Big Brother Celebrity Hijack
In 2008, Loughton became a contestant on Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack Loughton appeared on the show following an approach from Endemol Production Company during a national search for Britain's most 'talented and inspirational' young people. He cites dispelling the negative stereotypes of young people in the media and galvanising interest in politics to a wider audience as the main reasons for appearing on the show. On the first day of the series, Loughton was given a hidden earpiece to wear, unbeknown to his fellow housemates. Comedian and star of Little Britain Matt Lucas then relayed a number of joking instructions to Loughton, which he followed, much to Lucas's amusement and his fellow contestants' incredulity. During his time in the House Loughton also worked with public figures such as Russell Brand, Radio One DJ Chris Moyles, the Sugababes, Chef Gordon Ramsay and artist Brian Sewell.
After Big Brother, Loughton continued to make regular media appearances and campaigned and promoted a range of issues including banning The Mosquito device, ending child poverty, and calling for votes at 16. Loughton also appeared on BBC's QuestionTime extra show, starred in a CBBC Political series and regularly voiced views on the national News and publications. He also completed his term as the Chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament before taking up position at the Scottish office of the welfare charity Fairbridge as its Policy and Communications Manager, going on to be promoted to Fairbridge UK's Head of Policy.
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