'Ken Doll' wannabe reality TV star could face prison over 'sextortion' blackmail

A wannabe reality TV star nicknamed 'Ken Doll' in a reference to the Barbie character has been warned that he could face a prison sentence after admitting a serious 'sextortion' blackmail offence.

Jimmy Featherstone is nicknamed 'Hull's Ken Doll' and is known for being a flamboyant cosmetic surgery fan and lover of fake tanning. Featherstone appeared before Hull Crown Court accused of blackmailing a man by making an unwarranted demand for money with menaces between August 16 and 19.

He pleaded guilty to the offence against the man, who cannot be named because of an automatic court order to protect his identity.

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Featherstone, 25, of Hessle Road, west Hull, was on bail for the hearing. The police had, in a statement, previously described the offence as involving 'sextortion'.

Neil Coxon, prosecuting, said that the blackmail offence affected not only the man, who was the victim of it, but also his partner. A statement from the partner was being obtained as part of the prosecution case, said Mr Coxon. This would be made available at a future hearing, he added.

Featherstone was represented by Rachel Scott. He was allowed conditional bail for a pre-sentence report to be prepared upon him by the probation service, reports Hull Live.

Judge, Recorder Ian Mullarkey, told Featherstone: "You have pleaded guilty to what is a serious case." The fact that the case was being adjourned for a pre-sentence report was no indication of what sentence would be imposed.

All options would be considered at the next hearing, including a possible prison sentence. Featherstone was warned that, if he failed to attend at court next time or he committed any further offences, he would be committing a separate offence.

His bail was on condition that he lived at his home address and that he did not contact the blackmail victim in any way, whether directly, indirectly or through social media. He was accompanied at court by a female supporter.

Featherstone, known for his colourful persona, appeared on the TV programme Hooked On The Look, which featured the world of cosmetic surgery. He previously appeared on ITV's This Morning, alongside Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, where he discussed his addiction to fake tanning, including the use of tanning injections.