Coronation Street star Colson Smith tipped to be on Celebrity Big Brother

Big Brother UK returned to our TVs last year after 5 long years of being axed by Channel 5. It was also revealed last year that the celeb version of the show would also make a return along with another version of the usual Big Brother.

As predicted Celebrity Big Brother will return to our screens in a matter of days and ITV1 are pulling out all the stops to ensure it's a return to remember. As the star-studded version of the iconic reality series returns, show bosses are eyeing a huge Coronation Street star.

Coronation Street legend Colson Smith is set to enter Celebrity Big Brother

According to TheMirror, 25-year-old Colson Smith has impressed ITV bosses and is set to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house after securing a ‘huge deal.’ Colson has been playing police officer Craig Tinker in the ITV soap Coronation Street since 2011. He first appeared in Corrie as a 13-year-old and instantly became one of the programme's much-loved residents.

Rumour has it, the star is ‘very close’ to agreeing on a big deal with the show bosses that would get him into the house on Monday night, March 4. Telly bosses believe he is ideal for the big reboot and have been trying to bag him since 2023. A source confirmed:

Big Brother producers have been in talks with Colson for months and it looks like a done deal.

They're thrilled he's keen to enter the nation's most famous house because he's a big name already loved by millions of viewers and they were hellbent on securing someone from Corrie as it's great cross-promotion for ITV.

The source claimed show bosses feel that Colson has everything it takes to be a Celeb BB champion. They added:

Colson's character Craig is a huge favourite with soap fans and he's just as likeable and down to earth in real life so don't be surprised if he ends up winning the whole thing.

This comes after Colson shed a whopping ten stone after deciding to overhaul his lifestyle during COVID-19. He often shares snaps of running and jogging on his social media. Additionally, Sarah Ferguson was also tipped to be one of the celebs to join the cast.

Celebrity Big Brother UK: Everything we know about the 2024 reboot

ITV confirms that CBB will be returning to our TV screens on Monday 4th March at 9pm. The launch will be aired on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player, reports Cosmopolitan. The confirmation of Celebrity Big Brother came last year on November 10 and they also revealed that the celeb version of the ultimate social experiment will have the same hosts - AJ Odudu and Will Best.

Apart from this, there will also be a change to its Late & Live line-up, confirms MailOnline. Oti Mabuse, Jordan North and Layton Williams will each take turns assuming the role of the Celebrity House Guest as they offer their input on the previous show. What’s more? New names will be announced for the regular slot to offer commentary and debate alongside a cast of fellow celebrity guests.

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Sources Used

Mirror: Coronation Street star 'set' for Celebrity Big Brother after 'agreeing huge deal'

Cosmopolitan: Celebrity Big Brother: News, potential cast and updates

Daily Mail: Celebrity Big Brother reveals big shake-up to its spin-off show Late & Live ahead of the new series