Ex-Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas 'joining Celebrity Big Brother' for a HUGE fee
Wow, we weren't expecting that!
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 16th Jul 2018 Last updated 2nd Aug 2018
Whilst many TV viewers are totally into Love Island at the moment, it's not long until Celebrity Big Brother will be back on our TV screens - and the rumours about who will be on it for this year's summer edition have already been circulating.
According to CloserOnline, Ryan Thomas - best known for his roles Coronation Street as Jason Grimshaw and more recently Neighbours, could be the latest star set to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house. The publication also report that the actor could be set to receive a very large fee to appear on the show, a reported £500,000!
Check out all the rumoured celebrities going in this summer's Celebrity Big Brother house...
Brendan Cole
Following his sacking from Strictly Come Dancing, bosses are reportedly keen to get Brendan on the show this summer.
Ex-Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas 'joining Celebrity Big Brother' for a HUGE fee
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Ryan Thomas
Former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas is rumoured to have signed up for the show. His brother Adam was a popular figure on I'm A Celebrity back in 2016.
Brendan Cole
Following his sacking from Strictly Come Dancing, bosses are reportedly keen to get Brendan on the show this summer.
Kieran Hayler
As the new series is reportedly a 'scandal' theme, CBB bosses would like Katie Price's ex Kieran Hayler to spill the beans.
Sinitta
Another year, another Sinitta rumour! The 'So Macho' singer is a popular figure on reality TV, but she's previously said she would need regular visits from her dogs.
Georgia May Foote
Former Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote is also a favourite to appear on the show later in the year.
Bobby Norris
The Only Way Is Essex star Bobby Norris has been approached by bosses to go into the house in the past, so could 2018 be his year?
Charlotte Dawson
A number of sources have reported that bosses would like to sign up former Ex On The Beach star Charlotte Dawson.
Reality stars have previously done well on CBB, who can forget the likes of Charlotte Crosby and Stephen Bear?!
Paul Cattermole
Former S Club 7 singer Paul Cattermole revealed earlier this year that he's broke, despite the band's success in the past.
Speaking on Loose Women, Paul revealed he would loved to be approached for a reality show like Celebrity Big Brother.
Samantha Markle
Meghan Markle's half-sister Meghan is heavily rumoured to appear on the new series. She recently gave an interview on Good Morning Britain and she didn't exactly deny it...
Gabby Allen
Following her split from Marcel Somerville, CBB bosses are reportedly very keen to get Love Island 2017 star Gabby Allen on the show to spill all.
Ryan Thomas
Former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas is rumoured to have signed up for the show. His brother Adam was a popular figure on I'm A Celebrity back in 2016.
Brendan Cole
Following his sacking from Strictly Come Dancing, bosses are reportedly keen to get Brendan on the show this summer.
Kieran Hayler
As the new series is reportedly a 'scandal' theme, CBB bosses would like Katie Price's ex Kieran Hayler to spill the beans.
Sinitta
Another year, another Sinitta rumour! The 'So Macho' singer is a popular figure on reality TV, but she's previously said she would need regular visits from her dogs.
Georgia May Foote
Former Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote is also a favourite to appear on the show later in the year.
Bobby Norris
The Only Way Is Essex star Bobby Norris has been approached by bosses to go into the house in the past, so could 2018 be his year?
Charlotte Dawson
A number of sources have reported that bosses would like to sign up former Ex On The Beach star Charlotte Dawson.
Reality stars have previously done well on CBB, who can forget the likes of Charlotte Crosby and Stephen Bear?!
Paul Cattermole
Former S Club 7 singer Paul Cattermole revealed earlier this year that he's broke, despite the band's success in the past.
Speaking on Loose Women, Paul revealed he would loved to be approached for a reality show like Celebrity Big Brother.
Samantha Markle
Meghan Markle's half-sister Meghan is heavily rumoured to appear on the new series. She recently gave an interview on Good Morning Britain and she didn't exactly deny it...
Gabby Allen
Following her split from Marcel Somerville, CBB bosses are reportedly very keen to get Love Island 2017 star Gabby Allen on the show to spill all.
Ryan Thomas
Former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas is rumoured to have signed up for the show. His brother Adam was a popular figure on I'm A Celebrity back in 2016.
Earlier this year, the 'lowest paid' Celebrity Big Brother contestant was revealed to be Andrew Brady. The Apprentice star apparently earned £10,000 for his stint in the house, a fee lower than former Celebrity Big Brother winner Stephen Bear's £12,000 in 2016.
Celebrity Big Brother first hit our TV screens way back in 2001, with winners including the likes of Take That's Mark Owen, Alex Reid, Rylan Clark-Neal, Katie Price, Charlotte Crosby and former Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding.
This year's winter edition of the show, which aired in January 2018, saw Shane Jenek (AKA Courtney Act) crowned the winner.
The 22nd series of Celebrity Big Brother is expected to return to Channel 5 at the end of July.
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