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Big Brother Australia has finally announced the 20 housemates who will appear on the reality TV program this year.

The contestants range from 19 to 62 years of age, and consist of semi-famous influencers, aspiring actors, rural farmers and busy mums looking for a break.

They will compete in a series of 'Survivor style' challenges to win a $250,000 cash prize.

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Coming soon: Big Brother Australia has finally announced all 20 housemates ahead of the show's premiere on June 8 at 7:30pm on Channel Seven. Pictured: host Sonia Kruger

The reboot will premiere on June 8 at 7:30pm on Seven, hosted by Sonia Kruger in her first major role for the broadcaster since being poached from Nine last year.

Seven executives will be hoping the new series is a ratings smash after spending millions on rights to the Big Brother name and format.

The stakes are even higher for the network because My Kitchen Rules flopped in the first quarter of 2020.

Despite an expensive advertising campaign, marketing expert Mark Ritson warned in The Australian on Monday that there 'is a significant risk the show might well bomb'.

He argued that audience tastes have evolved since Big Brother first launched in 2001, and viewers now want more salacious reality TV storylines.

Big Brother has been pre-recorded for the first time in the franchise's history this year, and the compound has been moved from Dreamworld on Queensland's Gold Coast to Sydney's Manly. 

Allan, 31, Sydney

High-achieving corporate salesman Alan will do anything to win. 

The housemate is a self-described 'proud ABC' (Australian-born Chinese person) and aims to become the first Asian housemate to win Big Brother Australia. 

He's 'loud, opinionated and not going into the house to make friends'.  

Allan, 31, Sydney: Allan is a self-described 'proud ABC' (Australian-born Chinese person) and aims to become the first Asian housemate to win Big Brother Australia

Angela Clancy, 38, Perth  

Angela, a feisty events manager and mother from Perth, says she 'wants to be the last one standing' and that 'Big Brother has met its match' with her.

She claims she'll 'sweet talk housemates during the day, and vote them out at night'. 

'I came from Africa with nothing but a suitcase. My family is everything. At home, I'm a mum. At work, I'm a boss. I can be all of that and more,' she says.  

Angela Clancy, 38, Perth: The feisty events manager and mother from Perth says she 'wants to be the last one standing' and that 'Big Brother has met its match' with her

Confident! Angela has more than 1,000 photos on her Instagram profile, mostly of herself

Casey Mazzucchelli, 25, Perth

Tattooed brunette Casey is a self-described bogan, as well as a 'free spirit'. 

She works as an accounts administrator but also has a diploma in youth work and hopes to work with children some day. The beauty has 'strong family values'. 

Her friends would describe her as 'annoying' and she hates 'fake people'.   

Casey Mazzucchelli, 25, Perth: The tattooed brunette is a self-described bogan and 'free spirit'. She works as an accounts administrator but also has a diploma in youth work

Chad Hurst, 27, Sydney 

International model Chad splits his time between photo shoots in Los Angeles and working as a roofer in Sydney. 

While Chad boasts about appearing in Vogue Australia in his promo for the show, he forgot to disclose the X-rated full frontal nude shoots he did back in 2013.

'I think I'll be able to adapt to most personalities in the Big Brother house. I'll be weaving my way in there, seeing what's going on,' he says. 

Chad Hurst, 27, Sydney: The model splits his time between photo shoots in LA and working as a roofer in Sydney. A full-frontal nude photo shoot of his from 2013 recently leaked

Sonia's big payday from Seven

Channel Seven spared no expense recruiting Sonia Kruger to host the show.

After previously hosting Big Brother from 2012 to 2014 on Nine, Seven offered her a reported 'seven-figure deal' to jump networks ahead of the reboot.

Her negotiations with Nine broke down late last year after they initially presented her with a three-year contract worth $1.5million.

Seven then swooped in with an offer she couldn't refuse. 

Host: Channel Seven spared no expense recruiting Sonia Kruger to host the show, tempting her away from Nine with a 'seven-figure deal' to jump networks 

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Daniel Gorringe, 28, Melbourne

Housemate Daniel, 28, retired from AFL in 2017. 

Since then he's amassed 76,000 Instagram followers by stripping naked for bizarre stunts, as well as taking part in some very questionable comedy skits. 

One of his longest-running gags involves placing random items down his trousers. In past videos, he's wedged a lemon between his buttocks, and a golf ball.  

Daniel Gorringe, 28, Melbourne: He retired from AFL in 2017. Since then he's amassed 76,000 Instagram followers by stripping naked for bizarre stunts and comedy skits

Unusual: One of Daniel's longest-running gags involves placing random items down his pants. In past videos, he's wedged a lemon between his buttocks, and a golf ball

Danni, 34, Townsville 

The married mum-of-two says appearing on Big Brother is a dream come true. 

