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Metro
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
My time with Kim Woodburn proved her gay icon status
'If I'm lucky, I might have another 10 years on the earth. Do you think I'm going to waste 10 years putting up with s**tbags?' Whatever you might say about Kim Woodburn, one thing is certain, she was always true to her word and lived life her way. Woodburn died at the age of 83 yesterday following a 'short illness', leaving behind one of the most unique legacies in showbiz. Calling Woodburn a 'reality TV icon' doesn't do her justice; she was something so much greater – especially to the LGBTQ+ community. I briefly worked with Woodburn when she became Metro's I'm A Celebrity columnist in 2022. There was absolutely no one else I wanted for that column; if she didn't do it then it simply shouldn't go ahead. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Few celebrities are as unfiltered as Woodburn and even fewer want to come across unfiltered in their columns. There was more than one occasion when we could not run her exact words without the threat of legal complaints, and I remember her insisting to my reporter that every scathing word that came out of her mouth made it into print. As an editor, that's exactly what you want. She was simply brilliant and a rarity in entertainment now, which is so cautious and dry, its golden years are so far behind us. I'll truly miss Kim Woodburn. She was the most badly behaved class act I've ever come across and the gay community hasn't just lost a meme-queen, it's lost a true ally. This is especially true when fearless voices such as hers are becoming increasingly hard to come by. My admiration of this national treasure began 22 years ago when How Clean Is Your House launched. I was 15 at the time and would do anything to avoid housework (I'm still the same) but Woodburn was unlike anything I'd ever seen on television before. Reality TV in its inception was sexy, fun, and scandalous – it wasn't two women cleaning poo from the bottom of a loo. More than 22 years since How Clean is Your House launched, fascination in Woodburn never died. But it was when she was snapped up for I'm A Celebrity in 2009 that a star – and gay icon – was really born. She was exceptional. She was a drag queen in jungle gear; rarely would her conversation not turn to 'bonking', and if she wasn't talking about sex she was scolding her sexless campmates. She came second that year, losing out to Gino D'Acampo, but that didn't matter. She'd become a TV giant in her own right. And when it seemed her brightest days on television were behind her, she was about to become a true national treasure after she single-handedly became the most disruptive Celebrity Big Brother housemate of all-time. Her relationship with the LGBTQ+ community was an unlikely marriage, but one that has genuinely enhanced the lives of so many gay people I know since she erupted at everyone and everything in the Celebrity Big Brother house. I have no doubt she was impossible to live with, but as a viewer, she was impossible to miss. She was camper than anyone I've ever known. For context, Woodburn had to be removed from the house temporarily when a row broke out over who had the toughest life to-date. You could disagree with Woodburn on the correct way to eat a chocolate digestive and seconds later security would be called in. Eventually, it got so out of hand that while being dragged out of the house by guards, she told footballer Jamie O'Hara: 'I wouldn't s**t on you if you were on fire… You're an adulterer that two-timed your wife and she's got three kids!' Once she was embraced by the LGBTQ+ community with open arms, she embraced them back – proud in her allyship and making numerous appearances in queer spaces – and who could possibly want fighting your corner more than Kim Woodburn? To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video If you've seen the moment she was set up on Loose Women for a 'reconciliation' with Coleen Nolan and took on the entire panel without breaking a sweat, you'll see what I mean. Even if she had the delivery of a bull in a china shop, she always stood by her convictions and, for me, that's what integrity is all about. Right now, seeing that same level of integrity is becoming increasingly rare. Celebrities and politicians who once gave LGBTQ+ people their word that they'd always have our backs, marched with us at Pride or declared 'trans right are human rights' are now too scared to stand by us. She may not have always got it right, like appearing on GB News to discuss same-sex changing rooms and declaring 'a man's a man' and a 'woman's a woman'. Of course, this wasn't a great move and she was – quite rightly – called out for it at the time. I do honestly hand in heart know that she would not have intended to upset the LGBTQ+ community and knowing that she had would break her heart. She responded to critics: 'I will always be an ally to the community and would never say a bad word about any of you. I am very disappointed in those who have deliberately misinterpreted what I said. You are horrible horrible people.' More Trending Her impact on pop culture, particularly gay pop culture, is practically unrivalled when it comes to reality television in the UK. There isn't a day that goes by when I don't see a Kim Woodburn clip being thrown around social media. That impact was best celebrated on the very first series of Drag Race UK by its eventual winner The Vivienne. Viv did an impression of Woodburn for RuPaul and was a stroke of genius, capturing every single inch of Woodburn's unapologetically ferocious charm with impeccable precision. Viv died at the beginning of this year, with Woodburn among the many mourners at their funeral. She may not have been someone you wanted to cross, but she too was the first person to laugh at her absurdity. I hope, and know, wherever she is now she's giving some 'chicken-livered s**t' what for and I am gutted we're not there to watch it happen. Do you have a story you'd like to share? Get in touch by emailing Share your views in the comments below. MORE: Kim Woodburn's heartfelt message to fans in final video before her death MORE: UK viewers can now watch 'masterpiece' Amazon Prime drama for free MORE: How Clean Is Your House? star Aggie MacKenzie pays tribute to 'tormented soul' Kim Woodburn after death
