Age (at start of series): 27

Home: Bradford

Occupation: Zumba Instructor

Interesting facts: Excitable Zumba instructor Sam, who host AJ said had an 'incredible energy', insisted he would get his fellow housemates dancing and doing yoga every morning.

'I think I'll bring a lot of fun to the house; I'll definitely bring a lot of energy'.

As well as a fitness instructor he is also a budding singer and has released a string of singles under his stage name Smasby.