Big Brother is back and it's giving equal parts nostalgia and SPICE. We don't know whether that's to do with the new Big Brother cast, our perfect hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best, the nods to Big Brother's legacy, the tweaks to make the concept work in 2023, or all of the above, but we are eating it up and we've barely left the house.
UK BB is back bb, and we are living for it. Saying that, those boss wigs almost killed us off...
FAIR WARNING: It's a hop on the train or get off the tracks kind of show, so if you're avoiding Big Brother spoilers this page is not a safe space for you.
But, if you feel like you're closer to this series' housemates than you are to your own family/friends (no judgement), then keep reading, by all means.
We're one week in, we've had a round of nominations, we've had an eviction, we've had a shopping task... BB is BACK back.
When was Big Brother's return announced?
Ever since it was announced that ITV had picked up the iconic reality TV show last August, during the Love Island 2022 final no less, we have been waiting (PATIENTLY) for all the juicy deets surrounding its return.
Originally BB was supposed to return in the spring of 2023 but ITV's favourite child Love Island threw a spanner in the works, what with the producers deciding to have a winter version of the dating show as well as the summer series.
To be honest we're glad that the shows didn't air at the same time, we genuinely wouldn't have left our homes if they'd both been on the telly during the summer.
When did Big Brother 2023 start?
The series started on Sunday 8 October 2023.
How long are people in the Big Brother house UK?
This series of Big Brother is set to last for six weeks. It began on Sunday 8 October and is expected to finish mid November.
Who are the Big Brother 2023 housemates?
Sixteen housemates entered the Big Brother house earlier this month. They are...
Chanelle Bowen, 29, Llanelli
Dylan Tennant, 39, Coventry
Hallie Clarke, 18, Streatham
Henry Southan, 25, Toddington
Jenkin Edwards, 25, Bridgend
Jordan Sangha, 26, Scunthorpe
Kerry Riches, 40, Great Dunmow
Matty Simpson, 24, Ramsey
Noky Simbani, 26, Derby
Olivia Young, 23, Glasgow
Paul Blackburn, 23, Liverpool
Tom Bryant, 21, Limington
Trish Balusa, 33, Luton
Yinrun Huang, 25, Harrogate
Zak Srakaew, 28, Manchester
Farida Khalifa, 50, Wolverhampton
Who has been evicted from Big Brother 2023?
So far, just poor Farida. She was evicted from the house on Friday 13 October after the public chose to save Kerry. Fifteen housemates remain.
Who is hosting Big Brother?
It was easily one of the most sought after presenting jobs and from former Strictly presenter Rylan Clark to Big Brother 3 legend, Alison Hammond, countless names were thrown around for months and months.
It was eventually confirmed that the highly coveted role of being the new host(s) of Big Brother was being given to AJ Odudu and Will Best.
Of course, Davina McCall was the OG host when the show started out back in the noughties with Big Brother 2 winner Brian Dowling stepping up to the role when it moved to Channel 5. Emma Willis ended up taking over from Brian a few years later and now the mantle has been passed to AJ and Will.
Where is the Big Brother house UK 2023?
The Big Brother house is located at Garden Studios in Brent, north-west London. It's previous home was, of course, Elstree Studios in Borehamwood.
Do you get paid to be on Big Brother?
Yes, housemates do actually get paid for their time on the show, although the amount has not been disclosed. We do know that Channel 5 paid their contestants £50 a day when they were playing, well, Big Brother.
What is Big Brother on?
Big Brother airs every night (apart from Saturdays) at 9pm on ITV2. You can play catch up on ITVX.
Who does Big Brother's voiceover?
The iconic northern dulcet tones of the Big Brother voice over is none other than Gateshead born OG Marcus Bentley.
Why was Big Brother axed?
Big Brother, Celebrity Big Brother and the spin-off Bit on the Side shows hosted by Rylan Clark were axed in 2018. At the time, bosses released a statement before the final series where they stated that it would be the last series.
They said in a statement, "The forthcoming series of Big Brother will be the last – of either celebrity or civilian versions – on Channel 5.
"We'd like to thank Endemol and all of the production team who have worked tirelessly to make the show a success.
"We'd also like to thank our brilliant presenters – Emma on Big Brother and Rylan from Bit on the Side – for their consummate professionalism, Marcus [Bentley], the voice of Big Brother and all of the housemates who have created so many memorable moments.
"Most importantly, we'd like to thank fans of the show for their support over the last seven years. We look forward to giving the final series a brilliant send-off."
Who was the last ever winner of Big Brother?
Cameron Cole became the youngest housemate ever to win in an emotional goodbye after 18 years on air. He recently reflected on his win in a cute throwback snap on Instagram, writing, "How it was 3 years ago I'll never know! Still pinching myself that it actually happened. Will never forget the love and support i got. The show was my life and I was so lucky to live in it. This truly was one of the happiest days of my life… until i turned my phone on lol 😂
"Miss you Big Brother, come bk soon. ❤️ #bbuk".
When was the last Celebrity Big Brother UK?
The final series of Celebrity Big Brother concluded on 10 September 2018 and was won by none other that Ryan Thomas. It is not yet known whether ITV are planning a Celebrity Big Brother revival.