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WHAT A LINE-UP!

Celebrity Big Brother 2017 kicks off with a scorned housewife, a horny US reality star and an EastEnders legend as stars compete to win £50,000 prize

CELEBRITY Big Brother kicked off last night with 15 big name stars – including a very famous housewife and an EastEnders legend – entering the re-vamped house.

Emma Willis, who announced a major twist at the very beginning of the show, didn’t disappoint as she welcomed the big names to the stage and attempted to keep their bad language, wardrobe choices and libidos under control.

 Emma Willis worked her magic during the Celebrity Big Brother launch
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Emma Willis worked her magic during the Celebrity Big Brother launchCredit: Getty - Contributor

EastEnders legend Shaun Williamson was the first star to enter this year’s competition.

As soon as the actor walked into the house, he was tasked with a secret mission and given a hidden ear-piece.

The actor, who The Sun Online exclusively revealed as a contestant earlier this month, was told he had to transform into the show's most nervous housemate.

Shaun didn't disappoint but disaster struck when his earpiece failed later on in the evening. 

The second contestant to join Shaun in the house was Sarah Harding, who as we revealed as one of the housemates back in June.

Sarah told Emma Willis she was "bricking it" about going on the show but admitted she'd decided to go into the house because she wanted the public to see the "real" her.

She couldn't seem to help herself when she made a jibe about her former Girls Aloud bandmates however.

 Shaun Williamson was the first celebrity to enter the CBB house
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Shaun Williamson was the first celebrity to enter the CBB houseCredit: PA:Press Association
 The actor played Barry on EastEnders for 10 years
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The actor played Barry on EastEnders for 10 yearsCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Sarah Harding flashed her bra as she walked down the stairs
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Sarah Harding flashed her bra as she walked down the stairsCredit: Getty - Contributor

In an exclusive interview with The Sun just hours before she entered the house, Sarah promised she was a changed woman.

She said: "I played up to a caricature when I was in the band, always pouting in photos and being the entertainer."

And she's vowed to be on her best behaviour in the house, adding: "I won’t be drinking much, I’d like to keep a level head, stay sane and avoid dramas."

 The singer grinned as she was cheered by the crowd outside the house
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The singer grinned as she was cheered by the crowd outside the houseCredit: PA:Press Association
 Sarah told Emma she was scared about going into the house
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Sarah told Emma she was scared about going into the houseCredit: refer to caption.
 But the host reassured her and told Sarah she would be just fine
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But the host reassured her and told Sarah she would be just fineCredit: refer to caption.

Once inside the house, Barry was given his first task and told to see if he could get Sarah to sing with him.

He pulled it off with panache and the pair were soon merrily crooning along together.

Their merry rendition soon stopped after the arrival of the third housemate, Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson.

 Sam Thompson followed shortly behind Sarah
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Sam Thompson followed shortly behind SarahCredit: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock
 The Made In Chelsea star promised to be on his best behaviour in the house
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The Made In Chelsea star promised to be on his best behaviour in the houseCredit: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock
 And said he was looking forward to meeting all the other celebs
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And said he was looking forward to meeting all the other celebsCredit: refer to caption.
 His sister Sam Thompson was there to support him, along with Binky Felstead's boyfriend Josh Patterson
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His sister Sam Thompson was there to support him, along with Binky Felstead's boyfriend Josh PattersonCredit: refer to caption.

His sister Louise Thompson was there to support him along with Binky Felstead's boyfriend Josh Patterson

The third celebrity to enter the house was celebrity psychic Derek Acorah.

He told Emma he would taking his spirit pal Sam into the house with him for advice and guidance and admitted he thought he had "fun running through his bones".

 Derek Acorah was the fourth celebrity to enter the house
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Derek Acorah was the fourth celebrity to enter the houseCredit: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock
 He told Emma he was taking his spirit guide Sam into the house
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He told Emma he was taking his spirit guide Sam into the houseCredit: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock

After Derek, Mob Wives star Marissa Jane entered the house and bowled over fans with her form fitting dress.

Introducing herself as a "milf", Marissa walked out to a chorus of cheers from the crowds.

