Omarosa Manigault Newman joins Australia’s Big Brother VIP
She is expected to clash with Caitlyn Jenner and Meghan Markle’s half brother – plus take home a $450,000 pay cheque.
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She’s had endless celebrity feuds including a public fallout with former US president Donald Trump and clashes with British commentator Piers Morgan and Real Housewives alum Bethenny Frankel.
Now former Trump advisor Omarosa Manigault Newman is expected to clash with multiple housemates when she makes her debut on Channel 7’s Big Brother VIP.
Rumoured to have been flown out from the US for a $450,000 pay packet, Newman is said to be a big fan of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle which will no doubt ruffle some feathers as Markle’s half-brother and rumoured housemate, Thomas Markle Jr., is estranged from the Suits star.
Newman has been vocal about her support for Prince Harry and Markle on social media, including anniversary tributes for the former royals.
Newman, a former Republican, is also expected to butt heads with US reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner, who is running for election as California governor.
The Seven network is reportedly forking out close to $2 million for international guests including Newman and Markle Jr.
Jenner is rumoured to have pocketed $500,000 to film the show, which is set at Olympic Park.
However an insider at Martin Place studios insisted that celebrities are pocketing far less.
“Those numbers are way off the mark,” the source said.
Earlier this year, Markle. Jr., made headlines when it was revealed he had been paid a five-figure sum to do Australian media interviews about his estranged half-sister despite not having spoken to her in over a decade.
The show is expected to air later this year.
Others who are rumoured to be among the cast include former NRL star Matt Cooper, model Ellie Gonsalves and a Married at First Sight reject.
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