Where are Celebrity Big Brother winners now? Here are the famous faces who have taken the title from 2001
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The 2018 series of Celebrity Big Brother is coming to an end and the next king or queen is about to join the long list of celebs who have won the reality show over the years.
Since its very beginning just a year after the original Big Brother series was launched, six celebrities went into the house for eight days for charity.
Now 16 years later, CBB is no longer in aid of charity but with the sole intention of raising the profiles of the sort-of familiar stars hoping to boost their flagging careers.
Some more so than others have benefited from a stint in the famous house with the likes of Chantelle Houghton - who wasn't even a celebrity when she went in - enjoying an illustrious career.
But as with many celebs the road to returning to the limelight isn't always easy, so where are all the CBB winners now and how many do you remember?
2001: Winner - Jack Dee
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The inaugural series saw the laconic, stony-faced Jack Dee triumph.
Other housemates included Anthea Turner, Chris Eubank, Claire Sweeney, Keith Duffy and Vanessa Feltz .
The show is probably best remembered for house-mate Vanessa having an on air meltdown when she began methodically writing on the kitchen table using chalk.
Since appearing on CBB for Comic Relief the comedian has since criticised the show for the way it treats people and has refused to allow any clips featuring him to be shown.
The 54-year-old is still touring and in 2013 took part in a Comic Relief challenge where he canoed down the rapids of Zambezi River raising over £1 million for the charity.
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2002: Winner - Mark Owen
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Take That warbler Mark Owen was the last celeb standing after 10 days in the house back in 2002.
Fellow housemates were Les Dennis, Sue Perkins and Jungle musician and actor Goldie.
Memorable for Les Dennis revealing his anguish after his split from soon-to-be Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden .
Mark has enjoyed a stellar career since his appearance, after launching a solo career off the back of CBB some years later he reformed with his Take That band members and has been on several sell-out arena tours.
2005: Winner - Bez
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Edition three was won by Salford's very own maraca shaking, freaky dancin' Happy Monday , Mark 'Bez' Berry.
He was accompanied by a diverse crowd including Germaine Greer, Caprice, Brigitte Nielsen, Jackie Stallone and Kenzie and it was the first series in which celebrities got paid to appear.
John McCririck's diary room tantrum over his beloved Diet Coke certainly stuck in the mind from the third series.
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After winning the show Bez admitted that his CBB stint "pulled him out of [financial] trouble]" but in 2008 he was once again declared bankrupt.
He has since reformed with the original line-up of Happy Mondays alongside Shaun Ryder and toured for the 25th anniversary of their third album, Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches.
The tour saw the band play 18 dates across the UK, including two sold-out gigs at the Manchester Academy.
2006: Winner - Chantelle Houghton
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Chantelle Houghton was the first to enter the house having actually auditioned for the non-celebrity series, but was selected to enter the celebrity series.
She pretended she was a member of made-up girl-band Kandy Floss and convinced the others that she was a celebrity.
She had a romance with Ordinary Boys front-man Preston and other housemates included Pete Burns, who brought in a coat made from gorilla fur, firebrand left-winger George Galloway, Michael Barrymore and Dennis Rodman.
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Since appearing in CBB, Chantelle went on to marry Preston but got divorced after a year. Then she found love with Katie Price's ex Alex Reid (another CBB winner) and had a child with him in 2012, but they have since split.
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She most recently appeared in reality series Bodyshockers were she opened up about her regrets over getting a huge boob job and has since had the implants removed and vowed never to have surgery again .
Chantelle, 32, has written a column for New magazine in the past and has released two books, and an exercise DVD.
2007: Winner - Shilpa Shetty Kundra
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The most controversial Big Brother incarnation of all-time saw a record number of complaints to regulator Ofcom.
Issues centred on concerns that Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty was the subject of racist bullying and protests were even held in India.
Among the other contestants were Danielle Lloyd , Jo O'Meara, Jade Goody, Jack Tweed and Leo Sayer.
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Since winning the show Shilpa revived her career and appeared in several more box-office hit Bollywood films, became a talent show judge in India, became the part owner of a cricket team and even turned film producer.
She later released a cook book called The Great Indian Diet.
2009: Winner - Ulrika Jonsson
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The show disappeared for two years following the backlash against the 2005 series and returned with the lowest viewing figures ever.
