This is the precious photo of Big Brother contestant Ali and her beloved late brother Michael, who lost his life to suicide just before Christmas 2022.
The forensic psychologist, 38, from Leicester, admitted her life was mired in sadness until she made the decision to live to the fullest this year when she spoke about her grief over his death with her housemate Martha, 26, on Tuesday.
Ali told Martha that her brother had suffered all his life.
She said: ‘My brother was very unwell in his life, with similar mental health problems and he was on the autistic spectrum and had ADHD.
“I think since he died, I mean, my sister and I, as well as my family, worked very hard to understand him and support him anyway.”
This is the precious photo of Big Brother contestant Ali and her beloved late brother Michael, who lost his life to suicide just before Christmas 2022 (Ali in the center with his brother, right).
The forensic psychologist, 38, from Leicester, admitted her life was mired in sadness until she made the decision to live to the fullest this year.
She continued: ‘Since he died there has almost been an added pressure to make sense of things and understand them.
After Martha asked how he died, Ali added, “He took his own life.” It is important to talk about these things.
‘Last year I lived in a fog of sadness, only this year I was like fuck. I’m going to do everything I can in my life.’
On an online tribute page for his brother to raise money for the Samaritans and Shelter charities, to which his brother also donated, his family wrote: “This site is a tribute to Mike/Doug, who was born in Leicester on the 24th November 1987.
“He is much loved and will always be remembered. Mike sadly left us on 10/12/2022.
‘He struggled for a long time to find balance, security and connection. This was a fight he could no longer continue.
‘Mike was deeply spiritual and in recent years came to see death as something beautiful; a means to reconnect the soul with the universe in a way that brought peace.
‘Mike fostered very intense bonds with his friends. People were very special to him. Even when he was in contact with friends less frequently, he spoke of those he had met with affection and great admiration.’
Ali told Martha that her brother had suffered his entire life during Tuesday’s episode.
After Martha (pictured) asked how he died, Ali added: “He took his own life.” Last year I lived in a fog of sadness, only this year I was like fuck. I’m going to do everything I can’
They added: “This means that if you were ever important to Mike, you will still be important to Mike many years later.”
‘Losing someone to suicide raises many questions, along with feelings of doubt, worry and guilt. Rest assured, Mike was very open about the people he loved.
‘He appreciated everyone. Unfortunately, Mike was so worried that it meant he couldn’t find peace in this life, and he desperately wanted it. He is at peace now.
‘Mike was a generous soul. He felt desperately upset when he saw others in trouble and donated generously to charities even when he was the one who needed help.
‘The charities on this site are those to which Mike regularly donated to himself and were a topic in his conversations up until the days before his death.
‘His hope was that everyone could have a safe place to call home and someone to talk to when they were suffering. Therefore, he regularly supported the Samaritans and Shelter.
They concluded: “We will always love Mike and wish everyone who knew him the love and peace that he wished for others and that we wished for him.”
So far the page has raised £5,580.20 for charities.
On an online tribute page for his brother to raise money for the Samaritans and Shelter charities, his family wrote: “This site is a tribute to Mike/Doug.”
So far the page has raised £5,580.20 for charities.
On August 11 of this year, Ali donated again and also added another message to the site, lighting a virtual candle for her brother, which read: “Can’t stop missing you Mike Xx Lit by Big little sister, Ali.”
On August 11 this year, Ali donated again and also added another message to the site, lighting a virtual candle for his brother, which read: ‘Can’t stop missing you, Mike Xx. Illuminated by big sister, Ali x’.
Before entering the house, Ali described herself as a “late blooming lesbian” and admitted she would use her skills to analyze her housemates, however she also said this could put her in the line of fire.
‘I can be quite direct. And it doesn’t always turn out well; That could very well get me nominated. I also suspect that people may be a little suspicious of me because I am a psychologist.”
Talking about his strategy for winning, he revealed: “The main way to stay safe seems to be to not get internal votes so as not to be subject to eviction in the first place.” Hopefully we can get people on our side and like us.”
BIG BROTHER 2024: MEET THE CONTESTANTS!
