After all the hype and anticipation, the new series of Celebrity Big Brother is back, with the 'confirmed' line-up that leaked in full online proving to be spot on. And it includes a Hollywood actor, soap icon and Olympic legend.
It was back in 2001 that the first ever series of Celebrity Big Brother. Staged to raise money for Comic Relief, it featured stars like Keith Duffy, Claire Sweeney, winner Jack Dee and Vanessa Feltz, who famously wrote all over a table. Other CBB winners over the year include Mark Owen, Chantelle Houghton, Scotty T, Coleen Nolan and Bez and, for the first time in its history, it aired on ITV, with Ibiza Weekender star David Potts triumphing in a final that also featured X Factor judge Louis Walsh.
There have been all sorts of names linked to Celebrity Big Brother 2025, including A-lister Goldie Hawn, who is rumoured to have turned down a multi-million pound deal to go into the house, famous WAG Rebekah Vardy and Tommy Fury.
The new series of CBB will get going on ITV on Monday, April 7 and these are the famous faces that will have us glued to our screens for the next few weeks:
Celebrity Big Brother 2025 line-up
Mickey Rourke
Goldie Hawn might not be going in, but Hollywood looks like being represented by Mickey, star of films like 9.5 Weeks, Sin City and The Wrestler.
Speaking about his involvement, a TV insider said: "The tales that man has to tell will no doubt be legendary and bosses hope it could replicate the success of Sharon (Osbourne) last year, who was very loose-lipped when it came to dishing the dirt on famous faces."
JoJo Siwa
The young American star who first shot to fame as a member of Abbey Lee Miller's dance club on Dance Moms, JoJo also became a worldwide sensation thanks to her hair bows, which were worn by little girls the world over.
Last year, JoJo caused a stir with her single Karma and also appeared on the American equivalent of Celebrity SAS - Special Forces.
Patsy Palmer
A signing many fans are excited about! Patsy is best known for playing Bianca in EastEnders, a role she's played on an on/off basis since the mid-90s. Patsy's on screen sister, Natalie Cassidy, was on Celebrity Big Brother back in the day and experts are already tipping her to do rather well.
Jack P.Shephard
And Patsy doesn't look like being the only soap icon in the CBB house this time round, as she is set to be joined by Jack, the actor who millions of viewers have seen grow up on the cobbles of Coronation Street.
The timing of Jack doing CBB comes as he takes centre stage in a major new Corrie storyline. Revealing all, a source said: "Jack will be making the most of a gap in appearing on Corrie, which comes as he's about to be at the centre of a huge storyline on the ITV soap."
The source detailed the shocking developments in his storyline: "His character David will be seen getting left for dead after being hit by a car on the cobbles - but it will transpire it's actually a bizarre attempt to end his own life.”
Trisha Goddard
Talk show legend, who was often described as the UK's 'answer to Jerry Springer' thanks to her often eventful programme that went out every morning on ITV.
Daley Thompson
A sporting legend and an Olympic champion in the Decathlon, now 66-year-old Daley is also now well known for his outspoken views online.
Tipping him to ruffle a few feathers in the house, an insider said: "Daley is notoriously un-woke and likes to be provocative, so it will be interesting to see how he is received by some of the younger housemates."
Ella Rae Wise
Plenty of TOWIE stars have done CBB before, with the likes of Amy Childs, Lauren Goodger and Sam Faiers all signing up and now current cast member Ella is being tipped to follow in their footsteps.
However, it looks like her involvement has already caused some drama between her and boyfriend Dan Edgar, with a source saying: "Ella has been having meltdowns about going on Celebrity Big Brother. She doesn’t trust Dan while she’s in the house and the fact that she won’t know what’s going on is giving her anxiety. By the sounds of it she’s having major cold feet."
Chesney Hawkes
The man famous for his early 90s mega hit The One and Only, Chesney already has reality TV experience, thanks to his appearance on The Games.
Chesney is set to release a new album later this month and insiders claim that CBB producers are hoping that he'll spill secrets from his many years in the music industry.
Angellica Bell
A face that many people grew up with, thanks to her being one of the main presenters on CBBC, more recently Angelica has been Martin Lewis' co-host on his ITV Money Show. Her sudden exit from the programme in 2023 left many viewers surprised - will she spill the beans?
Michael Fabricant
The 74 year old former Tory politician will follow in the footsteps of George Galloway and Lempit Opik if he goes in, with a source commenting: "He doesn't hold back, he's going to be compulsive viewing, we can't wait. We wanted a top politician but one with enormous personality which would entertain the viewers."
Danny Beard
The winner of Drag Race UK season 4, Danny is a star many fans of CBB would love to see go in the house, especially given that fact that he's an avid fan.
Recently, Danny took to the stage at the Metro Pride awards, alongside fellow Drag Race queens Cheryl Hole, Baga Chipz, Tia Kofi and Michael Marouli to perform a tribute to their late friend The Vivienne.
Chris Hughes
Chris shot to fame on Love Island in 2017, with him making it all the way to the final alongside ex Olivia Attwood.
Since then, he's worked as a racing pundit for ITV and appeared on Channel 4 reality show Don't Look Down, alongside the likes of GK Barry and Anton Ferdinand.
Donna Preston
Comedian and actress Donna is no stranger to the Big Brother compound, having been a regular guest on spin-off Late and Live.
Tipping her to do rather well, an insider said: "Donna is one of the funniest stars around and will be a huge asset to the house. She’s worked with ITV on a number of occasions, so they know exactly what she will bring to the table."
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