Big Brother could make a COMEBACK as major channel set to pick up show
The final series is taking place now
Author: Emma Dodds and Alex RossPublished 18th Sep 2018 Last updated 18th Sep 2018
After a massive 18 years, Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother fans were left devastated on Friday afternoon after it was announced that the show would be AXED from Channel 5.
After starting out life on Channel 4 in 1997, it was dropped by the station before being picked up by Channel 5 in 2011. Earlier this year, rumours started to spread that this year would be the last year it was running, and sadly that was confirmed in a statement by production company Endemol.
The statement read, "We are incredibly proud of Big Brother which has consistently been the highest rated show for Channel 5 over the past seven years, with the latest series of Celebrity Big Brother being the channel's highest rating show of the year.
"Whilst disappointed not to reach an agreement with Channel 5, the decision opens up a new chapter and we are excited about future possibilities for Big Brother in the UK."
Since then, rumours had been circulating that Channel 4 could pick up the show once again, but both Channel 4 AND Sky have now ruled out that they would resurrect the programme.
Responding to tweets from fans asking them to take on the series, Channel 4 wrote. 'Hi there, there are no intentions to air #BigBrother on Channel 4 again.'
Sky then wrote, 'Good Afternoon, there are no plans for Sky One to show Big Brother I'm afraid.'
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Big Brother could make a COMEBACK as major channel set to pick up show
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Lee Ryan and Jasmine Waltz/Casey Bachelor
The 2014 series of CBB brought with it one of the cringiest love-triangles to date, between Blue singer Lee Ryan, Jasmine Waltz and Casey Bachelor.
Lee started off by getting to know Casey, before declaring his 'love' for Jasmine. But when the America model was evicted, Lee jumped back into bed with Casey (leaving viewers fuming).
CBB bosses then created MASSIVE drama when they put Jasmine back into the house, resulting in a huge argument between the pair.
Despite this, Lee and Jasmine started a relationship and even appeared on the front of a magazine, but things didn't last long when Jasmine accused him of 'cheating'.
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Stephanie Davis and Jeremy McConnell
Perhaps the most memorable CBB romance EVER!
Despite entering the house with a boyfriend (Sam Reece), Hollyoaks star Stephanie Davis took an instant liking to Jeremy McConnell, with the pair leaving the house as an official couple.
They endured one of the most on/off relationships in the showbiz land, before welcoming their son Caben-Albi George into the world in January 2017 (with Jez doing a paternity test on live TV).
Things later took a sour turn, with a number of legal proceedings between the pair. They have now split for good, with Stephanie set to return to Hollyoaks in the coming months.
Sarah Harding and Chad Johnson
Nobody saw a romance between former Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding and The Bachelorette's Chad Johnson coming in 2017.
But after Chad and Sarah racked up a cute friendship, things soon turned into a romance in the house, with the pair getting cosy on a number of occasions.
They remained together for a number of weeks after the show ended, but with Chad living in America and Sarah in the UK, things didn't work out.
Chantelle Houghton and Preston
Ordinary Boys singer Preston immediately fell for 'fake celebrity' Chantelle Houghton in 2006.
Just three months after leaving the CBB house, the pair announced their engagement, with the wedding taking place the following August.
However, in June 2007 (less than a year later) Chantelle and Preson got a divorce, but the pair have remained friends!
Stephen Bear and Chloe Khan
Despite dating Lillie Lexie Greg at the time, Bear didn't let that stop him getting cosy with Chloe Khan during the 2016 series, with their fellow housemates complaining at their raunchy behaviour.
Although Lillie entered the house to confront Bear, that didn't stop Chloe waiting for him when he left the house as champion.
Despite their whirlwind romance, things soon ended between the pair, with Bear now dating model Ellie O'Donnell.
Basshunter and Katia Ivanova
Katia actually had a boyfriend on the outside, but her head was turned when she met Basshunter, real name Jonas Erik Altberg.
Despite the pair enjoying some time together in the house, Katia ended things on the show, calling the DJ 'too clingy'.
Marnie Simpson and Lewis Bloor
Geordie Shore's Marnie Simpson and TOWIE's Lewis Bloor had an instant connection when they appeared on the 2016 series of CBB.
Things seemed to be going well for the couple when they left the house, with the pair even moving in together. But it all ended in tears when it was revealed that Lewis had cheated on Marnie twice!
Megan McKenna and Scotty T
Despite Stephanie and Jeremy's relationship taking up more or less the whole series in 2016, TOWIE's Megan McKenna and Geordie Shore's Scotty T also got VERY cosy.
The reality pair enjoyed a number of steamy kisses in the house, but things didn't go to plan on the outside, with Scotty T blaming distance as the reason for their split.
Kerry Katona and Lucien Laviscount
Another CBB romance NOBODY saw coming was between Kerry Katona and former Waterloo Road star Lucien Laviscount in 2011.
Kerry and Lucien seemed very loved-up in the house, sharing a number of cuddles and kisses, but things didn't work out due to their 11-year age difference on the outside world.
Edele Lynch and George Gilbey
After originally trying it on with The Hills star Stephanie Pratt, Gogglebox's George Gilbey ended up in a relationship with B*Witched singer Edele Lynch.
