Gary Goldsmith, the brother of Carole Middleton, entered the Celebrity Big Brother house at the start of the new series, with viewers eager to learn more about his connections to the Royal Family.
Promising to share family anecdotes, Gary also has a tumultuous past that viewers may be curious about.
Married to his ex-wife Julie-Ann Brown in 2012, Gary’s marriage took a dark turn in October 2017 when he was arrested for allegedly assaulting Julie-Ann outside their London home.
The incident occurred after a night out at an exclusive members’ club, where a taxi driver witnessed Gary hitting Julie-Ann following an argument.
Following his arrest, Gary pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife and was ordered to pay a £5,000 fine and undergo alcohol rehabilitation.
Chief magistrate Emma Arbuthnot expressed concern for Julie-Ann’s safety and considered issuing a restraining order against Gary.
With four marriages under his belt, Gary has one child, Tallulah, whom he shares with his second wife Luan.
Tallulah has been seen at significant family events, including Kate Middleton’s wedding to Prince William and Pippa Middleton’s wedding to James Matthews.
As the younger brother of Carole Middleton, Gary has a unique family connection to the Royal Family as an uncle to Kate, Pippa, and James.
Despite reports that Carole was apprehensive about his appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, Gary remains hopeful that she will watch and be proud of him.
Optimistic that his niece, the Princess of Wales, may also tune in with her children, Gary acknowledges the risks of his participation in the show but remains hopeful to make his family proud.
Familiar with his colorful language, Gary is working on toning down his vocabulary for family viewing.
While Gary’s past may be checkered, his journey on Celebrity Big Brother could provide a platform for redemption and a chance to showcase the best version of himself to his family and the public.
