2012 Celebrity BB, news and chat

It should be very interesting Eddy!

A cash-strapped Nadine Coyle has reportedly accepted a £500,000 deal for Celebrity Big Brother.

The Girls Aloud singer initially turned down a request to take part in the Channel 5 reality TV show but when show bosses came back with the astronomical offer she quickly accepted in order to clear the reported £100,000 tax bill on her US bar Nadine's Irish Mist.

A source told the Daily Mail: "This money will allow Nadine to clear all her debts in America and start the Girls Aloud tour with a clean slate. Initially, when she was approached by the station to take part, she turned it down flat.

"But when she met TV executives in London last week and saw how much was on the table she eventually agreed. They simply made her an offer she couldn't refuse."

The money would make Nadine among the highest ever paid celebrities on the show, with Irish twins Jedward receiving £1million for their appearance last year and she is said to be confident she can win over viewers with her personality.

The source added: "Nadine is confident that the public will warm to the real her, which is a warm, funny but confident woman.

"Cheryl [Cole] is not the only member of the band that can command big TV show appearance fees.

Nadine hopes that she will be able to resurrect her image by appearing on Celebrity Big Brother. This will make or break her."


Full article, Evening Standard, 20/04/12.



I'm sorry to learn that Nadine has fallen on difficult times. She has a lovely voice and I wish her well for the future.

I'm not sure that she will be that entertaining on CBB but she would have been foolish to turn down that sort of money.

PS - Surprised to learn that Jedward were paid £1m. Total waste.

I thought Jedward were quite entertaining but probably not worth all that money.
I wondr why Nadine amassed so many debts?? I had the impression that
Kerry Katona also only joined the show for financial reasons.

IMO - 75% of the stars go on CBB for the money or to re boot their flagging career..

I agree. It's something like that or they are about to release a book or go on some sort of tour.

It's perfectly understandable. Why put yourself through that without a suitable reward? But it still takes a certain type to do that. I am sure that there are many that would never do that nno matter how much they might need the money.

Of course there are many with very different motives. For example, Galloway did it because he wanted publicity for his political views.

Looks like a Goodyear for Big Brother.

CORRIE’S legendary pint-puller Julie Goodyear is back on the box after signing up for the next Celebrity Big Brother.

The actress — who played The Street’s Bet Lynch — has trousered £300,000 to enter the famous house this summer.

Camp comedian Julian Clary is another big-money recruit, having been landed for £325,000 ...

Full article, the Sun, 21/04/12.



Now we're talking. I adore Julie Goodyear. If this story is true I will not be missing a moment of the next CBB.

As for Julian Clary, I'm not too keen. He can be very funny but I find that he is often a little too vulgar for me.

Ooooh!!!


I like both of them!

I have heard that Julie can behave like a diva - this should be FUN!!

I can just see her wearing one of those lycra shiny catsuits, sitting outside and smoking furiously.

Janice Dickinson tipped for Celebrity Big Brother 2012

Supermodel Janice Dickinson is reportedly being lined up for the new series of Celebrity Big Brother 2012 ... According to the Daily Star, former I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here contestant Janice Dickinson is on the short list of potential housemates ...

Full article here, TellyMix, 26/04/12.



I remember her from I'm A Celebrity. Loud, self-centered, opinionated and very argumentative. She will drive them round the bend.

LOVELY!!!!!

Mootle

IT’S every celeb’s worst ­nightmare – an embarrassing parent appearing on a reality TV show.

So it’s hardly surprising that pop sensation JUSTIN BIEBER, 18, is a bit miffed that his old man has signed up for this summer’s British Celebrity Big Brother.

I can reveal that JEREMY JACK BIEBER, (who, ladies, is something of a hottie too) will be paid more than £100,000 for his stint in the Channel 5 house.

Jez, 38, who modestly describes himself as a “looker”, is said to be over the moon ...

Full article, the People, 13/05/12.



Not sure if there is any real truth to this as I have not seen it mentioned anywhere else.

EX-LOOSE Women host Coleen Nolan is going to be back on the box – with Celebrity Big Brother.

The Nolan sister will follow in the footsteps of her former Loose Women pal Denise Welch when the show returns later this summer.

She has been offered a six-figure deal to appear and producers hope she will give vent to some of her outrageous opinions.

She famously earned the wrath of her ex, Shane Richie, after she suggested their son Shane Jr could have sex with a prostitute if he passed his GCSEs.

A show insider said: “Coleen gives good chat and that’s what we’re really looking for on the show.

“She also appeals to women so she’s a great booking for the show.”

