Big Brother bosses are 'keen' for Irish fans to apply for the show
Big Brother bosses are 'keen' for Irish fans of the show to apply to participate in the new series.
Casting producers are on the hunt for the next round of contestants to take part in the iconic reality show.
And show bosses have cast their net as far as Ireland for applicants.
Casting Producer Hayden Baah said: 'We are currently casting for the next series of Big Brother, the iconic reality series which will be returning to screens later this year on ITV2 and ITVX.
'We are looking for potential housemates from all walks of life who may be interested in applying and would be keen to hear from Irish residents who think they would make a great housemate.'
Irish contestants have provided viewers with some of the show's most memorable moments.
Brian Dowling is arguably one of the biggest Irish names to come from the hit reality series, with the now household name having won the coveted cash prize back in 2002.
Anna Nolan started the trend of Irish contestants entering the big brother house, with the reality star partaking in the first ever season of the show.
Former Miss Northern Ireland model Orlaith McCallister took part in season six of the show back in 2005, while Hughie Maughan took the nation by storm when he first appeared on our screens back in 2016.
Tyrone farmer Tom McDermott became a viral sensation when he appeared on the first series of the hit reality show, while Tallafornia's Marc O'Neill was also in the Big Brother house.
Model Georgia Salpa made waves on the celebrity edition of the show, despite only remaining in the Big Brother house for 14 days.
Derry native Seany O'Kane appeared on the 2008 series of Big Brother, while Dublin Wives star Danielle Meagher also signed up to the 2013 edition of the celebrity version.
To apply, those interested in participating can fill out an application form on www.bigbrother.com.
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