Celebrity Big Brother 2025 full rumoured cast as star pulls out just days ahead of launch
CELEBRITY Big Brother is back – and here are all the stars who are rumoured to be taking part.
From soap favourites to an Olympic athlete, this is the gaggle of celebs we are most likely to be glued to throughout April.
One person who won’t be walking up that famous metal staircase, however, is US singer Macy Gray.
After storming off The Masked Singer UK earlier this year, The Sun exclusively revealed how Macy has also pulled out of CBB at the last minute.
Macy, who appeared as Toad In The Hole on The Masked Singer, had been in advanced talks with show bosses but has “decided not to go ahead”.
These famous faces ARE believed to be heading into the CBB house, though.
Who are you looking forward to seeing the most?
Chris Hughes
The Sun revealed in February that Love Island hunk Chris Hughes was in talks for Celebrity Big Brother.
His pal GK Barry later appeared to confirm the news during an episode of her podcast Saving Grace.
A source told The Sun On Sunday: “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.
“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.”
Chris is now a sports presenter after finding fame in the 2017 series of Love Island.
Jack P. Shepherd
Soap star Jack has played David Platt in Coronation Street since 2000.
Earlier this month, The Sun exclusively revealed how Jack would be taking a break from the cobbles to enter the CBB house.
A TV insider said: “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.”
Patsy Palmer
EastEnders star Patsy Palmer is another huge soap name set to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house, according to reports.
Patsy, who is famed for playing Bianca Jackson in the BBC One soap, was last week said to be in “advanced talks” with show bosses.
The 52-year-old returned to EastEnders last year for the soap’s explosive 40th anniversary and had an extended guest stint.
But Patsy is set to leave later this month after she hinted she’d finished filming her final scenes.
Mail Online reported that she will now be heading into CBB, however an official spokesperson for the show told the publication: “Any names linked to the Celebrity Big Brother line up are purely speculative.”
Daley Thompson
Olympic athlete Daley Thompson is rumoured to be racing into the CBB house next week.
The former British decathlete broke the world record four times and is now ready for a new challenge.
But a source told The Sun how 66-year-old Daley’s non-woke opinions could raise a few eyebrows among CBB viewers.
A TV insider said: “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.”
Chesney Hawkes
Nineties pop fans will be excited by this housemate.
Last week, The Sun told how Chesney Hawkes has signed up for CBB ahead of his music comeback.
A telly source said: “Everyone knows The One and Only even if the youngsters might not recognise his name.
“He’s also had decades in showbiz so CBB bosses hope he’ll be loose-lipped about celebrity encounters over the years, just like Louis Walsh last year.
“It’s perfect timing for Chesney too as he’s releasing a comeback album in April.”
All the rumoured names who WON'T be taking part in CBB
These stars have found their names in the mix - but they won't be entering the Celebrity Big Brother house:
Macy Gray
Love Island’s Olivia Walker
Chloe Madeley
MAFS star Ella Morgan
Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy
Tommy Fury
Maura Higgins
TikToker Becki Jones
Paul Chuckle
Love Island’s Andrew Le Page
Brie from Selling Sunset
Chelsea from Selling Sunset
Hollyoaks legend Stephanie Waring
Britney Spears’ son Sean Federline
Linda from The Traitors
Gogglebox’s Joe Baggs
Real Housewives Of Cheshire’s Tanya Bardsley
Ella Rae Wise
The Only Way Is Essex‘s Ella Rae Wise is gearing up for a Celebrity Big Brother stint – but it is apparently causing “meltdowns” at home.
Ella, 24, is worried about being apart from her boyfriend Dan Edgar, 34, with no contact following a series of rows.
A source told us: “Ella has been having meltdowns about going on Celebrity Big Brother.
“She doesn’t trust Dan while she’s in the house and the fact that she won’t know what’s going on is giving her anxiety.
“By the sounds of it she’s having major cold feet.”
The Sun revealed her CBB signing at the beginning of March.
Angellica Bell
TV presenter Angellica Bell is rumoured to have landed a whopping five-figure deal to appear on Celebrity Big Brother.
The CBBC legend is a well-known face and fans will be keen to see if she spills all on her untimely exit from The Martin Lewis Show, which left fans baffled back in 2023.
Currently, Angellica is co-presenting on Hits Radio while Fleur East is on maternity leave.
She is married to fellow TV presenter Michael Underwood.
Michael Fabricant
Another famous face reportedly receiving a hefty pay cheque to appear on CBB is former Tory politician Michael Fabricant.
Sir Michael Fabricant, 74, is said to have put pen to paper on a bumper six-figure deal to star in the ITV reality show.
A source told the Mail: “He doesn’t hold back, he’s going to be compulsive viewing, we can’t wait.
“We wanted a top politician but one with enormous personality which would entertain the viewers.
“He recently lost his seat so was available, already the execs are excited that he will be a star of the series.”
He will be the latest political face to enter the CBB house after George Galloway and Lembit Opik’s previous appearances.
Danny Beard
Drag queen Danny Beard is already used to TV success – and they are hoping for the same on Celebrity Big Brother.
Danny – who is Daniel Curtis away from the stage – made it to the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent in 2016.
They then went on to win RuPaul‘s Drag Race in 2022.
These days, Danny has forged a comedy career and took part in Channel 4‘s Comedy Roast.
A source said: “Danny is hilarious and witty yet also great to be around. They’re going to make a great housemate for viewers and the other celebs alike.”
- Celebrity Big Brother launches at 9pm on ITV1/ ITVX on Monday April 7