There will be a journey into Big Brother past on Thursday night when the show's former star Nikki Grahame becomes the focus on a new Channel 4 documentary.
Nikki, who died in April 2021 after a battle with anorexia, is the inspiration for 'Who is She?' which will look back into her TV fame, as well as featuring candid reflections from her nearest and dearest. The show is set to be very emotional viewing and have viewers taking a trip down memory lane as they remember Nikki and her housemates, who first shot to fame 16 years ago.
It was back in the summer of 2006 that Nikki and co-stars including her love interest and eventual winner Pete Bennett, Glyn Wise and Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace went into the Big Brother house, while it was still a big ratings winner for Channel 4 and hosted by Davina McCall.
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After being evicted midway through the series, Nikki was voted back into the house and ended up finishing fifth. She returned for Ultimate Big Brother, finished runner-up to Brian Dowling. But what about the rest of her Big Brother 7 housemates?
Pete Bennett
After winning one of the biggest prizes on TV, Pete tried his hand at a pop career although his single Nuff Buzzin' failed to set the charts alight. He became the lead singer Daddy Fantastic, wrote music with Guy Chambers and even performed at Glastonbury as Pete Bennett and the Love Dogs.
However, as his money ran out and fame disappeared, Pete became homeless and, appearing on Jeremy Kyle in 2015 said: ""The work dried up pretty fast, no-one would touch me with a barge pole because I was to do with Big Brother. I lost it all."
Pete got married to Gemma Costin in 2010, with their marriage featuring on TV show Four Weddings. The two were married for 10 years, before their divorce in 2021.
Pete posted a heart-breaking tribute to Nikki after her death, paying his respects in a Instagram video. A tearful Pete got choked up on a number of occasions as he said: "I thought to myself ‘yeah we could save her’, but we couldn’t. But it’s okay she’s in a good place and she’s not suffering anymore.
“So I’d just like to raise a f*****g glass, or bottle of wine more like, for Nikki Grahame. All the love from us at Big Brother 7 we really love you Nikki and you were a true winner man, you were really great, you f*****g rocked it babes. Just want to say we’ll miss you babe."
Glyn Wise
Welsh lifeguard Glyn was just 18 when he finished second on Big Brother. He made a string of TV appearances in the wake of appearing on the Channel 4 show, as well as modelling for Calvin Klein.
He recently revealed ambitions to become a priest and triggered plenty of nostalgia on Thursday, when he appeared on This Morning to talk about the Nikki documentary. He spoke of his relief at social media not being big in 2006, saying: "You see the hate that goes out there now on every platform. I prayed before coming actually for people to know that there's consequences for every action and not to judge and not to put stuff out there. Treat your neighbours the way you want to be treated as it says in the bible."
Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace
One of the most talked about stars from her series, Aisleyne has pretty much stayed in the spotlight ever since. After leaving the show she forged a close friendship with late singer Amy Winehouse, released her own autobiography Surviving Guns, Gangs and Glamour and went on to star in a host of TV shows such as Celebrity Botched Bodies, Judge Rinder, The Gadget Show, Celebrity Coach Trip and Stars at Work.
She is now the CEO of an aesthetics business and recently took to Instagram to offer her home to any single mothers fleeing Ukraine.
Richard Newman
After Big Brother, Richard joined forces with fellow housemate Lea Walker, who he became close friends with in the house. A keen jetsetter, Richard has been a travel and lifestyle writer for a number of notable publications.
Posting about Nikki's death last year, Richard said: "I'm still trying to process the passing of Nikki Grahame. The outpouring of [love] for her has been overwhelming.
"We created something magical back in 2006. Those Big Brother moments shall forever remain with me. RIP Princess."
Imogen Thomas
Imogen remained close friends with Nikki until her death last year, with the pair enjoying holidays away together, including a trip to Vegas.
Already rather famous before her stint on Big Brother, thanks to winning Miss Wales, after being in the house, Imogen went onto do some modelling, as well as being a presenter on E4. She hit the headlines in 2011, after it emerged she'd had a six month affair with footballer Ryan Giggs.
She now has two children and lives in a mansion in West London.
Grace Adams-Short and Mikey Dalton
After becoming an item in the house, and Grace waiting for Michael after she got the boot, the two are very much still together and have four children together after marrying in 2009.
Their fourth child, Atticus, was born in the new year and reflecting on her and Mikey's long lasting relationship, Grace posted a picture of them on their wedding day, along with the caption: "11 years Married…. Gone in a blink still can’t believe how quick life passes by always grateful for our family . My world."
Lea Walker
Lea became a form favourite with viewers during her time on the show. After leaving the show, she hit the airwaves to host a radio show with Richard.
Over the last year, she has set up an Only Fans account and regularly tweets her opinions on TV shows. Take a look at her Twitter and you'll see she's not a big fan of Piers Morgan!
