Celebrity Big Brother 2024 spoilers follow.
Celebrity Big Brother 2024 got off to an amusing start, with Louis Walsh uttering a mishap during the launch show.
In a twist on the format, the launch show was aired live by ITV as the first celebrity version of the reboot era got underway, but the surprises didn’t end there.
Hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best revealed that Big Brother had chosen Sharon Osbourne to be the first ‘Celebrity Lodger’, with former X Factor co-star Louis subsequently following her into the house.
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Despite Sharon’s appearance supposedly being kept under wraps, Louis seemed to have insider information regarding the cast as he alluded to her presence in the house as he was interviewed.
“I’m going to be with Mrs O. She’s going to protect me,” he remarked to a shocked AJ and Will, with the pair attempting to keep up the ruse as they questioned whether she was indeed in the house.
Upon the reunion between the pair, Sharon revealed to Louis that they had already been given a secret task by Big Brother, with the duo having their say in the first eviction of the series.
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As instructed by the big boss, the pair will have to pay close attention to the incoming housemates, with their first impressions leading them to select three to potentially face eviction.
After deliberating, the pair selected Gary Goldsmith, David Potts and Zeze Millz as the trio at risk, with their selections later being whittled down to one individual who will face the public vote…
Celebrity Big Brother airs Sundays through Fridays at 9pm on ITV1 and the ITV Hub, followed by Late & Live on ITV2 immediately following each new episode.
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