{"id":37684,"date":"2023-10-08T23:34:46","date_gmt":"2023-10-08T21:34:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1903711"},"modified":"2023-10-09T11:55:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T09:55:29","slug":"big-brother-2023-cast-confirmed-line-up","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/big-brother-2023-cast-confirmed-line-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Brother 2023 cast: confirmed line-up"},"content":{"rendered":"

We now have all 16 housemates – here’s everything you need to know. <\/p>

By Grace Henry\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Sunday, 08 October 2023 at 21:34 PM<\/p>

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Big Brother is officially back for 2023 and the first 16 housemates have now been revealed.<\/p>\n

The ITV reboot kicked off on ITV1, ITV2 and ITVX in a massive TV takeover on Sunday 8th October, with hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best<\/a> introducing viewers to this year\u2019s housemates.<\/p>\n

Jenkin, 25, from Wales was the first contestant to be revealed, followed by Farida, 50, Tom, 21, and 18-year-old youth worker Halle, who is the youngest contestant to take part this year.<\/p>\n

Miss Universe GB winner Noky Simbani was rumoured to be taking part, with The Sun<\/a> stating: \u201cNoky\u2019s an ideal housemate. Not only is she beautiful but she\u2019s got brains and \u00a0a fantastic personality. Several casting producers have been desperate to sign her to reality shows\u201d and during the launch episode, the 26-year-old was confirmed to be taking part.<\/p>\n

Over the next six weeks, the housemates will face the ultimate social experiment with \u00a3100,000 up for grabs at the end.\u00a0 And the games have already begun, with Jenkin without hot water, Dylan without a bed and Olivia the first person up for eviction. However, there\u2019s a twist \u2013 if she can make sure she\u2019s not voted the least interesting housemate out of all the contestants she\u2019ll get immunity from Friday\u2019s eviction.<\/p>\n

As the 2023 season gets underway, read on for everything you need to know about the Big Brother<\/a> 2023 cast.<\/p>\n

Big Brother 2023 cast<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s a full list of the Big Brother 2023 housemates:<\/p>\n

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  • Jenkin<\/li>\n
  • Farida<\/li>\n
  • Tom<\/li>\n
  • Hallie<\/li>\n
  • Trish<\/li>\n
  • Yinrun<\/li>\n
  • Jordan<\/li>\n
  • Zak<\/li>\n
  • Chanelle<\/li>\n
  • Dylan<\/li>\n
  • Matty<\/li>\n
  • Paul<\/li>\n
  • Noky<\/li>\n
  • Henry<\/li>\n
  • Olivia<\/li>\n
  • Kerry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Read on for more on this year\u2019s housemates.<\/p>\n

    Kerry<\/h2>\n
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    Big Brother 2023 contestant Kerry<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    Age:\u00a0<\/strong>40<\/p>\n

    Job:\u00a0<\/strong>NHS manager<\/p>\n

    From: <\/strong>Essex<\/p>\n

    Kerry is the last housemate joining the line-up.<\/p>\n

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    \u201cI love the programme. It is, for me, the ultimate reality TV show ever. I\u2019ve 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,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    Olivia<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Big Brother 2023 contestant Olivia<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    Age:\u00a0<\/strong>23<\/p>\n

    Job:\u00a0<\/strong>Dancer<\/p>\n

    From: <\/strong>Glasgow, Scotland<\/p>\n

    Olivia joins the rest of this year\u2019s housemates for the Big Brother reboot. She describes herself as the \u201cprincess\u201d of the household.<\/p>\n

    \u201cI grew up watching the show and I\u2019ve always said if it ever comes back, I want to do it. I just think I fit the brief because I\u2019ve got personality to sell and this is the best place for it,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

    Henry<\/strong><\/h2>\n
    \"Henry\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
    Henry for Big Brother 2023<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV\/Initial TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    Age:\u00a0<\/strong>25<\/p>\n

    Job:\u00a0<\/strong>Food writer<\/p>\n

    From: <\/strong>Cotswolds<\/p>\n

    Food writer Henry loves Boris Johnson, who he says he\u2019d love to go for a martini with, and the Royal Family.<\/p>\n

    He\u2019s hoping there will be a matron in the house because he can\u2019t cook or clean.<\/p>\n

