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Everything you need to know about Big Brother 2024

The second series has officially begun!

Author: Alex RossPublished 5th Oct 2024

Five years after it was axed from Channel 5, ITV/STV bosses decided to reboot iconic reality show Big Brother in 2023, with a whole host of contestants entering the iconic house for the social experiment. Now, a year on, we have welcomed 16 brand new housemates as series two kicked off on 6th October.

The successful reboot in 2023 saw lawyer Jordan Sangha crowed the winner, with 37.8% of the vote, and with the second series now in full swing, it's fair to say we're counting down the hours to 9pm every day to see how the new contestants are getting on. Here's everything you need to know about Big Brother series two...

When does Big Brother start?

The second series began on Sunday 6th October, as announced by ITV/STV on Monday 23rd September.

Sharing the news of the start date on social media, the post read: 'The most iconic eye in the UK returns 👁️ Big Brother begins Sunday 6th October at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX'. (sic)

During the Love Island final on Monday 29th July, bosses unveiled the brand new logo and also shared the first teaser video, writing: 'The original social experiment is back 🐹 Big Brother returns this autumn to ITV2 & ITVX 👁️'. (sic)

Who are the contestants for Big Brother 2024?

This year's housemates were revealed during the Live Launch, meaning we met them for the first time as season two began on 6th October 2024. Check out the new housemates below...

Rosie

Age: 29
From: Cornwall (originally Essex)
Occupation: Dental Assistant

Emma

Age: 53
From: Altrincham, originally Essex
Occupation: Aesthetics Business owner

Segun

Age: 25
From: Watford
Occupation: Charity Videographer

Nathan

Age: 24
From: Dumfries
Occupation: Pork Salesman

Khaled

Age: 23
From: Manchester
Occupation: Sales Manager

Martha

Age: 26
From: Scarborough, originally from Margate
Occupation: NHS Administrator

Lily

Age: 20
From: Warrington
Occupation: Chinese Takeaway Server

Ali

Age: 38
From: London, originally from Leicester
Occupation: Forensic Psychologist

Thomas

Age: 20
From: Carlisle
Occupation: Amputee Footballer

Hannah

Age: 24
From: West London
Occupation: HR Consultant

Izaaz

Age: 29
From: London, originally Swansea
Occupation: Sales Consultant

Sarah

Age: 27
From: Shrewsbury
Occupation: Spa Account Manager

Marcello

Age: 34
From: East London
Occupation: Youth Mentor

Dean

Age: 35
From: East London
Occupation: Barber

Ryan: EVICTED

Age: 28
From: Stockport, originally from Blackpool
Occupation: Marketing and Events

Daze: EVICTED

Age: 24
From: London
Occupation: Climate Activist

How do I apply for Big Brother?

Applications for the 2024 series of Big Brother closed at midnight on 31st July 2024.

The application stated: 'We’re looking for the nation’s most interesting, funny and entertaining characters from all walks of life. Think you’ve got what it takes to be a great housemate?

'If you want an amazing experience and a chance of winning an incredible amount of money, we’d love to hear from you.'

When is the Big Brother final 2024?

There's no word yet on when the 2024 final will be, but the 2023 final took place on Friday 17th November.

What is the prize fund for Big Brother?

The winner receives a huge £100,000 cash.

When was Big Brother rebooted?

In 2022 it was confirmed that Big Brother would be making a comeback in 2023, with ITV confirming the news during the Love Island final on Monday 1st August 2022. During the final ad-break, an advert appeared featuring the infamous BB theme tune, before the classic eye logo appeared filled with ITV2 logos.

Bosses said of the revived series: '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.'

The series then started on Sunday 8th October 2023.

Where is the Big Brother house?

After the last series in 2018, the Big Brother house located at Elstree Studios was demolished. For the 2023 reboot, a brand new house was built at Garden Studios in West London, which is again being used for the 2024 series.

Following a makeover, bosses gave a first glimpse of the brand new Big Brother house on Friday 4th October 2024.

Check out the Big Brother house below:

Big Brother house series two

What channel is Big Brother on?

Big Brother airs on ITV2 and ITVX, and STV2/STV Player for viewers in Scotland.

What is the new Big Brother logo?

The 2024 eye logo is certainly a bright one, it was unveiled on Monday 29th July.

Who are the Big Brother hosts?

AJ Odudu and Will Best have returned to host the 2024 series.

Why is Rylan not hosting Big Brother?

Before AJ and Will were announced as hosts in 2023, there were plenty of rumours as to who would take on the job, with many thinking it could be Rylan, however he clarified in a tweet that he had not been asked to host this series.

He tweeted: 'Should clarify. I’ve not been asked to host the show. As a fan, like always, I’m made up it’s coming back. I know how hard you/we all fought to keep that name alive and I’m so glad it paid off in the end. The OG reality is back. It’s the news we wanted. Welcome back bro x #bbuk.'.

Who is Big Brother voiceover?

As with all of the previous series of Big Brother, Marcus Bentley is lending his iconic voice to the show.

Will there be another Celebrity Big Brother?

Yes, yes, yes! After a successful first series of Celebrity Big Brother on ITV in early 2024, bosses have now revealed Celebrity Big Brother will make a comeback.

The new series will air in 2025.

Who has won Big Brother?

Big Brother kick-started the careers of a number of the UK's biggest TV and radio stars. As well as Alison Hammond, the likes of Josie Gibson, Craig Phillips, Brian Dowling, Pete Bennett, Chanelle Hayes and Grace Adams-Short to name a few, all enjoyed fame from the show. Check out what all of the past winners are doing now.

Who won Big Brother in 2023?

Lawyer Jordan Sangha was crowned the winner of the 2023 series of Big Brother, picking up 37.8% of the vote.

Check out what all of the former Big Brothers 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!

The hit show aired on Channel 4 between 2000-2010, before moving to Channel 5 between 2011-2018. ITV/STV then commissioned the show in 2023.

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