 Mob Wives' Marissa Jane was the fifth celebrity to go in
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Mob Wives' Marissa Jane was the fifth celebrity to go in
 She told Emma she was going to win the show
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She told Emma she was going to win the show

Next up was Sandi Bogle, who wowed the crowds with her new look.

The Gogglebox star showed off her cleavage in a dress that was open to the navel.

She struggled to hold back tears as she was introduced and walked onto the stage to rapturous applause.

 Sandi Bogle wowed with her transformation
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Sandi Bogle wowed with her transformationCredit: PA:Press Association
 The Gogglebox star couldn't hide her excitement as she went into the house
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The Gogglebox star couldn't hide her excitement as she went into the houseCredit: PA:Press Association

Her outfit proved less than successful as the evening went on however.

And as the housemates settled in, her dress accidentally popped open and exposed one of her breasts.

Following Sandi into the house was Bachelor star Chad Johnson.

The reality TV star didn't disappoint in the shock stakes and proudly told Emma he was up for having sex in the house.

And once inside he admitted he would happily get another housemate pregnant if it meant he would win the £50,000 prize.

 US reality star Chad Johnson was the next housemate to go in
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US reality star Chad Johnson was the next housemate to go inCredit: Credit: Lia Toby/WENN
 He revealed he was ready to make a move on the ladies in the house
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He revealed he was ready to make a move on the ladies in the houseCredit: Credit: Lia Toby/WENN

Absolutely Fabulous star Helen Lederer was next out of the door and was all smiles when she walked out to meet Emma.

The Sun Online revealed the actress had signed a six figure deal to appear on the show, but Helen joked as she went in that Channel 5 bosses were actually paying her £5 million to be in the house.

 Helen Lederer was the next star to be welcomed onto the stage
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Helen Lederer was the next star to be welcomed onto the stageCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 The Absolutely Fabulous star struggled to get down the steps in her platform shoes
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The Absolutely Fabulous star struggled to get down the steps in her platform shoesCredit: PA:Press Association

After Dawn Ward sensationally quit, the show's producers found a last minute replacement in Apprentice star Karthik Nagesan.

Playing up to the cameras, the businessman told Emma he was determined to win the show and was willing to pull out all of the stops to impress the ladies in the house.

 Karthik Nagesan put on a show as he walked in
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Karthik Nagesan put on a show as he walked inCredit: PA:Press Association
 He told Emma he was determined to win the £50,000 prize
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He told Emma he was determined to win the £50,000 prizeCredit: PA:Press Association

Following the British reality star, Real Housewives Of Beverley Hills' Brandi Glanville stormed in with an expletive ridden introduction video.

The reality star branded Leann Rimes a "c***" after opening up to Big Brother viewers about the time the singer stole her now ex-husband. 

And it was later revealed she'd decided not to tell her children about going on the show. 

 Brandi Glanville flashed her pants as she walked onto the stage
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Brandi Glanville flashed her pants as she walked onto the stageCredit: PA:Press Association
 The US reality star made a real impression with fans
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The US reality star made a real impression with fansCredit: PA:Press Association
 And called LeAnn Rimes a 'c***'
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And called LeAnn Rimes a 'c***'Credit: PA:Press Association

Ex On The Beach's Jordan Davies made a big impression as he followed her out.

The reality star boasted he would stay in the competition longer than his ex-girlfriend Megan McKenna - despite vowing never to speak about her again.

 Jordan Davies burst out of the doors onto the stage
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 Jordan Davies burst out of the doors onto the stageCredit: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock

Jordan also struggled to control himself around Emma and the handsome star flirted with her outrageously.

Once inside the house, his libido appeared to be raging out of control as he confessed he wanted to bed Helen. 

 He broke his rule about not talking about Megan McKenna within seconds
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He broke his rule about not talking about Megan McKenna within secondsCredit: PA:Press Association
 And he couldn't help but flirt with Emma as she interviewed him
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And he couldn't help but flirt with Emma as she interviewed himCredit: PA:Press Association

Next up was Trisha Paytus - the former escort who promised to tell all on her £50,000-a-time celebrity romps.

The American starlet flounced out to a chorus of boos and told Emma she could already feel she was unpopular with the viewers at home.

