Bosses confirm Big Brother reboot 'won't be like Love Island'
The contestants will be from 'all walks of life'
Last updated 17th Aug 2022
After months of rumours, fans of original reality show Big Brother were left ecstatic earlier this month when ITV confirmed they will be reviving the show in 2023.
Now, as rumours continue to swirl as to who will host the new series, fans have been wondering what the new format will be, and if casting will be similar to popular ITV2 show Love Island.
After a number of old housemates have spoken out urging bosses to include contestants from different backgrounds, ITV bosses have now confirmed their plans, admitting the show will be nothing like Love Island.
Revealing they plan to cast housemates from 'all walks of life', a TV source said: "There will be a diverse casting across a range of ages, which is what made Big Brother so special. It won’t be like Love Island, where the contestants are all young social media influencer types – they want ‘all walks of life’.
“There will absolutely be no outside influence – just like in the original series – so they won’t get a day off every week like they do in the villa.
“It will have everything viewers came to love about the retro series, with nominations, a public vote and live evictions, but they want it to appeal to a new generation.
"It will be old school Big Brother, but for your little siblings.”
Check out all of the rumoured hosts for Big Brother 2023:
Rylan Clark
Currently seen as the 'favourite' to host the new season of Big Brother is none other than Rylan Clark. Despite many thinking he'll land the job, especially after he stepped down from hosting spin-off show Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, he admitted on Twitter he's 'not been asked'.
Alison Hammond
Who doesn't love Alison Hammond? The loveable This Morning host is another rumoured celeb in the running to host Big Brother, after she competed in the third series of the reality show in 2002 - where she was the second housemate to be evicted.
Olivia Attwood
As one of the most popular contestant to come out of Love Island, Olivia Attwood is also rumoured to be hosting the new series of Big Brother. After proving her TV skills on BBC's Olivia Attwood: Getting Filthy Rich, we have no doubt she'd be perfect for the role! With her shock early exit from I'm A Celeb in 2022, fans are keen to see her back on their screens.
Vernon Kay
Vernon is no stranger to being a host, having fronted shows such as Family Fortunes, Splash! and Game of Talents. After his incredible appearance on I'm A Celeb in 2020, fans would love to see Vernon host Big Brother!
Holly Willoughby
Is there any show Holly Willoughby wouldn't be perfect on?! Holly has won the hearts of the nation with her hosting talents on shows such as This Morning and I'm A Celeb, so it's no surprise she's rumoured for Big Brother 2023!
Phillip Schofield
It seems like the hosts of This Morning may be in high demand, with Holly's co-host Phillip also rumoured to be taking on hosting duties for Big Brother 2023.
Emma Willis
No stranger to the world of hosting Big Brother, many were convinced that Emma would be reprising her role as host! However, she has since spoken out to confirm that it wouldn't be her hosting the show and said: "With every new era of Big Brother, I think there should be a new host."
She told Radio Times: "You know, I loved my time on the show, and I very much kind of said goodbye to it back then because we thought it was over. I don't tend to go back. I like to move forward."
Since hosting the show back in 2013, Emma went on to front other huge shows including The Circle UK.
Davina McCall
Could this be the return of OG Davina McCall on Big Brother?! As we all know, the presenter hosted the show during its legendary run on Channel 4 between 2000 and 2010. Now this would be amazing, however she may be a tad busy now that she's the official host of Love Island spin-off The Romance Retreat!
Dermot O'Leary
Of course, it wouldn't be a rumoured celebrity host gallery without Dermot O'Leary. From hosting iconic shows such as The X Factor and This Morning, it's clear Dermot knows what he's doing! Dermz is pretty familiar with the show, having hosted Big Brother's Little Brother back in the day.
Emily Atack
The Inbetweeners actress turned I'm A Celeb star is another rumoured to be in the running. With her funny charm and bubble personality, fans would love to see Emma on the Big Brother screen.
Iain Stirling
Otherwise known as the Love Island voice-over guy, Iain is no stranger to getting the nation laughing. Could Iain's witty banter be just what the Big Brother hosting role needs?
Laura Whitmore
Love Island host Laura Whitmore is another favourite to host the new season of Big Brother, following her success on the ITV2 dating show.
Jedward
Now, we would pay to see this! The Irish duo have even been keen to offer their services up, telling MailOnline that they should be given a shot because 'people are sick of seeing the same faces hosting every show'.
We're here for it, to be honest.
Fearne Cotton
Celebrity Juice star Fearne Cotton has hosted some huge shows in her time, with many thinking that she is the perfect fit for Big Brother 2023!
Gino D'Acampo
Gino's effortless humour has many Big Brother fans convinced that he would be the perfect fit for hosting duties! but fingers crossed it won't affect his cooking segments on This Morning.
ITV confirmed the show's revival during an advert break on the Love Island final on Monday 1st August.
Playing the iconic Big Brother theme tune, the immediately recognisable eye logo popped up on TV screens, sending fans wild on social media.
ITV said of the revival: 'The Big Brother house has a brand new home, as the global television phenomenon makes its much anticipated return to UK television and moves onto 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 home for up to six weeks, with cameras capturing their every move, and the nation following every twist and turn.
'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. Clever tasks, nail-biting nominations and live evictions will be back, with the public once again playing a crucial role, voting throughout the series and ultimately determining the winner, who will walk away with a life changing cash prize.'
It hasn't yet been confirmed when Big Brother will air in 2023.
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