We like telly at totalfilm.com but we don't get a chance to talk about it much, what with most of it having nothing to do with movies.

So, this weekend, in between gawping at the glow-box in disbelief when the BBC announced the new Doctor Who (if only it had been Statham!) we were watching a genuine movie star take his first steps into British TV history. How? We think Verne Troyer will win CBB. Here's why.

He's instantly likeable

By far the biggest cheer of opening night came when Verne's name was announced, and for good reason. His video interview was the most down to earth, charming and funny of the night.

He's arguably the most famous celebrity in the house, but he went in without a hint of ego. That's the sort of thing we like 'round these parts.

He's got a tattoo in honour of Heath Ledger

Nothing wins our phone votes quicker than a permanent tribute to our favourite Joker and Verne's got one.

It's a tattoo of a heart-shaped doodle Legder drew on the set of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnissius. Troyer's a big fan of Ledger, which makes us a big fan of him.

He does his own stunts

Big Brother can come up with as many weird tasks as they like - it's not going to phase Verne. He does all of his on stunts, you see.

Which means Troyer’s going to take to the tasks like a Jackson to controversy – winning tokens and friends in the process. If those celebrities have any sense, they won't vote him out in a hurry.