Ben Jardine has joined Celebrity Big Brother 2018

Ben Jardine from Married At First Sight has joined the Celebrity Big Brother 2018 line-up, following his split from ex wife Stephanie Jardine earlier this year. Recent scenes saw him hint he fancied Roxanne Pallett, while Ben is expecting his first baby with a friend.

The star entered the house on launch night alongside housemates including Ryan Thomas, Dan Osborne, Gabby Allen and Kirstie Alley. He was recently evicted.

But who is Ben and why is he famous? Here's all you need to know...

Ben Jardine appeared on Married at First Sight with new wife Stephanie

Who is Ben Jardine on CBB? Why is he famous?

Ben Jardine found fame on Channel 4's Married at First Sight earlier this year, as scenes saw him marry new wife Stephanie on the same day he first met her.

The pair tied the knot in September 2017, and remained together for the reunion show in March. 

However, the couple split a few months later after it was revealed he had cheated.

Ben is now expecting his first child with a mystery woman.

Ben Jardine and wife Stephanie split after the show

What is Married at First Sight? What happened with Ben and Stephanie?

Married at First Sight on Channel 4 is a series which sees those who take part coupled up by experts, before getting married upon their first meeting.

Couples, like Stephanie and Ben, are seen tying the knot before follow-up episodes show what happened next.

Shortly after the episodes aired of Stephanie and Ben trying to sort out their marriage issues, the pair split.

While they were the only couple to survive the show for the series, they soon broke up with Ben describing his marriage as a "chore".

Stephanie claimed she found out he was divorcing her over the radio, with Ben since moving on.

Ben Jardine will take another shot at fame

How old is Ben Jardine? What is his age?

Ben Jardine is 36 years old.

Why is Ben doing Celebrity Big Brother?

Ben decided to do the show after the drama surrounding Married at First Sight, wanting viewers to 'get to know the real him'.

He confessed: "I’ve been portrayed as a love rat, ain't I, and I don’t want to be a love rat cos I’m not."

Ben continued: "I’m alright now, I’m better. Let's go and have a good time and see what happens. You never know."