The Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA) even showed concern that others with the condition would be mocked. The pair said 'I do' on 2010's Celebrity Four Weddings, which followed four brides as they planned their special day and attended each other's weddings. In the weeks before her death, Pete rushed to her side to support his friend. But I loved him at the time. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He was bullied at school from an early age as he was deemed an outcast by fellow children at this time.In 2001 he moved from London to Brighton to study Music where he quickly earned his reputation as a local legend for his eccentricity and extrovert personality. Nikki, 38, passed away on April 10 at her London home after a long battle with anorexia, a day after being discharged from Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester following a three week stay. For more news and features about London directly to your inbox sign up to our newsletter here. After his split with Nikki he started dating his pal Gemma Costin, also known as Cherry, and the pair tied the knot in February 2010 while appearing on the LivingprogrammeFour Weddings. After winning Big Brother in 2006, Pete Bennett found himself homeless but stayed friends with Nikki Grahame after their break up and saw her weeks before she tragically died. 'I felt like I was not being allowed to do what I wanted - I was a puppet. I put it on the wrong things. From cleaning the oven to mowing the lawn, and even doing the ironing - Pete was offering his own hands to perform all our least favourite household chores. Pete began dating his friend Gemma Costin, also known as Cherry, and their wedding ceremony in 2010 was shown on the TV programme Four Weddings. Pete and Gemma, popularly known as Cherry, tied the knot in 2010. However, his life started to spiral out of control after his victory and he ended up losing the 100,000 prize and becoming homeless. It was never meant to be. I had all that money and I didn't know what to do with it. ', Pete at theopening night of Glastonbury last year. Speaking on the Jeremy Kyle show today, the star revealed that he doesn't have a roof over his head and spends each night sofa surfing. Pete began dating his friend Gemma Costin, or as some know her, Cherry. Back in June the Big Brother winner revealed that he called the comedian "every swear word under the sun" to bag the role. Big Brother 7 winner Pete Bennett has married his girlfriend Cherry Costin. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The Apprentice's maneater Katie Hopkins is taking on 80s pop star David Van Day, WAG Lizzie Cundy and impressionist Francine Lewis in a celebrity edition of Living TV's reality show Four Weddings. (born 22 March 1982) He said:'I had all of that money and I didn't know what to do with it I put it on the wrong things. I dont want to know how much I spent on it.'. He told Reveal magazine: "After Jules died, I fell apart and started taking acid and psychedelic drugs. Over the years he's set up a cleaning service called Celebriclean, hosted his own karaoke night in Brighton and appeared in a number of telly programmes. And more recently he has been filming for some more high profile productions. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Bennett was also the lead singer in a band called Daddy Fantastic, but he left the band after agreeing with a record label that he should become a solo artist. I put it on the wrong things. But Pete shared his success with overcoming his addiction on the programme - and that it made him want to reach the top and work towards his goal of becoming a professional actor. I was homeless after having so much money, it's easy come, easy go. 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But despite the celebrity life-style and big fan base, Pete, 33, appeared on The Jeremy Kyle Show today and opened up about his former drug habit and how he is now 'sofa surfing' after work dried up and his spent his 100,000 winnings. The 38-year-old is almost unrecognisable after transforming his image from a punk rocker to a suave dandy. He believes that finding fame on Big Brother kick started a range of problems that led to a dependency on the Class B drug ketamine. duration : 0.31992s v4.2 - 2023-01-16 15:41:34, Big Brother's Grace and Mikey welcome fourth baby, Nikki Grahame documentary coming to Channel 4, Imogen Thomas leads birthday tributes to late pal Nikki Grahame. He of course won 100,000 to go with his Big Brother crown. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He said: "Nikki is high maintenance and she was so rude to my friends. I put it on the wrong things. 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Pete married Gemma Costin in 2010. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. You know, Nikkis best friend. It was never meant to be. He also went back into the music scene and moved from Bristol to Brighton in 2019 to start hosting his own karaoke night every Wednesday. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Though, this time, in a very different kind of way. The star is now trying to get his life back together and is attempting to make his name as an actor. The now 38-year-old will also star in This Nan's Life - a film spin-off focusing on the backstory of Catherine Tates famous TV pensioner. 