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I posted this in the news thread as well. From PerezHilton.com
MICHAEL Jackson’s family are set to move to Devon, it emerged last night.
The bizarre pop king’s older brother Tito spent the weekend looking at luxury homes in the region to use as a Jackson family UK base.
The multi-millionaire toured top homes and properties in Barnstaple with his long-time friend, martial arts empire owner and celebrity bodyguard Matt Fiddes.
Former Jackson Five member Tito spent time browsing the North Devon Gazette’s Homes and Property supplement, before contacting estate agents and arranging several viewings in villages on the outskirts of Barnstaple.
Matt said Tito had made offers on two properties although he wanted to keep their exact locations under wraps to protect the star’s privacy.
He said: “I’m over the moon that he is looking for a home near me in North Devon and that the Jacksons will be heading this way a lot more often.
“It’s definitely going to happen.
“Tito spoke with Michael on the phone the other night and all the family are certain that this is the area where they want to find a UK family hideaway.
“Tito is staying with me until the weekend but if everything goes through OK, he will soon be able to use the home as a base from which to develop his career in the UK.”
Tito, a judge on successful BBC1 show Just The Two Of Us, believes he can achieve more in the UK than in America.
He said: “I’ve got some good things going in the UK with TV work and book offers, you guys love the Jacksons music and I have great mates like David Gest and Matt who live here.
“It makes sense for me to find a home in this country that I, my brothers and sisters, and family can come to.
“We hope it will be a family hideaway where my brothers and sisters can escape the media attention when we need to.
“North Devon is so beautiful I’m really looking forward to buying a home and being around here a lot more.”
Tito said all his family had shown an interest in staying in England.
He also revealed that Michael and family were recording in the studio again and were “ready for a comeback”.
“Michael likes North Devon, too, as no one bothers him. I can confirm that he has been to Barnstaple on private visits in recent years along with my brother Jermaine and a few other Jackson siblings.
“My family love North Devon and the wonderful countryside and friendly people. I am looking forward to living in Barnstaple and I hope the Barnstaple public will respect our family’s privacy,” said Tito.
“I would also like to thank Matt Fiddes and his family and staff for making us all so welcome they are true friends of the Jackson family.”
MICHAEL Jackson’s family are set to move to Devon, it emerged last night.
The bizarre pop king’s older brother Tito spent the weekend looking at luxury homes in the region to use as a Jackson family UK base.
The multi-millionaire toured top homes and properties in Barnstaple with his long-time friend, martial arts empire owner and celebrity bodyguard Matt Fiddes.
Former Jackson Five member Tito spent time browsing the North Devon Gazette’s Homes and Property supplement, before contacting estate agents and arranging several viewings in villages on the outskirts of Barnstaple.
Matt said Tito had made offers on two properties although he wanted to keep their exact locations under wraps to protect the star’s privacy.
He said: “I’m over the moon that he is looking for a home near me in North Devon and that the Jacksons will be heading this way a lot more often.
“It’s definitely going to happen.
“Tito spoke with Michael on the phone the other night and all the family are certain that this is the area where they want to find a UK family hideaway.
“Tito is staying with me until the weekend but if everything goes through OK, he will soon be able to use the home as a base from which to develop his career in the UK.”
Tito, a judge on successful BBC1 show Just The Two Of Us, believes he can achieve more in the UK than in America.
He said: “I’ve got some good things going in the UK with TV work and book offers, you guys love the Jacksons music and I have great mates like David Gest and Matt who live here.
“It makes sense for me to find a home in this country that I, my brothers and sisters, and family can come to.
“We hope it will be a family hideaway where my brothers and sisters can escape the media attention when we need to.
“North Devon is so beautiful I’m really looking forward to buying a home and being around here a lot more.”
Tito said all his family had shown an interest in staying in England.
He also revealed that Michael and family were recording in the studio again and were “ready for a comeback”.
“Michael likes North Devon, too, as no one bothers him. I can confirm that he has been to Barnstaple on private visits in recent years along with my brother Jermaine and a few other Jackson siblings.
“My family love North Devon and the wonderful countryside and friendly people. I am looking forward to living in Barnstaple and I hope the Barnstaple public will respect our family’s privacy,” said Tito.
“I would also like to thank Matt Fiddes and his family and staff for making us all so welcome they are true friends of the Jackson family.”
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