Former Big Brother contestant Alex De Gale appeared in court today charged with carrying a knife.

She was charged with carrying an orange-handled knife outside her house in Allen Road on August 23.

The 24-year-old, who had her car trashed while in the house, spoke to confirm her name and address.

De Gale hit the headlines when she was kicked out of the house in June for threatening the other housemates.

She was bailed to appear before Croydon Magistrates’ Court on November 28 for committal to crown court.

She refused to comment on the charges as she left the court.