Celebs Go Dating's Ella Morgan explains Paul's touching words

Celebs Go Dating star Ella Morgan has explained why love expert Paul C Brunson said he was "proud" of her and its deeper context.

The star, famous also for her time on Married at First Sight UK, opened up about a behind-the-scenes moment that led to the love expert's praise during an emotional episode earlier in the series. In an interview with PinkNews, she revealed Paul's heartfelt compliment came after she confided in him about struggling with self-esteem.

Ella also explained that she confronted Paul on whether he actually liked her. This led the pair to have a frank conversation.

She said: "I said to (Paul), 'I feel like you don’t like me, or you get me'. I never got that feeling on Married At First Sight (because) I’m so bolshy and loud and frantic.

Celebs Go Dating Ella Morgan
Ella Morgan shared the reason for her heartfelt exchange with expert Paul -Credit:Channel 4

READ MORE: Strictly Come Dancing expert spots BBC show pros' 'subtle' nod to scandal

READ MORE: Helen Flanagan's new boyfriend revealed on Celebs Go Dating following backlash

"I do think a lot of people find me a lot to be around. The reason he (paid me that tribute) was because I told him I didn’t think he liked me."

In the most recent episode of Celebs Go Dating, viewers saw Ella’s relationship with Paul tested. The expert turned up unexpectedly to "completely ruin" her day by making her confront all three of the men she had dated while on the show, namely Sam, Reece and Alex.

The experts are on hand to give their advice in the department of love
The experts are on hand to give their advice in the department of love -Credit:Channel 4

Venting her frustration, Ella exclaimed: "Paul, I never thought I'd say this but what the hell are you doing here? This has gone from the best day ever to my worst nightmare."

She added: "Paul f*** off! What a way to completely ruin my date with Alex, by airing my dirty laundry."

Following a fiery confrontation with Reece - whom she had been intimate with away from the show - Ella decided to give it another shot with Alex. This came as just as Reece left the scene and shared some biting parting words.

Celebs Go Dating airs on Mondays-Thursdays at 9pm on E4.