Stephanie HollandBig Brother bosses are hoping for a bit of action in the house this year.

According to reports, they're planning a battle of the beauty queens.

The Star today revealed that Miss Scotland contender Karly Ashworth and former Miss Wales Stephanie Holland are set to shake things up in the house.

A show insider told the newspaper: "It's going to be a real battle of the hotties.

"Karly's due to go in first. She'll certainly have time to get the fellas in the house all steamed up - she will think she's Queen of BB.

"But as usual with Big Brother, they will shake things up. They plan to throw Stephanie in later which will ruffle Karly's feathers."

Steph, who's a trained pole dancer, could be one of this year's more controversial contestants. A source revealed: "One of the team saw her in a lap dancing club. She's a vile character who'll sleep with any man, but she is game for a laugh, confident and a looker."

We've also heard that the house will have an international flavour this year with contestants from Brazil, Italy, Pakistan and Ireland lined up. Rumour has it that serial WAG Jill Demeirel was also invited to audition.

And as we revealed last month, a contestant called Jade was also shortlisted. But whether she'll be a fitting tribute to her famous namesake, Jade Goody, is yet to be revealed.

We also hear that time in the house will be short for at least one hopeful. Producers are apparently planning to surprise with an early eviction.

If rumours are true, a live show on either Mon 8 or Tue 9 Jun will see a contestant booted out by the public just days after the show's launch.

"It's the first of many surprises," added the source. "We're fed up with housemates second guessing what's in store."

BB bosses are also planning to shake things up with hidden rooms and sneaky plans to create extra tension in the coming weeks.

We can't wait.

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