Big Brother house ‘locked down’ in security alert as panicked bosses scramble to stop breach
BIG Brother was hit by a security alert today after a YouTuber flew a drone over the house.
Worried staff confronted a man who attempted to fly the device over the house and surrounding TV studios.
The man claimed he hacked their radio systems and listened in on conversations between the Big Brother crew, leaving bosses panicked and stunned.
A security team first attempted to usher him away and prevent a breach but the man refused to leave.
The man continued to film the confrontation and could be heard shouting: "I will defend myself."
More staff emerged and pleaded with the YouTuber after he filmed Big Brother employees and studio vehicles entering and leaving the site.
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But he refused to budge and argued he was on public highway telling them his stunt was "fair game".
When contacted by The Sun a spokesperson for Big Brother said: "We have robust and rigorous security measures in place across our site for the safety of the Big Brother house, production team and Housemates. Safety and welfare is always a priority."
It comes five years after YouTubers Ally Law and Ryan Taylor scaled a fence and got into the Big Brother compound.
Ryan and Ally, who are known for their stunts where they break into buildings, shared the breach on Snapchat to their followers.
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Prior to this new series, the Big Brother house was located at Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire where series three to 19 were filmed.
The security headache comes as Big Brother's new series debuted on ITV on Sunday night, and there has been plenty of drama on screen.
Contestant Hallie discussed her transition on Monday and told her fellow housemates that she is a transgender woman.
Meanwhile, Kerry and Farida have been at loggerheads, and fans have called for one housemate to get the boot.
On Thursday it was also revealed who is facing the chop in the first eviction of the new series.
