Celebrity Big Brother Makes a Splash with Chesney Hawkes Leading the Pack
Celebrity Big Brother has stormed back onto our screens, and this year’s line-up is already sparking major interest. The famous faces stepping into the iconic house include soap stars, politicians, music legends, and drag royalty. Leading the charge? UK pop icon Chesney Hawkes, the first to cross the threshold this series.
Best known for his 1991 smash hit “The One and Only”, Chesney wasted no time in reminding viewers he’s still got that cheeky charm. “I am the one and only. See what I did there?” he quipped as he joined the cast.
From Pop Star to Reality Star: Chesney’s Showbiz Roots Run Deep
Now 53, Chesney’s career has spanned music, TV, and stage. He’s popped up on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, Loose Women, and major festivals like Flackstock. But his family’s showbiz pedigree steals the spotlight.
A Star-Studded Family Tree
- Dad Chip Hawkes was bassist for 1960s legends The Tremeloes, famous for 13 Top 40 hits and the No.1 classic Do You Love Me. Chip helped mould one of the British Invasion’s greatest bands.
- In 2021, Chesney joined his dad and brother Jodie Hawkes on tour, keeping the family’s musical flame alive.
- Mom Carol Dilworth was a TV star and actress. She co-hosted the quirky game show The Golden Shot and starred in cult horror flick The Haunted House of Horror.
- Sister Keely Hawkes made waves in the 1990s as frontwoman of alternative rock band Transister, sealing the family’s UK entertainment dynasty status.
Big Brother Secrets and Challenges
Chesney dropped a juicy personal tidbit as he entered the house: “I’m a little bit of a nudist. I do like to get naked, just saying.”
Big Brother wasted no time setting a cheeky challenge for him. Chesney must introduce himself to four fellow contestants using his famous catchphrase “the one and only”. The more he says it, the more prizes he bags.
The Star-Studded Housemates
- Trisha Goddard – talk show queen
- Jack P. Shepherd – beloved Coronation Street actor
- Patsy Palmer – EastEnders icon
- Michel Fabricant – ex-Conservative MP
- A winner from RuPaul’s Drag Race
- Plus more celebs from music, reality TV, and drama.
Celebrity Big Brother 2025: Drama, Wit, and Naked Truths
This year’s series promises all the drama, laughs, and surprises fans crave. With Chesney’s charm and famous lineage, he’s already a frontrunner for the ultimate reality crown.
Celebrity Big Brother airs Mondays to Fridays and Sundays at 9pm on ITV2. Catch exclusive live feeds and extras on ITVX. Stay tuned to find out who will outlast the others—and if Chesney’s “one and only” status will lead him straight to victory.
