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Pete Bennett first rose to fame after winning Big Brother in 2006 and was praised by many for raising awareness of his Tourette's syndrome on the reality TV show.

Big Brother seven burst onto our screens in 2006 and with it came a host of new housemates - and some crazy challenges - as they battled it out to win the series. One of the most successful contestants was Glyn Wise, 35, who was 18 at the time, and went on to come second in the series to Pete Bennett. Now, in an exclusive interview with OK!, Glyn talks about wearing the same clothes for three weeks after being punished by Big Brother and why it was torture.

When Big Brother came back to our screens for a seventh series in 2006, one of the contestants had a very memorable entrance to the house.That was Glyn Wise, who, at the time, was an 18-year-old lifeguard wearing only a pair of swimming shorts, hoping to channel the David Hasselhoff look. As he walked past the crowd and made his way into the house, he had a mixture of cheers and boos, the same as the other 21 participants from that series.

From Cameron Stout to Brian Belo, there's been a plethora of Big Brother winners over the years. And while the show has been on a little hiatus, we're super excited for it to return on Sunday. Where else would you see a group of contestants and some serious drama unfolding after all? If, like us, you've been reminiscing about some of the old series and wondered what some former winners are up to now, we've got you covered.

It's been over 16 years since we watched Grace Adam-Short and Mikey Dalton fall in love in the Big Brother house, and the couple's romance has only gone from strength to strength in the years that followed. Grace, 38, and Mikey, 40, both starred on the hit reality TV show in 2006, alongside the likes of Pete Bennett, Imogen Thomas and Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace.The loved-up pair left the house as a couple and continued their romance in the outside world, despite admitting they faced "pressure" to split up.

“This is the perfect opportunity for us to make reality ‘real’ again,” says Peter Tierney, the commissioner who has spent the past two years overseeing ITV‘s rebooted Big Brother.

READ MORE: What wild-child Pete Bennett looks like now 16 years since winning Big Brother However, the 24-year-old has starred in other TV shows away from Benidorm. In 2008 he played Ben Wetherby in Heartbeat before portraying Nigel Clough in The Damned United one year later.

This Morning viewers were instantly transported back sixteen years to the 2006 Big Brother house as former contestant Glyn Wise appeared on the show. He was reunited with Dermot O'Leary - who used to host the spin-off series, Big Brother's Little Brother at the time Glynn became runner-up - as he appeared live on the ITV daytime programme to chat to him and Alison Hammond on Thursday (April 7).

Big Brother second series star Glyn Wise has revealed he avoided meeting Easy On Me singer Adele as she made a surprise appearace at London’s Heaven nightclub. After shooting to fame in Big Brother in 2006 at the age of 18, the Welshman won the heart of the nation coming second to that year’s winner Pete Bennett.The popular Channel 4 Big Brother contestant rocked up to the show in his teens famously wearing a life guard out.

Big Brother favourite Glyn Wise enjoyed a hilarious night out in London's Heaven nightclub that delivered a completely unexpected Adele sighting.The reality TV star shot to fame on the series in 2006 and came second to winner Pete Bennett. He was known for many iconic moments in the Borehamwood bungalow - including learning to crack an egg at 19 and getting very drunk being just two of them.

Imogen Thomas has been snapped appearing in deep thought as she spent some time with her two daughters in south west London. Big Brother star Imogen, 38, was snapped in a park with her daughters Ariana and Siera after her public fallout with Pete Bennett last week.

Pete Bennett - the ex boyfriend of late Nikki Grahame - has hit out at his former Big Brother housemate Imogen Thomas after she accused him of "cashing in" on their late friend's tragic death. Nikki, who became famous when she shot to fame for her iconic rants on Big Brother, died on April 9 after a long battle with anorexia.

Nikki Grahame’s ex boyfriend Pete Bennett has hit back at his former Big Brother co-star Imogen Thomas for “trying to shame him”. Pete, 39, branded Welsh model Imogen, 38, “cruel” after she said the Big Brother winner had “no shame” as he shared the final messages he exchanged with Nikki.

Pete Bennett has shared the heartbreaking final text message he received from Nikki Grahame before she checked into hospital for treatment for her eating disorder. Big Brother legend Nikki tragically died at the age of 38 on 9 April, just one day after being discharged from hospital.

Big Brother house in the summer of 2006, Nikki Grahame became one of the country’s most famous and popular reality TV stars of all time.

Queer Eye’s Tan France announces he and husband Rob are expecting their first childSimon Cowell calls in Cheryl to fight his cornerBig Brother's Pete Bennett shares emotional tribute following Nikki Grahame's tragic deathWe watched all of Unforgotten and The Crown from the beginning. I'd never watched The Crown which was strange, because when I was at Big Brother, The Crown was filming next door.

