Big Brother housemate Farida has appeared on two other TV shows
Here's where you've seen her before
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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