Despite receiving the most nominations during her 22 days in the house, Swedish former weather-girl Ulrika Jonsson was eventually victorious.
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She was joined in the house by Michelle Heaton, Austin Powers Mini-Me Verne Troyer and Mancunian motormouth Terry Christian.
Since appearing on CBB Ulrika has re-entered the house to take part in Ultimate Big Brother in 2010, and reunited the Gladiators team for a TV documentary.
2010: Winner - Alex Reid
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Cage fighter Alex Reid was more famous for his relationship with Katie Price and was with her when he went into the house.
It was the final series to air on Channel 4 and saw Dane Bowers, Vinnie Jones, Lady Sovereign and Ivana Trump entertain viewers.
This year the house lacked any private quarters for the housemates to be in solitude.
Since appearing on CBB Alex split from Katie Price in a very messy and public divorce, he then went on to have a daughter with another CBB winner Chantelle Houghton.
Alex has enjoyed appearing in pantomimes across the UK and most blasted his ex Katie Price for her 'ignorant' comments on transgender and his cross dressing past.
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2011: Winner - Paddy Doherty
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Known for his appearance in My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding documentary, Irish Traveller Paddy Doherty charmed viewers in the first series to air on Channel 5.
The exact line-up remained a mystery until launch night and it was the first time the celeb edition was filmed before the main show.
Other housemates were Amy Childs, Kerry Katona, Sally Bercow and Jedward.
Paddy was gobsmacked over his win and said at the time: "I swear I only thought I’d last one week, no way did I think I’d win, I had no game plan."
Since appearing on CBB the celebrity traveller appeared in a two-part Channel 5 documentary with his former housemate Sally Bercrow. She moved into Paddy's chalet and had to live by each other's rules in each episode.
2012: Winner - Denise Welch
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Former Corrie star Denise Welch captured the title back in the first of two series in 2012.
She shared the house with Reservoir Dogs star Michael Madsen, EastEnders' actress Natalie Cassidy, former X Factor star Frankie Cocozza and Natasha Giggs , who had recently been revealed as having had an affair with Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs, her brother-in-law.
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Denise has since she left her slot as a Loose Women presenter and has been keeping busy in acting on stage and television.
She got married to her third husband in 2013 Lincoln Townley and released a novel called If They Could See Me Now, which drew on her own experiences of battling alcoholism and depression.
2012: Winner- Julian Clary
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Julian Clary become the undoubted 'Queen' of the house when he won the second series of 2012.
It had initially been announced that Facebook voting would be in effect for this series but due to technical issues, Channel 5 cancelled these plans.
The comedian was joined by Julie Goodyear, MC Harvey and Coleen Nolan, Martin Kemp and Samantha Brick.
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Since the show he has starred in multiple pantos, several plays on stage as well as being a regular presenter on BBC Radio 4.
After filming animal series Give a Pet a Home last year, the funnyman went on tour with his one-man show The Joy of Mincing.
2013: Winner - Rylan Clark-Neal
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X-Factor contestant Rylan Clark ( now Clark-Neal ) was the last man standing when the 2013 series ended.
On day one, jockey Frankie Dettori and Rylan decided every housemate's fate as to who would move in the Main House or the Basement.
Joining them were Razor Ruddock, Gillian Taylforth, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt and Paula Hamilton.
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Rylan has enjoyed a wealth of success since winning the show, landing himself a job presenting the Channel 5 spin off Big Brother's Bit on the Side.
Not to mention taking part in Celebrity MasterChef where he made the final and has also helped co-host This Morning. He's gone on to present Xtra Factor and was recently announced as host of gameshow Babushka.
The presenter also got married to his other half Dan Neal in a star-studded ceremony with a whole host of celebrity guests attending.
2013: Winner - Charlotte Crosby
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Geordie Shore personality Charlotte Crosby was crowned this series' winner after 23 days.
On launch night, it was revealed that there was a place adjacent to the Diary Room known as The Temple.
Some celebrities would live in The Temple in secret, away from the rest of the housemates.
Other 'guests' were Louie Spence , Ron Atkinson and Sophie Anderton.
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The star joined the likes of Rylan and Paddy Doherty having already had reality television experience but has since seen her celebrity only rise.
After winning Charlotte went back to the Geordie Shore house and has since filmed around another six series, as well as writing a book and losing the pounds. She quit the show last year.
