Aisleyne Horgan Wallace

Aisleyne Horgan Wallace Biography

Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace (born 28 December 1978 in London) is a British glamour model, fashion designer, magazine columnist, actress, and television and media personality. She rose to fame in 2006, when she appeared, and finished third, in the seventh series of reality TV series Big Brother. Aisleyne's mother is Sophia Horgan, a fashion designer, and her father is Steve Wallace, a car dealer. They separated when she was three years old. Raised by her mother in North London, Aisleyne moved schools several times due to clashes with fellow pupils. At the age of 16, she stopped living with her mother and stayed with friends before moving to a women's hostel. She was reunited with her father at the age of 18 after he tracked her down.

It has been reported that Aisleyne won a Prince's Trust grant to take a beauty therapy course at college, and that she held jobs in shoe shops and as a promotions girl. Her official biography states that she studied at the London College of Fashion, using part-time promotional jobs to help fund her education.

Aisleyne Horgan Wallace Career

Horgan-Wallace became notable in the United Kingdom when she was selected as a contestant in the seventh series of Channel 4's Big Brother in 2006. Entering the Big Brother house on Day 12, she became known for her clashes with fellow contestants Nikki Grahame and Grace Adams-Short. Voted into a secret house by the public, Horgan-Wallace was forced to choose which of five new contestants would become housemates. She reached the final on day 93 and came third, garnered 22% of the public vote, and was the highest placed female housemate of the series. Tabloid sources suggested that producers had attempted to manipulate the finalists and were shocked by the public's support for her.

In August 2010, Horgan-Wallace turned down an offer to appear in Ultimate Big Brother to shoot her scenes as 'Maria' in the British urban comedy film, Anuvahood. Prior to her reality TV fame, she had worked as a glamour model, and since then she has done photo shoots with Nuts, Zoo, and the Daily Star. In 2007, she released a calendar and has appeared in several episodes of Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe, as well as presenting for shows such as T4. Other appearances include BBC One's Test The Nation, a self-titled fly-on-the-wall documentary Aisleyne, and guest roles on various television programs including The Friday Night Project and The Kevin Bishop Show.

In October 2008, Horgan-Wallace played herself in Channel 4's horror Dead Set, showcasing her versatility as an actress. She has also appeared on BBC Three's Snog Marry Avoid?, participated in the E4/CH4 program Big Brother: A Decade in the Headlines, and featured on living TV's Celebrity Restaurant in Our Living Room. Horgan-Wallace was involved in various radio shows, hosted a radio segment on SMUC Radio, and published her autobiography titled Aisleyne: Surviving Guns, Gangs and Glamour, which was released on 7 May 2009.

Aisleyne Horgan Wallace Personal Life

In addition to her entertainment career, Horgan-Wallace has shown a commitment to philanthropic activities, serving as a patron of Brain Tumour UK and acting as an ambassador for Club4Climate. She participated in charity events like the London 10 kilometre run for Brain Tumour UK, showcasing her dedication to charitable causes. Horgan-Wallace has also been an advocate against knife and gun violence, encouraging teens to disengage from crime.

Throughout her life, Horgan-Wallace has made headlines for her personal connections, including being photographed with former World Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson and being a friend of the late singer Amy Winehouse. Following Winehouse’s death in 2011, Aisleyne was visibly distraught, indicating the depth of her friendship with the singer. Known for her physical transformation, Aisleyne has undergone multiple breast augmentation surgeries over the years. As of July 2025, she has amassed 966,000 followers on Instagram, showcasing her ongoing influence in social media.