The CBB housemates have stayed close friends

Transgender boxing promoter Kellie Maloney is on a mission to get the perfect bikini body – thanks to ex-TOWIE star Lauren Goodger.

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‘She’s really inspired me,’ the 62-year-old tells us, discussing her former Celebrity Big Brother housemate’s dramatic transformation. ‘I’m amazed at what she’s managed to do. Lauren looks sensational and has lost so much weight, I’m jealous! I’m a bit older but I just thought if she can do it, so can I.’

After meeting in the CBB house back in September 2014, Kellie and Lauren, 29, have remained close friends since they left. ‘When I went into Big Brother, Lauren helped me learn to accept myself, to not be frightened about being honest with people and to speak my mind,’ says Kellie. ‘I texted her the other day to say how great she looks and we went for dinner. Now I’ll definitely take up her DVD training programme if I can end up with a body like hers.’

Kellie’s also enlisted the help of top trainer James Golden at Target Human Performance to ensure she’s beach body ready for her summer holidays. James tells us: ‘Our aim is to reduce Kellie’s body fat and improve her lifestyle before she attends our fitness retreat in June.’

Will Kellie be the next celeb to bring out a fitness DVD? Watch this space…