Tantrums, fall-outs and verrucas: The best ever Big Brother quotes

Since its debut in 2000 (!), Big Brother has provided us with many, many of our favourite reality TV stars. Being stuck in a house for weeks on end evidently makes you say the weirdest things, because over 15 years the housemates have given us some crackers. Here’s our pick of the best.


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Tantrums, fall-outs and verrucas: The best ever Big Brother quotes

The tears of a phoenix can cure any hurt - which is why wearing a feather from Fawkes' tail can only mean good luck for your marriage.1 of 42

The tears of a phoenix can cure any hurt - which is why wearing a feather from Fawkes' tail can only mean good luck for your marriage.

The tears of a phoenix can cure any hurt - which is why wearing a feather from Fawkes' tail can only mean good luck for your marriage

This diamond engagement ring has been carefully crafted from gold to look just like the branches of a willow tree. Total whomping willow gorgeousness!2 of 42

This diamond engagement ring has been carefully crafted from gold to look just like the branches of a willow tree. Total whomping willow gorgeousness!

This diamond engagement ring has been carefully crafted from gold to look just like the branches of a willow tree

Pay homage to Harry Potter's most loyal companion, Hedwig, with this beautiful diamond engagement ring - the owl detailing is super-subtle, isn't it?3 of 42

Pay homage to Harry Potter's most loyal companion, Hedwig, with this beautiful diamond engagement ring - the owl detailing is super-subtle, isn't it?

Pay homage to Harry Potter's most loyal companion, Hedwig, with this beautiful diamond engagement ring - the owl detailing is super-subtle, isn't it?

This custom-designed ring was especially designed to pay homage to Rowena Ravenclaw's infamous diadem. We're in love.4 of 42

This custom-designed ring was especially designed to pay homage to Rowena Ravenclaw's infamous diadem. We're in love.

This custom-designed ring was especially designed to pay homage to Rowena Ravenclaw's infamous diadem. We're in love

This subtle nod to Harry's patronus is a must for die-hard fans!5 of 42

This subtle nod to Harry's patronus is a must for die-hard fans!

This subtle nod to Harry's patronus is a must for die-hard fans!

What better way to keep an eye on your jewellery than by employing two fearsome dragons to watch over your ring finger? Hagrid would be proud.6 of 42

What better way to keep an eye on your jewellery than by employing two fearsome dragons to watch over your ring finger? Hagrid would be proud.

What better way to keep an eye on your jewellery than by employing two fearsome dragons to watch over your ring finger? Hagrid would be proud

Listen closely to this one - it might just have a special song to sing to youu20267 of 42

Listen closely to this one - it might just have a special song to sing to you…

Listen closely to this one - it might just have a special song to sing to you…

Isn't this exactly the colour of a magical patrons, conjured up to chase away Dementors? This stunning moonstone ring will make sure you can find light in times of darkness - trust us.8 of 42

Isn't this exactly the colour of a magical patrons, conjured up to chase away Dementors? This stunning moonstone ring will make sure you can find light in times of darkness - trust us.

Isn't this exactly the colour of a magical patrons, conjured up to chase away Dementors? This stunning moonstone ring will make sure you can find light in times of darkness - trust us

You can be the most powerful wizard in the WORLD if you control the Deathly Hallows - so it makes sense to keep them firmly on your ring finger.9 of 42

You can be the most powerful wizard in the WORLD if you control the Deathly Hallows - so it makes sense to keep them firmly on your ring finger.

You can be the most powerful wizard in the WORLD if you control the Deathly Hallows - so it makes sense to keep them firmly on your ring finger

Forget the sorting hat - your partner has chosen you, once and for allu2026 and they think you're a Gryffindor, too. Epic.10 of 42

Forget the sorting hat - your partner has chosen you, once and for all… and they think you're a Gryffindor, too. Epic.

Forget the sorting hat - your partner has chosen you, once and for all… and they think you're a Gryffindor, too. Epic

JK Rowling always said that the Hufflepuffs were her favourite house, and it's not hard to see why; just and loyal, we imagine they'd make wonderful lovers.11 of 42

JK Rowling always said that the Hufflepuffs were her favourite house, and it's not hard to see why; just and loyal, we imagine they'd make wonderful lovers.

JK Rowling always said that the Hufflepuffs were her favourite house, and it's not hard to see why; just and loyal, we imagine they'd make wonderful lovers

Wit and creativity are both magical qualities - and there's no denying that this sapphire and rose gold ring is just gorgeous. Anyone else attempting an 'Accio' charm right now?12 of 42

Wit and creativity are both magical qualities - and there's no denying that this sapphire and rose gold ring is just gorgeous. Anyone else attempting an 'Accio' charm right now?

Wit and creativity are both magical qualities - and there's no denying that this sapphire and rose gold ring is just gorgeous

Slytherins get a bad rep, but there's no denying that these misunderstood intellectuals know how to love. After all, Severus Snape was a Slytherinu2026 and he never once stopped loving Lily Potter. Not once.13 of 42

Slytherins get a bad rep, but there's no denying that these misunderstood intellectuals know how to love. After all, Severus Snape was a Slytherin… and he never once stopped loving Lily Potter. Not once.

Slytherins get a bad rep, but there's no denying that these misunderstood intellectuals know how to love. After all, Severus Snape was a Slytherin… and he never once stopped loving Lily Potter. Not once

This vintage lovely looks even better in person (ha!) and pays an oh-so-subtle tribute to the Chamber Of Secrets. Nifty.14 of 42

This vintage lovely looks even better in person (ha!) and pays an oh-so-subtle tribute to the Chamber Of Secrets. Nifty.

