H: I’ll be Peacemaker

Celeb Big Brother star Ian H Watkins told last night how he is on a peace mission to reunite TV rivals Shilpa Shetty and Jo O’Meara.

The former Steps singer has invited both to the opening night of his new West End musical Fame – and he is confident both will show. Ian, 30, said: “Shilpa is coming and I am saving a seat for Jo. I really want her to come. It’s time everyone put what happened on BB behind them and moved on.”

Pop star and actor Ian claimed he had been banging his head against a brick wall trying to get in touch with former S Club star Jo since the BB race row.

She was stunned to learn she had become a hate target over the Shilpa race controversy after being caught on camera mimicking the star’s Indian accent. As a result she locked herself away in a hotel and refused to see anyone. She grew so depressed she even made a botched suicide attempt and is now so heavily in debt she is having to sell her £300,000 Essex home.

Ian, who is still pals with the singer, has tried on many occasions to contact her but claims she has failed to return his calls and messages.

He said: “I’ve sent messages to her through friends but so far nothing. I’ve now sent word she’s invited to the opening night of Fame and it would mean a lot if she came. As far as I’m concerned she’s still a mate.”

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Posted: March 30th, 2007