Producers of Celebrity Big Brother are reportedly keen to sign up a gorgeous Towie star whose exes include reality co-stars Pete Wicks and Dan Edgar
Celebrity Big Brother bosses have reportedly signed up stunning Towie star Ella Rae Wise, who recently confirmed she's back together with her on-off boyfriend Dan Edgar.
The 24 year old was spotted cheering Dan on during his stint on Dancing on Ice earlier in the series before appearing to confirm they were back together on Valentine's day.
According to a source, CBB producers are keen to land Ella - who once dated Pete Wicks - as one of the latest batch of housemates, and are hoping she might spill the beans on some of her other famous exes. "Ella has lots of promise and producers think she'll be really good on CBB as one of the youngest housemates," they claimed.
Ella is reportedly one of the latest CBB signings
She's been in an on-off relationship with Dan Edgar
Speaking to the Sun, the source added: "Ella's got her head screwed on and is really witty and funny and isn't afraid of a bit of drama."
Other names going around as potential contestants on the ITV show include former Love Island and sports pundit Chris Hughes, and EastEnders actor James Bye (who played Martin Fowler).Professional boxer and Molly-Mae Hague's ex Tommy Fury, 25, was also said to have been eyed up by producers at the end of last year. It was reported in October that "big money offers" were circulating, with it suggested that he would be a ratings winner. A spokesperson for Celebrity Big Brother told the Mirror that any names "suggested for Celebrity Big Brother are purely speculation."
Former I'm A Celebrity and WAG Rebekah Vardy has also been mentioned by bookies, as has Married at First Sight's Ella Morgan, and TV personality and comedian Paul Chuckle. The reboot made its debut last March, with David Potts winning the first series on ITV2 and Strictly Come Dancing professional Nikita Kuzmin finishing as runner-up.
The 24th instalment is set to return in a "brand-new secret location" soon, with presenters AJ Odudu and Will Best returning as hosts. A teaser that aired during the live finale of Love Island: All Stars, when narrator Iain Stirling was interrupted by CBB voice Marcus Bentley, who unveiled the show's iconic eye logo.
And according to a recent release from the channel, there's "a new batch of VIPs" ready to "embark on the original social experiment," promising "tense tasks, nail-biting nominations and gripping gossip".
Presenter Will also revealed recently that he thought the show needed another "big American name" after Sharon Osbourne's stint last year. "Last year I didn’t find out until the night before. You would expect them to spill the beans but they don’t," he said. "You guys know more than me. You leaked it last year and all the names were correct."
