Celebrity Big Brother fans were left asking if they are ‘missing something’ after barely-seen Jack P Shepherd received a slew of shock nominations in Thursday’s episode – for everything from ‘having a game plan’ to wearing too much aftershave.
Viewers saw Corrie star Jack, 37, and former Conservative politician Michael Fabricant, 74, receive the most nominations from their fellow housemates.
Jack received a whopping eight nominations from Angellica Bell, Chesney Hawkes, Danny Beard, Donna Preston, Ella Rae Wise, JoJo Siwa, Patsy Palmer and Trisha Goddard.
Giving her reasons, Angellica told Big Brother: ‘I like to call him the observer because he likes to sit back and sometimes not get so involved in what’s happening. It makes me feel a little bit awkward and so it makes me feel a bit bad.’
Meanwhile, Donna’s reason raised eyebrows among viewers as she said that it was because he wore ‘too much aftershave’.
She quipped: ‘I think he just goes a bit overboard on the aftershave and it’s just cutting the back of my throat and sometimes it makes me gag. Jack uses three different sprays a day and it’s like a cocktail.’
Celebrity Big Brother fans were left asking if they are ‘missing something’ after barely-seen Jack P Shepherd received a slew of shock nominations in Thursday’s episode
Viewers saw Corrie star Jack, 37, and former Conservative politician Michael Fabricant, 74, receive the most nominations from their fellow housemates
Chesney revealed he’s questioned whether he has a friendship with Jack as he’s quite ‘stand-offish’.
The singer reasoned: ‘I’m quite a demonstrative person, touchy-feely, everybody in the house seems to have that sime kind of thing.
‘Jack doesn’t, he’s quite stand-offish in that way. It does give me that little bit of oh, maybe he’s not my friend. He just doesn’t like to be touched and I respect that but that’s my reason for nominating.’
With perhaps the most bizarre reason of all, Patsy explained that she was nominating Jack because he reminds her of The Joker.
In the Diary Room, she explained: ‘I sleep next to Jack and he looked today like The Joker. I have nightmares about The Joker, he could trigger nightmares for me which I don’t like.
‘I don’t like the face of The Joker. I won’t watch the film, I don’t like that face, I don’t like when I see it on Halloween.
‘I’m not saying it’s his face. He’s a nice looking guy but… just gonna give me nightmares.’
Elsewhere, Danny claimed that the Corrie actor likes ‘messing with his mind’ as he said: ‘I think his jokes are intentionally to wind people up a little bit.
‘This experience is enough of a mind f*** and he enjoys messing with your mind a little bit while it’s going on and that’s just not my kind of sense of humour.’
JoJo said: ‘What I’ve observed from Jack in this house is Jack does Jack. If you’re looking for your water bottle, he’s not going to help you find it’
With perhaps the most bizarre reason of all, Patsy explained that she was nominating Jack because he reminds her of The Joker
Elsewhere, Danny claimed that the Corrie actor likes ‘messing with his mind’ as he said: ‘I think his jokes are intentionally to wind people up a little bit’
Read More Inside Jack P Shepherd’s rollercoaster love life as soap star is set to get married this year 
And Trisha even compared him to a snake, telling Big Brother: ‘He has a really dark sense of humour which while I appreciate, he’s kind of like a snake.
‘He sat there coiled up for the first day or so and then he’ll just say one word or one phrase. He’ll often not be in the group and then suddenly he’s there and *hisses*.’
And JoJo and Ella hinted that they think soap actor is in it for himself and even ‘has a game plan’.
JoJo said: ‘What I’ve observed from Jack in this house is Jack does Jack. If you’re looking for your water bottle, he’s not going to help you find it. If you’re in the kitchen cooking, he might come in and make himself a tea and then keep it pushing.
‘He’s never really asked “How are you doing, are you feeling alright?” I guess especially to do with yesterday’s chaos that happened. I feel like right now’s a time when you need to be really considerate of others, caring for others, pᴀssion for others.
‘I have felt that in the group a lot but I have felt that missing from Jack.’
And Ella quipped: ‘I do feel like he has quite a big game plan. He’s very osbervant to the group. I feel like he holds back a lot on who he is 100% himself. I just feel like he has a game plan and he’s being quite tactical.’
