Lauren Grace Pope (born 29 September 1982) is an English model, television personality and DJ. In 2010, she began appearing in the

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reality series ''

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''. She left the series in March 2019.

Career

Television

In 2004, Pope appeared in the second series of ''

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'' for two episodes. In October 2010, she began appearing in the

reality series ''

''. Pope left the series in October 2015 to pursue business endeavours, but announced her return 18 months later. Pope returned to the series in 2018, but announced her departure again in 2019.

Music

In 2007, Pope began a career as a DJ. '' Nuts'' magazine named her the "world's sexiest DJ". Since becoming a DJ, Pope has also become involved in producing. Pope also appears in the music video for the song " Ready for the Weekend" by

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Business ventures

In 2007, Pope designed and launched her own brand of clip-in

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, Hair Rehab London, appearing on the

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''. The show saw Peter Jones search for entrepreneurs with ideas that he helped turn into profitable companies, while the eventual winner was chosen by the public. Pope came fourth out of the six contestants, but continued to work with Jones after the show, which expanded her business. In 2014, Pope collaborated with In The Style to launch the High Summer collection. In 2018, Pope released another range of hair extensions with her brand, Hair Rehab London.

Personal life

In March 2020, Pope announced that she was pregnant with her first child. She announced that she had given birth on 11 July 2020 to a daughter named Raine Anais Keterman. In February 2022, Pope announced that she was pregnant with her second child. She announced that she had given birth on 15 June 2022, to a daughter named Leni Star Keterman.

Filmography

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Pope, Lauren 1982 births English DJs English television personalities Glamour models Living people Musicians from Torquay Mass media people from Torquay