Stuart Manning's Biography

Stuart Manning was a 30-year old actor when he entered I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here in 2009.

Manning, who was brought up in Berkshire, was a model before becoming an actor.

Stuart Manning's first big acting breakthrough was playing Sam Armstrong in the ITV soap Night and Day.

At the British Soap Awards in 2002 he / his character was named Hero of the Year.

He was once romantically linked to Jessica Taylor, and to Lulu, who is 32 years his senior.

The Mail published an article pouring cold water on the depth of his relationship with Lulu.

From 2004 to 2009, Stuart Manning played school teacher Russ Owen in the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks.

Amongst his hobbies is riding fast motorbikes.

His other acting credits include Doctors and Casualty.