Big Brother’s first twist of the new series caused chaos while also delighting viewers as the show returned on Sunday.
As the 16 housemates entered they were given they were given the option to stand on either the red or blue carpet, which were divided by a velvet rope.
Each time someone new would arrive the teams would try their best to temp them to join their colour, before the final headcount saw eleven housemates on blue on just five red.
However in a shocking twist Big Brother announced that one side would be housemates while the others would be ‘non-housemates’ and be ‘sent off to storage’.
It was then dramatically revealed that the blue side of eleven were the non-housemates and not only would not allowed to stay in the plush Big Brother house but would all be up for eviction.
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Big Brother’s first twist of the new series caused chaos while also delighting viewers as the show returned on Sunday
As the 16 housemates entered they were given they were given the option to stand on either the red or blue carpet, which were divided by a velvet rope
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However in a shocking twist Big Brother announced that one side would be housemates while the others would be ‘non-housemates’ and be ‘sent off to storage’
Fans were thrilled with the twist with one branding it one of the best in the show’s history.
Taking to X they said: ‘Yasssss a fantastic lunch night! I’m liking the lineup and I liked the cheeky twist from Big Brother at the end too!’: ‘Liking the storage twist’: ‘This non housemate / storage launch night twist is BB10 (non housemates) and CBB11 (b Basement) round into one!’: ‘I’m not going to lie. I LVE that twist, What makes it better is half the house is in storage’.
‘I don’t praise much that C5 did with #bbuk but tonights twist set up reminded me of the Turf Wars task they did in one of their early series, which was one of the best twists they ever did’.
Earlier in the episode viewers have labelled housemate Nathan, 24, as a ‘walking ick’ after he revealed he was once King Charles’ butler before becoming a pork salesman in his native Scotland.
And it seems fans are already poking fun at the contestant after they took to Twitter with the hilarious comparison that Nathan reminded them of one Shrek character in particular.
With his long golden blonde locks, viewers were quick to point out his resemblance to the film’s Prince Charming.
During his video introduction he also said he ‘admired’ Nigel Farage and was a ‘right leaning voter’.
Asked what kind of housemate he’ll be Nathan said: ‘I will bring a lot of opinions. I like to have a spirited debate.
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It was then dramatically revealed that the blue side of eleven were the non-housemates and not only would not allowed to stay in the plush Big Brother house but would all be up for eviction
Fans were thrilled with the twist with one branding it one of the best in the show’s history
‘I’m quite a strong character. If I think something’s wrong, I’ll call it out as being wrong – I’m not afraid to do that’.
Taking to Twitter one fan wrote: ‘Prince Charles’ BUTLER?? Admires Farage?? Votes Tory??
‘Nathan is a walking ick, giving major skinny Prince Charming vibes with a dash of Paul Burrrell wannabe.’
Others wrote: ‘Nathan big bro looks sooo much like Prince Charming from shrek’; ‘Nathan is serving Prince Charming, he’s defo gonna be the villain #BBUK’
Earlier in the epiosde viewers have labelled ex Charles and Camilla butler Nathan a ‘walking ick’ as they make hilarious comparison to Prince Charming from Shrek
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Nathan, 24, revealed h e was once King Charles’ butler before becoming a pork salesman in his native Scotland
‘Nathan for the win’; ‘Nathan is giving Prince Charming’; ‘nathan looks like prince charming from shrek in live action form #BBUK’.
But it wasn’t just Prince Charming who fans saw a resemblance with as other’s also compared him to Lord Farquaad.
They joked: ‘Thought I’d seen nathan before’ alongside a snap of the character.
Prior to appearance on the show, Nathan told a local newspaper: ‘I’ve had the honour of serving at a couple of dinners during His Royal Highness’s visits to Dumfries House.
‘I very much enjoy being abutler here and there’s always something very different to deal with.’
BIG BROTHER 2024: MEET THE CONTESTANTS!
EMMA
AGE : 53
FROM: Altrincham, originally Essex
OCCUPATION: Aesthetics Business owner
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LIKELY TO GET NOMINATED FOR? If somebody doesn’t get my humour then they might think ‘she’s really abrupt and to the point and says it how it is’ but that’s my humour.
