Rebekah Vardy ‘removed from Celebrity Big Brother line-up after news of ITV’s interest leaked’

Rebekah Vardy has reportedly been dropped from the Celebrity Big Brother line-up after news of ITV’s interest was leaked.

The mirror claims the WAG, 41, will no longer take part in the show, despite bosses reportedly previously hoping she would open up about rival Coleen Rooney and the infamous Wagatha Christie case at home.

In November it was confirmed that Celebrity Big Brother would return in March 2024 following the success of the ITV2 reboot of Big Brother, which launched in October.

A source told the publication: ‘Bosses were willing to spend big money on signing Becky in the hope she would splash it all out on the Wagatha Christie drama.

“She was at the top of their list, but since the news leaked out, they decided to investigate other candidates.”

A source told The Mirror: ‘She was at the top of their list but since the news leaked they have decided to investigate other candidates.’

MailOnline contacted Rebekah’s representatives for comment.

A Big Brother spokesperson said: ‘Any names for the famous Big Brother are purely speculation.’

It was previously reported that producers also believed Rebekah could ‘stir things up’ in the house as she was no stranger to reality TV when she appeared on I’m A Celeb in 2017 and Dancing On Ice in 2021.

A source told The Sun last month: ‘Bosses know she will be perfect fodder for the show and she won’t hesitate to speak her mind.’

‘They also hope she won’t be slow to express her feelings about Coleen and husband Wayne.’

Before adding, “She’s going to be TV gold.”

Celebrity Big Brother sees a new cast of famous faces isolated from the outside world as they embark on the ultimate social experiment and move into the iconic Big Brother house

The celebrities leave the luxury behind and take part in weekly nominations and tough tasks with cameras capturing their every move.

The Mirror claims the WAG, 41, will no longer take part in the show, despite bosses reportedly previously hoping she would open up about rival Coleen Rooney and the infamous Wagatha Christie case on the show

She’s no stranger to reality TV, having appeared on 2017’s I’m A Celeb (pictured) and 2021’s Dancing On Ice

Like its sister show, Celebrity Big Brother is followed every night by Celebrity Big Brother: Late & Live, giving viewers an extra hour of exclusive content.

Late & Live will once again be the only place to watch the first live interview of the famous exiles, alongside a range of unmissable exclusive features including CCTV access, special guest commentary and debate.

The Celebrity Big Brother: Live Stream also returns to screens, airing seven nights a week on ITVX and STV Player, allowing fans to watch live footage into the early hours after Celebrity Big Brother: Late & Live.

Former This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield and American businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri, who is said to have had an affair with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, are also reportedly in the line-up.

It comes after it was reported that show bosses are planning to offer Sarah Ferguson £500,000 to take part in the upcoming series.

Reality TV juggernaut Big Brother returned to screens on ITV2 in October this year after being axed from Channel 5 five years earlier in 2018.

And ITV executives are said to be keen to sign the Duchess of York, 64, in a bid to attract a large audience.

An ITV source told the newspaper Mirror: ‘Sarah would be a brilliant addition to Celebrity Big Brother. She is very smart, engaging and funny. Not to mention the millions of viewers she would attract when she started talking to housemates about the royal family and Prince Andrew.

‘Sarah has never considered reality formats in the past, but ITV bosses hope their offer can change that.

‘Signing her would be a huge coup. That’s why they dig deep for the offer they want to make to her.’

In November it was confirmed that Celebrity Big Brother would return in March 2024 following the success of the ITV2 reboot of Big Brother, which launched in October.

Rebekah lost her legal battle against Coleen, who claimed she leaked stories about her to the press

The royal is understood to have been impressed after she co-presented and guest edited an episode of This Morning last month.

Fergie said of the role: ‘I’ve appeared on This Morning before, but this time I’m returning in a very different role.

‘I love live TV and am a big fan of the show, and the whole team are always a pleasure to be around.

‘I’m looking forward to being there all morning and am thrilled to be guest editing the show, which means I get to explore some of the topics I’m passionate about.’