'I've never had so much sex': Alex Reid and Chantelle juggle IVF and natural methods as they try for baby

By Nadia Mendoza


Happy families: Alex Reid and Chantelle Houghton, pictured here at the Amika event for London Fashion Week, are trying for a baby


After a whirlwind seven months, Chantelle Houghton and Alex Reid have decided to start a family together.

But following a battle with bulimia and years of dieting destroying her body, the couple have turned to IVF as well as overdosing on natural methods.

The blonde reality star, who notoriously shot to fame after being the only non-celebrity to win Celebrity Big Brother in 2006, cannot rely on biology alone and Alex, who won CBB in 2010, sees the obstacle as 'a challenge'.


Alex, 36, told OK!: 'It's a big leap for us. It's only seven months since we got together. It's not a decision we've taken lightly at all.

'Chantelle has been saying: "Oh you can back out if you want!" No way. I've thought about this long and hard and it's what I really want.'

Speaking of her trips to the IVF clinic, Chantelle, 28, said: 'It's all really positive. I've had tests done. They can help us.

'I've had a lot of scans and horrible, painful things done to me.'

But despite help from the professionals, there is a chance the duo can conceive naturally without the egg being fertilised in a laboratory.

Alex added: 'I've never had so much sex. I was complaining to my mate, "She wants sex in the morning, she wants sex all the time." He was like, "Really? Stop moaning. Soon enough you won't be able to get any."'

And while Alex has a history of rushing into things, notably marrying former flame Katie Price after seven months together, he claims: 'I am normally so careful not to do things hastily.'

The pair also revealed they have chosen baby names already, but refused to ruin the surprise.

He credited his relationship with Katie for leading to his meeting to Chantelle, alluding to the turn of events as a 'Sliding Doors' effect.

The cagefighter revealed he has lost respect for his ex-wife after she branded their dirty laundry in public and even claimed he was so scared of her during their time together that he couldn't breathe.

However, love conquers all and speaking of his new girlfriend, he said: 'It is a fairytale. This wasn't the plan.

'Sometimes I have to pinch myself. I'm really in love.'



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'I thought he might run': Chantelle Houghton reveals heartbreak at having to tell Alex Reid that she's infertile

By Jody Thompson





Still together: Chantelle Houghton, pictured here with Alex Reid after her interview on This Morning, said she feared he'd leave her over her fertility problems





A few weeks ago she was on the show with new love Alex Reid to gush about their relationship - and now Chantelle Houghton has gone on This Morning to talk about the devastating news that she only has a one per cent chance of falling pregnant naturally.



Talking to Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, she also revealed that she feared that Alex Reid might leave her if she told him and that she agonised over whether or not to tell him her heartbreaking news.



The 27-year-old former professional Paris Hilton lookalike who now runs her own fashion boutique, explained she was either born with a low number of eggs, or the loss has accelerated over the years.



Love you: Chantelle said the pair had already discussed trying to have children





Either way, doctors have told her she only has a one per cent chance of conceiving naturally so she will have to rely on fertility treatment to have children.



Chantelle explained however that she agonised over whether to tell the 36-year-old martial arts fighter, saying: 'When I found out it obviously it was really early [days] being with Alex. It was really hard and I didn't know what to do.



'I wrestled whether to tell him and I thought this is the situation, but I was scared what he might do. [I thought] he might run, its a scary thing to tell someone that you've just got together with.



'But I thought this is the situation and I'm not going to be able to change it, it's still going to be the same in six months or a year, and it all came tumbling out one night and he's been absolutely amazing and I couldn't thank him enough.'



Chantelle however said that though she initially thought that years of extreme dieting might have been to blame, that was not the case.



She said: 'That's one thing I really wanted to clear up, because that [extreme dieting] is not the cause. I was born this way; it was either because I was born with a low amount of eggs, or over the years I've had an accelerated loss of eggs. Yes, dieting wouldn't have helped, but that isn't the cause.'



Heartbreak: The former Celebrity Big Brother star said she was devastated when she was told the news



Advice: With fertility expert Carol Cooper on the sofa



Chat: Chantelle was talking to This Morning's Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford





Chantelle also revealed how she took the news saying: 'To be honest it was so unexpected because its not like I was trying to have children - I went because I was getting some pain in my left ovary. I never ever expected to have this told to me.



'It was devastating and I have over the past six to eight weeks started to come to terms with it a lot more. But it's awful and you don't ever get told this. At 25, you're actually classed - in infertility years - as old, and women don't get told this. There's nothing when you're at school, all there is is how not get pregnant.'