ROSIE
AGE: 29
FROM: Cornwall (originally Essex)
OCCUPATION: Dental Assistant
DO YOU HAVE A STRATEGY FOR MAKING IT TO THE FINAL? No! I think it’s about being your most authentic self. The viewers aren’t dumb – they can sniff out manufactured drama.
NATHAN
AGE: 24
FROM: Dumfries
OCCUPATION: Pork Salesman and King Charles’ former butler
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LIKELY TO GET NOMINATED FOR? Accidentally offending someone – someone taking something I’ve said the wrong way. Not a terrible offence, but if someone takes something I said the wrong way.
SEGUN
AGE: 25
FROM: Watford
OCCUPATION: Charity Videographer
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’LL BRING TO THE HOUSE? I think I’ll bring energy, comedic energy, vitality and a lot of entertainment and being uplifting.
DAZE
AGE: 24
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Climate Activist
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE MONEY IF YOU WON? It’s been a difficult financial period for me – climate activism is quite often something you do in debt. It would be nice to have money to do the work
KHALED
AGE: 23
FROM: Manchester
OCCUPATION: Sales Manager
WHY DID YOU APPLY TO BE ON THIS NEW SERIES OF BIG BROTHER? I didn’t actually know what Big Brother was. I thought it’s a new opportunity in life. I have no interest in being famous.
MARTHA
AGE: 26
FROM: Scarborough, originally from Margate
OCCUPATION: NHS Administrator
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO THE MOST ABOUT BEING A HOUSEMATE? Definitely sitting on the Diary Room chair. That is a bucket list ticked off. Also just experiencing that isolation. I’m going to really enjoy not having my phone. I just love not having that responsibility.
LILY
AGE: 20
FROM: Warrington
OCCUPATION: Chinese Takeaway Server
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LIKELY TO GET NOMINATED FOR? Probably that I’m annoying but I don’t care.
ALI
AGE: 38
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Forensic Psychologist
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO THE MOST ABOUT BEING A HOUSEMATE? Just being away and thrown into a totally new environment, completely different to anything I’ve done before, completely different to anything I’ll ever do in the future.
THOMAS
AGE: 20
FROM: Carlisle
OCCUPATION: Amputee Footballer
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LIKELY TO GET NOMINATED FOR? One of my bad traits is that I speak a lot. I do a lot of talking without thinking. In myself I never get offended, you can say anything about me – I’ve already heard it before.
RYAN
AGE: 28
FROM: Stockport
OCCUPATION: Marketing and Events
WHY DID YOU APPLY TO BE ON THIS NEW SERIES OF BIG BROTHER? I’ve always been a fan of the show – it’s been a bit of a childhood dream to go on it.
HANNAH
AGE: 24
FROM: West London
OCCUPATION: HR Consultant
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LIKELY TO GET NOMINATED FOR? I feel like whoever nominates is just a hater, babes! I think it might be my opinions that people nominate me for.
IZAAZ
AGE: 29
FROM: London, originally Swansea
OCCUPATION: Sales Consultant
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’LL BRING TO THE HOUSE? I’ll bring a lot of happiness and kindness. I reckon I’ll be there for a lot of people. I’m not the type of person to fall out with anyone and if I did, I’d make up for it.
SARAH
AGE: 27
FROM: Shrewsbury
OCCUPATION: Spa Account Manager
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE MONEY IF YOU WON? A few different things. One, I’d have my dream wedding. Two, go on a nice holiday. And three, maybe start my own business.
MARCELLO
AGE: 34
FROM: East London
OCCUPATION: Youth Mentor
DO YOU HAVE A STRATEGY FOR MAKING IT TO THE FINAL? Not at all. I’m going to show love, I’m going to be myself and that’s all I can do.
DEAN
AGE: 35
FROM: East London
OCCUPATION: Barber
WHY DID YOU APPLY TO BE ON THIS NEW SERIES OF BIG BROTHER? I’ve been a fan for the longest time. I’ve wanted to do it from the age of 11 and never had the confidence to do it. As I got older, I was still obsessed with the show and as soon as it came back it was ‘this is my time to apply’.
