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AJ Odudu and Will Best reveal famous pals have been begging for spot on Big Brother alongside ‘thousands’ of contestants
The new series' return date has been revealed and fans don't have long to wait
BIG Brother hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best have revealed their famous pals have been begging them for places in the next series.
Last year's reboot on ITV proved a big hit with fans, and the trailer for the second installment promises a return to the social experiment's roots.
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There's been no shortage of applications for series two with Will claiming the figure is in the "tens of thousands".
Both hosts admitted to having fielded requests from well-known pals but refused to divulge their names.
AJ said: “I’ve definitely had a few, but I won’t name any names.”
Will said: “There is one person, but I can’t say who. But they would be amazing.”
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The programme has well and truly found its feet after the civilian reboot and its celebrity counterpart, which was won by David Potts earlier this year.
The hosts are promising a step up with some bumper challenges set to provide maximum entertainment.
Will said: “I’m excited about the tasks. I think the tasks this year, maybe some learning – not learning as that makes it sound like there were things that could have been better – the tasks were phenomenal last series.
"I’ve been speaking to a few members of the team and I think they’ve raised the bar even further this series. I think the tasks have been taken up a notch."
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The new series' return date has officially been revealed by ITV - and it's just days away.
AJ and Will will host the live launch on Sunday, October 6th on ITV2 and ITVX.
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It marks a change from last year's civilian Big Brother launch, which was completely pre-recorded.
Teasing the launch, ITV said: "Hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Best, Big Brother: Live Launch will reveal a new batch of housemates as they prepare to take up residence in the nation’s most iconic house, which has been given a fresh lick of paint ahead of the new series.
"Expect gripping nominations, elaborate tasks, live evictions plus new twists and turns with all the must-see action playing out inside this famous abode.
"The public once again holds all the cards, voting throughout the series and ultimately deciding who will leave this experience with a life changing cash prize. Who wins? You decide."
The Sun first revealed the change to the launch format after its celebrity spin-off aired its debut episode live earlier this year.
Big Brother execs have also confirmed the reality show's companion series Late and Live is returning.
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It sees live studio audience along with a celeb panel discuss the latest house action with AJ and Will.
The iconic live stream is also making a comeback, with die-hard fans able to view house footage into the early hours on ITVX, seven nights a week.
We previously revealed how ITV bosses were given the green light to rebuilt the iconic TV abode in the same location as last year.
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The house - which is based inside a giant studio in Harlesden, North West London - was deconstructed after the end of Celebrity Big Brother in March.
As part of the plans, which were approved by council chiefs last month, the live outdoor set will return.
Big Brother winners from over the years
Since launching in 2000, reality TV juggernaut Big Brother has crowned several champions over the years. Let's take a look back at some of them.
Series 1 - Craig Phillips
Series 2 - Brian Dowling
Series 3 - Kate Lawler
Series 4 - Cameron Stout
Series 5 - Nadia Almada
Series 6 - Anthony Hutton
Series 7 - Pete Bennett
Series 8 - Brian Belo
Series 9 - Rachel Rice
Series 10 - Sophie Reade
Series 11 - Josie Gibson
Series 12 - Aaron Allard-Morgan
Series 13 - Luke Anderson
Series 14 - Sam Evans
Series 15 - Helen Wood
Series 16 - Chloe Wilburn
Series 17 - Jason Burrill
Series 18 - Isabelle Warburton
Series 19 - Cameron Cole
Series 20 - Jordan Sangha
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