Piers Morgan hints at CBB appearance with huge salary – after son demands he enters the house
PIERS Morgan has hinted at a Celebrity Big Brother appearance - but bosses will have to cough up a huge pay packet if they intend to sign him up.
The popular presenter and broadcaster's fans are keen to see him ruffle a few feathers in the famous house.
Piers, who was a Britain's Got Talent judge from 2007 to 2010, could join former X Factor judges Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh - but under one condition.
The TalkTV star, 58, made it clear that he would only feature on the show if they met his salary demands.
Piers' 30-year-old son Spencer made a proposal to his dad, writing on his X platform: "With Louis and Sharon in the Big Brother house, I think it’s time to add another former talent show judge. Yes, I’m looking at you Piers Morgan."
The TV favourite did not rule out an appearance and instead outlined what it would take for him to get on board.
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“Great idea – you can agent my deal, son. Start negotiations at £10m... per minute," he replied.
Fans were keen for Piers to consider it and said he would a brilliant addition to the show.
One fan wrote: “Think you’d be brilliant in there, the arguments you would cause would be hilarious ," followed by a string of laughing emojis.
A second posted: “Oh Piers! You would be fantastic in the Big Brother house! Do it!”
And a third echoed: “Worth every penny," with a giggling emoji.
Although his £10 million per minute is unrealistic, the former Good Morning Britain star could still negotiate an impressive fee.
It is understood bosses reached a £500,000 deal with Sharon to enter the house for up to five days, after they found her fee for the whole three-week series too expensive.
A source previously told The Sun: “Bosses did all they could to get Sharon and finally reached a deal she’s happy with.
“Sharon will inject enough drama but without her original price tag that was just not feasible."
While The Sun also disclosed that Louis, 71, is set to be paid £500,000 - the same as his longtime pal Sharon, 71.
A source said: "Louis knew he could name his price because ITV bosses have been desperate to get him to do the show for months.
"He's a wealthy man and was always well paid on The X Factor, so he always said he wanted a salary for the show that reflects his worth."
Others currently in the house include Kate Middleton’s uncle Gary Goldsmith, 58, Strictly Come Dancing pro Nikita Kuzmin, 26, and Dragons’ Den star Levi Roots, 65.
