Celebrities Receive Free Gifts Worth Millions: Who Tops the Ranking.

New Superstar Influencers

According to The Sun: A new breed of celebrities has emerged who shamelessly use their status to receive free gifts. This is sure to spark outrage. For instance, former Towie star and now popular host Mark Wright, earning millions, has received a large number of gifts for his lavish home, with a value exceeding the annual salary of many. And he is not the only one seeking free stuff – let’s take a look at who else among the stars is taking advantage of this benefit.

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Our experts have calculated the value of the items these stars received for free.

Social media has facilitated the rise of this new type of influencer, creating new ways to attract attention. People, of course, sit at home and envy them.

Many stars even mention tags like 'advertisement' and 'gifts' in their posts, trying not to breach any legislation, but the fact remains – this is unprecedented free wealth.

“Famous fraudsters have turned Instagram into their personal marketplace, roaming in search of free dinners, vacations, cakes, and even alcohol, all for a few likes,” says PR expert Lynn Kearat.

“There is also a 'cake affair', where Catherine Tyldesley reportedly attempted to get cupcakes and a cake for free, just in exchange for 'social media acknowledgment'.”

“Meanwhile, Katie Price allegedly receives all her plastic surgeries, while Mark and Michelle Keegan enjoy home gifts.”

“In their place, I would also be asking for free items, but brands are evidently becoming more cautious in handing out gifts to celebrities in exchange for posts on social media.”

Mark Wright

ESTIMATED VALUE OF FREE ITEMS: £500,000

Mark often adds tags to his posts about the home, indicating he receives free items.

Mark Wright is one of the most common examples of such stars.

The TOWIE legend and his wife, actress Michelle Keegan, own an elegant mansion worth £3.5 million near Brentwood, Essex. He actively shares updates about the changes being made to his home through social media.

The couple has a separate Instagram account, Wrighty Home, which boasts over 665,000 followers dedicated to showcasing new improvements in their home.

Mark, married to Michelle since 2015, does not hide that he seeks help for his projects, even inviting companies to get in touch with him in some posts.

“Any company with glass can make something custom, please let me know. Message us. Thank you,” he wrote in one of his posts.

Mark filled his dining room with items gifted by PR agencies, noting on Instagram: “All the furniture in this room is from @olivias.uk, from tables and chairs, art to the main light fixture, lamps, and bedside table too.”

Mark showcased a new bathtub, including a photo of the toilet.Instagram

He has also boasted about products from gardening companies, showcasing his 'green fingers', and even shared a post about his robotic lawn mower, boosting his followers' envy level.

The time saved from mowing the lawn is undoubtedly spent on acquiring gifts for the home.

The reality star noted the stair designer, demonstrating his 'impressive' stairs, and was 'very happy' with a beautiful bathroom tile from @tilegiantofficial.

For the latest gym improvement, Mark mentioned a company that dealt with panels. Although some of these posts can be seen as advertising, his home Instagram account generates significant income.

He even treated his workers to free food from McDonald's in January 2022.

Just imagine if Michelle’s character from Brassic, Erin Croft, were to envy her husband’s talent in receiving gifts, although she herself also demonstrates activity in this sphere.

Mark and Michelle got married in May 2015, and a month later, the happy couple included no fewer than 38 ads in their interview for Hello! magazine and Michelle’s blog.

Among them were “wonderful flowers from Interflora” and a Rolls Royce provided by Park Ward Carriage Company.

Katie Price

ESTIMATED VALUE OF FREE ITEMS: £150,000

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Katie Price has undergone numerous cosmetic procedures: from breast enhancement to butt lifts, cheek and lip fillers, and Brazilian lifts.

However, the numerous plastic surgeries have not severely drained her finances.

While some friends are concerned about her obsession with these procedures, Katie herself admitted that she would like to receive even more help in this area.

“If I’m being honest, I have an open registry like in a restaurant. I can have any procedure I want at most clinics but I don’t use it as much as I could,” she admitted on the Disruptors podcast.

Jess Wright

ESTIMATED VALUE OF FREE ITEMS: £52,000

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Jess Wright, Mark’s sister and also a former TOWIE star, has an Instagram account dedicated to the home to share the new arrivals.

Jess, whose estimated net worth exceeds £2 million, offers 'quality' carpet advertising in her home and receives discounts on 'wonderful' cabinets.

Marnie Simpson

ESTIMATED VALUE OF FREE ITEMS: £40,000

InstagramMarnie showcased a high-class bathroom update.

Like Jess, former Geordie Shore star Marnie Simpson has an account to showcase updates in her Marcey Manor.

The couple, who spent £1.5 million on their family home, recently upgraded their shower and a few years ago showcased their 'incredible family bathroom' featuring numerous ads for tiles, plumbing, electrics, and cladding materials.

