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Celebrity Big Brother returns for its 23rd series on Monday March 4, making its first appearance on screens since 2018.  

It will also be on a new channel for the first time since 2010, with the latest installment of the popular show to be broadcast on ITV, having been shown on Channel 5 for the past 15 seasons.

Spanning more than two decades, the show has featured some memorable moments over the years. 

So, who has won Celebrity Big Brother in the past and what are the former winners up to in 2024?

Read on below for everything you need to know regarding the careers and happenings of previous Celebrity Big Brother winners. 

Where is Jack Dee now? 

After winning the first series of Celebrity Big Brother which was produced for Comic Relief , Jack Dee leaves the Big Brother House with his wife Jane on Friday March 16 2001

After winning the first series of Celebrity Big Brother which was produced for Comic Relief , Jack Dee leaves the Big Brother House with his wife Jane on Friday March 16 2001

In 2001, comedian Jack Dee spent eight days in the house with Anthea Turner, Chris Eubank, Claire Sweeney, Keith Duffy and Vanessa Feltz as part of a competition for Comic Relief

Arguably the most famous name to appear in the first series of Celebrity Big Brother, Jack escaped from the house several times only to return.

Despite winning, Jack has criticised the show for its treatment of contestants and has refused to allow clips of himself from the series to be shown.

Fast-forward to 2024 and the comic is currently taking BBC Radio 4 game show I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue on tour across the UK. 

Where is Mark Owen now? 

Mark Owen is pictured here with presenter Davina McCall after winning the second season of Celebrity Big Brother

Mark Owen is pictured here with presenter Davina McCall after winning the second season of Celebrity Big Brother

Take That star Mark Owen was not going through the best patch of his career when he chose to enter the Big Brother House.

After winning over audiences, he beat fellow housemate Les Dennis to the top spot with 77 per cent of the vote, and famously broke down in tears following his exit from the house, professing himself ‘overwhelmed’ by his fans’ support.

However, after winning the competition, his and the band’s fortunes were revived following a reunion in 2005, with Robbie Williams later joining in 2010. 

Owen and his bandmates’ reunion inspired the 2023 musical comedy Greatest Days, which was based off the eponymous jukebox musical.

Following the launch of his fifth solo album, Land of Dreams, in 2022, Mark shocked fans with a notably different appearance after he grew a moustache.

‘It started off as a beard and then my beard goes a bit patchy on [one] side. [The beard] can get a bit sweaty on tour. So then it became a moustache and it sort of stuck,’ he told BBC Breakfast. 

Where is Bez now?

Although he has found fame since Big Brother with fellow Happy Mondays star Sean Ryder for his appearances on Gogglebox, Bez now lives in Porthleven, Cornwall and enjoys fishing

Although he has found fame since Big Brother with fellow Happy Mondays star Sean Ryder for his appearances on Gogglebox, Bez now lives in Porthleven, Cornwall and enjoys fishing

Bez won the first series of the show where the celebrities were paid, and admitted that his CBB stint ‘pulled him out of [financial] trouble]’.

However, only three years later and Bez was declared bankrupt in 2008 but fortunately has managed to turn his life around since then. 

Although he has found fame with fellow Happy Mondays star Sean Ryder for his appearances on Gogglebox, Bez – whose real name is Mark Berry – now lives in Porthleven, Cornwall and is happy to live as a fisherman catching mackerel and lobster.

‘I keep a fishing boat in Porthleven and I try to fish, but it’s really hard when you’ve got kids using your boat as a diving board.

‘We’ve caught mackerel and lobster, which my friend Kelvin cooks up at his restaurant, the Mussel Shoal,’ he told The Daily Star in May 2023. 

Where is Chantelle Houghton now?

By the time Chantelle was crowned the winner of the series she was a bona fide celebrity in her own right

By the time Chantelle was crowned the winner of the series she was a bona fide celebrity in her own right

The only non-celebrity to enter the house, Essex girl Chantelle caused quite a stir when she appeared on the show in January 2006 – with cynical viewers branding her a ‘fake’.

She was tasked with convincing fellow contestants that she was a member of fictional girl band Kandy Floss and found herself rubbing shoulders with the likes of George Galloway, Pete Burns and Dennis Rodman.

But it was her romance with The Ordinary Boys star Preston – who she would later marry and divorce – that really grabbed headlines, and by the time Chantelle was crowned the winner of the series she was a bona fide celebrity in her own right.

She then found love with Katie Price’s ex Alex Reid, who also won Celebrity Big Brother.

Chantelle and Alex welcomed a daughter together in 2012 but the couple split only months later.

