A Bolton reality star has made his debut on Celebrity Big Brother.

David described himself as ‘the loud annoying one from Ibiza Weekender’ as he was introduced to the programme, which was broadcast live on ITV1 last night (Monday, March 4).

Cameras will capture celebrities’ every move as they participate in nominations and tasks, isolated from the outside world.

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The new series sees celebrities re-enter the Big Brother house for the first time after ITV re-launched the programme last year.

The Bolton News: David (third from left) is best known for his Head Rep role on ITV's Kavos Weekender and Ibiza WeekenderDavid (third from left) is best known for his Head Rep role on ITV's Kavos Weekender and Ibiza Weekender (Image: ITV)

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This year’s line-up includes personality Sharon Osbourne, music manager Louis Walsh, presenter Fern Britton, and celebrity chef Levi Roots among housemates.

David, who is from Bolton, is best known as the head rep on ITV’s Ibiza Weekender.

The 30-year-old, said his dream line-up for the show would be “Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Nicki Minaj”.

On his personal Instagram page, David can be seen working out at Bolton’s Nuffield Health as he documents his weight loss journey.

 

Upon entering the house, co-presenter AJ Odudu asked David whether he would ‘be the life and soul’ in the house.

The 30-year-old, who went to Canon Slade School, responded: “What do you think AJ? Of course I will!”

Later in the episode, former X Factor judges Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne, who watched from a separate room as housemates arrived, were judging the housemates who made the ‘worst first impression’ on them.

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The duo chose to place David as one of three housemates in the ‘ring of fire’, meaning he is at risk of facing a public vote next week, alongside Gary Goldsmith and Zeze Millz.

Giving her reasons for picking David, Sharon said: “I think that David’s come to show off, I think he is trying too hard to be outrageous, trying really hard to be fun but outrageous.”

“Look at me,” Louis added.

Celebrity Big Brother returns tonight at 9pm.

Big Brother first hit screens in the Netherlands in 1999. Since its debut, more than 550 series of the show have aired around the world.

In the UK, Big Brother first aired on Channel 4 and ran for a total of 11 series, plus seven series of Celebrity Big Brother and a final special edition series entitled Ultimate Big Brother.

The show subsequently aired for a further eight series on Channel 5, with an additional 15 celebrity series, before going on hiatus in 2018.

The celebrities

– Sharon Osbourne

Reality star and former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne was the first celebrity to enter the house.

The 71-year-old is known for starring in reality series The Osbournes alongside her husband, former Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, and her children Kelly and Jack.

– Louis Walsh

Irish music manager and former X Factor judge Louis Walsh was the second celebrity to enter the house.

He said his dream housemate would his former co-worker and friend Osbourne.

The 71-year-old, who has managed the likes of Boyzone, Westlife and Jedward, said he hopes to “have fun and meet some nice people” on the show.

– Nikita Kuzmin

Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin said he is coming out of his “comfort zone” by appearing on the show.

The 26-year-old dancer from Ukraine, who was a runner-up on the BBC One dancing show last year alongside celebrity partner Layton Williams, said he is “OCD clean” and likes to have everything “in the right place”.

– Ekin-Su Culculoglu

Reality star Ekin-Su Culculoglu, who won Love Island in 2022 alongside Davide Sanclimenti, said she was looking to “grow” on the show.

The 29-year-old, who recently took part in the US version of The Traitors, added: “I want to bring my confidence back, these experiences bring my confidence out.

“In Love Island I had that. I was very confident. But over the last 18 months it has drifted away. I’ve had a difficult time.”

– Colson Smith

Actor Colson Smith is best known for playing Craig Tinker on Coronation Street.

The 25-year-old said his biggest fear for CBB is “being that housemate that nobody likes”.

This is not the first reality show he has been on – in 2022 the Yorkshireman competed on ITV reality series The Games.

– Gary Goldsmith

Kate Middleton’s uncle Gary Goldsmith said he is looking to show the “real me” rather than the “villain I’m often portrayed in the press”.

The 58-year-old businessman and podcaster, who lives in London, said he is “nervous” about the unknown but he does not “scare easily”.

– Marisha Wallace

American actress Marisha Wallace is best known for her work in musical theatre.

The 38-year-old said she is “excited to represent the theatre community”.

The West End star added: “I want to tell my stories and inspire people who come from small towns who don’t have a lot but who dream big and hopefully I can inspire them to dream bigger.”

 

– Levi Roots

Business owner and Dragons’ Den star Levi Roots said he has entered the Celebrity Big Brother house as he wants “to engage with young people”.

The 65-year-old, who is also a musician and celebrity chef, said: “As a black Caribbean there will be other people in the house who are different, who dress differently, we will all be different, and if I’m not the typical archetype of what people think I should be, I think people have the right to be different and so I don’t like people who challenge that.”

– Fern Britton

TV presenter Fern Britton is best known for being a former co-host of This Morning and Ready Steady Cook.

The 66-year-old, who is also an acclaimed author, said it would be “lovely to make a friend or two” in the house.

– Zeze Millz

British TV presenter Zeze Millz said she could be an “argumentative” housemate as she finds it “difficult to end debates”.

The 34-year-old, based in London, said the show is a “once-in-a-lifetime chance” to be a part of “the original social experiment”.

– Lauren Simon

Lauren Simon shot to fame on reality series The Real Housewives Of Cheshire.

The 48-year-old said CBB has “always been on my bucket list”.

Reflecting on what will “scare” her the most about the experience, she said: “Sleeping in a room with strangers snoring.”

– Bradley Riches

Actor Bradley Riches is best known for playing James McEwan in LGBT+ drama Heartstopper.

The 22-year-old, who lives in Surrey and is open about his autism, said he wants to be a “positive representation for neurodiversity and the queer community”.

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