Age (at start of series): 25

Occupation: Actor

Interesting facts: Soap fans will be delighted to see Coronation Street legend Colson Smith, better known by his character Craig Tinker, will be stepping off the cobbles and into the house. Loveable police officer Craig has become a staple in Weatherfield during his 13-year run as Beth Tinker's son. Over the years he's enjoyed a number of huge storylines, from his OCD struggles and Kylie's stabbing horror to his heartbreaking bullying plot as a teen.

Away from Corrie, Colson has spoken openly about his weightloss journey, which he kickstarted in 2020 during Covid when he was unable to work as filming was halted. He went on to release a YouTube documentary, Bored of Being the Fat Kid, and loost an incredible 10 stone over the years.

He's much loved among his co-stars on the ITV soap, appearing on Sofa Cinema Club podcast alongside his Coronation Street co-stars Ben Price and Jack P. Shepherd, so will be the perfect person for any struggling housemates to confide in. But that doesn't mean Colson isn't nervous. "My biggest fear is me being that Housemate that nobody likes ha," he admitted ahead of entering the house. "I think for me as long as everyone is there for a fun time and gets stuck in we’ll all have a great experience."