Big Brother

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Big Brother to return on ITV2 in 2023 after five-year hiatus (The Guardian)

The reality TV programme aired for 18 years in the UK until it was axed in 2018.

However, it was axed by the broadcaster in 2018 amid a ratings slump. It will return in 2023 on ITV2 and new streaming platform ITVX, with its famous house featuring a “contemporary new look”. The reality TV programme aired for 18 years in the UK until it was axed in 2018.

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ITV Confirms Return Of 'Big Brother' UK Version With Teaser During ... (Deadline)

As with Love Island, the Banijay format will air on ITV portfolio channel ITV2 along with soon-to-launch streamer ITVX and is a huge coup for the commercial ...

It revolutionized the genre and made the careers of tonnes of reality stars including the likes of Jade Goody, Alison Hammond and Nikki Grahame, along with airing several seasons of a celebrity version that was hugely popular and threw up multiple legendary moments. As with Love Island, the Banijay format will air on ITV portfolio channel ITV2 along with soon-to-launch streamer ITVX and is a huge coup for the commercial broadcaster. The format aired on Channel 4 from 2000 to 2010 and Paramount-owned Channel 5 from 2010 to 2018, with ITV’s reboot set to hit British screens in 2023.

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'Big Brother' Returns to U.K. After Four-Year Hiatus, Moves From ... (Variety)

The British version of the iconic reality TV series, which first launched 22 years ago, is set to return to screens in 2023 after what will be a five year ...

During season 5 of spin-off “Celebrity Big Brother,” broadcast on Channel 4 in 2007, there was a controversy over the racist bullying of Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty by some of the other houseguests including Jade Goody, Jackiey Budden, Danielle Lloyd and Jo O’Meara. The “Big Brother” format has been controversial ever since it first debuted over two decades ago, and has faced a number of scandals during its time on air. The winner will be awarded a “life-changing” sum of money.

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Big Brother is back! Coming soon to ITV2 and ITVX! (ITV News)

The original reality tv format to launch on ITV2 and ITVX in 2023. Here's everything we know so far...

We’re beyond excited to bring this iconic series to ITV2 and ITVX where it should especially engage with our younger viewers.” Produced by Initial (part of Banijay UK) Big Brother first launched on UK screens in 2000. Big Brother is back!

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Big Brother confirmed to return to ITV2 as secret teaser drops during ... (Irish Mirror)

With Love Island coming to an end, ITV bosses are set to announce they have signed a deal to bring back the iconic reality show Big Brother and fans have ...

The aim is to get back to basics and interfere less, with fewer challenges." One insider said: "This needs to be totally new and fresh. During tonight's final of Love Island, the broadcaster shared a short trailer for the upcoming season.

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Big Brother return officially confirmed as ITV reboot series (digitalspy.com)

Big Brother is officially returning to our TV screens as ITV has confirmed that the popular reality series is set to have a new home at the channel from ...

The Big Brother house is also getting a makeover. And ultimately, they will choose the winner. Natalka Znak, CEO of Initial, Remarkable Entertainment and Znak TV, echoed similar sentiments, saying: "Big Brother is the original and best reality format and one that I have never made before so it's a huge privilege to be making an all new version with ITV2 and ITVX."

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Big Brother returns as ITV confirms reboot with first teaser (Radio Times)

ITV is bringing back classic reality show Big Brother four years after it was scrapped by Channel 5, with presenters yet to be confirmed.

Natalka Znak, who will be a producer on the new series, added: “Big Brother is the original and best reality format and one that I have never made before so it’s a huge privilege to be making an all-new version with ITV2 and ITVX." And as ever, cameras will be capturing their every move. Speaking about the revival, Paul Mortimer, the Director of Reality Commissioning & Acquisitions and Controller of ITV2, ITVBe & CITV, said: “This refreshed, contemporary new series of Big Brother will contain all the familiar format points that kept viewers engaged and entertained the first time round, but with a brand new look and some additional twists that speak to today’s audience.

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Big Brother comeback teased during Love Island final ad break (WalesOnline)

If you're worried about your next reality fix then you shouldn't be...

A new cast of carefully selected housemates from all walks of life will take up residence in the house. The Love Island winners hadn't even been announced when ITV was teasing its next big reality series. - All the Love Island 2022 contestants with famous parents

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Jedward offer to host revived Big Brother (RTE.ie)

The identical twin brothers, who appeared on the celebrity version of the show in 2011 and 2017, described themselves as "iconic housemates". It comes after it ...

