Why did you apply to be on the new series of Big Brother?
It was a moment of time in my life where I felt so lost, and I was looking for a sign from the universe. And then I saw an advert for the show and I decided to apply. The auditions kept going and going and then I ended up here and I feel like it was the right choice. I feel like I’ve found something to do, and I can show people who I am.
What do you think you’ll bring to the House?
Definitely being Italian, my fiery side. I’m very energetic, always talking, using my hands to talk and do things. I like to get up and dance and sing, I’m very up for that throughout the day. No matter what time it is. It could be as soon as I wake up, I will just always be a bundle of energy. So definitely my energy, but also my cooking skills because, again, I’m Italian so why not? I’ll teach people how to cook!
What are you looking forward to the most about being a Housemate?
I don’t want to sound too cliché but I was feeling very lost in my life because I had just graduated from university. I’m looking forward to discovering myself even more and seeing how I can connect with people that are different to me. And just seeing who I am as a person and finding out more about myself, connecting with others and making friends.
Do you have a strategy for making it to the final?
I feel like I should have a strategy, maybe people do, but I don’t. I’m just going to be myself and see how it goes.
What are you most likely to get nominated for?
I’m very energetic, which can be a good thing. You will never get bored with me. But I might be too much for someone that likes a little bit of quiet time. I never shut up. I can just yap, yap, yap, yap, yap. So maybe they will find that a little bit annoying.
Tell us one thing about yourself you think will surprise people the most.
My accent. People may just think, ‘oh, yeah, she’s Scottish, she’s from Scotland, born and bred in Scotland’. But no, I don’t have even one ounce of Scottish in me. I’m half Italian, half Polish, born and bred in Italy and then came here. I’m not Scottish at all. And that might surprise people because of my accent. And maybe another thing; my football knowledge may surprise people. I’ve been interested in football for the past few years and it’s something I want to pursue later in life, maybe as a career, something to do with football media.
What would you do with the money if you went?
Last month I said something like, ‘football journalism or a football media internship’. But then I Googled it, and it would maybe be 10% of the money. So now I’m thinking maybe just travelling around the world and learning more languages. I can speak five, but I’d like to learn more. Also, I don’t have a driving licence, so maybe the money could go towards lessons and getting a car and finally driving. Get over that fear of driving!
