Yahoo News Celebrity Big Brother 2024 cast announced – meet the famous housemates
Celebrity Big Brother is back after a five-year absence, with AJ Odudu and Will Best bringing us the house action on ITV for the next three weeks. Before the housemates get stuck in and start nominating one another, let's take a look at which famous faces have moved into Britain's most famous house…
Celebrity Big Brother airs Sundays through Fridays at 9pm on ITV1 and the ITV Hub, followed by Late & Live on ITV2 immediately following each new episode.
Nikita Kuzmin
Claim to fame: Strictly Come Dancing professional and six-time Italian dancing champion.
What you need to know: "I can be fiery, very explosive. I'm a very passionate person."
David Potts
Claim to fame: Head rep on both Ibiza Weekender and Kavos Weekender, as well as former contestant on Celebs Go Dating.
What you need to know: "I am a natural-born leader, like Mufasa in The Lion King... People get the first impression that I'm a bitch, but I'm actually a really sound person!"
Bradley Riches
Claim to fame: Actor who plays James McEwan in Netflix series Heartstopper.
What you need to know: "I love a party, and I love a bit of Prosecco... I think me and Big Brother are going to hit it off right away. Or, at least I hope so, anyway!"
Zeze Millz
Claim to fame: Host of The Zeze Millz Show on YouTube and documentary presenter.
What you need to know: "I think I'll make a great Big Brother housemate because I always, always keep it real."
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'll be 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 first meet people, I'm quite socially awkward, so I kind of need to work that out because I'm about to meet a complete 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 said don't say the 'c-word' and don't show your [private parts]."
Louis Walsh
Claim to fame: Music producer of Westlife and Boyzone, and former X Factor judge.
What you need to know: "I think I'm a bit quirky. A bit fun. I say things I shouldn't say. My mouth has got me in trouble, and it will get me into 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've got very expensive taste. I like coffee, chocolate and men, but they've all got 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 that caricature they see in the press... I'm a different bloke."
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu
Claim to fame: Former Love Island winner 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 pitched his Reggae Reggae Sauce on Dragons' Den.
What you need to know: "The only arguments I'll get into in the house is if anyone tries to keep me from the cooker!'
Sharon Osbourne
Claim to fame: Reality TV icon, former judge on The X Factor and the first-ever Celebrity Lodger in Big Brother.
What you need to know: "Chaos, I don't cause it. It just seems to go on around me."
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