Age (at start of series): 23

Home: Aberdare

Occupation: Teaching assistant

Interesting facts: Why did you decide to take part in Big Brother?

It was really on a whim. I did it after I’d had a glass of wine. I watched it last year and thought ‘this is a bit of me’. One thing about me is I love being in front of a camera. So the thought of being sat in the Diary Room talking to Big Brother is wild. I love it. Also, if you put me in a room with a thousand people I know and then in a room with a thousand strangers, I would automatically warm myself to all the strangers. I love speaking to new people, getting to know new people. It’s a social experiment – you get to know from all different walks of life, with different perspectives.

You’re entering a House where friendships, alliances and rivalries have already formed, do you think you’ll shake things up?

I think I’ll be able to bring something to the House. Whether it’s shaking it up in a good way – I’d like to think it would be in a good way. But I do think I could potentially bring more entertainment. I definitely think they need to get a Welsh girl in there for a reason.

What do you think will be the biggest challenge about joining the House at this stage?

Biggest challenge… I think the thing is people have got a perception from what they’ve already seen through watching it. But they’re only seeing a snapshot from 24hrs. We don’t really know what these people are like. So it would be nice to see are they really like that? Or is that just for telly? It’ll be nice to get to know them on a deeper level. And ignore the fact that I’ve seen all the drama.

What do you think you’ll bring to the House that’s currently missing?

Entertainment. A bit of Valleys charm. I think I’ll be able to bring fun vibes. Because right now there’s drama, and there’s peace. There’s nothing in the middle – fun, loud – there’s none of that.

Do you think you’ll be more of a peacemaker or someone who gets involved when there’s drama?

Mediator. In the middle. I’d be both. I’d get involved if needed.

You’ve had three weeks to watch the Housemates from the outside – Is there anyone you’re particularly excited to meet?

Philip. I feel like there’s more to him than what we’ve seen. I think right now we’ve seen the calm Philip – the Philip who’s been there floating. I feel like there’s more. And I’m excited to meet Harry as well – everyone says he’s messy, but I’m intrigued to see if he is actually messy.

Is there anyone you’re slightly apprehensive about meeting?

Johanne and Rochelle. For obvious reasons – big clash, huge clash there. I think if anything they’re both quite similar. Because they’re both quite loud and outgoing. That’s why they’re clashing – they both have the same approach to things. I know I’ll meet one of them tonight and it’s going to be interesting.