August 15th 2024.
It's been twelve years since that iconic fight between Julie Goodyear and Cheryl Fergison happened on the launch night of Celebrity Big Brother. The show has given us so many memorable moments, from the infamous "David's dead" mix-up to Ann Widdecombe's struggles with a pair of hair straighteners. And while we've also had heartwarming love stories like Chantelle Houghton and Samuel Preston's, it's the disagreements that really spice things up and stick with us long after the glitzy finale.
But let's rewind back to that fateful night in 2012. It only took a few minutes for the first argument to erupt, thanks to some prior "history" between Cheryl and Julie. However, as we later found out, things weren't quite as they seemed. The soap stars had actually been given a secret mission as part of the "Drama Queens" twist. And boy, did they deliver.
With their experience playing feisty characters on EastEnders and Coronation Street, Cheryl and Julie were tasked with staging the ultimate showdown. And they certainly didn't hold back. To make it all seem more realistic, Cheryl accused Julie of giving her dirty looks from across the room. But with their fellow housemates, including MC Harvey, Coleen Nolan, Martin Kemp, and Rhian Sugden, not paying much attention, they decided to take things up a notch.
As they continued to role-play, Julie's iconic words still ring in our ears to this day: "Don't talk shite!" And just when we thought things couldn't get any more dramatic, Julie even threw water over Cheryl and told her to leave it. As the tension escalated, eventual winner Julian Clary couldn't help but laugh at the absurdity of it all.
But luckily for the housemates, they didn't have to deal with the ongoing feud, as the truth eventually came out. And as a reward for their impressive performance, they were treated to a soap-themed party in the garden. Sadly, Cheryl ended up being the second celebrity to be evicted from the Big Brother house.
But her career didn't end there. She continued to act, with a brief voice-only cameo in EastEnders and a role in Catherine Tate's mockumentary sitcom, Hard Cell. And in 2022, she even filmed a cameo for her former EastEnders co-star Danny Dyer's series, Mr Bigstuff.
As for Julie, she managed to survive a little longer in the house, leaving on day 22 as the sixth evictee. However, it was revealed last July that she had been diagnosed with dementia. Her partner, Scott Brand, has been a pillar of strength for her, and has been praised for his unwavering support in the face of such a difficult diagnosis.
Despite the challenges they have faced, Julie and Scott have chosen to be open about her dementia in the hopes of raising awareness and helping others going through a similar experience. And their bravery has not gone unnoticed, with thousands of letters pouring in from people who have been touched by their story.
So as we look back on that unforgettable fight between Julie and Cheryl, let's also remember the incredible journeys these two women have been on since then. And if you've got a celebrity story, video, or pictures to share, don't hesitate to get in touch with us – we'd love to hear from you.
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