Fame hunter…..oh and former singer, Michelle Heaton is rumoured to be joining the list of wannabes who will be appearing on this years Celebrity Big Brother series.

The show kicks off on the second of January and The Daily Star claims that Heaton will be joined by ex-Sugababe Mutya, Loose Women panellist Sherrie Hewson, glamour models Lucy Pinder and Paula Hamilton, as well as Shameless actress Tina Malone,

Reports have also suggested that former Arsenal and England footballer Ian Wright, politician Lembit Opik and ‘Austin Powers’ actor Verne Troyer have signed up for the show.

Show host Davina McCall told the newspaper: “I can’t wait. It’s going to be amazing.”

Big Brother boss Sharon Powers added: “I’m excited about the line-up. We hope the new housemates will be as fascinating to the fans as they live under Big Brother’s ever watchful eye.”