A medic and a marriage celebrant: Everything we know about the Big Brother contestants.

After a six year hiatus (and months of waiting), Big Brother Australia is finally returning to our screens.

On Monday June 8, we’ll watch 20 strangers live, eat and share their secrets on national television, all for the interest of our entertainment. And we have never been more excited.

While this season will see the return of 2012 Big Brother host, Sonia Kruger, the show will look very different this time around.

Watch a sneak peek of the new season of Big Brother below. Post continues below.

Not only will this season incorporate new challenges, but we’ll also see a completely different mix of contestants other than the usual bunch of young singles.

The youngest contestant this season is 19, while the oldest contestant is 61.

Unlike previous seasons, the series, which has been pre-recorded, will run for seven weeks on three nights a week – Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. The series will end with a live finale, when Australia will get an opportunity to vote.

Here’s everything we know about the Big Brother 2020 housemates.

Sarah, student

Meet the youngest person in the house: Sarah.

She is 19 years old, still a student, and is from Pakenham, Melbourne.

At just 4’11”, Sarah is described as a pocket rocket with a big personality.

 

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Sara is a 4’11” pocket rocket! What she lacks in height she makes up for in personality and is our youngest housemate. She’s had a tough up-bringing and says this has given her the ability to turn a negative into a positive. She’s the first person in her family to go to uni and wants to show Australia that young people ca be hard-working and motivated. #bbau starts Monday June 8 at 7.30pm on @channel7.

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Talia, trade assistant

Talia works in construction, helping to manage a site of 50 men.

“She is very strong willed, especially in arguments, and thinks her stubbornness may lead to some tense moments with the other Housemates,” Channel Seven said.

 

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Talia wants to smash gender stereotypes in the House. She is smart, strong and confident and currently manages a job site of 50 men, so 19 housemates should be a breeze. Talia admits she is strong-willed and has a rebellious streak. She is an adrenaline junkie and keen surfer. #bbau starts Monday June 8 at 7.30pm on @channel7.

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Kee Reece and Laura Brodnik chat about the Big Brother housemates on Mamamia’s daily entertainment podcast, The Spill. Post continues below. 

Shane, marriage celebrant

Shane is a husband and father of three, and is hoping to win Big Brother so he can spend the money on his friends and family.

From Tweed Heads, Shane now works as a marriage celebrant, but his previous jobs include being a DJ, MC and airline cabin crew.

 

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Shane has been a DJ, MC and cabin crew and is now a wedding celebrant. He officiated at the first female same sex wedding in Australia. He is hoping age will give him an advantage in the game. Shane is father of three with a wicked sense of humour. He’s a born entertainer and hopes to bring the humour to the House. #bbau starts Monday June 8 at 7.30pm on @channel7.

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Hannah, communications expert

Hannah is a 26-year-old from Perth, Australia. She is single, and currently lives in a share house.

According to Channel Seven, “Hannah can’t stand people who are full of themselves or selfish and says that lying men and bitchy girls will push her over the edge.”

 

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Hannah is confident, cut-throat and super competitive! She grew up in a footy family and plays AFL. She says she’s not afraid of anyone and is going to be the bulldozer in the House. She has a soft side too, especially when it comes to her Nonna and would love to work in age care. #bbau starts Monday June 8

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Xavier, medic

Xavier, who Channel Seven says is known to be a troublemaker, will also be entering the Big Brother house this year.

“Xavier is adept at reading others and can manipulate a situation to the point that no-one will have any idea he’s the one running the show,” the broadcaster reports.

 

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Xavier is a chilled-out surfer boy who reckons he’s going to be a cracker of a housemate. He’ll use his laid-back attitude and good manners to manipulate his fellow housemates. Xavier says he can be a bit of a trouble maker but is kind hearted and a deep thinker. He is confident he can handle conflict and big personalities. #bbau starts Monday June 8th at 7.30pm on @channel7.

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Ian, waiter

Ian, 25, grew up in the bush as an only child, so entering the Big Brother household will likely be a shock to the system.

He says a potential weakness could be his lack of physical strength, as well as being gullible.

