Chanelle Hayes

Chanelle Hayes
Hayes in 2007
Born
Chanelle Jade Sinclair

(1987-11-11) 11 November 1987
Wythenshawe, Manchester, England
EducationNEW College
Occupations
  • Television personality
  • singer
  • model
Years active2007–present
TelevisionBig Brother
Wannabe
Chanelle: Wannabe Popstar
Spouse
Ryan Oates
​
(m. 2024)​
Partner(s)Ziggy Lichman (2007)
Matthew Bates (2009–2010)
Children2
MotherAndrea Sinclair
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
LabelEminence

Chanelle Jade Hayes (née Sinclair; born 11 November 1987) is an English reality television personality, media personality, model and singer. She is best known for her appearance on the eighth series of the Channel 4 reality television series Big Brother UK in 2007.[1][2]

Early life

Hayes was born Chanelle Jade Sinclair in 1987, in Wythenshawe, Manchester, England.[3] Her mother, Andrea Sinclair, was a 32-year-old prostitute who was murdered by a client named Keith Pollard on 5 April 1988, when Hayes was not quite five months old.[4] Hayes was then put up for adoption and was brought up in Wakefield, West Yorkshire by adoptive parents, Christine and Harry Hayes.

Television career

In 2007, Hayes was a housemate on the eighth series of Big Brother UK.[1] During her time on the show she was involved in a relationship with fellow housemate, Ziggy Lichman, splitting up and getting back together multiple times during the show.[2][5][6] She also infamously feuded with fellow housemate, Charley Uchea, throughout the series.[7] During a task on the show each housemate underwent an IQ test, Hayes had one of the highest in the house, scoring 114.[8] On Day 61, Hayes left the house and re-entered after consulting a psychologist.[9] She officially quit the show at her own request on Day 62.[10] She re-entered the house for a few minutes on Day 89, as part of a task.[11]

In November 2007, it was revealed Hayes was voted the "Favourite Big Brother Housemate Ever" by the members of online forum Digital Spy.[12] She was also voted the second "Sexiest Female Housemate Ever" losing to Big Brother UK series 7 housemate, Imogen Thomas.[12] Shortly after appearing on Big Brother she released her own perfume range named "Mwah...".[13]

In 2008, Hayes began writing a Big Brother UK column for the Daily Star, sharing her views on Big Brother UK series 9.[14] She made a guest appearance on the Big Brother special of The Friday Night Project. She also appeared in advertisements for MTV UK's comedy, Fur TV.[15][16][17][18] In 2009, she appeared as an audience member alongside many other ex-housemates in E4's special, Big Brother's Big Quiz.

In 2007, Hayes was an official judge in the short lived VH1 UK show, Wannabe. In which Hayes alongside the other judges put together a band of 25+ year old girls for a live concert.[19] She also starred in her own reality television show for VH1 UK, titled; Wannabe: Popstar.[20][21] The show premiered in April 2008, and followed her progress in making a debut single and music video.[22] The show was put on hold and eventually cancelled by VH1 UK, she responded that her "fame" may be over.[23] In May 2008, she topped a poll by Domino's Pizza, to find Britain's least talented celebrity.[24] Later in 2008, she was featured in the BBC2 documentary by Griff Rhys Jones, Losing It-Griff Rhys Jones on Anger, where she discussed her issues with anger management.[25]

Hayes went on to make various other television appearances including on; Celebrity Scissorhands, Loose Women, Ready Steady Cook, The Big Questions, This Morning and Totally Calum Best: The Best is Yet to Come.[26][27][28] In March 2009, she was a guest panelist on Celebrity Juice and returned for an episode as a regular guest in 2011.

Modeling career

After her appearance on Big Brother UK, Hayes began to regularly appear on the cover of magazines including; Nuts[29] and Zoo.[30] She began co-presenting live on Nuts TV alongside O.J. Borg,[31] but stopped presenting on the channel to focus on her music career. She also appeared in a photoshoot for Playboy Plus. She released calendars in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2014, with her 2008 calendar being the fourth best seller of the year.[32]

She became the lead model for Diva Corsets, appearing regularly promoting the, Michelle for George, lingerie line. In 2009, she was the promotional model for the Nintendo Wii video game, MadWorld.

Music career

Hayes signed with Eminence Records in mid 2008.[33] She released her first single "I Want It" in 2008, which premiered alongside its music video on MTV UK. The song entered the official UK Singles Chart at No. 63.[34] Ministry of Sound released a remix of the single in late 2008.[35] The Ministry of Sound remix of the song reached top 10 in various dance club charts,[36] peaking at No.2 in the UK Pop Club Charts in April, 2008.[37] Hayes later discussed the possibility of recording a debut album.[38]

In May 2008, BBC Radio 1 declined to add her debut single to the playlist, despite interviewing her on the Chris Moyles breakfast show.[39] In August 2008, the event organisers of V Festival reportedly declined her request to perform.[40]

Hayes went on to sign with the American record label; Next Plateau Entertainment, which was affiliated with Universal Republic Records.[41] Her single "I Want It" was distributed across three promotional CDs.[42]

The Ministry of Sound remix of "I Want It" was added to Dance Dance Revolution Encore arcade machines in 2009.[43]

