Farewell to the Queen of Clean: Kim Woodburn Dies at 83
It’s hard to believe, but British television has lost one of its most unforgettable personalities—Kim Woodburn, best known for co-hosting How Clean Is Your House? , has passed away at the age of 83. Her death follows a short illness, according to a statement from her management. For those of us who grew up watching her tackle Britain’s dirtiest homes with feather duster in hand and razor-sharp wit on her tongue, this marks the end of an era.
Kim wasn’t just a cleaning expert—she was a force of nature. Long before fame found her, she started working as a live-in cleaner at just 16 years old, earning a modest £2.10 a week. She once described that experience as feeling like “a piece of flesh.” But that tough start forged the resilience and determination she carried throughout her life. And in 2003, when Channel 4 came calling with a show that needed a “strong cleaner with a bit of character,” she found her calling. Paired with journalist Aggie MacKenzie, Kim became the heart and soul of How Clean Is Your House? , delivering brutal honesty, brilliant insults, and sparkling results.
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The show became an unexpected sensation, pulling in up to 4 million viewers—on par with Big Brother . Kim’s commentary was biting, unforgettable, and, at times, shockingly funny. Who can forget the time she inspected The Guardian’s office and declared, “It’s sheer laziness! If your mum could see this, she’d smack your bum!” Classic Kim.
But she wasn’t content with just one hit. After the show ended in 2009, Kim jumped into the world of reality TV with gusto. She was runner-up on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! that same year and delivered a legendary run on Celebrity Big Brother in 2017, where her fiery personality and unfiltered remarks kept the nation talking. Her clashes with Coleen Nolan even led to a now-infamous walkout on Loose Women that triggered thousands of complaints to Ofcom.
Behind the glamour
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