Is Gail Porter REALLY fit to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house? Troubled star joins porn actress, Loose Woman and two X Factor losers on controversial reality show
She admitted to having 'severe OCD' and fearing the show like a 'nightmare' in her introductory VT for Thursday night's Celebrity Big Brother.
So, as Gail Porter became the fifth housemate to enter the 2015 house, the famously bipolar star was shaking like a leaf; needing comfort on her way in from show host Emma Willis.
She joined porn actress Jenna Jameson, 'sex-obsessed' Tila Tequila and X Factor rejects-turned-reality-TV-couple Stevi Ritchie and Chloe Jasmine Whichello, who entered as one housemate.
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Heading inside: Gail Porter became one of the contestants to go into Celebrity Big Brother on Thursday night
Representing Britain, Scottish star Gail claimed to have quite severe OCD when she referred to the cleanliness of the CBB bedrooms.
She began: 'What irritates me, is just people with hair.'
Gail later joked: 'I get nervous about things that aren't funny, so if someone said "Oh, there's been a murder" I'd laugh but it's not funny. Because murder's not funny.'
The former model - who catapulted to fame as the familiar face of Live & Kicking and Top Of The Pops in the Nineties - has a known history of depression and was more recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Inside the house, Gail immediately hit it off with fellow mum - and self-confessed 'control freak' - Natasha Hamilton (from Nineties pop band Atomic Kitten) with whom she bonded over their pre-teen children.
On her way in: In her opening VT, the star said that she had severe OCD and thought the house would be a 'nightmare'
Fearful: The star needed a cuddle from presenter Emma Willis for support
Having a wobble: The former television star looked nervous as she walked the red carpet
Natasha - who gave birth to her fourth child last September - became the third of 12 contestants to appear on the launch show; with her famous partner Ritchie Neville cheering from the sidelines.
Gail is expected to have less in common with sex-obsessed US stars Jenna Jameson and Tila Tequila, who spent their interview time with Emma making innuendos and lewd comments.
The gorgeous duo contrasted in black and white outfits, but ultimately made the most of their curvaceous shapes with figure-hugging dress.
Of course, in this year's line up the only eligible batchelor to enter the house was former Apprentice star James Hill, who claimed he didn't have a 'type' of woman.
Feisty: Atomic Kitten star Natasha Hamilton looked sensational in high waisted trousers as she joined the group
Hitting it off: Natasha and Gail immediately bonded over their children
Sex-obsessed: Porn star Jenna Jameson (left) and sex-obsessed Tila Tequila (right) had one thing on their mind when they entered the house
Playful: Tila gave an eyeful of her curves as she leaned over to greet the crowd
Taking sides: Chloe Jasmine and Stevi Ritchie showed off their devotion to Great Britain
Winning over the crowds: Farrah Abraham wore a dress featuring Union Jacks to try to win over the crowd
Meanwhile, at 64, British national treasure Sherrie Hewson from Loose Women kept things classy in a sparkling full length frock as she was welcomed into the house by presenter Emma.
Surprisingly, stunning television star Sherrie said she was hoping for eye candy inside the house, but said she certainly wouldn't be taking her clothes off.
This series will feature a UK vs. USA twist, in which the stars from each side of the Atlantic will be pitted against each other in some of their tasks.
Thus the second contestant into the house was an American star, Fatman Scoop, best known for his Noughties hit Be Faithful.
Welcome home: Sherrie Hewson shone in a sparkling full length frock as she became the first contestant to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house on Thursday night
First in! Sherrie was welcomed into the house by presenter Emma Willis on Thursday night as the first contestant
Fighting fierce: The loose-lipped star said she wasn't going to stop being outspoken
Taking one for the team: Fatman Scoop became the second housemate to enter on Thursday night for America, this time
Memorable: He's best known for his Noughties hit Be Faithful
Men of the house: (Left) Daniel Baldwin entered for the American side, while Apprentice star James Hill (right) was flying the British flag
He was closely followed by Austin Armacost, who previously dated international fashion designer Marc Jacobs and is better known as a model.
He received harsh booing from flag-wielding crowd, who didn't take well to his introductory comments about being in London.
This year's twist - known as the 'all-star summer smackdown' - follows controversy over the number of American contestants in last year's show and is expected to be a source of arguments and perhaps a few transatlantic romances.
This was particularly clear when extremely patriotic Londoner Chris Ellison - originally an actor in The Bill - started a chant for the UK and said he was dreading an American housemate who didn't know Paris was in France.
Red, white and blue: Stevi and Chloe were flying the flag for the UK
Teamwork: The duo will enter the house as one contestant this week
Happy couple: Stevi and Chloe held hands as they walked in
Stars and stripes: The reality TV star seemed to have recovered from her recent botched lip surgery
Taking one for both teams: Farrah wore a hybrid dress that featured both flags
Glitter queen: While she had lots to say inside the house she kept schtum in front of Emma
Later entering the house, US Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham tried to get the British crowd on side by wearing a Union Jack gown.
The star hit the headlines most recently for her botched lip job, but also claimed to have a nose job, a chin implant and fake boobs.
British stars Chloe Jasmine and Stevi Ritchie also opted for the red, white and blue theme; dressing eccentrically in union jack flags.
Contestants' new look house reflects the same theme.
