Celebrity Big Brother 2006
In January 2006, Alam appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in the UK. During her time on Big Brother she was perceived to have flirted with former NBA star Dennis Rodman. On 17 January 2006, while up for the public vote, she commented that the British public would “never let a black or Asian win” the show on the basis that the British establishment and/or media would not permit it. On 18 January 2006, she became the second housemate to be evicted.
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