At the centre of the Craig Phillips media storm

A round robin email lands in my inbox with the intriguing title: "Craig Phillips - May 2009 Newsletter".

A memory brainstorm later and I remember the pumped up builder who self aggrandisingly hectored 'Nasty' Nick on Big Brother after he admitted making up details of his past life.

I was vaguely aware that he may well at some point have appeared on daytime TV, but that aside Craig's subsequent career had passed me by.

No longer! For now I can find out from his newsletter (how on earth did I sign up to this???).

I began by enjoying his personally signed intro: "Hello, Hope you are all well. As ever these past few months have been extremely hectic but fun. Hope you enjoy the newsletter."

That's nice - hoping those of us who have signed up (?) to his missives are well.

The first piece of information is a blockbuster for the beleaguered publishing industry - his autobiography will be released in June this year!

There are a host of 'promotional' activities which are highlighted, including appearing with small screen legend Claire Sweeney plugging some paint, (we are informed the advert appeared during 'Dancing on Ice' so nice primetime exposure for the Craigster).

We are also told: "Craig recently spoke to radio stations across the UK on behalf of leading brand Homebase to help launch their new range of 'How To' guides whilst providing some top DIY tips. Alongside Craig was Andy Goddard, Homebase category manager for decorating and DIY."

A building expert as massive as Craig can't restrict himself to just one DIY supplier: "Craig was recently in Whitfield,Dover to help open a new B&Q Warehouse."

Even taking to the high seas wouldn't guarantee escaping from the media storm that is Craig Phillips: "Craig recently completed 2 up close and personal shows talking about his life and career in 'An Audience With Craig Phillips' onboard P&O ship Oceana in the caribbean."

So there you have it - there is life after Big Brother [opening diy stores and on cruise ships] (although to be fair to Mr Phillips there are extensive details of an array of charity fundraising dinners he attended!).

And you can catch him (if you're retired or a student or off sick) at 2pm on ITV1 each weekday on 60 Minute Makeover Craig fans!
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