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TV personality Ulrika Jonsson and Austin Powers actor Verne Troyer are among 11 stars expected to join the Celebrity Big Brother house later. Famous faces including La Toya Jackson, Austin Powers actor Verne Troyer and TV host Ulrika Jonsson have entered the Celebrity Big Brother house.
Other famous faces tipped to take part in the reality TV show include Michael Jackson's sister La Toya, US rapper Coolio and former Sugababe Mutya Buena. Singer Mutya Buena, presenter Terry Christian and Shameless actress Tina Malone are also in the line-up.
Channel 4 has warned contestants about "unacceptable behaviour" after the race row which dominated the show in 2007. Singers Ben Adams and Michelle Heaton, US rapper Coolio, Scottish politician Tommy Sheridan and glamour model Lucy Pinder complete the household.
It is the first series since 2007's show was rocked by a racism row.
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Remarks made by Jade Goody to actress Shilpa Shetty drew 54,000 complaints.Remarks made by Jade Goody to actress Shilpa Shetty drew 54,000 complaints.
The fallout from the affair - which saw Goody and fellow contestants, singer Jo O'Meara and model Danielle Lloyd accused of racist bullying - led to the cancellation of last year's Celebrity Big Brother. The new series will run for two weeks, with the first eviction expected to take place next Friday. class="" href="/1/hi/in_pictures/7808916.stm">Meet the celebrity housemates
Jade Goody went on to appear in the Indian version Celebrity Big BrotherThe show's executive producer, Sharon Powers, said all of this year's housemates had been reminded about the earlier controversy. In the first twist to the new series, presenter Davina McCall announced that for the first time in the show's history, a leader of the celebrity house will be appointed.
Former Word host Christian has been chosen to live in luxurious quarters and will nominate fellow celebrities to face the first public vote.
The 48-year-old will be immune from potential eviction.
The show's executive producer, Sharon Powers, said all of this year's housemates had been reminded about the earlier controversy.
They were also sent DVDs of previous Big Brother series, she added.They were also sent DVDs of previous Big Brother series, she added.
"We have made the rules really clear to them - what sort of language won't be tolerated and unacceptable behaviour," said Ms Powers at the show's press launch. Ms Powers said this year's show would "explore the world of celebrity".
"Frankly, they are not stupid," added fellow producer Phil Edgar-Jones. "They know if they say anything like that, they will be chucked out.
"We do understand there is a lot of scrutiny of television at the moment. If things are getting out of hand, we will deal with them," he said.
Media regulator Ofcom found that Channel 4 made "serious editorial misjudgements" in its handling of the incident, which led to effigies being burnt on the streets of India.
Troyer recently starred in The Love Guru, reuniting him with Mike MyersMs Powers said this year's show would "explore the world of celebrity".
"What we aim to do is get an interesting bunch of famous people who we talk to and meet on an individual basis.""What we aim to do is get an interesting bunch of famous people who we talk to and meet on an individual basis."
The show runs for two weeks, with first eviction expected to take place next Friday, 9 January. Bookmakers Ladbrokes said Troyer, Coolio and former boyband star Ben Adams are currently favourites to win the series.
Bookmakers Ladbrokes said Troyer, Coolio and boyband star Ben Adams were currently favourites to win the series. The Hollywood actor, who stands at 2ft 8in (83cm) tall, was shown a placard from the crowd which said "Mini Me, will you marry me?"
Bollywood actress Shetty won two years ago, earning 63% of the public vote.Bollywood actress Shetty won two years ago, earning 63% of the public vote.