Ryan's alleged fee demands apparently prompted Channel 5's producers to ditch plans to have him in the house.

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According to The Sun, UK garage star Romeo was the producers' fourth choice after Tinchy Stryder, Wiley and Ryan.
Romeo previously appeared on Channel 4 reality series The Games.
Michael Madsen, Loose Women actress Denise Welch, X Factor's Frankie Cocozza, Natasha Giggs and Nicola McLean are among the other celebrities rumoured to be taking part in the show.
Celebrity Big Brother starts on January 5 at 9pm on Channel 5.
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