Jodie Marsh is supported by celeb pals including Nigel Farrage and Jessie Wallace for animal sanctuary fundraiser after winning bitter legal battle with council

Jodie Marsh was supported by her celebrity pals including Nigel Farrage and Jessie Wallace as she hosted a fundraising night for her animal shelter on Friday night.

The former glamour model, 46, stunned in a figure-hugging green velvet dress for the event in Essex.

It was hosted at Quendon Hall, a known wedding hotspot thanks to its grand ballroom and picturesque landscape.

An array of Jodie’s celebrity pals joined her in support of her Fripps Farm in Lindsell, including Reform UK leader Nigel Farrage.

Nigel, 61, was pictured on the dance floor with Jodie as the pair enjoyed a dance together while boasting big smiles. 

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Jodie Marsh was supported by her celebrity pals including Nigel Farrage and Jessie Wallace (pictured left) as she hosted a fundraising night for her animal shelter on Friday night

The former glamour model, 46, stunned in a figure-hugging green velvet dress for the event at Quendon Hall in Essex

An array of Jodie’s celebrity pals joined her in support of her Fripps Farm in Lindsell, including Reform UK leader Nigel Farrage

EastEnders actress Jessie was also in attendance with her partner Justin Gallwell and appeared to be in good spirits.

Jessie, 53, wore a floral-coloured dress, which featured a plunging neckline and paired the frock with open-toe heels.

Singer Tony Hadley serenated the packed crowd during the night with his hits, as they gathered in front of the stage for his performance.

Rod Stewart’s son Alastair was also pictured at the event, playfully wearing a Jodie Marsh mask as he was snapped with the ex-model. 

Jodie’s fundraiser comes just over a week after she won a bitter legal battle to keep eight lemurs at her animal sanctuary.

The ex-lads’ mags favourite had appealed against a council’s refusal to grant her a wild animal licence for Fripps Farm in Lindsell, Essex.

Uttlesford District Council blocked the application last year after members claimed she treated the animals there as ‘pets’ after hearing she had taken a baby meerkat and an owl to a pub. There were also concerns about noise.

But Marsh – who uses funds from OnlyFans to pay for the upkeep of more than 400 animals at the sanctuary including emus and reptiles – claimed she was the victim of criticism from online trolls.

Rod Stewart’s son Alastair was also pictured at the event, playfully wearing a Jodie Marsh mask as he was snapped with the ex-model

Singer Tony Hadley serenated the packed crowd during the night with his hits, as they gathered in front of the stage for his performance

Jodie’s fundraiser comes just over a week after she won a bitter legal battle to keep eight lemurs at her animal sanctuary

Jodie had appealed against a council’s refusal to grant her a wild animal licence for Fripps Farm in Lindsell, Essex

Uttlesford District Council blocked the application last year after members claimed she treated the animals there as ‘pets’ after hearing she had taken a baby meerkat and an owl to a pub. There were also concerns about noise

She also said the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs had no concerns about animals in her care following inspections.

Jodie, previously known for her infamous belt outfits, recently described herself as ‘fat and the happiest she’s ever been’. 

The reality star told The Sun: ‘You might recognise me as someone that used to be glamorous, sexy, a bodybuilder and everything else, but now I’m just a farm girl and I look a mess.’

Jodie added: ‘The reason I’m now fat and haven’t got a six pack is because I don’t have time to eat properly or even do the food shopping. Not ever.

‘I used to cook healthy meals and don’t have time for that anymore. I don’t gym at the moment either. I don’t have time. It’s manic.’