Lee Ryan has been left feeling Blue after he was snubbed from Celebrity Big Brother because he asked TV bosses for more money.
The pop singer was offered £175,000 to join the upcoming series on Channel 5, but he was dropped from the line-up when negotiations over his fee failed.
Now ex-So Solid Crew star Romeo, real name Marvin Dawkins, has been recruited in his place.
"There was already a pretty high figure for him so the decision was made to call it a day with him and find someone cheaper.
"There's no doubt he'd have been good value but we can't be held to ransom like that."
The X Factor wildman Frankie Cocozza, Reservoir Dogs star Michael Madsen and Loose Woman Denise Welch are expected to enter the house when Celebrity Big Brother kicks off on Thursday night