Celia Sawyer is best known for bringing luxury to extremes—think 24-carat gold bathtubs on private jets or glam makeovers for superyachts.
But behind all that bling, the Channel 4 Four Rooms star and self-made interior design queen has hit a serious nerve.
And it’s not about fabrics or furniture—this time, it’s about what she claims is a stolen TV idea.
The 58-year-old designer, often nicknamed the “Queen of Bling,” says she pitched a sexy new concept to Netflix called Kinky Rooms.
The pitch? A bold, design-led show that creates bespoke rooms tailored to people’s adventurous lifestyles.
Netflix’s response, according to Celia? A straight-up rejection with the note that “they were going to delete it.”
Then Came the Netflix Déjà Vu That Left Her Shocked
Celia didn’t think much more of it at the time.
She got back to her ultra-high-end design business, where she dreams up spaces for yachts, mansions, and everything in between from her plush Mayfair office near Claridge’s.
But a year later, she was in for a jaw-dropping surprise.
Netflix released a show called How to Build a Sex Room.
And for Celia, the resemblance was uncanny.
“It was exactly the same idea, exactly the same format,” she says.
One episode featured a polyamorous family and their custom-designed dungeon—eerily similar to the ideas she’d outlined in her pitch.
Sawyer had even included a concept centered around a polyamorous client, among other adventurous briefs.
The Netflix series? It mirrored that and more, with episodes exploring everything from spa-like intimacy rooms to edgy, rock-inspired sex basements.
Celia Fought Back—But Netflix Didn’t Budge
Not one to sit back quietly, Sawyer fired off a letter to Netflix, pointing out the similarities.
What she got in return wasn’t an apology—or even a conversation.
Instead, it was a legal letter, flatly stating that they hadn’t taken her idea.
“You put a lot of work into this stuff and then that happens,” she says. “I was really upset.
It was awful.” For someone who built her career from leaving school at 15 to running a luxury design empire, it stung to feel dismissed.
Meanwhile, Things Were Heating Up at Home Too
And if all that weren’t enough, Celia was also dealing with a property dispute closer to home.
She and her husband Nick, a 63-year-old food commercials director, found themselves locked in a two-year-long battle with a neighbour in Sandbanks, Dorset.
The issue? The neighbour’s home renovation left them feeling like their private garden was on display.
“It made me feel very uncomfortable sunbathing in my bikini,” she admits.
The situation became so frustrating that the couple are now planning to sell the £4 million seaside home and spend more time at their Barbados retreat.
As for Netflix? They’ve declined to comment.
Georgia Toffolo Swaps Jungle Trials for a Personal Chef in London
Meanwhile, I’m A Celebrity winner Georgia Toffolo—known for gagging on cockroach smoothies in the jungle—is living a very different reality these days.
The 30-year-old TV star, now married to BrewDog co-founder James Watt, 43, is on the hunt for a full-time chef to cook for them and their children in London.
“We’re looking for a fun young chef to join our family home,” she says in an exclusive post on members-only site Radio H-P.
It’s safe to say the menu won’t include crocodile parts this time around.
The Rolling Stones Are Back in the Studio and Talking About Touring Again
Disappointed by The Rolling Stones’ canceled 2025 tour? Here’s some good news.
The legendary band is already back in the studio, working on a brand new album—yes, even at 81 years old.
Ronnie Wood’s ex-wife Jo Wood let the cat out of the bag at a recent Notting Hill party.
“They’re in the studio right now,” she revealed.
“I shouldn’t have told you that.” The album is said to be a follow-up to Hackney Diamonds and is being produced by Andrew Watt at Metropolis Studios in Chiswick.
Tour plans may have been shelved due to venue and travel logistics, but according to Jo, “They want to tour again.”
Victoria Beckham Still Rakes in Royalties Without Singing a Note
Victoria Beckham hasn’t performed with the Spice Girls since 2012, but her bank account hasn’t noticed.
According to newly filed accounts, Spice Girls Ltd made a £93,000 profit last year.
Since Posh owns a fifth of the company, that’s a cool £18,600 in her pocket.
Enough to stock up on husband David Beckham’s favorite wine—1961 Chateau Petrus, which goes for around £3,000 a bottle.
Gary Lineker Gets Banned from Late Football Writer’s Memorial
In an unexpected twist, football legend Gary Lineker was banned from speaking at the memorial of acclaimed football writer Brian Glanville, who died this month at the age of 93.
The decision came from Glanville’s son, Mark, who said bluntly, “I vetoed his being invited when my sister suggested it. Won’t have him anywhere near.”
No further explanation was given, but it seems there’s no love lost between the two.
Celebrity Tailor Joshua Kane Shares Baby News in Style
Joshua Kane, tailor to stars like Rod Stewart and Jason Momoa, is expecting his first child with wife Lottie Archer.
The designer shared a sweet photo of Lottie showing off her baby bump in a custom pink suit that matched his own.
“Time for some baby bespoke,” he joked on social media, proving once again that style doesn’t stop for fatherhood.
Gwyneth Paltrow Tries High-Tech Fix for Hair Loss Struggles
Gwyneth Paltrow is going to serious lengths—literally—to save her signature blonde hair.
The 52-year-old actress and wellness guru says she’s been struggling with hair thinning and has tried just about everything, even scalp injections.
Her latest experiment? A treatment that uses acoustic sound waves and air pressure to stimulate hair growth.
“It was completely painless,” she says, adding that she’s already feeling some fullness return.
Gwyneth’s takeaway? “So many women I know are quietly dealing with hair loss—no one talks about it.”