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My First impressions are that I'll never last the course - and that's the eighth year in a row I've said that and I'm still there at the end.

So, the question is.. will there be enough to pique one's anthropological interest this year?

..and what of the contestants -

Sam & Amanda - technically, two people, although they never seemed to be more than an inch apart. May be Siamese. Or a camera trick. Unbelievably annoying at first sight - and a big advantage having your sister with you to settle in, so I don't agree with that. But I expect they'll probably be not that bad once they calm down. Might even be quite sweet.

Lesley - interesting. Different. Signs of intelligence. But 40 years older than most of the rest of The House? Can't possibly cope with all that squawking. Can she?

Charley - one of many wannabes that we've seen before. Didn't merit that ridiculously OTT reaction from Rentamob, though. And will probably gettabe now. Favourite to be first out.

Tracey - by contrast, got an unbelievablely-positive reception from Rentamob. Pete without the swearing. Ought to do quite well if she sticks it. Hard to see where she fits in, though.

Chanelle - a Victoria Beckham wannabe. Not a promising start, but you can't really hold that against her! Imogen 2?

Shabnam - actually screamed more than the twins. Nerves overcame her more than any of the others - would combust if she kept at that level. Nikki 2?

Emily - Sounded rather like Grace 2. Which wouldn't be a good look. But might not be as bad once she settles.

Laura - automatically one of the more-interesting housemates because she doesn't appear to wannabe a wannabe. Good first impression. Early favourite on Betfair.

Nicky - seemed far too "normal" to be in here! Quite liked her on first look.

Carole - ah, a political animal. Destined to rail against authority (in this case, Big Brother). Never seen that before . . . should be mildly amusing for a couple of weeks.


Well, it's back folks.. hope we all enjoy!