    \u201cI am actually really looking forward to learning lots of life skills, like learning how to cook, clean, or do the washing. I\u2019m 25 but I\u2019m not an adult. These are some big things they don\u2019t 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Paul<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Big Brother 2023 contestant Paul<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    Age:\u00a0<\/strong>23<\/p>\n

    Job:\u00a0<\/strong>Security officer<\/p>\n

    From:\u00a0<\/strong>Liverpool<\/p>\n

    Paul is a 23-year-old security officer from Liverpool. Asked if he joined the show, he said: \u201cWe\u2019ll see about that one, I\u2019m a scouser so we\u2019ll see!\u201d<\/p>\n

    \u201cI just always watched it with my mum and everyone said I should apply, so I did and now I\u2019m here,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

    Matty<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Big Brother 2023 contestant Matthew<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    Age: 24<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Job: Doctor<\/strong><\/p>\n

    From:<\/strong> Isle of Man<\/p>\n

    Doctor Matty, 24, was the 12th contestant to be revealed for this year\u2019s show. He currently works in the geriatric department and loves \u201cold people\u201d.<\/p>\n

    Matty has a very good reason for signing up, saying: \u201cI 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\u2019t really see many people who felt like me. I remember watching Big Brother and I could see myself in all these characters from a cross section of society, and I thought like, oh, maybe I would fit in there. So I just always wanted to apply.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Noky<\/strong><\/h2>\n
    \"Big\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
    Big Brother 2023 contestant Noky<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    Age: <\/strong>26<\/p>\n

    Job:\u00a0<\/strong>Miss Universe GB \/ banker<\/p>\n

    From:<\/strong> Derby<\/p>\n

    Noky joins the Big Brother house with the hope of showing viewers that there\u2019s more to her than her good looks.<\/p>\n

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    \u201cI love challenges. I\u2019ve had so many amazing times in my life, like going to Miss Universe as Miss Great Britain. I like to do 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 a lot of stereotypes around them. I also show what it\u2019s like being a woman who\u2019s worked in male- dominated fields. I want to show that women are capable of doing anything they want,\u201d she said.<\/p> <\/div>\n

    Dylan<\/strong><\/h2>\n
    \"Dylan\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
    Dylan for Big Brother 2023<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV\/Initial TV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    Age: <\/strong>39<\/p>\n

    Job: <\/strong>DJ<\/p>\n

    From: <\/strong>Coventry<\/p>\n

    DJ and MC Dylan is one of this year\u2019s contestant. He got into an accident a few years ago and decided to have his leg amputated after living in pain for three years.<\/p>\n

    \u201cI always like meeting new people and having new hurdles to jump as an amputee. It\u2019s going to be an interesting journey to see if I can do whatever we\u2019re asked without having any problems with staying on my leg for a certain amount of time and doing all the tasks. I\u2019m excited for the challenge,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

    Chanelle<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Big Brother 2023 contestant Chanelle<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
    \n

    Age:\u00a0<\/strong>29<\/p>\n

    Job:\u00a0<\/strong>Dental therapist<\/p>\n

    From: <\/strong>Llanelli, Wales<\/p>\n

    Dental therapist Chanel is one of this year\u2019s housemates.<\/p>\n

    Asked why she applied, she said: \u201cWell, I only applied as a joke. Now that I\u2019m going in, I\u2019m doing it for myself, for the experience and to make friends for life. Something that was a joke has now materialised into real life!\u201d<\/p>\n

    Zak<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Big Brother 2023 contestant Zak<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    Age:<\/strong> 28<\/p>\n

    Job:<\/strong>\u00a0Model<\/p>\n

    From:<\/strong> Manchester<\/p>\n

    Zak is a 28-year-old model who is originally from Thailand.<\/p>\n

    Asked why he decided to take part in the show, Zak said: \u201cI feel like it\u2019s one of those shows where you can get your personality across and I\u2019ve 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    Jordan<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Big Brother 2023 contestant Jordan<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
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    Age:<\/strong> 25<\/p>\n

    Job:<\/strong>\u00a0Lawyer<\/p>\n

    From:<\/strong> Scunthorpe<\/p>\n

    Jordan is one of this year\u2019s contestants, who applied out of boredom.<\/p>\n

    \u201cWell, I love the show. I was quite disillusioned with life so I suppose boredom made me apply to some extent. I honestly applied on a whim. I\u2019m interested in the social experiments side of Big Brother. I don\u2019t really like the idea of living with people but I thought I might as well give it a try. And I wanted to challenge myself,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    Yinrun\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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    Big Brother 2023 contestant Yinrun<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    Age: <\/b>25<\/span><\/p>\n

