‘Dean is already famous!’ scream Big Brother fans as they recognise him from past TV appearance
BIG Brother star Dean is already famous and has appeared on a TV show 10 years ago.
Many ITV viewers were quick to recognise barber Dean after he made his debut on last night’s launch show.
The 35-year-old starred on Channel 4‘s The Island with Bear Grylls in 2014.
The reality television programme show participants placed on remote island as a test of their survival skills.
Dean lived completely alone as he filmed himself – with only the clothes he was wearing and equipped some basic tools and training.
Viewers saw him live on the uninhibited island of Isla Gibraleón, which is one of the Pearl Islands off the coast of Panama.
In one clip, he is seen chopping wood, as he jokes: “I’m a hairdresser and look what I’m doing now.”
Fast forward a decade on and Dean is hoping for a second chance at fame.
Before heading into the Big Brother house, he revealed why he had singed up to live in the famous pad.
“I’ve been a fan for the longest time. I’ve wanted to do it from the age of 11 and never had the confidence to do it,” he said.
“As I got older, I was still obsessed with the show and as soon as it came back it was ‘this is my time to apply’.
“I really want to have a great time and experience everything that Big Brother has to offer – the highs, the lows, the good, the bad, the fun, the not so fun. I want it all.”
He continued: “I’m going to bring good energy, good vibes, some fun, some love, some charismatic charm. I’m just going to be me and that’s the only thing I know how to do.”
Revealing what he’s most excited about, he said: “Just being in that environment. Heading to the diary room – I don’t know why I’m looking forward to that so much.
“And just seeing the iconic chair. Hearing Big Brother call my name. And being in an environment with other people that I would never normally meet in my life – that’s the whole point and I can’t wait for that.”
Dean also has big plans for the money.
He shared: “I’ve said from the beginning, if I won the money I would take a sabbatical, take six months off, probably take many holidays. I’d like to potentially start my own shop.
“I would also like to give some to my brother so I could give my nephew the best education possible.”