BB Chanelle: 'I'll show I have a brain'

Former Big Brother star Chanelle Hayes has announced that she is hoping to make a name for herself in the world of business.

The 22-year-old model told the Daily Star that she will soon begin a management course and hopes to eventually match the success of Ultimo bra firm boss Michelle Mone and Birmingham City's ex-managing director Karren Brady.

Hayes commented: "I thought it was about time I started looking after my own affairs so I decided to sign up for a business course. It starts in the New Year and I'm really looking forward to it. It'll be strange being a student again but I'm sure I'll get a lot out of it.

"I've always wanted to show that I have a brain and what better place to do that than in the boardroom? Once I've completed the course I'll be able to do everything myself."

She added: "I've always admired strong businesswomen like Karren and Michelle. And there's no reason why I can't be as successful as them one day."

In August, Hayes vowed to get her life back on track after reportedly taking an overdose of painkillers and red wine.