‘Iconic’ Love Island hunk with famous ex girlfriend signs up to star in Celebrity Big Brother

LOVE Island hunk Chris Hughes has signed up to appear on Celebrity Big Brother.

Chris, 32, who appeared on the 2017 series of the ITV2 reality show, has been snapped up by bosses.

The hunky star, who has now carved a career as a TV sports correspondent, is keen to show fans a different side.  

A source said: “Producers think Chris will be a great addition to the house.

“He is really entertaining and was one of the most popular and iconic reality contestants with a massive social media following.

“Execs are hoping he will bring his huge young fanbase with him to the show, along with some juicy tales.

“He’s got loads of showbiz mates and has some famous ex girlfriends – he’ll be brilliant.”

Chris, who grew up on a farm in Gloucestershire, finished third on Love Island with Olivia Attwood, 3, and then went on to date Little Mix star Jesy Nelson, 33.

Most recently he was dating professional golfer Annabel Dimmock, 38, but the pair split in 2022.

He found himself in hot water with the BBC in 2023 when he called a female cricketer “Little Barbie.

He was was interviewing Aussie all-rounder Maitlan Brown, 27, on BBC2 after her Southern Braves team beat Trent Rockets in The Hundred.

He said: “You’re a little Barbie yourself with your blue eyes.”

After Brown laughed, Chris added: “She’s blushing now”.

At the time a BBC spokesman said: “We have spoken to Chris and explained that his comment was not appropriate.”

The new series of Celebrity Big Brother, hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Best, starts in the spring.

A spokesman for the show said yesterday: “All names are purely speculation at this stage.”