The names of the viewers' favourite twenty housemates have been revealed.

The exact ordering will be revealed in special countdown shows airing this Wednesday and Thursday at 10pm on E4.

The shortlist comprises:

· Alex (BB3)
· Alison (BB3)
· Anna (BB1)
· Brian (BB2)
· Cameron (BB4)
· Craig (BB1)
· Emma (BB5)
· Helen (BB2)
· Jade (BB3)
· Jon (BB4)
· Kate (BB3)
· Marco (BB5)
· Michelle (BB5)
· Nadia (BB5)
· Nick (BB1)
· Paul (BB2)
· Ray (BB4)
· Spencer (BB3)
· Stuart (BB5)
· Victor (BB5)