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Daniel Bird

I'm A Celeb's Gillian McKeith now - stripped of 'Dr' title to bizarre modelling career

Gillian McKeith's life has been very interesting since becoming a household name following her initial appearance on I'm A Celebrity

The television star who was once dubbed Dr Poo has had her fair share of minutes of fame including her own shows and cameo appearances on Celebrity Big Brother.

But in recent years, Gillian has forged a new career for herself, flogging personalised videos on Cameo as well as her TikTok videos all about poo.

It comes as no surprise that the 63-year-old returned to I'm A Celeb for their All Stars series after fainting live on air back in 2010.

Following her appearance, the Mirror takes a look into Gillian's life, including some startling revelations.

Stripped of 'doctor' title

Gillian McKeith agreed to drop her "Doctor" title (Getty Images)
Her former publicist branded it an "embarrassment" (Channel 4)

Gillian was known as Doctor McKeith on her show, You Are What You Eat and from her various food books and health spin-offs.

However, there had been concerns raised to the industry watchdog after it emerged that Gillian was not a qualified medical doctor.

Gillian had previously argued that she could call herself a doctor after she completed a long-distance PhD in holistic nutrition from the American Holistic College of Nutrition.

However, she later went on to agree with the Advertising Standards Authority to drop the Doctor title from all advertising after it indicated that it could be misleading as the educational institution had not been accredited as an educational authority at the time.

Her former PR disgraced Max Clifford said: "Personally I wish it had never been mentioned, she never needed it and it's done nothing but cause her embarrassment."

Modelling career

Gillian attempted a modelling career back in 2018 (Terry Scott / SplashNews.com)
She commanded attention at London Fashion Week (Jack Dredd/REX/Shutterstock)

Eight years after appearing on I'm A Celebrity, Gillian attempted to launch a new career as a catwalk model at London Fashion Week.

In September 2018, she took the fashion industry by storm as she was seen strutting her stuff down the catwalk at the Fashion Finest show.

Gillian opted for a raunchy little dress as she demanded attention before squatting to showcase the outfit in all its glory.

With her signature blonde tresses swept in a half-up-do, she showcased her petite frame in her black leotard which was accessorised with several handbags.

The former You Are What You Eat appeared at Fashion Week in February of the same year and revealed she hoped to bring more diversity to the catwalk.

'Saving lives' on TikTok

The television personality has claimed appearing on TikTok with her daughter has helped save lives (Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Gillian recently retuned to I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! (ITV/Charlie Sperring/REX/Shutterstock)

Gillian famously appeared on TV inspecting the faeces of Brits with poor diets, leaving the nation utterly stunned.

Almost two decades since You Are What You Eat aired, she's back again and has shared some invaluable poo advice.

The mum-of-two often appears on TikTok with her daughter Skylar, with the pair making jokes regarding Gillian's poo-inspecting past.

In one video, Immigration Lawyer Skylar, 28, joked that she was attempting to film a video in her family bathroom when Gillian appeared with a Tupperware box hoping to get a stool sample from her.

The dietician previously fainted live on air back in 2010 (ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Speaking about her interesting inspections, Gillian previously told Bang Showbiz: "Medical doctors have actually said because of your indicators and what you look for you have actually saved lives.

"My daughters constantly asked me to check their poos back then, but it was a fun thing, it wasn't meant to be a crazy thing, we always laugh about it.

"I do TikToks, on one of my daughter's TikToks we did a whole thing about poo."

Beckham link

Gillian's youngest daughter previously dated Brooklyn Beckham (@BrooklynBeckham/Instagram)
Gillian joked that Afton couldn't have a boyfriend until she was 25 after her split from Brooklyn (PA)

Gillian McKeith and the Beckham family are two names you wouldn't have imagined being associated together but they have a close link.

Her youngest daughter, Afton, who resides in Beverly Hills, California, previously explained that Brooklyn Beckham is the "most famous person" to have blocked her on Instagram.

Afton previously dated Brooklyn in 2017 after attending school with the eldest of the Beckham family as well as Guy Richie's son, Rocco.

Speaking to the Daily Star, a source said: "The romance didn’t last too long but Afton definitely grew feelings for Brooklyn."

However, Afton who was 17 at the time of their romance said: "I'm better off without him, I'm fine."

Recalling her encounters with David and Victoria, she said: "I got to meet his parents and they are very nice, Victoria is very protective over him."

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