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Celebrity Big Brother will launch on August 27 with a UK vs USA theme.

A spokesperson has confirmed to Mirror TV that the latest series of the Channel 5 programme will kick two weeks on Thursday at 9pm.

A tweet on a BB fansite read: "BREAKING NEWS: Celebrity Big Brother UK vs. USA launch confirmed for Thursday 27th August at 9.00pm #cbb #ukvsusa #bbuk"

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There will be vaguely familiar stars and there will be those regular Z-listers who have the time to move into a house and be monitored for a month by Channel 5.

Former glamour model and professional celebrity Katie Price entered the house and eventually won by showing the British public her vulnerable - and some critics said incredibly boring - side.

But the house was mainly consumed with the long-running saga and attention-seeking of celebrity blogger Perez Hilton .

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He feuded with everyone from professional speaker of awful things Katie Hopkins to the endlessly patient and endearing RuPaul's Drag Race judge Michelle Visage.

Perez wasn't the only source of controversy for the show, as one housemate walked out and another two were sensationally removed for seriously unacceptable conduct.

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Singer Alexander O'Neal left the house after another row with Perez Hilton , who had been following him around the house in an apparent attempt to bait him.

Former Coronation Street actor Ken Morley was removed from the house for using 'unacceptable language' after his repeated uses of racially insensitive words.

Baywatch actor Jeremy Jackson was also removed from the house after pulling open Chloe Goodman's robe and exposing her body while she tried to help in in the toilet.

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He later received a police caution for common assault , while the show was spared an Ofcom investigation, despite the regulator receiving more than 3000 complaints.

But with so much controversy, Channel 5 will have to be careful to avoid a repeat of these moments while keeping the high drama that brought equally high ratings.

But how will they do that? And more importantly, who with? Here's everything we know so far.

When will Celebrity Big Brother start?

Channel 5 bosses have remained tight-lipped about the official start date for Celebrity Big Brother, but as BB host Emma Willis mentioned the show would return mid August.

That gives the producers enough time to clean and spruce up the gaffe in time for the late summer start.

However some outlets have reported Thursday 27 August as the start date, so get that in your diaries just in case.

Channel 5 have confirmed it will start in Week 35 - this is between 24 Aug to 30 August, so that date of the 2th is looking likely.

Will there be a theme?

After the ratings success of last year's show - which featured the highest proportion of American celebrities ever - the show is reportedly taking on a US vs UK theme in another bid to boost the show.

That means the best of British celebrity will take on the greatest America has to offer, but as long as Perez Hilton doesn't return , the show should at least stay on the air.

A source said: "The reason bosses have come up with this idea is because of the impact Perez had on the January series. He was so out there and caused such mayhem that producers want to take it to the next level for the new show.

"They hope that by pitching Brits against Americans they will capitalise on our cultural differences and fireworks will ensue."

Who will enter the Celebrity Big Brother house?

Comedian Bobby Davro and Atomic Kitten’s Natasha Hamilton are in final talks to join Celebrity Big Brother .

The pair have met with Channel 5 bosses and are reportedly being offered £75,000 to go in the house.

A source said: “Both of them are keen to go in. The only sticking point is money. Bobby, in ­particular, feels he could get more.”

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Selfie queen and Labour councillor Karen Danczuk is the latest in a long line of public figures to be tipped for the Channel 5 reality show.

The boob-baring Twitter user has hit the headlines with her high profile separation from her MP husband Simon Danczuk and her outrageous statements , so bosses are said to be keen to see how she'll spill the beans.

"Karen would be an expensive guest but she will be worth it because she is box office and will bring in the viewers," a source told The Sun.

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Disgraced ex-TOWIE star Dan Osbourne could be entering the house in a big to revamp his public image after it was revealed he threatened to stab the mother of his son, ex-girlfriend Megan Tomlin.

Osborne's reputation has been left in tatters after tapes emerged of him making threats to kill his ex, and accusing her of vile actions before telling her that he owns her.

The reported offer is said to be a lifeline for Dan - who has another child with EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa - who has found it difficult to find work since the disturbing tapes were leaked.

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Kathy Griffin has long been rumoured for a stint in the Big Brother house and this year it could finally be her time.

The record-breaking comedian is currently involved in the American version of the show and with her recent quitting of Fashion Police, she's got time on her hands before her 80-city comedy tour resumes in August.

The man dubbed the most attractive Apprentice contestant ever - James Hill - is also said to be taking a break from business and heading into the house.

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At the other end of the scale, sacked 'rape joke' comic Dapper Laughs is looking to make his TV comeback on the show after ITV2 dumped in when disgusting comments he made came to light.

The comedian - real name Daniel O'Reilly - later made a tearful apology for the comments on Newsnight, but then later attempted a comeback by reviving his character, only it didn't go well for him.

X Factor contestants - and possibly the weirdest couple to ever come out of the show - Stevi Ritchie and Chloe Jasmine are even said to be entering the house , together .

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Troubled former soap actress Danniella Westbrook is said to be mulling an offer from the show , which could come in handy given she was dropped from Hollyoaks after breaching the terms of her contract.

Glamour model Keeley Hazell is also said to be entering the house after years of being rumoured.

Ex-professional wrestler and wearer of bandannas, Hulk Hogan has also received a 'big money' offer to enter the house.

Bit on the Side host Rylan Clark said recently: "I heard that rumour as well... He would be a great housemate, he's Hulk Hogan!"

Likewise, supermodel Janice Dickinson is also heavily rumoured to be bringing her own brand of brilliance to the Channel 5 house , ensuring that fireworks are sure to fly.

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And for a reported £300,000, you can bet the fireworks will be legendary, especially with her previous diva-level antics.

We all remember her appearance in the I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here jungle , yes?

While Janice has been known to strip off when the fancy strikes her, Channel 5 are also said to be keen to sex up the house with the addition of a couple of porn stars.

Jenna Jameson and Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham have both been linked to the show , ensuring that even if one of them goes in, the x-rated moments will continue.

But whatever happens, Celebrity Big Brother could be set for one of the most amazing series yet.