The television landscape is about to be shaken up as ITV officially announces the return of one of the most influential reality shows in history. Big Brother, the cultural phenomenon that dominated British television for nearly two decades, is coming back to screens in 2023.
A New Home for an Iconic Format
After last airing on Channel 5 in 2018, the groundbreaking series has found a new home with ITV. The revival will premiere on ITV2 before moving to the broadcaster's new streaming service, ITVX, marking a significant acquisition for the network's digital strategy.
Paul Mortimer, ITV's Director of Reality Commissioning & Acquisitions, expressed his excitement about bringing the show to a new generation of viewers. "This fresh, contemporary new edition of Big Brother will contain all the familiar format points that kept viewers engaged and entertained the first time round, but with a brand new look and some additional twists that speak to today's audience."
What to Expect from the Revival
While details remain under wraps, the new iteration promises to maintain the core elements that made the original so compelling while introducing modern updates. The show will continue to follow a diverse group of strangers living together in a custom-built house, completely isolated from the outside world, with every move recorded by cameras.
Viewers can expect the classic format of weekly nominations and public evictions, but with new technological enhancements and production values that reflect today's television standards. The show's return represents a significant moment for reality television enthusiasts who have been waiting for the series' comeback.
A Television Legacy Returns
Big Brother first launched in the UK in 2000 on Channel 4, creating countless memorable moments and launching numerous television careers over its original 18-year run. The show became known for its social experiments, dramatic confrontations, and water-cooler moments that captivated the nation.
With production handled by Initial and Remarkable Entertainment, both part of Banijay UK, the company that owns the Big Brother format, fans can rest assured the revival is in experienced hands. The return signals ITV's commitment to expanding their reality programming and capturing the audience that made the original such a massive success.
