Tulisa Contostavlos has shared the results of her latest cosmetic procedure ahead of her highly anticipated appearance on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, set to air later this month. The 36-year-old singer, known for her role in the group N-Dubz, took to Instagram on Monday to reveal that she had undergone a lip tattooing procedure, resulting in noticeably swollen lips.
In a story posted to her 637,000 followers, Tulisa showed off the freshly tattooed outline of her lips and explained, “I tatted the lips to match the brows, couldn’t help myself.” She went on to assure fans that the swelling was temporary and the color would fade over time, stating, “They are swollen at the moment but will go down, and the color will tone down.” She also tagged the clinic responsible for the procedure, the Cosmetic Tattoo Clinic in Altrincham, Cheshire, adding, “Loving this & brows have held sooooo well.”
As she prepares for the jungle, Tulisa is no stranger to cosmetic treatments, having already flaunted her tattooed eyebrows and long eyelash extensions. Earlier that day, she was spotted getting her nails done at Skylar Nails in Alderley Edge, making final preparations for the demanding camping experience.
While celebrities on I’m A Celebrity are not permitted to bring makeup into the jungle, Tulisa’s cosmetic enhancements are part of a growing trend of stars prepping their appearance ahead of the show. Notably, Katie Price had her hair styled into cornrows for the show in 2004, while in 2022, Charlene White revealed she had beauty treatments to prepare for her time in the jungle, saying she had her hair, brows, and lashes done before going makeup-free.
Tulisa herself has been open about her cosmetic procedures in the past. In 2014, she faced scrutiny for an excessively plump pout, but she later clarified that her fillers were about maintaining her appearance, sharing in 2019, “I went through stages, I had an allergic reaction to something, and then it took me a while to get rid of it. I still get fillers in my lips, so it’s all about maintaining. I’m happy with it now.”
The X Factor judge has also shared her journey with lip fillers on various occasions. In 2016, she discussed the struggles she faced when fillers initially went wrong, admitting, “I looked like Finding Nemo,” and later explained, “I’m very happy now.” Despite some setbacks, she now maintains a more natural look and continues to receive lip enhancements, which she says she’s happy with.
In addition to her cosmetic journey, Tulisa has been candid about her health struggles. After suffering from Bell’s palsy in 2020, she underwent multiple medical procedures, including the discovery of chronically infected cysts in her cheek, which had been causing her ongoing health issues. She recently revealed that after years of experimenting with fillers to “balance out” her face, doctors discovered the cysts, which were contributing to her symptoms.
Despite the setbacks, Tulisa’s career has been on an upward trajectory. Following the successful N-Dubz reunion tour in 2022, which introduced her to a new generation of fans, Tulisa is reportedly set to make her return to television. Sources suggest that her upcoming appearance on I’m A Celebrity is part of her broader efforts to relaunch her TV career, a decade after leaving The X Factor judging panel. ITV has yet to confirm the full cast, but Tulisa is expected to join a star-studded lineup, which includes names like Coleen Rooney, Maura Higgins, and Alan Halsall.
Tulisa’s return to the spotlight is also marked by her continued work with N-Dubz, who released their fourth studio album, Timeless, in August 2023, following their successful 2022 reunion tour.
With her cosmetic procedures, health journey, and upcoming I’m A Celebrity appearance, Tulisa is set to make a big splash in the media once again.
In a personal update last year, she revealed that she had been celibate for two years, focusing on building meaningful relationships. “I don’t date, I court,” she explained, adding that she was committed to waiting for monogamy before becoming physically intimate with anyone.
As Tulisa gears up for her time in the jungle, fans can expect more insights into her life, both personal and professional, as she takes on one of reality TV’s most challenging environments.
Tulisa’s I’m A Celebrity debut follows a career resurgence, with fans eager to see how she handles life in the jungle without her usual comforts.
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