Big Brother's Glyn Wise reveals he's been officially ordained as a deacon - almost 20 years after he appeared on the reality show

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Big Brother star Glyn Wise has announced he's been officially ordained become a deacon, nearly 20 years after he appeared on the reality show.
Glyn, who came second on the reality show back in 2006, first announced that he was in the process of training to be a Catholic priest in his native Wales back in 2022.
On Sunday, the former TV star posted a picture dressed in a black shirt and clerical collar to his 15,000 followers, announcing that he had officially been ordained.
He penned: 'This is Rev Glyn - I'm coming to get you!
'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!'
Glyn then uploaded a string of pictures with his family including his mum, dad and older sister.
He also posted a video of the service that took place at St Asaph Cathedral, north Wales, where he became formally recognised and commissioned.
The 2006 series of Big Brother was hosted by Davina McCall and featured an array of famous housemates including Imogen Thomas, Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace and the late Nikki Grahame.
Glyn previously admitted his decision to embrace Christianity and become a priest began after he lost himself to the whirlwind of publicity after his appearance on the hit reality show.
The Welshman was just 18-years old when he appeared on the seventh series of Big Brother - then a hugely popular Channel 4 flagship - in 2006, finishing runner-up to winner Pete Bennett.
Glyn, who previously told how he 'prayed his way onto Big Brother' has been a Christian since birth.
But he admitted to losing touch with his faith while being filmed 24-hours a day, and would often pray beneath the sanctuary of his duvet because he feared being mocked for his faith.
He told MailOnline when he began his training in 2022: 'I had so much faith and determination to get a place on TV's biggest reality show.
'I prayed and as always – God was listening. He guided me through the audition process easily until I entered the show.
Glyn previously admitted his decision to embrace Christianity and become a priest began after he lost himself to the whirlwind of publicity after his appearance on the hit reality show
'Back in 2006, one in four of the population would watch reality TV. I prayed for God to guide me through the game show and eventually, after three months of being locked in a house I finished as runner-up.
'However, I prayed under the covers as I thought "being cool" was more important than being a Christian, which I heavily regret.'
After spending his childhood in rural Wales, Glyn was quickly swept up by London's hectic party scene as he adjusted to life in the public eye following his appearance in the Big Brother compound.
However he struggled to adapt to his newfound celebrity status and admits his devout attachment to Christianity was all but forgotten as he attended non-stop red carpet events, exclusive parties and premieres.
He said: 'After the show, I was thrust into the spotlight. I was a guest on all UK TV and radio shows. I won a contract with a Calvin Klein modelling agency; I was a youth radio host for BBC Radio Cymru and I was given the tile of 'Ambassador of the Welsh Language' by Rhodri Morgan, Wales' first minster.
'I was invited to all sorts of parties and movie premieres – but deep down I felt lonely. During this period I left my faith behind. I had lost the real me in the middle of the glitz and glamour of fame. I needed to get back on track.
'I had become someone I hardly recognised, but yet everyone else felt as though they knew me.'