Celebrity Big Brother 2024 LIVE: Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh revealed as first housemates reuniting after the X Factor days

Royalty has entered the house…

Kate Middleton’s uncle Gary is the sixth star to enter Celebrity Big Brother.

He hopes to bring the fun to this year’s series by being ‘entertaining and a wind up’.

Speaking to hosts AJ and Will upon entering the house, he said: ‘I’ll take everyone face value but if they are a bit mean or a bit rude, I’ll be the inforcer.’

The Coronation Street star was thrilled to be entering the house.

Insiders have already predicted that the soap star will go all the way as he is extremely ‘likeable and down to earth in real life’ just like his Corrie character.

With his warming aura, fans are already adoring the actor, just minutes into the programme.

Ekin-Su Culculoglu was the fourth star to enter the house.

The winner of Love Island’s 2022 series graced the stage in a gorgeous white gown.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Nikita Kuzmin looked incredible as he entered the house.

Joining Sharon and Louis, Nikita was the third celeb to check into the house

Louis Walsh was the second housemate to enter the studios, closely behind close pal Sharon Osbourne.

The former X Factor judge met up with fellow judge Sharon inside the house.

Speaking to hosts AJ and Will he said: ‘I’m just going to be honest, I’m just going to be me!’

Louis will be joining Sharon in her secret mission to choose a housemate to face the dreaded public vote off.

Sharon Osbourne was the first celebrity to enter the house on Monday evening, making a grand entrance.

She received a warm welcome to hundreds of screaming fans as she arrived into the studios in style.

Minutes into the show, Sharon was tasked with a ‘brutal’ secret mission as she entered the iconic house.

She will be showing off her judging skills once again by choosing which housemates will face the public vote off.

Tune in RIGHT NOW to watch the brand new Celebrity Big Brother launch show!

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Episode 1 – Spilling the tea on the Celebrity Big Brother housemates!

Listen to the first ever episode with Richard Arnold chatting with TOWIE’s Bobby Norris and Snoochie Shy about this week’s Celebrity Big Brother.

As well as debriefing CBB, the trio discuss last weekend’s BRIT awards and this Sunday’s upcoming Oscars!

You can watch Big Brother live or on catch-up on ITV

When is Celebrity Big Brother on?

The show will air tonight at 9pm on ITV1 for 90 minutes

How long is the show on for?

The programme is expected to run every Sunday-Friday night for around three weeks – the date for the final is yet to be confirmed

Is there still a Late & Live programme?

Yes! Celebrity Big Brother: Late & Live returns as usual giving all the exclusive content, starting tonight at 10:30pm

Who is presenting the show?

AJ Odudu and Will Best are hosting the famed show for the second time running!

Sharon Osbourne is reportedly joining Celebrity Big Brother… but at the expense of a HUGE fee.

The former X Factor judge, who is seemingly reuniting with fellow judge Louis Walsh, will be paid £100,000 per day for five days while she is there, according to new reports.

ITV reached an astonishing £500,000 deal with Sharon in order for her to appear in the programme.

Do you think Sharon’s appearance will be worth the jaw-dropping price tag?

Tonight on Celebrity Big Brother’s Late & Live, four celebrities will be discussing their views after watching the show.

• Jordan Sangha – who won the first series of Big Brother last year
• Oti Mabuse – Dancing On Ice judge
• Judi Love – Loose Women panellist
• Tom Allen – Comedian

Anyone else counting down the hours?!

Host AJ Odudu shared BTS snaps as she prepares to present alongside Will Best very soon…

After weeks of speculation, these star-studded celebs are in the running to likely appear in the Big Brother house.

• Louis Walsh – Former X Factor judge
• Fern Britton – Former This Morning host
• Nikita Kuzmin – Strictly Come Dancing professional
• Colson Smith – Coronation Street star
• Ekin-Su Culculoglu – Love Island star
• David Potts – Ibiza Weekender
• Zeze Mills – Youtube star
• Sharon Osbourne – Former X Factor judge

With the new series kicking off very soon, take a look at the iconic TV set ahead of welcoming a host of stars through its doors.

The house has been given a starry makeover and turned gold in preparation for its new arrivals.

The interior of the house features an open plan layout with the kitchen, dining area and seating area for the evictions all in one room with accents of gold to mark the housemates’ celebrity status dotted around the sprawling property.

Celebrity Big Brother is finally making its awaited return in less than three hours!

Stay tuned for live updates of EVERYTHING you need to know from tonight’s launch show at 9pm on ITV1.

While we wait for the show to start, enjoy this video of CBB host Will Best recreating Barry Keoghan’s infamous Saltburn dance…