Dukinfield model features in new season of 'Big Brother'

As Big Brother made its grand return to our screens last night, sixteen housemates arrived at the iconic house preparing to compete for a £100,000 cash prize.

Eighth to enter this season was 28-year-old model Zak Ess from Dukinfield.

After growing up in the jungle in Thailand, he said that if he wins the prize money he wishes to pay off his debts and 'help out [his] family'.

"I've also been saving up to build a park in my village back at home in Thailand because where I grew up, there's no parks or playgrounds," he said.

Zak described himself as a 'down to earth council estate boy', saying that people often assume he is arrogant due to various misconceptions surrounding his modelling career.

He added: "My friends and family have always told me I should do TV and I never really wanted to do a dating show. I want to do a show where I could just be myself and get my personality out there and have a laugh with people.

"I don't really know what to expect so I'm just excited to find out what's going to happen."

The team at Graham's Barber Shop on King Street said Zak has been a customer since he was young, describing him as a 'humble, outgoing local lad' who is a wonderful role model for the younger generation.