Rita was born to Susan (née Franks) and Mark Simons. It has been widely and often reported that Rita’s aunt is Alan’s wife Ann Simons.In fact, Rita even said that she hoped he would be watching her in the jungle whenever the show didn’t clash with The Apprentice!Unfortunately, her admission didn’t stop her from being ‘fired’ from I’m A Celeb on Tuesday night. And after doting uncle Alan posted his tweet, fans flocked to tell him he must be "so proud" of her for her stint in the jungle. And it looks like Uncle Alan was more than happy to take the blame for it!That is maybe why the public voted her out . Hot Chocolate Rita Simons family: Who is her famous uncle? She revealed some very shocking information about her famous uncle during a chat around the camp fire.

Occupation: Actress. She was a member of the band Girls@Play, who had a couple of hit singles before splitting up. Through her paternal aunt's marriage, Rita is the niece of Billionaire businessman Lord Alan Sugar, best known for his role in The Apprentice. Age: 41. Her uncle is billionaire Lord Sugar, known for appearing in the BBC reality series The Apprentice. Born Rita Joanne Simons on March 10, 1977 in Essex, England, UK, to parents Susan and Mark Simons, she has an older brother named Benjamin. Alan sugars niece! Sir Alan is married to Rita's aunt, making him her uncle. It might be my fault.

Rita Simons may have left the jungle last night, but she certainly made a splash before she crossed the bridge. Rita is the niece of Lord Alan Sugar, businessman and star of The Apprentice. Rita and Alan Sugar.

And in today's edition of things you didn't know Omg I never knew that! 30 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7LA The EastEnders star was chatting to Harry Redknapp about his son, Jamie and nephew, Frank Lampard, who both had massively successful football careers! Kids stun judges withSmooth Icons 2020: Vote for your favourite artists in ourAugust's 'Eat Out To Help Out' 50% off scheme: Full listSimon Cowell undergoes six-hour surgery on broken backBest summer songs: 14 tunes to listen to with shades onWhen George Michael revealed his full real Greek name on 2020 line-up rumoursWho is John Barrowman? Rita Simons, best-known for her role as Roxy Mitchell in EastEnders isn’t the only famous face in her family.

The EastEnders actress is the niece of none other than Lord Sugar.. Simons was confirmed for the ITV show last night, but said that she’s yet to reveal her plans to the Apprentice host. But in real life actress Rita Simons is actually part of an even more famous family.

She also has an older brother, Ben.Through her paternal aunt's marriage, Rita is the niece of Billionaire businessman Lord Alan Sugar, best known for his role in In August 2006, Rita married hairdresser Theo Silveston, whom she met through a friend when she was 19.The couple have twin daughters together: Jaimee Leah and Maiya Sammy.Before her acting career, Rita was in the girl band Girls@Play, who had a couple of hit singles before splitting up.Their songs included 'Airhead' and a cover of Mel and Kim's 'Respectable'Rita then joined a different group called Charli, with three other members. Both of her parents are Jewish. Rita Simons has said she has kept her stint on I’m A Celebrity a secret from her uncle Lord Sugar. Both of her parents are Jewish. Now there’s a man you could always rely on for some extra pocket money! Lord Sugar is married to Rita's aunt Ann Simons. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. Dancing on Ice star's age, husbandThe Voice's best ever audition? Claim to fame: Rita rose to fame in EastEnders as Roxy Mitchell, first stepping foot in Walford in 2007. TV & Film