Big Brother 2026 concludes next week, with the live final and a one-off reunion special airing on consecutive nights. The final will be broadcast on Thursday, November 5 at 9pm on ITV2, running for 95 minutes until 10.35pm.
The series began last month when AJ Odudu and Will Best welcomed 16 housemates, with two late arrivals joining the cast later in the competition. Across eight weeks, contestants have taken on tasks and nominated each other, with one winner set to receive the £100,000 prize fund.
Eleven Housemates Remain
Eleven housemates are still competing to follow in the footsteps of Richard Storry, who won the 2025 series of the ITV2 reality show. Late arrival Twinks is currently the bookies' favourite to win, followed by Yasmin, Rochelle, Samuel and Catrin.
Fans will get an additional dose of content 24 hours after the final, as ITV has announced a reunion special. Big Brother: The Reunion will air on Friday, November 6 at 9pm on ITV2, running for 60 minutes.
Reunion Special Details
The reunion will see AJ and Will bring this year's housemates back together against the backdrop of the Big Brother house to revisit the "moments, friendships and fallouts that defined their time in the house". Viewers can expect "big revelations, unfinished business and plenty of drama" as the housemates reflect on the series' talking points and reveal where they stand now.
David Smyth, commissioner for entertainment and reality at ITV, said: "Big Brother has created some of the most iconic and talked-about moments in reality TV this year, and we're looking forward to reuniting our Housemates to reflect on their unforgettable journeys. Viewers can expect plenty of surprises, laughter, and perhaps a few scores to settle."
Strong Viewing Figures
The reunion follows strong ratings, with the Big Brother brand clocking up 202 million streams on ITVX. The current series alone has exceeded 37 million streams, up almost 14 million (58 per cent) on the equivalent point last year when Big Brother and companion show Late & Live were both airing. The series is also up 68 per cent among 16 to 34-year-olds.
Katy Manley, managing director at Initial, commented: "Big Brother 2026 has been an absolutely fantastic series. Our incredible Housemates have given us some unforgettable TV moments, and we couldn't be happier with the success of the series. We're thrilled that ITV have asked us to make a reunion show. What better way to round off an incredible series by bringing everyone together to look back at their time in the iconic Big Brother House."
Big Brother continues Sunday to Friday on ITV2 at 9pm. Big Brother: Live Final airs Thursday, November 5, and Big Brother: The Reunion airs Friday, November 6 at 9pm.
