Three iconic ex-housemates have turned down hefty six-figure sums to return to the Celebrity Big Brother house. Despite production's keen interest in bringing back these fan favourites, it appears the stars have passed up the tempting offers.
Gemma Collins, aged 44, and the dynamic pop duo Jedward, aged 33, are among some of the most unforgettable personalities from the series, yet they've opted out of another round in the spotlight. Harry Clark, who emerged victorious on The Traitors in 2024, is also said to have taken a pass on the proposition. A source spilled the tea to The Sun's Bizarre column: "Gemma Collins and Jedward were both offered deals reaching into six figures." They elaborated, "They both love attention and the show but felt like it would be a step backwards."
On the other hand, Mickey Rourke seems to have snagged a lucrative deal for his appearance on the ITV reality spectacle. The 72 year old Hollywood legend, celebrated for his roles in films like The Wrestler and 9 1/2 Weeks, is reportedly the latest celeb to sign up for the show, which launches on April 7 and concludes on April 25, reports the Mirror.
Insiders whisper that Rourke, with an estimated net worth of £3.8 million, is set to pocket a handsome amount to feature alongside other celebrities including JoJo Siwa, 20, Chesney Hawkes, 52, and Patsy Palmer, 51. That said, rumours are swirling about the possibility of the A-lister cutting his stint short, which could really throw a wrench in the works for the producers.
A source has spilled the beans to MailOnline.com about Mickey Rourke's latest venture, revealing: "The last time he was really big was during The Wrestler, and he, like everyone else, needs to pay some bills."
They added more insight, saying, "So doing the show is a no-brainer. He's a producer's dream because he has loads of stories, is a loose cannon, and is considered a huge get.
"Producers always hope for the train-wreck, but being a revelation works as well. If we see a new side of Mickey, that could work. The worst-case scenario would be if he left early. When he did The Masked Singer a few years ago, he eliminated himself."
Mickey is reportedly gearing up to enter the Big Brother house, joining a diverse lineup of celebs including Love Island star Chris Hughes, 31, sporting icon Daley Thompson, 65, Coronation Street favourite Jack P Shepherd, 36, the ever-controversial Sir Michael Fabricant, 73, and the fabulous RuPaul's Drag Race UK champ Danny Beard, 31.
