I was a Big Brother contestant – now I’m working my dream job in Miami a world away from the show

A FORMER Big Brother runner-up has revealed that they are now living the dream in Miami six years on from appearing on the show.

Raph Korine took part in the 18th edition of the reality hit on Channel 5 in 2017.

A student at the University of Exeter, Raph had travelled around the world for most of his life before settling in the UK to study and eventually take part in the show.

American-born, Raph has since returned to the US and is living a plush life in Miami.

However, while you may not have seen Raph on your screens since the show, he has not been far from the world of television.

He is now working as a senior casting director for a variety of reality shows stateside.

Raph has recently worked on the FOX show Lego Masters USA and uses his social media to find potential participants for the programme.

He has also helped out on Love Island USA in the past.

A self-confessed Big Brother superfan, Raph quickly won over the nation and proved to be one of the more popular housemates in his series.

Many fans will remember his close friendship with Ex On The Beach star Chanelle McCleary with the pals remaining close to this day.

Just this month, Raph flew back to the UK to surprise Chanelle at a birthday party in Manchester.

He eventually went onto finish behind Warrington's Isabelle Warbuton, famed for her bright orange tan.

Ibiza Weekender star Ellie Young, UKIP leader and This Morning commentator Rebecca Jane, MTV stars Kayleigh Morris and Kieran Lee and Dreamboys stripper Lotan Carter also headed up the cast.