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10 Celebrity Big Brother housemates you forgot took part in the show, including Dustin Diamond and Leo Sayer

CELEBRITIES love to leave a lasting impression, but after 19 series of Big Brother, some are destined to fall through the cracks and disappear from our memory.

To help jog your memory, here are a few former residents of the Elstree lot that you may not remember being there...

Verne Troyer (2009)

Austin Powers star Verne Troyer took part in the sixth series of the show, and finished in fourth place.

During his time in the house, the actor was seen forming a close friendship with rapper Coolio.

Due to his limited walking ability, Verne was given an electric scooter - and once got drunk and crashed it into the diary room door.

In another epic moment, he was seen performing a cover version of Endless Love with Ulrika Jonsson.

Michael Barrymore (2006)

 Michael Barrymore was well-received during his return to TV
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Michael Barrymore was well-received during his return to TVCredit: Kent News and Pictures

Presenter Michael Barrymore is a big personality - but unfortunately was still overshadowed by housemates including Pete Burns, George Galloway and the blooming romance between Preston and Chantelle Houghton.

However, in the series' 'fight night' on day 20 of his time in the house, he was seen getting in an explosive argument with George, and his bitter bust-up with Jodie Marsh over who was more famous.

His time on the show marked his return to television for the first time in five years, following the death of Stuart Lubbock in 2001.

Donny Tourette (2007)

 Donny lasted less than 48 hours in the house before he scaled a wall
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Donny lasted less than 48 hours in the house before he scaled a wallCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd

The loudmouthed singer of punk band Towers of London went mainstream for a stay in the Celebrity Big Brother house.

On entering the house, he failed to impress with his 'punk' stunts, and swore at the live audience as he went in.

He lasted less than two days, and scaled a garden wall to freedom after being told to be a servant to Jade Goody, her other half Jack Tweedy and her mum Jackiey.

Labelling Jade a "f***ing moron", Donny got a boost from H from Steps and fled.

Leo Sayer (2007)

The When I Need You singer followed Donny Tourette's lead and broke out of the house by breaking through a locked door.

He smashed open a lock and then got hand's on with the bouncers, demanding they get their hands off of him and the cameras turned off.

Launching into a foul-mouthed rant at the producers and bouncers alike, he branded the show "sick" and ranted that he was didn't want to live in the standards they had set for him.

Sisqo (2010)

 Sisqo was persuaded to don a thong in honour of his most famous song
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Sisqo was persuaded to don a thong in honour of his most famous songCredit: Channel 4

The Thong Song singer butted heads with Vinnie Jones during his time in the house.

He led the charge in a fight against him after the hard nut became too controlling for others to handle.

During his time in the show, he was convinced to don a "mankini" thong swimsuit and even started developing feelings for Katia Ivanova, Ronnie Wood's ex-girlfriend.

He was the fifth contestant who was given the chop, and was evicted on the same night as another forgotten housemate, Stephen Baldwin.

Natalie Cassidy (2012)

 Natalie Cassidy wanted to do her daughter proud
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Natalie Cassidy wanted to do her daughter proudCredit: Rex Features

During her time in the house, Natalie admitted that she wanted to win in order for her daughter Eliza to be proud of her.

She was seen clashing with Playboy model twins Karissa and Kristina Shannon, and later

She was the fifth housemate evicted from the show in a double elimination that also saw Kirk Norcross get the boot.

Cheryl Fergison (2012)

Known to most as Heather from Eastenders, Cheryl appeared in the summer series of CBB 2012.

However, she was the second person to be evicted and has since said that she hopes to have better luck on rival show I'm a Celebrity...Get me Out of Here.

During her time in Elstree, Cheryl got on well with fellow soap star, Julie Goodyear, and took a drink to her face as part of a secret task with her on the first day in the house.

After leaving the house, she said it was nice that people were finally calling her by her real name, and not her character's.

Martin Kemp (Summer 2012)

 Spandeau Ballet star Martin came third in his series - but didnt leave a lasting impression
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Spandeau Ballet star Martin came third in his series - but didnt leave a lasting impressionCredit: Rex Features

Martin Kemp came third in the series that saw Julian Clary take the crown.

During his time he was considered the "dad" of the house, and often acted as a calming influence among arguments.

However, his quiet nature and tendency to "zone out" made some of his housemates uncomfortable and as a result difficult to talk to him.

He was also seen calling out housemates for their behaviour, including MC Harvey after he put his bum in Coleen Nolan's face.

Frankie Dettori (January 2013)

 Frankie Dettori struck up an unlikely friendship with Rylan Clark in the house
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 Frankie Dettori struck up an unlikely friendship with Rylan Clark in the houseCredit: PA:Press Association

Frankie Dettori was seen forming an unlikely bond with Rylan Clark during his time in the CBB house.

While Rylan would end up taking home the crown, Frankie was the fifth housemate to be evicted.

The jockey was seen getting in a heated debate with Heidi and Spencer Pratt, and caused an awkward moment when they overheard him talking about them in anger.

He told host Brian Dowling that he felt like the show "dragged him from one extreme to the other" and wasn't upset about leaving.

Dustin Diamond (Summer 2013)

 Dustin received mixed reviews while in the house before being eliminated after two weeks
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Dustin received mixed reviews while in the house before being eliminated after two weeksCredit: PA:Press Association

The actor that plays Screech from Saved by the Bell has had a troubled time over the past several years as his celebrity took a sour turn.

Shortly after his sex tape was leaked online, but before he was sentenced to four months in jail for stabbing someone in a bar fight on Christmas Day 2014, he made a brief trip to the UK to star in CBB.

He was evicted after just over two weeks in the house, earning six nominations during his time there.

Charlotte Crosby won the series

Lauren Goodger (2014)

 Lauren was seen getting close to Ricci Guarnaccio in 2014
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Lauren was seen getting close to Ricci Guarnaccio in 2014

Towie star Lauren traded Essex for Elstree for the fourteenth series of the show.

During her time in the house, she was seen having a rocky relationship with Vicky Pattison's ex, Ricci Guarnaccio.

They were later evicted together, just two days before the final.

Lauren remained largely out of the major limelight during her time in the house, mainly due to big personalities including Gary Busey, James Jordan and Frenchy Morgan.

 

Have we missed anyone?  Let us know in the comments if there's any celebrities so forgettable even we've missed them off the list!

 

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