Celebrity Big Brother Contestants 

Shilpa

Our very own Bollywood actress, Shilpa Shetty is the first ever Bollywood star to appear in a Celebrity Big Brother. She’s been in films since she was a teenager, bagging awards and accolades along the way. She's a black belt karate champ and is considered to have the best body in Bollywood. She's a bit worried about the lack of gym facilities in the House.

Carole

Carole is the first Tabloid journalist ever to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house. Famed for her popular columns in the Sunday Mirror she is one of England’s leading journalists. How will she fare with the likes of Ken Russell and Shilpa Shetty. Watch and see!

Cleo

Brazilian-born Cleo Rocos is one of the wackiest Big Brother contestants. She first found fame as Kenny Everett's sidekick on his TV and radio shows, and has also written a popular book about their friendship. These days she spends more time off-screen as a producer.

Danielle

Danielle, is the high profile girlfriend of footballer Teddy Sheringham. Crowned Miss England in 2004, she came seventh in Miss World the following year. She then won Miss Great Britain in 2006 but lost her crown after posing for Playboy. Danielle will be practising her poker face in the House - she's a keen player. She also has her own lingerie range. Phew!

Dirk

Known to millions as Face, Dirk starred in the famous TV series, A team and is one of the most popular contestants ever to enter the BB house. He has also written a number of books and says he cured himself of prostate cancer by eating a macrobiotic diet.

Donny

This bad boy of rock has already left the BB house after trying to escape after 72 hours!
He admits to being a party boy, and the things in life that make him most happy are booze, fags and music. He's on the show to tell BB fans what a real band is all about. Donny walked from the House on Day 3.

H from Steps

Remember that famous pop group from yesteryear? H aka Ian Watkins is all grown up now, and now spends most of his time on the West End stage - he's starred in Joseph... and Jesus Christ Superstar. He says he's entering the House to show he has a name, not just a letter!

Jack

Jack is the latest squeeze of Jade. They’ve been together for about a year and their relationship is constantly chronicled by the tabloids. Jack left school at sixteen to work for his dad as an electrician before modelling. Most recently he has been training to become a football agent

Jackiey

Jackiey is the estranged mother of Jade. She lost the use in one arm in a motorbike accident that killed her brother, and she was cared for by a teenage Jade. She’s also had cosmetic surgery which cost about £30,000! We don’t like her, because she was rude to Shilpa in the house recently!

Jade

Jade is perhaps the most successful UK reality star ever. Since coming third in Big Brother 3 the former dental nurse has amassed an £8million fortune from other reality shows, an autobiography and even her own fragrance.

Jermaine Jackson

Jermaine is the Big Brother of Michael Jackson and is now known as Muhammad Abdul Aziz. He was co-lead singer with the Jackson 5, as well as a solo artist in his own right. He doesn't drink and his greatest fear is sharing a toilet.

Jo

Jo was the heart and soul of S Club 7 who split up in 2003. She was on screen last year singing on duet programme 'Just The Two Of Us'. These days Jo spends her time breeding dogs.

Ken

Ken is, or was the oldest Big Brother contestant. Famously known for his risky pictures 'Women In Love', 'The Devils' and The Who's rock opera 'Tommy'. Ken is a huge Big Brother fan, but walked from the house on Day 5.

Leo

Curly-haired songsmith Leo Sayer is best known for '70s hits 'When I Need You' and 'You Make Me Feel Like Dancing'. However last year he topped the charts for four weeks with a remixed version of 'Thunder In My Heart Again' featuring Meck.