Big Brother icons now - from This Morning's Alison Hammond to Jade Goody

returned to our screens last week and has already gripped fans. Over the past two decades, the show created household names and to stardom.

For 20 years viewers have seen the show bring huge personalities to the small screen and at times even divided the nation. With the likes of the late .

Although back in 2018 Channel 5 axed the programme. On the celebrity spin-off show star Ryan Thomas and Roxanne Pallett were . Pallett, 41, accused Thomas, 40, of deliberately hurting her but it was caught on camera.

Bosses called Thomas to the diary room to remind him of the show's rules and give him a formal warning but Pallett later apologized to Thomas, saying "I got it wrong". This sparked outrage resulting in thousands of Ofcom complaints.

In 2023 it was bought back by and just days into the brand-new season ex-royal butler Nathan and climate change activist Daze have gone head to head. has taken a look back at some iconic characters who went on to have star-studded careers.

Brian won Big Brother back in 2001 as well as the Ultimate season in 2010. Following his success on the show Brian, 46, took over presenting duties from .

He hosted for two years before announced he was being replaced by Emma Willis.

He also featured in Hell's Kitchen, All Star Family Fortunes, Come Dine with Me and This Morning. While also presenting The Real Housewives of Cheshire's reunion specials.

Alison is one of the most successful housemates, despite only lasting 15 days in the Big Brother house during the third series of the reality television show in 2002.

She famously jumped on a table and dramatically split it in half going completely through it. After her soaring popularity, Alison, 49, joined the This Morning family and now presents the Friday slot alongside Dermot O'Leary after the duo took over from Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes.

The host also took over from the late Paul O'Grady For the Love of Dogs.

Josie won the show back in 2010 and had a love story that was splashed all over the news.

Her heartbreak and bubbly persona made her the likeable personality she still stands as today. She went on to appear in Ultimate Big Brother, re-entering the house just 18 minutes after being crowned winner.

Josie 39, has appeared in shows including Celebrity Wedding Planner, Celebrity Juice, Big Brother's Bit on the Side, and Loose Women. Josie is now a regular host on ITV's This Morning and often presents alongside Alison, Dermot O'Leary and Craig Doyle.

Nikki was one of the most iconic Big Brother contestants thanks to her comical one-liners and dramatic persona.

She starred in the seventh series of the programme and became known for her impassioned rants.

After coming in fifth place, Nikki starred in her own reality series won a National Television Award for Most Popular TV Contender and continued to make many appearances on the small screen. Sadly, Nikki died in 2021 at the age of 38.

The late Jade Goody appeared in season three of the reality television series and came third overall.

Following her time on the show, she made history after setting a blueprint for upcoming reality stars. Jade went on to star in her own reality television programmes and launched her own successful perfume and an autobiography.

However, Jade re-entered the house for Celebrity Big Brother and became embroiled in a racism row following comments she made to fellow contestant Shilpa Shetty. Tragically in 2009 at the age of just 27 Jade passed away from cervical cancer, leaving behind her two sons and Freddie Brazier who have delved into the showbiz world.

Bobby, 21, is currently on Eastenders and competed on . While Freddie, 20, just took part in .