List of Big Brother Australia housemates (2007 series)

The following is a list of housemates who where contestants on the 2007 series of "Big Brother Australia".

Housemates

During the first week of the season fifteen housemates were added to the house. Twelve went into the house on opening night while viewers could vote in two extra housemates, one male and one female from a group of six. The following night, Susannah and Zoran entered the house along with an extra housemate, Billy who was added to put Hayley and Andrew's secret relationship challenge into jeopardy. On Day 11, Demet entered the house after being voted in by the existing housemates. Nick entered the house on Day 18 as the winner of the Starburst Golden Key promotion. A further two female housemates, Daniela and Laura, later entered as "Intruders" on Day 31. Two further Intruders, Michelle and Zach, entered on Day 50. On Day 84, a Celebrity guest known officially as a Housemate: Kyle Sandilands entered the house with a mission from Big Brother. The total number of housemates to enter the house is 24.

Aleisha (The Winner)

Aleisha Cowcher [cite web
url = http://www.bordermail.com.au/news/bm/local/752293.html
title = Aleisha has towns glued to Big Brother house
accessdate = 2007-04-25
author = Sarah Dean
date = April 24, 2007
publisher = The Border Mail] (born May 22, 1986) is a hairdresser from Cobram, Victoria and grew up in the country with seven other siblings. The popular housemate describes herself as hyperactive, energetic and modest. She claims that she often day-dreams about men. [http://www.bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/housemate-bio.html?id=3 Aleisha's Biography] "Ten official site"] Aleisha celebrated her 21st birthday in the house on May 22, 2007, and requested a "country" theme. She was the longest lasting original housemate yet to be nominated until Big Brother nominated her after the housemates failed the Police Academy weekly task in Week 9. Aleisha was announced finalist against Zach on Sunday 29th July 2007. On Monday 30th July 2007, she was announced winner of Big Brother 2007, in the closest voting result in a finale yet, with 51% of the vote.cite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,22162502-5006301,00.html
title = Aleisha wins BB
accessdate = 2007-07-03
author = Michael Gadd
date = July 30, 2007
publisher = The Advertiser] She is the second female housemate to have won the Australian series. She has continued dating fellow Big Brother 2007 housemate Billy Bentley, after the relationship started in the house. She has also moved to Sydney with former housemate Emma and has gone on to appear in Australian men's magazine Zoo Weekly. She is now currently living in Melbourne and is jointowner of her own business Telleleish hairdressing with her sister.

Andrew

Andrew Halascite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21783343-28957,00.html
title = Death to be kept secret
accessdate = 2007-06-06
author =
date = May 24, 2007
publisher = Herald Sun] is an MFB Firefighter from Victoria. Andrew cannot stand messy, lazy and irresponsible people. He describes himself as happy, confident and tidy. [http://www.bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/housemate-bio.html?id=4 Andrew's Biography] "Ten official site"] He is currently in a relationship with Hayley which was being kept secret from the other housemates as a week one challenge set by Big Brother. Andrew was involved in a heated argument with Bodie stemming from Bodie's claims that Hayley was "playing the game". He currently holds the title of the best ever housemate in the Friday Night Games, with three victories to his credit, and also runner-up once. Andrew claimed in Week 9 that his Big Brother contract only lasted until early July, while all other housemates' contracts last until mid-August, since Andrew could only take leave from his job for two months, and that if he wasn't evicted he would be willing to walk out. [ [http://www.behindbigbrother.com/posts/updates/1396 Andrew Leaving Either Way] "Behind Big Brother Australia" URL accessed 2007-06-23] He became the eleventh housemate to be evicted on Day 64 by public voting with 24% of the merged vote, along with Thomas in a double eviction. After Big Brother 2007 Hayley and Andrew have ended their relationship.

