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Celebrity Big Brother 2016: Are these REALLY the celebrities entering the house?

It's kicking off next week so here's everything you need to know...

THERE'S only days to go until a new crop of celebrities move into the Celebrity Big Brother house and experience the most explosive summer of their lives.

Here we take a look at the complete list of confirmed contestants and hopeful housemates in full before the new series starts on Thursday.

 

Confirmed contestants

Marnie Simpson

 The beauty will follow in the footsteps of her co-stars Scotty T and Charlotte
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The beauty will follow in the footsteps of her co-stars Scotty T and CharlotteCredit: Unleashed PR

As The Sun Online exclusively revealed, Geordie Shore babe, Marnie, 24, will enter the house. She stripped off for a very sexy shoot prior to entering and will follow in the footsteps of her MTV co-stars Scotty T and Charlotte Crosby – both of whom have won the show.

Lewis Bloor

 Lewis Bloor - seen here shooting his calendar - is heading to the CBB house
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Lewis Bloor - seen here shooting his calendar - is heading to the CBB houseCredit: JAHA ULPR

The CBB bosses are hoping that hunky Lewis, 26, will draw in the big storylines in the series that kicks off on July 28th, and potentially find love with one of the other sexy sign-ups. He’s certainly no stranger to living his life on camera following his TOWIE success.

Stephen Bear

 Stephen Bear - who used to date Vicky Pattison - is giving the show a go
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Stephen Bear - who used to date Vicky Pattison - is giving the show a goCredit: Leigh Keily / MTV

Vicky Pattison’s ex boyfriend Stephen, who has also appeared on Ex On The Beach, is set to cause his former flame a bit of headache when he enters the house, as The Sun Online exclusively revealed. A source close to the star tells us: “[Vicky] absolutely despises him – and he’s such a wind-up merchant he’ll probably delight in spilling the beans on their time together.”

Grant Bovey

 Anthea Turner's ex Grant Bovey is set to join CBB too
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Anthea Turner's ex Grant Bovey is set to join CBB tooCredit: www.capitalpictures.com

Anthea Turner’s ex husband Grant has snapped up an offer of £100,000 to appear on the show. The property magnate was declared bankrupt in 2010 and a source told us the offer was “too good to turn down.” He will follow in Anthea’s footsteps, when she appeared in the show’s first celebrity version 15 years ago.

Katie Waissel

 Katie Waissel is set to be a new contestant
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Katie Waissel is set to be a new contestantCredit: Fame Flynet

A source exclusively told The Sun online that she had been bragging about her new chance at fame as she recently flew back to the UK from her new hometown of Los Angeles. She was overheard boasting in the BA first class lounge: "I shouldn’t tell you this, but I’m going to be in Celebrity Big Brother."

Chloe Khan

 Chloe Khan, formerly Chloe Mafia, is also confirmed to be moving into the infamous house
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Chloe Khan, formerly Chloe Mafia, is also confirmed to be moving into the infamous houseCredit: TWITTER

The 24-year-old, who was famously kicked off the X Factor in 2010 due to her behaviour,  has put her troubled past behind her in recent years in favour of an extravagant jet set lifestyle that involves her travelling the world in private jets and modelling for Playboy. Now it seems she’s ready for her next big challenge after we first reported in May that the beauty is set to move into the infamous house.

Renee Graziano

 The fiery Mob Wives star is set to be a controversial addition
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The fiery Mob Wives star is set to be a controversial additionCredit: GETTY

Fiery Mob Wives star Renee Graziano is the series most controversial booking, with a source telling us: “Producers think she'll bring controversy from the get go - and anyone who crosses her will regret it. She's one of the most recognisable reality stars in the States, Mob Wives was a huge hit there.”

Beth Chapman

 Duane Chapman and his wife Beth - who is entering the Celebrity Big Brother house
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Duane Chapman and his wife Beth - who is entering the Celebrity Big Brother houseCredit: Getty Images

Dog The Bounty Hunter’s crook-catching wife will also be flying the flag for America in the house. Beth Chapman, who stars alongside hubby Duane on the cult reality show, has also been confirmed for the show.

Christopher Biggins

 Christopher will be waving goodbye to real life for a while when he moves into the infamous house on Thursday
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Christopher will be waving goodbye to real life for a while when he moves into the infamous house on ThursdayCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

The 67-year-old former I'm A Celeb winner has signed a staggering £150,000 deal to appear on the show. Following his stint in the jungle, Christopher has starred in Celebrity Come Dine With Me, Channel 4’s Celebrity Five Go To…, cookery programme Celebrity Masterchef and a celebrity edition of Catchphrase.


Rumoured housemates

David Cassidy

 Crooner Cassidy is the latest rumoured addition to the CBB line up
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Crooner Cassidy is the latest rumoured addition to the CBB line upCredit: AP:Associated Press

The 66-year-old crooner is said to be wanted by the bosses as he isn’t afraid to speak his mind – so much so they’ve reportedly offered him a whopping £100k to appear in the current series.

Lil Kim

 Sources suggest that Lil' Kim has been paid a whopping fee to be a part of the show this year
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Sources suggest that Lil' Kim has been paid a whopping fee to be a part of the show this yearCredit: Fame Flynet

The rapper is believed to have been offered an amount she couldn’t refuse to take part on the show. It’s thought the 41-year-old might be getting the biggest pay out in the show’s history.

Celia Kay

 Ceclia Kay is another rumoured name set to star on the show following her fling with a footballer
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Ceclia Kay is another rumoured name set to star on the show following her fling with a footballerCredit: INSTAGRAM

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud's ex-lover Celia Kay has also been tipped to enter the house. The beauty hit the headlines following their fling in 2014.

Lauren Murray

 The X Factor singers name has been linked to the show
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The X Factor singers name has been linked to the showCredit: XPOSUREPHOTOS.COM

Despite previously stating she'll "never do TV again" following her stint on the X Factor in 2015, Lauren's name has been repeatedly linked to the current series.

Helen Lederer

 The Ab Fab star told us the show have approached her several times
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The Ab Fab star told us the show have approached her several timesCredit: Splash News

Absolutely Fabulous star Helen, 61, recently revealed to The Sun she's been approached several times to appear on the show but has previously declined, telling us: "They did ask me once before but I was doing Calendar Girls [in 2009] and I was quite pleased they wouldn't let me out." Could she finally be about to say yes?


Wishful thinking

 

Tulisa

 Tulisa has been targeted by bosses with an offer of half a million pounds
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Tulisa has been targeted by bosses with an offer of half a million poundsCredit: fAME fLYNET

Bosses have repeatedly offered Tulisa half a million to sign up for the show according to reports – but the former X Factor judge isn’t having any of it. Instead, she recently revealed she’s looking forward to releasing new music.

Samantha Fox

 Former Page 3 girl Sam Fox would heat up the house
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Former Page 3 girl Sam Fox would heat up the houseCredit: Getty Images

Various unconfirmed reports claim the 80s pop icon, who has previously turned down a spot on the show in the past, has finally signed on the dotted line this time round.

Wealdstone Raider

 Gordon Hill aka the Wealdstone Raider has expressed his interest in starring on the show
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Gordon Hill aka the Wealdstone Raider has expressed his interest in starring on the showCredit: ITV

The Wealstone Raider, also known as Gordon Hill, the 49-year-old football fan that went viral in 2014, has repeatedly expressed his interest in starring on the show. Producers are yet to take him up on his offer.
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