Celebrity Big Brother bosses have reportedly lined up Sharon Osbourne as a housemate for the upcoming series.
The reality TV juggernaut is set to return to ITV on March 4 and former The X Factor judge Sharon, 71, could be set to appear.
Her friend and fellow former X Factor panellist Louis Walsh, 71, has also been named as a potential housemate.
Music manager Sharon appeared on the first four series of The X Factor from 2004 to 2007, the 10th series in 2013, and the 13th and 14th series from 2016 to 2017, with Louis starring alongside her.
The pair became known for their bond and amusing interactions during auditions on The X Factor, with a reunion on Celebrity Big Brother being their first on screen in seven years.
Celebrity Big Brother bosses have reportedly lined up Sharon Osbourne as a housemate for the upcoming series (pictured last month)
Her friend and fellow former X Factor panellist Louis Walsh, 71, has also been named as a potential housemate (pictured in 2017)
A TV source told The Sun: ‘Landing Sharon is a huge coup for the series, especially as she has such a strong on-screen partnership with Louis.
‘She isn’t afraid to say what’s on her mind and has a wealth of showbiz stories up her sleeves.
‘She is guaranteed entertainment and sure to be a hit with viewers.’
An ITV spokesperson told MailOnline: ‘Any names suggested for CBB are just speculation.’
MailOnline has contacted a representative for Sharon for comment.
It comes after it was reported bosses signed former X Factor judge Louis Walsh in a huge six-figure deal.
It is claimed bosses hope Louis will share secrets from his career while in the house.
However, according to The Sun there are some famous faces that are nervous about how honest the TV legend could be in front of the cameras.
Sharon and Louis became known for their bond and amusing interactions during auditions on The X Factor, with a reunion on Celebrity Big Brother being their first on screen in seven years (L-R: Simon Cowell, Sharon and Louis seen on The X Factor in 2005)
As well as a panellist on The X Factor from 2004 to 2017, Louis has also worked with the likes of Westlife, Boyzone and Girls Aloud.
A source told the publication: ‘[Louis] is one of the most intriguing signings for Celebrity Big Brother because he has almost half a century of experience in showbusiness to recall when he enters the house.
‘Viewers will be most interested in his memories of his time on The X Factor and working with huge music acts including Westlife and Boyzone.
‘But there may be a few celebrities outside the house who are feeling nervous about what he might say, because Louis is notoriously outspoken.’
ITV told MailOnline: ‘Any names are at this point pure speculation and viewers will have to tune to see who will be entering the Celebrity Big Brother house.’
Louis’ representatives were also been approached for comment.
Meanwhile, Fern Britton is reportedly being lined up for Celebrity Big Brother and has no intention on ‘holding back’ from shedding light on her past feud with Phillip Schofield.
The former This Morning presenter, 66, is said to be joining the hotly-anticipated ITV show which will kick off in March 4.
Fern Britton is reportedly ‘being lined up for Celebrity Big Brother ‘ and has no intention to ‘hold back’ from shedding light on her feud with Phillip Schofield
‘She wants to show the public a different side to her — unscripted and unapologetic,’ a source told The Sun.
‘She has a lot of stories to tell and she won’t hold back when it comes to her relationships with people like Phil.
‘They don’t speak anymore so there are no bridges to burn as far as she is concerned.’
The author became a household name hosting This Morning alongside Philip, 61, from 1999 to 2009, when she was replaced by Holly Willoughby.
The pair co-hosted the daytime show together from 2003 until 2009.
It was claimed at the time she felt ‘undervalued by ITV’ and that she was ‘living in Phil’s shadow’.
It was also reported Fern was being paid £250,000 a year less than Phil and that he was earning three times her salary when they were fronting Mr and Mrs together from 2008 to 2010.
Phil is said to have banked £45,000 an hour while Fern earned just £15,000.
However, Fern denied she left ITV because of her salary and upon her departure she mentioned the whole This Morning team rather than just Phillip.
‘She has a lot of stories to tell and she won’t hold back when it comes to her relationships with people like Phil,’ a source said
Four years after her departure, Phillip admitted he and Fern no longer spoke.
Last year Fern confirmed that while she had a ‘marvellous’ time working on This Morning, she hasn’t stayed in touch with Phillip.
She said: ‘We were involved in the show and mates at the time, but we don’t really [speak anymore].’
MailOnline has contacted both ITV reps and Fern’s representatives for comment.
