What is the current status of the winners of Big Brother?
After being off air for five years, Big Brother is finally scheduled to make a comeback on Sunday.
television – is highly anticipated.ITV2This will mark the 20th edition of the show since its initial premiere in 2000.
19 people have won the civilian version of the show including the likes of Josie Gibson, Kate Lawler and Brian Dowling.
While a few individuals pursued careers in the public eye, others chose to return to their ordinary lives as they realized that fame was not their preference.
MailOnline is revisiting the past winners of the show as fans gear up for another six weeks of watching the events unfold. Can you identify how many of them you remember?
Big Brother 1 – Craig Phillips
Memorable: Craig Phillips became the first winner of Big Brother in 2000 and took home the show’s then prize money of £70,000
Craig, currently employed as a property developer, is in a marital relationship with Laura and has two children named Nelly and Lennon.
In the year 2000, Craig Phillips, who was 51 years old at the time, emerged as the inaugural champion of Big Brother. As a result, he received a cash prize of £70,000, which was the amount awarded to the winner during that season.
Before the show, the person from Liverpool worked in construction and later hosted several television shows focused on renovating.
In 2009, he published his autobiography and has made multiple appearances on the spin-off shows of Big Brother throughout its duration.
Craig, currently employed as a property developer, is in a marital relationship with Laura and has two children, a daughter named Nelly and a son named Lennon.
Big Brother 2 – Brian Dowling
Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian joyfully welcomed their daughter named Blake in 2022, which was a heartwarming moment for them.
Brian Dowling, aged 45, emerged as the victor of the second series, surpassing Helen Adams who came in second place, by securing 58% of the public’s votes.
Just two days before entering the house, Brian, who had previously worked as a flight attendant, revealed his homosexuality to his parents.
After winning the show, he swiftly embarked on a media career and served as the host of Big Brother on Channel 5 from 2011 to 2013.
He still hosts television shows in Ireland and acts as the narrator for The Real Housewives of Cheshire.
In 2022, Brian and his husband Arthur Gourounlian celebrated the arrival of their daughter named Blake, with Brian’s sister Aoife acting as the surrogate for the couple.
Big Brother 3 – Kate Lawler
Personal: These days, Kate Lawler hosts her own podcast called Maybe Baby and gives her followers an insight into her life as mother to two-year-old daughter Noa
Just a few weeks after emerging as the champion of the 2002 series, Kate Lawlor, aged 43, started a new career as a radio presenter and DJ on Capital FM.
Throughout the years, she made appearances in different men’s magazines such as Nuts and Zoo. Additionally, she participated in Celebrity Love Island in 2006.
Kate currently runs her own podcast titled Maybe Baby, where she offers her audience a glimpse into her experiences as a mother to her two-year-old daughter Noa. Noa is shared between Kate and her husband, Martin ‘Boj’ Bojtos.
Big Brother 4 – Cameron Stout
Cameron Stout, the winner of 2003, is currently employed at BBC Radio Oakley in his career.
At the age of 32, Cameron Stout, who was employed as a fish trader, emerged as the winner of the 2003 series.
He has since gone on to work as a TV presenter, radio DJ and panto actor and currently works on BBC Radio Oakley.
Cameron has mentioned before that he remains in contact with several of his former housemates and would gladly participate in the show once more.
During an interview on Good Morning Scotland, he expressed his willingness to repeat the experience with his housemates, specifically the ones he was living with. He also believes that their group has been more successful than others in maintaining communication with everyone.
Big Brother 5 – Nadia Almada
In 2004, Nadia Almada, who is now 46 years old, achieved a remarkable milestone in Big Brother by being the first transgender individual to participate in and emerge as the winner of the show.
the image) after her victory in the fifth season.
In 2004, Nadia Almada, aged 46, achieved a significant milestone in Big Brother by being the inaugural transgender individual to participate in and emerge as the winner of the show.
She gained popularity among the public and subsequently participated in Ultimate Big Brother in 2010, where she was eliminated as the third contestant to leave the house.
Following the performance, Nadia unveiled her new single titled “A Little Bit Of Action” and subsequently made several guest appearances on game shows.
After emerging as the winner of the fifth series, she pursued a career in hairdressing and currently works as a stylist.
Big Brother 6 – Anthony Hutton
Anthony Hutton is currently the proprietor of a barbershop and co-parents his son, Cruz, with his partner Sophie.