Danni is a hairstylist, small business owner and 'unapologetically' herself. If she wins the show, she'll use the $250,000 prize to buy a 'pimping caravan'.   

Danni, 34, Townsville: The married mum-of-two is a hairstylist, small business owner and 'unapologetically' herself. She says appearing on Big Brother is a dream come true

Garth Saville, 50, Sydney

Garth is described as 'fabulous, fun and a little bit naughty' by Channel Seven. 

The 50-year-old refers to himself as an 'urban adventurer, glitter aficionado and gay dad' on Instagram. He is the director of recruitment agency Talent Realised. 

He came out as gay at the age of 30 and is a foster parent with his long-term partner.

Garth Saville, 50, Sydney: The flamboyant housemate is known for being 'fabulous, fun and a little bit naughty'. He describes himself as an 'urban adventurer, glitter aficionado and gay dad'

Big personality! From dressing up at home to performing on stage at Australia Day celebrations in Sydney, Garth seems to be a born entertainer

Hannah Campbell, 26, Perth

The brunette comes from a footy family, and all three of her brothers play AFL.

She's earned herself the nickname of 'bulldozer' and will have no problem handling the male housemates once in the Big Brother compound.

Despite being 'confident, cut-throat and super competitive', Hannah also has a soft side and visits her beloved Nonna every couple of days.   

Hannah Campbell, 26, Perth: The brunette comes from a footy family, and all three of her brothers play AFL. She is 'confident, cut-throat and super competitive' with a soft side

Big Brother's big changes  

The season was pre-recorded in a custom-built house in Manly, Sydney, earlier this year - and there will be no public votes or evictions, except for the finale. 

It is believed that the season wrapped with three housemates remaining. 

They'll be a live studio finale in mid-July once all of the pre-recorded episodes have aired. Australians will then be able to vote for their winner.  

Each episode will feature both an eviction and a challenge. The show will air three nights a week on Channel Seven, every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Coming soon: The season was pre-recorded in a custom-built house in Manly, Sydney, earlier this year - and there will be no public votes or evictions, except for the finale

Finale: It is believed that the season wrapped with three housemates remaining. They'll be a live studio finale in mid-July once all of the pre-recorded episodes have aired

Ian, 25, Perth

Ian works as a waiter and loves the 'people skills' he's developed on the job. 

The 25-year-old is an only child, grew up in the bush in Western Australia and has always been fascinated by ecology and biology. 

He's worried his lack of physical strength will let him down in the challenges. 

Ian, 25, Perth: The waiter is an only child, grew up in the bush and is fascinated by ecology and biology. He's worried his lack of physical strength will let him down in the challenges

Kieran Davidson, 21, Adelaide 

The YouTube video blogger is known as 'Adelaide's worst driver'. 

He has spent years documenting his unsuccessful driving lessons with his parents, as well as his repeated failed attempts at getting off his learner plates. 

Kieran is a Big Brother super-fan and not afraid of speaking his mind.  

Kieran Davidson, 21, Adelaide: The YouTube video blogger is known as 'Adelaide's worse driver' and has spent years documenting his unsuccessful driving lessons with his parents

Fan! Kieran has rubbed shoulders with stars such as Nicole Kidman (pictured) on red carpets

Laura Kaiviti, 25, Melbourne

Laura was born in Victoria and has a Fijian background. 

She dropped out of school at 17 to train as a dancer in Los Angeles and New York, and describes herself as a 'Fiji Warrior Princess' on Instagram. 

'It's my way or the highway,' she says, making it known that she doesn't back down. 

Laura Kaiviti, 25, Melbourne: Laura was born in Victoria and has a Fijian background. She dropped out of school at 17 to train as a dancer in Los Angeles and New York

Marissa Rancan, 62, Sydney  

The 62-year-old makeup artist from Sydney found fame in the 1980s as one third of aerobics icons The Rancan Sisters with her twin siblings, Adele and Lisa.

'We were the first three to bring aerobics to Australia. It started back in 1983 and we were known for our morning TV appearances,' Marissa says of her showbiz past. 

Marissa Rancan, 62, Sydney: The makeup artist previously found fame in the 1980s as one third of aerobics icons The Rancan Sisters with her twin siblings, Adele and Lisa

'We were the first three to bring aerobics to Australia. It started back in 1983 and we were known for our morning TV appearances,' Marissa (right) says of her showbiz past

Mat Garrick, 30, Broken Hill

The 30-year-old has been dubbed the show's 'outback tradie' after filming his promo in Broken Hill, focusing on his country lifestyle in far west New South Wales. 

However, he failed to mention his year as a panelist on ABC's Think Tank in 2018.  

When asked how he'll go in the house, Mat says: 'I hope I'm a pretty likeable guy. Got to keep my wits about myself. Some people are conniving and backstabbing.'

