'Celebrity Big Brother' Line-Up: Katie Hopkins, Cami Li And Alicia Douvall Among 'CBB Twisted Fairytale' Housemates

Katie And Keith Join CBB's 'Twisted Fairytale'
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It’s official - ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ is back with 14 brand new famous(-ish) housemates from all joining in the twisted fairytale that will play out on our screens over the next few weeks.

Among the new batch of housemates are a celebrity blogger, two soap stars, the mandatory ‘Loose Women’ presenter, a '90s pop star and… well… whatever it is exactly that Katie Hopkins does for a living.

Yes, the rumours turned out to be true, and the nation’s sweetheart, Katie Hopkins, has finally agreed to appear in ‘CBB’ where she’ll be no doubt stirring up trouble, after reportedly bagging herself the highest fee in the show’s 13-year history.

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Katie Hopkins gives a rare eyebrow-raise

Joining Katie is former ‘Emmerdale’ actress Patsy Kensit, along with reality star Chloe Goodman, ‘I Can Make You Feel Good’ singer Kavana TV legend Keith Chegwin, who is an early favourite to win the show.

Admittedly, not all of this year’s contestants can exactly refer to themselves as household names. Those who’ve not watched ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ won’t be familiar with judge and ‘CBB’ superfan Michelle Visage - but as fans of the show, we can tell you now that she’s going to be an incredible housemate - while Cami Li and Alicia Douvall weren’t exactly plucked straight from the A-list.

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Keith Chegwin

Still, though, it might be extremely early days but after seeing this year’s line-up, we have a strong feeling this could be a vintage year for ‘Celebrity Big Brother’.

Get to know the 14 brand new housemates a little better below...

'Celebrity Big Brother' 2015: Meet The Housemates
Katie Hopkins(01 of14)
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It finally happened, 'CBB' finally snagged Katie Hopkins, reportedly offering her the highest fee in the show's 13-year history to get her to take part. Originally finding fame on 'The Apprentice', Katie's big mouth and strong opinions have made her a household name in the past couple of years, as she's mused on issues as varied as childhood obesity, class and - of course - the world of celebrity, all in her typically barbed fashion. (credit:Channel 5)
Perez Hilton(02 of14)
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Someone else who's never been shy about throwing his opinion into the ring is celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, whose site has has become so popular over the years that he's become a celebrity in his own right.In addition to his celeb reporting, Perez is best known for his unique sense of style, and his notorious feuds with A-listers like Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lawrence. (credit:Channel 5)
Cami Li(03 of14)
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No but seriously... who?!In the weeks leading up to 'CBB', Cami had been touted as one of this year's "ones to watch" in the house. In addition to her work as a model, she's best known for her rocky relationship with ex-'TOWIE' star Kirk Norcross, who she broke off her engagement from two years ago after he became "too possessive". (credit:Channel 5)
Ken Morley(04 of14)
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One of the most recognisable faces (and glasses) in 'Coronation Street' history, Ken played Reg Holsdworth in the soap for six years.He claims his "flatulence" might annoy the rest of the household, and has warned that while he's generally easygoing, if he loses his temper his housemates can look forward to "the most violent outburst of volatile filth you've ever heard in your life". (credit:Channel 5)
Nadia Sawalha(05 of14)
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It's become custom for 'CBB' to have a 'Loose Women' presenter in the house, and this year the honour Nadia Sawalha's. She's admitted that she's looking forward to meeting Katie Hopkins, as she reckons she can't be as nasty as she appears in the media. (credit:Channel 5)
Calum Best(06 of14)
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Believe it or not, despite having apparently starred on every reality series going, Calum has never actually appeared on 'CBB' before.After a few years away from the limelight, Calum is back in the UK, but insists that despite his Lothario reputation, he won't be following in Lee Ryan's footsteps and getting involved in any in-house romances. We'll wait and see if he sticks to his guns on that one... (credit:Channel 5)
Michelle Visage(07 of14)
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WERRRRRRRRRK.If you're not familiar with Michelle Visage, then you want to get yourself on Netflix immediately and swot up on 'RuPaul's Drag Race'. As Ru's best mate, Michelle is his right-hand woman, dishing out her opinions on the participating queens week after week.But judging blokes in dresses isn't Michelle's only talent, she's a former 80s popstar who appeared on the soundtrack to 'The Bodyguard', not to mention a self-confessed 'CBB' superfan. (credit:Channel 5)
Keith Chegwin(08 of14)
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As soon as we heard the rumours of Cheggers going into the house, we had our fingers crossed that he'd be taking part - and our prayers have been answered.He's practically a reality TV veteran - even scooping a lifetime achievement award at the Reality TV Awards in 2012 - and famously stripped off to host the Channel 5 gameshow 'Naked Jungle'. (credit:Channel 5)
Chloe Goodman(09 of14)
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Answers on a postcard...No but seriously, Chloe appeared alongside Vicky Pattison and Ricci Guarnaccio in the first series of 'Ex And The Beach' and has been described as a Cheryl Fernandez-Versini lookalike in the run-up to 'CBB' (well, she's got brown hair, it's a start...).We're guessing she'll be the most likely to test Calum's "no romance" rule. (credit:Channel 5)
Kavana(10 of14)
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After his explosive appearance in the most recent series of 'The Big Reunion' - where he famously told his 5th Story bandmates Adam Rickitt and Dane Bowers that he "didn't f***ing need" to be in the group - we're curious to see how Kavana copes with the pressure of the 'CBB' house.He's best remembered for his singles 'I Can Make You Feel Good', and claims he was on the dole just six months before appearing on 'The Big Reunion'. (credit:Channel 5)
Alicia Douvall(11 of14)
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As famous for her plastic surgery as she is for her relationships with Simon Cowell and Mickey Rourke, model Alicia has allegedly had over 350 cosmetic procedures.She also competed on 'Celebrity Love Island', as her new housemate, Calum Best, did a year before her. (credit:Channel 5)
Alexander O'Neal(12 of14)
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American R&B legend Alexander is best known for his singles 'If You Were Here Tonight' and 'Criticize', the latter of which made the UK top five in the 1980s. (credit:Channel 5)
Patsy Kensit(13 of14)
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Rising to prominence thanks to her roles in 'Emmerdale' and, more recently, 'Holby City', Patsy has also been a tabloid staple thanks to her relationships with high-profile men like ex-husbands Liam Gallagher and Jim Kerr.She split up with her last husband in 2010 - the same year she finished in seventh place in 'Strictly Come Dancing' - eventually completely ignoring that she was ever married to him in her 2013 autobiography. (credit:Channel 5)
Jeremy Jackson(14 of14)
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Jeremy famously played Hobie Buchanan - the son of David Hasselhoff's character - in 'Baywatch', but the chances are you've heard more about his tumultuous life behind the scenes, speaking openly about his struggle with substance abuse and appearing in a leaked sex tape in 2008. (credit:Channel 5)