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The stars of this year's Celebrity Big Brother have been spotted ahead of tonight's launch.
The show is set to hit screens on Monday night as a star-studded cast enter the Big Brother house. ITV has taken over the iconic programme and its reboot is just a matter of hours away, with stars making low-key arrivals to a hotel in Watford as they get ready to make their grand entrances.
Former This Morning host Fern Britton was seen wearing dark sunglasses and wrapped up as she carried her bags and large suitcase. Meanwhile, Coronation Street's Colson Smith didn't try to hide his identity as he beamed while leaving a car dressed all in black. Ibiza Weekender star David Potts also wasn't afraid of being seen as he donned a bright pink hoodie and bared his legs.
Love Island's Ekin Su Cülcüloğlu kept casual in a brown leather coat and was seen hugging some pals while YouTuber Zeze Mills kept warm in a long faux fur coat and scarf and could be seen gathering her things from the boot of a car.
Louis Walsh wasn't spotted at the hotel (PA)
Fern Britton tried to cover up as she arrived with a large suitcase (Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)Strictly Come Dancing professional Nikita Kuzmin tried to cover up by wearing a bucket hat, grey tracksuit and blue jacket. Other stars set to take part in Celebrity Big Brother were absent in the photos obtained by The Sun. Louis Walsh is set to take part in the ITV reboot and is believed to have demanded close friend Sharon Osbourne appear on the show with him.
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The duo will have plenty of stories and gossip between them as they reunite following their X Factor days. Show bosses reportedly wanted Sharon to take part in the show, but couldn't afford her as a fully-fledged housemate so she is tipped to enter as a special guest.
Dragons' Den legend Levi Roots - who will also be making an appearance - shot to fame back in 2007 thanks to his Reggae Reggae sauce. A source told the Mirror: "Levi will be great for the Celebrity Big Brother house. He's got a few exciting projects coming up and he's such a fun character. He's self-made and is an inspiration to a new generation."
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Kate Middleton's uncle Gary Goldsmith will be stepping into the house as this year's most shocking signing. Gary has vowed to discuss all topics while in the house which has pleased show bosses. He has not been spotted at the hotel yet, but was seen doing some last minute shopping on Friday, before going into hiding ahead of Monday night's launch.
American actress Marisha Wallace and The Real Housewives of Cheshire's Lauren Simon have both been keeping a low profile ahead of the show's launch and Heartstopper actor Bradley Riches has also found time in his busy schedule to make a CBB appearance as he hopes his participation will boost representation of minority groups.