Cliff Notes – Tiffany Pollard’s ‘David’s dead’ Celebrity Big Brother moment can never be topped
- Tiffany Pollard returns to Celebrity Big Brother nearly a decade after her infamous ‘David’s dead’ moment, where she mistakenly confused David Bowie with housemate David Gest.
- Now 43, Tiffany will present the spin-off show Late and Live, following a series of celebrity hosts leading up to the new season.
- Despite her past controversies, Tiffany has solidified her status as a powerful figure in reality tv, recently being named one of Variety magazine’s most influential women in the industry.
Tiffany Pollard’s ‘David’s dead’ Celebrity Big Brother moment can never be topped
Celebrity Big Brother star Tiffany Pollard is returning to the ITV reality show nearly a decade after pure TV gold moment, ‘David’s Dead.’
In 2016, Tiffany crumpled as her fellow housemate Angie Bowie whispered in her ear after being informed by producers of her ex-husband David Bowie’s death from cancer: ‘You can’t say a word, David’s dead.’
The Flavor of Love star collapsed on the floor and wailed in disbelief as she had mistakenly confused one of the most celebrated musicians of all time with housemate David Gest.
Now, Tiffany, 43, is poised to make her Celebrity Big Brother comeback tonight as a presenter on spin-off, Late and Live. Last week, 2024 winner David Potts did the honours, while Strictly star Oti Mabuse joined the show for the final seven days.
Each host has taken turns to assume the role of the Celebrity House Guest, promising hilarious discussions and deliberations alongside a star-studded panel of fellow celebrity guests on the TV show.
After ‘David’s dead’ went down in TV history, Tiffany cashed in on her fame by selling T-shirts with the slogan.
Angie confided in Tiffany that her ex-husband David Bowie had died (Picture: Big Brother UK / Youtube)
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However, Tiffany mistakenly confused the musician with housemate Gest (Picture: Karwai Tang)
Tiffany collapsed and wailed in disbelief after Angie’s revelation. However, she pulled her new clothing line after Gest died just months later in a London hotel room after suffering a stroke aged 62.
In 2022, Tiffany claimed she was being haunted by Gest’s ghost as she unpacked the viral Celebrity Big Brother moment on Watch What Happens Live.
When asked if she ever rewatched the infamous episode by presenter Andy Cohen, and what exactly was going through her mind, she admitted that she hadn’t been able to tune in again.
‘David and I have not made up,’ she replied. ‘And I did not rewatch that episode but he does haunt my kitchen. Every once in a while…’
She added: ‘David, please stop coming into the kitchen and messing with the knives and forks. He’s mad at me.’
Tiffany is now presenting a Celebrity Big Brother spin-off show
The second season of the ITV reboot of Celebrity Big Brother is just days away – but the official line-up has yet to be confirmed.
However, Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd, who plays David Platt on the ITV soap, has reportedly signed up, following in the footsteps of his former co-star Colson.
Olympic gold-winner Daley Thompson is also rumoured to be heading into the house, with bosses reportedly hoping that he’ll spark some controversy thanks to his ‘unwoke’ attitude.
Annie Kilner is reportedly considering a £750,000 offer to appear on the reality TV show after filing for divorce – but then making a U-turn on the decision – from footballer Kyle Walker.
Celebrity Big Brother bosses are also reportedly desperate to snap Ella Morgan up after she made TV history in 2023 by becoming the first trans bride on Married At First Sight.
Tiffany is one of the most powerful women in reality TV
Meanwhile, Chris Hughes, who is best known for appearing on Love island in 2017 – during which he began dating Olivia Attwood – has also being tipped to join the cast.
Tiffany shot to fame after the 00s US reality show Flavor of Love and starred in its spin-off series Love New York, which launched her career in TV.
Her subsequent roles included Brunch with Tiffany, Hot Haus, House of Villains and College Hill: Celebrity Edition.
Tiffany also hosted the Fenty Beauty holiday gift guide twice at the request of Rihanna.
In 2023, she was named one of Variety magazine’s most powerful women on reality TV.
Celebrity Big Brother: Late & Live is broadcast on ITV2 and ITVX from 10.30pm from Monday.