Big Brother UK is back for 2026 with a fresh group of housemates ready to live under constant cameras, take on demanding tasks and face nominations and evictions. AJ Odudu and Will Best have returned to host the new series, which launched on ITV2 and ITVX on September 13. The 2026 edition is also the longest ITV-era season yet, running for eight weeks.
This year’s cast includes a teacher, fitness coach, social worker, student, radio presenter, content creator and more. There is also a major twist involving streamer Tays who entered the house with a secret mission.
So, who are the Big Brother 2026 contestants? Here is the full cast list, including their ages, jobs and where they are from.
Who Are The Big Brother 2026 Contestants? Full Cast List
Yasmin, 29 — Teacher
Yasmin is a 29-year-old teacher. She describes herself as happy and straightforward and sees her time in the Big Brother house as a chance to step away from her normal routine. She has no idea what to expect from an experience unlike anything she has done before.
Harry, 30 — Online Fitness Coach
Harry is 30 and works as an online fitness coach in Croydon. He previously worked as a police officer. Rather than entering the house with a strict strategy, Harry plans to take the experience one day at a time.
Chelsey, 29 — Social Worker
Chelsey is 29 and works as a social worker in Manchester. Her mother encouraged her to apply for Big Brother. Chelsey has also spoken about spending part of her childhood in a women’s refuge, an experience that later influenced her decision to work in social care.
Philip, 53 — Content Creator
Philip is 53 and from Liverpool. He works as a content creator and describes himself as blunt. He is not afraid to tell people when he thinks they are wrong, although he also says he wants to look out for his fellow housemates.
Lynx, 24 — Property Developer
Lynx is 24 and works in property development in London. He is looking forward to taking a break from the noise of everyday life and meeting people from different backgrounds.
Charlotte, 18 — Student
Charlotte is 18 and studies in Oxford. She has four lost limbs and wants viewers to see her simply doing everyday things rather than treating her experience as something extraordinary. Charlotte says she plans to enter the house without a fixed strategy and simply be herself.
Pauline, 31 — Carer
Pauline is 31 and from Essex. She has watched Big Brother since she was a child. She has also spent several years caring for her mother, making her time in the house a major new experience.
Rochelle, 57 — Housemate From Essex
Rochelle is 57 and lives in Essex. She has been married for 33 years and has three children. Entering the Big Brother house is a big step for her, and she has already joked that she will be keeping an eye on the house cleaning.
Millie, 19 — Bartender
Millie is 19 and from Paisley, where she works as a bartender. She describes herself as loud, spontaneous and loyal. Her main goal inside the house is to build genuine connections and earn the trust of the people around her.
Frankie, 23 — Marketing Manager
Frankie is 23 and works in marketing in London. He is excited about experiencing life in the Big Brother house, including getting to use the hot tub. The prize money could also help him support his nan, save for his own home and fund future travel.
Samuel, 21 — Administrative Apprentice
Samuel is 21 and works as an administrative apprentice in Slough. He grew up watching Big Brother with his mum and is particularly interested in the social side of the game. He is also looking forward to the challenges and Diary Room conversations.
Rob, 25 — Radio Presenter
Rob is 25 and a radio presenter from Devon. He has been a Big Brother fan since childhood and now gets the chance to experience the famous house for himself.
Rhianna, 21 — Stay-At-Home Daughter
Rhianna is 21 and lives in Chelsea. She describes herself as a “stay-at-home daughter” and hopes to bring some colour and personality to the house.
Omar, 23 — Jewellery Seller
Omar is 23 and works in jewellery sales in London. He is one of the new faces hoping to make an impression during the extended 2026 series.
Johanne, 44 — Online Marketer
Johanne is 44 and works in online marketing. She lives in Salford but grew up in Los Angeles. She describes herself as open and straightforward and is not afraid of tense conversations.
Tays — Streamer And Content Creator
Tays is a streamer and content creator from Manchester and entered the show as part of one of the biggest twists of the 2026 launch. He is also associated with The Bov Boys, the Manchester-based content collective that took over the Big Brother house for a 24-hour pre-launch livestream. ITV confirmed that Tays was among the Bov Boys who participated in the unusual dry run. But his role changed when the series officially launched.
Who Is Tays On Big Brother 2026? Meet The Secret Mole
Tays has entered the house with a secret mission. Rather than simply competing alongside the other housemates, he has been tasked with causing chaos while keeping his true role hidden from the rest of the cast.
Reports following the launch described him as the show’s covert “chief chaos creator”, with his temporary stay designed to stir up drama without the other contestants discovering what is really happening.
What Is The Big Brother 2026 House Of Chaos Twist?
The new series has been promoted around the idea of a “house of surprises”, with producers promising unexpected twists, challenging tasks and high-stakes nominations. Tays’ secret mission adds another layer to that format.
