ANDREW SYMONDS

Age:36

Star sign: Gemini

Nationality: Australian

Occupation: Cricketer

Claim to fame: Two-time World Cup winner, explosive batsman and the "Monkeygate" controversy involving Harbhajan Singh

Andrew Symonds is a former Australian cricket team all-rounder. While few doubt his on-field achievements, his off-field attitude has marred his otherwise successful career. From going fishing instead of attending a team meeting to pub scuffles, Symonds has never shied away from controversy. Perhaps the most famous of them was the 'Monkeygate' controversy - in the 2008 Sydney test against India, Symonds alleged that Harbhajan Singh had racially abused him and called him a 'monkey'.

Although Symonds claims that he is looking at his participation in Bigg Boss as a personal challenge, only time will really reveal his real intentions.