I used furlough cash to pay for a hair transplant as I’m too famous to work – anyone with a problem can do one
A GEORDIE Shore star who once claimed he was too famous to work has used furlough cash to bankroll another hair transplant.
Grant Coulson, 30, saved up his benefits and stashed away Covid handouts to pay for the cosmetic surgery in Turkey over the weekend.
The reality star jetted off for the makeover last week, but was soon booted off his flight after passengers began shouting “too famous to fly”.
And despite being criticised for spending thousands on similar treatments in the past, he has warned anyone with a problem “can do one”.
Sharing pictures of his recent hair transplant, Grant said: “I don’t have any regrets and anyone who has a problem with it can do one.
“I wanted to get treatment to improve my confidence and to also boost my chances of getting back on TV.
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“I’ve already got some exciting offers and hope to be back on telly really soon.”
In pictures passed to The Sun, the extent of the painful procedure are clear to see.
And although Grant said “it hurts like hell”, he insisted “it’ll be worth it”.
He jetted off for the procedure in Turkey last week but was soon booted off his flight after launching into a drunken tirade on board.
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Fellow passengers started screaming “too famous to fly” at the star, which resulted in him being kicked off.
Grant, who once claimed he was too famous to “work in a f***ing fish and chip shop” explained: “People were shouting ‘Too famous to fly’ at me and had their phones out. I’d had a few drinks and was being wound up.
“The plane doors were shut and we were moving but the crew decided to stop and eject me.
“I probably shouldn’t have reacted and should have just ignored it. But I don’t see what I’ve done to be ashamed of. As far as I’m concerned the haters can go to hell.”
The ex-MTV star was forced to wait 48 hours before boarding a different flight.
He’s so far spent £15,000 on his teeth and hair after being beaten up at an out-of-control Easter party at his home in April, leaving him with a broken nose.
The reality star saved £6,000 of taxpayer cash, a £1,500 Covid grant and extra money from his OnlyFans account over two years to fund the surgery.
Last year unrelenting Grant insisted he “didn’t care” what people thought about him using benefits to bankroll his ops.
And he added: “I’m only claiming what’s rightfully mine. I’m not breaking any laws and I needed to undergo this surgery to increase my confidence.
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“I am happy again now and hopefully will be back on TV so won’t need to claim benefits and stuff.”
Grant previously received a nose job on the NHS because he believed it was too big and had fillers for acne scars paid by taxpayers.