Ella Rae Wise set for Celebrity Big Brother
Ella Rae Wise is set to take part in 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The 'Only Way is Essex' star - who is dating Dan Edgar and previously romanced Pete Wicks - has reportedly been working with producers on the reality show to film exit scenes involving her pals waving her off for a new "project", before the 24-year-old beauty enters the famous abode.
A source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "Ella has lots of promise and producers think she'll be really good on CBB as one of the youngest housemates.
"She'll bring a lot of fresh viewers with her and could spill on her famous love life.
"ITV like to cross reference between their shows as it helps with promotion.
"Ella's got her head screwed on and is really witty and funny and isn't afraid of a bit of drama."
'Love Island' star Chris Hughes is also expected to take part, while James Bye is also tipped for a spot after departing his role as Martin Fowler in the 'EastEnders' 40th anniversary live episode last month.
A spokesperson from bookmakers Corals said: "Our betting suggests James Bye could be hopping across from Walford to the Big Brother house, as he is being backed to be a contestant on the celebrity version of the show in April."
But one famous face who won't be going into the house is Gary Lineker.
The 'Match of the Day' host - who will be stepping down from his role at the helm of BBC's iconic football highlight show at the end of the current season - revealed he was approached for the ITV reality series just last week, but jokingly requested an outrageous fee to secure his participation.
Speaking on his 'The Rest Is Football' podcast with co-stars Micah Richards and Alan Shearer, he said: "Do you know, last week I got requested on 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
"My agent sent it through jokingly, and he replied, 'Oh yes, Gary's fee will be £50 million!' "
Despite the response being in jest, it seems bosses thought it may have been a serious demand.
Gary added: "He did it completely as a joke, obviously, and they came back and said, 'Oh, that's a little bit... it's not within our budget.' "
Shearer warned that Gary's 'MOTD' departure means reality TV bosses will be asking him "to go on all of them".
But the 64-year-old retired footballer insisted: "I can tell you know, don't bother asking..."
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
25 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Emmerdale star reveals character was almost 'written out' of ITV soap
An Emmerdale star has opened up on the death of her mother and her 'best friend' saying she 'learned a lot about grief' in the process. Lisa Riley, known for playing Mandy Dingle on the ITV soap, lost her mother in July 2012. The tragedy was just months before she joined BBC dancing show Strictly Come Dancing, where she was paired up with Robin Windsor. Riley credits Windsor for helping her get through the grief and has now opened up on her mother and Windsor's deaths. Really excited to be going on @GMB this coming Thursday 12th June. Launching something very dear to my heart with @Sue_Ryder and discussing what's coming up for Mandy & Paddy in @emmerdale 💛💛💛 #gmb #goodmorning #goodmorningbritain #sueryder #charity #emmerdale #london 💙💙💙 — LISA RILEY (BLUE TICK) (@Reallisariley) June 10, 2025 Robin Windsor died in February last year at the age of 44. The Latin and ballroom dancer was best known for appearing on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. His cause of death was not given. Riley has now opened up on coping with the deaths of Windsor and her mother on ITV's Good Morning Britain. She said: 'I've learned a lot about grief and how to deal with it, and how to be open and to literally ask for help, because it's okay. 'Sometimes people go really within, my brother's that person, we all deal with things differently, and I was pressing the bravado button going, 'I've got to go out and play Mandy Dingle every day, I've got to dress up as Mandy and be funny'. 'There were some days I didn't want to be funny, I'm lucky with the brilliant girls in my dressing room, where we lean on each other, and my work with Sue Ryder, I've realised that there is a helpline out there. 'The internet is brilliant, there are so many places you can go to, Sue Ryder being one of them for help.' She also praised the Emmerdale team for their support, calling them 'phenomenal' after they offered to write out her character to give her time off. Riley added that she wanted to continue working, saying she 'knows it's what Robin would have wanted'. The actress said: 'Me, being me, I didn't want to be at home in my bedroom, or at home thinking about it too much, I had to carry on with my day job. 'But the make-up girls, what people at home won't know when they're watching Emmerdale is I was having my make-up done three times because I couldn't get it together, I couldn't, day in, day out, and work were brilliant, like we know, we'll write you out, we'll give you time off should you need it. Fans have taken to social media to send support to Riley after opening up about her grief. She posted an Instagram reel in support of the Sue Ryder Charity, saying: "You are never ever ever alone with @surerydercharity. Please go to the webpage if you are struggling - there will be someone to listen." One fan replied: "Sending hugs Lisa, how brave you are for sharing your story, your Mum sounds like a wonderful woman." A second added: "This made me cry, bless ur heart, Lisa, your mum would be so proud of the lovely woman you are. Lots of love." A number of characters have left the popular ITV soap this year. Emmerdale legend Lesley Dunlop, who plays Brenda Walker, has left after 16 years. Recommended reading: Emmerdale star who quit soap 2 years ago hints at return in wake of limo crash Emmerdale's Oliver Farnworth's partner is EastEnders star Emmerdale could 'move' to Manchester as ex ITV boss warns of major budget cuts Rachael Gill-Davis, who is known for playing Gail Loman, has also exited the programme, after her character realised that she wants more from her life than working in her boyfriend's pub. The actress first made a brief appearance in 2019 before making a longer-term return in 2023. Paula Lane (Ella Forster), has also left the soap opera this year.
