[Kaz]

Story from the Sunday People

BIG Brother bosses are plotting to spice up the house by bringing in a new contestant - a GIRL.

They fear the 10 remaining housemates are boring compared to some of the groups in previous years.

An insider revealed yesterday: "There is a feeling that a fresh face will shake up the daily routine.

"This they hope, will create more action, with potentially more enthralling viewing."

Substitute Josh Rafters proved a big hit when he was voted into Big Brother 2. And four wannabes are now on standby hoping to cash in on this year's £70,000 Big Brother prize. Viewers will vote to pick which one goes in.

But none of the contestants in the house has a clue what is being plotted.

The insider added: "Bosses have some tricks up their sleeves to liven things up."

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Just tabloid gossip, do you think?

If not, they're leaving it rather late - the longer they wait to introduce a new housemate, the less chance they'll have of being accepted.