Here’s a look at all the latest Celebrity Big Brother cast rumours for the upcoming series.
A fresh group of Celebrity Big Brother contestants will enter the famous BBUK house as the show makes its return for 2025, once again airing on ITV1 starting Monday, April 7.
While the official lineup hasn’t been confirmed yet, plenty of names have already been rumoured.
Here’s a look at who might be heading into the house…
Jack P. Shepherd
Coronation Street star Jack P. Shepherd is set to join Celebrity Big Brother! Best known for playing David Platt, the actor is expected to be one of the biggest names in this year’s lineup. He follows in the footsteps of his former co-star Colson Smith, who entered the house last year.
Patsy Palmer
EastEnders legend Patsy Palmer is in final talks to join the new season of CBB, according to reports. The actress, best known for playing Bianca Jackson, made a big return to the soap last year as part of its 40th anniversary.
Trisha Goddard
TV personality Trisha Goddard is best known for her long-running talk show in the early 2000s and still pops up on TV from time to time. Now she’s ready to step into the Big Brother house with a brand new group of celebs.
Chesney Hawkes
Nineties pop star Chesney Hawkes is best known for his 1991 hit The One and Only. The singer is set to enter the house as he gears up for a music comeback after years away from the charts. Chesney topped the UK charts for five weeks back in the day but has stayed mostly out of the spotlight since.
Angellica Bell
CBBC legend Angellica Bell has reportedly signed a big five-figure deal to enter the house next month. Known for her work on The One Show and Martin Lewis, she’s expected to bring plenty of personality – and she won’t be holding back if drama unfolds.
JoJo Siwa
American dancer and singer JoJo Siwa first got famous on Dance Moms and later hit the pop charts. With over 45 million TikTok followers, she’s known for her bold takes online. Now, she’s hoping to win over the UK when the show kicks off this April.
Chris Hughes
Love Island star Chris Hughes is heading off to the CBB house. The 32-year-old, who first found fame on the 2017 series, has been signed up by bosses and is ready to show a different side of himself after building a career as a sports broadcaster, covering horse racing and cricket.
Ella Rae Wise
The Only Way Is Essex star Ella Rae Wise is set to join this year’s series. The reality star could dish on her ex Pete Wicks and current boyfriend Dan Edgar. She’s already filming her TOWIE exit scenes, with friends sending her off for a mysterious new “project.”
Sir Michael Fabricant
Former Conservative MP Sir Michael Fabricant is said to have agreed to a six-figure deal to join the ITV reality show. Known for his standout hair and past appearances on Celebrity First Dates and Have I Got News For You, Fabricant isn’t new to TV. He now joins a long list of politicians who’ve stepped into the Big Brother house, following names like George Galloway and Lembit Opik.
Danny Beard
Drag performer Danny Beard shot to fame on Britain’s Got Talent before winning the fourth series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2022. A regular panellist on Big Brother spin-off show Late & Live, they’re now being tipped to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house.
Donna Preston
Comedian Donna Preston, known for her work on Hey! Tracey! and Apocalypse Wow, is set to bring some laughs to the new season. She’s worked with ITV plenty of times and even popped up on Late and Live last year as a Big Brother superfan. With a mix of comedy chops and film credits under her belt, including roles in Grimsby and Fantastic Beasts, Donna’s ready to make her mark.
Daley Thompson
Olympic legend and double gold medalist Daley Thompson is expected to bring plenty of stories from his incredible career – and maybe even shake things up with his younger housemates.
Celebrity Big Brother airs nightly on ITV1 and ITVX from Monday, April 7.
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