Celebrity Big Brother is set to return to our screens with a fresh series in April, and while the official line-up remains under wraps, several well-known personalities are rumoured to be stepping into the iconic house.
The 2025 series will commence on ITV1 on 7 April, with AJ Odudu and Will Best reprising their roles as hosts. This marks the second series of CBB on ITV, following the 2024 edition that saw David Potts take home the crown.
This year's show is speculated to feature a host of stars including Coronation Street's Jack P Shepherd, Love Island favourites Tommy Fury, Chris Hughes and Mitch Taylor, TOWIE's Ella Rae Wise, legendary singer Chesney Hawkes and Britain's Got Talent's Danny Beard.
Also believed to have signed up for CBB is Kyle Walker's estranged wife Annie Kilner, Georgia Jones, spouse of McFly's Danny, and Conservative MP Michael Fabricant. Here's the full rumoured line-up for Celebrity Big Brother 2025...
Coronation Street stalwart Jack P Shepherd is rumoured to be joining the CBB house, following his co-star Colson Smith who appeared in last year's series, reports OK!.
According to The Sun, Jack is expected to take a break from Coronation Street due to an upcoming storyline. He is renowned for his portrayal of David Platt, a role which has previously earned him a 'Best Actor' accolade at the British Soap Awards.
Ella is known for her role in ITVBe's The Only Way Is Essex, having been involved in plenty of drama over the years.
Rumours are swirling that she's set to spice up the Celebrity Big Brother house, with show insiders believing she'll be a "really good" catch for the series.
"Ella has lots of promise and producers think she'll be really good on CBB as one of the youngest housemates," an insider revealed to the publication. "She'll bring a lot of fresh viewers with her and could spill on her famous love life."
Fresh from clinching victory in season four of RuPaul's Drag Race UK and becoming a familiar face on Big Brother: Late and Live in 2024, Danny Beard is now tipped to enter the iconic CBB house.
A source confided to the publication: "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."
Angellica Bell, known for her stint as a children's TV presenter and roles on shows like The One Show, is reportedly set to join the CBB lineup.
An informant disclosed to the publication: "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."
The name on everyone's lips for the next Celebrity Big Brother entrant come April is none other than Chesney Hawkes.
Famed for his chart-topping single The One and Only, a Celebrity Big Brother (CBB) stint could be perfectly timed for Chesney, who is set to launch a comeback album in April.
It's suggested that Chesney's "decades in showbiz" have piqued the interest of CBB bosses, as they anticipate he'll share juicy details about his "celebrity encounters over the years".
Already familiar with reality TV after rising to fame on ITV2's Love Island in 2017, Chris Hughes appears to be eyeing up a spot in the Celebrity Big Brother house.
His list of famous ex-girlfriends and celebrity friends will undoubtedly fuel interesting conversations in the CBB house, and his large fanbase is expected to rally behind him.
Olympic athlete Daley is another well-known figure rumoured to be preparing for a stint in the Celebrity Big Brother house this year.
An insider told 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 peak 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."
Former MP Michael Fabricant is reportedly signed up for CBB. The ex-Conservative politician represented Lichfield until his defeat last year.
Sources suggest Michael will provide "compulsive viewing" due to his tendency to "hold nothing back".
"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," an insider revealed to MailOnline.
The source continued, "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."
Last year, Tommy Fury reportedly declined an offer to join I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! but it appears he has now chosen to enter the CBB house instead, according to reports.
After making headlines, particularly for his abrupt breakup with Molly-Mae Hague, Tommy has become a sought-after name in reality TV circles, according to insiders.
A source disclosed to 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."
Having gained fame on Married At First Sight UK and then featuring on Celebs Go Dating, Ella Morgan seems set to continue her reality TV journey with Celebrity Big Brother.
In a candid chat with Yahoo UK, Ella teased the possibility of joining reality TV, expressing: "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."
Georgia Jones has been making waves in the media lately, following her husband Danny Jones' controversial kiss with Love Island star Maura Higgins.
Amidst the turmoil, Georgia, who is a mother to son Cooper with Danny, has reportedly declined an invitation to join the Celebrity Big Brother house, despite speculation. Insiders speaking to The Mirror revealed: "She's heartbroken, but she's dealing with it in her own way, away from the cameras and headlines.
"She's never been one for public attention over private issues. Georgia is of the belief that certain things should remain private, particularly for the sake of their son Cooper. At this juncture, she's focusing on coming to terms with the situation without the interference of public scrutiny swaying her thoughts."
Annie Kilner has found it challenging to stay out of the public eye in recent times, given her tumultuous relationship with Manchester City footballer Kyle Walker.
Annie, known for her discretion and sharing four sons with Kyle, is said to have declined an enticing £750,000 offer to join the Celebrity Big Brother (CBB) house.
This juicy tidbit was disclosed by a source speaking to The Sun: "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."
Furthermore, production seems willing to splurge: "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."
Celebrity Big Brother launches on ITV1 on 7 April
