Sharon Osbourne’s Celebrity Big Brother diva demands revealed: Star insists on her own living quarters away from housemates as bosses bid to keep her in as long as possible
Celebrity Big Brother tenant Sharon Osbourne has demanded to be allowed to stay in her own living space away from other housemates – as bosses bow to her plea to keep her on the show.
The TV veteran, 71, entered the house on Monday night but not as a contestant, with the show’s producers giving the former X Factor judge and Louis Walsh the power to criticize their new co-stars from a secret lair.
And now MailOnline can reveal that Sharon’s special privileges don’t stop there, as she stays in her own ‘suite’ and doesn’t have to sleep in the housemates’ communal bedroom or use their toilet.
A source close to the show revealed that Sharon will remain on the celebrity series for longer than viewers predict and that producers are doing their best to ensure she stays on the program for as long as possible.
They said: ‘Sharon is the star of Celebrity Big Brother, so producers were willing to make her living situation more comfortable, especially considering her age.
Celebrity Big Brother ‘renter’ Sharon Osbourne has demanded to stay in her own living space, away from other housemates – as bosses bow to her plea to keep her on the show
The TV veteran entered the house on Monday night, but not as a contestant, with the show’s producers giving the former X Factor judge and Louis Walsh the power to criticize their new co-stars from a secret lair.
And now MailOnline can reveal that Sharon’s special privileges don’t end there as she will stay in her ‘suite’ and not sleep in the communal bedroom with her housemates
‘Viewers will see Sharon in her own room, complete with bathroom, during Tuesday night’s episode, but she will still interact with the other housemates and be part of the main action in the house.
“Sharon teased in her VT that she’ll be on the show for ‘a fun time, not long’, but if all goes well she’ll be on the series all week.”
The original reality star entered the house wearing a black dress with silver rose detailing, leather boots and not a strand of her signature red hair out of place.
But MailOnline understands Sharon will not have access to a day-to-day glam team and will do her own hair and make-up during her time at CBB.
Upon her arrival, Ozzy Osbourne’s wife gave host AJ Odudu a kiss on the lips after Will Best helped the star through the lively crowd of fans attending the launch.
Sharon and her former X Factor co-star Louis, 71, observed the Celebrity Big Brother contestants from their hidden room after being tasked with making three of them vulnerable ahead of the first elimination.
The likes of ex This Morning presenter Fern Britton, 66, Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, 29, and Kate Middleton’s uncle Gary Goldsmith, 58, entered the house on Monday night, greeted by hosts AJ and Will as they arrived on set arrived. .
After judging the celebrities on their first impressions, Sharon and Louis put Ibiza Weekender’s David Potts, 30, social media star Zeze Millz, 34, and Gary in jeopardy for a public vote.
Sharon and her former X Factor co-star Louis observed the Celebrity Big Brother contestants from their hidden room after being tasked with making three of them vulnerable
The likes of presenter Fern Britton, Love Island’s Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Kate Middleton’s uncle Gary Goldsmith entered the house on Monday, greeted by presenters AJ Odudu and Will Best
Coronation Street actor Colson Smith, 25, Strictly professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin, 26, and Heartstopper actor Bradley Riches, 22, are also in the line-up of celebrities facing up to three weeks in the Big Brother house .
From their secret location, Sharon and Louis discussed the celebrities as they arrived.
Louis didn’t hold back on his comments towards Ekin-Su, saying the former Love Island winner has been to ‘every show’.
In addition to Celebrity Big Brother and Love Island, Ekin has also taken part in Dancing On Ice and the American version of The Traitors.
Monday night’s show marked the return of Celebrity Big Brother after the Channel 5 series was axed in 2018.
The launch was broadcast on ITV and attracted an audience of 2.8 million viewers, 700,000 more than when the last CBB season premiered.
MailOnline has contacted the Celebrity Big Brother news agency for comment.