Why did you apply to be on this new series of Big Brother?
I didn’t actually know what Big Brother was. I thought it was a show about being a carer – because I worked at a kids’ camp. I thought it’s a new opportunity in life. I have no interest in being famous. I’m Lebanese and Palestinian and I thought this would be a great platform to discuss it from the point of view of someone that grew up in the west and has Middle Eastern heritage.
What do you think you’ll bring to the house?
I’m very honest. I wear my heart on my sleeve. I’m really into Adlerian Psychology and Philosophy – Socrates, Plato – which you wouldn’t expect from a guy who gets punched in the head for a living. I’ll bring an insightfulness from someone who’s had a particularly unique background growing up in the UK.
What are you looking forward to the most about being a housemate?
Meeting people from all parts of society I wouldn’t meet in my day-to-day life. That’s what’s interesting to me about the show.The fact I can meet people I wouldn’t normally run into at the boxing gym, or at work.
Do you have a strategy for making it to the final?
I’m just going in and doing what I can.
What are you most likely to get nominated for?
I tell it like it is – that’s a guarantee. Even though I feel like I can positively say something with the right intention, there will still be someone who has a problem with it.
Tell us one thing about yourself you think will surprise people the most.
I’m double jointed. Also something people wouldn’t expect from me is my love of Philosophy. And I also play the drums.
Who would be your dream celebrity to live with?
Probably Michael Bisping – the UFC fighter. He’s a UFC Hall of Famer who came from Manchester. He was just unbelievable – his heart, his determination.
What would you do with the money if you won?
I’d donate to Palestine, donate to Lebanon, take my family on holiday and invest in a business in the UK – something around health because I’m really into fitness.
