A COUNTY Durham tree surgeon has become one of four new contestants to enter Channel 4s Big Brother house.

Liam McGough, 22, from Lanchester, near Consett, was one of four men to enter the house, which had previously been predominantly female, last night.

The former St Bedes School, Lanchester, pupil has been made second favourite by bookmakers to win the TV show, despite only being in the house a matter of hours.