Big Brother is back - with 12 contestants consenting to be locked away in a house filled with cameras for a few weeks.
The reality television show that defined the genre returned in 2023 for the first time in five years, moving to ITV - and the Big Brother house has now welcomed its latest residents for 2025.
First broadcast on Channel 4 in 2000 - when millions were glued to the antics of Nasty Nick, Craig Phillips and Anna Nolan - the prorgamme later moved to Channel 5 before being cancelled in 2018.
This year there’s some Scottish interest, with two housemates from north of the border (although one is originally from Italy).
Here are all 12 contenders who are hoping to win the £100,000 cash prize, and what they said before going into the Big Brother House.
9. Tate from Falkirk
The business owner said: "I've always wanted to do something like this and I thought it would be a fun story to tell one day. Me being on the show might also potentially help with my business as well. Being part of the 'buff butler' stuff, you naturally fall into the role of an entertainer, getting folks chatting and mingling and maybe playing a couple daft games. It depends what everyone else is like. I'm very versatile - I can have quite deep and intellectual conversations, and I can also be a bit daft." | ITV
10. Elsa from Essex
The content creator said: "I saw an advertisement to apply on TikTok, and I thought, 'OK, I'm just going to apply. Like, I'm just going to do it'. I feel like you're only 21 once. And why not! I think I'm looking forward to the experience as a whole, but also making new friendships." | ITV
11. Sam from Bradford
The zumba instructor said: "I think I'll bring a lot of fun to the house. I'll definitely bring a lot of energy. I want to get people doing Zumba and morning yoga every day. I hope we can have little sing-alongs too. I think I'll be good entertainment for all the housemates. I'm also a good listener. I cry at anything so I can empathise and think I’ll be a good friend to have in there." | ITV
12. Jenny from Derry
The make-up artist said: "I've been watching Big Brother for years, and I think it's just a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I had the opportunity to apply, and I just thought, 'This could be a lot of fun'. And here I am! One thing about me that would surprise people most is that I can rap. Surprising, eh?" | ITV