31 completely outrageous Celebrity Big Brother moments

Big Brother is back, but lest we forget where he came from...

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by Ben Pulsford |
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Big Brother is back!

Now, we're Closer, which means we've written that phrase a fair few times over the years, but we have to say, there's something about the news of this reboot, in particular, that has got us feeling all excitable and nostalgic; as if 2001 was just yesterday.

New tab: Gemma Owen was two years away from being born in 2001, btw. We learned that this morning, and don't want to suffer alone.

Rumours about a possible Big Brother return have been doing the rounds for a fair few months now, but during an ad break for the Love Island 2022 final (one of the rare ones we weren't going for a wee, thank God), ITV teased that not only had they got their mitts on the rights to the daddy of all reality shows, but the show would be returning to its new home at ITV2 and ITVX in 2023. An exact date is yet to be given, but we can only assume it's going to fall somewhere in between Winter Love Island and Love Island in the summer, which we think means ITV now owns our souls henceforth.

ITV said the following about the new series, "A new cast of carefully selected housemates, from all walks of life, will take up residence in the world’s most famous reality TV home for up to six weeks, with cameras capturing their every move, and the nation following every twist and turn.

"The action will all play out under the roof of the iconic Big Brother house, which will be given its own contemporary new look ready for this reimagining of the show. Clever tasks, nail-biting nominations and live evictions will be back, with the public once again playing a crucial role, voting throughout the series and ultimately determining the winner, who will walk away with a life changing cash prize."

The upcoming 2023 series on ITV2 and ITVX will mark the first time Big Brother returns to UK screens in almost five years.

Remember Celebrity Big Brother 2018?

The last ever series of Celebrity Big Brother aired in summer 2018 and despite its waning viewing figures, the #drams was just as explosive as ever.

Dan Osbourne and Gabby Allen were among the Celebrity Big Brother 2018 contestants and those of you who remember those affair allegations probably thought the show would be all about the reality TV twosome. Oh, how wrong we were.

There was SO much more to the final series than them. Stormy Daniels decided to quit the show just moments before she was meant to enter the house, CBB bosses kicked 'Human Ken Doll '- aka Rodrigo Alves - out of the house for "serious inappropriate behaviour" and Roxanne Pallett accused Ryan Thomas of punching her before she walked out of the house, after which she became "the most hated girl in Britain".

We would say that the series saw enough drama for 21 series, but having been glued to the edge of our seats since 2001, we know there's always drama in the CBB house.

Here's the best tantrums, bust-ups, meltdowns and jaw-dropping moments from Celebrity Big Brother.

Check out: the most outrageous moments in CBB history

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Celebrity Big Brother's most outrageous moments

roxanne pallett emmerdale1 of 31
CREDIT: Channel 5

Roxanne Pallett accused Ryan Thomas of punching her

When Roxanne Pallett and Ryan Thomas were play fighting no one was quite prepared when the former Emmerdale actor claimed that he punched her hard in the ribs. She was quick to tell the rest of the housemates, ask Big Brother why Ryan wasn't removed from the house and branded him 'a liar', 'manipulative' and 'calculating'. During a subsequent eviction, the CBB crowd were chanting for Roxanne to leave and shortly after she quit the show.That didn't stop the nation from being furious and Ofcom received over 11,000 complaints. She's since apologised for her actions but Ryan's brother Adam slammed her apology and so did the Corrie star's girlfriend Lucy Mecklenburgh.

Kim loses her rag2 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Kim Woodburn's explosive row

Security entered the house in 2017 to escort Kim Woodburn out, following an explosive row with her housemates.

Biggins gets the boot3 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Christopher Biggins' shocking removal

In 2016, Christopher Biggins was removed from the house after making bi-phobic and anti-Semitic comments.

What happens in the bathroom doesn't stay in the bathroom...4 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Stephen Bear and Chloe Khan's bathroom saga

In 2016, Stephen Bear told Chloe Khan he wanted to "f**k her in the bathroom" while the pair got intimate after locking themselves in the bathroom... The noises were quite something.

Uh oh Bear...5 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Stephen Bear's love affair

Then Stephen Bear's girlfriend entered the house to confront him while he balanced some donuts on his head. Peak.

GC'S diva antics6 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Gemma Collins' controversial decision

In 2016, Gemma Collins chose to have a professional blow dry at the expense of her fellow housemates losing out on hot water and the use of hair appliances for the day.

Mad Megs7 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Megan McKenna's meltdown

In 2016, Megan McKenna's drunken meltdown got her removed from the house by security.

CBB love affair8 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Stephanie and Jeremy's romance

In 2016, Stephanie Davis publicly cheated with Jeremy McConnell, while her boyfriend tuned in to watch...awkward.

DAVID'S DEAD9 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

'David's Dead' confusion

In 2016, Tiffany Pollard was hysterical after mishearing Angie Bowie's news that her husband David Bowie had died, and mistaking him for her fellow housemate David Gest.

