Big Brother applications are officially open as show returns after five years off screen
BIG Brother applications are now open as the eagerly anticipated reality show returns to after five years off screen.
The iconic series will be heading for pastures new as it heads over to ITV2 with a launch incoming in spring 2023.
And if you want to throw your hat in the ring, the wait is finally over as applications for the upcoming series have officially opened today.
The new series will see brand new faces from “all walks of life” attempt to be the last person standing as they fight for a life-changing sum of money.
The casting team are after interesting, funny and entertaining characters from all across the country who are ready to be under constant watch for up to six weeks.
Tasks, nominations and live evictions will all return and, of course, the public will be voting for their favourite throughout the series.
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Over the course of its history Big Brother has thrust some unforgettable TV personalities into the spotlight including the likes of Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace, Pete Bennett and the late Jade Goody.
It’ll be the first time the famous eye has been back on screens since 2018 after Channel 5 declared their end-of-year series would be the last.
In a statement at the time they thanked presenter Emma Willis for her time on the show alongside Rylan Clark for his hosting duties on Bit on the Side.
Emma ruled out a return to the revival of the show, as did former host Davina McCall - but one person who is in the running to take over is Maura Higgins.
The former Love Islander is reportedly the producers' top choice due to her resumé of TV gigs on and Dancing on Ice.
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A source told The Sun: "Producers are determined to distance themselves from former Big Brother names but the former favourite, Mo Gilligan, is now busy in the States.
"Now bosses are looking at female stars who have the strength to hold the show together, while also the warmth to gently quiz contestants in the way that Davina McCall and Emma Willis did so well.
"Maura is a homegrown ITV talent who has all that - plus of course looks great on screen."
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