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ITV unveil BRAND NEW look for the Big Brother house

The house is looking very fancy for the brand new season!

Author: Alex RossPublished 4th Oct 2024
Last updated 7th Oct 2024

After what feels like a lifetime of waiting, Big Brother finally returned to our screens on 6th October for its second series - after being rebooted by ITV last year! That's right, a year on from crowning Jordan Sanga the winner, all eyes are on the brand new contestants for 2024 - and not only that, but the house has had a brand new lick of paint! Or should we say, drip...

Just days away from the live launch show - which aired on ITV2 and ITVX with returning hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best - bosses teased us with some first-look images of the brand new set-up, and it's fair to say the house has its signature pop of colour.

Check out what the Big Brother house looks like for series two:

Big Brother house series two

As well as the Live Launch show unveiling the brand new housemates, it was also our first chance to see the new iconic diary room.

As fans noticed, the distinct layout and iconic features in the house have remained the same following last year's series - however this year, a distinctive and colourful drip effect makeover is apparent!

As the show takes place in the Autumn, and not the Summer like past series, there's no pool, but of course the jacuzzi has made its return, with a water tank collecting rain water to fill it - as per season one.

When does the new series of Big Brother start?

It has now started! The new housemates were sent inside the re-vamped Big Brother house on Sunday 6th October 2024, with the new series starting on ITV2 and ITVX.

Where is the Big Brother house?

The house was brand new for ITV's reboot of the show, and is located at Garden Studios in West London!

A TV insider told Mail Online last year: "Garden Studios is the ideal location for filming the new Big Brother series. Not only is it London-based, but it's only been open for a year and promises the highest standard of production and also a commitment to sustainability."

Following the final series in 2018, the old house located at Elstree Studios was demolished.

What did the house look like last year?

In 2023, following ITV rebooting the famous show, bosses revealed that the amazing new Big Brother house was to be across two floors for the first time ever! As fans will remember, this opened up space for iconic challenges, and gave the housemates more space during those fiery disputes.

Prior to the series beginning, entertainment reporter Richard Arnold gave viewers a sneak peak into the house, on Good Morning Britain, where he teased: "The diary room is a sight to behold, it’s the biggest chair that I’ve ever seen.”

He continued: “The living area is absolutely vast. There are two huge sofas, it’s the biggest communal area that I’ve ever seen in a Big Brother house over the years.”

Bosses put sustainability at the forefront of the design, with Richard saying: “There’s a bath on a plinth. Initially they were going to have a clear bath but it would have to come from China and the key message here in the house this year is sustainability.”

Take a look at last year's Big Brother house:

Big Brother garden

Big Brother house

Big Brother's return was welcomed by fans with open arms (or should we say, eyes), with ITV saying of the reboot at the time: '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.'

Check out what all of the former Big Brother winners are up to now:

THEN: Craig Phillips

Scouser Craig was the first person to win Big Brother way back in 2000.

NOW: Craig Phillips

After giving his £70,000 prize money to charity, Craig went on to put his building skills to use and appeared a number of TV shows such as 60 minute makeover and Craig's Trade Tips.

In 2011 he hosted a show called Celebrity DIY with Craig Phillips for Home and he also became an ambassador for Ryobi, a hardware manufacturing company. Craig appeared on Channel 5 show Age Gap Millionaire alongside his wife in 2020, and he now does a number of appearances and media work.

Craig is now also a dad of two, being a proud parent to Lennon and Nelly alongside his wife Laura.

THEN: Brian Dowling

Irishman Brian was crowned the winner of Big Brother 2 in 2001, beating the likes of Helen Adams and Paul Clarke.

NOW: Brian Dowling

The show acted as a platform for Brian who has since went on to have an amazing career in TV. Not only did he return to the show in 2010 to win Ultimate Big Brother, Brian later hosted the show for two series, taking over from Davina McCall.

He has since gone on to become a well known TV personality, presenting shows like Sitting on a Fortune and The Real Housewives of Cheshire.

THEN: Kate Lawler

Kate was the first female to win the show when she won Big Brother 3 in 2002.

NOW: Kate Lawler

Kate went on to present a number of TV and Radio shows and even appeared on Celebrity Love Island in 2006. In 2021, Kate welcomed her daughter Noa with her fiancé Martin Bojtos, with the pair going on to get married in June 2022.

Kate started a podcast called Maybe Baby in 2019 and in 2023 she became part of the This Morning competition team.

THEN: Cameron Stout

Cameron won Big Brother in 2003 after receiving over 1.9 million votes. During his time in the Big Brother house Cameron was involved in a swap with the Big Brother Africa house. He swapped places with Big Brother Africa housemate Gaetano Kagwa.

NOW: Cameron Stout

After the show finished, former fish trader Cameron went on to star in a number of pantomimes, as well as landing himself a job with a newspaper.

He has since stayed out of the public eye.

THEN: Nadia Almada

Nadia stole the nation's hearts when she won the show in 2004, becoming the first transgender winner of Big Brother.

