Age (at start of series): 19

Home: Cardiff

Interesting facts: Joel publishes his own magazine, which is delivered to 3,000 people

Joel is proud that he is the youngest councillor in Wales

PAST

Which former Big Brother housemate would you say you were most like and why?

I haven't really watched it, but my mother loves Big Brother and she encouraged me to apply. I haven't heard good things about Perez Hilton!

What has been your greatest achievement?

I was appointed the youngest school governor in Wales and I'm a local community councillor. That was a big achievement for me because I think it is great to represent people.

What story from your past will you use to break the ice?

Maybe we will start off about the election. I hope the people in the House voted! I hope they are interested in politics otherwise they are going to nominate me!

Big Brother could make you famous. What has been your closest celebrity encounter to date?

I've met a couple of politicians as a member of the Conservative party and secretary of Cardiff North Conservative association. This election was a great weekend for me and it's a great weekend for our country!

PRESENT

Why do you want to enter the Big Brother House?

I think it's a challenge and I'm looking forward to a challenge because I like a challenge. I used the word challenge quite a bit in that sentence but we like a challenge!

What do you bring to the House?

I am brutally honest. I think it is important for a person to know the truth and that may offend people but at least you will have my honest opinion.

Which traits do you find most annoying in a housemate?

I don't care if a person doesn't have my political view as long as they have got a view. We'll have a debate. I'm going to win, but I love a debate!

What do you love most in the world and what will you miss in the House?

I love chocolate. Six little chunks in a line is very enjoyable and I am going to miss that.

FUTURE

Are you looking for love in the the Big Brother House?

I am 19 years old and I am having fun being a singleton. I don't have any interest at the moment in finding love, especially in the Big Brother house.

What will you do to win?

I am a competitive person in the sense that I will speak my mind. We will see!

Where do you see yourself in five years' time?

I love law. I think it is good to have politicians who have got a career before they go into politics. Life experience is important and Big Brother is undoubtedly a huge life experience.

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