Big Brother UK is back with a bang in 2023, and we can’t wait to see what the new season has in store for us. The show has been a staple of British television since its inception in 2000, and it has given us some of the most memorable moments in reality TV history. With the new season set to air soon, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about the Big Brother UK 2023 housemates.
Who Are the Big Brother UK 2023 Housemates?
The identities of the housemates are below, but we do know that there will be 16 of them this year. The show’s social media accounts have teased just one detail: all 16 of their eyes. While this might not give us much to go on, it’s enough to get us excited about what’s to come.
Big Brother 2023 housemates
Jenkin, 25, Bridgend
The first housemate to make his arrival in the Big Brother launch was Jenkin, 25, a bar man and bingo caller from Wales.
Asked why he thinks he’d get nominated by his fellow contestants, Jenkin commented: “Just talking about people, I’m not gonna lie. I can’t keep secrets, I really struggle.”
Farida, 50, Wolverhampton
On doing Big Brother, 50-year-old make up artist Farida said: “I’m looking forward to everything honestly, I’m just going to embrace it. I believe in living for the moment and I want to remember that I’m one of thousands of applicants who made it inside the house.”
Tom, 21, Somerset
Asked what he’d do with the £100k prize money, butcher Tom, 21, said: “There’s a good couple of cars I want to buy. I’d probably put a good bit of it into savings for a house, and then probably spunk a trip to Ibiza or somewhere.”
Hallie, 18, London
Only 18, Hallie is a youth worker from London.
Asked why she applied for Big Brother, she said: “Just the whole experience. I feel like Big Brother is the biggest social experiment and I want to be a part of it. It’s about getting my face out there and just having fun, enjoying life. I’m only 18 so I didn’t grow up watching it but as I got older, I would watch clips on YouTube and stuff, so I’ve been a fan. And yeah, just for fun, really?”
Trish, 33, Luton
Quizzed on why she wanted to be on Big Brother, the full time mum said: “I always wanted to apply back in the day, my friends would always be like ‘I think you’d be good in there, you’re quite mouthy’! When I saw it was coming back I thought it was the universe telling me something so I just went for it.”
She added: “Also because I want to humanise refugees and immigrants, especially in this political climate. I want people to see that behind the stats and figures, there are real humans. We are important simply because we exist, not only when we participate in capitalism. We matter because we are alive and breathing – no human is illegal!
Yinrun, 25, Harrogate
Number six is Yinrun, 25, a customer support agent from Harrogate.
Quizzed on what she’d spent the prize money on, she replied: “I want to move to a farm. That’s my final dream, I will live on a farm and have some chickens, grow my organic vegetables and have a puppy to run around. And I’ll have eggs from the chicken, it will be so wholesome. This is my dream.”
Jordan, 25, Scunthorpe
Jordan, 25, is a lawyer from Scunthorpe.
Put on the spot on what he might get nominated for, Jordan said: “Being cantankerous and acting as if I don’t want to be there even if I do in my heart. They might nominate me for being disengaged perhaps or not paying everyone an equal amount of attention. They may feel left out but I can’t help that.”
Zac, 28, Manchester
Manchester model, Zak, 28, makes it eight.
On what made him apply for Big Brother, Zak said: “I feel like it’s one of those shows where you can get your personality across and I’ve got one of those personalities I feel the world needs to see. My friends and family have always told me I should do TV and I never really wanted to do a dating show. I want to do a show where I could just be myself and get my personality out there and have a laugh with people.”
Chanelle, 29, Llanelli
Welsh dental therapist Chanelle is housemate number nine.
Asked for an interesting fact about herself, she replied: “I would probably say the fact that I have a first class honours degree because I think often people will judge me by my blonde hair and are surprised. I’m quite book smart but I have no common sense so when I tell people I got first class honours, they’re like, ‘Did you pay someone for that?’
Dylan, 39, Coventry
Dylan, 39, is a DJ from Coventry.
When asked what he was most looking forward to from the Big Brother experience, he said: “I always like meeting new people and having new hurdles to jump as an amputee. It’s going to be an interesting journey to see if I can do whatever we’re asked without having any problems with staying on my leg for a certain amount of time and doing all the tasks. I’m excited for the challenge.”
Noky, 26, Derby
2022 winner of Miss Great Britain, Noky, 26, is a banker from Derby.
Asked how her family and friends would describe her, she said: “They would definitely say that I am very opinionated, I’ve got something to say about literally everything. They’ll say that I can be very spontaneous. I think they can expect the unexpected with me at any point. Maybe slightly delusional as well?
“When I want something, I’ll set my mind on it, even if it sounds really stupid, I know I can achieve it. So yeah, delusional too.”
Matty, 24, Isle of Man
24-year-old doctor Matty made it 12.
Asked why Big Brother is the show for him, he said: “I want to experience everything before I die, and I just thought why not do something mad like this? I used to watch Big Brother when I was like, 9 or 10 past my bedtime with my mom. I grew up in such a small place on the Isle of Man where I didn’t really see many people who felt like me”
Paul, 23, Liverpool
Walking up to greet hosts AJ and Will full of swagger, Paul, 23, is a security officer and fighter from Liverpool.
On what he might get nominated for, Paul said: “Being the biggest wind up, eating all the food and being the loudest housemate.”
Henry, 25, Cotswolds
The 25-year-old food writer from the Cotswolds commented: “I am actually really looking forward to learning lots of life skills, like learning how to cook, clean, or do the washing. I’m 25 but I’m not an adult. These are some big things they don’t teach you at school that I need to learn. And also just getting to know loads of different people from very different backgrounds that I might not get to meet in my everyday life.”
Olivia, 23, Glasgow
When asked she applied for Big Brother, dancer Olivia said: “I grew up watching the show and I’ve always said if it ever comes back, I want to do it. I just think I fit the brief because I’ve got personality to sell and this is the best place for it.”
Kerry, 40, Essex
NHS manager Kerry is 40 from Essex.
Asked why she’s doing Big Brother, she said: “I love the programme. It is, for me, the ultimate reality TV show ever. I’ve got multiple sclerosis and so the reason why I never applied before is because I always saw those whacking great big stairs to get into the house. It just felt a little bit unachievable because for the first three years of my illness I was in a wheelchair. When I saw it was coming back and searching for real people from all walks of life, I thought, this is my year.”
What Can We Expect from the Big Brother UK 2023 Housemates?
Big Brother UK has always been known for its diverse cast of characters, and we expect nothing less from this year’s housemates. The show has given us some of the most iconic reality TV stars of all time, including Alison Hammond, Adele Roberts, and Jade Goody. We can’t wait to see who will be joining their ranks this year.
FAQs
When Will Big Brother UK 2023 Air?
The new season of Big Brother UK is set to air on Sunday, October 8th at 9pm on ITV1, ITV2 and ITVX.
How Many Housemates Will There Be?
There will be 16 housemates this year.
What Can We Expect from the New Season?
While we don’t know much about what’s in store for us this year, we can expect a diverse cast of characters and plenty of drama.
Who Are Some of the Most Iconic Big Brother UK Housemates?
Big Brother UK has given us some of the most iconic reality TV stars of all time. Some of the most memorable housemates include Alison Hammond, Adele Roberts, and Jade Goody.
Conclusion
Big Brother UK 2023 promises to be an exciting season filled with drama and unforgettable moments. With a diverse cast of characters and plenty of surprises in store, we can’t wait to see what’s next for this iconic reality TV show.
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