Real Housewives of Cheshire star Lauren Simon is reportedly part of the lineup for Celebrity Big Brother.

The 48-year-old - ex-wife of property mogul Paul Simon - has been part of the ITVBe show since its first series in 2015, appearing in almost 150 episodes.

Last year she spent three weeks in hospital after a boob operation abroad went wrong and she almost lost her nipple, an experience she described as "horrific".

Simon is also known for her claims to have had sex with a ghost, who then ditched her after returning for a second encounter.

The Sun says that she has now agreed a deal to appear on CBB alongside other rumoured housemates such as Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne, Levi Roots, Ekin-Su Culculoglu, Fern Britton and Colson Smith.

Celebrity Big Brother launches next Monday, March 4 at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.