[Vanessa]

Hope it comes back.
If not, I'm happy with the shows we already have.

[BBDodge]

Originally Posted by Beastie

It's definitely coming back.

Maybe so, but will it be coming back next autumn on ITV2? Hopefully we get confirmation soon and then the speculation can switch into overdrive.

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Hope it comes back.
If not, I'm happy with the shows we already have.

Like Naked attraction and Cruising with Susan Calman?

[Strictly Jake]

Originally Posted by kingston

What’s your source on those rumours? I could see a Pop Idol revival being in the works now that The X Factor is on hiatus. Survivor I’m not so sure of as far as I’m aware the US version doesn’t even air in the UK so there’s not as much brand awareness. Also the previous two UK series weren’t well received. That said tastes have changed, twenty years have passed, and if they aligned production values with the US and Australian series it could have a decent chance at finding audience in the UK.

Tellymix said that the BBC are thinking of bringing it back. That's where I heard about pop idol aswell but these are just rumours. As I say I hope they do all come back

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Like Naked attraction and Cruising with Susan Calman?

No. I was thinking more I'm a celebrity and BGT

[arista]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

Tellymix said that the BBC are thinking of bringing it back. That's where I heard about pop idol aswell but these are just rumours. As I say I hope they do all come back

No good for Stuck Up BBC

[BBDodge]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

Tellymix said that the BBC are thinking of bringing it back. That's where I heard about pop idol aswell but these are just rumours. As I say I hope they do all come back

The original source seems to be The Sun again. A very similar rumour to the Big Brother one, even including the "one major twist":

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/18317934...-tv-show-back/

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by BBDodge

Yes, I've hardly been on here since BB19 finished. It's great to see all the tabloids and BB fansites perking up at the news/rumour, having had nothing but foreign BBs to comment on for almost 4 years.

But where have you been going to argue about Brexit, panic about Covid and hear about how awful Harry and Meghan are?

[BBDodge]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

But where have you been going to argue about Brexit, panic about Covid and hear about how awful Harry and Meghan are?

Ha!. Brexit's done, can't do anything about it. Covid is here to stay, just have to keep clam and carry on. Harry & Meghan do not feature in my life at all (apart from Meghan's brother whining on about her in that Aussie BB show that E4 got tired of after a few episodes).

[Babayaro.]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Ugh I have to say even if it doesn't happen its been lovely feeling like the old days when BB was here, all the excitement and speculation. The forum felt a bit like it's old self

Agreed. This is the first time in well over a year that I’ve been checking the forum each day

[kingston]

As I don’t expect any substantial news for quite a while these forums will likely die down again in the next few weeks. That said it has been nice to see the show discussed again and how it’s been mostly positive.

[Dogeatdog]

Tbh I’m quite surprised that ITV are interested in reviving BB. It’s not as if they’re short on Reality TV shows I mean they have I’m A Celeb, BGT & Love Island? Why would they need BB as well?

[LaLaLand]

I'm just praying that it's not gonna be "Love Island but in a house" under ITV if true.

[kingston]

Originally Posted by Dogeatdog

Tbh I’m quite surprised that ITV are interested in reviving BB. It’s not as if they’re short on Reality TV shows I mean they have I’m A Celeb, BGT & Love Island? Why would they need BB as well?

Originally Posted by Brekkie

Ultimately though I think ITV's main reason for the interest now is to protect Love Island - the prospect of C4 being privatised IMO raises the likelihood of them looking at Big Brother again, and I don't think it is any coincidence the news has broke now that ITV are looking to lock it in for themselves just weeks after privatisation of C4 was announced. Strategically this is as much about ITV protecting their own cash cow as it is about reviving BB itself.

It should also be noted that it's not the first time ITV have been interested in BB. They had expressed some interest while the show was on Channel 4. They also had expressed interest during the Channel 5 era but chose to move forward with reviving Love Island instead.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Dogeatdog

Tbh I’m quite surprised that ITV are interested in reviving BB. It’s not as if they’re short on Reality TV shows I mean they have I’m A Celeb, BGT & Love Island? Why would they need BB as well?