    Job: <\/strong>Customer support agent<\/span><\/p>\n

    From: <\/b>Harrogate\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Yinrun is a 25-year-old customer support agent from Harrogate. Originally from Shanghai, China, Yinrun says when she moved to the UK she found the people to be very \u201cpolite\u201d.<\/p>\n

    So, why did she sign up for Big Brother?<\/p>\n

    \u201cI\u2019m most excited about being surrounded by so many people from different walks of life. I don\u2019t think I will ever live in a house again with so many different kinds of people. I\u2019m from China and I think it will help me be more immersed in British culture,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

    Trish<\/h2>\n
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    Big Brother 2023 contestant Trish<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    Age: <\/strong>33<\/p>\n

    Job: <\/strong>full-time mum<\/p>\n

    From: <\/strong>Luton<\/p>\n

    Trish is originally from Congo. She came to England when she was nine-years-old and describes herself as \u201cvery left-wing and a feminist.\u201d<\/p>\n

    \u201cI always wanted to apply back in the day, my friends would always be like \u2018I think you\u2019d be good in there, you\u2019re quite mouthy\u2019! When I saw it was coming back I thought it was the universe telling me something so I just went for it. 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 \u2013 no human is illegal!\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

    Hallie<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Big Brother 2023 contestant Hallie<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    Age: <\/strong>18<\/p>\n

    Job: <\/strong>Youth worker<\/p>\n

    From: <\/strong>South London<\/p>\n

    Halle is an 18-year-old youth worker from South London. While she might be young, she doesn\u2019t want to be babied in the house, warning the other housemates to: \u201cCheck yourself before you wreck yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n

    She said sometimes her mouth can get her in trouble and she\u2019s been described as a \u201craging b***h on wheels some times\u201d.<\/p>\n

    Tom\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Big Brother 2023 contestant Tom<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    Age:<\/strong> 21<\/p>\n

    Job:\u00a0<\/strong>Butcher<\/p>\n

    From: <\/strong>Livington, Somerset<\/p>\n

    Tom is a 21-year-old from Livington, Somerset. He says: \u201cI\u2019m funny, outgoing \u2013 that\u2019s where the list ends.\u201d<\/p>\n

    He\u2019ll be supported by his mum while in the Big Brother House.<\/p>\n

    In terms of why he applied for the legendary reality TV show, he said: \u201cIt\u2019s just a bit of fun really, isn\u2019t it? Something a bit different from day to day life.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Farida<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Big Brother 2023 contestant Farida<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    Age:\u00a0<\/strong>50<\/p>\n

    Job: <\/strong>Make-up artist<\/p>\n

    From: <\/strong>Wolverhampton<\/p>\n

    Fardia was the second housemate. She describes herself as a \u201cvery proud muslim\u201d who \u201cloves praying five times a day\u201d. She\u2019ll be dressing modestly in the Big Brother house.<\/p>\n

    Back home, she lives with her husband and loves embracing her age. Her family will be supporting her back home as she competes for the \u00a3100k cash prize. BTW, she\u2019s \u201cin it to win it\u201d.<\/p>\n

    In terms of why she joined the show, she said: \u201cI\u2019m very proud of who I am and I feel like Asian women and Asian culture is underrepresented on\u00a0TV. A lot of people think that wearing a headscarf might stop you from having opportunities, whereas for me, it\u2019s been completely the opposite. I embrace it with confidence and it\u2019s actually given me lots of opportunities. I want to let people know that us Muslims, we really aren\u2019t suppressed. I\u2019m far from suppressed \u2013 I used to be a holiday rep!<\/p>\n

    Jenkin<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Big Brother 2023 contestant Jenkin<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    Age:<\/strong> 25<\/p>\n

    Job: <\/strong>Barman and cleaner.<\/p>\n

    From: <\/strong>Bridgend<\/p>\n

    Jenkin was the first person to join the cast of Big Brother for 2023.<\/p>\n

    \u201cI\u2019m not the only gay in the village, I\u2019m the best one,\u201d he said in his VT.<\/p>\n

    Asked why he decided to join Big Brother, added: \u201cI was bored and I thought I\u2019d do something different, give it a whirl.\u201d<\/p>