Celebrity Big Brother line-up rumours revealed as start date announced

2 April 2025, 16:57

Here are the latest names rumoured to be taking part in CBB 2025 with Chris Hughes, Annie Kilner, Ella Rae Wise, Jack P Shepherd and Danny Beard all allegedly entering the Celebrity Big Brother house.

Celebrity Big Brother will be back on our screens on April 7th 2025, with AJ Odudu and Will Best returning to hosting the hit show on ITV.

Last year's series saw Sharon Osbourne, Bradley Riches, Louis Walsh and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu all enter the iconic CBB house, with David Potts being crowned champion at the grand final.

Now with some new celebs being thrown into the mix, fans of the iconic programme are keen to know who will be joining the cast of season 24. While Love Island's Chris Hughes, boxer Tommy Fury, Danny Jones' wife Georgia Jones, TOWIE's Ella Rae Wise, drag star Danny Beard, Coronation Street's Jack P Shepherd, singer Chensey Hawkes, former MP Michael Fabricant, Dance Moms star JoJo Siwa, Hollywood star Mickey Rourke, EastEnders Patsy Palmer and WAG Annie Kilner are some of the celebs rumoured to be taking part, we've done a deep dive into who may be on the show.

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Who are the cast of Celebrity Big Brother? Here is everything we know about the rumoured CBB line up so far.

Celebrity Big Brother line up 2025

Jack P Shepherd

Corrie actor Jack may be following in the footsteps of his co-star Colson Smith and taking a turn in the CBB house.

A TV insider told The Sun: "The two lads are great mates, and Colson no doubt told Jack he'd have the time of his life on the show.

"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.

"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."

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Mickey Rourke

Hollywood A-lister Mickey Rourke could be taking part in CBB 2025, with sources telling The Sun: "It’s hard to think of a Big Brother booking as big as Mickey Rourke since the show began.

"Sharon Osbourne was an impressive name last series but a Hollywood icon of Mickey’s standing brings a huge amount of clout.

"The tales that man has to tell will no doubt be legendary and bosses hope it could replicate the success of Sharon last year, who was very loose-lipped when it came to dishing the dirt on famous faces.

“Mickey is also outspoken, with strong views, and isn’t afraid to share them."

Angellica Bell

Children's TV presenter Angellica Bell is said to have agreed to take part in CBB 2025, with an insider telling The Sun: "Angellica is an excellent booking by ITV.

"She's one of the most recognisable faces in UK TV thanks to crossing over from children's TV to primetime shows like The One Show and Martin Lewis. 

"Angellica isn't afraid to speak her mind either. I can't imagine she will hold back if things kick off in there."

Pasty Palmer

EastEnders favourite Patsy could be another soap star taking part in CBB this year, according to MailOnline.

After playing Bianca Jackson for years, perhaps a turn in the Celebrity Big Brother house could be on the cards for Patsy.

Chesney Hawkes

Another name reportedly entering CBB is 'The One and Only' singer Chesney Hawkes.

An insider told The Sun: "Chesney Hawkes is one of those rare British celebrities who crosses generational divides.

"Everyone knows The One and Only even if the youngsters might not recognise his name.

"He’s also had decades in showbiz so CBB bosses hope he’ll be loose-lipped about celebrity encounters over the years, just like Louis Walsh last year.

"It’s perfect timing for Chesney too as he’s releasing a comeback album in April."

Danny Beard

RuPaul's Drag Race UK season four winner Danny Beard is the next contestant rumoured to be taking part in this year's Celebrity Big Brother.

A source told The Sun: "Danny is hilarious and witty yet also great to be around. They’re going to make a great housemate for viewers and the other celebs alike."

Chris Hughes

Former Love Island contestant Chris is rumoured to have signed up for CBB, with a source telling The Sun: "Producers think Chris will be a great addition to the house.

"He is really entertaining and was one of the most popular and iconic reality contestants with a massive social media following.

"Execs are hoping he will bring his huge young fanbase with him to the show, along with some juicy tales."He's got loads of showbiz mates and has some famous ex girlfriends - he'll be brilliant."

Daley Thompson

Olympian Daley Thompson is another rumoured CBB housemate, with a source telling The Sun: "Daley is notoriously unwoke and likes to be provocative, so it will be interesting to see how he is received by some of the younger housemates.

