'Celebrity Big Brother' bosses are reportedly eager to sign up football legend Paul Gascoigne for the second series.
Paul Gascoigne is wanted for Celebrity Big Brother
After splashing the cash on Sharon Osbourne - who is said to have landed a whopping £100,000 a day for her eight-day stint - for the first season of the rebooted ITV reality show, they see the 56-year-old retired England player as a "top priority" for 2025, whilst they are also eyeing a secret British pop star.
A source told The Sun: “Bosses are full steam ahead planning this autumn’s civilian series but there’s also one eye on 2025’s celebrity series because the best names get booked up.
“It’s super-early days but names are being discussed, and candidates sounded out.
“Gazza is considered a top priority after the brilliant reception he received on Channel 4 reality show Scared Of The Dark last year, whether it be for this series or one down the line.
“But bosses are also talking to a British pop star who’s had hits worldwide.
“They’re a big name, instantly known and will surprise people.
“They know everyone was wowed by the inclusion of Sharon and Louis for series one and know they need big-hitters for season two.
“Everyone is really chuffed with how series one went but the intention is for two to be bigger, bolder and better than ever to keep the ball rolling.”
Former 'Ibiza Weekender' star David Potts, 30, won the first series, which also featured the likes of Louis Walsh, Fern Britton, Zeze Millz, Nikita Kuzmin, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Colson Smith.
It show is co-hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Best.
Gascoigne won Channel 4 reality show 'Scared Of The Dark', which saw celebrities live in complete darkness for eight days, last year.
In a nod to Big Brother's 'Diary Room', the celebrities could chat to a camera in a dimly lit room called 'The Vault'.
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