NEPO baby Gabriella Bardsley sobbed as she admitted drink driving today after holding talks to join Love Island.
The stunning brunette, 23, was supported by her dad – ex-Manchester United footballer Phil Bardsley – after she admitted being three-and-a-half times the alcohol limit.
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Gabriella, whose mum is Real Housewives of Cheshire star Tanya Bardsley, was arrested on May 11 behind the wheel of her Audi A3.
Crewe Magistrates’ Court was told how she approached the scene of a road traffic collision in Wilmslow and “attempted to drive through the police blockade”.
Charlie Hayward, prosecuting, said when officers approached her she was visibly intoxicated and “slurring her words” and “struggling” to stand on her feet.
She refused a road-side breath test and was taken to a nearby police station and was found to have 122 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath – the UK legal limit being only 35 micrograms.
The influencer, who stood in the dock in a black jacket and white pants, pleaded guilty when the charge of drink-driving was put to her.
Her lawyer Gary Hughes told the court that she was of “hitherto good character”.
But they handed her an interim driving ban and she sobbed as she left court comforted by her former Sunderland defender father.
Gabriella could face an unlimited fine and/or disqualification from driving when she’s sentenced on July 14.
Her brush with the law may spark the end of the road for her Love Island hopes.
She was rumoured to be taking part in this year’s reality show and had talks about joining the villa.
It came after mum Tanya revealed she’d turned down producers multiple times in the past, adding: “We do need to get her a boyfriend. Gabriella just lives in fairy land anyway.”
Bosses have already been forced to boot out fellow hopeful Kyle Ashman after The Sun revealed his arrest for an alleged machete attack in February.
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The 23-year-old was quizzed after masked thugs stormed a wake in Stafford and hacked at a dad with a blade.
Ashman was one of two quizzed but released with no further action.
Sources said the channel was unaware of the incident and he was not flagged as part of contestant checks.
The victim, 38, nearly lost his arm and had to be rushed to hospital for emergency treatment.
Kyle said: “I fully co-operated with this police investigation and made it very clear that I had no involvement in this incident.
“I am not a violent person and any suggestion otherwise is a mischaracterisation.”
We also revealed Dejon Noel-Williams became the second Islander to face a police probe, after he was accused of stealing a phone on a night out.
The semi-pro footballer, 26, who is appearing in the new series, was interviewed after a woman’s mobile was taken in London.
He was quizzed by cops alongside Kettering FC footballer Harlain Mbayo, who was ordered to carry out a community resolution, which can involve an apology or compensation.
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The dispute was sparked over payment for food and an Uber taxi ride.
Personal trainer Dejon told The Sun: “I was never arrested.
“I voluntarily spoke to the police to clarify the truth about what happened in this incident, with no further action taken.
“To stress, my intentions here were entirely honourable and it is very upsetting to read claims that suggest otherwise.”
ITV added: “We speak to our Islanders in advance of the show in addition to rigorous background screening, including DBS checks.”
Gabriella appears on ITVX series The Bardsley Bunch alongside her famous parents and younger brothers Rocco, Renz and Ralphi.
Dad Phil began his career at Man Utd before joining Sunderland in 2008.
He also played for the Scottish national team before ending hanging up his boots for good in 2023.
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