Married at First Sight UK star ‘makes history’ as she lands huge new gig two years after show ‘wife swap’ - suong

   

SHE was the first transgender person to appear on E4’s Married At First Sight UK - and now ELLA MORGAN is making history again, as the first trans celebrity to represent high-street store Superdrug.

But the Channel 4 reality TV star admits that her latest brand deal has been more bitter-sweet than she hoped.

Ella Morgan at the BAFTA TV Craft Awards nominees' party.
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Ella Morgan first rose to fame as the first transgender bride on Married At First Sight UK in 2023Credit: Getty
Ella Morgan at the Gaydio Pride Awards.
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The star will make history as the first trans celeb to be the face of SuperdrugCredit: Splash

This followed the Supreme Court ruling that prevents transgender women from being legally recognised as female.

It means that Ella, 31, who underwent gender reassignment surgery, is now worried to appear in public.

She told me at the BAFTA nominees party: "I’m very proud to be the new face of Superdrug, we shot all the photos for the campaign before the ruling, and I was thrilled to be there to represent.

"I know being a trans advocate and a role model for the community right now means more than ever, I want to be that voice to help people understand what it’s like for transgender people.

"But for the first time, I’ve been scared to go out and get on the train as an open trans woman, I’ve never felt so scared to use the changing rooms, or go into the toilet.

"I’m hoping that the Superdrug campaign will just help to promote more understanding."

This comes after the star took a swipe at her ex, JJ Slater as she opened up on his relationship with Katie Price

The Pricey confirmed her relationship with the reality TV personality in February last year.

Ella largely refrained from commenting on JJ’s new relationship until she sat down with her MAFS co-star, relationship expert Paul C. Brunson.

Speaking on his We Need To Talk podcast, Ella said his relationship with Katie “makes her laugh.” 

MAFS star Ella Morgan takes a swipe at ex JJ Slater after Katie Price romance

She admitted: "It does make me laugh. Because I’m like ‘you say I’m crazy’ - and I love Katie - but you’re with her now.

"So, yeah, you never know. I just wasn’t the right person for him. 

"And I haven’t actually seen him since we did the show because we were texting before the vow renewals and I knew he wasn’t feeling it.

"I knew he was going to say no at the vow renewals and I actually wanted to say yes."

She added: "I actually didn’t get over JJ for - because it was such a big moment in my life on such a big public scale - I’d say it took me six to eight months to get over him. 

"I really did like him, but I’m fully over him now and I wish him the best and Katie the best."

 

Ella also dated JJ after they had an affair on the E4 show and re-entered the process as a new couple in a huge scandal.

She cheated on her husband Nathanial Valentino after they got into a furious bust-up during their honeymoon.

Ella Morgan at the BAFTA Television and Television Craft Nominees' Party.
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However, the star is worried about appearing in public after the recent Supreme Court rulingCredit: Getty
Ella Morgan and Nathaniel Valentine from Married at First Sight.
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She caused controversy after cheating on her partner Nathaniel on the E4 showCredit: Channel 4
Ella Morgan at the Beauty Awards 2024.
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Ella recently opened up on her failed relationship with JJ Slater, who is now with Katie PriceCredit: Splash