Big Brother legend looks unrecognisable as he turns to god and becomes a vicar
That's Reverend Glyn Wise to you...
Former Big Brother star Glyn Wise has announced a rather unexpected career change. The man from Blaenau Ffestiniog appeared on the show in 2006 at just 18-years-old when he became the runner up of the seventh season.
The former reality TV star has now taken to social media to announce that he has now become a reverend. The news comes as Glyn has frequently shared his relationship with his faith on social media as well as taking part in Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol and Songs of Praise.
Glyn shared the announcement on Instagram, he said: "This is Rev Glyn - I'm coming to get you!" For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter
He continued: "Day 1 as an official Rev! Hard work, praying & studying has paid off - "With God all things are possible" Math 19: 26. Looking forward to follow in the footsteps of the desciples in the book of Acts, spreading the good word across the nations! "Diolch yn fawr am yr holl gefnogaeth. "
He also added a passage from the New Testament, Paul's letter to the Philippians in the Welsh language at the bottom of his post.
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People have rushed to the comments to share their support for the former reality TV star. One person said: "Keep spread the love, well done mate."
Another added: "Congratulations father, this is awesome news."
Lea Walker, Glyn's former Big Brother co-star even took to the comments. She said: "Babes you have no idea. Just how proud I am of you. You've worked tirelessly you've worked so hard and I am so unbelievably proud of you.
"Congratulations congratulations congratulations. I love you with every beat of my heart and I can't wait to see you again next month."
In April 2022, Glyn announced that he was training to become an ordained minister in the Church in Wales and shared his journey on social media.
He shared on social media at the time: "Done it! I'm [sic] been accepted for Ordained Ministry with the Church in Wales. Thank you to everyone at London Church of England for their support & prayers! Looking forward to spread the good word & become Fr Glyn."
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Despite growing up in a Christian family he said that his time in Asia, particularly South Korea inspired him to pursue his new career. He told BBC Wales: "When I was in Asia, particularly South Korea, I saw that Christianity was growing at a massive scale and whilst I was there I went to church and felt every sermon was basically speaking directly to me.
"I wanted to bring the good word back to the UK, well Wales and the Church in Wales, and now I've been fortunate enough to be accepted to go into the ordained ministry - it was a dream come true." You can read more here.
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