Many people dismiss the reality format as rubbish, but the shows and the social media discussion they promote are an important indicator of public opinion on vital issues, writes Su Holmes

Ryan Thomas has been crowned the winner of Celebrity Big Brother.

The Duchess of Sussex's father has made the explosive claims in yet another interview with the press.

Meghan Markle's half-sister, Samantha Markle-Grant, is set to join the newest season of ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ when it kicks off next month.

A nice nod for the Blizzards front man as Sarah has rubbed shoulders with one of the world's most sought after men...Calum Best.

Celebrity Big Brother star Jeremy McConnell claimed he entered a woman’s house without permission because he was intoxicated and became disorientated after he was chased by two men following a house party.

“The last week has been very stressful for Jedward’s family,'' she said.

More than 350 complaints have been received about homophobic remarks made by Celebrity Big Brother contestant Winston McKenzie.

The 'Teen Mom' star was eliminated from the reality TV show by fellow housemate Austin Armacost tonight after going to head-to-head against her closest pal Jenna Jameson and was greeted by a chorus of boos.

The 'Bill' actor was the second housemate to leave the show after receiving the least amount of public votes.

The Atomic Kitten singer, 'Loose Women' panelist and American actor were joined by a host of other celebrities as they entered the reality show house in London for the UK vs. USA-themed series of the Channel 5 show this evening.

Katie Price reportedly gets a visit from her hairdresser every two days in the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house.

Katie Price is rumoured to be entering 'Celebrity Big Brother'.

Katie Price is in talks to take part in next year's series of 'Celebrity Big Brother'.

'Benefits Street's White Dee is set to appear on 'Celebrity Big Brother'.

Dappy's management had to pay £6,000 to debt collectors who wanted to visit him in the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house.

Britain's former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott is top of the wish-list for producers of 'Celebrity Big Brother', it has emerged.

'Celebrity Big Brother' winner Denise Welch said today that despite some "mistakes", her children were unruffled by her flashing antics during her stint on the show.

Natalie Cassidy is campaigning to have Playboy twins Karissa and Kristina Shannon voted out of the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house.

Irish twins Jedward are firm favourites to win Celebrity Big Brother tonight.

Jedward created chaos in the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house today as they ran amok as "punks", angering other contestants.

Brian Dowling's mum is confused about his involvement with 'Celebrity Big Brother'.

Tara Reid is set to enter the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house.

'Celebrity Big Brother' presenter Davina McCall became a housemate for the first time after sneaking in to the house dressed as a chicken.

Ivana Trump was tonight kicked out of the Big Brother house after failing to charm viewers.

Vinnie Jones gave in to the Tree of Temptation in 'Celebrity Big Brother' this afternoon.

'Celebrity Big Brother' housemate Ivana Trump has been duped into thinking she has won a fake award.

Three 'Celebrity Big Brother' contestants face eviction from the house today.

Sisqo has vowed to stand up to Vinnie Jones in ‘Celebrity Big Brother’.

London-born rapper Lady Sovereign has claimed she was "bullied" in the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house because of her "outspoken" nature.

Rapper Lady Sovereign and glamour model Nicola Tappenden are both up for eviction from the Celebrity Big Brother house tonight.

Ronnie Wood's ex-girlfriend Katia Ivanova and former Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss were booted out of the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house last night.

Stephen Baldwin has revealed his strategy for 'Celebrity Big Brother' survival - “playing the fool all the way down the line”.

Celebrity Big Brother's Katia Ivanova appeared to make a last-ditch attempt to win viewers' votes by rekindling her romance with Jonas Altberg.

Katia Ivanova and Basshunter have started flirting again.

'Celebrity Big Brother' contestant Vinnie Jones told Alex Reid today his hoped-for acting career is doomed in Hollywood because of his current reputation.

Former Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss, Ronnie Wood's ex-girlfriend Katia Ivanova and British rapper Lady Sovereign are the first celebrities to face eviction from the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house, it was announced today.

Stephanie Beacham entered the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house to help her daughter, it has emerged.

Former Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss told Big Brother bosses she was "ready to go home" as relations with new housemate Ivana Trump proved frosty.

Heidi Fleiss had a moment of doubt today when she told Big Brother she was considering leaving the house.

'Celebrity Big Brother' contestants Katia Ivanova and Basshunter shared a kiss under the duvet as they spent another night in bed together.

Ivana Trump will reportedly enter the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house tonight.

‘Celebrity Big Brother’ contestants Basshunter and Katia Ivanova shared a bed last night.

Rapper Sisqo was crowned the Hunk of 2010 as the men in the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house took part in a beauty contest with a difference.

'Celebrity Big Brother' housemate Jonas Altberg described his own music as “torture” last night after he was forced to listen to it on a loop for more than six hours.

Flirting warmed up the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house as Jonas Altberg and Katia Ivanova made the most of the snowy weather.

Soccer bad boy turned Hollywood hardman Vinnie Jones will get a 'Celebrity Big Brother' birthday surprise today.

Dane Bowers is to appear on ‘Celebrity Big Brother’, it has been announced.

Ulrika Jonsson was last night crowned the winner of Celebrity Big Brother 2009.

Ulrika Jonsson was tonight crowned the winner of Celebrity Big Brother 2009.