Mat Garrick, 30, Broken Hill: Despite being dubbed the show's 'outback tradie' after filming his promo in Broken Hill, he previously appeared as a panelist on ABC's Think Tank

Throwback! Mat (centre) is pictured on ABC's Think Tank in 2018

Sarah McDougal, 19, Melbourne

At just 4 foot 11 inches, Sarah is described as a 'pocket rocket'.

She is a Regimental Sergeant Major with the Australian Army Cadets and known as a 'true blue Aussie battler' with a big personality. 

Her family of seven grew up on the poverty line, prompting Sarah to hold down multiple jobs as a teenager to help them pay the bills.  

Sarah McDougal, 19, Melbourne:  At just 4 foot 11 inches, Sarah is described as a 'pocket rocket'. She is a Regimental Sergeant Major with the Australian Army Cadets

Shane Vincent, 39, Tweed Heads 

Shane is a husband, father of three and full time marriage celebrant. 

He is described as a 'born entertainer, funny and full of energy'. 

His strategy to win the show is to form 'good relationships' with his fellow housemates. 

Shane Vincent, 39, Tweed Heads: The housemate is a husband, father-of-three and full time marriage celebrant. He is described as a 'born entertainer, funny and full of energy'

Soobong Hwang, 48, Adelaide

The 48-year-old is 'fit as hell' and hopes being in great shape will help win challenges.

He was born in Korea, is a divorced father-of-three and described as 'one of the happiest people that you'll ever meet' who loves having fun.  

Soobong Hwang, 48, Adelaide: The 48-year-old is 'fit as hell' and hopes his great shape will help win challenges. He was born in Korea and is a divorced father-of-three

He's on the wrong show! Soobong (right) has long dreamed of appearing on Australian Ninja Warrior and documents his intense training on Instagram

Sophie Budack, 25, Darwin 

Sophie is hoping her good looks will help her win the Chanel Seven reality show.

After being announced as a housemate in May, the 25-year-old from Darwin said: 'Using my looks will be one of my strategies'.

The glamorous brunette is a former gymnast and fractured her back at the age of 13 while training for the Olympics in London.

Sophie Budack, 25, Darwin: The beauty is hoping her good looks will help her win the show. She is a former gymnast and fractured her back at the age of 13 while training for the Olympics

Start your engines! Sophie has also worked as a grid girl in the past

Big Brother host Sonia Kruger reveals the 'beautiful romance' set to unfold in the house

Speaking to New Idea on Monday, host Sonia Kruger teased an on-screen romance that is set to blossom during the series.

'I can't say too much about it, but you will see that unfold. It's a beautiful romance. It's not salacious,' she said. 

'That kind of love affair in the house I'm happy to see.'

Blossoming romance: The contestants involved in the romance storyline are international model Chad Hurst (left) and former gymnast Sophie Budack (right)

The contestants involved in the romance storyline are international model Chad Hurst and former gymnast Sophie Budack.

A source told TV Blackbox last month the chemistry between the pair was palpable as soon as they entered the house.

Big Brother has seen several relationships develop in the past - including season one's Pete Timbs and Christina Davis, and season 10's Tully Smyth and Anthony Drew.

Talia Rycroft, 22, Adelaide

The blonde bombshell is a construction worker from South Australia. 

She is 'smart, strong, confident' and became a home owner at just 19. After growing up with older brothers, she finds managing a work site with 50 men a breeze.

Her StarNow profile describes her as an aspiring actress.  

Talia Rycroft, 22, Adelaide: The blonde is a construction worker, running sites with up to 50 men working on them. She is 'smart, strong, confident' and became a home owner at just 19

Xavier Molyneux, 23, Sydney 

Surfer Xavier is described by Channel Seven as a 'paramedic with a big heart'.

However, he refers to himself as an aspiring 'actor, model, dancer, singer, band member and radio presenter' on his StarNow profile. 

He admits he can be 'a bit of a troublemaker' and doesn't like 'fake' people.     

Xavier Molyneux, 23, Sydney: Xavier is described by Channel Seven as a paramedic with a big heart. However, he refers to himself as an aspiring 'actor, model, dancer, singer' on StarNow

Zoe George, 39, Melbourne

The 39-year-old brunette has two kids and is a woodwork teacher from Melbourne.

'If you haven't had things under your nail and, like, wondered if it's Nutella or poo then you're not a mum! Kids have changed my life,' Zoe says.

Zoe documents her home life with kids Ari and Ambrosia and husband Bob on her unfiltered blog, The Subtle Mummy. 

Zoe George, 39, Melbourne: The brunette has two kids and is a woodwork teacher from Melbourne. She is also a 'mummy blogger' and Instagram influencer