We were promised the best line up yet for this year's first Celebrity Big Brother - and maybe, just maybe, we got it...
Some of the new housemates may not be as well known as others (but isn't this something we always expect?) and some fans have it out at there being too many Americans in the house (but I do think the U.S. housemates are a good mix, for once).
We then have the people who are well known, but, as BBOTS presenter Rylan had said earlier this week, they're not staples on the current reality TV circuit.
This bunch, from what I see so far - and along with the twisted fairytale theme - will make a great series.
Here's my humble opinion on the newest CBB housemates:
Alexander O'Neal:
The RnB singer, to me, seems like he'll find it hardest to fit into the group. although he has said that he's up for a 'challenge' while being in the house.
He's already up for the first public vote, after Katie Hopkins decided that he was one of the two most boring housemates. I wouldn't call him boring, but I can imagine that he'll be one of those who fades into the background - so technically he may be there for a while as he may not be someone to stick out in peoples minds to nominate...
Alicia Douvall:
She screams 'insecure' at me.
The model has said to have had around 330 cosmetic operations, but, bless her, they've clearly not made her feel any better about herself. She's already said that she doesn't cook or clean, which could be her downfall, should she get the 'lazy housemate' label. I don't think she'll last too long in there, to be honest.
Calum Best:
He's my absolute favourite male in there. I really liked Calum from years before, so when I heard that he was a possible housemate, I was excited.
He's had his demons in the past, so will probably be one of the wisest people in the house, he seems like a lovely gent and his dad, George, is probably beaming with pride from heaven.
Calum will have to do something major to change my opinion of him. He's the Best. (Pardon the pun!)
Cam Li:
Who? Was my first question when I saw her head in to the house. I then realised that she was the girl engaged to Kirk from TOWIE for a very short period of time. I'm not sure whether or not she seems like a sweet girl underneath the ' I've arrived!' exterior. Time will tell, I guess!
Chloe Goodman:
Again, I wasn't sure who she was... I'd never watched Ex on the Beach, so I don't have any previous opinion of Chloe.
From reading up on her she seems like a down to earth girl, who wants to just show the world who she really is, rather than the interpretation made of her. Unluckily for Chloe, Katie also chose her as the second person to be up for eviction. Between her and Alexander, I'm not sure who will leave yet.
Jeremy Jackson:
He was in Baywatch, and knows The Hoff, so probably has a few good stories to tell. He also won his Baywatch role over Leonardo DiCaprio, which I'd imagine was no mean feat. I think he and Calum will probably get a bromance started pretty quickly.
Katie Hopkins:
Where do I start?! I dislike 9/10 things this woman says, and disagree with just as many of her opinions, which only means one thing. She'll probably be a fantastic housemate!
The opinions she was giving during her secret task as the housemates were going in had me both gasping and laughing at the tellybox.
She'll probably be evicted at first chance, which is a shame - because as nasty as she can be, she's definitely going to great TV!
Kavana:
Oh bless him, he's really trying to hang on to that last thread of fame. I mean, most recently he joined the Big Reunion as part of a new boy band, 5th Story, made up of old pop star pin ups, and he just about remembered their names! I'm sure he's a lovely guy, and he might go far, as like Alexander, probably won't rub too many people up the wrong way.
Keith Chegwin:
Everyone likes Keith, don't they?
He'll probably, slowly, get on most of the housemates nerves with his wacky ways - but viewers will like him. And he's also had a decent sized career, met a good few celebs, so will have more than a few stories to tell! He's also a massive Big Brother fan, which is what we want in a celeb housemate!
Ken Morley:
It's Reg, from Corrie! He also seems a bit wacky and I'm putting money on him giving us a few laughs along the way.
He'll also, most probably get stuck in with any tasks and try to get'down with the kids'. Along with Reg, we also have Nadia and Patsy, who were both in EastEnders and Emmerdale, respectively. We could have a brand new soap opera gong on here!
Michelle Visage:
Again, I don't know anything about this housemate - which part of me likes, as it's like the civilian BB, where you have to get to know people without any pre-judgement.
Michelle seems the kind of person who will speak her mind and go a tad crazy every now and again.
Nadia Sawalha:
I like Nadia, she seems a laugh and if her chats on Loose Women are anything to go by, she's not afraid to speak her mind. I actually think that she's my fave female housemate, so far.
She's also a fan of the show and is looking forward to living with Katie Hopkins, as she's heard that Katie's 'pretty funny' and doesn't believe that anyone can be that nasty. Will Nadia tame Katie, and become her new best bud?
Patsy Kensit:
I also like Patsy, and I think that her and Nadia are pretty similar, and will be great mates in the house. I can also imagine that after a few glasses of wine Patsy will really come out of her shell and be a 'hoot' to watch. I'm looking forward to seeing what she brings.
Perez Hilton:
Perez's website has always made me chuckle, especially when I think back to my days as a junior showbiz writer. He really doesn't care what he says. If he thinks it, he'll say it. Remind you of anyone? Yes - Katie Hopkins! I think these two will come to more than a couple of blows, which will be great viewing for us!
So, there's my opinion of this years lot, so far...
