Celebrity Big Brother 2025 rumoured lineup as bosses set sights on ‘notoriously unwoke star’
The reality TV show is coming back later this year.
The second series of Celebrity Big Brother since its reboot is upon us in 2025, with rumours swirling around who will be entering the famous compound.
CBB returned to our screens last year for the first time since 2018 after the successful ITV revival of Big Brother’s civilian edition.
Stars including X Factor pals Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, as well as Love Island’ star’s Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, descended on the house, with Ibiza Weekender’s David Potts ultimately winning the series.
Reality TV fanatics will be thrilled to hear we have mere weeks to wait until we can get our next Celeb Big Brother fix, as the show is due to be back in March.
One celebrity who has ruled himself out of appearing, however, is Gary Lineker, who purposefully demanded £50,000,000 to appear on the TV show, knowing it would result in a rejection from producers.
Names in the mix, though, currently include a Wag who has reportedly been offered a huge fee to sign on, a Channel 4 reality star, and an ITV Love Island icon…
Jack P Shepherd Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd is rumoured to be joining the line- up (Picture: Shutterstock)Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has reportedly signed up, following in the footsteps of his former co-star Colson Smith.
The actor, 37, has played David Platt on the ITV soap opera for 25 years, but could be stepping into the world of reality TV.
A source 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.’
Daley Thompson Bosses are said to be hoping the sporting star will bring controversy to the house (Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)Olympic gold-winner Daley Thompson is also rumoured to be heading into the house.
Bosses are said to be hoping he’ll spark some controversy in the house and bring his ‘unwoke’ attitude.
A source 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 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.’
The former decathlete won the gold medal at the Olympic Games in 1980 and 1984, and broke the world record for the decathlon four times.
Annie Walker Annie reportedly wants to share her side of the story on her relationship with Kyle(Picture: Clive Mason/Getty Images)Annie Kilner is reportedly considering a £750,000 offer to appear on Celebrity Big Brother after filing for divorce but then making a U-turn on the decision from footballer Kyle Walker.
The 33-year-old started the process to end her marriage after the Manchester City captain’s much-publicised affair with Lauryn Goodman was revealed.
Kyle, 34, first fathered a child with Lauryn during a break in his relationship with Annie in 2020, but it came to light in January of last year that he also fathered a second child with Lauryn in 2022 while with Annie.
However, the divorce is said to now be on hold, with the family said to be trying to start afresh in Italy.
Now, Annie reportedly wants to share her side of the story in the Big Brother house, having been spurred on by the success of her friend Coleen Rooney in I’m A Celebrity.
A TV 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 could be the start of a new career for Annie and an exciting move. Producers are 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.’
Ella Morgan Ella would ‘bring the drama’ to Celebrity Big Brother (Picture: Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images)Celebrity Big Brother bosses are reportedly desperate to snap Ella Morgan up after she made TV history in 2023 by becoming the first trans bride on MAFS.
The 31-year-old married Nathanial Valentino on the E4 reality TV show before moving on to JJ Slater and then tried to find The One on Celebs Go Dating.
Now Ella is said to be turning dating shows behind her and is looking to branch out on Celebrity Big Brother.
A source told The Sun: ‘It’s just early talks at this stage, but Ella is really up for it and bosses were impressed by her.
‘She knows how to bring drama, as her stints on MAFS and Celebs Go Dating proved, and she is also a great representative of the LGBTQ+ community, so watch this space.’
Chris Hughes Could Chris Hughes be heading back to reality TV? (Picture: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)Chris Hughes is best known for appearing on Love Island in 2017, during which he began dating Olivia Attwood.
While the influencer has since carved out a career for himself as a sports correspondent, word on the street is that he could be going back to reality telly one more time.
A source told 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.
Comment nowWho do you want to see in CBB 2025?Comment Now‘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,’ the insider added.
Indeed, Chris has had dalliances with some very famous women, most notably Little Mix’s Jesy Nelson.
His latest romance was with professional golfer Annabel Dimmock, but they broke up in 2022.
A spokesperson for Celebrity Big Brother said: ‘Any names suggested for Celebrity Big Brother are purely speculation.’
Celebrity Big Brother is returning to ITV and ITVX later this year.
A version of this article was originally published on February 5, 2025.
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