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Celebrity Big Brother 2017 finalist Kim Woodburn – 6 things you didn’t know about the How Clean Is Your House host

KIM Woodburn shot to fame as one half of cleaning duo Kim and Aggie on Channel 4's How Clean Is Your House.

But the star has made headlines as a no nonsense taking housemate on last year's Celebrity Big Brother which she finished in third place.

 Kim Woodburn previously made headlines as a Celebrity Big Brother housemate
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Kim Woodburn previously made headlines as a Celebrity Big Brother housemateCredit: Ruckas

Entering the hallowed house on Friday January 13, alongside Geordie lass Chloe Ferry and Apprentice 2016 candidate Jessica Cunningham, the 74-year-old quickly came to blows with several of her fellow housemates.

Viewers watched as hot-tempered Kim was removed from the main house after an explosive row with ex-footballer Jamie O'Hara in which she labelled him a “chicken-livered bugger" and an "adulterer".

She also clashed with Nicola McLean several times and knocked heads with American reality star Spencer Pratt and Geordie Shore's Chloe.

No stranger to reality television, Kim has popped up on a host of shows including I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, Come Dine With Me, The Chase and A Place in the Sun.

 She had several spats with her fellow housemates and was removed from the main house
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She had several spats with her fellow housemates and was removed from the main houseCredit: Channel 5

But, here are some not so well known facts about the outspoken star.

She's been under the knife

One thing that can be said about Kim - she's certainly not the shy retiring type.

The cleaning queen left viewers open-mouthed when she stripped off in front of the cameras during her stint on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here in 2009.

The buxom blonde left little to the imagination while washing in the pool after a Bushtucker trial.

But Kim wasn't impressed with her assets being the talk of the nation and shortly afterwards had a breast reduction.

 Kim appeared in I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here in 2009
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Kim appeared in I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here in 2009Credit: Rex Features

She told the : "My bosoms were massive.

"When I saw myself hoisting my boobs up to wash on TV I thought enough was enough.

"They’re a 38DD now and I no longer have to roll them into my bra. I’m thrilled."

She's also admitted to having a neck lift during her time as host of How Clean Is Your House.

 Kim rose to fame on Channel 4's How Clean Is Your House
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Kim rose to fame on Channel 4's How Clean Is Your HouseCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Kim's been on Big Brother before

This isn't Kim's first time on Big Brother - she made a brief appearance on the reality show in 2011.

The cleaning superstar was a guest on its spin-off show Bit on the Side.

She also entered the main house to rant at housemates for their lack of cleanliness and to set them a task.

 Kim showed off her dancing skills on Lets Dance for Comic Relief
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Kim showed off her dancing skills on Lets Dance for Comic ReliefCredit: Array

This cleaning lady's got some rhythm

The Queen of Clean joined forces with chef Rosemary Shrager to raise funds for charity.

Kim and Rosemary took to the stage for the fifth series of BBC's Let's Dance for Comic Relief in 2013.

The pair glammed up in pink during an homage to Marilyn Monroe to perform Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend.

Kim Woodburn isn't her real name

Born in 1942, Kim was originally named Patricia Mary McKenzie.

She's spoken in depth about her abusive past and the fact she gave birth to a stillborn baby when she was 23, burying the body in a park.

Her name change came after this in an attempt to start afresh.

 Kim is married to former policeman Pete who suffered a stroke in 2013
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Kim is married to former policeman Pete who suffered a stroke in 2013Credit: Rex Features

Charity work

Kim is a supporter of the Stroke Association after her husband Peter suffered a stroke in May 2013.

The couple have been married for 37 years and were reading the Sunday papers together when he was struck down.

On how he'd been affected, she told the : "He can tell you what he did three years ago but he can’t tell you what he did yesterday. He is very puzzled. My Pete has become absent-minded, like a little boy."

Kim is also an ambassador for Starlight, a charity granting wishes for terminally ill children.

 She appeared in panto alongside Aggie MacKenzie in Brighton
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She appeared in panto alongside Aggie MacKenzie in BrightonCredit: Nigel Norrington

Kim also likes to have a laugh

She may have caused lots of drama in the Celebrity Big Brother house, but Kim also knows how to have a laugh.

Joining her How Clean Is Your House co-star Aggie MacKenzie to tread the boards, Kim appeared in panto at the Theatre Royal Brighton in 2007.

The pair starred as the Ugly Sisters.


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