Celebrity Big Brother start date confirmed - and it's very soon

Celebrity Big Brother star AJ Odudu has become one of the UK's most successful TV presenters, best known for hosting ITV's reboot of the iconic reality series. AJ, 36, boasts a very impressive CV that features everything from Strictly Come Dancing to The Big Breakfast and even The Big Interiors Battle. She has racked up lots of TV credits during her time, from Big Brother and Married At First Sight to Eurovision and, so fans might expect her to be a wealthy lady.They'd be correct, because it's said she's worth £1.2m.

Celebrity Big Brother stars Louis Walsh and Lauren Simon are facing a frosty punishment for breaking the show's rules just four days in.The X Factor judge Louis and Real Housewives of Cheshire's Lauren are caught out discussing nominations, a big no-no for any contestant on the ITV show as they are supposed to decide who to put up for eviction on their own, and will be sent out to the chilly garden for their bad behaviour. But Lauren, 51, who is up against Gary Goldsmith for the first eviction tonight, was unable to resist gossiping with Louis, 71, in Thursday night's episode where they talked about how surprised they were that Zeze Millz is not up for eviction too and Louis questioned "what exactly she's done in her life".The pair then started whispering about their views on some of the other housemates, but awkwardly, Big Brother will reveal to the group what they had said, with a clip of them being dropped in it previewed on last night's Late & Live ITV2 spin-off.

Celebrity Big Brother star Sharon Osbourne has made it abundantly clear she isn't afraid to speak her mind, and the latest victim of her sharp tongue was Adele.The fiery redhead, 71, seemed less than impressed with the global megastar, calling her "fake" on the Thursday, 7 March, episode of the ITV reality show. Speaking to her fellow housemates - which includes Kate Middleton's uncle Gary Goldsmith and her X Factor colleague Louis Walsh - Sharon said: "I think that she plays the 'oh I'm so English and it's like cut the s**t, you don't talk like that anymore, just be true to who you are. But she does all this English...." Interestingly, this isn't the first time Sharon has had a go at British stars who've made their mark in America - much like her and her rockstar husband Ozzy Osbourne, who is originally from Marsten Green in the West Midlands.

Celebrity Big Brother stars Louis Walsh and Lauren Simon have entered into another feud already, as only days into the new ITV series tensions are fraying between the housemates. Former X Factor judge and music mogul Louis, 71, has been rubbing people up the wrong way ever since he entered the house, with Coronation Street actress Sally Ann Matthews even speaking out against him following his comments about Colson Smith.Tonight's instalment, March 7, saw things reach fever pitch as the group made their very first nominations ahead of tomorrow night's eviction. Louis and Real Housewives of Cheshire star Lauren, 48, who was one of the people with the most votes, had been discussing presenter Zeze Mills' "talents" and whether she "deserved" to be in the house as a celebrity.

Believe it or not, it’s almost time for the first round of Celebrity Big Brother evictions - and we already know who will face the public vote. Big Brother has revealed that Gary Goldsmith and Lauren Simon will be the first housemates to face the vote from viewers ahead of the first live eviction of the series on Friday 8 March.

Gary Goldsmith, the uncle of Kate Middleton and a Celebrity Big Brother star, discussed his niece's return to public duties on Wednesday’s episode of the show. He chatted with former Love Island star Ekin-Su Culculoglu on the show about the Princess of Wales' comeback after her stay at The London Clinic in Marylebone for nearly two weeks, and said she was getting the “best care in the world.” Kate had an abdominal surgery and was discharged on January 29. Kensington Palace then said she would take a break from all official duties during her recovery.

Coronation Street and Celebrity Big Brother fans think a 'feud' could be brewing as soap star Sally Ann Matthews has been sharing her thoughts on the ITV reality series.

Celebrity Big Brother fans have called out Gary Goldsmith, Kate Middleton's uncle, for "delusional" comments he made on the show. The 58 year old is one of CBB's celebrity contestants, and he hasn't held back on his Royal Family stories and musings. During a chat with housemate Sharon, Gary claimed he felt like the "black sheep of the Royal Family" but it didn't go down too well with the show's viewers.

Celebrity Big Brother has seen one star involved in a new feud as Louis Walsh has been branded "vile" by Coronation Street actor Sally Ann Matthews, 53.The former X Factor judge, 71, and music mogul, who regularly ended up in tiffs with Simon Cowell during their time together on the hugely-popular entertainment series, has already rubbed a number of his housemates up the wrong way. Now the Jenny Bradley star has gotten involved in the drama despite not being in the bungalow herself, as she voiced her opinions on Louis' comments on social media. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Sally Ann shared her frustration about Louis making fun of her fellow Corrie star Colson Smith, 25, in the hours after they both entered the house together.

