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Celebrity Big Brother: Hollywood star Mickey Rourke has chaotic entrance as he joins Chesney Hawkes and JoJo Siwa in the house as launch episode promises a dramatic series

Celebrity Big Brother kicked off on ITV on Monday night as 13 new housemates burst onto our screens.”, — write: www.dailymail.co.uk

Celebrity Big Brother kicked off on ITV on Monday night as 13 new housemates burst onto our screens.

Chesney Hawkes and JoJo Siwa were the first to head through the doors after being welcomed by hosts Will Best and AJ Odudu.

Singer Chesney, 53, was soon given the first task as the episode began as Big Brother told him he had to introduce himself as ‘The One and Only Chesney Hawkes’ to the next four entries to the house.

He was playing for points in ‘Big Brother’s super secret very hush hush gameshow’ to win prizes for the first few days in the Big Brother house. 

He stripped down in his intro video as he admitted he was a ‘bit of a nudist’ – and later joked he’d ‘peaked to early’ with the risky move.

As he entered the house he said of the upcoming experience: ‘I’m 53 and I’ve spent 53 years with myself, so I think I know myself pretty well. But I reckon I’m going to learn stuff about myself.

Celebrity Big Brother kicked off on ITV on Monday night as 13 new housemates burst onto our screens

Chesney Hawkes and JoJo Siwa were the first to head through the doors after being welcomes by hosts Will Best and AJ Odudu 

Mickey was the last contestant to enter the house – with AJ and Will having to strongly encourage him to go through the opening door

‘If you can reach your mid 50s and there’s potential to do that, then that’s really exciting. And I think I’ll learn some stuff about other celebrities that I didn’t know as well – so that’s interesting. 

‘Oh and Tuesday night is the night we put the bins out so I’m looking forward to not doing that!’

Singer and dancer Jojo, 21, was next to enter and put on an animated display as she chatted to Chesney.

She said as she entered: ‘I’d say my strengths are making people laugh and smile and have a good time – that’s my forte. I think I’ll be easy to get along with – I’m a fairly easy person to get along with. I’m an easy person to converse with – even if somebody’s the complete opposite to me. 

‘At the end of the day, we’re all human. And I think if you’re a human that’s open to conversation that’s a great thing. And if you’re human that’s not open to conversation that’s all good – I’ll go converse with somebody nicer.’

Trisha Goddard was next to enter as she spoke about her ongoing terminal breast cancer battle in her VT – saying her chemo was now ‘part of her new normal’.

The ITV darling, who hosted the popular daytime chat show Trisha from 1998 to 2004, announced in February last year that the cancer she was diagnosed with in 2008 and eventually beat, had sadly returned.

Love Island’s Chris Hughes was next to enter as he said he backed himself to get to the final. 

AJ and Will had to walk back to make sure he went the right way

He gave a wave to his fans as he headed into the house

Singer and dancer Jojo, 21, was next to enter and put on an animated display as she chatted to Chesney

She said as she entered: ‘I’d say my strengths are making people laugh and smile and have a good time – that’s my forte’

Trisha Goddard was next to enter as she spoke about her ongoing terminal breast cancer battle in her VT – saying her chemo was now ‘part of her new normal’

Love Island’s Chris Hughes was next to enter as he said he backed himself to get to the final as he spoke with hosts Will and AJ

He said as he entered the house: ‘I’m looking forward to the fact that it’s very much an unknown, to meeting new people, getting to spend time with people who are from very different environments to myself and the whole social experiment behind it – the whole Big Brother experience, really.’

EastEnders star Patsy Palmer was the fifth star to enter the house at which point Big Brother revealed they had won 400 points in the gameshow after Chesney successfully introduced himself how he had been challenged to.

The sixth star to enter was Michael Fabricant as he spoke about his sexuality in his VT – clarifying that he was bisexual and not gay as many presume. 

He did receive some boos from the audience as he entered but gave a shout out to the LGBTQ community as he spoke to hosts Will and AJ. 

Michael was given the next challenge in the gameshow as Big Brother told him he had to give as many new people high fives as possible while saying ‘Groovy baby’ to them. 