The Irish Sun
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Trolls attack Lorraine over ‘disgraceful' way she broke Kim Woodburn's death on live TV
LORRAINE Kelly has been slammed for the "disgraceful" way she announced Kim Woodburn's death. The presenter was blasted by viewers for showing "no empathy" over the Advertisement 5 The Queen of Clean sadly passed away yesterday Credit: Rex 5 Lorraine was blasted by viewers for showing "no empathy" Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 Kim Woodburn on the 'Loose Women' TV show in 2018 Credit: Rex Features Kim, who rose to fame on Channel 4 's hit series How Clean is Your House, passed away yesterday. The 83-year-old's family But ITV viewers have furiously slammed Lorraine for showing "no feeling" and seeming "unbothered". "Lorraine, you are a disgrace", one X user posted. Advertisement Read more Another distraught fan said: "I'm actually shocked at the lack of empathy Lorraine showed announcing the death of Kim Woodburn." It comes as... This is the last picture of CBB star Her husband Peter is Kim's Her death comes weeks after cancelling work commitments due to health concerns Kim gave reality TV fans an iconic moment with her legendary Inside Kim's Where is co-star The presenter, 65, appeared unmoved as she announced: "Kim Woodburn, who I'm sure you know... well, she's died at the age of 83. Most read in TV Exclusive Breaking "Famous, of course, for How Clean Is Your House and her Advertisement She then read out the statement that was released by Kim's family today, before quickly moving forward. "Right, it is 10 past nine..." she continued after the brief announcement. A representative for Kim said this morning: "It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away yesterday following a short illness. "Kim was an incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person. Advertisement "Her husband Peter is heartbroken at the loss of his soulmate. "We are so proud of the amazing things Kim achieved in her life and career. "We kindly ask that Kim's husband and close friends are given the time and privacy they need to grieve. "We will not be releasing any further details." Advertisement Her How Clean is Your House co-star lead tributes, writing: 'Kim was a tormented soul, but now she's finally at peace. "We clashed often. Behind the fierce persona was deep pain and incredible strength. "She survived because she had to. I hope she's resting now. She was an unforgettable woman.' Kim went on to star in a number of shows including I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here in 2009 and Celebrity Big Brother in 2017. Advertisement She also regularly appeared on ITV's Loose Women and This Morning. Tributes have today flooded in for the reality TV star who was a "force of nature". In recent years, she has become known for being outspoken about a number of other TV personalities. As recently as February, she branded celebrity chef D'Acampo a "full of himself little pig". Advertisement She also last year slammed Louis Walsh as a "nasty, two-faced" music mogul during his own time on Big Brother. Kim blasted ITV and BBC bosses, too, for Kim is survived by her husband Peter Woodburn. 5 Kim Woodburn also appeared on 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!' in 2009 Credit: Rex Features Advertisement 5 Her co-star Aggie MacKenzie lead the touching tributes to Kim today Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Scottish Sun
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Trolls attack Lorraine over ‘disgraceful' way she broke Kim Woodburn's death on live TV
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LORRAINE Kelly has been slammed for the "disgraceful" way she announced Kim Woodburn's death. The presenter was blasted by viewers for showing "no empathy" over the beloved cleaning star's passing. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 The Queen of Clean sadly passed away yesterday Credit: Rex 5 Lorraine was blasted by viewers for showing "no empathy" Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 Kim Woodburn on the 'Loose Women' TV show in 2018 Credit: Rex Features Kim, who rose to fame on Channel 4's hit series How Clean is Your House, passed away yesterday. The 83-year-old's family announced her death today, with touching tributes rolling in from devastated friends, colleagues and fans. But ITV viewers have furiously slammed Lorraine for showing "no feeling" and seeming "unbothered". "Lorraine, you are a disgrace", one X user posted. Another distraught fan said: "I'm actually shocked at the lack of empathy Lorraine showed announcing the death of Kim Woodburn." It comes as... The presenter, 65, appeared unmoved as she announced: "Kim Woodburn, who I'm sure you know... well, she's died at the age of 83. "Famous, of course, for