Big Brother 2025: Youngest Cast, Zelah Sparks Debate

Big Brother 2025 has launched on ITV with 12 new housemates — the youngest cast yet, with only two contestants older than 27. Hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best checked in the group, whose roster leans heavily on social-media personalities and includes influencer Elsa Rae and Emily Hewertson, who became known after the alleged Nigel Farage milkshake incident. The series continues Big Brother’s history of visible trans representation and this year’s openly trans housemate, Zelah, has emerged early and helped prompt public conversations about gender-affirming care and trans rights. Digital coverage and producers emphasize inclusivity and platforming trans voices amid wider hostile public debate. Viewers can expect interpersonal drama, relationships and strategic gameplay across the season.