Northampton retro: 17 of our stars in reality shows like Big Brother, Great British Bake Off and X Factor from years gone by...how many can you remember?

With Emily from Northampton hitting the headlines for being sensationally booted out of Big Brother after just one day this week, we’ve taken a look back at our reality stars of the past.

From Bake Off to X Factor, although not blessed with dozens of reality wannabes, Northampton has had some notable stars of past shows.

How many can you remember? And if there are any we’ve missed, email us at [email protected]

13. Strictly Come Dancing

Northampton-born Faye Tozer, best known for being a member of the pop group Steps, appeared in Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, finishing joint runner-up with her dance partner Giovanni Pernice. Photo: BBC

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14. Strictly Come Dancing

Ben Cohen, born in Northampton and a legendary former player for Northampton Saints, appeared in Strictly Come Dancing in 2013, coming eighth with dance partner Kristina Rihanoff. Photo: BBC

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15. X Factor

Natalie Kassanga, a student at Northampton College at the time, appeared in X Factor in 2013 as part of the girl band, Alien. Natalie received a triple distinction for her Musical theatre studies at Northampton College's Booth Lane and went on to star in the West End. Photo: ITV

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16. X Factor

Jamie Benkert from Northampton appeared in the X Factor in 2015 as the lead singer of the town band, Signature. Photo: Chronicle & Echo

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