Yahoo
42 minutes ago
- Yahoo
This Morning viewers call for 'more' Steph McGovern after presenter's appearance on rival programme
This Morning viewers have called for 'more' Steph McGovern after the presenter made an appearance on her former rival programme. The 43-year-old got her break in the media world when she became a main producer for the Today programme's daily financial news on BBC Radio 4. Going on to produce BBC One's Six and Ten O'Clock news, Steph began appearing on camera in 2011 as BBC Breakfast's main business presenter. READ MORE: Coronation Street fans make demand as Platt family home transformation unveiled READ MORE: Coronation Street fans make 'weird' observation over Craig Tinker's heartbreaking memorial After hosting Pocket Money Pitch for CBBC, Shop Well for Less with Alex Jones, Made in Great Britain and BBC Watchdog, Steph announced she was leaving the BBC for Channel 4 in 2019. The show originally launched as The Steph Show in March 2020 and had to be broadcast from the presenter's house due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It returned later that summer under the new name of Steph's Packed Lunch. Broadcast from Leeds, the series featured showbiz interviews, cooking segments, news, and consumer advice. When it premiered, the series began airing at 12.30 pm, going head to head with ITV's panel show Loose Women. It later got an extra 30 minutes, moving its start time to during This Morning's final 30 minutes. Steph's Packed Lunch was cancelled by Channel 4 in 2023, with a spokesperson placing the decision down to 'audience habits changing quicker than ever'. They said at the time: 'We have to make difficult decisions about which programmes to invest in to best drive our digital-first strategy and we have decided not to recommission Steph's Packed Lunch when its existing production contract ends in December 2023. Several months on from competing on Netflix reality show Celebrity Bear Hunt, Steph was on This Morning on Thursday (June 12). Despite previously going up against two of ITV's flagship programmes in the ratings war, Steph got on well with Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard. Sitting alongside This Morning contributor Nick Ferrari, Steph discussed a number of the day's big news stories, including the Indian plane crash. Steph and Nick also discussed whether there is still a rivalry between the north and south, with Steph hailing from Tyne and Wear. Those watching This Morning at home took to X, previously known as Twitter, to have their say on Steph's appearance. @SabrinaSpectre said: 'Steph McGovern is such a brilliant broadcaster and we need her back on our screens more.' @philm2244 added: 'Bring back Steph's packed lunch.' @Boppity_Boo34 wrote: 'Like Steph I'm a proud northerner and there still is a north/south divide and also Yorkshire never gets a mention not even on the bloody weather lol #ThisMorning.' @Mate_of_Bob commented: 'I like the woman who was with @NickFerrariLBC. Who is she? Articulate, intelligent, funny and a Northerner!' @Mysteron_Voice posted: 'Ironic really that Steph McGovern's lunchtime show on Channel 4 was pitched directly *against* This Morning and Loose Women, and now here she is on This Morning.'
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Jojo Siwa Breaks Silence On Miley Cyrus' Controversial Joke About Her At World Pride
Jojo Siwa has responded to a controversial joke Miley Cyrus made about her new relationship as part of a Pride event. In the last few months, Jojo has been at the centre of several headlines about her personal life, following the news that she'd broken up with her long-term partner Kath Ebbs hours after leaving Celebrity Big Brother, and later began dating fellow housemate Chris Hughes. As part of a World Pride event earlier this month, Miley appeared in a pre-recorded video, appearing in a closet, which she quipped she'd not been in 'since the sixth grade'. She then added: 'Alright, I'm going back in to get some more pretzels and find Jojo Siwa and bring her back out.' 'I'm going back to the closet to find Jojo Siwa & bring her back out' MILEY 😭 — Miley Cyrus Updates (@MileyCyrusBz) June 8, 2025 Miley wound up facing a backlash and accusations of bi-erasure about the joke, which Jojo – who shared in the CBB house that she prefers the term 'queer' to describe herself, having previously identified as 'lesbian' – has now addressed. On Thursday morning, the Karma singer posted a picture of herself on Instagram at the age of five, celebrating her birthday with a Miley-themed party. 'I was happy at my fifth birthday having a Miley-themed party, and I'm still happy now at 22,' she wrote. 'If you know me, you know that Miley is my day one, [I] grew up beyond inspired by her from two years old on.' Jojo continued: 'I wasn't sure how I felt about things for a couple of days… but I've started to come to some thoughts. 'I don't believe what Miley said at World Pride was ill intended, honestly I think it was meant to be a joke, but just not very good one. Not what the world, or myself needs to hear any day of the week.' She added that she'd 'messaged Miley light-heartedly about it', claiming that the former Disney star 'replied and said 'All love. Always'.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by JoJo Siwa (@itsjojosiwa) HuffPost UK has contacted Miley Cyrus' team for comment. Interestingly, back in 2019, Miley defended her own queer identity in light of the fact she was then married to a man. 'I think it's very confusing to people that I'm married. But my relationship is unique,' she told Elle of her relationship with Liam Hemsworth at the time. 'I don't know that I would ever publicly allow people in there because it's so complex, and modern, and new that I don't think we're in a place where people would get it.' She added: 'I mean, do people really think that I'm at home in a fucking apron cooking dinner? I'm in a hetero relationship, but I still am very sexually attracted to women. 'People become vegetarian for health reasons, but bacon is still fucking good, and I know that. I made a partner decision. This is the person I feel has my back the most. I definitely don't fit into a stereotypical wife role. I don't even like that word.' Miley Cyrus Lost This Major Film Role To Selena Gomez After Penis Cake Controversy We Can't Stop Thinking About Madonna Mud Wrestling In The Miley Cyrus Video That Never Was Miley Cyrus Breaks Silence On Popular Jennifer Lawrence Flowers Music Video Theory
