Celebrity Big Brother returns to screens after six years as Sharon Osbourne reunites with her X Factor pal Louis Walsh before a shock twist is revealed - while Gary Goldsmith, Ekin-Su Culculoglu and F

Celebrity Big Brother made its long-awaited return to screens on Monday night, with 13 unassuming stars moving into the famous house. Celebrity Big Brother made its long-awaited return to screens on Monday night, with 13 unassuming stars moving into the famous house, before a shock twist left viewers reeling In a series first, Big Brother introduced its first ever house lodger, as Sharon Osbourne headed into the house for a guest stint, before being told she would choose which three stars would face the first public vote of the series AJ Odud and Will Best were back as hosts for the new series, and AJ stunned in a dramatic red metallic catsuit Branding herself the 'original reality star,' Sharon appeared on the first four series of The X Factor from 2004 to 2007, the 10th series in 2013, and the 13th and 14th series from 2016 to 2017, with Louis starring alongside her Asked why she decided to take part, Sharon declared 'why not?' Viewers found the moment hilarious, with one penning on social media platform X: 'Louis Walsh being on the screen NOT EVEN TWO MINS and BLOWING his cover by saying, 'Mrs O I heard she went in there' ICONIC' Sharon also left host AJ Odudu utterly stunned during the launch show, as she planted a huge kiss on her lips And Sharon was soon reunited with her X Factor partner-in-crime, as it was revealed that Louis Walsh would be moving into the house After reuniting with his beloved 'Mrs O,' Big Brother that Louis and Sharon would receive a secret mission, where they would judge the fellow housemates, before choosing three to face the first public vote of the series Up next to enter was Strictly Come Dancing pro Nikita Kuzmin, who has reportedly ired BBC bosses by signing up for a show on their biggest rivals Since it was first revealed he'd signed up for the show, reports surfaced that Strictly bosses are fearing he could quit the BBC show after his stint in the famous house CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER 2024: MEET THE LINEUP SHARON OSBOURNE AGE: 71 FAMOUS FOR: Being a member of the Osbourne family, married to rock legend husband Ozzy as well as being a judge on The X Factor. NIKITA KUZMIN AGE: 26 FAMOUS FOR: Being a professional on Strictly Come Dancing Up next was Love Island champion and Traitors US star Ekin-Su Culculoglu, who cut a glamorous figure in a gorgeous white wrap dress Asked to choose her ideal housemate, the Turkish beauty quipped she was looking for someone 'loyal,' following her split from boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti earlier this year Coronation Street star Colson Smith was next to enter, admitting that he was already living his childhood dream by taking part in the show Insiders have already predicted that the soap star will go all the way as he is extremely 'likeable and down to earth in real life' just like his Corrie character After already ruffling feathers by signing up for the show, Gary Goldsmith, the uncle of Princess Of Wales Kate Middleton, vowed that he was going to dispel perceptions of him by signing up for the show He said that the Princess Of Wales will be 'hiding behind her sofa' if she has decided to tune in West End and Broadway star Marisha Wallace was quick to showcase her singing skills as she strutted into the house in a dramatic pink frilled gown Louise greeted Sharon, saying 'what are we doing? Ibiza Weekender star David Potts donned a pair of his signature tiny shorts as he made a huge impact upon heading into the house A self-confessed fan of the show, David last appeared on screens as a guest on Big Brother's sister show Late & Live as he gave his views on antics in the rebooted civilian version of the show Dragons Den star and businessman Levi Roots put on a dapper display as he re-enacted his brand's iconic theme tune while making his way into the house From his entrance it was clear that he was going to win over his fellow housemates, with even Sharon and Louis warming to him Social media star Zeze Millz vowed that she wouldn't hold back from speaking her mind as she headed in, making a statement in a tiny pink mini dress and chunky platform heels Real Housewives Of Cheshire star Lauren Simon didn't hold back from sharing the vices she'd most miss in the house, as she headed into the house in a sexy sequinned catsuit Bidding farewell to her daughter in the crowd, she was quick to shout to her mother that there would be 'no sex' while she was in the house Heartstopper's Bradley Riches was the 12th celebrity to move in, and said that after being diagnosed with autism at a young age, he hoped to shine a positive light on other neurodivergent people The actor was in high spirits as he made his way into the famous house for the first night After already ruffling feathers by signing up for the show, Gary Goldsmith, the uncle of Princess Of Wales Kate Middleton, vowed that he was going to dispel perceptions of him by signing up for the show.