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10 years on, where are the Big Brother 7 housemates now?

The series included a host of favourites including Nikki Grahame, Glyn Wise and Richard Newman

AS Big Brother fans reel over the antics of current contestants in the famed house, ten years ago viewers were entertained by the likes of Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace and Nikki Grahame.

But while the two girls are still firmly on the reality star radar, others from Big Brother's seventh series took a slightly different path.

 Imogen is now a mother to two girls
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Imogen is now a mother to two girlsCredit: Rex Features

Here The Sun Online takes a look at some of our forgotten - and some still very present - favourites from the 2006 cast.

Imogen Thomas

The dark-haired beauty's biggest claim to fame was to have previously held the title of Miss Wales before she entered the world of reality television.

In 2011 it was revealed the model had a six-month affair with Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs.

 She formerly held the title of Miss Wales
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She formerly held the title of Miss WalesCredit: Wenn

Imogen, 33, welcomed her second daughter Siera with partner Adam Horsley in November last year.

The couple are already parents to three-year-old Ariana.

Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace

A regular on the party scene after finishing third in Big Brother series 7, Aisleyne can only be described as having enjoyed a varied career.

As a glamour model, the blonde stripped off for a catalogue of lads' mags including Zoo and Nuts.

 A regular on the party scene Aisleyne finished third in the series
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 A regular on the party scene Aisleyne finished third in the seriesCredit: Kent News & Pictures Ltd
 She's stripped off for a catalogue of lads’ mags including Zoo and Nuts
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She's stripped off for a catalogue of lads’ mags including Zoo and NutsCredit: Rex Features

She's also tried her hand at acting, starring as Maria in the British comedy Anuvahood in 2011.

Last year Aisleyne was involved in a spat with American reality star Farrah Abraham after the pair appeared on the panel for Big Brother's Bit on the Side.

Aisleyne was charged with assault over the incident where the pair are alleged to have thrown champagne glasses, but the charge was later dropped.

Glyn Wise

This Welsh national entered the house as a fresh-faced 18-year-old swimming pool lifeguard.

A runner-up in the show, he captured the nation's heart as he experienced cooking for the first time and learnt how to wash his own clothes.

 Glyn entered the house entered the house as a fresh-faced 18-year-old swimming pool lifeguard
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Glyn entered the house entered the house as a fresh-faced 18-year-old swimming pool lifeguardCredit: Wenn
 Earlier this year Glyn stood as Plaid Cymru's candidate in Cardiff Central
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Earlier this year Glyn stood as Plaid Cymru's candidate in Cardiff CentralCredit: Twitter

Earlier this year Glyn stood as Plaid Cymru's candidate in Cardiff Central, but he failed to win the seat.

Nikki Grahame

The unforgettable Nikki was known for her dramatic tantrums and grimacing face - not to mention the infamous "Who IS she?" line in the diary room, as she ranted about fellow housemate Susie Verrico.

 Nikki was known for her dramatic tantrums and grimacing face
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Nikki was known for her dramatic tantrums and grimacing faceCredit: Ruckas Pictures
 Nikki has enjoyed a prolonged career in reality television and even her own show, Princess Nikki
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Nikki has enjoyed a prolonged career in reality television and even her own show, Princess NikkiCredit: Getty Images

The petite Londoner made the most of her time in the limelight, using it as a launch for a prolonged career in reality television and even her own show, Princess Nikki, where the star, now 34, would tackle unpleasant tasks on a regular basis.

Nikki also enjoyed a brief romantic relationship with series 7 winner Pete Bennett.

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Since 2006, Nikki returned to the Big Brother house a further two times and earlier this year she took part in the Canadian version of the show.

Grace Adams-Short and Mikey Dalton

Grace and Mikey were the couple to prove that you can find true love on a reality show.

The pair are still together after marrying in 2009 and now have two children - Georgiana, four, and seven-month-old Spencer.

