Big Brother housemate Farida has appeared on two other TV shows

Here's where you've seen her before

Author: Charlotte RoszkoPublished 9th Oct 2023
Last updated 9th Oct 2023

Big Brother housemate Farida has starred on two TV shows in the past before entering the house during Sunday's (8th October) launch show.

Eagle-eyed Big Brother fans recognised the 50-year-old make-up artist from Wolverhampton and took to social media to share where they had seen her before. Posting on X (formerly known as Twitter), viewers explained that Farida had previously been on Blankety Blank and Come Dine with Me.

Sharing a snap of Farida's time on Blankety Blank, one viewer said: 'I knew Farida has been on tv she was in blankety Blank 3 weeks ago !!' (sic)

One person wrote: 'Wasn't Farida on Blankety Blank last week?' Someone else said: 'Come dine with me? Blankety blank...now Big Brother...Farida seems to be getting around.' (sic)

Someone else added: 'Is that Farida the same make up artist who was on Blankety Blank the other week?' Another fan said: 'Is it sad that I recognised Farida straight away from a Come Dine With Me episode?'

Big Brother returned to our screens after five years, with new presenters AJ Odudu and Will Best welcoming 16 housemates into the Big Brother house during the launch show.

Many viewers took to social media during the episode as they shared their opinions on the new cast, which is made up of housemates aged between 18 and 60.

Take a look at the new Big Brother housemates:

Kerry

Name: Kerry
Age: 40
From: Essex
Occupation: NHS Manager

Olivia

Name: Olivia
Age: 23
From: Glasgow
Occupation: Dancer

Henry

Name: Henry
Age: 25
From: Cotswolds
Occupation: Food Writer

Paul

Name: Paul
Age: 23
From: Liverpool
Occupation: Security Officer

Matty

Name: Matty
Age:24
From: Isle of Man
Occupation: Doctor

Noky

Name: Noky
Age: 26
From: Derby
Occupation: Banker

Dylan

Name: Dylan
Age: 39
From: Coventry
Occupation: DJ

Chanelle

Name: Chanelle
Age: 29
From: Llanelli
Occupation: Dental Therapist

Zak

Name: Zak
Age: 28
From: Manchester
Occupation: Model

Jordan

Name: Jordan
Age: 25
From: Scunthorpe
Occupation: Lawyer

Yinrun

Name: Yinrun
Age: 25
From: Harrogate
Occupation: Customer Support Agent

Trish


Name: Trish
Age: 33
From: Luton
Occupation: Mum

Hallie

Name: Hallie
Age: 18
From: London
Occupation: Youth Worker

Farida

Name: Farida
Age: 50
From: Wolverhampton
Occupation: Make-Up Artist

Tom

Name: Tom
Age: 21
From: Somerset
Occupation: Butcher

Jenkin

Name: Jenkin
Age: 25
From: Bridgend
Occupation: Barman

Big Brother airs every weeknight at 9pm on ITV2/STV2.

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