CELEBRITY Big Brother is set to return with the most explosive line-up yet with Sarah Harding, Derek Acorah and Jemma Lucy joining EastEnders legend Shaun Williamson, EXOTB star Jordan Davies and glamorous US housewife Brandi Glanville.

The Sun Online can exclusively reveal the 15 stars who will be heading into the house for the new summer series.

16 Celebrity Big Brother is back and the line-up is better than ever Credit: Channel 5

The full list of CBB contestants, which we can reveal ahead of the show's launch on Tuesday, also includes Made in Chelsea's Sam Thompson and former Hollyoaks star Paul Danan, who is known for his wild antics.

There will be plenty of glamour from Mob Wives star Marissa Jade and hilarious banter from Gogglebox's Sandi Bogle - and we can't wait to see if psychic Derek has already predicted the winner...

Sarah Harding

The Sun Online exclusively revealed that the former Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding has signed up for the show.

Sarah’s involvement emerged days after her affair with Danny Dyer was exposed, with the singer handed a lucrative deal to appear on the series.

While the 35-year-old is keen to appear on CBB, she is thought to be having doubts about returning to the spotlight.

An insider said: “Sarah is fully onboard. But she is not sure if she feels ready.

“She has been enjoying a career out of the spotlight recently and is not sure she wants to give up her low-key presence just yet.”

16 Former Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding is among the big names going in Credit: Rex Features

Jemma Lucy

The Sun Online also exclusively revealed that heavily tattooed reality star Jemma Lucy will also be starring on the show and has promised to “sex up the house”.

Jemma, 28, who shot to fame on Katie Price’s short-lived model scouting show, Signed by Katie Price, is best known for her stint on Ex On The Beach.

She's also knwon for her famous exes – including Stephen Bear, Gaz Beadle and Chantelle Connelly.

A source told us: “Jemma’s not afraid to speak her mind so this series of CBB could be explosive!

“She makes for great TV and is seriously sexy so it’s bound to give ratings a boost.

“Her exes might have to keep a close eye on the show – you never know what Jemma might say.”

16 Ex On The Beach star Jemma Lucy is set to cause trouble in the house with her wild ways Credit: Splash News

Paul Danan

Original Love Islander and former Hollyoaks star Paul Danan, 39, has been signed up by Channel 5 bosses who hope he will bring some of his “Dangerous Danan” antics to the show.

He will be making a reality comeback after an 11-year break, and viewers will be waiting to see if he repeats the sort of behaviour that got him thrown off Love Island in 2005 and sacked from playing Jack in a Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime after swearing at kids.

16 Channel 5 bosses hope Paul Danan will bring some of his Dangerous Danan antics to the show Credit: Getty Images

Jordan Davies

We also broke the exclusive news that Jordan Davies will enter the Channel 5 reality show’s next series – and could spill the beans on his tumultuous relationship with Megan McKenna.

A source told us: “The show turned her into reality TV gold and viewers can’t get enough of anything about her – even her ex.

“It’s why the bosses wanted Jordan – it will make for explosive television.”

Jordan, 25, is a regular on reality TV with stints on Magaluf Weekender, Ibiza Weekender and Ex On The Beach.

16 Jordan Davies is also swapping Ex On The Beach for CBB Credit: Rex Features

Helen Lederer

The Ab-Fab star hes been tipped for the show in previous years, but could she actually make it into the house this time?

Helen, 62, a regular on post-eviction show Bit On The Side, has been targeted again after a 2009 near-miss, and last year when she was also due to go on the show.

As well as her role in Absolutely Fabulous, Helen is known for her small part in Bottom and playing baby-swapping midwife Mariam in Hollyoaks.

16 Actress Helen Lederer has been high on the CBB most wanted list for years Credit: Getty

Derek Acorah

The Sun can exclusively reveal that TV Psychic Derek Acorah has signed up to star in this summer’s Celebrity Big Brother.

A source told us: “Derek can’t wait to show viewers at home what he’s got to offer in the house. It’s going to be a very exciting series.”

The psychic, 67, is best known for his work on TV’s Most Haunted, which aired on Living TV from 2002 to 2010.

16 Does psychic Derek Acorah already know the CBB winner? Credit: Rex Features

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Amelia Lily

We revealed that former X Factor hopeful Amelia, 22, has signed up to the upcoming series.

A source told The Sun Online: “Amelia was a big hit on the X Factor with viewers falling in love with her big voice and personality.

“She’s sure to make an impression in the house and fans of the show will no doubt enjoy watching her day in day out.”

She first found fame on the 2011 series of The X Factor.

While on the show she began a romance with fellow contestant, Frankie Cocozza.

The star had chart success following her appearance on the talent show, and was later cast as Whatsername in the West End version of Green Day’s American Idiot musical.

