A porn star, a former gang member and an ex-Playboy bunny: Meet this year's Big Brother housemates
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Every year television bosses promise a group of the most outrageous Big Brother housemates yet, and this time Channel 5 weren't exaggerating.
This year's contestants not only range from an ex-gang member and a teacher-turned-porn star but they're also promising to get up to some outrageous antics in the house.
Conor, 24, from Northern Ireland, admitted that his party trick involves him wrapping his 'man bit' around his wrist saying that some people call it 'the c**k watch' and he claims it has got him plenty of interest from girls.
BENEDICT GARRETT, 32
This teacher turned porn star was suspended from his last teaching job in 2010 when it was revealed that he was a stripper. He lives with his 18-year-old foster son whom he says has given his life worth. He says he would hate to find himself in a house with very loud or very laddish people with 'lots to prove but nothing to say.'
This teacher turned porn star was suspended from his last teaching job in 2010 when it was revealed that he was a stripper. He lives with his 18-year-old foster son whom he says has given his life worth. He says he would hate to find himself in a house with very loud or very laddish people with 'lots to prove but nothing to say.'
ADAM KELLY, 27 This former gang member was born in Burton-on-Trent but raised on the streets of LA where he became part of the infamous LA Crips gang. The best experience of his life so far has been getting clean and sober and he has worked hard to turn his life around. He’s most looking forward to the tasks, saying: 'I will be a leader.'
SHIEVONNE ROBINSON, 28 This ex-Playboy Bunny from Lewisham says she’s a 'professional arguer.'
She’s currently the assistant manager in a nail varnish outlet but worked at the Playboy Casino in Mayfair as a hostess and met Hugh Hefner twice. Her party trick is to smoke a cigarette with her boobs and she down ten tequila shots in 30 seconds.
She’s currently the assistant manager in a nail varnish outlet but worked at the Playboy Casino in Mayfair as a hostess and met Hugh Hefner twice. Her party trick is to smoke a cigarette with her boobs and she down ten tequila shots in 30 seconds.
LAUREN CARRE , 20 This Criminology and Sociology student grew up on a farm in Jersey but is currently a Black Belt and holds three world championship titles. Her favourite party trick is tumbling or jumping into the splits at which 'people are always amazed.' She claims to be a total 'lightweight,' is always the dumper in relationships and is newly single.
ARRON LOWE, 23 This Mixed Martial Arts fighter is also a model who is currently taking time off from competing to concentrate on working for the likes of Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister. He confesses that once he’s had a couple of drinks he always takes his top off in clubs to show off his abs. He's Currently single but not looking for anything new.
SARA MCLEAN, 22 This Scottish student is also a model who won Miss Edinburgh in 2010 and finished second in Miss Scotland 2011. A wild, fun outrageous flirt Sara freely admits that she is very argumentative with a short temper. She is also a supporter of the Conservative party and a staunch Margaret Thatcher fan, and has been single for a year.
DEANA UPPAL , 23 This ambitious brunette is currently Miss India UK and says that the greatest love of her life is money. By the age of 18, she had earned enough money to purchase her own house and says she finds boys easier to get on with than girls because they are jealous of her looks. She has no idea how to wash up, iron and can’t cook.
CONOR MCINTYRE, 24 This personal trainer and massage therapist from Northern Ireland admits the most important person in his life is him, saying 'I love myself!'
At 16 he won a place at the David Beckham Football Academy in London where he spent four days playing football with Beckham,. Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard.
At 16 he won a place at the David Beckham Football Academy in London where he spent four days playing football with Beckham,. Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard.
SCOTT MASON, 20
This blonde history student is hoping to launch a career as a ‘celebrity historian’ after Big Brother.He has an obsession with the British upper classes and is a member of shooting and countryside societies at university. His most recent job was as an Avon Cosmetics Representative, and he has never been in a long-term relationship.
This blonde history student is hoping to launch a career as a ‘celebrity historian’ after Big Brother.He has an obsession with the British upper classes and is a member of shooting and countryside societies at university. His most recent job was as an Avon Cosmetics Representative, and he has never been in a long-term relationship.
LYDIA LOUISA, 25 This professional dancer is engaged to reality star Andy Scott-Lee. As a child she attended three-hour dance classes, six days a week and professionally she has danced with Kylie Minogue and Kanye West, amongst others. Lydia is allergic to alcohol and says she find it hard to walk away from confrontation.
VICTORIA EISERMANN, 41 This plus size model and animal rights campaigner is a former glamour model, who has appeared in countless publications. Her biggest challenge in the house will be cleanliness, as she says she's 'very very tidy, so can’t stand it when people are not,' and she wants to win the show simply for the money.
