Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Agency for 'Love Island' Stars Faces Closure Over Unpaid Taxes
Imagine a company that manages famous people, like reality TV stars, has a problem.
They owe the government money because their old accountants made mistakes.
The government is taking action to make the company pay up, which could mean shutting it down.
The company's boss says they're trying to fix the problem and will keep helping their stars while they sort things out.
The company represents many famous people, including reality TV stars and a boxer.
All Star Entertainment, an agency representing UK reality stars, faces a possible closure.
HMRC is pursuing a winding-up petition due to an unpaid tax bill.
The agency's founder, Ben Drake, blames previous accountants.
The agency's 2023 accounts showed debts needing repayment.
The agency plans to continue representing clients while resolving the tax issue.
- Who
- All Star Entertainment, founded by Ben Drake.
- What
- Is facing a winding-up petition from HMRC over an unpaid tax bill.
- When
- The issue was discovered in early 2025. The agency's accounts showed debts in 2023.
- Where
- United Kingdom.
- Why
- The agency's previous accountants failed to advise on tax obligations.
- Agency Name
- All Star Entertainment (London) Limited
- Founder
- Ben Drake
- Clients
- Chloe Ferry, Adam Collard, Laura Anderson, Liberty Pool, The Gardiner Brothers, Kieron Conway
- Cause
- Unpaid Tax Bill
- Action
- HMRC filed a winding-up petition
- Previous Accountant Issue
- Failed to carry out responsibilities properly
- 2023 Debt
- £43,672 ($58,745)