A former performing arts student from Craven College has entered the Big Brother house, with episodes airing every day on ITV2.
Sam Ashby (27), better known as Smashby, will feature on ITV2's Big Brother UK 2025, which began last night (29th September).
Sam studied performing arts at Craven College, Skipton, and has since become a firm favourite on the Pride scene, building a name for themselves as an anti-bullying ambassador.
Smashby, a rising local pop star, returned home for Skipton pride earlier this year, performing some of their original songs on Skipton high street.
Sam talked about growing up in Skipton during an interview on the Big Brother launch show, saying:
"Growing up in Skipton as a queer person, there's no one that is that openly queer and then especially... this openly fabulous."
Now a zumba instructor, Sam has previously hosted classes at Craven Leisure Centre.
Entering the house, viewers can watch Sam every night on ITV2 at 9pm. Craven College wished them the 'best of luck' as they shared the news on their facebook account.

Police appeal for information following another assault at Skipton Bus Station
Skipton welcomes new independent brewery
Skipton care home nominated for 'Independent Business of the Year'
Gargrave curry restaurant named 'Best in the North'
Pedestrian bridge at Bolton Abbey closed Wednesday for maintenance
Further strikes planned by Airedale NHS microbiology staff amid pay dispute
Skipton MP makes cheeseburgers on visit to local McDonald's
Quiz night hosted in Skipton to raise money for Airedale Hospital
Appeal launched after MBE medal stolen from founder of children's charity
Council appeal for help with riverbank erosion
Police crackdown amid fears of "nut jobs" riding dangerously on e-bikes and e-scooters
Dozens attend meeting amid anger over school transport policy change
New pizza restaurant and bar opens in Skipton
Embsay pub raise over £400 for children's charity
Silsden gym owner raises £7,370 for Breast Care Unit at Airedale Hospital
Reasons behind the inevitability of above-inflation council tax rise at North Yorkshire Council
Local estate agent celebrates 5 years of platinum rated service
Skipton Boat Trips win Business of the Year at Marine awards
Skipton boxing club organiser to walk 127 miles for sports charity
Share Skipton announce new opening date


