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CELEBRITY Big Brother is back – and here are all the stars who are rumoured to be taking part. <\/p>\n

From soap favourites to an Olympic athlete, this is the gaggle of celebs we are most likely to be glued to throughout April.<\/p>\n

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Celebrity Big Brother kicks off next Monday\"Macy<\/a><\/p>\n

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US singer Macy Gray has pulled out of the line-upCredit: Getty<\/p>\n

One person who won’t be walking up that famous metal staircase, however, is US singer Macy Gray<\/a>.<\/p>\n

After storming off The Masked Singer<\/a> UK earlier this year, The Sun exclusively revealed how Macy has also pulled out of CBB<\/a> at the last minute.<\/p>\n

Macy, who appeared as Toad In The Hole on The Masked Singer, had been in advanced talks with show bosses but has “decided not to go ahead”. <\/p>\n

These famous faces ARE believed to be heading into the CBB house, though.<\/p>\n

read more on celeb big brother<\/p>\n

Who are you looking forward to seeing the most? <\/p>\n

Chris Hughes\"Chris<\/a><\/p>\n

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Chris Hughes has been described as a ‘great addition to the CBB house’Credit: PA<\/p>\n

The Sun revealed in February that\u00a0Love Island<\/a>\u00a0hunk\u00a0Chris Hughes<\/a>\u00a0was\u00a0in talks for Celebrity Big Brother<\/a>.<\/p>\n

His pal GK Barry later appeared to confirm the news <\/a>during an episode of her podcast Saving Grace. <\/p>\n

A source told The Sun On Sunday: “Producers think\u00a0Chris<\/a>\u00a0will be a great addition to the house.<\/p>\n

“He is really entertaining and was one of the most popular and iconic reality contestants with a massive\u00a0social media\u00a0following.<\/p>\n

“Execs are hoping he will bring his huge young fanbase with him to the show, along with some juicy tales.<\/p>\n

This Morning star reveals she TURNED DOWN Celebrity Big Brother despite ITV bosses’ big money offer<\/p>\n

“He’s got loads of showbiz mates and has some famous ex girlfriends \u2014 he’ll be brilliant.”<\/p>\n

Chris is now a sports presenter after finding fame in the 2017 series of Love Island. <\/p>\n

Jack P. Shepherd \"Jack<\/a><\/p>\n

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Corrie star Jack P. Shepherd is taking a break from the soapCredit: Getty<\/p>\n

Soap star Jack has played David Platt in Coronation Street<\/a> since 2000. <\/p>\n

Earlier this month, The Sun exclusively revealed how Jack would be taking a break from the cobbles to enter the CBB house<\/a>. <\/p>\n

A TV insider said: “Jack will be making the most of a gap in appearing on Corrie, which comes as he’s about to be at the centre of a huge storyline on the ITV<\/a> soap.<\/p>\n

“His character David will be seen getting left for dead after being hit by a car on the cobbles – but it will transpire it’s actually a bizarre attempt to end his own life.\u201d<\/p>\n

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EastEnders’ Patsy Palmer has been in ‘advanced talks’ with CBB bossesCredit: Getty<\/p>\n

EastEnders star Patsy Palmer<\/a> is another huge soap name set to enter the Celebrity Big Brother<\/a> house, according to reports. <\/p>\n

Patsy, who is famed for playing Bianca Jackson in the BBC<\/a> One soap, was last week said to be in “advanced talks” with show bosses<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The 52-year-old returned to\u00a0EastEnders<\/a>\u00a0last year for the soap’s explosive 40th anniversary and had an extended guest stint<\/a>. <\/p>\n

But Patsy is set to leave later this month after she hinted she’d finished filming her final scenes.<\/p>\n

Mail Online reported that she will now be heading into CBB, however an official spokesperson for the show told the publication: “Any names linked to the Celebrity Big Brother<\/a> line up are purely speculative.”<\/p>\n

Daley Thompson \"Daley<\/a><\/p>\n

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Retired athlete Daley Thompson could raise a few eyebrowsCredit: Getty<\/p>\n

Olympic athlete Daley Thompson is rumoured to be racing into the CBB house next week. <\/p>\n

The former British decathlete broke the world record four times and is now ready for a new challenge.<\/p>\n

But a source told The Sun how 66-year-old Daley’s non-woke opinions could raise a few eyebrows<\/a> among CBB viewers. <\/p>\n

A TV insider said: “Daley is notoriously unwoke and likes to be provocative, so it will be interesting to see how he is received by some of the younger housemates.<\/p>\n

“As someone who was at the height of his fame in the Eighties, many of them will barely know who he is – but for a generation of older viewers he’ll be seen as a great signing.”<\/p>\n

