17 rumoured housemates for Celebrity Big Brother's 2014 summer series
Emma Willis will continue to host the main show, with Rylan Clark and Luisa Zissman appearing on
Bit on the Side.
The new celebrity series will begin three days after the current 'civilian' series ends on Friday (August 15).
Channel
5 has promised a "glamorous VIP makeover" for the house, but also
warned its contestants that they "should be prepared for countless
twists, turns and tough tasks guaranteed to cause drama and tension from
day one".
Rumoured contestants have included George Gilbey from
Gogglebox,
Misfits actress Lauren Socha, Eurovision champion Conchita Wurst and
Benefits Street's White Dee.
Jim Davidson
won the previous edition of the series in January, beating Dappy and Ollie Locke in the final.