She has taken a more laid-back approach to being in the limelight in recent years, focusing on spending time with her daughter Dolly and speaking about topics such as self care and mental health on social media.

Where is Shilpa Shetty now? 

Shilpa impressed viewers with her response to racial slurs made by other contestants and, when she reached the final in January 2007, she insisted ringleader Jade Goody 'didn't mean to be racist'

Shilpa impressed viewers with her response to racial slurs made by other contestants and, when she reached the final in January 2007, she insisted ringleader Jade Goody ‘didn’t mean to be racist’

While appearing on the show, Shilpa Shetty was shockingly on the receiving end of racial abuse from other contestants.  

Bollywood star Shilpa famously became embroiled in a row in which contestants Jade Goody, Danielle Lloyd and Jo O’Meara made racial slurs about her – leading to hundreds of complaints and even demonstrations in India, as Carphone Warehouse withdrew their sponsorship of the show.

However, Shilpa impressed viewers by maintaining a dignified silence and, when she reached the final in January 2007, she insisted ringleader Jade Goody ‘didn’t mean to be racist’. 

In India, she began hosting reality TV show Soney Ka Dil, became a film producer in 2014 and a part owner of a cricket team.

She co-owns Iosis – an Indian chain of spas and salons – and released a book called The Great Indian Diet that same year.

Where is Ulrika Jonsson now?

Unlike other more notable winners, Ulrika's appearance on the show - for which she was paid a rumoured £175,000 - has not proved the career booster she no doubt hoped for

Unlike other more notable winners, Ulrika’s appearance on the show – for which she was paid a rumoured £175,000 – has not proved the career booster she no doubt hoped for

The journalist and presenter was the surprise winner of series 6, after being nominated by her housemates on every occasion and only just surviving thanks to the public vote – despite forging a close relationship with Shameless actress Tina Malone.

However unlike other more notable winners, her appearance on the show – for which she was paid a rumoured £175,000 – has not proved the career booster she no doubt hoped for.

In December 2023, she revealed that she was finding single life to be tough over the festive period. 

Writing her feature in Fabulous Magazine, she penned: ‘To add insult to my Christmas misery, I am still a Single Pringle. I’ve never felt further from the prospect of a delicious snog under the mistletoe in my life.’

Ulrika has been single since her 2019 divorce from third husband Brian Monet, with whom she shares son Malcolm, 15, after the pair parted ways after ten years together.

Where is Alex Reid now? 

Then best known as Katie Price's hapless boyfriend, cage fighter Alex entered the house to the sound of heavy boos and left a hero, winning the show with a 65 per cent majority

Then best known as Katie Price’s hapless boyfriend, cage fighter Alex entered the house to the sound of heavy boos and left a hero, winning the show with a 65 per cent majority

Then best known as Katie Price’s hapless boyfriend, cage fighter Alex entered the house to the sound of heavy boos and left a hero, winning the show with a 65 per cent majority.

But while he may have ultimately fulfilled his wish of ‘changing the boos into cheers’ by the end of the series, he is still arguably best known, six years later, for his links to Ms Price (now his ex-wife following an acrimonious split).

In an ironic twist of fate, Alex then went on to pursue a relationship, and have a daughter, with past winner Chantelle Houghton. He has also continued his career in mixed martial arts.

In April 2021, Alex was jailed for eight weeks for contempt of court after he lied in a witness statement while trying to claim compensation for a car crash.

The High Court heard that he made a county court claim for compensation after an Audi driven by him was involved in a crash with another driver in January 2018.

Where is Paddy Doherty now? 

Prior to winning Celebrity Big Brother, Paddy had appeared in My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding and Danny Dyer¿s Deadliest Men

Prior to winning Celebrity Big Brother, Paddy had appeared in My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding and Danny Dyer’s Deadliest Men

Prior to winning Celebrity Big Brother, Paddy had appeared in My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding and Danny Dyer’s Deadliest Men. 

In July 2018, Paddy’s champion horse and cart racer nephew Michael ‘Mikey’ Connors, 32, died when a BMW went into the back of him.

Then, in April 2019, Paddy revealed he’d been secretly battling prostate cancer for seven months, before getting the all-clear.

In February 2021, Paddy ended up in hospital three times as he was struggling to breathe due to acute Covid symptoms. 

Where is Denise Welch now? 

In February 2023, Denise revealed she was left 'screaming like a wounded animal' during a recent vertigo episode which she has struggled with for 15 years

In February 2023, Denise revealed she was left ‘screaming like a wounded animal’ during a recent vertigo episode which she has struggled with for 15 years

Denise competed in a strong series that contained the likes of Kirk Norcross, Natalie Cassidy and Frankie Cocozza. 

