'Celebrity Big Brother' 2016: Who Is Jeremy McConnell Cooke? 9 Facts In 90 Seconds

Who Is CBB's Jeremy McConnell Cooke? 9 Facts In 90 Seconds
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Jeremy McConnell Cooke
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Celebrity Big Brother’ wouldn’t be ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ without a bit of guy candy, and this year producers have picked Jeremy McConnell Cooke to turn up the heat in the Borehamwood bungalow.

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However, the Irish model isn’t exactly a household name here in the UK, but we have a feeling he could be about to earn an army of new fans thanks to his chiseled good looks, gym-honed body and extensive collection of tats.

In order to get to know the man behind the good looks a little better, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about Jeremy and whittled it down to an easy-digestible 9 Facts In 90 Seconds guide, which comes complete with a few shirtless snaps (you’re welcome).

Jeremy McConnell Cooke: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds
Jeremy McConnell Cooke: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(01 of09)
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This isn’t Jeremy’s first stint on a reality TV show. In 2013, he appeared on MTV’s ‘Beauty School Cop Outs’, which saw contestants moving into beauty school in Manchester to learn the tricks of the trade. Also on the show was none other than Scarlett Moffatt, who is now a ‘Gogglebox’ regular. (credit:MTV)
Jeremy McConnell Cooke: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(02 of09)
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As well as a model, Jeremy is also a former contestant of renowned male beauty pageant Mr Ireland, but it’s not known how far he got in the competition. (credit:Instagram)
Jeremy McConnell Cooke: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(03 of09)
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He certainly likes tattoos, as his body is COVERED in them. (credit:Instagram)
Jeremy McConnell Cooke: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(04 of09)
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Jeremy may have had some tips before entering the ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ house, as he is close friends with Marc O’Neill, who was a housemate on last year’s civilian series of the show. (credit:Instagram)
Jeremy McConnell Cooke: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(05 of09)
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Jeremy is also a keen footballer, having previously played for Bohemians FC and Shelbourne FC. (credit:Instagram)
Jeremy McConnell Cooke: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(06 of09)
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We could see Jeremy enjoy a ‘CBB’ romance, as he has a way with the ladies - or at least he likes to think so. His management website claims he’s slept with “all the models in Ireland”. Modest. (credit:Instagram)
Jeremy McConnell Cooke: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(07 of09)
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One of those models includes former Miss Ireland, Holly Carpenter, who he dated for 18 months. According to reports, things didn’t exactly end too amicably between the pair, but Holly has remained silent about the split. (credit:Instagram)
Jeremy McConnell Cooke: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(08 of09)
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Despite being relatively unknown in the UK, it seems Jeremy is still in with a shot of winning ‘CBB’. Bookmakers William Hill have his listed at 12/1 to be crowned champion, ahead of the likes of Danniella Westbrook, Nancy Dell’Olio and Darren Day. (credit:Instagram)
Jeremy McConnell Cooke: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(09 of09)
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He apparently dislikes "power crazy people" and "bitchiness", so he is going to just LOVE living in the 'CBB' house. (credit:Instagram)


'Celebrity Big Brother' airs nightly on Channel 5.

Celebrity Big Brother 2016 Housemates
Danniella Westbrook(01 of16)
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Known for: Playing Sam Mitchell on 'EastEnders' (credit:Channel 5)
Gemma Collins(02 of16)
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Known for: Former 'TOWIE' star (credit:Channel 5)
David Gest(03 of16)
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Known for: Reality star and Liza Minnelli's ex husband (credit:Channel 5)
Kristina Rihanoff(04 of16)
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Known for: 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional dancer (credit:Channel 5)
Christopher Maloney(05 of16)
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Known for: 'X Factor' 2011 contestant (credit:Channel 5)
John Partridge(06 of16)
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Known for: Playing Christian Clarke on 'EastEnders' (credit:Channel 5)
Darren Day(07 of16)
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Known for: Actor and infamous love rat (credit:Channel 5)
Stephanie Davis(08 of16)
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Known for: Playing Sinead Roscoe on 'Hollyoaks' (credit:Channel 5)
Nancy Dell'Olio(09 of16)
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Known for: Being Sven-Göran Eriksson's former lover (credit:Channel 5)
Jonathan Cheban(10 of16)
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Known for: Star of 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' (credit:Channel 5)
Angie Bowie(11 of16)
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Known for: Ex-wife of singer David Bowie (credit:Channel 5)
Jeremy McConnell(12 of16)
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Known for: Former Mr Ireland (credit:Channel 5)
Megan McKenna(13 of16)
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Known for: 'Ex On The Beach' star (credit:Channel 5)
Scotty T(14 of16)
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Known for: Star of 'Geordie Shore' (credit:Channel 5)
Tiffany Pollard(15 of16)
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Known for: US reality star (credit:Channel 5)
Winston McKenzie(16 of16)
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Known for: Former UKIP candidate and former boxer (credit:Channel 5)