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24th Jul 2017

This Eastenders star is joining CBB and you’ll remember him well

A Corrie star is also in the mix.

Cathy Donohue

Eastenders star

Remember him?

Yesterday, the line-up for Celebrity Big Brother was reportedly leaked alongside rumours that a couple of more names would sign up before the series kicks off next Tuesday, 1st August, including one Eastenders star.

It also seems that two very familiar faces from soapland are also likely to enter the CBB house for the new series.

Former Eastenders star, Shaun Williamson, played Barry Evans in the popular soap and had quite the dramatic exit when he was pushed off a cliff by Janine Butcher, just after their wedding.

A source spoke to The Sun:

“Celebrity Big Brother bosses are delighted to have Shaun as part of the line-up.

“He played an iconic character and everyone recognises him.

“Soaps fans will love him in the house and he’s going to go down a storm with viewers”.

Eastenders star

However, Shaun isn’t the only former soap star reportedly heading to the CBB house as Shobna Gulati, who played Corrie’s Sunita Alahan on and off from 2001-2012, is also thought to be a potential contestant.

Although Shaun is said to be confirmed for the new series, producers are said to be in talks with Shobna’s agents and are hopeful she will come on board.

Eastenders star