Marcello

Marcello

Age: 34

From: East London

Occupation: Youth Mentor

Why did you apply to be on this series of Big Brother?

I applied to test myself and see where I could take my new found confidence and the love I have for the world. I want to share it. My main goal is to share the positivity and optimism I have in me. Long term, I really think I can make an impact with people and help people grow.

What do you think you’ll bring to the house?

From the moment I wake up I’m buzzing. I wake up full of love. I love having banter with people, I love winding people up. I’m cheeky, sarcastic but also very loving. I love to help people. I used to be a chef so I’m looking forward to cooking for people. I end up being a shoulder for people to lean on a lot because I’m genuinely caring. So I think I’m going to bring a lot of love, positivity and crazy, fun moments full of banter. I love to make people laugh.

What are you looking forward to most about being a housemate?

I really do hope I make some good connections with people there. I’d love to have a little bromance, maybe a little romance. I’d love to be able to sit with someone and just laugh my head off and have that connection with someone you feel like ‘there’s a reason we met here’.


Do you have a strategy for making it to the final?

Not at all. I’m going to show love, I’m going to be myself and that’s all I can do.


What are you most likely to get nominated for?

I think I can wind people up.

Tell us one thing about yourself you think will surprise people the most

I think people are going to see a side of me that they wouldn’t expect when you look at someone like me. I love education. I love space. I think they’ll be surprised by the depth of my character.


Who would be your dream celebrity to live with?

I really like Joey Essex. I think we would get along really well. And Dua Lipa – she’s cute.


What would you do with the money if you won?

I would treat my mum and my grandma. They’ve been there for me through thick and thin and have always supported me. I would love to take them away, look after them. After that, I’d love to create some security for myself.