Celebrity Big Brother has made a triumphant return to our screens, with 12 well-known personalities entering the renowned house on Monday (7 April). Presenters AJ Odudu and Will Best were there to greet the celebrities to the popular ITV show.
This year's star-studded line-up includes Patsy Palmer, Mickey Rourke, Jojo Siwa, and Ella Rae Wise. The participants each receive a fee for their appearance on the show, and it appears some of this year's stars are set for a substantial payday.
Here, we delve into the amount each CBB contestant is being paid to feature in the 2025 series, reports the Express.
Mickey Rourke
Mickey is rumoured to have been paid a significant six-figure sum to appear on Celebrity Big Brother. The 72 year old has reportedly pocketed an impressive £500,000 for his stint on the reality TV show.
An insider told The Sun: "Mickey is considered a loose cannon, and producers think he is worth getting their big cheque book out for. He is unpredictable, and they know lots of people will tune in to see if he cracks under the pressure."
JoJo Siwa
Regarded as one of this year's biggest CBB signings, JoJo Siwa has reportedly been paid a hefty fee to appear on the ITV show. She's believed to have taken home £400,000 for her appearance, which sees her leave her life in the US behind for a month.
"US TV gigs generally pay a lot more than their UK counterparts, so JoJo's team will expect a minimum amount of money on the table to even consider the offer from CBB bosses," a source told The Sun.
Trisha Goddard
The highest paid British star of CBB 2025 is reportedly Trisha Goddard, who is said to have been paid £200,000 to take part in the reality show. The star, famed for previously hosting her own chat show, is appearing on CBB despite having stage four breast cancer.
Daley Thompson
The Olympic gold medallist will no doubt cause a stir while in the Celebrity Big Brother house, and it's reported that he's been paid a hefty sum to do so. The athlete has reportedly taken home £150,000 from TV bosses.
Michael Fabricant
Former Tory MP Michael Fabricant is following in the footsteps of fellow politicians Matt Hancock and Nigel Farage by taking part in a reality TV show. While Matt and Nigel took home £320,000 and £1.5m respectively for their stints on I'm A Celebrity, Michael has reportedly been paid £120,000 to appear on CBB.
Patsy Palmer
She's famed for playing Bianca Jackson in EastEnders, but Patsy Palmer has bid farewell to Walford and headed into the CBB house. The soap star was reportedly offered £100,000 to appear on CBB, which is claimed to be the standard rate for a soap icon.
Jack P Shepherd
Having played David Platt on Coronation Street for 25 years, Jack P Shepherd is already a regular on our TV screens. Much like Patsy, it's believed Jack has also bagged a £100,000 for his CBB stint, meaning he's reportedly been paid more than his close pal and co-star Colson Smith, who earned £70,000 to appear on CBB last year.
Angellica Bell
Angellica Bell, with over two decades of TV experience under her belt, is reportedly pocketing a hefty £80,000 for her appearance on Celebrity Big Brother (CBB).
Chris Hughes
Love Island star turned sports presenter Chris Hughes is also joining the CBB house, with a reported fee of £45,000 - not quite matching the sum fellow Islander Ekin-Su Culculoglu reportedly earned last year.
Danny Beard
Danny Beard, known for his victory on RuPaul's Drag Race UK and regular appearances on Big Brother: Late and Live, is believed to be receiving £30,000 for his time in the CBB house.
Donna Preston
Comedy actress Donna Preston, recognised for hosting Apocalypse and starring in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, is also set to earn £30,000 for her stint on CBB.
Chesney Hawkes
Chesney Hawkes, who shot to fame with his hit track 'The One And Only', is reportedly earning £25,000 for his participation in CBB. This comes ahead of the release of his comeback album in April.
Ella Rae Wise
Ella, known for her stint on The Only Way Is Essex, is reportedly the lowest-paid housemate this year. Rumour has it she's pocketing a modest £20,000 for her time on the ITV programme.
