The Celebrity Big Brother stars were reportedly put on lockdown on Wednesday after a TikTok star ‘broke into’ the house.
ITV bosses were forced to enact the emergency protocol at the new West London compound after the influencer’s drone was flown into the garden.
As the drone soared over the house, Hollywood star Mickey Rourke was busy working out on a bike while former MP Michael Fabricant was also outside.
ITV producers quickly ordered all the celebrities inside the house as the drone attempted to land in the garden on the grᴀss.
The doors to the compound were then locked and the shutters closed leaving the housemates locked inside for hours.
ITV are now ‘reviewing’ their security after the major breach as the drone footage was uploaded online.
The Celebrity Big Brother stars have been put on lockdown on Wednesday after a TikToker broke into the TV house
ITV bosses were forced to enact the emergency protocol at the new West London compound after a drone was flown into the garden
A source told The Sun: ‘It was a major security breach. Flying a drone over the house is one thing but to be able to as good as land it in the garden meters away from the stars is terrifying.
‘Michael was the first to spot the drone and pretended to shoot it down while Mickey was baffled.
‘All the housemates ran to the doors to see what was happening but Big Brother quickly pulled down the shutters. Security is now being reviewed.’
TikToker @thedronemenace has since uploaded footage of the housemates looking confused as the drone hovered above them.
The account has previously filmed drone videos of other TV sets including soaps EastEnders and Coronation Street.
MailOnline have contacted ITV representatives for comment.
This isn’t the first time the Big Brother house has suffered a security breach after the civilian series in 2023 reboot aired.
Despite security measures around the house, which was based at Garden Studios in North West London, a frightening security incident has allegedly already occurred.
As the drone flew into the garden filming, Hollywood star Mickey Rourke was busy working out while former MP Michael Fabricant was also outside
ITV producers quickly ordered all the celebrities inside the house as the drone attempted to land in the garden on the grᴀss
It comes after Celebrity Big Brother viewers have blasted Daley Thompson (pictured), 66, after he made ‘harsh’ comments towards Danny Beard, 32, in Tuesday night’s episode
The former Olympian clashed with the Drag Race UK winner in the episode in a fiery exchange – which left Danny (pictured left) questioning Daley’s true intentions
According to The Sun, a YouTuber attempted to film the contestants using a drone before hacking into the show’s radio system and listening in to the TV crews.
The intruder then refused to leave when confronted by security.
A TV insider told the newspaper: ‘Given how popular the reboot of the show has been since launching last week, it has become clear there’s a huge interest in it.
‘And putting footage of attempts to access the house on social media makes it a tempting prospect.
‘The message bosses want to put out is, ‘Don’t even bother trying — you won’t succeed.’
Bosses have had to ramp up security measures in the wake of the incident to ensure the safety of the contestants and the smooth running of the show, it is claimed.
The original Big Brother house was located at Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire but was demolished in 2018 when Channel 5 axed the show.
That same year a man claimed he had also somehow hacked into their radio systems and managed to listen into crew conversations.
After spotting the man, the security team attempted to usher him away to prevent a breach, but he refused to move.
The unknown man, who continued to film surroundings, reportedly shouted: ‘I will defend myself.’
Despite more staff emerging to the scene of events to witness what was going on, the man continued to stay put, arguing he was on the ‘public highway’ and that he was doing nothing wrong.
A Big Brother spokesman said: ‘We have robust and rigorous security measures in place across our site for the safety of the Big Brother house, production team and housemates. Safety and welfare is always a priority.’
It comes after CBB viewers blasted Daley Thompson after he made ‘harsh’ comments towards Danny Beard in Tuesday night’s episode.
The former Olympian, 66, clashed with the Drag Race UK winner, 32, in the episode in a fiery exchange – which left Danny questioning Daley’s true intentions.
When Danny, who uses they/them pronouns, thought Mickey Rourke was speaking to them, Daley sarcastically chimed ‘Danny, it’s all about you. It’s all about you Danny’.
When Danny, who uses they/them pronouns, thought Mickey Rourke was speaking to them, Daley chimed ‘Danny, it’s all about you. It’s all about you Danny’
Reflecting on the comments, Danny said: ‘I’ve tried to make an effort with everybody. But I heard Daley make a comment like “Oh not everything revolves around you”. I don’t know if I’m overthinking it because I’ve also seen him like looking at me a bit’
‘Maybe he just finds me fascinating. Maybe he doesn’t come across like this often. I mean, it’s a lot. Look at the state of me. I can sense or I can feel he is a bit wary of me. And that’s fine because maybe I’m also a little wary of him’, they added
Fans on X were left unimpressed by Daley’s ‘unnecessary’ comments but praised Danny for handing the situation with ‘grace’
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Reflecting on the comments in the diary room after, Danny said: ‘I feel great. I think I’ve tried to make an effort with everybody.
‘But I heard Daley make a comment like “Oh not everything revolves around you”.
‘I don’t know if I’m overthinking it because I’ve also seen him like looking at me a bit. Maybe he just finds me fascinating.
‘Maybe he doesn’t come across like this often. I mean, it’s a lot. Look at the state of me.
