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'Mini Me' tipped to win Big Brother

Updated on 03 January 2009

Source PA News

A 2ft movie star emerged as an early favourite to win Celebrity Big Brother as the "egos landed" at the launch show.

Verne Troyer was greeted with a sign reading "Mini Me - will you marry me?" as he clambered out of his chauffeur-driven limousine.

Bookies slashed odds for Troyer - who featured in the Austin Powers films - to win the show after a flurry of bets by fans of the show.

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