BIG Brother has gripped fans after making a return to our screens.
The first series launched 23 years ago and was a trailblazer for reality TV, but which of the contestants have made the most cash?
Alison Hammond
One of the most well-known faces on TV, Alison started her career on Big Brother in 2002.
She is now best known for hosting This Morning on a Friday along with Dermot O'Leary.
The modest millionaire is also the new co-host on The Great British Bake Off alongside Noel Fielding.
Alison has also done Strictly Come Dancing and I’m A Celeb, as well as making her film debut in Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation.
Samanda
Remember Sam and Amanda Marchant, the runners-up in BB8?
Although they’re no longer in the spotlight, the blonde twins wasted no time earning their first million with their own skincare and fragrance range, fitness DVD and a big money deal with Hello Kitty.
Josie Gibson
This Morning star Josie Gibson kicked off her career in 2010 when she won BB11.
She now shares a luxurious home with her toddler Reggie-James.
Her fitness DVD knocked Davina off the top of the charts and TV presenting, modelling and launching her own perfume made her a millionaire.
Brian Belo
BB8 winner Brian went back for a second stint in the show in 2015.
He claimed he had the idea for TOWIE and sued ITV and Lime Pictures, settling out of court for a rumoured £1million.
Kate Lawler
The show’s first female winner presented Channel 4’s breakfast show RI:SE and modelled for lads’ mags when she came out of the house.
Millionaire Kate, 43, took some time out of the spotlight and she’s now a DJ on Virgin Radio.
Sophie Reade
Bubbly Sophie Reade won BB10 and posed for Playboy.
After having her son, the savvy 33 year old returned to glamour modelling and charges fans to watch her steamy videos on her website, netting her an estimated fortune of £1.5million.
Nick Bateman
Despite being booted off BB1 for cheating, “Nasty Nick”, 50, cashed in on his experience, making £2million out of magazine deals, TV appearances and his book, How To Be A Right B*****d.
He wisely invested in property and now lives in Sydney, Australia.
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Imogen Thomas
Former Miss Wales Imogen won hearts on BB7, which boosted her modelling career.
Soon afterwards, she was named as one of the richest housemates with a whopping £2.9million.
The 40-year-old model has a beautiful Edwardian home in West London and ran a booming swimwear brand, Chasing Summer, before deciding to devote more time to her two daughters.
Brian Dowling
Ex-Ryanair steward Brian, 45, won season two and became a TV presenter, fronting SMTV with Cat Deeley before returning to BB as host.
A string of telly gigs helped him build up a fortune of around £3million and he recently competed in Ireland’s Dancing With The Stars.
Craig Phillips
He was the chirpy builder who went on Big Brother to raise money for his friend’s heart and lung transplant, but Craig, 51, was the show’s first winner and went on to become its richest man.
The savvy star has a property empire and showed his skills on DIY shows such as 60 Minute Makeover and Big Strong Boys, giving him an estimated fortune of over £6million.
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