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Celebrity Big Brother makes ‘most controversial’ signing ever – landing Kate Middleton’s uncle Gary Goldsmith
Goldsmith previously dodged jail after being found guilty of hitting his fourth wife in a drunken row in 2017
THE Princess of Wales’ uncle Gary Goldsmith has signed up to take part in Celebrity Big Brother.
Insiders said the controversial businessman had negotiated a hefty contract with the ITV show’s bosses.
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Gary — brother of Kate’s mum Carole — had been locked in talks with them but signed his deal today.
A source said: “Gary is champing at the bit to get on Celebrity Big Brother.
“He finalised the terms of his deal today and can’t wait to enter the house.”
Gary, 58, auditioned for I’m A Celebrity last year but was rejected at the final stage over fears it could embarrass Kate and William.
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Insiders said Gary, who attended Kate’s marriage to Wills in 2011, is CBB’s most controversial signing.
The source added: “The CBB team love him because of his link to Kate and the fact that he’s confident and loud and won’t hold back.
“He’s made it clear he will talk about everything and anything, and he’s pretty outspoken when it comes to Harry and Meghan.
“Gary also holds a deep affection for Kate and Wills and will be able to give a fascinating insight into what it’s really like being related to the future King and Queen.
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“He could be TV gold and ITV knows it.
“The deal he signed is for good money.”
Gary is one of the first names to sign up for the next series, which will start in March.
Dragon’s Den entrepreneur Levi Roots and former X Factor judge Louis Walsh are also in advanced talks.
Gary’s colourful past is believed to have caught the eye of ITV after his I’m A Celeb audition last year.
TV bosses backtracked on their decision to sign him up for the jungle after fearing it could embarrass the Palace.
But Celebrity Big Brother is believed to be a more fitting place for him.
Gary blasted Harry and defended Kate over the prince’s controversial book, Spare.
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- Gary Busey (Hollywood actor known for his temperament)
- Jim Davidson (whose controversial stand-up and political commentary led to calls for him to be 'cancelled')
- Dustin Diamond (Saved By The Bell star who later released his own sex tape)
- Courtney Stodden (model who married 51-year-old Green Mile star Doug Hutchison aged just 16)
- Michael Barrymore (who appeared on the show in the aftermath of the unsolved death of Stuart Lubbock at his home)
Kate was a bridesmaid at Gary’s first wedding in 1991.
Footage showed her and sister Pippa, then aged nine and seven, waving outside the church.
And in 1997, the then-teenage sisters were at his second wedding.
Gary made £30million after building an IT recruitment business.
He first became embroiled in scandal in 2009 when caught cutting lines of cocaine for a sex worker at a wild party in Ibiza.
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He avoided prison and dodged jail again eight years later when found guilty of hitting his fourth wife Julie-Ann in a drunken row.
A spokesman for Celebrity Big Brother said: “All names are purely speculation at this stage.”
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