EastEnders star Patsy Palmer was the fifth star to enter the house at which point Big Brother revealed they had won 400 points in the gameshow

She looked gorgeous in a green jumpsuit as she made her way up onto the stage

The sixth star to enter was Michael Fabricant as he spoke about his sexuality in his VT – clarifying that he was bisexual and not gay as many presume

He did receive some boos from the audience as he entered but gave a shout out to the LGBTQ community as he spoke to hosts Will and AJ

Corrie star Jack P Shepherd was next to enter the house – followed swiftly by TOWIE’s Ella Rae Wise.

Asked what he was going to miss most while in the house Jack said: ‘I don’t know because I feel like you still get everything like chocolate and sweets and things like that. 

‘But probably the little dog, the little dog baby – which is a long-haired Chihuahua.’

Ella sensationally revealed to The Sun just before entering the house that she was no longer with her on-screen boyfriend Dan Edgar anymore. 

The star, 24, said: ‘We are not together. And it’s really, really sad that we’re not together. We split up a week ago.

‘It has nothing to do with Big Brother. It was a decision that I had to make because I didn’t feel that we were getting things that we wanted out of each other. 

‘We can be best friends, but if something’s missing, what are we wasting our time for? I just feel that he’s very set in his ways and I can’t change someone and I can’t expect someone to change either.’

Corrie star Jack P Shepherd was next to enter the house – followed swiftly by TOWIE’s Ella Rae Wise

Ella sensationally revealed to The Sun just before entering the house that she was no longer with her on-screen boyfriend Dan Edgar anymore

The star, 24, said: ‘We are not together. And it’s really, really sad that we’re not together. We split up a week ago’

Olympic athlete Daley Thompson, 66, was next to enter the house as he admitted he had no idea what he’s signed up to but was looking forward to a ‘bumpy but happy ride’ in the show

Actress Donna Preston, 38, was next in as she joked she was doing the show for the money to spend more on her cat

TV presenter Angellica Bell was the next to enter the house as she admitted she likes ‘order’ at home so the show might be hard for her

Olympic athlete Daley Thompson, 66, was next to enter the house as he admitted he had no idea what he’s signed up to but was looking forward to a ‘bumpy but happy ride’ in the show.

At this point the house learnt they had earned another 1,000 points in the game show after Michael’s high fives. 

Actress Donna Preston, 38, was next in as she joked she was doing the show for the money to spend more on her cat.

TV presenter Angellica Bell was the next to enter the house as she admitted she likes ‘order’ at home so the show might be hard for her.

The penultimate housemate to enter was Drag Queen Danny Beard – who won RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. 

He made a dramatic entrance to the house in a long glitzy black dress as people chanted his name.

The final round of the gameshow was then announced as the contestants had to get the last housemate entering to join their conga line.

And that housemate was Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke, 72, who admitted he doesn’t take orders well in his VT.

He then joined the conga line after taking a while to actually enter the house before AJ guided him to the door in chaotic scenes.

The results of the gameshow were then revealed as they scored 2400 points in total. The prizes were then revealed to be a call from home, a takeaway voucher and a luxury laundry service.

The penultimate housemate to enter was Drag Queen Danny Beard – who won RuPaul’s Drag Race UK

Mickey Rourke, 72, admitted he doesn’t take orders well in his VT as he was the last contestant to enter

He then joined the conga line after taking a while to actually enter the house before AJ guided him to the door

AJ had to encourage him to go through the house entrance

Mickey was first to head into the prize room and viewers will have to wait and see what happens next on Tuesday’s show. 

Celebrity Big Brother host AJ flaunted her toned physique in her latest skimpy catsuit as she was joined by her co-presenter Will for the show’s live return on Monday. 

The presenter, 37, showcased her latest brown-coloured one-piece which featured hundreds of glitzy gemstones. 

Adding an extra hint of glamour, AJ’s outfit featured dramatic brown feathers which lined her ankles and wrists. 

She added inches to her statuesque frame as she slipped into a pair of towering brown leather court heels. 

Alongside her, Will, 40, looked handsome as he stepped out in a black flared two-piece trouser suit.

He layered his outfit over a crisp black T-shirt and a added inches to his slender frame with some heeled suit shoes. 

Ahead of she show’s return, the pair had pledged to get into shape for the latest series of the ITV show.

AJ told The Sun: ‘It’s so funny because me and Will were like, “We’re going to be so fit for Celebrity Big Brother. Let’s do a Big Brother workout program”.

