Celebrity Big Brother (British TV series) series 12

Logo The official new eye logo for the series was released on 1 August 2013. The new logo design followed the same pattern as for Big Brother 14, but with a new golden theme. The new icon featured the doors, drawers and wooden frame of the fourteenth civilian series' eye – but it was recoloured in gold and navy blue to give it a VIP feel to tie in with the 'posh' theme of the series. Unlike most Celebrity Big Brother eyes, this logo did not feature the "star" in the centre. Presenters On 2 April 2013, Emma Willis was officially announced as the host of Celebrity Big Brother, after previous host Brian Dowling was removed. Sponsorship The series sponsor was casino website and television programme (that airs nightly on Channel 5) SuperCasino. Teasers From 16 August 2013, Channel 5 began screening a ten-second trailer celebrating the return of the series. The trailer featured the obligatory voiceover of Marcus Bentley, and showcased the newest Celebrity Big Brother logo. House Pictures of the house were released on 22 August 2013. The house contained a 'posh' theme, with luxurious fittings in and outside of the Celebrity Big Brother compound. This was in stark contrast to the eco-style house that was in use just three days before in the fourteenth regular series. ==Housemates==

All housemates entered the show on Day 1. Abz Love Richard Abidin Breen, better known as Abz Love or simply Abz, is an English singer, rapper, dancer, record producer and DJ. He has sold over 20 million records as a member and lead singer of boy band Five. He also released his debut studio album, Abstract Theory in 2003, which earned him a further three top ten hits. Abz entered the house on Day 1. Whilst in the house, he spoke in the Diary Room of his difficulty in social situations, and revealed that he has Asperger syndrome. On Day 23, Abz left in second place, losing to Charlotte Crosby. Bruce Jones Bruce Jones (born Ian Roy Jones) is an English actor who is known best for playing Les Battersby in Coronation Street. He entered the house on Day 1. Bruce was evicted on Day 16. Carol McGiffin Carol McGiffin is an English television and radio broadcaster, best known for her regular appearances on daytime talk show Loose Women. Her style then and characterized today is based on comedic observation on men. She entered the House on Day 1. On Day 23, Carol finished in fourth place. After appearing on the series, she was a regular panelist on the spin-off show Celebrity Big Brother... Bit on the Psych during the future thirteenth series. Charlotte Crosby Charlotte Crosby is an English reality television personality, who rose to fame as a cast member in the MTV reality series, Geordie Shore from series 1 onwards. She is also known for her on-again off-again relationship with co-star Gaz Beadle. She entered the House on Day 1. On Day 23, Crosby was crowned the winner of the series, beating Abz Love. Courtney Stodden Courtney Alexis Stodden, (born 29 August 1994), is an American tabloid personality. They made headlines with their marriage to Green Mile actor Doug Hutchison in 2011, when he was 51 and they were just 16. They entered the house on Day 1 and left on Day 21, two days before the final night. Danielle Marr Danielle Marr, also known as Danielle Meagher, (born 1979/80) is an Irish celebrity botox doctor and television personality, who rose to fame through being one of the main cast members on the former reality series Dublin Wives on TV3. She was described as being the 'alpha-female' amongst the other housewives in the show, with her strong wills, opinions and one-liners. Qualified as a graduate dentist, she became the clinical director for DermaFACE, a botox clinic based in Dublin. On Day 1, she entered the house. On Day 7, she was the first celebrity to be evicted, having received the fewest public votes to save. Dustin Diamond Dustin Neil Diamond, (born 7 January 1977, died 1 February 2021), was an American actor, musician, director, and stand-up comedian best known for his role as Samuel "Screech" Powers in the television show Saved by the Bell. He entered the house on Day 1 and was evicted on Day 16. Lauren Harries Lauren Harries is a British media personality and a purported "child prodigy" in the field of antiques who made appearances on television programmes including Wogan. On Day 1, Lauren entered the House, and was selected out of the first three housemates to join the Temple. On Day 23, Lauren exited into third place. Louie Spence Louie Spence, (born 6 April 1969), is an English dance expert, choreographer and television personality best known as the artistic director at the Pineapple Dance Studios. He entered the house and then The Temple on Day 1. Louie was evicted on Day 21, following fellow housemate Courtney. Mario Falcone Mario Falcone is a British reality television personality, best known for starring in the ITV2 semi-reality programme The Only Way Is Essex from the third series onwards. Since then, he has become known for his on-again off-again relationship with cast member Lucy Mecklenburgh. He entered the House on Day 1. Mario was evicted in fifth place, and left the house with Vicky Entwistle. Ron Atkinson Ronald Frederick "Ron" Atkinson, (born 18 March 1939), is an English former football player and manager. He became manager to a series of successful football teams such as Sheffield Wednesday, Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and Manchester United over the course of his career. Atkinson has become one of Britain's best-known football pundits, and his idiosyncratic turn of phrase has led to his utterances becoming known as "Big-Ronisms" or "Ronglish". He entered the house on Day 1 but was evicted on Day 9 after receiving the fewest votes to save from the public. Sophie Anderton Sophie Louise Anderton is an English model and reality television personality. She entered the house and then The Temple on Day 1. She was evicted on Day 14 having received the fewest votes to save. Vicky Entwistle Victoria "Vicky" Entwistle (born 15 September 1968) is an English actress who is famous for playing Janice Battersby in Coronation Street. She entered the house on Day 1 and left in sixth place on Day 23. ==Cult of Celebrity==

