Calling all hopeful housemates! Could you be part of one of the biggest television series of the decade? Have you got what it takes to leave behind your loved ones, your luxuries and control of your destiny next summer?

As Big Brother prepares to open its doors one last time on Channel 4 this is your chance to be part of the Big Brother story. Could you be the next Chanelle, Halfwit, Nadia, Rodrigo or Brian?

The competition is already fierce with over 14,000 emails sent by those seeking to take part. Any one can attend one of the open auditions taking place across the UK and Ireland in January and February. For the chance to walk through the doors and into television history make sure you put the dates in your diary and come along.

Doors open at 8.30am – just turn up and get involved!

Applicants must be 18 or over by May 2010 (Photo ID Required)

MANCHESTER
Friday 15 January
Saturday 16 January
Location: Manchester Central Convention Complex
Petersfield, Manchester, M2 3GX

DUBLIN
Tuesday 19 January
Location: RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
Anglesea Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

CARDIFF
Saturday 23 January
Location: Cardiff International Arena
Mary Ann Street, Cardiff, CF10 2EQ

GLASGOW
Saturday 30 January
Location: SECC (Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre)
Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW

LONDON
Saturday 6 February
Sunday 7 February
Location: Wembley Arena
Arena Square, Engineers Way, Wembley, HA9 0DH

Special access phoneline: 0208 222 4252

Please note this telephone line is for special access requirements only. All of the audition venues are fully wheelchair accessible but if you have any specific requirements, for example if you have an unusually large wheelchair, or if you would like a sign language interpreter or other assistance please leave a message with your name, telephone number and the audition city you would like to attend and someone will get back to you. Alternatively you can email us @ bbcasting@endemoluk.com ensuring you quote “SPECIAL ACCESS” as the title.