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AS Big Brother turns 20, here’s a look at the reality show’s biggest shockers, from explosive fight nights to cheeky couples having sex in the house…

Nasty Nick vs Craig (2001)

Big Brother’s first ever controversy hit when Craig Phillips accused “Nasty” Nick Bateman of rigging the nominations by writing secret notes to housemates.

The schemer broke BB rules and got his marching orders, becoming the show’s original villain.

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 Big Brother's Nasty Nick went down as one of the show's most controversial characters
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Big Brother's Nasty Nick went down as one of the show's most controversial charactersCredit: PA:Press Association

Fight Night (2017)

Security had to be called when “fight night” erupted after had an explosive argument between the housemates.

Dreamboy Lotan Carter was kicked out of the house, while Deborah Agboola got a warning as the brawlers had to be separated.

 Logan lost it during an explosive row with Deborah
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Logan lost it during an explosive row with DeborahCredit: WENN
 The hunk was kicked out of the house
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The hunk was kicked out of the houseCredit: C5

Brian escapes (2015)

Winner of Big Brother 8 Brian Belo entered the house in season 15 as part of a “Time Warp” twist, but he busted loose after a heated argument with housemate Helen Wood.

He was one of many housemates to “do a Donny Tourette” and make it over the fence.

 Brian entered the house once again during season 15
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Brian entered the house once again during season 15

Nipplegate (2016)

Laura Carter and Marco Pierre White engaged in one of Big Brother’s steamiest scenes when he nibbled her nipple on camera.

The tattooed lothario later jumped into bed with her and whipped off his leopard print leggings to take things further.

 Laura and Marco packed on a little too much PDA
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Laura and Marco packed on a little too much PDACredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
 The two couldn't keep their hands off each other
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The two couldn't keep their hands off each otherCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk

Weegate (2002)

Controversy raged – and a national debate began – when Jonny Regan admitted to weeing in the shower, to the disgust of hygiene-loving housemate Alex Sibley.

 Jonny disgusted viewers after he admitted to weeing in the shower
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Jonny disgusted viewers after he admitted to weeing in the showerCredit: Channel 4

Michelle and Stuart under the table (2004)

There’s always been plenty of room for romance in the Big Brother house, but Michelle Bass and Chicken Stu Wilson’s passion took them to a frisky fort under the dining table.

The pair became the first couple to have sex on the show.

 Michelle and Stu became the first housemates to have sex
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Michelle and Stu became the first housemates to have sexCredit: Channel 4
 The pair got it on under the table
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The pair got it on under the tableCredit: Kent News and Pictures

Flashing Frew (2012)

Forward Aaron Frew was booted out of the house after two weeks for flashing his bum at housemate Joel Williams.

Aaron wept in the Diary Room and apologised to his mum for his drunken behaviour.

 Aaron caused a stir after flashing his bum at Joel
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Aaron caused a stir after flashing his bum at JoelCredit: Planet Photos
 He later apologised for his drunken behaviour
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He later apologised for his drunken behaviourCredit: Channel 5

Jade flashes (2002)

Jade Goody provided most of this season’s finest moments, but also caused controversy by stripping off on the sofa during a drunken forfeit game.

Fellow housemate Jonny eventually offered the giggling star a towel to cover her modesty.

 Jade stripped during a forfeit game
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Jade stripped during a forfeit gameCredit: Channel 4
 The star went on to win the show
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The star went on to win the showCredit: PA:Press Association

“Who IS she?” (2006)

Screeching BB legend Nikki Grahame loved a Diary Room rant. But she coined a new catchphrase when she lost her temper after Susie nominated her for eviction.

The feisty blonde flew into a rage and shouted: “Who IS she?” in one of the best Diary Room moments ever.

 Nikki's iconic diary room scene was TV gold
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Nikki's iconic diary room scene was TV goldCredit: Rex Features

Makosi and Anthony’s bubble (2005)

Back in a more innocent age of reality telly, Makosi Musambasi and Anthony Hutton caused a stir with an X-rated romp in the jacuzzi.

The saucepot later asked Big Brother for a pregnancy test, which was negative.

 Makosi and Anthony shocked viewers with their raunchy display
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Makosi and Anthony shocked viewers with their raunchy displayCredit: Channel 4
 The couple got frisky in the hot tub
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The couple got frisky in the hot tubCredit: Channel 4
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