Former Baywatch star Jeremy Jackson potential name for Celebrity Big Brother

Jeremy Jackson has reportedly signed a £100,000 deal to star on Celebrity Big Brother
Diving in: Jackson has reportedly signed a big deal to enter the house (Picture: Angela Weiss/Getty Images)
Emma Powell29 December 2014
The Weekender

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Former Baywatch star Jeremy Jackson has reportedly signed a £100,000 deal to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house.

According to The Sun, the 34-year-old - who played David Hasselhoff’s son Hobie Buchannon in the hit lifeguard series – is set to star on the Channel 5 reality show.

In action: Jackson as David Hasselhoff's son Hobie in Baywatch

A show insider said: “Jeremy brings with him star power from his days on Baywatch but has also had a complicated life since then and is sure to be a fascinating housemate.”

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But bosses are reportedly concerned as Jackson was arrested in 2000 for manufacturing methamphetamines.

A source said: “Jeremy is hoping his criminal past won’t affect him going into the house.

“But if there is an issue, bosses have told him they want him for the summer series instead.”

Other contestants rumoured to be entering the house are showbiz blogger Perez Hilton, model Calum Best, presenter Keith Chegwin, and opinionated columnist Katie Hopkins.

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