The rumour mill went into overdrive during Friday night’s show, when Emma Willis revealed to ‘CBB’ viewers that the housemates would be getting a surprise guest this week, though Sam has now insisted that it won’t be him.
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Sam Reece and Stephanie Davis
Taking to Twitter on Sunday he wrote: “To everyone asking if I'm going in ‘CBB’... I can confirm it’s not going to be me!”
Responding to one of his followers, he added: “Good luck whoever goes into the mad house.”
Sam, who has been dating the former ‘Hollyoaks’ actress for just under a year, was also forced to hit back at claims that they were faking their current relationship drama for headlines.
Jeremy McConnell Cooke: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(01 of09)
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This isn’t Jeremy’s first stint on a reality TV show. In 2013, he appeared on MTV’s ‘Beauty School Cop Outs’, which saw contestants moving into beauty school in Manchester to learn the tricks of the trade. Also on the show was none other than Scarlett Moffatt, who is now a ‘Gogglebox’ regular. (credit:MTV)
Jeremy McConnell Cooke: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(02 of09)
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As well as a model, Jeremy is also a former contestant of renowned male beauty pageant Mr Ireland, but it’s not known how far he got in the competition. (credit:Instagram)
Jeremy McConnell Cooke: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(03 of09)
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He certainly likes tattoos, as his body is COVERED in them. (credit:Instagram)
Jeremy McConnell Cooke: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(04 of09)
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Jeremy may have had some tips before entering the ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ house, as he is close friends with Marc O’Neill, who was a housemate on last year’s civilian series of the show. (credit:Instagram)
Jeremy McConnell Cooke: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(05 of09)
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Jeremy is also a keen footballer, having previously played for Bohemians FC and Shelbourne FC. (credit:Instagram)
Jeremy McConnell Cooke: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(06 of09)
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We could see Jeremy enjoy a ‘CBB’ romance, as he has a way with the ladies - or at least he likes to think so. His management website claims he’s slept with “all the models in Ireland”. Modest. (credit:Instagram)
Jeremy McConnell Cooke: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(07 of09)
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One of those models includes former Miss Ireland, Holly Carpenter, who he dated for 18 months. According to reports, things didn’t exactly end too amicably between the pair, but Holly has remained silent about the split. (credit:Instagram)
Jeremy McConnell Cooke: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(08 of09)
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Despite being relatively unknown in the UK, it seems Jeremy is still in with a shot of winning ‘CBB’. Bookmakers William Hill have his listed at 12/1 to be crowned champion, ahead of the likes of Danniella Westbrook, Nancy Dell’Olio and Darren Day. (credit:Instagram)
Jeremy McConnell Cooke: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(09 of09)
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He apparently dislikes "power crazy people" and "bitchiness", so he is going to just LOVE living in the 'CBB' house. (credit:Instagram)