Influencer and YouTuber star Nella Rose, who lost both her mum and dad in a space of four year, is a contestant on the 2023 edition of I’m A Celebrity.
Nella Rose has made a name in the entertainment industry as an internet personality, social media influencer, and presenter.
Before finding TV fame in the I’m A Celebrity jungle, Nella Rose first found herself in the spotlight as a YouTuber.
She began her career in 2016 and has since been consistent which also reflects in her net worth which is expected to increase in the coming years.
Sadly, along in her journey to stardom, she encounter two unforgettable losses when she lost both her mother and father.
Here’s everything we know about media personality, Nella Rose – get to know more about her movies and TV shows, why and how she became famous, family, and personal life.
Who is Nella Rose and why is she famous?
Nella Rose is an influencer, known for her beauty videos and comedic sketches.
She was born on July 20, 1997, in Belgium, and grew up there before moving with her family to London when she was seven years old.
Nella started making her mark in the industry in 2018 and has since risen to the top.
The star’s witty and bubbly personality has seen her land TV hosting roles and her own popular YouTube series.
Sadly, Nella revealed that her parents died within four years of each other, with her mum passing in 2016, followed by her dad in 2020.
Nella has become a walking meme throughout her rise to fame.
You may recognise her from the viral video where she says “Are you not embarrassed?” where she stretches out the end of the word.
She says: “Are you not ashamed of yourself? Are you not embarrassed? This is really embarrassing.”
What are Nella Rose’s best YouTube videos?
Nella’s most popular YouTube videos tend to be ones where she collaborates with others.
For example, her Things That Girls Do That Boys Don’t Like and Growing Up In An African Household have received the most views.
The TV personality is also known for her YouTube series The Pink Courtroom which aired in 2023.
It looks at the fallouts from toxic relationships, cheating, and other dramas.
She also hosted Catfish UK in 2021, exposing liars on the internet alongside co-star Oobah Butler.
The star has amassed a huge fan base with her social media antics, including frequent collaborations with internet sensations Chunkz and Yung Filly.
Her down-to-earth brand has seen her following grow to a whopping 750,000 YouTube subscribers and 81 million views on her account.
Meanwhile, on Instagram, she has garnered a huge fanbase of nearly 900,000 followers.
The influencer has collaborated with popular fashion brand Pretty Little Thing, and became an ambassador for industry giant, Fashion Nova’s Curve range.
The content creator launched her own unisex streetwear brand called Faces London in 2020, although the clothing no longer appears to be available.
When did Nella Rose go on I’m A Celebrity?
Nella is part of the I’m A Celebrity 2023 line-up and is the youngest campmate.
She entered camp on November 19, 2023, alongside other stars like Britney Spears’ sister Jamie Lynn, and Hollyoaks actor Nick Pickard
Speaking going into the jungle, Nella said: “My family have been laughing hysterically ever since I told them I was taking part.
“And they asked me why I agreed to do this but I’ve been watching I’m A Celebrity ever since I was a child and I still remember Ian Wright locked up in a room with an Ostrich.
“It’s so iconic and it’s why I said ‘yes’ immediately.”
View this post on InstagramShe then added: “I am terrified but I’m trying to think of the bigger picture.
“In this life, you have to face up to your fears. Yes I might scream the whole time but I am going to think about feeding human beings and I am going to try my best.”
Whilst in the jungle, Nella shocked fans when she erupted at Fred Sirieix, in a discussion about his age.
Who are Nella Rose’s parents and what happened to them?
Social media influencer Nella Rose was born to parents Eseho Omolongo (mother) and Kamango Paul Hollela (father).
Though she was born in Belgium, her family is of Congolese descent.
At age seven, Rose’s family moved to the United Kingdom.
When she was 18 years old, she attended the University of Leicester, where she studied sociology. Speaking of her time at university, Rose said that she “did not want to go there at all” and would have preferred to get a job, but said she knew that “if she didn’t study at university, her family would never let it go”.
Behind closed doors, the Influencer has dealt with incredible pain, after losing both of her parents within the space of just four years of each other.
In 2016, the popular YouTuber told fans that her mother Eseho had “passed away in her arms”.
It hasn’t been revealed what her cause of death was, but Nella told her followers that her mum had “been ill for a long time”.
Following her beloved mum’s passing, she lost her council flat, where she lived with her brother.
Nella then revealed she “sofa-surfed” as she put herself through university, before eventually getting her own place.
Speaking to her subscribers on YouTube in 2018, she said: “I didn’t want this to be my life.
“I wanted to live with my mum until I was 25. I was forced to let go of that.
“All my friends when they left Uni they got to go back to their parents and get cooked meals, save so much money… I had to basically be alone for the rest of my life until I get married.”
But as if this wasn’t all enough, her father Kamango also died just four years later in 2020.
She told her TikTok followers: “When you’re an immigrant, have been homeless, lost both parents, family have disowned you, constantly body shamed but God continues to bless you.”
Does Nella Rose have siblings?
Nella Rose is not an only child to her parents. She has one sibling, an older brother but his name is unknown.
Speaking about their relationship with their late mother, she told her followers: “Me, my mum and my brother used to be the three musketeers.
“Sometimes life is so unfair.”
Speaking ahead of entering the I’m A Celebrity jungle, Nella said: “My family have been laughing hysterically ever since I told them I was taking part.
“And they asked me why I agreed to do this but I’ve been watching I’m A Celebrity ever since I was a child and I still remember Ian Wright locked up in a room with an Ostrich.
“It’s so iconic and it’s why I said ‘yes’ immediately.”
What is Nella Rose’s net worth?
The media personality, who has been active online as an entertainer to thousands of fans since 2016, has made a sizable fortune over the years.
Nella Rose currently has an estimated net worth of around £100K. This figure is expected to surge in the coming years.
She mainly makes her money through YouTube advertisements.
Nella also has an impressive following on Instagram and TikTok.
Because of this, she can also earn money from both of these social media platforms.
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