Jeremy McConnell's claim to fame and ticket into the Celebrity Big Brother house was supposedly his title as Mr Ireland.

But over a week after the Irish hunk entered the Channel 5 show compound, it's been revealed that he has never been crowned Mr Ireland.

In a statement to RSVP magazine, the organisers of Mr and Miss Ireland have revealed: 'Jeremy never held the title of Mr Ireland or represented Ireland at any event.'

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The truth's come out! It's been revealed that Celebrity Big Brother housemate Jeremy McConnell has never been Mr Ireland, despite the the title being listed as his claim to fame before entering the house

The organisers added that Dublin model Jeremy did enter the contest in 2012, but did not win:

'He was a finalist in late 2012 which saw Mr Limerick Leo Delaney win the title and represent Ireland at Mr World 2013. Leo placed a very impressive 1st runner up at the event,' the statement continued.

A representative for the 23-year-old Celebrity Big Brother contestant has told MailOnline: 'Jeremy has never claimed he was Mr Ireland.

'There seems to be confusion because he did participate in the competition but did not win. Also, he was previously named Mr Dublin and has never used the title to gain notoriety.'

Dublin model: In a statement to RSVP magazine, the organisers of Mr and Miss Ireland have revealed: 'Jeremy never held the title of Mr Ireland or represented Ireland at any event'

The Mr Ireland title was used in Jeremy's VT before he entered the house but the star doesn't refer to the contest in his interview on the show's website, simply replying when asked why he thinks the show picked him: 'My modelling career in Ireland has been decent. I've become a figure, maybe with the women. My last three girlfriends have been models. So people think I'm a player, but I'm not.'

As well as his modelling carrer, the hunk has also had a stint on MTV's Beauty School Drop Outs.

Jeremy has hit the headlines during his first ten days in the CBB house for his flirty relationship with housemate Stephanie Davis, 22. The pair don't appear to be doing a good job of ending their flirtatious antics in the house, as viewers are set to discover on Friday night's episode.

Clarification: Jeremy's reps have insisted the star never claimed he was Mr Ireland

False claims? The Mr Ireland title was used in Jeremy's VT before he entered the house but the star doesn't refer to the contest in his interview on the show's website

The former Hollyoaks actress will be seen whispering 'I love you' to Jeremy as they share a tactile goodnight display.

Disbelieving at what she's just said, Jeremy asks the brunette to repeat herself before replying, 'I love you too'.

Despite opting not to share the same bed, the comment will no doubt come as another blow to Stephanie's model beau Sam Reece, who has been having a tough time watching her close bond with Jeremy unfold on the Channel 5 show.