Former Blue Peter presenter, Konnie Huq, has defended Big Brother wannabes such as Chantelle Houghton, saying she can understand why they chase fame in the way they do.

“When people talk of a ‘real career’ you think lawyer or teacher,” Konnie told Celebs on Sunday magazine. “But not everyone wants to do that. So in a way, if your option is stacking shelves or being Chantelle, wouldn’t you take your opportunities when you could?

“Much in life depends on what you would have done anyway. And as celebrity culture is so skewed towards women’s fashion and appearance, people focus more on these girls. So the blokes from Big Brother fade into oblivion.”