Big Brother 2023: Live updates of Big Brother as contestants are revealed
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Big Brother is back! It's been a long five years, but the reality show that sees housemates thrust in front of cameras 24/7 has finally returned to our screens in a reboot from ITV.
Big Brother first dropped in 2000, with the latest edition being the twentieth season of the long-running social experiment. Originally airing on Channel 4, it moved to Channel 5 in August 2011, before the series ended in 2018.
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Hide AdThe reality show helped kickstart the careers of TV presenters including Rylan Clark, Alison Hammond and Josie Gibson. Previously presented by Davina McCall and Emma Willis, the reboot will feature hosts Will Best and AJ Odudu, who will also feature in the spin-off show Big Brother: Late & Live which airs after the main episode.
Former contestant and Big Brother host Rylan Clark will not be returning to the franchise. He recently revealed during an interview with Loose Women that he was “devastated” not to be asked back for the ITV reboot.
Many fans thought they would never see the diary room again, or hear the familiar voice of narrator Marcus Bentley. Here's a round-up of all the live updates of Big Brother 2023.
Key Events
- Big Brother will return tonight on ITV2 at 9 pm
- Big Brother: Late & Live will bring us all the latest gossip on ITV2 at 10 pm
- The Big Brother Live Stream is available to watch on ITVX
- Big Brother 2023 is hosted by presenting duo AJ Odudu and Will Best
- All 16 contestants have officially entered the Big Brother House
- Olivia has been put forward for the public vote on Friday - BUT if she can avoid being voted the least entertaining she can save herself
Meet Big Brother's youngest ever contestant Hallie!
Hallie has entered the Big Brother house at just 18-years-old, find out more about her story in this article by Sarah McCann.
Was Marcus Bentley 'missing' last night?
Was the Big Brother narrator's distinctive voice "missing" from last night's episode? Find out more in this piece by Natalie Dixon.
Big Brother 2023: Meet the contestants
To find out more about the Big Brother cast read this article by Sarah McCann.
Big Brother release a sneak peak of tonight's episode
Looks like there's trouble in paradise already! Big Brother have released a sneak peak ahead of tonight's episode.
Is Big Brother on every night?
Big Brother is back, here's how you can watch all the drama unfold, read Sarah McCann's piece on when Big Brother is on TV here.
Big Brother 2023 review: the 'ultimate social experiment' is back!
What did you think of last night's episode? Entertainment writer Sarah McCann gives an honest review about her journey into "noughties nostalgia", giving an average 3 out of 5 stars. You can read Sarah's Big Brother review here.
Big Brother UK is the 'most inclusive' yet
Taking to social media, hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best reveal that this year's Big Brother is the "most inclusive yet.
That's a wrap for Big Brother live updates
Thanks for joining us for the Big Brother 2023 launch show. We hope you've enjoyed it as much as Matty and Tom love to talk about their perms. Keep up to date with the latest Big Brother news on NationalWorld!
He's only been in the Big Brother House for one night, but ALREADY has to take cold showers, make someone breakfast in bed, had his suitcase blown up and accidently nominated someone for eviction...OH AND HE SNORES!
Where is the Big Brother house?
Been wondering where the Big Brother house is and what happened to the old one? Read this piece from Sarah McCann.
And that's a wrap for the first episode of Big Brother!
The Big Brother Launch show is over, but the night continues on ITV2 with Big Brother: Late & Live.
Big Brother has provided Jenkin with some essentials
After blowing up his suitcase, Jenkin has no clothes for his stay at the Big Brother House. He is also feeling guilty for unknowingly putting Olivia forward for the public vote on Friday.
Jordan has entered the diary room!
He tells Big Brother that he feels like Henry is a long lost cousin and has been to worse parties...
Olivia can save herself from the public vote!
In 24 hours the housemates will rank themselves from most to least entertaining, if Olivia avoids being ranked last, she will save herself from the public vote this Friday!
Olivia HAS ENTERED THE DIARY ROOM!
The first contestant to talk to Big Brother, she is unhappy being up for the public vote this Friday. The tears and screams have begun!
Olivia is taking things hard
Jenkin picked Olivia as the hardest housemate to live with, she is now up for the public vote for this Friday's eviction. Do you think she's overreacting?
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