The official Celebrity Big Brother 2016 line-up is here!

Well this is VERY exciting

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by Georgina Terry and Owen Tonks |
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We don't want to alarm anyone but the actual Celebrity Big Brother line-up has landed and it is INCREDIBLE.

Is this the official line-up for Celebrity Big Brother 2016?

Yes - we've seen them walk into the house with our very own eyes.

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CBB official line-up summer 2016

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CBB housemates summer 2016

Frankie Grande

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CBB housemates summer 2016

Chloe Khan

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CBB housemates summer 2016

Aubrey O'Day

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CBB housemates summer 2016

James Whale

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CBB housemates summer 2016

Grant Bovey

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CBB housemates summer 2016

Katie Waissel

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CBB housemates summer 2016

Lewis Bloor

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CBB housemates summer 2016

Marnie Simpson

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CBB housemates summer 2016

Renee Graziano

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CBB housemates summer 2016

Samantha Fox

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CBB housemates summer 2016

Stephen Bear

Christopher Biggins12 of 15
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Christopher Biggins

Christopher Biggins

Saria Khan13 of 15
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Saria Khan

Saria Khan

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Ricky Norwood15 of 15
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Ricky Norwood

Ricky Norwood

Cracking, eh?

Of course, there were many (MANY) rumours about who would be walking into the Borehamwood bungalow along the way. Some of them were right and some oh-so-very-wrong. Unless they're put in as a twist of course.

Lest we forget, the rumour mill sounded about:

Lewis Bloor

Jess shared a drunken kiss with Lewis Bloor
Jess shared a drunken kiss with Lewis Bloor

A source told the* Daily Star* that Celebrity Big Brother bosses are "convinced he will ensure there is plenty of romance" in the show.

If his love-ratty TOWIE antics are anything to by, we think they might be right…

The source added: "Producers know Lewis will be the perfect addition to the line-up. They always want a hunk in each series. And he’s great because he’s got the look but also the personality. He won’t be afraid to get involved in arguments.”

Marnie Simpson

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Marnie Simpson is following in the footsteps of her Geordie Shore castmates and CBB winners Charlotte Crosby and Scotty T.

Would she win though? She's not the most popular Geordie.

Stephen Bear

Stephen Bear
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Sure, he'll be in Ex On The Beach at the same time but that didn't stop Scotty T or Megan McKenna earlier this year.

Katie Waissel

Katie Waissel
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Controversial The X Factor contestant Katie confirmed herself a few weeks back with a not-very-subtle chat on a plane.

We are really looking forward to seeing what she brings to the CBB house.

Chloe Khan

Chloe Khan

Speaking of The X Factor, the artist formerly known as Chloe Mafia - now one of Playboy Venezuela's most popular models - is trying for a second shot at reality TV stardom.

Renee Graziano

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The Mob Wives star signed on the dotted line for the August series.

She's a reality television regular in America and the daughter of infamous mafia boss Anthony Graziano who was linked to a number of crimes back in the '90s, including conspiracy to murder a rival.

A source told The Sun: "She takes no prisoners, and she won't stand any nonsense."

Beth Chapman

That's right, Mrs Dog the Bounty Hunter.

Christopher Biggins

Christopher Biggins
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The always popular Biggins walked away as king of the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle so we have high hopes for him.

Sam Fox

Sam Fox
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Sam ruled the 80s, cunningly combining a glamour modelling career with pop hits such as Touch Me (I Want Your Body). If she preformed that in the house our series would be pretty much made.

Grant Bovey

Grant Bovey
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Anthea Turner's ex-husband. But we thought it was meant to be Celebrity Big Brother etc. Speaking of which...

Aubrey O’Day

You know, Aubrey! She was in that MTV show Making The Band 3 and won a place in Danity Kane. They had a number one album in the USA and their big hit was... Oh, you'd know it if we hummed it. Honest.

Helen Lederer

Helen Lederer
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Need a laugh to lighten things up? Ab Fab's Helen should be excellent to defuse any tensions in the *CBB *house and we are hanging to see her and Biggins take on the challenges.

Frankie Grande

Frankie Grande
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Sure, he's famous for being someone's sibling (Ariana's) but that's been no barrier to success for e.g. Pippa Middleton.

Here's who else has been rumoured to enter the most famous house in Britain this summer. Maybe they'll go in as shock twists, eh?

Tulisa Contostavlos

Tulisa Contostavlos

Big Brother might have competition on his hands because feisty Tulisa Contostavlos aka The Female Boss is rumoured to be entering the house this summer.

Show bosses are said to be desperate to get the former The X Factor judge to sign up and have offered a whopping £500,000.

The singer, who left the ITV television talent show after becoming embroiled in a drugs scandal in 2013, has been working on new music since ever since and is preparing to relaunch her pop career.

A source told the Daily Mirror: “CBB bosses are pulling out all the stops for Tulisa, they are desperate to have her on the show. This is one of the largest offers the show has ever seen.

“It’s the perfect time for her as she is trying to promote her new material and launch her comeback. She is seriously thinking about it.”

A representative for the former N-Dubz star denied she's signed on the dotted line in a bid to stop speculation.

There’s still time for Big Bro bosses to win her over…

Ashleigh Defty

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The Ex On The Beach 4 woman and ex-girlfriend of Scotty T (who won the show last year) has been hotly tipped to enter the house this series.

And just like Megan McKenna before her, she could prove to be pretty popular, given that she has participated in MTV shows and especially as she is now dating Leicester City 'bad boy' Danny Simpson who was recently ordered to carry out community service for assulting his ex-girlfriend.

