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Madsen is among the new CBB housemates

Celebrity Big Brother is back, with a host of famous – and not so famous – faces entering the house in a two-hour special on Channel 5 last night.

Reservoir Dogs star Michael Madsen, shamed X Factor star Frankie Cocozza and rugby star Gareth Thomas were among the stars to become housemates this year.

They were joined in the house by Natasha Giggs – known for her infamous affair with brother-in-law, Ryan Giggs – model Nicola McClean, So Solid Crew star Romeo and The Only Way is Essex’s Kirk Norcross.

Playmates Kristina and Karissa Shannon, lingerie model Georgia Salpa and Andrew Stone from Pineapple Dance Studios also entered the house, which this year has a ski lodge theme.

Loose Woman Denise Welch and Eastenders star Natalie Cassidy completed the line-up.

Upon entering the house, Cassidy was given a secret task, which involved Big Brother giving her commands via an earpiece.

The actress, who played Sonia in the Walford-based soap, had to compliment Hollywood star Madsen on his role in Free Willy, kiss Frankie Cocozza on the lips and repeatedly tell McLean that she was “ok” with her being in the house with her – all to ensure housemates received their suitcases.

Host Brian Dowling revealed on the show that the first housemate will be evicted on 11 January.

Catch Celebrity Big Brother 2012 evenings on Channel 5.