"As someone who was at the height of his fame in the Eighties, many of them will barely know who he is - but for a generation of older viewers he'll be seen as a great signing."

Ella Rae Wise

TOWIE star Ella is another rumoured CBB housemate, with a TV source telling The Sun: "Ella has lots of promise and producers think she'll be really good on CBB as one of the youngest housemates.

"She'll bring a lot of fresh viewers with her and could spill on her famous love life.

"ITV like to cross reference between their shows as it helps with promotion.

"Ella's got her head screwed on and is really witty and funny and isn't afraid of a bit of drama."

Former Conservative MP Michael Fabricant could bring the drama to CBB, with sources telling the MailOnline: "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.

"He recently lost his seat so was available, already the execs are excited that he will be a star of the series.

"Michael is not only instantly recognisable but also is so likely to say the wrong thing, start some debates and really ramp things up in the house."

JoJo Siwa

Sources have reportedly told The Sun that Dance Moms star JoJo Siwa maybe crossing to pond and heading to the CBB house.

Insiders said: "JoJo is a big name among the highly-coveted younger audience and brings with her a big US fan base.

"She’s one of those names that regular ITV viewers might not know - but certainly will do by the end of the ITV series. Everyone is excited and hope to get the deal over the line."

Tommy Fury

After reportedly turning down I'm A Celeb last year and fresh from his break-up with Molly-Mae Hague, Tommy Fury may be taking part in the next series of CBB.

Insiders told The Mirror: "These are big money offers flying around, as Tommy is hot property. Everyone who followed his relationship wants to know why they split so suddenly, so signing him for another reality series would be a huge ratings boost."

Ella Morgan

Married At First Sight's Ella Morgan may be entering the CBB house soon, as she's looking to sink her teeth into a new project following her time on Celeb's Go Dating.

Speaking to Yahoo UK, Ella hinted at potentially taking part in the show, telling the publication: "If I could have a wish, it would be to do Strictly but I would also love to do – although I'd be terrible as I'm scared of heights and everything! - I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here. That would be great.

"But also someone showed me there's a petition online to get me into Celebrity Big Brother. I'd want to know who was going in but I would do those three reality shows."

Mitch Taylor

There may be another Love Island star taking part in Celebrity Big Brother, as 'Messy' Mitch Taylor has revealed he would love to join the line-up.

Speaking on behalf of casino.org, the All Stars contestant said: "I really want to do Big Brother. Everyone’s saying do I’m A Celeb, but I’m just thinking that’s a long flight and I can’t be arsed.

"Even if they put me in business, just being that far away from home and with my family carrying on their life – it’d be too hard.

"Being in South Africa for a month, my family had a month’s worth of life while I was out there, and I’m very much a family man. Don’t get me wrong, if someone asked, I’d probably take it, but I’d rather do Big Brother.

"But if I’m gone away for too long from my family and my girlfriend, I’d struggle. But yeah, Big Brother, maybe not this year – but maybe next."

Georgia Jones

Following the Danny Jones and Maura Higgins kiss scandal, wife of the McFly singer Georgia Jones, has been hotly tipped to take part in the show.

However the mother-of-one is believed to have turned down the show, with sources telling The Mirror: "She's heartbroken, but she's dealing with it in her own way, away from the cameras and headlines. 

"She's never been interested in the spotlight when it comes to personal matters. Georgia believes some things should be handled behind closed doors, especially for Cooper's sake. 

"Right now, she's just trying to process everything without outside noise influencing her decisions."

Annie Kilner

Wife of Kyle Walker, Annie Kilner, was reportedly offered £750,000 to take part in CBB, however it's rumoured she has turned down the offer.

An insider told The Sun: "Annie finally wants to be the one who talks about her marriage. She’s fed up with everyone else having a say. It’s the first time she would have spoken on TV.

"It would also be a stipulation Lauryn wouldn’t be a surprise guest, as that would be carnage. Annie wants the opportunity to make her own money and wants the public to see her as a woman in her own right, not Kyle’s downtrodden wife.

"It could be the start of a new career for Annie and an exciting move. Producers dropped Lauryn for Annie, as they knew landing Annie would be a massive boost, as she has never publicly spoken about the dramas of her marriage to Kyle.

"They’re prepared to set a new precedent with fees, too, and have deep pockets. After seeing pal Coleen do so well in the jungle, it has given Annie the confidence to branch out herself."

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