We're thrilled that this Big Brother classic couple are still together 14 years after meeting on the show

“showmance” to knife-wielding threats, evictions and stolen toothbrushes, is celebrating 20 years on air! To mark the milestone, the CBS reality series’ longtime host, Julie Chen, reflected on the show’s most shocking moments, admitting that she never envisioned the longevity of the gig.“Everyone hated season 1,” she recalled during an interview with ET’s Kevin Frazier. “The critics hated it.

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Big Brother star Imogen Thomas has opened up about her close bond with her former housemate Nikki Grahame.The 37 year old Welsh stunner and Big Brother icon Nikki, 38, sent fans wild as they were snapped enjoying a reunion last week, 14 years after they stepped into the house in 2006. And Imogen has now opened up on her friendship with “who is she” catchphrase star Nikki, insisting they are “besties” and have regularly met up for many years.

Big Brother star Brian Dowling has hit out at the show’s original presenter Davina McCall in an ongoing row over the show.The 42 year old star, who won the second series of the reality show, has lashed out at Davina, 52, after she defended Emma Willis and the show over claims he was secretly replaced by her after hosting the series for two years.

Big Brother stars Nikki Grahame and Imogen Thomas were spotted together enjoying a catch-up in the sweltering heat.The two reality stars, who appeared together in the 2006 Channel 4 series, reunited over drinks as they were seen walking down the street smiling away. Both Nikki and Imogen have recently returned to the spotlight thanks to E4's re-runs of classic moments that have been aired in a Best Bits series to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

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Big Brother contestants Maxwell Ward and Saskia Howard-Clarke made a name for themselves after they got together in series 6.The likes of Orlaith McCallister, Makosi Musambasi and Kinga Karolczak also starred in the series, which hit our screens a whopping TWELVE years ago, in 2005.  Maxwell spent weeks pursuing Saskia on the show, and they eventually got together.  They even lived together after the show, before splitting a year on.

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They met 14 years ago in the Big Brother house, but now Grace Adams-Short and Mikey Dalton have a gorgeous house of their own. Blonde bombshell Grace, originally from Plymouth, had a turbulent time in the house and shocked viewers when she threw water in Susie Verrico’s face after her fellow housemate put her up for eviction.

Big Brother may not be on the air yet, but the conversations are continuing. On Thursday, June 17, Survivor alum Johnny Fairplay revealed that he was deleting the latest episode of his “SurvivorNSFW” podcast, due to comments made by Big Brother alum Mike “Boogie” Malin.“The Mike Boogie Podcast has been removed from the SurvivorNSFW podcast feed,” the reality star, 46, tweeted.

Each series saw more twists and turns, from under-the-duvet antics, to proposals. We bring you the winners, romances and meltdowns that gripped the nation on Big Brother throughout the years.

pit closures due to a lack of local job and educational opportunities, a report has found.Almost 20 years since the last deep mine north of the Border shut, coalfield towns and villages remain among the most disadvantaged areas of the country.Analysis by the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) found that when compared to the national average, many have lower life expectancies and higher rates of 16 to 19-year olds not in education or jobs.The report added there remained "significant and