Tough Love: Miami stars Leilani Dowding, Claudia Lopez and Jane Castro were spotted at the beach in Miami!
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Saturday, October 15, 2011
Tough Love's Leilani Dowding Talks About The Show and Divorce
Tough Love: Miami star Leilani Dowding who was nicknamed "miss Superficial" on the show did an interview with miaminewtimes. She talks about why she joined "Tough "Love", why she has trouble finding a man, her divorce and transitioning from London to L.A and being labeled a goldigger.
You are from London and live in LA. What do you think of Miami?
Leilani Dowding: I love Miami! I just love the weather. I love that you can do so much outside. When I was living in England, I never thought I was an outdoors girl. I would always be inside. With the weather, there is just so much to do outside. When I am there, I love to go paddle boarding, wake boarding, and the beaches in Miami are like getting into a bathtub. When I was done with the show, my friends came down from England and we went out every night.
What made you want to do Tough Love in the first place?
I have always been in a relationships. In England, I was engaged two different times. When I was in LA, I was actually married. He was also married to Raquel Welch before me, but that's a different story. After I split up with him, I have just been single. It wasn't hard for me to date guys, but it was really difficult to transition to something serious. I didn't know it was me or the culture difference, I just didn't know what was going on. So, I figured, why not?
Weren't you voted one of the hottest women in the world by FHM Britain? Really, you have a problem finding men?
I do! It's easy for me to meet people. I meet guys all the time, but it's hard for me to A.) meet someone I am really attracted to and B.) change it from dating to something more serious. I definitely needed help.
You were once married to Richie Palmer, the restauranteur, who is very wealthy. Have you ever been called a gold digger?
I have. But I was the one who wanted to get divorced from my ex. He just assumed I would want something from it and offered me a huge settlement. Because it was my choice, I didn't ask for anything. Because he is a lot older, people assume that yes, I was a gold digger. My ex husband was amazing and such a gentlemen. But he didn't want kids and I did. That is why we didn't work out. We are still friends and if he ever thought I was just out for money, he would probably never speak to me again.
Steve Ward said your ideal man is tall, handsome and rich.
I actually said I like that is tall, good looking and successful. My definition of success I think is a lot different from other people. I don't judge success by money. It's you achieving your goals and doing what you want to do in life. If you train for a marathon, do you finish the marathon? That is my definition of success. It is you being at your best and doing the best for yourself. A lot of people assume I am talking about money, but that is the God's honest truth. When I won Miss Britain in 1998, my question was just that, "What is success?" and I gave that same answer.
We all watched your first official blind date on Tough Love was with George French from Miami Social. Did you recognize him?
No, I didn't. I had never watched it.
On that date we and your date saw your topless modeling photos.
It's nothing that I am ashamed of. Go on to Google-- anyone can find them. They are from my modeling days. But they have never been on my Facebook. I will yell at my sister all the time for things on her Facebook I know it's going to get her in trouble one day. But for the first date with someone, it was quite embarrassing. How do you explain that to someone? And, they had told me he was a banker and he didn't look that cute in his photo, so I really didn't put that much effort into myself for that date.
You are in Miami a lot now. There are actually paparazzi photos to prove it. Are you and George still dating?
(Long pause) I am in Miami a lot. You know I can't say anything! You will just have to tune in and watch.
Who's the most and least crazy in the Tough Love house? Christine seems to be pretty sweet.
Well, she seems so now. But keep watching. I can't say me or any of the ladies weren't crazy. That's how we ended up on the show, right?
You are from London and live in LA. What do you think of Miami?
Leilani Dowding: I love Miami! I just love the weather. I love that you can do so much outside. When I was living in England, I never thought I was an outdoors girl. I would always be inside. With the weather, there is just so much to do outside. When I am there, I love to go paddle boarding, wake boarding, and the beaches in Miami are like getting into a bathtub. When I was done with the show, my friends came down from England and we went out every night.
What made you want to do Tough Love in the first place?
I have always been in a relationships. In England, I was engaged two different times. When I was in LA, I was actually married. He was also married to Raquel Welch before me, but that's a different story. After I split up with him, I have just been single. It wasn't hard for me to date guys, but it was really difficult to transition to something serious. I didn't know it was me or the culture difference, I just didn't know what was going on. So, I figured, why not?
Weren't you voted one of the hottest women in the world by FHM Britain? Really, you have a problem finding men?
I do! It's easy for me to meet people. I meet guys all the time, but it's hard for me to A.) meet someone I am really attracted to and B.) change it from dating to something more serious. I definitely needed help.
You were once married to Richie Palmer, the restauranteur, who is very wealthy. Have you ever been called a gold digger?
I have. But I was the one who wanted to get divorced from my ex. He just assumed I would want something from it and offered me a huge settlement. Because it was my choice, I didn't ask for anything. Because he is a lot older, people assume that yes, I was a gold digger. My ex husband was amazing and such a gentlemen. But he didn't want kids and I did. That is why we didn't work out. We are still friends and if he ever thought I was just out for money, he would probably never speak to me again.
Steve Ward said your ideal man is tall, handsome and rich.
I actually said I like that is tall, good looking and successful. My definition of success I think is a lot different from other people. I don't judge success by money. It's you achieving your goals and doing what you want to do in life. If you train for a marathon, do you finish the marathon? That is my definition of success. It is you being at your best and doing the best for yourself. A lot of people assume I am talking about money, but that is the God's honest truth. When I won Miss Britain in 1998, my question was just that, "What is success?" and I gave that same answer.
We all watched your first official blind date on Tough Love was with George French from Miami Social. Did you recognize him?
No, I didn't. I had never watched it.
On that date we and your date saw your topless modeling photos.
It's nothing that I am ashamed of. Go on to Google-- anyone can find them. They are from my modeling days. But they have never been on my Facebook. I will yell at my sister all the time for things on her Facebook I know it's going to get her in trouble one day. But for the first date with someone, it was quite embarrassing. How do you explain that to someone? And, they had told me he was a banker and he didn't look that cute in his photo, so I really didn't put that much effort into myself for that date.
You are in Miami a lot now. There are actually paparazzi photos to prove it. Are you and George still dating?
(Long pause) I am in Miami a lot. You know I can't say anything! You will just have to tune in and watch.
Who's the most and least crazy in the Tough Love house? Christine seems to be pretty sweet.
Well, she seems so now. But keep watching. I can't say me or any of the ladies weren't crazy. That's how we ended up on the show, right?
'Mafia Wife' author Lynda Milito Sues Mob Wives
According to reports Mafia Wife Lynda wants to sue VH1's Masterminds behind the series "Mob Wives."
Unfortunately the series have similarities with her book. Production Company say that the show was in developement way before her book. What will happen with Mob Wives if this Succeeds?
Basketball Wives LA Draya Talks About Royce
Draya gets interviewed By Sister 2 Sister Magazine. Remember when she said she loves Tami and Evelyn. She now reveals she talks to Royce, and loves her character.
Tracy: Do you speak to any women on the “Miami” cast?
Draya: Actually, yes. I do talk to somebody. I actually talk to Royce [Reed]. I don’t like being compared to Royce because I don’t think we’re alike as far as personality-wise. I do like Royce’s character. To me, she stands up for herself and she’s ready to fight and do whatever. She gets down and dirty and she don’t just let them say whatever. We’re not alike, but I respect her a lot. We talk. She gives me advice and motivation to keep going.
Friday, October 14, 2011
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 AT 9:00AM* WITH HOST CARRIE KEAGAN
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