Why did you apply to be on this new series of Big Brother?
I think there’s something about allowing yourself to find moments of grace that really interested me, and this was something that was kind of strange and interesting. I decided that it was probably a good place to start if I wanted to do something that allows and gives me an opportunity to grow.
What do you think you’ll bring to the house?
I hope I bring a listening and empathetic ear. Having space to listen to people, and to chat with people. I’m a people person.
What are you looking forward to the most about being a housemate?
I’m really looking forward to living in a community. A lot of my work is about how do we upgrade democracy, how do we think about how the world can be governed differently. And a lot of it is about community, and meeting people that you might not meet in your everyday life. And figuring out how you make solutions together, how you learn to be together, how you learn to set parameters that end up benefiting everyone. This show is a micro version of that.
Do you have a strategy for making it to the final?
I think I want to be the best version of myself. I think people see through those with a game plan.
What are you most likely to get nominated for?
Food! I like food a lot. I know that can sometimes be a contentious thing in the house. So I’m going to try to not eat too much.
Tell us one thing about yourself you think will surprise people the most
I’m quite introverted, even though I look very extroverted. That might be a surprise.
Who would be your dream celebrity to live with?
I would love to have a one-on-one with Keir Starmer. I think I’ve got a lot to say, and we would have a lot to talk about.
What would you do with the money if you won?
It’s been a difficult financial period for me – climate activism is quite often something you do in debt. It would be nice to have money to do the work. I’d also help my family, and other activists as well. I’m a Trustee at a grant giving organisation and £1000 goes a long way for some young people who are doing work to change things. To have the opportunity to give to someone would mean the world.
