Sharon Osbourne is named as next Celebrity Big Brother housemate

Sharon Osbourne has been named as an expected housemate for the forthcoming return of Celebrity Big Brother, alongside former X Factor colleague Louis Walsh. 

But the one-time talent show judge, 71, will not stay for the full 17 days as insiders told The Sun that her fee was too expensive for ITV.

This will mean the fiery redhead will make a much shorter appearance on the show than her fellow celebrity housemates.

While her time on CBB will be different to the others, she will reunite with fellow legendary X Factor judge Walsh after he was also listed on Wednesday’s line-up.

It will be the first time they will be seen together on British TV in seven years.

Sharon is reportedly set to take on another role in the iconic house.

A source told The Sun: ‘Sharon is a guest housemate and won’t be going in on launch night.

‘Instead she will come in once the show has started and will be there for a few days.

‘The fee she wanted was eye-watering and in the end they struck a deal which meant she would go in for a shorter run.

‘It’s worked out well for everyone as she will inject some drama when she finally walks through the doors.’

Fellow show judge Louis, also 71, has reportedly reached a huge six-figure deal for him to enter the house.

It is claimed bosses hope Louis will share secrets from his career while in the house. 

However according to The Sun there are some famous faces that are nervous about how honest the TV legend could be in front of the cameras.

As well as a panellist on The X Factor from 2004 to 2017, Louis has also worked with the likes of Westlife, Boyzone and Girls Aloud.

A source told the publication: ‘[Louis] is one of the most intriguing signings for Celebrity Big Brother because he has almost half a century of experience in showbusiness to recall when he enters the house.

‘Viewers will be most interested in his memories of his time on The X Factor and working with huge music acts including Westlife and Boyzone.

‘But there may be a few celebrities outside the house who are feeling nervous about what he might say, because Louis is notoriously outspoken.’

ITV told MailOnline: ‘Any names are at this point pure speculation and viewers will have to tune to see who will be entering the Celebrity Big Brother house.’

Louis’ representatives have previously been approached for comment.

Celebrity Big Brother starts on March 4 on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player.