Her secret mission was to pretend she was a member of girl band Kandy Floss, and to convince the others that she was a genuine celebrity in order to remain in the House.

Controversies emerged during the run of the series, such as the participation of a sitting Member of Parliament (expelled Labour MP George Galloway, then-MP for Bethnal Green and Bow for Respect).

Houghton was the first housemate to enter on Day 1 and was immediately told her secret mission: to pretend she was a real celebrity in a girl group called Kandy Floss.

Dennis Rodman (born 13 May 1961, Trenton, New Jersey, USA)[5] is a retired American professional National Basketball Association player of the Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks.

He exited the house smoking a cigar and wearing sunglasses and a cap which he refused to remove during the interview angering Davina McCall.

He gave a confusing interview not answering direct questions which he also did for Dermot O'Leary whilst making a rude gesture, this caused him to be banned from the reunion.

She had exclusively spoken to Sky News in January 2007 about the Celebrity Big Brother racism controversy.

He consistently put a great deal of effort into the tasks assigned in the show, which included an incident, often re-shown, in which he pretended to be Rula Lenska's pet cat.

Another task involving Galloway wearing a leotard also led to public derision by the British media.

He attacked Preston and Chantelle for their relationship, and though initially friendly with Rula Lenska, incurred her hostility upon the broadcast of his correspondence with Big Brother to the other housemates.

Jodie Marsh (born 23 December 1978, Brentwood)[7] is an English glamour model and reality television personality.

Maggot (born Andrew Major, Wales) is a Welsh rapper[8] from the band Goldie Lookin' Chain, he finished in third place on the finale, receiving 23.5% of the vote.

He was initially the bookies' favourite to win, but lost support due to his arguments with Jodie Marsh, however he won back many fans after his row with George Galloway.

Pete Burns (5 August 1959 – 23 October 2016) was an English singer-songwriter and frontman of the dance/pop band Dead or Alive, best known for their number one single "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" in 1985.

Burns appeared on Davina's final send off which aired on the last night of Ultimate Big Brother performing "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)".

[12] His time in the house is best remembered for his blossoming romance with Chantelle, even though he was engaged to long-term French girlfriend Camille Aznar.

Rula Lenska (born Countess Roza-Marie Leopoldyna Lubienska 30 September 1947, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, England) is an English-born actress of Polish extraction, best known for her television work and marriage to Dennis Waterman.

Her defining moment in the house was her role-play in the task, where she and George Galloway imitated a cat and his owner.

[13] Despite their friendship, George – along with Preston during their punishment for rule-breaking – nominated Rula on Day 14, it was also broadcast to the entire house.

In an interview after leaving the house, she expressed her anger at Pete Burns for his unfriendliness towards her and laughed off any suggestion that she fancied George.

Traci Bingham (born 13 January 1968, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA) is an American actress, model and television personality.

She recognised Dennis Rodman straightaway, and the first words he spoke to her were "Get away from me, Traci" followed by "are you not divorced yet", however they appeared to be on good terms in the house.

She was on the receiving end of Pete Burns's sharp tongue on Day 14 and many housemates criticised her for being "too nice".

She has since appeared on more reality shows, such as The Surreal Life: Fame Games – where she won the $100,000 Goldenplace.net Grand Prize.

[15] The housemates ranked themselves as follows: Pete sparked controversy whilst in the house when he claimed that his coat was made of gorilla skin.