The seventeenth installment of the Celebrity Big Brother series, broadcasted on Channel 5 in January 2016, is renowned for its unforgettable moments in reality TV history.
Fans recently took to Reddit to reflect on the season, with one describing it as the most ‘iconic’ series to date.
One standout memory from the season is the infamous ‘David’s dead’ meme, which stemmed from a misunderstanding between Angie, David Bowie’s ex-wife, and Tiffany Pollard, an American reality star. Tiffany mistakenly believed their fellow housemate, David Gest, had passed away, leading to a dramatic display of mourning. This incident generated a flurry of OfCom complaints before the confusion was clarified. Sadly, David Gest passed away three months after exiting the show due to a stroke.
Looking back, let’s see where the CBB class of 2016 stands after a decade:
– Gemma Collins from TOWIE has remained in the public eye post her Big Brother stint.
– Angie Bowie faced the loss of her ex-husband David during her time in the Big Brother house.
– Tiffany Pollard secured a spot in reality TV history following the ‘David’s dead’ incident.
– Christopher Maloney, the fifth evictee, has made sporadic TV appearances since.
– Jeremy McConnell has transitioned into a fitness entrepreneur, owning a fitness center.
– Megan McKenna has maintained her youthful appearance since leaving the Big Brother house.
– John Partridge, another EastEnders alum, continues to thrive in the spotlight on screen and stage.
– Jonathan Cheban, a friend of the Kardashians, remains a TV regular, recently featuring in Netflix’s Members Only: Palm Beach.
– Danniella Westbrook, an EastEnders legend, is exploring new career directions in the limelight.
– Kristina Rihanoff, a Strictly pro dancer, looks nearly unchanged after a decade.
– Scotty Timlin has made several TV appearances, including new episodes of Geordie Show.
– Darren Day recently starred in Close-Up: The Twiggy Musical, rubbing shoulders with Dame Emma Thompson at the opening night.
– Nancy Dell’Olio has expanded her TV presence, with recent appearances on Celebrity Help! My House is Haunted.
– Stephanie Davis, a singer and actress, continues to engage with fans on social media about her personal life.