity Coming Out show will air on ITV1 and ITVX on Saturday, December 13 at 9:05pm.

MY hometown in the Cotswolds is often passed over in favour of its more glamorous trendy neighbours.

But that could soon be able to change after one of its hotels was recently named one of the best in the world.

The World’s 50 Best Hotels announced last week named everything from five-star beach resorts to thousand-pound-a-night city stays.

And while I’ve been lucky enough to stay in a few – such as The Peninsular in Hong Kong – one that also made the list was Estelle Manor.

One of five in the UK to have made the list, the Witney hotel is now putting the town on the map.

Having only opened in 2023, Estelle Manor has boomed in popularity.

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The boutique Cotswolds hotel with outdoor spa and clay pigeon shooting

Earlier this summer, Eve Jobs – the daughter of Steve Jobs – celebrated a four day wedding event at the cost of £5million.

Other celeb sightings include Kate Moss, as well as Alan Carr and Molly Mae.

Set on 85 acres of a parkland estate, the hotel is the sister to the private members club Maison Estelle in London.

Some of the 108 rooms are are in in the Grade II listed house, while there are also Woodland Cabins.

The hotel’s Eynsham Baths opened in last summer, while activities include archery, axe throwing, air rifle shooting and clay pigeon shooting.

According to World’s Best Hotels: “The atmosphere is that of a members’ club in the country: discreet yet sociable.

“Interiors mix period details with bold fabrics, rich textures and eclectic art, creating spaces that feel indulgent but never stiff.

“Gardens, terraces and woodland trails frame the property, making it as much a place for languid afternoons as for lively weekends.”

Of course it doesn’t come cheap, with rooms starting from £595, and even reaching £6,490.

But if you want a more affordable stay, then there are some fantastic ones in Witney.

There is the Blue Boar in the middle of town, which has cosy rooms overlooking the market square.

The restaurant and bar below are a must-visit too, with delicious burgers and pizza.

Otherwise there is also the Artist Residence just out of town, a boutique hotel chain with others in Brighton, London and Bristol.

The name of the hotel gives away the vibe – think trendy artist studio meets eccentric art dealer.

Otherwise the town of Witney itself is worth a visit, and is often much quieter than its nearby neighbour Burford.

There is the free-to-visit Witney Museum, while kids will love Cogges Manor Farm with pygmy goats to see.

Grab some tea and cake at Hunters Cafe, before shopping at many of the independent stores such as Witney Antiques and Lily’s Attic.

If you see huge queues, they are likely at Sandwich de Witney, a sandwich shop with overstuffed baguettes that always sells out by lunch.

Otherwise if you want to explore the other parts of the Cotswolds, Oxford is an easy 30-minute bus ride away.

The nearest train station is Hanborough which is around five miles away, although there are calls to restore the Witney train station which closed in the 1970s.