Taking part in a reality TV show can be a risky move for a celebrity.
You could end up like Ann Widdecombe, being slammed by the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ judges on a weekly basis, or Made In Chelsea’s Hugo Taylor, who was reduced to tears by the ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here’ trials, at an embarrassingly early point in the series.
But for every Anne or Hugo, there’s another star who has managed to use a show to do some good - well, to their own reputations anyway.
It’s not unheard of for someone to enter the ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ house or ‘I’m A Celeb’ jungle as a villain, only to show the public that maybe they’re not so bad after all.
Heck, some of them have even managed to triumph, and be crowned winner.
Check out the stars who’ve turned it around on reality TV below…
Stars Who've Turned It All Around On Reality TV
Katie Hopkins(01 of10)
Open Image ModalMark Wright(02 of10)
Open Image ModalIt's not that people disliked Mark Wright when he signed up for 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!', but it's fair to say that his 'TOWIE' past meant many assumptions had been made.
However, thanks to his honest, gusty and generally likable nature, Mark won over both his fellows campmates and viewers here in Blighty. (credit:ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Katie Price(03 of10)
Open Image ModalReality TV veteran Pricey was getting to the end of a rough year when she entered the 'CBB' house, and had spent much of the past 10 months talking about her husband Kieran's affairs.
However, she won over the public once again, and was crowned series winner. (credit:KGC-143/STAR MAX/IPx)
Paul Burrell(04 of10)
Open Image ModalThe former royal butler that the country loved to hate had us all talking thanks to his 'I'm A Celebrity...' bushtucker trials. He left the jungle as runner-up. (credit:ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Ulrika Jonsson(05 of10)
Open Image ModalUlrika wasn't a hit with her fellow housemates in 'Celebrity Big Brother', and received the most nominations in the 2009 series, but she still went on to win it, which was quite a feat considering she was still renowned for her affair with Sven Goran-Erikkson. (credit:Ian Gavan via Getty Images)
Alex Reid(06 of10)
Open Image ModalWhen Alex entered the 'CBB' house in 2010, he was met with a chorus of boos, which he responded to by saying: "This is why I'm here, to hopefully change these boos into cheers."
And change it, he did. Alex left the Borehamwood bungalow as the winner, and was met with huge cheers. (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
Jim Davidson(07 of10)
Open Image ModalJim's first attempt at reality TV didn't go well, and he was removed from 'Hell's Kitchen' in 2007 using homophobic language.
Fast forward to 2014 though, and you'll find the former 'Big Break' host leaving the 'Celebrity Big Brother' as winner. (credit:Dave Thompson/EMPICS Sport)
Darren Day(08 of10)
Open Image ModalBack when Darren called the 'I'm A Celeb' camp home in 2002, it was virtually impossible to find his name printed without the words "love rat" printed next to it. However, after a stint with the creepy-crawlies, doing Bushtucker trials, the public were markedly kinder to the star. (credit:REX/Shutterstock)
Michael Barrymore(09 of10)
Open Image ModalMichael's reputation got a brief boost in 2006, when he was runner-up on 'CBB', five years after hitting headlines following the death of Stuart Lubbock, who was found in Michael's swimming pool after a party.
Sadly, it wasn't too last and the presenter failed to turn his newfound status into a new gig. (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)
Jackie Stallone(10 of10)
Open Image ModalJackie entered began the 2005 series of 'CBB' as an unknown star in the UK. And granted, she may have lasted just four days, but she left an icon. (credit:Fred Duval via Getty Images)