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Big Brother return date ‘revealed' as bosses plan extended 25th anniversary special
BIG Brother's return date to ITV has been 'revealed' - with bosses reportedly planning an extended 25th anniversary run.
The groundbreaking reality show launched on Channel 4 in 2000, with different iterations airing over the years.
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Big Brother may be extending its run for the 25th Anniversary
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The iconic reality show debuted in 2000 - with different iterations over the years
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Ali Bromley took home the victory in 2024
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After a hiatus from screens, ITV ultimately revived the programme back in 2023.
To date, there have been two new
Celebrity
Big Brother.
According to
ITV
bosses are reportedly to extend the upcoming series in honour of the show's 25th Anniversary.
Dates listed by the production company, Banijay, suggest the
next
series may launch on either Sunday, November 28th or Monday, September 29th.
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In turn, this would potentially see the run conclude on Friday, November 14.
Although ITV have not confirmed dates as of yet, these dates would see the upcoming series run for seven weeks.
Each of the last two civilian series have aired on screens for six weeks in total.
The most recent civilian edition saw forensic psychologist Ali Bromley
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It meant Marcello Spooks finished as runner-up while fellow housemate Segun took £10k from the pot in a previous eviction task.
Meanwhile, the previous series saw popular Jordan Sangha
Big Brother 2024 winner
Last year, it was revealed
at Garden Studios in West London.
The iconic compound subsequently moved to
West
London
's Titan Studios
for the 2025 celebrity series.
Meanwhile, the programme has seen
history
.
Davina McCall served as host during
Big Brother
's decade-long tenure on
Channel 4
.
Upon the show's move to Channel 5, past winner Brian Dowling took over presenting duties.
Big Brother's Return
Big Brother has returned to our screens.
AJ Odudu and Will Best are hosting the much-loved show.
The return of Big Brother marks a revival of one of the most iconic reality TV shows.
The show will bring back its classic challenges and format, promising to entertain a new generation of viewers.
AJ Odudu is set to bring her dynamic presenting style to the show, alongside co-host Will Best, ensuring a fresh and engaging viewing experience.
AJ and Will are set to breathe new life into Big Brother, combining nostalgia with contemporary twists to captivate audiences once again.
He would later be succeeded by Emma Willis, who saw out the
Channel 5
run.
Emma presented her last series in 2018 - and it was originally believed to be the show's final chapter.
AJ Odudu and
ITV
.
Big Brother airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
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Ali with Big Brother hosts AJ and Will
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