Corrie’s Jack P. Shepherd terrified he’ll be ‘cancelled’ on Celeb Big Brother – and shares why he agreed to reality TV
CORRIE star Jack P. Shepherd said he’s terrified he’ll be ‘cancelled’ on Celebrity Big Brother – while sharing why he agreed to do reality TV.
Jack, 37, has played David Platt on the ITV soap for 25 years and now ventured into new territory in the Big Brother house.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun’s TV Mag, the star admitted fears of being “cancelled” and shared why he agreed to sign up.
It follows co-star and podcast co-host Colson Smith (aka Craig Tinker) placing third in last year’s series.
Jack said: “It just seems to be an experience and there’s not many people who have done it.
“I think there’s only been about 500 people to have been on it, so if you can say you’re one of them… I was heavily influenced by Cols.
“I have to know someone on the inside to make sure I’m not going to get cancelled.
“That’s everyone’s fundamental concern, isn’t it? That’s the biggest one.
‘”What happens if I go in there and I’ve no career [after] or people hate me?'”
He added: “Or I get booed and heckled. Having Cols on the inside and telling me what it’s all about, I think it’ll be fine.
“I think I’m just in there to make people laugh.”
Elsewhere, Celebrity Big Brother host Will Best took a savage swipe at Jack’s Corrie pal Colson Smith during the live launch show.
Just before entering the house, Jack told Will and fellow host AJ Odudu how he’d been getting advice from his co-star.
But Will’s gag at the Craig Tinker actor‘s expense didn’t hit the mark with Jack or the audience.
He brutally told Jack to disregard his tips as he “only finished third”.
The crowd quietened at that same moment and Jack shot back: “That’s really good”.
Meanwhile, the actor also sparked a mystery after failing to mention his fiancee during the launch show.
While many contestants had their family and friends in attendance to offer support, Jack appeared solo, with no sign of fashion influencer Hanni Treweek, 35.
A source shared their surprise, telling The Sun, “It’s really odd that Hanni wasn’t there, especially when you consider how public they’ve been about their relationship.
Celebrity Big Brother 2025 line-up
Celebrity Big Brother is back for a brand new series, with a whole host of stars set to live it up in the famous compound.
Here’s the FULL line-up of star housemates:
Trisha Goddard – Talk show host
Mickey Rourke – Hollywood actor
Donna Preston – comedian and TV star
JoJo Siwa – influencer and singer
Chris Hughes – Love Island hunk
Jack P. Shepherd – Coronation Street star
Patsy Palmer – EastEnders legend
Daley Thompson – Olympic athlete
Chesney Hawkes – 90s singer
Ella Rae Wise – Towie star
Michael Fabricant – former Tory politician
Angellica Bell – former CBBC presenter
Danny Beard – Drag queen and Britain’s Got Talent
“He didn’t even mention her either, which raised some questions.
“Fans were definitely expecting to see her there.”
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Celebrity Big Brother airs on ITV1 and ITVX.