List of Big Brother 2005 Housemates (UK) - Makosi

Makosi

Makosi Musambasi (born 24 September 1980) is a registered cardiac nurse, who worked in a coronary care unit, originally from Zimbabwe. A story in The Sun during the final week claimed that a talent agency had invoiced the producers of Big Brother for £609 for procuring her services; The Sun alleged that this proved she was in fact an actress rather than a genuine contestant. This was denied by Big Brother on the finale night, with the explanation that the money was paid to the talent agency (which does represent Makosi) for work relating to the supplementary show Big Brother's Big Mouth. Makosi is remembered for providing many of the dramatic moments that occurred in the house, such as claiming to be pregnant after a romp in the pool with Anthony, having to evict Kinga from the secret garden, and a huge confrontation with Maxwell and Saskia, when Makosi shared the house's supply of cider with Kinga, Orlaith and Eugene in the secret garden, and returned to the house drunk. In the early weeks, Makosi was considered one of the favourites to win the show, however following the pool incident, her popularity with the public plummeted. Despite eventually finishing 3rd, and being the top female housemate for that year, Makosi suffered an awful reception from the crowd waiting outside the Big Brother house on her exit and during her interview with Davina McCall, many viewers complained that the hostility towards Makosi was taken too far.

She recently ended a long-term relationship with Nigerian musician, 2face Idibia. She appeared as a cameo of herself in the E4 zombie thriller Dead Set in October 2008 and played a cameo in British comedy thriller Cash and Curry. She was a regular presenter on MTV and has presented many music award ceremonies. She is also a part-time model.

In 2010 she returned as a contestant on Ultimate Big Brother. She was the second housemate to be evicted, with 47.7% of the public vote, to a booing crowd. During her interview with presenter Davina McCall the crowd was heard chanting "Off, off, off."

According to The Sun, On 9 Feb 2012 on her way from Nigeria to UK, She was stopped by UK Border Agency Officer at Heathrow Airport, where it was discovered that she was using a relative's passport. Makosi had around £12000 in her position and was confiscated by police for investigation. She got deported to Nigeria on 10 Feb 2012 and no longer a UK resident.