BIG Brother icon Chanelle Hayes has turned her back on fame and landed herself a brand new job. Chanelle, 36, was catapulted to stardom when she took part in the 2007 series of Big Brother and went on to earn a successful living off the back of it. But now a mum-of-two and in her 30s, Chanelle has decided the fame game is no longer for her.
She has retrained as a nurse and has revealed to fans that she has landed her very first job ready for when she graduates. Chanelle has told her followers that she will be working in a hospital but she has decided to keep the location private. In a Q&A with fans, she said: "I already have my job lined up!!! I cannot wait!!" She added: "I will be hospital based.
But I keep my work location private because it's not really about me, it's about the patients and their wellbeing." Chanelle also revealed how "tough" her studying had been while giving advice to a Health Care Assistant who is hoping to train to be a nurse, too. "It's reeeeeeaaaally tough but you're already doing the hours and have personal care experience so that's a great advantage," Chanelle explained.
"If you were to find a supportive uni, then follow your dreams. "It's 3 longggg years. But they'll be worth it.
" Chanelle was just 19 years old when she entered the Big Brother house. She was instantly compared to Victoria Beckham - aka Posh Spice - and soon became a favourite among fans. During her time in the house, she fell for her fellow housemate Ziggy Lichman and they had a w.