Dirty laundry humiliation10 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Stephanie Davis' knickers humiliation

In 2016, John Partridge, Christopher Maloney and Darren Day came across Stephanie's dirty underwear and publicly mocked her stains, referring to them as "pigeon s--t".

Winston clashes with the house11 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Winston McKenzie's homophobic slur

In 2016, housemates were left stunned as Winston McKenzie's homophobic views were exposed in a task, as he compared gay adoption to "child abuse".

Geordie Shore meets TOWIE12 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Lewis Bloor and Marnie Simpson's shower scene

In 2016, Marnie Simpson and Lewis Bloor enjoyed a naked romp in the showers.. Want to see Lewis Bloor's penis? You can!

The Perez Show13 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Perez Hilton's sexual threats

Perez Hilton repeatedly tells Calum Best he'd "shove his huge dick up your arse" during a heated row in 2015.

Perez vs. Katie14 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Perez Hilton harassing Katie Hopkins

During their daily bust-ups in 2015, Perez Hilton tried to lick Katie Hopkins whilst singing "lick it good, suck this d**k just like you should"...charming.

Banana-gate15 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Alicia Douvall banana-gate

In 2015, Alicia Douvall was left in tears after housemates caught her stealing bananas and hiding them under her bed.

N-word bombshell16 of 31
CREDIT: BBC

Ken Morley's racist slur

Ken Morley was removed from the house in 2015 for using the 'n-word' in a heated discussion with Alexander O'Neal.

The love triangle drama17 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Lee Ryan, Casey Batchelor and Jasmine Waltz's love triangle

Following her on-screen romance with Lee Ryan, Jasmine Waltz re-entered the house after he'd moved on to fellow housemate Casey Bachelor in 2014.

Leslie and Frenchy come to blows18 of 31

Leslie Jordan's row with Frenchy

In 2014, Leslie Jordan lost his cool with Frenchy after she cut up his underwear, calling her "white trash" and a "stinking French s**t!"

Na Na Neigh!19 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Dappy's raunchy bathroom scene

Dappy 'windmilled' after jumping in the pool with Luisa in 2014.

CBB villains Speidi20 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Spencer and Heidi Pratt's villainous antics

In 2013, Spencer and Heidi Pratt prevented housemate Claire Richards from getting a letter from her children. AND celebrated it.

Lauren takes a tumble21 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Lauren Harries falling over 24/7

Lauren Harries constantly tripped over in 2013. How?

Karissa was not impressed...22 of 31

Denise Welch's drunken antics

In 2012, Karissa Shannon threatened to leave and sue the show as a drunken Denise Welch jokingly pulled down her trousers and exposed her bum.

Frankie doesn't go to Hollywood23 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Frankie Cocozza and Nicola Maclean get steamy in the hot tub

Frankie Cocozza and Nicola Maclean got steamy in the hot tub in 2012.

Julie takes a trip to the fruitbowl24 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Julie Goodyear's banana scene

Julie Goodyear got a little too personal with a banana in 2012.

Jedward in their pants25 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Jedward get vajazzled

Jedward got vajazzled by Amy Childs in 2011. Not something you see every day.

Naked man alert!26 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Alex Reid's beauty regime

Alex Reid got a fake tan in the buff in 2010.

Verne Troyer drink driving27 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Verne Troyer's drunken collision

Verne Troyer had a head-on collision with the Diary Room after getting a bit tipsy in 2009.

Poppadomgate28 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Jade Goody vs. Shilpa Shetty

Jade vs Shilpa in 2007 led to one of the most controversial CBB moments ever and to Jade's silent eviction from the house.

And the award for Politician of the Year goes to...29 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

George Galloway's cat incident

George Galloway pretended to be a pussycat in 2006. The nation shuddered.

Heeeeeeere's Jackie!30 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Jackie Stallone's shock arrival

Jackie Stallone's shock arrival in the house in 2003 was accompanied by the immortal line, "Yeaaaah, it's Jaaaackie."

Feltz Meltz31 of 31
CREDIT: CBB

Vanessa Feltz tragic meltdown

In the first ever CBB in 2001, Vanessa Feltz had a meltdown and scrawled posh words all over a table.

CBB fans (or really anyone with a telly) will know that Channel 4, the original host channel of Big Brother, revisited some of the best Big Brother episodes of all time in the lost lockdown summer of 2020, including plenty of celebrity offerings and the incredible "WHO IS SHE?" episode from 2007 (still iconique, tbh). If you ask us, nothing will ever beat season one, season two and season three of this cultural movement – your move, ITV.

The lockdown special hasn't been without its controversies though, with some fans tweeting their displeasure at the fact that Brian Dowling had seemingly been left out of old episodes.

And it seems that Brian himself was just as confused as the fans, tweeting "At this stage it’s getting rather funny. People trying to rewrite history."

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But luckily BB OG host Davina McCall was on hand to get involved in the Twitter action and clear up any misunderstanding.

She tweeted, "Just an FYI. We did ask (Brian Dowling) to be part of the show. He was ultimate housemate!!!! That was a no brainer."

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