Big Brother housemate, Rex Newmark, plans to give up his job as a chef to pursue a career as a top model according to The Sun.

Rex apparently paid a large amount of money to get a professional portfolio done which he intends to punt around modelling agencies when he leaves the BB house.

A pal of the 24-year-old told The Sun: “Rex had the pictures taken in March, before he went in the house. But he wants to wait until he’s off the show before showing them to any agencies.

“He’s really thrilled with them — and thinks he looks amazing.

“He found a professional photographer and went to his studio in East London with all his favourite clothes for a two-hour session.

“He told me he was a bit nervous at first but he really got into posing.”

The source added: “Clothes are one of his all-time passions. He wouldn’t be seen dead in anything that wasn’t fashionable. Versace and Hugo Boss are among his favourite labels.

“He takes everything really seriously — he really wants to be famous and he thinks modelling is the answer.

“Rex really takes care of his looks. He loves to pamper himself and is very proud of his body. He’s always taking his top off and thinks he’s really fit.”