Confused fans of the show penned on Twitter: ‘Jack is getting so many nominations, I’m so shocked?! #cbbuk.’,
‘jack getting voted because he doesn’t like being touched? god forbid people like their personal space with strangers??? #cbbuk.’,
And Trisha even compared him to a snake, telling Big Brother: ‘He has a really dark sense of humour which while I appreciate, he’s kind of like a snake
Donna Preston’s reason raised eyebrows among viewers as she said that it was because he wore ‘too much aftershave’
Confused fans of the show penned on Twitter : ‘Jack is getting so many nominations, I’m so shocked?! #cbbuk’
‘we’ve clearly missed some footage of jack #CBBUK.’,
‘what the hell did jack do to everyone #CBBUK.’,
‘I’m gobsmacked at everyone hating Jack. Wtf is he doing? #cbbuk.’,
‘JACK HAS HAD ABSOLUTELY ZERO SCREEN TIME BUT HE’S TRAUMATISED EVERYONE?? #CBBUK.’,
‘I didnt even realise jack was still on the show, what r we not seeing, is he really that bad? #CBBUK.’,
‘omg the entire house HATE ar jack p shepherd #cbbuk.’,
‘Damn what did jack do to these lot #CBBUK.’
Friday night will see the first eviction from the Celebrity Big Brother house with either Jack, Michael or Mickey being the first to leave.
Most people already know Jack as Coronation Street’s David Platt – a role he has held for the last 25 years since 2000.
Friday night will see the first eviction from the Celebrity Big Brother house with either Jack, Michael or Mickey being the first to leave
Most people already know Jack as Coronation Street’s David Platt – a role he has held for the last 25 years since 2000
Fans may not be as familiar with the actor’s real life off-screen, as he’s set to marry his glamorous fiancée Hanni Treweek just months after his stint in the iconic house
Jack and Hanni have been dating since 2017, after meeting on the soap when she worked in the press office
However, fans may not be as familiar with the actor’s real life off-screen, as he’s set to marry his glamorous fiancée Hanni Treweek just months after his stint in the iconic house.
Jack and his long-term girlfriend Hanni got engaged during a romantic safari holiday in the Serengeti in June 2024.
At the time, the couple posed for loved-up snaps in their safari getups to announce the happy news on social media.
Jack and Hanni have been dating since 2017, after meeting on the soap when she worked in the press office.
She later became a storyliner on the ITV show, before quitting to work as a fashion influencer.
Before his relationship with Hanni, Jack was engaged to ex Lauren Shippey, who he had been dating since he was 14 and shares two children with – Nyla and Reuben.
However, in 2010 their relationship hit the rocks when the Coronation Street actor had an affair that led to a pregnancy.
Lauren threw the actor out of the house after he cheated on her and fathered another child called Greyson following a one-night stand with sales executive Sammy Milewski.
It is understood that Jack does not have a parental relationship with Greyson other than to pay maintenance, according to The Sun.
Before his relationship with Hanni, Jack was engaged to ex Lauren Shippey, who he had been dating since he was 14 and shares two children with – Nyla and Reuben
However, in 2010 their relationship hit the rocks when the Coronation Street actor had an affair that led to a pregnancy (pictured in 2016)
After the scandal, Jack and Lauren got back together and he even proposed to her with a £3,000 ring after issuing a public apology.
He said at the time: ‘On Sunday, there were some articles printed about errors I have made in my private life.
‘Over the years, I have enjoyed a successful career with Coronation Street, and with this, I have experienced privileges that have exceeded my own expectations.
‘The core ingredients to my success have come from the following areas; my family, ITV Granada, and specifically my girlfriend Lauren and daughter Nyla.
‘I would like to apologise to my family, for all the hurt and pain I have caused them, to ITV Granada for letting them down, and especially to Lauren and Nyla, who are the most important people in my life.
‘I now need to concentrate on what is really important, my family and my career, as I have abused my position as an employee, partner and father, and for that I am deeply sorry.’
The couple then got back together, before eventually splitting again in 2017 after 15 years together.
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, he will be bringing plenty of drama.
DALEY THOMPSON
AGE: 66
FAMOUS FOR: The double Olympic gold-medallist is considered one of Britain’s greatest athletes. 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 just released a comeback album
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 previously denied is a wig.
