It’s been a while since we’ve seen former ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ housemate and Ordinary Boys frontman Preston, but that’s all about to change as he makes an appearance on one of our favourite shows tonight (15 July).
He will be looking for love on ‘Celebrity First Dates’, thwarting any last remaining hopes we were holding onto for a reunion with ex-wife and fellow ‘CBB’ star, Chantelle Houghton.
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Preston will be seen on 'First Dates' tonight
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However, his date on the Channel 4 dating series is not without its awkward moments.
Preston is forced to explain to his prospective squeeze who he is when she draws a blank.
“I was on ‘Big Brother’ ten years ago… It was ‘Celebrity Big Brother’... because of my band The Ordinary Boys,” he explained, with his date looking none the wiser.
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Preston's date has no idea who he is
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Fortunately, it seems he saw the funny side of the encounter, if this tweet is anything to go by:
Preston appeared on the fourth series of ‘CBB’ in 2004, where he found love with fellow contestant Chantelle.
The pair went on to marry just a few months later, but their marriage lasted just over a year.
They were then locked up the in ‘BB’ house once again during ‘Ultimate Big Brother’ in 2010, when fans speculated they could reunite.
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Preston and Chantelle found love on 'Celebrity Big Brother'
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However, she went on to have an ill-fated relationship with Alex Reid, who she shares four-year-old daughter Dolly with.
‘Celebrity First Dates’ airs tonight at 9pm on Channel 4.
10 Stars You Forgot Did 'Celebrity Big Brother'
Mark Owen(01 of10)
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Mark even appeared to have forgotten that he'd done 'CBB' himself, when - shortly after Take That's comeback - they said they were pleased none of them had done reality telly in their break.So that wasn't you winning 'Celebrity Big Brother' in 2002, then, Mark? (credit:Rex/Philip Toscano)
Germaine Greer(02 of10)
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Feminist commentator Germaine Greer lasted just five days in the 'CBB' house before walking, following the arrival of her housemate, Brigitte Nielsen's mother in law, Jackie Stallone.Why anyone would pass up the opportunity to spend any time with Jackie is beyond us, but we're sure Germaine had her reasons. (credit:Rex)
H from Steps(03 of10)
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He may be a big character, but H's stint in the house in 2007 was somewhat overshadowed by the racism controversy that surrounded the series that year.Apparently, being a 'Celebrity Big Brother' housemate also made H forget how to do his shirt up properly too. (credit:Rex/David Fisher)
Tommy Sheridan(04 of10)
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Everyone remembers George Galloway's appearance on 'CBB' - largely thanks to one spandex suit, and one unforgettable cat impression - but he isn't the only Scottish politician to have been in the house. (credit:Rex)
Sue Perkins(05 of10)
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She may be now known as a co-presenter on the 'Great British Bake Off', but one of Sue's lesser known accolades is her stint in the 'CBB' house back in 2002, when apparently camouflage-print cargo trousers were all the rage... (credit:Andy Butterton/PA Archive)
Martin Kemp(06 of10)
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He started off the series as the favourite to win, but ultimately the former 'EastEnders' actor and Spandau Ballet guitarist's time in the 'CBB' house was surprisingly uneventful, and he finished in third place behind Colleen Nolan and Julian Clary. (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)
Vinnie Jones(07 of10)
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Hardman actor and ex-footballer Vinnie Jones spent four weeks shacked up in the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house with Stephanie Beacham, 'The Thong Song' singer Sisqo and Alex Reid - a far cry from his A-list life on set with Ian McKellen, Brad Pitt and Halle Berry. (credit:Rex/Channel 4)
Ivana Trump(08 of10)
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The highlight of Ivana's time in the house was when she'd been convinced as part of a task that she'd won a sought-after European award, only for her housemates to drink water out of it and, eventually, smash it. She also donned some questionable flesh-coloured underwear as part of a life drawing task. (credit:Rex/Channel 4)
David McIntosh(09 of10)
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David didn't have much time to make an impression on viewers during his short-lived time in 'CBB' last summer - he only managed to last 10 days before being given the boot. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
Jack Dee(10 of10)
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He might prefer not to mention it now, but Jack Dee was the first ever winner of 'Celebrity Big Brother' back in 2001. The whole series might have only lasted eight days - a walk in the park compared to latter day runs - but even that was too much for Jack, who at one point famously tried to tunnel his way out of the house. (credit:Rex/Julian Makey)