The pair even ended up going on a caravan holiday together, but things quickly ended and George now has a child with another woman.
Lee Ryan and Jasmine Waltz/Casey Bachelor
The 2014 series of CBB brought with it one of the cringiest love-triangles to date, between Blue singer Lee Ryan, Jasmine Waltz and Casey Bachelor.
Lee started off by getting to know Casey, before declaring his 'love' for Jasmine. But when the America model was evicted, Lee jumped back into bed with Casey (leaving viewers fuming).
CBB bosses then created MASSIVE drama when they put Jasmine back into the house, resulting in a huge argument between the pair.
Despite this, Lee and Jasmine started a relationship and even appeared on the front of a magazine, but things didn't last long when Jasmine accused him of 'cheating'.
Swipe through to see couples that found love on Celebrity Big Brother...
Stephanie Davis and Jeremy McConnell
Perhaps the most memorable CBB romance EVER!
Despite entering the house with a boyfriend (Sam Reece), Hollyoaks star Stephanie Davis took an instant liking to Jeremy McConnell, with the pair leaving the house as an official couple.
They endured one of the most on/off relationships in the showbiz land, before welcoming their son Caben-Albi George into the world in January 2017 (with Jez doing a paternity test on live TV).
Things later took a sour turn, with a number of legal proceedings between the pair. They have now split for good, with Stephanie set to return to Hollyoaks in the coming months.
Sarah Harding and Chad Johnson
Nobody saw a romance between former Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding and The Bachelorette's Chad Johnson coming in 2017.
But after Chad and Sarah racked up a cute friendship, things soon turned into a romance in the house, with the pair getting cosy on a number of occasions.
They remained together for a number of weeks after the show ended, but with Chad living in America and Sarah in the UK, things didn't work out.
Chantelle Houghton and Preston
Ordinary Boys singer Preston immediately fell for 'fake celebrity' Chantelle Houghton in 2006.
Just three months after leaving the CBB house, the pair announced their engagement, with the wedding taking place the following August.
However, in June 2007 (less than a year later) Chantelle and Preson got a divorce, but the pair have remained friends!
Stephen Bear and Chloe Khan
Despite dating Lillie Lexie Greg at the time, Bear didn't let that stop him getting cosy with Chloe Khan during the 2016 series, with their fellow housemates complaining at their raunchy behaviour.
Although Lillie entered the house to confront Bear, that didn't stop Chloe waiting for him when he left the house as champion.
Despite their whirlwind romance, things soon ended between the pair, with Bear now dating model Ellie O'Donnell.
Basshunter and Katia Ivanova
Katia actually had a boyfriend on the outside, but her head was turned when she met Basshunter, real name Jonas Erik Altberg.
Despite the pair enjoying some time together in the house, Katia ended things on the show, calling the DJ 'too clingy'.
Marnie Simpson and Lewis Bloor
Geordie Shore's Marnie Simpson and TOWIE's Lewis Bloor had an instant connection when they appeared on the 2016 series of CBB.
Things seemed to be going well for the couple when they left the house, with the pair even moving in together. But it all ended in tears when it was revealed that Lewis had cheated on Marnie twice!
Megan McKenna and Scotty T
Despite Stephanie and Jeremy's relationship taking up more or less the whole series in 2016, TOWIE's Megan McKenna and Geordie Shore's Scotty T also got VERY cosy.
The reality pair enjoyed a number of steamy kisses in the house, but things didn't go to plan on the outside, with Scotty T blaming distance as the reason for their split.
Kerry Katona and Lucien Laviscount
Another CBB romance NOBODY saw coming was between Kerry Katona and former Waterloo Road star Lucien Laviscount in 2011.
Kerry and Lucien seemed very loved-up in the house, sharing a number of cuddles and kisses, but things didn't work out due to their 11-year age difference on the outside world.
Edele Lynch and George Gilbey
After originally trying it on with The Hills star Stephanie Pratt, Gogglebox's George Gilbey ended up in a relationship with B*Witched singer Edele Lynch.
The pair even ended up going on a caravan holiday together, but things quickly ended and George now has a child with another woman.
Lee Ryan and Jasmine Waltz/Casey Bachelor
The 2014 series of CBB brought with it one of the cringiest love-triangles to date, between Blue singer Lee Ryan, Jasmine Waltz and Casey Bachelor.
Lee started off by getting to know Casey, before declaring his 'love' for Jasmine. But when the America model was evicted, Lee jumped back into bed with Casey (leaving viewers fuming).
CBB bosses then created MASSIVE drama when they put Jasmine back into the house, resulting in a huge argument between the pair.
Despite this, Lee and Jasmine started a relationship and even appeared on the front of a magazine, but things didn't last long when Jasmine accused him of 'cheating'.
HOWEVER, it's now being reported that ITV could be about to scoop up the programme, with The Times reporting that ITV are one of several buyers interested in buying production company, Endemol Shine, which is reportedly worth around £3 billion.
Meanwhile, the last ever series on Channel 5 is currently taking place after kicking off on Friday (14th September) night.
After the drama on the Celebrity edition of the show, already the civilian version is living up to expectation. After just a few days in the house, Ellis Hillon was kicked off the show after a number of 'offensive tweets' were found on her account, with the 20-year-old admitting she'd written them before entering the house.
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