Celebrity Big Brother 2025: latest news, rumoured line up, hosts and everything we know

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Celebrity Big Brother 2025 is back as a fresh set of celebrities get ready to move into the Big Brother house for a new series of the reality show.

Following the success of Big Brother UK 2024 on ITVX and ITV2, our new celebs will leave their glitzy homes behind to be locked inside the house where they will live under the watchful eye of Big Brother and try to avoid being nominated for eviction.

Here's everything you need to know about Celebrity Big Brother 2025...

Celebrity Big Brother 2025 release date

The new series of Celebrity Big Brother is just around the corner, and as soon as we get an official start date we will add it to this guide.

Last year the main show was followed by Celebrity Big Brother: Late & Live on ITV2. The companion show saw our hosts going over all the latest gossip and revealing unseen extra footage along the way and it is thought the series will return again this year.

Celebrity Big Brother 2025 housemates

While the official line-up for this year's series is yet to be announced, that hasn't stopped the rumour mill from going into overdrive as famous faces are linked to the show.

Here are a few of the names rumoured to be taking part - from Olympic gold medalists and soap favourites to Love Island stars...

James Bye

ames Bye attends the TRIC Awards with a black t-shirt and a dark suit jacket on

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James Bye might have only just left EastEnders after his character, Martin Fowler, was killed off in the soap's 40th anniversary, but there are rumours he could be back on our screens soon in Celebrity Big Brother.

Jack P Shepherd

ack P Shepherd attends the TRIC Awards in a light blue shirt and navy suit jacket

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Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd - who is best known for his role as Weatherfield's David Platt has also been linked to the show. Could he be following in the footsteps of his good friend and Corrie co-star Colson Smith, who starred in the 2024 series?

Danny Beard

Danny Beard attends The 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards at the London Palladium in a black shirt with silver stars on it

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It has been hinted that RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard has signed up for the show. Danny, who is Daniel Curtis away from the stage, is no stranger to Celebrity Big Brother fans, having appeared on the spin-off show Late and Live last year.

 Daley Thompson

Daley Thompson attends the "September 5" London Premiere at The Historical Curzon Mayfair in a white t-shirt and black and white striped cardigan

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Double Olympic gold winner Daley Thompson has reportedly been in talks with Big Brother bosses - but could be he joining this year's lineup?

Chris Hughes

Chris Hughes wearing a black suit and tie with a white shirt and blonde hair

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2017 Love Island star Chris Hughes is said to have signed up for this year's series. After his reality TV stint, Chris now works as a TV sports correspondent and it is believed his huge social media following will attract a younger audience to the show.

Rebekah Vardy

Rebekah Vardy wearing big sunglasses and a pale yellow jacket with a white top underneath. Her hair is up in a smart ponytail.

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It has been rumoured that Rebekah Vardy is hoping to follow in nemesis Coleen Rooney's footsteps after her I'm A Celebrity 2024 stint and try her hand at another reality TV show. 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."

Tommy Fury

Tommy Fury of World XI inspects the pitch prior to Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2024 at Stamford Bridge in a white t-shirt and grey suit jacket

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Professional boxer Tommy Fury has been linked to the show after producers were reportedly looking to boost ratings with a high-profile signing. Could we be seeing him in the diary room soon?

Celebrity Big Brother 2025 hosts

Celebrity Big Brother 2024 hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best in glam outfits in front of the show logo

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Celebrity Big Brother 2024 hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best are thought to be returning for the new series.

When the pair were confirmed as the new Big Brother hosts ahead of the show's reboot in 2023, AJ Odudu said: "I’m so excited to finally be able to say that, yes: I’m hosting Big Brother! I couldn't be happier. Following in the footsteps of some of my favourite broadcasting legends to front such an iconic show is an absolute honour - and to do it alongside my amazing friend Will is the icing on the cake.”

Will Best added: "I grew up with Big Brother so getting a chance to host it with my mate AJ is a dream come true. I can't wait to tell some housemates not to swear."

Is there a trailer for Celebrity Big Brother 2025?

Not yet, but as soon as one is released we will add it to this guide.

Who won Celebrity Big Brother 2024?

David Potts for Celebrity Big Brother 2024

David Potts for Celebrity Big Brother 2024. (Image credit: ITV)

Reality TV personality David Potts was crowned the winner of Celebrity Big Brother 2024, beating Fern Britton, Nikita Kuzmin, Louis Walsh and Colson Smith.

During dinner in the final show, Potts thanked the other finalists for 'letting me be me' during his time in the house, adding: "I genuinely did not think I would be in a house with 12 people who I actually genuinely really, really liked".

Claire Crick
Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch

Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family. After starting her career at a soap magazine, she ended up staying for 13 years, and over that time she’s pulled pints in the Rovers Return, sung karaoke in the Emmerdale village hall, taken a stroll around Albert Square, and visited Summer Bay Surf Club in sunny Australia. 

After learning some tricks of the trade at websites Digital Spy, Entertainment Daily, and Woman & Home, Claire landed a role at What’s On TV and whattowatch.com writing about all things TV and film, with a particular love for Aussie soaps, Strictly Come Dancing and Bake Off

She’s interviewed everyone from June Brown — AKA Dot Cotton — to Michelle Keegan, swapped cooking tips with baking legend Mary Berry backstage at the NTAs, and danced the night away with soap stars at countless awards bashes. There’s not a lot she doesn’t know about soaps and TV and can be very handy when a soapy question comes up in a pub quiz! 

As well as all things soap-related, Claire also loves running, spa breaks, days out with her kids, and getting lost in a good book. 

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