The seventeenth installment of Celebrity Big Brother, broadcasted on Channel 5 in January 2016, is renowned for its unforgettable moments in reality TV history.
Fans recently gathered on 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, which originated when Angie, the ex-wife of music legend David Bowie, received news of his passing. In a private conversation with Tiffany Pollard, a fellow housemate, Angie expressed her grief. However, Tiffany misunderstood and believed that their housemate David Gest had passed away.
This misunderstanding led to a dramatic display of mourning by Tiffany for David Gest, who was alive and well in the house at the time, according to the Daily Star.
While the confusion was eventually cleared up, it generated a flurry of OfCom complaints. Tragically, David Gest passed away from a stroke just three months after his time on the show.
Looking back a decade later, let’s see where the CBB class of 2016 is now:
– Gemma Collins from TOWIE continues to embrace the limelight post her Big Brother appearance.
– Angie Bowie faced the loss of her ex-husband David while in the Big Brother house.
– Tiffany Pollard secured her place in reality TV history after the memorable ‘David’s dead’ incident.
– Christopher Maloney, a singer, was the fifth celebrity evicted from the Big Brother House and has made sporadic TV appearances since.
– Jeremy McConnell has transitioned into a fitness enthusiast, owning a fitness center.
– Megan McKenna appears unchanged since her exit from the Big Brother house.
– John Partridge, a former EastEnders star, remains active on screen and stage.
– Jonathan Cheban, known for his association with the Kardashians, continues to be a TV regular, with recent appearances on Netflix’s Members Only: Palm Beach.
– Danniella Westbrook, an EastEnders icon, is exploring new career avenues while staying in the spotlight.
– Kristina Rihanoff, a Strictly pro dancer, looks almost the same a decade later.
– Scotty Timlin has maintained a presence on TV, including fresh episodes of Geordie Show.
– Darren Day recently starred in Close-Up: The Twiggy Musical, rubbing shoulders with Dame Emma Thompson.
– Nancy Dell’Olio has expanded her TV portfolio, appearing on shows like Celebrity Help! My House is Haunted.
– Stephanie Davis, a singer and actress, continues to share glimpses of her life with fans on social media.