Who is Katie Waissel? Meet the Celebrity Big Brother 2016 housemate

X FACTOR villain Katie Waissel is to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house.

The singing wannabe shot to fame in the 2010 series of Simon Cowell’s show, but she failed to win the hearts of the nation.

But how much do you know about the X Factor reject?

How old is she?

Even though Katie was only 24 when she entered the popular singing competition, she’s now 30-years-old.

Where Katie from?

The TV personality originates from Harefield, London.

What did she do before the X Factor?

Before making it into the talent contest’s live shows, Katie worked in a number of different jobs.

Her former professions include waitressing and working as a receptionist.

How did Katie's stint on The X Factor go?

After being put through to the live shows of the singing contest, Katie went on to be in the bottom two FOUR weeks in a row.

Her unpopularity was clear, as the public were outraged that she was repeatedly saved by the judges.

Katie finished seventh in Simon Cowell’s talent competition.

What’s she been up to since?

Despite her brief time in the spotlight, Katie failed to secure a proper singing career after The X Factor ended.

Even though Katie had her own song, The Ugly Truth, it was never released as a single.

She has released a number of tunes to be downloaded for free, including F*** you, High Fashion and Say It, but they didn’t quite catch on.

Is she single?

It’s unlikely that Katie will find love in the house because she’s currently married.

In 2012, she tied the knot to male model Brad Alphonso, but the pair split after just two months of marriage.

In 2015, she married TV host Brian Moote, and the pair are still together.

Celebrity Big Brother starts tonight at 9pm on Channel 5.