Big Brother returned to viewers’ screens last Sunday, for the first time since 2018, in the highly-anticipated new series which has been rebooted on ITV.
The influential social experiment, in which housemates live together for weeks in a custom-built house with no access to the outside world in a bid to win a cash prize, has reopened its doors.
With new hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best now presenting the show, the pair welcomed a wide range of contestants as 16 Big Brother fans from all walks of life entered the house.
The new series is now in full swing and fans are enjoying the drama, arguments and new iconic moments.
Not everyone can stay, though, and it’s already clear that no one is safe after the first eviction on Friday night.
Back with a bang! Big Brother is back on British TV after a five-year hiatus with the most diverse cast ever, but who has already left the house?
New hosts: AJ Odudu and Will Best now host the show and the pair welcomed a diverse range of contestants as 16 Big Brother fans from all walks of life entered the house
Farida
Farida was the first housemate to be evicted from the hit series of the ITV show on Friday.
The make-up artist was jumping up and down and throwing her arms in the air as she shouted, ‘Yes!’
She continued to hug her housemates before quickly exiting to meet the show’s hosts.
The 50-year-old from Wolverhampton was in favor of eviction against NHS manager Kerry who was left in tears as she waited in suspense for the news to be announced.
An excited Farida said: “I had the most amazing time.” Thank you all for making the effort to come tonight.’
First to go home: Farida was the first housemate to be evicted from the hit series of the ITV show on Friday
Kerry and Farida have not been able to see eye to eye since entering the house as they clashed over Farida’s work as an online makeup artist.
As Farida discussed her online business offering beauty tips with thousands of followers, an unimpressed Carrie interrupted, asking: ‘To watch you?’.
Before entering the house, Farida said she wanted to represent Muslim women and show that they are not suppressed.
She explained: “I want to let people know that we Muslims are really not suppressed.” I’m far from repressed – I used to be a holiday rep!’
Although she said she had her eyes well and truly on the prize, it seems that’s not the case as she became the first contestant to fall victim to an eviction nomination.
Speaking to hosts AJ and Willa immediately after her eviction, Farida said: ‘I’m fantastic! How many of you would like a week in that house? Well, I’ve been there. It is priceless!
“Kerry really, really wanted to be there. She was in a flood of tears, desperate to stay there. I was quite happy to get out.’
After learning that Hally, Jenkin, Paul, Tom, Henry, Carrie and Olivia all nominated her for eviction for various reasons based on her opinions and behavior in the house, she noted that their views did not matter to her.
She insisted she is not ‘fake’ as some have suggested. She said, “Okay, they’ve known me for five or six days.” Their opinion is not important. I am very true to myself.
Srećan: ‘I had the best time. Thank you all for making the effort to come tonight’
Representation: Before entering the house, Farida said she wanted to represent Muslim women and show that they are not suppressed
Clash: Kerry and Farida have not been able to see eye to eye since entering the house as they clashed over Farida’s work as an online make-up artist
“I would never be fake.” That’s what people who know me would say.’
The TikTok star added that she “couldn’t understand” fellow housemate Carrie as she insisted her fellow eviction candidate wouldn’t be someone she would hang out with outside the house.
She said: ‘I couldn’t understand Kerry’s tantrums. She is a 40-year-old, grown woman, and I tried to understand that today.
“She told me she was a drama queen and probably not the type of person to mess with in life because I have a life! If I had another week in the house it would be too much for me!’
Earlier in the episode, the housemates voted for who they wanted to be nominated.
In a major change for this series, contestants were only allowed to vote for one person, reversing a decade of tradition as they voted for two in previous series.
Residents of the show’s famous house were banned from voting for Olivia after she was given immunity after undergoing a secret mission in which she successfully convinced her housemates that she was the least fun of them all.
BIG BROTHER 2023: MEET THE CONTESTANTS!
JENKIN
AGE: 25
PROFESSION: Bartender
FROM THE: Bridgend
HOW WOULD YOUR FRIENDS DESCRIBE YOU? “Loud and messy, and probably irritating.”
TOM
AGE: 21
PROFESSION: butcher
FROM THE: Somerset
WHAT ARE YOU MOST NOMINATED FOR? “I think I could potentially offend some people.” My mouth moves faster than my brain.’
