Age (at start of series): 58

Occupation: Businessman / entrepreneur

Popularity in house: Gary has been evicted

Interesting facts: Gary described himself as a 'toddler on sugar' ahead of entering the house.

Kate Middleton’s uncle Gary Goldsmith said the Princess of Wales could be watching ITV’s Celebrity Big Brother from “behind a sofa” as he entered the house. Presenter AJ Odudu asked him: “The nation needs to know, will Kate be watching?” He said: “If she is it will be behind a sofa, I guess.” In a video tape which aired before he entered the house, Goldsmith said: “She is simply perfect. “First time I met William, Catherine was cooking and William said, ‘Hi, do you want a cup of tea?’ Very normal.”

Gary landed a huge deal to take part in the reality TV show, but this is not the first time Gary, who is Carole Middleton's brother, has been keen to be in the spotlight as he wanted to take part in I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! - but was rejected. Bosses thought his inclusion could embarrass both Prince William and Kate but their decision was made at the final stages.

Gary has vowed to discuss all topics while in the house which has pleased show bosses. Aside from being related to royalty, Gary is an IT technician. The royal relative was spotted doing some last minute shopping on Friday, before going into hiding ahead of Monday night's launch.

Speaking ahead of the launch, Gary admitted: "We all like to be liked, this is a great opportunity to show anyone who cares the “real me”, the fun, caring and devilish “me”, not the villain I'm often portrayed in the press. Also as I fast approach 60 I want to say “YES” to most things put in front of me!" He added: "I don’t scare easily and I love a challenge but this is so far out of my comfort zone I am nervous about the unknown and if I’m honest I’m nervous about myself. I don’t take instruction or being controlled very well."