It's back! Except it isn't! After last year's best forgotten shenanigans, Celebrity Big Brother has been shelved for 2008 - and in its place, we have Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack. So what's it all about? Read on to find out...

by Jane Murphy
Pictures: PA, Rex Features, Channel 4

 

 


The host: The show will be hosted by Dermot O'Leary - marking his final foray into the world of Big Brother before he leaves to concentrate on his top-notch X Factor job.

The housemates: In place of celebrities, we have a bunch of talented twenty-somethings, including scientists, acrobats, athletes and Mensa members. Oh deep joy!

The celebrities: So - hang on! - where do the celebs come into it? Well, a bizarre bunch of stars will be taking it in turns to play Big Brother - setting tasks, removing food and listening to the housemates drone on in the Diary Room. Read on to find out which stars have already signed on the dotted line..