With Celebrity Big Brother set to return to our screens in less than a month, rumoured housemate Tinchy Stryder has pulled out.
Admitting that he considered the idea of sharing a house with a selection of other celebrities in January because it would help him out financially, the London born star changed his mind because he was worried that it would undermine his credibility.
Talking to The Sun: "I asked myself whether people I respect would go on a show and I decided that they wouldn't."
Even the offer to double the money if he appeared in the show, didn't tempt Tinchy to reconsider.
He added: "I respect myself for making this decision because they offered me a lot of money.
"Then, when I decided to go back and say no to the show, the money doubled. But music is my first thing and I love the people that support me and just know in my heart it wasn't the right thing to do."
Rumoured to be entering the house is axed X Factor act Frankie Cocozza, TOWIE's Kirk Norcross and Loose Women panellist Denise Welch.
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