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Piers Morgan reveals what it would take to get him on CBB as son demands he enters famous house
See how the broadcaster replied to his son after he suggested he joins the show
PIERS Morgan has revealed what it would take to get him to appear on Celebrity Big Brother after his son suggested he enters the famous house.
Fans of the popular broadcaster are keen to see him ruffle a few feathers on the show.
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Piers' 30-year-old son Spencer made a proposal to his dad, writing on his X platform: "With Louis and Sharon in the Big Brother house, I think it’s time to add another former talent show judge. Yes, I’m looking at you Piers Morgan."
The Talk TV star, 58, did not rule out an appearance. Instead, he outlined what it would take for him to get on board.
Piers, who was a Britain's Got Talent judge from 2007 to 2010, replied: “Great idea – you can agent my deal, son. Start negotiations at £10m... per minute."
Fans were keen for Piers to consider it and said he would be a brilliant addition to the show.
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One fan wrote: “Think you’d be brilliant in there, the arguments you would cause would be hilarious", followed by a string of laughing emojis.
A second posted: “Oh Piers! You would be fantastic in the Big Brother house! Do it!”
And a third echoed: “Worth every penny" with a giggling emoji.
While his £10 million per minute demand is unrealistic, the former Good Morning Britain star could still negotiate an impressive fee.
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It is understood bosses reached a £500,000 deal for Sharon Osbourne to enter the house for up to five days, after they found her fee for the whole three-week series too expensive.
A source previously told The Sun: “Bosses did all they could to get Sharon and finally reached a deal she’s happy with.
“Sharon will inject enough drama but without her original price tag that was just not feasible."
The Sun disclosed that his longtime pal Louis Walsh is also set to be paid £500,000.
A source said: "Louis knew he could name his price because ITV bosses have been desperate to get him to do the show for months.
"He's a wealthy man and was always well paid on The X Factor, so he always said he wanted a salary for the show that reflects his worth."
Others currently in the house include Kate Middleton’s uncle Gary Goldsmith, 58, Strictly Come Dancing pro Nikita Kuzmin, 26, and Dragons’ Den star Levi Roots, 65.
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Celebrity Big Brother line-up
So who are the 13 stars expected to appear in the Celebrity Big Brother house? The Sun's Jamie Downham takes a look...
Sharon Osbourne - TV legend - who is a "house guest" on a megabucks deal - said she was doing the show for "a good time not a long time"
Louis Walsh - Irish boyband manager who has never knowingly backed down from a fight and is not above pulling rank over the double bed
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu - As we know from Love Island, the Ek-ster is capable of throwing about some dramatics to claw her way to the final
Levi Roots - Reggae Reggae Sauce sauce packs a bit of a kick, but its inventor seems quite mild-mannered. Will that change under pressure?
Fern Britton - The former This Morning star called out Phillip Schofield - don't think she won't do the same to anyone who tangles with her
Colson Smith - You'll probably know him best as Corrie's Craig Tinker - but prepare to find out he's not much like his character
David Potts - Ibiza Weekender's breakout star has left that show behind - as well as his trousers by the look of things
Gary Goldsmith - Kate Middleton's uncle is a big signing for ITV, but has proved a divisive booking among viewers
Marisha Wallace - It's not CBB without the role of 'American who doesn't know what they've let themselves in for' and she's doing brilliantly
Nikita Kuzmin - The Strictly pro is coming onto the show fresh off the show's tour. Poor lad probably just wants a rest
Zeze Mills - the social media star has a "no holds barred interview style" - and she hasn't backed away from calling people (well, Louis) out
Bradley Riches - The actor played kindly James McEwan in Netflix hit Heartstopper and he seems just as sweet in the house
Lauren Simon - She's a Real Housewives of Cheshire star and you really don't get on that show by being shy and retiring
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