Big Brother’s most controversial moments from Nasty Nick rigging nominations to Michelle and Stuart’s romp
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.