Big Brother’s Chantelle Houghton Finally Speaks Out "I Don't Want To Hide Anymore"

Celebrity Big Brother winner Chantelle Houghton opens up about overnight fame, her relationship with Preston, the loneliness behind the headlines, and the years she spent staying silent about what she was going through. 20 years after entering the Big Brother house as the only non-celebrity, Chantelle reflects on going from 80p in her bank account to earning £1 million in six months. She revisits the pressure of becoming one of the most recognisable women in Britain, losing friends, struggling with her identity, and realising that having everything did not stop her from feeling completely alone. Chantelle also speaks candidly about falling for Preston, why they should never have married, and how their relationship changed once the cameras disappeared. She opens up about Page 3, the darker side of the entertainment industry, living in fear, and the moment she decided she no longer wanted to hide. Raw, revealing and deeply personal, this is Chantelle Houghton ready to reclaim her story and live life on her own terms. Chantelle Houghton, We Need To Talk This episode includes discussion of mental health. If you’re struggling, remember you’re not alone. You can find help and resources at the links below: MIND: https://linkly.link/2dx8b Samaritans: https://linkly.link/2dx7Z CALM: https://linkly.link/2dx8H Follow us here:   / needtotalk     / weneedtotalkpod   Sign up to our newsletter https://linkly.link/2eXHX Follow Chantelle here:   / chantelle_houghton     / chantelle_houghton   00:00 Intro 02:10 Why Chantelle Is Speaking Out Now 05:44 Childhood in Essex 08:39 Life Before Celebrity Big Brother 16:08 Being Cast on Celebrity Big Brother 21:03 How Chantelle Dealt with Fame Overnight 31:04 Davina McCall Surprises Chantelle 34:39 Life After Celebrity Big Brother 38:43 Huel Ad 39:48 Relationship with Preston 42:15 Marriage to Preston 46:42 Why Chantelle and Preston Divorced 48:24 The Return to Big Brother 50:17 Never Mind the Buzzcocks 52:25 Class in Britain 58:00 Preston Surprises Chantelle 01:01:25 Chantelle’s Agent After Big Brother 01:06:14 Motherhood and Raising Her Daughter 01:07:55 Chantelle Reflects on Toxic Relationship 01:16:24 Chantelle's Relationship Today 01:20:53 Paul's Takeaways Sponsored by: Huel - https://uk.huel.com/WNTT Try Huel Black Edition ramen, use code WNTT for £10 off Sync ID: MB01VTPKOOLUXYK