Duncan James has recalled how Nikki Grahame dreamt of becoming 'a mummy' and even asked him to be her sperm donor before her tragic death aged just 38. Talking exclusively to OK, Duncan recalled how the two immediately hit it off.

Nikki Grahame heartbreakingly said "life's so short" as she gave her final interview less than three months before her tragic death.The 38 year old's death was confirmed at the weekend and followed a battle with anorexia which lasted over three decades.

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Pete Bennett fans have shared their heartbreak over his interview on Good Morning Britain following Nikki Grahame’s tragic death. Big Brother star Pete, 39, fought back tears as he appeared on the ITV morning show on Tuesday to pay tribute to his ex-girlfriend Nikki, who died age 38 following her battle with anorexia.

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Kate Garraway suffered an unfortunate blunder on Tuesday morning as she told Good Morning Britain viewers she would be interviewing the late Nikki Grahame during the show.

Pete Bennett has paid a glowing tribute to Nikki Grahame. The former 'Big Brother' star passed away on Friday (09.

Pete Bennett has been seen fighting back tears as he spoke out about his pal Nikki Grahame's tragic death at the age of 38.The Big Brother star, who looks completely unrecognisable since winning the show in 2006, appeared on Sky News as he recalled how she had called him for help during the latest national lockdown amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The 39 year old choked up as he paid tribute to the reality star as he said: "My heart goes out to everyone who was trying to help her,

Big Brother’s Pete Bennett has paid tribute to his series seven co-star and ex-girlfriend Nikki Grahame in an emotional video after her representative confirmed the tragic news that she passed away last week following a long battle with anorexia.Pete and Nikki both rose to fame on the Channel 4 show in 2006 and briefly dated in the outside world.

Nikki Grahame’s ex-boyfriend, Pete Bennett, who she met during her time in the Big Brother house, has paid tribute to her after hearing the devastating news of her death.

Nikki Grahame had opened up on her Big Brother experience and relationship with Pete Bennett in one of her last interviews before her tragic death at the age of 38. In June 2020 Nikki spoke to TOWIE’s Bobby Norris exclusively in new magazine, opening up on her time in the Big Brother house back in 2006 and her friendship with Pete Bennett.

Big Brother host Davina McCall has led the tributes to reality TV star Nikki Grahame, following her death aged 38. Grahame, who rose to fame as a Big Brother contestant in 2006, had recently received treatment for an eating disorder at a specialist clinic following a fundraising campaign organised by friends and fans.

Big Brother star Pete Bennett has broken down while paying tribute to his ex girlfriend, Nikki Grahame. It was announced on Saturday that the TV star had died at the age of 38 after a devastating battle with anorexia.

Big Brother star Nikki Grahame revealed she suffered a huge addiction to sunbeds days before entering the iconic bungalow.The loudmouth blonde became a fan favourite during 2006 as she delighted viewers with her extreme behaviour, quirky catchphrases and romance with Pete Bennett. Yet she exclusively told OK! Online she fell foul of an “awful” habit as she went into isolation prior to entering the programme.

Note: This article and photos in the linked page address themes which some readers may find upsetting. Rylan Clark-Neal and former Big Brother housemates including Glyn Wise and Pete Bennett have shown support by sharing a donation page set up for Nikki Grahame as her battle with anorexia has developed more severely.

Pete Bennett won Big Brother back in 2006, and in the 14 years since the series aired the star looks very different.The 38 year old rose to fame on the hit show and managed to also win the £100,000 prize money. However, those of you who remember the star from back in the day will also remember his sticking appearance.

Big Brother winner Pete Bennett looks unrecognisable 14 years on from winning the show. The Brighton musician has ditched his signature bleached locks for a more natural hair do more suite to the style of 2020.

Big Brother star Imogen Thomas has revealed the hilarious yet sweet moment she showed her daughter clips from her time on the reality show. Model Imogen, now 37, appeared on the seventh series of the popular reality series alongside Pete Bennett, Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace and Nikki Grahame, who she is still best friends with.The star was treated to some nostalgic moments alongside the rest of the country when an episode of her series was revisited on Big Brother: Best Shows Ever recently.

told new! magazine, according to OK! that the ‘dynamic completely changed’ outside the house.‘It didn’t really last that long afterwards because Nikki without Big Brother telling her off is another ball game,’ he reportedly told the publication.‘It was a good ending to the show and was nice.’Following the breakup, the couple remained close and ‘used to meet up all the time’ Pete told Heat Magazine.‘It’s always nice to see her.