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25.04.2023 - 08:33 / deadline.com
ITV’s rebooted Big Brother has landed AJ Odudu and Will Best as hosts. A teaser unveiling the pair can be seen below.
The duo will share the iconic hosting role on the main show previously occupied by Davina McCall, presiding over the weekly evictions and quizzing housemates on all of the goings on in house over six weeks. The duo will also host an additional nightly live show.
ITV revealed it would be rebooting Big Brother last year and the network is now the third channel to have hosted the show in the UK, following Channel 4 and Channel 5. Big Brother airs around the world in numerous territories and is produced by Banijay-backed Initial in the UK, helmed by reality vet Natalka Znak, who recently joined Banijay.
Odudu already hosts a number of UK formats include Channel 4’s revival of The Big Breakfast and Comic Relief, while she has worked on the likes of Eurovision and The Voice UK backstage. She was also a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, making it to the final three before she had to pull out due to injury. Best presents ITV’s Dance, Dance, Dance along with a number of shows for E4 and BBC Three.
“Following in the footsteps of some of my favourite broadcasting legends to front such an iconic show is an absolute honor – and to do it alongside my amazing friend Will is the icing on the cake,” said Odudu.
Best described the news as a “dream come true.”
Casting is ongoing and the highly-anticipated show, which has kicked off something of a debate about reboots in UK TV, will likely launch in the autumn, having been axed by Channel 5 in 2018. ITV is also rebooting Deal or No Deal, while the BBC has greenlit new versions of Survivor and Gladiators.
Big Brother is commissioned for ITV2 and ITVX by Paul Mortimer,
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Italian Big Brother star Monica Sirianni has passed away aged 37 after collapsing in a bar in Italy.
A reality star who found fame on the Italian version of Big Brother has died aged 37. Monica Sirrianni, 37, died after "collapsing in a bar on night out with her friends" in the southern town of Soveria Mannelli. Her death was first reported by local media.
Big Joanie have announced the postponement of their upcoming US East Coast tour due to an unspecified “medical emergency.”Their upcoming US tour would have been their first, hitting hotspots including Nashville, Atlanta, and New York City. In a recent Instagram post, the British punk trio penned an apologetic kessage to their fans.“We were so excited to play our first East Coast tour but sadly, due to a medical emergency, we will have to postpone to a later date,” they said.
There have been quite a few millionaires made on Jeopardy!!
Big Boi and Phantogram reunited their Big Grams project on stage at Shaky Knees festival this weekend – see what went down below.The Outkast rapper and electronic duo released a collaborative EP together in 2015 and haven’t played together since the following year.At Atlanta’s Shaky Knees on Saturday night (May 6), Phantogram invited Big Boi on stage with them to play two of the tracks from that EP.Watch Big Grams play ‘Born To Shine’ and ‘Fell In The Sun’ below.A post shared by Meagan Iwaniszek (@melgies85)Elsewhere, 2021 saw Big Boi and Organized Noize’s Sleepy Brown release their joint album ‘The Big Sleepover’. The collaborative project between the two frequent collaborators was first teased in 2019 after the release of ‘Intentions’ featuring CeeLo Green.Big Boi also revealed that he is holding on to a song he made with Kate Bush, and he’s described it as “a monster hit”.Speaking to Mark Ronson on The FADER‘s Uncovered Podcast, the rapper said the collaboration came after he met the elusive singer in the UK in 2014, while he and André 3000 were on their Outkast reunion tour.“I have a monster hit with Kate Bush that I’m just holding,” he said, adding: “It’s a dream come true and the people are going to fucking love it.
Prince Louis shared a very heartwarming moment with big brother George when the two Wales' brothers appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace yesterday (6 May), a lip reader has claimed. The duo accompanied other members of the Royal Family as they greeted crowds waiting out on the Mall just moments after King Charles and Queen Camilla had been crowned in a historic ceremony at Westminster Abbey in the capital.
Following last week’s wild double eviction on “Big Brother Canada”, the remaining houseguests dived right back into competition mode.
Nick Cannon has a lot of love for Jamie Foxx.
No houseguest was safe in tonight’s dreaded double eviction on “Big Brother Canada”.
Celebrity Big Brother star Lauren Harries has been moved to ICU in hospital as she continues her recovery from emergency brain surgery. Lauren's mother Kaye updated her followers on her daughter's current health, telling them that the TV star "still has a way to go". Lauren, 45, was rushed to hospital for surgery on her brain as she suffered from an unknown medical issue.
Queendom Puzzle is coming!
Hope Agbolosoo’s journey in “Big Brother Canada” came to an end.
Seven music acts were previously confirmed for King Charles‘ coronation concert and now organizers have revealed the host and two more performers.
Big shakeup in the “Big Brother” relationship world. Taylor Hale and Joseph Abdin have called it quits, but they vow to always remain “Jaylor.”
Taylor Hale and Joseph Abdin, who met while competing on Big Brother in summer 2022, have decided to amicably split after about six months of dating.
relationship world. Taylor Hale and Joseph Abdin have called it quits, but they vow to always remain «Jaylor.»Hale took to her Instagram Story on Wednesday to announce the split almost three months after they made their red carpet debut at the 2023 GRAMMYs.
Big Brother couple Taylor Hale and Joseph Abdin have broken up.
Big Brother star Kate Lawler, 42, showed off her toned figure to her fans as she tried on some stunning swimwear with a matching cover-up on Instagram.The mum-of-one was sent the swimwear by Myleene Klass who created the line with the high-street store Next, which also included a matching set for daughter Noa who is two years old. Kate tried on a two-piece which showed off her toned abs and lean figure, along with a one-shouldered swimsuit that sported a stylish tiger print.The proud mum captioned the pictures: “HoMyGosh am I the only Mama who’s always wanted to wear matching swimsuits with their little one? “This week I received the best surprise in the post thanks to the lovely @myleeneklass who’s absolutely knocked this collection for @nextofficial out the park.” The Big Brother star continued: “Now I’m even more excited for our family holidays my mini me and I will be in the same swimsuits.This isn’t a paid ad but I was very kindly gifted the items.” Kate tied the knot with her husband Martin Bojtos last year, who she shares her daughter with, and she often posts glimpses of their lives together online.
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