CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER: THE RUMOURS SO FAR AHEAD OF ITV LAUNCH

Celebrity Big Brother will see a new cast of famous faces isolated from the outside world as they embark on the ultimate social experiment, taking up residence in the iconic Big Brother house.

Leaving luxury behind, the celebrities will take part in weekly nominations and tough tasks with cameras capturing their every move. Who will win the hearts of the nation, go all the way to the finish line and be crowned the winner?

Airing on ITV2 and ITVX, Celebrity Big Brother: Late & Live will once again be the only place to watch the famous evictees first live interview alongside an array of unmissable exclusive features including access to the camera runs, special guest commentary and debate.

The Celebrity Big Brother: Live Stream will also return to screens, airing seven nights a week on ITVX and STV Player, giving fans the opportunity to watch live footage into the small hours after Celebrity Big Brother: Late & Live.

THE RUMOURS SO FAR

SARAH FERGUSON

A source told The Mirror: "Sarah has never considered reality formats in the past but ITV bosses are hoping their offer might change that position. Signing her would be a massive coup. That’s why they are digging deep for the offer they plan to make her." Her spokesperson denied this report.

JENNIFER ARCURI

A source told The Sun: "CBB is the perfect place for stars who are riding off the wave of a scandal, or something big happening in their lives... as well as people like Jennifer Arcuri, who had an alleged fling with Boris."

REBEKAH VARDY

A source told The Sun: "Rebekah is the show’s No1 target, there’s no getting away from it. Bosses know she’ll be perfect fodder for the show and that she won’t hold back on saying what she thinks."

SHIRLEY BALLAS

The Strictly Come Dancing head judge has reportedly been 'tipped' to appear on the series, according to The Sun.

LOUIS WALSH

A source told The Sun: "They don’t just want big names in there — they want stars who will bring something truly intriguing. Louis is just the kind of figure they want in the house — someone with serious life experience who not only has something to say, but isn’t afraid to say it."

CHLOE BROCKETT

A source told The Sun: "Chloe Brockett is in talks to appear on the show - nothing is signed yet but she’s really excited and can’t stop telling people. She grew up watching the show and her return to Towie is still uncertain so it would be a good show to do while she’s waiting to see if she’ll go back to it."

DAVID TAG

The Hollyoaks star told The Sun: "I’m in talks for possibly Big brother, but I'm not sure yet like that's just very early stages. It's always worth the meeting. But I don't know. This series was actually really good so that's why I thought maybe."

Celebrity Big Brother launches this March on ITV1 and ITVX.