Paul Mortimer, director of reality commissioning and acquisitions and controller of ITV2, ITVBe and CITV, said: "This refreshed, contemporary new series of Big Brother will contain all the familiar format points that kept viewers engaged and entertained the first time round, but with a brand new look and some additional twists that speak to today’s audience. Big Brother will return in 2023 on ITV2 and new streaming platform ITVX, with its famous house featuring a "contemporary new look". The identical twin brothers, who appeared on the celebrity version of the show in 2011 and 2017, described themselves as "iconic housemates".

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Jedward offer to host Big Brother after show's revival announced for ... (Irish Examiner)

The identical twin brothers, who appeared on the celebrity version of the show in 2011 and 2017, described themselves as “iconic housemates”. It comes after it ...

Natalka Znak, chief executive of Initial, Remarkable Entertainment and Znak TV, said: “Big Brother is the original and best reality format and one that I have never made before so it’s a huge privilege to be making an all new version with ITV2 and ITVX. Paul Mortimer, director of reality commissioning and acquisitions and controller of ITV2, ITVBe and CITV, said: “This refreshed, contemporary new series of Big Brother will contain all the familiar format points that kept viewers engaged and entertained the first time round, but with a brand new look and some additional twists that speak to today’s audience. The identical twin brothers, who appeared on the celebrity version of the show in 2011 and 2017, described themselves as “iconic housemates”.

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Big Brother set to return in 2023 - but Davina and Rylan will miss out (Irish Mirror)

The 'original' reality show aired for 18 years until coming off the air, and made household names out of the likes of 'Nasty' Nick Bateman, Jade Goody, ...

"The action will all play out under the roof of the iconic Big Brother house, which will be given its own contemporary new look ready for this reimagining of the show," says ITV. The housemates will be from "all walks of life" and will spend six weeks inside the lavish residence. Having initially aired on Channel 4 during it's peak and Channel 5 in the final few series of its first run, ITV2 will be the new home of the iconic show from next year, with a teaser clip airing during the final of Love Island on Monday evening.

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Big Brother is coming back to our screens (FM104)

Big Brother is commissioned for ITV2 and ITVX by Paul Mortimer, Director of Reality Commissioning & Acquisitions and Controller, ITV2, ITVBe & CITV, and Peter ...

Natalka Znak, CEO of Initial, Remarkable Entertainment and Znak TV added: “Big Brother is the original and best reality format and one that I have never made before so it’s a huge privilege to be making an all new version with ITV2 and ITVX.” Paul Mortimer, Director of Reality Commissioning & Acquisitions and Controller, ITV2, ItvBe & CITV, said: “This refreshed, contemporary new series of Big Brother will contain all the familiar format points that kept viewers engaged and entertained the first time round, but with a brand new look and some additional twists that speak to today’s audience.” Big Brother is commissioned for ITV2 and ITVX by Paul Mortimer, Director of Reality Commissioning & Acquisitions and Controller, ITV2, ITVBe & CITV, and Peter Tierney, Commissioning Editor.

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Everything we know about ITV Big Brother 2023 comeback – host ... (Irish Mirror)

Big Brother fans were sent into a frenzy last night after ITV bosses confirmed its return for 2023 during the nail-biting final of Love Island.

ITV bosses said: “ITVX is the new streaming home of all of ITV and so much more, with exclusive new series launching every week. He said: “This refreshed, contemporary new series of Big Brother will contain all the familiar format points that kept viewers engaged and entertained the first-time round, but with a brand-new look and some additional twists that speak to today’s audience. The reboot will start with a civilian series with cast members from “all walks of life” entering the iconic Big Brother House. It’s the news we wanted. Despite calls for the show to be a fresh start, Marcus Bentley, the iconic Geordie voice of Big Brother, is thought to be voicing the new series after Tweeting “we are back” last night. Welcome back bro."

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Big Brother set for UK return five years after being axed - and ... (Sky News)

A new-look Big Brother will return on ITV2 and new streaming platform ITVX in 2023, it has been confirmed. The seminal reality show, which was axed in 2018 ...

Since its debut, more than 500 series of the show have aired around the world in about 64 countries and regions. A new-look Big Brother will return on ITV2 and new streaming platform ITVX in 2023, it has been confirmed. It was axed in 2018 following a slump in viewership.

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