BIG BROTHER: Scott's pals back him with hard cash.FRIENDS of Big Brother contestant Scott Turner Eric Scott Turner (born February 26, 1972 in Richardson, Texas) is a retired American football cornerback and a politician. As a football player, Turner played defensive back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos from North Wales North Wales (known in some archaic texts as Northgalis) is the northernmost unofficial region of Wales, bordered to the south by Mid Wales and to the east by England. are preparing to put their money where their mouths are. Confident of a victory by Scott from Rhyl, they have touted the possibility of a betting syndicate - chipping in pounds 10 each into the pot - with a total stake of up to pounds 200. Although Scott is up for nomination this week, the bookies say he has a fighting chance one dependent upon the issue of a struggle. See also: Fighting of winning this series of Big Brother. Corals have him at 6-1, with William Hill giving odds of 5-1 on him becoming this year's champion. The current bookies' favourite is Ray with odds of 11- 4 and 7-2. If the syndicate is set up now and the bet placed,it could net them pounds 1,000 or more if Scott wins. The 27-year- old is one of four up for nomination for eviction The removal of a tenant from possession of premises in which he or she resides or has a property interest done by a landlord either by reentry upon the premises or through a court action. this week,but Scott's pals are sure he won't be first to get booted out of the Big Brother house. A friend said: ``We were thinking of putting pounds 10 each and perhaps getting about 20 of us to put the bet on. ``I know Scott is up for the vote this Friday,but he only received one nomination, soI don't think he will be going out at this stage. He is a very popular bloke, who gets on with everybody.'' On Channel 4's official website, which regularly updates goings- on in the household,Scott's popularity rating stands at 42.4pc,putting him in 10th place. The most popular according to the website is children's wear designer Sissy sis·sy n. pl. sis·sies 1. A boy or man regarded as effeminate. 2. A person regarded as timid or cowardly. 3. Informal Sister. . Scott spent most of his childhood in North Wales after the family moved to Rhyl from Wirral. He attended Ysgol Llewelyn and Rhyl High School. He studied media at Liverpool John Moores and now works in marketing. Scott is one of two ``scousers'' in the Big Brother House this year. He describes himself as an easy-going,friendly soul, who rarely loses his temper, Big Brother has grown in popularity with 8m viewers watching this year's reality TV competition. Friends believe it could provide Scott with a launch pad to realise his dream career. He is up for eviction with three others this week. There are 12 contestants. To vote who should leave the Big Brother house on Friday phone: . Anouska 09011 214401 . Federico 09011 214403 . Jon 09011 214405 . Scott 09011 214409 Calls cost 25p,but mobile costs may vary |
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