Chesney Hawkes Joins Celebrity Big Brother 2025: What to Expect!

This year, a fresh season of Celebrity Big Brother has started, and it looks like the contestants will make for an incredibly diverse group!

Tonight, April 7th, marked the start of the new season, with hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best introducing the fresh housemates to their new abode, live on both ITV and ITVX.

Among those starry names is Chesney Hawkes, a singer who rose to fame in the late ’80s.

Who, precisely, is Hawkes? Also, who is set to challenge him for the title of Celebrity Big Brother champion?

While you keep watching to find out, below is everything you need to know.

Who is Chesney Hawkes?

Age: 53

Job: Singer

Instagram: @chesneyhawkesofficial

Chesney Hawkes gained fame as a musician, reaching stardom at the tender age of 19. This was due to his role in the song “Buddy’s Song,” which included his hit single, “The One and Only.

After releasing “I’m a Man, Not a Boy” and “Secrets of the Heart,” he continued his career by putting out five full-length studio albums.

Besides acting in films, I’ve graced several television screens too, appearing on shows like The Games, Let’s Dance for Comic Relief, and Sing if You Can.

Why is Chesney Hawkes taking part on Celebrity Big Brother?

As a lifelong cinephile, I’ve spent over half a century navigating the labyrinth of my own mind, feeling I’ve got a decent grasp on who I am. Yet, there’s always room for growth, and I’m eager to delve deeper into the intricacies of my psyche – ready to embark on this journey within the Big Brother house.

He shared with ITV: “It’s thrilling if you can make it past your mid-50s, and the opportunity to do so is indeed captivating. Moreover, I anticipate discovering some intriguing facts about other celebrities that were previously unknown to me – which adds to the allure.

“Oh and Tuesday night is the night we put the bins out so I’m looking forward to not doing that.”

How to follow Chesney Hawkes on social media

Audience members can keep up with Chesney Hawkes across multiple social media platforms such as Instagram and the platform previously known as Twitter.

You can follow him on Instagram @chesneyhawkesofficial and X @ChesneyHawkes.

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2025-04-08 00:48