Thumbs up: US model Austin Armacast followed closely after Natasha
Patriotic: Londoner Chris Ellison started a chant for Britain
Go on GB: Chris seemed to be back team GB when he addressed the crowd
Single star: Apprentice star James Hill looked sharp as he entered the house
It has been decorated with both British and American iconography, including stars, stripes and numerous Union Jack patterns to make each side feel right at home.
The early 2015 series was known as the TimeBomb series and featured a series of themed tasks where time was the object.
Emma Willis presented the opening of the August 2015 series, deciding to stay out of the battle by avoiding the blue vs red colours and diplomatically wearing all black.
She introduced the transatlantically transformed house, which features a 1950s American diner, a red telephone box shower and the Statue Of Liberty at the centre of their pool.
Cheeky: The porn actress patted her bottom as she walked up the steps to enter the house
Bring it on: The feisty starlet looked like she was ready for US vs UK battle
The battle began straight away, when the six British housemates won a challenge which took place in the garden.
As a reward they were thrown a house party, but the British stars had to pick people that weren't allowed to come.
In one final twist, Janice Dickinson and Bobby Davro were introduced as the thirteenth and fourteenth stars with the potential to join the show on Friday night.
The US vs UK pair would have to fight it out to be president or prime minister of the house.
Welcome to the house: Emma welcomed the stars into the 'transatlantically transformed house' on Thursday
Hello housemates: The stunning star smiled in a black jumpsuit, looking stunning as she kicked off this year's series
USA vs UK: The Big Brother house is based around the UK vs USA theme
Will there be much sleep? The bedroom is brightly coloured, but Big Brother is clearly always watching
Stars and stripes: A mixture of stars and stripes and union jacks features in the living room
THE UK CONTESTANTS - STEVI RITCHIE AND CHLOE JASMINE WHICHELLO
Age: Stevi is 34 and Chloe is 24
Most famous for: Controversial contestants on the last series of ITV talent show, X Factor, the couple surprised their fans in July when they announced they were engaged to be married.
They say: Stevi 'Going on the show could make or break us. That is the thing. It is a chance and some risks are worth taking. It could make or break, who knows.'
Chloe: 'We are a really affectionate couple, always hugging and kissing, but we are aware there are 60 cameras in there.'
[Stevi]: 'I'm not going to bang, no way!'
GAIL PORTER
Age: 44
Most famous for: A 60 ft picture of her naked body was famously projected onto the Houses of Parliament in 1999.
She says: 'I don't mind talking about [my past problems with depressions] in the House.
'I've been really happy for a really long time but everyone thinks oh my god she was depressed once so that is it.'
JAMES HILL
Age: 26
Most famous for: James appeared in the last series of The Apprentice and has also dated Hollyoaks star Stephanie Waring
He says: In life, I would say I am a leader. I am my own person and I am not afraid to put my views across.
'If I won I would celebrate by giving my granddad a big cuddle and a kiss.'
CHRIS ELLISON
Age: 68
Most famous for: Playing DCI Frank Burnside in The Bill
He says: At my age you don't get many new opportunities or experiences.
'I didn't watch the one with Frank Maloney or Kellie. I know Frank, but I don't know Kellie. It's difficult because he was a good friend of mine.'
NATASHA HAMILTON
Age: 33
Most famous for: Being one third of pop band Atomic Kitten and now the mother-of-four dating former 5ive star Ritchie Neville
She says: 'I'll miss the smell of Rich. I have made him wear a T-shirt and I've got it with me so I can have cheeky sniffs every night.
'Kerry was in and she said: "You're going to love it, good luck!"'
THE USA CONTESTANTS - FARRAH ABRAHAM
Age: 24
Most famous for: The star of a best-selling celebrity sex tape, she has also starred in American television shows Teen Mom and Couples Therapy.
She says: 'I don't believe in shame and I am not ashamed of sexuality because everyone has had sex, we're adults. I have talked about everything to a lot of people so I am comfortable.'
DANIEL BALDWIN
Age: 54
Most famous for: The American actor, director and producer is the second eldest of the four Baldwin brothers.
He says: 'I let my family know that under no circumstances would I share my bed with another person, particularly another woman.
'I would pick up my bag and leave before I would disrespect my wife like that. My wife wouldn't be comfortable with me sitting talking to a woman with her top off.'
JENNA JAMESON
Age: 40
Most famous for: Being a former pornographic actress. Now the proud mother of twin five-year-old boys.
She says: 'I will definitely voice my opinion about what is going on in our government right now. I am an ex-porn star and a Republican.
'I guess people think that I'm going to be like, "Orgy!" I'm on the straight and narrow and I always have been but I'm in a business and porn just happens to be my business.'
AUSTIN ARMACOST
Age:
Most famous for: Dating Marc Jacobs
She says: 'There is 100,00 square fee of personality in 1,000 square feet of house and that is going to be interesting and proper ballsy at the same time.
'They say do something every day that scares you and this way I can do something 24 days in a row that scares me. I want to test the limits of my emotional sanity and see how far I can go.'
FATMAN SCOOP
Age: 35
Most famous for: Noughties club anthem Be Faithful
He says: 'By nature I am just a cool guy. The thing about this is that it's the unknown. You don't know what is going to happen tomorrow or in four weeks so all I can do at this point is submit.
'I am patriotic to an extent. I am proud to be an American regardless of what goes on with us racially, socially, whatever.
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