The rumours are true! 🥇 Double Olympic Decathlon champion Daley Thompson has officially entered the @bbuk house. 👏. Thanks so much for all your support so far - we can’t wait to see what he brings to the house💪 . #HeartOfGold #TeamDaley #CBB

RT @KevinCraigUK: This time last year, during the 2024 General Election campaign, I visited the Ipswich Family Bank. The volunteers' dedica….

Just opened the moulescoomb forest garden open kitchen, they don’t have an indoor one! Lovely space with even lovelier people. I think that visit has inspired me more than them. Thank you forest garden

Thank you all so much for your support for our friend Daley. It has been so fantastic to see him thrive in the @bbuk house and enjoy this unique experience. Well done DT! 👏🥇

RT @bbuk: Trisha had one mission going into the House, and it's safe to say she nailed it 💕 #CBBUK

RT @bbuk: As part of 'The Big Fame Board Game', Daley had to present three awards to his fellow Housemates. He chose the following:. 💅 Bigg….

8/8 Since retiring from his sporting career, which also included football and motor racing, Daley has dedicated himself to promoting accessible exercise, sport, and fitness for disadvantaged children. He has volunteered his time and served as an ambassador for numerous charities,.

7/8 In the 2000 New Year Honours, Daley Thompson was awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). The honour recognised his outstanding contributions and lasting impact on British and World athletics.

6/8 In 1982, Daley won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, with reporters hailing him as the "world's best all-around athlete of the 1980s". His extroverted and winning approach captivated fans, making him one of the most loved and successful athletes of all time.

5/8 Daley Thompson was the first ever decathlete to hold a continental title, being the most "complete" athlete in the world! 🌍.After he won gold in the '83 World Championships, he held the European, World and Commonwealth titles simultaneously. 🏆.

4/8 Daley didn't find decathlon, decathlon found him!.Daley was introduced to the event at age 16, when his coach asked him to fill a spot on the team. Despite never having attempted 7 of the 10 events, he gave a try and won!.From that moment on, he was unstoppable.

3/8 Daley has beaten the world record four times. He remained undefeated with his record for nine years and still holds the UK record!.

2/8 Daley is a double olympic champion, winning gold for Great Britain in the '80 and '84 Olympics in decathlon! 🥇🥇.

Daley has officially spent a week in the @BBUK house – and what incredible week it’s been!.We’re so grateful for all the love and support you have all shown. It truly means the world to us, and we’re thrilled to welcome so many new followers along the way!.To mark this milestone

RT @bbuk: Daley fully stepping into his role as dad of the House 💛 #CBBUK

After a career of incredible success, Daley now devotes much of his time to training the next generation of athletes and supporting numerous charities. We can't wait for everyone to see the man behind the medals - the cheeky, brilliant and thoughtful Daley we know and love. -

With little to no money, no shortcuts, and various hardships at home, Daley trained every single day, (including every Christmas Day!) to be the very best. Against all odds, he became the greatest decathlete in the world and a true legend of British sport. At one point, he held

From a council house in Notting Hill to Olympic glory. Daley's start in life wasn’t easy – his father was in and out of prison, and his mother worked 16-hour days just to put food on the table. While at boarding school, he found out that his father had been murdered on the

Welcome to Daley's hundreds of new followers! We are overwhelmed and touched by all the wonderful messages we've received. We realise many will have only just been introduced to Daley through @bbuk, so here is a quick history of our great friend and sporting superstar Daley. 🧵

RT @bbuk: Daley is ready to become the House’s grumpy dad with a heart of gold 💛 #CBBUK