Although she left Loose Women in 2013, Denise returned to the show in 2018 and is still part of the panel today. 

She has also appeared on Through the Keyhole and dancing show Stepping Out.

In February 2023, Denise revealed she was left ‘screaming like a wounded animal’ during a recent vertigo episode which she has struggled with for 15 years.

The Loose Women panelist, opened up about her battle with vertigo and how it has affected her daily life and revealed a particularly bad occurrence.

She detailed how the symptoms have left her ‘struggling’ for 15 years and have previously caused her to miss work on the ITV daytime show.

Where is Julian Clary now? 

Julian Clary leaves the Celebrity Big Brother House on the final night after finishing in first place in the show in 2012

Julian Clary leaves the Celebrity Big Brother House on the final night after finishing in first place in the show in 2012

After enjoying a rise to throughout the 1990s, Julian Clary’s appearance on Celebrity Big Brother helped to reignite his career.

Julian will embark on a Western-themed tour across the UK in 2024, named The Man With No Shame.

Alison Hammond also revealed that Julian sent her a text message of encouragement after she was announced as the new host of ITV’s For The Love Of Dogs, following Paul O’Grady’s death in March 2023. 

She revealed that Julian said: ”’m so happy you’ve got the job and Paul actually thought a lot of you, Alison, thought very highly of you, and he will be so happy, as am I”, and it really got me’. 

Where is Rylan Clark now? 

In February 2023, Rylan revealed he once woke up in the back of an ambulance with a fractured skull after he was attacked by homophobic thugs

In February 2023, Rylan revealed he once woke up in the back of an ambulance with a fractured skull after he was attacked by homophobic thugs

Rylan Clark originally found fame through his appearance on The X Factor in 2012, where he reached the quarter-finals of the show. 

After winning Celebrity Big Brother, Rylan went on to present Big Brother’s Bit On The Side, This Morning, The Xtra Factor and Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. 

However, despite his presenting success, things took a rocky for the household name after he became ‘dangerously thin’ and ‘mentally unwell’ following the breakdown of his marriage to Dan Neal.

The television presenter and former policeman Dan announced their split in June 2022 after six years together, with Rylan saying his weight dropped to 9st 13lb after he ‘didn’t deal with what happened’.

In February 2023, Rylan revealed he once woke up in the back of an ambulance with a fractured skull after he was attacked by homophobic thugs.

The TV presenter recalled the incident in his new documentary Rylan: Homophobia, Football and Me.

He remembered one incident when he went to his local park with a group of friends after school and was attacked while on the swings.

According to The Sun, he said: ‘I remember, just this hand coming on the back of my head, throwing me down to the floor from the platform, and just getting kicked in the head.

‘And the next full memory I have is being in the back of an ambulance, and waking up right here, driving past my house on the way to the hospital.’

Where is Charlotte Crosby now? 

During her stint on the show, Charlotte won over legions of new fans despite famously wetting the bed after one particularly boozy night

During her stint on the show, Charlotte won over legions of new fans despite famously wetting the bed after one particularly boozy night

An original cast member of Geordie Shore, Charlotte gained notoriety for having an often-changing relationship status with fellow cast member Gaz Beadle. 

During her stint on the show, she won over legions of new fans despite famously wetting the bed after one particularly boozy night.

In 2023, Charlotte quit Geordie Shore after after getting into an argument with Marnie Simpson over a high chair during filming for the 24th series.

The pair have since unfollowed one another on social media and reportedly have not spoken since after things got heated.

Breaking her silence, Charlotte wrote: ‘Hi everyone. I just wanted to pop on to say thanks so much for all the lovely messages I’ve received over the the last 24 hours. They’ve meant a lot.

‘I haven’t had a chance to watch the new eps of Geordie Shore, but I don’t think I will. I really was quite clueless as to conversations that were being had behind my back by “Friends”.’

She continued: ‘Last year whilst filming was going on, I had just had a baby, lost my beloved nana and was trying to be by my mam’s side during her cancer diagnosis.’

Where is Jim Davidson now?

Famed for hosting The Generation Game and snooker show Big Break, Jim Davidson won the 13th series of Celebrity Big Brother. 

He has attracted a great deal of controversy for his comedy, being accused of racism, homophobia, ableism and sexism.

He was also arrested over allegations of historic sex abuse, but was not charged due to insufficient evidence.

In April 2023, Jim was said to have revealed on stage during his Not Yet Cancelled tour that he was undergoing ‘divorce number 5’ from his wife at the time Michelle Cotton.

