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THE next Big Brother will have 18 beds in the house - meaning it will be the biggest series of the show so far.


And it is set to have more bikini-clad babes than ever before, thanks to a full-size pool and indoor whirlpool bath.

Channel 4 is pulling out all the stops in a bid to beat ITV's rival reality show Love Island.

The insider added: "It's unfinished but at the moment the plans are for two bedrooms rather than one, with nine beds in each. This could mean 18 housemates from the outset.

"Last year it was just 13, with three coming in later."

The show's bosses are keen to get sexy housemates wearing as little as possible.

The contestants will spend 13 weeks hanging out by a 30ft swimming pool, a barbecue area and a bar.

Even if the weather is bad, the housemates will be encouraged to get their kit off in the bathroom and showers.

"It's all about being sexy and summery," said the source

Big Brother 7, hosted by Davina McCall, 38, is set to start on May 18.

The Sun