Fertility expert Dr Carol Cooper then interjected, and said: 'Eggs do start to deteriorate early on, but its different for each woman and even after tests you don't know what is going to happen.



'And while Chantelle feels very hopeless about it now, this doesn't mean that she'll never have children. There is always an element of unknown...even if you have a hormone test, you don't know that there isn't going to be an egg released when you need it.'



Chantelle said: 'Obviously there's that great thing of what's mean to be, is what's meant to be, but with medical science... and if I can be helped then I will take the help that I can have. There is just a very very low chance that I would conceive naturally and the doctor gave me a time scale of about three years that I've got left.'



Birthday girl: Alex took Chantelle out for a meal at Nobu on Saturday to celebrate her birthday on Sunday





She added: 'I actually got the results through the post, not expecting it to be what it was. I just casually opened the letter and I literally just cried and cried and cried. My mum was really upset as well. It's just been awful.'



Of the future, Chantelle said: 'Would I try fertility? Absolutely. I'd take any help that I could. I've always wanted children, I've dreamt of it and that's the missing piece of my life really. I'd love to try and have my own children first [before considering adoption]...



'I think adoption is amazing and having looked into IVF and there are some amazing women out there that actually donate their eggs to other woman that can't and I think those woman are amazing, I really do.'



She also revealed that she and Alex are considering undergoing fertility treatment further down the line to have a family together.



Chantelle replied: 'We have spoken about it. Alex is brilliant with kids, he amazing around them and they just stick to him like glue. But we have spoken about it definitely and obviously we have a lot to talk about.'



The pair were celebrating on Sunday night nevertheless as Chantelle celebrated her 28th birthday.



They went to Nobu and she wrote on her Twitter afterwards: 'Had such a great birthday weekend...Alex spoilt me so much. Thank you baby @Only1AlexReid X'





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Birthday girl Chantelle Houghton celebrates her 28th in PVC leggings alongside Alex Reid

By Daily Mail Reporter





Monochrome couple: Chantelle and Alex dressed in matching ensembles - as he wore black and she wore black and white





Chantelle Houghton turned 28-years-old today, so the glamour model decided to celebrate last night by heading to Nobu in London’s Mayfair.



She was snapped walking out of the exclusive restaurant with a couple of girlfriends and her boyfriend Alex Reid on her arm.



Alex hadn't been able to see her in the days leading up to the event and wrote on his Twitter page on Friday night: ‘@chantellehought hey hey, missed u in my bed last night! Now, what’s going on this weekend? Hmmm? Anything special? Xx’





Chantelle appeared to be having a great time with her pals and couldn't stop giggling at the end of the night.



The former Celebrity Big Brother star stepped out in black PVC leggings, peep-toe heels and a white vest top.



And she clung onto her Chanel tote, she looked every inch a star.



Birthday babe: Chantelle Houghton was snapped walking out of Nobu in London last night in black PVC leggings





Chantelle wrote on her Twitter page at midnight: ‘It’s my birthdayyyyy! Wooo in nobu! X’



She wasn’t the only celebrity celebrating a birthday last night either, as David Walliams was bringing in a new decade just around the corner.



The comedian was celebrating his 40th birthday at Scott’s Restaurant in Mayfair with a huge guest list of celebrity friends.



He was joined by Natalie Imbruglia, Holly Valance, Noel Gallagher, Jonathan Ross and Gary Barlow just to name a few.



Girls' night: Chantelle enjoyed her evening with some close girlfriends and her boyfriend Alex Reid



Fun times: Chantelle couldn't stop laughing as she and a friend jumped in a black cab at the end of the night





And of course his model wife Lara Stone was on his arm as they arrived at the Champagne and seafood restaurant.



Last week Chantelle and Alex Reid has posted a photograph of them while on vacation together – but refused to reveal where they were.



But the couple’s retreat proved their love is strong and appears that their relationship is getting serious.





In love: Chantelle and Alex, who have been dating for three months, held hands as they left the restaurant





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'I still love her': Alex Reid opens up about Katie Price as his mother reveals he cried himself to sleep over split

By Daily Mail Reporter





He has been gushing about how happy he is with his new girlfriend Chantelle Houghton and the couple have said they are in love and planning to move in together.



But in a shocking interview Alex Reid has revealed he still loves Katie Price, who called off their marriage at the start of this year.



