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Smithy · 30-12-2009, 11:48 PM

VINNIE Jones has been offered $1MILLION to team up with his old footie rival Paul Gascoigne in Celebrity Big Brother.
The ex-Wimbledon hardman, now a movie star, was contacted by show producers with a lucrative offer to "keep an eye" on former England hero Gazza in a ratings-winning ploy for the BB house.

And Vinnie, famously photographed grasping Gazza's tackle when his Crazy Gang side played Newcastle in 1988, has told chiefs he will sign the £620,000 deal tonight.

A pal of Vinnie, 44, told The Sun: "He's been offered a massive chunk of cash.

"He was planning to take January off - but $1million for three weeks' work was difficult to turn down.

"He is filming again from February so the show fits in perfectly. He's laughing that he's the Million Dollar Man.

"It doesn't even sound like work to Vinnie if it means a chance of three weeks with Gazza. They go way back and still keep in touch."

Gazza, 42, has had a series of consultations with a psychologist to ensure he can cope with the pressure of the Channel 4 show.

The star, who also played for Lazio, Rangers and Spurs, has battled drink and drugs since hanging up his boots in 2004.

Meanwhile ex-bricklayer Vinnie has built up a fortune and moved to the Hollywood Hills after a string of roles in blockbusters including the third X-Men film.

The star - whose son Aaron is scheduled for a tour of duty in Afghanistan with the Household Cavalry in the New Year - is also expected to donate a percentage of his fee to Help for Heroes.

Others signed up to BB include Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss, Ronnie Wood's ex Ekaterina Ivanova and The Sun's original Page 3 Idol Nicola T.

Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...#ixzz0bDsq0bJ2

Fom · 30-12-2009, 11:49 PM

'Three weeks work'... its hardly work is it?

Brad. · 30-12-2009, 11:49 PM

I really hope they do this, we really need to see Vinnie in there

Stu · 30-12-2009, 11:50 PM

Surely it's a million for the two of them, not just Vinnie?

Smithy · 30-12-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu

Surely it's a million for the two of them, not just Vinnie?

yea it says 620,000 for vinnie

Fom · 30-12-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by smithy

yea it says 620,000 for vinnie

Isn't that the change from dollars to pound? Thats how much $1Million is... roughly. Why are they talking in dollars anyway?

Glenn. · 30-12-2009, 11:54 PM

Dont really like Vinnie Jones really. Wouldnt care if he was in the house if Im honest.

30stone · 30-12-2009, 11:57 PM

Vinnie jones would be ****ing amazing in there, would love to see him.

LaLaLand · 31-12-2009, 12:22 AM

They want Vinnie to keep an eye on Gazza?! Vinnie has been suicidal in the past! Cor blimey guv'nor!

Tom4784 · 31-12-2009, 12:24 AM

It'll definately get press attention if this is true.

WOMBAI · 31-12-2009, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by smithy

VINNIE Jones has been offered $1MILLION to team up with his old footie rival Paul Gascoigne in Celebrity Big Brother.
The ex-Wimbledon hardman, now a movie star, was contacted by show producers with a lucrative offer to "keep an eye" on former England hero Gazza in a ratings-winning ploy for the BB house.

And Vinnie, famously photographed grasping Gazza's tackle when his Crazy Gang side played Newcastle in 1988, has told chiefs he will sign the £620,000 deal tonight.

A pal of Vinnie, 44, told The Sun: "He's been offered a massive chunk of cash.

"He was planning to take January off - but $1million for three weeks' work was difficult to turn down.

"He is filming again from February so the show fits in perfectly. He's laughing that he's the Million Dollar Man.

"It doesn't even sound like work to Vinnie if it means a chance of three weeks with Gazza. They go way back and still keep in touch."

Gazza, 42, has had a series of consultations with a psychologist to ensure he can cope with the pressure of the Channel 4 show.

The star, who also played for Lazio, Rangers and Spurs, has battled drink and drugs since hanging up his boots in 2004.

Meanwhile ex-bricklayer Vinnie has built up a fortune and moved to the Hollywood Hills after a string of roles in blockbusters including the third X-Men film.

The star - whose son Aaron is scheduled for a tour of duty in Afghanistan with the Household Cavalry in the New Year - is also expected to donate a percentage of his fee to Help for Heroes.

Others signed up to BB include Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss, Ronnie Wood's ex Ekaterina Ivanova and The Sun's original Page 3 Idol Nicola T.

Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...#ixzz0bDsq0bJ2

Bull - just like the Sun!

WOMBAI · 31-12-2009, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Glenn

Dont really like Vinnie Jones really. Wouldnt care if he was in the house if Im honest.

He is just another meathead! A male version of Jade!

LaLaLand · 31-12-2009, 12:34 AM

PLUS - If Kerry Katona failed the psychology tests - how the HELL could Gazza pass?

Dear God.

Marc · 31-12-2009, 08:04 AM

YES! Please

Marc · 31-12-2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by WOMBAI

He is just another meathead! A male version of Jade!

How can you even compare?

WOMBAI · 31-12-2009, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcjswp

How can you even compare?

Easily!

*mazedsalv** · 31-12-2009, 09:39 AM

Vinnie and Gazza.... ****ing hell!!

But Gazza is unstable, it will be car crash TV to put it mildly.

*mazedsalv** · 31-12-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonnii

PLUS - If Kerry Katona failed the psychology tests - how the HELL could Gazza pass?

Dear God.

Probably Kerry might be going in? I mean if Gazza is... why couldnt Kerry?

Gavin · 31-12-2009, 05:38 PM

Im surprised about this... Vinnie Jones actually would be a good signing! So I hope it's true.

I think CBB have to be very careful about putting Gazza in... is he mentally fit enough to cope with the experience? I don't think so... he shouldn't be put in there... he could have a breakdown on TV and BB would get heavily criticised once again. That's the last thing that Endemol needs.