Big Brother: how to apply for the next series

Big Brother 2024 is just weeks away


by Ben Pulsford |
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We suspect if you've clicked on this article, then, like the majority of the heatworld team, you're somewhat of a Big Brother addict – call it a hunch, hun (don't worry, this is a safe space).

And as such, since the downright iconic Big Brother 2023 and Celebrity Big Brother 2024 aired on ITV, we reckon – again, call it a hunch, hun – you've already backed yourself as a potential housemate and envisioned yourself posing in front of a wall of paparazzi in the middle of AJ Odudu and WIll Best, £100K richer.

AJ Odudu and Will Best with winner Jordan
AJ Odudu and Will Best with winner Jordan ©Photo by James Veysey/Shutterstock

There's no doubt in our minds that a fair few of you think you have what it takes to be on the next series of Big Brother – which is set to air on ITV later this year – and we love that confidence for you; to think that one of our beloved readers could be the next Jordan Sangha, Yinrun Huang, Noky Simbani, or Olivia Young gives us all kinds of feels.

We can't wait to write about/obsess over you, tbh.

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Yinrun ©Shutterstock for Big Brother

However, we do hope you've already sent your application form off, as ITV officially closed applications for this autumn's series at midnight on 31 July 2024. Not us bursting your BB bubble...

Okay, you know what you need to do now, don't you? Get yourself TikTok famous in the next couple of months and then get yourself on CBB in early 2025 as a celeb.

When can I apply for Big Brother 2024?

Earlier this summer would've been a good time to start thinking about it. We hate to be the ones to tell you, but applications for Big Brother 2024 closed last month (31 July 2024), which totally makes sense as according to reports, the new series launches on Sunday 6 October (although our money's on Monday 7 October).

Big Brother house
The Big Brother house ©©Initial TV

In our minds this means BB bosses are currently whittling down the hopefuls, if they haven't done so already.

In fact, maybe you're one of them. Woah. Hiya. Obsessing over you in advance.

What is Big Brother looking for?

After a peruse of the official website, it seems Big Brother producers are looking for "the nation’s most interesting, funny and entertaining characters from all walks of life".

How long will Big Brother 2024 last?

We're not sure exactly, but hopefuls were asked to free up eight weeks in Autumn 2024.

big brother 2023 cast
The cast of Big Brother 2023 ©ITV

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a great Big Brother housemate?

If you're already thinking about applying for the 2025 series, make sure you tick these boxes before you start...

  • You are over the age of 18.

  • You must have the right to reside or lawfully reside in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.

  • You must be available to take part in the programme for up to eight weeks from Autumn 2025.

How long do I have to apply for Big Brother 2024?

See above, babe. Soz.

Big Brother Matty
Matty ©Shutterstock for Big Brother

Do you get paid to go on Big Brother?

We don't actually know – you definitely get free food and a house rent free. We do know that Channel 5 paid their contestants £50 a day back in the day – so fingers crossed.

Big Brother house living room
This year's housemates ©Shutterstock for Big Brother

How many people applied for Big Brother 2023?

According to reports, ITV received 30,000 applications for the 2023 series. But think of it this way, one of those was Jordan Sangha's application and he went to win the bloomin' thing, taking home £100,000...

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Ben Pulsford is a digital writer for Bauer Media, writing for both Closer online and heatworld. When he's not getting paid to gossip about Big Brother, Love Island, and The Real Housewives of Cheshire, he's storming the London LGBTQ+ scene as drag queen, Beary Poppins. Both Ben and Beary are awaiting an invite to join The Real Housewives of Cheshire for series 18. The budget's not there, but the drama is 💅

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