The cameras are rolling, the crowd has gone home and the doors are locked - another series of ‘Big Brother’ is officially underway.
As was first announced last month, this year producers are attempting to take the show in a different direction, with a more varied batch of housemates, intended to reflect the diversity of modern Britain.
The 16 fresh faces are now safely inside the compound, and include a mother-and-daughter duo, an international student, a stripper with a point to prove - and a load of people who’ve previously been on other reality shows, naturally.
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If you’re still struggling to tell them all apart at this early stage, here’s what they had to say in their own words prior to going in the house…
Arthur Fulford
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Age: 24
Job: Courier
In his own words: “There’s nobody I don’t get on well with… even if someone’s a bit of a mug, I love a mug, you know?”
Job: Courier
In his own words: “There’s nobody I don’t get on well with… even if someone’s a bit of a mug, I love a mug, you know?”
Chanelle McCleary
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Age: 24
Job: Care assistant/glamour model
In her own words: “If I’ve got a problem with you, we’re going to have a big problem when I’ve had a drink. And if I fancy you, we’re going to have an even bigger problem.”
Job: Care assistant/glamour model
In her own words: “If I’ve got a problem with you, we’re going to have a big problem when I’ve had a drink. And if I fancy you, we’re going to have an even bigger problem.”
Charlotte Keys
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Age: 24
Job: Estate agent
In her own words: “The relationship between me and my mum… I’m probably more the mother, because I am significantly more mature.”
Job: Estate agent
In her own words: “The relationship between me and my mum… I’m probably more the mother, because I am significantly more mature.”
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Mandy Longworth
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Age: 51
Job: Antiques dealer
In her own words: “If somebody didn’t like me in the house, basically I’d let karma get them. But if someone didn’t like Charlotte [her daughter], then I become karma.”
Job: Antiques dealer
In her own words: “If somebody didn’t like me in the house, basically I’d let karma get them. But if someone didn’t like Charlotte [her daughter], then I become karma.”
Deborah Agboola
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Age: 25
Job: Digital analyst
In her own words: “I want to show the world single mums can be ambitious, successful and don’t have to shy away and be locked up in our houses”.
Job: Digital analyst
In her own words: “I want to show the world single mums can be ambitious, successful and don’t have to shy away and be locked up in our houses”.
Hannah Agboola
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Age: 23
Job: Model/make-up store host
In her own words: “I want to do ‘Big Brother’ because I want to do something I have never done before, it’s a unique experience. I want to be challenged as a person. I want to do something outside of the box.”
Job: Model/make-up store host
In her own words: “I want to do ‘Big Brother’ because I want to do something I have never done before, it’s a unique experience. I want to be challenged as a person. I want to do something outside of the box.”
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Ellie Young
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Age: 23
Job: Holiday rep
In her own words: “I think I’ve got a good chance of winning. Why not? Like, I’d have to do something terrible not to. Look at that orange man, the President. If he got President maybe I can win ‘Big Brother’.”
Job: Holiday rep
In her own words: “I think I’ve got a good chance of winning. Why not? Like, I’d have to do something terrible not to. Look at that orange man, the President. If he got President maybe I can win ‘Big Brother’.”
Imran Javeed
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Age: 39
Job: Entrepreneur
In his own words: “I’m doing ‘Big Brother’ because I want to show my children how to be a good person. I want to be an example to the next generation as well and let them know it’s not all about social media.”
Job: Entrepreneur
In his own words: “I’m doing ‘Big Brother’ because I want to show my children how to be a good person. I want to be an example to the next generation as well and let them know it’s not all about social media.”
Sukhvinder Javeed
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Age: 38
Job: Entrepreneur
In her own words: “I want to meet the world and I want the world to meet me too! Life is an amazing gift and if you aren’t on TV then who are you?”
Job: Entrepreneur
In her own words: “I want to meet the world and I want the world to meet me too! Life is an amazing gift and if you aren’t on TV then who are you?”
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Joe Quaranta
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Age: 55
Job: Nightclub owner
In his own words: “I want to do 'Big Brother' to show that the oldies can do well too - bring it on!”
Job: Nightclub owner
In his own words: “I want to do 'Big Brother' to show that the oldies can do well too - bring it on!”
Kayleigh Morris
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Age: 28
Job: Clothing concession manager
In her own words: “Within a minute of meeting someone, I’ve already planned our future… and nobody had best go near him, because that’s when I do become very territorial.”
Job: Clothing concession manager
In her own words: “Within a minute of meeting someone, I’ve already planned our future… and nobody had best go near him, because that’s when I do become very territorial.”
Kieran Lee
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Age: 25
Job: ‘Honey trapper’ and reality star
In his own words: “If people in the house are bossy, as long as they’re bossing themselves about they aren’t trying to control me… I don’t need someone in my face telling me what to do, I’ll tell them where to go.”
Job: ‘Honey trapper’ and reality star
In his own words: “If people in the house are bossy, as long as they’re bossing themselves about they aren’t trying to control me… I don’t need someone in my face telling me what to do, I’ll tell them where to go.”
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Rebecca Jane
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Age: 32
Job: Owner of a private detective agency
In her own words: “I want to be locked away from the world and see how I cope without being constantly stimulated. My technology addiction is out of control. 'Big Brother' will be like tech rehab.”
Job: Owner of a private detective agency
In her own words: “I want to be locked away from the world and see how I cope without being constantly stimulated. My technology addiction is out of control. 'Big Brother' will be like tech rehab.”
Lotan Carter
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Age: 28
Job: Stripper
In his own words: “I’ve been taking my clothes off and getting my bum out for eight years… it’s just something you’ve got to do, I suppose. It’s like an electrician taking out his drill. Except I’ve got a bigger piece.”
Job: Stripper
In his own words: “I’ve been taking my clothes off and getting my bum out for eight years… it’s just something you’ve got to do, I suppose. It’s like an electrician taking out his drill. Except I’ve got a bigger piece.”
Raphael Korine
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Age: 22
Job: Student
In his own words: “When somebody is not educated, a lot of the time, I don’t have much to talk about with them. The people that I surround myself with are the educated, cultured people.”
Job: Student
In his own words: “When somebody is not educated, a lot of the time, I don’t have much to talk about with them. The people that I surround myself with are the educated, cultured people.”
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Tom Barber
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Age: 21
Job: Nightclub owner
In his own words: “I want to go in there and smash it.”
Job: Nightclub owner
In his own words: “I want to go in there and smash it.”
’Big Brother’ airs nightly on Channel 5.