Chesney Hawkes \"Chesney<\/a><\/p>\n

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Chesney Hawkes is a 90s pop pin-upCredit: Getty<\/p>\n

Nineties pop fans will be excited by this housemate. <\/p>\n

Last week, The Sun told how Chesney Hawkes has signed up for CBB <\/a>ahead of his music comeback. <\/p>\n

A telly source said: \u201cEveryone knows The One and Only even if the youngsters might not recognise his name.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s also had decades in showbiz so CBB bosses hope he\u2019ll be loose-lipped about\u00a0celebrity<\/a>\u00a0encounters over the years, just like\u00a0Louis Walsh<\/a>\u00a0last year.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s perfect timing for Chesney too as he\u2019s releasing a comeback album in April.\u201d<\/p>\n

All the rumoured names who WON’T be taking part in CBB<\/p>\n

These stars have found their names in the mix – but they won’t be entering the Celebrity Big Brother house:<\/p>\n

Macy Gray
Love Island’s Olivia Walker
Chloe Madeley
MAFS star Ella Morgan
Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy
Tommy Fury
Maura Higgins
TikToker Becki Jones
Paul Chuckle
Love Island’s Andrew Le Page
Brie from Selling Sunset
Chelsea from Selling Sunset
Hollyoaks legend Stephanie Waring
Britney Spears’ son Sean Federline
Linda from The Traitors
Gogglebox’s Joe Baggs
Real Housewives Of Cheshire’s Tanya Bardsley<\/p>\n

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Towie’s Ellie Rae Wise is apparently having ‘cold feet’ about CBBCredit: Getty<\/p>\n

The Only Way Is Essex’s Ella Rae Wise is gearing up for a Celebrity Big Brother stint – but it is apparently causing “meltdowns” at home<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Ella, 24, is worried about being apart from her boyfriend\u00a0Dan Edgar<\/a>, 34, with no contact following a series of rows.<\/p>\n

A source told us: “Ella has been having meltdowns about going on\u00a0Celebrity\u00a0Big Brother<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“She doesn\u2019t trust Dan<\/a>\u00a0while she\u2019s in the house and the fact that she won\u2019t know what\u2019s going on is giving her anxiety.<\/p>\n

“By the sounds of it she\u2019s having major\u00a0cold feet.”<\/p>\n

The Sun revealed her CBB signing<\/a> at the beginning of March.<\/p>\n

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Angellica Bell is said to have been offered a big sum for CBBCredit: Getty<\/p>\n

TV presenter Angellica Bell is rumoured to have landed a whopping five-figure deal to appear on Celebrity Big Brother<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The CBBC legend is a well-known face and fans will be keen to see if she spills all on her\u00a0untimely exit from The Martin Lewis Show<\/a>, which left fans baffled \u00a0back in 2023.<\/p>\n

Currently, Angellica is co-presenting on Hits Radio while Fleur East<\/a> is on maternity leave. <\/p>\n

She is married to fellow TV presenter Michael Underwood. <\/p>\n

Michael Fabricant \"Michael<\/a><\/p>\n

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Politician Michael Fabricant will be following in George Galloway’s footstepsCredit: Alamy<\/p>\n

Another famous face reportedly receiving a hefty pay cheque to appear on CBB is former Tory politician Michael Fabricant<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Sir Michael Fabricant, 74,\u00a0<\/a>is said to have put pen to paper on a bumper six-figure deal to star in the\u00a0ITV\u00a0reality show.<\/p>\n

A source told\u00a0the Mail<\/a>: “He doesn’t hold back, he’s going to be compulsive viewing, we can’t wait.<\/p>\n

“We wanted a top politician but one with enormous personality which would entertain the viewers.<\/p>\n

“He recently lost his seat so was available, already the execs are excited that he will be a star of the series.”<\/p>\n

He will be the latest political face to enter the CBB house<\/a> after George Galloway<\/a> and Lembit Opik’s previous appearances. <\/p>\n

Danny Beard\"Person<\/a><\/p>\n

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Danny Beard is hoping for CBB successCredit: YouTube<\/p>\n

Drag queen\u00a0Danny Beard<\/a>\u00a0is already used to TV success – and they are hoping for the same on Celebrity Big Brother. <\/p>\n

Danny – who is\u00a0Daniel Curtis<\/a>\u00a0away from the stage – made it to the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent<\/a> in 2016. <\/p>\n

They then went on to win RuPaul<\/a>‘s Drag Race in 2022. <\/p>\n

These days, Danny has forged a\u00a0comedy<\/a>\u00a0career and took part in\u00a0Channel 4<\/a>‘s Comedy Roast.<\/p>\n

A source said: \u201cDanny<\/a>\u00a0is hilarious and witty yet also great to be around. They\u2019re going to make a great housemate for viewers and the other celebs alike.\u201d<\/p>\n