Billy

Kris William "Billy" Bentleycite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,22156853-7642,00.html
title = Travis tells of secret pain
accessdate = 2007-07-30
author = Amy Harris
date = July 30, 2007
publisher = Couriermail] (born 1983) (also known, in publicity, as Mr. X prior to entering the house) is a former boyfriend of housemate Hayley. He was brought into the house to stir up the hidden relationship of Andrew and Hayley. [cite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,23663,21610283-10388,00.html
title = Billy the Big Brother bombshell
accessdate = 2007-04-25
author =
date = April 24, 2007
publisher = The Daily Telegraph] Billy states his occupation as being an Insurance Broker. He was travelling in Canada when approached by Big Brother producers to enter the house. Billy was not originally a legitimate housemate however was granted this position on Day 16 for the success of his task in challenging Andrew and Hayley's secret couple task. On Day 99, Billy was evicted with 14% of the merged vote, finishing in fourth place. He has continue dating Big Brother 2007 winner Aleisha Cowcher, after the relationship started in the house.

Bodie

Bodie Czeladka [cite web
url = http://www.scenemodels.com/models/1024/Bodie+Czeladka
title = Scene Models - Bodie Czeladka
accessdate = 2007-04-29
date=2007
publisher = Scene Models] (born 1983) is an electrical designer from Western Australia and is of Polish-Croatian heritage. He is an underwear model and describes himself as grateful, abundant and driven. He believes that he knows what a woman wants and is a ladies' man. [http://www.bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/housemate-bio.html?id=6 Bodie's Biography] "Ten official site"] He described himself as an "undiagnosed ADHD sufferer".cite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,23663,21540405-10229,00.html
title = BB picks OCD contestant
accessdate = 2007-04-25
author = Marcus Casey
date = April 12, 2007
publisher = The Daily Telegraph] In an unprecedented step, he was designated by Big Brother as a "non-housemate" because he broke rules about discussing nominations. He was not permitted to make contact with the rest of the housemates and was to be separated from them at all times. He was reinstated by Big Brother as a "housemate" before the end of Day 10. He became the third housemate to be evicted on Day 22 by public voting with 7% of the merged vote, along with on-again off-again girlfriend TJ in a double eviction. He was given a stern talking to by executive producer Kris Noble and host Gretel Killeen after throwing a rubber chicken prop at her head whilst on air during the finale. [cite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,23663,22167587-10229,00.html
title = Big Brother in a fowl throw
accessdate = 2007-08-01
author = Sydney Confidential
date = August 1, 2007
publisher = The Daily Telegraph] Bodie is currently dating ex-housemate and "Friday Night Live" host Bree Amer. [cite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,22374303-5006002,00.html
title = Bodie's got a taste for Bree pants
accessdate = 2007-11-03
date = September 7, 2007
publisher = The Daily Telegraph]

Daniela

Daniela Da Silva Polacite web
url = http://www.who.com/who/interviews/article/0,19971,1643688,00.html
title = Daniela Skips Out of the Big Brother House
accessdate = 2007-07-16
author = Olivia Bishop
date = July 16, 2007
publisher = Who Weekly] (born 1982) is a journalism student from Western Australia. She is an Intruder who entered the house on Day 31 on a special Intruder Alert! show. [http://bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/news/Lil-Sis-Meet-the-Intruders-171.html Lil' Sis: Meet the Intruders!] "Ten official site"] Daniela was born in Brazil and moved to Australia in her childhood. She describes herself as charismatic, sincere and emotional. [http://bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/housemate-bio.html?id=22 Daniela's Biography] "Ten official site"] She was evicted by her fellow housemates on Day 85, and was the fifteenth evictee.

Demet

Demet Sahancite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21770418-28957,00.html
title = Muslim comment annoys Demet
accessdate = 2007-05-22
author =
date = May 22, 2007
publisher = Herald Sun] (born 1981) is a belly dancer from Victoria with a Turkish background. She turned twenty-six during her time in the White Room. On Day 11, Demet entered the house officially after she was voted in by the Big Brother housemates. Demet was seen as being hypocritical for lying during a heated argument involving her, Hayley, Andrew, Emma, Nick, Zoran and (very briefly) Susannah on Day 22. [ [http://bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/news/Demet-vs-The-Couple-147.html Demet vs The Couple] "Ten official site"] She became the fourth housemate to be evicted by public voting on Day 29 with 65% of the merged vote.

