I personally could have done without this non housemate twist. I would have rathered the first few daily shows focused on the housemates. I feel like the first 2 daily shows were very heavy on the head to heads. I know nothing about the four nominees. Although I do like Baked Potato and I can appreciate what Nathan can provide. Ryan can go.
The female side of the cast is superb. All very likeable or at least bring something to the table. Ali is a fantastic housemate so far, loved hearing her discuss LGBT and Neurdivergent topics. I could relate very well to that. She will go far. As for Lily, I personally don't liken her to Olivia. Olivia at least was funny and had that don't take shit from anyone persona. To me Lily just comes across as put on for the cameras. But I would prefer she stays just for the sake of it. She at least is having an impact.
I am just really struggling with the male housemates. I don't find many of them interesting. Most of them are way too blokey. But hopefully vote to evict does away with them like it did last year.