BIG BROTHER SIDESHOW 'TO RETURN ALONGSIDE MAIN SERIES IN 2023'

The Big Brother house has a brand new home, as the global television phenomenon makes its much anticipated return to UK television and moves onto ITV2 and ITVX from 2023.

A new cast of carefully selected housemates, from all walks of life, will take up residence in the world’s most famous reality TV home for up to six weeks, with cameras capturing their every move, and the nation following every twist and turn.

It's been revealed by The Sun that - along with the main show - a sideshow will return to accompany the series, similar to previous spin-offs such as Big Brother's Little Brother and Big Brother's Bit On The Side.

A source told The Sun: "ITV knows that's not just the main show that gets fans talking, and the spin-off for Big Brother has always been a favourite for viewers. It's been a spin-board for some huge careers over the years, and its irreverent content and style makes for great telly...

"It's early days but with the comeback of the main show, all things look positive for Big Brother's sister to return too. What it will be called remains to be seen, but expect carnage."

The action will all play out under the roof of the iconic Big Brother house, which will be given its own contemporary new look ready for this reimagining of the show.

Clever tasks, nail-biting nominations and live evictions will be back, with the public once again playing a crucial role, voting throughout the series and ultimately determining the winner, who will walk away with a life changing cash prize.

Produced by Initial (part of Banijay UK) Big Brother first launched on UK screens in 2000.

Paul Mortimer, Director of Reality Commissioning & Acquisitions and Controller, ITV2, ItvBe & CITV “This refreshed, contemporary new series 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...

"We’re beyond excited to bring this iconic series to ITV2 and ITVX where it should especially engage with our younger viewers.”

Natalka Znak, CEO of Initial, Remarkable Entertainment and Znak TV added; “Big Brother is the original and best reality format and one that I have never made before so it’s a huge privilege to be making an all new version with ITV2 and ITVX...

"Working with Claire O'Donohoe and the talented team at Initial, Katy Manley and Cat Lynch. This is going to be epic!”

Big Brother returns in 2023 on ITV2 and ITVX.