Celebrity Big Brother fans shocked as they find out Marisha’s ‘real age’ saying ‘I thought she was younger!’
CELEBRITY Big Brother viewers were left utterly shocked after finding out Marisha Wallace's real age.
So far, the actress has charmed viewers with her extroverted personality - yet many were taken aback by one surprising detail.
As she settles into the famous house, some viewers were keen to find out more details on the star.
It was then that they discovered Marisha's actual age.
One shocked fan said: "I've just realised how young Marisha is now we've got close-ups of her on the coach. I assumed she was about 35-40 when she arrived at the house in the big pink number. Now I think she must be 25-30? Her freckles are so sweet."
Another added: "She looks younger."
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Marisha is best known for her extensive career in musical theatre, Broadway and West End.
Before CBB, she received an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress for her work as Ado Annie in Oklahoma!.
She earned her stripes in Broadway shows Aladdin and Something Rotten before becoming alternate lead Effie White in Dreamgirls.
The actress then joined the original cast of Waitress as Becky in the West End production.
This was followed by a starring role as Motormouth Maybelle in Hairspray, where she starred opposite Michael Ball.
Since 2023, Marisha has also played Miss Adelaide in the West End production of Guys and Dolls.
But away from her career on stage, her most remarkable achievement is arguably her inspiring weight loss transformation.
The star has successfully shed an impressive five stone, leaving her to become unrecognisable to some.
Eariler this year, Marisha opened up about her huge weight loss on Instagram with a compilation video as she reminisced on her journey.
Paying tribute to her personal trainer, Marisha wrote: "I started my fitness journey over three years ago and I never thought I would reach this point, and some days I feel like I’m not doing enough.
"But then I look back on pictures like this and realise just how far I have come.
"It has been a long journey, but I have no regrets. I wouldn’t haven’t been able to do this with out my coach and guru @leannemarshallfitness."
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