Quadruple Amputee Charlotte Nott Enters Big Brother House
OXFORD, United Kingdom — September 22, 2026

Charlotte Nott, an 18-year-old student from Oxford who lost both arms and legs after contracting meningitis as a toddler, has entered the latest season of the reality television show Big Brother.

Nott became a quadruple amputee after losing the lower parts of her limbs when she was two years old. Despite her disability, she has continued to pursue activities she enjoys and has dreamed of appearing on Big Brother for years.

A Dream Years in the Making
Nott’s appearance on the program represents a personal milestone after years of adapting to life without her limbs.

Her father, Alex, told BBC Radio Oxford that he was nervous about his daughter’s decision to enter the show. However, he said there was little point trying to stop her when she had already decided she wanted to do it.

Nott’s determination was visible almost immediately after she entered the Big Brother house.

Living Without Prosthetic Limbs
Nott entered the house without wearing prosthetic limbs.

Her appearance has attracted attention because of the way she approaches everyday life and challenges that many people might find difficult.

Rather than presenting herself solely through her disability, Nott has spoken about her ambitions and desire to experience new things.

Her participation also gives viewers an opportunity to see a disabled young woman taking part in one of Britain’s most recognizable reality television programs.

A New Chapter at 18
Nott joins the program at an important point in her life.

At 18, she is beginning adulthood while studying and building an identity beyond the medical condition that changed her life as a young child.

Her decision to enter Big Brother reflects a willingness to place herself in an unfamiliar environment and share part of her life with a national television audience.

The BBC reported that Nott has never let her disability prevent her from pursuing the things she wants to do.

Her appearance is now bringing her story to a much wider audience as the new Big Brother series gets underway.

Source: BBC News / BBC Radio Oxford.