Lauren Simon is taking part in the reboot of Celebrity Big Brother, joining the likes of Ekin-Su, Sharon Osbourne and Kate Middleton's uncle Gary Goldsmith. Over the next few weeks, we'll watch celebs navigate their new relationships, take on tricky house tasks and drop some juicy Diary Room confessions, with Lauren being no stranger to sharing her personal life.

Sharon Osbourne is back on our screens after entering the Celebrity Big Brother house this week, and is already providing plenty of entertainment. However, she isn't here to stay, and will only be in the house for five days as the show's 'lodger'. And now, the former X Factor judge, 71, has shared the reason she isn't staying for the full show, which runs for 19 days, explaining that it would be too tough to leave her husband Ozzy, who suffers from Parkinson's disease, and the rest of their family.

Louis Walsh has made a return to our screens in the new series of Celebrity Big Brother. The Irish music manager and talent show judge has kept a low profile in recent years, mainly concentrating on his career in Ireland and work behind the scenes.

The winner of Celebrity Big Brother seems to be a done deal just one day after the show returned. Coronation Street's Colson Smith is the hot favourite to win the show, according to bookmakers The actor, who plays Craig Tinker in the soap, first appeared on the cobbles 13 years ago and recently lost 10 stone. His bubbly personality won over fans on the opening night as he's favourite to walk out as the winner, with Heartstopper's Bradley Riches considered the second most likely to win.

Coronation Street fans have been left asking 'who' as they made the same quip about Colson Smith ditching his Weatherfield alter-ego for Celebrity Big Brother. The actor was among the famous faces who gave up their freedom to head into the famous compound on Monday night (March 4).

Sharon Osbourne made her Celebrity Big Brother debut tonight, becoming the first famous face to enter the iconic ITV house - and Sharon wasted no time in bringing the drama.The former X Factor star was given the task of watching her fellow housemates arrive from a secret room and wasn't afraid to share her opinions. When Ibiza Weekend star David Potts entered the house, Sharon was quick to criticise him, describing him as "disturbing".

Sharon Osbourne has become the first person to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house, with the ITV show announcing that she's part of a major twist.The former X Factor judge walked into the CBB house as part of the show's big launch this evening, confirming that the rumours of her joining the line-up are true. Ahead of Sharon's arrival, Celebrity Big Brother hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best revealed that Sharon would be the show's first-ever 'Celebrity Lodger' and would be staying in the house for just a few days. However during her stint, Sharon would be tasked with picking three of her fellow CBB residents to be in 'the danger zone' - meaning that they would be up for eviction at the end of the week.

For the first time since 2018, a whole new host of celebrities are set to swap their day-to-day lives for the Celebrity Big Brother house. Kickstarting on Monday, 4 March, famous faces including Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh and Fern Britton have all reportedly signed up for the show. Among those stars allegedly set to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house is Bradley Riches.The 22 year old actor, perhaps best known for his appearance in Netflix’s Heartstopper, where he played James McEwan.

Celebrity Big Brother kicks off tonight, with a fresh line-up of famous faces entering the ITV house for our entertainment. While ITV is yet to announce the official line-up, there are 11 celebrities rumoured to be making their debut on the show tonight, from Love Island's Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu to former X Factor judge Louis Walsh.

Sharon Osbourne is rumoured to make a surprise five day cameo in the Celebrity Big Brother house.The celeb version of the iconic reality show will make a triumphant return on Monday 4 March, just months after Jordan Sangha soared to victory in the show's successful reboot in November 2023. Ahead of Sharon's highly anticipated appearance - where she'll be reuniting with her X Factor co star Louis Walsh, who has reportedly signed up to the show for the full stint - her staggering salary for less than a week's screen time has been revealed.

The Princess of Wales' uncle, Gary Goldsmith, is said to be heading into the Celebrity Big Brother house alongside the likes of Strictly pro Nikita Kuzmin, former This Morning host Fern Britton and Dragons Den multimillionaire, Levi Roots.The reported signing of Gary - who is Carole Middleton's younger brother - came as a surprise to many with former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond telling OK!: "I cannot imagine why Gary Goldsmith is doing this. Surely he can’t need the money? This is tacky, demeaning and tasteless. Not to mention dangerous." Reflecting on her own experience as a former I’m a Celebrity...