Emma

Emma Cornellcite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,21612815-5001021,00.html
title = Emma does a Krystal
accessdate = 2007-04-25
author =
date = April 24, 2007
publisher = The Daily Telegraph] (born 1983) is a personal trainer from South Australia but currently resides in New South Wales. Emma is the eldest of seven children, and describes herself as the black sheep of her family. Emma also describes herself as daring, stubborn and vivacious. [http://www.bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/housemate-bio.html?id=5 Emma's Biography] "Ten official site"] Emma is a former Adelaide-based model and was winner of the South Australian section of the Ralph Swimsuit Model of the Year competition in 2005. [http://ralph.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=45814 Swimwear model of the year - 2005 finalists] "Ralph magazine"] Emma underwent breast enlargement surgery more than six months before entering the Big Brother House to enhance her modelling career. She was the subject of a nude pictorial for Zoo Weekly, photographed before she entered the Big Brother House, in the 14 May edition. [ [http://www.zooweekly.com.au/members/viewPost.php?pid=0&aid=1674 Babe of the Day: Emma Cornell] "Zoo Weekly", 14 May Edition "(Issue 63)"] Emma has an English-born partner, Tim Stanton, also a personal trainer, and they had lived together in Sydney prior to Emma entering the Big Brother House.

Emma's father died on 16 May 2007 [cite web
url = http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/05/25/australia.brother.ap/
title = 'Big Brother' defends death secret
accessdate = 2007-05-27
author = The Associated Press
date = May 25, 2007
publisher = CNN.com] whilst Emma was still in the Big Brother House and she was not advised of his death. [cite web
url = http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/big-brother-housemate-not-told-of-her-fathers-death/2007/05/24/1179601576376.html
title = Big Brother housemate not told of her father's death
accessdate = 2007-05-25
author = Larissa Dubecki
date = May 25, 2007
publisher = The Age] Emma and her father had been estranged for six years although they had recently been communicating through text messages. [cite web
url = http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,21790730-7582,00.html
title = Big Brother housemate not told of her father's death
accessdate = 2007-05-28
author = Michael Bodey
date = May 25, 2007
publisher = The Australian] Her father's dying wish was that Emma not be informed of his death until after she had left the Big Brother house. He had hoped that his death would not receive publicity, however news of his passing was leaked to the news media. Emma's brother Matt reported that their father had endured a long illness and the family had had some time to prepare themselves. [cite web
url = http://www.thewest.com.au/aapstory.aspx?StoryName=385398
title = BB's Emma was prepared for dad's death
accessdate = 2007-05-25
author = AAP
date = May 25, 2007
publisher = The West Australian] In an [http://bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/news/A-letter-from-Emmas-brother-195.html open letter] to the Australian public, which was posted on the official Big Brother website, Matt Cornell explained that he and Emma had "discussed the possibility of dad’s death thoroughly. I can confirm with absolute confidence that Emma has prepared herself and her views have been considered in the family’s decision-making process." [cite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,21793358-5005368,00.html
title = BB Emma's brother weighs in
accessdate = 2007-05-27
author = AAP
date = May 24, 2007
publisher = The Daily Telegraph] This news has been reported internationally. [cite web
url = http://www.metro.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=50514&in_page_id=34
title = BB housemate not told father has died
accessdate = 2007-05-25
author =
date = May 25, 2007
publisher = Metro] [cite web
url = http://www.ibnlive.com/news/showbiz/05_2007/reality-show-girl-unaware-of-dead-dad-41383.html
title = Reality show girl unaware of dead dad
accessdate = 2007-05-27
author = CNN-IBN
date = May 26, 2007
publisher = IBN Live] [cite web
url = http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=MjAxMDA2MjI3OQ=

