Big Brother UK just introduced its latest batch of housemates, and one contestant has already captured the internets heart. Meet Zelah, a 25-year-old personal trainer from South London whose mix of humor, honesty, and warmth is making him an early standout.Also, he is very, very good-looking.In his one-minute intro clip, Zelah delivered an unforgettable pitch that showed off both his wit and vulnerability. I constantly get compared to a spaniel dog, he joked. Im pretty unbearable if I dont get my 12,000 steps a day. He explained hes half-Indian and half-English (My mums from Calcutta and my dad was from Cornwall) before poking fun at his mullet and tank top: The kind of people I dont usually get along with are bro-y guys which I know is ironic to say as I sit here in a wife pleaser with a mullet.Then came the reveal that stunned viewers: Something that people are usually pretty shocked to find out about me is that I lived as a woman for 23 years of my life, he said. I think Im living proof that being transgender is not a choice, because why would I choose to go from the luxury, the sanctuary that is the womens toilets to the horror that is the mens? (@) The moment struck a chord with fans, not only for the humor but also for the visibility. While Zelah isnt the first transgender contestant in the Big Brother franchise, his presence comes at a time when trans representation on reality TV feels especially urgent.Fans quickly flooded social media with love. Oh my god thank you the casting team of Big Brother for casting Zelah #BBUK, one wrote. (@) Another called him very brave, adding that they never wouldve guessed he was trans if he hadnt said it. (@) Some added him as a last-minute addition to Biceptember. (@) And others simply gushed over his energy: Zelah from Big Brother, are u aware u have puppy dog eyes and a beautiful spirit. (@) Even the shows own TikTok admin got in on the thirst, liking a fan post swooning over him. (@) And they weren't the only ones (@) (@) (@) As one commenter summed up, Reason 1789 why I love #BBUK clicking the hashtag to see nothing but positive comments about Zelah which have nothing to do with where he goes to have a piss. (@) Its clear Zelah isnt just stepping into the Big Brother house, but cementing himself into fan-favorite territory.