Big Brother shock as two new housemates enter

by Mark Banham, Brand Republic 30-May-06, 08:55

LONDON - The Bank Holiday Monday edition of 'Big Brother' focused on the surprise addition of two housemates: Aisleyne, a model and promotions girl from London, and Sam, a nail technician from Ayrshire, are set to compete for the prize of being crowned the show's winner for series seven.

The new guests in the 'Big Brother' house were introduced during a special show last night, with the tabloid press already reporting that one of the housemates may be in for more than they bargained for as it was revealed that Sam is a transvestite.

Over the bank holiday weekend, the housemates have been taking part in a 'Meal or No Meal' challenge, a pun on the Noel Edmonds-fronted Channel 4 hit show 'Deal or No Deal'.

The contestants competed to win a luxury shopping list worth £500. However, last night's game instead gave them the chance to win two new additions to the house.

In four boxes outside in the garden were some toilet roll and miscellaneous household goods, a speedboat and two new housemates, but with no clue as to the contents of each box.

Pete was responsible for answering the four questions about the 'Meal or No Meal' task to win the bonus prizes. Glyn remained outside opening the boxes in the garden, while the remaining housemates watched live via the television in the living room.

The housemates won toilet rolls and other miscellaneous household items, followed by the new housemates. Pete failed to win the speedboat prize.

On completing the task with three correct answers, Glyn opened the boxes to unveil Aisleyne and Sam.

The newcomers will be immune from eviction in their first week. Three housemates have already been evicted: Shabaz quit; Dawn walked out of the house after accusations of cheating; and Bonnie was evicted.

Television spots for Nestle's Kit Kat Golden Ticket promotion has also been running throughout the weekend promoting the hidden golden ticket that will introduce a member of the public to the Big Brother house. The campaign features former 'Big Brother' housemates Craig, Nadia and Anthony.

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