CELEBRITY Big Brother fans have been left stunned after learning Chesney Hawkes' real age.
The nineties pop star is one of this year's housemates and is currently shacked up with the likes of and .
One and Only hitmaker is already going down a storm with viewers, but some were shocked to learn he's 53.
Taking to social media, one said: “Sorry what do you mean chesney hawkes is 53?!”
Another wrote: “WTF? Chesney Hawkes is 53 years old now! Looks good on it, tbh.”
And a third simply added: “Chesney is 53!!!!!!!”
After being forced to cancel tour dates to appear on the current series, he signed up for the show.
In a video posted to his official social media accounts, he said: “Hey guys, so if you're watching this I am now in the Big Brother house.
“Been mad trying to fend off all the rumours whilst promoting an album now.”
Chesney told how he'd made a pact with a close friend who tragically died a few weeks ago.
“Sorry I had to reschedule some tour dates, but I will be back bigger and better for you I promise.
“I made a pact with a very good friend of mine a few weeks ago that I was gonna take life by the horns and say yes to every crazy opportunity that came my way.
“And this, rather timely, is the first instance of that. I guess sometimes the universe just works its magic.”
Chesney was the first housemate to move into the CBB house this year and speaking in his pre-show VT, .
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