Portrait of Charlotte, a quadruple amputee contestant on Big Brother

Quadruple amputee Charlotte joins Big Brother as contestant

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Charlotte, who lost her arms and legs to meningitis as a toddler, has become a contestant on the reality TV show Big Brother. This marks a notable moment for representation of people with disabilities on mainstream television.

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