Big Brother UK 2024: Complete Guide to the Cast Members

Following its cancellation by Channel 4 in 2010 and Channel 5 in 2018, Big Brother UK made a striking return on ITV in 2023.

The highly anticipated season 21 commenced on October 6, 2024, airing on ITV2, and featured hosts Will Best and AJ Odudu. This season kicked off with 16 contestants eager to enhance their social skills and compete for a cash prize of £100,000.

Contestants aim to replicate last season’s champion, 26-year-old lawyer Jordan, who walked away with the grand prize.

The youngest participants this season are 20-year-olds Thomas and Lily, while the eldest is Emma, aged 53.

Introducing the 2024 Big Brother UK Housemates

1) Thomas

20-year-old Thomas hails from Carlisle and plays football despite being an amputee. He prides himself on his ability to connect with others, although he admits his tendency to overtalk can be a drawback.

2) Lily

Also aged 20, Lily comes from Warrington and works at a Chinese takeaway. She was inspired to apply after her ex-boyfriend, a fan of the show, though they split before he could see her compete.

3) Khaled

Khaled is a 23-year-old sales manager from Manchester with Lebanese and Palestinian heritage, joining the show to represent his roots.

Khaled from BBUK (Image via Instagram/@bbuk)

4) Daze

A 24-year-old climate activist, Daze resides in London and aims to use her time on Big Brother for personal growth.

Daze from BBUK (Image via Instagram/@bbuk)

5) Nathan

At 24, Nathan, from Dumfries, is a pork salesman who promises to inject fun and lively debates into the house. Surprisingly, he once served as a butler to Prince Charles.

Nathan from BBUK (Image via Instagram/@bbuk)

6) Hannah

This 24-year-old HR consultant from West London emphasizes her genuine nature, which she believes will foster “authentic vibes”among the housemates.

7) Segun

Segun, a 25-year-old charity videographer from Watford, seeks respite from everyday life in the Big Brother house, aware that his humor might get him nominated.

8) Martha

At 26, Scarborough’s Martha works as an NHS administrator and decided to join Big Brother after enjoying the show with her mother during her childhood.

Martha in a drag outfit on BBUK (Image via Instagram/@bbuk)

9) Sarah

27-year-old Sarah from Shrewsbury is a spa account manager known for her unifying nature, which she hopes to extend to her Big Brother experience.

Sarah from BBUK (Image via Instagram/@bbuk)

10) Ryan

28-year-old Ryan, from Stockport, works in marketing and management and applied with the childhood dream of joining Big Brother. He hopes to spice things up with dad jokes and wit.

11) Rosie

29-year-old Rosie is a dental assistant from Cornwall who feels her listening skills will uplift the group, although she fears she might be seen as chaotic at times.

Rosie in a drag outfit on BBUK (Image via Instagram/@bbuk)

12) Isaac

This 29-year-old London-based sales accountant hopes to learn from diverse individuals by joining Big Brother, promising to bring kindness and joy to the house.

13) Marcello

34-year-old youth mentor Marcello from East London sees this opportunity as a chance to aid personal growth in others, not to mention his culinary skills!

Marcello from BBUK (Image via Instagram/@bbuk)

14) Dean

At 35, Dean is a barber also from East London who finally found the confidence to pursue his long-held dream of participating in Big Brother.

Dean in a drag outfit on BBUK (Image via Instagram/@bbuk) — Dean from BBUK (Image via Instagram/@bbuk)

15) But

Ali, a 38-year-old forensic psychologist from London, seeks a fresh experience in the house, which she suspects may surprise her housemates.

16) Emma

Emma, aged 53 and from Altrincham, is the owner of an aesthetic business. She believes she might occasionally take on a nurturing role within the house but will mostly fit in as just one of the girls.