GK Barry, the viral TikTok personality known for her quick wit and relatable humor, is now taking her playful energy to a new arena: ITV’sCelebrity Sabotage. This isn’t about carefully crafted content; it’s about masterful deception, as Barry and a team of fellow celebrities attempt to pull off elaborate pranks on unsuspecting members of the public.
The premise is brilliantly simple, yet delightfully chaotic. Barry joins forces with Sam Thompson, Judi Love, and Joel Dommett, all tasked with convincing ordinary people they’ve landed a spot on a brand new, high-stakes business show. The goal? To create maximum amusement through carefully orchestrated trickery.
The inaugural “fake” show, cleverly titledThe Applicant, will be helmed by the formidable Sara Davies ofDragons’ Denfame. Adding another layer of comedic expertise, comedian Jo Brand will be orchestrating the mayhem from Mission HQ, ensuring the pranks unfold with precision and hilarity.
This latest venture is just one chapter in a remarkably swift rise to prominence for Grace Keeling, the woman behind the GK Barry persona. In 2024, she made history as the firstLoose Womenpanelist born in the same year the show began – 1999 – a testament to her unique connection to a changing media landscape.
Keeling’s journey to stardom began during the isolating days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Initially, she adopted the pseudonym GK Barry, a deliberate choice to maintain a degree of anonymity while experimenting with online content creation.
The strategy proved incredibly effective. Within a mere five months of launching her TikTok account in 2020, she had amassed a dedicated following exceeding 100,000. Today, that number has exploded, with over 4.1 million followers captivated by her infectious personality and relatable skits.
Beyond TikTok, Barry has expanded her creative reach with the podcastSaving Grace. This platform allows her to delve deeper into her life, explore the nuances of internet culture, and engage in insightful conversations with fellow celebrities and online personalities.
Her appeal extends to mainstream television as well. She’s appeared on popular shows likeLove Island: Aftersun, offering her sharp commentary alongside host Maya Jama, and has tested her knowledge onThe WheelandThe Weakest Link.
Adding another layer to her already fascinating story, GK Barry recently revealed a new love in her life. On her podcast in May 2024, she playfully alluded to a relationship with a female footballer, affectionately nicknamed “Eyelashes.”
Barry didn’t hesitate to express her feelings, declaring she was “in love” after just three weeks. She spoke candidly about a newfound clarity, playfully suggesting she’d “gone very wrong with men” and had no intention of returning.
The internet, naturally, quickly unraveled the mystery. “Eyelashes” was revealed to be Ella Rutherford, a talented footballer who has since become a frequent fixture in Barry’s social media posts and a supportive presence at her matches.
Their relationship is playfully documented online, with the couple sharing humorous skits and glimpses into their lives, offering fans a heartwarming look at their connection. It’s a relationship built on mutual admiration and a shared sense of fun.
