Celebrity Big Brother is back with a brand new season on ITV, as a new group of famous faces strip themselves of their luxuries as they live under the watchful eye of Big Brother.
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As ever, the celebrities will take part in nail-biting nominations, intense tasks and plenty of awkward Diary Room chats as the public watch on to see who will be crowned the winner of the ultimate social experiment.
One of those verified ticks headed into the Big Brother house is politician Michael Fabricant, who not many viewers will recognise on first glance, but there will be plenty of time as he moves in.
However if you'd rather have the whistle-stop tour on Michael Fabricant, scroll down to learn more about him!
Who is Michael Fabricant?
Michael Fabricant. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
Age: 74
Job: Former MP
Michael Fabricant is a politician and former MP for Lichfield. He was previously the vice-chairman of the Conservative Party during the 2015 general election and the parliamentary by-elections.
During the 2024 general election, Fabricant was re-selected as the Tory candidate for Lichfield, but lost his seat.
Big Brother isn't Fabricant's first reality TV show stint, having appeared on Celebrity First Dates in 2017, where he publicly revealed he is bisexual.
Why is Michael Fabricant taking part on Celebrity Big Brother?
Similarly to his fellow housemates, Fabricant is looking forward to “meeting interesting people and having good conversations”.
“Having some fun and to find out what it’s like being trapped with people I don’t know,” he told ITV.
How to follow Michael Fabricant on social media
Michael Fabricant can be found on a number of social media pages, including Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter).
Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.
