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The 2012 series of Channel 5’s revamped Celebrity Big Brother began last week with notable stars including: Hollywood actor, Michael Madsen; Welsh rugby player Gareth Thomas and former Corrie star Denise Welch.

However, it’s former Eastenders star, Natalie Cassidy, who appears to have taken an early lead as favourite to win the show. The 29 year old actress was first to enter the house but also first to be assigned a typically mean CBB secret mission. Miss Cassidy was presented with a hidden earphone, through which she was ordered to say awkward and embarrassing comments to other housemates as they settled in to the house warming party. Comments included telling Michael Madsen that she loved him “in Free Willy” and telling Nicola McLean, who she had a famous spat with, that she’s “ok” with her being in the house – 3 times in as many minutes.

Miss Cassidy dealt with the task incredibly well, winning praise from host Brian Dowling and supportive messages on CBB’s official Facebook page.

Other contestants on this year’s edition include X Factor rock rebel, Frankie Cocozza, Playboy twins Kristina and Karissa, and “triple threat” Andrew Stone.

Big Brother contestants continue to be in demand by event planners for public appearances, launch events and award ceremonies. For advice booking former BB and CBB stars, please contact our London agents on 020 7836 4759 (option 1).

The end of the UK’s most successful reality television show culminated last night when Brian Dowling was voted the winner of Ultimate Big Brother. In an interview with Davina McCall he told how he felt that Big Brother is “one of the best things I could have ever done. It allowed me to be myself and allowed other people to accept you for who you are.”

Brian was followed by Nikki Grahame in 2nd place and Chantelle Houghton who finished 3rd. Booking enquiries for former Big Brother housemates can be made via our London office. Visit our entertainment agency homepage for contact details.

Big Brother’s Joe-John “JJ” Bird is now available for public appearances and private events following his fourth place finish on series 11 of the show. JJ’s fourth place finish was acheived despite only having arrived in the house in week 7 of the 11 week contest. Booking enquiries for JJ can now be made via our agents in our London office by arrangement with Industry Music Group. The 23 year old boxer and barman proved a popular face in his relatively short stint on the show.

For details on our booking service, visit our entertainment agency homepage.

Mario Mugan, third place runner up on Big Brother series 11, is now available for public appearances and live events. Booking enquiries for Mario can now be made via our agents in our London office. The Essex based contestant, originally from Venice, was originally selected at random to join the other housemates but went on to become one of the most popular faces in the show.

For details on our booking service, visit our entertainment agency homepage.

An eventful evening of entertainment on Channel 4 last night resulted in the cheerful Bristolian Josie Gibson winning series 11 of Big Brother and re-entering the house for another 2 and half weeks for the Ultimate Big Brother; the final instalment of the station’s most successful reality TV show.

Ensuring that the show goes out with a bang, Big Brother producers have invited back some of the most infamous and notorious contestants from its ten year history. A night full of surprises included Chantelle Houghton being followed into the house by her estranged ex-husband Preston, “Nasty” Nick Bateman arriving on set wearing a t-shirt emblazoned with the words “it’s only a gameshow”, Brian Dowling expressing pretend irritation at his inability to get away from the riotous Nadia Almadia, and Coolio arriving and performing his own “ultimate” rap.

For Big Brother fanatics it looks set to be a “must-see” 18 days of television.

Series 11 Big Brother contestant John James Parton is now available for public appearances and live events. Booking enquiries for John James can now be made via our agents in our London office. The 24 year old, Australian and former body builder was a popular and flirtacious member of the house, forming a close bond with Josie Gibson.

For details on our booking service, visit our entertainment agency homepage.

Series 11 contestant Keeley “Shabby” Katchadourian is now available for public appearances and live events following her exit from the popular Channel 4 reality TV show. The 24 year old Londoner was a memorable and lively member of the Big Brother house. Booking enquiries for Shabby can now be made via our agents in our London office.

For details on our booking service, visit our entertainment agency homepage.

Enquiries to book Big Brother series 10 winner Sophie Reade have started to come through to the E3 Artists office. The 20 year old model, forced to change her name to Dogface whilst appearing on the show, is currently enjoying her spotlight in the media with glamorous appearances at the BB after-party and further TV appearances lined up.

