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Big Brother 7 hit our screens (where HAS the time gone?) but we’re just obsessed with the housemates as we were back then.

Big Brother 7 hit our screens (where HAS the time gone?) but we’re just obsessed with the housemates as we were back then.

Big Brother series seven champion Pete Bennett not only won the hearts of the nation but won the heart of his housemate Nikki Grahame. Pete, now 38, was voted the winner of the seventh series of the popular reality show in 2006, after receiving more than 60% of the final vote.

Nikki Grahame, who managed to pip him at the post to win a Most Popular TV contender award for that year.What was surprising behaviour from the man who had grown up on a council estate in Peckham and who had dreams of becoming a London Bus driver, was that he donated nearly €500,000 from his winnings to the Tourette’s Syndrome Association.During his time in the Big Brother house, Pete became a spokesperson for people with Tourettes, and in his own words: ‘Put Tourettes on the map.’Decidedly

Each series saw more twists and turns, from under-the-duvet antics, to proposals. We bring you the winners, romances and meltdowns that gripped the nation on Big Brother throughout the years.

Big Brother star Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace was treated to a blast from the past when Big Brother Best Shows Ever re-aired an episode from her series this week. And 16 years after she sky-rocketed to reality TV fame, the 41 year old stunning blonde readily admits she has a lot to thank the series for.