Boy George to star in Celebrity Big Brother

TV

16:30 13 December 2005

Boy George is set to star on 'Celebrity Big Brother'.

The camp pop icon will appear alongside busty Anna Nicole Smith - and show insiders predict there will be fireworks between the fiery pair.

Earlier this year, Boy George - real name George O'Dowd - was arrested for possession of cocaine in his New York City apartment.

The 80s singer is due to appear in a Manhattan court next week - but his manager Tony Gordon insists he will be able to appear on the Channel 4 show despite the charges.

Comic Johnny Vegas, diet doctor Gilliam McKeith, Jocelyn Jee Esien and Jimmy Tarbuck have also been lined up to star in the reality TV show when it is aired in January next year.

Another mystery guest will also appear - although TV insiders are remaining tight-lipped about the celebrity's identity.

An insider told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "It could even be Jimmy's daughter Liza."

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