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Good Morning Britain star reveals he was approached for CBB – and why he turned it down
He discussed how he almost ended up on the show in the clip above
A GOOD Morning Britain star has revealed he was approached by Celebrity Big Brother - but turned the show down.
Discussing the series opener on today's show, presenter Susanna Reid dropped the bomb that entertainment correspondent Richard Arnold almost ended up on the show.
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She said: "I found out yesterday, I heard you on a podcast say that you were approached to go in."
Richard replied: "There was a conversation, a letter, an approach."
Susanna's co-host Richard Madeley asked: "Well why didn't you do it?"
As a cha-ching sound effect played in the background, suggesting it was down to pay, Richard laughed and said: "Sharon Osbourne, five hundred grand. A tenner for TV's Richard Arnold!"
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After Susanna told Richard he'd be "brilliant" on the show, Richard said: "I don't know if I'd want to open the book that far, to be honest."
The Celebrity Big Brother reboot kicked off on ITV last night, with the likes of X Factor stars Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne entering the famous house.
And the new housemates didn't disappoint, with Louis taking a swipe at Ibiza Weekender star David Potts and Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu having a cheeky dig at recent ex-boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti.
Richard recently paid tribute to his former GMB co-star Ben Shephard as he left the show to host This Morning alongside Cat Deeley.
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Alongside a montage of throwback snaps, he wrote: "For 24 years it’s been early to bed… and early to rise for me alongside this one serving bawd and banter for breakfast @itv - almost a quarter century raising a titter with a cheeky twinkle over the nation’s snap crackle and pop.
"@benshephardofficial you are the greatest wingman, on air and off, a consummate pro and the most loyal of pals.";
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So who are the 13 stars expected to appear in the Celebrity Big Brother house? The Sun's Jamie Downham takes a look...
Sharon Osbourne - TV legend - who is thought to be on a megabucks deal - said she was doing the show for "a good time not a long time"
Louis Walsh - Irish boyband manager who has never knowingly backed down from a fight. Sure to be a huge presence in the house.
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu - We know from Love Island, the Ek-ster is not above throwing about some dramatics to claw her way to the final.
Levi Roots - Reggae Reggae Sauce sauce packs a bit of a kick, but its inventor seems quite mild-mannered. Will that change under pressure?
Fern Britton - The former This Morning star called out Phillip Schofield - don't think she won't do the same to anyone who tangles with her.
Colson Smith - You'll probably know him best as Corrie's Craig Tinker - but prepare to find out he's not much like his character.
David Potts - Ibiza Weekender's breakout star is sure to bring a bit of the party isle to the house... but will people appreciate it?
Gary Goldsmith - Kate Middleton's uncle is a big signing for ITV, but very much an unknown quantity among viewers.
Marisha Wallace - Top Broadway star may fill the brief of 'American who doesn't know what they've let themselves in for'.
Nikita Kuzmin - The Strictly pro is coming onto the show fresh off the show's tour. Poor lad probably just wants a rest.
Zeze Mills - the social media star has a "no holds barred interview style" - which is just what we need in there.
Bradley Riches - The actor played sweet James McEwan in Netflix hit Heartstopper. We'll soon find out what he's really like.
Lauren Simon - She's a Real Housewives of Cheshire star and you don't get on that show by being shy and retiring.
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