The network is theming this summer’s reality hit as “The Eye of the Storm” and is introducing housemates that have all been caught up in their own media…
Stormy Daniels, the porn star who claims to have had an affair with Donald Trump, and “Cheers” actress Kirstie Alley are some of the star names set to appear on the British version of “ Celebrity Big Brother ” on Viacom-owned broadcaster Channel 5.
The show, which is produced by Endemol Shine-backed Initial Productions, launches Thursday, Aug. 16. The network is theming this summer’s reality hit as “The Eye of the Storm” and is introducing housemates who have all been caught up in their own media controversies.
British tabloid The Sun reports that Daniels (real name Stephanie Clifford) is the show’s major get. The president of the United States will be hoping that the adult film star doesn’t reveal too much more during a possible reality TV stint.
She is reportedly joined by Scientologist Alley, who recently starred on “Scream Queens.”
Other, slightly less A-list names include former “Love Island” star Gabby Allen, Dan Osborne of “The Only Way Is Essex,” TV psychic Sally Morgan, Ben Jardine of “Married At First Sight,” Natalie Nunn of “Bad Girls Club,” former “Emmerdale” star Roxanne Pallett, kidnapped British model Chloe Ayling, shamed trader Nick Leeson and Human Ken doll Rodrigo Alves.
Channel 5 declines to “comment on speculation around possible housemates.”
This summer’s show is, however, confirmed to get a new creative director as Paul Osborne returns to run the show after a decade of show-running in the US. He becomes creative director of the show.
Osborne, who worked on a number of series of “Big Brother,” including its launch, rejoins after 10 years in LA, where he worked on shows such as “Secret Millionaire,” “Breaking Pointe” and “Celebrity Wife Swap.” Separately, Tamsin Dodgson rejoins as executive editor.
Executive producers are Anna Meadows and Jess Thomas, with Lucy Crofts, Matt Green and Cally Haycox serving as series editors.
