🌟 Kim Woodburn – Queen of Clean & Reality TV Icon
On June 16, 2025, the UK lost one of television’s most unforgettable personalities. Kim Woodburn—better known to millions as the “Queen of Clean”—passed away peacefully after a short illness at the age of 83. Her commanding presence, no-nonsense attitude, and razor-sharp wit made her a household name.
Kim first rose to fame co‑hosting How Clean Is Your House? (2003–2009) alongside Aggie MacKenzie, before going on to star in reality shows like I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! (2009) and Celebrity Big Brother (2017). 2
👶 From Humble Beginnings to National Star
Born Patricia Mary McKenzie on March 25, 1942, in Eastney, Hampshire, Kim endured a challenging childhood marked by abuse. She left home at 16, moving to Liverpool where she worked as a live-in cleaner, social worker, beautician, model, and more 3.
A poignant chapter in her life came at 23, when she tragically delivered a stillborn baby son, an event she candidly shared in her 2006 memoir Unbeaten 4.
🧼 Cleaning Up Britain’s Filthiest Homes
In 2002, Channel 4 spotted her personality and paired her with Aggie MacKenzie for what became a smash-hit show. Their mission? Transforming grim, filthy homes into clean, habitable spaces. Kim’s sharp humor and Aggie’s science-led approach created magic—and made them household staples 5.
📺 Reality TV Firecracker
- Finished as runner‑up on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! (2009) 6.
- Stormed back into the spotlight on Celebrity Big Brother (2017), finishing third—fuelled by her bold feuds and candid personality 7.
- Frequent guest on shows like *Loose Women*, *This Morning*, and other daytime TV—never afraid to speak her mind 8.
💬 Fierce, Funny & Real
From feuding with Coleen Nolan on Loose Women to championing honesty on live TV, Kim kept viewers glued to their screens. She once said:
“I’m a nice person, but if you are telling me lies… I’ll call you out.” 9
Her reputation for speaking truth, pushing back on “woke” culture, and standing firm even when it got messy earned her respect—and made her a true icon 10.
❤️ A Beloved Icon
Following her passing, heartfelt tributes poured in. Her manager reflected:
“Kim was an incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person. Her husband Peter is heartbroken…” 11
Her close collaborator Aggie MacKenzie remembered a “tormented soul” whose resilience defined her legacy. And fans across generations—from daytime viewers to reality TV lovers—praised her unforgettable spirit 12.
Kim Woodburn was more than a TV star—she was a force of nature. Fierce, empathetic, unfiltered... she cleaned houses and cleaned up in our hearts. She showed us courage, strength, and that it’s okay to say what needs saying.
Rest in peace, Kim. The Queen of Clean may have left the stage, but she'll forever sparkle in our memories.
