My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding": Ever After

My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding is a reality TV show that first aired in 2010, with spin-offs in the UK and the US. The show explores the lives and traditions of British Traveller families, including Romani Gypsies, as they prepare for weddings. It has faced criticism for misrepresenting the ethnic minority, with non-Romani characters posing as Gypsy. Since the show aired, many of the couples have divorced, including the original star bride Joan Furey, who divorced her groom, Patrick Ward, just a year after their wedding. However, some couples featured on the show are still together, including Nettie and Huey Stanley, who were arrested together in 2023 and are parents to nine children.

Priscilla Kelly is now a professional wrestler

Priscilla Kelly, born Priscilla Lee Kelly, is an American professional wrestler. She is best known for her appearances in Shine Wrestling, where she is a former Shine Nova Champion. Kelly is currently signed to WWE, where she performs under the ring name Gigi Dolin on the NXT brand. She is a former record-tying two-time NXT Women's Tag Team Champion.

Kelly made her professional wrestling debut in March 2015 in a tag team match, where she and Devyn Nicole lost to Amanda Rodriguez and Amber O'Neal. In June, she was defeated by Kiera Hogan. In May 2016, she was defeated by Kimber Lee. In December 2016, she defeated Tessa Blanchard. In September 2016, Kelly made her Women Superstars Uncensored debut, where she and Nevaeh lost to Samantha Heights and Brittany Blake. At Breaking Barriers 4, she defeated Penelope Ford and Renee Michelle. In August 2017, she defeated Leva Bates. Later that month, she defended her Shine Nova title against Jordynne Grace.

Kelly's gimmick was initially based on her past and appearance on My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding, leading her to use the nicknames "Gypsy Princess" and "Gypsy Queen". However, her persona has since adopted a more gothic and sexual tone, and is now more based on a succubus. She uses the nickname "Hell's Favorite Harlot", and is known for using tactics such as biting and licking opponents during matches as a way to psyche them out.

In July 2019, Kelly defeated James Ellsworth to become the World Intergender Champion at Cactus League Wrestling's "Rated R Wrestling" event in Tucson, Arizona. In November 2019, she debuted for Major League Wrestling as the evil Spider Lady, losing to Zeda Zhang via disqualification and attacking Zhang while unmasking.

In January 2021, WWE announced they had signed Kelly, where she would be competing on the NXT brand under the ring name Gigi Dolin. She teamed up with fellow new signee Cora Jade in the Women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. In July 2021, Dolin formed an alliance with Mandy Rose and Jacy Jayne, dubbed Toxic Attraction. In October 2021, Dolin and Jayne became the inaugural NXT Women's Tag Team Champions.

On the NXT Stand & Deliver Kickoff in April 2022, Gigi and Jacy lost the NXT Women's Tag Team Championship to Dakota Kai and Raquel González, ending their reign at 158 days. However, they regained the titles three days later. In July 2022, Gigi and Jacy lost the NXT Women's Tag Team Championship to Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade. After the titles were vacated, Dolin and Jayne participated in a Fatal Four-Way Elimination Match on the August 2 episode of NXT 2.0. Dolin and Jayne were part of the final two teams in the match but eventually lost to Chance and Carter.

On the August 19, 2022, episode of SmackDown, Dolin made her main roster debut alongside Jacy Jayne as participants in the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Tournament. They would win the first match but were forced out of the tournament due to an injury suffered by Dolin. Dolin and Jayne made their return to SmackDown in a losing effort against new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Aliyah and Raquel Rodriguez.

In January 2023, Dolin and Jayne were declared co-winners of a 20-woman battle royal after eliminating each other simultaneously, earning an NXT Women's Championship match against Roxanne Perez in a triple threat match at NXT Vengeance Day, where Perez successfully retained her title.

On the February 7, 2023, edition of NXT, Jayne turned on Dolin, hitting her with a "Thirst Kick". Their feud culminated on the May 30, 2023, edition of NXT where Dolin defeated Jayne in a Weaponized Steel Cage match.

On the June 27 edition of NXT, Dolin defeated Kiana James. After the match, James attacked Dolin and humiliated her by dumping multiple cans of paint on her. Dolin responded on the July 4 episode of NXT by vandalizing James's office. Dolin and James's feud culminated in a rematch on the July 18 edition of NXT where Dolin was defeated. The following month, Dolin competed in a Fatal Four-Way match to determine the number one contender for the NXT Women's Championship but was pinned and defeated again by James.

