[Denver]

TELLY host Eamonn Holmes turned down an £800,000 fee to sign up for Celebrity Big Brother.

The offer is one of the biggest in the show’s history.

But we can reveal the star – who got an OBE for his services to broadcasting in the New Year Honours list – told producers: “I don’t need the cash.”

Bosses have tried for years to get him on board as they are convinced he would make great TV.

But Eamonn last night made it clear he will never agree to go into the CBB house.

A show source said: “Eamonn has turned down a number of offers over the years. This one is the biggest so far at £800,000. But no amount of money could tempt him. He’s said it isn’t about the money because he doesn’t need to earn more cash than he already does through his TV projects.

“Eamonn told producers he absolutely loves the show and is a committed viewer, but definitely doesn’t want to be a housemate.”

Eamonn may still feature in the new series as he has told bosses he would be happy to take part in a task.

Our insider added: “Eamonn’s been involved in debating tasks in the past and he’s said he’d do something like that again.”

CBB is back for a new series on Tuesday and kicks off with an all-female line-up said to include Carry On star Amanda Barrie and 80s singer Sinitta.

Others rumoured to be taking part include ex-Corrie star Shobna Gulati, presenter India Willoughby and Made In Chelsea’s Louise Thompson.

Bosses then plan to send in some blokes – with reality hunks Pete Wicks and Jonny Mitchell expected to take part.

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/tv/big-b...mes-turns-down

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

good

[Withano]

Christ, had no idea he was worth that much. I think he would have been good.

[RileyH]

imagine wanting to spend that much on hIM

[LukeB]

We want Ruth

[Epic.]

Why not just accept it, it's big money

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

Originally Posted by Withano

Christ, had no idea he was worth that much. I think he would have been good.

he’s scum? what is up with you

[Withano]

Originally Posted by ValYulerie Solanas

he’s scum? what is up with you

Hello Scott, i luv scum

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by Withano

Hello Scott, i luv scum

[Black Dagger]

Hate the miserable fat ****er.

[Denver]

Originally Posted by Kylie Christmas

Hate the miserable fat ****er.

I thought you hated fat shaming

[Black Dagger]

He's an exception

[Denver]

So is Gemma Collins then

[Calderyon]

Thank god for that. Hate that guy.

[BBUK-Fan]

Eamonn would be a great housemate

[Firewire]

He’s a prick

[LukeB]

Thank god. Annoying and miserable

[Babayaro.]

Originally Posted by Withano

Hello Scott, i luv scum

[Morgan.]

I like him but he isn't worth that fee ESPECIALLY as he's not interested in the money. First rule of casting - if someone isn't interested in a huge fee then give them the bare minimum so you can save the rest for other castings who are more expensive or higher quality production.

Where do they even get the money from though because C5 mustn't make that much.

[thesheriff443]

Who wants to see that big lump laying around the house.

[Jase.]

I wish I was in a position where I could turn down £800,000 for sitting in a house for 3 weeks. ****s sake

[Strictly Jake]

Good i hate him

[LukeB]

He said this was fake news

[reece(:]

Hope he never goes in, scum

[LukeB]

Originally Posted by reece(:

Hope he never goes in, scum

Same.

especially this series, he would do nothing but talk about his OBE like he did on This Morning.