July 28th 2024.
Seven years ago, a familiar face graced our television screens as a contestant on the popular reality TV show, Big Brother. Ellie Young, now a former star of the show, recently spoke out about her experience and revealed that she regrets ever participating in the competition. She believes that it may have "ruined" her career.
In 2017, Ellie joined the cast of Big Brother when it was airing on Channel 5 and was hosted by the talented Emma Willis. She made it all the way to day 47 before being evicted from the house. After her time on the show, she went on to star in another TV series, Ibiza Weekender, alongside her friend David Potts. David, who recently won the 2024 series of Celebrity Big Brother on ITV, seems to have found success after their shared reality TV experiences.
In a recent TikTok video, creator and DJ AG Online interviewed Ellie while spinning some tunes on the street. DJ AG seemed unaware of her reality TV past as he asked, "You were on Big Brother?" Ellie revealed that she was, in fact, a contestant on the show seven years ago. When asked about her experience, she didn't hold back. "I wish I'd never done it," she admitted. "I think it ruined my career in a way because people saw the real me."
When DJ AG questioned if this was a bad thing, Ellie responded with a resounding "yes." She explained that being too exposed can be damaging. However, she did mention that she did get some opportunities and exposure from her time on the show, including her appearance on Ibiza Weekender with David. She also shared that TikTok has been a life-changing platform for her, with over 196,000 followers and a focus on fashion and beauty content. She even revealed that she's currently taking a presenting course in London, with hopes of one day hosting Love Island.
Many TikTok users were shocked to see Ellie in the video, several years after her Big Brother stint. Some commented on how much they loved her on the show, back when it was "actually good." Others praised her for her honesty and expressed their support for her.
Before her stint on Big Brother, Ellie, who hails from Yorkshire, shared that participating in the show was a long-time dream of hers. "I have always wanted to do it and be able to say I have lived in the Big Brother House," she said. "Not many people have been given that chance." However, now she claims that she wishes she had never done it in the first place.
Despite her regrets, Ellie continues to make strides in the entertainment industry and has a growing social media following. She has over 259,000 followers on Instagram and regularly shares fashion and beauty content. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can get in touch with her by emailing or visiting the Submit Stuff page. The Agency entertainment team would love to hear from you.
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