Ashleigh has neither confirmed or denied the claims.

Jordan Davis

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Marnie's sometimes squeeze, and the ex of our current favourite TOWIE Megan McKenna.

Connor Hunter

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Connor made quite the name for himself on series 2 of Ex On The Beach, chasing all the laydeez with his green eyes and Essex accent. But his real claim to fame was the one-night stand he had with CBB star Daniella Westbrook in May 2015, after which she was said to have "bombarded him" with texts for a repeat performance. Nice.

Scott Thomas and Kady McDermott

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The Love Island runners up could follow in the footsteps of other house couples Stevi Richi and Chloe Jasmine, plus Mario Marconi and Lisa Appleton #neverforget.

Marty McKenna

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Geordie Shore fans started to speculate that Marty was heading into the house after the success of his pal Scotty T, who won the previous series of the show.

Marty From The Party denied he was set to appear but in the world of CBB this doesn't mean much as it's a super top secret operation until launch night.

Hmmm, time will tell...

Helen Flanagan

Helen Flanagan

Since becoming a mother Helen Flanagan seems to have taken a step away from the showbiz world.

But the former Coronation Street star could be set for a return by signing up for the upcoming series of Celebrity Big Brother.

Helen appeared on Corrie for 12 years but left the soap and became a reality TV regular, with a hilarious appearance in the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! jungle in 2012.

"Now that her daughter is a little bit older, it would be the perfect time for her to make her return to the world of showbiz," a source told the Sunday Sport.

Helen gave birth to daughter Matilda Jessica Sinclair in July last year but before becoming a parent expressed a desire to appear on Big Brother.

She told the Daily Mirror: "I’ve loved Celebrity Big Brother this year. It's been really entertaining viewing. I'd go into the Big Brother house."

Sophie Kasaei

sophie Kasaei

The ex-Geordie Shore star, who returned to MTV as part of the Big Birthday Bash celebrating the sixth anniversary of the show in May, has told heat she'd be well up for a Celebrity Big Brother stint.

"I'd be happy to do any other reality show," she told us.

"Big Brother? 100 per cent. Big Brother's just like Geordie Shore, you get filmed in Geordie Shore 24/7, for like six weeks, [and] you only get to go out obviously on a night out, so yeah, Big Brother definitely. Watch this space!"

Chris Steed and Stephen Webb from Gogglebox

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The former couple have apparently signed on the dotted line and will receive a big pay cheque for taking part.

They are now both engaged to other people so, despite being best mates, will we see them struggle to get along in such close quarters?

CBB bosses are apparently hoping their acid tongues will cause tension within the house but will their appearance mean they’ll have to leave Gogglebox? George Gilbey did after his BB series.

Michaella McCollum

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Show bosses are apparently keen to sign up people who have hit the headlines or gone viral in recent months.

Michaella became better known as one of the Peru Two after she spent years in a Peruvian prison for trying to smuggle cocaine out of the country.

Ben Innes

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Another person to hit the headlines, Ben went viral online after he posed as a grinning ape for a picture with a man who hijacked an EgyptAir plane in March this year. The guy even had bombs strapped to his body, although they turned out to be fake.

Ronnie Pickering

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"WHO?!", we hear you scream. A video of Ronnie spread like wildfire online after he was filmed ranting at the driver of a motorbike in the street.

Speaking calmly from his car, Ronnie asked the biker: "Do you know who I am?"

The man replied: "Do I care?" before adding: "Come on, who are you then?"

And an outraged Ronnie screamed: "Ronnie Pickering!"

Watch the video here:

Lauren Murray

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She was a favourite on the last series of The X Factor and says she’d be up for giving reality television another go.

And with competitors from the talent contest including Rylan Clark, Jedward, Stevi Ritchie and Chloe Jasmine, plus Christopher Maloney taking part in Celebrity Big Brother, Lauren could be the next one in line.

She recently teased of a possible upcoming television appearance: "Never say never. You never know what’s around the corner."

Spencer Matthews

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The Made In Chelsea star impressed I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! viewers when he whipped his top off on the last series of the show to reveal an impressive torso.

But we weren’t given much of a chance to feast our eyes on his rippling muscles.

Spencer soon left the jungle admitting he’d been battling issues relating to a “steroid-based medication”.

After a rocky year, will CBB set him back on track?

Magalie Goore

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The Real Housewives of Cheshire star announced she was taking a break from the ITVBe show following the death of her father as she needed time to grieve.

She has chosen to take time out to spend with her family but may want to make a comeback this summer.

If Celebrity Big Brother bosses are looking for someone to stir things up, Magali is the perfect candidate.

Scott Disick

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The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star is ALWAYS rumoured to be heading into the house and this year is no different.

He's something of a reality TV expert and has plenty of juicy gossip to bring from Hollywood to the house.

Will he dish the dirt on what's really going on between him and ex Kourtney Kardashian? Are they ever going to get back together?

Lisa Vanderpump

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She’s known for taking part in The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills, Vanderpump Rules and Dancing with the Stars in America but we don’t really know her that well over here in the UK.

The reality star is actually a Brit and was born in London, and is apparently keen to boost her profile in her home country.

Celebrity Big Brother could be the perfect opportunity.

When does Celebrity Big Brother 2016 begin?

CBB starts at 9pm on Thursday 28 July on Channel 5 and we will be glued to our tellyboxes. Glued!

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