As we always know, things can change daily in there - and so can our opinions!
Katie is currently on a secret mission, of being nice to everyone, under the magic mirrors instructions. Will she pull it off? Will anyone else go up against Alexander and Chloe for the public vote?
I'm already looking forward to tonight's catch up show!
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Alexander O'Neal:
The RnB singer, to me, seems like he'll find it hardest to fit into the group. although he has said that he's up for a 'challenge' while being in the house.
He's already up for the first public vote, after Katie Hopkins decided that he was one of the two most boring housemates. I wouldn't call him boring, but I can imagine that he'll be one of those who fades into the background - so technically he may be there for a while as he may not be someone to stick out in peoples minds to nominate...
Alicia Douvall:
She screams 'insecure' at me.
The model has said to have had around 330 cosmetic operations, but, bless her, they've clearly not made her feel any better about herself. She's already said that she doesn't cook or clean, which could be her downfall, should she get the 'lazy housemate' label. I don't think she'll last too long in there, to be honest.
Calum Best:
He's my absolute favourite male in there. I really liked Calum from years before, so when I heard that he was a possible housemate, I was excited.
He's had his demons in the past, so will probably be one of the wisest people in the house, he seems like a lovely gent and his dad, George, is probably beaming with pride from heaven.
Calum will have to do something major to change my opinion of him. He's the Best. (Pardon the pun!)
Cam Li:
Who? Was my first question when I saw her head in to the house. I then realised that she was the girl engaged to Kirk from TOWIE for a very short period of time. I'm not sure whether or not she seems like a sweet girl underneath the ' I've arrived!' exterior. Time will tell, I guess!
Chloe Goodman:
Again, I wasn't sure who she was... I'd never watched Ex on the Beach, so I don't have any previous opinion of Chloe.
From reading up on her she seems like a down to earth girl, who wants to just show the world who she really is, rather than the interpretation made of her. Unluckily for Chloe, Katie also chose her as the second person to be up for eviction. Between her and Alexander, I'm not sure who will leave yet.
Jeremy Jackson:
He was in Baywatch, and knows The Hoff, so probably has a few good stories to tell. He also won his Baywatch role over Leonardo DiCaprio, which I'd imagine was no mean feat. I think he and Calum will probably get a bromance started pretty quickly.
Katie Hopkins:
Where do I start?! I dislike 9/10 things this woman says, and disagree with just as many of her opinions, which only means one thing. She'll probably be a fantastic housemate!
The opinions she was giving during her secret task as the housemates were going in had me both gasping and laughing at the tellybox.
She'll probably be evicted at first chance, which is a shame - because as nasty as she can be, she's definitely going to great TV!
Kavana:
Oh bless him, he's really trying to hang on to that last thread of fame. I mean, most recently he joined the Big Reunion as part of a new boy band, 5th Story, made up of old pop star pin ups, and he just about remembered their names! I'm sure he's a lovely guy, and he might go far, as like Alexander, probably won't rub too many people up the wrong way.
Keith Chegwin:
Everyone likes Keith, don't they?
He'll probably, slowly, get on most of the housemates nerves with his wacky ways - but viewers will like him. And he's also had a decent sized career, met a good few celebs, so will have more than a few stories to tell! He's also a massive Big Brother fan, which is what we want in a celeb housemate!
Ken Morley:
It's Reg, from Corrie! He also seems a bit wacky and I'm putting money on him giving us a few laughs along the way.
He'll also, most probably get stuck in with any tasks and try to get'down with the kids'. Along with Reg, we also have Nadia and Patsy, who were both in EastEnders and Emmerdale, respectively. We could have a brand new soap opera gong on here!
Michelle Visage:
Again, I don't know anything about this housemate - which part of me likes, as it's like the civilian BB, where you have to get to know people without any pre-judgement.
Michelle seems the kind of person who will speak her mind and go a tad crazy every now and again.
Nadia Sawalha:
I like Nadia, she seems a laugh and if her chats on Loose Women are anything to go by, she's not afraid to speak her mind. I actually think that she's my fave female housemate, so far.
She's also a fan of the show and is looking forward to living with Katie Hopkins, as she's heard that Katie's 'pretty funny' and doesn't believe that anyone can be that nasty. Will Nadia tame Katie, and become her new best bud?
Patsy Kensit:
I also like Patsy, and I think that her and Nadia are pretty similar, and will be great mates in the house. I can also imagine that after a few glasses of wine Patsy will really come out of her shell and be a 'hoot' to watch. I'm looking forward to seeing what she brings.
Perez Hilton:
Perez's website has always made me chuckle, especially when I think back to my days as a junior showbiz writer. He really doesn't care what he says. If he thinks it, he'll say it. Remind you of anyone? Yes - Katie Hopkins! I think these two will come to more than a couple of blows, which will be great viewing for us!
So, there's my opinion of this years lot, so far...
As we always know, things can change daily in there - and so can our opinions!
Katie is currently on a secret mission, of being nice to everyone, under the magic mirrors instructions. Will she pull it off? Will anyone else go up against Alexander and Chloe for the public vote?
I'm already looking forward to tonight's catch up show!
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