Stephanie Davis seen wiping away tears during pampering session in Dublin as Jeremy McConnell breaks the news of their CBB housemate #DavidGest's death

An emotional Stephanie Davis paid tribute to her friend David Gest on Tuesday after learning about his death at the age of 62 during a day out in Dublin.

The actress, who starred on this year's Celebrity Big Brother with Gest, was told the sad news by her boyfriend, and fellow CBB housemate, Jeremy McConnell as she was having her hair dyed in a Dublin Salon.

Pictures show Stephanie stepping outside for some air, wiping away tears before she later took to social media to pay tribute to the US star.