Rumors are swirling that Amanda Cronin, a breakout star from the new series “The Real Housewives of London,” might be trading Belgravia’s lavish townhouses for the Big Brother house. A report suggests the reality star and entrepreneur is in talks to appear on the next celebrity edition of the show, scheduled for 2026.
The Big Brother Rumors
According to a report from The Mirror, Amanda Cronin is currently in negotiations to become a housemate on the next series of Celebrity Big Brother. The article states that the reality star is “said to have be negotiating a deal to appear” on the show. If the deal is finalized, she would join the lineup of famous faces entering the iconic house for the 2026 season. The report also mentions that Junaid Ahmed from The Only Way Is Essex is another name linked to the upcoming series.
Who is Amanda Cronin?
For those who haven’t yet met her on their screens, Amanda Cronin is one of the six main cast members on “The Real Housewives of London,” which premiered in August 2025. The show is Hayu streaming service’s first original series and follows the lives of wealthy women in London. On the show, Cronin is portrayed as a former model turned entrepreneur. She is the founder of the Amanda Caroline Beauty skincare brand and also runs an aesthetics and wellness clinic called The Secret Door in the upscale London neighborhood of Belgravia.
She is known for her jet-setting lifestyle and her connections to other Housewives stars, including Meredith Marks from Salt Lake City and *Dorinda Medley from New York City. In her introductory tagline for RHOLDN, she declared, *“I look like a model, but I think like a CEO.”* Despite her current life among London’s elite, Cronin has shared that she had a wholesome upbringing in the English countryside, describing her childhood in Hampshire as “idyllic.”
A History of Reality Stars on Big Brother
The potential casting of Amanda Cronin follows a well-established pattern for Celebrity Big Brother. The show has a long history of featuring personalities from other reality television shows. Most recently, Lauren Simon from The Real Housewives of Cheshire was a contestant on the ITV revival series. Furthermore, David Potts, who found fame on Ibiza Weekender, won the public vote in one of the revived seasons. This trend shows that reality TV veterans are often popular choices for the Celebrity Big Brother lineup, as they are already comfortable with the format and pressures of life on camera.
What We Know About Celebrity Big Brother 2026
The Celebrity Big Brother series is confirmed to be returning to ITV. However, for its 2026 season, the show will be moving from the main ITV1 channel to ITV2. The regular, non-celebrity edition of Big Brother will also make the same move. The upcoming season will be the twenty-fifth celebrity series overall. The show is hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Best, and it features a companion talk show called Late & Live where viewers can get extra analysis and behind-the-scenes details.
Fan and Media Reaction
The news of Amanda Cronin’s potential involvement has generated buzz among fans of both franchises. Her memorable moments on The Real Housewives of London, such as a viral moment where she yelled, “Go back to Paddington” at a co-star, have already made her a talked-about figure on social media. This has led to speculation that she would be a dramatic and entertaining addition to the Big Brother house. The report from The Mirror has sparked discussions online, with many fans hoping the deal is finalized so they can see how her sophisticated London persona translates to the Big Brother environment.
“Go back to Paddington” – Amanda’s viral line from The Real Housewives of London that caught viewers’ attention.
The Final Word
As of now, an official confirmation from ITX or from Amanda Cronin’s representatives is still pending. While negotiations are reportedly underway, nothing is official until the housemates are announced. If she does join the cast, viewers can expect a dose of high-society glamour and unfiltered opinions when Celebrity Big Brother returns to ITV2 in 2026.
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