She revealed her stunning new look after shedding weight , releasing a record-breaking exercise DVD 3-minute Belly Blitz with a follow-up 3-minute Bum Blitz following this year.
Charlotte has most recently revealed her nose job after spending thousands of pounds on fixing a lump that she wasn't happy with.
She can be seen alongside 2016 winner Stephen Bear in upcoming MTV show Just Tattoo Of Us.
2014: Winner - Jim Davidson
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Old-school comic Jim Davidson scooped the title in the first series of CBB to air in 2014, the show lasted 27 days.
Other housemates were Lionel Blair, Luisa Zissman, Dappy and Evander Holyfield, Jasmine Waltz, Lee Ryan, Linda Nolan and Liz Jones.
Since beating his fellow housemates to be crowned the king of the house the comedian has toured with his stage show Sinderella 2 and one-man show Charlton Nil.
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2014: Winner - Gary Busey
Gary Busey won the second series of 2014 despite controversy surrounding his appearance
The Hollywood star has been one of the standout characters on the latest series of the Channel 5 reality show , clashing with nearly all of his beleaguered housemates at one point or another.
The hard-of-hearing actor was often branded rude for interrupting conversations and raising his hand to his fellow celebrities’ faces when he felt they were interrupting him.
Viewers thought the Hollywood star was being exploited but he said: "This show showed me things about myself. Big Brother is perfection, and they gave me guidance. It was just beautiful."
Since becoming the first American to win he has returned back to the US and starred in Dancing With the Stars 2015 where he was eliminated in week four.
2015: Winner - Katie Price
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Despite only entering the series half way through, Katie Price was named the winner.
The series proved to be pretty controversial with two housemates - Ken Morely and Jeremy Jackson - both forced to leave within the first week after their behaviour.
And if that wasn't enough Katie Hopkins also came to blows with American blogger Perez Hilton , that just never let up.
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Since winning the show Katie has renewed her wedding vows with her husband Kieran Hayler and got a new job presenting on the Loose Women panel.
She's been very outspoken about her personal life since scoring the new role from talking about her exes to how she parents her children .
2015: Winner - James Hill
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Apprentice star James Hill was announced the winner of the second 2015 series of Celebrity Big Brother pipping his BFF Austin Armacost to the title.
The two had enjoyed a close friendship in the house and have since remained best pals.
James hasn't been up to much television wise since winning the show but did delight fans by launching a saucy calendar and making several nightclub appearances.
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2016: Winner - Scotty T
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Reality star Scotty T followed in the footsteps of Geordie Shore castmate Charlotte Crosby when he won the first 2016 series of CBB.
He was in the final alongside Stephanie Davis, who emerged as the standout star of the show thanks to her flirtations with Jeremy McConnell.
After CBB, Scotty returned to Geordie Shore and signed up for Ex On The Beach. He's also made a cameo appearance in Neighbours, released a book, A Shore Thing, and worked as the face of booHOO Man.
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2016: Winner - Stephen Bear
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Continuing in the tradition of MTV stars winning the show, Ex On The Beach badboy Stephen Bear was crowned champion of the summer 2016 series.
He was a controversial housemate, frequently winding up everyone else and getting into mischief. He infamously dumped girlfriend Lillie Lexie Gregg while he was in the house, and then hooked up with co-star Chloe Khan. Lillie entered the house to confront Bear during a task but he remained silent and said nothing.
Since CBB, the reality star has gone on to work with another winner, Charlotte Crosby, on a new MTV show called Just Tattoo Of Us. They’re now rumoured to be dated. He also briefly dated Ex On The Beach co-star Jem Lucy.
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2017: Winner - Coleen Nolan
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Not much has really changed for Coleen since she won the 2017 series of Celebrity Big Brother.
She came out the famous house and went straight back to her day job hosting Loose Women.
Coleen also offers much-sought-after advice as the Mirror's agony aunt and continues to entertain the masses on a daily basis.
2017: Winner - Sarah Harding
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Betting odds were up and down for Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding - one episode she was favourite and the next she was getting booed - but she came out on top in the end.
Despite falling in love with American reality star Chad Johnson on the Summer series, their split was confirmed a short while after the show in November.
Sadly the long distance 'proved too much' for the couple.