Two of Celebrity Big Brother‘s biggest stars have lifted the lid on some of the most shocking moments viewers didn’t see.
Jedward took part in the show in 2011, before returning again in 2017, and in a new interview, they’ve shared some of the dramatic scenes that never made it to air.
The new series of Celebrity Big Brother is set to kick off on Monday, with stars including Patsy Palmer, Mickey Rourke and Jojo Siwa moving into the famous house.
Speaking to The Mirror, John and Edward Grimes said they’ve made ‘lifelong friends’ since appearing on the show, adding they are still close to fellow housemate Tara Reid after 14 years.
Edward then shared that while their first stint in the house was a light-heart affair, it was during their second stint that things were significantly different.
He said: ‘Some nights got wild – everyone drinking, drama in the smoking area, and people waking up seriously hungover. It’s a mindf**k – the sleep deprivation, food drama, losing track of time. Even small things like the thermostat can set people off.’
Jedward, two of Celebrity Big Brother’s biggest stars have lifted the lid on some of the most shocking moments viewers didn’t see
He added that one housemate drank so much in the evening they were ‘frying their microphone in the kitchen.’
John and Edward also shed light on some of the series’ funniest moments, including a wardrobe mishap involving Bianca Gascoigne.
Edward shared: ‘Once, John ran out of underpants, so Bianca gave him her thong.’
The pair added that many housemates also pursued unlikely romances during their time on the show, with John adding: ‘There are lots of condoms in there – they have a stash in the bathroom! The producers have high hopes they’ll get used.’
Jedward went onto reveal that they were also involved in a shocking health scare that wasn’t broadcast for viewers.
Edward revealed that when he and John entered the house, he hurt his back as he fell off the stage.
After being taken to hospital for tests, he shared that he was given the ‘scary diagnosis that he could have cancer,’ and spent his entire time in the series fearing for this health, however he was later reassured that all was well.
Jedward finished in third place during their first CBB stint in 2011, and in 2017 finished as runner-up to winner Coleen Nolan.
John and Edward Grimes said they’ve made ‘lifelong friends’ since appearing on the show, but also revealed some wild moments that were never aired
Mickey Rourke was the final star to sign-up for the much-anticipated show, which is set to kick off on Monday.
Those appearing alongside the Hollywood star include Love Island’s Chris Hughes, Olympian Daley Thompson, JoJo Siwa and Patsy Palmer.
Trisha Goddard, Donna Preston, Coronation Street‘s Jack P. Shepherd, Chesney Hawkes, Ella Rae Wise, Michael Fabricant and Angellica Bell are also in the running.
Mickey, 72, marks one of the show’s biggest signings in history and with public feuds with Robert De Niro, two marriages and a string of high profile relationships, producers will be hoping the he brings plenty of drama to the house.
Drag Queen Danny Beard is also said to be arriving as a late entry.
In the past Mickey has been open about his changing face throughout the years, claiming to have undergone plastic surgery predominantly for facial restructuring due to injuries from boxing.
He told DailyMail.com in 2009: ‘Most of it was to mend the mess of my face after the boxing. I went to the wrong guy to put my face back together.’
Rourke continued: ‘I had my nose broken twice. I had five operations on my nose and one on a smashed cheekbone.
‘I had to have cartilage taken from my ear to rebuild my nose and a couple of operations to scrape out the cartilage because the scar tissue wasn’t healing properly,’ calling it one of the most ‘painful operations’ he’s had.
He has notoriously battled addiction – both drugs and alcohol – in the past and has taken blame for his own career decline over the years.
Mickey has also opened up about his regret over taking steroids and eating huge meals six times a day to gain weight for his role in 2008 movie, The Wrestler.
Celebrity Big Brother returns on Monday at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER 2025: MEET THE LINEUP!
MICKEY ROURKE
AGE: 72
FAMOUS FOR: The actor and former pro boxer is one of the show’s biggest ever signings and after public feuds with Robert De Niro, two marriages and a string of high profile relationships, producers will be hoping he brings plenty of drama.
DALEY THOMPSON
AGE: 66
FAMOUS FOR: The double Olympic gold-medallist is considered one of Britain’s greatest athletes, and he would no doubt cause a stir with younger celebrities if he entered the house. He broke the decathlon world record four times.
PATSY PALMER
AGE: 52
FAMOUS FOR: It’s an open secret that Patsy is leaving EastEnders, with the actress enjoying a wild leaving party this month. The Bianca Jackson star posted a snap of her character on Instagram with the caption: ‘Bye bye B, always grateful to see her again.’
DONNA PRESTON
AGE: 38
FAMOUS FOR: While Donna has featured in several TV shows and movies, the comedy star is known for hosting Apocalypse and for the role of a circus Compere in 2018’s Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald. She plays Den in Coronation Street, has featured in Pants On Fire in 2019 and even wrote and co-produced BBC Three’s Comedy Threesomes.
CHESNEY HAWKES
AGE: 53
FAMOUS FOR: The singer topped the charts for five weeks in 1991 with his hit The One And Only, before making a string of acting and TV appearances. His arrival on CBB has been described by a TV source as ‘perfect timing’, as he’s set to release a comeback album in April.
ANGELICA BELL
AGE: 49
FAMOUS FOR: The TV presenter is said to have landed a staggering five-figure deal to appear on Celebrity Big Brother. Fans will be keen to see if the CBBC legend spills all on her untimely exit from The Martin Lewis Show – which left fans baffled back in 2023. Angellica currently co-presents Hits Radio while Fleur East is on maternity leave.
DANNY BEARD
AGE: 32
FAMOUS FOR: The RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner – whose real name is Daniel Curtis – has signed up as a late entry. Danny previously made headlines after swearing on Big Brother’s Late & Live last March whilst doing an impression of housemate Louis Walsh. The incident saw the guest say the word ‘c***’ before immediately apologising after being informed they weren’t allowed to say that on the show.
CHRIS HUGHES
AGE: 32
FAMOUS FOR: After shooting to fame on Love Island in 2017, Chris went on to become a sports presenter and regularly hosts the horse racing coverage on ITV.
JOJO SIWA
AGE: 21
FAMOUS FOR: The American singer, who shot to stardom on reality show Dance Moms, is expected to draw a big American audience. The hitmaker has made a name for herself in the U.S. pop charts and is known for her outlandish looks and being a vocal member of the LGBTQ+ community.
TRISHA GODDARD
AGE: 67
FAMOUS FOR: The talk show host regularly presented on ITV from 1998 to 2004 and then shifted to Channel 5 from 2004 to 2010. Trisha has been suffering horrible side effects of her chemotherapy – but has bravely battled on.
JACK P. SHEPHERD
AGE: 37
FAMOUS FOR: The actor has played David Platt in Corrie since 2000 and is following in his pal Colson Smith’s footsteps by taking part in the popular reality show. He has won a string of awards for the role including Best Actor at the British Soap Awards.
ELLA RAE WISE
AGE: 24
FAMOUS FOR: Producers have been keen to land the TV personality, who previously dated Pete Wicks and has had an on-off romance with Dan Edgar. Bosses are hoping the TOWIE star might reveal all about some of her other famous exes.
MICHAEL FABRICANT
AGE: 74
FAMOUS FOR: The former Conservative politician is understood to have signed a lucrative six-figure deal to take part after political stars were banned from the broadcaster’s other reality show, I’m A Celeb. He served as MP for Lichfield in Staffordshire from 1992 until his defeat in 2024 as well as vice-chairman of the party under David Cameron. But he is perhaps best known for his blonde mop for which he has been widely ridiculed but repeatedly denies is a wig.
