Real Housewives of Cheshire star Rachel Lugo has revealed her daughter is unable to leave her bed after suffering extreme pain as a result of having Crohn's disease.
21.year-old Francesca is currently at university in Newcastle and is unable to attend her lectures because she's 'too poorly.'
Uploading a photo of her eldest daughter Rachel, who is currently divorcing her ex-husband John, informed her followers about Francesca's condition, writing, "It’s horrible as a mother to see you in so much pain when your Crohn’s flares up, yet you always try and put a smile on your face.
"You are acing your uni exams even though you watch most of your lectures online as you are often too poorly to attend."
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Magali Gorré
"If you're gonna cross me, you'd better not cross me. You don't mess with Magali."Magali starred in Real Housewives of Cheshire in 2015. Although the housewife only appeared in series one and two, after shouting-matches and rifts, she definitely left a lasting impression on her co-stars. Magali even found herself wrapped up in a twitter-spat with RHOC star Ester Dee in spring 2018, when Ester claimed she didn't know who Magali was.
Magali Gorré
Four years on, Magali is still living the highlife. The football-mum prides herself on her luxurious lifestyle, which she regularly shares with her 100k+ Instagram followers.
Missé Beqiri
Missé Beqiri joined the RHOC cast in April 2016 for series three, but by series five in March 2017, Missé had been demoted to a 'guest housewife'.
Missé Beqiri
The model divorced her footballer husband of two years, Anders Lindegaard and got together with no other than Jake Hall - yes, Chloe Lewis' ex from TOWIE. Missé and Jake went on to get engaged and have a daughter together, River. But it hasn't all been plain-sailing for the two reality stars - as Jake received a brief restraining orderto stay away from Missé in December 2018. The pair are back together and co-parenting baby River and Missé's son from her marriage with Anders.
Ampika Pickston
Ampika Pickston was an original housewife - joining the RHOC family in series one and lasting until 2017, when she left after series five.
Ampika Pickston
After a long on/off relationship with partner Mark, Ampika revealed in July 2018 that she was engaged after a new whirlwind romance. Whilst Ampika continues to keep her mystery romance under wraps, she promotes her own weightloss company - Skinny Revolution throughout her social media.
Leanne Brown
Fans were shocked when OG cast member Leanne Brown didn't return for series six in spring 2018. After an upsetting feud and long court battle with ex-bestie Dawn, Leanne decided to call it quits on the ITVBe show.
Leanne Brown
Leanne still keeps her fans up to date with her enviable WAG lsityle - and reportedly even has a tell-all memoir in the pipeline.
Stacey Forsey
Stacey Forsey became a guest-housewife in series one (no - we don't remember either) before joining the cast full time for series three - six.She was demoted to 'friend' status by series seven.
Stacey Forsey
Nowadays the artist-turned-writer promotes her lifestyle brand and book, Sweet Treats, through Instagram.
Nermina Pieters-Mekic
Nermina lasted just under a year on the hit ITVBe show before producers made her a 'guest-housewife'.
Nermina Pieters-Mekic
According the Nermina's website, the aspiring pop-star has begun a new chapter of her life focusing on re-establishing her music and modelling career in the UK and worldwide, whilst enjoying her suburban life with her husband, dogs and horses.
Lauren Simon
OG housewife Lauren lasted an incredible eight series on the show and was loved by fans for saying exactly what she thought. Remember that squirm-inducing scene with Taylor Ward and Sam Reece? Exactly.
Lauren Simon
We were devastated when Lauren quit the show before series nine. Her on / off friend Dawn Ward said: "Lauren has some personal stuff going on."Lauren's an amazing person, I am missing her to bits. I speak to her daily but she has other commitments at the minute that she needs to concentrate on."In January 2020 it was revealed that Lauren's back. Yaaas.
She added, "Your determination and persistence inspires me and I am so so proud of you Princess. Keep smiling beautiful girl ❤️❤️ I love you ❤️."
Fans were quick to comment, wishing the student a speedy recovery. One user wrote, "What an amazing young lady, she should be proud of what she has accomplished with this horrible disease. Seeing someone in pain and not being able to help is the hardest thing in the world. Stay strong beautiful 💖."
Another said, "💕 Sending hugs X" and a third added, "💜💜 Crohns warrior💜💜 beautiful young lady x."
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Rachel's post comes after she revealed she had moved on from her husband John and found a new partner.
However, it quickly ended and she split with her boyfriend just months later, writing on social media, “A strong woman will always walk away and never look back because she knows her self worth.
“It was nearly a year before I felt strong enough to try dating after 24 years of marriage ended. I joked with my friends who ever I dated had to come recommended so I didn’t end up with a nutter. Well, how wrong was I 🤦♀.”
Yikes.