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Will Twigger

Big Brother's Charley Uchea is completely unrecognisable 14 years after finding fame

Big Brother star Charley Uchea has come a long way from her days in the house.

She found fame back in 2007 as part of the show's eighth series line-up.

Charley survived eviction until week eight, before Brian Belo went on to be crowned that series' champion.

And now 35, Charley has shown off her enviable figure and toned midriff in stunning bikini snaps.

Her Instagram feed is packed with glam snaps, Charley clearly proud of her gym-honed body.

The eighth series of Big Brother experienced controversy at the time, due to one contestant's use of a racial slur about Charley.

Charley looks sensational 14 years after finding fame (Instagram)

19-year-old Emily Parr had referred to Charley using the N-word, insisting it was a joke.

But she was called to the Diary Room, and informed that she was being ejected from the Big Brother house.

A spokesperson for Channel 4 said at the time: "In the wake of Celebrity Big Brother, we must consider the potential offence to viewers regardless of Emily's intentions and her housemates' response."

She shot to fame in 2007 (WENN)
Charley lasted until week eight in the house (Instagram)

They added that "there was no justification" for her use of the word, continuing: "We have removed Emily from the house to once again make it clear to all housemates and the viewers at home that such behaviour won't be tolerated."

Big Brother, meanwhile, made its comeback to keep us entertained during the first lockdown.

Davina McCall and housemate-turned-presenter Rylan Clark-Neal fronted it from their own living rooms, looking back over ten episodes at the show's most iconic moments.

Davina and Rylan reunited for a best off show (Channel 4)

Originally airing on Channel 4, Big Brother made the jump over to Channel 5 in 2011.

Marcus Bentley has narrated the series since its inception back in 2001.

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