Celebrity Big Brother 2024 cast revealed – meet the famous housemates

Claim to fame: Strictly Come Dancing professional and six-time Italian dancing champion.

What you need to know: "I can be fiery, very explosive. I'm a very passionate person."

Claim to fame: Head rep on both Ibiza Weekender and Kavos Weekender, as well as former contestant on Celebs Go Dating.

What you need to know: "I am a natural-born leader, like Mufasa in The Lion King... People get the first impression that I'm a bitch, but I'm actually a really sound person!"

Claim to fame: Actor who plays James McEwan in Netflix series Heartstopper.

What you need to know: "I love a party, and I love a bit of Prosecco... I think me and Big Brother are going to hit it off right away. Or, at least I hope so, anyway!"

Claim to fame: Host of The Zeze Millz Show on YouTube and documentary presenter.

What you need to know: "I think I'll make a great Big Brother housemate because I always, always keep it real."

Claim to fame: Acclaimed singer and actress who has appeared in Aladdin on Broadway and Guys and Dolls in the West End.

What you need to know: "I'm a walking, talking musical. And there's no music in the Big Brother house, so I'll be the jukebox!"

Claim to fame: Actor who has played Craig Tinker in Coronation Street since 2011.

What you need to know: "When I first meet people, I'm quite socially awkward, so I kind of need to work that out because I'm about to meet a complete group of strangers."

Claim to fame: Legendary presenter of This Morning and Ready Steady Cook.

What you need to know: "One of my kids said don't say the 'c-word' and don't show your [private parts]."

Claim to fame: Music producer of Westlife and Boyzone, and former X Factor judge.

What you need to know: "I think I'm a bit quirky. A bit fun. I say things I shouldn't say. My mouth has got me in trouble, and it will get me into trouble again."

Claim to fame: Reality star and original cast member of The Real Housewives of Cheshire.

What you need to know: "I've got very expensive taste. I like coffee, chocolate and men, but they've all got to be rich."

Claim to fame: Kate Middleton's uncle with a highly controversial past.

What you need to know: "I'm not that caricature they see in the press... I'm a different bloke."

Claim to fame: Former Love Island winner and contestant on The Traitors US.

What you need to know: "In the villa, I was known for bringing drama – drama tends to follow me everywhere."

Claim to fame: Business impresario who pitched his Reggae Reggae Sauce on Dragons' Den.

What you need to know: "The only arguments I'll get into in the house is if anyone tries to keep me from the cooker!'

Claim to fame: Reality TV icon, former judge on The X Factor and the first-ever Celebrity Lodger in Big Brother.

What you need to know: "Chaos, I don't cause it. It just seems to go on around me."