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Celebrity Big Brother's rumoured line-up in full including controverisal star

There are 12 stars who are said to be entering the Celebrity Big Brother house this year

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Celebrity Big Brother is back at the beginning of April(Image: ITV)

It's almost time for Celebrity Big Brother to return - and that means a whole new bunch of celebs entering the house to be watched 24/7.

As anticipation builds for the upcoming ITV series, speculation is rife among fans trying to guess this year's housemates.


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The show is set to kick off on April 7 with AJ Odudu and Will Best returning as hosts.

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And several names have already been rumoured to be joining as housemates.


Below we run through all the stars rumoured to be appearing on the show this season.

Patsy Palmer(Image: ITV)

Patsy Palmer

Patsy, known for her role as Bianca Jackson in EastEnders, is the latest name to be added to line-up speculation.


The Daily Mail has reported: "Patsy Palmer is set to join Celebrity Big Brother when the new series begins next month... [She] is in final talks with show bosses to enter the famous abode."

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd
Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd(Image: ITV Coronation Street)

Jack P Shepherd

Longstanding Coronation Street star Jack has reportedly signed up for the show.


The actor, who plays David Platt, is reportedly leaving behind fiancee Hanni Treweek, a script writer whom he met whilst working at Coronation Street, at home to head into the house.

Tommy Fury during a press conference
Tommy Fury during a press conference(Image: Getty Images)

Tom

Boxer and former Love Island star Tommy Fury is another star rumoured to be signed up for the reality show.


Producers are reportedly hoping he'll dish the dirt on the complications in his relationship with Molly-Mae.

The pair recently got back together after Molly revealed she had split from him because of his issues with alcohol.

Chris Hughes rose to fame on Love Island back in 2017, finishing in third place(Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)

Chris Hughes

Chris is another Love Island star who rose to fame on the show in 2017 when he was in a relationship with Olivia Attwood before they separated and she got back with her ex footballer Bradley Dack.

He now presents live horse racing with ITV Racing.

Former CBBC presenter Angelica Bell on The Apprentice(Image: BBC)

Angelica Bell

Everyone's favourite children's TV presenter from the 90s Angelica Bell is another name expected to appear on the show.

She's best known for presenting on CBBC between 2000 and 2006, but viewers will also recognise her from appearances presenting The One Show and for co-presenting The Martin Lewis Money Show.

Mitchel Taylor(Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Mitch Taylor

The house could be full of Love Island stars this year as Mitch is the third from the show to be rumoured to be heading to the Celebrity Big Brother house.

Messy Mitch, 28, first appeared on the 2023 series and became one of the most iconic Islanders ever, seeing him invited back for Love Island All Stars.

Mitch has since found love with South African model Hayley Griffin.


Chesney Hawkes

Che

The One and Only singer is rumoured to be entering the house this year.

Apart from his music career, 53, Chesney has appeared on Channel 4's The Games, Sing If You Can and Let's Dance for Comic Relief.


Danny on the runway at RuPaul’s DragCon UK in London(Image: Getty Images)

Danny Beard

The winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK season four is a definite to join the house, according to rumours.

"He was a regular on [CBB spin-off] Late and Live and apparently he's a dead cert," it has been claimed by TV critic, Beth Anne.


Ella Morgan Clark shared her concerns on the show
Pictured: Ella Morgan Clark(Image: Channel 4)

Ella Morgan

Ella rose to fame on Married At First Sight when she became the first transgender bride on the Channel 4 show, something we could be hearing a lot more about on Celebrity Big Brother if rumours she is appearing are true.

Ella failed to get on with her husband, before getting sparks with another husband on the show.


The relationship with JJ Slater also didn't work out though, and he is now dating former glamour model Katie Price.

Ella Rae Wise
Ella Rae Wise

Ella Rae Wise

Former Towie star Ella Rae Wise is another name reportedly entering the Celebrity Big Brother house.


The 24 year old former hairdresser joined the cast in 2019 and has sparked a lot of talk over her relationship with Towie and Dancing on Ice star Edgar.

In a surprising turn of events, Ella was 'axed' from TOWIE in 2021 when producers decided to cut ten cast members.

Gold medal winner Daley Thompson at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.(Image: Mirrorpix)

Daley Thompson

The ex Olympian is apparently set to enter the house.

He won the decathlon gold medal at the Olympic Games in 1980 and 1984.

Daley also broke the world record for the event four times and was unbeaten in competition for nine years.


Sir Michael Fabricant could be set to star on Celebrity Big Brother in April
Sir Michael Fabricant could be set to star on Celebrity Big Brother in April(Image: Dan Kitwood, Getty Images)

Sir Michael Fabricant

The former Midlands Tory MP lost his seat in 2024 after a 32-year tenure.

The 74 year old represented Lichfield in Staffordshire from 1992 and even served as vice-Chairman under ex-Prime Minister David Cameron.

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He's previously appeared on Celebrity First Dates for Stand Up To Cancer back in 2017.

The rumour he is set to join Celebrity Big Brother has proved controversial, with some viewers threatening not to watch and others in disbelief.

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