Madeline wrote:
I think Ben said last night in his interview with Davina that his mother was exiled to Switzerland so it could be Ben they were talking about Christine.
Yes, I am probably getting a bit muddled, but I definitely remember during the show, that Ben was doing a quiz and he asked 'Which Big Brother housemate has a connection with Tennessee?' and they answered 'Mario because of his Mum'.
I have been doing a bit of research about Mario. His profile says that he is half Italian, half British. I am pretty sure his Mother is Welsh, so his father must have been Italian.
He obviously has a lot of money or comes from a wealthy family because he wears expensive clothes and shoes and because he once bought the Diary Room chair for £6,600:-
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Mario Mugan, of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, is an avid Big Brother fan and was thrilled when he learnt that the diary room chair used in Celebrity Big Brother 5 was on sale at BuyOnceGiveTwice.co.uk.
“I am installing a bar in my house and the chair will be perfect for it,” says the 26-year-old dressmaking student. “I want to see my friends' reactions when they see it. I paid £6,600, which is much less than I expected - and it goes to a great cause.”
The sale benefited GetConnected, a charity that offers a helpline for young people who find themselves in difficulties. It has not been Mr Mugan's only purchase. “I also bought a bottle of whisky signed by Gordon Brown for £1,000 and tickets to a fashion show in London for £2,000. That includes travel by limousine from Southend, with champagne, so is great value. I like the concept. I get to buy unique things and help others.”
Case Study: Big brother fan sitting prettyMy thoughts are that he comes from a famous or wealthy family, so that could either be on his Italian father's side, or maybe his Mother has married someone famous or rich, hence her moving to USA. There is speculation that he is from the Prada family, but if he said he didn't know his Dad as Obo says, then I'm not sure if that would be right and would he benefit from his wealth if his parents have split up? I suppose his Father may send money for him? I think he has his Mother's surname, so maybe his Mother and Father were not married when he was born and didn't stay together? This is an old article in the Daily Star:-
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BIG Brother “mole’’ Mario Mugan has sparked a speculation frenzy in the house that he’s linked to the Mafia.
The popular wannabe, 28, who is half Italian and half English, is up for eviction tomorrow.
He has told the gang if he goes, he will spill the beans about “a big secret’’ he has been keeping.
At first the group thought the fashion designer, 28, was related to the Prada family because of his love of designer gear. Others speculated that he might be a prince.
However, the mystery deepened when the housemates started talking about Mario’s possible wealth. Ex-soldier Steve Gill, 40, said: “Your parents are rich ... so you’ll be all right when it’s time to pick up the will.”
Mysterious Mario then alluded to the fact that he might have murderous Mafia links. He said: “Yes, I’ll be all right.
“But I need to arrange a few assassinations ... oops, I mean accidents.”
Then he went into a long monologue about how he loved Sicily, where the Mafia was founded.
A Channel 4 spokeswoman said: “If Mario has a big secret it’s not something we know about.”
BIG BROTHER 11: MARIO 'MOLE' MUNGAN HINTS AT MAFIA LINKSCould he be a millionaire maybe?
One article to which I have lost the link says that he taught at Southend College about repping.
He's obviously had a good education.
He acts a bit spoilt and as though he likes to get attention and is maybe used to getting it?
Here is another article:-
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Ife and Govan have been questioning Mario about his secret, which he earlier promised to reveal upon his eviction.
The trio strayed onto the subject after Ife confessed to the 28-year-old former mole that she initially had trouble getting to know him because she felt he was holding something back.
Mario clarified that his parents were not actors and that it was Josie who had spread that rumour.
"Oh my god, Ben’s your boyfriend," shouted Govan. Mario quickly denied this and Ife repeated her feeling that the secret involved his parents and claimed she had an idea of what it could be.
The two continued to guess until Ife asked if Mario's parents were fashion designers. Govan specifically ventured that he might be the son of Miuccia Prada.
"This makes so much sense now," beamed Ife, referring to her confusion as to why Mario didn't speak more about being an amateur fashion designer himself. "You said you don’t need to live off your parents, you want to do it yourself."
Mario refused to confirm or deny their speculation, convincing Govan and Ife that they were right about Mario beinga a member of the Prada family.
When Mario left the bathroom, Ife informed Govan that Mario's reserved character had made her feel uncomfortable in the past.
"I said that something was up with Mario, I didn’t know what it was but I knew it was something to do with his other life.
"Going out of his way to tell us he's poor but going on about his rich expensive lives… I knew something was up."
Ife's certainty was later undone though, after Shabby revealed that Mario said she in particular would "spin out" when he revealed his secret, even though she has no interest in fashion.
Ife, Govan 'guess' Mario's secretI don't think he is the son of Miuccia Prada, because I thought his Mother is supposed to be Welsh. So he said that his parents were not actors. However on
The Prada Family website, I think the one in red bears a slight resemblance to him.
Actually, I was thinking that Mugan was his Mothers maiden name, but I suppose it could be her new married name, so I suppose there is a chance that she could be Italian and not his Father. Oh I am getting myself all muddled now.
I definitely think it is to do with his parents. Anybody got any ideas?