Anthony Hutton, aged 41, came close to missing his opportunity to be on Big Brother as he hesitated to pick up a call from producers due to it being an unfamiliar number.
The person from Newcastle confessed that he experienced a period of sadness after winning the show because he used his winnings to buy cars and go on trips to Las Vegas with his friends.
In 2016, Anthony, who is a passionate boxer, established his own barbershop in Durham. Additionally, he used his winnings to purchase a house for his mother.
He is currently in a romantic partnership with his partner Sophie, and together they have a son named Cruz.
Big Brother 7 – Pete Bennett
Pete Bennett, the former winner of a reality TV show, has been involved in several short films throughout his career and is currently the lead singer of the punk band LoVeDoGz.
Pete Bennett, aged 41, is widely considered as one of the most unforgettable winners of the show. He emerged victorious in the 2006 series, securing £100,000 in prize money with an impressive 61% of the public vote.
Later that year, he published his autobiography in which he shared his experiences of living with Tourette’s syndrome.
Pete has appeared in several short films throughout the years and is currently the lead singer of the punk band LoVeDoGz.
Big Brother 8 – Brian Belo
Privacy: Brian Belo appears to have chosen a life away from the spotlight and has not appeared on TV since Big Brother 2015
Brian Belo, who is currently 36 years old, emerged as the victor of the 2007 season of the show. He holds the unique distinction of being the only winner who did not join the house on the first day, but rather made his entrance on Day 12.
Brian, a devoted fan of the show, briefly came back for the 2015 series. However, he departed from the house following a heated disagreement with Helen Wood, another previous winner who also made a comeback.
Brian had filed a lawsuit against the creators of The Only Way Is Essex, claiming that they had plagiarized his concept from his own documentary titled Totally Essex. Eventually, the matter was resolved outside of court.
It seems that Brian has decided to live a private life as he has not made any television appearances since then and does not seem to have any presence on social media platforms.
Big Brother 9 – Rachel Rice
Rachel Rice emerged as the victor of the 2009 edition of Big Brother and has subsequently tied the knot and pursued a career in education.
Rachel Rice, aged 39, chose to resume her regular life right after emerging as the winner of the 2008 series, which sets her apart from other Big Brother champions.
The Welsh beauty made only £5,000 after winning the show as she refused to do any lads mag photoshoots.
Currently, she is believed to be employed as a teacher of performing arts and is also married with two sons.
Rachel, when discussing her experience on the show, expressed to Wales Online that she received criticism from certain individuals who found her uninteresting.
“I was criticized for not participating in debates about who should be eliminated, for not gossiping, and for remaining neutral. However, I was confident that my loved ones back home understood my true character. I remained authentic to myself.”
Big Brother 10 – Sophie Reade
Sophie Reade has continued her career as a glamour model after the show, and she now appears significantly different in appearance.
During her time on the show, Sophie Reade, who was 34 years old at the time, won the 2009 series. She became known as ‘Dogface’ after legally changing her name for a challenge while in the house.
These days, the blonde bombshell continues her career in glamour modelling but appears to be almost unrecognizable.
The celebrity frequently shares provocative photos on her Instagram account and acknowledges that her modeling career received a significant boost from her participation in Big Brother.
Big Brother 11 – Josie Gibson
Josie Gibson has achieved success as a regular presenter on ITV’s This Morning, as well as making appearances on other shows like The Jump and Celebrity Dinner Date.
Josie Gibson, aged 38, emerged as the undeniable frontrunner from the beginning and ultimately claimed victory in the 2011 series, making her one of the show’s most triumphant winners.
The cheerful person from Bristol had a short-lived romantic relationship with another participant on the show, John James Parton, before they decided to go their own paths.
Josie has become a frequent host on ITV’s This Morning and has also made appearances on other television programs such as The Jump and Celebrity Dinner Date.
Josie’s participation in the upcoming season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! has been confirmed, with reports stating that she has secured a lucrative deal worth a six-figure sum.
Big Brother 12 – Aaron Allard-Morgan
Aaron Allard-Morgan, the business owner, has retreated from public attention and is believed to be managing a bar in his place of birth.
Aaron Allard-Morgan, 42, won the 2011 series of Big Brother, the first edition of the show to be broadcast on Channel 5 after Channel 4 chose not to renew it.
Aaron, a contractor hailing from Weston-Super-Mare, began a romantic relationship with Faye Palmer while they were staying in the house. However, their love affair was brief.
