Big Brother is set to return to ITV next week for its 25th anniversary, with hosts Will Best and AJ Odudu hinting at some 'mischievous' updates to the iconic house. The show, which first launched in 2000, has been revived on ITV since October 2023, and the new civilian series promises fresh twists.
Will and AJ, who have hosted five series including two celebrity editions, revealed that the famous Diary Room chair will likely have a new design. 'We've got a new eye, and there might be a new diary room chair. We haven't seen them yet though!' they told the Mirror. The pair also speculated about changes to the house layout, with AJ admitting, 'Is it bigger or is it smaller? Don't know. How many beds are there in the house? We don't know!'
The hosts believe Big Brother will become more mischievous this year. 'I do have a suspicion that Big Brother is going to be even more mischievous,' Will said. 'Every series so far, he's been getting more confident in his ability to break people. It's going to be fun!' AJ added, 'We expect Big Brother to do whatever Big Brother wants. We don't know if it's going to be evil or not - but at the heart of it it's going to be entertaining.'
While the house details remain under wraps, AJ's launch night outfit is already generating buzz. She teased an 'evolution of the blue latex catsuit', promising it will be 'tight' and 'jaw-dropping'. Will joked his own outfit will feature 'a classic silhouette with some fun, sparkly flourishes'. AJ admitted the physical demands of hosting, including wearing a latex catsuit for nearly three hours, are challenging: 'My bunions are crying, this latex is pulling at me, and I'm keeping the chats and the good vibes going. It's harder than it looks!'
