LAST UPDATE | 17 Jun

TV STAR KIM Woodburn, who rose to fame presenting How Clean Is Your House?, has died at the age of 83 following a short illness, according to her manager.

Woodburn appeared in Celebrity Big Brother in 2017 and was among the line-up for E4’s Celebrity Cooking School in 2022.

A statement said: “It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away yesterday following a short illness.

“Kim was an incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person. Her husband, Peter, is heartbroken at the loss of his soulmate.

“We are so proud of the amazing things Kim achieved in her life and career.

“We kindly ask that Kim’s husband and close friends are given the time and privacy they need to grieve.

“We will not be releasing any further details.”

In Channel 4 show How Clean Is Your House?, along with her sidekick Aggie Mackenzie, Woodburn would visit dirty homes and proceed to clean them, sharing tips as they went.

The show, which ran from 2003 to 2009, proved a huge hit, turning the pair into overnight stars.

It led to book deals and other endorsements, with Woodburn appearing on various reality shows.

She finished in third place on Celebrity Big Brother after Loose Women star Coleen Nolan was crowned the winner, beating Jedward to the top spot.

Tributes

Woodburn’s former co-host of her hit show Aggie MacKenzie, said in a statement: “Kim was a tormented soul, but now she’s finally at peace. We clashed often. Behind the fierce persona was deep pain and incredible strength.

“She survived because she had to. I hope she’s resting now. She was an unforgettable woman.”

Twins John and Edward Grimes, known as a duo as Jedward, said, “Rest in peace Kim Woodburn, you’re forever our Celebrity Big Brother friend.

“We grew up watching you and to share those memories together, you will be truly missed for the TV gold you created for all generations.

“You had our back when we got bullied in CBB and we will never forget that. There will never be another Kim Woodburn.”

In an Instagram post, the duo posted a picture of them hugging Woodburn on the show.

Her husband added in a post on Woodburn’s Instagram account: “My wonderful, beautiful, Kim passed away last night. God bless, my love.”