ALL about Mark in Celebrity Big brother

The show:

Celebrity Big Brother was a shorter version of Big Brother which raised money for various charities using the proceeds from viewer voting. Six celebrity contestants would have to live in a house together that had no contact with the outside world, complete various tasks to win a shopping budget and nominate each other to be evicted by the public.

In 2002 Mark took part in the second series of the show, which started on the 20th November and ended on the 29th November. The nominated charities were; Centrepoint, National Missing Persons Helpline, Rethink severe mental illness and Samaritans and the series was sponsored by the phone company O2.

Joining Mark in the house were; Les Dennis, Melinda Messenger, Sue Perkins, Anne Diamond and Goldie. Goldie was the first to leave the house on Day 5 after receiving a total of 4 nominations, he was then followed by Anne on Day 7 and Sue was evicted on Day 9. This left Les, Melinda and Mark as the final contestants on Day 10. Melinda came third place and the final vote was held later that evening between Mark and Les. Mark won first place after receiving 77% of the public vote.

Mark's Audition:

Each hopeful contestant had to make an audition tape with reasons why they should be allowed to take part in Big Brother and why they would be a good housemate.

Mark decided to use ‘Cinderella’ for his audition:

*Mark is scrubbing the floor when the two ugly sisters walk in*

Ugly Sister 1: “Six years ago, you came to our doorstep, claiming to be that Michael Owen from Take That”
Ugly Sister 2: “Well if you’re Mikey Owen from Take That, then I must be Gary Halliwell!”
Ugly Sister 1: “Here, take THAT”

*gives Mark a broom*

Ugly Sister 2: “Yeah we’re gonna watch Robbie Millions in concert, and when we get back we want this place fit for a king!”

*ugly sisters leave the room*

Mark: “I really need to get out of here… I’d do anything for a holiday… I’m not asking for much, maybe just four days… oh the thought of a stainless steel kitchen, a Jacuzzi, a swimming pool! And best of all, a private room where I can discuss absolutely anything and eject from my life the people who are getting on my nerves! What a brilliant idea!”

*there is a bang with a cloud of smoke and a fairy appears*

Fairy Godmother: *coughs*
Mark: “Hello?”
FG: “Is you the singer/songwriter Mark Owen?”
Mark: “Yes...”
FG: “The one what used to be in Take That?”
Mark: “Yes”
FG: “You wearing white knickers?”
Mark: “Yes!”
FG: “Well, I is your fairy godmother, what has been sent by Big Brother, to inform you that tonight, Mark Owen, you SHALL go to the house!”
Mark: “OH! Thank you fairy godmother! Cheers Big Brother!”
FG: “Your carriage awaits!”

*there is another bang and Mark now has a brand new suit with a sign stuck on the back saying "To Big Brother" as he hops down the road on a pogo stick*