Since leaving Loose Women last year, Coleen has been working as host of This Morning’s Hub strand but left last week.

She said recently: “It’s all starting to get crazy again – I’ve got loads of exciting things coming up.”

Others linked to this year’s Channel 5 reality show include former Corrie star Julie Goodyear and popstar Justin Bieber’s dad, Jeremy.

The Sun, 23/06/12.



I don't think think she's very exciting. But the House can have a strange effect on people.

Kemp on camera

EX-EastEnder Martin Kemp is returning to the box – in Celebrity Big Brother.

The Spandau Ballet star is the latest name to join the reality show, to air on C5 later this month.

He had praised the last series earlier this year saying: “I’m glued to it.”

The line-up also includes former Corrie star Julie Goodyear, Simon Cowell’s ex Jasmine Lennard, comic Julian Clary, ex-EastEnder Cheryl Fergison, Page 3 babe Rhian Sugden and rapper MC Harvey.

Dog The Bounty Hunter star Duane Chapman and journalist Samantha Brick are also set appear.

The Sun, 09/08/12.



At least he is well known. Very surprised that he's agreed to do it.

Channel 5 has released another teaser trailer for Celebrity Big Brother featuring close-up shots of the stars taking part in the reality series.

The super-speed clip appears to confirm a number of the rumoured celebrities who are easily recognisable such as Julie Goodyear and Julian Clary, however, others are shown so quickly they are less obvious ...

Video here, Digital Spy, 13/08/12.



Great teaser.

can't wait!!

Celebrity Big Brother 2012: Duane "Dog" Chapman denied entry to UK!

Potential Celebrity Big Brother housemate Duane “Dog” Chapman has been denied entry into the UK this week.

The American reality star had his UK visa rejected by the UK Border Force, who cited a previous murder conviction and “lack of information” about his stay.

Big Brother production company Endemol had sponsored Dog, who made a name for himself as a bounty hunter, stating that they wanted him for Celebrity Big Brother “due to his public interest in his lifestyle and celebrity personality.”

The 59-year-old spent 18 months in prison in the 1970s for murder, although had nothing to do with the crime itself. Simply by being present at the scene was enough to convict him.

“It’s something that follows you the rest of your life, no matter who you become or who you are,” he said. “I’m not proud of it.”

He explained:”In Texas in the ’70s, if you were present, you were just as guilty.”

Duane added: “It feels terrible. I’m dumbfounded. I can’t believe it, after all these years, especially when we’ve been on television for the past nine years.”

A spokesperson for the UK Border Agency said in a statement: “All visa applicants are required to declare any criminal convictions when applying to come to the UK. The UK Border Agency subjects all applications for visas to the same rigorous checks.”

TellyMix, 15/08/12.



I'm pleased that he can't make it. I've seen his programme on cable television and he's horrible.

A good start. The 2 soap actresses, Julie Goodyear and Cheryl Ferguson, are hilarious.

I hope this series has a pleasant atmosphere, with lots of fun and laughs. In other words, I hope it's completely different to the BB that just ended.



I'll just add that I once had a very good mutual friend with one of those celebs. We never met (I'm pleased to say).

Well - what a good start { apart from task 1st thing }..

A good group of folk - except the models { who are they - ha }

The USA man - he has not got a clue whats it about - ha ...

Pity the H/M who nominates Julian on Friday - they will get a tongue lashing from him - ha ..

Quite a few I like - hope the dhow goes well .

OOOOOOH Eddy, who did you meet??

I'm glad we have been spared the criminal from the Sates!

It was Julian Clary but we never met. We just had a very good mutual friend.

How annoying. So far, tonight's highlights' show is just a repeat of the key bits from last night's opener. I will turn over soon.

Yes last nights catch up show was not very good, I kept turning to another channel then back again... Towards the end it was good.

These a funny video on Chan5 web site re Julie have a fit of laughter in the night - very funny ..

Looks like its going to be a good show ..

Uh oh, it looks as if Jasmine over egged the cake by bringing her little boy into the equation

Jasmine and Rhian up for eviction ( when will that be ? )

Ha ha Mootle - Jasmine has shown what she really is like, going off at Prince Lorenzo, like she did . Want her out ..

Im loving Julie & Cheryl .. Cheryl's laugh is a killer , hope those two get to the end along with Julian and Martin ..

Julian Clary shocked there's no telly in the house!

It’s clear that some of the Celebrity Big Brother housemates haven’t watched the show before, with Julian Clary shocked to find out there’s no telly!


Samantha Brick is Prince Lorenzo's princess..

Prince Lorenzo chose Samantha Brick as his princess in yesterday’s Celebrity big Brother task.