The cast of “Celebrity Big Brother 2024” has been announced – get to know the famous housemates

Celebrity Big Brother is back after a five-year absence. AJ Odudu and Will Best will be bringing us the house action for the next three weeks on ITV. Before the housemates get going and start nominating each other, we take a look at which famous faces have moved into Britain’s most famous house…

Celebrity Big Brother airs Sunday to Friday at 9pm on ITV1 and the ITV Hub, followed by Late & Live on ITV2 immediately after each new episode.

Nikita Kuzmin

Claim to Fame: Strictly Come Dancing professional and six-time Italian dance champion.

What you need to know: “I can be fiery and very explosive. I am a very passionate person.”

David Potts

Claim to Fame: Main representative of both the Ibiza Weekender and Kavos Weekender and former contestant on Celebs Go Dating.

What you need to know: “I’m a born leader, like Mufasa in the Lion King… People think I’m a bitch at first, but I’m actually a very reasonable person!”

Bradley Rich

Claim to Fame: Actor who plays James McEwan in the Netflix series Heartstopper.

What you need to know: “I love parties and I love a bit of Prosecco… I think Big Brother and I will hit it off right away. At least I hope so!”

Zeze Millz

Claim to Fame: Host of the Zeze Millz Show on YouTube and documentary film presenter.

What you need to know: “I think I’ll be a great Big Brother housemate because I always, always stay as authentic as possible.”

Marisha Wallace

Claim to Fame: Acclaimed singer and actress who has appeared in “Aladdin” on Broadway and “Guys and Dolls” in the West End.

What you need to know: “I’m a walking, talking musical. And there’s no music in the Big Brother house, so I’m the jukebox!”

Colson Smith

Claim to Fame: Actor who has played Craig Tinker in Coronation Street since 2011.

What you need to know: “When I meet people for the first time, I’m quite awkward in dealing with people. I need to get that under control first because I’m about to meet a whole group of strangers.”

Fern Britton

Claim to Fame: Legendary presenter of This Morning and Ready Steady Cook.

What you need to know: “One of my kids told me not to say the ‘C-word’ and not to show my (private body parts).”

Louis Walsh

Claim to Fame: Music producer for Westlife and Boyzone and former X-Factor judge.

What you need to know: “I think I’m a little quirky. A little weird. I say things I shouldn’t say. My mouth has gotten me in trouble and will get me in trouble again.”

Lauren Simon

Claim to Fame: Reality star and original cast member of The Real Housewives of Cheshire.

What you need to know: “I have very expensive taste. I like coffee, chocolate and men, but they all have to be rich.”

Gary Goldsmith

Claim to Fame: Kate Middleton’s uncle with a highly controversial past.

What you need to know: “I’m not the caricature you see in the press… I’m a different guy.”

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu

Claim to Fame: Former winner of Love Island and contestant on The Traitors US.

What you need to know: “In the villa, I was known for bringing drama – drama tends to follow me everywhere.”

Levi Roots

Claim to Fame: Business impresario who debuted his reggae reggae sauce on Dragons’ Den.

What you need to know: “The only arguments I have in the house are when someone tries to keep me away from the stove!”

Sharon Osbourne

Claim to Fame: Reality TV icon, former judge on “X Factor” and first celebrity lodger on “Big Brother”.

What you need to know: “I’m not causing the chaos. It just seems to be happening around me.”

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