Reality is their thing so I guess it would fit right in and be a different type of reality if they did it right

[Brekkie]

House wise Bovingdon Studios would be ideal either for something purpose built or within one of the studios. ITV now have a second studio which could easily accomodate a house build alongside the one which was built for Dancing on Ice and which is also used for The Masked Singer. It's relatively secluded, though does host some events (such as a market) which might be an issue.

[kingston]

Originally Posted by Brekkie

House wise Bovingdon Studios would be ideal either for something purpose built or within one of the studios. ITV now have a second studio which could easily accomodate a house build alongside the one which was built for Dancing on Ice and which is also used for The Masked Singer. It's relatively secluded, though does host some events (such as a market) which might be an issue.

Speaking of the house… BBUK really need to do something different this time around. Getting rid of the low ceilings would be a great start. I’d also love to see the house build over two levels like the BBCAN house.

[Brekkie]

Yes, I hated how they went for the low ceilings. To be fair I've always said one of the few good things about C5 was their house designs and they were pretty creative with it, and sticking with a layout for two years generally worked too.


I woudn't even mind something really simple - The Bridge basically had two cabins - one for sleeping, one for living. That's all a back to basics BB needs really, though I'd prefer two bedrooms rather than everyone in one. It's a good way to get some private conversations going at night when you're out of earshot of the other half of the house.

[kingston]

Originally Posted by Brekkie

Yes, I hated how they went for the low ceilings. To be fair I've always said one of the few good things about C5 was their house designs and they were pretty creative with it, and sticking with a layout for two years generally worked too.


I woudn't even mind something really simple - The Bridge basically had two cabins - one for sleeping, one for living. That's all a back to basics BB needs really, though I'd prefer two bedrooms rather than everyone in one. It's a good way to get some private conversations going at night when you're out of earshot of the other half of the house.

Agreed. If they are going for a back to basics series a return to a simpler design aesthetic would be nice. I’d like to see the design move away from the ethos used from BB5 onwards.

If they’re going for something purpose built I’d hope they’re going to build in an area with lots of space. I’d like the new house to feel as expansive as the Love Island villa feels. If space is limited then building upwards would definitely give the house less of a cramped feeling. A purpose built house needs to plan for things like extra rooms and task areas so they aren’t eating up space within the house.

The only thing that I’d keep from the Elstree era is the stairs in and out of the house. IMO the stairs add a certain sophistication and grandeur to the entry and eviction process. If I had to change anything I’d have the main entrance through the garden rather than the main house. If they go for another outdoor set the garden would act as a barrier between the house and the live audience.

[Denver]

Some news, ITV have agreed a deal with Banjay but want it to be for the Love Island generation with less challenges at interference which means while it may be back to basics it will likely be full of good looking young people and not a variety of people.

Although it will apparently be full of everyday people and nobody famous, a new house will also be built but the location hasn't been decided

[arista]

Originally Posted by Denver

Some news, ITV have agreed a deal with Banjay but want it to be for the Love Island generation with less challenges at interference which means while it may be back to basics it will likely be full of good looking young people and not a variety of people.

Although it will apparently be full of everyday people and nobody famous, a new house will also be built but the location hasn't been decided

[In July 2022, it was announced that
Banijay would acquire the Sony-owned German
television production company,
Sony Pictures Television Germany]


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banijay


Yes they
Were Endemol

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endemol_Shine_Group

[arista]

From April this year:
[Initial format could return to ITV2 in 2023, according to reports]


https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv/i...169629.article

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Denver

Some news, ITV have agreed a deal with Banjay but want it to be for the Love Island generation with less challenges at interference which means while it may be back to basics it will likely be full of good looking young people and not a variety of people.

Although it will apparently be full of everyday people and nobody famous, a new house will also be built but the location hasn't been decided

So basically it's gonna be Love Island pretending to be Big Brother is what I'm gonna take from the sugar coating from ITV.

Big Brother audiences don't respond very well to the Love Island formula, when will these channels learn?

[Vanessa]

Omg you don't know how exciting I am for this! I can't wait

[Elliot]

so excited wtf