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From across Great Britain eight grizzly hopefuls have descended on Manchester
They're here to compete for a title with more meat, more flaky pastry
More rain than any bear can handle. They''ll have to growl, tart, and slag their way to the top
To be crowned Britain's Next Bear Model!
Our eight bears will live together in a penthouse at the International Hotel
With everything they could wish for.
But how will they feel about living in each others furry pockets?
With cameras rolling twenty four seven and capturing all the action?
Kris: Well when I arrived there's a box of condoms and lube on the kitchen table
Which was a bit scary
Roger: I'm hairy, very very hairy!
I haven't got a clue why I've done it. It seemed a bit of fun at the time
So here I am. So take advantage of me!
I would go as far as I can get.
If you want me to do something then I'll do it!
I'm up for the experience and I'm up for the fun as well.
If that happens it happens, if it doesn't it doesn't.
So it is time for the first arrival at the penthouse. And it's a very nervous Kris.
Hi my name is Kris my online name is kiko381 and I'm from London.
I've never done modelling work ever in my life of any sort.
First time. A new experience for me!
My body, beary I guess. Large bellied, a little bit hairy.
I'm kinda not used to sharing my living space with more than one or two people
But this is a bit different I'm gonna get eight people who I do not know
Some of which have got to share a bed by the look of it so god help them!
Will I make it into the final three?
I don't know. I'd like to.
Right now I am feeling nervous, a little apprehensive,
Just be nice to me over the next couple of days!
Next to arrive is Roger.
I'm quite shy. I do hide behind the 'Bearbarella' name a bit.
So this is a bit of an opportunity for me to be Roger which is a bit like worrying.
I was with my boyfriend for seven years.
Ten days before we were due to have a civil partnership I came home and
he had changed the locks on the door, packed my bags and threw me out.
He literally dumped me for a younger model.
I don't actually have a great deal of confidence around myself and how I look
and with guys so I'm doing this to try and build up a bit of confidence really.
I can be very very competitive. Yes I'm sure you will see, but I can be.
It's really boosted my confidence just being nominated and being here
has been really good.
To get to the final three would be an enormous amount of fun
and make my day!
(Cameraman) You are waisting no time!
Kris: Oh dear god. At least I waited a while before I took my shirt off...
...my shirt is still on.
Roger: At least I introduced myself to people before I took my clothes off...
...that's a novelty.
Kris: I'm embarassed now.
And next is Alan.
Hello my name's Alan, I'm 32, I'm from Birmingham...
...and I'm on Eurowoof as Parknride.
Well you can see what I look like, I'm a chunky lad.
Got a hairy butt, legs and chest...
That's about it.
Got tattoos, cropped hair...
We're all stopping together so it should be a lot of fun...
It looks a bit Big Brother-esque.
So I am not quite sure what the tasks are that they have in store for us really.
I've never done any modelling at all in my life ever...
...ever! That's it!
When it comes to being voted into the final three...
I'm not sure if I'll be there, in fact looking at the other guys...
I really don't think I'm gonna be.
I'm feeling nervous, feeling quite apprehensive a bit scared...
but I'm just hoping to have a lot of fun.
Also hoping for fun is Des.
Hi my name is Des Neelham I'm from County Clare in Ireland...
My Eurowoof name is Behind001
I'm six foot four, shaved head, bearded kind of guy...
Five tattoos, toned, but not toned.
Plenty of lesbians around!
Well I actually never told anyone that I would enter the competition...
So none of my friends knew, none of my close personal friends knew...
Nobody knew. So I just got in really from people that don't know me.
And why *** not!
I intend to go the whole way. And if people vote for me...
then I make it to the final three. If I don't I'm gonna go home smiling anyway!
Do I want to win it, yes.
If I win I win. If I don't, I don't.
I'm up for anything...
Is everybody up for me?
And fifth to arrive is Steve.
On Eurowoof I'm SteBear and I'm actually from Manchester...
born and bred Manchester but I live in Leeds.
If you're into twinks then Leeds is the place to go.
My friends would describe me as being a bit outrageous, very chatty...
I'm very competitive and I throw my dummy out of the cart if I don't win.
I didn't expect this, actually the penthouse is OK, it's good.
I'm not bothered actually what people film or what people see of me...
I like to be a part of the filming and everything...
it just doesn't bother me one little bit.
Roger: You are.
Steve: I'm in to win it...
if I don't win it then I've lost nothing but that's what I'm hoping...
I hope to win.
If I'm number one then I'd be very surprised if I'm number one.
Alan: Believe it or not I'm Alan!
I'm Roger
Alan: Is anyone sitting there?
Roger: Are you Alan by the way?
Alan: I'm Alan yes!
As Des and Roger eye up the competition, who does Steve think is a hot contender for the title?
Steve: Well I thought Sean or Roger actually
Des: How tall is Sean?
Alan: The one that I think's gonna walk away with this competition,
and its no offence to you guys, is Sean
Roger: Yes
Des: Oh yes!
Roger: I would vote for him.
Steve: What would you do if you did win?
Des: What would I do? I wouldn't come back next year!
Steve: I don't know actually...
I most probably would open up an Asda store or something...
with a sash.
Roger: A sash, and a tiara, and a pair of oversized scissors?...
Yeah, I can see you in that!
Coming up soon on Britain's Next Bear Model
Its the arrival of Sean, Raff and Leopold.
Its a wild night out in Manchester.
And an even wilder night at the penthouse!
Alan: Can I just say that's the first time I've had a ladies breast in my mouth!
You can vote for your favourite bear model by visiting Eurowoof.com
Where you can vote once a week until November 2nd.
That's when we reveal the final three who will be at the
Manbears Pre-Hibearnation event in Manchester and you can be there!
Visit Manbears.co.uk to find out how.