This vintage lovely looks even better in person (ha!) and pays an oh-so-subtle tribute to the Chamber Of Secrets. Nifty

The Resurrection Stone is an object filled with great power - and should only be worn by someone who is strong enough NOT to be tempted by its power. That's you then, yeah?15 of 42

The Resurrection Stone is an object filled with great power - and should only be worn by someone who is strong enough NOT to be tempted by its power. That's you then, yeah?

The Resurrection Stone is an object filled with great power - and should only be worn by someone who is strong enough NOT to be tempted by its power

Harry always had such geek chic vibe going on, long before it was cool.16 of 42

Harry always had such geek chic vibe going on, long before it was cool.

Harry always had such geek chic vibe going on, long before it was cool

“After all this time?”“Always.”Sob.17 of 42

“After all this time?”“Always.”Sob.

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Harry Potter wore his lightning bolt with pride - and it marked him out as The Chosen One. What could be more fitting for your engagement ring, eh? After all, you will be your boo's 'chosen one' too!18 of 42

Harry Potter wore his lightning bolt with pride - and it marked him out as The Chosen One. What could be more fitting for your engagement ring, eh? After all, you will be your boo's 'chosen one' too!

Harry Potter wore his lightning bolt with pride - and it marked him out as The Chosen One

“You’ll stay with me?”“Until the very end.”Amazing.19 of 42

“You’ll stay with me?”“Until the very end.”Amazing.

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What could be more magical than a star, eh?20 of 42

What could be more magical than a star, eh?

What could be more magical than a star, eh?

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If you need to childproof your sockets, trying putting a plaster over the pin holes. Little fingers won't be able to get in.25 of 42

If you need to childproof your sockets, trying putting a plaster over the pin holes. Little fingers won't be able to get in.

If you need to childproof your sockets, trying putting a plaster over the pin holes. Little fingers won't be able to get in

Even when your kids are no longer babies, always throw a small pack of wipes in your bag. They're great for wiping messy faces, giving hands a quick clean and cooling overheated kids down.26 of 42

Even when your kids are no longer babies, always throw a small pack of wipes in your bag. They're great for wiping messy faces, giving hands a quick clean and cooling overheated kids down.

Even when your kids are no longer babies, always throw a small pack of wipes in your bag. They're great for wiping messy faces, giving hands a quick clean and cooling overheated kids down

Try putting a noodle under a fitted sheet – it acts as a barrier to stop your little one rolling out of bed.27 of 42

Try putting a noodle under a fitted sheet – it acts as a barrier to stop your little one rolling out of bed.

Try putting a noodle under a fitted sheet – it acts as a barrier to stop your little one rolling out of bed

If you're off on a family picnic, freeze squeezy yoghurts and soft pouch drinks and use them as ice blocks. They weigh a lot less and by the time you eat will be defrosted enough to enjoy. Perfect for using in school pack lunches during the summer too.28 of 42

If you're off on a family picnic, freeze squeezy yoghurts and soft pouch drinks and use them as ice blocks. They weigh a lot less and by the time you eat will be defrosted enough to enjoy. Perfect for using in school pack lunches during the summer too.

If you're off on a family picnic, freeze squeezy yoghurts and soft pouch drinks and use them as ice blocks. They weigh a lot less and by the time you eat will be defrosted enough to enjoy. Perfect for using in school pack lunches during the summer too

You can never find a bib when you need one, so attach a sticky hook to the back of your high chair and hang them on there.29 of 42

You can never find a bib when you need one, so attach a sticky hook to the back of your high chair and hang them on there.

You can never find a bib when you need one, so attach a sticky hook to the back of your high chair and hang them on there

If you're fed up of having your cupboards emptied by your children, put cookie cutters over the handles to stop them getting in.30 of 42

If you're fed up of having your cupboards emptied by your children, put cookie cutters over the handles to stop them getting in.

If you're fed up of having your cupboards emptied by your children, put cookie cutters over the handles to stop them getting in

If you have stacks of stuff in your nursery and not enough room to store it, try using an over the door shoe holder. You can pop in nappies, wipes, nappy sacks and ointments – in fact anything you use frequently and need close to hand.31 of 42

If you have stacks of stuff in your nursery and not enough room to store it, try using an over the door shoe holder. You can pop in nappies, wipes, nappy sacks and ointments – in fact anything you use frequently and need close to hand.

If you have stacks of stuff in your nursery and not enough room to store it, try using an over the door shoe holder. You can pop in nappies, wipes, nappy sacks and ointments – in fact anything you use frequently and need close to hand

If your tot slips over every time they put their slippers on, try putting glue on the bottom. Let it dry first and then let your little one have a wander. The bumpy glue makes them non-slip.32 of 42

If your tot slips over every time they put their slippers on, try putting glue on the bottom. Let it dry first and then let your little one have a wander. The bumpy glue makes them non-slip.

If your tot slips over every time they put their slippers on, try putting glue on the bottom. Let it dry first and then let your little one have a wander. The bumpy glue makes them non-slip

When your children have outgrown their cot, turn it into a kiddie sized table. Remove the moveable side, take out the mattress, add a couple or chairs and you have a table.33 of 42

When your children have outgrown their cot, turn it into a kiddie sized table. Remove the moveable side, take out the mattress, add a couple or chairs and you have a table.

When your children have outgrown their cot, turn it into a kiddie sized table. Remove the moveable side, take out the mattress, add a couple or chairs and you have a table

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