STRAIGHT-TALKING Austin Armacost has launched a scathing attack on Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag and revealed his sheer "hate" for the pair ahead of their joint stint in the new Celebrity Big Brother.

The Americans will be cooped together in the special All Stars Versus New Stars edition of the Channel 5 show, which kicks off on January 3.

6 CBB star Austin Armacost has launched a scathing attack on soon-to-be housemates Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Yet model Austin, who The Sun exclusively revealed was returning for the New Year extravaganza, has laid down the gauntlet with his feisty comments.

The runner-up in the 2015 series hasn't held back and raged: "Speidi were a disaster. I hate them - as everyone in America does."

He even went as far as to say they had damaged the reputation of the U.S and branded them a disgrace in the chat with the Daily Star.

6 He revealed his 'hate' for the reality TV couple who starred in the 2013 series Credit: Getty Images

Yet blunt Austin then went on to admit he hadn't actually watched their stint in the show back in 2013.

The scheming couple were hugely disliked by housemates including Steps singer Claire Richards and current Big Brother's Bit On The Side host, Rylan Clark-Neal, who pipped them to the reality TV crown.

6 Model Austin said the lovers were a disgrace to America Credit: Getty Images

This time round, the lovers have penned a 'six figure deal' to return to the iconic show.

A show insider told The Daily Star: “Spencer and Heidi are very competitive and they got so close to winning last time that they’re hell bent on coming out on top this time around.

“They’ve never quite lived down being beaten by Rylan. Last time they were not sure what to expect, but they’ve become big fans of the show since their stint in the House.

“And they’re sure they’ve devised the secret strategy that will see them win it."

6 The pair are said to have penned a six-figure deal to return Credit: Getty Images

6 They clashed with eventual winner Rylan - who now hosts the CBB spin off show Credit: Channel5

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6 Rylan and Emma Willis will host the new series which kicks off on January 3 Credit: FIVE

Meanwhile Austin - former boyfriend of fashion guru Marc Jacobs - exclusively told us of his CBB comeback alongside rumoured returning housemates Bianca Gascoigne, Perez Hilton and Coleen Nolan.

Last time round he came second place to in-house BFF James Hill.

The pair’s bromance in the house was the subject of much of the gossip of that series.

Austin also won praise from viewers after he shaved his head in the house in support of Gail Porter who suffers from Alopecia.

A source told The Sun’s Bizarre TV: “Austin can’t wait to enter the Big Brother house again.

“He really enjoyed his time in there and is looking forward to the new challenge."

The new series of Celebrity Big Brother kicks off on January 3.