FOUR new housemates enter the Big Brother house
Big Brother has wasted no time in delivering twists and turns to keep both housemates and viewers on their toes! On launch night, 12 new housemates entered the famous house ready to embark on the ultimate social experiment. But in classic Big Brother fashion, their time to settle in was short lived.
In a launch night twist, the public were asked to award one housemate the “evil eye,” immediately placing them at risk of eviction. Caroline, Emily and Sam found themselves in the firing line before the decision was handed over to their fellow housemates. The result saw Emily become the very first housemate evicted, less than a few hours after stepping through the iconic doors.
With emotions still high from the first eviction, the remaining housemates woke up on the first full day in the house to another surprise. Big Brother announced the arrival of four brand-new faces- Cameron B, George, Feyisola and Richard. Their unexpected entrance takes the line-up to 15 and guarantees a fresh shake-up to the house dynamic.
Meet the new arrivals!
CAMERON B, 25, BOLTON, PERSONAL TRAINER
Why did you apply to be on this new series of Big Brother?
My mum was always a big fan of the series, and since I was about ten years old, I’ve been watching it. I was always like, ‘I reckon I’d be all right in that environment’. And fast forward a couple years and here we are now.
What do you think you’ll bring to the House?
Energy. A bit of annoyance. And maybe a bit of controversy but the main thing is energy – 100%.
What are you looking forward to the most about being a Housemate?
I’d say the whole experience or the competition aspect – I love competition. But I think I’ll just love being secluded, no phone, no contact with the outside world. I feel like it’s pretty interesting – a once in a lifetime thing.
Do you have a strategy for making it to the final?
The strategy would be, be nice to everyone. But also play a few little games; a few little tricks on them. Maybe make them turn against each other. Maybe a little bit. Just move the chess pieces a little bit.
What are you most likely to get nominated for?
Probably being too loud or being an annoyance. In the morning, I usually wake-up with a spring in my step.
Tell us one thing about yourself you think will surprise people the most.
How tall I am. I think that surprises people. I’m 6’ 5”. And when I have shoes on, add a few extra inches.
What would you do with the money if you won?
Put it all down to win the league on Bolton… I’m joking! I’d put some aside but I’m going on a holiday first. And I’d invest. That’d provide a good amount of money. And then I’d give something back to the community. The community I come from is a very small, tight knit community. So it would be nice to give back and give something for the younguns to do.
FEYISOLA, 33, LONDON, FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR
Why did you apply to be on this new series of Big Brother?
It’s crazy. I’ve watched the show since I was a child. I’m obsessed with game shows. Literally. And obsessed with TV and watching TV. And I thought, ‘you know what? This is an opportunity. Why not go for it?’. I’ve been quite ill for the last few years, I’m finally feeling better, and I was like, ‘now’s the time, why not just do it’.
What do you think you’ll bring to the House?
I will be cooking, for sure. I’ve got a lot of chaotic energy, it’s who I am. And I think I’m really good at tasks and quizzes and that sort of thing. So hopefully I’ll be like the task master extraordinaire.
What are you looking forward to the most about being a Housemate?
Resting and not working! And the tasks especially. I’ve watched Big Brother since I was around nine, ten years old. The tasks are what really excite me.
Do you have a strategy for making it to the final?
It’s so cheesy but just being myself! That’s it. That’s my strategy.
What are you most likely to get nominated for?
Definitely snoring. And talking – I talk constantly. Either talking too much or talking to myself. I talk a lot. I just constantly talk to myself, which is really odd.
Tell us one thing about yourself you think will surprise people the most.
I’m obsessed with the Spice Girls. And I met Mel C once.
What would you do with the money if you won?
I’d buy something ridiculous for my cat because why not? I’d take my nieces and nephews on holiday. I’ve got Crohn’s colitis, so I’ll give some money to charity. And I’ve never gone travelling, I’ve worked since I was 16, so I’d probably just take myself on a really long extended holiday.