 

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Ian is an ecology and biology geek with a passion for fossils. He is keen to see how he copes outside his comfort zone in the House. He hopes his new housemates will find him as fun as his girlfriend does. He plans to play the game strategically, forming alliances with his fellow housemates. #bbau starts Monday June 8 on @channel7

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Danni, Government Worker

At 34 years old, Danni is married with two kids, having her first child when she was only 18.

She’s a “huge” Big Brother fan who won’t stand for childish misbehaviour in the house.

 

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Danni is ready to bring the ‘real’ to this reality competition. She’s a huge Big Brother fan and entering the house has been on her bucket list for years! She’s a married mum-of-two and describes herself as a typical Aussie. Danni doesn’t get rude people and won’t stand for mean or childish behaviour in the House. #bbau starts Monday June 8 at 7.30pm on @channel7.

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Laura, dance teacher

Laura is a 25-year-old dance teacher from Melbourne, who comes from a big family.

“It’s my way or the highway,” she told Channel Seven.

 

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Laura can’t wait to bring good vibes to the House! Laura is living her dream as a professional dancer and trained in NYC and LA. She is not worried about living with lots of people as she has a big close family. Laura hates stupid people and won’t put up with anyone with a fake attitude. #bbau starts Monday June 8 at 7.30pm on @channel7.

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Soobong, delivery driver

From Adelaide, 48-year-old SooBong has also worked as a singer, ski instructor, casino dealer, personal trainer, golf coach, sound engineer and a vocal coach.

Soobong is a father of three, and according to Channel Seven, he “is one of the happiest human beings you’ll ever meet.”

 

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SooBong has been a singer, ski-instructor, casino dealer, PT, golf coach, vocal coach and sound engineer! Born in Korea, the father of three loves the open road and lives in a campervan. He says he’s ‘fit as hell’ and will do whatever it takes to win the game. He’s looking forward to having fun and making new friends in the House. He’s not a fan of alpha males. #bbau starts Monday June 8 at 7.30pm on @channel7.

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Garth, recruitment director

At 50 years old, Garth is ready to show Australia that age is no barrier. He is worried, however, that his tendency to gossip could be his weakness in the house.

He is a foster parent with his partner, Gavin.

 

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Garth is fab, fun and a little bit naughty! He’s heading into the House to prove you can still play hard at 50. He loves to gossip but thinks this could be his downfall. Garth and his partner have a foster son and he says becoming a dad has been his proudest achievement. #bbau starts Monday June 8 at 7.30pm on @channel7.

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Allan, corporate salesman

Allan, 31, will be entering the Big Brother household this year.

He still lives at home with his parents, telling Channel Seven he may struggle with some of the basic household chores.

 

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Introducing Allan who is deadset keen on becoming the first Asian housemate to win Big Brother. The self-proclaimed master manipulator says he’s going to poke the bear. Allan lives at home and says he is going to struggle with the household chores. He’s loud, opinionated and outspoken so get ready for bumpy ride! #bbau starts Monday June 8 at 7.30pm on @channel7.

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Casey, account assistant

 

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Casey is ready to give Big Brother a red hot crack! She’s a creative, clumsy and self-deprecating country girl who can’t stand fake people. She’s a self-proclaimed bogan with heaps of energy and says she’ll struggle to hide her disinterest in things. Her two older sisters are her best friends and biggest supporters. #bbau starts Monday June 8 at 7.30pm on @channel7.

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From Perth, Casey is 25 years old and is a self-described “bogan”.

Casey works as an accounts administrator but also has a diploma in youth work.

According to Channel Seven, “Casey says her family and friends would describe her as annoying and hyperactive and she admits her chaotic energy might get on the nerves of her fellow Housemates.”

Kieran, videographer

Kieran, 21, is known as Adelaide’s worst driver.

The videographer, who has become a YouTube sensation in recent years, has been on his learner’s drivers licence for more than three years.

Despite his lack of driving skills, Kieran believes he can come out on top on Big Brother.

“I want to be the last man standing,” he said.

“[The other contestants] are going to go down like a sack of potatoes.”

