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Source: Daily Star / Metro

A source for the programme – which was axed by Channel 4 last year - informed the Daily Star newspaper: 'The celebs being lined up for the new Channel 5 show are just amazing – it’s going to be must-see television this summer. To get Mike Tyson on Big Brother would be an amazing coup.'

Mike, who was sent to prison for raping beauty queen Desiree Washington in 1992 – looks to be on the straight and narrow after quitting drugs and recently renewing his wedding vows with his wife Lakiha Spicer Tyson.

The fighter has been involved in controversies in the past, including biting off part of opponent Evander Holyfield's ear during a fight.