Sharon Osbourne’s shocking paycheck for five days of Celebrity Big Brother has reportedly been revealed.
of former The 71-year-old X Factor star is thought to be a housemate in the upcoming reboot of the ITV reality series, along with former colleague Louis Walsh.
Sources say Sharon will not be staying for the full 17 days as her appearance fee is too high for ITV.
Now The Sun has reported that she will be paid £100,000 a day for the five days she stays there.
According to the publication, ITV decided her fee for the entire three-week series was too high and reached a £500,000 deal with her on the condition that she entered the house for a short period of time.
A source told the magazine: “Bosses did everything in their power to get Sharon and in the end they reached a deal that she was happy with.”
“Sharon would inject enough drama, but that wouldn’t have been possible without her original price tag.
“Producers can’t wait to see her reunited with Louis and know it will be television gold.”
Representatives for ITV and Sharon have been contacted by MailOnline for comment.
A Celebrity Big Brother spokesperson told MailOnline: “Any names are pure speculation at this point and viewers will need to stay tuned to see who will be entering the Celebrity Big Brother house.”
Sources say Sharon will not be staying for the full 17 days as her appearance fee is too high for ITV.
This means the fiery redhead spends far less time on the show than the other celebrity housemates.
Her time on CBB will be unlike any other, however, as she will be reunited with legendary X Factor judge Walsh, who was on Wednesday’s line-up.
This will be the first time in seven years that the two have appeared together on British television.
Mr Lewis, also a judge on the show, is also 71 years old and reportedly reached a huge six-figure deal to join the house.
Bosses are said to be hoping Louis will share career secrets while he’s at home.
Louis was a panellist on The X Factor from 2004 to 2017 and has also worked with the likes of Westlife, Boyzone and Girls Aloud.
The countdown for Celebrity Big Brother has begun.
The new series is set to start on March 4, and bosses have transformed the iconic TV set before bringing in a host of stars.
The show returns six years after it last aired on Channel 5. The ITV boss spared no expense in making this show his five-star experience for lavish celebrities.
The house, which was home to 16 civilians in the rebooted series last year, has been given a stellar makeover and turned golden in preparation for the new arrivals.
The home’s interior features an open-plan layout with the kitchen, dining area and seating area all in one room, with gold accents dotted around the expansive property to mark the housemates’ celebrity status. It has an accent.
This space is dominated by two large semi-circular sofas placed below a flat screen TV. This will be where housemates gather for live evictions and house announcements from Big Brother.
In the center of the room is a long, narrow dining room with 14 chairs, 7 on each side.
Glass windows on the roof overlook the living area, giving housemates plenty of natural light during their stay.
To the right of the dining area is the kitchen, which features sleek green counters and a pink marble island.
There is a wooden island with a fuchsia countertop and four chairs where some of the housemates can sit and enjoy their breakfast.
Big Brother houses have almost always been bungalows, but this year’s house features an upstairs area.
There is another living space directly above the kitchen.
Regarding the bathroom, a source said: “The house seems to offer a luxurious amount of privacy, with two glass-enclosed showers and a large bathtub, so the housemates won’t be able to escape Big Brother’s scrutiny.” ” he said.
This home puts sustainability at the forefront, with an outdoor water tank collecting rainwater to fill the Jacuzzi.
In previous years, the smoking area has been a place for office chat and gossip, but this year it will be kept away from cameras and only microphones will be installed to pick up dramatic discussions.
This year’s homes also feature built-in outdoor fireplaces and cheeky nods to reality show rival Love Island.
After the original Elstree Studios home in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, was demolished in 2019, ITV bosses built a brand new home for the show’s reboot.
Celebrity Big Brother launches on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player from March 4.
