Major soap star in talks for Celebrity Big Brother after being axed from show
CELEBRITY Big Brother bosses are in talks with a major former soap star for the new series.
Ex-Hollyoaks star Sarah Jayne Dunn, 42, is on the list of hopefuls that bosses want for the big relaunch of the reality show next month.
Actress Sarah played Mandy Richardson in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks on and off from 1996 until she was fired in 2021 for launching an OnlyFans account.
The move sparked a furious backlash from fans who hit out at the soap for sacking the actress and writing Mandy out.
But now The Sun can revealed that Sarah is in talks to make her TV return on ITV’s Celebrity Big Brother.
A source said: “Sarah would be an amazing signing for the show.
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“She’s one of soap’s most recognisable faces and a big personality that fans would really warm to.
“No-one’s put pen to paper yet but the feeling is that she would have a lot to offer the show and could spill all on her time on Hollyoaks and decision to work on OnlyFans.”
If Sarah does sign up she will join Amir Khan’s wife Faryal in the house.
She will be joined in the Big Brother House by Princess of Wales Kate’s uncle Gary Goldsmith.
The controversial businessman signed a deal last week to join the show, which last aired on Channel 5 in 2018.
An insider said: “The team love Gary because of his link to Kate and he’s outspoken when it comes to Harry and Meghan.”
ITV rebooted Celebrity Big Brother after their “civilian” series last year was a hit. AJ Odudu and Will Best are returning to host the show, which will air next month.