How Clean Is Your House and her controversial time on Celebrity Big Brother." She then read out the statement that was released by Kim's family today, before quickly moving forward. "Right, it is 10 past nine..." she continued after the brief announcement. A representative for Kim said this morning: "It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away yesterday following a short illness. "Kim was an incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person. "Her husband Peter is heartbroken at the loss of his soulmate. "We are so proud of the amazing things Kim achieved in her life and career. "We kindly ask that Kim's husband and close friends are given the time and privacy they need to grieve. "We will not be releasing any further details." Her How Clean is Your House co-star lead tributes, writing: 'Kim was a tormented soul, but now she's finally at peace. "We clashed often. Behind the fierce persona was deep pain and incredible strength. "She survived because she had to. I hope she's resting now. She was an unforgettable woman.' Kim went on to star in a number of shows including I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here in 2009 and Celebrity Big Brother in 2017. She also regularly appeared on ITV's Loose Women and This Morning. Tributes have today flooded in for the reality TV star who was a "force of nature". In recent years, she has become known for being outspoken about a number of other TV personalities. As recently as February, she branded celebrity chef D'Acampo a "full of himself little pig". She also last year slammed Louis Walsh as a "nasty, two-faced" music mogul during his own time on Big Brother. Kim blasted ITV and BBC bosses, too, for recruiting reality stars as presenters. Kim is survived by her husband Peter Woodburn. 5 Kim Woodburn also appeared on 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!' in 2009 Credit: Rex Features
Mint
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Who was Kim Woodburn? ‘How Clean Is Your House' show icon passes away at 83 – here's all you need to know
Kim Woodburn, who rose to fame presenting 'How Clean Is Your House?' passed away at the age of 83 after a brief period of illness. Apart from 'How Clean is Your House' that Woodburn was known for, she also appeared in Celebrity Big Brother in 2017 and was among the line-up for E4's Celebrity Cooking School in 2022. 'It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away yesterday following a short illness. Kim was an incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person. Her husband, Peter, is heartbroken at the loss of his soulmate," PA Media reported, citing a statement. Kim Woodburn used to work as a professional cleaner. At the age of 16, she had started earning as a live-in cleaner for a laundrette, earning £2.10 a week. While speaking to The Guardian, Kim Woodburn had once described that role as 'I was just a piece of flesh.' During her time as a professional cleaner, Kim was selected as one of the hosts of Channel 4's 2003 housework-based reality show — 'How Clean Is Your House?' — the one that got Woodburn the popularity. Upon being teamed with journalist Aggie Mackenzie, the reality series –proved to be a surprise hit. It earned 4 million viewers, matching Big Brother's ratings. Woodburn was also a regular contributor on Loose Women and This Morning, and was well known for her outspoken views, reported BBC. 'How Clean is Your House' is a reality series in which Kim Woodburn and Aggie Mackenzie inspected dirty homes with Kim being the 'dirt detective'.
Pink Villa
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kim Woodburn's Final Public Appearance With Her Husband Revealed Amid Celebrity Big Brother Alum's Death at 83
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of death. Kim Woodburn passed away at the age of 83. The unfortunate news of the Celebrity Big Brother alum's death was confirmed by her family. Amid the reports, the late TV star 's final public appearance has been revealed, where she was accompanied by her husband, Peter Woodburn. The couple was photographed on January 27, as they were headed for the funeral of the drag queen, Vivienne, in North Wales. As for the announcement of death, Woodburn's family released a statement that read, 'It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away yesterday following a short illness.' It further stated, "Kim was an incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person. Her husband, Peter, is heartbroken at the loss of his soulmate.' The family went on to mention that they wish to be given privacy and no further details will be revealed. Kim Woordburn's final public appearance before her death Kim Woordburn stepped out with her husband, Peter, to attend the funeral of the drag queen Vivienne. The reality star donned a long, black overcoat. The ensemble had furry details on the shoulders and huge buttons. Woodburn tied her blonde hair into braids and accessorized her look with golden earrings. Meanwhile, the How Clean is Your House star's last video for her fans was dropped on Valentine's Day, months before her death. Woodburn, in the clip, said, 'I hope you're OK... and keeping well.' She further said, "Thanks so much for asking me to do these videos. They give me such a laugh." However, earlier this month, the TV star told her social media followers, "No more videos for now, my loves; I need to get better!" A post dropped by Kim's team on Instagram read that she was unable to record more videos due to her health worsening. Tributes have been pouring in for Kim Woodburn following her death.
