Celebrity Big Brother will hit screens next month and ITV bosses have signed up a number of huge names.
The line-up for the upcoming series, set to air on March 4, has been speculated for months. The rumoured participants include a TOWIE star and presenter who spent 10 years hosting This Morning.
X Factor star Louis Walsh has reportedly signed a six-figure deal to appear on the show. And he might not be the only former judge set to enter the house.
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However, nothing has been confirmed as of yet. According to reports, ITV bosses have splashed out a staggering £2million to sign up some of the biggest names in showbiz.
Fern Britton
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One of the rumoured participants is Fern Britton, 66, who is said to be ready to reveal details about her feud with former co-host Phillip Schofield. The duo presented This Morning together from 1999 until 2009 before Holly Willoughby replaced Fern after its relaunch.
“She wants to show the public a different side to her – unscripted and unapologetic,” an insider told The Sun. “She has a lot of stories to tell and she won’t hold back when it comes to her relationships with people like Phil.”
Louis Walsh
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Former X Factor judge Louis Walsh has reportedly signed a six-figure deal to appear on the upcoming series. With almost half a century working in showbusiness, TV bosses are keen for the Irish music manager to spill some industry secrets.
Louis, 71, has also worked alongside Westlife, Boyzone and Girls Aloud during his career. An insider claimed that there will be a few celebrities outside of the CBB house who are nervous as Louis is “notoriously outspoken”.
Sharon Osbourne
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Recent reports have emerged that Sharon Osbourne is set to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house. The TV personality, 71, is believed to be flying to the UK next week from the US where she resides with husband Ozzy Osbourne.
A TV source told The Sun: “Landing Sharon is a huge coup for the series, especially as she has such a strong on-screen partnership with Louis.” They added that the music manager is sure to be a huge hit with viewers.
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu
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Former Love Island star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu is also amongst the names in the line-up. The 29-year-old catapulted to fame after winning the ITV2 with Davide Sanclimenti in 2022.
The couple split briefly in the summer before Ekin-Su confirmed they had parted ways in January. Ekin-Su had no problem speaking her mind in the villa therefore will no doubt shake things up.
Chloe Brockett
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It’s been a turbulent few months for TOWIE’s Chloe Brockett, with a spokesperson from the show confirming she would not be returning to filming for the upcoming series. The 23-year-old was suspended for allegedly throwing a glass at her co-star Roman Hackett.
Chloe’s name has been rumoured for months. The reality star is known for clashing with her co-stars and will likely cause a stir when she enters the house.
Lauren Simon
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The Real Housewives of Cheshire star Lauren Simon was “confirmed” for the show back in January. She is one of the original members of the show, joining the cast for series one back in 2015.
Lauren was married to property tycoon Paul Simon for 13 years until they called it quits in 2018. Their messy divorce hit headlines and Lauren received a £3million settlement.
Jordan North
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Radio DJ Jordan North could be joining the cast after his former colleague Vick Hope seemingly let the cat out of the bag. Jordan fuelled CBB rumours after stepping down from his role as Radio 1 host.
When Vick said her farewell to her co-star, she wrote on X: “Christ I’ll miss you so much Jord, what a radio legend and sweet sweet love. Will be voting for you every night on CBB!!”
Gary Goldsmith
Gary Goldsmith – the uncle of Kate Middleton – has reportedly bagged a huge deal to appear on the reality show. But this isn’t the first time the millionaire businessman has shown an interest in the limelight.
He reportedly wanted to join I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! but was turned down. The decision to exclude him was made at the last minute, as show bosses feared his presence could embarrass Prince William and Kate. Now, the 58-year-old has reportedly promised to discuss all topics while on the show.
Chloe Burrows
In January, it was reported that Love Island star Chloe Burrows was in talks to appear on the reboot. The TV favourite, 28, shot to fame after appearing on the ITV2 show in 2021. While her appearance wasn’t confirmed, Chloe’s best pal Millie Court confessed she would “probably win” if she did.
Levi Roots
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Levi Roots is best known for appearing on Dragon’s Den back in 2007. A source told the Mirror: “Levi will be great for the Celebrity Big Brother house. He’s got a few exciting projects coming up and he’s such a fun character.” They added: “He’s self-made and is an inspiration to a new generation.”
During his time on the reality business programme, Levi pitched for an investment into his company that produced the now popular Reggae Reggae sauce. He has amassed huge success since then, with his book Levi Roots’ Reggae Reggae Cookbook published in 2008.
Roots had a television cooking show, Caribbean Food Made Easy, on BBC2 and has made a number of appearances on different cooking shows including Ready, Steady, Cook. This isn’t his first link to Big Brother as he once entered the house to cook a Caribbean barbecue for the housemates.
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