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Who is Big Brother’s first winner Craig Phillips?
LET'S take you back to the summer of 2000 when 11 unsuspecting people entered the Big Brother compound.
Little did they know they would be shaping reality TV as it is today - it also changed the life of one man forever - Craig Phillips. It might not be on TV any more, but E4 is bringing us Big Brother: Best Shows Ever to reminisce on the show's juciest moments.
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Who is Craig Phillips?
Craig shot to fame when he won the first ever Big Brother on September 15, 2000.
The builder, now 48, famously gave his prize money to his friend with Down's syndrome, Joanne Harris, to pay for her heart and lung transplant.
He won the viewers vote after he confronted Nasty Nick about his note-passing in the BB house.
Before going into the house he was a builder.
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What is Craig Phillips up to now?
After leaving the house Criag saw his star soar.
Since winning the show. he has used the fact he is a builder by trade to his advantage.
He has gone on to forge a successful media career as a DIY and home improvement expert, and has hosted a number of design shows.
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Is Craig Phillips married?
Craig is married to Laura Sherriff.
The dated for two years before they wed in 2018.
The pair tied the knot at the enchanting Peckforton Castle in Cheshire, and threw a bash for 200 of their nearest and dearest.
Big Brother: Best Shows Ever will hit screens TONIGHT (June 14, 2020).
It will be on E4 at 9pm to 10.15pm.
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