It's almost time for another star-studded series of Celebrity Big Brother and the latest line-up is packed with familiar faces from soaps, reality TV and Hollywood.
Hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best are back to welcome the fresh batch of contestants and guide us through the drama, excitement, and unexpected twists as the celebrities battle it out for the ultimate prize in the new house, which includes a new garden nook with black-out windows and a double-depth sofa.
From seasoned actors to unexpected newcomers, this season promises plenty of drama, competition, and surprises. Here’s a sneak peek at the celebrities who are set to make their mark in the iconic Big Brother house - who will rise to the occasion, and who will crack under pressure? Let’s dive into the full Celebrity Big Brother line-up!
Rumoured Celebrity Big Brother housemates
Trisha Goddard
Television presenter Trisha Goddard is set to join the Celebrity Big Brother house. In 2024, the 64-year-old announced that she has stage four breast cancer on Good Morning Britain and has been documenting her life with the incurable disease on Instagram.
Chesney Hawkes
Chesney Hawkes, 53, is part of this year's line-up. He's best known for his hit song The One and Only, which topped the charts for five weeks when it was released in 1991.
Ella Rae Wise
Swapping Essex for the Big Brother house is TOWIE cast member Ella Rae Wise. The 24-year-old reality star is currently dating her co-star Dan Edgar (who recently competed in Dancing on Ice).
Jack P. Shepherd
Soap fans will recognise 37-year-old Jack P. Shepherd from Coronation Street, where he has played David Platt for 25 years since he was just 12! When he's not on the cobbles, he co-presents a podcast called On The Sofa with Colson, Jack and Ben with his friends and Corrie co-stars.
Danny Beard
Drag performer and singer Danny Beard (aged 32, whose real name is Daniel Curtis) won the fourth series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK and has appeared on Britain's Got Talent. They will be adding some glitz and glamour to CBB 2025.
Angellica Bell
Television and radio presenter Angellica Bell (49) became well-known for her work on CBBC in the early 2000s. More recently, she has co-presented shows such as The Martin Lewis Money Show and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
She is married to fellow children's TV presenter Michael Underwood.
Mickey Rourke
American actor and former professional boxer Philip Andre "Mickey" Rourke Jr. (72) has had a career spanning over 4 decades. The Hollywood star is best known for action films such as The Rainmaker, 9 1/2 Weeks and Angel Heart which he was rumoured to have started a feud with his co-star Robert De Niro during filming.
Patsy Palmer
Patsy Palmer recently reprised her role as Bianca, one of EastEnders' most memorable characters. The 52-year-old actress is also a DJ and lives in Malibu but often returns to London for work. Hopefully, we'll get to hear her iconic catchphrase "Rickaaaaaaay!".
Daley Thompson
Former decathlete Francis Morgan Ayodélé "Daley" Thompson, CBE, is a gold medal-winning Olympian who broke the world record for the decathlon four times and held the title for an impressive nine years. But the question remains: will he win Celebrity Big Brother?
JoJo Siwa
Jojo Siwa became a child star in 2015 after appearing on the American reality TV show Dance Moms with her mum, Jessalynn Siwa. Now 21, the media personality has gone on to act and release her own music and merchandise, including bows, which she became famous for wearing.
Chris Hughes
In 2017, Chris Hughes won Love Island with his then-girlfriend Olivia Atwood (who has become a regular Loose Women panellist). He was one half of Chris & Kem, the music duo formed with his Love Ilsnad co-star and pal Kem Cetinay.
Now 32, the TV personality is hoping to win Celebrity Big Brother.
Donna Preston
38-year-old Donna Preston is set to join the line-up of Celebrity Big Brother 2025. The actress and comedian from Yorkshire has appeared in Hey Tracey, Hard Cell and The Sandman on Netflix.
Michael Fabricant
Former MP Michael Fabricant The 74-year-old lives in Litchfield, Staffordshire, where he once served with his partner, British businessman and fellow former Conservative Party politician Andy Street.
Where is Celebrity Big Brother filmed?
For 2025, the Celebrity Big Brother house has moved location to Garden Studios in West London, where a new set has been built.
How long is Celebrity Big Brother?
The cast are locked into the Celebrity Big Brother house for a total of 19 days (almost 3 weeks).
What date is Celebrity Big Brother starting?
The Celebrity Big Brother: Live Launch airs on Monday 7th April at 9pm on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player.
Arabella Horspool is a Commercial Content Writer for Yours at Bauer Media. She's a bookworm who is passionate about TV, film and theatre. She enjoys cooking, scrapbooking, playing board games and going on walks with her three dogs.