History of Kim Woodburn in Timeline

Kim Woodburn was an English television personality, writer, and former cleaner. She gained fame as the co-presenter of Channel 4's "How Clean Is Your House?" and its Canadian counterpart. Woodburn further expanded her television presence by participating in reality shows such as "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!" and "Celebrity Big Brother." She was known as the "Queen of Clean" due to her cleaning expertise.

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Full Timeline

March 1942: Patricia Mary McKenzie Born

In March 1942, Patricia Mary McKenzie was born in Eastney, Hampshire, to parents Mary Patricia and Ronald McKenzie.

March 1942: Kim Woodburn's Birth

In March 1942, Patricia Mary McKenzie, known as Kim Woodburn, was born.

February 1966: Birth and Burial of Stillborn Baby

In February 1966, Kim Woodburn (then Patricia Mary McKenzie) prematurely gave birth to a stillborn baby and buried him in a park.

1975: Divorce from Kenneth Davies

In 1975, Kim Woodburn's first marriage to Kenneth Davies ended in divorce.

1979: Marriage to Peter Woodburn

In 1979, Kim Woodburn married Peter Woodburn and they lived together in Nantwich, Cheshire. They had no children.

2002: Channel 4 Contacts Cleaning Company

In 2002, Channel 4 contacted a cleaning company seeking a cleaner with a "funny temperament" for a new series, ultimately leading to Kim Woodburn being recommended and selected for the role.

2003: How Clean Is Your House? Aired

From 2003 to 2009, How Clean Is Your House? aired, leading to the production of books, board games, and DVDs due to its popularity. The show also aired on BBC America and Woodburn appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

2006: Publication of Autobiography 'Unbeaten'

In 2006, Kim Woodburn released her autobiography, Unbeaten, which detailed her early life and the circumstances surrounding the birth and burial of her stillborn baby.

December 2007: Pantomime Performance in Cinderella

From December 7, 2007, to January 6, 2008, Kim Woodburn performed in Cinderella as an Ugly Sister alongside Aggie MacKenzie at the Theatre Royal in Brighton.

2007: Kim's Rude Awakenings Aired

From 2007 to 2009, Kim Woodburn starred in the Canadian version of How Clean Is Your House?, titled Kim's Rude Awakenings, alongside Mike Chalut.

January 2008: Pantomime Performance in Cinderella

From December 7, 2007, to January 6, 2008, Kim Woodburn performed in Cinderella as an Ugly Sister alongside Aggie MacKenzie at the Theatre Royal in Brighton.

August 2009: Cancellation of How Clean Is Your House?

In August 2009, Kim Woodburn announced that she would not be making any further series of How Clean Is Your House? and Channel 4 subsequently announced the series' cancellation.

November 2009: Appearance on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

In November 2009, Kim Woodburn was announced as a contestant for the ninth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, where she finished as runner-up to Gino D'Acampo.

2009: I'm a Celebrity and Cancellation of How Clean Is Your House

In 2009, Kim Woodburn appeared on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. Also in 2009, How Clean Is Your House? was cancelled after Woodburn announced that she would not be making any further series.

March 2010: Celebrity Come Dine with Me Appearance

In March 2010, Kim Woodburn appeared on Celebrity Come Dine with Me on Channel 4 along with Claire Sweeney, Darren Day, and Tom O'Connor.

December 2010: Pantomime Performance in Cinderella

From December 15, 2010, to January 3, 2011, Kim Woodburn appeared in pantomime in Cinderella at the Woodville Halls Theatre in Gravesend, where she played the Fairy Godmother.

January 2011: Pantomime Performance in Cinderella

From December 15, 2010, to January 3, 2011, Kim Woodburn appeared in pantomime in Cinderella at the Woodville Halls Theatre in Gravesend, where she played the Fairy Godmother.

November 2011: Big Brother Spin-off Series

In November 2011, Kim Woodburn became a regular panellist on the Big Brother spin-off series, Big Brother's Bit on the Side. Also in November, she entered the house to set and judge a shopping task.

December 2012: Pantomime Performance in Cinderella

From December 11, 2012, to December 26, 2012, Kim Woodburn played the Wicked Stepmother in Cinderella at the Grimsby Auditorium.

February 2013: Let's Dance for Comic Relief Appearance

In February 2013, Kim Woodburn teamed up with chef Rosemary Shrager and appeared on the fifth series of Let's Dance for Comic Relief, dancing to "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" by Marilyn Monroe but were eliminated.

December 2013: Pantomime Performance in Jack and the Beanstalk

From December 13, 2013, to December 31, 2013, Kim Woodburn performed in pantomime for the fourth time at the Southport Theatre in Jack and the Beanstalk as Fairy Starlight.

2014: Pantomime Performance in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

From 2014 to 2015, Kim Woodburn played Fairy Liquid in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at The Brindley in Runcorn.

2014: The Chase Celebrity Specials Appearance

In 2014, Kim Woodburn appeared as a contestant on an episode of The Chase Celebrity Specials.

2015: Pantomime Performance in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

From 2014 to 2015, Kim Woodburn played Fairy Liquid in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at The Brindley in Runcorn.

March 2016: Famous, Rich and Homeless Appearance

In March 2016, Kim Woodburn participated in the second series of Famous, Rich and Homeless for BBC One. Her controversial comments led to a dispute.

April 2016: A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Appearance

In April 2016, Kim Woodburn and her husband, Pete, appeared on Channel 4's A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun to find a holiday home in Costa del Sol with a budget of £320,000, however their offers were rejected.

January 2017: Celebrity Big Brother Appearance

In January 2017, Kim Woodburn entered the Celebrity Big Brother house as a housemate in its nineteenth series and finished in third place.

2017: Celebrity Big Brother Appearance

In 2017, Kim Woodburn appeared on Celebrity Big Brother.

August 2018: Controversial Appearance on Loose Women

In August 2018, Kim Woodburn made a controversial appearance on ITV's Loose Women, leading to many complaints to Ofcom.

2018: Pantomime Performance in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

In 2018, Kim Woodburn appeared at the Epstein Theatre in Liverpool as the Wicked Queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

2021: Christmas Advert for Grainger Market Delivery

In 2021, Kim Woodburn featured in a Christmas advert for Grainger Market Delivery, an online shopping company.

2022: GB News Appearances and Celeb Cooking School

In 2022, Kim Woodburn made guest appearances on GB News and was a contestant on the E4 cooking competition Celeb Cooking School, where she was eliminated first.