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Scottish Sun
9 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Celebrity Big Brother set for huge shake up as ITV boss admits ‘it's hard to book famous celebs' on a budget
The ITV boss laid out what the future holds for the series in a blunt chat at Edinburgh TV Festival EYES ON THE PRIZE Celebrity Big Brother set for huge shake up as ITV boss admits 'it's hard to book famous celebs' on a budget Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE boss of ITV says the channel is "in a battle" with the show's production company over the cost of bringing it back - and if the Celebrity spin-off returns, it won't go on ITV1. Kevin Lygo, ITV's Managing Director of Media & Entertainment, said they wanted to air both versions of the show which have been big hits for them, particularly on their streaming service, ITVX. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Big Brother's future could look very different due to restraints Credit: Rex 5 The series grew international attention for controversial comments including Mickey Rourke's behaviour Credit: ITV 5 The series also sparked a romantic connection between Chris Hughes and Jojo Siwa Credit: ITV But talking at the Edinburgh TV Festival, he was asked about the future of the programme, and revealed it might not be that easy. Earlier this year, Big Brother caused a huge buzz when it movie star Mickey Rourke made a controversial entrance, and exit, on the celeb version. The series was eventually won by Coronation Street actor Jack P Shepherd, and kick-started the whirlwind romance of fellow housemates Chris Hughes and Jojo Siwa. Kevin said: "Celebrity Big Brother we're looking at. We're thinking NOT on the main channel, that's the answer. "It's so difficult now to book big celebrities, famous people, which is what we need on the main channel. "Whereas you can go more interesting and niche on ITV2." He added: "We're in a battle with Endemol about the price." But he also sounded a note of confidence insisting it was a ratings winner and he personally loved the show. Kevin said: "It does really well for us on ITVX. It's a really important, crucial show. I love it and it does a tremendous job for us so, yes, it's coming back." He also responded to Channel 4 boss Ian Katz saying that their rivals - like ITV - weren't taking risks and were instead "falling back on old ideas" for their programming. Mickey Rourke KICKED OUT of Celeb Big Brother after 'threatening and aggressive' behaviour towards housemate This felt particularly pertinent given that Big Brother was a show taken on by ITV, even though C4 had abandoned it years ago. Kevin pointed out that two of C4's biggest show were also "imports" which had been developed on other channels. He said: "I don't know what he's on about - they do have Bake Off and Taskmaster." 5 Kevin Lygo spoke about the show's future at Edinburgh TV Fest Credit: Rex
The Sun
9 hours ago
- The Sun
Celebrity Big Brother set for huge shake up as ITV boss admits ‘it's hard to book famous celebs' on a budget
THE boss of ITV says the channel is "in a battle" with the show's production company over the cost of bringing it back - and if the Celebrity spin-off returns, it won't go on ITV1. Kevin Lygo, ITV's Managing Director of Media & Entertainment, said they wanted to air both versions of the show which have been big hits for them, particularly on their streaming service, ITVX. 5 5 5 But talking at the Edinburgh TV Festival, he was asked about the future of the programme, and revealed it might not be that easy. Earlier this year, Big Brother caused a huge buzz when it movie star Mickey Rourke made a controversial entrance, and exit, on the celeb version. The series was eventually won by Coronation Street actor Jack P Shepherd, and kick-started the whirlwind romance of fellow housemates Chris Hughes and Jojo Siwa. Kevin said: "Celebrity Big Brother we're looking at. We're thinking NOT on the main channel, that's the answer. "It's so difficult now to book big celebrities, famous people, which is what we need on the main channel. "Whereas you can go more interesting and niche on ITV2." He added: "We're in a battle with Endemol about the price." But he also sounded a note of confidence insisting it was a ratings winner and he personally loved the show. Kevin said: "It does really well for us on ITVX. It's a really important, crucial show. I love it and it does a tremendous job for us so, yes, it's coming back." He also responded to Channel 4 boss Ian Katz saying that their rivals - like ITV - weren't taking risks and were instead "falling back on old ideas" for their programming. This felt particularly pertinent given that Big Brother was a show taken on by ITV, even though C4 had abandoned it years ago. Kevin pointed out that two of C4's biggest show were also "imports" which had been developed on other channels. He said: "I don't know what he's on about - they do have Bake Off and Taskmaster." 5
Scotsman
11 hours ago
- Scotsman
Who is on The Fortune Hotel season 2? ITV cast
The Fortune Hotel is set to pick-up from last week's dramatic cliff-hanger in just a matter of hours. Viewers have faced an agonising wait to see which pair will leave next after a savage twist. The introduction of a second early check-out card made it seem as if there would be a double departure at the end of episode 4 on Thursday (August 14). Both Fred and Min as well as Allan and Jacob ended the Night Cap with the cards. However, host Stephen Mangan had another twist up his sleeves. Only one of the pairs would be going home and the remaining players would vote for which to send packing. The Fortune Hotel ended on that cliff-hanger last week and it will finally be resolved tonight (August 20). The show will be on ITV1/ STV at 9pm today and tomorrow (August 21). The first season is available on demand via ITVX/ STV Player and the new episodes will be added after they are broadcast. One pair will eventually walk away with £250,000 at the end of the series. If you love TV, check out our Screen Babble podcast to get the latest in TV and film. 1 . Late Check Out: Ellie Taylor For the second season, The Fortune Hotel will have a companion vodcast on ITVX called Late Check Out. Comedian Ellie Taylor will be on hosting duties, fresh off the latest series of Bake Off: The Professionals. | ITV / Tuesdays Child Photo: ITV / Tuesdays Child Photo Sales 2 . Briony & Chelsey - eliminated Best friends Briony, 33, & Chelsey, 34 are cleaning business owners/ content creators from Wigan. They were the first pair to be eliminated after the first challenge - and didn't get the chance to check-in to the hotel. | ITV / Tuesdays Child Photo: ITV / Tuesdays Child Photo Sales 3 . Atholl & John - eliminated Father and son Atholl & John checked in-to The Fortune Hotel, but unfortunately, it was not a long stay. Aged 58 and 30, they are a retired police officer and waiter from the Scottish borders. They were eliminated in the first Night Cap of series 2. | ITV / Tuesdays Child Photo: ITV / Tuesdays Child Photo Sales 4 . Mike & Jake - eliminated Brothers Mike and Jake were one of the pairs in The Fortune Hotel in season two. Jake, 29, is a construction worker, and Mike, 33, is an energy surveyor. Both are from Wigan. Having ended up with the £250,000 in episode one, they were eliminated in the Night Cap in episode two. | ITV / Tuesdays Child Photo: ITV / Tuesdays Child Photo Sales Related topics: BoostTVITVITVX
