Celebrity Big Brother live launch’s epic movie-length runtime revealed as huge stars enter the house
THE new series of Celebrity Big Brother will begin with a huge launch show.
The live ITV programme will see a new batch of famous faces enter the infamous house.
According to ITV’s schedule, the show is set to go on air from 9pm on ITV1 and it’s set to span an hour and a half.
The live show, presented by AJ Odudu and Will Best is set to come to a conclusion at 10:30pm.
The pair will then go live in ITV2 for the spin-off companion series, Late and Live.
Huge household names have been rumoured to be participating in the returning format.
The Sun previously revealed that former This Morning presenter Fern Britton, 66, was being lined up to enter the house.
She presented the daytime sofa show for six years alongside Phillip Schofield, 61, before she was replaced in 2009 by Holly Willoughby.
Insiders told The Sun that the TV personality had signed a deal with the show which will see her enter on the highly-anticipated live launch night episode.
A source added: “She wants to show the public a different side to her — unscripted and unapologetic.
“She has a lot of stories to tell and she won’t hold back when it comes to her relationships with people like Phil.
Former X Factor judges Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne are also reportedly set to have a reunion in the house.
TalkTV personality Sharon, 71, is set to fly to the UK in the coming days from Los Angeles where she lives with rocker hubby Ozzy.
This would mark the first time in seven years the duo have been on screen together.
A TV source said: “Landing Sharon is a huge coup for the series, especially as she has such a strong on-screen partnership with Louis.
“She isn’t afraid to say what’s on her mind and has a wealth of showbiz stories up her sleeves.
“She is guaranteed entertainment and sure to be a hit with viewers.”
Other names that have been touted include Kate Middleton’s uncle Gary Goldsmith and Love islander Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, 29.
Fellow reality TV veterans Chloe Burrows, Towie personality Chloe Brockett and Real Housewives Of Cheshire star Lauren Simon have also been touted as entries.
Although none of the line-up has yet been confirmed by the commercial broadcaster, Celebrity Big Brother, now on ITV1, starts on March 4.
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