The popular reality TV show Big Brother is set to return to our screens once again with the reboot promising to cast people who ‘represent contemporary Britain’.
It’s been reported that ITV is in advance talks to revive the show and wants to have the most ‘interesting characters’ possible.
The network is keen to sign a deal to bring back the show and wants to raise it to the same popularity of the hit dating show Love Island.
According to Broadcast, ITV want to have a back-to-basics approach for Big Brother and not only cast “beautiful people”.
The outlet reports that “Its casting will seek to reflect a slice of contemporary Britain and will be based on finding interesting characters.”
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It is believed that former contestants from the show are being used as inspiration for the revival such as ex-nun Anna Nolan and transgender winner Nadia Almada.
Originally starting on Channel 4 back in 2000, the show ran for 23 series and discovered many famous faces that we know now.
This Morning stars Alison Hammond and Josie Gibson both appeared on the show with Alison starring in series three and Josie going on to win the competition in series 11.
BBC DJ Adele Roberts was also on the show in series three and came in seventh place.
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Big Brother moved from Channel 4 to Channel 5 in 2011 but was axed five years ago by the broadcaster.
However, it’s looking like the show will make a return on ITV2 in Autumn 2023.
It’s been rumoured that Celebrity Big Brother winner Rylan Clark could be the host for the reboot as opposed to previous presenters of the show such as Emma Willis and Davina McCall.
An insider told The Sun that Rylan would “love” to have the job and has made it clear.
They said: “Those working on the early stages of the production think the same and this role is made for Rylan.”
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The source continued: “Rylan is really current and has a huge following, plus his love of Big Brother makes him the ultimate fan. There really is no one better placed to take it on.”
However, there could be some competition for the hosting spot as Alison has also expressed her interest in the role.
Speaking on the Late-ish Show with Mo Gilligan, she admitted she thought she’d be a good host.
When she was speaking about the reboot, she said: “They need to change it up a bit. We’ve got to put it out there to the universe. Let’s make it happen!”
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