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Gareth Thomas

D.O.B: 25 July 1974

Home town: Bridgend

Job: Ex rugby player

Star sign: Leo

Interesting fact:

Known by the nickname Alfie, Gareth is famous for his unusual celebration technique. When he scores tries, he slaps his head and has sparked this popular phenomenon amongst his supporters

Description:

Gareth Thomas is a retired Welsh professional rugby player who is highly commended for his success and achievements in his sport. After starting his career playing at youth level, Gareth continued his first class career at Bridgend where he stayed and returned to for a number of years.


He made his debut for Wales in 1995 before scoring a Welsh record in 1999 by becoming one of only seven players to score four tries for his country. He continued to break records and in the 2007 Rugby World Cup he created sporting history when he became the first Welshman to win 100 international caps in Rugby Union. He is now listed 11th in the world on the international list of leading rugby union test try scorers.


Since his retirement in 2011, Gareth has continued to take part in charity work, using his influence to help others. He was voted top of the Pink List 2010 of the 101 most influential gay people in the UK and he received Stonewall's Hero of the Year award in October 2010.


Since coming out as an openly gay man, Gareth has become a vocal supporter of Childline and has commented that "if [coming out as gay] makes one young lad pick up the phone to Childline, then it will have been worth it."


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1 week, 1 day ago

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Only been a few days but was great to c this back already.

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Street Wise

3 weeks, 2 days ago

UNLUCKY BRO UNLUCKY BRO

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Lynda Morgan

3 weeks, 1 day ago

im gutted, i was sure he wld win, such a nice guy.............. wot a waste lol

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Gill Knott

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Yay best person won!! Whoo hoo

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Anthony Sirant

3 weeks, 1 day ago

loved the yanks and Nicola it was Denise I didnt like good show ..yasmin .:)

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Julia Brown

3 weeks, 2 days ago

she got away with a lot just by saying it was a joke but turn the tables and she squirms. It isnt a case of hating it is a case of watching and not appreciating her jokes....Had the table been turned there would have been hell to play.

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Josette Pouilloux

3 weeks, 1 day ago

yes indeed can you imagine if one f the twins had done that to Frankie???

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Day 23: Gareth's best bits

26 days ago

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Hester Smith

3 weeks, 5 days ago

not being rude... but his best bits where the best.. :D

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Ana Naivalu Laqai

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Who said he was boring? I really loved watching him, he was well liked and loved by the rest of the housemates! Well done Gareth!!

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Day 23: Gareth leaves the House

26 days ago

In third place, it's Gareth Thomas.

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Kim Barlow

3 weeks, 4 days ago

i wanted gareth to win.he was caring,funny and welsh need i say more !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Kathleen Comer

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Good luck Gareth for the future. You are a gentleman through and through.xx

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Shona Davis

3 weeks ago

i think that kirk should have won not denise i think denise was to faced

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Kira Halliwell

2 weeks, 4 days ago

I 3 FRANKIE SO MUCH

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Judi Halfaoui

3 weeks, 5 days ago

@Christopher - and pea brained!

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Tyler Frenchdog Case

3 weeks, 5 days ago

090 16 16 17 08 michael 2 win!!!yeah!!

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Gareth's big impression

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Matt Broady

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Gareth should be the first one out. Hes about as interesting as watching paint dry. Then it should be the twins, Denise, Michael and Frankie taking home the win.

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Tyler Frenchdog Case

3 weeks, 5 days ago

get gareth out he says such dutty things and he is like watching paint dry...SO BORRING vote 090 16 16 17 08 for michael 2 win!!

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