The seventeenth installment of Celebrity Big Brother, broadcast on Channel 5 in January 2016, is renowned for its unforgettable moments in reality television history.
Fans recently took to Reddit to reflect on the season, with many hailing it as the most ‘iconic’ series to date.
One standout moment from the season was the ‘David’s dead’ meme, originating when Angie, David Bowie’s ex-wife, mistakenly believed that their housemate David Gest had passed away. This confusion led to a dramatic display of mourning by Tiffany Pollard, the American reality star, who misunderstood Angie’s grief.
Despite the mix-up being clarified later, it triggered a wave of complaints to OfCom. Tragically, David Gest passed away three months after exiting the show due to a stroke.
Looking back a decade later, let’s see where the CBB class of 2016 is now:
– Gemma Collins from TOWIE remains in the public eye post her Big Brother stint.
– Angie Bowie faced the loss of her ex-husband David while in the Big Brother house.
– Tiffany Pollard cemented her reality TV legacy following the ‘David’s dead’ incident.
– Singer Christopher Maloney was the fifth evictee from the Big Brother House and has made sporadic TV appearances.
– Jeremy McConnell has transitioned into a fitness expert and owns a fitness center.
– Megan McKenna maintains her youthful appearance post-Big Brother.
– John Partridge, an EastEnders alum, continues to shine on screen and stage.
– Jonathan Cheban, a Kardashian associate, remains a TV regular, most recently seen in Netflix’s Members Only: Palm Beach.
– Danniella Westbrook, an EastEnders icon, explores new career avenues.
– Strictly pro dancer Kristina Rihanoff looks remarkably unchanged a decade later.
– Scotty Timlin has featured in various TV shows, including recent episodes of Geordie Show.
– Darren Day shared the stage with Dame Emma Thompson at the premiere of Close-Up: The Twiggy Musical.
– Nancy Dell’Olio keeps adding TV appearances, with her latest stint on Celebrity Help! My House is Haunted.
– Singer and actress Stephanie Davis continues to engage with fans on social media, sharing her personal life updates.
These former CBB participants have evolved and thrived in various ways since their time on the reality show.