Stephen Belafonte and Mel B
Mel B's husband Stephen Belafonte and her sister Danielle Brown are reportedly being lined up to appear in Celebrity Big Brother in January.
Stephen has been forced to deny claims this week that he hit his wife amidst rumours that their seven year marriage is on the rocks, and Channel 5 producers are now said to be desperate for him to appear on the reality show to set the record straight, whilst clashing with his wife's estranged sister.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Danielle has been in the frame for 'Celebrity Big Brother' before but it didn't come off.
"Now bosses are after her again. If they landed both her and Stephen, the ratings would go nuclear."
Danielle hasn't spoken to Mel for four years after criticising her choice in husband, but in 2012 admitted she'd like to reconcile with her sibling.
At the time she confessed she wanted Mel to attend her wedding but Stephen wouldn't be "welcome".
She said: "There is absolutely no way Stephen is invited. I don't want to be anywhere near that man. He's not welcome at all."
Showmakers are also rumoured to have secured Perez Hilton and Daniella Westbrook for the series, and are said to be doing everything they can to secure Danielle for the launch show on January 7.
The source continued: "Danielle is younger than Mel but she is just as straight-talking."
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