Celebrity news round-up for Gloucestershire – these are the star-studded stories you may have missed – Gloucestershire Live

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Celebrities are often drawn towards Gloucestershire, especially the Cotswolds.

And the county also has many claims to fame of people born here.

We know our readers love celebrity news, and here are links to some of our recebt coverage.

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David Gandy

Model David Gandy appears to be the only celebrity not on lockdown in the Cotswolds at the moment after taking his family to stay with his mother-in-law up north.

While other stars like the Beckhams and Rita Ora are forever posting images of themselves in their country abodes, the international star says he is enjoying being out of sight so he doesn’t have to exercise for the first time in 22-years.

The former University of Gloucestershire student who shot to fame after winning a modelling competition on ITV’s This Morning told GQ Magazine that he upped sticks and took Stephanie Mendoras and their baby daughter Matilda up north to isolate on the Lancashire Yorkshire border.

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Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen

A deserving NHS worker is set to get the keys to Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen’s luxury coastal cottage so they can enjoy a relaxing family holiday for free in the village where Poldark was filmed.

The flamboyant Cotswolds -based TV designer has offered the use of his stunning Cornish retreat to the winning worker nominated in a competition arranged by a holiday cottage company for when the pandemic is over.

But anybody put off by his Changing Rooms reputation should be assured there isn’t a hint of chintz in his simply decorated, three bedroom holiday cottage over looking the beach in Port Isaac.

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Richard E. Grant

Cotswolds-based actor Richard E. Grant says he ended up looking like “Julie Walters playing Mrs Overall” after putting on a pair of high-heeled Jimmy Choo shoes for his latest film role as a drag queen.

The 63-year-old said being transformed into Loco Chanelle for the film version of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie has made him appreciate what some women go through to keep up appearances.

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Alfie Boe

Most children find their parents embarrassing and boring and many of them have been enjoying staying up later than than normal in these unprecedented times.

And it seems as that is exactly the same for the offspring of internationally famous singing stars.

For when Alfie Boe appeared on The One Show as part of the VE Day celebrations, his adorable young son stole the show by looking as if he was struggling to stay awake.

As his famous father told the TV presenters about what he has been up to, his angelic faced son could be seen behind him trying to suppress his yawns.

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Lockdown celebrities in Gloucestershire

It’s not unusual to spot celebrities milling around Gloucestershire and Cotswolds a county known for its interesting history, beautiful scenery and world-famous famous events and festivals.

But just like us, celebrities around the UK are having to stay indoors amid lockdown and many of them are choosing to stay here while the crisis unfolds.

With everyone from singers and sports stars to musicians, chefs, celeb royalty and even actual royalty, there are many who have chosen the Gloucestershire haven as their home.

These are all the famous faces who are embracing lockdown in the county

Famous people born in Gloucestershire

Anyone who lives in Gloucestershire will agree it is a pretty special place. Home to rolling hills, historic buildings and some great people.

Our county is also home to all manner of celebrities from the heir to the throne to Hollywood stars.

But today’s celebrity residents are mainly incomers, who have made a home here in places like the Cotswolds and Stroud Valleys.

We’ve had a look at the stars who were actually born here – here are 19 famous faces who grew up in Gloucestershire.

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