GALLERY: Meet the Celebrity Big Brother 2018 housemates
It's all female
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 3rd Jan 2018 Last updated 4th Jan 2018
The New Year has only just started, but Celebrity Big Brother has already hit TV screens across the country with an all female line-up, to celebrate 100 years since women won the right to vote for the very first time.
This year's housemates include a former politician, reality TV stars, a former detective and a DJ, to name just a few. Former Coronation Street actress Amanda Barrie is the oldest housemate at the age of 82, with the youngest being glamour model Jess Impiazzi who has appeared in Ex On The Beach.
See who has entered the infamous house in our gallery below:
Amanda Barrie
Amanda Barrie is an English actress who is best known for playing the role of Alma Sedgewick in Coronation Street. She has played a number of iconic female characters throughout her career, making her a national treasure.
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Andrew Brady
Andrew Brady appeared on the 13th series of The Apprentice and describes himself as "flirty, funny and sometimes offensive".
Amanda Barrie
Amanda Barrie is an English actress who is best known for playing the role of Alma Sedgewick in Coronation Street. She has played a number of iconic female characters throughout her career, making her a national treasure.
Ann Widdecombe
Ann Widdecombe is a former Conservative Party politician, author and owner of many controversial opinions and beliefs. In 2010 Ann retired from politics and set her sights on stardom, appearing on Strictly Come Dancing and most recently, starring in pantomime.
Ashley James
Ashley James rose to fame after appearing on Made In Chelsea, she is now a social influencer, DJ and TV presenter.
India Willoughby
India Willoughby is Britain's first transgender television newsreader and the first trans panellist on Loose Women. Born as Jonathan Willoughby, she began her career on ITV in 2000.
Jess Impiazzi
Glamour model Jess Impiazzi has appeared in The Only Way is Essex and Ex on the Beach. She has also worked as an actress appearing in the film Dangerous Game.
Maggie Oliver
Maggie Oliver is a former Detective Constable with the Greater Manchester Police. Since leaving the force she has appeared on Loose Women and Lorraine.
Malika Haqq
Best friend of Khloe Kardashian, Malika Haqq is a reality TV star in her own right. As well as appearing in Keeping Up With The Kardashians she has appeared in the series' spin-off Dash Dolls.
Rachel Johnson
Journalist and author Rachel Johnson is the sister of Boris Johnson. She has written multiple novels and is a regular guest on a number of TV programmes.
Wayne Sleep OBE
Wayne Sleep OBE is a British dancer and famous for being the shortest male dancer to be admitted to the Royal Ballet School. As well as dancing he has appeared in I'm A Celebrity Get me Out of Here, Celebrity Masterchef and Celebrity Come Dine With Me.
Shane Lynch
Shane Lynch is known for being a member of Boyzone, however he has also appeared in The Games, Celebrity Masterchef and the celebrity version of Love Island.
Jonny Mitchell
Former Love Island star Jonny Mitchell appeared in the third series of the TV show. He has recently launched his own Foreign Exchange Company.
Ginuwine
American singer and songwriter Ginuwine is best known for his multi-platinum single 'Pony' released in 1996.
Daniel O'Reilly
Known as the controversial comedian Dapper Laughs, Daniel decided last year he would start working a fresh under this own name.
John Barnes
Former England footballer John Barnes was the first male housemate to be confirmed. As well as being a footballer he is also known for his rap on New Order's song 'World In Motion.
Shane Jenek AKA Courtney Act
Shane Jenek AKA Courtney Act is best known for appearing on Australia Idol and RuPaul's Drag Race. He also appeared in Little Mix's 'Power' music video.
Andrew Brady
Andrew Brady appeared on the 13th series of The Apprentice and describes himself as "flirty, funny and sometimes offensive".
Amanda Barrie
Amanda Barrie is an English actress who is best known for playing the role of Alma Sedgewick in Coronation Street. She has played a number of iconic female characters throughout her career, making her a national treasure.
Ann Widdecombe
Ann Widdecombe is a former Conservative Party politician, author and owner of many controversial opinions and beliefs. In 2010 Ann retired from politics and set her sights on stardom, appearing on Strictly Come Dancing and most recently, starring in pantomime.
Ashley James
Ashley James rose to fame after appearing on Made In Chelsea, she is now a social influencer, DJ and TV presenter.
India Willoughby
India Willoughby is Britain's first transgender television newsreader and the first trans panellist on Loose Women. Born as Jonathan Willoughby, she began her career on ITV in 2000.
Jess Impiazzi
Glamour model Jess Impiazzi has appeared in The Only Way is Essex and Ex on the Beach. She has also worked as an actress appearing in the film Dangerous Game.
Maggie Oliver
Maggie Oliver is a former Detective Constable with the Greater Manchester Police. Since leaving the force she has appeared on Loose Women and Lorraine.
Malika Haqq
Best friend of Khloe Kardashian, Malika Haqq is a reality TV star in her own right. As well as appearing in Keeping Up With The Kardashians she has appeared in the series' spin-off Dash Dolls.
Rachel Johnson
Journalist and author Rachel Johnson is the sister of Boris Johnson. She has written multiple novels and is a regular guest on a number of TV programmes.
Wayne Sleep OBE
Wayne Sleep OBE is a British dancer and famous for being the shortest male dancer to be admitted to the Royal Ballet School. As well as dancing he has appeared in I'm A Celebrity Get me Out of Here, Celebrity Masterchef and Celebrity Come Dine With Me.
Shane Lynch
Shane Lynch is known for being a member of Boyzone, however he has also appeared in The Games, Celebrity Masterchef and the celebrity version of Love Island.
Jonny Mitchell
Former Love Island star Jonny Mitchell appeared in the third series of the TV show. He has recently launched his own Foreign Exchange Company.
Ginuwine
American singer and songwriter Ginuwine is best known for his multi-platinum single 'Pony' released in 1996.
Daniel O'Reilly
Known as the controversial comedian Dapper Laughs, Daniel decided last year he would start working a fresh under this own name.
John Barnes
Former England footballer John Barnes was the first male housemate to be confirmed. As well as being a footballer he is also known for his rap on New Order's song 'World In Motion.
Shane Jenek AKA Courtney Act
Shane Jenek AKA Courtney Act is best known for appearing on Australia Idol and RuPaul's Drag Race. He also appeared in Little Mix's 'Power' music video.
Andrew Brady
Andrew Brady appeared on the 13th series of The Apprentice and describes himself as "flirty, funny and sometimes offensive".
Whilst the current line-up is all female, we will see a number of male celebrities entering the house over the coming weeks. Earlier today it was revealed that the first male celebrity to enter would be former footballer and Liverpool FC legend John Barnes this Friday (5th January).
According to CBB bosses the housemates will take part in a series of entertaining tasks and hidden experiments which will test their (and our) assumptions and challenge gender stereotypes.
Celebrity Big Brother continues every night on Channel 5.
