IF you’re a struggling star, reality TV can be a great way to relaunch your career.
However, in the case of these Celebrity Big Brother contestants, it turned out to be the start of a whole new life.
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Roxanne Pallett is now married to American firefighter Jason Carrion Credit: @UnleashedPR
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She was behind CBB’s infamous ‘punchgate’ Credit: Rex Features
After the new series began last night, fans will be looking to Louis Walsh and Fern Britton to uncover the secrets of the world of showbiz.
But what happened to those who, after leaving the legendary house, completely left the fame for “normal” jobs?
Roxanne Pallett
Emmerdale actress Roxanne, 41, appeared on the show in 2018 in a bid to revive her acting career.
But things quickly turned sour when she accused housemate Ryan Thomas, 39, of hitting her.
He jokingly punched her when she asked him if he needed help cleaning up.
She complained to fellow contestants that he repeatedly punched her in the ribs “like a boxer punches a sack” and that she was uncomfortable sleeping in the same room with him.
While he was winning, the accusations followed Roxanne and she moved to New York.
Today, the former actress is married to ex-firefighter Jason Carrion, with whom she has a child and rarely sees each other. She also got rid of her social networks.
Donny Tourette
Rock star Donny, 43, rose to fame with his band Towers of London, but by 2007 his stardom was fading.
The singer went on Celebrity Big Brother and lasted just 48 hours before leaving by climbing the wall.
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Danny looks far from his rock star self during CBB
He got a boost from Ian ‘H’ Watkins after learning Jade Goody and her mum would be joining them in the house.
Although he is still in the band, he is no longer climbing the dizzying heights of fame.
Donny has ditched his signature messy blonde curls and now looks anything but a punk rocker.
He now spends his time skating in California, away from the British public.
Kenzie
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Kenzie has changed his body since leaving reality TV
As a member of Blazin’ Squad, Kenzie enjoyed fame and fortune during the early Noughties, but things didn’t look so rosy for the band until 2005.
He applied to Celebrity Big Brother and finished in second place thanks to winning legions of fans.
He briefly dated Jodie Marsh, who he claimed “taught me a few things, being an older woman. She introduced me to new pleasures and all kinds of different positions.”
Perhaps inspired after broadening his horizons, Kenzie also changed his career, becoming a personal trainer and DJ.
Today, he is the father of two children, Wynter and Wyllow, with his girlfriend of more than a decade.
Frankie Cocozza
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Frankie admitted that he would probably still do drugs if he had the money
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Frankie has settled in Sydney with his wife BiancaCredit: instagram/Frankie Cocozza
X Factor bad boy Frankie cashed in on his five minutes of fame with a guest appearance on CBB.
The singer, 31, managed to attract the audience well and in 2012 she took second place behind Denise Welch.
The following year he released his EP Embrace which failed to chart.
He has since moved away from the limelight and settled down in Sydney, Australia.
He revealed in 2017 that he was working on a construction site for just £7.50 an hour.
In 2018, he married Bianca Murphy, and in 2019 they had a son, Frankie Jr.
Since her rise to fame on The X Factor, Frankie has admitted to drug addiction. He said in 2022: “I’m a drug addict. Simple as that. I simply am. I like cocaine. I’m sorry, I want to.
“I know I would still be sniffing equipment if the money wasn’t gone. That’s a fact.”
The couple split in 2023. A source told The Sun: “Frankie and Bianca were madly in love but things just turned sour over time.”
Jodie Marsh
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Jodie enjoys a more relaxed lifestyle while rescuing animals
Glamorous model Jodie certainly spiced up the Celebrity Big Brother house in 2006, and was invited back in 2012.
She has since retired from modeling and television work to focus on her animal rescue center at Fripps, in Great Dunmow, near Chelmsford, Essex.
Jodie cares for 600 animals, including 20 ungulates, meerkats, skunks and more exotic breads.
She explained: “I’ve said all my life that I would have an animal sanctuary when I retired.
“I always thought when the time was right, when I would retire, when I would have enough money.
“But then my mom got sick and I realized that life is so short, why don’t I do what I want now?
“So I just said, ‘Fuck it, I’m doing it.’ And I started, and it snowballed, and now we’re here with 350 animals.”
Kirk Norcross
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Kirk claims he’s happier working a normal job than he was when he was famous
Former The Only Way Is Essex star Kirk, 35, appeared on CBB in 2012.
After being the fourth housemate to be evicted, he briefly returned to TOWIE before leaving reality TV.
Kirk has since been seen happily working a regular job as a jet washer in Essex.
Father-of-two Kirk, who runs KN Jet Services in Essex, said: “I realize that working on ladders, cleaning drains and washing driveways is not as glamorous as being on television.
“But I wouldn’t trade things for anything. I’m glad. Now I am far from that life. When I was on Towie I was famous everywhere I went.
“I used to buy Ferraris, expensive watches and designer jeans — now I’m happy with a £20 pair of Topman.”
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