Big Brother viewers torn over brand new contestants
The new series kicked off on Sunday 8th October
After five years away from our screens, reality TV show Big Brother made an emphatic return to our screens last night (Sunday 8th October), as new hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best welcomed 16 brand new housemates into the fresh BB house.
During the 90-minute episode, which was heavily edited down in order for fans to see each housemate make their entrance, 16 housemates ranging from ages between 18-60 entered, all with own induvial personalities and stories.
Who are the contestants on Big Brother?
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
After Big Brother bosses promised this year's show would go back its old roots, with contestants from all backgrounds, many viewers took to social media to express their opinion.
Some fans loved the cast, including certain individuals like Kerry, Jenkin, Farida, and Yinrun.
One wrote: 'KERRY OUR ICONIC QUEEN', with another writing about Yinrun: 'She’s a contender!' Speaking about 50-year-old Farida, another wrote: 'She's a queen! love seeing ppl that aren’t love island wannabes'. (sic)
However, others weren't happy with the amount of contestants in their 20s, with a number of viewers thinking they'd applied for fame only.
Speaking about former Miss Universe GB Noky, one said: 'She is a “celebrity” - we don’t need her', with another saying about dancer Olivia: 'Get her out. Absolute rubbish. Tried to make the night all about her.' (sic)
Another wrote: 'There is not enough diversity in age. Too many youngsters as per usual big brother'. (sic)
As fans will know, there was a huge twist during the launch show, which saw Welsh contestant Jenkin pick Olivia to become the first housemate to be up for eviction during Friday night's show, leaving her fuming to say the least...
However, Big Brother has given Olivia an opportunity to save herself, if she can prove to the rest of housemates she's not the least entertaining.
Big Brothers airs every weeknight at 9pm on ITV2/STV2.
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