“Why Kim Woodburn Is Suddenly Everywhere: Viral TikTok Clips, Candid Feuds & Her Next TV Comeback”

Fans, colleagues and viewers are mourning the death of Kim Woodburn, the indomitable “Queen of Clean” who shot to fame as co-host of Channel 4’s cult series “How Clean Is Your House?” She died on Monday, 16 June, after what her manager described as a short illness, aged 83. Born Patricia Mary MacKenzie in Eastney, Portsmouth, Woodburn overcame a difficult childhood and years of domestic work before television discovered her no-nonsense charisma. Partnered with fellow cleaner Aggie MacKenzie, she turned everyday grime into addictive viewing, attracting millions of weekly viewers between 2003 and 2009 and exporting the format to more than 30 countries. Woodburn’s second act came via reality TV. Her outspoken appearances on “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” (2009) and “Celebrity Big Brother” (2017) generated viral moments, cementing her status as a blunt yet beloved pop-culture figure. Clips of her “Look, you chicken-livered little weasel!” tirades still rack up millions of views on TikTok and X, introducing her to Gen-Z audiences. Tributes poured in across social media within minutes of the announcement. “A broadcasting original—unfiltered, uproarious and secretly kind,” tweeted former co-host Aggie MacKenzie. “Kim could scrub a floor and steal a scene,” wrote comedian Alan Carr, while thousands shared cleaning tips the star had popularised, from the “vinegar and newspaper” window hack to her trademark yellow gloves. Industry colleagues highlighted Woodburn’s advocacy for older women in entertainment. At 74, she guest-hosted ITV’s “Loose Women,” urging producers to “keep hiring us wrinklies—we’re not done yet.” Television historian Dr Grace Lindsay calls her “a pioneer who proved lifestyle programming could be both educational and wildly entertaining.” Woodburn is survived by her husband Peter, her step-children and an army of devoted fans who still swear by her bleach-and-bicarb recipe. Funeral arrangements will be announced in the coming days; her family has asked for donations to Age UK in lieu of flowers. Key takeaway for viewers: whether scolding housemates or conquering cockroach-infested kitchens, Kim Woodburn turned plain speaking into national catharsis. Her passing leaves British television a little less sparkling—but her legacy of unapologetic candour and everyday expertise will keep on cleaning up.