THEY'RE at it again! More fairly famous names are back in the Big Brother house for a new series. But who will stay the course and win cash for charity? Here, Angela Kelly looks at the odds, from on-line betting firm bluesq.com and assesses individual chances.
ANNE DIAMOND: Starsign Virgo. Hometown Worcester
" I am worried about the lack of privacy and I'm most excited about getting out! The only things that make me angry are intolerance and swearing."
Favourite food: Smoked salmon, vegetables, chocolate, peanuts.
Favourite film: Some Like It Hot
Most unusual obsession: A love of Star Trek
Odds: 8/1.
Prediction: We reckon she'll walk -- that, or she'll bore everyone to death.
GOLDIE: Starsign Libra. Hometown Bristol.
"I think it takes a lot of character to win, but I'm pretty good at keeping my chin up. The main thing that makes me angry is ignorant people.
"But it's about having a laugh isn't it?
"Being the outrageous character I am can get very irritating."
Favourite food: Family meals, healthy juices
Favourite film: Magnolia
Most annoying habit :Untidiness
Odds: 5/2 second favourite
Prediction: Those teeth already outshine his personality. We can't see him staying the course.
LES DENNIS: Starsign Libra. Hometown Liverpool
"I think the only way to win Big Brother is to be yourself, and that's the best thing that could happen to me in the house -- I'll get to show people the real me."
Favourite food: Italian food, chicken, seafood
Favourite film: It's A Wonderful Life
Odds: 7/2
Prediction: Could win, although he's not got a big personality at least people have heard of him.
MARK OWEN: Starsign Aquarius. Hometown Oldham
"I'll probably miss football, music, my pets, hugs and kisses, and Popstars: The Rivals.
"I think my positive qualities are that I like cooking for other people. And for a bit of entertainment, I could teach everyone cheesy dance routines."
Favourite food: Vegetarian sausages and egg butties
Favourite film: Life Is Beautiful
Favourite popstar: Rufus Wainwright
Odds: 5/1
Prediction: A reasonable chance, provided that nasal accent doesn't provoke the others to violence. Bit wet.
MELINDA MESSENGER: Starsign Pisces.
Hometown Swindon
"I will miss my children, though, and my husband - and my own bed
"I don't know how the other housemates will react to my habit of making lists for everything and not keeping the bedroom tidy.
"On the other hand, I'm caring and thoughtful and hopefully I'll bring a sense of fun to the house."
Favourite food: Fish and chips, toast and baked beans
Favourite film:The Royal Tenenbaums
Odds: Favourite at 2/1
Prediction: She'll probably win because she has a sunny nature, doesn't take herself too seriously, and looks good.
SUE PERKINS: Starsign Virgo. Hometown Croydon
"While I'm in the house I'm going to miss Pickle, my 12-week-old beagle and of course my comedy partner Mel.
"I can foresee me having a problem in the house with any loud, aggressive people in there or people who try to dominate or control a group."
Favourite food: Curry, Thai food, pancakes
Favourite film: All About My Mother
Favourite pop star: David Bowie
Odds: 6/1
Prediction: Either her sharp wits and sense of humour will endear her to everyone, or they'll hate her and she'll be out. Knows a good sandwich, though.
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