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Mount Edgcumbe House Wedding Wedding Photographer Cornwall Pete Bennett Wedding Photography Wedding Photographer Plymouth Gemma and Roger, Mount Edgcumbe House wedding 21st June 2015 I had the good fortune to photograph Gemma and Rogers baby girl Orla a couple of years ago when she was born and I was delighted to be offered the chance to Born in Dulwich and raised on a council estate in Peckham, Pete Alexander Bennett was chosen to be one of the original 14 housemates for the seventh series of Big Brother. At the end, each bride voted which was the best wedding for the chance to win their dream honeymoon. I lost it all. Pete's drug addiction wasn't his only problem though - he believes that his appearance on the reality show meant that he found it impossible to get a job or being taken seriously for his music after he left the house. Pete began dating his friend Gemma Costin, also known as Cherry, and their wedding ceremony in 2010 was shown on the TV programme Four Weddings. Reading the preview, I was more shocked about Katie Hopkins getting married from the Apprentice. I was homeless after having so much money, it's easy come, easy go. I found that really difficult to deal with. ', Pete Bennett leaves the Big Brother House as the winner during the final of Big Brother Seven on August 18, 2006. Love u Ex-wife lol ". Below we countdown to Pete Bennett upcoming birthday. Love u Ex-wife lol". [5], The show was criticized by some, who said the series was exploiting his Tourette's syndrome. Big Brother winner Pete Bennett is now cleaning houses for a living, Pete started a celebrity cleaning business, Pete's last photo with Nikki prompted a row with Imogen Thomas, Pete at 'The Nan Movie' film premiere last month, Big Brother's Glyn Wise unrecognisable as he trains to be a priest after quitting fame, Big Brothers Pete Bennett was no friend of Nikki Grahame, says Imogen Thomas after feud. Pete visited Nicki during her final weeks and posted a sweet photo of them hugging in her kitchen, but Imogen accused him of betraying their mutual friend by posting the snap of her looking incredibly thin. Nikki, 38, passed away on April 10 at her London home after a long battle with anorexia, a day after being discharged from Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester following a three week stay. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. 'When I went to get proper help for my addiction, this drug worker started to ask me about loss and I talked to him about all of the friends Id had who died. 'I like being here now and being able to chat to people. "I was so happy - when she was away I missed her so much. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Aisleyne was actually one of Cherrry's bridesmaids Four Weddings is my secret pleasure, so I will be tuning in. "It all kind of went wrong, it didn't go to plan. He shared this picture of the two of them. | Despite Tourette's Syndrome Pete fronted a band, Daddy Fantastic and the LoveDogs which got him a number 1 in Ireland with cosmonaut.After spending 13 weeks as a BB7 contestant, Pete emerged as the winner on 18 August 2006 with over 61% of the vote, and has given all his winnings 100,000 to his mother to pay off her mortgage. When the 24-year-old entered the BB house in 2006, he had no idea he would become the winner of the much-loved game show. Get the news you want straight to your inbox. Days. His career in the industry failed to take off so he formed another group, Pete Bennett And The Love Dogs, which played atGlastonbury in 2007and celebrated venues such asThe Cavern Club in Liverpool. "I got into drugs 15 years ago, I've always been a party animal, I was addicted to ketamine. Pete appeared on Jeremy Kyle's show today and revealed he is once again homeless. 2023 FemaleFirst Ltd. all rights reserved. Pete's time on the show was largely debated, with some viewers suggesting he was being exploited for his Tourette's syndrome. Pete Bennett and the Love Dogs, the star's newly formed band, went on to play Glastonbury Festival, as well as venues such as London's IndigO2 and Liverpool's Cavern Club. There's never gonna be a way of making it normal.". Poor chap. He said: "The work dried up pretty fast, no one would touch me with a barge pole because I was to do with Big Brother. But Pete has since said he went on the show to encourage awareness about the condition, and in the end, a spokesperson for the TSA society said Pete "put Tourette's on the map". NewsBreak provides latest and breaking news about Pete Bennett. I couldn't even remember what Id said, but she wasn't happy and she was going on at me.". It seemed like true love when Nikki and Pete hooked up and we couldn't get enough of them on our screens but he soon dumped her when he realised they weren't compatible. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. I was having a s**t time because I was getting bullied at school and I was getting started on in the street," he said. Maybe you could do a nice tribute for her instead of lying about me publicly for attention. Pete dreamed of being a London bus driver when he was a kid, but when he developed Tourette's at the age of 14, he turned to music to help overcome his challenges. Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. So, what exactly happened to Pete Bennett from Big Brother? "The work dried up pretty fast, no-one would touch me with a barge pole because I was to do with Big Brother. Get in touch on april.curtin@reachplc.com, From homelessness to heart-ache, cleaning to karaoke, and even Glastonbury. Unfortunately, as well as he battle with drugs, Pete's personal life and career prospects have also been marred with difficulty over the last nine years. Cherry echoed Pete's sentiment and commented underneath the post: " over a decade of marriage, and still talking and love each other. After 11 years of marriage, Pete revealed he was officially single and the former couple were celebrating their divorce in October 2021. I'm a beauty enthusiast and I've found the perfect 10 dupe of Le Labo's 157 perfume - it smells exactly DR MAX PEMBERTON: The Queen was right: we psychiatrists know that recollections really do vary. The pair got together on the Channel 4 reality series back in 2006, which also propelled them both to fame. Pete won 100,000 on the show when he was named champion and became a big star, even being nominated for National Television Awardfor Most Popular TV Contender. The 33-year-old Big Brother champ is now 'sofa surfing' after wasting his cash and failing to get work after appearing on the reality show. I lost it all. Official Sites, View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. Literature. She claimed she contacted Pete privately to politely ask him to take the snap down, but she would never post the many pics she has online. Reception Venues Wedding Photographers Catering Bridal Salons Wedding Planners Wedding Cakes Rehearsal Dinners, Bridal Showers & Parties DJs Videographers Wedding Rentals Beauty Services Florists Wedding Bands Officiants & Pre-marital Counseling Photo Booths Bar Services Transportation Jewelers Soloists & Ensembles Dance Lessons Decor Invitations In a surprise move, Pete started his own handy man business called Celebriclean back in 2016. I thought I better crank it up a notch. Pete began dating his friend Gemma Costin, or as some know her, Cherry. The pair got married in 2010 and screened their ceremony on the TV programme Four Weddings. In 2015, Pete went on The Jeremy Kyle Show to discuss some of his severe struggles. Pete Bennett became famous overnight after winning Big Brother in 2006. "I can say that we're all really cut up and I can't really put into words yet, it's still quite a sore subject," he added. He's also been working on set of new sitcom Greenfingers, where he plays the role of a man called Des. Pete Bennett Photography Wedding Photographers In Launceston Cornwall from www.weddinginspiration.co.uk Pete bennett has revealed that he is separating from The pair are now going through a divorce after splitting in the June. At the end, each bride voted which was the best wedding for the chance to win their dream honeymoon. But what's more is that, after winning the show, Pete donated the 450,000 charity money he earned to the Tourettes Syndrome Action. "I got into drugs 15 years ago, I've always been a party animal, I was addicted to ketamine. We pay for videos too. I had all that money and I didn't know what to do with it. Since then, Pete has turned into an actor and appeared in a number of low-budget films, including Female Zombie Riot (2016) and Crispy's Curse (2017). He said: "I was like 'my god she's really really ill man', so I was in London at the time and I just got in the cab and went over there with my girlfriend who's a mental health nurse, and we just tried to give her as much love and support.". Pete continued: 'I first got into drugs 15 years ago, I've always been the last man standing at a party but then I became addicted to ketamine. The Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA) initially expressed concern that those with the condition would be mocked, though they later softened their stance. Elegant Princess of Wales is all smiles as she plays with children on visit to a nursery amid backlash over Do not sell or share my personal information. He wrote: "In such a sad time of grief Ive just had to witness Imogen Thomas trying to publicly shame me on her Instagram. Oscar Cainer tells all. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Pete Bennett & Gemma's Wedding ~ The Clapping Part 1,606 views Feb 20, 2010 4 Dislike Share Save lisajb 176 subscribers Beatles Celebration onboard Anthem of All Rights Reserved. Historical records and family trees related to Gemma Costin. "She's exactly the same she is onPrincess Nikki, and that's hard work for a boyfriend. Tracey Cox reveals what to do if you can only climax a certain way How I got a pay rise, better sleep and my middle-aged mojo back and so can you! He said: "It's a bit kinky, but that's it. WebPeter Alexander Bennett Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family Peter "Pete" Alexander Bennett (born 22 March 1982) is a British singer, author and media personality, Now I see why someone was on here the other day advertising Petes wedding, it's sad what these reality 'stars' will do to get back on the telly. What seemed like a true romance between the Big Brother pair turned to dust, and Pete broke up with Nikki Grahame soon after they left the house, The Mirror reports. BIG Brother star Pete Bennett has officially divorced his ex-wife Gemma Rattus - better known as Cherry - after 11 years. Im sorry but how cruel can you get? Pete then started dating one of his good friends, Gemma Costin, better known as Cherry, who he'd had a secret crush on for three years. Speaking about their "great connection", Pete said we had lost "one of the best characters the world's ever seen" and said the rest of the BB7 cast were sending their love. