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Emma talks the cast..

Celebrity Big Brother host Emma Willis has teased a "stellar" lineup for the new series.

Speaking about the launch of the next series in January, Willis suggested that the casting is always "the best thing" about Big Brother.

"It's always got a cast that the people behind the show know will make magic on screen," she said. "It's always done so well. There's a lot that goes into the thought process of how these characters are all going to work together."

Willis admitted that she had sneaked a look at the cast list for the next series, saying: "I normally stay very blind to it all right up until the last minute but this year I've actually seen part of a list very early.

"This is going to be one of the best ever series of the show. I have such high hopes for the series - that's how good I think it's going to be. You won't not recognise anybody if it stays like this. This year seems like a proper stellar cast and that's always great to watch."
Willis also revealed that she enjoys the Hollywood stars who appear in the show, saying: "They're always great. On the whole, they don't have a clue about what's going to happen to them. They're quite naive to it all and they think they're going to take part in some TV show, get their cheque and go."

Willis - who revealed that her dream housemates would be Paul O'Grady, Lindsay Lohan and Tom Cruise - added that she is excited about the new twisted fairytale theme.

"I've seen the mood boards and the new eye for the series," she said. "It's got me very excited. I'd describe it as a dark fairytale theme.
"My favourite movie of late is Maleficent and it's totally like that. Angelina Jolie is amazing in it. I've seen all these visuals and it literally looks like my favourite movie."

She added: "I think I actually want to dress up for the launch night. I'd love to be the wicked but tortured Queen."

Willis also explained that she still loves working on spinoff show Bit on the Side, saying: "I could have just given it up but to be honest I love it and it's where I get to be a fan again.
"I know I get a lot of stick from people saying I'm not impartial, but I think I am. When you're doing a debate show you have to post positive and negative statements about everyone. I try not to be negative but if someone's gone in there and acted like a plonker then how can I be impartial? It's tricky in that respect.

"But I love it. I get to stand in a room with fellow Big Brother fans and talk about the show. Doing the main show I'm at the helm and running the show and being very professional but then late nights during the week I get to go into a little studio and talk to people who are just as bonkers about it as me."

Celebrity Big Brother returns to Channel 5 in January.

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