He has subsequently stepped out of the public eye and is believed to be managing a bar in his place of birth.
Big Brother 13 – Luke Anderson
Luke Anderson is now happily married to his wife Jamie-Lee, and the two of them currently operate a baking business jointly.
Luke Anderson, aged 42, emerged as the victor of the 2012 season of Big Brother following the revelation of his transgender identity to the entire country.
Luke acknowledged that he experienced panic attacks following his stay in the house, attributing them to the online abuse he endured from trolls.
The chef is now married to Jamie-Lee and together they operate a baking business.
Big Brother 14 – Sam Evans
Private: It’s not known what Sam Evans is up to these days as he doesn’t appear to have any social media accounts and has stayed out of the spotlight apart from an appearance on a Welsh TV series in 2014
In the 2013 series of Big Brother, Sam Evans, aged 33, made history as the first deaf individual to win the £100,000 prize.
Prior to participating in the show, the individual from Wales had been employed at Debenhams. They expressed their intention to go back to their usual job following their victory.
It’s not known what Sam is up to these days as he doesn’t appear to have any social media accounts and has stayed out of the spotlight apart from an appearance on a Welsh TV series in 2014.
Big Brother 15 – Helen Wood
Controversial: Helen Wood released a memoir A Man’s World in 2019 and has since left the public eye
Helen Wood, aged 37, emerged as the winner of the 2014 series of the show, causing quite a stir due to her controversial victory. She was granted a direct entry to the final on the very first day.
The hairdresser had already gained notoriety before the show due to engaging in a threesome with Wayne Rooney while working as an escort.
During her stay in the house, producers cautioned her for displaying aggressive behavior towards her fellow housemates.
The next year, Helen briefly came back to Big Brother and was given another formal warning due to her treatment of Brian Belo.
Ben Frow, a producer for Channel 5, subsequently prohibited her from making any future appearances on Big Brother. He admitted that it was an error to have invited her back for the 2015 season.
In 2019, she published a memoir titled A Man’s World and has subsequently withdrawn from the public sphere.
Big Brother 16 – Chloe Wilburn
Chloe Wilburn, who is currently married to Dom Tasker, experienced a heartwarming moment when she welcomed her son Vinnie into the world in 2017. Additionally, Chloe is now the proud owner of a baby clothing business named Vinellie.
In 2015, Chloe Wilburn, who was 34 years old at the time, emerged victorious in the competition, surpassing fellow contestant Joel Williams. Upon hearing the announcement from host Emma Willis, Chloe was taken aback and became emotional, shedding tears.
Before participating in the show, the person from Doncaster worked as an office administrator and expressed their belief that they would never leave Donny.
Chloe and her current husband, Dom Tasker, welcomed their son Vinnie into the world in 2017. Chloe is currently managing a baby clothing company named Vinellie.
Big Brother 17 – Jason Burrill
Success: Jason Burrill has carved out a career as a property developer
Jason Burrill, aged 52, achieved the title of the oldest winner in the show’s history by winning the 2016 series at the age of 45.
After his time as a body double, Jason has successfully established himself as a property developer.
“He informed The Sun that he had received numerous opportunities during his time on Big Brother, but he made the decision to leave while he was successful and concentrate on his expertise in business.”
I utilized the money I won from the show to invest in real estate and reignited my passion for property development, which fortunately turned out to be profitable.
Big Brother 18 – Isabelle Warburton
Isabelle Warburton utilized her prize money of £65,000 to establish a beauty salon in Manchester.
Isabelle Warburton, aged 27, emerged as the victor of the Brother series in 2017, following a relatively brief 54-day tenure in the house compared to previous seasons.
Using her prize money of £65,000, she established a beauty salon in Manchester.
In an interview with the Manchester Evening News, she expressed her desire for a place where individuals would leave feeling confident and thinking, “I look amazing, I feel fantastic.”
Big Brother 19 – Cameron Cole
Last winner: Cameron Cole has since left the public eye and, according to his Instagram, studied psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London
Cameron Cole, aged 23, achieved the title of the youngest winner in the show’s history at the age of 19 when he emerged victorious in the 2018 series, which was the final one to be broadcasted on Channel 5.
During his time in the house, the individual from Norwich embarked on a personal exploration, revealing his homosexuality to his fellow housemates.
According to his Instagram account, he has withdrawn from public attention and pursued a psychology degree at Goldsmiths, University of London.
