Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh kick off the show with a twist

The revived Celebrity Big Brother on ITV kicked off with a reunion of former X Factor judges Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, who became the first stars to enter the house. The pair’s arrival set the stage for a thrilling new series, with Osbourne and Walsh taking on a “secret mission.” They were assigned to a “secret lair,” where they would choose three housemates to enter the “danger zone,” with one facing an automatic public vote.

Osbourne, describing herself as the “original reality star,” expressed her excitement about the show, promising plenty of chaos. “I definitely say what is on my mind,” she said in a pre-recorded video, adding, “I’m so excited to be involved with Celebrity Big Brother because it is going to be a bumpy ride.”

Walsh, eager to reunite with Osbourne, commented, “We’ve got loads to catch up on,” before sharing his own take on the celebrity lifestyle. “I get up late, I go to bed late,” he admitted, adding that he was there to “have fun.”

As other celebrities entered the house, Osbourne and Walsh observed and shared their thoughts, with Osbourne commenting on Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin’s looks, and Walsh recognizing Love Island winner Ekin-Su Culculoglu. As the housemates continued to file in, Osbourne and Walsh reacted to the eclectic mix, including Ibiza Weekender star David Potts’ bold outfit choice and Gary Goldsmith, who is the uncle of the Princess of Wales.

The pair also met Dragons’ Den star Levi Roots and This Morning presenter Fern Britton, who Osbourne described as a “pro.” As the drama unfolded, viewers were promised an exciting and unpredictable series ahead.