These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here. She said that going head-to-head with Jonny would be difficult. He said: "I've known Jonny Regan for nearly 15 years, and in all that time he has always carried out the role of firefighter in an exemplary manner. The fire chief understood and said if he ever changed his mind he could come back.". His last brush with celebrity was playing for Tony Blair at a Labour Party charity dinner, in a band with his brother David. Fire chief Divisional Officer Dave Turnbull said Jonny would be missed by his colleagues. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Friday, 28 June, 2002, 10:07 GMT 11:07 UK, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------. He has been with fiancée Joanne Llewellyn, 30, a chartered accountant from Hartlepool, for eight years. HP10 9TY | 01676637 | Registered in England & Wales. "I'm sure that in his new vocation he will acquit himself equally well. The pair were nominated by their fellow housemates on Monday and the loser will be chosen by telephone, mobile text and interactive TV votes from the public. BIG Brother 3 star Jonny Regan has quit the fire service to concentrate on his acting and singing career. I'm half preparing myself to stay and half preparing myself to go.". All my headlines will be, 'Jonny - the 29 year old ex-fireman'. "He had till the end of December to decide, and he had an interview with the fire chief," said Mr Regan. While he hasn't enjoyed the same level of showbiz career as his former housemates, he … Links to more Entertainment stories are at the foot of the page. Yesterday, his father, John, told The Northern Echo that he would not be returning to work at Peterlee fire station after resigning from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service. The Ladbrokes spokesman said: "In the last two weeks punters have placed more money on Kate than anyone else to win it. He even gave up his place on the "rich" side of the house when it was partitioned to Jade Goody. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Here's what the cast are up to now. She seems to be trying to get on with everyone, like being nice to Sophie this week while others are bitching about her.". The pair were nominated by their fellow housemates on Monday and the loser will be chosen by telephone, mobile text and interactive TV votes from the public. BIG Brother 3 star Jonny Regan has quit the fire service to concentrate on his acting and singing career. Despite being panned by critics, the third series of Big Brother on Channel 4 is proving to be a ratings coup with average audience figures of 4.6 million viewers, up 15% on last year's series. Jonny lives with his mother Margaret, 52, and his retired father John, 53, in … "He comes home to Trimdon every Sunday to have lunch and see everyone.". In the meantime, he is likely to marry fiancee Joanne Llewellyn. Big Brother may have granted Jonny's long-time wish - to be famous. It will be a brave punter who backs Sophie.". A Ladbrokes spokesman said: "We have never had a housemate such a favourite for eviction as Sophie. JONNY REGAN Lovable firefighter Jonny is yet another Big Brother 3 alumni. Big Brother contestants Jonny Regan and Sophie Pritchard will find out on Friday which of them is to be evicted from Channel 4's reality TV show. Four housemates have so far been evicted, while a further two contestants, Sandy Cumming and Sunita Sharma, left of their own volition and were replaced. I feel I've got so much more to experience," she said. Friday, 26 July, 2002, 20:58 GMT 21:58 UK, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Like Alex Sibley, Jonny has survived multiple evictions, seeing off Lee Davey, Sophie Pritchard and, in the week when four housemates were nominated for the chop, Adele Roberts. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. "Plans for the wedding are under discussion," said Mr Regan. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. A Gannett Company. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here. Big Brother producers admit there were actual "penetration protocols" on the Channel 4 series C4's Jade Goody documentary reflects on her 2002 BB debut. "Because Jonny's been up before and didn't go, it's tough. "He's only got a small part, but he has got a solo song and he's been getting rave reviews around the country," said his father. After the second series concluded, it was announced that the house would be moved to Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire after Newham London Borough Council ordered the complex to be returned to a natural habitat after planning permissions expired in 2002 for previous house.