Ellie Brown caught speeding
Love Island's Ellie Brown has reportedly been handed a six-month driving ban.
It's after she was caught breaking a 70mph speed limit in June 2019.
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According to Metro, Ellie was driving 101mph in her Mercedes-Benz GLC in Warwickshire.
She pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing, and the case was adjourned to give her time to put forward her mitigation.
The reality star appeared at Coventry Magistrates' Court yesterday.
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As per Metro, her solicitor had been delayed on his journey.
So Ellie addressed the bench herself, arguing that her income depends on her ability to travel across the country.
She explained that she's been involved in, 'modelling and different kinds of media,' ever since appearing on a TV show.
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Ellie said her job involves her travelling to different shoots across the country.
She apologised profusely for her mistake and insisted she has learned her lesson.
Unfortunately for Ellie, her plea was rejected.
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Metro report the reality star was fined over £1,600.
She was also handed a six-month driving ban and six points on her license.
Ellie hasn't made any public comment.
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In other reality star news, 2019 Love Island winner Amber Gill said she hated being on the show towards the end.
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