EMMA
AGE : 53
OF: Altrincham, originally Essex
OCCUPATION: Beauty business owner
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LIKELY TO BE NOMINATED FOR? If someone doesn’t understand my humor then they might think ‘she’s very abrupt and gets to the point and tells it like it is’ but that’s my humor.
PINK
AGE: 29
OF: Cornwall (originally Essex)
OCCUPATION: Dental assistant
DO YOU HAVE A STRATEGY TO GET TO THE FINAL? No! I think it’s about being your most authentic self. Viewers aren’t stupid: They can sniff out manufactured drama.
NATAN
AGE: 24
OF: Dumfries
OCCUPATION: Pork seller and former butler to King Charles
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LIKELY TO BE NOMINATED FOR? Accidentally offending someone: someone taking something I’ve said incorrectly. It’s not a terrible offense, but if someone takes something I said incorrectly.
ACCORDING TO
AGE: 25
OF: Watford
OCCUPATION: Charity Cameraman
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’LL BRING HOME? I think I’ll bring energy, comedic energy, vibrancy and a lot of entertainment and being uplifting.
DAZE
AGE: 24
OF: London
OCCUPATION: Climate activist
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE MONEY IF YOU WON? It’s been a difficult financial period for me: climate activism is often something done in debt. It would be nice to have money to do the work.
JALED
AGE: 23
OF: Manchester
OCCUPATION: Sales manager
WHY DID YOU APPLY TO BE IN THIS NEW BIG BROTHER SERIES? I didn’t actually know what Big Brother was. I thought it’s a new chance in life. I have no interest in being famous.
MARTEN
AGE: 26
OF: Scarborough, originally from Margate
OCCUPATION: NHS administrator
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO BEING A HOUSEMATE? Definitely sitting in the Diary Room chair. That’s a wish list fulfilled. Also just experiencing that isolation. I’ll really enjoy not having my phone. I love not having that responsibility.
LILY
AGE: 20
OF:Warrington
OCCUPATION: Chinese Takeout Server
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LIKELY TO BE NOMINATED FOR? It’s probably annoying but I don’t care.
ALI
AGE: 38
OF: London
OCCUPATION: Forensic Psychologist
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO BEING A HOUSEMATE? Just being away and thrown into a totally new environment, completely different from anything I’ve done before, completely different from anything I’ll do in the future.
THOMAS
TOGRAMMY: 20
OF: Carlisle
OCCUPATION: amputee footballer
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LIKELY TO BE NOMINATED FOR? One of my bad traits is that I talk a lot. I talk a lot without thinking. I for one am never offended, you can say anything about me, I’ve heard it before.
RYAN
AGE: 28
OF: Stockport
OCCUPATION: Marketing and Events
WHY DID YOU APPLY TO BE IN THIS NEW BIG BROTHER SERIES? I’ve always been a fan of the show; Participating in it has been a childhood dream.
HANA
AGE: 24
OF: West London
OCCUPATION: HR Consultant
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LIKELY TO BE NOMINATED FOR? I feel like whoever nominates is just a hater, babes! I think people could nominate me for my opinions.
IZAAZ
AGE: 29
OF: London, originally Swansea
OCCUPATION: Sales consultant
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’LL BRING HOME? I will bring a lot of happiness and goodness. I think I’ll be there for a lot of people. I’m not the type of person to fight with anyone and if I did, I’d make up for it.
sarah
AGE: 27
OF: shrewsbury
OCCUPATION: Spa Account Manager
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE MONEY IF YOU WON? Some different things. One, I would have the wedding of my dreams. Two, go on vacation. And three, maybe start my own business.
MARCELLO
AGE: 34
OF: East London
OCCUPATION: Youth mentor
DO YOU HAVE A STRATEGY TO GET TO THE FINAL? You are welcome. I’m going to show love, I’m going to be myself and that’s all I can do.
DEAN
AGE: 35
OF: East London
OCCUPATION: Barber
WHY DID YOU APPLY TO BE IN THIS NEW BIG BROTHER SERIES? I have been a fan for a long time. I wanted to do it since I was 11 and I never had the confidence to do it. As I got older, I was still obsessed with the show and as soon as it came back it was “this is my time to apply.”