Get ready for the most epic season yet! The 2025 Celebrity Big Brother line-up brings together a star-studded cast of music, TV, comedy, and sports icons.
The wait is over for fans of the popular reality TV show as the contestants for this year’s Celebrity Big Brother have been announced. This year’s line-up promises to be one of the most diverse and exciting yet, featuring a mix of celebrities from the worlds of music, television, comedy, and sports.
A Star-Studded Cast
Among those entering the house is Oscar-nominated actor Mickey Rourke, who won a Bafta Award in 2009 for his role in The Wrestler. Rourke’s career has spanned decades, with notable roles in films like 9½ Weeks, Year of the Dragon, and Barfly. He made a comeback in 2005’s Sin City and was nominated for an Oscar for best actor for 2008’s The Wrestler.
Mickey Rourke is a British-American actor, born on September 16, 1952, in Schenectady, New York.
He began his career as a boxer and later transitioned to acting, appearing in films such as 'Diner' (1982) and 'The Pope of Greenwich Village' (1984).
Rourke's performances earned him critical acclaim, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role in 'The Wrestler' (2008).
He has also appeared in notable films like 'Sin City' (2005) and 'Iron Man 2' (2010).
Throughout his career, Rourke has struggled with personal issues, including a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 1991.
Another household name entering the house is US media personality JoJo Siwa, who has become a multifaceted cultural force since becoming a child star on TV show Dance Moms in 2014. With a career that includes releasing music, acting in Nickelodeon TV shows and films, and setting a trend for oversized hair bows, Siwa is sure to bring a unique energy to the house.
JoJo Siwa is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated American singer, songwriter, and YouTube personality.
Born on May 19, 2003, she rose to fame with her upbeat pop songs and colorful music videos.
Her debut single 'Boomerang' topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2016.
Known for her signature bows and energetic performances, Siwa has become a beloved figure among young audiences.
She has released several successful albums and singles, including 'Kid Kountry,' 'D.R.E.A.M.,' and 'Hold the Drama.'
Trisha Goddard, who rose to fame as a talk show host, will also be joining the contestants. Goddard’s self-titled daytime talk show ran on ITV and Channel 5 between 1998 and 2010 before she took it to the US and then joined TalkTV. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 and revealed last year that it had returned and was now stage four.
The line-up also features Olympic gold medallist Daley Thompson, who won Olympic golds in the decathlon in 1980 and 1984. Thompson went undefeated in all competitions between 1979 and 1987.
Soap Opera Immortality
Jack P Shepherd, best known as Coronation Street’s David Platt, will also be entering the house. Shepherd has been a fixture on Coronation Street for 25 years, playing Gail’s son David Platt since he was 12. However, his contract ends this year and there are reports he could be leaving Weatherfield.
Jack P. Shepherd is a British actor, born on May 8, 1988, in Broadheath, Altrincham, England.
He rose to fame for his portrayal of David Platt in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street.
Shepherd's character was introduced in 2000 and has been a central figure in the show since then.
Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards and nominations for his performances.
Patsy Palmer, who is known as one of EastEnders‘ most-loved characters, Bianca Jackson, will also be joining the contestants. Palmer has soap opera immortality as Bianca Jackson in EastEnders, a role she first played in 1993. She made her latest comeback in 2024, playing a key part in the 40th anniversary live episode this February.
Reality TV Stars and Comedians
The line-up also includes reality TV stars Chris Hughes and Ella Rae Wise, who have featured on shows like Love Island and The Only Way Is Essex. Comedian Donna Preston will also be joining the contestants, with a career that includes playing Despair in Netflix’s The Sandman and The Dead Boy Detectives.
Drag performer and singer Danny Beard is one of the biggest names on the British drag scene, rising to prominence by reaching the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent before winning the fourth series of RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2022.