title = Family defends 'Big Brother' death secret
accessdate = 2007-05-27
author = AFP
date = May 26, 2007
publisher = The Kuwait Times] The producers of the series confirmed that, on her eviction from the house, Emma would be advised of her father's death in private and away from television cameras. [cite web
url = http://www.theage.com.au/news/tv--radio/leave-us-alone/2007/05/25/1179601635050.html
title = Emma's family: leave us alone
accessdate = 2007-05-27
author = Shannon Molloy
date = May 25, 2007
publisher = The Age]

On May 28 "Big Brother" producer Kris Noble wrote to the press saying that "we were not aware that Emma's father had died until it was disclosed to the press by persons unknown. This took place after the funeral service. This in turn led to media speculation that the producers of "Big Brother" chose not to tell Emma about her father's death and would somehow use the tragedy as a grab for ratings, causing further distress for the family who wanted to keep their sad news private." [mX, Monday 28 May 2007, p 14.] [Herald Sun, Tuesday 29 May 2007, p 16.]

On the evening of 28 May during the staging of the live "Nominations" show two audience members held up a sign reading "Emma, Your Dad Is Dead", presumably hoping a housemate would see it during a live cross between host Gretel Killeen and the housemates during the program. However the "Nomination" show features no such live crosses; these are in fact a feature of "Eviction" shows. They were discovered and ejected from the audience. [cite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21819601-2902,00.html
title = Fans show 'Dad Is Dead' sign
accessdate = 2007-06-02
author = Amy Harris
date = May 30, 2007
publisher = Herald Sun] Emma became the eighth housemate to be evicted on Day 50 by public voting with 76% of the merged vote, along with Rebecca in a double eviction. Emma had been informed of her father's death during a meeting with her brother Matt and a psychologist, 24 hours prior to her eviction. The issue of her father's death was only briefly mentioned when Emma appeared on the stage during the eviction show. Emma stated that "I want to leave it alone tonight as was my father's wish." [cite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21883344-5005961,00.html
title = Emma evicted from Big Brother
accessdate = 2007-06-10
author =
date = June 10, 2007
publisher = Sunday Herald Sun] [ [http://bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/news/Emmas-Evicted-Statement-from-Big-Brother-Producers-307.html Emma Evicted: Statement from Big Brother producers] "Ten official site"] After two weeks of doing public appearances for Big Brother she cancelled all future appearances. [cite web
url = http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=275227
title = BB's Emma cancels public appearances
accessdate = 2007-07-02
author = ninemsn staff
date = June 26, 2007
publisher = news.ninemsn.com.au]

Hayley

Hayley Luscottcite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,,21599753-2902,00.html
title = Vics dominate BB house
accessdate = 2007-04-25
author = Fiona Byrne
date = April 22, 2007
publisher = Herald Sun] (born February 22, 1983) is a law graduate from Victoria and was a body sculpture champion. [cite web
url = http://www.teenbodybuilding.com/james63.htm
title = An interview with Hayley Zalewski
accessdate = 2007-04-25
author = James Sadek
date =
publisher = "TeenBodyBuilding.com"] She describes herself as intelligent, fun and compassionate. [http://www.bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/housemate-bio.html?id=7 Hayley's Biography] "Ten official site"] She is currently in a relationship with housemate Andrew which was being kept secret from the other housemates as a week one challenge set by Big Brother. In week five Big Brother decided that it was time to remove a member of the couple, and Andrew and Hayley were required by Big Brother to decide between them which of them should leave. She chose to leave and so was evicted by Big Brother on Day 31, becoming the fifth evictee. After Big Brother 2007 Hayley and Andrew have ended their relationship. Hayley has blamed Big Brother for using their relationship.

