The countdown to Big Brother 2021 has well and truly begun with the show’s first housemate for this season being revealed.
Off the back of the show’s 2020 success a return this year was, much to our delight, all but guaranteed.
This year the show is promising more, more, more which is only fuelling the flames of our excitement.
In the first teaser for the show’s return the enigma that is Big Brother promises more games and challenges plus, brand new rooms in the Big Brother house.
While the location of the house – at Manly, New South Wales’s north head – remains the same, the house itself appears to have changed.
“My house has been transformed. More rooms, more secrets, more than meets the eye,” the cryptic voiceover reveals.
In the clip we can see a number of hidden rooms of which housemates are climbing up secret ladders and through holes in the couch to get to – CRAZY.
With further ado, let’s meet the impressive stars braving the new house this season.
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Brenton
Brenton
31-year-old “very single” account manager, Brenton, describes himself as a passionate person who’s coming into Big Brother to win.
“I don’t go into anything to lose,” he says.
“I’m going to use every skill I’ve got, whether its charming them with cooking or charming them physically. There’s not a single challenge that’s going to break me.”
Mitch
Mitch
Mitch, 26, is a FIFO worker from WA and he is a force to be reckoned with. The friendly giant reckons he’ll dominate each challenge while also bring some childish fun to the house!
Gabe
Gabe
Gabe’s plan in the house is to talk sweet and play dirty. This 27-year-old Queensland trampoline park attendant is a passionate foodie and just as passionate about winning.
Adriana
Adriana
Mother-of-three Adriana, 53, is fun, playful, and a little bit naughty. She’s planning on giving the younger contestants a run for their money while also having a blast in the Big Brother house.
Charlotte
Charlotte
Double trouble! One half of the intruder twins Charlotte is looking forward to making some memories with her sister Alex. The 26-year-old is currently pursuing a career in nursing and is keeping her Big Brother strategies close to her chest.
Alex
Alex
Look familiar? Charlotte’s twin Alex, 26, is a fun fashionista with a strategic side. The Victorian is a registered nurse and recently moved into her own home with her partner. We expect the Big Brother house will prove to be a very different living situation.
Katie
Katie
Think Katie Williams, 27, looks like a familiar face? There’s a good reason why – she has previously appeared on Australian Ninja Warrior.
The personal trainer and podcast host also has another connection to reality TV. She once dated Married At First Sight groom Mikey Pembroke before he appeared on the dating show.
Sid
Sid
Sid is a 34-year-old creative genius from Western Australia.
The Indian-Australian artist was born in London, raised in Kenya and spent his teenage years in Australia where he now works as a high-school art teacher.
Sid plans on playing the smart game in order to win the prize money for his future wedding.
Charlotte
Charlotte
Self-proclaimed “Princess Char” is a 24-year-old sassy and single stylist from Queensland who thrives in Cheetah print.
She’s ready to do whatever it takes to get to the finals and, if she wins, she claims she’ll put the prize money towards “something obnoxious” before popping the rest in her savings.
Ari
Ari
Ari is a 22-year-old student from Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.
He’s highly intelligent and ambitious with plans to be Australia’s youngest Prime Minister.
The law, communications and neuropsychology student believes he can charm his way into some fake friendships in the house to take out the Big Brother title.
Christopher
Christopher
This magician cross stand-up comedian certainly has a few tricks up his sleeve.
Christopher from Queensland admits he can be polarising but is confident in his powers of manipulation.
The 37-year-old is also hoping to meet the woman of his dreams in the Big Brother house.
Christina
Christina
Another flight attendant!
Christina, 22, from Victoria is energetic, fun loving and a hopeless romantic who is ready to establish as many emotional connections as possible.
Carlos
Carlos
Carlos is a 39-year-old teacher from Colombia who fell in love with Australia while holidaying here; now he lives in Western Australia.
He’s loud and proud, and an avid coffee lover.
His friends call him “loco” and he’s wanting to spread some positivity around the Big Brother house.
Mitch
Mitchell
Chatterbox Mitchell is a 26-year-old 2D animator from Queensland who loves everything about nature, particularly bird watching.
His game plan is to observe each housemate closely to figure out when to strike.
He’s also an open book and not afraid to show his vulnerable side.
Mary
Mary
Notice a resemblance?
Mary from Victoria is the mother to Married At First Sight star Martha Kalifatidis. And now, it’s Mary’s turn to try the reality TV game.
The stay-at-home mum of two, 56, is ready to step out of her comfort zone and have some fun.
She’s also hoping to win over her fellow housemates with her cooking, confessing: “I want to get all those b*stards fat”.
Jess
Jess
AFLW recruit Jess, 28, from Victoria is a former North Melbourne defender/midfielder turned PE teacher.
Jess thinks her patience and bubbly nature should make it easy to make friends in the house, but worries her competitiveness may lead to some enemies.
Michael
Michael
Marketing consultant from Perth Michael may look adorakable, but he is also calculated and cunning and ready to do whatever it takes to win the game.
The 29-year-old loves mischief, dislikes alpha males and is ready for an adventure.
Max
Max
Gold Coast Ironman Max, 29, is an elite athlete who also works in events and marketing.
While Max is ready to forge some new friendships in the Big Brother house, he is also highly competitive and confident and will do everything in his power to win.
Renata
Renata
Renata, 45, is a cool and non-nonsense mum from Lithuania who isn’t afraid to speak her mind – and may just ruffle a few feathers along the way.
Studying nursing as she works as a flight attendant in Adelaide, Renata wants the prize money to help provide for her kids and to travel back to Lithuania.
Nick
Nick
Nick, a 29-year-old colour blind house painter from Adelaide might just be the most laid-back guy in Australia.
Big Brother teases his bromance with a fellow contestant is set to get tongues wagging.
Marley
Marley
After losing his mum to cancer, this 25-year-old basketballer is motivated to win so he can set up and take care of his dad.
“Mum gave me one thing to do and that was to look after dad,” says Marley.
“I can hear her voice in my head telling me to go for it and win this whole thing. I’ll do anything to get to the end.”
Tilly
Tilly
Sydney student Tilly is smarter than she looks, but she won’t be letting that on in the house.
“I’m going to act dumb and play smart,” she says.
“My whole life people look at my like I’m a bit stupid. I just want to prove my strength.”
Daniel
Daniel
This 48-year-old real estate agent is described as a “loose cannon” who is putting everything on the line to win.
“I’m going to be the greatest player of Big Brother in the world,” Daniel says.
“The bar’s going to be raised this year. I don’t quit. I walk my talk. I will win Big Brother.”
Melissa
Melissa
Leaving her three young children at home for the first time, she’s entering Big Brother’s house with her eyes firmly on the prize.
“Winning Big Brother will save our family farm and my kids will be ok,” Melissa says.
“That’s all I want for them, to secure their future. Nothing will break me.”
Sarah
Sarah Jane
The first officially confirmed housemate for 2021, Sarah Jane is also the oldest contestant to enter the show at 65-years-old.
The antique jewellery dealer is a fierce fashion icon and well known to many in the industry.
“I might be the oldest but I have an opportunity to prove to people that you can all put yourself outside of a comfort zone and fly,” she says.
“It’s going to be mad, it’s going to be fun, it’s going to be terrifying. Bring it on!”
Flex Mami
Flex Mami
After being photographed entering the house late last year it’s no surprise to see TV presenter, DJ and podcaster, Flex Mami appear in the first teaser for the show.
The multi-talented social media star, whose real name is Lillian Ahenkan, can be seen strutting down the street.
“Big Brother intrigues me,” she says in the clip, “my life is one big social game.”