 Trisha Paytas made quite an entrance - wearing a extravagant pink outfit
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Trisha Paytas made quite an entrance - wearing a extravagant pink outfitCredit: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock
 She flounced down the stairs and waved her the train of her skirt for the crowds
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She flounced down the stairs and waved her the train of her skirt for the crowdsCredit: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock
 Not everyone appreciated her however and some of the crowd booed
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Not everyone appreciated her however and some of the crowd booedCredit: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock

Jemma Lucy put on an eye-popping display as she entered the show in a very revealing two piece suit.

The reality star - who counts Gaz Beadle among her famous exes - clung onto Emma and admitted she was feeling nervous as she arrived.

 Jemma Lucy flashed the flesh on arrival
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Jemma Lucy flashed the flesh on arrivalCredit: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock
 Her floral two piece flattered her shape
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Her floral two piece flattered her shapeCredit: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock
 And she posed like a pro when it came to the entrance photographs
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And she posed like a pro when it came to the entrance photographsCredit: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock

X Factor star Amelia Lily followed Jemma into the house.

She squealed as she ran down the stairs and, just like Jemma and Sarah, admitted she was feeling nervous about being locked away for so long.

 X Factor star Amelia Lily showed off her figure with a flashy gold number
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X Factor star Amelia Lily showed off her figure with a flashy gold numberCredit: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock
 The singer admitted she was so nervous about entering the house
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The singer admitted she was so nervous about entering the houseCredit: Credit: Lia Toby/WENN

The final celebrity to enter the house was Love Island's original star Paul Danan.

He grinned as he walked towards Emma before giving her an enormous hug.

 Paul Danan completed the line up
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Paul Danan completed the line upCredit: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock
 He came out on stage to the biggest cheers
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He came out on stage to the biggest cheersCredit: Getty - Contributor

In an explosive interview before he entered the house, Paul told The Sun Online he'd died after snorting heroin in a Pulp Fiction style overdose.

He said: "I did a Pulp Fiction, like when she snorts the heroin.

"It was so dangerous as I didn't even know how to take it, that you were meant to use foil, or inject, or even smoke it, so I snorted it as I’d done cocaine and thought it was like that."

 The troubled star opened up to The Sun Online before he went into the house
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The troubled star opened up to The Sun Online before he went into the houseCredit: PA:Press Association
 And admitted he had almost died after snorting heroin
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And admitted he had almost died after snorting heroinCredit: PA:Press Association

This year, the celebrities are competing to win a £50,000 prize which they will donate to a charity of their choice. 

With the civilian version of the show ending on July 28, Emma and Rylan Clark-Neal had just three days to relax before the start of the celebrity version of the show.

Rylan resumed his hosting duties on Big Brother's Bit On The Side which started last night.

For the 2017 series of civilian Big Brother, contestants were placed in the usual building, which had been decked out with a Brexit-inspired theme inside.

 Emma kicked off the show in style
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Emma kicked off the show in styleCredit: C5
 Her pretty coral dress got rave reviews from viewers in the audience and at home
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Her pretty coral dress got rave reviews from viewers in the audience and at homeCredit: C5

However for Celebrity Big Brother 2017 the house has been transformed in to a spa-style retreat.

The changes, possible inspired by Love Island, mean this year's batch of celebrities will be living it up in the lap of luxury.

The house includes a huge salon area, pastel colours and sky blue walls, trendy furniture and numerous plants, as well as jacuzzi pools inside and out.

 The indoor salon area with free-standing sinks and a jacuzzi
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 The indoor salon area with free-standing sinks and a jacuzzi
 One of the bedrooms has been given a minimalist design
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One of the bedrooms has been given a minimalist design

The introduction for this year's show told fans: “It’s a tough gig being a celeb.

“They deserve a place to unwind, away from the cameras and where is this season’s hottest star retreat.. Celebrity Big Brother."

 The garden features a large jacuzzi and a seating area for smokers
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The garden features a large jacuzzi and a seating area for smokers

After the 2016 series, the site of the house underwent its biggest renovation and extension since 2002 and plans revealed that another separate house had been built — with its own garden.

The old house is still being used this year for tasks which means there are now three separate task rooms.

Meanwhile the eye-shaped studio entrance and outdoor studio where the live audience gathers has been replaced.


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