The Daily Star today reports that Channel 5 bosses are eager to sign up notorious boxer Mike Tyson for the show this year.

44 year old Tyson, whose nickname is ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ is of course one of the most controversial figures in the world of boxing, especially since he was jailed for rape in 1992.

And in 1997, he bit off a part of Evander Holyfield’s ear, so personally, I’m not sure I’d want to be stuck in a tense house with him for any length of time!

However, ‘Iron Mike’ could do with the money for sure, since he was declared bankrupt some years ago and became drug addicted.

A show source told the paper, “To get Mike Tyson on Big Brother would be an amazing coup.

“The celebs being lined up for the new Channel 5 show are just amazing – it’s going to be must-see television this summer.”