Jamie

Jamie McDonald (born 1978) is a karaoke host and self-proclaimed nerd originally from Ballarat, Victoria. He grew up in an orphanage until the age of six. Jamie has had over 30 different jobs in his life including singing waiter, adult bookshop manager, magician's assistant, trench digger, opera singer, pizza delivery driver, karaoke host, loss prevention officer (store detective). He is also the host of Channel 31 Melbourne video game show, "Level 3". [http://www.bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/housemate-bio.html?id=8 Jamie's Biography] "Ten official site"] Jamie became the thirteenth housemate to be evicted on Day 71 by public voting with 25% of the merged vote.

Joel

Joel Scalzi [cite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,21593509-2682,00.html
title = Ex MP's son is BB hopeful
accessdate = 2007-04-25
author = Leith Forrest
date = April 21, 2007
publisher = The Advertiser] (born July 16, 1983) is a restaurant manager from South Australia and is of Italian heritage. He is the son of teacher and former politician Joe Scalzi and describes himself as charismatic and hilarious. Joel claims to have never had a girlfriend in his life. Joel has an undecided future and has been thinking of both his tennis and political careers in the house. Statistically, he had also been the worst player on Friday Night Live, and was constantly reminded of this fact by Big Brother, until he won the event in Week 11. [http://www.bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/housemate-bio.html?id=9 Joel's Biography] "Ten official site"] He became the seventeenth housemate to be evicted on Day 92 with 7% of the vote, along with Zoran in a double eviction.

Kate

Kate Gladman [cite web
url = http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/article/2007/04/24/3164_news.html
title = Big Brother contestant urged to keep her clothes on
accessdate = 2007-04-25
author = Rebecca Tucker
date = April 24, 2007
publisher = Geelong Advertiser] (born 1981) is an enquiry officer and law graduate from Geelong, Victoria, and was once offered a position at Oxford University in Britain. She describes her perfect relationship as "being single" and describes herself as heavenly and fabulous. [http://www.bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/housemate-bio.html?id=10 Kate's Biography] "Ten official site"] On Day 11, May 2, 2007, Kate revealed that she had a child who died in birth, eighteen months before this series started, as a result of the rare disease pre-eclampsia. [cite web
url = http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/article/2007/05/05/3489_news.html
title = Big Brother says sorry to Kate
accessdate = 2007-05-06
author = Lauren Pike
date = May 5, 2007
publisher = Geelong Advertiser] The revelation came after the house mates were assigned a task involving the care of artificial babies. The task was cancelled due to Kate's evidently traumatic reaction to it where she asked to leave the house. As a result of this Big Brother cancelled the task, and Kate chose to stay. The producers knew about the death of Kate's baby. In a press release, Producer Kris Noble stated the producers had discussed it with Kate before she entered the competition, and she had said she was over it. However, he later admitted that it had nevertheless been a misjudgment to assign such a task and that, despite her claims, they should have been more sensitive. [cite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,21832053-5003422,00.html
title = BB has turned nasty, says producer
accessdate = 2007-06-02
author = Amy Harris
date = June 2, 2007
publisher = The Courier Mail] Kate became the first housemate to be evicted on Day 15 by public voting with 55% of the merged vote.

Laura

Laura Clarecite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,23663,22150667-10229,00.html
title = Big Brother party girl arrested
accessdate = 2007-07-29
author = Paul Weston
date = July 29, 2007
publisher = The Sunday Mail] (born 1987) is a receptionist from Tasmania. She is an Intruder who entered the house on Day 31 on a special Intruder Alert! show. [http://bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/news/Lil-Sis-Meet-the-Intruders-171.html Lil' Sis: Meet the Intruders!] "Ten official site"] She describes herself as down to earth, and claims Al Gore as her hero. [http://bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/housemate-bio.html?id=21 Laura's Biography] "Ten official site"] She is a self-described conservationist and composed a 30-second song to ensure she only spends 30 seconds daily in the shower. She became the tenth housemate to be evicted on Day 57 by public voting with 43% of the merged vote. On July 28 2007 Laura appeared in the Southport Magistrates Court where she was fined $600 after pleading guilty to sevral charges including headbutting a police officer. She was charged but not convicted. Due to the incident Laura was not in attendance during the Big Brother 2007 closing show.