NOW: Nadia Almada

As well as the show's former presenter Davina McCall, many BB fans have called Nadia their 'favourite ever winner', despite her causing drama when she returned for Ultimate Big Brother in 2010.

After winning Big Brother, Nadia released a single, appeared on TV shows and even brought out her own fitness DVD.

She now works as a stylist and has expressed major interest in returning to the show which shot her to fame.

THEN: Anthony Hutton

Geordie boy Anthony was a VERY popular winner in 2005, receiving 57.2% of the vote.

NOW: Anthony Hutton

After the show, Anthony enjoyed a number of years of fame, appearing on TV shows and living the showbiz lifestyle.

The Newcastle-born star now lives a normal life as hairdresser and is a proud dad to his son Cruz, alongside his wife Sophie Crosby.

In 2022, Anthony appeared as a guest on Channel 4 show Steph's Packed Lunch.

THEN: Pete Bennett

Pete was the firm favourite throughout Big Brother in 2006 and eventually won with 61.2% of the final vote.

NOW: Pete Bennett

Pete enjoyed a romance with co-star Nikki Grahame in the BB house, but their romance faded out after just six months.

Pete appeared on The Jeremy Kyle Show in 2010, where he revealed he was homeless. Since then, Pete has turned his life around and in 2016 set up a cleaning business called Celebriclean.

Pete has now turned his hand to acting and released his own sitcom Green Fingers on Amazon Prime after starring in a number of films.

THEN: Brian Belo

Essex boy Brian Belo was the winner of Big Brother 8 in 2007.

NOW: Brian Belo

Brian enjoyed major success after his stint on the show, landing himself a job on various TV shows. He also returned to the infamous house in 2015 as part of the Time Warp twist.

Brian now keeps himself out of the spotlight.

THEN: Rachel Rice

School teacher Rachel won the show in 2008.

NOW: Rachel Rice

After her successful stint on Big Brother, Rachel returned to teaching and is now a fully qualified teacher at a Comprehensive School in Wales.

THEN: Sophie Reade

Despite being made to change her name to 'DogFace' as part of a task, Sophie won the show in 2009, winning the prize fund of £71,320.

NOW: Sophie Reade

Since then, Sophie has continued with her modelling career, appearing in a number of different publications including Playboy. She also has an Only Fans account.

THEN: Josie Gibson

Josie won Big Brother in 2010 and later appeared on Ultimate Big Brother later in the year.

NOW: Josie Gibson

Despite splitting from fellow contestant John James Parton, Josie went on to have a mega successful career, landing herself fitness DVDs, TV presenting gigs and her very own TV show.

In 2019, Josie welcomed her first child, a baby boy called Reggie-James.

The star is now part of the This Morning family and often co-presents the show when Ben and Cat are on holiday.

THEN: Luke Anderson

Luke won the 13th series of Big Brother in 2012.

NOW: Luke Anderson

After winning the show, Luke quit showbiz and is now a head chef at a hotel.

THEN: Sam Evans

Welsh boy Sam won Big Brother 14 in 2013.

NOW: Sam Evans

After his victory, Sam, who was born with 70-80% hearing loss, announced that he intended to return to work in Debenhams.

Sam now stays out of the spotlight.

THEN: Helen Wood

Perhaps one of the most surprising victories in Big Brother history, but in 2014, Helen Wood was crowned the winner of Big Brother.

NOW: Helen Wood

With her loud personality, Helen has since appeared on a number of TV shows and most recently was involved in a debate on Good Morning Britain, back in 2020.

She has since left the public eye.

THEN: Chloe Wilburn

Chloe won Big Brother in 2015.

NOW: Chloe Wilburn

After winning the show, Chloe decided to return to normal life. She is now married and has a son.

THEN: Jason Burill

Despite threatening to leave the house on numerous occasions, Jason won the 17th series of Big Brother in 2016.

NOW: Jason Burill

Since then, Jason has focused his attention on property developing and described himself on Instagram as an 'Philanthropist/Actor/Businessman'.

THEN: Isabelle Warburton

Isabelle was crowned winner of Big Brother in 2017.

NOW: Isabelle Warburton

Isabelle now has over 75k followers on Instagram, making money from promotional deals on social media.

Isabelle also now owns her very own beauty salon and she's a mum to two children with her partner Mike Chung.

THEN: Cameron Cole

Cameron became the last ever Big Brother winner in 2018 and he was only 18 at the time.

NOW: Cameron Cole

Cameron now has over 25k Instagram followers and has launched his own podcast on Spotify, which is described as: 'explicitly humorous podcast covering news affairs, pop culture, personal revelations & outlooks.'

2023: Jordan Sangha

26-year-old lawyer Jordan Sangha was crowned the first ever winner of ITV/STV's rebooted series of Big Brother! Jordan won the show ahead of finalists Yinrun, Henry, Jordan, Olivia, and Noky, with an impressive 37.8% of the vote.

After striking up a relationship with the Henry on the show, the pair are still together now!

Big Brother returned on 6th October 2024, and will air every weekday at 9pm on ITV2/STV2.

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