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Among the unusual lineup are a Scottish politician, a former Sugababe, a glamour model and a member of the Jackson family. Their ages range from 23 to 52 and there are six females and five men.
Many tabloid rumours proved correct, with La Toya Jackson, Lucy Pinder, former Liberty X singer Michelle Heaton, ex-Sugababe Mutya Buena, Shameless actress Tina Malone and TV presenter Ulrika Jonsson making up the female contingent in the house.
Meanwhile, ex-The Word host Terry Christian, boyband star Ben Adams, rapper Coolio, actor Verne Troyer and socialist politician Tommy Sheridan complete the list of contestants.
Most of the housemates received a mixed or negative reaction from the crowd, with the exception of Ben, Verne and Tina, who were cheered.
The celebrities will remain in the compound for 22 days before the winner is crowned.
> In Pictures: Meet the CBB housemates
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