‘Big Brother' Winner Pete Bennett Reveals Drugs Battle And Homelessness Struggle On ‘The Jeremy Kyle Show'
'BB' Winner Pete Reveals Drug Battle And Homelessness Struggle
Rachel McGrath— The Huffington Post UK
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‘Big Brother’ winner Pete Bennett has revealed the truth about his life after the show, admitting that he’s struggled with drug problems, and was also left homeless after spending his winnings.
Speaking on a special episode of ‘The Jeremy Kyle Show’, Pete explains his struggle, detailing how the win affected his life.
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“I couldn’t go anywhere without getting fed drugs, ‘ he states. ‘As soon as I came out of the house I was led down a golden path.
“I remember not being allowed to do what I wanted, I was a puppet, I was doing what I was told.”
After spending the £100,000 winner’s prize, Pete found himself homeless, and slept on friends’ sofas.
“Having all that money, I didn’t know what to do with it,” Pete says. “To be homeless after having too much money, I didn’t mind too much. The fame pushed me in a way I didn’t want to go.”
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Pete's had a tough time since winning the show
However, things aren’t all bad, and he’s now working to turn things around, after being clean for a number of years.
“I’ve got into acting,” he tells Jeremy. “I’m doing loads of films and working my way up the ladder.
“My Tourette’s has calmed down, it’s the beginning. Hollywood, that’s it.”
Pete stole the nation’s hearts when he starred on the reality TV show in 2006.
This isn’t the first time Pete’s opened up about his difficulties and shortly after triumphing on the show he released an autobiography, detailing his life up until that point, including his struggle with Tourette’s.
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Craig Phillips(01 of17)
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Craig 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)
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'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)
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'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)
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Dubbed the most boring 'BB' ever, series four was eventually won by laugh-a-minute heartthrob, Cameron Stout. (credit:PA Archive)
Nadia Almada(05 of17)
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In 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)
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It isn't hard to see why the public chose Anthony as their winner in 2005... (credit:Steve Parsons/PA Archive)
Pete Bennett(07 of17)
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Pete's win was a typically understated one... (credit:Yui Mok/PA Archive)
Brian Belo(08 of17)
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Rachel Rice(09 of17)
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Good dress. (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
Sophie Reade(10 of17)
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Sophie 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)
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Brian Dowling(12 of17)
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The 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)
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In 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)
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In 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)
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In 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)
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Chloe Wilburn (17 of17)
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