Speaking to Best magazine the cage fighter said: ‘I still love her, even though, recently she said she didn’t love me.’



'I still love her': Alex Reid has revealed he still loves Katie Price as his mother Carole speaks out about how hard he found it after the couple split





Alex also gave a cryptic comment suggesting a possible future with his estranged wife.



He said: ‘Katie and I aren’t divorced yet. I wouldn’t go back but I’d go forward with someone. Read that how you want.’



Meanwhile glamour model turned businesswoman Katie is rarely seen without her toyboy boyfriend Leandro Penna, who she met shortly after splitting from Alex.



Happier times: Alex still loves his estranged wife, while Katie Price has said she never loved him



True love: Katie has said she loves her new boyfriend Leandro Penna and said she didn't really love Alex





And in June the mother-of-three dealt Alex a cruel blow by leaving him off a list of her ‘true loves’ despite including her ex-husband Peter Andre and her current Argentine beau.



Despite leaving him off the list of her true loves, the 33-year-old former model told OK! Magazine of Reid: ‘Obviously I felt like I loved him at the time or I wouldn’t have done it and I wish him well.



Alex’s declaration of love for his estranged wife may come as a shock to his current girlfriend Chantelle.



The couple, who both won their respective Celebrity Big Brother shows, have been gushing about the other at every opportunity.



What will Chantelle say? The cage fighter is currently dating former Celebrity Big Brother winner Chantelle Houghton who he says he loves and is planning on moving in with





And in New! Magazine last week the pair revealed they are in love and planning on moving in together.



Talking about his love for Chantelle, Alex said: 'I actually miss her now. I want to be next to her. She turns me on, physically and mentally. When I hear her voice, it’s magic.



'We trust each other. I was very nervous when I first met Chantelle, because my heart was still broken, but she’s mended it.'



And Chantelle added: 'I just love being around him. He makes me feel really good about myself.



'It was so hard': Alex's mother Carole has revealed how hard she found it when Alex moved back in and she could hear him sobbing in his room after he split from Katie



'When we’re together nothing else really matters. It’s nice to have someone who wants to look after me. He makes me feel so secure. He completes me.'



While things might be rosy for Alex now it wasn’t always the case and his mother Carole has opened up about how hard she found it in the months following her son’s split from Katie Price.



But at the start of the year things were a very different story for Alex Reid as he was trying to come to terms with the breakdown of his marriage to Katie Price.



Speaking about her son, who she calls Zander, she said: ‘He’s tough on the outside and squidgy on the inside.’



‘When Alex and Katie broke up in January this year and he came home again it was awful to see him so upset.



‘It was hard hearing him cry, as he doesn’t like to show emotion in public. I’d hear him sobbing in his bedroom.’



She added: ‘I don’t miss Katie, I didn’t form a strong bond.’







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She’s a loyal girlfriend! Alex Reid introduces Chantelle Houghton to the glamorous world of cage fighting by kissing his opponent

By SARAH FITZMAURICE
Last updated at 2:22 AM on 6

Loyal girlfriend: Chantelle Houghton sat by Alex Reid's side at his press conference earlier yesterday but the couple appeared bored as they tried and failed to suppress yawns

He has been gushing about just how much he loves his girlfriend Chantelle Houghton and despite her sitting right by his side Alex Reid was puckering up to someone else earlier yesterday.

The MMA fighter took his new love to a press conferred to promote his next fight but Chantelle’s presence didn’t stop Alex from kissing his opponent Jason Barrett.


Showing off: As the pair were weighed they showed off their moves


As the fighters were posing for pictures attempting to intimidate the other Alex leaned in for a cheeky kiss, which left Barrett raging and security had to step in to start a fight breaking out.

Before Alex took to the scales he was seen sitting down with Chantelle who, to be frank, looked extremely bored by the proceedings.

As the cagefighter sat in a cocky manner with his legs spread the former Big Brother contestant was seen attempting to suppress a yawn.


Squaring up: Alex and his opponent tried to intimidate each other before Alex surprised everyone by kissing Jason


And as her man got up onto the stage to size up to Jason, Chantelle had a glazed look on her face as Alex was weighed posing with his arms in the air.

He then stepped down to square up to Jason, who he is fighting tomorrow, before planting a kiss on his mouth.

Neither Alex, nor Chantelle mentioned the incident on Twitter.


Pucker up: Alex leaned in and kisses Jason on the lips which left the fighter raging and security had to pull them apart


Yesterday the couple gave a saccharine profession of love on This Morning gushing about each other and discussing their past relationships.

