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Oh yes it is, oh no it’s not, oh yes blah blah etc etc. I’ve started like that as this year’s show looks set to be the biggest pantomime of a show so far. The house has changed very little from the summer series of “ordinary people” BB, with a double bed thrown in just to make life that little bit harder for the celebs. Davina McCall delighted in showing us round the house before the main course which as throwing the 11 celebrites into said house for up to 4 weeks. This is the longest run of the show ever and it needed a good mix, and that’s exactly what it has. So without further waffling from me, here is the line up, with a few comments from me thrown in for good measure.

First in was Jermaine Jackson, Michael’s big brother, Jackson Five member and apparent germ phobic freak… runs in the family then. And to think, this guy could be the biggest name to be in the show! How happy wacko is at him being on the show is not clear, but seeing as the main bulk of the celebs time is spent chatting about nothing and everything, expect some tricky questions to be asked of JJ in the near future.

Danielle Lloyd, a professional WAG (Footballer’s Wives And Girlfriends), and Teddy Sheringham’s current squeeze was next in. Former Miss Great Britain who had her title stripped after it was realised Teddy being a judge could be a conflict of interests. Apparently spends allday spending teddy’s well earned cash, and was surprised to be booed on entry! Hmmmm

Legendary film director Ken Russell followed and the 79 year old walked down the red carpet wailing “Singin’ In The Rain“. He then proved his devotion to the programme by doing an impression of Tourettes Pete before Davina escorted him down the stairs and into the house.

Former S Clubber Jo O’Meara was next in, still as good looking as ever but since the demise of her manufactured pop career, is now a dog breeder… yes, that’s what I thought, makes perfect sense. Davina isn’t stupid (most of the time) and asked her if she’d release a new song after the show. “I don’t think so” came the reply… yeah right, I wonder why you’ve gone in then.

The little pop bundle of joy Leo Sayer was next to join the madhouse. He bounded down the path, smiling and chirping, full of himself. Although he got some cheers and could do well, he’s already annoyed me with his cheeriness and vacuous positiveness. Maybe I should re-release his big hit “You make me feel like dancing, I want to dance the night away“, to “You make me feel like shooting, I want to shoot you in the head“. Joke! Please don’t anyone do that, he’s a nice chap really, honest guv.

Shilpa Shetty, the Indian Angelina Jolie follows him, and is certainly nicer on the eyes at least. A big Bollywood star who has her own entourage, a big house and a massive following wherever she goes. I can see this being a bit of a reality check for her but I hope she stays in for awhile as she’s certainly a looker.

Daily Mirror columnist Carole Malone makes another one, and is probably my least favourite right from the off. She’s a catty, bitching journalist who has until now severely slagged off any and all Big Brother contestants as terrible people who are only famous for being famous. Well, why the **** are you going on the show then? Oh yeah, you are a nothing at the moment and this could propel your career to the dazzling heights of mediocrity, that’s why. Won’t win!

Pete Doherty wannabee and bigger ego than career man Donny Tourette joins the throng. Straight out the car, he throws his bag and tells the crowd to f off, with a flick of the Vs just to get his point across. Lead singer with The Towers Of London, a faux punk rock band, who supported Guns ‘n’ Roses and are notorious for having riots at their gigs, he still loves his mum. Got booed, hissed, asked collectively “Who are you?” and entered being a complete and utter knob.

A totally different musical star is in next, with H from Steps, otherwise known as Ian Watkins making his entrance. He was odds on to go in, having “come out” in the newspapers this morning, obviously to avoid any unnessacry controversy and surprises for his family once in the house. A really nice guy, maybe too nice, but probably my favourite to win at this point. It depends what sort of mood the British public is in this winter.

With only 2 to go, Cleo Rocos 2 assets were next out of the car. Comedienne and big friend and co-star of the genius that was Kenny Everett, she still plays characters, but now it’s just on her own, in her surprisingly big house. Made a big point of being single but looks very good for her age. Will grate very early on my nerves so won’t last long.

And last but not least, was Dirk Benedict, former Face man from “The A-Team”. He still has the swagger and the good looks of days gone by, and walking down the aisle towards the house with a massive cigar hanging from his mouth, he looked cooler than cool. Another singleton, who once in the house seemed to gravitate towards Danielle, young enough to be his daughter. This should be interesting!

So there we have it, a weird and wonderful set of people to stick together in virtual prison for 4 weeks. I’ll be watching, the tasks, the rows, the chat and the scandal, and I think it could be the best Celebrity BB ever. Not forgetting the twists, the first being the sending in on Friday of a BB family…odds are former contestant Jade Goody! They will adopt a celeb and well, who knows what that will entail. I’ll be watching it all unfold every night on Channel 4 and E4, do yourself a favour and join me.

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