Professor Green, whose real name is Stephen Manderson, is stepping back into the spotlight as one of the celebrities on the new series of 'Celebs Go Dating'. The 'Just Be Good to Green' rapper has experienced several high-profile relationships over the years but has yet to find lasting love. However, that does not mean he has not learned valuable lessons along the way. Here is a comprehensive timeline of his romantic history before he entrusted his love life to the dating experts.
Candy McCulloch (2010-2011)
According to a report by Cosmopolitan, Professor Green and actress Candy McCulloch, who is also the daughter of Echo and the Bunnymen frontman Ian McCulloch, met on the set of the rapper's music video for 'Monster' in 2010. They dated for over a year, but ultimately the relationship was not meant to last. His next romance would surprise viewers of a popular reality TV show.
Millie Mackintosh (2011-2016)
No one expected the rapper to appear on 'Made in Chelsea', but after falling for Millie Mackintosh, he even made a cameo dropping her off on a night out. The pair reportedly dated for several years before marrying in 2013 at Babington House in Somerset. Three years later, they separated and divorced in 2016. Following the split, Professor Green began dating model Fae Williams.
Fae Williams (2016-2018)
Professor Green and Fae Williams reportedly dated for around 18 months. However, the relationship did not work out, and they parted ways before Fae moved on with a man named Dan Crowe. The musician then went on to date actress Karima McAdams.
Karima McAdams (2019-2023)
Professor Green and Karima McAdams, known for her role in 'Hijack', reportedly began dating in 2019 and were spotted looking loved up at Glastonbury Festival later that year. In 2021, they welcomed a son named Slimane Ray, and several months later, revealed they were engaged. However, in April 2024, reports emerged that the couple had decided to separate several months earlier. Professor Green and Karima now co-parent their son.
What Professor Green Has Said About 'Celebs Go Dating'
Despite his history of high-profile relationships, Professor Green does not want every detail of his past romances to be discussed on the show. He told Channel 4 that there was "absolutely" a red line regarding how much he was willing to discuss past relationships while filming. "And it's important that I come from a place of I, it's not relationships in any way, shape or form," he explained. "Whether that's professional, friendship or romantic, it's far too nuanced to discuss the other person when they're not present because each person has a different experience of what happened."
"I'm aware as well that just me talking about something that involved more than just myself is gonna have bias involved and I don't think that would be very fair," he added. Professor Green said he hopes the experts can help guide him to figure out "how available" he is, "if at all."
'Celebs Go Dating' airs at 9 pm on Channel 4 and is available to stream via the channel's catch-up service.
