Celebrity Big Brother star unrecognisable a decade after controversial appearance

Jeremy Jackson, the former Baywatch child star who played Hobie Buchanan, sparked shockwaves with his behaviour on Celebrity Big Brother, which led to his removal from the house and a police caution for common assault after he opened Chloe Goodman's dressing gown.

Following the incident in 2015, Jackson apologised for his actions. Fast-forward to today, the once-familiar face has transformed, now sporting a rugged look with a bushy beard and toned physique, thanks to a newfound focus on fitness.

Jackson's past, however, was not as picture-perfect as his time on the popular '90s show Baywatch, where he starred alongside icons like Pamela Anderson and Yasmine Bleeth. Behind the scenes, he wrestled with addiction, leading to a 19 year old arrest for manufacturing methamphetamine, a 90-day jail stint, and five rehab attempts.

The star previously reflected on his struggles in a 2006 episode of Child Star Confidential, sharing: "I probably made over 2 to 3 million from Baywatch.

"I had the means to destroy myself. I had a lot of money, and I had a lot of people around me that weren't really my friends but I thought they were, and I totally got sucked into a downward spiral of a lifestyle," reports.

"I smoked pot every day, and I did cocaine until it stopped working. Like, I couldn't get high off it anymore."

Reflecting on his sudden departure from the hit show, he admitted the early taste of fame got to his head. "The real deal was that I got a big head and I thought that I was better than Baywatch, or that I was going to go off and do my own stuff," Jeremy shared.

He recalled the day he dramatically quit, saying: "I walked off one day with my middle finger up in the air, saying, 'Screw you, I'm not coming back to this set.' And I pulled myself off the show."

Jeremy's personal life also took dramatic turns as he married swimsuit model Loni Willison in 2012, a fitness magazine regular known for her sportswear and swimwear features.

However, their marriage turned bitter and they split in 2014 following allegations that Jeremy assaulted Loni at their West Hollywood home, which were later retracted.

Since the divorce, Jeremy has emerged as a figure of transformation, steering clear of drugs and making a significant lifestyle overhaul. He has become a fixture in the LA fitness scene, with his Instagram showcasing his dedication to the gym.

Celebrity Big Brother airs on ITV and ITVX