Was anyone else having serious Big Brother withdrawal symptoms prior to Celebrity Big Brother 2025 returning? Honestly, there was the biggest hole in our soul that could only be filled by a giant, menacing, ever-changing eye graphic coupled with that iconic, equally-menacing music for too long. YOU KNOW?
And, honestly, Big Brother 2024 had no place slapping as hard as it did. We genuinely lost friends last autumn for refusing to socialise over the six weeks it was on our screens (and we want that again).
Real friends would've understood.
Anyway, in conclusion, Celebrity Big Brother's return is most welcome.
After a successful relaunch with the likes of Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu becoming housemates in 2024, CBB is back in 2025 with one of the best line-ups in history; with a US pop star, a Love Island star, a TOWIE queen, a true TV legend, a controversial ex-MP and a very controversial A-lister all living under one roof.
Let the chaos commence.
Who is taking part in Celebrity Big Brother 2025?
Chris Hughes
Age: 32 years old
Job: Love Island finalist and sports presenter
Status: In the house
Ella Rae Wise
Age: 24 years old
Job: TOWIE star
Status: In the house
Jack P. Shepherd
Age: 37 years old
Job: Coronation Street actor
Status: In the house
Angellica Bell
Age: 49 years old
Job: TV and radio presenter
Status: In the house
Danny Beard
Age: 32 years old
Job: Drag artist
Status: In the house
Sir Michael Fabricant
Age: 74 years old
Job: Former Tory MP
Status: In the house
Chesney Hawkes
Age: 53 years old
Job: Musician (known for his single, The One and Only)
Status: In the house
JoJo Siwa
Age: 21 years old
Job: Singer, dancer and influencer
Status: In the house
Daley Thompson
Age: 66 years old
Job: Olympic athlete
Status: In the house
Patsy Palmer
Age: 52 years old
Job: EastEnders legend and DJ
Status: In the house
Mickey Rourke
Age: 72 years old
Job: Hollywood actor and former professional boxer
Status: In the house
Trisha Goddard
Age: 67 years old
Job: Television presenter
Status: In the house
Donna Preston
Age: 38 years old
Job: Actress and comedian
Status: In the house
When does Celebrity Big Brother 2025 start?
It's started, babs. Monday 7 April is when all the action kicked off.
Who won Celebrity Big Brother in 2024?
The first Celebrity Big Brother (well, the ITV reboot) was deservedly won by Ibiza Weekender legend, David Potts.
How can I watch Celebrity Big Brother?
You can catch CBB on ITV, ITVX and STV Sunday to Friday at 9pm. Yep, celebs get upgraded from ITV2 to ITV 'cause celebs...
Who will host Celebrity Big Brother?
Celebrity Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player
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Ben Pulsford is a digital writer for Bauer Media, writing for both Closer online and heatworld. When he's not getting paid to gossip about Big Brother, Love Island, and The Real Housewives of Cheshire, he's storming the London LGBTQ+ scene as drag queen, Beary Poppins. Both Ben and Beary are awaiting an invite to join The Real Housewives of Cheshire for series 18. The budget's not there, but the drama is 💅