‘I can sense or I can feel he is a bit wary of me. And that’s fine because maybe I’m also a little wary of him.’
Fans on X were left unimpressed by Daley’s ‘unnecessary’ comments but praised Danny for handing the situation with ‘grace’.
Some wrote: ‘Danny is an absolute darling. I think Daley’s comment was a bit harsh, and Danny’s response being to get to know him better is very gracious’,
‘He’s absolutely disgusting Danny beard is going to eat him alive. And I’m so here for it’,
‘I think Danny is sensitive to Daley saying ‘it’s not all about you’. I’d take that personally too if a stranger said that to me’,
‘Is Daley Thompson already starting on Danny Beard? #CBBUK’,
‘Sarcy comments and looks towards Danny twice in one night… I think we can all agree Daley is first to go? Yes ok? Thank you’.
Danny, whose real name is Daniel Curtis, previously made headlines after swearing on Big Brother’s Late & Live last March whilst doing an impression of housemate Louis Walsh.
The incident saw the guest say the word ‘c***’ before immediately apologising after being informed they weren’t allowed to say that on the show.
However, the incident didn’t put off show bosses, who are said to have offered Danny £30,000.
Despite not being as well known as some, the source added that ‘drag queens don’t come cheap’.
CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER 2025: MEET THE LINEUP!
MICKEY ROURKE
AGE: 72
FAMOUS FOR: The actor and former pro boxer is one of the show’s biggest ever signings and after public feuds with Robert De Niro, two marriages and a string of high profile relationships, producers will be hoping he brings plenty of drama.
DALEY THOMPSON
AGE: 66
FAMOUS FOR: The double Olympic gold-medallist is considered one of Britain’s greatest athletes, and he would no doubt cause a stir with younger celebrities if he entered the house. He broke the decathlon world record four times.
PATSY PALMER
AGE: 52
FAMOUS FOR: It’s an open secret that Patsy is leaving EastEnders, with the actress enjoying a wild leaving party this month. The Bianca Jackson star posted a snap of her character on Instagram with the caption: ‘Bye bye B, always grateful to see her again.’
DONNA PRESTON
AGE: 38
FAMOUS FOR: While Donna has featured in several TV shows and movies, the comedy star is known for hosting Apocalypse and for the role of a circus Compere in 2018’s Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald. She plays Den in Coronation Street, has featured in Pants On Fire in 2019 and even wrote and co-produced BBC Three’s Comedy Threesomes.
CHESNEY HAWKES
AGE: 53
FAMOUS FOR: The singer topped the charts for five weeks in 1991 with his hit The One And Only, before making a string of acting and TV appearances. His arrival on CBB has been described by a TV source as ‘perfect timing’, as he’s set to release a comeback album in April.
ANGELLICA BELL
AGE: 49
FAMOUS FOR: The TV presenter is said to have landed a staggering five-figure deal to appear on Celebrity Big Brother. Fans will be keen to see if the CBBC legend spills all on her untimely exit from The Martin Lewis Show – which left fans baffled back in 2023. Angellica currently co-presents Hits Radio while Fleur East is on maternity leave.
DANNY BEARD
AGE: 32
FAMOUS FOR: The RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner – whose real name is Daniel Curtis – has signed up as a late entry. Danny previously made headlines after swearing on Big Brother’s Late & Live last March whilst doing an impression of housemate Louis Walsh. The incident saw the guest say the word ‘c***’ before immediately apologising after being informed they weren’t allowed to say that on the show.
CHRIS HUGHES
AGE: 32
FAMOUS FOR: After shooting to fame on Love Island in 2017, Chris went on to become a sports presenter and regularly hosts the horse racing coverage on ITV.
JOJO SIWA
AGE: 21
FAMOUS FOR: The American singer, who sH๏τ to stardom on reality show Dance Moms, is expected to draw a big American audience. The hitmaker has made a name for herself in the U.S. pop charts and is known for her outlandish looks and being a vocal member of the LGBTQ+ community.
TRISHA GODDARD
AGE: 67
FAMOUS FOR: The talk show host regularly presented on ITV from 1998 to 2004 and then shifted to Channel 5 from 2004 to 2010. Trisha has been suffering horrible side effects of her chemotherapy – but has bravely battled on.
JACK P. SHEPHERD
AGE: 37
FAMOUS FOR: The actor has played David Platt in Corrie since 2000 and is following in his pal Colson Smith’s footsteps by taking part in the popular reality show. He has won a string of awards for the role including Best Actor at the British Soap Awards.
ELLA RAE WISE
AGE: 24
FAMOUS FOR: Producers have been keen to land the TV personality, who previously dated Pete Wicks and has had an on-off romance with Dan Edgar. Bosses are hoping the TOWIE star might reveal all about some of her other famous exes.
MICHAEL FABRICANT
AGE: 74
FAMOUS FOR: The former Conservative politician is understood to have signed a lucrative six-figure deal to take part after political stars were banned from the broadcaster’s other reality show, I’m A Celeb. He served as MP for Lichfield in Staffordshire from 1992 until his defeat in 2024 as well as vice-chairman of the party under David Cameron. But he is perhaps best known for his blond mop for which he has been widely ridiculed but repeatedly denies is a wig.
