Rhian Sugden has shared insights into her ongoing conflict with Jodie Marsh, highlighting their strained relationship. Both women rose to fame as glamour models during the 2000s, appearing on popular men’s magazines like FHM and Nuts while making headlines with their party lifestyles.
Despite being frequently photographed together during their heyday, it was revealed that Jodie, aged 47, harbored resentment towards Rhian, now 39, due to Rhian’s involvement with Jodie’s then-husband, Matt Peacock, 42. Rhian disclosed that she has not communicated with the owner of Fripps Farm for nearly two decades, clarifying that she was unaware of Matt’s marital status at the time.
During an appearance on The Option One podcast, Rhian was asked about a celebrity she would be willing to face in a boxing match, to which she mentioned Jodie Marsh, citing their strained history. She recounted the situation involving Matt Peacock, emphasizing that she believed his relationship with Jodie was part of a TV show until she discovered they had actually tied the knot.
In a twist of events, Jodie had her own reality show in 2007, “Totally Jodie Marsh: Who’ll Take Her Up The Aisle?” where she sought a husband through auditions, ultimately choosing Matt. However, the marriage was short-lived, with Jodie announcing her return to single life just three months after the televised wedding.
Matt, now married with a daughter, had previously dated another prominent figure, Katie Price, sparking further controversy due to Jodie’s longstanding feud with Katie. Matt attributed his breakup with Jodie to his past relationship with Katie, suggesting that Jodie’s fixation on Katie played a role in their split.
Since her separation from Matt, Jodie has married James Placido in 2015, but their union ended after a year. She is currently single and has expressed her disillusionment with relationships following a breakup in 2024.
In contrast, Rhian has found stability with her husband, Coronation Street actor Oliver Mellor. After struggling with fertility issues, the couple welcomed their son, George, two years ago.
The Mirror has reached out to Jodie for comment on the matter.