There's already some speculation about who could appear on Celebrity Big Brother ahead of its return this year.
The show was revived by ITV last year and it was announced months later that it had been renewed for a second series. A launch date has yet revealed by the broadcaster, though it previously shared that the new series is "set to air in spring".
The first series saw the likes of Louis Walsh, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, Zeze Millz and Nikita Kuzmin live in the Big Brother house. David Potts ended up winning the show, which ran for just under three weeks, in March last year.
Ahead of Celebrity Big Brother's return, there are already rumours about who could be included in the next group of housemates on the beloved reality TV show. We've taken a look at just some of the potential contestants, though ITV has yet to announce the line-up for the new series of the show.
Tommy Fury
Professional boxer Tommy Fury, 25, was said to have been eyed up by producers towards the end of last year. It was reported back in October that "big money offers" were circulating, with it suggested that he could boost ratings.
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Getty Images)The speculation came after it was announced in August that Tommy and his fiancée Molly-Mae Hague, 25, had parted ways after five years together. The pair had met on Love Island in 2019 and now have a daughter together.
The news attracted much attention and Tommy denied that he cheated amid rumours. The exes are thought to have reconciled since their split and Molly-Mae has dismissed the suggestion that their break-up was a publicity stunt.
Rebekah Vardy
It's been teased that former I'm A Celebrity campmate Rebekah Vardy, 42, who's married to Jamie Vardy, could be taking part in the new series. The speculation comes after Coleen Rooney - who won the 'Wagatha Christie' libel case brought against her by Rebekah in 2022 - was runner-up on I'm A Celebrity last year. It's been suggested that Rebekah would hope to experience similar reality TV "success" as Coleen.
As reported last month, a source told OK! magazine: "It's looking very likely that Rebekah Vardy could be doing Celebrity Big Brother. And Becky will be hoping very much to emulate Coleen's success in the jungle, and turn public opinion around totally, with a stint on the show."
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Getty Images)Ella Morgan
Reality TV star Ella Morgan, 31, rose to fame on Married at First Sight UK in 2023. Although they weren't matched on the show, she ended up having a brief romance with JJ Slater, who is now in a relationship with Katie Price.
Ella - who's credited as the first transgender contestant to appear on MAFS - later took part in another E4 show. She appeared on Celebs Go Dating last year and developed a relationship on the show, which has since ended.
A source told the Sun in November: "[Ella] has had a meeting with ITV producers about appearing in the next series of Celebrity Big Brother. It's just early talks at this stage but Ella is really up for it and bosses were impressed by her." They added: "She knows how to bring drama [and] she is also a great representative of the LGBTQ+ community, so watch this space."
Other names
Ella is among the favourites in odds released by bookmaker Betfred recently at 1/4 and 1/1 respectively. Other favourites include makeup artist Jeffree Star and presenter Amelia Dimoldenberg, each with odds of 1/1. Former Love Island star Mitch Taylor, EastEnders' Cheryl Fergison and Coronation Street's Helen Worth have odds of 4/1. Whilst other names in the current odds include former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member Lisa Rinna, politician Kwasi Kwarteng and former This Morning host Phillip Schofield at 6/1, 8/1 and 12/1 respectively.
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