Celebrity Big Brother is arguably one of the biggest and most unique reality TV shows on screens. 

Seeing a group of stars all move into one house with no connection to the outside world and it's all recorded. 

Since its humble beginnings back in 2000, Big Brother has seen more than 20 seasons and is back with a brand new show hosted on ITV.

But, whilst Celebrity Big Brother is fun for viewers at home, contestants on the show face rules to follow and must stick to a list of banned items.

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All the items banned from the Celebrity Big Brother house

There are a number of items banned from Celebrity Big Brother, including the more obvious mobile phones, alcohol, and timepieces like watches and money.

But there are some more obscure items like pens, paper and even musical instruments.

See the full list  according to Big Brother wiki below:

  • Mobile phones, pagers or any telecommunication devices.
  • Radios, Personal Stereos, MP3 Players or any music-playing devices.
  • CDs or any form of recordable media.
  • Computers, PDAs such as Blackberries or any form of electronic organiser or computing device.
  • Games of any description.
  • Television, VCR or DVD Player.
  • Calendars of any kind.
  • Timepieces of any description.
  • Drugs and Narcotics.
  • Weapons (or any item that could be considered to be a weapon).
  • Clothes with Prominent Logos.
  • Money, chequebooks, credit/debit cards or any form of currency.
  • Diaries, agendas or journals.
  • Books, magazines or any kind of reading material.
  • Strong Alcohol.
  • Pens, pencils or any similar writing implement including.
  • Paper, writing pads.
  • Musical instruments.
  • Any ready-made games including playing cards.
  • Any other item which Big Brother considers inappropriate.

What channel is Celebrity Big Brother 2025 on? See what time it starts

Celebrity Big Brother will launch on ITV1 and ITVX on Monday, April 7 from 9pm until 10.30pm, hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Best.

This will be followed by Celebrity Big Brother: Late & Live from 10.30pm on ITV2 and ITVX.

ITV has announced that David Potts (2024 Celebrity Big Brother winner), Tiffany Pollard and Oti Mabuse will each take turns in taking on the role of the Celebrity House Guest.

For the first time ever (and as part of ITV and YouTube’s new distribution and commercial partnership), every episode of Celebrity Big Brother: Late & Live will also be available via the platform on demand.

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Fans will also be able to enjoy the Celebrity Big Brother: Live Launch simulcast via YouTube plus the daily Celebrity Big Brother: Live Stream.

A spokesperson for Celebrity Big Brother said: "Any names suggested for Celebrity Big Brother are purely speculation."

Big Brother returns on ITV1 and ITVX at 9pm on Monday, April 7.