Celebrity Big Brother introduce major new rule – after show twist this year
CELEBRITY Big Brother has introduced a major new rule as they make the cast live under tense conditions - with lots of restrictions on what they can and can't do.
Housemates agreeing to take part in the ITV series are subject to tight regulations when inside the famous abode.
They're banned from contacting the outside world and cannot read the internet, newspapers, or make any phone calls while taking part.
And personal microphones are on at all times - so producers can listen out for anybody breaking their number one rules that you cannot discuss nominations.
Today, Celeb Big Brother contributor Oti Mabuse revealed one more that is new to this series.
She told Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle on This Morning today: "You may not discuss any previous series of Big Brother or Celebrity Big Brother and you may not discuss any members of the Production."
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It's probably a good thing they've imposed the lates house rule.
Levi Roots already had links to the show when he signed up - as he took part in 2013.
The reggae musician made a surprise appearance to host a party for the housemates.
Meanwhile, housemate Zeze Millz slammed Celebrity Big Brother in a scathing tweet years before joining the show.
The 34-year-old made fun of Pamela Anderson taking part back in 2011 and branded the hit programme ‘rubbish’.
Outspoken Zeze wrote at the time: “Pamela is BROKE. You have 2 b to do this rubbish.”
Fast forward 13 years, and now Zeze is a member of the famous household.
Zeze is known to subscribers of her online YouTube show but in recent years she’s also become an outspoken campaigner for black rights, speaking on the likes of Good Morning Britain, The Victoria Derbyshire Show, Channel 5 News and The Big Narstie show.
The Sun previously told how she won’t be afraid to ruffle any feathers.
A TV source said: “Zeze is an inspired piece of casting for Celebrity Big Brother.
“Her entire career is built on sharing opinions and not being afraid to speak up for others or on issues even if it means ruffling feathers.
“She’s the kind of character that’s at the very heart of Big Brother - the series needs bold voices like hers.”
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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 thought to be 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. Sure to be a huge presence in the house.
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu - We know from Love Island, the Ek-ster is not above 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 is sure to bring a bit of the party isle to the house... but will people appreciate it?
Gary Goldsmith - Kate Middleton's uncle is a big signing for ITV, but very much an unknown quantity among viewers.
Marisha Wallace - Top Broadway star may fill the brief of 'American who doesn't know what they've let themselves in for'.
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" - which is just what we need in there.
Bradley Riches - The actor played sweet James McEwan in Netflix hit Heartstopper. We'll soon find out what he's really like.
Lauren Simon - She's a Real Housewives of Cheshire star and you don't get on that show by being shy and retiring.