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==''Big Brother''==
==''Big Brother''==
Originally a [[hairdresser]] for Classy Cutz, [[Newport, Wales|Newport]],<ref>[http://archive.southwalesargus.co.uk/2001/7/19/76311.html Salon's rooting for Helen!] ''[[South Wales Argus]]''{{Dead link|date=February 2016}}</ref> and part-time dance instructor, Adams gained [[celebrity]] status in the UK due to her on-screen relationship with fellow ''Big Brother'' contestant Paul Clarke, a car designer from [[Reading, Berkshire|Reading]]. During their time in the ''Big Brother'' house, their relationship captivated the nation's interest, with millions of viewers tuning in to see the latest development in their [[soap opera]]-like romance. Adams was noted for her spontaneous tendency to blurt out whatever came into her head, which often tended to be bizarrely illogical and were referred to as "Helenisms" by fans and the [[tabloid press]]. Despite being the bookies' early favourite for eviction, she went on to take second place in the contest, losing to [[Brian Dowling (presenter)|Brian Dowling]] in the final. Dowling polled 4,231,660 votes (58%) out of a total 7,255,094, while 2,680,463 viewers (37%) voted for Adams.<ref name="winner">"[http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20010728/ai_n14416730 4.2m vote Brian winner of `Big Brother']", ''[[The Independent]]''. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20.{{Dead link|date=February 2016}}</ref>
Originally a [[hairdresser]] for Classy Cutz, [[Newport, Wales|Newport]],<ref>[http://archive.southwalesargus.co.uk/2001/7/19/76311.html Salon's rooting for Helen!] ''[[South Wales Argus]]'' {{wayback|url=http://archive.southwalesargus.co.uk/2001/7/19/76311.html |date=20090301011353 |df=y }}</ref> and part-time dance instructor, Adams gained [[celebrity]] status in the UK due to her on-screen relationship with fellow ''Big Brother'' contestant Paul Clarke, a car designer from [[Reading, Berkshire|Reading]]. During their time in the ''Big Brother'' house, their relationship captivated the nation's interest, with millions of viewers tuning in to see the latest development in their [[soap opera]]-like romance. Adams was noted for her spontaneous tendency to blurt out whatever came into her head, which often tended to be bizarrely illogical and were referred to as "Helenisms" by fans and the [[tabloid press]]. Despite being the bookies' early favourite for eviction, she went on to take second place in the contest, losing to [[Brian Dowling (presenter)|Brian Dowling]] in the final. Dowling polled 4,231,660 votes (58%) out of a total 7,255,094, while 2,680,463 viewers (37%) voted for Adams.<ref name="winner">"[http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20010728/ai_n14416730 4.2m vote Brian winner of `Big Brother']", ''[[The Independent]]''. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20.{{Dead link|date=February 2016}}</ref>


== Media career ==
== Media career ==
After leaving the ''Big Brother'' house Adams was employed as a beauty advisor for [[Lorraine Kelly]]'s topical chat show on [[British Sky Broadcasting|Sky television]], ''Lorraine''. However, she was dropped from the line-up a few months later.<ref name="where">"[http://bigbrother.gonna.co.uk/where.htm WHERE ARE THEY NOW?]", ''gonna.co.uk''. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20.{{Dead link|date=February 2016}}</ref>
After leaving the ''Big Brother'' house Adams was employed as a beauty advisor for [[Lorraine Kelly]]'s topical chat show on [[British Sky Broadcasting|Sky television]], ''Lorraine''. However, she was dropped from the line-up a few months later.<ref name="where">"[http://bigbrother.gonna.co.uk/where.htm WHERE ARE THEY NOW?]", ''gonna.co.uk''. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20. {{wayback|url=http://bigbrother.gonna.co.uk/where.htm |date=20060720161651 |df=y }}</ref>


In 2001, she released a fitness DVD called ''Dance Workout with Helen'', which was tailored to include humour and a sense of fun in the work-out, much in keeping with Helen's ditzy personality.
In 2001, she released a fitness DVD called ''Dance Workout with Helen'', which was tailored to include humour and a sense of fun in the work-out, much in keeping with Helen's ditzy personality.
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Since this time she has appeared as a guest panelist on the topical chat-show ''[[Loose Women]]'' (2003); several times as a ''Big Brother'' reporter for the breakfast show ''[[GMTV]]''; as a celebrity chef on ''[[Ready, Steady, Cook]]'', as well as featuring in several other ''Big Brother'' related documentaries.
Since this time she has appeared as a guest panelist on the topical chat-show ''[[Loose Women]]'' (2003); several times as a ''Big Brother'' reporter for the breakfast show ''[[GMTV]]''; as a celebrity chef on ''[[Ready, Steady, Cook]]'', as well as featuring in several other ''Big Brother'' related documentaries.


