Jeremy McConnell has been jailed for 18 weeks after breaching the terms of a community order.
The former Celebrity Big Brother housemate faces spending Christmas behind bars following today’s decision by Cardiff Magistrates Court, according to The Sun.
Jeremy, 27, was handed a suspended sentence in August after being found guilty of attacking ex-girlfriend Stephanie Davis at her home earlier in the year.
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The star was also ordered to carry out 200 hours of community service.
But Jeremy chose to skip out on some of his required community service in order to fly to Turkey to undergo a hair transplant.
Ahead of arriving at court on Thursday, the Irish model had alluded to a possible jail term when he posted to Instagram Stories: “If I don’t see yas have a good Christmas (sic).”
Jeremy arrived at Cardiff Magistrates Court in ripped black jeans, a grey T-shirt and a hoodie, which he wore pulled up over his head.
He had initially been seen to comply with the community service order, being spotted sweeping streets in Cardiff over the summer.
But he flew to Turkey with pals in October, putting his freedom at risk.
A source told The Sun: “Jeremy has been reckless and stupid to think that the law wouldn’t catch up with him. He skipped dates so he could go out partying with his mates in Turkey and now it’s caught up with him.”
Jeremy had denied attacking Steph at her home in Liverpool in March.
But he was found guilty of assault following a trial in August, where he was accused of throwing Steph around “like a rag doll” during the violent incident.
Stephanie gave evidence during the trial, saying Jeremy had “completely destroyed her life”.
Jeremy was sentenced to 20 weeks in prison, suspended for twelve months, and ordered to complete 200 hours of community service.
District Judge Wendy Lloyd had told Jeremy he showed no remorse for the attack.
She said: “Miss Davis had a number of injuries that were entirely consistent with her evidence including a large bite mark to her arm. I find you have displayed no remorse, not even for the effect of this episode on your young baby.’
Jeremy and Stephanie met in the Celebrity Big Brother house in January 2016.
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A rocky relationship followed which led to Stephanie giving birth to their son, Caben-Albi, in January 2017.
They attempted a reconciliation following the child’s arrival but it wasn’t a success.
Stephanie has yet to comment on today’s news.