EXCLUSIVE: Banijay UK’s Chief Financial Officer is to exit the Big Brother juggernaut at the end of the year.
02.11.2023 - 18:03 / ok.co.uk
Ever since Big Brother returned to our screens last month, night after night viewers have been treated to the latest drama, shenanigans and nail-biting tasks from within the Big Brother house. Yet despite having grown attached to this year’s contestants in the short time we’ve known them, there is still so much to learn about their lives outside of the show, with many fans curious about everything from their day jobs to love lives.
One contestant in particular which appears to have piqued the curiosity of fans however, is 26 year old Noky Simbani, who formed a close knit bond with Zak Srakaew in the house, prior to his elimination after just two weeks. Since his departure, viewers will recall Noky took on the role of Queen Ant alongside Chanelle during a recent shopping task, but sadly the duo lost out on a luxury shopping budget after they failed to complete a puzzle task in the 15 minute time limit.
But what exactly is Noky’s life like off screen? Here’s everything you need to know about the BB star… Where is Noky from and how old is she? 26 year old Big Brother star Noky originally hails from Zimbabwe, but grew up in Hilton, Derby and decided to take part in the show to prove that pageant girls were just as talented as other men and women out there. Coming from a background which saw her win Miss Universe Great Britain in 2022, Noky explained prior to entering the house: "I've had so many amazing times in my life, like going to Miss Universe as Miss Great Britain.
I like to do something different and I think this is the next challenge I want to conquer.” "I also show what it's like being a woman who's worked in male- dominated fields. I want to show that women are capable of doing anything they want," she explained.
.EXCLUSIVE: Banijay UK’s Chief Financial Officer is to exit the Big Brother juggernaut at the end of the year.
Hollyoaks star Nick Pickard, who is the longest-serving cast member playing the role of Tony Hutchinson, is entering the jungle on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! Nick, 48 is best known for his role in the hit Channel 4 soap having joined the show as Tony when it launched in 1995 but has also appeared in a string of other TV and quiz shows. He studied at the Sylvia Young Theatre School and Corona Theatre School and has been nominated for several awards over the years - in 2017, he won the British Soap Award for Outstanding Achievement. What fans might not know is that he also owns a few restaurants in Sheffield and has a daughter named Ellie.
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Leona Lewis, the X Factor winner of 2006, has had quite a journey since her days as a Pizza Hut waitress. After winning the show, the singing sensation was signed to Simon Cowell's Syco record label and went on to sell over 25 million records, earning nominations for six Brit Awards and three Grammys, and winning two MOBO awards. Now, the Bleeding Love singer is living a new life in Los Angeles with her husband Dennis Jauch and their one year old baby.
Joe Lycett is one of the funniest comedians on TV - and he's set to grace our screens on Friday night as one of the stars presenting Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C).The 35-year-old Brummie, also known by the self-given moniker Mummy, has come a long way in showbiz since bursting onto the scene with his popular stand-up shows.The Channel 4 programme, which will see Joe joined by hosts including Davina McCall and Adam Hills, will be held at The Francis Crick Institute, a renowned hub for pioneering cancer research, for Cancer Research UK. But what do we know about the comedian's life away from the cameras? Relationship status Over the years, the comedian has remained tight-lipped on his relationship status and it's currently not known whether he is loved up or single.
All Creatures Great and Small star Patricia Hodge will be a familiar face to fans of TV. The 77 year actress got her small screen break in Rumpole of the Bailey in 1978 and went on to appear in hit shows including Downton Abbey and Miranda.The TV veteran is currently starring as Mrs Pumphrey in the Channel 5 reboot of 1970s series All Creatures Great and Small. In the show, Patricia plays an affluent widow and regular client of Farnon’s veterinary practice - meaning she often comes into contact with main character James Herriot, played by Nicholas Ralph.
Chloe Madeley, 36, and James Haskell, 38, revealed in a joint statement that they had called time on their five year marriage.The former couple shared that they won't be "speaking about this matter publicly as it is private" as they "have a daughter to co parent." The split comes after Chloe was seen without her wedding ring, plus recent photographs that emerged of James partying with other women. Chloe's father, Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley, 67, was reportedly ready to address the issue before two announced their split.
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Joel Dommett is putting 18 brave contestants through the ultimate endurance test on BBC One’s Survivor, as the cast become castaways on a tropical island. However, the presenter is tackling one of life’s biggest challenges himself – parenthood – and it’s changed the way he approaches his telly career. “I feel like I’m ready to take on this next chapter,” says Joel, 38, whose wife Hannah Cooper gave birth to their son Wilde in September.
Big Brother fans are convinced producers have been telling housemates what to do in Diary Room, after three contestants shared their life experiences in candid chats ahead of Friday night's eviction. Hallie, Trish and Dylan were all up for eviction after being nominated by their fellow housemates, and during Friday's episode, 27 October, they each took it in turns to chat to Big Brother in the Diary Room, but fans quickly noticed a bizarre pattern between the trio.They each spoke about their life experiences in the Diary Room, going into detail about what they've been through and why they entered the Big Brother house.
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