Big Brother is back Back BACK on Channel 4 this year with Davina McCall after ten years in the wilderness of Channel 5.. Well, sort of. Big Brother's first winner - who donated his prize money to his friend who needed a heart and lung transplant - is thought to be the richest ex-contestant. He was bullied at school from an early age as he was deemed an outcast by fellow children at this time. Back in 2006, Pete Bennett won our hearts when he took part in Big Brother, with absolutely nobody being surprised when he was announced as the winner of that yearâs series, scooping a £100,000 prize. Back in June the Big Brother winner revealed that he called the comedian "every swear word under the sun" to bag the role. Having left his band Daddy Fantastic to purse solo work, he later formed another group, Pete Bennett and the Love Dogs. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Pete Bennett is a Aries and was born in The Year of the Dog Life. Pete Bennett, Actor: Losing Faith. Pete Bennett went through a tough time following some trauma (Image: Samir Hussein/Getty Images). The series 3 winner (BFFs with Alison) modelled after she left the house and presented Channel 4 breakfast show RI:SE. "I went in there and called Catherine Tate loads of swear words, and she loved it. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. BIG Brother legend Pete Bennett looks totally different 14 years after winning the show. He told us: "I was like s**t man, heâs going to get the part. A man in shorts has spring in his step. The bloke said that they didn't, but also said they were about to start up a karaoke night and asked me if I wanted to host it.' 'I retraced my steps the next day and had a feeling I might have lost it in the Stag and Hounds, so I came in and asked if they had it behind the bar. Joining the rich list is Josie Gibson. He has Tourette syndrome. Since then, Pete has turned his life around and in 2016 set up a cleaning business called Celebriclean. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Pete Bennett and the Love Dogs, the star's newly formed band, went on to play Glastonbury Festival, as well as venues such as London's IndigO2 and ⦠Pete Bennett now Pete's now an actor, starring in a show called Green Fingers on Amazon Prime . Big Brother 2006 winner Pete Bennett has revealed he splurged his £100,000 prize on 'bailiffs, the tax man, and drugs'. He also filmed scenes for This Nan's Life, the yet-to-be-released film about Catherine Tate's foul-mouthed, politically incorrect Nan. To be homeless after having so much money, I didn't mind it too much, you know? Pete appeared on The Jeremy Kyle Show in 2010, where he revealed he is homeless. That's a lot of money to suddenly get in my bank account, but I put it on the wrong things. Where Is Big Brother's Pete Bennett Now? Speaking about his current role in the programme, he told us: "Iâm living my dream at the moment. called the comedian "every swear word under the sun" to bag the role. Pete Bennett was crowned winner of Big Brother 7, and was hugely popular with both the public and his fellow housemates. Pete Bennett - who walked away the champion of the show's seventh series - definitely made an impression. So I immerse myself in your environment to ensure your results are shown at there very best. He enjoyed an in-house closeness with Nikki Grahame - she of 'who is she?' Pete's well-documented struggles with substance abuse and mental health culminated in losing friends and a spell of homelessness. There have been a lot of Big Brother winners over the years. This was before he went onto win the biggest reality TV show of the time, so you can imagine the interest he picked up afterwards. I just lost it all,' he explained. Pete was crowned the winner of ⦠Big Brother 7 winner Pete Bennett spent £100k prize on 'bailiffs, tax man and drugs' Pete is now set to make his big screen debut. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Which has more than paid off, as talking to Katherine Ryan in 2017 she said: 'If I sold up, my property portfolio would be worth a few million.' Alison wouldn't be the presenting legend we know and love today if it wasn't for Big Brother. Pete Bennett - who walked away the champion of the show's seventh series - definitely made an impression. With the programme marking twenty years since hitting our screens with a stream of flashback episodes, we've been wondering what he's been up to ⦠Kate's had a very successful presenting career indeed, hosting the Kerrang! Pete enjoyed a romance with Nikki Grahame in the BB house, but their romance faded out after just six months. It's a striking difference to how he looked on Big Brother 7 in 2006. The second is out now"Summer Town Winter Mourn. Nice. Like Aisleyne, Craig has a property empire and with appearances on DIY shows such as 60 Minute Makeover and Big Strong Boys, the builder is estimated to be worth over £6million. original sound - Chris8519. With the programme marking twenty years since hitting our screens with a stream of flashback episodes, we've been wondering what he's been up to since making such an impression back in 2006. 'I came to Bristol in October to stay for a week and lost my phone on a night out,' he told The Bristol Post in 2019. He went on to win the hefty £100,000 prize fund, which he recently admitted went on "bailiffs, the tax man, drugs". Since her stint on BB, she's starred on a load of shows including Strictly and Loose Women. Pete was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at the age of 14. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. But since then he's turned his life around. In May 2006, she signed a £300,000 deal with Random House to publish her autobiography. Yes, before you ask, Chantelle was in Netflix's smash hit series Tiger King (she's an ardent animal rights activist). Without a doubt, Aisleyne is one of the richest BB alumni. Want more trending videos? The now 38-year-old â ⦠The 38-year-old is almost unrecognisable after transforming his image from a ⦠The Irish presenter is estimated to be worth a cool £3million. Funny and energetic, Pete won the heart of a nation, and raised awareness of Tourette syndrome. Pete Bennett from Big Brother wants to make YOUR house look good (Pictures: Rex) Put down the Mr Muscle and the Cillit Bang and put your feet up right now⦠In 2012, however, he had a change of heart, and soon decided that acting was his dream. By ... BB's Pete Bennett is now ⦠I had all that money and I didn't know what to do with it. Pete enjoyed a romance with Nikki Grahame in the BB house, but their romance faded out after just six months. ⦠He found roles in a series of low-budget films like Female Zombie Riot and Crispy's Curse. original sound - Martin Jackson. One of the nation's most loved BB contestants, Nikki went on to a successful TV career when the show ended, even landing her own show, Princess Nikki. Peter âPeteâ Alexander Bennett is a British singer, author and media personality, who won the seventh series of the Channel 4 reality television series Big Brother in 2006. View our online Press Pack. They're only a tap away. Pete, now 35, ended up being homeless in 2015, admitting to sleeping on friend's sofas. fame - and beat Welshman Glyn Wise to the £100,000 prize. Simply click the Run button at the bottom of your browser. His anarchic ways led him naturally to music. Pete Bennett was born on 22 March, 1982, in Dulwich and grew up on a rough council estate in Peckham. The 38-year-old is almost unrecognisable after transforming his image from a punk rocker to a suave dandy. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Pete Bennett was all smiles as he showed off his sophisticated new look, Pete rocked bleached blonde hair and a mohawk during his stint on Big Brother, The reality star rocked a purple jacket, white shirt and black hat for the photoshoot, The star posed for the snaps in his local park, Pete and Nikki struck up a relationship in the house, Pete has toned down his quirky look which many fans loved all those years ago, Pete was addicted to class-A drug ketamine and knew he needed help, Big Brother's Pete Bennett jokes with Catherine Tate on set of Nan movie. The series 11 winner made a lot of money through a fitness DVD, which even beat Davina McCall's to #1. Big Brother winner Pete Bennett has revealed the real reason he and Nikki Grahame split up, just one month after the show's seventh series ended back in 2006.. Davina and Rylan Clark-Neal are teaming up this summer to have a look back at Big Brother's best ever episodes in celebration of the show's 20th anniversary. Pete was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at the age of 14. Writer of Richard Wisker`s chart single "Broken". Pete Bennett. 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