A source told The Mirror: ‘Jim is really sad and gutted he and Michelle haven’t been able to make things work.

‘He’s not thrilled at the idea of going through another public divorce. He’s resigned to the reality nothing can be done.’ 

Where is Gary Busey now? 

Gary, who previously won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Buddy Holly in the 1978 biopic of the jazz star, appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2014

Gary, who previously won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Buddy Holly in the 1978 biopic of the jazz star, appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2014

Actor Gary Busey was somehow victorious during his appearance on the show, despite being nominated for eviction a record-breaking 24 times in total. 

Gary, who previously won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Buddy Holly in the 1978 biopic of the jazz star, appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2014. 

He clashed with almost all of his housemates, frequently interrupting them and raising his hand to their faces. 

After his win, he praised the show, saying: ‘This show showed me things about myself. Big Brother is perfection, and they gave me guidance. It was just beautiful.’

Since then, he has appeared in Entourage as himself, as well as in the show Gary Busey: Pet Judge, where he solves pet-related disputes in a courtroom setting. 

In September 2023, it was reported by TMZ that the actor may be required to re-take his driving test after being involved in a number of car accidents in recent years, with officials ‘strongly leaning toward submitting paperwork to the DMV’. 

That revelation came less than two weeks after an incident on August 30 2023, which saw a woman accuse him of crashing into her car and driving away from the scene in the 23000 block of Pacific Coast Highway in Fort Bragg, California. 

No stranger to controversy since his appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, Gary was accused of groping at least three women during a film convention in August 2022.

Where is Katie Price now? 

Despite being declared bankrupt in 2019 with debts of £3.2million, she has caused concern at animal charity PETA after seven animals - five dogs, a horse and a chameleon - died in her care

Despite being declared bankrupt in 2019 with debts of £3.2million, she has caused concern at animal charity PETA after seven animals – five dogs, a horse and a chameleon – died in her care

Unsurprisingly, Katie Price has continued to drink in the spotlight since winning Celebrity Big Brother back in 2015. 

In an Instagram post on Sunday February 25 2024, Katie revealed she is dating Married At First Sight UK star JJ Slater, 31.

On the same day she seemed to have her exes on her mind as she shared a cryptic post about playing ‘mother and father’ to her children.

Despite being declared bankrupt in 2019 with debts of £3.2million, she has caused concern at animal welfare charity People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) after seven animals – five dogs, a horse and a chameleon – died in her care. 

PETA wrote an open letter offering her £5,000 if she agreed to never buy another animal after Katie was seen cuddling up to a Sphynx kitten that cost her £1,200. 

PETA Vice President Elisa Allen said: ‘Following the news that Katie Price has bought yet another animal – in the same month as giving away her young dog, Tank – PETA has offered the TV personality £5,000 in exchange for signing a legally binding agreement promising never to acquire another animal.’

Where is James Hill now? 

Hill announced the arrival of his second child, a baby son, Albie, in September 2023

Hill announced the arrival of his second child, a baby son, Albie, in September 2023

Prior to winning Celebrity Big Brother, James Hill competed in the 10th series of The Apprentice and finished in ninth place. 

It was later revealed that he had been in a relationship with fellow candidate Lauren Riley during the filming of the programme. 

Since splitting up with his fellow former contestant, James has had two children with his girlfriend Naomi Hibbert

Hill announced the arrival of his second child, a baby son, Albie, in September 2023. 

The couple have been together since 2016 and also share a daughter, Nola, who they welcomed in June 2021.

Following the birth of his second child, James wrote on Instagram: ‘Wow 2 weeks with 2 kids! Number 2 is mostly definitely a game changer!

‘However I have loved every minute and man am I happy and proud to have a little girl and now a little boy that every man dreams of!’

Where is Scotty T now? 

Scotty T made a surprise return to British television screens in January 2024, featuring on the second series of E4 show Celeb Cooking School

Scotty T made a surprise return to British television screens in January 2024, featuring on the second series of E4 show Celeb Cooking School

In the same vein as fellow former Celebrity Big Brother winner Charlotte Crosby, Scotty T – whose real name is Scott Tomlin – is best known for appearing on Geordie Shore

He has encountered difficulties since winning CBB though, after he was sacked from the long-running reality show for abusing cocaine in 2019. 

Newcastle based Scotty was a permanent and extremely popular fixture on MTV show Geordie Shore, appearing in 88 episodes over a seven year period before producers were forced to sack him after his use of class-A drugs was exposed.

