AS Celebrity Big Brother returns tomorrow, we at Evening Mail towers have had fun putting together a list of some of the famous faces from Cumbria who we think would make perfect housemates.

The list consists of singers, TV presenters and a comedy dancer - what more could you want?

Comment below to say which famous folk from Cumbria you would like to see in the famous house.


<div class="riddle_target" data-url="//www.riddle.com/a/78375" style="margin:0 auto;max-width:640px;"><div style="display:none"><section><h2>Eight famous faces from Cumbria we would LOVE to see in Celebrity Big Brother</h2><p><div>We've compiled the dream list of Cumbrian celebrities who we think would add a bit of drama and fun to the <i>Celebrity Big Brother</i> house.</div></p></section><section><h3>Dave Myers</h3><p><div><b>From:</b> Barrow</div><div><b>Why we think he'd make a great housemate:</b> Dave has already wowed the nation with his dancing feet on <i>Strictly</i> so why not add <i>Celebrity Big Brother</i> to his CV? As an accomplished chef, we think he'd be a popular presence in the kitchen.</div></p></section><section><h3>Helen Skelton</h3><p><div><b>From:</b> Kirkby Thore</div><div><b>Why we think she'd make a great housemate:</b> Helen is not one to shy away from a challenge and has over the years kayaked down the Amazon River, cycled to the South Pole and completed a marathon in the desert. Being a former <i>Blue Peter</i> presenter means she could entertain her housemates endlessly with sticky back plastic.</div></p></section><section><h3>Lee Brennan</h3><p><div><b>From: </b>Carlisle</div><div><b>Why we think he'd make a great housemate:</b> Being one third of boy band 911, Lee would provide some real 90s nostalgia in the house. One of his most recent high-profile TV appearances was taking part in <i>The Big Reunion</i>.</div></p></section><section><h3>David Starkey</h3><p><div><b>From:</b> Kendal</div><div><b>Why we think he'd make a great housemate:</b> Often called the 'rudest man in Britain', David is a renowned historian and his strong views would be sure to cause some friction in the house. In an interview with <i>The Guardian</i>, he admitted: "I can be a bit harsh."</div></p></section><section><h3>Jolan</h3><p><div><b>From:</b> Moor Row, Whitehaven</div><div><b>Why we think he'd make a great housemate: </b>Jolan impressed the public and coaches on this year's season of <i>The Voice UK</i>. He wouldn't be the first singer from a reality show to appear on the show. He could rely on the votes of West Cumbria.</div></p></section><section><h3>Steven Hall</h3><p><div><b>From:</b> Kendal</div><div><b>Why we think he'd make a great housemate:</b> We would love to Steven in the house just to entertain the public with those classic dance moves. The former <i>BGT</i> contestant would certainly provide plenty of laughs during the series. Who can forget his take on Shakira's <i>Waka Waka</i>, and Beyonce's <i>Crazy In Love</i>?</div></p></section><section><h3>Grace Dent</h3><p><div><b>From: </b>Carlisle</div><div><b>Why we think she'd make a great housemate:</b> As a talent columnist and journalist, there is no doubt that Grace would be prepared to speak her mind. Writing about <i>Celebrity Big Brother</i> in 2014, Grace said it was "a show no one admits to watching until pressed".</div></p></section><section><h3>Melvyn Bragg</h3><p><div><b>From:</b> Carlisle</div><div><b>Why we think he'd make a great housemate:</b> As a famous British broadcaster, author and parliamentarian, Melvyn might not be the usual character to appear on the show - which is why we think he'd be great.</div></p></section></div><div class="rid-load" style="background:#000 url(//www.riddle.com/assets/img/loader.gif) no-repeat center/10%;padding-top:56%;border-radius:5px"></div></div><script src="//www.riddle.com/files/js/embed.js"></script>