Alex explained: ‘I was very nervous when I first met Chantelle, because my heart was still broken... but she's mended it.'

And Chantelle was equally complimentary and said: 'I've got a lot going on personally... He makes me feel so secure. He makes me feel complete.'


Bored love? Chantelle didn't look too amused by Alex's antics and sat with a glazed look on her face
Yesterday the couple gave


What did you just do: Jason was furious that Alex had tried to kiss him and had to be held back


Cheeky smile: As Jason was flailing Alex grinned while Chantelle appeared unamused in the background


We're so in love: After a gushing interview on This Morning Alex and Chantelle visited Shaka Zulu to celebrate the restaurant's first birthday


Despite accusations their relationship is a 'showmance', they insist their love for each other is very real.

Last night the pair joined reality stars Imogen Thomas and Nicola and Lauren Goodger at restaurant and bar Shaka Zulu's first birthday celebrations.

And the couple certainly played up for the paparazzi as they kissed and cuddled at the event in Camden.


Hamming it up for the cameras: Alex and Chantelle put on a loved up display as the posed for pictures




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'We're in love... she's mended my broken heart': Alex Reid and Chantelle Houghton's give gushing joint TV interview

By Daily Mail Reporter


'It's love': Chantelle Houghton and Alex Reid gaze at each other as they admit they're in love on This Morning

They've both been burned by their shortlived marriages and subsequent divorces.

But after just over three months together, it appears Chantelle Houghton, 27, and Alex Reid, 36, have overcome their heartbreak and found 'love'.

During their first joint TV interview, the couple said the 'L word' for the first time and admitted they had discussed possible marriage.


In a saccharine profession of love on This Morning, Reid said: 'I was very nervous when I first met Chantelle, because my heart was still broken... but she's mended it.'

Alluding to his estranged wife Katie Price, who dumped him in January after less than a year of marriage, he said: 'I was scared of love after... you know.

'It feels like there's no pressure - at first I was a bit stand-offish and I was like "hold on" - I was scared of love after for better for worse.'

Houghton met Reid at - ironically - the Fate Awards in Belfast on April 15 - just days after she split from TV presenter Rav Wilding following a five month romance.

Whirlwind romance: Houghton was camera-ready as she left the ITV studios, but Reid appeared distracted


As well as dealing with breaking up with Wilding, Houghton was struggling to come to terms with news from her doctors her yo-yo dieting had seriously affected her fertility and she may not have children.

She said: 'I've got a lot going on personally... He makes me feel so secure. He makes me feel complete.'

In a gushing interview, the Celebrity Big Brother winners - held hands and sat cheek-to-cheek as they were questioned by Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford.

When asked by Langsford if they were in love, they looked at each other smiling and said 'yes' in unison.

Plenty of PDA: The couple say shoulder-to-shoulder with their hands entwined during the interview

Talking love: The new couple were questioned by Eamonn Holmes and his wife Ruth Langsford


Explaining his feelings for Houghton, Reid said: 'Love has got many degrees. This feels real, this feels relaxed and I don't want to compare anything to anybody else. This feels right, right now.'

When asked what attracted her to the cagefighter, Houghton explained: 'We've had the same sort of experiences.

'I always call him the hurricane - he walks into the room and he's literally like a hurricane, he walks in and lights up the room and makes everyone feel good about themselves and he does, he makes me feel really good about myself and I haven't felt like that in a long time.'

Despite accusations their relationship is a 'showmance', they insist their love for each other is very real.

Tender moment: Reid and Houghton share a kiss outside the studios


She said: 'You can't help who you fall for. I don't care what they say. If you're happy, that's the main thing.'

Reid and Houghton first became acquainted while she was still dating Wilding, but didn't get closer until attending the Fame Awards.

Reid said: 'We properly met at Fame Awards and the weirdest thing was we were put together on the same flight and I thought it was a fix. I thought someone had done it on purpose.'

The couple's romance is going so well, they've even introduced each other to each other's parents.

When asked if they talked about marriage, Reid mused: 'Of course. We've talked about this - not getting married - but we've talked about the shared experiences - Big Brother and marriage to famous people and breaking up - and we're both sad because it was something that was so special.'

Heartbreak: Houghton with ex-boyfriend Rav Wilding last December (left) and ex-husband Samuel Preston in 2006

'I was scared of love': Reid said his 11-month marriage to Katie Price scarred him


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