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BIG Brother fans will get the chance to pick a wild card housemate this year.

TV bosses have decided to give viewers a say in who to throw into the house and cause mayhem.

The line-up for the new Channel 5 series has been finalised but some of the crazier wannabes who failed to make the list are being given a second chance. Producers will shortly whittle down the gang to a handful of hopefuls.

Early on in the series, after the contestants have gone into the house, the newbies will be unveiled to the public.

Viewers will then get the chance to pick one of them to join the housemates.

A source said: “For years, fans have said that they want to choose housemates for the show and now they’ve got their chance.

“The wild cards will be characters who will stir things up and set the sparks flying.

“The lucky few will be brought out and do a Vote For Me piece to camera to explain why they should be chosen. Then it’s down to the public.

“This lucky person stands a good chance of possibly winning.

“If viewers have picked them and they live up to expectations then they should be favourites to win.”

The new series of Big Brother starts on Channel 5 early next month.

It will be followed later in the summer by the hit celebrity version of the show.

daily star.