‘Celebrity Big Brother’: Dapper Laughs’ Potential Arrival Has Already Caused A Stir Among Fans

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‘Celebrity Big Brother’ kicked off earlier this week and, as fans will know, this series is apparently all about celebrating women.

As it marks 100 years since (some) women in Britain won the right to vote for the first time, the series started with an all-female line-up and on Friday (5 December), they’ll be joined by a some male housemates.

So who’s going in, you ask? Channel 5 have confirmed that John Barnes will be among them and while the rest of names are yet to officially be revealed, The Sun has claimed Dapper Laughs will probably be among them.

Yes, Dapper Laughs, the one-time Vine star who hit headlines when he joked a woman was “gagging for rape” in 2014.

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Dapper - real name Daniel O’Reilly - then spent a year defending himself, attempting to do so via an interview with campaigner Caroline Criado-Perez, another in The Sunday Times and, of course, there was his infamous ‘Newsnight’ appearance.

And how has news of his imminent arrival gone down? Hmm. See for yourself…

We may be just days into the new series, but the usual conveyor belt of controversies is already in action.

The first came in the form of a conversation about Harvey Weinstein, during which Ann Widdecombe suggested his alleged victims “had a choice”.

India Willoughby is also facing criticism, for stating that drag stars, including RuPaul - who she singled out for a mention - “cheapens the seriousness” of what it means to be a trans person.   

CBB's 1st Housemates - Where Are They Now?
Boxer Chris Eubank.(01 of12)
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Boxer Chris, despite showing a softer side than we were used to in the ring, was still the first to be evicted from the house. (credit:PA)
Chris Eubank(02 of12)
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Chris Eubank has recently shown his best side again in the jungle for 'I'm A Celebrity...' and continues to champion his son's boxing career. (credit:PA)
Vanessa Feltz(03 of12)
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Vanessa Feltz was the second celebrity to leave the house. Being nominated for eviction upset her, and she took to drawing with chalk on the counter. (credit:Celebrity Big Brother)
Vanessa Feltz(04 of12)
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Vanessa Feltz presents regularly on radio and TV. (credit:PA)
Anthea Turner(05 of12)
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Anthea Turner was the third person to be evicted. She was welcomed out of the house by her husband Grant Bovey. (credit:PA)
Anthea Turner(06 of12)
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Anthea Turner continues to present on TV. She is now divorced from Grant Bovey. (credit:PA)
Keith Duffy(07 of12)
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Boyzone singer Keith Duffy was the fourth to be evicted. (credit:PA)
Keith Duffy(08 of12)
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Keith Duffy recently announced plans to join forces with former Westlife singer Brian McFadden, to perform as "supergroup" Boyzlife. (credit:PA)
Claire Sweeney(09 of12)
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Formerly best known for her role in 'Brookside', Claire Sweeney was the runner up, and the second-last to leave the house. (credit:PA)
Claire Sweeney(10 of12)
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Claire has become a stalwart of the West End stage, as well as performing in pantomime, and penning her own stageplays. (credit:PA)
Jack Dee(11 of12)
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Jack Dee was a reluctant housemate, breaking out to meet his wife. He was then escorted back inside. (credit:PA)
Jack Dee(12 of12)
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Winner of the first series, Jack Dee continues to perform stand-up comedy, and is an author and regular guest on TV and radio shows. (credit:PA)