Age (at start of series): 34

Home: East London

Occupation: Youth Mentor

Popularity in house: Day 41 - Marcello finishes runner up in Big Brother 2024

Interesting facts: Marcello is an east Londoner who works as a youth mentor ( Image: ITV)

Marcello, who is a youth mentor from east London is one of the oldest contestants in the house, at 34.

And if he were to win the series and walk off with the cash prize, he plans to treat his mum and grandmother. He said: "I would treat my mum and my grandma.

They’ve been there for me through thick and thin and have always supported me. I would love to take them away, look after them. After that, I’d love to create some security for myself. "

Day 31 - Marcello is the final Head of House and immune from eviction

Day 41 - Marcello finishes runner up in Big Brother 2024