Corrie star for Celebrity Big Brother?

Michael Le Vell is in “advanced talks” for this years Celebrity Big Brother.

Corrie star for Celebrity Big Brother?

Michael Le Vell is in “advanced talks” for this years' Celebrity Big Brother.

The troubled 'Coronation Street' actor - who plays mechanic Kevin Webster - is reportedly in "advanced talks" to appear on the next series of the Channel 5 reality show in August.

Michael, 49, was cleared of sex offences in court last year after a long, emotional trial which took a toll on him.

Earlier this year, the soap star admitted to abusing cocaine and alcohol during the court case and entered rehab in March.

Big Brother bosses were hoping to land both Michael and his 82-year-old co-star William Roache, who was also cleared of historic sex offences last year, but the 'Corrie' legend declined the offer.

"They wanted a double-whammy of Le Vell and Roach. Bill was their main target but Le Vell is now a man transformed." a source told the Daily Star newspaper.

Michael recently said he looked forward to returning to 'Corrie' after taking a break to seek treatment in the aftermath of his cocaine admission.

"I'm so looking forward to getting back to the job I love and all the people there who are like my second family, I love them all." he announced on Facebook.

Post by Michael Le Vell.

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