Meet the Celebrity Big Brother housemates

Friday, 2nd January 2009

These are the eleven brave celebrities set to entertain the British public over the next three weeks as they are filmed 24/7 living in the confined Big Brother house.

Ben Adams
Once part of the boy band A1, Ben Adams has released some solo material since the band split in 2002. Read more about Ben >

Coolio
American rapper Coolio is best known for his single Gangsta's Paradise which featured in the film Dangerous Minds. Read more about Coolio >

LaToya Jackson
As a member of one of America's most famous dynasties, LaToya Jackson is used to life in the limelight. Read more about LaToya Jackson >

Lucy Pinder
Spotted sunbathing on a Bournemouth beach in 2003, Lucy Pinder's rise to fame has been spectacular. Read more about Lucy >

Michelle Heaton
Michelle Heaton will be best remembered for being part of the band Liberty X. Read more about Michelle >

Mutya Buena
As one of the original members of pop group Sugababes, Mutya became one of the hottest properties in pop. Read more about Mutya >

Terry Christian
Most people will probably remember mouthy Terry from his days as presenter of The Word back in the early 90s. Read more about Terry >

Tina Malone
Actress Tina Malone is best known for her role as Mimi Maguire on the C4 show Shameless. Read more about Tina >

Tommy Sheridan
Controversial politician Tommy is no stranger to the newspapers over the past few years. Read more about Tommy >

Ulrika Jonsson
From her beginnings in the late 80s as the weather forecaster on GMTV, multilingual Ulrika has been one of Britain's favourite celebrities. Read more about Ulrika >