In 2003, Adams appeared in the comedy gambling gameshow ''[[Banzai (TV series)|Banzai]]'' and in 2004 she was a contestant on ''[[Fear Factor|Celebrity Fear Factor UK]]'', along with Paul Clarke and ''Big Brother 3'' contestant, Spencer Smith.<ref name="where3">"[http://bigbrother.digitalspy.co.uk/article/ds3552.html Where Are They Now?]", ''Digital Spy''. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20.{{Dead link|date=February 2016}}</ref>
In 2003, Adams appeared in the comedy gambling gameshow ''[[Banzai (TV series)|Banzai]]'' and in 2004 she was a contestant on ''[[Fear Factor|Celebrity Fear Factor UK]]'', along with Paul Clarke and ''Big Brother 3'' contestant, Spencer Smith.<ref name="where3">"[http://bigbrother.digitalspy.co.uk/article/ds3552.html Where Are They Now?]", ''Digital Spy''. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20. {{wayback|url=http://bigbrother.digitalspy.co.uk/article/ds3552.html |date=20070127053502 |df=y }}</ref>


A report in the ''[[Daily Mirror]]'' in 2009 claimed that Adams had earned £350,000 from media deals since appearing on ''Big Brother''.<ref name="standard">"[http://m.mirror.co.uk/ms/p/tmg/mirror/s6AfR0GavlDNOI7nF8dg6uA/view.m?id=1029861&tid=638956&cat=Celebrity_News#quick The Big Brother big money list]", ''Daily Mirror''. URL last accessed on 2009-09-07.{{Dead link|date=February 2016}}</ref>
A report in the ''[[Daily Mirror]]'' in 2009 claimed that Adams had earned £350,000 from media deals since appearing on ''Big Brother''.<ref name="standard">"[http://m.mirror.co.uk/ms/p/tmg/mirror/s6AfR0GavlDNOI7nF8dg6uA/view.m?id=1029861&tid=638956&cat=Celebrity_News#quick The Big Brother big money list]", ''Daily Mirror''. URL last accessed on 2009-09-07.{{Dead link|date=February 2016}}</ref>
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== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Adams has revealed that she has [[dyslexia]]. She has since lent her support to a government literacy campaign.<ref name="profile">"[http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/southeast/halloffame/showbiz/helen_adams.shtml Helen Adams BBC profile]", ''[[BBC]]''. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20.{{Dead link|date=February 2016}}</ref>
Adams has revealed that she has [[dyslexia]]. She has since lent her support to a government literacy campaign.<ref name="profile">"[http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/southeast/halloffame/showbiz/helen_adams.shtml Helen Adams BBC profile]", ''[[BBC]]''. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20. {{wayback|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/southeast/halloffame/showbiz/helen_adams.shtml |date=20060627151027 |df=y }}</ref>


Before entering the ''Big Brother'' house, Adams was romantically involved with a Welsh sales engineer, Gavin Cox; however, he publicly dumped her after watching her antics with her fellow housemate, Paul Clarke.<ref name="b">"[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/1460925.stm Brian wins Big Brother]", ''[[BBC]]''. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20.</ref> Adams and Clarke began a relationship shortly after the ''Big Brother'' final in July 2001. The couple lived together in [[Chipping Barnet|Barnet]], [[north London]], and their relationship was periodically featured in celebrity based [[magazines]], particularly ''[[Heat (magazine)|Heat]]'', which interviewed the couple every few years to see how their relationship had developed.
Before entering the ''Big Brother'' house, Adams was romantically involved with a Welsh sales engineer, Gavin Cox; however, he publicly dumped her after watching her antics with her fellow housemate, Paul Clarke.<ref name="b">"[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/1460925.stm Brian wins Big Brother]", ''[[BBC]]''. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20.</ref> Adams and Clarke began a relationship shortly after the ''Big Brother'' final in July 2001. The couple lived together in [[Chipping Barnet|Barnet]], [[north London]], and their relationship was periodically featured in celebrity based [[magazines]], particularly ''[[Heat (magazine)|Heat]]'', which interviewed the couple every few years to see how their relationship had developed.
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During her time as a panelist on ''Loose Women'', Adams indicated that she was approached about the possibility of filming a [[fly-on-the-wall]] [[documentary film|documentary]] series about her life together with Clarke. The couple turned down the offer, opting to stay out of the limelight and concentrate on a normal life together.
During her time as a panelist on ''Loose Women'', Adams indicated that she was approached about the possibility of filming a [[fly-on-the-wall]] [[documentary film|documentary]] series about her life together with Clarke. The couple turned down the offer, opting to stay out of the limelight and concentrate on a normal life together.


