Iconic Celebrity Big Brother housemates looks UNRECOGNISABLE 16 years after appearing on the show – but can YOU guess who he is?
This Celebrity Big Brother housemate’s antics made headlines during his time on the show way back in 2007.
The Rocker, then 21-year-old even jumped in the jacuzzi fully clothed before escaping over the wall on day three.
He made his quick exit after discovering the late Jade Goody and mum Jackiey would be entering the house.
Exclaiming: ‘I’m not f*****g waiting hand and foot on some f***** moron and her family.’
But can YOU guess who he is?
Who? This Celebrity Big Brother housemate’s antics made headlines during his time on the show way back in 2007 – can YOU guess who?
It’s none other than Patrick Brannan, better known as Donny Tourette the frontman of punk rock group Towers Of London.
And the musician, now 36, took to his Instagram to share with fans a glimpse of him skating in sunny Los Angeles, looking worlds away from his former self.
Gone is are the spiked rockstar locks, dark glasses and skinny jeans as he wore a relaxed ensemble for his day at the beach.
Slicking back his hair he sported stubble as he smiled into camera while documenting his moved to the music of the beach boys.
After splitting in 2009 the band later reformed and released their latest single Let it Be and album Jump last year.
It comes after AJ Odudu, 35, and Will Best, 38, were announced as the hosts of the brand new Big Brother reboot.
The Strictly star and former T4 presenter, who is known for his role on Dance Dance Dance, will front the reality show when it returns to screens on ITV2 this Autumn.
They will share the iconic main role as well as an additional nightly live show, debating all the hot topics inside the house.
Of course! It’s none other than Patrick Brannan, better known as Donny Tourette the frontman of punk rock group Towers Of London (pictured on Big Brother in 2007)
Controversial: The Rocker, then 21-year-old even jumped in the jacuzzi fully clothed before escaping over the wall on day three
Escape: He made his quick exit after discovering the late Jade Goody and mum Jackiey would be entering the house
New you: Gone is are the spiked rockstar locks, dark glasses and skinny jeans as he wore a relaxed ensemble for his day at the beach
A source told MailOnline: ‘They have genuine real chemistry and it was an absolute no brainer when they screen tested.’
Speaking about her new role, AJ said: ‘I’m so excited to finally be able to say that, yes: I’m hosting Big Brother! I couldn’t be happier.’
She added: ‘Following in the footsteps of some of my favourite broadcasting legends to front such an iconic show is an absolute honour – and to do it alongside my amazing friend Will is the icing on the cake.’
Will explained: ‘I grew up with Big Brother so getting a chance to host it with my mate AJ is a dream come true. I can’t wait to tell some housemates not to swear.’
Paul Mortimer, Director of Reality Commissioning for ITV2 and ITVX, said: ‘AJ and Will really are our perfect pairing as we prepare to reintroduce Big Brother to the next generation.
‘With a genuine chemistry, both of them will bring effortless wit, charm and heaps of character to their roles and we’re delighted to be working with them both again.’
AJ broke her silence on being tipped to become the new host of the rebooted Big Brother.
During an appearance on ITV’s Lorraine on Wednesday, AJ explained she has ‘grafted’ for the last 15 years for big opportunities.
Lorraine asked AJ: ‘Your name is in the ring for a lot of things. It wasn’t always like that though was it?’
AJ responded: ‘I have been grafting away for a long time. 15 years.
Music man: After splitting in 2009 the band later reformed and released their latest single Let it Be and album Jump last year (pictured in 2022)
Reboot: It comes after AJ Odudu, 35, and Will Best, 38, were announced as the hosts of the brand new Big Brother reboot
‘It is so amazing to not only have shows like the big interiors battle but to have my name tipped for anything is incredible.’
It was previously reported that Emily Atack, 32, and Vick Hope, 33, were battling it out to host the show and had been in talks with TV bosses for several weeks, alongside fellow hopeful Roman Kemp, 29.
Big Brother was confirmed to be returning to screens when a teaser was aired during the Love Island 2022 final in August. The civilian edition of the programme last aired on Channel 5 in 2018.
The rebooted series was originally slated to air in March, but the programme was delayed due to the number of entertainment shows airing on ITV at the start of 2023, such as winter Love Island and the All Stars edition of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!.
An ITV spokesperson told MailOnline late last year that ‘owing to the influx of big reality TV programming on air during the first half of 2022 we have taken the decision to move the transmission of Big Brother to a more prominent slot in the Autumn.
‘This gives our viewers a whole calendar of big reality TV formats across the year.’
Source: Read Full Article