A GOGGLEBOX star has opened up on growing up with her supermodel cousin Naomi Campbell, and says she’s even met Naomi’s little one, who was born in 2021.
Reality TV favourite Sandi Bogle first revealed that Naomi was her famous relative back during her stint on Celebrity Big Brother in 2017.
Sandi Bogle discussed being cousins with Naomi Campbell while attending the Kindling premiere
Naomi became one of the world’s top models after being spotted at the age of 15
Gogglebox stars Sandra Martin and Sandi Bogle rose to fame on the reality series
The other celebrities couldn’t hide their surprise as Sandi revealed Naomi’s mum was her mum’s sister, making them first cousins.
Sandi attended the premiere of the poignant British film, Kindling, and revealed more of an insight into their bond.
She said: “I am Noami’s first cousin and yes we do talk to her and see each other.
“Like any cousins, she does her thing and I do mine but she did actually go on the Gogglebox sofa with one of the Gallagher’s, and Kate Moss.”
Sandi continued: “We do get together and have since kids. If there’s a celebration or something like a wedding we’ll get phone calls and we’ll go.
“At the end of the day it’s a family thing isn’t it. I’ve met her daughter, yes. At the end of the day she’s Naomi and I’m Sandi and it’s a family thing.
“I was trying to keep it quiet and then it all came out on Big Brother so that didn’t work.”
After Sandi revealed the news on Big Brother, fans took to social media gobsmacked.
One said: “Sandi is Naomi Campbell’s first cousin?” Another said: “Surprised that didn’t come out earlier #CBB #CBBUK”
While this one tweeted: “Sandi is Naomi Campbell’s cousin? legends only #Cbb”
But this fan thought she should’ve kept this information to herself: “That’s what I call class &reservation. Sandi didnt have to let any1 know she was related to Naomi to fit in. More of a celeb than others #CBB.”
Sandi has previously said that her model cousin watches her on Big Brother.
She said: “Naomi watches me on the show and she loves it. We support each other in whatever we do.
“I’ve always had my businesses and she’s always done her thing.”
Naomi became one of the world’s top models after being spotted at the age of 15, but it seems she is not the only one in the family to hit the catwalk, as Sandi added: “I love fashion. I do a lot of shows myself.”
After Naomi appeared on hit Channel 4 show Gogglebox herself, to raise money for charity, Sandi said: “You wouldn’t expect to see Naomi on a sofa having a drink and cracking jokes while watching those shows.
“But she does that every day or every other day, just like normal people.”
Kindling is out in cinemas and digital streaming services on 21st April.
Sani says Naomi is “just like normal people”