‘We’re going five times a day. We’re doing weights. We’re doing Pilates. We’re doing meal preps. We’ve got catsuits to get into — it’s shred time.’

Will added: ‘We’ve not started. We were together last week and the evening started with that chat and ended with beers.’

CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER 2025: MEET THE LINEUP!

MICKEY ROURKE 

AGE: 72

FAMOUS FOR: The actor and former pro boxer is one of the show’s biggest ever signings and after public feuds with Robert De Niro, two marriages and a string of high profile relationships, producers will be hoping he brings plenty of drama.

DALEY THOMPSON

AGE: 66

FAMOUS FOR: The double Olympic gold-medallist is considered one of Britain’s greatest athletes, and he would no doubt cause a stir with younger celebrities if he entered the house. He broke the decathlon world record four times.

PATSY PALMER

AGE: 52

FAMOUS FOR: It’s an open secret that Patsy is leaving EastEnders, with the actress enjoying a wild leaving party this month. The Bianca Jackson star posted a snap of her character on Instagram with the caption: ‘Bye bye B, always grateful to see her again.’

DONNA PRESTON

AGE: 38

FAMOUS FOR: While Donna has featured in several TV shows and movies, the comedy star is known for hosting Apocalypse and for the role of a circus Compere in 2018’s Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald. She plays Den in Coronation Street, has featured in Pants On Fire in 2019 and even wrote and co-produced BBC Three’s Comedy Threesomes.

CHESNEY HAWKES

AGE: 53

FAMOUS FOR: The singer topped the charts for five weeks in 1991 with his hit The One And Only, before making a string of acting and TV appearances. His arrival on CBB has been described by a TV source as ‘perfect timing’, as he’s set to release a comeback album in April.

ANGELICA BELL

AGE: 49

FAMOUS FOR: The TV presenter is said to have landed a staggering five-figure deal to appear on Celebrity Big Brother. Fans will be keen to see if the CBBC legend spills all on her untimely exit from The Martin Lewis Show – which left fans baffled back in 2023. Angellica currently co-presents Hits Radio while Fleur East is on maternity leave.

DANNY BEARD 

AGE: 32

FAMOUS FOR: The RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner – whose real name is Daniel Curtis – has signed up as a late entry. Danny previously made headlines after swearing on Big Brother’s Late & Live last March whilst doing an impression of housemate Louis Walsh. The incident saw the guest say the word ‘c***’ before immediately apologising after being informed they weren’t allowed to say that on the show.

CHRIS HUGHES

 AGE: 32

FAMOUS FOR: After shooting to fame on Love Island in 2017, Chris went on to become a sports presenter and regularly hosts the horse racing coverage on ITV.

JOJO SIWA

AGE: 21

FAMOUS FOR: The American singer, who shot to stardom on reality show Dance Moms, is expected to draw a big American audience. The hitmaker has made a name for herself in the U.S. pop charts and is known for her outlandish looks and being a vocal member of the LGBTQ+ community.

TRISHA GODDARD

AGE: 67

FAMOUS FOR: The talk show host regularly presented on ITV from 1998 to 2004 and then shifted to Channel 5 from 2004 to 2010. Trisha has been suffering horrible side effects of her chemotherapy – but has bravely battled on.

JACK P. SHEPHERD

AGE: 37

FAMOUS FOR: The actor has played David Platt in Corrie since 2000 and is following in his pal Colson Smith’s footsteps by taking part in the popular reality show. He has won a string of awards for the role including Best Actor at the British Soap Awards.

ELLA RAE WISE 

AGE: 24

FAMOUS FOR: Producers have been keen to land the TV personality, who previously dated Pete Wicks and has had an on-off romance with Dan Edgar. Bosses are hoping the TOWIE star might reveal all about some of her other famous exes.

MICHAEL FABRICANT 

AGE: 74

FAMOUS FOR: The former Conservative politician is understood to have signed a lucrative six-figure deal to take part after political stars were banned from the broadcaster’s other reality show, I’m A Celeb. He served as MP for Lichfield in Staffordshire from 1992 until his defeat in 2024 as well as vice-chairman of the party under David Cameron. But he is perhaps best known for his blonde mop for which he has been widely ridiculed but repeatedly denies is a wig.

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