Hundreds welcome BB's Glyn home

Glyn is staying in Blaenau Ffestiniog until Tuesday

Big Brother contestant Glyn Wise has returned home to north Wales for the first time since leaving the BB house 10 days ago as runner-up.

The 18-year-old was greeted by hundreds of people in Blaenau Ffestiniog on Saturday, including many seeking an autograph from the newly-famous youth.

Dozens of neighbours and friends cheered as he entered his home.

In the evening, despite admitting to having a cold, he attended a party in the town's rugby club in his honour.

Former head boy Glyn became one of the best advocates for the Welsh language in recent times during his 13-week stay in the house, sharing many conversations in his native tongue with fellow Welsh housemate Imogen Thomas, from Llanelli.

He made it to the very last night of the contest but was beaten to the £100,00 prize by Pete Bennett, 24, whose Tourette's Syndrome causes him to swear involuntarily.

I am just a normal lad from a normal town and I won't change Glyn Wise

Glyn spent Saturday evening catching up with school friends at the party, which was organised by BBC Radio Cymru.

Speaking afterwards, he said: "I am tired and I've got a cold and all I want to do is go to bed but I'm home and it's an amazing feeling."

He added: "I am just a normal lad from a normal town and I won't change."

Glyn is staying at home until Tuesday before heading back to London for more TV engagements and personal appearances.

He announced after leaving the show that he was going to take a gap year rather than go straight to Bangor University where he has a place to study Welsh.

He has a number of promotional jobs lined up between now and November, but has said previously he would "love to do anything" he could to promote the Welsh language.

In an interview with the BBC last week, Glyn said he was not famous - "All I've done is be on reality TV" - and just felt as if "I'm Glyn".