“Gobby Scouse drag queen” Danny Beard an early favourite to win this year’s Celebrity Big Brother

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Danny Beard shared their excitement before entering this year’s Celebrity Big Brother.

The queen, who will be performing out of drag while in the Big Brother house, ensured all eyes were on them as they arrived at the launch on Monday, April 7.

Viewers at home rushed to social media to call for the 32-year-old to win the show.

One wrote: “Danny Beard to win, the best crowd reaction of the night!”

The Scouse drag star first appeared on Britain’s Got Talent and went on to win the fourth series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2022.

Ahead of their entrance into the star-studded house, Danny had a chat with producers.

“I’m looking forward to meeting people from all different walks of life that I just probably would never meet or mix with… I’m looking forward to secret tasks, getting dressed up in ridiculous outfits, face-to-face nominations. I want the full Big Brother experience!”

The 32-year-old said they’ll miss their dog, Fanny, the most as well as pickled onion Monster Much, sugar-free Ribena, their boyfriend and their friends and family. “I speak to [my friends] and my family every day. I’m a very, very sociable person so that’s going to be the hardest thing,” they said.

Asked how they will get on with other housemates, Danny explained: “I think I’m really easy going. I think I’m quite level-headed these days. I’m someone who feels other people’s emotions quite a lot – I’m very empathetic.

“I think I’d find it hard if somebody’s really struggling and it’s because of somebody else. I’d find that hard. But other than that, it’s not my gaff so I can’t really be bothered if people have got their feet on the sofa type of thing.”

Danny added: “If you’re from a very conservative background maybe you’re going to find living with a gobby Scouse drag queen a little annoying.”

“I just want to have a good time”, they added: “I’m also someone who doesn’t like to upset people. Fundamentally I am a people pleaser so I don’t want to go in and upset someone intentionally and if I do I would certainly apologise.”

This year’s Celebrity Big Brother also includes queer pop sensation JoJo Siwa.

Celebrity Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on ITV1