REGAL BOUDOIR: Sleeping area is fit for a royal celeb [CHANNEL 5]

The famous names who step over the threshold for the new series on January 3 will be walking into a palace.

And the house is fit for a real king or queen if one is on the list of housemates… As our exclusive pictures show, Channel 5's fly-on-the-wall house has been transformed into a billionaire's boudoir. Chandeliers made from golden champagne glasses, silver cutlery, top china and marble statues all await the stars when they walk in.

And even the house's bedroom is dripping with glamour.

It is lined with designer shoes, while all the beds have silk sheets and the celebs will have golden-edged sofas to lounge around on.

And the landscaped garden has been given a posh makeover to make it look like it's fit for a king or queen.

LUXURY: Gilt-edged furniture in the lounge [CHANNEL 5]

“They must never forget that Big Brother is always in charge!”

Emma Willis, 37

lions. There are trees that have been sculpted into the shapes of animals and birds, including a peacock and a bear.

into the shapes of animals and birds, The outdoor bathroom has been replaced with a plush smoking area complete with leather chairs and golden statues of lions.

leather chairs and golden statues of lions.

EXTRAVAGANT: Golden statues and chandeliers lining the walls of the house [CHANNEL 5]

The stars will be able to relax in a topnotch hot tub or gossip in a luxury tree house complete with red drapes, comfy sofas and luxurious lighting.

But is it all a false sense of security for the celebrities? A show insider said that the house may look like a palace - but it is going to be a gilded cage.

"We want to make them feel at home," said our show source. "That way, when we drop in a few shocks and twists, it will cause chaos.

RED CARPET: The main entrance to the Celebrity Big Brother house [CHANNEL 5]

"They must never forget that Big Brother is always in charge!" Emma Willis, 37, is back presenting the main show and we can reveal that there will be a massive launch night twist.

Emma Willis, 37, is back presenting the main show and we can reveal that there will be a massive launch night twist.

POSH TIPPLE: The celebs will even have a fireplace in this series [CHANNEL 5]

LUXURY SOFAS: Celebrity Big Brother will be kitted out with the finest of furnishings [CHANNEL 5]