Amanda Louise Marchant and Samantha Joanne Marchant were runners-up, originally two sisters competing separately in Big Brother 8 (UK).
The twin sisters, dubbed "Samanda," were inseparable throughout the series, even transforming into a 2-as-1 housemate. The sisters became most known for their bubbly, pink-loving, fun-filled energy. Their positivity and sisterly bond charmed viewers, and together they made it all the way to the final, finishing as the runners-up.
Biography[]
This bubbly pair of Barbie-alikes describe themselves as "twincredible" and say they are so used to sharing they'd be happy with one man between them. But not before introducing themselves with a rendition of their very own "Twin song". "If there's only one fit boy in the house we'll share him, definitely! He'll never know the difference!," they giggle.[1]
Amanda's Player History - Big Brother 8 (UK)[]
Nominations History[]
| Week | Nominated | Nominated By | Final Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ineligible |
– | – |
| 2 | Carole Vincent Nicky Maxwell |
– | – |
| 3 | Carole Vincent Tracey Barnard |
– | – |
| 4 | Tracey Barnard Charley Uchea |
– | – |
| 5 | Carole Vincent Tracey Barnard |
– | – |
| 6 | Carole Vincent Nicky Maxwell |
– | – |
| 7 | Carole Vincent Tracey Barnard |
– | – |
| 8 | Carole Vincent Tracey Barnard |
– | – |
| 9 | Ineligible |
– | |
| 10 | Amanda & Sam become one Housemate | ||
Sam's Player History - Big Brother 8 (UK)[]
Nominations History[]
| Week | Nominated | Nominated By | Final Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ineligible |
– | – |
| 2 | Shabnam Paryani Carole Vincent |
– | – |
| 3 | Carole Vincent Liam McGough |
– | – |
| 4 | Billi Bhatti Carole Vincent |
– | – |
| 5 | Carole Vincent Tracey Barnard |
– | – |
| 6 | Carole Vincent Charley Uchea |
– | – |
| 7 | Carole Vincent Tracey Barnard |
– | – |
| 8 | Carole Vincent Tracey Barnard |
– | – |
| 9 | Ineligible |
– | |
| 10 | Amanda & Sam become one Housemate | ||
Joint Player History - Big Brother 8 (UK)[]
Nominations History[]
| Week | Nominated | Nominated By | Final Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Separate Housemates | ||
| 2 | |||
| 3 | |||
| 4 | |||
| 5 | |||
| 6 | |||
| 7 | |||
| 8 | |||
| 9 | |||
| 10 | Jonty Stern Kara-Louise Horne |
– | Automatic Nominees |
| 11 | Ineligible |
Immune | |
| 12 | Jonty Stern Kara-Louise Horne |
– | – |
| 13 | Ineligible |
Runners-Up | |
Post Big Brother[]
- Amanda & Sam performed a cover of Barbie Girl on GMTV.[2]
Trivia[]
- Amanda and Sam entered the house as individual housemates and played separately until day 69, when Big Brother gave them the option to play as one housemate. They accepted, and became a single housemate, and remained as a single housemate until day 94, the finale.
- Amanda & Sam were the youngest housemates of the season, at 18 years old.
References[]
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