VICKY Pattison has opened up on her decision to get a pre-nuptial agreement with Ercan Ramadan ahead of their wedding. The former Geordie Shore star is just weeks away from saying 'I Do' to businessman Ercan , whom she's been dating since 2019. However, Vicky's noted that, while she believes they'll be married for a lifetime, they made the tough decision to call in lawyers for a pre-nup to ensure their mutual financial security.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Vicky explained: "Honestly, I've worked hard my whole life, and I think it's important for women to protect themselves. I think it's important for men to protect themselves. "Erc and I are going to be together forever, I've got no doubt about that, but I think being financially responsible and protecting what you've worked for is smart.
There's no two ways about it." While Vicky admitted the pre-nup was a 'tough pill to swallow' and 'not a romantic conversation', she added she feels more protected now. Pre-nuptial agreements - which outline a couple's assets and how they'll be split should a marriage dissolve - aren't technically legally binding, and are a divisive growing trend for couples.
While some consider it smart, others believe it's a sign of a distrust in marriage before they've even tied the knot. However, courts often take the agreement into consideration should the worst casse scenario happens and the couple ends in a messy divorce. As a result, it was something that Vicky admits she did not take lightly.
"I think it's important. Like, I spoke to friends about it, I spoke to neighbours, I spoke to people in my industry, and it's becoming more and more common, you know," she explained. Though she hilariously admitted the process was not as she expected it to be.
"It turns out, you know, when you watch in the films where they go like, 'Oh, she gets X, Y and Z, unless she cheats, and then she gets nothing', that's not the case! "These things aren't true. I got carried away with my solicitor, and I had to learn that the hard way. She was like 'no, you watch too many films, Vic.
" "I think we've been influenced by American culture, we've probably all been watching too much Suits, if I'm honest!" she added. "It was actually a very painless, and just very legal process." Ahead of their wedding, Ercan and Vicky splashed out on a joint hen and stag do in Dubai with their family and friends.
Ercan popped the question to Vicky on a trip to Dubai back in February 2022. The pair chartered a luxury yacht for the day, which was decorated with a disco wall, balloons, personalised coconuts and even featured a shot board. The couple will officially get marred at Marylebone Town Hall this summer in front of 100 guests, before jetting off to Italy for a lavish ceremony.
However, she was left heartbroken in July when her £200,000 engagement ring was stolen from a train in Newcastle. The emerald cut diamond ring was inside the bag which went missing on her travels. Geordie Shore (2011-2014): Vicky Pattison first gained public attention as a cast member of the MTV reality series.
The show, which premiered in 2011, chronicles the lives of a group of young adults living together in Newcastle upon Tyne. Vicky quickly became one of the standout personalities on the show due to her outspoken nature. She remained a key cast member until her departure in 2014.
Ex on the Beach (2014): In 2014, Vicky Pattison joined the first ever season of Ex on the Beach, an MTV reality series that brings together singles and their ex-partners for a dramatic beachside experience. She navigated complicated relationships and explosive confrontations, particularly with her ex-boyfriend, Ricci Guarnaccio, who also appeared on the series. Vicky's time on the show was marked by her outspoken nature and candid approach to resolving past romantic issues.
I'm a Celebrity...
Get Me Out of Here! (2015): In 2015, Vicky participated in the fifteenth series of I'm a Celebrity...
Get Me Out of Here!, where she emerged as the winner. Her down-to-earth personality and resilience throughout the series won over both viewers and critics, significantly boosting her popularity. Celebrity MasterChef (2019): Vicky showcased a different side of her personality as she competed in the celebrity cooking competition.
She made it to the final after demonstrating her culinary skills, and later joked that her family fell out with her because they "think I've been able to cook for years and have just hidden it". Loose Women (2015 - 2019): The celeb made appearances as a guest panelist on the show, but later criticised the production team for encouraging her to 'push' guests to open up on emotional topics when they were on the verge of tears. Vicky ended up in tears on the chat show herself in 2016, when she participated in an experiment about self image.
The star could be seen breaking down as she listened back to a video where she listed all the negative comments she makes to herself in her mind. This Morning: Made several guest appearances. In one she spoke about being traumatised by her break up with fiancé John Noble, and in another Vicky delved into a personal documentary she made about alcoholism.
Second-Hand Showdown: Vicky currently hosts the fashion show on Channel 4..