Personal life

Hayes has a son with footballer, Matthew Bates and another son with her husband Ryan Oates, whom she married in 2024.[44][45] She released an autobiography titled, Baring My Heart, in 2014.[46][47]

In 2011, she opened a cake making business in Wakefield.[48] In 2021, she had gastric sleeve surgery after gaining 9 stone due to food addiction.[49][50][51] In 2024, she graduated from University and began working as a qualified nurse[52], but quit a year later to join OnlyFans.[53][54]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2007 Big Brother UK series 8 Self; housemate 13th place, 67 episodes
Big Brother Uncut Self; housemate 17 episodes
2007-2008 Big Brother's Little Brother Self; ex-housemate 6 episodes
2007 Screenwipe Self; guest 1 episode
Ready Steady Cook Self; contestant 1 episode
Wannabe Self; judge 6 episodes
The Most Annoying People of 2007 Self; feature TV special
2008 Nuts TV Self; presenter Recurring role
Fur TV Self; guest Advertisement
Chanelle: Wannabe Popstar Self; cast member 6 episodes
The Friday Night Project Self; guest 1 episode
How TV Changed Britain Self; commentator TV special
50 Ways to Leave Your TV Lover Self; commentator TV special
Totally Calum Best: The Best is Yet to Come Self; guest 1 episode
The Most Annoying Couples We Love to Hate Self; feature TV special
Losing It: Griff Rhys Jones on Anger Self; feature Documentary
Celebrity Scissorhands series 3 Self; guest 1 episode
2009 The Big Questions Self; feature 1 episode
2009-2011 Celebrity Juice Self; panelist 2 episodes
2009 Big Brother's Big Quiz Self; audience member TV special
2014-2019 This Morning Self; guest 2 episodes
2016-2021 Loose Women Self; guest 7 episodes
2024 OK! TV Self; bride Web series, 1 episode
Rob Beckett's Smart TV Self; guest 1 episode
Music videos
Year Title Artist Role
2008 I Want It Self Lead artist
Video games
Year Title Role Notes
2009 Dance Dance Revolution Encore Music artist

Discography

Singles
Year Title Chart Position
2008 I Want It No. 63.[34]

References

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  2. 1 2 "Chiggy Back On". Big Brother. 22 June 2007. Archived from the original on 24 March 2008. Retrieved 22 June 2007.
  3. ↑ "findmypast.co.uk". search.findmypast.co.uk. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
  4. ↑ "Chanelle Hayes Fears Mum's Killer Release from Prison". Metro. 9 May 2011.
  5. ↑ "Double Agent Gerry". Big Brother. Archived from the original on 4 March 2008. Retrieved 8 July 2007.
  6. ↑ "Ziggy and Chanelle get back together". Digital Spy. 9 July 2007. Retrieved 9 July 2007.
  7. ↑ "BB Charley topless: 'I still hate Chanelle'". Digital Spy. 11 June 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
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  9. ↑ "Chanelle back in the house". Digital Spy. 29 July 2007. Retrieved 29 July 2007.
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  11. ↑ "Blindfold Date". channel4.com. 26 August 2007. Archived from the original on 27 December 2007. Retrieved 26 August 2007.
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  14. ↑ "Q & A: Chanelle, Big Brother 8". 5 June 2008.
  15. ↑ "Lee & Dan". Leeanddan.com. Archived from the original on 13 May 2010. Retrieved 11 May 2010.
  16. ↑ "Case Study: Breaking out of the Mainstream Advertising Industry : Inside story : Knowledge". Creative Choices. Archived from the original on 4 October 2011. Retrieved 11 May 2010.
  17. ↑ Ritchie, Kevin (11 November 2008). "The C word - Boards". Boardsmag.com. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 11 May 2010.
  18. ↑ "Academy Films". Academy Films. Archived from the original on 20 April 2010. Retrieved 11 May 2010.
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  31. ↑ "Chanelle I will be the next Lorraine Kelly". Digital Spy.
  32. ↑ "Chanelle aims to win calendar battle". Digital Spy. 28 May 2008. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
  33. ↑ "Eminence Records Label Sign Chanelle Hayes". Single Minded Promotions. Archived from the original on 31 October 2013. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  34. 1 2 "The Official UK Top 75 Singles Week of Mon 19 May". Yahoomusic.
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  40. ↑ "Music - News - Chanelle Hayes snubbed by V Festival". Digital Spy. 10 August 2008. Retrieved 11 May 2010.
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  47. ↑ "Chanelle Hayes: Everything you need to know". Closer. 19 April 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  48. ↑ Big Brother housemate Chanelle Hayes launches cake business, Wakefield Express, 24 February 2012
  49. ↑ "Chanelle Hayes opens up about gastric sleeve after 'food addiction'". Closer. 25 March 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
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  51. ↑ Wheeler, Olivia (7 July 2021). "Chanelle Hayes says gastric sleeve surgery was 'last resort'". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  52. ↑ "Big Brother legend has a completely different job 17 years after finding fame". 24 February 2025.
  53. ↑ "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  54. ↑ Bird, Daniel (9 November 2025). "Chanelle Hayes 'marriage fear' uncovered as she quits nursing for racy career". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
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