Laura Anderson

ESTIMATED VALUE OF FREE ITEMS: £35,000

Laura Anderson and her boyfriend Clark enjoyed a free holiday in the Maldives.InstagramNot everyone was pleased that Laura got free holidays.Instagram / @lauraanderson1x

When social media users praised Marnie for her wonderful bathroom update, some expressed discontent regarding former Love Island star Laura Anderson as she flooded her Instagram with numerous shots of her with footballer Clark Robertson during a luxurious trip to the Maldives.

TV presenter and brand ambassador Laura admitted that the holiday was gifted to her, provoking discontent among her followers.

“I don’t understand society! I mean, I understand why companies give out such free things for promotion, but imagine if they let people who usually don't have the chance to experience such things promote it on social media.”

While some defended the star, arguing that it’s her job.

“It’s called a PR trip. This is her job, she has over 1.5 million followers, she can promote this. That’s how she makes a living.”

Although brands actively use influencers for such promotions, many social media users are already tired of such content in their feeds.

“Brands are starting to utilize influencers in their niche whose followers will be very engaged with the products they're promoting,” noted PR expert Lynn Kearat.

Gemma Owen

ESTIMATED VALUE OF FREE ITEMS: £25,000

Gemma received a kitchen update.Instagram / @gemowen_1

Former Love Island star Gemma Owen – daughter of former England footballer Michael Owen, whose estimated net worth exceeds £50 million – has recently showcased her updated residence on Instagram.

Gemma presented her renovated home in February, admitting she was 'very happy with the update' and tagged the design company from Yorkshire.

Despite including the 'advertisement' tag for legal compliance, it has sparked outrage from some fans.

Jacqueline Jossa

ESTIMATED VALUE OF FREE ITEMS: £20,000

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“EastEnders” actress Jacqueline Jossa also has no problem promoting products.

The star Lauren Branning shows her social media activity and isn’t afraid to showcase her life.

Jacqueline has become one of many celebrities who promoted Jet2 holidays in her social media, gifting her children, Ellie, 10, and six-year-old Mia, with a Barbie dolls’ house and new dolls thanks to her Instagram channels.

Billy Faiers

ESTIMATED VALUE OF FREE ITEMS: £19,000

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Billy Faiers has also received free items worth tens of thousands of pounds.

Like her fellow former TOWIE stars Mark and Jess Wright, Billy also has a home Instagram account where she showcased an impressive chandelier, a luxury carpet cleaner, and several 'wonderful' decorative prints.

This summer, Billy and her family enjoyed a holiday in Lay-Z Spa, but her advertising post about the hot tub received a wave of criticism: she described this addition as 'the perfect affordable luxury'.

“They don’t understand how lucky they are! Why not give this away to those in need?” wrote one user.

Jack P. Shepherd

ESTIMATED VALUE OF FREE ITEMS: £10,000

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Coronation Street legend Jack P. Shepherd, who has played David Platt since 2000, does not hide his love for free items.

Earlier this year, a social media user, manager of Carpetright, stated that the star left the store after being denied a discount on carpets.

“We were once offered new carpets for his bedroom,” he wrote.

Lauren Goodger

ESTIMATED VALUE OF FREE ITEMS: £3,500

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Former TOWIE star Lauren Goodger has also received her free gifts, including an overnight stay at Greenwoods Hotel & Spa in Essex, which she received in June.

Like her ex-husband Mark Wright, Lauren decorated her home with several free items.

Last year, she had new expensive kitchen faucets installed.

“Any comment about cleaning triggered trolls on her Instagram.”

Dani Dyer

ESTIMATED VALUE OF FREE ITEMS: £700

Even Dani Dyer could not resist free items on her wedding day.Instagram / @danidyerxx

Former Love Island champion Dani Dyer won £25,000 when she triumphed in 2018 on ITV2.

But that didn’t stop the star from seeking gifts from brands for her bridesmaids on her wedding day.

Catherine Tyldesley

ESTIMATED VALUE OF FREE ITEMS: £2,000

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Catherine Tyldesley is known for her controversial 'cake affair'.

This Coronation Street star made headlines two years ago when she was accused of attempting to receive a birthday cake for free.

“I don’t know what it’s about. It’s just crazy. I hope the bakery is doing well,” she wrote on Instagram.

Such use of social media to receive gifts is becoming increasingly common among celebrities, fueling active discussion in society. Many people are outraged by this behavior, deeming it inappropriate. This is yet another confirmation of how the world of entertainment and fashion is changing under the influence of new media and the demands of modern audiences.

Nonetheless, the popularity of such influencers will continue to rise, as will their ability to obtain gifts in exchange for personal recognition and popularity on social media.