Sophie, gymnast

Sophie is one of the latest Big Brother contestants to be announced by Seven.

The 25-year-old champion gymnast hails from Darwin and is set to bring her athletic edge to the competition.

Sophie began training as a gymnast from a young age and eventually made the 2012 London Olympics team when she was 18 years old. Unfortunately two months out from the games, a career-ending back injury forced her to retire.

Now Sophie is fulfilling a different dream by appearing on Big Brother.

 

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Introducing Sophie! This former champion gymnast wants to stay under the radar and emerge the winner. ????‍♀️ #bbau, this June on @channel7. #bigbrother #bigbrotheraustralia

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Chad, male model

27-year-old Chad is no stranger to the camera. The Campbelltown born model has travelled the world modelling for the likes of Vogue, GQ, Country Road, Superdry and David Jones.

When he’s not in a photoshoot, Chad can be found on a construction site working as a tradie.

“Model by career. Tradie by heart,” he tells the network.

“I think I’ll be able to adapt to most personalities in the Big Brother house and just weave my way in there.”

 

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Meet Chad! Our tradie turned model is looking to have a good time in the Big Brother House. ???? #bbau, this June on @channel7. #bigbrother #bigbrotheraustralia #model

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Angela, events manager

Angela is a 37-year-old mum of two, and works as an event manager in Perth.

“At home, I’m a mum, at work I’m a boss,” she tells the network, adding, she “doesn’t back down”.

She also tells Big Brother that he has found his match as she enters the house.

 

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Welcome Angela! Has Big Brother met his match with our feisty housemate? ???? #bbau, this June on @channel7. #bigbrother #bigbrotheraustralia #bigbrotherau

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Marissa Rancan, makeup artist.

Marissa Rancan is the oldest contestant to enter the Big Brother house this year.

 

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Weirdly enough, however, the 61-year-old makeup artist isn’t a stranger to the spotlight.

Back in the ’80s, Marissa and her twin sisters became well known as The Rancan Sisters. The trio famously brought aerobics to Australia every morning on Good Morning Australia.

Daniel Gorringe, former AFL player.

After lots of speculation, former AFL player-turned-influencer Daniel Gorringe has been confirmed by Channel Seven as a housemate this season.

Daniel previously played for the Gold Coast Suns and Carlton Football Club, but was dropped from both.

The 27-year-old is from Melbourne, Victoria, and is in a relationship.

"For some weird reason, I believe I can win this," he said in Channel Seven's promotional video.

 

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This former AFL pro knows his way around a footy field but he’s never played a game like this before. ???????? #BBAU, this June on @channel7. #bigbrother #bigbrotheraustralia #afl

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Mat, mining electrician.

Last week, Channel Seven announced 30-year-old mining electrician Mat as the first of the 20 contestants competing for this year's $250,000 prize money.

And unlike seasons gone by, Mat is a bit different from the contestants we’ve seen in the past. He’s a down-to-earth country man who was born and raised in Broken Hill and works at the local mine.

Mat, who is currently engaged, says he’s bringing his humour, energy and a "beautiful big head" into the Big Brother house.

 

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Meet Mat ???? @bigbrotherau, this June on Channel 7

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Zoe George, parenting blogger.

According to TV Blackbox, Melbourne-based parenting blogger Zoe George will also be joining the show this season.

Zoe has two children and describes herself as a “Mother. Wife. Writer. Teacher. Funny. Honest. Energetic. Prankster. Subtle as a brick in the face.”

 

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Just realised it’s Good Friday for most! What are your plans for this weekend? Couch? Bed? Anyone have any genius ideas in iso? I honestly find myself forgetting sometimes what is going on outside and then I remember and feel crap about it. Are you telling your kids the Easter bunny is isolating? #easter #iso #stuckinside #easterbunny

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For more on this topic: 

• A 'futuristic' house and new contestants: Everything we know about Big Brother 2020.

Big Brother Australia will premiere on Channel Seven on Monday June 8.

This post was originally published on May 4, 2020, and updated on June 1, 2020.

Feature Image: Instagram @bigbrotherau

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