Big Brother 8 has kicked off with an all-girl house - including the reality show's first identical twins.
Barbie-loving blondes Sam and Amanda are among the 11 female contestants.
They are joined by Posh Spice wannabe Chanelle, pink-haired raver Tracey and Tory student Emily.
Women's Institute member and former Cambridge don Lesley is the oldest ever housemate at 60.
Former lap dancer Charley is the cousin of Manchester United star Kieran Richardson.
Nicky started life in a Mother Teresa orphanage in Mumbai, India, before being adopted and moving to Watford.
Carole is a life-long political protester and member of George Galloway's anti-war Respect Party.
The line-up is completed by receptionist Shabnam and a nanny called Laura who is nicknamed "Wangers" because of her large breasts and who dreams of owning a funeral parlour.
The housemates looked horrified as it slowly dawned that they had entered a man-free zone. But Big Brother is rumoured to be introducing a hunky male contestant on Friday.
Davina McCall, wearing a black skirt and shiny leather jacket, kicked off the live launch show from Elstree studios in Borehamwood, Herts.
