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Craig Phillips became the first-ever winner of Big Brother back in 2000, almost 23 years ago.

Former Big Brother winner Craig Phillips, 52, recently faced a harrowing ordeal when the brakes of his car malfunctioned, leaving him fearing for the safety of his wife and two young children. The TV personality, who famously won the inaugural series of Big Brother, recounted the terrifying incident that occurred while he was driving his £76,000 Jaguar I-Pace. Just days after the vehicle was returned from the manufacturer for a separate issue, Craig found himself unable to use the brakes as he approached a red light with his family onboard.Travelling with his wife Laura Sherriff, 37, and their two young children aged three and five, Craig described the panic he felt when he realised he couldn't stop the car.

An inquest has opened into the deaths of two people who were found dead inside a house in Port Talbot.

Big Brother 2023 is currently in full swing, and so far, we've already had a number of almost row worthy moments, with cracks beginning to show about how people really feel about each other. While we all know Kerry, 40, and Farida, 50, didn't see eye to eye from the start, the latest nominations have proved that other housemates are beginning to grate on one another, too.

Craig Phillips, who was the first winner of Big Brother back in 2000, has opened up about his time on the show and has revealed how his life changed after leaving the iconic Big Brother house. During his time on the show, Craig, who now creates DIY videos with his wife Laura, spent 64 days in the house before being crowned winner by host Davina McCall. Having run a building company before signing up for the show, Craig’s life changed dramatically when he left the Big Brother house and, speaking in an interview with OK!, has revealed that he didn’t go home for nearly another 100 days.

Big Brother's Nadia Almada has shared her "overwhelming" shock at discovering that superstar Adele is a fan of hers and watched her win series five of the reality TV hit. Nadia, 46, won the show in 2004 – a TV milestone as she was the first transgender winner, with fans still thanking her today for representing trans people. She appeared on Good Morning Britain on Friday, 6 October, alongside Craig Phillips, Big Brother's first-ever winner, ahead of the contest's relaunch on ITV this Sunday.Talking about the fame they found after Big Brother, host Ben Shephard asked Nadia: "Didn't Adele say you winning was one of the most important TV moments ever?" Nadia joked: "Darling, Adele and I, we go back, way, way back!" Ben and co-host Kate Garraway showed a clip of Adele speaking to the crowd at one of her Las Vegas shows a week ago, where she name-checked reality TV winners including Nadia and Pop Idol champion Will Young.

READ MORE: Chloe Madeley welcomes first child with husband James Haskell as couple say they are 'besotted' Former Big Brother contestant turned TV host Alison Hammond is now the frontrunner to host ITV’s reboot of the classic reality TV show, reports The Mirror. Big Brother bosses are said to think she would be perfect to front the new series. The show was a ratings hit from its first series in 2000, won by Craig Phillips and presented by Davina, 54.

reality TV show. Instead, it is thought that This Morning's Alison, who found fame in the Big Brother house, is now the frontrunner to be the next host. Show bosses are said to think she would be perfect to front the new series, which will air on ITV next year.

Alison Hammond found fame on Big Brother – and she is now the frontrunner to be the next Davina McCall by hosting ITV ’s reboot of the classic reality TV show. The new series could air in May next year with a cast of “carefully selected housemates from all walks of life” living together in a new-look site for up to six weeks. Big Brother ’s live evictions will return with the public once again voting through the series and ultimately deciding who wins.

Earlier this week, it was announced that Big Brother will return to screens next year following a five-year hiatus.

Scott Bryan In the words of Davina McCall, “fancy another one”?Shortly before announcing this year’s winners of “Love Island” on Monday night, U.K. broadcaster ITV2 caused goosebumps as they played out the iconic “Big Brother” theme tune while revealing that the iconic reality show is to return for a six-week run in 2023.When you think about it, a “Big Brother” revival makes perfect sense.

Craig Phillips and his wife Laura have revealed the special meaning behind their baby son Lennon's name.

Craig Phillips, 49, and his wife Laura, 33, have welcomed their second child into the world. Speaking exclusively to OK!, the celebrity couple revealed that they named their adorable newborn son; Lennon Thomas.

Express.co.uk that he had actively encouraged wife, Laura Phillips, who is expecting their second child next month, to carefully monitor their energy usage at home. However, he claimed that despite his best efforts Laura has taken “no notice” of his protestations to no longer fill the kettle up all the way to the top.Craig recalled: “I remember saying to my wife Laura, 'Working outside is cold, can you put the kettle on?’“I would come in and get a cup of tea and Laura had filled the whole kettle up to the top.

Celebrity handyman Craig Phillips has revealed his top tips for sprucing up your home as one in six Brits admit they would put in an offer after a virtual property viewing - without setting foot through the front door.

If you’ve ever wondered if you could survive in Big Brother or Love Island, you have a chance to find out now.

Big Brother winner Craig Phillips has given OK! a tour of his stunning home as he prepares to welcome his second child into the world with wife Laura. Craig, who won the first ever series of Big Brother back in 2000, has also had a successful career in building, having previously presented Renovation Street and being a DIY expert for the BBC.

Craig Phillips and his wife Laura are expecting a baby boy. The 48 year old, who won the first ever series of Big Brother 20 years ago, invited OK! along to share the special moment he and his 33 year old other half found out the gender of their little one.

Big Brother’s first ever winner Craig Phillips and his stunning wife Laura are set to announce the gender of their second child with OK! magazine. Craig, 48, and Laura, 33, invited OK! along to the big reveal, where they popped and balloon and let off a giant confetti cannon to discover if they are having a little boy or girl.

Nasty Nick’s cheating (series 1)The list wouldn't be complete without Nasty Nick.There’s a simple rule in Big Brother that stood the test of time until it came off our screens for good in 2018… do not discuss nominations.If you weren’t around to witness this particular moment unfold in the first series, it’s hard to explain just how outraged the country was that Nick Bateman had the audacity to attempt to cheat his way to winning £70,000 - the prize money back then.It was a simpler time - nobody had seen anything like this before and no one knew what to make of it, except for the fact that it pretty much made the entire series and helped catapult Craig Phillips to victory.Nick didn’t do too badly out of it either - he got the boot from

Original Big Brother champ Craig Phillips can’t wait for the best bits of his groundbreaking reality TV show victory to be screened tonight.