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Big Brother VIP start date and time starring Thomas Markle Jnr and how to watch it

Big Brother VIP is finally about to begin and the Australian show could be about to create headlines around the world.

On Sunday night, Channel Seven unveiled the 12 housemates who will be living in the Sydney Olympic Park together.

The Aussie version of Celebrity Big Brother launches tonight after plenty of build-up - and one housemate already appears determined to grab the attention.

Meghan Markle's estranged brother has already had plenty to say before the cameras are even switched on.

Thomas Markle Jr, 55, has been given the call up after outspoken Brit Katie Hopkins was given the boot before stepping foot inside.

In a new teaser clip for the series, Thomas Jr is introduces himself to viewers - and it could be a difficult watch for Meghan.

"I’m Meghan Markle ’s brother," he says. "I’m the biggest brother of them all."

Then he added: "I told Prince Harry, 'I think she’s going to ruin your life' - she’s very shallow."

He has continued to attack the Duchess of Sussex in the press, branding her "phony", "a bully" and a "jaded, conceited woman".

Katie Hopkins was sent home after a naked pre-show threat (Instagram)

The 55-year-old will appear in a star-studded lineup which includes Caitlyn Jenner and former Trump advisor Manigault Newman.

Married At First Sight firebrand Jessika Power is sure to get sparks flying.

They will be living close together for the next few weeks, trying to win $100,000 for their chosen charity.

The stars will be living it up in Big Brother’s first-ever luxury hotel - but there's certain to be plenty of cruel twists involved.

Big Brother will be shown on Channel Seven, although UK viewers will need a VPN to watch it.

The network say: "This elite group will be at the mercy of Big Brother’s wicked game, their every move watched as they face hilarious house tasks, epic nomination challenges and edge-of-your-seat eviction ceremonies - all while they eat, sleep and share a bathroom together."

Also signed up are Kyle Sandilands' ex Imogen Anthony, Survivor star Luke Toki and former footballers Matt Cooper and Dayne Beams.

Actors Bernard Curry and Ellie Gonsalves will also be appearing.

Outcast Hopkins, 46, was deported before filming started after threatening to answer the door naked and maskless to delivery drivers, in breach of the strict rules in place in Sydney.

Seven Network Programming Director Angus Ross said: "The new season of Big Brother looks fantastic.

"We can’t wait for Australia to meet this year’s amazing collection of housemates and to start discovering the many surprises and twists we have built into the show."

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