Grant Michael Bovey (born March 1961 in

Nottingham Nottingham ( , East Midlands English, locally ) is a city status in the United Kingdom, city and Unitary authorities of England, unitary authority area in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, England. It is located north-west of London, south-east ...

, England) is a British businessman and television personality. He is best known for his former marriage to

Anthea Turner Anthea Turner (born 25 May 1960) is an English former television presenter. She was a host of ''Blue Peter'' from 1992 until 1994, and of ''GMTV'' from 1994 until 1996. Early life Turner was born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and educated ...

(a television presenter).

Career

Bovey was the CEO of Imagine Homes. In 2002, Bovey took part in a charity boxing match against

Ricky Gervais Ricky Dene Gervais ( ; born 25 June 1961) is an English comedian, actor, writer, and director. He co-created, co-wrote, and acted in the British television sitcoms ''The Office'' (2001–2003), '' Extras'' (2005–2007), and '' An Idiot Abroad' ...

and lost on points after going three 90 second rounds. Bovey was declared bankrupt in 2010. In 2016, Bovey participated in the eighteenth series of ''

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'' and was the first contestant to be evicted.

Personal life

Bovey married his first wife, Della Chapman, in 1991, with whom he had three daughters. Bovey was then married to

from 2000 to 2015.

References

1961 births Living people People educated at Carlton le Willows Academy British businesspeople Big Brother (British TV series) contestants {{UK-business-bio-1960s-stub