Monday, August 1, 10:21 p.m
Big Brother is back!
The original reality TV format to launch on ITV2 and ITVX in 2023
The Big Brother house has a brand new home as the global TV phenomenon makes its long-awaited return to UK TV, moving to ITV2 and ITVX from 2023.
A new cast of carefully selected housemates, from all walks of life, will take up residence in the world’s most famous reality TV house for up to six weeks, with cameras capturing their every move and the nation following every twist and turn.
The action will take place under the roof of the iconic Big Brother house, which will be given a new contemporary look ready for this reimagining of the show. Smart tasks, nail-biting nominations and live evictions will return, with the audience once again playing a crucial role, voting throughout the series and ultimately determining the winner, who will walk away with a cash prize. lic that will change life. Produced by Initial (part of Banijay UK), Big Brother was first released on UK screens in 2000.
Big Brother has been commissioned for ITV2 and ITVX by Paul Mortimer, Director of Reality Commissioning & Acquisitions and Controller, ITV2, ITVBe & CITV, and Peter Tierney, Editor-in-Chief. Its return to UK screens marks the first major Banijay format commission for leading entertainment and format producers Natalka Znak and Claire O’Donohoe since joining the group earlier this year.
Paul Mortimer, Director of Reality Commissioning & Acquisitions and Controller, ITV2, ITVBe and CITV said:
“This new, current and contemporary series of Big Brother will contain all the familiar format points that kept viewers engaged and entertained the first time around, but with a brand new look and some extra twists that speak to today’s audience. We’re very excited to bring this iconic series to ITV2 and ITVX, where it should particularly engage with our youngest viewers.”
Natalka Znak, CEO of Initial, Remarkable Entertainment and Znak TV added:
“Big Brother is the best original reality format I’ve ever done before, so it’s a great privilege to do a brand new version with ITV2 and ITVX. Working with Claire O’Donohoe and the talented Initial team, Katy Manley and Cat Lynch. This is going to be epic!”