Phwoar. Talk about getting Celebrity Big Brother started with a bang...
Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh being reunited. Louis letting slip that he knew Sharon was going in on live on telly. Marisha Wallace belting out some Dreamgirls. Housemates greeting Fern Britton like she was royalty. Host Will Best'Saltburning' through the house naked – it was giving us heart rate challenge and we've watched it A LOT.
Speaking of hearts, Celebrity Big Brother housemate and Netflix star Bradley Riches officially has ours. The Heartstopper star and author is just 22 years old and was one of the last to enter the house on Monday 4 March 2024.
Here's everything you need to know about this celeb cutie, from his role in Heartstopper, to his Saltburn cameo, to his friendship with Big Brother 2023's Jordan Sangha and Henry Southan.
Btw, he was three years old when The X Factor first launched. Don't worry, that made our hearts stop too. Sigh.
Who is Bradley Riches?
Bradley is an author and actor. He is best known for playing James McEwan in Netflix's popular LGBTQ+ comedy-drama series Heartstopper. On Monday 4 March he entered the CBB house as a housemate.
What else has Bradley Riches been in?
As well as Heartstopper, the actor starred as a soldier in 1917 and a student in – get ready for it – Saltburn. He also plays Freddie in the BBC's queer slasher series, Wreck.
How old is Bradley Riches?
Bradley was born 11 December 2001, making him 22 years old.
Where is Bradley Riches from?
Bradley was born and raised in Surrey.
Is Bradley Riches single?
As far as we can tell from his TikTok, he is dating his lovely bf Scott.
Why did Bradley Riches want to go on Celebrity Big Brother?
Before heading into the CBB house, he told producers that "it’s the perfect time for me in my career. I want to be that positive representation for neurodiversity and the queer community. I have a platform and I want to use it."
We love to see it.
How would Bradley describe himself as a housemate in three words?
He said, "What I’m like to live with in 3 words is - fun, uplifting and maybe annoying. I’m quite positive so people may see it as fake, some people might find it annoying."
How does Bradley Riches know Jordan Sangha and Henry Southan?
Yes, Bradley is in fact pals with Big Brother 2023 winner Jordan and his boyfriend Henry – Jordan said so himself on Late and Live. However, eagle-eyed fans noticed that the couple and Bradley were suddenly unfollowing each other shortly before CBB launched, leading some fans (on conspiracy haven Reddit we should add) to call "fix".
We don't, we say, "Podcast, please."
Is Bradley Riches on Instagram?
Yep, you can follow Bradley at @brad_riches.
Is Bradley Riches on TikTok?
Obv, Brads is 22 after all. You can follow the actor at @brad_richess.
Is Bradley Riches related to Big Brother 2023's Kerry Riches?
IMAGINE. But, no.
Celebrity Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player