On the March 12, 2024 episode of NXT, Dolin faced Arianna Grace with the stipulation that if Grace won, she would give Dolin a makeover to be a proper lady. Grace defeated Dolin by disqualification after the referee caught Dolin giving a low blow to Grace. This was one of the first instances where a women's WWE match ended with a low blow disqualification. On the April 16 episode of NXT, Grace brought Dolin to shop for a new outfit. The angle was abruptly dropped when Dolin was reportedly sidelined in June after suffering a serious knee injury.

Nettie Stanley was arrested in 2023

In January 2023, Nettie Stanley, a star of the reality TV show "Gypsy Sisters", was arrested for conspiracy and fraudulent schemes. Stanley, who was once a regular on "My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding", was arrested alongside her husband, Huey Stanley, who faced the same charges. The couple had recently boasted about building their dream home on social media.

Nettie Stanley was a self-proclaimed "matriarch" of her family, and the "mother hen" of her "gypsy girls". She was married to her third husband, Huey, and had nine children. She was also the daughter of Lottie Mae Stanley, a Gypsy who was a regular on "America's Most Wanted".

According to the West Virginia Department of Corrections, fraudulent schemes is a charge when there are multiple instances of fraud and a cumulative amount of damages. Nettie and Huey Stanley were released on a $13,000 bond the day after their arrest.

Eden Boswell's husband was imprisoned in 2015

Eden Boswell, a former star of "My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding", and her husband Elvis Boswell were arrested in 2014 for stealing a bride-to-be's purse, which contained wedding rings and $1,000 in honeymoon cash. The total value of the stolen property was $6,100, of which $5,800 worth was recovered. At the time, Eden was eight months pregnant and serving as the maid of honour at her friend's wedding.

In court, the Boswells pleaded with the judge to reduce their bond. Elvis said:

> I’d be grateful if you could lower my bond so I can help get my wife out. Because she’s eight months pregnant as it is. So I would be really grateful if you could do that.

However, the judge increased Elvis's bond from $6,100 to $10,000 after the D.A. revealed that Elvis had a history of fraud charges. The Boswells were set to appear in court again on August 8, 2014.

In August 2015, Elvis was back in jail, and Eden revealed that she had lost custody of her three children.

John McFadyen and Cheyenne Pidgeley's controversial engagement

The couple went on to marry in a lavish wedding with 200 guests, but their union was plagued by drama. In 2018, McFadyen and his brother made headlines when CCTV footage emerged of them threatening to snatch a toddler from his mother. The brothers were filmed grabbing the terrified mother's arm, with McFadyen saying, "Give me your rings. I'm going to hurt your child and take him away." The incident shocked the country, and the brothers were subsequently sentenced to a total of 68 years in prison for conspiracy to rob.

McFadyen has since been released from prison and is believed to be still together with Pidgeley. The couple has two young daughters, Berry-Marie and Julie-Ann. Pidgeley has expressed her support for her daughters' education, stating that she wants them to learn to read and write. However, she also stated that she would support them if they chose to marry at the age of 16, reflecting the traditions often depicted in the show.

Billy and Joe Smith's tragic deaths

On December 28, 2019, Billy and Joe Smith, 32-year-old twin brothers who appeared on the Channel 4 series *My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding*, were found dead in a Kent country lane. The pair were discovered by their uncle, Phinemore Smith, in a wooded area near Sevenoaks, where they had been staying with their grandmother, Phoebe Smith. The cause of death was ruled a suicide pact, with the brothers found hanging from trees adjacent to each other.

The twins, who worked as tree surgeons and landscapers, had a history of depression and other health issues. Joe had been diagnosed with bladder cancer and received chemotherapy, and Billy suffered from long-standing back and leg pain. According to their cousin, Phoebe Charleen Smith, Joe had told his family he had been given the all-clear from cancer two months prior to their deaths, but it was unclear if this was true.

In the months leading up to their deaths, the brothers had spent time together in Thailand and had made comments about ending their lives upon their return. Family members also reported that the pair had been struggling with money issues and depression.

On the day of their deaths, the brothers spent their final evening together, enjoying a campfire in their favourite spot in the woods. They left behind a suicide note, which was discovered by their grandmother, who was unable to read it and showed it to their uncle. The note conveyed their wishes to be found in the woods where they often spent time with their family.

The funeral of Billy and Joe Smith was attended by huge crowds, with mourners dressed in black and red. The service began with the song 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother' by The Hollies, and the brothers' identical coffins were carried by white horse-drawn carriages to Greatness Park Cemetery, where a private burial was held. Floral tributes included shapes such as a bottle of Jack Daniels, Jose Cuervo tequila, and a Rolex watch.

Billy and Joe Smith left a lasting impact on their community, with tributes pouring in from friends, family, and the traveller community. Their tragic deaths shed light on the importance of mental health awareness and the need to address issues like depression and financial worries.

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