On launch night, it was revealed that there was a place adjacent to the Diary Room known as 'The Temple.' Later, Lauren, Louie and Sophie were chosen by Big Brother to become cult celebrities who would live in The Temple in secret, away from the rest of the housemates. It was then announced that they would have the power to nominate three housemates of their choice to face the first public vote. Note: The cult celebrities, after putting forward their recommendations as to which housemate should be nominated, decided to nominate this housemate to face the first public vote. == Summary ==

• Courtney and Louie were the sixth and seventh celebrities respectively to be evicted from the house. • Vicky was the eighth housemate to leave the house. She was shortly followed by Mario, whom was then followed by Carol and Lauren. Charlotte was announced as the winner of the series, meaning Abz was this year's runner-up. ==Nominations table==

;Notes • : As the first three housemates to enter the house, Lauren, Louie and Sophie became the ‘Cult of Celebrity‘, and had to unanimously decide who would face the first eviction. They nominated Ron on Day 2, Danielle on Day 3 and Vicky on Day 4. • : After the first eviction on Day 7, survivors Ron and Vicky were told they could jointly choose one housemate to automatically face the next public vote. They opted for Louie. All housemates except Ron and Vicky then nominated as normal, but could not nominate Louie. • : As well as finding out they were nominated, Bruce, Courtney, Lauren, Louie and Sophie were shown who nominated them. • : Upon her return to the house following her fake exit, Carol was given the opportunity to choose one housemate to automatically face the fourth eviction. She chose Courtney. All other housemates except Carol then nominated face-to-face, but could not nominate Courtney. The fourth eviction was a double eviction. • : For the final round of nominations housemates had to nominate in pairs, each pair chose two housemates to face the public vote. The pairs were Abz & Charlotte, Carol & Lauren, Courtney & Mario and Louie & Vicky. The eviction was a double. • : For the final two days the public were voting to win rather than to save. ==Ratings==

Official ratings are taken from BARB and include Channel 5 +1. ==Controversy==

On Day 2, Carol McGiffin received a formal warning from Big Brother after using the word "nigger" in a conversation with Louie Spence. The warning attracted some criticism from viewers as Carol was quoting what Ron Atkinson had said during his time as a football pundit. Viewers were also critical of the fact that "nigger" was censored when Carol used it in said conversation with Louie, but when Big Brother referenced it when speaking to her, it was left uncensored. ==References==