Celebrity Big Brother host Will Best rushed to paramedics moments before live show launch
CELEBRITY Big Brother host Will Best has been rushed to paramedics moments before Monday’s live show launch.
The TV presenter was checked over by medical professionals on site at the ITV studio in West London following a sudden illness.
A dishevelled Will, 39, appeared in a video on Instagram to tell fans he had been given the all clear.
He told fans: “So guys, this is nearly it. We’re basically one hour away from going live on Celebrity Big Brother 2024.
“I’ve literally just been given a clean bill of health by a paramedic.
“Thank you very much. It’s a long story.
“We’ve got to do stuff any minute and I’m supposed to be finished in the make-up chair in about 15 minutes but I haven’t got my face on yet.
“Maybe tune in at 9:15… joke.”
Will later joined pal AJ Odudu live on stage at the Big Brother studios and the pros introduced their first housemate – Sharon Osbourne.
As the series launched Will scrubbed up well in a black suit.
AJ looked just as sizzling in a red catsuit.
Will’s dramatic health scare appeared behind him, as he later welcomed Irish music mogul Louis Walsh.
Fans rejoiced as the first episode kicked off and the presenters revealed each episode will be followed by Celebrity Big Brother: Late & Live which will give viewers additional and exclusive content.
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Sharon Osbourne – TV legend – who is thought to be on a megabucks deal – said she was doing the show for “a good time not a long time”
Louis Walsh – Irish boyband manager who has never knowingly backed down from a fight. Sure to be a huge presence in the house.
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu – We know from Love Island, the Ek-ster is not above throwing about some dramatics to claw her way to the final.
Levi Roots – Reggae Reggae Sauce sauce packs a bit of a kick, but its inventor seems quite mild-mannered. Will that change under pressure?
Fern Britton – The former This Morning star called out Phillip Schofield – don’t think she won’t do the same to anyone who tangles with her.
Colson Smith – You’ll probably know him best as Corrie’s Craig Tinker – but prepare to find out he’s not much like his character.
David Potts – Ibiza Weekender’s breakout star is sure to bring a bit of the party isle to the house… but will people appreciate it?
Gary Goldsmith – Kate Middleton’s uncle is a big signing for ITV, but very much an unknown quantity among viewers.
Marisha Wallace – Top Broadway star may fill the brief of ‘American who doesn’t know what they’ve let themselves in for’.
Nikita Kuzmin – The Strictly pro is coming onto the show fresh off the show’s tour. Poor lad probably just wants a rest.
Zeze Mills – the social media star has a “no holds barred interview style” – which is just what we need in there.
Bradley Riches – The actor played sweet James McEwan in Netflix hit Heartstopper. We’ll soon find out what he’s really like.
Lauren Simon – She’s a Real Housewives of Cheshire star and you don’t get on that show by being shy and retiring.