An iconic Big Brother star has taken a swipe at former host Davina McCall as the reality series celebrates its 25th anniversary.

The fly-on-the-wall programme first launched in 2000 on Channel 4 with McCall, now 57, as host, kicking off a new era of television.

It ran on the station for a decade before it was axed in 2010, moving to Channel 5 the year later and remaining with the broadcaster until its demise in 2018.

However, in 2023 ITV rebooted the show, bringing back the legendary spy house for its ‘contemporary’ spin on the noughties hit.

But as Big Brother celebrates a whopping 25 years, Grace Adams-Short has taken a swipe at original host Davina, proving she is still holding a grudge 19 years later.

She took part in the seventh series all the way back in 2006, becoming one of the most talked about housemates of the year for her bold opinions and fiery clashes with other contestants.

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An iconic Big Brother star has taken a swipe at former host Davina McCall as the reality series celebrates its 25th anniversary

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The fly-on-the-wall programme first launched in 2000 on Channel 4 with McCall, now 57, as host, kicking off a new era of television

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Grace Adams-Short has taken a swipe at original host Davina, proving she is still holding a grudge 19 years on from her stint in the TV house

During the live shows, the crowd regularly chanted ‘get Grace out’ as Davina presented the evictions from outside the TV abode.

When she was eventually given the boot by the public, Grace even through a glass of water over fellow housemate Susie Verrico.

Reflecting on dealing with Davina at the time and Big Brother’s Little Brother host Dermot O’Leary, Grace bluntly said: ‘Davina was never really friendly to me.

‘Even during my eviction interview, I could tell she didn’t like me. She was a Big Brother b***h! I’ve never seen her since.’

Grace added to Betway ‘Dermot, on the other hand, was lovely.

‘The nicest, most genuine guy. I had to spend a week with him on Big Brother’s Little Brother after coming out of the house, and we had a great time.

‘He even stopped his taxi on Regent’s Street once because he saw me. He was always so lovely to my mum, too.’

Grace also praised former Big Brother host Rylan Clark, who she said has ‘remained lovely’ since she first met him before he found fame.

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During her stint in the house, Grace met and fell in love with Mikey Dalton and the pair have remained together ever since

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They tied the knot in October 2009, three years after meeting on the show, and welcomed their first child Georgina in 2012, followed by son Spencer in 2015, daughter Allegra Portia in 2018 and baby Atticus in 2022

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Grace took part in the seventh series all the way back in 2006, becoming one of the most talked about housemates of the year for her bold opinions and fiery clashes with other contestants.

During her stint in the house, Grace met and fell in love with Mikey Dalton and the pair have remained together ever since.

They tied the knot in October 2009, three years after meeting on the show, and welcomed their first child Georgina in 2012, followed by son Spencer in 2015, daughter Allegra Portia in 2018 and baby Atticus in 2022.

After Davina’s departure from Big Brother, Brian Dowling – who won in 2002 and returned for Ultimate Big Brother in 2010 – took over as host.

He was replaced in 2013 by Emma Willis who remained as the main host of the programme until its axe in 2018.

AJ Odud and Will Best were announced as the new hosts for ITV’s reboot, with the duo set to return in September for the latest civilian series.