With ITV now in the habit of bringing back iconic reality stars, we can't help but wonder which Big Brother legends will make an appearance on either Celebrity Big Brother or – we're manifesting it now – Big Brother: All Stars.
With TV bigwigs giving Love Island stars like Toby Aromolaran and Georgia Steel (both returning for Love Island: All Stars, btw) another stab at the game, we've got everything crossed they'll eventually do the same for Big Bro.
Sorry, but there's absolutely no way they're going to go and launch a whole fresh, rebooted Big Brother series (amazing stuff btw, ITV) without diving into the bottomless pool of former housemates like Alison Hammond, Josie Gibson and Nadia Almada in the future? Not a chance.
As such, we've been keeping a close eye on the socials of a handful of particularly renowned housemates to see what they're up to in 2024/see if they're interacting with the Big Brother's official channels (Jedward are lot FYI).
Big Brother 5's (y'know the season that gave us Fight Night) Nadia Almada was one of the biggest names on the box in 2004. Not only did she win the series (with a whopping 74% of the overall vote), leaving popular housemates like Michelle Bass (of 'Pie Jesu' fame) and Jason Cowan in the dust, but she broke down some serious barriers as the first ever transgender woman to take part in the reality series 🏳️⚧️ ❤️.
Nadia was known for her electric personality, her sharp humour and her stunning dark brunette curls, but 20 years after her win, the reality telly icon is rocking a completely different look; she's now sporting an icy blonde mane.
But what else about Nadia has changed over the last few decades? Where is she living? What does she do? Are team heatworld the only humans still listening to her single, A Little Bit of Action? So many questions.
Who is Nadia Almada?
Nadia is one of Big Brother UK's biggest legends. She won series 5, walking away with a cash prize of £63,500.
When was Nadia Almada on Big Brother?
She starred on Big Brother in the summer of 2004. She also starred in Ultimate Big Brother in August 2010.
What happened to Nadia Almada from Big Brother?
What didn't happen to Nadia? At the peak of her Big Brother fame, Nadia went on to release a single called A Little Bit of Action (absolute tune), star in Hollyoaks and appear on Big Brother Australia. She went on to star in numerous other reality shows including Trust Me…I'm A Holiday Rep, Make Me a Supermodel, Fool Around With... and Come Dine With Me.
After winning Big Brother, she went on to train as a Sassoon hairdresser. She now works as a stylist, influencer and activist.
Nadia was very vocal regarding Big Brother 2023 Hallie Clarke coming out as trans on the series (almost twenty years after her own Big Brother stint). At the time, Nadia told The Mirror, "I knew immediately once she came out and she made that beautiful moment to her housemates and the nation – presenting herself and her identity as trans – I automatically felt very protective of her."
Where is Nadia Almada from?
Nadia is from Ribeira Brava on the Portuguese island of Madeira, but lives in Surrey.
How old is Nadia Almada?
She is currently 46 years old. Her birthday is 28 January 1977.