Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother will both return to ITV in 2025.
The channel has confirmed that the next Celebrity Big Brother will air on ITV1, ITVX and STV in the spring of 2025, followed by the return of the civilian series on ITV2 later next year. Fans can apply to compete in Big Brother right now by clicking here.
Next year will mark the 25th anniversary of the Big Brother franchise, as the first season premiered on Channel 4 on July 18, 2000.
Paul Mortimer, ITV’s Director of Reality Commissioning and Acquisitions, shared the exciting news: “Big Brother programming has firmly established itself across ITV’s platforms and become a favourite with our viewers. Together, Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother have grown audiences on ITV1 and ITV2 and amassed almost 100 million streams on ITVX.
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“We’re therefore very excited to be able to throw open the House doors once again for another series of both Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother in 2025 which are sure to promise more unmissable entertaining and captivating moments.”
Producer Katy Manley added: “We are so excited to be coming back with more Celebrity Big Brother and Big Brother.
“Both series have really resonated with audiences, and we can’t wait to make more. As always, viewers can look forward to Big Brother keeping Housemates — celebrities and civilians alike — on their toes.”
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ITV has not yet clarified whether Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother presenters AJ Odudu and Will Best will be back for the 2025 seasons. They have hosted the revamped show since it moved to ITV in 2023.
This last week of the current civilian Big Brother season has seen Nathan, Marcello, Ali, Hanah, Emma and Segun advance to the grand finale on Friday night.
Big Brother airs on ITV2 and ITVX from Sundays through Fridays, followed each night by Big Brother: Late & Live.
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