‘Big Brother’ has welcomed a whole new slew of housemates, with Emma Willis introducing 12 fresh new faces during Tuesday night’s (7 June) live launch.
Among the new recruits are the usual weird and wonderful mix of eccentric aspiring models, self-professed lotharios, divisive and confrontational characters and, yes, even a set of twins (what a fresh idea - right, Samanda?).

More than ever before, some of this year’s ‘BB’ housemates might also strike you as a little familiar, as several have either made headlines with their controversial behaviour, or with previous appearances on reality TV, with former cast members from ‘The Valleys’, ‘Young, Free And Single’, ‘Geordie Shore’ spin-off ‘Judge Geordie’ and even ‘The X Factor’ making their way into the house.
The main housemates aren’t alone, though, with six so-called ‘others’ also making their way into a separate secret house, just feet away from the main 12 (and, yes, a few of those have already had a spin at the fame wheel once or twice before too).

Since we’re going to be spending a whole lot of time with this lot as the weeks roll on and we sit glued to our TV sets - it’s fine, we had no intention of going outdoors this summer anyway - we might as well get to know them a little better, right?
Get better acquainted with our housemates, and the six ‘Others’ vying for their spots in the main house, below…

Admitting she’s worried viewers will find her a “posh twat”, she says her “brutal honesty” is one of her best qualities.

Alex says he’s best friends with ‘I’m A Celebrity’ winner Vicky Pattison, and has only been in a relationship with one woman, who’s now dating a “poor man’s version” of him.

This energetic twosome - who will be acting as one housemate in ‘BB’ - spoke enthusiastically about animals, nature, potential alien life and, of course, each other in their opening VT, so we can no doubt expect them to provide a few cheerful moments amid the inevitable rows.

She admits she’s been a trouble-maker since the age of three, adding she suffers from “chronic bitch face”, which we’re sure the public are just going to love. She’s also the youngest of this year’s group.

He told viewers the thing he’ll miss most about the outside world is his Bentley, but did take a moment to remember his “family and children” too. Nice.

Andy was famously axed from his job last year, when he spoke out over the BBC’s decision to give Tyson Fury a nomination for Sports Personality Of The Year.

He also says he respects women, and therefore puts “pussy on a pedestal”. We’re not sure that’s quite how “respecting women” works, Jackson.

Despite describing himself as having the voice of “Danny Dyer crossed with Frank Bruno”, Jason insists he’s a big softie, who is besotted with his little dog.

Andrew is a member of Mensa, as well as a kickboxing champion.


She’s also in for a shock later down the line, as she was previously in a relationship with Jason.

Laura is one of several models appearing on this year’s series, and claims she knows no matter where she is, she knows she could bag any man she sets her sights on.

Among the oldest of this year’s group, she says: “I’ve got life experience and you can’t beat that.”

Ryan says of himself: “I am gobby, I just love attention, and drama tends to follow me, I’m painful.”
A shrinking wallflower, clearly.

She ran the escort agency Black Beauties, and insists that any contestant who thinks she will take on a maternal role as the oldest housemate should think again.

Like basically everyone else in the house, Sam has previously worked as a model, and describes himself as “brutally honest”, which should make for interesting viewing when ‘BB’ starts pitting the housemates against one another.

Despite his famous family, Marco refused to discuss his upbringing in his opening VT, instead preferring to focus on his wild social life, which he says revolves around partying and drinking.

Lateysha recently became a mother to seven-month-old Wynter, for whom she has already opened her own Instagram account.
‘BB’ continues every night on Channel 5.