Michelle

Michelle Olsen [cite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22044670-28957,00.html
title = Michelle swears she's no toughie
accessdate = 2007-07-10
author =
date = July 10, 2007
publisher = Herald Sun] (age 33) is a retailer from Western Australia. She describes herself as loud, outspoken and honest. [http://bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/housemate-bio.html?id=23 Michelle's Biography] "Ten official site"] She entered the house on Day 50 as an Intruder, alongside Zach during the Double Eviction / Double Intruder special. cite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21878720-5006022,00.html
title = Intruders to join BB
accessdate = 2007-06-10
author =
date = June 10, 2007
publisher = Sunday Herald Sun] She was involved in an allegedly abusive two-hour long argument with Aleisha, which led to her being named 2007's "most hated housemate".cite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,22042533-5012853,00.html
title = Most hated Housemate
accessdate = 2007-07-10
author = Garth Montgomery
date = July 9, 2007
publisher = The Daily Telegraph] The odds given for her eviction on 8 July (Day 78) were the lowest ever for any reality television event worldwide, being placed at $1.01 (AUD). [ [http://www.behindbigbrother.com/posts/updates/1440 Michelle: worst. odds. ever.] "Behind Big Brother Australia" URL accessed 2007-07-10] She became the fourteenth housemate to be evicted evicted on Day 78 by public voting with 73% of the merged vote, and a series record of 92% of the total evict vote which she received the name of the most percentage of votes ever recorded. Before Michelle's landslide eviction, Jo from series 3 held the record with 86% of the total evict vote. After Michelle's eviction she was shown on television hugging then Prime Minister John Howard.

Nick

Nick Sady [cite web
url = http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/article/2007/05/11/3631_news.html
title = Big Brother: Belmont boy in the house
accessdate = 2007-05-11
author = Julie McNamara
date = May 11, 2007
publisher = Geelong Advertiser] (born 1981) is a nurse who entered the house on Day 18 via the Starburst Golden Key promotion. Nick is openly gay and admits being arachnophobic. He was randomly selected from the five chosen finalists taken from the pool of 100 Starburst Golden Key winners. He became the sixth housemate to be evicted on Day 36 with 51% of the merged vote.

Rebecca

Rebecca Dentcite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21636537-2,00.html
title = Mormon mum defends teetotaller
accessdate = 2007-05-19
author = Helen Tsitouris
date = April 29, 2007
publisher = The Sunday Mail] (born 1983) is an events manager from Queensland. She is a Mormon, who has said that she has not ever consumed alcohol or worn a bikini. She describes herself as vibrant, bubbly and open. [http://www.bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/housemate-bio.html?id=11 Rebecca's Biography] "Ten official site"] Rebecca's mother expressed her angst over her daughter being excluded from some housemate activities because of her religious choices. She became the ninth housemate to be evicted on Day 50 by public voting with 4% of the merged vote, along with Emma in a double eviction.

usannah

Susannah Murraycite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21847153-28957,00.html
title = BB wildcard with new beau
accessdate = 2007-06-06
author =
date = June 5, 2007
publisher = Herald Sun] (born 1977) is a fraud analyst from Toorak, Victoria (originally from Brisbane). According to the Big Brother website, she used to work in several dating agencies and has arachnophobia and fears getting trapped in large bodies of water. She is one of the two housemates voted into the house by public SMS vote, along with Zoran. [http://www.bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/housemate-bio.html?id=15 Susannah's Biography] "Ten official site"] She became the seventh housemate to be evicted on Day 43 by public voting with 47% of the merged vote. During the series she was going through a type of mid-life crisis, having turned 30, and thinking her life was over. Since her eviction, Susannah appeared in the July 9 issue of "Zoo Weekly", and has a twelve month contract for a weekly column in the magazine as well as work with "FHM". She confirmed that she is dating fellow ex housemate Thomas.. During the series she was going through a type of mid-life crisis, having turned 30, and thinking her life was over.

