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Gemma Jones

Scouse Big Brother winner Craig Phillips has hardly aged in 22 years as he returns to TV

The first ever winner of reality show Big Brother, Craig Phillips, appeared back on our screens today - looking absolutely fantastic.

Liverpool-born Craig shot to fame back in 2000 when he appeared on the Channel 4 show and was eventually crowned the winner.

Now aged 50, the former builder was chatting with Steph on Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch and looks like he hasn't aged a day.

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Taking to Instagram before his television appearance, Craig explained why he would be back on TV.

Posing next to a cooker hob in the studio, he wrote: "I'm going to be appearing on @packedlunchc4 this afternoon on Channel 4 from 12:15 to 13:30pm, as I have teamed up with @nationwidebuildingsociety to raise awareness of protection out there to support the self-employed if you find yourself signed off work."

He added: " Working in the manual trade, I'm no stranger to injuries that can side-line me from doing my job, and it seems with time off comes the inevitable stress of losing out financially. Almost a quarter of business owners would worry that their business would fold if they had to take time off for being sick or injured and I know that I felt the pressure of this too – no work, no pay, right?

"It’s so easy to put our health on the back burner and focus fully on the business, but now knowing there is a way that I can put my health first without the financial stress is a huge weight lifted from my shoulders."

Craig looked amazing as he spoke to Steph as other than the addition of stylish spectacles and a bit of grey around the edges, the reality TV star had barely changed at all.

Craig Phillips on Steph's Packed Lunch (Craig Phillips on Steph's Packed Lunch)

Speaking of his spat with Nasty Nick in the famous house, Craig told the TV presenter: "I did [hate] him at the time, yeah. It really upset us all.

"We'd become good, close friends in there. It was a packed house and we were under a lot of pressure and we were making plans to be friends outside and go places and do things."

He went on to add: "Believe it or not, I ended up with a key to his house for 12 months. I didn't live with him, just to clarify. I rented a room just to store some clothes and things in while I was travelling around."

Since winning the show in 2000, Craig has appeared on numerous television shows, including Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.

But he’s made a name for himself by combining his broadcasting skills with his building knowledge.

Craig has been creating successful online videos for the past five years and his latest project aims to help people improve their DIY skills and their homes.

Steph's Packed Lunch airs weekdays from 12.30pm on Channel 4

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