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. Not long after leaving the Big Brother house he's parted his way with the band for reasons not reported.He released his autobiography (in November, 2006, through HarperCollins UK). Pete Bennett was born on 22 March, 1982, in Dulwich and grew up on a rough council estate in Peckham.Pete was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at the age of 14. Hey Petie, all good my end. 2010 - Wedding After his split with Nikki he started dating his pal Gemma Costin, also known as Cherry, and the pair tied the knot in February 2010 while appearing He auditioned again a few years later and went into the famous house. He moved to Brighton relatively early in his life, becoming known as 'The Daddy' (A.K.A lead singer) of a band called Daddy Fantastic. I had all that money and I didn't know what to do with it. "Anyway Ive had enough of fake people and bullies. Peter Alexander Bennett Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family Gemma Costin: Nicknames: Pete Bennett, Bennett, Pete: Star Sign: Aries # Fact; 1: His favorite films include Alien (1979), Donnie Darko (2001), and Dumb & Dumber (1994). Who made a speech? But since then he's turned his life around. He won the series with 61.2% of the final vote. He only stayed for an hour.". She said at the time: "I hated it when I realised I was falling in love with Pete Bennett. The 39-year-old shared the news on Instagram yesterday alongside several photos of the couple celebrating the news via FaceTime, proving that they remain incredibly amicable. The nation fell in love with Big Brother's 2006 winner, but what has he been up to since? The pair continued to date for eight years before marrying in a fake ceremony at Glastonbury festival in 2011, before sealing the deal with an official ceremony on the reality show Four Weddings in early 2014. The spiky-haired star released his autobiography,Pete: My Story, in the November after winning the show and it was later released in paperback entitled, My Journey With Tourettes, featuring his struggles with the disorder. Upcoming Birthday. Speaking about his current role in the programme, he told us: "Im living my dream at the moment. Both are as screwed up as one another! Nikki sadly died on Friday, April 9 after a long battle with an eating disorder. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The 39-year-old shared the news on Instagram yesterday alongside several photos of the couple celebrating the news via FaceTime, proving that they remain incredibly amicable. Yes, one in four of us actually", "Big Brother 7 winner Pete starts new cleaning business venture", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pete_Bennett&oldid=1090819896, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 31 May 2022, at 15:19. But for those wanting to see him, he has a role in Catherine Tate's new 'The Nan Movie' which has just been released. Celeb obsessed? I went to get proper help for my addiction.". I was homeless after having so much money, it's easy come, easy go. However they remained on good terms, with Nikki saying on Loose Women: "Ill always be fond of Pete.". Something went wrong, please try again later. I lost it all," he admitted. Bennett's autobiography, Pete: My Story, was published in hardback in November 2006[8] and reissued in paperback in 2007 as My Journey With Tourettes. The 38-year-old is almost unrecognisable after transforming his image from a punk rocker to a suave dandy. He chose Tourette Syndrome (UK) Association to receive 400,000 from proceedings of the BB7 phone-in votes. The star claims that when he was younger, he had one of the worst cases of the condition in Europe. The popular housemate won over the hearts of the nation and was praised for raising awareness of Tourette's syndrome. Truly, it was special.". In June 2020, Nikki had admitted their relationship was"never meant to be"but said she had no regrets about their romance. Pete had a love of music and was previously in a band called Daddy Fantastic before later becoming a solo artist and working with record producer Guy Chambers. I had all that money and I didn't know what to do with it. He has recently been filming a 6 part sitcom called green fingers which won an award for best new sitcom where he plays Dez the dimwitted gardener , an 80s rock n roll legend in Elevator Gods, a demented surgeon in Mannequin , a sock puppet bank robber in Socks and robbers, a manic depressive in I Need Help, a policeman in Tails Of The Creeping Death and a gobby twat in Losing Faith. And if we're on the phone to each other, we purr.". Their short-lived romance didn't work on the outside world but the pair did remain friends - and Pete ended up getting married to a new love. [11], In 2016, he set up a cleaning business called Celebriclean. And the sun is shining today!". 14 years have gone by, and the star has been on what can only be described as a roller-coaster since then. But its OK, shes in a good place and shes not suffering anymore. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Click here to upload yours. Pete Bennett and the Love Dogs, the star's newly formed band, went on to play Glastonbury Festival, as well as venues such as London's IndigO2 and Liverpool's Cavern Club. Pete began dating his friend Gemma Costin, or as some know her, Cherry. The pair got married in 2010 and screened their ceremony on the TV programme Four Weddings. Pete was the favourite to win from early on in the series and found love with housemate Nikki Grahame. Delay your next salon trip with THIS brand-new mascara that leaves your lashes Then & wow, FEMAIL reveals the women who look better now than ever before: Salma Hayek.