Cast Unveiled For 'Glow Up' Series 2 On BBC

We've been waiting patiently for this.

Mary-Jane Wiltsher

Published May 5, 2020, 12:50:19 GMT+1Last updated May 5, 2020, 17:09:58 GMT+1

If, like us, you've been waiting patiently for the cast of Stacey Dooley's Glow Up Series 2 to be announced, then wait no more.

Producers have now revealed the full line-up on Twitter, saying: "Meet the 10 talented make-up artists competing to be crowned Britain's next make-up star."

The series will begin streaming on BBC iPlayer from Thursday 14th May at 7pm, with new episodes added weekly.

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So, which MUAs will be battling it out to produce the best contour or feline eyeliner flick?

Meet the cast...

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Name: Berny
Age: 22
Occupation: Retail Assistant
Bernie says: "I want to be a make-up artist who's also the creative director. It's about time the make-up artist has more of a say."
Insta: @bernyferr

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Name: Jake
Age: 19
Occupation: Retail Assistant
Jake says: "I've got a little mantra. I like to get myself to the mirror real quick and I say, 'You're talented and your brain is big.'"
Insta: @theonlyjakeoakley

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Name: Keziah
Age: 21
Occupation: Student
Keziah says: "I'm very much go bold or go home, there's no other way."
Insta: @artbeautychaoes

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Name: Ophelia
Age: 25
Occupation: Fashion Graduate
Ophelia says: "Entering this competition hopefully will prove to my parents that I can be a professional make-up artist... and that they were wrong!"
Insta: @necropheliac

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Name: Hannah
Age: 25
Occupation: Retail Merchandiser
Hannah says: "This is an enormous opportunity to go from Computer Hannah to actually Creative Hannah. I want to do the thing that I love doing in my spare time, full time."
Insta: @_empty_alien

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Name: James
Age: 25
Occupation: Makeup Trainee
James says: "I was always an artistic kid but growing up as a closeted gay, country boy, I had to act and be a certain way. I've come a long way."
Insa: @jmac_mua

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Name: Shanice
Age: 25
Occupation: Recruitment Consultant
Shanice says: "I am literally fitting make-up looks around washing bottles and changing nappies. But in this competition, I'm not Mum, I'm Shanice the make-up artist."
Insta: @shanicemua_

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Name: Ashley
Age: 24
Occupation: Retail Assistant
Ashley says: "My dream job is to be part of a team, working on a big TV show or movie and to see my name come up in the credits."
Insta: @ashleyhmac

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Name: Eve
Age: 23
Occupation: Salon Make Up Artist
Eve says: "When I was 14, I got my first job in a salon, and I've been there ever since. I do make-up all day, and then I come home, and I do make-up all night!"
Insta: @evejenkinsmua

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Name: Brandon
Age: 25
Occupation: Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist
Brandon says: "Make-up has always made me feel empowered. I couldn't picture myself doing anything else but make-up."
Insta: @beautybybrandon

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The programme will see the 10 budding MUAs compete in challenges to earn a name for themselves in the competitive beauty industry.

Returning as host is Stacey Dooley, alongside industry icons and show judges, Val Garland and Dominic Skinner. Each week, a guest judge will join the panel to help out.