cite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,22094466-5006002,00.html
title = BB girl runs off with housemate
accessdate = 2007-07-19
author =
date = July 19, 2007
publisher = The Daily Telegraph ]

Thomas

Thomas Haynescite web
url = http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=24&ContentID=29564
title = Kate’s BB secret
accessdate = 2007-06-08
author =
date = May 24, 2007
publisher = The West Australian] (born 1980) is a real estate agent from Western Australia. He was a former professional basketballer who holds degrees in chemistry and human biology. Thomas is 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm) tall. He describes himself as fun, confused and genuine. [http://www.bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/housemate-bio.html?id=12 Thomas's Biography] "Ten official site"] He is currently separated from his wife. He became the twelfth housemate to be evicted on Day 64 by public voting with 22% of the merged vote, along with Andrew in a double eviction. He is now dating fellow ex-housemate Susannah.

TJ

Theresa Jane "TJ" Whitlock [cite web
url = http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2008/06/21/4443_ntnews.html
title = Bad girls bite back
accessdate = 2008-06-21
author = Matt Cunningham
date = June 21, 2008
publisher = Northern Territory News] (born July 1, 1985) is a bar attendant from Darwin, Northern Territory. She describes herself as "unique, bizarre, and complex". [http://www.bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/housemate-bio.html?id=13 TJ's Biography] "Ten official site"] She became the second housemate to be evicted on Day 22 by public voting with 54% of the merged vote, along with on-again off-again boyfriend Bodie in a double eviction.

Travis

Travis Perkins [cite web
url = http://www.starnewsgroup.com.au/story/41361
title = Oh brother, Travis is living the dream
accessdate = 2007-05-19
author = Melissa Grant
date = May 9, 2007
publisher = Pakenham Gazette / Berwick Gazette] (born 1975) is a truck driver from Pakenham, Victoria, who works for Safeway. He describes himself as straight-up, honest and caring. [http://www.bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/housemate-bio.html?id=14 Travis' Biography] "Ten official site"] He was a child model and is currently married with a son named Jesse, who was born with a rare condition in which he cannot grow teeth. Travis missed Jesse's third birthday on Day 84. Travis was chosen for the 2004 Big Brother house but chose not to enter as his wife was pregnant at the time. [ cite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22064143-5012974,00.html
title = Dad to miss Jesse's day
accessdate = 2007-07-13
author =
date = July 13, 2007
publisher = Herald Sun] He had long been considered a favourite to win this series of Big Brother, however, two weeks before the finale, there was a lot of backlash with speculation as to whether his "ocker" character was genuine. [cite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,23663,22093871-5012688,00.html
title = Is Big Brother's Travis a boofhead or a fraud?
accessdate = 2007-07-18
author = Garth Montgomery
date = July 18, 2007
publisher = The Daily Telegraph] On Day 99, Travis was evicted with 18% of the merged save votes, finishing in third place.

Zach

Zach Douglas (age 24) is a corsetiere from Echuca, Victoria. He entered the house on Day 50 as an Intruder alongside Michelle during the Double Eviction / Double Intruder special. He is openly gay and describes himself as compassionate, loveable and one-in-a-million. [http://bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/housemate-bio.html?id=24 Zach's Biography] "Ten official site"] As a corsetiere he works for his own label, Zach Douglas Designs. [cite web
url = http://www.ssonet.com.au/display.asp?ArticleID=6815
title = Coming out of the Big Brother house
accessdate = 2007-08-01
author = Cara Davis
date = August 2, 2007
publisher = "Sydney Star Observer"] He was the first Intruder to make the final two in Big Brother Australia. He was announced runner-up to Aleisha with 49% of the vote, making it the closest Big Brother Australian finale ever. His achievement as runner-up has been supported by the gay community. [cite web
url = http://www.afterelton.com/blog/lylemasaki/a-gay-man-makes-it-to-the-final-two-of-big-brother-australia?comment=24941
title = A gay man makes it to the final two of Big Brother Australia
accessdate = 2007-08-04
author = Lyle Masaki
date = July 31, 2007
publisher = "AfterElton.com"

