Katie Price as a housemate for the upcoming series.

It had been rumoured that Pricey would join her pal Rylan Clark, of The X Factor fame, but it seems the plan won't come to fruition - because producers feel they're too similar.

An insider told The Mirror: "Katie has always been at the top of the list of potential CBB housemates and she was a real candidate this series because her deal with Sky is up.

"Her exes Alex Reid and Dane Bowers were in one series together, and it made a great talking point - Alex even won the show."

The source went on: "The idea of having Katie and Rylan seemed perfect. They promised late night karaoke sessions and lots of boozy antics.

"But the bosses had a re-think. They felt that their personalities were so similar, they might risk becoming a turn-off for viewers."

And apparently Rylan is in while Katie's out.

However, the gossip did add: "Katie has been invited to take part in the summer edition."

Other stars [uuid=d8e184fb-cd95-4062-89ab-6f3b8c97f7ea]rumoured to be entering the house[/uuid] on 3 January include Jim Davidson, Gillian Taylforth of EastEnders fame and temporarily banned jockey Frankie Dettori.

[uuid=b9590066-74ff-49a4-abdd-b6bb2e8aba0b]2012: THE YEAR IN PICTURES![/uuid]