News that Channel 4 is axing the show hasn’t hindered many of our event planning clients from hiring Big Brother contestants to promote their projects. BB stars are often seen as affordable options for promoters looking to target a youth or female target audience.

With series 10 of Big Brother now in full-swing, this month’s recommendations are all memorable contestants from previous editions of the show. A popular option for those planning events on a low budget is to hire a Big Brother contestant. Events such as award ceremonies, store openings, exhibitions and corporate fundraisers can have their profile raised by the appearance of a recognisable face from the popular C4 show. Former Big Brother contestants are also an ideal booking for marketing and event managers looking to raise the profile of their brand with their target audience.

1. Jack Dee
Sardonic, dead-pan comedian Jack is one of the UK’s most recognisable comedians. He’s also one of the most memorable contestants from the show, winning the 2001 series of Celebrity Big Brother. For an indication of the cost to hire Jack Dee, view Category A.

2. Les Dennis
Comedian and quiz show legend Les also made a very memorable appearance on series 2 of Celebrity Big Brother. Whilst experiencing personal issues at the time, he still captured the hearts of the nation and followed his appearance on the show with a truly brilliant send-up of himself on the Ricky Gervais sitcom Extras. For an indication of the cost to hire Les Dennis, view Category B.

3. Kate Lawler
A talented DJ, televsion presenter and model, Kate has enjoyed the kind of career that many former Big Brother contestants can only dream of. For an indication of the cost to hire Kate Lawler, view Category C.

4. Brain Dowling
Winner of series 2 of Big Brother, Brian went onto become the first openly gay children’s TV presenter with the ITV show SMTV Live, emerging later as a popular late night television host and awards presenter. For an indication of the cost to hire Brian Dowling, view Category C.

5. Nadia Almada
Remembered as the first transexual winner of Big Brother, Nadia proved extremely popular with viewers with her memorable accent and mannerisms, her volatility and humour. She continues to be a popular booking for fashion and fashionable events. For an indication of the cost to hire Nadia Almada, view Category C.

6. Other Big Brother Contestants
Some of the more memorable contestants from Big Brother can be booked for as little as £500. Notable names include: Anna Nolan, Kinga Karolczak, Makosi Musambasi, Craig Philips, Glyn Wise, Brian Belo, Jon Tickle, Paul “Bubble” Ferguson, Chantelle Houghton, Aishleyne Horgan-Wallace, Sam & Amanda Marchant, Pete Bennett and Cameron Stout.

E3 Artists has forged a close link with many former Big Brother contestants and their management teams. As we regularly book on behalf of our clients we are able to negotiate lower fees. For further information you can contact one of our entertainment agents on 020 7836 4759 or send us a message using our online form.

Studying this year’s crop of Big Brother housemates has taken up a bit of our time this week as we try to determine which housemates will progress to the final weeks and build up booking-worthy public interest. It may seem odd, but Big Brother housemates are an extremely popular booking for corporate clients looking to promote their products or services to the young generation of avid Big Brother fans. Those who follow the show tend to do so avidly and as a result, build up strong opinions, likes and dislikes regarding their favourite housemates, ultimately voting with their hard earned money to keep their favourites in the house. Those who watch the show take part in the journey of that particular housemate and they subsequently become an important and relatable media profile. Brian Dowling, Kate Lawler and Brian Belo all enjoyed this rapport with Big Brother fans and it is obvious why they are still popular with clients looking to hire a Big Brother Housemate today.

It may be still too early to tell, but there are a few candidates for success in the current house. Sophie Reade, whose legal name is now Dogface thanks to a particularly cruel BB task, will no doubt have a glittering career in modelling waiting for her post eviction or victory, which ever comes first. Rodrigo is the clear fans favourite at the moment with Heat magazine professing their love and the bookies labelling him early favourite. The dark horse of the show could be Freddie Fisher, now known as Halfwit after he carried out the same task as Dogface. He seems likeable enough although he’s perhaps even too wide eyed to go the distance. The housemates seem to think so after putting him up for eviction this week. As the show progresses, it will be interesting to see who reveals their hidden talents and that unquantifiable likeability that keeps certain former housemates so popular for so long.

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