] [cite web
url = http://www.samesame.com.au/news/local/1133/Big_Brother%E2%80%99s_Zach_Bring_On_The_Boys
title = Big Brother’s Zach: Bring On The Boys
accessdate = 2007-08-04
author = Tim D
date = August 1, 2007
publisher = "SameSame.com.au"]

Zoran

Zoran Vidinovski [http://www.techfusion.com.au/room908/index.asp?pid=1 Biography of Zoran Zak Vidinovski] "Room Nine08"] (born 1984) is a club coordinator from Queensland and is of Macedonian heritage. He says that the best feature about his body is his eyes. He is one of the two housemates voted into the house by public SMS vote. He lost fifteen kilograms prior to entering the house. [http://www.bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/housemate-bio.html?id=16 Zoran's Biography] "Ten official site"] He became the eighteenth housemate to be evicted on Day 92 with 1% of the merged vote, along with Joel in a double eviction.

White Room Wild Cards

Cruz

Travers "Cruz" Chue [http://www.edmundrice.org/education/content/60501.html Fashion Label] "Edmund Rice"] (born 1984) is a fashion designer from Queensland. He was the first wildcard to press the red button and leave the White Room on Day 8, after being tempted by Big Brother to leave for $AU750. Gretel Killeen later hinted that the money would have greatly increased if he had delayed. [ [http://www.bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/news.html?id=77 Cruz You Lose] "Ten official site"]

Harrison

Harrison is a carpenter and scuba-diving instructor from Sydney. He was the third housemate to be eliminated from the White Room through voting by the current housemates.

Kara

Kara is a retail assistant from New South Wales. She was the second person to be eliminated from the White Room, by nomination from Demet and Harrison.

Celebrity Intruder

Kyle Sandilands, former Celebrity Big Brother Australia contestant and radio host, entered the house on Day 84 [ [http://bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/news/Kyle-enters-the-BB-House-602.html Kyle enters the BB House] "Ten official site"] and was supposed to stay as an "intruder" until Day 87, but left the house a day after only a day due to a severe migraine. He was set a secret task by Big Brother during a special show before the Live Eviction 12 show on Day 83, to challenge the housemates to speak up and stop flying under the radar. He was supposed to broadcast his radio show, "The Kyle and Jackie O Show", from the house on Day 87. [cite web
url = http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,22055504-1702,00.html
title = Sandilands new Big Brother intruder
accessdate = 2007-07-12
author = AAP
date = July 11, 2007
publisher = The Australian] During his short stay in the house he had a short showdown with Big Brother after being asked to remove his hat whilst in the Diary Room. Big Brother refused to speak to him until he did, causing Kyle to swear at Big Brother and eventually force his way out of the room using a microphone stand. His stated reason for leaving was having a severe migraine. [cite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,23663,22081335-10388,00.html
title = Big Brother doctors vot Kyle Sandilands out
accessdate = 2007-07-16
author = Sydney Confidential
date = July 16, 2007
publisher = The Daily Telegraph] It has been speculated that his real reasons for leaving were that he was not given the star treatment he had expected, and that Big Brother had lied to him. [cite web
url = http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22078288-5005961,00.html
title = Kyle exits Big Brother house with 'migraine'
accessdate = 2007-07-15
author = AAP
date = July 15, 2007
publisher = Sunday Herald Sun]

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