Glyn Wise from Big Brother 7 is on Squid Game: The Challenge
19 years after his appearance on BB!
Welsh reality star Glyn Wise shot to fame way back in 2006 when he appeared on popular show Big Brother, when it really was in its peak of viewing figures. But now, a massive 19 years on, he's returned to the world of TV!
Glyn, who was just 18 when he appeared on Big Brother, has signed up for the second series of Squid Game: The Challenge, which started on Netflix on Tuesday 4th November.
Is Glyn from Big Brother on Squid Games?
Announcing the news of his participation, Glyn wrote on Instagram: 'Red Light! When @netflixuk calls and asks "You want to play a game?"
'The time has come! Player 036 in the mix in Squid Games: The Challenge Season 2! Tune in on November the 4th, where 456 players compete for the $4,560,000 cash prize!
'Last year I did numerous sermons in church based on the Golden Calf: Exodus 32 which centers on the Israelites' impatience while Moses was on Mount Sinai. The giant piggy bank of money in Squid Game serves as a modern version of the Golden Calf from the Old Testament. In both narratives, a captivating symbol of wealth becomes an object of worship for a desperate and impatient people, leading to violence, apostasy, and profound moral failure. Little did I know, that I would eventually join the games!
'Big Brother was 19 years ago, I fancied another challenge! Let the games begin! @squidgamenetflix'. (sic)
What player number is he?
Glyn is Player #036 in the second series of Squid Game: The Challenge.
When is it on TV?
Following the epic first series back in 2023, Netflix were quick to renew Squid Game: The Challenge for a second instalment, with the series beginning on 4th November for a three-week event.
Playing the game against 455 other players, Glyn could be in with a chance to win a life-changing reward of $4.56 million USD.
When was Glyn on Big Brother?
Glyn appeared on Big Brother seven way back in 2006. Glyn was a housemate alongside the likes of Imogen Thomas, Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace, Grace Adams-Short, Mikey Dalton, Pete Bennett, and the late Nikki Graham.
Did he win?
Despite becoming an iconic housemate, learning to cook and clean during his time in the Big Brother house, the Welsh star finished the show as a runner-up behind eventual Big Brother seven winner Pete Bennett.
How old was he on Big Brother?
Glyn was just 18-years-old when he took part in Big Brother.
What does he look like now?
Back in July this year, Glyn posted a side-by-side image of himself on Big Brother to now. To mark 25 years since the show began, he wrote: '25 years ago #BBUK came on our screens! Within the first week I was hooked on the experiment! I had just started high-school with a dream of being a contestant on the show! I prayed to God that once I'd turn 18 He would put me in the show! "Ask and you shall receive..." (Math 7: 7-8) Loved it! I still remember being in 6th Form, Dyffryn conwy Llanrwst in North Wales, taking the train down to London with high hopes & dreams! Big Brother was an absolute dream come true! But now I'm more than happy helping others know God through Jesus Christ! Thank you @bbuk for one of the best experiences of my life! Love, Rev Glyn X'. (sic)
What does Glyn do now?
Following his appearance on Big Brother, Glyn went on to work as a teacher in 2012, teaching Welsh language at a secondary school, before going on to become a tutor at Cardiff University.
In April 2022. Glyn announced he was training to become an ordained minister in the Church in Wales, and now he's a Reverend.
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