 Grace and Mikey were the couple to prove that you can find true love on a reality show
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Grace and Mikey were the couple to prove that you can find true love on a reality showCredit: Rex Features
 They married in 2009 and have two children together
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They married in 2009 and have two children togetherCredit: Twitter

While Mikey heads up his own advertising company, Grace set up Studio 76 Performing arts college in Liverpool.

Pete Bennett

The winner of the series, Pete charmed the nation with his eccentric nature and quirky personality.

He experienced several highs and lows since leaving the show, performing with a variety of bands before last year appearing on The Jeremy Kyle Show to admit he was homeless after becoming hooked on the drug ketamine.

 Pete charmed the nation with his eccentric nature and quirky personality
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Pete charmed the nation with his eccentric nature and quirky personalityCredit: E4
 Pete has performed with a variety of different bands
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Pete has performed with a variety of different bandsCredit: Getty Images

Luckily the former star, who has Tourette's syndrome, found help for his addiction and later briefly reunited with Nikki Grahame in the Big Brother house in 2015.

Pete also tied the knot with his pal Gemma Costin, but the marriage only lasted six months before he filed for divorce.

He's now working on trying to carve out an acting career.

 

Sezer Yurtseven
On his Twitter page Sezer describes himself as a "Entrepreneur, Homeless Campaigner, Boxer, Family Man & Big Brother Housemate."
Taking part in white collar boxing matches Sezer has buffed up since his time on TV.
 On his Twitter page Sezer describes himself as a Entrepreneur, Homeless Campaigner, Boxer, Family Man & Big Brother Housemate
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On his Twitter page Sezer describes himself as a Entrepreneur, Homeless Campaigner, Boxer, Family Man & Big Brother HousemateCredit: Channel 4
 Taking part in white collar boxing matches Sezer has buffed up since his time on TV
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Taking part in white collar boxing matches Sezer has buffed up since his time on TVCredit: Twitter
Earlier this year the stockbroker spent five days sleeping rough of the streets of London to raise money for charity and often posts pictures of himself helping out at food shelters.
Lea Walker
The former porn star ruffled a few feathers in the house but found a BFF in Richard Newman.
The pair then went on to host a show together on Gaydar Radio called The Dick and Dolly Show.
 Lea once claimed to have Britain’s biggest boobs
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Lea once claimed to have Britain’s biggest boobsCredit: Scott Ramsey Photography
 After her time in the house she wrote a book about suffering from BDD Body Dysmorphic Disorder
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 After her time in the house she wrote a book about suffering from BDD Body Dysmorphic DisorderCredit: Twitter
Lea, who once claimed to have Britain's biggest boobs, subsequently spoke up and wrote a book about suffering from BDD Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
Richard Newman
Richard spent two years hosting radio shows on Gaydar Radio, interviewing the likes of Gail Porter, Alan Carr and Kim Wilde.
 Richard spent two years hosting radio shows on Gaydar Radio
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Richard spent two years hosting radio shows on Gaydar RadioCredit: Kent News & Pictures Ltd
 He now bills himself as a travel and lifestyle journalist
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He now bills himself as a travel and lifestyle journalistCredit: Twitter
At 43, he now bills himself as a travel and lifestyle journalist having written for a variety of publications.
Michael Cheshire
The series 7 housemate hit headlines recently as he appeared on ITV's Judge Rinder, after he failed to pay back a £2,475 loan from Aisleyne.
Aisleyne claimed her former pal took the money and instead of paying her back continued to travel around the world.
 Michael recently appeared on ITV's Judge Rinder
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Michael recently appeared on ITV's Judge RinderCredit: Kent News & Pictures Ltd
 His former pal Aisleyne claimed he'd failed to pay back a £2,475 loan
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His former pal Aisleyne claimed he'd failed to pay back a £2,475 loanCredit: ITV

She told the court: "The money got in the way of our friendship – I felt disrespected.

"Instead of seeing each other we started emailing each other. I don't call that friendship."

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