Forty four year-old Ahmed is originally from Somalia, but had to flee during the civil war and came to England as an asylum seeker. He is now a British citizen and recently got a law degree. Ahmed is a Muslim and speaks English, Italian, Arabic, Somali and Merkani.
Daniel
Daniel from Hull, manages a lot in his spare time. As well as being a hairdresser, the 30 year-old is also a DJ, sings in an electro-disco band and practises ju-jitsu five times a week. Daniel admits he is out burning his candle at both ends every night (so to speak!).
Emma
One of the youngest housemates, Emma has been fired more times than she can remember and used to be an entertainer in Spain before landing her current job as a legal administrator. But don't be fooled - Emma is a party girl through and through, loves going out and meeting new people.
Jason
Glaswegian Jason is 30 and an air steward. Before flying the friendly skies, Jason worked as a refuse collector and a nude model. He openly confesses to being one of the vainest people you could ever meet and was once crowned "Mr Best Buttocks South Lanarkshire."
Kitten
24-year old Kitten is a human and animal rights activist, and a strict vegetarian. Not only does eating meat anger Kitten but so too does sexism, pornography, homophobia, racism and George Bush. But Kitten loves her cats and has called one of them Puddypuddyquadropodteddyteddyteapot and the other one, Kittikittiquadropodtabbytabbypeaches. Easy for her to say!
Marco
Marco is 21 and a law student and freely describes himself as the 'biggest bitch on the planet' and a 'total s**t stirrer'. When he's not being one of the above he is Vice President of the University Law Society but he says, he has no intention of being a lawyer. Marco is half Italian and an ex Samaritan
Michelle
23-year old trainee mortgage advisor, Michelle, has a burning ambition - to be a glamour model. Before training for her current job, Michelle worked as a shop assistant, a chambermaid, a Tesco cashier and a make-up artist. Her proudest achievement, however, is losing a lot of weight. Michelle used to be a size 18 but is now a size 10.
Nadia
Nadia is 27 and a Bank Clerk and the eldest of six children. Originally from Portugal her family moved to England eight years ago. In the past Nadia has worked on a perfume counter and managed a children's bookshop. But what Nadia really loves is shopping, going out with friends and walks by the sea. But there won't be any of that for a while.
Shell
History of Art student Shell is 21-years old and a very conscientious student. When not studying, Shell enjoys long walks, architecture and going to art galleries. She is a passionate reader and works part time in a museum. In the past Shell has been a life model and in her spare time now she is training to be a sculptor in her hometown of Glasgow.
Stuart
20-year old Stuart is from Macclesfield and a student studying Psychology. He got 4 As at A Level and was head boy of his school. Ideally, Stuart wants to stay on at university to do a Masters Degree. He and his friends call themselves 'Team Handsome' and he aims to be a millionaire by the age of 25.
Vanessa
Vanessa is 26-years old and living in Leeds. Originally from South Africa, she moved to the UK six years ago. Vanessa is a self-confessed adrenalin junkie and was South African archery champion for two years in a row. She loves rugby and runs for an hour every morning. Now, that's a lot of laps of the garden!
Victor
23-year old Victor is a gap year student from London. Victor claims his nicknames are 'the milkman' because he always delivers, and 'Mr Slick' because he always gets the job done. He describes himself as being like Marmite because people either love him or hate him. Only time will tell.
She's not a transvestite. She's a transsexual. She used to be a bloke, but he got his cock cut off and ladybits and breasts added and now he's a she. Anyone who didn't spot that the moment she spoke on screen should avoid holidaying in Brazil or Thailand any time soon.
seems to me the cast of big brother is like walking into the wrong bar in St james's street, full of f***ing weirdos! saying that, the blonde lass looks like she needs a good rodding!