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Imogen Thomas
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Imogen Mary Thomas is a British model and reality television star from Llanelli, Wales. She is best known as the winner of Miss Wales 2003,[1] representing her country at Miss World 2003 and for her time as a housemate on the seventh series of the [then] Channel 4 reality television programme Big Brother UK in 2006.[2]
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Modelling career
[edit]Thomas was born in Llanelli. She began working as a model at the age of 13, moving to London at the age of 17 to become a professional model, she was rejected by most modelling agencies due to her height (5 ft. 6").
In 2003 Thomas entered Pageant Modelling and was crowned Miss Wales,[1][3] defeating future Big Brother UK series 9 winner Rachel Rice who placed third. She represented Wales at Miss World China.[4] She returned to London to venture in to glamour modelling. In January, 2007 she was on the cover of Maxim magazine.[5]
Television career
[edit]In 2006 Thomas was a housemate on the seventh series of the then Channel 4 reality television series Big Brother UK.[2] This series of Big Brother was the third most watched in the history of the British version with an average of 4.7 million viewers. Thomas entered day 1 and was evicted on day 86 with 62% of the public vote, placing seventh overall.[6]
During her time on the show she was involved in a controversy after fellow contestant Glyn Wise was reprimanded for communicating in his first language, Welsh, with Thomas. Big Brother deemed this as a form of "code" issuing Wise with a formal warning, who retorted with; "but Welsh is a British language?". Following the incident the Welsh Language Society complained to Channel 4, Ofcom and S4C. After this, Wise and Thomas continued to converse in Welsh and such discussions were broadcast with English-Language subtitles.[7]
Thomas has made several other television appearances since Big Brother including; Big Brother's Little Brother, Big Brother's Big Mouth, Richard & Judy, Planed Plant, Pobol y Cwm, Dead Set and Celebrity Ex in the City.[8]
Personal life
[edit]In 2011, her alleged extramarital affair with former Manchester United and Wales international footballer, Ryan Giggs was the subject of a gagging order in England and Wales, receiving heavy press coverage.[9][10]
She has two children with her ex-boyfriend Adam Horsley. Their first daughter, Ariana Siena Horsley, was born February 2013, their second daughter was born in 2015.[11]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Miss World 2003 Pageant | Self; Miss Wales | TV special |
| RI:SE | Self; Miss Wales | 1 episode | |
| 2006 | Big Brother UK series 7 | Self; housemate | 7th place, 101 episodes |
| Big Brother: Uncut | Self; housemate | 24 episodes | |
| Big Brother's Little Brother | Self; ex-housemate | 1 episode | |
| Big Brother's Big Mouth | Self; ex-housemate | 1 episode | |
| Richard & Judy | Self; guest | 1 episode | |
| Uned 5 | Self; guest | 1 episode | |
| Planed Plant | Self; ghost hunter | 1 episode | |
| Pobol y Cwm | Self; cameo | 1 episode | |
| 2008 | Russell & Ross: What The F*** Was All That About? | Self; cameo | TV film |
| Dead Set | Imogen Thomas | 4 episodes | |
| 2009 | Celebrity Shock List 2009 | Self; commentator | Documentary |
| 2010 | Ultimate Big Brother | Self; ex-housemate | 1 episode |
| Celebrity Coach Trip | Self; contestant | 6 episodes | |
| 2011 | Comic Relief: Red Nose Day 2011 | Self | TV special |
| Britain's Got More Talent | Self; co-host | 2 episodes | |
| That Sunday Night Show | Self; guest | 1 episode | |
| Beer & Pizza Club | Self; guest | 1 episode | |
| Most Shocking Celebrity Moments of 2011 | Self; commentator | Documentary | |
| 2012 | Celebrity Come Dine with Me | Self; contestant | 1 episode |
| Loserville | Mother | ||
| 2012-2013 | Big Brothers: Bit on the Side | Self; panelist | 3 episodes |
| 2018 | Celebrity Dinner Date | Self; contestant | 1 episode |
| 2021 | Celebrity Ex in the City series 2 | Self; cast member | 8 episodes |
| 2022 | Nikki Grahame: Who is She? | Self | Documentary |
| Hot Property | Self; contestant | 1 episode |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Miss Wales". Miss Wales. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Big Brother's Imogen Thomas: what is she doing now?". Heatworld. 21 August 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ "Is Miss Wales still a hit?". 19 September 2003. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ "New Straits Times - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ "Maxim Magazine No 141 January 2007 Imogen Thomas Big Brother • £5.00". PicClick UK. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ "Imogen voted out of Big Brother". 11 August 2006. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ "Big Brother's warning over Welsh". 19 May 2006. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ Glyn and Imogen from Big Brother - S4C's Ofn - part 1/2, 20 December 2006, archived from the original on 14 December 2021, retrieved 28 July 2021
- ^ Rayner, Gordon; Swinford, Steven (23 May 2011). "Ryan Giggs unmasked as gagging order footballer". The Telegraph. UK. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- ^ "Imogen Thomas: From Miss Wales to the High Court". BBC News. 23 May 2011. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ "Imogen Thomas gives birth to baby girl". Digital Spy. 11 February 2013.
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[edit]Imogen Thomas
View on GrokipediaEarly Life and Background
Family Origins and Upbringing
Imogen Thomas was born on 27 November 1982 in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales, to parents Charles Thomas, a civil servant, and Janette Thomas.[12][13] Her family background was marked by economic hardship, with Thomas later describing her upbringing as one rooted in poverty on a council estate in Llanelli, where her mother raised her as a single parent amid severe financial constraints.[14] Despite these challenges, Thomas's early environment in the working-class community of Llanelli fostered resilience, as she has recounted relying on determination to pursue opportunities beyond her immediate circumstances.[14] Her parents provided support for her ambitions, though the family's limited resources shaped a grounded perspective on aspiration and self-reliance.[15] This Welsh upbringing, centered in a modest industrial town, preceded her move to London at age 17 to pursue modeling professionally.[13]Education and Initial Aspirations
Imogen Thomas attended Ysgol Gyfun y Strade, a Welsh-medium secondary school in Llanelli, where she developed fluency in Welsh.[16] She later earned a BSc degree in health studies and psychology from the University of Worcester.[17] From an early age, Thomas aspired to a career in modeling, beginning professional work at 13 and relocating to London at 17 to pursue opportunities in the industry.[18] She expressed a dream of achieving fame as a model, which aligned with her entry into pageantry, culminating in her selection as Miss Wales in 2003.[19]Modeling and Pageantry Career
Miss Wales 2003 and International Representation
Imogen Thomas, a 20-year-old from Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, was crowned Miss Wales 2003 in October of that year. [20] As the winner, she succeeded in the national beauty pageant organized by the Miss Wales committee, which selected her among regional contestants to represent Wales internationally.[21] Thomas, a fluent Welsh speaker and local graduate, embodied the pageant's emphasis on poise, intelligence, and national pride during her reign.[20] Following her national title, Thomas represented Wales at the Miss World 2003 competition, held on 1 December 2003 in Sanya, China.[22] The event featured over 100 contestants from around the globe, with Thomas participating in preliminaries, including the opening number where she wore a traditional red cheongsam alongside other delegates.[22] Although she competed in various segments such as the swimsuit and evening gown competitions, Thomas did not advance to the final placements or receive any continental queen titles.[3] Her international appearance marked her primary foray into global pageantry, highlighting Wales' participation in the longstanding Miss World franchise without notable awards or controversies during the event.[14]
