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Helen Adams (born 30 May 1978) is a Wales television personality who rose to fame in the United Kingdom when she was chosen to be a contestant on the second series of the reality television show Big Brother UK, in 2001.
In 2001, she released a fitness DVD called Dance Workout with Helen, which was tailored to include humour and a sense of fun in the work-out, much in keeping with Helen's ditzy personality.
Since this time she has appeared as a guest panelist on the topical chat-show Loose Women (2003); several times as a Big Brother reporter for the breakfast show GMTV; as a celebrity chef on Ready, Steady, Cook, as well as featuring in several other Big Brother related documentaries.
In 2003, Adams appeared in the comedy gambling gameshow Banzai and in 2004 she was a contestant on Fear Factor, along with Paul Clarke and Big Brother 3 contestant, Spencer Smith." Where Are They Now? ", Digital Spy. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20.
In 2008, she guest starred as herself along with several other Big Brother housemates in Charlie Brooker's Big Brother-inspired drama, Dead Set.
For the 2011 Red Nose Day Helen appeared alongside many other famous Welsh celebrities in a parody song called "Newport State of Mind".
Before entering the Big Brother house, Adams was romantically involved with a Welsh sales engineer, Gavin Cox; however, he publicly dumped her after watching her antics with her fellow housemate, Paul Clarke." Brian wins Big Brother ", BBC. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20. Adams and Clarke began a relationship shortly after the Big Brother final in July 2001. The couple lived together in Chipping Barnet, north London, and their relationship was periodically featured in celebrity based magazines, particularly Heat, which interviewed the couple every few years to see how their relationship had developed.
During her time as a panelist on Loose Women, Adams indicated that she was approached about the possibility of filming a fly-on-the-wall documentary film series about her life together with Clarke. The couple turned down the offer, opting to stay out of the limelight and concentrate on a normal life together.
However, in June 2006, Adams and Clarke confirmed they had split up after a five-year relationship. The couple told Heat magazine that they realised they got on better as friends and also blamed the pressure of fame for the break-up." Big Brother Helen and Paul split ", BBC. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20. Clarke claimed the last few months had been "hell" and Adams commented that they would stay close friends." BB Paul and Helen split after 5 years ", Digital Spy. URL last accessed on 2007-02-20.
Following her split from Clarke, Adams moved to Portishead where she works as a stylist for Saks.
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