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Celebrity Big Brother 2025: Salaries of Star Contestants Revealed
The highly anticipated Celebrity Big Brother (CBB) 2025 season has launched, with a fresh batch of 12 famous personalities stepping into the renowned house on Monday, April 7th. Presented by hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best, this year’s star-studded lineup features Patsy Palmer, Mickey Rourke, Jojo Siwa, and Ella Rae Wise, among others. A key point of interest for viewers surrounds the substantial salaries each celebrity receives for their participation in Celebrity Big Brother. This article delves into the reported earnings of each CBB contestant for the 2025 series.
Mickey Rourke
Hollywood icon Mickey Rourke is reportedly commanding a significant six-figure sum for his appearance on Celebrity Big Brother. Sources indicate the 72-year-old actor is taking home an estimated £500,000 for his stint on the reality television program.
An insider disclosed to The Sun, “Mickey is perceived as unpredictable, and producers believe he justifies a substantial financial offer. His unpredictable nature is expected to draw considerable viewership, eager to see how he manages under pressure.”
JoJo Siwa
JoJo Siwa, considered a major acquisition for this year’s CBB, has allegedly secured a substantial fee to participate in the ITV program. Reports suggest she is earning £400,000 for her appearance, which involves temporarily relocating from her life in the United States for a month.
A source informed The Sun, “US television engagements generally offer higher compensation compared to their UK equivalents, thus JoJo’s representatives likely required a considerable financial commitment to seriously consider the offer from CBB executives.”
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Trisha Goddard
Trisha Goddard is purportedly the highest-paid British celebrity on CBB 2025, allegedly receiving £200,000 for her participation in the reality show. The television personality, well-known for previously hosting her own talk show, is competing on CBB while managing stage four breast cancer.
Daley Thompson
Olympic gold medalist Daley Thompson is anticipated to create significant buzz within the Celebrity Big Brother house, and it has been reported that he is being compensated handsomely for his involvement. The acclaimed athlete has reportedly secured £150,000 from network executives.
Michael Fabricant
Former Conservative MP Michael Fabricant is following the path of fellow politicians Matt Hancock and Nigel Farage by participating in a reality TV show. While Hancock and Farage reportedly earned £320,000 and £1.5 million respectively for their appearances on “I’m A Celebrity,” Fabricant has allegedly been paid £120,000 to feature on CBB.
Patsy Palmer
Widely recognized for her role as Bianca Jackson in “EastEnders,” Patsy Palmer has left Walford behind to enter the CBB house. The soap opera icon was reportedly offered £100,000 to appear on CBB, which is considered a standard rate for a soap personality of her stature.
Jack P Shepherd
Having portrayed David Platt on “Coronation Street” for 25 years, Jack P Shepherd is already a familiar face on television screens. Similar to Patsy Palmer, it is believed Shepherd has also secured £100,000 for his CBB participation, reportedly earning more than his colleague Colson Smith, who received £70,000 for appearing on CBB the previous year.
Angellica Bell
Angellica Bell boasts over two decades of experience in television, so it is unsurprising that she received a substantial sum to appear on CBB. The presenter is reportedly earning £80,000 for her time in the house.
Chris Hughes
Chris Hughes, who gained prominence on “Love Island” and subsequently became a sports presenter, is now joining the CBB house. Hughes is reportedly receiving £45,000 for his involvement in the ITV reality program, a figure less than what fellow “Love Island” contestant Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu was reportedly paid the previous year.
Danny Beard
Danny Beard is celebrated for winning “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” and is also recognized for his regular appearances on last year’s “Big Brother: Late & Live.” Now, he is entering the CBB house as a contestant, with estimated earnings of £30,000 for his participation.
Donna Preston
Comedy star Donna Preston is known for hosting “Apocalypse” and her role in “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.” Like Danny Beard, she was a frequent presence on “Late & Live” last year and garnered popularity among viewers. Preston will reportedly take home £30,000 for her time on CBB.
Chesney Hawkes
Chesney Hawkes, famous for his hit song “The One And Only,” is no stranger to television appearances. He is now participating in CBB, which will purportedly earn him £25,000. His reality TV appearance precedes his forthcoming comeback album, scheduled for release in April.
Ella Rae Wise
Ella Rae Wise, known for her appearances on “The Only Way Is Essex,” is believed to be the lowest-paid housemate this year. She is claimed to be earning £20,000 for her appearance on the ITV show.
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Celebrity Big Brother airs at 9pm on ITV1