Pamela Anderson to Enter the Australian Big Brother House

Pamela Anderson is set to enter the Australian Big Brother house, it has been announced.

The former Baywatch star will go into the house on July 9 in a bid to boost falling ratings.

Pamela, who turns 41 next week, will take a break from filming her own reality TV series to appear in the show, which is broadcast by Australia's Network Ten.

In a statement from the channel, Big Brother himself said, "Pamela has been in my sights for quite some months and I'm delighted to announce her involvement in my show.

"The reaction from the housemates will be worth watching.'

Network Ten said Anderson would be going into the house to teach housemates the "tricks of her trade".

Anderson will be in good company. This Sunday's show sees the return of midget bellydancer Rima, who was forced to leave the house in May when she broke her leg.

The show has been running since April 28, but the opening episode had the lowest rating of any launch edition. The housemates all sleep in one big bed.