[1] The opening gala coincided with televised broadcasts of the results of the just-ended local government election.

Despite being one of the most highly contested local government elections, with near-record voter turnout, The show enjoyed an impressive 39,9% audience share, 1.7 million viewers.

He wants to enter in Secret Story, to end being known for being Marco's twin brother.

Bernardina Brito[4] is 20 and comes from Paços de Brandão, municipality of Santa Maria da Feira.

In child had a dream to be mechanical, like his idol, the godfather.

He is a natural-born player and at the casino can hit nine out of ten plays in French banking.

When provoked, reacts with intelligent discourse to ridicule the enemy.

She recently completed the 12th grade and she no longer thinks to study more, because she wants to be an air hostess.

She studies law at the University of Coimbra and wants to end with the idea that the Secret Story housemate have a little general knowledge.

She admires Fernando Pessoa, for being a mix of personalities in a single human.

She likes three things in fame: power, extravagance and luxury.

Joana Diniz[10] is 20 and comes from Vila Franca de Xira.

She was the national champion of ballroom dancing and represents Portugal in various international competitions.

He is a boy applied and is dedicates 100 percent to all the challenges he faces.

She took the course of traditional Chinese medicine, but she is a make-up artist and also does work as a dancer for popular singers.

She says that in another life she has been a Marilyn Monroe, being a woman of desire, sensuality and extreme beauty.

Lourenço Cunha[13] is 31 and comes from Luxembourg, but would like to return to Portugal.

He does not like to follow the herd and prefers to be the pack leader.

Luís Nascimento[14] is 24 and loves Portuguese popular music and does not lose the opportunity of giving a little foot dance.

She enjoys being around people, but not to depend on them, so she rejects being arrested in relationships.

He is a personal trainer, a receptionist in a gym and lifeguard at the Falesia beach.

If he would be an animal, he would be a dolphin, be very dear and cuddly and because women love to touch them.

With her participation in Secret Story, she wants to give a better future to her daughter.

She has already worked as a saleswoman, assistant hairdresser, auxiliary childhood and has walked in picking the earthworm and the harvest.

If he was an animal, he would be a lion, because he is the king of the jungle, and the lionesses hunt for him.

She was born on Ukraine, but came to Portugal at age 14 and had to adapt to a completely different culture.

Recently she finished her degree in fashion design and wants to find a job in Lisbon.

She wants to end with the prejudice that still exists toward people of eastern countries.

[23] Nominations follow a different formula than its typical of the Big Brother franchise.

On Day 71, before the eviction, the housemates had to vote for someone to win a pass to the finale.