Allison Nichols's Biography

At the time of entering Big Brother series 9 in 2008, Allison worked in pharmaceutical sales as well as having a share in a pottery studio.

In 2002, Allison graduated from Rollins College in Florida with a bachelor of arts / psychology degree.

Allison has been an extensive traveller and has devoted much of her time to Mother Teresa's orphanages in India, Vietnam, China and Japan.

According to CBS's biog of Allison, "for the past few years, she has actually juggled more than two men at a time while having relationships."

In Big Brother series 9 Allison was paired with her 'soulmate' Ryan.

In the third week of Big Brother, Allison had a severe allergic reaction and was rushed to hospital but soon returned to the house.

In the fourth week of Big Brother, Allison and Ryan were put on the block by heads of household Joshuah and Sharon.

When Matt and Natalie won the P.O.V. Allison and Ryan found themselves up against Sheila and Adam and lost 2-0, but in a twist Julie Chen revealed that each houseguest was now playing as an individual and only one of Ryan and Allison would leave Big Brother.

On Day 28, the houseguests voted 6-0 to evict Allison and save Ryan.