Age (at start of series): 21

Home: London

Occupation: Jewellery seller

Interesting facts: Jewellery seller Omar is from London and says: "I applied to Big Brother for the opportunity, growth and experience. It’s a big opportunity to be involved in a project like Big Brother – not everyone gets to do something like that so it's a pleasure that I've been selected."

He says he'll surprise people because "I don't fit the prejudice that people have in their minds when they first see me".