TV viewers have loved Big Brother being part of our lives for decades - and Sunday sees the latest series return to our screens. The reality TV show returns in this weekend for the second time on ITV , after a five-year-long hiatus from our screens after its Channel 5 axing. AJ Odudu and Will Best take up the hosting duties as the latest batch of housemates look to impress those watching from home.
As part of ITV's Duty of Care protocols, all Big Brother contestants will have an individualised support plan that includes sessions with the show's mental health professionals prior to, during and after their time in the house. Big Brother was first aired back in 2000 and was the kickstarters of the reality television boom that has since dominated the small screen. There have been quite a few winners over the years since its formation, from jovial builders to fake tan obsessives and also the first-ever transgender winner.
With the new series of the show ready to begin, where are the previous winners now? Series 1 - Craig Phillips The first ever winner was Scouse builder Craig. In a touching move, he donated his entire £70,000 prize money to his friend with Down's syndrome, Joanne Harris, to pay for her heart and lung transplant. He went on to use his DIY skills and home improvement expertise on the small screen, and became the key builders on various TV shows over the past 20 years.
He also took on the hosting duties for shows such as Housecall, Housecall in the Country, Builders.