However, he made a surprise return to British television screens in January 2024, featuring on the second series of E4 show Celeb Cooking School. 

Judged by Michelin-starred chef Giorgio Locatelli, the competition sees celebrities put their cooking skills to the test against one another. 

Scotty was eliminated in the third round in the show’s second series, which was won by drag artist Blu Hydrangea.  

Where is Stephen Bear now? 

One of the most notorious figures to have won Celebrity Big Brother, Stephen Bear has been embroiled in controversy since being crowned victorious on the show

One of the most notorious figures to have won Celebrity Big Brother, Stephen Bear has been embroiled in controversy since being crowned victorious on the show

One of the most notorious figures to have won Celebrity Big Brother, Stephen Bear has been embroiled in controversy since being crowned victorious on the show.

He was released from prison in January 2024, just 11 months into his sentence, after he was found guilty of sharing a private video of him having sex with ex-girlfriend Georgia Harrison on subscription site OnlyFans. 

Stephen bragged about his ‘millionaire’ lifestyle, but a court heard that he had no more than £60,000 to his name, with his ‘most valuable asset’ being the sale of sex videos.

On Monday February 26 2024, MailOnline exclusively revealed that he had been forced to sign up to prize fighting in a desperate bid to make money. 

He secured a deal to compete against Katie Price’s former fiancé Kris Boyson in an event which is being promoted by YouTuber KSI’s boxing company Misfits. 

Where is Coleen Nolan now? 

After first appearing on Celebrity Big Brother in 2012, Coleen Nolan was victorious at the second attempt when she returned to the show in 2017

After first appearing on Celebrity Big Brother in 2012, Coleen Nolan was victorious at the second attempt when she returned to the show in 2017

After first appearing on Celebrity Big Brother in 2012, Coleen Nolan was victorious at the second attempt when she returned to the show in 2017. 

In July 2023, the TV personality discovered that she had basal cell carcinoma on her shoulder and pre-cancerous melanoma on her face.

Doctors warned her that if left untreated, it would grow into the deadliest type of skin cancer, melanoma – which can spread to other parts of the body, per The Sun

Sadly, Coleen is not the first person in her family to be diagnosed with the disease.

Her sister Bernie passed away from breast cancer in 2013 while her sister Linda is currently battling incurable brain cancer. Her eldest sister Anne was the first to receive a breast cancer diagnosis in 2000.

Where is Courtney Act now?

Drag queen Courtney Act beat Ann Widdecombe to be crowned Celebrity Big Brother champion in February 2018

Drag queen Courtney Act beat Ann Widdecombe to be crowned Celebrity Big Brother champion in February 2018

Drag queen Courtney Act beat Ann Widdecombe to be crowned Celebrity Big Brother champion in February 2018. 

Since then, they have called for anti-vilification laws to be introduced in their native Australia in order ‘to protect the LGBTIQ+ community from hate speech’. 

In May 2023, the RuPaul’s Drag Race star, whose real name is Shane Jenek, urged their 1.2million Instagram followers to donate money to the nonprofit Equality Australia to ‘champion’ the new laws.

‘Visibility without protection is a trap which is why we need anti-vilification laws in Australia,’ the 41-year-old wrote.

In November 2023, the drag queen had a scathing response to critics who accused them of ‘grooming’ children while reading books on Australian children’s TV show Play School. 

‘We’re so familiar with people dressed up as giant cows or mice entertaining children.

‘But the idea of the person inside that suit, me as Courtney dressed up in drag reading a storybook to kids is this strangely shocking proposition,’ Courtney said. 

Where is Ryan Thomas now? 

Ryan Thomas is still in contention to win the 16th series of Dancing On Ice, proving that he has what it takes to win celebrity competitions in more ways than one after success on Big Brother

Ryan Thomas is still in contention to win the 16th series of Dancing On Ice, proving that he has what it takes to win celebrity competitions in more ways than one after success on Big Brother

The last winner of Celebrity Big Brother before its five-and-a-half-year hiatus, Ryan Thomas was unlikely to have expected that he would possess the winning crown for such a lengthy period of time. 

He was caught up in the infamous punch-gate scandal, where contestant Roxanne Pallett controversially accused him of deliberately punching her, only for the video evidence to prove her to be lying.

Ryan is still in contention to win the 16th series of Dancing On Ice, proving that he has what it takes to win celebrity competitions in more ways than one after success on Celebrity Big Brother. 

The former Coronation Street star was finally able to move into his new house with partner Lucy Mecklenburgh after renovations were completed on the pair’s family home in September 2023. 

It came two years after the couple – who have two children together – first bought the property.  

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