Reality TV

Nasty Nick: 'I won't work for free'

Published Tuesday, Jul 14 2009, 15:27 BST | By Jenni Marsh

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Big Brother 1 contestant Nick Bateman has reportedly revealed that he pulled out of a guest appearance on the reality TV show because his fee would be donated to Jade Goody's charity.

The 41-year-old had filmed promotional ads for his reappearance but quit after learning the terms and conditions of his cameo.

"They were not going to pay me. I don't think I should take a day out for no money," The Sun quotes him as saying. "Everyone was looking forward to me coming back."

He claimed that other previous contestants Nikki Grahame, Michelle Bass and Brian Belo were offered payment for returning to the house.

However, Big Brother chiefs insisted in a statement that all ex-housemates were unpaid, with their fees going to The Jade Goody Foundation.

Bateman, who was dubbed 'Nasty Nick' after attempting to influence nominations in the first series, previously said that he pulled out of the reappearance because he did not want to take part in the obstacle task.