Can you believe that over 100 cast members have appeared on TOWIE since it launched in 2010?
The ITVBe show has seen many names come and go over the years and while some – like Gemma Collins, Joey Essex and Chloe Brockett – are never far from the forefront of our minds, it’s probably been a while since you’ve thought about a lot of them.
You’d been forgiven for not knowing what Billi Mucklow is up to these days. After all, it’s been over ten years since she quit as a full time cast member and over five years since she appeared on TOWIE at all. If you’re hoping to find out more about what Billi’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 in 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.
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 is married to former England footballer Andy Carroll, who currently plays for French club Amiens. 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.
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, “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. Onlookers said, “He caressed her bum. It was very flirty.” At the time, insiders told Closer, “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, eight, Wolf, five, and Marvel Mae, two. Andy also has two children – Emilie, 13, and Lucas, 12 – 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, 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.