Katie Salmon’s ‘fame-hungry’ brother Dean in talks to go on Big Brother in a bid to become bigger than his Love Island star sister.
He's plotting to become even bigger in the reality world than his sister
LOVE Island star Katie Salmon’s brother is in talks to go on the next series of Big Brother.
Dean Salmon, who has featured on several telly shows in the past including E4’s Carjackers, is set to star on the Channel 5 reality programme alongside his best friend Adam Parkinson.
And insiders say the socialite is plotting to become even bigger in the reality world than his sister.
A source told The Sun: "There's always been a sibling rivalry between Katie and Dean.
“Since Katie's Love Island stint, her fame skyrocketed. Meanwhile, he's been acting as her PA, working in the background, making connections and getting his foot in the door.
“However, he's become resentful of her success - and thinks he can do so much better.
“He’s hoping by featuring on Big Brother with his best pal he will be able to break into the biz just like Katie has – and even potentially trump her achievements.”
Insiders say Dean has also been getting tips for the show from former Big Brother star Mark Byron – in a bid to increase his chances.
A source added: “Dean’s been hanging out with Mark loads who starred in the fifteenth series of Big Brother.
“With Mark’s experience, Dean has approached him for tips on how to play the game.”
Dean is set to star alongside his pal Mark on the new series of the Channel 5 show, which this year is specifically for pairs who “fancy themselves as the next TV duo”.
Bosses are on the hunt for pairs who have “strong opinions and stand out personalities.”
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Dean is not afraid to be controversial and has previously been involved in a public spat with Jemma Lucy on Twitter.
The youngster hit out at the Ex on the Beach star for her “fame hungry” antics and for hooking up with Gary Beadle while he was with Charlotte Crosby.
His sister found fame on last year’s series of Love Island and enjoyed a brief romance with Sophie Gradon.
Dean entered the villa for one episode where he confronted Katie about her lesbian fling.
At the time he said: "This whole Sophie thing, I don't like her. She's put a big post up on Twitter saying that you were part of the game and spoke about it off mic. No one believes her. Everyone think she's a f**king liar."
The brunette beauty was recently spotted smooching her girlfriend Dannielle Whittaker while they were on holiday in Spain.
The telly star looked besotted as she shared endless passionate kisses with her other half by the poolside.