October 22nd 2024.
Dean was recently seen on TV, but this isn't his first time in the limelight. The Big Brother star's past involvement in a different reality show has come to light, and it's safe to say he looks quite different from his current appearance. With only 14 contestants left in the ITV program and a few weeks left to go, the drama is heating up. One contestant, Nathan, has caught the eye of another housemate, while others have faced criticism for their behavior, such as Marcello being accused of "predatory behavior". As the nation gets to know the contestants more and they edge closer to the grand prize, their past connections to fame are being revealed.
In fact, one housemate has previously appeared on an ITV soap, while another was a contestant on Bear Grylls' The Island ten years ago. And surprisingly, one contestant has a link to the famous singer Peter Andre. It's clear that this season's Big Brother contestants have had their fair share of experience in the world of showbiz.
Dean, the barber and newest Head of House, has opened up about his personal journey on a previous reality show, The Island with Bear Grylls in 2015. He shared his struggles with coming out and the challenges he faced in his Roma background. Now, he is also a radio DJ for Glitter Beam Radio. Before entering the Big Brother house, Dean signed off on air and promised to return to his listeners in a few weeks. He expressed his excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to be on the show.
Marcello, the 34-year-old youth mentor from East London, wowed viewers with his rapping skills during the show's launch. His track "True Colours" has garnered almost 2 million hits on Spotify and nearly 50,000 views on YouTube. In addition to his musical talents, he has a connection to Peter Andre through his son Junior. Both Peter and his wife Emily follow Marcello on Instagram, and it has been revealed that Junior collaborated with Marcello on his first single in 2023.
Emma, a former page 3 model and now the owner of a beautician chain, has also made a name for herself in acting. She has appeared in popular shows such as Coronation Street and Hollyoaks. Viewers were quick to recognize the 53-year-old, and it turns out she has been in the public eye for quite some time. Emma's past involvement with the "Fake Sheikh" reporter Mazher Mahmood, who posed as an Arab businessman in his stings, was featured in a 2023 Amazon Prime video. In it, Emma claims she was pressured to try cocaine and was set up by Mahmood, ultimately leading to the end of her career in modeling and acting. Mahmood was later jailed for tampering with evidence in the collapsed drugs trial of Tulisa Contostavlos.
Khaled, the 23-year-old sales manager from Manchester, may have claimed he had no interest in being famous, but he is no stranger to cameras. As a model for Nemesis Models, Khaled has already made his mark in the world of fashion. His agency congratulated him on his appearance on Big Brother and promised viewers an eventful season. Despite his initial claims of not knowing what the show was about, it's clear that Khaled has some experience in front of the camera.
It's safe to say that this season's Big Brother contestants have had their fair share of connections to fame and showbiz. With the drama heating up and the finale approaching, we can't wait to see what else is revealed about these housemates. Tune in tonight at 9pm on ITV2 to catch all the action.
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