First Celebrity Big Brother housemates confirmed as show legends set to arrive in house within days

BIG Brother’s shock celebrity housemate twist can be confirmed as the first show legends get set to move in. The Sun can reveal Irish pop duo Jedward will be the first alumni to check back into the spy house as part of the shake-up, just days into the new series. Jedward first competed on Celebrity Big Brother in 2011, where they came third, and then again in an all-stars edition in 2017 when they finished as runners-up Credit: Getty – Contributor Fans had already spotted a huge clue that Jedward were returning to Big Brother in their gig last night Credit: X/superTV247 The lads – John and Edward Grimes – first competed on Celebrity Big Brother in 2011, where they came third, and then again in an all-stars edition in 2017, when they finished as runners-up. They’re still in the spotlight and John even appeared on Paramount+ dating show Celebrity Ex On The Beach this year. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! Now they’ll return for a few nights as part of a surprise. A source said: “There’s already been mad drama in the house but who better to cap all that than chaotic duo Jedward. “They’ll be moving in as house guests for a few nights to get involved in house antics and tasks and generally do what they do best. “Bosses hope fans love it.” Fans had already spotted a huge clue that Jedward were returning to Big Brother in their gig last night. As the BB theme tune played on stage, screaming fans watched on as they took to the mic and shouted the infamous lines: “This is Big Brother. Would Jedward please come to the Diary Room.” Jedward are still in the spotlight and John even appeared on Paramount+ dating show Celebrity Ex On The Beach this year Credit: Splash ITV are always thinking up new ways to inject even more fun into Big Brother Credit: ITV The Sun first told in August how ITV bosses planned to pile in celebs who had taken part on CBB, Most read in TV The Sun exclusively revealed in August how ITV bosses were planning the secret twist, inspired by the success of Sharon Osbourne’s short stint in 2024. Insiders said the guest stars will enter the house at certain periods during the eight-week run and would join the housemates to help with tasks. Chantelle Houghton, 42, was one star who has been in talks to enter. A source said at the time: “ITV are always thinking up new ways to inject even more fun into Big Brother. “When Sharon Osbourne came into CBB as a lodger a couple of years ago it worked really well. “The plan is to find big stars from all of the CBB’s series to come in and surprise the housemates. “Finer details are still being thrashed out, with the idea that some would come in as guest residents and some for specific tasks.” Coronation Street actor Jack P. Shepherd won the last series of CBB in 2025. Comment now