However, in June 2006, Adams and Clarke confirmed they have split up after a five-year relationship. The couple told ''Heat'' magazine that they realised they got on better as friends and also blamed the pressure of fame for the break-up.<ref name="split">"[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/5076330.stm Big Brother Helen and Paul split]", ''[[BBC]]''. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20.</ref> Clarke claimed the last few months had been "hell" and Adams commented that they would stay close friends.<ref name="spy">"[http://bigbrother.digitalspy.co.uk/article/ds9605.html BB Paul and Helen split after 5 years]", ''[[Digital Spy]]''. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20.{{Dead link|date=February 2016}}</ref>
However, in June 2006, Adams and Clarke confirmed they have split up after a five-year relationship. The couple told ''Heat'' magazine that they realised they got on better as friends and also blamed the pressure of fame for the break-up.<ref name="split">"[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/5076330.stm Big Brother Helen and Paul split]", ''[[BBC]]''. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20.</ref> Clarke claimed the last few months had been "hell" and Adams commented that they would stay close friends.<ref name="spy">"[http://bigbrother.digitalspy.co.uk/article/ds9605.html BB Paul and Helen split after 5 years]", ''[[Digital Spy]]''. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20. {{wayback|url=http://bigbrother.digitalspy.co.uk/article/ds9605.html |date=20060615104449 |df=y }}</ref>


Following her split from Clarke, Adams decided to leave London and move to [[Portishead, Somerset|Portishead]] near [[Bristol]], where she works as a stylist for Saks.<ref>{{cite news |first=Rin |last=Simpson|authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Blonde ambition |url= http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/features/tm_headline=blonde-ambition%26method=full%26objectid=19192305%26siteid=50082-name_page.html |work= |publisher=Western Mail |date=2007-05-26 |accessdate=2007-06-20 }}{{Dead link|date=February 2016}}</ref> In May 2007, it was reported that Adams accidentally set fire to the balcony of her rented £300,000 fourth-floor apartment, after putting a disposable tin foil [[barbecue]] onto its wooden flooring.<ref name="fire">"[http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2007200129,00.html BB Helen has BBQ disaster]", ''The Sun''. URL last accessed on 2007-05-03.{{Dead link|date=February 2016}}</ref>
Following her split from Clarke, Adams decided to leave London and move to [[Portishead, Somerset|Portishead]] near [[Bristol]], where she works as a stylist for Saks.<ref>{{cite news|first=Rin |last=Simpson |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Blonde ambition |url=http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/features/tm_headline=blonde-ambition%26method=full%26objectid=19192305%26siteid=50082-name_page.html |work= |publisher=Western Mail |date=2007-05-26 |accessdate=2007-06-20 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20110605044820/http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/features/tm_headline=blonde-ambition&method=full&objectid=19192305&siteid=50082-name_page.html |archivedate=5 June 2011 }}</ref> In May 2007, it was reported that Adams accidentally set fire to the balcony of her rented £300,000 fourth-floor apartment, after putting a disposable tin foil [[barbecue]] onto its wooden flooring.<ref name="fire">"[http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2007200129,00.html BB Helen has BBQ disaster]", ''The Sun''. URL last accessed on 2007-05-03.{{Dead link|date=February 2016}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 22:39, 29 February 2016

Helen Adams
Born (1978-05-30) 30 May 1978 (age 46)
Cwmbran, Wales
TelevisionBig Brother 2

Helen Adams (born 30 May 1978 in Cwmbran, South Wales) is a Welsh television personality who rose to fame in the United Kingdom when she was chosen to be a contestant on the second series of the reality television show Big Brother, in 2001.