TRISH
AGE: 33
PROFESSION: Stay at home mom
FROM THE: Luton
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE PRIZE MONEY IF YOU WON? “I think my first priority is to sort out my housing situation.” The housing crisis is ridiculous and my housing situation is unstable. It brings me a lot of mother guilt because I have a small child. That is my biggest incentive and motivation to win.’
JORDAN
AGE: 25
PROFESSION: A lawyer
FROM THE: Scunthorpe
WHAT ARE YOU MOST NOMINATED FOR? “Being argumentative and acting like I don’t want to be there, even if in my heart I do.” They could nominate me for maybe being inactive or not giving everyone equal attention. They may feel left out, but I can’t help it.’
DYLAN
AGE: 39
PROFESSION: DJ
FROM THE: Coventry
TELL US INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF: ‘I appeared on a TV show called The Last Leg about amputees – two years before I lost my leg!’
NOKIE
AGE: 26
PROFESSION: banker
FROM THE: Derby
WHAT MADE YOU APPLY TO BECOME A BIG BROTHER HOUSEWIFE? ‘I love challenges. I have had so many amazing moments in my life, like going to Miss Universe as Miss Great Britain. I like doing something different and I think this is the next challenge I want to conquer. I want to show people what pageant girls are really like and disprove many stereotypes surrounding them. I also show what it’s like to be a woman who has worked in male-dominated fields. I want to show that women are capable of doing anything they want.’
PAUL
AGE: 23
PROFESSION: Security officer
FROM THE: Liverpool
WHAT ARE YOU MOST NOMINATED FOR? ‘Being the biggest fan, eating all the food and being the loudest housemate.’
OLIVIA
AGE: 23
PROFESSION: Dancer
FROM THE: Glasgow
WHAT ARE YOU MOST NOMINATED FOR? “I think when people are in that hungry state, that’s when I’ll cheer people on and grind their gear.” I think they will nominate me because of my willpower, because of my brutal honesty and exaggeration of opinion.’
HALLIE
AGE: 18
PROFESSION: Youth worker
FROM THE: London
WHAT ARE YOU MOST NOMINATED FOR? “Being lazy and having an opinion.” I’m quite opinionated, I like to speak my mind and few people like that. I am quite real.’
IINRUN
AGE: 25
PROFESSION: Customer Service Agent
FROM THE: Harrogate
WHAT PART OF THE EXPERIENCE ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO? “I’m most excited to be surrounded by so many people from different walks of life.” I don’t think I’ll ever live in a house with so many different people again. I’m from China and I think it will help me get more into British culture.’
CHANEL
AGE: 29
PROFESSION: Dental therapist
FROM THE: Llanelli
WHAT ARE YOU MOST NOMINATED FOR? “Probably just because I’m boring. In Wales we have this saying: “I’ll do it in a minute now.” So if I went to make food and left a dish on the side, I have every good intention of washing it, but I’d say, “I’ll do it now in a minute,” and it might be three hours later before I do it. Well, probably for such nonsense.’
ZAK
AGE: 28
PROFESSION: Model
FROM THE: Manchester
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE PRIZE MONEY IF YOU WON? “Pay off my debts and help my family.” I’ve also been saving up to build a park in my village back home in Thailand because there are no parks or playgrounds where I grew up.’
MATTHEW
AGE: 24
PROFESSION: Doctor
FROM THE: Isle Of Man
HOW WOULD YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? “They would say I’m a pretty happy person or someone who really wants to experience life to the fullest and do everything it has to offer.” Someone who is kind and funny and doesn’t take life too seriously.’
HENRY
AGE: 25
PROFESSION: A food writer
FROM THE: Cotswolds
HOW WOULD YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? “I think they would say I’m particularly outgoing and very chatty.” I mean, to be honest, my parents would definitely say I’m a bit of a snob, but I take that as a compliment. I think it means you have high standards and good taste. They would say I’m quite an unusual child.’
KERRY
AGE: 40
PROFESSION: NHS manager
FROM THE: Essex
WHAT MADE YOU APPLY TO BE A BIG BROTHER HOUSEWIFE? ‘I like the program. It is, for me, the ultimate reality TV show ever. I have multiple sclerosis and the reason I never applied before is because I always saw those great big stairs to get into the house. It was a bit unachievable because I was in a wheelchair for the first three years of my illness. When I saw that he was coming back and looking for the right people from all walks of life, I thought, this is my year.’