16 Amelia Lily has already proved she has The X factor Credit: Rex Features

Brandi Glanville

American bombshell Brandi, 44, is best known for her personal dramas after her husband Eddie Cibrian had an affair with singer LeAnn Rimes.

Brandi divorced Eddie, the father of her sons Mason and Jake, and has been focusing on her own career in recent years as a star of hit US show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

She's a big fan of cosmetic surgery and previously made her ex pay £8,000 for designer vagina surgery, which she said she needed after giving birth to his two kids.

16 Brandi Glanville is as famous for her husband's affair with LeAnn Rimes as her reality career Credit: Getty

Shaun Williamson

The Sun Online exclusively revealed EastEnders legend Shaun Williamson, 51, best known for playing Walford’s Barry Evans, has signed up for the show.

An insider exclusively told us: “He played an iconic character and everyone recognises him.

“Soaps fans will love him in the house and he’s going to go down a storm with viewers.”

Shaun starred on EastEnders from 1994 until 2004 when devious wife Janine pushed him off a cliff after realising he wasn’t dying as she thought and her scheme to inherit his money had failed.

16 It's Barry from EastEnders - or as hes also known, Shaun Williamson Credit: Rex Features

Chad Johnson

Hunky Chad, 29, shot to fame in The Bachelor dating show franchise appearing on hit US TV series The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise.

He went on to capitalise on his Lothario reputation by joining the cast of another dating series Famously Single.

Chad was reported to have finally found love this summer, striking up a romance with model Zoe Baron - so the CBB girls may be out of luck if they attempt to bed the hunky (former) bachelor.

16 Chad Johnson is set to keep the ladies entertained with his hunky good looks Credit: Getty

Trisha Paytas

Stripper-turned-YouTube sensation Trisha has spent years entertaining fans online and is now heading to our shores for CBB.

She is known for doling out life advice on subjects from fashion and beauty to relationships.

Her channel became so popular she has landed guest appearances on US TV shows including Modern Family, and she even starred in an Eminem video and in Amy Winehouse's Tears Dry on Their Own.

Trisha, 29, also has a music career and has released several albums.

16 Trisha Paytas is hoping to take the UK by storm after becoming a sensation in the US Credit: Getty

Sam Thompson

Sam joined Made in Chelsea in 2013 as Louise’s cheeky little brother.

He moved into sister Louise's west London flat and was very much a side character to begin with.

Sam, 24, even worked as Jamie Laing‘s Candy Kittens intern – doing menial tasks such as picking up his dry cleaning.

But he’s now successfully stepped out of her shadow, making a name for himself as one half of a power couple – and a social media star.

However, following a makeover and a new white pearly smile, Sam stepped out of the shadows and confirmed his place as a key character.

Sam is now a keen vlogger, who has his own YouTube channel , and is dating Tiffany Watson.

16 Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson wants to set out from his sister Louise's shadow Credit: Rex Features

Marissa Jade

Marissa, 32, is best known for her role in hit US reality show Mob Wives: The Last Stand.

This tough-talking TV star hails from New York and is a single mum to a young son.

She is a former model and actress, who has taken part in shoots for Playboy, and has appeared in TV shows including Gossip Girl and The Good Wife.

16 Marissa Jade is famous for her Mob Wives connections Credit: Rex Features

Sandi Bogle

Goggle box star Sandi, 52, shot to fame, merely by showing her laughing uncontrollably at TV shows and scoffing takeaways with her best pal Sandra Martin.

Now she is set to take part in Celebrity Big Brother.

The Sun Online previously revealed Sandi would be swapping her sofa for the CBB living room.

A source told The Sun Online: “Sandi will be great on Celebrity Big Brother – but it might take viewers a few days to get used to seeing her without Sandra.

“When she left the show last year it was because she wanted to pursue a music career, so being on the show will definitely help her boost her profile.”

16 Sandi Bogle has landed a new TV gig a year after quitting Gogglebox Credit: Splash News

Karthik Negesan

Karthik is a 34-year-old businessman and IT consultant who went on The Apprentice in 2016.

He was adored by viewers for his bushy monobrow and cocky attitude, despite not doing well on the show - once earning £188 for his team to the rival team's £40k.

At the time Karthik said he'd "make a good Prime Minister" and vowed never to pluck his eyebrow.

He said: "I've got a nice big monobrow, for the last ten years people have been telling me, pluck it out, be like everyone else.

"But Karthik - or the Big K - is not someone who is like everybody else, everybody else wants to be like Karthik.

"I am competitive as a leader, I believe in being an emperor not a tyrant, so when I enter a certain social scene I immediately take up the leadership role whether or not the crown is placed on my head."

16 Karthik Nagesan has said his role model is Alexander The Great and now he's entering CBB Credit: PA:Press Association

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