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Every day this week in the run-up to the launch of the new series, DS:BB is speaking to a different housemate from Big Brothers past. Next up, Big Brother 5 champ Nadia Almada. Does she still speak to her fellow 'lip gloss bitches'? Would she return to the house? And why is she having trouble finding herself a decent bloke? Read on to find out.

You sound like you're having fun.
"I'm having a tremendous time, but also I'm a great actress. I'm pretending to be happy because I'm exhausted, but it's all good!"

Has it been good catching up with everyone today at The Big Brother Launch Night Project?
"Yeah, it's been a while since I've seen some of them, and some of them I'm seeing for the first time, which is quite nice."

Who have you got on well with?
"Everyone is lovely. No diva tantrums so far - if that's what you were getting at. Apart from my own! I did ask for my kaballah water, but the request didn't get through."

Have you kept in touch with Michelle and Marco?
"It's impossible to get us together in one place as we're all scattered around the country. Four years on, we've sort of moved on and done other things, catching up when the time permits. Everyone is doing their own thing and is quite happy."

What did you make of Michelle's career as an adult TV presenter?
"Is she still doing that? I'm supportive of the decisions she takes, as long as she's comfortable with herself, which she is, and she's done it for the right reasons. Nevertheless it's work and I'm happy for her."

As you said it's been four years since you were in the house. When you think back to your time in the house, how do you feel? Is it positive?
"I have mixed emotions, I must say. I'm grateful for everything I've learned and I'm a better person now. I've matured a lot, I've been given opportunities I don't think I would have without Big Brother. So I'm pleased for that, but at the same time I feel a little bit - not bitter, but maybe, thinking about it, some days I feel 'yes' and some days 'no'. Sorry, I'm getting tired now so I'm mumbling a bit."

Have you found yourself a boyfriend yet?
"I think I must specify the characteristics of a boyfriend because I want everything a guy doesn't have! So no, I'm single."

Awww.
"I get to meet them, but all the wrong ones unfortunately. I must specify 'no hairy backs'. When I visualise a boyfriend, I must specify that."

What other qualities should your prospective boyfriend have?
"Intelligent, career-focused, his own place, his own car... I want the perfect house and husband to complement my beauty. Not a complete contrast. I'm very simple, really!"

Do you think you could ever return to Big Brother?
"Again, that's one of those questions where I've had my 'yes' days and 'no' days. In a way it would be nice to do it, because it was an amazing experience - and also, if you are the ultimate winner then you are the most amazing person ever. I'm not sure. I'll decide when the time comes."

DSBB