Pete Bennett, who of course won Big Brother in 2006, has said that he believe the show has “never recovered” from the racism rows that occurred the celebrity version in 2007.
In an interview with stv.tv, Pete said, “I think to be honest Big Brother 7 was the highest, Nikki (Grahame) and all that, it as such a magic show.
“Then everything went down, rubbish – racism, rows and stuff, and it became ‘oh no don’t want to go near that anymore’ and I don’t think it ever really recovered from that.
We’ve been waiting all day and at 9.55pm this evening, this year’s first full length Big Brother promo aired on Channel 5.
It was like a who’s who of famous BB faces from years gone by and we had quite a lot of fun spotting and naming some of our favourite (and also most annoying) housemates.
Channel 5 has finally announced some Big Brother news and has started supplying some hard facts and details about the upcoming series.
This morning it has been confirmed that Brian Dowling will present the main show, with Emma Willis as the host of it’s nightly spinoff and on the cover of today’s Daily Star a whole host of former housemates have been featured in a photo shoot to promote the new series.
In the photo splashed across the front of the newspaper are Pete Bennett, Craig Phillips, Nikki Grahame, Victor Ebuwa, Samanda, Glyn Wise and Nichola Holt and a few more familiar faces.
For this week’s shopping task, Housemates have been reliving significant moments from the past ten years of Big Brother. Starting yesterday, this will take place over three days, culminating in a live performance of Pie Jesu by Michelle on the live show in front of tonight’s eviction crowd.
The task continues today for Nikki. This morning, Nikki will be a high powered personal assistant to no other than Big Brother 7 winner, Pete Bennett. Mr Bennett has a very busy day and can occasionally be very demanding. To pass her part of the shopping task Nikki must ensure she completes all of his demands.
Pete Bennett and Nikki Grahame have admitted that they think they killed ‘Big Brother’.
BB kicked off for it’s eleventh and final series last night and the pair who dated on the 2006 run, say that the show hasn’t been as good since their year.
Big Brother’s Little Brother will tomorrow see a welcome return of some very special guests.
Winners from the past ten series of Big Brother will be joining George Lamb on the sofa to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the show.
Tune in on Friday to see Craig Phillips (BB1), Nadia Almada(BB5), Anthony Hutton (BB6) Pete Bennett (BB7), Brian Belo (BB8), Rachel Rice (BB9) reminisce on their time in the House and give their views on the BB10 Housemates. “Nasty” Nick Bateman will also be appearing alongside celeb fan Keith Lemon and Heat Magazine’s Lucie Cave.
Pete Bennett, winnder of Big Brother 2006 is releasing his debut single Cosmonaut with his band ‘The Lovedogs.’
It’s quite a catchy little number, not surprising given that it was co-written by Robbie Williams mate, Guy Chambers.
You can see Pete perform in the strange video below, funnily enough there are no signs of his Tourettes Syndrome in there, it must have all been edited out!
Pete Bennett has sensationally revealed to The Daily Star that some of his relationship with fellow Big Brother contestant, Nikki Grahame, was a stunt for publicity purposes.
After reading stories about his rumoured break up with new girlfriend Gemma and the revival of his and Nikkis relationship, Pete fumed:
“I’m fed up with being linked back to Nikki. We wouldn’t have met if it wasn’t for Big Brother, and now I want to move on with my life and forget all about it.
“I really fell for Nikki in the house. I needed her there and I was seriously upset when she was taken out. I had real feelings for her and we had something when I came out.
“But then I introduced her to my friends and she was horrific. A few drinks and she really insulted them. It was so awful. I knew then I had to finish it.
“We only carried on for the publicity. We had no relationship at all after that.
“The last thing me and Gemma need now is the papers saying me and Nikki are meeting up again. There’s no way I ever want to see that woman again. Perhaps we can be friends again in the future, but not now.
“I really love Gemma, she’s my woman. I want to be with her and I don’t want anything or anyone coming between us.�
Pete Bennett has revealed to the Daily Star today how guilty he feels over his recent break up with fellow Big Brother star Nikki Grahame.
Pete reportedly said: “I’m really sorry if I hurt Nikki. It upsets me to think everyone thinks badly of me over this. I ended it because I didn’t want to hurt her more. I was just being honest.
“Nikki and I just aren’t compatible. I do love her to bits but I don’t think it could ever work.
“This is all spiralling out of control. I should have kept my mouth shut about our sex life. Everything got on top of me and the added problems with our relationship were stressing me out.
“I felt sick the night it ended and I was very emotional. It wasn’t an easy thing to do.
“I’m not a coward and I wouldn’t have ended our relationship over the phone by choice, but Nikki called and pretty much asked what was up.
“I’d like to stay friends. I haven’t heard from her, but I hope things can get better.�
Pete Bennett, who of course won Big Brother in 2006, has said that he believe the show has “never recovered” from the racism rows that occurred the celebrity version in 2007.
