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Celebrity Big Brother 2015: This year's line up revealed

The contestants in this year's series are split between the UK and the USA (PA)

After literally hours of anticipation, the line up for Celebrity Big Brother 2015 has been revealed.

This series will have a USA vs UK theme - with seven 'celebrity' contestants from from Britain and six from across the pond.

They will all be locked in a house together for the next few weeks, with the proceedings broadcast for the world to see.

Chloe Jasmine Whichello and Stevi Richie

whichello.jpg Stevi Richie and Chloe Jasmine Whichello at the Magic Cinderella Ball in London (Getty) These first two Brits entered the public eye when they were on the X Factor last year. The pair didn't quite find musical fame on the show, but they did find love, later getting engaged.

However, they're worried about the toll the house will take on their relationship.

Stevi said: "It could make or break us. That is the thing. It is a chance and some risks are worth taking."

Chris Ellison

ellison.jpg PA 68-year-old Ellison is known for starring as DCI Frank Burnside in The Bill and the later spin-off series Burnside.

He also managed to win Celebrity Come Dine With Me in 2009.

Oddly, he's looking forward to his time in the house, saying: "I'm a bit of a recluse. I live down in Brighton and I like it there. I don't go into London that often now and I like it. But my son said, 'Dad, you need to get out more!' So this is going to be good because at my age you don't get that many new opportunities or experiences."

Gail Porter

gailporter.jpg PA The Scottish TV presenter is one of the more higher-profile UK contestants this year. She suffers from alopecia and bipolar disorder, and has been given a list of rules to abide by during the show by her daughter.

She said: "My daughter has given me 10 rules. I can't remember what they all are but the first few are don't embarrass me, don't embarrass yourself, don't sing to anybody, don't hog the diary room. She said to try and be funny."

James Hill

hillll.jpg PA Hill is also known as the most attractive contestant on The Apprentice ever. However, he was also known for being rude, arrogant and being called a "hopeless joker" by Lord Sugar.

Predictably, he plans to use his good looks to his advantage in the house: "I've been called a bit of a womaniser but I am a young guy. It's what we do, we are here to breed in life and if you like someone there are times and places to do it. I'm not saying I am going to start having these naughty sessions on TV but who knows?"

Natasha Hamilton

haml.jpg PA Hamilton used to sing with Atomic Kitten, alongside Kerry Katona and Liz McClarnon. She's also appeared in Blood Brothers in the West End.

Sherrie Hewson

sherrie.jpg PA The Loose Women panellist and actor is best known for her roles in Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Crossroads and Benidorm.

With any luck, she won't have to sleep in bed next to James Hill.

"People having relations in bed next to me will annoy me, only because it has been so long I can't remember how you do it!", she said.

Jenna Jameson

jameson.jpg PA 41-year-old Jameson is one of the world's most famous porn stars. She's won a raft of adult film 'Oscars' and her career in the industry has earned her millions. She retired from porn in 2008.

Reassuring the other contestants, she said: "I'm not here for porn, not yet."

Tila Tequila

tila.jpg PA Tequila found fame as one of the first 'internet personalities'. Since then, she's appeared on reality TV, and in magazines like Playboy.

She's also had a troubled personal life, after overdosing and suffering from a brain aneurysm in 2012.

Austin Armacost

austin.jpg PA Armacost is a model and reality star, and once dated fashion designer Marc Jacobs.

He's known for his outspoken behaviour and rows on reality TV, especially with blogger Perez Hilton.

He describes himself as a "lad's lad".

Daniel Baldwin

daniel.jpg PA He is a director, producer and actor, and member of the American showbiz dynasty.

He's also known for his numerous run-ins with the law and drug problems. His brother Stephen also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in a previous series.

Farrah Abraham

abraham.jpg PA Abraham is yet another reality TV star, and found fame in the American show Teen Mom.

She's since launched a music career and written a best-selling book.

Fatman Scoop

fatman.jpg PA Scoop, born Isaac Abraham III is a 35-year-old hip hop artist, promoter and hype man.

Since releasing his one-hit wonder 'Be Faithful' in 2003, he's launched a podcast on sex and relationships.

He's also worked with a host of musicians, including Mariah Carey, Black Eyed Peas and David Guetta.

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