GEORGE, 23, PARISH COUNCILLOR, BRAINTREE
Why did you apply to be on this new series of Big Brother?
I applied to meet people from different walks of life and to get the opportunity to chew the fat with them. I think you’ve got to try new things, and Big Brother looks like a laugh. I think I’d be good in there so I might as well throw my name into the hat.
What do you think you will bring to the House?
I’m always happy to play devil’s advocate and I will contest people’s views on things. I’ll definitely be exorcising that element of critical thinking. But also, I feel like I’m quite good at cracking a joke – I will be the life and soul of the party.
What are you looking forward to the most about being a Housemate?
I’m looking forward to meeting who I’m in there with. You don’t know who you’re spending the next potentially seven weeks with. If you’re in there with a load of boring people, then it’s going to be a dull seven weeks – that is a real make or break of the experience.
Do you have a strategy for making it to the final?
No. I think just be yourself because if the cameras are on 24/7 there’s no chance you can actually continue with some sort of persona you’ve created, so be yourself.
What are you most likely to get nominated for?
Ruffling feathers. If I think something swims against the tide and goes against the status quo I will say it – especially in this sort of setting because it’s the prime opportunity to explore new views. I think people should try to take advantage of that more and that’s the flag I’m going to be flying. But as a result, you’re going to annoy people so you can expect to see the repercussions of that and that will come in the shape of a nomination. Hopefully the viewing public will see the logic of what I’m saying or agree that it’s good to have another point of view and keep me in. But time will tell.
Tell us one thing about yourself you think will surprise people the most.
I think the fact that I’m a Parish Councillor is unusual. I’m the youngest in my council by about 30 or 40 years, and it’s unusual for a 23-year-old to have such a role.
What would you do with the money?
My first and foremost priority would be getting my parents mortgage free because that sort of thing matters.
RICHARD, 60, LONDON, COMPOSER AND AUTHOR
Why did you apply to be on this series of Big Brother?
I was watching the last series and saw the announcement for applications for the next series. As soon as I pressed the submit button I thought ‘what have you done?’. I don’t know what prompted me, honestly. Mine was a complete spur of the moment decision.
What do you think you’ll bring to the House?
I would like to say humor, but people don’t always find my dad jokes all that funny.
What are you looking forward to most about being a Housemate?
I’ve never really considered that. I’ve just been very excited about going in. Everyone is saying ‘do you know what you’re expecting?’ And the answer is ‘no’, except that I’ve seen the series before and I know what it’s about. But I’m also aware that the set is slightly different in each series and the tasks are different, and there’s going to be an eclectic mix of people.
Do you have a strategy for making it to the final?
As much as I’ve thought about this at all, I was asked in the audition ‘do you think you can win it?’. I said then, and I still think now, realistically that’s probably an outside chance, by virtue of the fact I would have thought that most people who would watch this show are going to be at the younger end of things and are going to identify more closely with the younger housemates and more likely to vote for them. But you just never know – it would be quite a coup if I did carry it off.
What do you think you’re most likely to get nominated for?
Well, I don’t really know. I’m guessing here but my dad jokes will probably get on people’s nerves.
Tell me one thing about yourself you think will surprise people the most.
Without question my answer is always the same. It’s two things in one – firstly I’m not married. But there’s nothing unusual about that. At the same time as not being married I have adopted a son, who was already an adult when I adopted him – he was a refugee.
What would you do with the money if you won?
I certainly won’t be rushing out to buy a Lamborghini or an original DaVinci or anything like that. My mind doesn’t think like that. The thing that gets my mind going is projects – things to put the money into and then see something happen, rather than just go and buy something. And there’s one thing in particular – there’s an upcoming young classical guitarist who wants his second album to consist of music written entirely by me, that I’ve written especially for him. It’s difficult to persuade a record company to take on such a project, but if I had the money to pay for the studio time that would be brilliant. That would give him a nice extra boost at the start of his career, and it’d be nice for me to get my music out there.
