RuPaul’s Drag Race star Courtney Act confirmed for Celebrity Big Brother

Yep, another one

Courtney Act

by Carl Smith |
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Courtney Act - RuPaul's Drag Race star and BFF of Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall - is the latest housemate confirmed for Celebrity Big Brother as seven men are set to join the show.

(In case you missed it, Ann Widdecombe accidentally revealed how many males have signed up during her launch show interview. DOH.)

The Australian drag queen - real name Shane Jenek - will join current housemates Ann, India Willoughby, Malika Haqq, Maggie Oliver, Ashley James, Jess Impiazzi, Rachel Johnson and Amanda Barrie alongside a few more famous fellas later this week following a recent stint on MTV reality show Single AF.

Oh, this is gonna be brilliant.

Speaking to The Sun, a source said: "Courtney has seen everything as a drag queen so nothing will faze her in the house.

"She's a pro who won't be intimidated by any of the big personalities in there and she won't back down from a row."

Courtney's best known for her appearance on season six of RuPaul's Drag Race and has since teamed up with equally-fabulous friends Willam Belli and Alaska Thunderf*** to form the AAA Girls trio.

Ah, and you might've caught AAA Girls in the music video for Little Mix's smash single Power. Watch the vid below:

This comes after it was confirmed former Liverpool FC legend John Barnes will be entering the house on Friday, with Love Island star Johnny Mitchell and Boyzone's Shane Lynch also looking likely to join the line-up.

Fab.

Check out the CBB 2018 line-up so far:

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Celebrity Big Brother 2018 - Official pics

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Amanda Barrie

Amanda Barrie is an English actress who is best known for playing the role of Alma Sedgewick in Coronation Street. She has played a number of iconic female characters throughout her career, making her a national treasure.

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Ann Widdecombe

Ann Widdecombe is a former Conservative Party politician, author and owner of many controversial opinions and beliefs.In 2010 Ann retired from politics and set her sights on stardom, appearing on Strictly Come Dancing and most recently, starring in pantomime.

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Ashley James

Ashley James rose to fame after appearing on** Made In Chelsea**, she is now a social influencer, DJ and TV presenter.

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India Willoughby

India Willoughby is Britain's first transgender television newsreader and the first trans panellist on Loose Women.Born as Jonathan Willoughby, she began her career on ITV in 2000.

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Jess Impiazzi

Glamour model Jess Impiazzi has appeared in** The Only Way is Essex** and Ex on the Beach. She has also worked as an actress appearing in the film Dangerous Game.

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Maggie Oliver

Maggie Oliver is a former Detective Constable with the Greater Manchester Police. Since leaving the force she has appeared on Loose Women and Lorraine.

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Malika Haqq

Best friend of Khloe Kardashian, Malika Haqq is a reality TV star in her own right. As well as appearing in Keeping Up With The Kardashians she has appeared in the series' spin-off Dash Dolls.

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Rachel Johnson

Journalist and author Rachel Johnson is the sister of Boris Johnson. She has written multiple novels and is a regular guest on a number of TV programmes.

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Wayne Sleep OBE

Wayne Sleep OBE is a British dancer and famous for being the shortest male dancer to be admitted to the Royal Ballet School. As well as dancing he has appeared in I'm A Celebrity Get me Out of Here, Celebrity Masterchef and Celebrity Come Dine With Me.

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Shane Lynch

Shane Lynch is known for being a member of Boyzone, however he has also appeared in The Games, **Celebrity Masterchef **and the celebrity version of Love Island.

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Jonny Mitchell

Former **Love Island **star Jonny Mitchell appeared in the third series of the TV show. He has recently launched his own Foreign Exchange Company.

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Ginuwine

American singer and songwriter Ginuwine is best known for his multi-platinum single 'Pony' released in 1996.

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Daniel O'Reilly

Known as the controversial comedian Dapper Laughs, Daniel decided last year he would start working a fresh under this own name.

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John Barnes

Former England footballer John Barnes was the first male housemate to be confirmed. As well as being a footballer he is also known for his rap on New Order's song 'World In Motion.

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Shane Jenek AKA Courtney Act

Shane Jenek AKA Courtney Act is best known for appearing on Australia Idol and RuPaul's Drag Race. He also appeared in Little Mix's 'Power' music video.

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Andrew Brady

Andrew Brady appeared on the 13th series of The Apprentice and describes himself as "flirty, funny and sometimes offensive".

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