TWO performers from the Circus of Horrors, which visits Hayes this month, have become Big Brother housemates.

Emilia and Victor Arata, both seventh generation circus performers, have entered the house for the programme Big Brother's Celebrity Hijack.

The TV show features celebrities such as Matt Lucas and Jimmy Carr deciding what happens to the residents in the Big Brother house.

Harrow residents may recognise them from previous visits by the Circus of Horrors to the area. They were the lead roles in the show and performed rollerskating and aerial skills acts.

Dr Haze, creator of the show, said: "They are both brilliant performers but Emilia in particular is an outstanding actress, she has supermodel looks and she is really one to look out for in the future, I wish them all the best in the Big Brother house, I'm sure they will do really well."

You can see the new Circus of Horrors show, The Asylum, at the Beck Theatre in Hayes on Monday, January 21. For tickets call the theatre on 0208 561 8371.