Ananova:

The new housemates have entered the Big Brother house.

Jason, an air steward from Glasgow, arrived wearing just a thong.

Law student Marco, from Middlesex, was the first to enter the house and seemed very excited in the new environment. He describes himself as "the biggest bitch on the planet".

Property developer Ahmed is the oldest housemate at 44. He came to England as an asylum seeker from Somalia but is now a British citizen living in Liverpool.

Hull hairdresser Daniel claims to only sleep with straight men.

Stuart, a 20-year-old psychology student from Macclesfield, aims to be a millionaire by the time he's 25.

The last male to enter the house was Victor, a gap year student from London.

Leeds student Vanessa was the first female to enter the house - she is originally from South Africa.

She was joined by legal administrator Emma from Oldham - she admits she's been sacked from pretty much all her previous jobs.

Political activist Kitten was next to arrive. She refused to enter the house until she could talk to her girlfriend, who was eventually located in the crowd.

Mortgage advisor Michelle, from Newcastle, then joined the housemates - her ambition is to be a glamour model.

History of art student Shell and Surrey bank clerk Nadia were the last to enter the house.