Watch out Cheshire - just when you thought there couldn't be any more drama, there’s a new housewife about to be thrown into the mix.
Former Page 3 model Leilani Dowding has joined the glamorous Real Housewives of Cheshire cast for the 10th series of the hit ITVBe programme.
The 39-year-old has already begun filming with Dawn Ward, Tanya Bardsley, Rachel Lugo, Ester Dohnalová, Seema Malhotra, Perla Navia and Hanna Miraftab, as well as returning guests Christine McGuiness & Nermina Pieters-Mekic.
Leilani, along with rock star partner Billy Duffy from The Cult, has moved back to the UK after 15 years of living in Los Angeles.
Leilani's Hollywood neighbours included Keanu Reeves and Jason Statham, so it’s likely that show bosses are hoping for plenty of gossip from across the pond.
Billy, 58, was born in Hulme, so he is likely to be right at home in the region.
Leilani said: “After 15 years of living in LA, my partner Billy Duffy and I decided to move back to the UK. We’ve decided to make Cheshire our home and we’re so excited to be back.
“When the opportunity arose to join The Real Housewives of Cheshire, I thought it would be so much fun, I jumped at the chance.”
As well as her glamour modeling past, Bournemouth-born Leilani won Miss Great Britain in 1998.
She now owns a luxury clothing line, LeiLuna Collection, which is worn by many Hollywood stars.
The keen equestrian, dog owner and animal activist is expected to bring a fiery attitude to the programme.
The new series will see Leilani join the drama following the series nine reunion show which descended into rows and tears with dentist Hanna storming off the set.
She was left reeling after being called an "a*** licker" by co-star Rachel over her friendship with Dawn.
But that wasn’t the end of it - as highlight clips were shown it was revealed that Forever Unique Seema Malhotra had also walked off, leaving Ester Dee sitting on a couch alone.
The new series is set to see Ester’s modelling ambitions given a huge boost, while Hanna prepares for her dream wedding.
Elsewhere Dawn tries to accept that her daughters are spreading their wings, Rachel looks to the future after a tough few months, and Tanya reinvents herself.
The series and reunion show will launch later this Autumn.