CHRIS JAMES , 21
This flirty, silver-tongued doorman from Luton also works as a bailiff. He will do whatever is necessary to win, saying: 'I’ll be the biggest two faced person in there.'He’s only recently moved out of home, renting what he calls his ‘shag pad.' Chris loves his work and describes himself as 'a wind up merchant' and goes to the gym religiously.
This flirty, silver-tongued doorman from Luton also works as a bailiff. He will do whatever is necessary to win, saying: 'I’ll be the biggest two faced person in there.'He’s only recently moved out of home, renting what he calls his ‘shag pad.' Chris loves his work and describes himself as 'a wind up merchant' and goes to the gym religiously.
CAROLINE WHARRAM, 20 This young blonde is a former boarding school girl from Surrey who describes herself as 'weird, embarrassing and a bit of a loser. She says she is terrible with boys and has never maintained a relationship for longer than a week. Caroline doesn’t think she’ll win Big Brother, saying: 'I always think aloud, I’m very irritable and really blunt.'
ASHLEIGH HUGHES , 20 This bubbly, energetic, potty-mouthed Essex girl says she wants to win Big Brother for the fame even if she is loved or hated, she doesn’t care which.
The retail sales supervisor/part time barmaid believes that, 'money does make you happy' but says that she is not a stereotypical Essex girl. She's happily single but loves flirting.
The retail sales supervisor/part time barmaid believes that, 'money does make you happy' but says that she is not a stereotypical Essex girl. She's happily single but loves flirting.
LUKE ANDERSON, 31 This development Chef was born in South Africa but raised in Wales. From a young age he felt like 'a boy in a girl’s body,' and began gender transition four years ago, having surgery and regular testosterone injections. He hopes that being on the show will help to show ‘trans guys' that you can lead a normal life, and says he is confident he can win.
LUKE SCRASE, 24 This nightclub promoter from Stoke On Trent says he's a charmer who wins people over whether they like it or not 'including your girlfriend!' He is a compulsive flirt as he likes the attention and having a hold over people. He dropped out of university to work in bars, and got well-known in the club scene. He said he's a bad loser.
ANTHONY, 33 This writer, model and actor from Cardiff also plays flute 'in a kind of jazz style in an electro band.' He’s worked as a gothic/alternative Model since 2008 but says his dream would be to be an actor or published novelist. He anticipates that he will be 'sleeping in, staying up late and occasionally talking to himself' in the house.
BHAVESH, 30
This hospital receptionist from Mumbai who now lives in Bournemouth is in a civil partnership and would like to use his time in Big Brother to change the mindset of Indians about being gay. He loves dressing up as Amy Winehouse and has compared himself to Princess Diana and Margaret Thatcher, and admits he can be a diva.
This hospital receptionist from Mumbai who now lives in Bournemouth is in a civil partnership and would like to use his time in Big Brother to change the mindset of Indians about being gay. He loves dressing up as Amy Winehouse and has compared himself to Princess Diana and Margaret Thatcher, and admits he can be a diva.
REBECCA, 19 This bubbly larger than life drama student college has previously been an extra on Shameless. She has only had one major relationship and she is still with him, saying she’s only fancied one boy, and that’s her boyfriend.
Former Playboy bunny Shievonne admitted that her party trick was smoking a cigarette with her breasts, and said she can also down ten tequila shots in 30 seconds.
But one housemate who won't be drinking is 25-year-old Lydia who is allergic to alcohol, and can't even have it in her food.
Another housemate who won't be touching any of the free alcohol is 27-year-old Adam who used to be a member of the infamous LA Crips gang.
Adam has been working hard to turn his life around since he was 19 but says people still tend to find him intimidating but he doesn’t have a problem with it.
'I would rather that than people trying to take the piss out of me all the time,' he explained.
Housemates may also be intimidated by 20-year-old Lauren who is a black belt in karate and currently holds three world championship titles.
Another female who has won a few titles in the past is Sara, 22, who won Miss Edinburgh in 2010.
Someone else who thinks a lot of their looks is plus size model Victoria, 41.
The blonde animal rights campaigner says she is 'very, very tidy and cannot stand it when people are not.'
The group of 16 will also be joined by a final housemate later on this week who will be voted in by the public following an audition show that was aired before tonight's launch.
Jamie East was seen going on a quest to find this year's winner which saw him end up with three wildcard contestants: Rebecca, Anthony and Bhavesh.
Drama student Rebecca has said if she is voted into the house then she will eat loads of food, but is in a relationship so will not be looking for romance.
Mumbai-born Bhavesh said he wants to go into the house to show that it's okay to be Indian and gay, while Anthony said he will 'sleep in, stay up late and talk to himself' if he goes through the doors
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