There's been over 100 cast members on TOWIE since it first aired in 2010, and one former Essex star who has popped back into the spotlight is Billi Mucklow.
It’s been over ten years since she quit as a full time cast member and over six years since she appeared on TOWIE at all. If you’re hoping to find out more about Billi’s marriage and what she's doing now, you’re in luck as we’ve got all the answers.
Who is Billi Mucklow?
Billi is best known for appearing on everyone’s favourite Brentwood-based reality TV show, The Only Way is Essex.
How old is Billi Mucklow?
She’s currently 36 years old. Billi was born on 2nd November 1988.
Where is Billi Mucklow from?
Essex, of course. Her swanky mansion features a whopping nine bedrooms and four bathrooms.
When was Billi Mucklow on TOWIE?
Billi joined the cast of TOWIE in 2011 when she was introduced as a potential love interest for Kirk Norcross. While things didn’t work out for them, Billi remained on the show until 2013.
Her storylines included a fall out with Jess Wright and a relationship with best friend Cara Kilbey’s brother Tom Kilbey.
Although she quit as a full time cast member in 2013, Billi made a guest appearance in 2018 alongside her brother Sam Mucklow.
Why did Billi Mucklow quit TOWIE?
Billi quit TOWIE in 2013 after six series to focus on opening a Bikram yoga studio in Loughton, Essex.
At the time, her spokesperson said, 'Billi has made the decision to leave TOWIE as she wishes to concentrate on opening her Bikram Yoga Studio next month as Billi is a qualified and experienced Bikram Yoga instructor and that is her real passion in life.'
Who is Billi Mucklow’s husband?
Billi was married to former England footballer Andy Carroll, who currently plays for French club Bordeaux. They began dating in 2013 and got engaged the following year after a whirlwind romance. However, they didn’t tie the knot until 2022. Their extravagant wedding ceremony was held at the Four Seasons in Hampshire.
In September 2024, Andy announced that their marriage had come to an end. In a statement he said, 'Billi and I have privately separated earlier this year and we are under way with our divorce proceedings.
'It has been a hard few months for our family and we continue to move forward amicably for our children.'
Andy has since moved on with celebrity make-up artist Lou Teasdale, which reportedly left Billi 'blindsided'.
Andy and Lou were recently pictured on holiday in Majorca lying on sunloungers together, arms entwined as they soaked up some rays to celebrate her birthday.
Did Andy Carroll cheat on Billi Mucklow?
Andy has been caught in a comprising position a couple of times during his relationship with Billi, although there is no suggestion that he cheated on her.
Just a month before they got married, Andy was left red-faced when a photo of him sleeping next to a blonde woman during his stag do to Dubai leaked online. At the time, the woman claimed to The Sun, 'It was an afterparty. We all went back to his hotel. I didn't sleep with him, it wasn't like that, there was three of us in the room.'
Billi removed Andy from her WhatsApp profile picture when the photo leaked and it’s reported that she demanded the footballer hand over all of the pictures taken on the stag do.
A year later, Andy was reportedly filmed cuddling up to another woman on a night out. At the time, insiders told Closer magazine, 'Billi was livid over the pictures. Andy totally denies any wrongdoing at all – he’s assured her that nothing happened and that he was just on a night out with his mates, which ended up carrying on and that it was all just innocent fun – but Billi wasn’t happy.
'She’s told Andy in no uncertain terms that things need to change, that he needs to be more careful and aware of how things look – especially when he’s with his mates, some of whom are single and enjoy trying to chat up girls.'
How many children does Billi Mucklow have?
Billi and Andy are parents to three children together; Arlo, nine, Wolf, six, and Marvel Mae, four. Andy also has two children – Emilie, 15, and Lucas, 14 – from his previous relationship with former fiancée Faye Johnstone.
Are Billi Mucklow and Cara Kilbey still friends?
Billi and Cara were as thick as thieves during their time on TOWIE – apart from when Billi dated Cara’s brother, Tom. Awks – and we’re pleased to report that they’re still besties to this day.
Back in November 2023, Billi shared a picture of herself and Cara with the caption, 'Always be my bestie.'
What is Billi Mucklow’s Instagram?
Billi is on Instagram at @billimucklow.
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Nathan Katnoria is Closer's Senior Digital Writer and resident TOWIE expert. He's seen all 33 (thirty three!!) series of the ITVBe show and regularly reminisces about forgotten TOWIE romances from years gone by. Although he's never been to Brentwood, Nathan has interviewed loads of TOWIE faves past and present including Sam Faiers, Chloe Brockett, Diags and Georgia Kousoulou.