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A FORGOTTEN Big Brother star made a shock comeback to screens after 12 years.
The show alum made history during her Big Brother stint over a decade ago.
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Jackie Travers entered the house in 2013 – when the show was still airing on Channel 5.
Over a decade on, she has returned to screens in Channel 5‘s Rich Holiday Poor Holiday.
The hit show’s premise sees two polar opposite families jet off on trips abroad.
But the twist is millionaires are forced to slum it on a budget break, while families on a low income enjoy a luxurious vacation.
As for Jackie, she and daughter Charlie were the first mother-daughter duo to compete in Big Brother.
Having made her entrance on Day 2, Jackie was ultimately evicted on Day 37.
In a memorable moment, she broke her wrist while doing star jumps and had to leave temporarily to go to A&E.
While in hospital Jackie said she felt compelled to stick to the show’s strict rules about having no contact with the outside world.
She recounted: “I wasn’t allowed to speak to anybody and I didn’t.
“I knew if I tried to I probably wouldn’t be allowed back on the show.
“I didn’t want to jeopardise anything so I didn’t even dare to look at anybody or anything.
“I don’t think I opened my mouth except for when the care team asked how my wrist was. It was like I had blinkers on.”
Charlie, however, remained until Day 68, where she placed fifth overall.
Since her Big Brother stint, dance teacher Jackie has rubbed shoulders with Hollywood stars.
Big Brother’s Return
Big Brother has returned to our screens.
AJ Odudu and Will Best are hosting the much-loved show.
The return of Big Brother marks a revival of one of the most iconic reality TV shows.
The show will bring back its classic challenges and format, promising to entertain a new generation of viewers.
AJ Odudu is set to bring her dynamic presenting style to the show, alongside co-host Will Best, ensuring a fresh and engaging viewing experience.
AJ and Will are set to breathe new life into Big Brother, combining nostalgia with contemporary twists to captivate audiences once again.
While working in the costume department for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Jackie told us she mingled with celebrities including Alan Titchmarsh, Omid Djalili and Tom Cruise.
She revealed to us in 2023: “When Tom arrived I was bowled over. It was the pinnacle of my career so far.
“Everyone was asking him for a selfie and I thought, ‘I’m not going to miss out on this’.
“I went to put my arm around him, but his bodyguard intervened and went ‘No, no, no!’ Despite that he was fantastic.
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