Big Brother

Originally a hairdresser for Classy Cutz, Newport,[1] and part-time dance instructor, Adams gained celebrity status in the UK due to her on-screen relationship with fellow Big Brother contestant Paul Clarke, a car designer from Reading. During their time in the Big Brother house, their relationship captivated the nation's interest, with millions of viewers tuning in to see the latest development in their soap opera-like romance. Adams was noted for her spontaneous tendency to blurt out whatever came into her head, which often tended to be bizarrely illogical and were referred to as "Helenisms" by fans and the tabloid press. Despite being the bookies' early favourite for eviction, she went on to take second place in the contest, losing to Brian Dowling in the final. Dowling polled 4,231,660 votes (58%) out of a total 7,255,094, while 2,680,463 viewers (37%) voted for Adams.[2]

Media career

After leaving the Big Brother house Adams was employed as a beauty advisor for Lorraine Kelly's topical chat show on Sky television, Lorraine. However, she was dropped from the line-up a few months later.[3]

In 2001, she released a fitness DVD called Dance Workout with Helen, which was tailored to include humour and a sense of fun in the work-out, much in keeping with Helen's ditzy personality.

Since this time she has appeared as a guest panelist on the topical chat-show Loose Women (2003); several times as a Big Brother reporter for the breakfast show GMTV; as a celebrity chef on Ready, Steady, Cook, as well as featuring in several other Big Brother related documentaries.

In 2003, Adams appeared in the comedy gambling gameshow Banzai and in 2004 she was a contestant on Celebrity Fear Factor UK, along with Paul Clarke and Big Brother 3 contestant, Spencer Smith.[4]

A report in the Daily Mirror in 2009 claimed that Adams had earned £350,000 from media deals since appearing on Big Brother.[5]

In 2008, she guest starred as herself along with several other Big Brother housemates in Charlie Brooker's Big Brother-inspired drama, Dead Set.

For the 2011 Red Nose Day Helen appeared alongside many other famous Welsh celebrities in a parody song called "Newport State of Mind".

Personal life

Adams has revealed that she has dyslexia. She has since lent her support to a government literacy campaign.[6]

Before entering the Big Brother house, Adams was romantically involved with a Welsh sales engineer, Gavin Cox; however, he publicly dumped her after watching her antics with her fellow housemate, Paul Clarke.[7] Adams and Clarke began a relationship shortly after the Big Brother final in July 2001. The couple lived together in Barnet, north London, and their relationship was periodically featured in celebrity based magazines, particularly Heat, which interviewed the couple every few years to see how their relationship had developed.

During her time as a panelist on Loose Women, Adams indicated that she was approached about the possibility of filming a fly-on-the-wall documentary series about her life together with Clarke. The couple turned down the offer, opting to stay out of the limelight and concentrate on a normal life together.

However, in June 2006, Adams and Clarke confirmed they have split up after a five-year relationship. The couple told Heat magazine that they realised they got on better as friends and also blamed the pressure of fame for the break-up.[8] Clarke claimed the last few months had been "hell" and Adams commented that they would stay close friends.[9]

Following her split from Clarke, Adams decided to leave London and move to Portishead near Bristol, where she works as a stylist for Saks.[10] In May 2007, it was reported that Adams accidentally set fire to the balcony of her rented £300,000 fourth-floor apartment, after putting a disposable tin foil barbecue onto its wooden flooring.[11]

References

  1. ^ Salon's rooting for Helen! South Wales Argus Archived 2009-03-01 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "4.2m vote Brian winner of `Big Brother'", The Independent. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20.[dead link]
  3. ^ "WHERE ARE THEY NOW?", gonna.co.uk. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20. Archived 2006-07-20 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Where Are They Now?", Digital Spy. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20. Archived 2007-01-27 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ "The Big Brother big money list", Daily Mirror. URL last accessed on 2009-09-07.[dead link]
  6. ^ "Helen Adams BBC profile", BBC. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20. Archived 2006-06-27 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ "Brian wins Big Brother", BBC. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20.
  8. ^ "Big Brother Helen and Paul split", BBC. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20.
  9. ^ "BB Paul and Helen split after 5 years", Digital Spy. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20. Archived 2006-06-15 at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ Simpson, Rin (26 May 2007). "Blonde ambition". Western Mail. Archived from the original on 5 June 2011. Retrieved 20 June 2007. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ "BB Helen has BBQ disaster", The Sun. URL last accessed on 2007-05-03.[dead link]
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