Eurovision legend drops hint she's in talks for Celebrity Big Brother after previously turning down five-figure offer

Scottish Sun

13-05-2025

She was devastated not to take part in the Celebrity Traitors after asking her agent to put her forward
CHANGING HER MIND Eurovision legend drops hint she's in talks for Celebrity Big Brother after previously turning down five-figure offer
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SHE'S the Eurovision queen who previously rejected a five-figure offer to star in Celebrity Big Brother over fears it would ruin her career.
Now Cheryl Baker, 71, could be set for a stint in the famous house after changing her mind about the programme.
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Cheryl Baker can't wait to tune into the Eurovision Song Contest at the weekend
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She said she's now open to appearing on CBB after previously turning it down
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Bucks Fizz star Cheryl was impressed by the latest series of the rebooted ITV version and its lack of nasty in-fighting - Mickey Rourke's shenanigans aside - and is now open to giving it a go.
In an exclusive interview with the Sun on behalf of Heart Bingo, she said: "I always said no because they tend to bring out the worst in people and that's what they show on the programme.
"But this year wasn't so bad. It wasn't so nasty. So I'd possibly think about it."
Detailing her past rejection, she continued: "I was asked once years ago and for a five figure amount of money which I could have done with, I turned it down.
"I think that if they show the bad side of you, and I have a bad side, I'm a bit of a shop steward. If I think someone's not being treated fairly then I jump in and try and do something about it.
"I thought if I did something they would cut that bit and show it and it could ruin my career because I'm quite outspoken."
Top of her telly wish list, though, is Celebrity Traitors.
Fans of the hit BBC reality show will soon see the first UK version of the cloak and dagger celeb spin-off on screens and it will feature big names like Stephen Fry, Kate Garraway, Charlotte Church and Jonathan Ross.
Cheryl did make a play to be involved but it was all a bit too late.
"I was gutted," she said.
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"I spoke to my agent and I said 'please get me on The Traitors', and she was like ' they've already cast it'.
"That's how TV's gone now, all the reality stuff. That's fair enough. You have to move with the times."
Cheryl's varied career has seen her shift more than 50million records worldwide with Bucks Fizz; the gold and platinum discs of their hits adorn the walls of her home.
After the group's success at the 1981 contest, she embarked on a successful TV career, hosting Record Breakers for 10 years from 1987 to 1997.
More recently she took part in Dancing On Ice, where she was partnered with three-time winner Dan Whiston.
She's looking forward to this weekend's Eurovision Song Contest and is hosting a party at her home.
Sharing her thoughts on this year's UK entry, Remember Monday, she said: "I'd say they're dark horses for this year's contest and can put in a really good performance and surprise a lot of people.
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Cheryl won Eurovision with Bucks Fizz in 1981
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She hosted Record Breakers for 10 years
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The singer took part in Dancing On Ice in 2017
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"They need a 'rip off skirt moment' like Bucks Fizz did in 1981 – something in their performance that blows people away. That's what makes people vote for you, because they want to see that moment again.
'I'm hoping they have something special lined up in their production. The song is good, but they need something else to make the whole rendition fabulous and make people remember it.
"We wouldn't have won in 1981 unless we had our 'rip off skirt' moment – that's the difference between doing well in competitions and winning them!'