Age (at start of series): 47

Home: Notting Hill

Occupation: Hairsalon owner

Interesting facts: John’s spent most of his life as a hairstylist and runs Children of Vision hairdressers on Portobello Road. He’s outspoken, opinionated and definitely not afraid to speak his mind. He loves a gossip with his colleagues and clients about what’s going on in the papers, celebrities and local residents. Single John currently lives alone with his dog Onion.