I really hope that he does liven up a bit as time goes on. I'm sure there's more to him than we're seeing. I can see why people might say he is boring, but I think that people who say he is just an ugly, common lout who likes nothing but booze and girls are missing some things.
True, he might not be everyone's cup of tea (but do looks really matter?). He does swear and does have the same common West Yorkshire accent as me.

He might like girls and booze, but he hasn't been drunk yet and I find his flirting more innocent than that of some other housemates. The girls seem to enjoy his company!
He works hard for the house doing the cooking. I don't think that he does that to avoid being nominated or to take control. He seems laidback about to to me and just enjoys cooking and wants to occupy himself. He doesn't bitch as much as some and has comforted people when they needed it. He has also offered some sound advice. He has discussed politics, art, music and films. He does have a sense of humour that appeals to me, but is maybe too subtle. We need more of that side of him to make the highlights.
I like the guy and I hope I am right about him and he proves himself with time. Others have done so in the past! <--- Champions the underdog.