The new series of ‘Big Brother’ is finally almost upon us, which means that we're going to meet a whole new batch of housemates, battling it out for the coveted £100,000 prize fund and title of 'BB' winner.
Over the next couple of months, we'll be able to scrutinise their every move and see how well they fare under pressure, before finally choosing a new champion.
Last year's series saw countless arguments, a number of shocking ‘Timebomb’ twists and even the return of some familiar faces, before Chloe Wilburn was crowned viewers' favourite, with a whopping 14 previous winners of the show before her.
But while Nadia Almada’s emotional exit, or an excited Pete Bennett celebrating his win, might stay in our collective memories almost a decade later, other victories like Cameron Stout’s, Rachel Rice’s and even Sam Evans’, which happened just three years ago, had pretty much slipped our mind completely.
Ahead of this year’s series, we’re taking a stroll along reality TV memory lane, and reminding ourselves of the victor from each series over the years. Who are your favourites and, more importantly, how many of them could you actually remember?
'Big Brother' Winners Through The Years
Craig Phillips(01 of17)
Open Image ModalCraig won the first ever series of 'Big Brother', paving the way for over a decade more of bitching, sexual tension and arguing over the shopping budget. (credit:Sean Dempsey/PA Archive)
Brian Dowling(02 of17)
Open Image Modal'Big Brother' really found its feet in series two, when former flight attendant Brian Dowling was crowned the winner. (credit:John Stillwell/PA Archive)
Kate Lawler(03 of17)
Open Image Modal'Big Brother' had its first ever female winner in 2002, with Kate Lawler snatching the title. (credit:Yui Mok/PA Archive)
Cameron Stout(04 of17)
Open Image ModalDubbed the most boring 'BB' ever, series four was eventually won by laugh-a-minute heartthrob, Cameron Stout. (credit:PA Archive)
Nadia Almada(05 of17)
Open Image ModalIn one of the best moments in 'BB' history, Nadia was moved to tears with the cheers from the crowd and fireworks that surrounded her as she was named the winner of 'Big Brother 5'. (credit:Andy Butterton/PA Archive)
Anthony Hutton(06 of17)
Open Image ModalIt isn't hard to see why the public chose Anthony as their winner in 2005... (credit:Steve Parsons/PA Archive)
Pete Bennett(07 of17)
Open Image ModalPete's win was a typically understated one... (credit:Yui Mok/PA Archive)
Brian Belo(08 of17)
Open Image ModalTrue, he didn't know who Shakespeare was, but Brian's endearing nature landed him the title of 'BB' winner in series eight. (credit:Stuart Wilson via Getty Images)
Rachel Rice(09 of17)
Open Image ModalGood dress. (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
Sophie Reade(10 of17)
Open Image ModalSophie Reade was amazed when she was voted the winner of 'Big Brother 10', but the real star of the show was Davina McCall's quiff.10/10, Davina. Well done all concerned. (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
Josie Gibson(11 of17)
Open Image ModalAfter winning 'Big Brother 11', Josie was quickly thrown back into the house when 'Ultimate Big Brother' started, but walked after a few days declaring "I'm not a celebrity I'm just normal".We suppose it was sharing a house with A-listers like Preston from the Ordinary Boys and Makosi that intimidated her so much. (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
Brian Dowling(12 of17)
Open Image ModalThe people's favourite, Brian triumphed over Nadia, Makosi, Josie and - bizarrely - Ulrika Jonsson to be crowned 'Ultimate Housemate'. (credit:Yui Mok/PA Archive)
Aaron Allard-Morgan(13 of17)
Open Image ModalIn Channel 5's first crack at the 'BB' whip, Aaron Allard-Morgan was named the public's favourite and walked away with the cash prize. (credit:Nat Jag via Getty Images)
Luke Anderson(14 of17)
Open Image ModalIn 2012, 'BB' had one of its bitchiest years ever with the housemates basically turning on each other from the get go. Luke Anderson became the second ever transgender winner that year. (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
Sam Evans(15 of17)
Open Image ModalIn what turned out to be a vintage year for 'BB', Sam Evans was voted the winner. Since scooping the prize it's thought he's gone back to his old job at Debenhams. Living the dream. (credit:Danny Martindale via Getty Images)
Helen Wood (16 of17)
Open Image ModalThen there's Helen Wood. Well, what can we say? Her face says it all. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
Chloe Wilburn (17 of17)
Open Image ModalWhile the returning Nikki Grahame was obviously the star of the series, she wasn't eligible to win (sadly). Instead, the 'Timebomb'-themed run was won by normal lass Chloe. (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)